County of Hawaii

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.

The committee reviewed and discussed the acquisition of the Hīlea Property, featuring input from the Nature Conservancy regarding land management and access. There was a detailed discussion regarding the Edmund C. Olson Trust No. 2 Highway Project, where the committee evaluated potential alignment with community development goals and requested a unified letter outlining the project's consistencies and inconsistencies with established plans. Other business included an update on grading and grubbing activities on the Kamaʻoa Road Bishop Estate property, and an analysis of the Kaʻū Community Development Plan land use maps, focusing on maintaining the integrity of the plan while addressing potential updates.

The County of Hawai'i's Consolidated Plan outlines a five-year roadmap with key priorities including Housing & Special Needs Housing, Homelessness, Community Development, and Fair Housing. The plan aims to improve access to affordable housing, support vulnerable populations, develop community infrastructure, and ensure equitable housing practices. Achievements reported include providing rental aid, completing renovations for low-income and special needs housing, developing new affordable and veteran housing, improving emergency shelters, and enhancing various community facilities and services.