January 13, 2025 Minutes - DRAFT v.2

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Commissioner Chang moved to partial approval to include security measures of$30,000, subject to PM approval, organizing of Aina workdays ($5,000), development of educational workshops ($10,000),tools, equipment, and supplies ($10,000) for a total award of$55,000. Commissioner Chang went on to clarify that future management planning items would be coming through PM to provide more consistency and guidance for new projects. Commissioner Markoff disagreed and felt that lineal descendants should drive the plan. PM Ventura mentioned that 3 community- based plans are under contract but have not been completed. Deputy Finance Director, Malia Kekai, addressed the Commission and stated that their goal is to put together management plans for all PONC-owned properties. They are the first steward of the land, their kuleana to evaluate needed components. A timeline is yet to be determined. Motion passed with 5 ayes. STU.25-05 Hawaii Environmental Restoration (HER) Commissioner Chang moved to approve as presented. Motion passed with 4 ayes and 1 recusal. STU.25-06 Na Maka Haloa O Waipi`o—Withdrawn. STU.25-07 Na Mamo O Kawa Kai Maguire, Chair, and Kaui Felder, contractor, were present and provided public testimony. Chair Rosam stated that responses to questions were submitted through public testimony and were not dispersed to all Commissioners prior to the meeting. PM Ventura shared with the Commission that the applicant missed the deadline to respond to questions and that responses were not forwarded to the commission. The commission recessed to review public testimony. At 11:14 a.m., the commission came out of recess. Commissioner Crivello moved that the application be approved, subject to Finance review and the applicant providing a detailed budget breakdown. Motion passed with 5 ayes. Deputy Corp Counsel Jean Campbell, clarified that if a person is doing a task that is identified in the budget, they can be paid regardless if they are an officer, board member, or employee of the organization. STU.25-08 Friends of Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Lou Putzel, Patricia Todd, and Emily Ebert provided public testimony. Commissioner Chang made a motion to approve as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Markoff. Commissioner Chang wanted to point out that there should be an error clarification. 10-15 C3 refers to the ability of the County to hire staff to advance the PONC program's activities. Commissioner Chang expressed concerns about the applicant obtaining after-the-fact permits for work done for more than $7,500. The commission went into further discussions on the subject. Chair Rosam pointed out that the commission could not accept a significantly revised application. Commissioner Chang moved to approve as submitted on the original application. Motion passed with 5 ayes.