HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-12 Redistricting Commission AgendaRENE SIRACUSA
Chairman
DRU MAMO KANUHA
Vice Chair
VALERIE POINDEXTER
JEFFREY MELROSE
JOHN "MIKE" MIDDLESWORTH
PATRICK KAHAWAIOLA`A
LINDA UGALDE
CRAIG `BO" KAHUI
JOSEPH CARVALHO
2011
HAWAII COUNTY
REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 12, 2011
1:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
ROLL CALL
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(Testimony will be taken only on items on the agenda and will be limited to three minutes per item.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 25, 2011
COMMUNICATIONS
COMM. 7: SUPREME COURT OPINION REGARDING CHALLENGE TO
2001 REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION'S PLAN
Memo from Commission Attorney, Michael Udovic, dated May 3, 2011,
transmitting a copy of the Opinion of the Supreme Court of Hawaii in the
case of "Citizens for Equitable Government v. County of Hawai`i."
and
COMM. 7.1: COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LAWSUIT REGARDING 2001
REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION'S FINAL PLAN
Memo from Commission Attorney, Michael Udovic, dated May 4, 2011,
providing information regarding the costs associated with two separate
lawsuits regarding the Redistricting Plan adopted by the 2001 Commission.
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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COMM. 8: 2001 REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION'S FINAL PLAN
Memo from Elections Program Administrator, Patricia Nakamoto, dated
April 28, 2011, transmitting the 2001 Reapportionment Commission's
Final Plan.
COMM. 9: HOW TO DRAW REDISTRICTING PLANS THAT WILL STAND
UP IN COURT
Memo from Rene Siracusa, Chair, Hawaii County Redistricting Commission,
dated April 28, 2011, transmitting a manual, at the request of Brenda Ford,
entitled "How to Draw Redistricting Plans That Will Stand Up in Court,"
written by attorney Peter S. Wattson, State Counsel, State of Minnesota.
COMM. 10: 2010 HAWAII COUNTY CENSUS NUMBERS
Memo from Elections Program Administrator, Patricia Nakamoto, dated
May 2, 2011, transmitting the 2010 Hawaii County Population by Census
Tract and the Resident Population, by Census Designated Places.
COMM. 11: MAP OF CENSUS TRACTS AND CENSUS BLOCKS
Memo from Hawaii County Redistricting Commissioner, Jeffrey
Melrose, dated May 3, 2011, transmitting a Map of the Current Census
Tracts and Census Blocks for Hawaii County.
ORDER OF THE DAY (NEW BUSINESS)
COMM. 12: DISCUSSION ON TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Memo from County Clerk, Jamae K. K. Kawauchi, County Clerk, dated
May 2, 2011, requesting a discussion on Technical Support for the
Redistricting Commission.
COMM. 13: TIMELINE FOR SUBMISSION OF REDISTRICTING PLANS
Memo from Elections Program Administrator, Patricia Nakamoto, dated
April 28, 2011, transmitting a Suggested Timeline for the Submission of a
Draft Plan, Alternate Plan, and Final Plan, for consideration by the
Hawaii County Redistricting Commission.
COMM. 14: DISCUSSION ON GEOGRAPICAL STARTING POINTS
Memo from Rene Siracusa, Chair, Hawaii County Redistricting Commission,
dated May 5, 2011, requesting a discussion on Geographical Starting Points.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special
accommodations for this meeting should call 323 -4264 by May 9, 2011. Relay users please call
711 - 323 -4264 to contact our office.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes § 92 -3.5, the Hawaii County
Redistricting Commission will be conducting its May 12, 2011 meeting via videoconference.
Commission Members will be present at the following locations:
• County Council Room, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401
• Kona Council Office, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
• Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64 -1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5
Public Attendance via Videoconference is available at the above locations.
If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the audio stream between Hilo, Kona, and
Waimea is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated.
Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the Commission
Secretary. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies
for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted: (1) by mail to Karen Eoff, County Council
Office, West Hawaii Civic Center Building A, 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,
Kailua -Kona Hawaii 96740; (2) by facsimile to (808) 329 -4786; or (3) by e -mail to
keoff @co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Copies will be
distributed at the meeting only if they are received before 12:00 noon on the business day
prior to the meeting. All oral and written testimony will be made a part of the public record.