2021-09-23 Redistricting Commission Agenda

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Hawaii County Clerk's - 09/17/2021 03:29:01 PM 2021 Redistricting Commission—3' Page 2 September 23,2021 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (Testimony will be taken only on items on the agenda and will be limited to three minutes per item.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS Communication 9.1 From Commissioner Lui for informational purposes: transmitting petition from Attorney General to State Supreme Court to adjust deadlines to the State Reapportionment Commission. Communication 11 From Chairperson Kossow for review and informational purposes: transmitting breakdown of current total census population within existing council districts. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Update on census and mapping related information requested by Commission regarding incarcerated persons, overseas military, and destroyed roads in the Puna District. 2. Update on consideration of a draft letter to Mayor Roth for his awareness of the current time parameters facing the Commission in executing its duties. 3. Further review of the proposed timeline for the Commission to complete its work. The Commission may revisit the timeline to explore and discuss options for extending deadlines if necessary. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion with Commission technical support staff on any issues commissioners are experiencing while utilizing the online redistricting tool (ESRI) for creating mapping plans at https://redistricting.hawaii.esriemcs.com/redistricting/index.html. Commissioners may use this opportunity to ask questions about the tool. 2. Discussion on public hearings to be held by the Commission in accordance with Hawaii County Charter Section 3-17(e). Requested by Commissioner Hustace, the Commission may discuss how to approach the public hearings including, but not limited to, compliance with current proclamations establishing COVID-19 protocols, public safety, how to maximize participation, what alternative options are available, and utilizing virtual and technological platforms.