HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.5.19 DirectorMemo_CDPAC-MembersHarry Kim
Mayor
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
West Hawaii Office
74-5044 Ane Keohokrilole Hwy
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Phone(808)323-4770
Fax (808) 327-3563
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July 5, 2019
County of Hawaii
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
TO: Community Development Plan Action Committee Members
FROM: Michael Yee, Planning Director y��
SUBJECT: Community Development Plan Action Committee Meetings
Aloha Members of CDP Action Committees,
Michael Yee
Director
Duane Kanuha
Deputy Director
East Hawaii Office
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone (808) 961-8288
Fax (808) 961-8742
As you are aware, the Planning Department is launching the public review phase of the draft
General Plan Comprehensive Review this summer. This phase will involve large public events
in Hilo, Waimea, Kona, and Nd'dlehu, as well as additional smaller events held in various
locations around the island.
Due to the extensive amount of time needed to prepare, conduct, and process the input received
from these engagement events, and due to the already limited Planning Department staff time
and resources, a reallocation of staff time is necessary to complete this phase of the General Plan
Comprehensive Review process. We also anticipate initiating a revamp to the CDP planning
program in 2020, and reorganizing staff resources will help us launch a more efficient, effective,
and collaborative community planning program to implement the CDPs.
Because of this ongoing effort, staff will have limited time to administer to Action Committee
meetings this summer and fall, and some adjustments will need to be made to the regular
meeting schedule. Only Action Committees with pressing business items will hold meetings
during this time period. During the public review phase of the draft General Plan, your main role
as Action Committee members is to participate in these community events and assist in enlisting
public participation and feedback for the draft General Plan.
This does not mean you have to reduce your participation in other CDP efforts. Community
groups and subcommittees may meet as often as they wish, and this change allows you extra
time and flexibility to work on your CDP priorities. It's also a good opportunity to focus on
building or strengthening community networks and grassroots initiatives to make progress on
your established priorities.
I would like to thank all Action Committee members for their diligent community service and
cooperation in working with the Planning Department in implementing the various CDPs.
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