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nonprofit stewards would have a consistent presence to oversee the property and whether any commitments from such groups had been secured. Ms. Kent stated that she spoke with Mayor Alameda after his election and sent him a full package of information about the property. She explained that public stewards had not yet been secured because the type of stewardship needed would depend on the property's intended use— different stewards would be needed for a cultural center versus a surf park.According to Ms. Kent, Mayor Alameda told her that if PONC was interested in acquiring the property, the County and his office would be willing to work with her to help identify appropriate public stewards to maintain the site. Ms. Kent further explained that if the property becomes a surf park, it would likely require typical Parks and Recreation management practices, including facilities like bathrooms, showers, and scheduled closure times. If used as a cultural center,the stewardship needs would differ, and she noted that the Kanuha Foundation had previously been proposed as a steward for the cultural center use. Cmr. Markoff asked Ms. Kent to confirm if the proposed steward for the cultural center was Betty Kanuha. Ms. Kent confirmed. Cmr. Markoff asked if the Kanuha Foundation is still active and whether it is capable of managing a property of this scale. Ms. Kent responded that while the Kanuha Foundation is still active, she does not believe it is viable enough to manage a cultural center that would require full ADA compliance and daily staffing for six to eight hours. She explained that if the property were instead used as a surf park, music venue, or visitor information center, the management needs and maintenance requirements would be very different. Cmr. Markoff asked Ms. Kent if she had a recent letter of intent from the Kanuha Foundation; Ms. Kent responded that she did not. An unidentified speaker(person did not state their name for the record)then commented that, although they were unsure about the full structure and mission of the Kanuha Foundation, they understood the organization is currently supporting the adjacent state park. V. Chr. Crivello asked Ms. Kent to confirm whether the intent of the application is to first protect the property and then engage with the community—including 'ohana and the County—to determine appropriate future uses. She noted that options such as a surf park remain open, but the final use and stewardship have not yet been decided or formally discussed. Ms. Kent confirmed that the intent to submit the nomination to PONC was based on advice from Mayor Alameda, who suggested submitting the application first and, if PONC showed interest,the County would then assist in identifying appropriate community organizations to support the property's future use, depending on what the community envisions. V. Chr. Crivello then asked whether Ms. Kent had been in contact with any'ohana or descendants from the area. Ms. Kent responded that her only communications so far have been with nearby property owners, including the Kanuha family, Canadian owners across the street, and others along AIN Drive. She noted that while some adjacent parcels could potentially be included in a larger preservation effort, Draft 1 -Minutes of March 10, 2025 Page 8