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Cmr. Ward noted the commission receives suggestions in January and often sends the mayor's report in December. She called the 11-month lag excessive. Cmr. Chang said the year-end packaging had been tied to including a final fund accounting, which is not required by code. She outlined a faster path: final scoring in July,transmit reports in August, and allow the mayor 60 days, landing in October. V. Chr. Crivello opposed removing properties from the list unless already protected. She supported status updates and clearer communication inviting re-nominations. She said scores vary year to year, but priority can remain comparable. She cautioned against Council removing items because the commission performs the deep review. Cmr. Britt proposed a list format that shows preserved properties, separates willing and unwilling owners, and whether a named nonprofit still exists or remains willing to steward. V. Chr. Crivello asked for broader community education and Council support to make PONC approachable. She said visible Council engagement helps nominees and the commission. She cited a recent nomination with active Council support as a positive model. Chr. Rosam noted code allows updating the prioritized list at least annually by December 31. She suggested pushing for earlier updates. Cmr. Ward suggested twice-yearly submissions. Ms. Kekai said the commission could submit in July if desired. Cmr. Ward said accepting suggestions twice a year could improve timing, acknowledging the workload tradeoff.V. Chr. Crivello said the commission must balance mandates with flexibility. Cmr. Ward believed current rules limit the intake to once a year. V. Chr. Crivello said the rule sets a minimum, not a cap. Cmr. Chang addressed "what makes a good property." She said flood zone protection should not drive PONC buys and that permit controls should address flood risk. She said using PONC to buy a parking lot for an existing County park misallocates limited funds and could displace higher value cultural or archaeological sites. Council Member Galimba agreed and asked who should fund park support. Cmr. Ward added an example where a County park relies on access over a private road. She questioned policy alignment. Cmr. Ward thanked staff for work amid turnover. She reiterated the commission's long- standing request for dedicated PONC staff. She said she was only recently made aware that Mr. Hamana Ventura retired. Ms. Kekai said the County created a dedicated PONC program manager role and it has been filled by Mr. Ben Schapiro. She said the property manager position was posted. Cmr. Ward asked for PONC property use policies to guide post-acquisition management. She said clear policies would inform acquisitions. Chr. Rosam asked whether Council members read the commission's reports and scores. She said bulk resolutions made the work feel overlooked. DRAFT 2-Minutes of November 10, 2025 Page 16