Strategy Area Values Basis SC Liaison Agricultural Strategies

Strategy Area Values Basis SC Liaison Agricultural Strategies Economy Jason “Community‐Managed” Community Glenn, Lorraine Public Access Town Revitalization + Economy, Community Brad, Farrah Old Mamalahoa + Growth Areas Cane Road + Industrial Economy, Community Scott Areas Watershed Partnership + Environment, Economy Ka’iulani, Brad Forestry Waipi’o Valley Wahi Pana Environment, Ku’ulei, Ka’iulani Community, Economy Strategy Area Values Basis SC Liaison Sea Cliff Setback Environment Transportation Community, Economy Jason, Brad (paratransit, bus, park/ride, pullouts) Disaster Resiliency Community Scott, Farrah (bypass routes, post & pier retrofits, CERT) Community Facilities Community Farrah, Lorraine Needs and Financing HĀMĀKUA CDP STRATEGY AREAS PROGRESS REPORT Strategy Area: Agriculture Plan Progress as of: March 1, 2011

Objectives Prepare plan for agriculture development as a primary economic development strategy: • Hāmākua Agriculture Development Framework; • Examples and case studies of best practices and lessons learned; • Implementation actions, financing and funding strategies, and analysis of feasibility.

Activities During February 2011 Accomplishments • Prepared preliminary analysis framework for Hāmākua agriculture development (see Attachment A). • Preliminary research on floor pricing and community supported agriculture. • Preliminary research on case studies: 1. Appalachian Center for Economic Networks [ACEnet] – sustainable communities through network building 2. Concord Grape Belt Heritage Area 3. Hand Made in America • Initial compilation of existing data and information (i.e., crops, farms, CSAs, funding and financing sources) (see Attachment B). • Meetings with stakeholders. Stakeholder Meetings • Dwight Tamakine [2/9/2011] (Participants: Bob, Roy, Jane) o Re: ag strategies in Hamakua • John and David (Sunfuel) [1/26/2011] (Participants: Bob, Pad, Roy) o Bio Fuel • Dennis Gonsalves (PBARC) [7/22/10]&[1/28/2011] (Participants: Dennis, Jane, Roy) o Re: GMO issue, other ag development ideas • Jason Moniz [overall ag and ranching issues] [1/20/11] (Participants: Jason, DayDay, Christian, Roy) o Overall thoughts on ag and ranching • Mike Gibson & Lori Beach [Ag Co-op and Hamakua Harvest project] [1/20/11] (Participants: Mike, Lori, DayDay, Roy, Pad) o Re: Gather information on the Ag Co-op and Mike Gibson’s Hamakua Harvest Project • Mallick (large landowner) [10/4/10] (Participants: Monica Mallick, Charles Ensey, Roy) o Re: Plans for land owned by Mallicks • Kamehameha Schools [8/13/10] [Agriculture] (Participants: Kaeo Duarte, Marissa Harmon, Christian, Roy) o Re: Introduction, issues • Day Day Hopkins [Ag GIS] [8/5/10] (Participants: DayDay, Roy) o Re: Ag issues, stakeholders, GIS • Jeff Melrose [Ag] [8/3/10] (Participants: Jeff, Roy) o Re: Overall issues, stakeholders, process • Derrick Kurisu [7/22/10] (Participants: Derek, Jane, Roy) o Re: Access to Mtn Apple Brand, Mom/Pop store franchise idea, other ideas to stimulate economic development in Hamakua

Next Steps • Apply case studies to Planning Area. • Meet with additional farmers and ranchers (coordinated by Jason). • Meet at the slaughterhouse operation to get updated on anaerobic digestion potential (coordinated by Jason). • Meet with Lower Hamakua Ditch users to assess needs and issues (coordinated by Rep. Mark Nakashima). • Analyze agricultural tourism issues. • Analyze micro-loan opportunities. • Research silviculture/pasture management practices. • Research cooperative potentials, limitations, and alternatives.

A Framework For Hāmākua Agriculture Development

Vision & Values People Leverage Themes . skills, capabilities, competencies, numbers in labor pool Strategies & Actions A thriving sustainable Technology . agriculture industry that: . technology suitability, usability, and scalability Resources . sustains Hāmākua’s rural, Infrastructure . close knit community; . infrastructure availability, capacity, and suitability . increases its ability to be . self-sufficient and resilient; Customer Base . provides residents with . expectations of quality and quantity, market structure, and market conduct . living wage jobs and economic and The Value Chain – Defining Operations . entrepreneurial . . . a string or network of partners working together to satisfy market demands opportunities; . . encourages environmental

stewardship and use of Internal Focus External Focus efficient local energy

sources; and Input Operations Warehousing Sales & Customer . is rooted in Hāmākua’s Sourcing & & Storage & Marketing Service & rich Hawaiian and Procurement Production Delivery Support Retailer Plantation heritage. Input Supplier, Farmer, Wholesaler, Consumer Financier Processor Distributor

Key Issues & Priorities

. Input Costs . Market Channel & . Catalyst For Cooperation – create solutions for Distribution Infrastructure producers and businesses. . Market, . Hubs – create, document, leverage, and deploy Producer/Consumer knowledge as technical assistance to create solutions Relationship, Community Management Support for value chain partners.

. Labor, Education, & . Lightning Rod – attract, leverage, channel, and Leadership Governance Training distribute funding for research and development

. Land, Physical efforts for differentiated products. Infrastructure, & Structure . Scouts – identify emerging value chain opportunities

Financing with high potential to deliver economic benefits to . Governance, Structure, & stakeholders. Coordination

HĀMĀKUA AGRICULTURE

Some of the major crops grown in Hāmākua: Fruits/vegetables Other products Ranching Tress Avocado Bay leaf Beef cattle Acacia Koa Banana Cinnamon Dairy Eucalyptus Broccoli Cloves Kou Cabbage Coffee Cucumbers Ginger Durian Green tea Eggplant Herbs Grape Honey Green Onions Macademia nut Guava Nutmeg Lettuce Plumeria Lime and Lemons Vanilla (orchids) Longan Lychee Mango Mango Mushrooms (produces gray oyster, white and brown shimeiji, enoki, nameko, erynggi (also known as alii), maitake, pioppini and pepeiau) Noni Onion Orange Palusan Papaya Rambutan Sapodilla Soursop Squash Sugar snap pea Sweet corn Sweet peeper Sweet potato Taro-Kalo Tomatoes (heirloom, beefsteak, on the vine, cocktail and grape) Watermelon Watercress

Farmer’s Markets (http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/add/farmers-market-in- hawaii/Farmers%20Market%20Listing%201-10-2011-Big%20Island.pdf) Honoka‘a Farmer’s Market Old Botelho Bldg., Downtown Honoka‘a 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Laupāhoehoe Farmers' Market Laupāhoehoe - next to the Minit Stop on Hwy. 19 9:00AM to 1:00PM Every Sunday Beth Fulton: (808) 443-1679 Email: [email protected]

Pepe‘ekeo Farmers Market (Source: http://www.slowfoodhawaii.org/local/hamakua.html) Thursdays 12pm to dusk and Sundays Dawn - 2pm Highway 19 & Ka‘akepa Street, Pepe‘ekeo, (315-5536) Between Mile Markers 10 and 11. Sometimes open other days for special events. http://thepepeekeofarmersmarket.com/

Retailers (Source: http://www.slowfoodhawaii.org/local/hamakua.html) J.J.’S MEAT MARKET, Honoka‘a Hawaii Beef Producers Producer and retailer of naturally raised grass fed beef and other local products. 775-7744

FARMS (Source: http://www.slowfoodhawaii.org/local/hamakua.html) ĀHUALOA EGG FARM, Āhualoa Fresh free range eggs available at the farm. Farm tours by appointment. Ben and Deb Discoe, ahualoa.net/eggfarm / 775-9410

FRIENDLY AQUAPONICS Vegetables and taro Tim Mann and Suzanne Friend, friendlyaquaponics.com

HĀMĀKUA FARMS, Ninole Grower of longan, lychee and heart of palm. Brian Nadeau / 962-6013

HĀMĀKUA HERITAGE FARMS, Laupāhoehoe Hawaii Island’s fungal jungle, this farm produces gray oyster, white and brown shimeiji, enoki, nameko, erynggi (also known as ali‘i), maitake, pioppini and pepeiao mushrooms. The Hāmākua Mushroom brand is available in supermarkets throughout the island. hhfhawaii.com / 962-0017

HĀMĀKUA SPRINGS COUNTRY FARMS, Pepe‘ekeo Grower of Mauna Kea bananas, apple and Williams varieties. Hydroponically grown tomatoes – heirloom, beefsteak, on the vine, cocktail and grape varieties; Japanese cucumbers, Mānoa and butter lettuces, watercress and green onions. Available at KTA, Foodland, Safeway and Costco. www.hamakuasprings.com

HAWAII ISLAND GOAT DAIRY, Āhualoa Manufacturers of goat cheese. Sold at retail stores and Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers’ Market; served at many restaurants. www.hawaiiislandgoatdairy.com / 775-9787

THE HAWAIIAN VANILLA KITCHEN AND GALLERY, Pa‘auilo The Hawaiian Vanilla Company is a grower of vanilla orchids and has started a vanilla industry in Hawaii, You can learn all about it at the Kitchen and Gallery where you can dine on vanilla scented and flavored food and beverages and be entertained by the Reddekopp Family. Vanilla products are available in the gift shop. The restaurant also serves produce from their on premise farm as well as other Hāmākua farms. Look for Hawaii Seal of Quality stickers on vanilla products. Farm and Kitchen visits welcome daily except Sundays. www.hawaiianvanilla.com / 776-1771

HEART OF PALM HAWAII Grower of heart of palm awa, noni and rambutan. Darcy Nobriga / 962-0134

ISLAND ORGANICS, Honoka‘a Grower of certified organic macadamia nuts, macadamia butter, fresh and dried bananas, pineapple, guava, honey, garden vegetables. Look for their label on products in health food stores and small grocery stores. Seppe Wiesmueller / 775-8115

KIHALANI ORCHARDS, Laupāhoehoe Grower of lychee. Available at Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market in season. Fred and Joy Pollock / [email protected] / 938-2793

KIKO’S FARM, Honomū Grower of papayas and noni; look for labels. Farm visits by appointment. Carlos Parisi / 963-6669

MOTHER NATURE’S MIRACLE Organic salad mix, kale and other leafy vegetables and specialty items. 776-1258

OHANA MALA PRODUCE, Hāmākua Organic salad mix, herbs and edible flowers, available at KTA stores. Produced by the Mitts Family.

STAR OF ROSES ORGANIC FARM, Āhualoa Grower of organic vegetables, edible flowers, medicinal and culinary herbs; wellness products – teas, tinctures and salves – include their herbs. Sold at Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers’ Market. Farm tours by appointment. Judy and Peter Rosenstern / www.starofroses.com / 775-1905

VOLCANO ISLAND HONEY CO., Honoka‘a Producer of “Rare Hawaiian” brand organic white honey. Available at retail stores throughout the island. www.volcanoislandhoney.com / 775-1000 WAILEA AG GROUP, Honomū Growers of Hawaiian Heart of Palm; also a variety of tropical fruit like rambutan, lychee, longan, palusan, avocado, durian, soursop, sapodilla, Meyer lemons, limes and spices like nutmeg, cloves, allspice, cinnamon and bay leaf. Available at Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market on First Saturdays; also available at retail stores. Look for Hawaii Seal of Quality stickers. www.waileaag.com / 935-4043

Agriculture Funding sources: (http://www.hawaiicountyrandd.net/agriculture/funding-opportunities) • Research and Development 2009-2010 Supplemental Funding Awards – • Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Development Division – • Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council (BIRC&DC), Hawai‘i Agriculture Development Program (HADP) – • Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) • USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Services (CSREES): Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Cooperative Grants Program • USDA Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (WSARE) Competitive grants Program

Community Supported Agricultures • Island Goode, Papa‘ikou (registered with local harvest.org) • Ohia Fields Farm, ‘Ō‘ōkala (registered with local harvest.org) • Hamakua Organics, Honokaa (http://www.wilson.edu/csasearch/results.asp?pageNumber=0)

Incubators in Hamakua

Hamakua Incubator Kitchen & craft, 43-964 Paauilo Mill Rd, Honokaa, HI 96727, USA (http://www.foodsofhawaii.com/memberpages/hamakua_incubator.html) Products: • Achoti Oil • Assorted Flavored Chocolate Spoons • Biscoti • Chocolate Covered Whole Macadamia Nuts • Kulolo • Lemon Hawaiian Chili Pepper Jelly • Lemon Jelly • Lemon Lilikoi Jelly • Macadamia Nut Cookies • Mamo Ono Sauce • Poi

Agriculture maps: (in Hamakua Profile) • Maps showing agricultural land, ranching and forest land (North Hilo, South Hilo and Hāmākua) in the base camp • State Land use – in draft community profile • Major Landowners map - in draft community profile • Agricultural suitability comparisons ALISH vs LSB vs General Plan – in draft community profile

HAMAKUA CDP STRATEGY AREAS PROGRESS REPORT Strategy Area: “Community-Managed” Public Access SC liaisons (Lorraine Mendoza & Glenn Carvalho) Progress as of: March 1, 2011

Objectives Explore feasibility of: 1. Community-managed system; 2. Hubs and links for a general public access system; 3. ATV / Dirt bike designated places.

Activities During February 2011 Accomplishments • Identified Kamehameha Schools’ public access concerns and what they think is needed if the community were to get involved in public access management on their lands (Attachment A); • In consultation with DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife identified (1) state forest reserveareas that are open to hunting in the planning area,(2) specific hunting areas that are problematic, and (3) a few additional locations that may have future potential; • Finalized the maps that reflect input received at the three public workshops held in 2010 (Attachment B);

Stakeholder Meetings • Kamehameha Schools – 2/2/11 • DLNR- Division of Forestry & Wildlife – 2/8/11 • Pepe`ekeo Community Association’s Fishing Committee – 2/25/11 Next Steps • Meet with representative of Parker Ranch to identify their public access concerns and what they think is needed if the community were to get involved in public access management on their lands; • Summarize the “ingredients” for success in community managed public access, according to information obtained from user groups, landowners/land managers, government agencies and existing community management efforts; • Meet with the NāAlaHele specialist (State DLNR-DOFAW) to identify locations on state land that might be suitable for ATV / Dirt bike use in the planning area and obtain information on currently operating ATV / OHV operations on this island; • Work on maps that will depict the “hubs and links” for a general public access system in the planning area using a proposed set of principles and hierarchy of priorities.

Attachment A

Kamehameha Schools’ (KS) public access concerns stemming from actual experience: • For those lands that are being used for cattle operations, problems that have occurred include cutting of fences, leaving gates open, shooting cattle and chasing cattle with ATVs. Kukuihaele’s closure was due largely to gates being left open, fences being cut, turning over of water troughs and killing a cow with a bow and arrow. • KS is held responsible (and liable) as the private landowner even when violations are committed on their lands without their permission or prior knowledge, such as tree cutting in the State Conservation District; State Department of Health citations for unsanitary conditions from public use of Waipi`o beach; sued when a loose cow from one of their lessees caused traffic fatalities; fire suppression and monitoring in an area where unpermitted public camping is occurring; junk car removal, etc. • Fixing and cleaning up after the public incurs costs to KS. These expenditures are not in keeping with their mission and obligations to their beneficiaries.

Considerations if the community got involved in public access management on KS lands: • KS is a private trust and not set-up to fund, operate and manage public parks or other public facilities or services. They are open to public access agreements that would not incur financial and management responsibilities for them. • It would help to have some form of tax incentive to encourage private landowners to permit public use of private lands. • The option of leasing KS land for a public purpose is possible. • There are existing agreements with organizations that permit hiking on KS lands on O`ahu which seem to be working well. Requirements will vary depending on location and situation, but those agreements in effect on O`ahu include: Minimum Liability Insurance Requirements: 1. Worker’s compensation insurance complying with the laws of the State of Hawaii; 2. Employer’s liability insurance, in the amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 per loss and in the aggregate; 3. Comprehensive general liability insurance, including contractual liability insurance in the combined single limit of not less than $2,000,000.00 per loss and in the aggregate; 4. Automobile liability insurance in the amount of not less than $2,000,000.00 per loss and in the aggregate for bodily injury and for property damage combined; and 5. Contractor’s Pollution Legal Liability insurance in the amount of $5,000,000.00 per loss and in the aggregate.

Special Terms (Not all-inclusive. Additional requirements are possible ): 1. Prior Approval. Send email request to KS with 48 hours notice (72 hours if a Friday). Include purpose, group leader, number of participants, date, time, point of contact. 2. Keys. Issuance of the keys will be handled as part of the approval process. The key is to be used for approved access only. Use of the key for any other purpose will be grounds for immediate termination of this agreement. A lost key must be reported immediately. Owner reserves the right to charge for replacement of keys and locks. 3. Reports. A report should be filed by email to KS on a monthly basis describing what was accomplished, number of participants, condition of trail, recommendations and any other information regarding trail maintenance, safety, etc. 4. Permits and Laws. All applicable permits and laws pertaining to trail maintenance and recreational hiking (county, state and federal – if applicable) must be secured to conduct any of the intended activities on KS lands. LEGEND Public Access Workshop Notes ! Hunting - Open Access Shoreline Public Access Major Landowners (Public Lands)* Major Landowners (Private Lands)*

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LEGEND N.Hilo Public Access Map Public Access Workshop Notes D!F Historic Trails - Access Issues Shoreline Public Access Major Landowners (Public Lands)* Major Landowners (Private Lands)* North Existing Access Federal Kamehameha Schools (KS) # ! # Access Issues ! Hunting - Open Access Hilo State of Hawaiÿi (SOH) Parker Ranch !"Ä Burials / Heiau / Graves / Cemetery !D Hunting - Access Issues Major Roads Others County of Hawaiÿi (CO) Queen Liliÿuokalani Trust with NH Public Access Workshop Notes !k Fishing Spots - Open Access !O Other Roads Others - Access Issues T.L. Prekaski Dk! Fishing Spots - Access Issues D!O Old Mämalahoa Highway Trails / Roads TMK Parcel Boundary * Landowner information may not be up to date, HÄMÄKUA as it has been updated annually. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Please report any names and locations that need to be updated / corrected. Thank you. Ka`awali`i Gulch. Major historic site Access to the ocean is - irrigation pump system across private land. used by sugar plantation Ocean accessible here. mauka of the beach in early 1900s.

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i State-owned land with a state right-of-way (now overgrown). i Site of old Papaàloa Landing. See also "Banana Point." a l Cliff but possible to access Used to be open when sugar in cultivation. the ocean via ropes. a a w Good fishing here. K Not safe for general public. A Banana Point. About 50 graves with Used to be able to fish here when sugar was in cultivation. There's a place to get into the water using a rope, Laupähoehoe gravestones here. Point Laupähoehoe Point but earthquake may have damaged the trail. LDS Kuku Maulua Gulch. Beach Park Access Cemetery Point Koì Loop Good public access potential. Kaiaÿakea t Rd (Mäm Point aii Bel alaho Gated and private currently. e Po Haw a Hw A o in y) Haÿikü h t e ho R Point Waipunaleipä d Waiehu Lau Point Maulua Nähaku Bay Point Nanu St Puàlaea Pl Peleuli d Point a R ol KS oy This old road used to be open as a trail to Laupahoehoe Pt. Päpaÿaloa Point Road needs to be Stevens Rd L Liloa Rd Approximate location. County has closed the trail for safety reasons. Kamehameha reconstructed. Heiau and burial here. Many community comments saying the trail "should" be re-opened. Schools Let's NOT have another Zipline here. Alakaha Point CO Old cane road. d d Approximate location. R R

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LEGEND Public Access Workshop Notes D! Hunting - Access Issues Shoreline Public Access Major Landowners (Public Lands)* Major Landowners (Private Lands)* Hawaii Forest Preservation

# ! # Access Issues !u" Surfing Spots - Open Access Existing Access Federal Kamehameha Schools (KS) T.L. Prekaski (TLP) !"Ä Burials / Heiau / Graves / Cemetery D!u" Surfing Spots - Access Issues Conditional Access, Future State of Hawaiÿi (SOH) Beverly Ing Lee T. Mallick !k Fishing Spots - Open Access !O Others Conditional Access, Voluntary State of Hawaiÿi DHHL (DHHL) C. Brewer Kaiwiki Orchards Dk! Fishing Spots - Access Issues D!O Others - Access Issues County of Hawaiÿi (COH) Ohana Sanctuary g D!F Historic Trails - Access Issues !( Surfing Spot? * Landowner information may not be up to date, ! Hunting - Open Access as it has been updated annually.

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Emergency access is needed across gated private property KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS to leave Kaiwiki Rd in the event of an emergency. Improve trail access to "Scenics" surf spot (currently state owned land). 2 trails halfway to monument shop and at right side of Scenics.

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Awe h i S t re a m HAMAKUA CDP STRATEGY AREAS PROGRESS REPORT Strategy Area: Towns Revitalization and Land Use Progress as of: March 1, 2011

Objectives Explore feasibility to: 1. Redefine and redevelop Old Mamalahoa as the Heritage Corridor; 2. Create toolbox for community-initiated town planning; 3. Establish overall land use sector map for growth management.

Activities During February 2011 Accomplishments • Determined overall outline and approach (Attachment A); • Created base map for Old Mamalahoa corridor (Attachment B); • Identified town revitalization toolbox components and testing approach using Honomu (Attachment C); • Developed preliminary land use sector categories and relationship to General Plan LUPAG (Attachment D). Stakeholder Meetings • SC liaison (Brad Kurokawa) on 2/16/11—mobilization Next Steps • Hold mini-charrette for Honomu pilot to test town revitalization tools—March or April • Create preliminary Land Use Sector Map • Brainstorm rural controls (e.g., cluster, property tax)

Attachment A Town Revitalizations and Growth Management Objectives: 1. Redefine and redevelop Old Mamalahoa as the Heritage Corridor 2. Create toolbox for community-initiated town planning 3. Establish overall land use sector map for growth management Old Mamalahoa Heritage Corridor 1. Principles a. Slow travel—traffic-calmed; multi-modal b. Scenic corridor official designation c. Self-funded for capital improvements 2. Corridor Definition—Map a. Condition b. Typical sections c. Towns linked d. Roadside stand module (pull-out detail; Special Permit pre-approved expedited template) e. Capital improvement needs and costs 3. Scenic/Heritage Corridor Designation a. Existing laws and programs; applicability b. Funding opportunities 4. CFD District Analysis a. Benefitting landowners b. Benefitting businesses c. Visitor contributions d. Regional county contributions e. Rural development funding potential Town Revitalizations 1. Principles a. Mixed use; reduced driving b. Gathering place c. Streetscape d. Attractions—residents; overnight accommodations; day visitors e. Viable community forum f. Related to transportation 2. Toolbox a. Regulating Plan b. BID c. Public facilities options d. Mom/Pop store franchise e. Overnight accommodation module f. Elder care, healthcare, affordable housing modules g. Park/ride module h. Photovoltaic utility company module i. Tour bus module j. Rural clustering module k. Living machine wastewater module 3. HHCDC Role a. Planning Process i. Mobilization ii. Initiation iii. Plan development and adoption iv. Implementation b. Funding i. Planning process support ii. Community projects Land Use Sector Map 1. Principles a. Consistency w/ County-wide SmartCode—modified sector categories/criteria b. Directed growth based on and re-evaluating LUPAG c. Based on infrastructure capacity d. IAL guidance 2. Sector Mapping a. Sector definitions and criteria b. LUPAG analysis c. Alternative assumptions/scenarios d. Population growth projections relationship 3. Infrastructure Capacity a. County water systems b. County wastewater systems c. Hwy 19 traffic analysis d. Homesteads and roads in limbo

Town Revitalization Module Honomu Charrette Pilot 1-Day Charrette Date: TBD Time: TBD Place: TBD Toolbox Components • Regulating Plan • BID • Public facilities options • Mom/Pop store franchise • Overnight accommodation module • Elder care, healthcare, affordable housing modules • Park/ride module • Photovoltaic utility company module • Tour bus module • Rural clustering module • Living machine wastewater module Steps 1. Background Information Briefing (Consultant or Team Leader) a. Base Maps i. Parcels, street names, Major Owners ii. Parcels, street names, Zoning iii. Parcels, street names, LUPAG iv. Parcels, street names, SLUC v. Parcels, street names, aerial vi. Other-- Geodatabase w/ projector b. Regional context/setting i. Land use sector map ii. Old Mamalahoa Heritage Corridor linkage c. Infrastructure review i. Roads—ownership, functional classification, right-of-way width, typical sections ii. Water—existing water lines, reservoirs, sources; capacity iii. Wastewater iv. Drainage—flood zones, drainage patterns, plantation berms 2. Brainstorming a. Set urban boundary i. Review LUPAG urban-related designations ii. Review water and other infrastructure capacity b. Envision town center c. Brainstorm regulating plan i. Land use designations and intensities ii. Street types and pedestrian networks d. Evaluate opportunities/applicability of various modules:

2/26/2011 1 i. Mom/pop store ii. Overnight accommodation iii. Centralized wastewater system iv. Affordable and/or senior housing v. Public facilities, post office, medical vi. Park/ride vii. Tour bus negotiations viii. Rural cluster 3. Implementation a. Financing i. CIP ii. BID iii. CFD iv. Other b. Regulatory implications i. GP amendment ii. TOD project district rezoning iii. Subdivision or PUD requirements iv. Other c. Community role and capacity Participants 1. Honomu stakeholders 2. HHCDC observers/trainees 3. County Planning Department Workshop Schedule 8:30-9:00 Background Information 9:00-12:00 Brainstorming 12:00-12:45 Lunch 1:00-3:00 Implementation and Next Steps

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Hamakua CDP Land Use Sector Map (Related to LUPAG) 1. Areas to Protect or Encourage Restoration a. Already protected (0-1) b. Need protection (0-2)—CDP policy for incentives or acquisition i. Mauka forest not public or TNC owned ii. Riparian buffer iii. Wahi pana buffer iv. Lava hazard zone 1 not in the conservation district (not applicable) c. Encourage restoration (O-3)—wao nahele (4,000-9,000’ elev) 2. Special areas with restrictions on development (G-1) a. Special flood hazard areas—adequate mitigation through compliance with HCC chapter 27 b. Lava hazard zone 2—CDP policy restrictions on density (to control evacuation); alternative evacuation routes to mitigate Belt Highway congestion per TIAR analysis; private market will address insurance risks; disclosure requirement c. Significant view corridors—CDP policy restrictions on special height, screening, or other mitigation measures for areas identified on the map d. Enhanced shoreline setback—CDP policy to require disclosure; structural mitigation standards e. Important agricultural lands—CDP policy restrictions limited to identified areas based on HRS 205 IAL criteria, to be extra strict on the issuance of Special Permits, to use the zoning code “intensive agricultural district” as a guide on permissible uses and minimum lot size; to have priority for agricultural water development improvements and subsidies 3. Controlled growth to maintain rural character (G-2) a. Existing residential settlements in the Agricultural district—CDP policy to reclassify to Rural with an infill plan b. Pre-existing lots of record determined for agricultural lands and homesteads—CDP policy to layer onto subdivision approval through Planning Director’s discretionary authority: i. Infrastructure requirements ii. Environmental requirements iii. Open space requirements iv. Density bonus to cluster through County support of reclassification to Rural c. Marginal agricultural land 4. Existing town infill a. Redevelopment of existing town area (G-5) b. Expansion area at periphery of existing towns (LUPAG UE) (G-4) 5. New development areas (G-3)

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LUPAG O-1 O-2 Need O-3 G-1 G-2 Rural G-3 New G-4 G-5 Infill Protected Protection Restoration Restricted controlled development Periphery redevelopment Growth growth expansion HDU x MDU x LDU x Industrial x UE x Resort Node x Resort x University x Rural x IAL x Ext x x Ag/Orchards Conservation x x Open x x

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HAMAKUA CDP STRATEGY AREAS PROGRESS REPORT Strategy Area: Cane Road and Industrial Use Progress as of: March 1, 2011

Objectives Explore feasibility to: 1. Restore cane road based on existing pavement and bridge conditions; 2. Compatibly mix users of the cane road; 3. Redevelop former mill sites (LUPAG Industrial) and link them with the cane road.

Activities During February 2011 Accomplishments • Prepared ownership and LUPAG base map of the cane road (Attachment A); • Met with KS to brief them on cane road objectives (2/2/11); • Organized field trip plan but canceled at the last minute (Attachment B). Stakeholder Meetings • SC liaison (Enright) on 2/28/11—mobilization Next Steps 1) Arrange to meet with timber lessee (Bill Stormont of GMO) and other affected landowners/lessees to explain objectives for cane road; 2) Assess existing conditions of cane road through field inspection: a) Ookala to Paauilo b) Haina to Paauilo 3) Create alternative multi-user right-of-way typical sections; 4) Create alternative truck traffic routes to link cane road to Highway 19; 5) Meet with potential funders to assess eligibility: a) Rural Development (Chris Kanazawa) b) Brownfields (Terin Gloor) c) HazMit (Quince Mento) (emergency bypass) 6) Coordinate with Public Access Strategy Area on mapping relationship of cane road to hubs/link and community-managed areas; 7) Coordinate with Disaster Resilience Strategy Area on mapping relationship of cane road to emergency bypass routes; 8) Coordinate with Ag Strategies on relationship of cane road to slaughterhouse redevelopment and potential ag processing sites within industrial redevelopment areas.

Attachment A

Attachment B Cane Road Field Investigation Tasks 1) Road Condition a) Surface type i) Pavement ii) Gravel iii) Dirt b) Measure width c) Assess condition i) Good ii) Fair iii) Poor 2) Bridges a) Locate b) Assess condition i) Good ii) Fair iii) Poor c) Weight capacity signs? 3) Land use a) Timber b) Pasture c) Industrial d) Other e) Vacant 4) Gates and Fences a) Map fences along cane road b) Map gates/fences across cane road c) Map other obstructions across cane road (e.g., rocks)

HAMAKUA CDP STRATEGY AREAS PROGRESS REPORT Strategy Area: Watershed Management Progress as of: March 1, 2011

Objectives Explore feasibility to: 1. Recognize, incentivize and, as much as possible, fund the ecosystem services provided by forests and stream ecosystems 2. Relate the management practices to the cultural wisdom of the holistic ahupuaa management system.

Activities During February 2011 Accomplishments • Determined overall outline and approach (Attachment A); • Reviewed and compiled reference and scientific materials (List in Attachment A) • Initial compilation of ecosystem services, indicators, targets and needed data Stakeholder Meetings • Organizing Natural Resources focus group meeting Next Steps • Meet with stakeholders - March • Review and update Natural Resource maps to include reserves plus known forest restoration sites, include MKWP boundary • Identify areas should be focused on for: 1) restoration 2) protection • Summarize forest restoration opportunities (i.e. incentive programs, forest restoration strategies) • Summarize riparian buffer benefits • Summarize conservation programs (i.e. incentive programs) for agricultural sites • Summarize the minimum flow requirements for potential uses (micro-hydro, ag uses, etc) • Summarize status of streams in Planning Area (i.e. 303d list) • Summarize LID techniques for urban areas, small towns and rural LID • Summarize water quality monitoring programs and opportunities • Consider CDP water quality baseline for subsequent development to gauge cumulative impacts

Attachment A Watershed Management Objectives: 1. Recognize, incentivize, and, as much as possible, fund the ecosystem services provided by forests and stream ecosystems; 2. Relate the management practices to the cultural wisdom of the holistic ahupuaÿa management system. Principles: 1. Upland forest zone (waonahele) (4,000-9,000 ftelev) [Ecosystem services: habitat; groundwater recharge; flood management; stream quality and quantity; carbon sequestration] a. Recognize and support existing management efforts of native forests; b. Encourage native forest restoration. 2. Upland agricultural zone (wao kanaka) (2,000-4,000’) [Ecosystem services: same as upland forest zones; economic services (timber, pasture, crops)] a. Encourage timber-pasture, tree gardens; b. Establish riparian buffers; 3. Loweropen, intensive agricultural areas (kulauka and kulakai) (<2,000’elev)—erosion, sediment, and nutrient controls through conservation plans, buffers and natural farming methods; 4. Stream (kahawai), estuarine (muliwai), and nearshore marine (kahakai) systems a. Higher protection for outstanding streams; b. Conservation measures for streams on 303d list c. Minimum stream flow to allow limited diversion for irrigation and micro-hydro; d. Spawning areas and fishing pressure management. Existing Forest Management Programs: 1. Coordination and funding status a. Watershed partnership areas identification b. Program vitality and stability c. Funding stability d. Threats 2. Expansion needs based on resource Forest Restoration Incentives: 1. Alternative programs and successful models 2. Potential applicable areas, landowner and existing use identification, education/awareness programs Nonpoint Source Assessment: 1. Agricultural Conservation Plans Assessment a. Compliance assessment b. Costs, incentives, assistance 2. Urban Nonpoint Source Assessment a. Wastewater i. County wastewater effluent disposal methods ii. Individual wastewater disposal methods b. Stormwater i. Management and disposal methods ii. Flood hazard areas and protection methods iii. Appropriate LID Monitoring System: 1. Streamflow and quality 2. Nearshore marine quality a. Nutrients b. Turbidity c. Pesticides d. Biological indicators—spawning, fishing pressure, habitat health e. Recreational-- microbiological References: Costanza et al, 1997. The Value of the World’s Ecosystem Services and Natural Capital.Nature.Vol. 387. 15 May, 1997. Fischer, 2011.Riparian Buffer Strips. Presentation to “Erosion and Sedimentation: Managing and Understanding Sediments in Your Watershed”.US Army Engineer R&D Center, Environmental Laboratory Vicksburg, MS. Goldstein et al. 2006. Business Strategies for Conservation on Private Lands: Koa Forestry as a case Study.PNAS.Edited by William C. Clark. Kido, 2008.Hawaii Island – Stream Condition Along A Human Disturbance Gradient. Report to the Hawaiÿi Department of Health Environmental Planning Office. Mueller-Dombois, Dieter. 2007. The Hawaiian Ahupuaÿa Land Use System: Its Biological Resource Zones and the Challenge for Silvicultural Restoration.Biology of Hawaiian Streams and Estuaries.Bishop Museum. State of Hawaiÿi, Department of Health.2008. 2006 State of Hawaiÿi Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report: Integrated Report to the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Congress Pursuant to Sections 303(D) and 305(B), Clean Water Act. Honolulu, HI. US Army Corps of Engineers Ecosystem Management and Restoration Research Program. 2010. Metric Development for Environmental Benefits Analysis. US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.Riparian Forest Buffers Function and Design for Protection and Enhancement of Water Resources. Web.http://www.na.fs.fed.us/Spfo/Pubs/n_resource/buffer/cover.htm. Accessed January, 2011. US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development. 2005. Riparian Buffer Width, Vegetative Cover, and Nitrogen Removal effectiveness: A Review of Current Science and Regulations. Ada, Oklahoma. HAMAKUA CDP STRATEGY AREAS PROGRESS REPORT Strategy Area: Waipiÿo Valley Progress as of: March 1, 2011

Objectives Explore feasibility to: 1. Create an official designation to recognize exceptionally sacred places for heightened status and management; 2. Promote traditional agriculture and learning; 3. Manage the water; 4. Manage the access.

Activities During February 2011 Accomplishments • Collected and started reviewing previous plans and studies on Waipiÿo (Attachment A); • Started identifying alternative designations (Attachment B). Stakeholder Meetings • SC liaison (Kaÿiulani Pahiÿö) on 2/28/11—mobilization Next Steps • Identify and describe alternative designations appropriate for wahi pana • Assess the advantages and disadvantages of IAL designation • Determine whether/how to assist with Waipio Visitor Center

Waipio Valley Resources at Tutu House (Susan Maddox) 1. Waipio Valley Community Action Plan, Draft prepared for Waipio Circle. Minerbi, Anna F. Poerbonegoro, Sp 2003 2. The Mahele and Later in Waipio Valley, Bishop Museum Research Program, May 2000 3. Waipio Valley: Towards Community Planning and Ahupuaa Management, DURP, Fall 1999 Practicum 4. Waipio Valley Stream Map Overlaying Methodology, Prepared for USDA NRCS, Sep 2001, Wiwik Bunjamin, Graduate Research Asst, Minerbi, DURP 5. Community Input and Impact Analysis for the Waipio Stream Mgt Plan, India Clark and L Minerbi, DURP, Dec 2006, prepared for NRCS 6. News articles binder 7. Waipio Valley Task Force binder a. Bishop Museum draft documents i. Lease ii. Road Usage Agreement 1. Restricted—members of Taro Assoc and persons authorized by Museum or Association 2. Unrestricted iii. Flood control and road maintenance funding agreemtn b. Waipio Taro Farmers Association—Constitution and Bylaws c. Report to the 16th Legislature, Regular Session 1992 on House Concurrent Resolution No. 264, 1990, House Reso No. 277, 1990, A Study to Protect and Preserve Waipio Valley as a Valuable state Resource for Future Generations, Task Force to Preserve Waipio Valley, Nov 201991, prelim Draft 8. Stream Management Plan, NRCS

Alternative Cultural and Natural Resources Designations Applicable to Private Property 1. International Status a. World Heritage Site i. Program Description. The program catalogues, names, and conserves sites of outstanding cultural or natural importance to the common heritage of humanity. ii. Administrator. The list is maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 state parties[1] which are elected by their General Assembly. iii. Criteria. Nominated sites must be of "outstanding universal value" and meet at least one of the ten criteria: 1. Cultural criteria a. "represents a masterpiece of human creative genius" b. "exhibits an important interchange of human values, over a span of time, or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning, or landscape design" c. "bears a unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared" d. "is an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural, or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates a significant stage in human history" e. "is an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement, land-use, or sea-use which is representative of a culture, or human interaction with the environment especially when it has become vulnerable under the impact of irreversible change" f. "is directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance" 2. Natural criteria a. "contains superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance" b. "is an outstanding example representing major stages of Earth's history, including the record of life, significant on-going geological processes in the development of landforms, or significant geomorphic or physiographic features" c. "is an outstanding example representing significant on-going ecological and biological processes in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems, and communities of plants and animals" d. "contains the most important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological diversity, including those containing threatened species of outstanding universal value from the point of view of science or conservation" iv. Example Sites in Hawaii 1. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

2/27/2011 1 2. Papahānaumokuākea v. Benefits. Under certain conditions, listed sites can obtain funds from the World Heritage Fund. vi. Nomination Process. 1. A country must first take an inventory of its significant cultural and natural properties. This is called the Tentative List, and is important because a country may not nominate properties that have not already been included on the Tentative List. 2. Next, it can select a property from this list to place into a Nomination File. The World Heritage Centre offers advice and help in preparing this file. 3. At this point, the file is evaluated by the International Council on Monuments and Sites and the World Conservation Union. 4. These bodies then make their recommendations to the World Heritage Committee. The Committee meets once per year to determine whether or not to inscribe each nominated property on the World Heritage List, and sometimes defers the decision to request more information from the country who nominated the site. 2. National Status a. National Register of Historic Places i. Program Description. The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation. Historic districts possess a concentration, linkage, or continuity of the other four types of properties. Objects, structures, buildings, and sites within a historic district are united historically or aesthetically, either by choice or by the nature of their development. ii. Administrator. For most of its history the National Register has been administered by the National Park Service (NPS), an agency within the United States Department of the Interior. iii. Criteria. For a property to be eligible for the National Register, it must meet at least one of the four National Register key criteria. 1. Criterion A, "Event," the property must make a contribution to the broad patterns of American history. 2. Criterion B, "Person," is associated with significant people in the American past. 3. Criterion, C, "Design/Construction," concerns the distinctive characteristics of the building through its architecture and construction, including having high artistic value or being the work of a master. 4. Criterion, D, "Information potential," is satisfied if the property has yielded or may be likely to yield information important to prehistory or history. iv. Example Sites. 85,516 total registered sites, 321 registered sites in Hawaii, 67 in Hawaii County. All National Historic Landmarks are on the Register. Example historic complexes or districts in Hawaii County: 1. Kahaluu Historic District 2. Holualoa 4 Archaeological District 3. Kamoa Point Complex

2/27/2011 2 4. Lapakahi Complex v. Benefits. A property listed in the National Register, or located within a National Register Historic District, may qualify for tax incentives derived from the total value of expenses incurred preserving the property. Some property owners may qualify for grants as well, for instance the Save America's Treasures grants, which apply specifically to properties entered in the Register at a national level of significance or designated as National Historic Landmarks. vi. Nomination Process. 1. Any individual can prepare a National Register nomination, although historians and historic preservation consultants often are employed for this work. The nomination consists of a standard nomination form and contains basic information about a property's physical appearance and the type of significance embodied in the building, structure, object , site, or district. 2. The State Historic Preservation Office receives National Register nominations and provides feedback to the nominating individual or group. 3. After preliminary review, the SHPO sends each nomination to the state's historic review board, which then recommends whether the State Historic Preservation Officer should forward the nomination to the Keeper of the National Register. For any non-Federally owned property, only the State Historic Preservation Officer may officially nominate a property for inclusion in the National Register. 4. After the nomination is recommended for listing in the National Register by the SHPO, the nomination is sent to the National Park Service, which approves or denies the nomination. 5. If approved, the property is officially entered by the Keeper of the National Register into the National Register of Historic Places. 6. Property owners are notified of the nomination during the review by the SHPO and state's historic review board. If an owner objects to a nomination of private property, or in the case of a historic district, a majority of owners, then the property cannot be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. b. National Heritage Areas i. Program Description. National Heritage Areas (NHA) expand on traditional approaches to resource stewardship by supporting large-scale, community centered initiatives that connect local citizens to the preservation and planning process. The heritage area concept offers an innovative method for citizens, in partnership with local, state, and Federal government, and nonprofit and private sector interests, to shape the long-term future of their communities. The partnership approach creates the opportunity for a diverse range of constituents to come together to voice a range of visions and perspectives. Partners collaborate to shape a plan and implement a strategy that focuses on the distinct qualities that make their region special. ii. Administrator. The National Park Service (NPS) provides technical, planning and limited financial assistance to National Heritage Areas. The NPS is a partner and advisor, leaving decision-making authority in the hands of local people and organizations.

2/27/2011 3 iii. Criteria. National Heritage Areas are designated by Congress. Each National Heritage Area is governed by separate authorizing legislation and operates under provisions unique to its resources and desired goals. For an area to be considered for designation, certain key elements must be present. First and foremost, the landscape must have nationally distinctive natural, cultural, historic, and scenic resources that, when linked together, tell a unique story about our country. It is strongly recommended that a feasibility study be conducted prior to and designation attempt. iv. Example Sites. 1. S. 29 (Feinstein, D-CA) - A bill to establish the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area.(1/25/2011) 2. S. 127 (Hutchison, R-TX) - A bill to establish the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.(1/25/2011) 3. H.R. 486 (Garamendi, D-CA) - To establish the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area.(1/26/2011) v. Benefits. The designation has both tangible and intangible benefits. Heritage conservation efforts are grounded in a community's pride in its history and traditions, and in residents' interest and involvement in retaining and interpreting the landscape for future generations. It offers a collaborative approach to conservation that does not compromise traditional local control over and use of the landscape. Designation comes with limited financial and technical assistance from the National Park Service. vi. Nomination Process. c. National Historic Landmarks i. Program Description. National Historic Landmarks are nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. Today, fewer than 2,500 historic places bear this national distinction. National Historic Landmarks are exceptional places. They form a common bond between all Americans. While there are many historic places across the nation, only a small number have meaning to all Americans--these we call our National Historic Landmarks. About half of the National Historic Landmarks are privately owned. A National Historic Landmark District (NHLD) is a historic district that is recognized as an NHL. It may include contributing properties that have buildings, structures, sites or objects, and it may include non-contributing properties. ii. Administrator. The National Historic Landmarks Program relies on suggestions for new designations from the National Park Service, which also assists in maintaining the landmarks. A friends' group of owners and managers, the National Historic Landmark Stewards Association, works to preserve, protect and promote National Historic Landmarks. iii. Criteria. 1. Sites where events of national historical significance occurred; 2. Places where prominent persons lived or worked; 3. Icons of ideals that shaped the nation; 4. Outstanding examples of design or construction; 5. Places characterizing a way of life; or 6. Archeological sites able to yield information.

2/27/2011 4 iv. Example Sites. f not already listed on the National Register of Historic Places, an NHL is automatically added to the Register upon designation. About three percent of Register listings are NHLs. 1. Arizona 2. Iolani Palace 3. Cook Landing Site (Kauai) 4. Kamakahonu, Kailua-Kona 5. Keauhou Holua Slide 6. Mookini Heiau 7. Puukohola Heiau 8. South Point Complex v. Benefits vi. Nomination Process. d. Preserve America Community Program i. Program Description. The Preserve America program is a federal effort to encourage and support community efforts for the preservation and enjoyment of America’s priceless cultural and natural heritage. Its goals include a greater shared knowledge about the nation’s past; strengthened regional identities and local pride; increased local participation in preserving the country’s cultural and natural heritage assets; and support for the economic vitality of communities. Preserve America began as a White House initiative in 2003. More than 750 cities, counties, tribes, and neighborhoods in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have been designated Preserve America Communities. ii. Administrator. Preserve America is administered by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in partnership with other federal agencies. iii. Criteria. iv. Examples Sites. Kauai County is the third designated Hawaii Preserve America Community. Others are Maui County and Honolulu’s Chinatown Historic District neighborhood. v. Benefits. Benefits of designation include White House recognition; eligibility to apply for Preserve America Grants; a certificate of recognition; a Preserve America Community road sign; authorization to use the Preserve America logo on signs, flags, banners, and promotional materials; listing in a Web-based Preserve America Community directory; inclusion in national and regional press releases; official notification of designation to state tourism offices and visitors bureaus; and enhanced community visibility and pride. Preserve America Communities are also featured in National Register Travel Itineraries and in "Teaching with Historic Places" curricular material created by the National Park Service. To date, two Preserve America matching grants have been awarded in Hawaii. One, for developing visitor infrastructure for Chinatown, was for $150,000. The second, for $51,727, went to the Hawaii State Historic Preservation Office for the Ewa Villages Heritage Tourism Plan. 1. Preserve America Community Grants. More than $20 million in matching grants has been awarded to 259 projects throughout the country since 2006 to support community efforts to demonstrate sustainable uses of their historic and cultural sites, focusing on economic and educational opportunities related to heritage tourism.

2/27/2011 5 Grant amounts range from $20,000 to $250,000. The latest application deadline was February 12, 2010; grant awards will be announced in the spring. This program complements the Save America's Treasures grant program, which funds "bricks-and-mortar" projects, by helping local communities develop sustainable resource management strategies and sound business practices for the continued preservation and use of heritage assets. State Historic Preservation Offices, Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, designated Preserve America Communities, and Certified Local Governments that have applied for Preserve America Community designation are eligible to apply for Preserve America Grants. Further information is available at: www.nps.gov/history/hps/hpg/PreserveAmerica. 2. Save America’s Treasures Grant. The Federal Save America’s Treasures program is one of the largest and most successful grant programs for the protection of our nation’s endangered and irreplaceable cultural heritage. Grants are available for preservation and/or conservation work on nationally significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and historic structures and sites. Intellectual and cultural artifacts include artifacts, collections, documents, sculpture, and works of art. Historic structures and sites include historic districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects. Grants are awarded to Federal, state, local, and tribal government entities, and non-profit organizations through a competitive matching-grant program, administered by the National Park Service in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. vi. Nomination Process. There are quarterly deadlines to apply for designation annually on March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1. Application forms are available at www.preserveamerica.gov/communities.html. 3. State Status a. Hawaii Register of Historic Places i. Program Description. The list formally recognizes districts, sites, structures, buildings and objects and their significance in Hawai`i's history, architecture, archaeology, engineering and culture. ii. Administrator. The State Historic Preservation Division is the official keeper of the Hawai`i Register of Historic Places. iii. Criteria. iv. Examples Sites. See National Register (all sites on National Register must be on the State Register). v. Benefits vi. Nomination Process 4. County Status a. Special District i. Program Description. Special regulatory requirements for permitted uses, height, setbacks, signs, parking. ii. Administrator. Planning Department iii. Criteria.

2/27/2011 6 iv. Examples Sites. Downtown Hilo and Kailua-Kona v. Benefits. Special regulatory measures; no financial incentives. vi. Nomination Process. Creation by ordinance.

2/27/2011 7 National Park Service National Heritage Areas Critical Steps and Criteria for becoming a National Heritage Area

Critical Steps

The National Park Service has outlined four critical steps that 3. The area provides outstanding opportunities to conserve need to be taken prior to congressional designation of a natural, cultural, historic, and/ or scenic features; national heritage area. These steps are: 4. The area provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities; 1. Completion of a suitability/feasibility study; 5. Resources that are important to the identified theme or 2. Public involvement in the suitability/feasibility study; themes of the area retain a degree of integrity capable of 3. Demonstration of widespread public support among heritage supporting interpretation; area residents for the proposed designation; and 6. Residents, business interests, non-profit organizations, and 4. Commitment to the proposal from key constituents, which governments within the proposed area that are involved in may include governments, industry, and private, non-profit the planning, have developed a conceptual financial plan that organizations, in addition to area residents. outlines the roles for all participants including the federal government, and have demonstrated support for designation of the area; Suggested Criteria 7. The proposed management entity and units of government supporting the designation are willing to commit to working The following components are helpful in assessing whether an in partnership to develop the heritage area; area may qualify as a national heritage area. A suitability/ 8. The proposal is consistent with continued economic activity feasibility study should include analysis and documentation in the area; that illustrates that: 9. A conceptual boundary map is supported by the public; and 10. The management entity proposed to plan and implement the 1. The area has an assemblage of natural, historic, or cultural project is described. resources that together represent distinctive aspects of American heritage worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use, and are best managed as such an assemblage through partnerships among public and private entities, and by combining diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; 2. The area reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folk life For more information, visit our website: that are a valuable part of the national story; http://www.cr.nps.gov/heritageareas/

The Preserve America Program

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The Preserve America Program More than 760 communities, including Indian tribes and urban neighborhoods, have been designated in 50 states and one Preserve America is a federal program that encourages U.S. territory. Along with promotional benefits and technical and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our assistance, communities are eligible to apply for Preserve priceless cultural and natural heritage. Goals of the program America matching grants. Preserve America Communities include a greater shared knowledge about the nation’s past, are featured in National Register Travel Itineraries and in strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased “Teaching with Historic Places” curricular material created local participation in preserving our heritage assets, and by the National Park Service. They are also given priority support for the economic vitality of our communities. Since attention for some other related federal assistance programs the program’s inception in 2003, the First Lady of the United and inter-governmental partnerships. States has been involved in supporting and promoting Preserve America. Permanent authorizing legislation for the Preserve America Grants program was passed by Congress and signed by President Obama in March 2009. The program includes community More than $17 million in matching grants has been awarded to more than 225 projects in 47 states since 2006 to support and volunteer recognition, grants, and awards, as well as community efforts to demonstrate sustainable uses of policy direction to federal agencies. historic and cultural sites. These grants focus on economic and educational opportunities related to heritage tourism. Preserve America Communities Grant amounts range from $20,000 to $250,000, and must be matched 1:1. A 2009 report to Congress assessed the This program recognizes and designates communities, effectiveness of the grants program in meeting national including municipalities, counties, neighborhoods in large heritage tourism needs. cities, and tribal communities, which protect and celebrate their heritage. These communities use their historic assets for The Preserve America Grants program complements other economic development and community revitalization, and federal funding, such as Save America’s Treasures, by helping encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic local communities develop resource management strategies resources through education and heritage tourism programs. continued >>>

“The Preserve America initiative is an inspiring and proactive approach to preserving our nation’s history. It would be a privilege for any city in this nation to achieve the title “Preserve America Community.” —Santa Monica, California

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Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Preserving America’s Heritage “Preserve America funding was incredibly helpful for moving forward heritage tourism projects. The scope of the funding allows small communities to think big—big partnerships, big leverage, big (complex) projects. There was no other funding available to our community aimed at this type of development for the wonderful sustainable industry of heritage tourism.” —Natchitoches, Louisiana and sound business practices for the continued preservation Preserve America and use of heritage assets. Funding is available in five Presidential Awards activity categories: research and documentation; planning; interpretation and education; promotion; and training. In Awards have been given annually to organizations, businesses, addition to designated Preserve America Communities, and government entities for exemplary accomplishments in the eligible grant applicants include State Historic Preservation preservation of cultural or natural heritage assets; demonstrated Offices, Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, and Certified commitment to the protection and interpretation of America’s Local Governments that have applied for Preserve America heritage assets; and integration of these assets into contemporary Community designation. community life, combining innovative, creative, and responsible approaches to showcasing historic local resources. Awards have gone to two national initiatives as well as regional, statewide, and Chimney Rock Interpretive Association, Co local programs in 19 states.

Preserve America Stewards

The Preserve America Stewards honor exemplary volunteer efforts at historic resources around the country. Honorees are recognized for stewardship programs that have demonstrated successful use of volunteer time and commitment in order to help care for our cultural heritage. The resources cared for include publicly and privately owned and managed resources. Stewards care for such diverse resources as individual archaeological sites to entire complexes of structures, as well as outstanding examples of the historic built environment. Government entities (federal, tribal, state, or local), non-profit organizations, and businesses are eligible to apply to have their programs recognized.

Preserve America History Teacher of the Year Award

Since 2004, outstanding history teachers at the K-12 level have been recognized in each state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, followed by selection of the Preserve America History Teacher of the Year from among the state winners. State winners each receive $1,000 and a core archive of history materials for their school libraries. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History facilitates this award program and hosts its national recognition event each fall. MIDLOTHIAN MINES, CHESTERFIELD, VA

Executive Order 13287: years. The first two reports were compiled and issued in 2006 “Preserve America” and 2009, based on reporting from individual federal agencies with land- and property-management responsibilities. The Preserve America Executive Order (2003) emphasizes federal policy for the protection, enhancement, and contemporary use of historic properties owned by the Educational Outreach federal government. The order encourages agencies to seek Preserve America has worked with The History Channel’s “Save partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments and the Our History” initiative, which has created a teacher’s manual private sector to make more informed use of these resources with lesson plans and volunteer ideas that involve students in for local economic development and other recognized public preserving historic sites in their communities. Save Our History benefits. It also directs agencies to support state, tribal, and annual grants of $10,000 are available to help local non-profit local heritage tourism with existing authorities and resources. organizations and school districts work together on educational As required by the order, the Advisory Council on Historic projects focusing on cultural heritage. The History Channel is Preservation reviews agency stewardship and partnership also working on related educational programs, such as service- efforts and provides a status report to the President every three learning models, with the ACHP and other partners.

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In recognition of the 40th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, a Preserve America Summit was convened in 2006 with 450 participants to consider the future of the national preservation program. A Youth Summit met in conjunction with the larger conference and has provided a model for subsequent youth projects, including promotion of historic preservation service-learning as an educational tool. Key recommendations emerging from the Summit to improve the effectiveness of historic preservation efforts nationally through better resource identification, stewardship, community support, education, and leadership were adopted by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA (Stephen Bay / BayImages) and are now being implemented by federal agencies and non-federal partners.

Program Operation Explore and Enjoy Our Heritage A Web site (www.preserveamerica.gov) provides details and updates on Preserve America, For more information including information on how to get involved and other resources, with links to many other about Preserve America: related programs. The program is administered jointly by the Advisory Council on Historic www.preserveamerica.gov Preservation and the Department of the Interior, in cooperation with an interagency steering committee that also includes representatives from the White House and the www.achp.gov Executive Office of the President; the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation; the General Services Administration; the Institute of Museum and Library Services; the National Endowment for the Humanities; and the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, an independent federal agency, promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of the nation’s historic resources and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 803 Washington DC 20004 Phone: 202-606-8503 • Fax: 202-606-8647 • [email protected] • www.achp.gov REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Field Survey by interested party

Nomination form Prepared

Reviewed by State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) staff

Nomination transmitted to the County and property owner(s) Hawai`i Historic Places Review given 45-day notice of public Board for consideration meeting schedule for site evaluation

Review Board meets

Private owner Site placed on Rejected objects by close Register of meeting

SHPD nominates Contested case site to National hearing Register

Listing on Rejected National Register

Site placed on Rejected Register HAMAKUA CDP STRATEGY AREAS PROGRESS REPORT Strategy Area: Coastal Bluff Setbacks Progress as of: March 1, 2011

Objectives Explore feasibility to: 1. Establish zones of risk probability based on best science 2. Identify incentives for lateral access

Activities During February 2011 Accomplishments • Determined overall outline and approach (Attachment A) • Reviewed coastal bluff ordinances, WA, CA, ME. Compiled reference resources (identified in Attachment A).

Stakeholder Meetings • Call with A. Bohlander • Initial contact with University of Hawaii Department of Geology and Geophysics regarding a potential Hamakua coastal bluffs study (NOAA/SeaGrant) Next Steps • Monitor status of coastal bluffs study anticipated by NOAA/SeaGrant • Summarize coastal bluff incentive and regulatory programs • Prepare coastal bluff map, including coastal bluff viewplanes • Connect to hubs and links system • Summarize tools for providing access (ie. fee, conservation easements, etc) • Stakeholder meetings (NOAA, others?)

Attachment A Coastal Bluff Setback Objectives: 1. Establish zones of probability based on best science; 2. Identify incentives for lateral access. Coastal Bluff Stability Analysis: 1. Principles: a. Waiver of certified shoreline as top of cliff; b. Educational (as distinguished from regulatory) use of probability zones of hazard. 2. Two-prong scientific analysis (Johnsson 2005) a. Slope stability (factor of safety)= topographic profile + geologic features to resist landsliding + seismic forces i. Unnotched cliff (landslide failure) ii. Block failure of overhanging bluffs and sea caves b. Long-term bluff retreat= average value of bluff retreat as measured over a sufficient time interval that increasing the time interval has negligible effect on the average value (usually analyzed through historic erosion data) 3. Setbacks to minimize impacts on viewplanes from important coastal locales (i.e. Waipiÿo, Laupähoehoe, Hakalau, Kolekole, Honoliÿi) 4. Setback determination a. If top of cliff= shoreline, is 40’ setback greater than slope stability zone? If yes, then use 40’ shoreline setback + 50-year bluff retreat to the extent greater than 40’. b. If no, then determine slope stability setback + 50-year bluff retreat c. If viewplane related, supporting viewshed analysis. d. Resources: City of San Diego (clear definitions and graphics), URS HAZUS landslide hazard maps 5. Compliance incentives a. Real property disclosure b. Mortgage lender approval c. Homeowner’s insurance d. Geotechnical structural mitigation Lateral Access: 1. Hubs and links system—identify desired lateral access links 2. If part of hubs and link system, then Conservation easement for lateral access a. Community entity as easement holder b. Fencing paid by holder c. Maintenance by holder d. Liability immunity and indemnification by holder e. Income tax deduction f. Property tax reduction Resources: AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. 2003.Final Master Environmental Impact Report, Solana Beach Shoreline and Coastal Bluff Management Strategies.Prepared for City of Solana Beach, CA. Hwang, Dennis J. & Brooks, Benjamin. 2007. Coastal Subsidence in Kapoho, Puna, Island and State of Hawaii. Prepared for Hawaiÿi County Planning Department. Johnsson, Mark. Establishing Development Setbacks from Coastal Bluffs. 2003. Memo for the California Coastal Commission. San Francisco, CA. San Diego, City of. Amended 2000.Coastal Bluffs and Beaches Guidelines.San Diego Municipal Code, Land Development Code. San Diego, CA. Washington, State of, Department of Ecology. Managing Drainage on Coastal Bluffs.Web.http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/pubs/95-107/using01.html. Accessed January, 2011. HĀMĀKUA CDP STRATEGY AREAS PROGRESS REPORT Strategy Area: Transportation Progress as of: March 1, 2011

Objectives Explore feasibility to: • Increase opportunities for alternative modes to reduce dependency on automobile trips; • Reduce need for automobile trips through land use (mixed uses with targeted infill needs); • Encourage and anticipate local electric vehicular trips.

Activities During February 2011 Accomplishments • Developed information requirements for alternative modes (see Attachment A); Stakeholder Meetings • None Next Steps • Setup meeting with Mass Transit Agency to obtain information listed in Attachment A • Analyze paratransit options • Analyze car pool and van pool options • Obtain typical design for park/ride facility

Attachment A Alternative Modes Information Requirements • Bus o Commute—existing bus stops, routes, and schedule o Shuttle—desirable routes; performance evaluation of Waimea shuttle o After school—need assessment • Paratransit o Paratransit study findings o Inventory of existing service providers in Planning Area (e.g., HCEOC, handivan, elderly) • Car pool and van pool—existing programs • Electric vehicle o Rental potential for use on Heritage Corridor o Charging options, possibly as part of park/ride (to encourage residents to use electric vehicle for local trip to park/ride and transfer to commute bus) • Bicycle routes o Identify potential routes as part of hubs and link (coordinate with Public Access) o Identify human-powered options

HAMAKUA CDP STRATEGY AREAS PROGRESS REPORT Strategy Area: Disaster Resilience Progress as of: March 1, 2011

Objectives Explore feasibility to: 1. Mitigation. Reduce vulnerability through critical facilities and infrastructure hardening, post & pier retrofits, bypass routes (evacuation, first-responders access), pet-friendly shelter capacity. 2. Preparedness and Response. Ensure ability and efficiency to respond through adequate warning systems (e.g., sirens, reverse 911 sign-ups) and community response training for coordinated action prior to first-responders, assistance to special population, shelter support, communication support, self-sufficiency in the event of isolation (CERT). 3. Recovery. Efficient post-disaster recovery through infrastructure backup (e.g., water, communications), business preparedness, congregate housing (long-term sheltering), debris removal and disposal, disaster assistance centers (e.g., government, insurance).

Activities During February 2011 Accomplishments • Collected post-and-pier retrofit report; • Developed overall approach (see Attachment A). Stakeholder Meetings • SC liaison (Scott Enright) on 2/28/11—mobilization Next Steps • Identify proposed hazard mitigation projects pertinent to the Planning Area cited in the updated Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan • Assess the CERT program and current status in the Planning Area • Initiate emergency bypass mapping with Civil Defense • Review shelter studies and compile evaluations for the Planning Area shelters

Disaster Resilience Strategies Objectives: 1. Mitigation. Reduce vulnerability through critical facilities and infrastructure hardening, post & pier retrofits, bypass routes (evacuation, first-responders access), pet-friendly shelter capacity. 2. Preparedness and Response. Ensure ability and efficiency to respond through adequate warning systems (e.g., sirens, reverse 911 sign-ups) and community response training for coordinated action prior to first-responders, assistance to special population, shelter support, communication support, self-sufficiency in the event of isolation (CERT). 3. Recovery. Efficient post-disaster recovery through infrastructure backup (e.g., water, communications), business preparedness, congregate housing (long-term sheltering), debris removal and disposal, disaster assistance centers (e.g., government, insurance). Critical Facilities and Infrastructure 1. Hardening Needs and Status a. Facilities i. Hospital ii. Fire stations b. Infrastructure i. Road cuts ii. Water iii. Electrical iv. Cell phone towers v. Debris disposal areas c. Critical recovery businesses i. Market ii. Hardware iii. Banks 2. Funding priorities and options Post & Pier Retrofits 1. Determining applicable design-- status of Expert System 2. Technical and funding assistance options 3. Collective purchasing and labor options Bypass Routes 1. Identify routes, ownership, condition 2. Determine access strategy a. Public—always opened and maintained b. Private i. Maintained ii. Not maintained Shelters 1. Inventory—structural assessment, pet-friendly status, capacity 2. Staffing adequacy 3. Power and communication backups 4. Disaster assistance center support 5. Congregate shelters CERT 1. Role; advantages and means for regional coordination a. Typical CERT role b. Additional role—e.g., post & pier collective organization; reverse 911 sign-up; ham radio; debris removal 2. Recruitment and training

HAMAKUA CDP STRATEGY AREAS PROGRESS REPORT Strategy Area: Community-Initiated Projects Progress as of: March 1, 2011

Objectives Explore feasibility to: 1. Organization and Capacity. Build upon and recast existing HHCDC organization to fit into CDP context. 2. Roles. Define roles for project management, planning facilitation, funding management, community accountability, community operation/maintenance, and governance.

Activities During February 2011 Accomplishments • Determined overall outline and approach (Attachment A); • Identified test projects for various potential roles: o Project Management for new construction—Waipio Valley Visitor Center o Planning Facilitation—Honomu town revitalization (ccordinate with Town Revitalization Strategy Area) o Community Accountability—Community-managed public access (coordinate with Public Access Strategy Area) o Community Facility Rehabilitation and Maintenance—Hakalau Gym o Disaster Preparedness—supplemental CERT role (coordinate with Disaster Resiliency Strategy Area) o Housing Trust—role of Hamakua Housing Corporation? Honakaa 15-acre assisted living project? o Education and Health-- ? • Obtained organizational documents and described existing legal status and structure of HHCDC (Attachment B);

Stakeholder Meetings • SC liaison (Farrah Gomes) on 2/17/11—mobilization Next Steps • Research alternative public-private agreements including: o Lease o Cooperative use agreement (e.g., Volcano Cooper Center) o Adopt-a-park • Assess capacity of HHCDC and subregional associations • Determine whether/how to assist with Waipio Visitor Center

Community-Initiated Projects Objectives: 1. Organization and Capacity. Build upon and recast existing HHCDC organization to fit into CDP context. 2. Roles. Define roles for project management, planning facilitation, funding management, community accountability, community operation/maintenance, and governance. Organization 1. Evaluate existing organizational documents a. Membership b. 501c3 purposes c. Board of Directors 2. Verify viability of each subregional entity; revive as necessary 3. Evaluate alternatives to fund paid staff Roles 1. Project Management—new construction (e.g., Waipio Visitor Center) 2. Planning Facilitation—town revitalization toolbox 3. Community Accountability—community-managed public access; self-insurance vandalism and liability fund 4. Community Maintenance—adopt-a-park, cooperative use agreement, lease 5. Funding Management a. Tax-deductible contributions b. Grants c. Revenues d. CFD party for regional share? (County= general public; benefitting owners= local; HHCDC= regional) 6. Governance a. Communication network system (e.g., Hamakua Times, website) b. Town meetings 7. Disaster preparedness—enhanced CERT 8. Housing Trust?

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Hilo-Hamakua Community Development Corporation (HHCDC) Organizational Information Documents Reviewed Articles of Amendment, filed w/ DCCA on December 23, 1994 By laws IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter, January 9, 1997 Description HHCDC is a duly organized Hawaii nonprofit corporation, amended in its present form and mission in 1994. The nonprofit was first incorporated in 1977 as “Astro Marine,” with a name change in 1988 to “Aquatic Research Corporation,” and finally amended in 1994 with expanded corporate purposes. The HHCDC purposes are (Articles of Amendment): • To perform, encourage and support scientific research on marine plants and animals that are direct or indirect human and animal food resources. • To perform, encourage and support scientific research into methods and equipment necessary to grow in an artificial environment, marine plants and animals that are direct or indirect human animal food resources. • To seek the relief, the advancement of education and job training, and the removal of barriers to the social, educational and job training, and the removal of barriers to the social, educational, occupational, economic development, physical, and emotional well-being of the poor, the distressed, the disadvantaged, or the under privileged. • To strive for the elimination of prejudice and discrimination. • To lessen neighborhood tensions. • To combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency, including the preservation and promotion of agricultural lands and the rural lifestyle. • To secure the defense of human and civil rights secured by law. • To undertake, carry on and conduct any activities and acquire any assets necessary to accomplish the purposes set forth above. The IRS’s determination letter confirms the 501(c)(3) status issued in 1977 continues to be in effect. Since this tax-exempt status is based on the original corporate purposes, need to verify whether any update is appropriate. Anyone may become a member upon application to the Board of Directors and payment of annual dues or contribution (By Laws, §1.1). One regular membership meeting should be held annually in December with five general members, exclusive of the Board, constituting quorum (By Laws, §1.5). The Board consists of nine persons, all of which must be members, representing (By Laws, §§2.1, 2.1A): • At large (elected at December annual meeting): 3 • Rural South Hilo Community Association (selected in accordance with district organization by laws): 2 • North Hilo Community Council (selected in accordance with district organization by laws): 2 • Hamakua District Development Council (selected in accordance with district organization by laws): 2 The Board of Directors elect a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. It seems the term of the officers runs with the term as director (By Laws, §3.1). The terms of directors are staggered and

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runs two years (By Laws, §2.1.B). There are no limits to the number of terms. The Board may hire an Executive Director (By Laws, Article IV). Current Officers As of November 3, 2010 (the date of the grant application to the Hawaii Tourism Authority), the officers and directors were: • President and Director: Walker Sanders • Vice-President and Director: Lorraine Mendoza • Treasurer and Director: George Martin • Secretary and Director: Donna Johnson • Director: Judi Steinman • Director: Ken Okimoto • Director: Scott Enright • Director: 2 unfilled

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