2009-09-14 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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Mr. Brown noted that the PD has been developing a shoreline public access geodatabase and an online public access shoreline brochure. They are currently in the process of updating the database to show a complete inventory of all the existing and proposed public access trails for shoreline and coastal areas which includes mauka and makai trails. The original database was contracted through the University of Hawaii -Hilo and PD has also contracted Ms. Debbie Chang to do the field research to provide accurate data when overlaying data layers to see more correct representation when on the ground. Mr. Brown noted that he will come back to a future meeting when the next update becomes available and show the Commission how they can use this for their work. He added that since the County does not have a public access program, the PD staff will be better able to address when public access is needed when this comprehensive program has been completed. Ms. Garcia asked if Ms. Chang's information the she's compiled has been inputted. Mr. Brown replied that some have been completed but they are still working on the rest. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Vice -Chair Springer moved for approval of the minutes of July 13, 2009, regular session. Seconded by Commissioner Flores; all members voted aye, motion carried. Ms. Moon asked that a change be made to the minutes of August 10, 2009 noting that she was absent from the meeting. Motion: Vice -Chair Springer moved for approval of the minutes of August 10, 2009, regular session, as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Flores; all members voted aye, motion carried. Lunch: 12:00 p.m. Reconvened: 1:11 p.m. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Communication No. 09 -019: Memo dated July 24, 2009 to Council Chair J Yoshimoto and Members of the Hawaii County Council, from Kim Garcia, Chair, Hawaii County Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC), re: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 2, Article 42, Sections 2 -217 and 2 -218 of the Hawaii County Code (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to PONC fund Ms. Garcia deferred this item until Ms. Self can be present. -3-