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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-1-11OpenSpaceMinutesApprovedCOUNTY OF KAUA`I Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Commission: Public Access, Open Space and Natural Meeting Date January 11, 2018 Resources Preservation Fund Commission Location Mo`ikeha Building — Meeting Room 2A/2B Start of Meeting: 1:01 p.m. End of Meeting: 2:23 p.m. Present Chair Shaylyn Kimura; Vice Chair Theodore Blake Members: Dorothy Hayashi (left meeting at 1:30pm), Jett Jasper; Karen Ono; and Herman Texeira Staff. First Deputy Attorney Matthew Bracken; Planning Department Staff. Deputy Planning Director Ka`aina Hull; Duke Nakamatsu; and Nani Sadora; Boards & Commissions Office Staff: Administrator Paula Morikami; Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin Excused Absent SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Swearing in of Prior to the meeting being called to order, Deputy County Clerk Scott Sato administered the Oath Commissioner of Office to At -Large Council appointee, Jett Jasper serving a seconded term ending 12/31/20. Call To Order Chair Pro Tern Blake called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. Roll Call The meeting commenced with a roll call from the Commissioners. Six (6) Commissioners were present, which constituted a quorum. Selection of Deputy Planning Director Ka`aina Hull opened the floor for the selection of Chair and Vice - Chair and Vice Chair and requested nominations for the position of the Chair. Chair Ms. Ono nominated Ms. Kimura for Chair. Ms. Ono moved to nominate Shaylyn Kimura for Chair and to close nominations for Chair. Ms. Hayashi seconded the Mr. Hull requested nominations for the position of the Vice Chair. motion. Motion carried 6:0 • Ms. Hayashi nominated Mr. Blake for Vice Chair. Ms. Hayashi moved to nominate Theodore Blake for Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission Open Session January 11, 2018 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Vice Chair and to close nominations for Vice Chair. Ms. Ono seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 Approval of Ms. Hayashi announced she would be leaving the meeting early, and requested approval to Agenda amend the agenda and move K. New Business items 1 & 2. Mr. Hull recommended to amend the agenda and move K. New Business items 1 & 2 to after H. Hearings and Public Comment. Mr. Texeira moved to approve the agenda as amended. Ms. Ono seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. Minutes of the F.1. Meeting of December 14, 2017 Ms. Ono moved to approve the Meeting(s) of December 14, 2017 minutes as the Open Space circulated. Ms. Hayashi Commission seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 Receipt of Items There were no items to receive for the record. For The Record Hearings and H.1. All remaining_ public testimony pursuant to HRS 92 (Sunshine Law). Public Comment There was no public testimony. New Business K.1. Review and discussion of a 0.2764 acre parcel located in Hanapepe, Hanapepe Ahupuaa Kona Moku further identified as Tax Map Key (TMK) (4) 1-8-008:065. (For Action) a. Preliminary report pertaining to this matter. Ms. Sadora read the Preliminary Report dated December 29, 2017 for the record. (Document on file) Mr. Hull stated the Hanapepe parcels each have their own preliminary report and will be looked at separately even though both parcels are almost identical. Ms. Hayashi requested preference to K.2. if the Commission decided it did not want to acquire both properties. She Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission Open Session January 11, 2018 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION said K.2. was the staging area for what was known as the Hanapepe massacre. She said the K.1. parcel were banana fields owned or leased by Lex Brodie's grandfather and it was within the K.2. parcel that Filipinos armed with only machetes were killed from shots fired from the Hanapepe bluff area. The plaque that memorializes this incident is currently in the Hanapepe town area but should be located on the K.2. parcel. Ms. Hayashi shared that attempts were made to recruit the younger generation and get them involved; however, there has not been any interest. The older generation sees value in perpetuating the site, preserving the story and keeping the history alive. She said there is one person who had the whole history on the massacre but refused to share unless they secure this area. At the moment they only want the property to erect the plaque and would rely on community support for future planning and development of the area. Mr. Texeira voiced his concern on placing a small brass plaque on the property and felt something more substantial or significant would be needed to justify the acquisition. He said if they could show community support and plans for the area it would help to involve the County and other partnerships. Ms. Hayashi said she brought this to the Commission because they have been considering many ocean front properties and she saw value and perpetuity in this property. The property is historic and culturally rich in history and she felt this could be a starting point to gather information and rally the community. Ms. Ono asked if the Hanapepe Community Association supported this. Ms. Hayashi said they have attended many meetings but found it difficult to communicate their vision because the Association are concerned with only the tourist and art. Mr. Blake said it's a good idea and he would help to organize support and would be willing to contact McBride Sugar, the plantation involved in the massacre. Chair Kimura asked if anyone reached out to the Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce to which Ms. Hayashi said they have not, because the Westside is hesitant in sharing outside of its community. Mr. Jasper stated that if the intent of the property is to only house the plaque he suggested contacting the Owner and ask for permission to erect it. Ms. Hayashi agreed that would be an option to consider if the Commission decided to not purchase it, however; they are concerned with the future ownership and plans for the property. Mr. Jasper asked if they knew what the Owners plans were for the property and Mr. Texeira asked if the property Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission Open Session January 11, 2018 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION owner was contacted. Mr. Hull said no potential parties have been contacted. Ms. Hayashi left the meeting at 1: 30 p.m. Mr. Hull said should the Commission approve the preliminary report that would authorize Ms. Sadora to conduct a full analysis, which would include contacting the property owner. Once a willingness to sell is established then the second step would be to look for potential partnerships. Mr. Hull said if acquisition is not an option and they only use the area to place the plaque; they may consider establishing a conservation easement. The conservation easement on a section of the property would prohibit any type of improvements, and the Department may consider expending funds to hire a consultant to complete the work. Mr. Hull said the recommendation to this Commission would either be preliminary approval or denial of preliminary approval. Ms. Ono moved to approve the preliminary approval for Tax Map Key (4) 1-8-008:065. Mr. Mr. Texeira disagreed with the approval of the K.1. parcel and questioned why they did not Jasper seconded the motion. just approve the K.2. parcel. He said the Commission would now have to approve both parcels and expend over $500,000.00. Mr. Hull pointed out that denial of the preliminary approval sends the message to the County to never look at or consider this property now or in the future. He said approval of the preliminary report would trigger Ms. Sadora to gather additional information to consider an acquisition or not. The new in-depth report would be reviewed a second time by the Commission. With no further discussion, Chair Kimura called for the question. Motion carried 5:0. K.2. Review and discussion of a 0.2867 acre parcel located in Hanapepe, Hanapepe Ahupuaa, Kona Moku, further identified as Tax Map Key (TMK) (4) 1-8-008:071. a. Preliminary report pertaining to this matter. Mr. Blake moved to approve the preliminary approval for Tax Map Key (4) 1-8-008:071. Ms. Ono seconded the motion. Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission Open Session January 11, 2018 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Motion carried 5:0. Communication There were no Communications. Unfinished J.1. Discussion and development of the biennial list of priority projects to be reported to Kauai County Council and the Mayor. Business (For Action) Ms. Sadora apologized for sending the report out late and said the recommendations made at the last meeting were updated into the report. Mr. Texeira said at the last meeting he recommended that the report include that the County Council consider moving the rate from 0.5% to 1.5%. Mr. Hull apologized for the error and requested the Commission make a motion to include that in the report. Mr. Texeira moved to include in the report an increase in the portion of real property tax revenues to the fund from 0.5% to 1.5%. Mr. Blake seconded the motion. Motion Mr. Hull asked the Commission for a motion to approve and transmit the report including the carried 5:0. 1.5% recommendation to the County Council before the next meeting. Ms. Ono moved to approve and transmit the draft report with the recommended 1.5% amendment to the County Mr. Hull said the Commissions 2015 report was never placed on the agenda or reviewed by Council. Mr. Texeira the County Council. The Department will monitor and track the progress of this report and seconded the motion. notify the Commission if further action would be needed. Chair Kimura called for the question. Motion carried 5:0. New Business K.3. Discussion of itinerary of sites for February 8, 2018 field trip including logistics and discussion of issues relevant to site(s) on the trip itinerary. (Public input may be offered at this (For Action) time. Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission Open Session January 11, 2018 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION The Commission agreed to site visit the following properties: • Lawa` i Kai • Hanapepe parcel (TMK) (4) 1-8-008:065 • Hanapepe parcel (TMK) (4) 1-8-008:071 • Lands mauka of Salt Pond Ms. Sadora said the field trip would take place on February 8th and the Commission would meet 8:00 a.m. in this meeting room. She said the Department would utilize County of Kauai vehicles to transport the Commissioners to the sites. Announcements There were no announcements. Next Meeting Mr. Texeira requested a timeline in terms of what the Commission is projected to consider Date and and address in 2018. Ms. Sadora said she could create an active list using part of the biennial Agenda Topics report that list all recommendations made since 2005. After some discussion the Commission for Discussion agreed that the update would be a quarterly report that list the various stages of recommended properties for acquisitions, the biennial report to the County Council, community meetings, and other reports or projects throughout the year. Mr. Hull said the Charter amendment briefing will be placed on the March agenda. Next scheduled meeting date is February 8, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Adjournment Mr. Blake moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:23 p.m. Ms. Ono seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0 Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission Open Session January 11, 2018 Page 7 4& R Z Submitted by: Reviewed and Approved by: andra M. Muragin, Commission Support Clerk Shaylyn Kimura, Chair ( X ) Approved as circulated. 02/08/18 ( ) Approved with amendments. See minutes of meeting.