2008-06-17 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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Ms. Springer asked how the Commission would influence that process since in this case it was initiated by the Planning Director. Ms. Self replied that the Commission wouldn't, this was just an example to show that there's other ways to obtain open space and preserve the coastal area. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Ms. Springer mentioned that she received a fax in regards to the Public Access Open Space Alliance which is coordinated by Deborah Chang, Laura Diehrenfield and Debbie Hecht. Their draft mission and purpose is to "advocate through education and legislation for land conservation and access to the mountain and ocean in the spirit of kuleana (responsibility) for the land, natural resources and quality of life. " They are looking to form an alliance possibly with the Commission and could be something that they can look into in the future. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Continue discussing amending the Commission's rules and procedures, including, but not limited to, discussion on whether to include a procedure for removing properties from the priority list upon owner's request and procedure regarding process for creating the priority list Ms. Self noted that that the Commission is not required to go through Chapters 91 and 92 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes since they are only an advisory group. She then suggested that the following changes be made to the draft rules: RULE 1— AUTHORITY Remove "Chapters 91 and 92 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, and;" RULE 6 -4 - MEETINGS (a) Remove "at any duly noticed and convened meeting, in public places determined by the Commission;" Insert "and duly noticed" after scheduled; RULE 6 -7 — STANDARDS OF CONDUCT (b) Remove paragraph in it's entirety since it does not apply to the Commission. Ms. Self then asked the Commission if they wanted to include their procedures into the rules in regards to the priority list and notification of landowners whose property is to be listed. Mr. Yada commented that if you read the County Code that created the Commission the language is based on a single list that's always there. Since the Commission is now removing properties off the list that have resolutions approved, he feels that there's a dis- connect between the Code and what the Commission is actually doing. If they could go back and maintain a list that would carry itself year to year, it would be easier; however the problem is that you can't rely on a scoring process. The reason for that is the -3-