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Home My WebLink About2021-10-28 Redistricting Commission Agenda Hawaii County Clerk's - 10/22/2021 07:40:52 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 �TF•OF•N�'� 2021 HAWAII COUNTY REDISTRICTING COMMISSION AGENDA October 28,2021 9:30 a.m. 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 6th 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 27, 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: For best ensuring timely delivery to commissioners prior to the meeting, written testimony should be submitted before 12 noon,Wednesday, October 27,2021 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 Hawaii County Clerk's - 10/22/2021 07:40:52 AM 2021 Redistricting Commission—6' Page 2 October 28,2021 ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (Testimony will be taken only on agenda items 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 September 9, 2021 meeting—2nd session COMMUNICATIONS UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Alternate Plans. The Commission may review, discuss, and consider any alternate redistricting plans received from the public pursuant to Hawaii County Code Chapter 36, Article 5. 2. Draft Plans. The Commission may review, discuss, and consider any redistricting plans submitted by Commissioners and work to develop or decide on its Draft Plan. NEW BUSINESS 1. Communication 17.1 —Counting Incarcerated Hawaii Residents From Commissioner Lui,proposes that the Commission write to State Election Committee, Representatives, Senators, and authoritative entities asking for rule changes that effect incarcerated people being counted in their self-designated permanent residences. REPORTS Update on advertising and public outreach of public hearings From Chairperson Kossow requesting an update by the County Elections Division. During its October 14, 2021 —5d' session, the Commission approved of no more than $20,000 to advertise their public hearings using any social media, print, television, and radio options as appropriate and feasible. The Commission may receive an update on these efforts, including but not limited to platforms that will be used, advertising plans that have been secured, timing, and any funds that have been or will be spent towards this outreach. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Hawaii County Clerk's - 10/22/2021 07:40:52 AM 2021 Redistricting Commission—6' Page 3 October 28,2021 ANNOUNCEMENTS Remaining public hearings prior to completing draft redistricting plan (reference: County Charter Section 3-17 (e)), all starting at 6:00 p.m.: Thursday, October 28, 2021 —Rodney Yano Memorial Hall Monday, November 1, 2021 —Hale Halawai Thursday, November 4, 2021 —West Hawaii Civic Center Council Chamber Monday, November 8, 2021 —Waimea Community Center Further details are available on the public notice. Tentative dates for public hearings upon completion of a draft redistricting plan, which shall be one each in East Hawaii and West Hawaii (reference: County Charter Section 3-17 (e)) Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Thursday, December 16, 2021 Further details will be provided and publicly posted when confirmed. Archived videos of past Commission sessions as of the September 23, 2021 (3rd session) are available for viewing on the Commission YouTube channel at: hiips://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYzBy9MDfzQXm2yqq2sklag Any other announcements by Commissioners or Commission staff may be provided at this time. Contact phone number for any Commission information: 808-961-8020 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 26, 2021. If a response is received after October 26, 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 West Hawaii Civic Center Council Chamber, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A. Commissioners may also be participating via attendance through videoconferencing by the Zoom platform.