2022-09-12 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - Approved

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starts the interview session. Chr. Kelepolo asked for progress on integrating the Kawa Management Plan by Townscape, Mr. McGuire reported on-going eradication efforts of invasive species (flora/fauna), and land clearing efforts creating fire breaks. The support comes from visiting groups, local groups, and lineal descendants of the Kuleana property to malama the ‘aina. With sand pouring into the freshwater ponds from the bay, they are in constant need of monitoring and maintenance. He is grateful to those volunteers that come, but being the property is so large, the management property could need more help. Ms. Ward asked for updates on education progams and access protocols. Mr. McGuire explains the problem that they “by default” spending excessive time trying to schedule the needs of many groups that are not coming to steward the property. Groups from all over the country come to study and have agendas of their own. He invites the commission to come and hopefully find a way to schedule access to the property. In any case, pedestrian access is available. Ms. Kaneali’i asked for what preventive methods are being used to keep the sand from pouring into the ponds. Mr. McGuire says that maybe the help of the Army Corps of Engineers could give some help, for now they try their best with methods, as not to upset the community. Ms. Kelepolo suggested to talk with the State of Hawai’i Aquatics Resources Division to help manage the issue. Ms. Rosam asked if any new projects this year from last year. Mr. McGuire says they are initiating interviews with cultural practitioners, lineal descendants, and members of the community for historical information about the property, especially where the walls of the ponds were. Ms. Rosam says this good and perhaps they might know the cause of the sand. Ms. Chang asked if the interviews are going to be recorded for future generations? Mr. McGuire says yes and that is the goal. Being no further discussion, Chr. Kelepolo called for a motion. MOTION: Ms. Chang moved that the Stewardship Application STU. 23-10 be recommended for approval as submitted. The motion was seconded by Ms. Crivello. Being no discussion, Chr. Kelepolo asked for roll call vote: Ms. Ward, Dr. Frank, Ms. Kanealiʻi, Ms. Chang, Ms. Rosam, Ms. Crivello, Chr. Kelepolo all verbally voted “Aye”. Ms. Cutler reports, seven “ayes” and two excused PONC Minutes of September 12, 2022, Approved Page 4