2007-12-10 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL'S REPORT None. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Mr. Kaneshiro thanked everyone for all their hard work by getting in the necessary information for preparation of the draft annual report and mentioned that the Commission may be having another meeting next week for approval and finalization of the annual report if necessary. Mr. Gilmartin asked on the progress of filling the vacant seats on the Commission. Ms. Self replied that Corporation Counsel is aware of this and they are working on it. Ms. Self asked Mr. Kaneshiro and Mr. Yung if they would be interested in holding over for an additional 90 days since their terms both end on December 31, 2007. They both replied yes. COMMITTEE REPORT (The commissioners went into discussion regarding the Committee Report in regards to "Commission and Community Concerns" contained within the draft 2007 Annual Report to the Mayor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Discussion of 2007 Annual Report to the Mayor (Commission to review draft and finalize annual report) (The Commissioners went into discussion regarding the 2007 Annual Report to the Mayor) (Professor Ah Lui spoke on behalf of lands in Kawa `a). She asked the Commission to clarify which Kawa`a parcels they were referring to along with tax map key or Land Commission Award numbers. She also asked Mr. Yada if the parcel numbers in escrow was for Hilea. Mr. Yada replied that the parcel in escrow is the Johnson property and the parcels in negotiations are the Olson properties. (The Commissioners continued their discussion regarding the 2007 Annual Report to the Mayor) Motion: Vice -Chair Springer moved to approve the 2007 Annual Report to the Mayoras amended on the condition that editorial corrections may be made as long as they are not of substance. Commissioner Schuster seconded. All members voted aye, motion carried. Recess: 12:39 p.m. Reconvened: 12:45 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Page 3 of 5