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On January 9, 2023, the regular meeting of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural
Resources Preservation Commission (PONC) was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chr.
Chang welcomed all in attendance and introduced the commission; those present
constituted a quorum.
Ms. Deborah Chang, Chairperson (CHR.)
Ms. Alex Kelepolo, Vice Chair (V.CHR.)
Ms. Diane Kanealiʻi, Member
Ms. Cayla Crivello, Member
Ms. Deborah J. Ward, Member
Ms. Jodie Rosam, Member
Ms. Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan, Member
Mr. Justin Lee, Member
Absent District 4 (vacant)
Support Staff: Ms. Jean Campbell, Deputy Corporation Counsel Representative
Mr. Hamana Ventura, Property Manager Department of Finance
Ms. Maxine Cutler, Commission Secretary
Chr. Chang opened the floor for public testimony and testified that she could testify now
or before the agenda item. Ms. Hecht chose to testify now and proceeded to the
microphone.
Ms. Hecht testified in support of the 2% fund and her long relationship with the program.
On Comm. 23-04, Ms. Hecht recommends that members of this commission implement
the suggestions from the Cost of Government Report, specifically the PONC section in
the “Rules and Procedures" today, and recommended suspending members who missed
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three meetings, hiring additional help with the grant program, and recapping issues
facing current stewards when disasters happen. She ended her testimony with
tremendous gratitude to the commission and was available to answer any questions.
Being no further testifiers, Chr. Chang called for a motion to close public testimony.
MOTION: So, moved by Ms. Ward and seconded by Ms. Kanealiʻi. There being no
discussion, all members present voted, “aye.” Motion passed.
MINUTES: (Motion required)
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Ms. Naungayan requested clarification in the RULES. Does the commission have the
authority to suspend its member if they are absent for a minimum of two consecutive
meetings?
Ms. Campbell responded and directed the members to the Hawaiʻi County Code
(HCC), which establishes a commissioner. Any action of that commissioner must
meet the recommendation of the Mayor and be approved by the Council.
Chr. Chang redirected the members back to the agenda items and instructed them to
make a motion for each rule so the draft can be produced for the next meeting.
Ms. Cutler clarified that the RULES would be consistent with the most current version
of the Hawaiʻi County Charter.
RULE No. 1. AUTHORITY
MOTION: Ms. Ward moved that DRAFT 1, Rule No. 1, be approved for
publication to initiate the rulemaking process with the correction that the County
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Code and Charter addition be amended to the most recent version. Ms. Kelepolo
seconded the motion. There being no discussion, a roll call vote was taken. Ms.
Crivello, Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr.
Chang voted "Aye" and 1-vacancy; the motion passed.
RULE No. 2. GOALS
MOTION: Ms. Ward moved that the DRAFT 1, Rule No. 2 be approved for
publication to initiate the rulemaking process with the addition: (e) explore
additional funding methods for land acquisitions and stewardship and make
recommendations to the Mayor. Ms. Kelepolo seconded the motion.
A brief discussion ensued, clarifying it in the Charter and Code. There being no
further discussions, a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo,
Naungayan, Rosam, Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr. Chang voted "Aye" and 1-vacancy;
the motion passed.
RULE No. 3. DEFINITIONS
MOTION: Ms. Naungayan moved DRAFT 1, Rule No. 3, to be approved for
publication to initiate the rulemaking process with corrections to all Hawaiian
diacritical markings. Ms. Rosam seconded the motion. There being no further
discussion, a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo,
Naungayan, Rosam, Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr. Chang voted "Aye" and 1-vacancy;
the motion passed.
RULE No. 5. PURPOSE
MOTION: Ms. Rosam moved that DRAFT 1, Rule No. 5, be approved for
publication to initiate the rulemaking process. Ms. Kelepolo seconded the motion.
There being no further discussions, a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello,
Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr. Chang voted
"Aye" and 1-vacancy; the motion passed.
RULE No. 6. ORGANIZATION AND PARLIAMENTARY RULES
MOTION: Ms. Naungayan moved that the DRAFT 1, Rule No. 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-5,
6-6, 6-7, 6-8, and 6-9, be approved for publication to initiate the rulemaking
process. Ms. Naungayan withdrew this motion.
MOTION: Ms. Crivello moved that the DRAFT 1, Rule No. 6-1, 6-2, and 6-3, be
approved for publication to initiate the rulemaking process. Ms. Ward seconded
the motions. There being no discussions, a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello,
Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr. Chang voted
"Aye" and 1-vacancy; the motion passed.
MOTION: Ms. Ward moved that the DRAFT 1, Rule No. 6-4 be approved for
publication to initiate the rulemaking process with the following changes: (a)
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insert “in-person” after commission…, change the alternative to alternate
month…(b) omit "only" and "emergency" from the second sentence, the
numbering of the subsections be corrected, correct all Hawaiian diacritical
markings, and (h) iii. Correct Chapters 91 to 92. Ms. Kelepolo seconded the
motion. There being no discussions, a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello,
Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr. Chang voted
"Aye" and 1-vacancy; the motion passed.
MOTION: Ms. Ward moved that DRAFT 1, Rule No. 6-5 and 6-6 be approved for
publication to initiate the rulemaking process. Ms. Rosam seconded the motion.
A discussion ensued to include the following:
· Ms. Campbell defines Presiding Officer for 6-6 b. Presiding Officer: “The
Chair shall be the presiding officer, and the vice chair shall be the presiding
officer in the absence of the Chair. In the absence of both the Chair and the
vice chair, quorum members shall elect a quorum member to act as presiding
officer for the duration of the meeting according to Rule 6-2."
· In Rules 6-6 (6) and (10), change the word committees/subcommittees to
Permitted Interaction Groups and (8) strike out the word "be" and add (12)
setting the meeting agenda in consultation with county staff.
AMENDED MOTION: Ms. Crivello moved to amend the original motion to
include the following changes:
· Ms. Campbell defines Presiding Officer for 6-6 b. Presiding Officer: "The
Chair shall be the presiding officer, and the vice chair shall be the
presiding officer in the absence of the Chair. In the absence of both the
Chair and the vice chair, quorum members shall elect a quorum member
to act as presiding officer for the duration of the meeting according to
Rule 6-2."
· In Rule 6-6 b. (6) and b. (10) change the word committees/subcommittees
to Permitted Interaction Groups, and b. (8) strike out the word "be" and
add (12) setting the meeting agenda in consultation with county staff.
Ms. Rosam seconded the amended motion. There being no discussions, a
roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam,
Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr. Chang voted "Aye" and 1-vacancy; the motion
passed.
Chr. Chang called for a roll call vote for the amended original motion to be taken.
Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr.
Chang voted "Aye" and 1-vacancy; the original amended motion passed.
Chr. Chang reconvened the meeting at 11:36 a.m. after a short break and continued Old
Business, Item 1. about Rule No. 6, 6-7.
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RULE No. 6. ORGANIZATION AND PARLIAMENTARY RULES
MOTION: Ms. Ward moved that DRAFT 1, Rule No. 6-7, be approved for
publication to initiate the rulemaking process to correct the Hawaiian diacritical
markings and strike-out "committee" and replaced it with a “permitted interaction
group.” Ms. Kelepolo seconded the motion.
During the discussion, the rules have no consequence or censorship when a
member breaks a rule, shares or leaks confidential information has excessive
absences, or violates the Sunshine law. Chr. Chang suggested adding a
subsection (b) rule to address these concerns. Ms. Campbell clarified that the
commission can initiate a concern by correspondence or take action by a verbal
warning and written warnings and then proceed to notify the Mayor for council
action. She continues to guide the commission on what is an appropriate action.
There being no discussions, a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi,
Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr. Chang voted "Aye" and
1-vacancy; the motion passed.
MOTION: Ms. Ward moved that DRAFT 1, Rule No. 6-8 and 6-9 be approved for
publication to initiate the rulemaking process. Ms. Kelepolo seconded the motion.
There being no discussions, a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi,
Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr. Chang voted "Aye" and
1-vacancy; the motion passed.
RULE No. 7. PUBLIC RECORDS, INSPECTION, AND AVAILABILITY
MOTION: Ms. Ward moved that DRAFT 1, Rule No. 7-1 and 7-2 be approved for
publication to initiate the rulemaking process with the following changes; both
subsections include wording about a public website where the public could
gather information on a public website. Ms. Crivello seconded the motion.
Discussion clarifying the availability of information on a public website and insert
the vocabulary relating to that website (links, QR Codes), etc., in the Rules. Ms.
Campbell clarified that subsection 7-3 does address the subject of public
inspection, and the process for providing the information is being practiced
according to the OIP, Sunshine Law.
There being no further discussion, Ms. Ward withdrew her motion.
MOTION: Ms. Ward moved that DRAFT 1, Rule No. 7, be approved for
publication to initiate the rulemaking process. Ms. Rosam seconded the motion.
There being no discussions, a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi,
Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr. Chang voted "Aye" and
1-vacancy; the motion passed.
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After a short break, Chr. Chang reconvened the meeting at 12:35 p.m. and continued old
business, Item 1, about Rule 4.
RULE No. 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MOTION: Ms. Ward moved that the DRAFT 1, Rule No. 4 (a) be approved for
publication to initiate the rulemaking process with the following changes: 1) in the
first sentence: strike out the words …by January 31 of …, 2) remove the entire
second sentence, 3) remove the entire third sentence, The motion was seconded
by Ms. Rosam.
A short discussion ensued to clarify the changes within the motion. And the
following amended motion was made.
AMENDED MOTION: Ms. Ward moved that the DRAFT 1, Rule No. 4 (a) last
sentence reference change 6-4 (j) to 6-4 (h) be approved for publication to initiate
the rulemaking process. Ms. Rosam seconded the motion. There being no
discussions, a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo,
Naungayan, Rosam, Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr. Chang voted "Aye" and 1-vacancy;
the amended motion passed.
Chr. Chang called for a roll call vote on the amended original motion.
There being no further discussions, a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello,
Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Ward, Mr. Lee, and Chr. Chang voted
"Aye" and 1-vacancy; the amended original motion passed.
MOTION: Ms. Kelepolo moved that DRAFT 1, Rule No. 4 (a), to change in the
first sentence, the first word “shall” to "may," be approved for publication to
initiate the rulemaking process. Ms. Crivello seconded the motion. There being
no discussions, a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo,
Naungayan, Rosam, Mr. Lee, and Chr. Chang voted "Aye," Ms. Ward voted
“nay,” and 1-vacancy; with seven "ayes," one "nay," and one vacancy, the motion
passed.
MOTION: Ms. Kanealiʻi moved that DRAFT 1, Rule No. 4 (b) be approved for
publication to initiate the rulemaking process. Ms. Ward seconded the motion.
There being no discussions, a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi,
Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Mr. Lee, Ward, and Chr. Chang voted "Aye" and
1-vacancy, and the motion passed.
MOTION: Ms. Ward moved that the DRAFT 1, Rule No. 4 (c), (d), and (e) be
approved for publication to initiate the rulemaking process with the following
changes: (c) from the suggestion received annually. Ms. Rosam seconded the
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motion.
A discussion ensued regarding the subject clarifying the creation of a status
prioritized list and maintenance of that list in the rules by the commission. Ms.
Ward inquired if the rules need to reflect this list that is different from the
Prioritized List.
Chr. Chang read subsections (c) to (e) with the inserted verbiage:
(c) From the submitted suggestions received annually, the commission
shall develop and submit an island-wide priority list of qualifying lands or
easements worthy of preservation to the Mayor. The priority list shall
prioritize parcels and easements on an island-wide rather than district
basis. The list shall include the significance of each property or easement
identified, the reason for its priority, and its anticipated use after
acquisition;
(d) The commission shall update the priority list by December 31 of each
year and include the priority list in an annual report to the Mayor, which
yearly information shall be transmitted to the Mayor within a reasonable
period following the annual update of the priority list;
(e) The commission shall explore methods of funding land acquisition
and make recommendations to the Mayor;
Ms. Campbell then read the duties and responsibilities of the commission. After
the discussion, the suggestion was made to delete part of the last sentence in
(d).
AMENDED MOTION: Ms. Rosam moved to remove in subsection (d) …to the
Mayor within a reasonable period following the annual update of the priority list.
Ms. Kelepolo seconded the motion. There being no discussions, a roll call vote
was taken. Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Mr. Lee, Ward,
and Chr. Chang voted "Aye" and 1-vacancy, and the motion passed.
There are no discussions on the original motion, and a roll call vote was taken.
Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Mr. Lee, Ward, and Chr.
Chang voted “Aye,” and 1-vacancy, the original amended motion, passed.
MOTION: Ms. Kanealiʻi moved that the DRAFT 1, Rule No. 4 (f) and (g) be
approved for publication to initiate the rulemaking process with the following
changes: (c) from the suggestion received annually. Ms. Kelepolo seconded the
motion.
Ms. Ward suggested adding the word "stewardship” before each word “grant” in
both subsections and removing the date "by August 15" for more flexibility; to add
“management plans," change 6-4 (j) to 6-4 (h), and remove the word “annually” in
(f).
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Chr. Chang suggested adding a sentence that reads, "incomplete applications
and applications received after the deadline shall be rejected for the current year
but may be accepted for the following year's consideration.”
After a brief discussion, the original motion was withdrawn by Ms. Kanealiʻi.
MOTION: Chr. Chang moved to approve the DRAFT 1, Rule 4. (f) and (g) be
approved for publication to initiate the rulemaking process with the following
vocabulary:
(f) The commission staff may receive stewardship grant applications from
the public and shall forward all complete grant applications to the
commission for evaluation. Incomplete applications and applications
received after any applicable deadline shall be rejected for the current
year but may be accepted for the following year's consideration. The
commission shall review stewardship grant applications, business plans,
management plans, agreements, and other documentation accompanying
grant applications. The commission may conduct interviews and perform
site visits by Rule 6-4(h) and other activities reasonably necessary to
formulate a recommendation. The commission shall make
recommendations to the director of the department regarding applications
for stewardship grants from the maintenance fund. Proposals shall
address whether grant applicants can complete their proposed projects
according to the project plan, on time, and within cost estimates, following
sections 10-16(h) of the Charter; and
(g) The commission shall review stewardship grant progress reports,
conduct interviews, and perform site visits and other activities necessary
to verify that grant objectives are being met. The commission shall
forward its findings to the director.
Mr. Lee seconded the motion. There were no further discussions on the motion,
so the roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo, Naungayan,
Rosam, Mr. Lee, Ward, and Chr. Chang voted "Aye" and 1-vacancy, and the
motion passed.
This ends Old Business and Chr. Chang directs the commission to the next item on the
agenda.
Report from the Permitted Interaction Group (PING) working to improve the 2024
Stewardship Grant Application and Instructional Sheet.
Chr. Chang, a member of this PING, gave a verbal report. After working together by
email and Google Docs, the PING has created the PING Stewardship Grant User
Survey. She asked the commission to review and discuss and moved to approve.
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Report from Permitted Interaction Group Stewardship Grant User Survey. (motion
required)
MOTION: Ms. Crivello moved to put on the next meeting agenda the PING
Stewardship Grant User Survey for the 2024 Stewardship Grant Applications. Mr.
Lee seconded the motion. There were no further discussions on the motion, so the
roll call vote was taken. Ms. Crivello, Kanealiʻi, Kelepolo, Naungayan, Rosam, Mr.
Lee, Ward, and Chr. Chang voted "Aye" and 1-vacancy, and the motion passed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
d.
e.
f.
ADJOURNMENT (Motion required)
Chr. Chang called for a verbal vote, and all present
voted, aye. The meeting was adjourned at 2:23 p.m.
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