Molokaʻi Community Plan: 2023 Implementation Status

Status at a Glance

Status by Department

• 1. Emergency Management4 of 11 actions complete
  • 1Continue the development of Moloka'i Incident Command Post in coordination with County EMA.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 2Identify and submit flood and pre-disaster mitigation projects that qualify for funding under the FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program, NFIP Severe Repetitive Loss Program, and other FEMA funded mitigation and NFIP grants consistent with the Maui County HMP.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 3Develop programs and distribute materials for public outreach and education to better educate the community and visitors on disaster preparedness, response, hazard mitigation, multi-hazard risks and vulnerabilities, and post-disaster recovery. Target materials and programs that will provide information on steps to take to protect lives and strengthen property against natural and human-related disasters.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 4Identify critical infrastructure, lifelines, roads, and structures that are vulnerable to coastal hazards, including SLR, and develop a more coordinated emergency response system of well-defined and mapped evacuation routes.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 5Complete an inventory of vulnerable critical facilities and infrastructure. Include this information in the Maui County HMP for future mitigation project funding.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 6Per the HMP, update the HAZUS-MH model to incorporate detailed data on State and County bridges located in Moloka'i.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 7Evaluate, update and prioritize shelters on Moloka'i.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 8Immediately seek funding and develop an implementation plan to move critical infrastructure and emergency services out of flood and tsunami inundation zones.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 9Support the relocation of the Puko'o Fire Station on the East End of Moloka'i.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 10Improve disaster warning systems, including more warning sirens in the Kaluako'i/Pāpōhaku area.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 11Create access through Kulawai Loop from Kapukahelu beach to Maunaloa for emergency evacuation use.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
• 2. Environmental Management2 of 18 actions complete
  • 12Seek community information on possible hazardous waste sites buried decades ago; investigate and remediate if needed.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 13Implement recommendations from the 2013 Update of the Hawai'i Water Reuse Survey and Report.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 14Assess the feasibility of providing measures to protect the Kaunakakai WWTF against inundation threats or to relocate it out of the coastal floodplain.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 15Conduct a wastewater reuse feasibility study that includes the identification of potential recycled water users, necessary wastewater plant upgrades, required infrastructure improvements, estimated costs, and funding sources.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 16Explore options and necessary MCC and regulation changes to allow graywater reuse systems for irrigation and toilet flushing.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 17Update the Kaunakakai WWTF facilities plan.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 18Expand waste diversion and recycling programs that include appliances, metals, plastic, glass, cardboards, and green-waste for compost and other recyclable materials.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 19Increase public outreach, education, and incentive programs that improve waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 20Develop and place educational signage along the entry corridor heading to the County recycling site.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 21Implement the ISWMP through programs, improvements, and upgrades to the solid waste management system; execute the CIP budget as funds allow.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 22Conduct a survey to determine community preference for the County landfill operating hours.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 23Expand the solid waste recycling center's operating hours as funding and budgets allow.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 24Explore the feasibility of placing more trash cans throughout the island.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 25Conduct a feasibility study to explore waste-to-energy solutions.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 26Explore the feasibility of having more transfer stations located throughout Moloka'i.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 27Form a partnership with Moloka'i NGOs, State Agencies, and DHHL to remove and recycle junk cars from Moloka'i.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 28Conduct annual reviews of Solid Waste Division contracts to provide oversight and enforcement.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 29Establish a "take it or leave it" station at the recycling center like those that exist on the other islands.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
• 3. Finance0 of 1 action complete
  • 30Encourage residents to explore existing kalo and kuleana land tax relief options.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
• 4. Fire3 of 9 actions complete
  • 31Identify critical infrastructure, lifelines, roads, and structures that are vulnerable to wildfires and develop a more coordinated emergency response system of well-defined and mapped evacuation routes. Formalize existing practices on the use of heavy equipment during fires.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 32Develop a wildfire information campaign and signage to build public awareness of wildfire hazard. Improve community awareness of the human, economic, and environmental costs associated with wildfires caused by negligence or accident. Engage the community in creating and maintaining fire breaks.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 33Develop an islandwide fire risk and vulnerability assessment.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 34Explore options for relocating Puko'o Fire Station to a location that is not vulnerable to flooding and tsunamis, and best meets the needs of East End residents.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 35Support the staffing upgrade for the Puko'o Fire Station to meet the same national and Maui County minimum staffing levels as provided at the other fire stations in Maui County. Evaluate the results of the "Standards of Coverage" report and address recommended fire service needs.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 36Implement and maintain the "Centers for Public Safety Excellence" accreditation program.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 37Support the implementation of the accreditation program by creating one full-time position. Minimum level of effort for Moloka'i would be 15 percent.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 38Complete premises identification addressing for all occupied properties and properties with structures on Moloka'i.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 39Encourage enforcement and incentives for the effective posting of addresses on applicable Moloka'i premises per County Code and public safety recommendations.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
• 5. Housing & Human Concerns0 of 11 actions complete
  • 40Explore the possibility of providing incentives to landowners to comply with MCC requirements for the purpose of maintaining affordable housing.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 41Establish partnerships to continue to implement a comprehensive affordable housing plan for Moloka'i that addresses both ownership and rental affordability.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 42Establish partnerships and support a housing rehabilitation program, including loans, grants, technical assistance, and community outreach.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 43Work with developers to support their efforts to secure/leverage grants, new home buyer tax credits, low income housing tax credits, and other resources that support affordable housing, such as housing models that can be built affordably.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 44Investigate whether a community land trust would consider operating on Moloka'i.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 45Assist with accreditation of pre-school and child care center providers via professional services.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 46Conduct community needs surveys and allocate funding to expand the number and variety of social services.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 47Continue to provide social services for immigrants, early childhood, aging, and seniors.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 48Support and fund alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence, sex assault, mental health, and families in crisis services, programs, and treatment centers.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 49Form partnerships and provide assistance to develop a plan for establishing long-term and short-term supportive housing, palliative care, and hospice facilities.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 50Encourage the State to establish a medical/dental/health service installation on the East End.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
• 6. Mayor's Office1 of 63 actions complete
  • 51Assist with conferences or workshops of key Federal, State, and local agencies, and community and nonprofit leaders to discuss, plan, and prioritize actions to address environmental and natural resource issues.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 52Assist in conducting workshops with stakeholder groups to develop an integrated natural and heritage resources management system, including traditional Hawaiian ecological knowledge.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 53Assist in conducting or coordinating public education and involvement events to build community-based stewardship and implementation capacity.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 54Assist in the development of a West Moloka'i dry native forest and lowland shrub restoration program.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 55Consult with Moloka'i Education Center to develop and manage a native plant nursery for community restoration projects.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 56Conduct outreach to agricultural, ranching, and development interests to implement BMPs to reduce excess sediment loss, herbicide and pesticide use.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 57Encourage appropriate Federal and State agencies to initiate a program to provide education and support for community stewardship of the coastal areas, including conducting baseline studies on coastal water quality and coral reef conditions.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 58Assist with development of a community-based game management plan, including BMPs.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 59Encourage the State to establish a quarantine treatment facility on Moloka'i.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 60Assist in developing educational materials to educate visitors, including visitors engaged in hunting and fishing, about the importance of natural and cultural resources to the cultural and subsistence practices of Moloka'i's residents, and how they may prevent damage to these resources.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 61Work with the State, private landowners, and cultural practitioners to ensure that watershed protection, as well as other conservation measures, provide appropriate access, through fencing and other means, for cultural and subsistence activities.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 62Coordinate with cultural practitioners and State agencies to develop public education programs on the proper gathering and use of subsistence resources.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 63Establish a comprehensive historical interpretive program, including historical markers, maps, and brochures, and identify ahupua'a and significant historical sites that are appropriate for public interpretation.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 64Coordinate with kūpuna knowledgeable in north shore protocol to hold community meetings to educate people about the history and cultural significance of Wailau and Pelekunu and to encourage pono cultural practices.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 65Promote Moloka'i cultural events that do not have an adverse effect on natural resources. Develop Moloka'i cultural events and tourism guidelines that protect island culture and natural resources.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 66Identify, target, and recruit new industries and businesses such as agricultural operations, aquaculture, cultural arts and trades, and information technology.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 67Continue to assess potential shipping options.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 68Continue to work with inter-island airlines to keep airfares affordable and service frequency adequate to accommodate the needs of Moloka'i's visitors, residents, and businesses.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 69Develop a Moloka'i Agriculture Strategic Plan for all farms.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 70Continue to provide business courses to farm owners and agricultural entrepreneurs that include education about State, Federal, and grant opportunities.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 71Encourage the development of cooperative agricultural development programs between the County and the DHHL to support diversified agricultural pursuits.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 72Create a survey of Moloka'i's population to determine the reasons for the high rate of "discouraged workers."Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 73Continue and enhance educational opportunities for Moloka'i's students in areas such as STEM education, business management, leadership, agriculture, and vocational training.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 74Assess how environmental impacts, invasive species, feral ungulates, natural resources, and other factors will negatively or positively impact Moloka'i, present and future.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 75Develop a permanent appropriate site for the farmer's market in Kaunakakai to promote locally grown fresh produce and products.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 76Identify economic opportunities for the use of targeted plant and animal species for value-added products.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 77Assess which development regulations are going to discourage investors from making improvements on Moloka'i.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 78Support workforce development efforts to help improve Moloka'i's economy.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 79Develop opportunities to get more local agricultural products into local markets.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 80Support the traditional use of Hawaiian farming systems and the growth of traditional Hawaiian crops.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 81Support workforce development efforts targeted at sectors poised to revive Moloka'i's economy.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 82Identify important subsistence use, lands, and resources.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 83Create a funding source or mechanism for small business owners to renovate businesses in the island's small towns.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 84Work with HDOT to ensure airport and air services meet the needs of Moloka'i's residents, visitors, and businesses.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 85Support continued air services between topside Moloka'i and Kalaupāpā.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 86Identify challenges and propose solutions to transport Moloka'i's agricultural products to Maui and Oahu markets.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 87Advocate for increased barge and ferry service to and from Moloka'i.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 88Identify harbor and airport improvements designed to further support the agricultural industry.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 89Evaluate existing MEO transportation services to identify possible improvements to routes, pick-up and drop-off locations, and other supporting facilities.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 90Encourage the continued practice of no-fee parking at the Moloka'i Airport.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 91Continue to participate in the Integrated Resources Planning Advisory Group and support efforts to develop a diversified energy strategy and smart grid for Moloka'i.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 92Provide loan programs and tax incentives to encourage individuals and businesses to install renewable energy systems and use energy saving devices.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 93Develop an ordinance that would require all new County buildings and facilities to achieve specific energy efficiency standards such as LEED certification.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 94Encourage the use of vehicles powered by renewable energy.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 95Work with telecommunications providers to expand coverage and provide more reliable service throughout the island.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 96Work with internet providers to expand high-speed internet service throughout the island.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 97Encourage more provision of wireless "hotspots" in Moloka'i's country towns.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 98Continue workforce development programs and internships.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 99Provide training for job preparedness, such as proper work ethic, responsibility, resume writing, and interviewing.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 100Continue to assess and provide recommendations and funding to eliminate achievement gaps in education for Native Hawaiian students.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 101Work with the community to develop a map of gravesites at the 'Ualapu'e Cemetery.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 102Continue to improve, promote, and publicize the availability of telecommunications and video conferencing for County services and for participation in County Council, and all board and commission meetings held on Maui.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 103Conduct regularly-scheduled public information meetings on-island.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 104Ensure that a minimum of one Moloka'i resident is a member of each board and commission pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.41.080, MCC.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 105Continue to support Maui County Community television on Moloka'i.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 106Coordinate with the various State, private, and County agencies to develop an economic strategy for Mana'e.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 107Support cottage industry laws that foster family-based businesses.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 108Support community-based agriculture and aquaculture entrepreneurial endeavors.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 109Encourage the State to explore the feasibility of a library and cultural center in Mana'e at an appropriate location.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 110Provide educational opportunities regarding protection of mauka lands, coastal lands, dunes, and native species for residents and visitors.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 111Fund additional cultural and traditional land preservation and enhancement programs on the West End.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 112Coordinate with the various State, private, and County agencies to develop a strategic economic plan for the West End.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 113Incentivize community-based entrepreneurial endeavors through funding, as available, and education for the West End business community.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
• 7. Parks0 of 11 actions complete
  • 114Pursue State and County cooperation to update and implement the Mālama Cultural Park master plan.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 115Provide high-speed internet at all County meeting facilities.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 116Develop, adopt, and regularly update a parks and recreation district plan that incorporates public facilities, parks, other recreational opportunities and a financial component.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 117Develop a master plan that defines a unified vision for recreational public and private land in Kaunakakai, including a financial component.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 118Provide shade for One Ali'i Park's playground area.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 119Coordinate planning, design, and construction of a new Kaunakakai Gymnasium and Athletic building that meets Moloka'i's unique sports' needs, serves as a hardened EMA community shelter for disasters, and is located outside of the flood zone.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 120Explore land acquisition and development of park facilities at Kumimi Beach.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 121Explore State or County land acquisition and development of park facilities at Kapukauahi (Dixie's).Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 122Work with County, State, and Federal agencies, and the community to resolve Malama Park issues.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 123Coordinate with transportation and recreation planners to increase bikeways and pedestrian opportunities for exercise.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 124Clear litter and supply adequate rubbish bins at County beach access points. Create and post clear signage about the detrimental effects of leaving rubbish, such as plastic bags and other litter, near coastline.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
• 8. Planning3 of 55 actions complete
  • 125Compile GIS data and traditional ecological knowledge to map the highest value ecological areas and natural resources.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 126Complete and regularly maintain a GIS inventory of cultural, archaeological and historic resources and trails assembled from existing inventories and databases to be used for project review.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 127Identify other significant cultural property types, including rural historic landscapes and traditional cultural properties, and take action to include appropriate sites on the National Register of Historic Places.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 128Establish archaeological and historic districts where high concentrations of historic sites exist.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 129Provide education and incentives to encourage property owners to nominate structures and sites to the State and National Register of Historic Places.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 130Explore options to protect cultural sites listed in Appendix 3.3.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 131Encourage the Governor to appoint members to the Moloka'i Island Burial Council so that regular hearings by this body may resume.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 132Provide educational training to applicable County agencies on the role that the County permit process plays in historic preservation.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 133Educate property owners regarding the need to prevent damage to, or destruction of, historic and cultural sites.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 134Develop BMPs for land and development uses to protect identified priority view corridors or viewsheds.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 135Complete the visual inventory, analysis, and mapping of key scenic view corridors, ridgelines, and viewsheds.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 136Develop and implement the Scenic Roadway Corridors Management Plan and Design Guidelines.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 137Provide educational workshops for design consultants and developers on scenic resource BMPs.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 138Integrate scenic resource planning into natural and heritage resources strategies and plans.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 139Map SLR projections for specific geographic areas on Moloka'i, utilizing data from the NOAA Digital Coast SLR and Coastal Flooding Impacts Viewer. Map other climate-related coastal hazard areas.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 140Continue work with FEMA to update FIRMs that incorporate best available information on climate change and SLR.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 141Implement additional CRS activities to improve class ratings and discounts on flood insurance premiums.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 142Conduct erosion analysis of Moloka'i's shoreline to determine rate of erosion and use the results to determine setback calculations that also factor in incremental effects of SLR.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 143Coordinate with Federal, State and County agencies to obtain current SLR information and maps. Plan phased relocation of critical structures and roadways. Plan long-term strategic retreat of buildings. Identify priority planning areas where resources and planning efforts should be focused. Identify how and where to use adaptation strategies such as retreat, accommodation, and protection.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 144Support development of a cultural archive of the kūpuna's knowledge of traditional hazard mitigation practices.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 145Adopt a comprehensive zoning map for Moloka'i. Conduct a comprehensive review of interim zoned lands to identify and adopt zoning that is consistent with the Plan.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 146Amend the zoning code to facilitate the development of mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented communities.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 147Implement County responsibilities under Part III, Chapter 205, HRS to designate and establish IAL and the incentives therein.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 148Review the SMA boundary and make changes as necessary to comply with the objectives and policies defined Section 205A-2, HRS, and incorporate best available information on Climate Change and SLR.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 149Research and review poor or highly sloped agricultural lands for conversion to different designations.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 150Study viable options for transitioning Moloka'i's commercial and population center away from the threat of SLR and coastal inundation.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 151Research and develop a climate change policy and adaptation plan to address rising sea levels and beachfront housing and development.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 152Adopt a "Traditional Land Use" (TLU) Overlay into the Community Plan Designations. The County PD should look at existing Community Plan Designations and County Zoning in Mana'e and recommend zoning adjustments based on current land use suitability analysis methods, as well as on the community recommendations included in the Mana'e GIS Mapping Project (COM, 2008) and the Traditional and Cultural Practices Report for Mana'e (OHA, 2016).Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 153Research and conduct viable options to alleviate tax burdens on kuleana land owners, potentially by basing assessments on actual use rather than potential use value. Also, review Section 3.48.554, MCC, for possible amendments.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 154Amend the zoning code to allow a greater variety of housing types to address affordability, including mixed-use, mixed housing types, co-housing, prefabricated homes, and small lots.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 155Establish a cap on Transient Vacation Rentals and Short-Term Rental Homes.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 156Amend the 1993 Design Guidelines For Country Town Business Districts Molokai Hawai'i.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 157Develop sub-area development plans for Kaunakakai, Maunaloa, Kaluako'i Kualapu'u / Ho'olehua, and the East End of Moloka'i.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 158Develop a pedestrian linkage between Malama Park and Kaunakakai through streetscape improvements.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 159Develop practicable incentives for Moloka'i businesses and property owners to implement sub-area development plan projects designed to preserve, maintain, and enhance buildings, structures, sites, viewpoints, pedestrian ways, and streets.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 160Conduct a study to improve walkability in Kaunakakai.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 161Review and update Chapter 16.26B, MCC, relating to indigenous architecture, as appropriate.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 162Investigate options to share the cost of BCT guideline requirements for infrastructure upgrades among all Kaunakakai businesses, such as an Assessment District, so that renovations are economically feasible.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 163Develop and implement a trail, greenway, and open space access plan that utilizes old agriculture roads and trails, where appropriate.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 164Integrate a parking study with parking mitigation measures appropriate for Moloka'i into a Kaunakakai Revitalization and Beautification Plan. Explore the concept of centralized parking in Kaunakakai and utilize areas such as the former Molokai Electric Company's Kaunakakai Facility.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 165Amend development regulations to ensure the construction of adequate parking with pathways near public shoreline access points.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 166Adopt a beach/mountain access dedication ordinance using Transfer of Development Rights addressed in Chapter 46, HRS, if appropriate, to improve access along the shoreline and mountains.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 167Provide the MoPC with the Planning Director's annual status reports as described in Chapter 2.80B, MCC.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 168Provide training to the MoPC on all applicable laws providing the legal framework agencies must follow when engaging in decision making that may impact Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices. Fulfill new requirement for a Native Hawaiian Cultural Expert on the Moloka'i Planning Commission.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 169Adopt recommendations made in the Mana'e GIS Mapping Project (2008) where appropriate.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 170Support the nomination of appropriate sites to the State and National Registers of Historic Places, including re-nominating all sites that were dropped from the State Register of Historic Places in 1979, if appropriate.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 171Ensure that traditional and culturally significant lands are conserved, preserved, and protected by supporting designations to protect and preserve traditional lands under the DLNR conservation regulations, through County zoning, or other appropriate methods, including the creation of a Traditional Land Use Overlay.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 172Review land use policies for all coastal areas, wetlands, and systems engineered for kalo cultivation to preserve those lands for their cultural and environmental purpose.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 173Provide appropriate access to the grove at Kukui o Lanikaula.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 174Nominate important sites to the State Register of Historic Places where appropriate.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 175Support designations to protect and preserve traditional and culturally significant lands under the DLNR conservation regulations during the County zoning process, or other appropriate methods, including the creation of a Traditional Land Use Overlay.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 176Explore appropriate action to limit the height of new buildings on the West End to a maximum of 35 feet.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 177Explore appropriate action to require large-scale commercial developers to conduct a social impact assessment for any proposed development, identifying potential impacts on the community and proposed mitigative measures.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 178Survey of wildlife on Moloka'i should be continued into the West End area with documentation of traditional lands.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 179Establish a community-supported cap on TVRs and STRHs for the West End.Reported as “Completed”Completed
• 9. Police2 of 7 actions complete
  • 180Coordinate with community organizations in their prevention and treatment efforts to reduce substance use and abuse.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 181Continue working cooperatively with the Prosecuting Attorney and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to enforce substance abuse and drug trafficking and distribution laws.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 182Coordinate land acquisition, planning, design, and construction of a new Moloka'i Police Station at a location that meets the unique needs of the MPD for Moloka'i, out of the special flood hazard area and tsunami evacuation zone, that promotes practical and safe emergency response for the entire Moloka'i community.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 183Collaborate with community organizations and other appropriate groups to provide Moloka'i community and cultural sensitivity training for new recruits and transferred personnel.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 184Expand police presence in the East and West Ends of Moloka'i.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 185Explore the possibility of collaborating with an animal rescue organization to establish an animal holding facility on Moloka'i.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 186Encourage the implementation of a Police Bicycle Patrol Program on Moloka'i.Reported as “Completed”Completed
• 10. Public Works1 of 20 actions complete
  • 187Develop a toolbox of green infrastructure BMPs and conduct workshops for consultants, designers, developers, and builders.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 188Develop educational materials addressing heritage and natural resources impacts from unpermitted ground altering activities; disseminate educational materials widely, including to private landowners and visitors; provide instructions for reporting unpermitted activities. Train Moloka'i Development Services Administration (DSA) personnel to immediately respond to complaints.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 189Support wildfire mitigation activities such as green belts around subdivisions and vegetation control around power poles that will minimize risk of wildfire susceptibility to properties and subdivisions.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 190Develop and adopt small town street design standards that are appropriate for Moloka'i and within Department of Public Works' standards.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 191Develop incentives to promote the use of sustainable green building and development practices.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 192Develop a comprehensive stormwater management plan that emphasizes use of natural systems drainage where possible.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 193Build dispersion and retention facilities to address dirt-road runoff.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 194Implement the Kaunakakai Master Drainage Plan.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 195Inspect, maintain, and if necessary, repair or install new stormwater drainage swales and culverts and remove blockages from drains and channels.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 196Prepare a GIS database to inventory existing stormwater infrastructure.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 197Evaluate older swales and drains for current functioning and restore, if needed. Add natural drainage storage and filtration to supplement existing system.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 198Encourage appropriate Federal and State agencies and private landowners to Improve or restore historic wetlands that help to mitigate impacts from stormwater drainage systems.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 199Complete the Kaunakakai drainage system.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 200Reconstruct culverts to 100-year flood specifications on all County roads.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 201Prepare a plan for an integrated multi-modal transportation system with "Complete Streets" that serve automotive, public transit, bicycle, pedestrian, wheelchairs, and other land transportation modes.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 202Support additional access routes located around Kaunakakai to facilitate access to and from town.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 203Explore the possibility of the County acquiring privately owned roads on Moloka'i.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 204Fund and construct a public parking area in Kaunakakai to relieve existing parking requirements on businesses wishing to expand or improve.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 205Complete a site selection study to identify a location for a new cemetery.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 206Explore the feasibility of the County taking over the maintenance of the roads on the West End.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
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  • 207Compile GIS data to map primary and secondary groundwater recharge areas to help prioritize protection and restoration efforts.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 208Encourage appropriate Federal and State agencies to develop a toolbox of BMPs for use by residents and businesses to improve ecosystem health and water quality in urban and coastal areas. Encourage appropriate Federal and State agencies to provide assistance or workshops on BMPs and education to change business and household practices. Encourage appropriate Federal and State agencies to maintain a website for public education on water quality pollution prevention and BMPs.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 209Continue to support organizations that eradicate invasive species.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 210Support the development of a Moloka'i Water Use and Development Plan that is consistent with the goals, policies, and implementation strategy of the Plan.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 211Promote water conservation programs.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 212Develop, adopt, and implement a wellhead protection strategy and ordinance for County water distribution systems.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 213Re-establish the Moloka'i Water Working Group and encourage all water purveyors to work together to address future water demand, sustainability, quality, and supply issues.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 214Encourage new developments with privately owned public water systems to meet DWS engineering standards.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 215Explore the possibility of DWS taking over Moloka'i Ranch's water systems.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 216Encourage the acquisition of USGS stream gauges to be placed in Moloka'i's important streams.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 217Develop improved water transmission and/or storage systems to provide better fire protection.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 218Continue to fund the watershed partnerships on Moloka'i.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 219Encourage appropriate State agencies and private landowners to install and maintain hunting and conservation cabins on the mountain along each ahupua'a or cluster of several ahupua'a.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 220Explore the feasibility of the County taking over the water system for the West End.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun