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RESOLUTION NO. 71 11
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT MAYOR WILLIAM P. KENOI AUTHORIZE
THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS FOR ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY NO. (3) 1- 3- 08:POR. 034,
COMPRISING 26.782 ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS POHOIKI BAY, SITUATED IN
THE DISTRICT OF PUNA.
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article 42, section 2 -214, Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005
Edition, as amended) established the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources
Preservation Fund, and Section 2 -215 established the Public Access Open Space and Natural
Resources Preservation Commission (hereafter the "Commission "); and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article 42, Section 2 -217 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983
(2005 Edition, as amended) provides as follows:
"Section 2 -217. Duties and responsibilities of the commission.
The duties and responsibilities of this commission are:
(1) To develop and submit to the mayor, an initial island -wide prioritized list of
qualifying lands worthy of preservation within six months of being confirmed to
the commission by the council. Priorities shall be listed on an island -wide rather
than district basis. The list shall include the significance of each parcel or
entitlement identified, the reason for its priority, and its anticipated use after
acquisition;
(2) To update this list at any time, but at least annually by December 31 of each year;
and
(3) To explore methods of funding land acquisition and make recommendations to
the mayor.
(4) The commission shall give emphasis to land acquisitions where the County's
contribution can be leveraged to obtain State, Federal, and /or private funds. "; and
WHEREAS, the Commission submitted to Mayor William P. Kenoi the Hawai`i County
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission 2010 Annual
Report to the Mayor dated December 27, 2010, as required by Chapter 2, Article 42, Section 2-
217(2), Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended); and
WHEREAS, via Communication No. 117 dated February 24, 2011, Mayor William P.
Kenoi, pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42, Section 2 -218, Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005
Edition, as amended), transmitted to the Hawai`i County Council his formal recommendation in
connection with the Commission's 2010 Report and Priority List and recommended that the
County Council endorse the list as presented by the Commission; and
WHEREAS, in its 2010 Report and Priority List, the Commission identified Pohoiki Bay
as Priority Number 1 for acquisition, the prioritized ranking order being based upon reported
urgency, anticipated use, significance and benefit to the public and special opportunities
available for acquisition and management; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Commission's December 27, 2010, Annual Report,
acquisition of Pohoiki Bay and its ranking as Priority Number 1 is based upon protection of the
historically significant canoe landing site, the preservation of cultural and burial sites, and
significant stands of Milo and Kamani trees; and
WHEREAS, another special feature of Pohoiki Bay that is very popular with residents
and visitors is a hot pond located on the property that is depicted on the map attached hereto as
Appendix 1; and
WHEREAS, attached as Appendix 2 is a copy of the "Native Forest Management Plan"
by Skibs Nehls, President of Basic Image, Inc., which outlines a commitment to provide proper
management and care for Pohoiki Bay; now, therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that
pursuant to Section 2 -218 of the Hawai`i County Code, it hereby requests Mayor William P.
Kenoi to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into negotiations for the
acquisition of Tax Map Key No. (3) 1 -3 -08: Por. 034, comprising 26.782 acres of land known as
Pohoiki Bay, in the District of Puna.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of the Department of Finance initiate
any funding mechanisms required and maximize use of available funds for the acquisition of
TMK: (3) 1 -3 -08: Por. 034, comprising 26.782 acres of land known as Pohoiki Bay, in the
District of Puna.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall forward a copy of this
resolution to the Honorable Mayor William P. Kenoi, the Director of the Department of Finance,
and the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
Dated at Hilo , Hawai`i, this ist day of June , 2011.
INTRODUCED BY:
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COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawai`i BLAS X
FORD X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by HOFFMANN X
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the IKEDA
County of Hawaii on June 1, 2011 X
ONISHI X
PILAGO X
ATTEST: SMART X
YAGONG X
YOSHIMOTO X
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Reference: C- 195 /F'C_6 1
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Native Forest Management Flan
TMK: 1 -3- 008 - 034 -0000
Total Area: 36.047 acres
Owners: Ida and Merrill Smith
Description:
The 36.047 acre property included in this management plan (1 -3- 008 -034) includes
approximately 31.5 acres of coastal forest, a previously cleared house site (with a
residence) which includes approximately 4 acres, and a 0.5 acres area which is being
transferred to the historical owner as already approved by land court (see - attached, map).
This. management plan applies to the 31.5 acres of coastal forest only. As confirmed by a
site visit in July 2004 (S /A) this property is predominantly native Hala (Pandanus) forest.
Native plant species include, but are not limited to; Asplenuim nidus (Bird's Nest Fern),
Thespesia populnia (Milo), Hibiscus tiliaceus (Hau), Canthium odoratum (Alahe'e) and
Schaevola sericea (Naupaka Kahakai), Hawaiian cultural plants (Polynesian) include
Cocos nucifera (Nui), Callophylum inophylum (Kamani), Morinda citrifolia (Novi).
Introduced naturalized plants include Maile Pilau, Schefflera actinophylla (Octopus
Tree), Cecropia obtusifolia , Tournefortia argentea (Tree heliotrope) and Schinus
terebinthifolius (Christmas Berry). It is important to note that some areas are greater than
95% native while there are other areas that are predominantly Niu and Kamani; both
classified Polynesian introductions. Culturally, Polynesian introductions are classified as
native while Botanical classification includes only indigenous and endemic species.
Overall, native vegetation represents greater than 60% of the total vegetation cover and
tree cover constitutes greater than 25% of forest cover.
Management Plan
This property is a sensitive coastal habitat and every effort must be made to prevent
significant erosion while protecting the native habitat. Therefore, any and all weed
eradication efforts must be slow and methodical avoiding clear- cutting large areas of
vegetation. There is an extremely high rate of native flora in this forest, substantial
natural re- seeding is occurring (Hala, Ekaha and Milo). A combination of techniques will
be utilized to reduce noxious alien plant invasion and increase native species It is
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important to note that unusually large Milo trees are surviving on the property. These
trees are so large that they make up a significant portion of the forest canopy (along with
large Hala Trees). Unfortunately, these trees have recently come under attack by poachers
and must be protected. In addition, this property is adjacent to a public beach park and
boat ramp (Pohoiki Bay). Therefore, fence protection is considered to be a necessary
component of an effective management plan and will be constructed when appropriate
grant funds are identified for this endeavor. In order to provide access for management
and educational purposes, walking trails will be created on this property. However, every
effort will be made to minimize impact to the forest while creating these trails. The trails
will be effectively monitored to prevent the introduction of weeds along these trails.
Among the significant threats to the strand (beach) habitat is the presence of Tree
Heliotrope. Fortunately, there are healthy groves of beach Naupaka surrounding these
shrubs. Naupaka Kahakai is known to grow quickly and transplant readily. Individual
Heliotrope trees will be removed and the growth of Naupaka will be encouraged to fill in
these areas before additional trees are removed. All trunks will be treated with a basal
bark application of 20% Garcon 4 in forest crop oil. This method is very specific, killing
only the plant that it is applied to, and is known to be effective for most broad -leaf plant
species. Another alien plant found commonly on this property is Noni. Noni is a
Hawaiian cultural plant but it is aggressive, prolific and represents a significant threat to
this native forest. Every effort will be made to remove Noni from the property. As noni
trees are killed, they will be cut down and native seeds will be broadcast and/or naturally
distribute in the treated areas. Another plant that is common on this property is Niu
(coconut). Niu is a Hawaiian cultural plant that has been classified as a Polynesian
introduction. However, it is likely that this species also arrived here on its own and
therefore may be indigenous. Because Niu is a significant component of the strand habitat
and considered an important cultural plant, these trees will be allowed to remain.
However, their spread into intact Milo/Hala canopies will be discouraged by removal of
coconut fruits from these areas. Another aggressive invasive plant species that threatens
this native habitat is Maile Pilau. Maile Pilau is a fast growing vine that creates a
continuous mat of vegetation on the ground as well as climbing up trees and choking
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them out. Because of their growing habit, they cannot be individually treated with
herbicide. Therefore, they will be removed by hand whenever possible.
Native Plant Propagation and Out - planting:
Native Hawaiian plants are known to be highly variable exhibiting morphological and
physiological variation over very small geographic distances. Therefore in any native
conservation project it is important to collect seeds and seedlings from the immediate
area where they will be planted. Introduction of plant material (including native species)
is discouraged because introduced seedlings will not be adapted to local conditions and
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present the dan er of also im rtin weed seeds and alien animals
. � frogs, insects
etc). Fortunately, this property has significant native natural reseeding occurring. In most
cases, native seedlings can be thinned out and spread into areas that are being treated for
weeds.
Harvesting:
No harvest is planned for the forested portion of this property.
Time Frame:
Although invasive species will never be completely eliminated from this or any other
property in Hawai'i, it is believed that eliminating mature weed trees and replacing them
with native vegetation will hinder alien species from adversely impacting native
ecosystems. Invasive alien species are so widely distributed in Hawai'i that even with the
best land management practices, weed eradication is a perpetual activity. The owners of
this property are committed to protecting this land, promoting native vegetation and
limiting invasive alien plant presence for the entire 20 years covered by this dedication
and beyond.
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