2007-04-09 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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Ms. Springer stated `O`oma is located between the Natural Energy Lab and the Kaloko- Honokohau National Historic Park. The coastal trails also falls within the Alakahakai designation; the federal designation. Should we be in discussion with Na Ala Hele or the federal program. Mr. Kawashima stated both because they are currently in the process of transferring the Alakahakai over to the National Parks Service; they are in the draft stages of the MOA. Mr. Yada stated there are some situations where a landowner is not necessarily applying for entitlements but there are trail issues. In those types of situations, there is an opportunity for participation with the County's fund and programs such as Na Ala Hele. Mr. Yada stated his concern that they might be dealing with is the management issue. Mr. Yada stated it's one thing to have an access but to have an entity overseeing some kind of maintenance. Public Works doesn't maintain trails; they do roads. Mr. Yada stated there was nothing stopping Na Ala Hele from submitting an application of trails. Mr. Flores stated it could be a parcel of land that might serve as a trail head for what Na Ala Hele thinks is important for acquiring but the State might not have the total funds. The County could acquire a partnership or in the entirety a parcel that would help facilitate the trails program as well; such as a parking parcel. This Commission could help with identifying that and bringing it to the County's attention. Ms. Springer stated the public has brought up maintenance issues. Ms. Springer stated the public's feeling is that it's "poho" to add more lands deserving of management when we already can't manage what we have. Part of management is inventory work to ascertain the nature of resources. Ms. Springer stated the ordinance doesn't anticipate survey or maintenance work unless it reaches the point of nomination. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Communication No. 07 -003: Letter to Council Chairman Pete Hoffmann and Members of the County Council from Mayor Harry Kim re: nomination of Kim Garcia of Council District 7 to the County of Hawaii Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. The communication was reviewed and accepted by the Commission. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT Mr. Yada stated there was no progress to report on the Johnson property (Kawa`a). In the next week or two he will meet with Olsen's group in regards to the other TMK's in Kawa`a. Mr. Yada stated he went on a field trip to Kawa`a with Leah Hong (Trust for Public Lands), Sherry Mann (Forestry Acquisitions), and Molly Smith (State Legacy Land Fund) last week. Mr. Yada stated no members have yet been appointed to the Legacy Land Commission. Mr. Yada stated the County had previously submitted a grant application to the Legacy Land fund for Kawa` a. in