Public Access Open Space Preservation Commission Bill

At a glance

What: Bill 169 amends Chapter 2, Article 42 of the County Code (Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation) so that all qualifying lands scoring 70 percent or higher go on the PONC Commission's recommendation list to the Mayor, the Finance Director makes reasonable efforts to acquire authorized properties within five years, and unacquired properties are reassessed by the Finance Director and the Commission.
Where it stands: Bill 169 (Draft 2) was listed for first reading on 2026-09-02 and Bill 169 (Draft 3) for second or final reading on 2026-09-16. No votes are reported here.
Next: Check later Council agendas.

Introduced by Council Members James E. Hustace and Michelle Galimba; reference Comm. 939.4 (Draft 2) and 939.7 (Draft 3). Comm. 939.6 (proposed amendments dated 2026-08-13) is listed with Draft 2; the 2026-09-02 agenda cites committee report GOEAC-155.
Related: Waiakahiula Ocean Access and Burial Site Acquisition (an acquisition paid from the same fund) and Board and Commission Nominations September 2026 (nominations to the Commission).

Bill 169 (Draft 3) listed for second or final reading (first reading September 2, 2026; Comm. 939.7).

Bill 169 (Draft 2) listed for first reading with Comm. 939.6, proposed amendments.
Bill 169 (Draft 2) passed first reading 8 to 0 after an amendment.