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Corporation Counsel Campbell stated that under public records law, the scoring sheet would generally be a public record if the County possesses it, and if it is not submitted and remains only on a commissioner's personal computer,the County would not have it to produce in response to a records request. Chr. Chang asked whether the worksheet could be optional, and Ms. Campbell recommended against optional use, stating consistency and transparency are important so applicants understand the standard being applied and evaluations remain fair across all applicants. Cmr. Crivello asked whether the commission could adopt the worksheet with suggested changes at this meeting. Ms. Campbell advised the safest approach is to ensure the public has clear notice of the substance of any action, and stated the current agenda item, as written, may not provide sufficient notice to adopt an amended scoring sheet. Ms. Campbell outlined options, including discussing proposed amendments at this meeting and agendizing adoption of a revised worksheet for a future meeting, or forming a new PInG to develop amendments outside the meeting process. Cmr. Crivello stated she preferred a transparent process consistent with counsel's guidance, including identifying and drafting the amendment language and providing the public an opportunity to review and comment before a vote at the next meeting. MOTION: V. Chr. Britt moved to amend the 2026 Stewardship Grant Review Worksheet as discussed and vote on its approval at the next meeting. Seconded by Cmr. Markoff. The commission discussed the amendments they would like to make to the worksheet. VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners Markoff, Ward, Rosam, Crivello, V. Chair Britt, Chr. Chang. Noes: None. IV. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT: 1. Information regarding the National Oceanic and Atomospheric Administration (NOAA)grant applied for and awarded to the Office of Sustainability Climate, Equity and Resilience (OSCER)for Puapua'a Iki. No Testifiers. Kendra Obemaier, Program Manager from OSCER, came forward to provide information regarding the awarded grant. Ms. Kendra Obermaier, Program Manager with the Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity, and Resilience (OSCER), introduced herself and provided background on the NOAA grant effort for Puapua'a Iki. She stated the partnership began about two and a half years ago when she was with Research and Development,following publication of the County's Integrated Climate Action Plan. She said former PONC program managers identified several PONC sites that might benefit from federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or Inflation Reduction Act funding, and Puapua'a Iki was identified in 2023 as a site needing additional funding. She stated a letter of intent was submitted for the NOAA Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Minutes of January 12, 2026 Page 4