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DCC Campbell confirms, the last administration did ask the commission to look at the list. As Mr. Schapiro mentioned, some of the properties are no longer in the same state they were in when they were suggested, such as the property adjacent to Hilo Municipal Golf Course, which was vacant, and is now a subdivision with homes. DCC Campbell goes on to say that Mayor Roth was not specific, he was asking what would you like him to prioritize and, in the larger picture, an evaluation of the whole list. Since the commission evaluates the properties, they may be the best group to start that process. V. Chr. Britt reminded the commission that Lyman was on the list for a long time, even though the commission knew it would not be selected. She wonders if there are other properties that are in the same alignment. Chr. Chang reiterates that the commission has an opportunity to form a PInG to work on these ideas and come up with suggestions to present. Cmr. Markoff asks to clarify if the function of the PInG is to reprioritize the list and to remove properties. Chr. Chang responds that her thought would be that the PInG would talk about a process on how to reorganize the list, not just to remove properties, but create a new category where we can separate out properties that have significantly changed. Cmr. Lawson asks if the only process for removal is for the nominator to rescind the nomination. Mr. Schapiro answers that there is no process for removal. Cmr. Lawson then asks if there is a resolution, then it is on the list forever. Mr. Schapiro confirms. Cmr. Lawson states that seems problematic and suggests there should be some basic criteria for removal and perhaps that’s where the commission should focus their efforts instead of re- evaluating or re-sorting the list. Cmr. Markoff reminded the commission that Mayor Roth wanted to know if there are properties on the list that should be re-evaluated and Cmr. Markoff sees value in doing that as it is almost more important to do that than discuss the idea of removal. Cmr. Markoff then suggests perhaps two PInGs are needed. Mr. Schapiro states that the Lyman property was suggested again this year and rescinded, however, it was nominated previously under a different name and is currently still on the list. Mr. Schapiro continues to say that under the current process, it would not be removed because there is no process to do so. Cmr. Markoff asks if the commission has the ability to change that rule and can the commission implement a policy where properties are removed due to change. DRAFT v.1 - Minutes of May 11, 2026 Page 14