Status at a Glance
18
of 220 actions reported complete
51 ongoing · 60 in progress · 91 not begun
11 Departments220 Actions
Status reported for all 220 actions. This plan reports status rather than percent complete, so no average-progress figure is shown.
Status by Department
6. Mayor's Office
63 actions
8. Planning
55 actions
10. Public Works
20 actions
2. Environmental Management
18 actions
11. Water
14 actions
1. Emergency Management
11 actions
7. Parks
11 actions
5. Housing & Human Concerns
11 actions
4. Fire
9 actions
9. Police
7 actions
3. Finance
1 action
CompletedOngoingIn ProgressNot Begun
Implementation by Goal
- 1. Emergency Management4 of 11 actions complete
- 1Continue the development of Moloka'i Incident Command Post in coordination with County EMA.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.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.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.In Progress
- 5Complete an inventory of vulnerable critical facilities and infrastructure. Include this information in the Maui County HMP for future mitigation project funding.Completed
- 6Per the HMP, update the HAZUS-MH model to incorporate detailed data on State and County bridges located in Moloka'i.Ongoing
- 7Evaluate, update and prioritize shelters on Moloka'i.Completed
- 8Immediately seek funding and develop an implementation plan to move critical infrastructure and emergency services out of flood and tsunami inundation zones.In Progress
- 9Support the relocation of the Puko'o Fire Station on the East End of Moloka'i.Completed
- 10Improve disaster warning systems, including more warning sirens in the Kaluako'i/Pāpōhaku area.In Progress
- 11Create access through Kulawai Loop from Kapukahelu beach to Maunaloa for emergency evacuation use.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.Not Begun
- 13Implement recommendations from the 2013 Update of the Hawai'i Water Reuse Survey and Report.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.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.In Progress
- 16Explore options and necessary MCC and regulation changes to allow graywater reuse systems for irrigation and toilet flushing.Not Begun
- 17Update the Kaunakakai WWTF facilities plan.Completed
- 18Expand waste diversion and recycling programs that include appliances, metals, plastic, glass, cardboards, and green-waste for compost and other recyclable materials.Ongoing
- 19Increase public outreach, education, and incentive programs that improve waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.Ongoing
- 20Develop and place educational signage along the entry corridor heading to the County recycling site.Not Begun
- 21Implement the ISWMP through programs, improvements, and upgrades to the solid waste management system; execute the CIP budget as funds allow.Ongoing
- 22Conduct a survey to determine community preference for the County landfill operating hours.Not Begun
- 23Expand the solid waste recycling center's operating hours as funding and budgets allow.Not Begun
- 24Explore the feasibility of placing more trash cans throughout the island.In Progress
- 25Conduct a feasibility study to explore waste-to-energy solutions.In Progress
- 26Explore the feasibility of having more transfer stations located throughout Moloka'i.In Progress
- 27Form a partnership with Moloka'i NGOs, State Agencies, and DHHL to remove and recycle junk cars from Moloka'i.Not Begun
- 28Conduct annual reviews of Solid Waste Division contracts to provide oversight and enforcement.In Progress
- 29Establish a "take it or leave it" station at the recycling center like those that exist on the other islands.Not Begun
- 3. Finance1 of 1 action started
- 30Encourage residents to explore existing kalo and kuleana land tax relief options.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.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.In Progress
- 33Develop an islandwide fire risk and vulnerability assessment.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.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.In Progress
- 36Implement and maintain the "Centers for Public Safety Excellence" accreditation program.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.Not Begun
- 38Complete premises identification addressing for all occupied properties and properties with structures on Moloka'i.In Progress
- 39Encourage enforcement and incentives for the effective posting of addresses on applicable Moloka'i premises per County Code and public safety recommendations.Ongoing
- 5. Housing & Human Concerns7 of 11 actions started
- 40Explore the possibility of providing incentives to landowners to comply with MCC requirements for the purpose of maintaining affordable housing.Not Begun
- 41Establish partnerships to continue to implement a comprehensive affordable housing plan for Moloka'i that addresses both ownership and rental affordability.Not Begun
- 42Establish partnerships and support a housing rehabilitation program, including loans, grants, technical assistance, and community outreach.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.Ongoing
- 44Investigate whether a community land trust would consider operating on Moloka'i.Ongoing
- 45Assist with accreditation of pre-school and child care center providers via professional services.Ongoing
- 46Conduct community needs surveys and allocate funding to expand the number and variety of social services.Ongoing
- 47Continue to provide social services for immigrants, early childhood, aging, and seniors.Ongoing
- 48Support and fund alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence, sex assault, mental health, and families in crisis services, programs, and treatment centers.Ongoing
- 49Form partnerships and provide assistance to develop a plan for establishing long-term and short-term supportive housing, palliative care, and hospice facilities.In Progress
- 50Encourage the State to establish a medical/dental/health service installation on the East End.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.Completed
- 52Assist in conducting workshops with stakeholder groups to develop an integrated natural and heritage resources management system, including traditional Hawaiian ecological knowledge.In Progress
- 53Assist in conducting or coordinating public education and involvement events to build community-based stewardship and implementation capacity.In Progress
- 54Assist in the development of a West Moloka'i dry native forest and lowland shrub restoration program.Not Begun
- 55Consult with Moloka'i Education Center to develop and manage a native plant nursery for community restoration projects.Not Begun
- 56Conduct outreach to agricultural, ranching, and development interests to implement BMPs to reduce excess sediment loss, herbicide and pesticide use.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.In Progress
- 58Assist with development of a community-based game management plan, including BMPs.In Progress
- 59Encourage the State to establish a quarantine treatment facility on Moloka'i.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.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.In Progress
- 62Coordinate with cultural practitioners and State agencies to develop public education programs on the proper gathering and use of subsistence resources.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.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.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.In Progress
- 66Identify, target, and recruit new industries and businesses such as agricultural operations, aquaculture, cultural arts and trades, and information technology.In Progress
- 67Continue to assess potential shipping options.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.Ongoing
- 69Develop a Moloka'i Agriculture Strategic Plan for all farms.Not Begun
- 70Continue to provide business courses to farm owners and agricultural entrepreneurs that include education about State, Federal, and grant opportunities.Ongoing
- 71Encourage the development of cooperative agricultural development programs between the County and the DHHL to support diversified agricultural pursuits.In Progress
- 72Create a survey of Moloka'i's population to determine the reasons for the high rate of "discouraged workers."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.Ongoing
- 74Assess how environmental impacts, invasive species, feral ungulates, natural resources, and other factors will negatively or positively impact Moloka'i, present and future.In Progress
- 75Develop a permanent appropriate site for the farmer's market in Kaunakakai to promote locally grown fresh produce and products.In Progress
- 76Identify economic opportunities for the use of targeted plant and animal species for value-added products.In Progress
- 77Assess which development regulations are going to discourage investors from making improvements on Moloka'i.Not Begun
- 78Support workforce development efforts to help improve Moloka'i's economy.Ongoing
- 79Develop opportunities to get more local agricultural products into local markets.In Progress
- 80Support the traditional use of Hawaiian farming systems and the growth of traditional Hawaiian crops.Ongoing
- 81Support workforce development efforts targeted at sectors poised to revive Moloka'i's economy.In Progress
- 82Identify important subsistence use, lands, and resources.Not Begun
- 83Create a funding source or mechanism for small business owners to renovate businesses in the island's small towns.Not Begun
- 84Work with HDOT to ensure airport and air services meet the needs of Moloka'i's residents, visitors, and businesses.Ongoing
- 85Support continued air services between topside Moloka'i and Kalaupāpā.Ongoing
- 86Identify challenges and propose solutions to transport Moloka'i's agricultural products to Maui and Oahu markets.In Progress
- 87Advocate for increased barge and ferry service to and from Moloka'i.In Progress
- 88Identify harbor and airport improvements designed to further support the agricultural industry.Not Begun
- 89Evaluate existing MEO transportation services to identify possible improvements to routes, pick-up and drop-off locations, and other supporting facilities.In Progress
- 90Encourage the continued practice of no-fee parking at the Moloka'i Airport.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.In Progress
- 92Provide loan programs and tax incentives to encourage individuals and businesses to install renewable energy systems and use energy saving devices.Not Begun
- 93Develop an ordinance that would require all new County buildings and facilities to achieve specific energy efficiency standards such as LEED certification.Not Begun
- 94Encourage the use of vehicles powered by renewable energy.In Progress
- 95Work with telecommunications providers to expand coverage and provide more reliable service throughout the island.Ongoing
- 96Work with internet providers to expand high-speed internet service throughout the island.In Progress
- 97Encourage more provision of wireless "hotspots" in Moloka'i's country towns.In Progress
- 98Continue workforce development programs and internships.Ongoing
- 99Provide training for job preparedness, such as proper work ethic, responsibility, resume writing, and interviewing.Ongoing
- 100Continue to assess and provide recommendations and funding to eliminate achievement gaps in education for Native Hawaiian students.Not Begun
- 101Work with the community to develop a map of gravesites at the 'Ualapu'e Cemetery.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.Ongoing
- 103Conduct regularly-scheduled public information meetings on-island.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.In Progress
- 105Continue to support Maui County Community television on Moloka'i.Ongoing
- 106Coordinate with the various State, private, and County agencies to develop an economic strategy for Mana'e.Not Begun
- 107Support cottage industry laws that foster family-based businesses.Not Begun
- 108Support community-based agriculture and aquaculture entrepreneurial endeavors.Ongoing
- 109Encourage the State to explore the feasibility of a library and cultural center in Mana'e at an appropriate location.Not Begun
- 110Provide educational opportunities regarding protection of mauka lands, coastal lands, dunes, and native species for residents and visitors.Not Begun
- 111Fund additional cultural and traditional land preservation and enhancement programs on the West End.Not Begun
- 112Coordinate with the various State, private, and County agencies to develop a strategic economic plan for the West End.Not Begun
- 113Incentivize community-based entrepreneurial endeavors through funding, as available, and education for the West End business community.Not Begun
- 7. Parks5 of 11 actions started
- 114Pursue State and County cooperation to update and implement the Mālama Cultural Park master plan.Not Begun
- 115Provide high-speed internet at all County meeting facilities.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.In Progress
- 117Develop a master plan that defines a unified vision for recreational public and private land in Kaunakakai, including a financial component.Not Begun
- 118Provide shade for One Ali'i Park's playground area.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.In Progress
- 120Explore land acquisition and development of park facilities at Kumimi Beach.Not Begun
- 121Explore State or County land acquisition and development of park facilities at Kapukauahi (Dixie's).Not Begun
- 122Work with County, State, and Federal agencies, and the community to resolve Malama Park issues.In Progress
- 123Coordinate with transportation and recreation planners to increase bikeways and pedestrian opportunities for exercise.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.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.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.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.Not Begun
- 128Establish archaeological and historic districts where high concentrations of historic sites exist.In Progress
- 129Provide education and incentives to encourage property owners to nominate structures and sites to the State and National Register of Historic Places.In Progress
- 130Explore options to protect cultural sites listed in Appendix 3.3.In Progress
- 131Encourage the Governor to appoint members to the Moloka'i Island Burial Council so that regular hearings by this body may resume.Not Begun
- 132Provide educational training to applicable County agencies on the role that the County permit process plays in historic preservation.In Progress
- 133Educate property owners regarding the need to prevent damage to, or destruction of, historic and cultural sites.Ongoing
- 134Develop BMPs for land and development uses to protect identified priority view corridors or viewsheds.Not Begun
- 135Complete the visual inventory, analysis, and mapping of key scenic view corridors, ridgelines, and viewsheds.Not Begun
- 136Develop and implement the Scenic Roadway Corridors Management Plan and Design Guidelines.Not Begun
- 137Provide educational workshops for design consultants and developers on scenic resource BMPs.Not Begun
- 138Integrate scenic resource planning into natural and heritage resources strategies and plans.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.Not Begun
- 140Continue work with FEMA to update FIRMs that incorporate best available information on climate change and SLR.Ongoing
- 141Implement additional CRS activities to improve class ratings and discounts on flood insurance premiums.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.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.In Progress
- 144Support development of a cultural archive of the kūpuna's knowledge of traditional hazard mitigation practices.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.Not Begun
- 146Amend the zoning code to facilitate the development of mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented communities.In Progress
- 147Implement County responsibilities under Part III, Chapter 205, HRS to designate and establish IAL and the incentives therein.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.Not Begun
- 149Research and review poor or highly sloped agricultural lands for conversion to different designations.Not Begun
- 150Study viable options for transitioning Moloka'i's commercial and population center away from the threat of SLR and coastal inundation.Not Begun
- 151Research and develop a climate change policy and adaptation plan to address rising sea levels and beachfront housing and development.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).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.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.In Progress
- 155Establish a cap on Transient Vacation Rentals and Short-Term Rental Homes.Completed
- 156Amend the 1993 Design Guidelines For Country Town Business Districts Molokai Hawai'i.Not Begun
- 157Develop sub-area development plans for Kaunakakai, Maunaloa, Kaluako'i Kualapu'u / Ho'olehua, and the East End of Moloka'i.Not Begun
- 158Develop a pedestrian linkage between Malama Park and Kaunakakai through streetscape improvements.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.Not Begun
- 160Conduct a study to improve walkability in Kaunakakai.In Progress
- 161Review and update Chapter 16.26B, MCC, relating to indigenous architecture, as appropriate.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.Not Begun
- 163Develop and implement a trail, greenway, and open space access plan that utilizes old agriculture roads and trails, where appropriate.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.Not Begun
- 165Amend development regulations to ensure the construction of adequate parking with pathways near public shoreline access points.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.Not Begun
- 167Provide the MoPC with the Planning Director's annual status reports as described in Chapter 2.80B, MCC.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.Ongoing
- 169Adopt recommendations made in the Mana'e GIS Mapping Project (2008) where appropriate.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.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.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.Not Begun
- 173Provide appropriate access to the grove at Kukui o Lanikaula.Not Begun
- 174Nominate important sites to the State Register of Historic Places where appropriate.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.Not Begun
- 176Explore appropriate action to limit the height of new buildings on the West End to a maximum of 35 feet.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.Not Begun
- 178Survey of wildlife on Moloka'i should be continued into the West End area with documentation of traditional lands.Not Begun
- 179Establish a community-supported cap on TVRs and STRHs for the West End.Completed
- 9. Police2 of 7 actions complete
- 180Coordinate with community organizations in their prevention and treatment efforts to reduce substance use and abuse.Ongoing
- 181Continue working cooperatively with the Prosecuting Attorney and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to enforce substance abuse and drug trafficking and distribution laws.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.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.Ongoing
- 184Expand police presence in the East and West Ends of Moloka'i.Completed
- 185Explore the possibility of collaborating with an animal rescue organization to establish an animal holding facility on Moloka'i.In Progress
- 186Encourage the implementation of a Police Bicycle Patrol Program on Moloka'i.Completed
- 10. Public Works1 of 20 actions complete
- 187Develop a toolbox of green infrastructure BMPs and conduct workshops for consultants, designers, developers, and builders.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.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.Not Begun
- 190Develop and adopt small town street design standards that are appropriate for Moloka'i and within Department of Public Works' standards.Not Begun
- 191Develop incentives to promote the use of sustainable green building and development practices.In Progress
- 192Develop a comprehensive stormwater management plan that emphasizes use of natural systems drainage where possible.Not Begun
- 193Build dispersion and retention facilities to address dirt-road runoff.Not Begun
- 194Implement the Kaunakakai Master Drainage Plan.Completed
- 195Inspect, maintain, and if necessary, repair or install new stormwater drainage swales and culverts and remove blockages from drains and channels.Ongoing
- 196Prepare a GIS database to inventory existing stormwater infrastructure.In Progress
- 197Evaluate older swales and drains for current functioning and restore, if needed. Add natural drainage storage and filtration to supplement existing system.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.Ongoing
- 199Complete the Kaunakakai drainage system.In Progress
- 200Reconstruct culverts to 100-year flood specifications on all County roads.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.Not Begun
- 202Support additional access routes located around Kaunakakai to facilitate access to and from town.Not Begun
- 203Explore the possibility of the County acquiring privately owned roads on Moloka'i.Ongoing
- 204Fund and construct a public parking area in Kaunakakai to relieve existing parking requirements on businesses wishing to expand or improve.Not Begun
- 205Complete a site selection study to identify a location for a new cemetery.Ongoing
- 206Explore the feasibility of the County taking over the maintenance of the roads on the West End.Ongoing
- 11. Water2 of 14 actions complete
- 207Compile GIS data to map primary and secondary groundwater recharge areas to help prioritize protection and restoration efforts.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.In Progress
- 209Continue to support organizations that eradicate invasive species.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.In Progress
- 211Promote water conservation programs.Ongoing
- 212Develop, adopt, and implement a wellhead protection strategy and ordinance for County water distribution systems.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.Not Begun
- 214Encourage new developments with privately owned public water systems to meet DWS engineering standards.Not Begun
- 215Explore the possibility of DWS taking over Moloka'i Ranch's water systems.Not Begun
- 216Encourage the acquisition of USGS stream gauges to be placed in Moloka'i's important streams.Completed
- 217Develop improved water transmission and/or storage systems to provide better fire protection.Ongoing
- 218Continue to fund the watershed partnerships on Moloka'i.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.Not Begun
- 220Explore the feasibility of the County taking over the water system for the West End.Not Begun