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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-23 Redistricting Commission Agenda Hawai'i County Clerk's - 11/17/2021 03:37:17 PM BRONSTEN-GLENN KOSSOW O��'!'�F�4i�, MEIZHU LUI Chairperson 4� • � ,4 DWAYNE YOSHINA LEHUANANI AH NEE JAMES HUSTACE JENNIFER YADAO Vice Chairperson STEPHANIE BATH _ AINA AKAMU �` �•• STEPHEN LOPEZ +f•�� goo f\\ �TFOVN�'� 2021 HAWAII COUNTY REDISTRICTING COMMISSION AGENDA November 23, 2021 9:30 a.m. 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 8th 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 livestream on the Commission's YouTube channel at: hiips://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 to commissioners via videoconference through Zoom. To request access, email redistrictingcommission@hawaiicounly.gov or call 808-961-8020 no later than 12 noon, Monday, November 22,2021. If you record a voicemail, please indicate an email address. 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, Thursday, November 22,2021 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 Hawai'i County Clerk's - 11/17/2021 03:37:17 PM 2021 Redistricting Commission—8t' Page 2 November 23,2021 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.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion on potential district changes, adjustments, and rationale regarding the Commission draft plan and report Requested by Commissioner Bath, commissioners may discuss, share, and exchange their thoughts and views about their respective and adjacent districts. The Commission continues to develop a draft redistricting map plan for the public to consider before concluding on a final plan. During this portion of the session, Commissioners may engage in dialogue to identify guiding principles or concepts when considering any proposed changes to council district maps, individually present an overview of their districts, and identify key considerations, issues, and approaches relating to redistricting. (This agenda item is carried over from the November 12, 2021 —7t' session.) 2. 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. Plans proposed may be viewed at: https://arcg.is/1CfTe10 3. 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. Plans proposed may be viewed at: https://arcg.is/1CfTe10 (During the November 12, 2021 —7t' session, the Commission approved the following two proposed plans as its working drafts: Bronsten Kossow 12—labeled"1_111221" James Hustace 9—labeled"2_111221" The Commission may highlight, focus and work off of these two proposals as it continues to develop its Draft Plan.) Hawai'i County Clerk's - 11/17/2021 03:37:17 PM 2021 Redistricting Commission—8' Page 3 November 23,2021 NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion of public hearings following selection of draft plan Pursuant to Section 3-17(e) of the Hawaii County Charter, the Commission shall hold at least one public hearing in east Hawaii and one in west Hawaii. The Commission previously adopted a timeline that projected tentative dates of the hearings for December 14 and 16, 2021. The Commission may discuss plans for these hearings, including but not limited to, establishing the dates, times, locations, logistics, advertising, and outreach efforts. REPORTS Update on Commission budget The Commission may receive an update on its budget from support staff, address any questions, and explore options for use of funds. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. 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/IJCYzBy9MDfzQXm2yqq2sklag Any other announcements by Commissioners or Commission staff may be provided. 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 November 19, 2021. If a request is received after November 19, 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.