Laura Acasio

This Agriculture Development Plan for the County of Hawai'i aims to revitalize the agricultural sector, serving as a guide for county actions to achieve economic development, policy creation, and resource allocation for stabilization and growth. Its vision is to foster a thriving, sustainable agriculture industry contributing to the economy and rural lifestyle through local production and export of food, fiber, energy, and ornamentals. Key focus areas include improving communication, ensuring economic stability, enhancing food self-reliance and security, strengthening marketing and promotion, expanding agricultural education, optimizing land and water use, addressing energy needs, improving transportation and infrastructure, investing in research, and protecting against invasive species. A primary goal is to increase Hawai'i Island's food production to supply 30% of resident demand by 2020.

This Annual Action Plan for the County of Hawaii outlines the activities for the 2026 program year, serving as Year 2 of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The plan focuses on addressing housing and community development needs for low- and moderate-income residents through public facility improvements, public health and safety initiatives, and housing outreach and placement. It leverages federal grants such as CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HTF to support affordable housing, prevent homelessness, and enhance community development, while also emphasizing administrative oversight and coordination.

This document is a progress report for the Hawai'i County Integrated Climate Action Plan. It details the status of 290 climate actions, categorized into five Climate Cascades: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Air and Sea Surface Temperature, Drought and Extreme Rainfall Events, Sea Level Rising, and Tropical Cyclones and Storm Surge. The report provides a snapshot of completed, ongoing, and pending actions, alongside information on departments involved and strategic roles, demonstrating the county's efforts towards its climate objectives.

The agenda includes hearings on proposed amended findings of fact, conclusions of law, and decisions and orders regarding 1250 Oceanside, LLC petitions. New business involves an appeal by Mark Kellberg concerning the applicability of county subdivision and zoning codes to a property in Nīnole. The meeting also includes an executive session to consult with the board's attorney, status reports on pending appeals and petitions, and various administrative matters.

The committee will discuss submitting a letter to the Olson Trust regarding the proposed Pāhala center. Additionally, there will be discussions on the need for an animal control center and police station in Ocean View. Various updates will be presented, including the Kaʻū Forest Reserve Management Plan, the Waiʻōhinu Transfer Station, the Nāʻālehu Post Office speed feedback sign, a proposed stop sign on South Point Road, and a new DMV Kiosk.