Marine and Coastal Zone Advocacy Council | Ke Kahu O Na Kumu Wai

Monday, August 17, 2026

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Zoom Virtual Meeting Information:   

Meeting ID: 838 6198 5476

Meeting Passcode: 160633

Dial-In Phone Number: +1 669 900 6833 US

URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83861985476?pwd=RSBKT6Jxc4agXEhmAtqoakt89m4WGF.1

Physical Location:

Hanapēpē Public Library

4490 Kona Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716

Meeting materials are available in advance of the meeting at: https://planning.hawaii.gov/czm/maczac/maczac-agendas-and-minutes/

AGENDA

        I.                Call to order, public notice, quorum (non-action item)

Scott Sullivan, MACZAC coordinators 

      II.                Review and approval of May 22, 2026 meeting minutes (action item)

Scott Sullivan

    III.                Welcome from Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program Manager (non-action item)

Chris Liu 

   IV.                Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program Report including funding, focus areas, and project updates (non-action item)

MACZAC Coordinators, CZM staff

     V.                Chair and Vice Chair Elections (action item)

MACZAC Coordinators

   VI.                Presentation: Hawaii Beach Inventory Database and Viewer (non-action item)

Jacob Mark, Dewberry Engineering, Inc.

 VII.                Discussion and formation of the following proposed Permitted Interaction Group (PIG): pursuant to HRS §92-2.5(b) to support legislative engagement related to the Green Fee (action item)

MACZAC Coordinators

a. Proposed scope: To monitor and engage in legislative discussions related to Green Fee funding, identify and advocate for Coastal Zone Management (CZM)-related Green Fee project proposals during the legislative session, and provide updates, findings, and recommendations to the full MACZAC and the CZM Program.

 b. Membership: to be decided.

 c. Deadline and deliverable date: to be decided.

VIII.                Discussion on MACZAC Hotspots (non-action item)

Scott Sullivan, MACZAC Coordinators

   IX.                Hotspots (non-action item)

Scott Sullivan

a.      Kona Low Storm Damage

     X.                Public input on all agenda items throughout meeting (non-action item)

   XI.                New Business

a.      Next meeting date, time, and location

b.      Potential agenda items for next meeting

 XII.                Adjournment (non-action item)

Notice regarding meeting access and comments submission:

To Participate Virtually: Use the Zoom link provided at the top of this agenda. You will need a computer or mobile device with internet access, video camera (recommended), and microphone. You may also access the meeting by phone only by using the dial-in phone number, meeting ID, and meeting passcode information provided at the top of this agenda. Further instructions for how to use Zoom are available at https://planning.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/Accessing-an-online-Zoom-meeting-1.pdf.

In accordance with Act 220, Session Laws of Hawai‘i 2021, MACZAC members, staff, and the public may participate virtually or in-person. If the connection for the virtual meeting is lost, there will be a recess for up to 30 minutes. If the meeting cannot be reconvened within 30 minutes, the meeting will be terminated and may be continued at another date and time with public notice. For information on meeting cancellations and continuances, visit https://planning.hawaii.gov/czm/maczac/.

To Participate In-Person: Visitors will be asked to present a government-issued picture ID at the security desk. Masks are encouraged.

Submitting Comments: Written comments on agenda items may be submitted in advance of the meeting via email to dbedt.op.maczac@hawaii.gov or mailed to: Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Attn: MACZAC, P.O. Box 2359, Honolulu, HI 96804-2359. Attendees may also provide comments on agenda items orally during the meeting.

Accommodations: If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the MACZAC Coordinators at (808) 587-2846 or dbedt.op.maczac@hawaii.gov as soon as possible.

Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.