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Home My WebLink About2021-12-09 Redistricting Commission Agenda Hawai'i County Clerk- 12/03/2021 12:37:50 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•�� MiMQ:•f\\ �TFOVN�'� 2021 HAWAII COUNTY REDISTRICTING COMMISSION AGENDA December 9, 2021 9:30 a.m. 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 9th 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 issues 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,Wednesday,December 8,2021. 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,Wednesday,December 8, 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- 12/03/2021 12:37:50 PM 2021 Redistricting Commission—9' Page 2 December 9,2021 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 by the Chairperson, not to be less than three minutes per item.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 14, 2021 meeting—5t' session ORDER OF THE DAY NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion on census block irregularities and concerns During its September 23, 2021 —3rd session, the Commission discussed tracking any irregular census map blocks and shaping as it reviewed the data received for its redistricting work. Commissioners may discuss any issues encountered with census block information and determine whether to forward recommendations for adjustments to the State of Hawaii Office of Elections and United States Census Bureau for the next census data collection. 2. Discussion on amount of council districts Article III, Section 3-2 of the Hawaii County Charter states that there"shall be nine council districts, each of which shall be represented by a resident elected from that district." Commissioners may discuss this section and consider submitting a recommendation to appropriate entities or individuals that would propose any legislative amendments. 3. Review and discussion of County Charter and Code sections that relate to redistricting The County redistricting process is guided by County Charter Section 3-17 and Hawaii County Code Chapter 36. Commissioners may discuss their experiences working within the parameters of the language from these documents and consider making recommendations to appropriate entities or individuals for proposing any legislative amendments that could improve the redistricting process, including, but not limited to, the timing and content of public hearings. Hawai'i County Clerk- 12/03/2021 12:37:50 PM 2021 Redistricting Commission—9' Page 3 December 9,2021 4. Discussion of Draft Plan On November 29, 2021, as a reconvening of its November 23, 2021 —8t' session, the Commission approved a draft redistricting plan by vote. Pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 3-17(e), public hearings on the draft plan are scheduled for December 14 and December 16, 2021. Any adjustments to the draft plan would not be made by the Commission until after the public hearings. Commissioners may discuss potential considerations that have been identified and any public comments received since the draft plan was selected. 5. Discussion of report transmitting Final Plan Pursuant to Hawaii County Code Article Chapter 36 Section 36-10, the Commission "shall submit a written report to the county clerk transmitting the final plan chosen by the commission." Commissioners may conduct a preliminary discussion on the content and responsibilities for the report and develop an outline. REPORTS Update on outreach for public hearings The Commission may receive an update on outreach efforts for its public hearings from support staff, including map dissemination and address any questions. ANNOUNCEMENTS Public hearings on the draft plan are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on December 14 and December 16, 2021. In-person testimony on both dates will be welcomed at: Hilo County Building—Council Chamber 25 Aupuni Street#1401 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 -and- West Hawaii Civic Center Council Chamber 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Building A Kailua-Kona, 96740 Virtual testimony options are available on both dates via the Zoom platform and phone dial-in. Please email redistrictingcommission@hawaiicouniy.gov or call 808-961-8020 for virtual access. Further details on the public hearing are available on the posted public notice. The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for December 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. The draft council redistricting plan can be viewed at h11ps://arcg.is/1Cfl`el0 Hawai'i County Clerk- 12/03/2021 12:37:50 PM 2021 Redistricting Commission—9' Page 4 December 9,2021 Archived videos of past Commission sessions as of the September 23, 2021 (3rd session) are available for viewing on the Commission YouTube channel at: hitps://www.youtube.com/channel/IJCYzBy9MDfzQXm2yqq2sklag Any other announcements by Commissioners or Commission staff may be provided. Contact phone number for 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 December 7, 2021. If a request is received after December 7, 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.