2009-08-10 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL'S REPORT Ms. Self had nothing to report. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Ms. Garcia had nothing to report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Commission to discuss creating new form for assessing public access suggestion forms (Mr. Flores circulated to the Commission a draft form for their review). (the commissioners went into discussion) Ms. Self mentioned that the federal government has selected this island and the Ala Kahakai trail as a designated historic trail system which resulted in a Memorandum of Understanding between the County Planning Department (County), Na Ala Hele Trails (State) and National Park Service (Federal). Together, they have contracted with two different universities to put together a geo database which will include detailed information about every segment of a shoreline trail along with public access information for the County, State and Federal. In regards to the Commission's involvement, if you talk about purchasing easements instead of entire properties this could help them since anytime someone comes to the County for an easement it will go through all three government agencies. She asked the Commission if Larry Brown (County), Aric Arakaki (Federal) and Clement Chang (State) could come to the next meeting to do a presentation on this project. Mr. Hirakami asked that since maintenance would be provided by the Federal government, would it be for the entire trail or just a portion. Ms. Self replied that when they take it over they're planning on getting support from the 501(c)(3) community groups in the area. (the commissioners continued their discussion) Ms. Garcia noted that discussion on this item will be continued at the next meeting. Commission to discuss previously submitted suggestion forms regarding public access in the various districts (the commissioners went into discussion) -3-