2013-09-09 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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no longer park on the beach, there is a narrow cement strip where you can park since the jeep trail on the Kohanaiki side has been closed to vehicular access. -Glennie replied that that Kohanaiki Shores Park ends right at the gate, if you go in the new road past the golf course, open the same hours from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. He noted that people are camping in there right now, is there an agreement with the owner. Ms. Palma- v at capacity. She also heard that security is only coming down about twice a week and there are many issues that need to be addressed as an unmanaged parcel of land. COUNCIL MEMBER KAREN EOFF ed during her term. She talked about how two resolutions were already passed for the acquisition which also ranked it #1 and the Mayor did say that once the property becomes #1 he would make it his priority too. To follow-up to an earlier question, since Kohanaiki Park has been opened, the reason the number of campers at night is very limited is due to the number of bathroom/shower facilities available. Currently it is limited to 80 per night, five days a week and within the next few months camping reservations will be available on- security is also trying to manage this area. Lots of positive things are happening and thanked Mr. Van Bergen for going through with the appraisal process. Ms. Hecht asked if the appraised value could be disclosed. Mr. Van Bergen replied that parcel 4 appraised for 8.2 million and we are not moving forward with parcel 22 at this time. Ms. Hecht asked if they are going to pursue matching funds. Ms. owner and consultant to see if they can come to an agreement on the price and then pursue matching funds. Ms. Hecht added that there are funds available from NOAA, LLCP and FEMA for flood-prone properties as an option. Ms. Eoff asked who would initiate the grant application process, the County or the Commission. Mr. Van Bergen replied that it would come through the County but the more help she or the community can assist with the better the chances of the County submitting an application. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Commissioner Hecht moved to approve the minutes of July 8, 2013. Seconded by Commissioner Grace; all members voted aye, motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Communication No. 13-028: E-Mail dated July 6, 2013 from Karen Eoff, re: Attached testimony - 3 -