2013-01-14 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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moratorium on deposits to the fund, a charter amendment set it at 1% and now itsset in stone at 2%. This took effect on November 6, 2012. Ms. Byrne Baber asked about the maintenance fund and how it’s going to work. Mr. Van Bergen replied that Parks and Recreation will be handling that fund asthey already work with non-profits and organizations under Friends of the Park. This allows them to have a budget to fund some of these parks. Ms. Byrne Baber asked ifit’s only for lands purchased with the 2% fund. Mr. Van Bergen replied yes. Ms. Nicholsonasked for clarification on the status of properties on prioritized lists, what does it mean when the status of some properties says not being pursued at this time. Mr. Van Bergen replied that there are more properties that have resolutions and we don’t have enough funds. Ms. Matsumura asked what is keeping the County from purchasing all of these properties. Mr. Van Bergen replied that when you have limited funds you have toprioritize the acquisitions based on leveraging funds with grants, a landownerwilling to sell, etc. Ms. Nicholson asked if properties candrop off the list. Mr. Van Bergen replied that it doesn’t drop off the list, it’s just not pursued. It’s an on-going list, and ifand when something becomes available for purchase we can look into it. OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL’S REPORT Mr. Brilhante had nothing to report. Ms. Nicholson asked that since we are losing two and getting two commissioners are we going to have sunshine law training. Mr. Brilhante repliedyes. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT Ms. Nicholson thanked Ms. Markovich for serving on the Commission and mentioned that we will be getting two new commissioners starting at our next meeting. Mr. Brilhante added that once they get confirmedand sworn in, they can start. NEW BUSINESS Commission to review and revise Suggestion Form Mr. Hirakami asked about the new council districts and how does it affect them now since it’s been re- aligned. Does it change their representation of where they reside and who they represent. Mr. Brilhante replied that because the district changed,the area of representation changes as well. However underthe Charter, you can still holdover in the initial district that you represented and once your term ends the new commissioner coming in willrepresent the new district. Ms. Nicholson asked if they should clarify the council districts on the form. Mr. Brilhante noted that the land district does not change like the political districts, it remains the same. -3-