HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-14 Redistricting Commission Agenda Hawaii County Clerk's - 10/08/2021 08:58:40 AM
BRONSTEN-GLENN KOSSOW O��'!'�F�4i�, MEIZHU LUI
Chairperson 4�•• � ,4 DWAYNE YOSHINA
JENNIFER YADAO
JAMES HUSTACE STEPHANIE BATH
Vice Chairperson AINA AKAMU
STEPHEN LOPEZ
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2021
HAWAII COUNTY
REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
AGENDA
October 14, 2021
9:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
5th Session
Pursuant to the Governor's most recent proclamation, in
order to minimize physical contact, maximize social
distancing, and help prevent the spread of COVID-19,
this meeting will not be open to the public
for in-person attendance.
This session will be held by interactive video conference
through the Zoom platform.
Public Viewing
The public may observe the meeting by viewing a live stream on the Commission's YouTube
channel at: haps://www.youtube.com/channel/IJCYzBy9MDfzQXm2ygg2sklag.
Note: if technical difficulties disrupt the livestream, the meeting may continue
Providing Oral Testimony:
The public may provide oral testimony via videoconference through Zoom.
Email redistrictingcommission@hawaiicouniy.gov or call 808-961-8020 no later than 12 noon,
Wednesday, October 13, 2021. When a request is received, Commission staff will provide
information on how to access the meeting through Zoom, along with brief instructions.
Written Testimony:
To ensure timely delivery to Commission Members prior to the meeting, written testimony must
be submitted before 12 noon,Wednesday, October 13, 2021 by: (1) email to
redistrictingcommission@hawaiicoun ov, 2) facsimile to (808) 961-8673, or(3) mail to
Redistricting Commission, Office of the County Clerk, 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402, Hilo,
Hawai`i 96720. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be part of the permanent
record.
Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(Testimony will be taken only on items on the agenda and will be limited for a length of time
determined at the discretion of the Chairperson, not to be less than three minutes per item.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS
Communication 15
From Ms. Sumera-Lee: submitting resignation from District 3 seat(portion of South Hilo,
portion of Kea`au) of the Redistricting Commission.
and Communication 15.1
From Chairperson Kossow and Vice Chairperson Hustace to Mayor Roth
requesting the Commission District 3 vacancy be filled.
Communication 17
From Elections Program Administrator Patricia Nakamoto: for review on information
requested regarding the processing for counting inmates.
Communication from Deputy Corporation Counsel Diana M. Mellon-Lacey: advising the
Commission of their authority and parameters to adjust census data in redistricting map
considerations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Communication 16—From Commissioner Lui, outreach to Native Hawaiian population
during redistricting process
2. Discussion on placing Kalapana and areas of Lower Puna into Council District 4.
Requested by Commissioner Bath.
3. Review of Alternate Plans submitted. The Commission may review, discuss, and consider
any alternate redistricting plans received from the public pursuant to Hawaii County
Code Chapter 36, Article 5.
4. Review of Draft Plans. The Commission may review, discuss, and consider any
redistricting plans submitted by Commissioners.
5. Discussion on budgetary means for advertisements and value of social media presence for
Commission activities. Requested by Chairperson Kossow.
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6. Projecting dates and times of Commission meetings for remainder of term. Requested by
Chairperson Kossow, the Commission may review, discuss, and establish consensus on
proposals for scheduling regular session meetings up until dissolving.
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability,please call
808-961-8020 as soon as possible, preferably by October 12, 2021. If a response is received after
October 12, 2021, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we
cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled.
Commissioners may also be present at the Kona Council Chambers, West Hawaii Civic Center,
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A.
Commissioners may also be participating via attendance through videoconferencing by the Zoom
platform.