2021-10-28 Redistricting Commission minutes (6th Session)

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CALL TO ORDER: KOSSOW: Aloha and welcome to the 6h Session of the County of Hawaii Redistricting Commission. Today is Thursday, October 28h, 2021. My name is Bronsten, and I am the Chairperson for this Commission. Our first announcement: Because of the Coronavirus COVID-19 emergency and State and Federal guidance on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to the Mayor's proclamations regarding COVID-19, the Redistricting Commission meetings are currently not open to the public to attend in person until further notice. Members of the public may view or provide oral testimony via the Zoom platform by requesting for this information as noticed on our posted agendas. Thank you for your understanding. Calling this meeting to order. The time is 9:32 a.m. ROLL CALL KOSSOW: Commissioners, when called upon please indicate that you are present and whether you are in Hilo, Kona, or participating by remote virtually. Mr. Kauka? KAUKA: Thank you, Chair. Commissioner Lui, "Here by Zoom," Commissioner Yoshina, "Here in Hilo, in-person," Commissioner Yadao, "Present, Hilo," Commissioner Bath, "Hilo Chambers, here," Commissioner Akamu, "Present via Zoom," Commissioner Lopez, "Present in Kona", Commissioner Hustace, "Present, Kona Chambers", Chair Kossow, "Here, Kona." Thank you, Chair. You have eight members present and we have quorum. KOSSOW: Mahalo. As a reminder, during this meeting, we are working with Commissioners in multiple locations. The audio of the meeting is being recorded so as much as possible, let's try to avoid overtalk as that becomes difficult to later dictate the minutes. Please keep your microphones on mute unless you are speaking. And we ask that for members of the public who are tuned in as well. Commissioners in either Chambers, your microphone can be activated by pressing the button at the base. I won't be able to recognize you if the audio is not coming through so be sure to check if that's on first before speaking. As I am presiding from Kona, Commissioners here with me, please turn your light on or get my attention to be recognized. For those in Hilo, or remote, please speak out with your name if you need to be recognized and I will do my best to navigate. After I recognize you, please state your name for the recording transcription and proceed. If you don't state your name first, I may interrupt you to clarify who is speaking for the minutes. Thank you all. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS KOSSOW: Now, moving over to statements from the public. Testifiers,please note, you will have three minutes per each item on the agenda to provide your statement. If you are speaking on multiple items,please indicate when you are transitioning. We kindly ask that you wait until called upon to unmute yourself. If there are issues when you are 2