Kaimuki Neighborhood Board Meeting Minutes Posted For LAST MONTH (JANUARY 20, 2015)

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Kaimuki Neighborhood Board Meeting Minutes Posted For LAST MONTH (JANUARY 20, 2015)
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Kaimuki Neighborhood Board No. 4

DRAFT -- REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016

KAIMUKI CHRISTIAN CHURCH, FELLOWSHIP HALL

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lyle Bullock called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. with a total of nine (9) members present. A quorum was established. Note: This 11-member Board requires six (6) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Lyle Bullock, Mark Hagadone, Paul Hoe, Brian Kang, Marilyn Moniz-Kahoohanohano, Walter Ross, Sharon Schneider, Vernon Tam, and Lori Yamada.

Board Members Absent: Liberty Peralta.

Guests: Captain Bryan Kelii Goo (Honolulu Fire Department), Lieutenant Clinton Sukekane and Sergeant Clifford Ramson (Honolulu Police Department), Pankaj Bhanot (Governor David Ige's Representative), Mark Wong (Mayor Kirk Caldwell's Representative), James Larson (Councilmember Ann Kobayashi's Office), Councilmember Ann Kobayashi, Kurt Tsuneyoshi (Councilmember Trevor Ozawa's Office), Representative Bertrand Kobayashi, Representative Calvin Say, Lorna Heller (Board of Water Supply), Dann Carlson (Department of Education), Alex Kendrick, Eric McCutcheon, Loren Jerlow, Carol, Masa and Martha Hoshiko, Mr. Elwood, Shannon Ball, and Amanda Ehe (Neighborhood Commission Office).

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS

Honolulu Police Department (HPD): A handout was available and Lieutenant Clinton Sukekane reported the following:

• December 2015 Statistics: There were 12 vehicle thefts, 14 burglaries, 34 thefts, and 20 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (UEMV). There were 6,862 total calls for service.

• Safety Tip: Lieutenant Sukekane referenced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security handout that was provided with information on active shooter situations.

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD): Captain Bryan Kelii Goo reported the following:

• December 2015 Statistics: There were 2 structure fires, 1 cooking fire, 8 activated alarms, 71 medical emergencies, 3 motor vehicle collisions, and 1 hazardous materials incident.

• Fire Safety Tip: HFD is promoting electrical safety by insisting that all electrical work is performed by a licensed electrician.

Questions, comments and concerns followed: Hazardous Materials: Bullock asked and Captain Goo replied that HFD will try to be more specific as to what the hazardous materials are.

Board of Water Supply (BWS): Lorna Heller distributed calendars and reported the following:

• Water Main Break: There were 2 water main breaks in December 2015.

• Water Conservation Contests: BWS is launching its 38th annual Water Conservation Week Poster Contest and 8th annual Poetry Contest. Deadline to enter these contests is Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

• Youth Xchange Video Competition: BWS is sponsoring a category in Youth Xchange Video Competition, which is a statewide student video competition coordinated by Olelo Community Media.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1. Main Breaks Follow-up: Bullock clarified that the Board is requesting graphic representation of water main breaks in 2015 in the Kaimuki district -- particulary Waialae Avenue. Tam requested Palolo Valley also be included.

2. Water Safety: Hagadone asked and Heller answered that labs test water sources to ensure safe water is being supplied.

FILLING OF VACANT BOARD SEATS: Chair Bullock announced one (1) vacancy on the Board. The vacancy is in Subdistrict 1, East Kaimuki and Business District. Chair Bullock asked if any residents were interested in filling the vacant board seat. Hearing none, Chair Bullock deferred this item to the next regular Board meeting.

BOARD ADMINISTRATION

Approval of the December 16, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes: Hoe moved and Ross seconded that the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board No. 4 approve the December 16, 2015 regular meeting minutes as published. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0-0 (AYE: Bullock, Hagadone, Hoe, Kang, Moniz-Kahoohanohano, Ross, Schneider, Tam, and Yamada; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

Treasurer's Report: Schneider reported a remaining balance of $232.27. The report was filed.

REPORTS OF MEMBERS' ATTENDANCE AT OTHER MEETINGS: Schneider reported attending a moped mitigation meeting last night, Tuesday, January 19, 2016.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Schneider confirmed she will provide minutes for the Envision Kaimuki Committee November 23, 2015 meeting. The next meeting will tentatively be held in March 2016 or April 2016.

PUBLIC INPUT

• Culinary Institute Update: Carol Hoshiko distributed a monthly update for the Culinary Institute of the Pacific and shared some of the work highlights.

• Mopeds: Loren Jerlow from the Palolo Neighborhood Board No. 6 shared some information on mopeds and presented a draft bill that highlights some changes needed in the law to reduce moped noise and increase safety.

• Department of Education (DOE): Alex Kendrick, a teacher at Kalani High School, shared legislation the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) is proposing for "schools our keiki will deserve." The legislation will also take a look at what positions are available in DOE and try to get them filled.

OLD BUSINESS

UH Kaimuki Community for a Lifetime Project Results: Pamela Chow distributed a handout and presented the following: Improvements: Kaimuki is an older community and needs more young families to create diversity. There is a need for better outdoor seating areas for socializing. There is no health center with emergency services in the area. A recommendation is to add emergency services to Kapiolani Community College's nursing program. Another recommendation is to create a community based directory to help utilize available resources.

Questions, comments and concerns followed: EnVision Kaimuki Committee: Tam asked and Chow answered that the communities for a lifetime project is not affiliated with the EnVision Kaimuki Committee, but Chow is willing to share information or give a presentation to whoever is interested.

Honolulu City Charter: Chair Bullock passed the gavel to Vice Chair Hoe.

Bullock motioned and Tam seconded for the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board No. 4 to OPPOSE proposed Honolulu City Charter Amendment No. 9. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0-0 (AYE: Bullock, Hagadone, Hoe, Kang, Moniz-Kahoohanohano, Ross, Schneider, Tam, and Yamada; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

Bullock motioned and Kang seconded for the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board No. 4 to OPPOSE proposed Honolulu City Charter Amendment No. 98. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0-0 (AYE: Bullock, Hagadone, Hoe, Kang, Moniz-Kahoohanohano, Ross, Schneider, Tam, and Yamada; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

Bullock motioned and Tam seconded for the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board No. 4 to OPPOSE proposed Honolulu City Charter Amendment No. 112. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0-0 (AYE: Bullock, Hagadone, Hoe, Kang, Moniz-Kahoohanohano, Ross, Schneider, Tam, and Yamada; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

Bullock motioned and Kang seconded for the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board No. 4 to OPPOSE proposed Honolulu City Charter Amendment No. 131. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0-0 (AYE: Bullock, Hagadone, Hoe, Kang, Moniz-Kahoohanohano, Ross, Schneider, Tam, and Yamada; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

Bullock motioned and Hagadone seconded for the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board No. 4 to OPPOSE Honolulu City Charter Amendment No. 132. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0-0 (AYE: Bullock, Hagadone, Hoe, Kang, Moniz-Kahoohanohano, Ross, Schneider, Tam, and Yamada; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

Bullock motioned and Tam seconded for the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board No. 4 to OPPOSE proposed Honolulu City Charter Amendment No. 12. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0-0 (AYE: Bullock, Hagadone, Hoe, Kang, Moniz-Kahoohanohano, Ross, Schneider, Tam, and Yamada; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

Bullock motioned and Tam seconded for the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board No. 4 to OPPOSE proposed Honolulu City Charter Amendment No. 21. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0-0 (AYE: Bullock, Hagadone, Hoe, Kang, Moniz-Kahoohanohano, Ross, Schneider, Tam, and Yamada; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

Bullock motioned and Kang seconded for the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board No. 4 to OPPOSE proposed Honolulu City Charter Amendment No. 44. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0-0 (AYE: Bullock, Hagadone, Hoe, Kang, Moniz-Kahoohanohano, Ross, Schneider, Tam, and Yamada; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

Vice Chair Hoe returned the gavel to Chair Bullock.

NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Mayor Kirk Caldwell's Representative: Director Mark Wong of the Department of Information Technology (DIT) reported the following:

• Kakou for Our Parks: The City is updating play equipment and comfort stations at parks throughout Oahu under the $2 million Kakou for Our Parks program.

• Emergency Vehicle noise near Wilhemina Rise and Maunalani Heights: There is a roadside warning system installed on Kalanianaole Highway that offers additional siren noise and flashing red lights to alert motorists that emergency vehicles are exiting the Wailupe Fire Station. Additionally, both Engine 23 and the Wailupe ambulance respond from the same station, so there is back to back siren noise from two (2) responding vehicles. Also, keep in mind that any incident in East Oahu may also involve a response from fire rescue, HAZMAT, and a battalion chief or an EMS District Chief. There are EMS and fire responses from out of area that respond to incidents that Wailupe and Hawaii Kai are not available to respond to. HPD's District 7 (East Honolulu) does not believe noise is produced from HPD patrol vehicles that are frequenting the Wilhelmina Rise and Maunalani Heights area. HPD only uses sirens during traffic stops and for emergency purposes. District 7 patrol officers are aware that there is a nursing home in the area; therefore, they do not blare sirens unless there is an emergency. Emergency vehicles are required by law to use emergency warning devices while responding. The use of lights and sirens allow fire fighters to respond safely, efficiently, and expeditiously to each emergency, and warns other drivers and pedestrians that they need to yield the road to an emergency vehicle. In an effort to reduce the noise caused by an emergency response, the HFD will dispatch an apparatus to public assist calls without the use of lights or sirens. A public assist call is a request for help that does not require an emergency response. HFD dispatch operators will determine when a call may be a public assist response and not an emergency response. In this way, HFD will reduce its emergency response noise levels and continue to help the public when no emergency condition exists.

Questions, comments and concerns followed: Waialae Park: A resident asked when Waialae Park will be updated noting its poor condition.

Councilmember Ann Kobayashi (City Council District 5): Councilmember Ann Kobayashi provided a newsletter and reported the following:

• Moped Bill: There has been a bill introduced to require safety checks on mopeds.

• Bill 2: There are incentives to rental property owners who offer rents at affordable rates to retain their residential classification on properties classified as Residential A.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed: Enforcement: Bullock questioned how laws requiring affordable housing will be enforced. Kobayashi replied that there are large penalties for not following Federal guidelines on affordable housing and noted that six (6) additional inspectors have been hired recently.

Councilmember Trevor Ozawa (City Council District 4): A newsletter was available and Kurt Tsuneyoshi stated that Councilmember Ozawa is opposed to liquor on Queens Beach.

Governor David Ige's Representative: A newsletter was available and Pankaj Bhanot introduced assistant superintendent Dann Carlson with the Department of Education (DOE) to address concerns about Queen Liliuokalani Elementary School renovations.

• Employees: There will be about 100 white collar DOE employees occupying the Queen Liliuokalani Elementary School building from the Facilities Development Branch, Project Control Branch and Data Center. There will be two (2) conference rooms, a training room, and ample parking for all employees.

• Property Work: DOE is waiting for Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) to install an additional transformer. There are currently three (3) temporary contractor consultants. The cornerstone of the school and the mosaic mural will be preserved.

• Schools in the Area: Kaimuki High School is taking on more geographic exceptions (GE). Kahala Elementary School will have a satellite kitchen to save costs and meals will be brought in from Wilson Elementary School.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed: School Sign: Yomada requested that the community be able to keep the Queen Liliuokalani Elementary School sign.

Senator Sam Slom (State Senate 9th District): No representative was present and no report was available.

Senator Les Ihara Jr. (State Senate 10th District): Bullock noted that Senator Ihara was at the meeting but had to leave and will return with information at the next regular Board meeting.

Representative Calvin K.Y. Say (State House 20th District): Representative Calvin Say distributed a variety of reading materials to the Board and reported the following:

• Homeless Sites: There has been development of two (2) homeless sites in the past year -- Kakaako and Sand Island. Representative Say believes that is not enough.

• Immigration: Representative Say noted that we must address immigration. Hawaii will need immigrants because there will come a time when Hawaii will not have enough workers.

Representative Bertrand Kobayashi (State House 19th District): Representative Bertrand Kobayashi distributed a newsletter and noted there is information relating to the unmanned aircraft registration (drones) system on the back of the newsletter.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Liquor Commission: There will be a public hearing held at the Liquor Commission Office on March 10, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. for the applicant Himalayan Kitchen.

Friends of Kaimuki Public Library: There will be a general membership meeting held on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The Friends of Kaimuki Library Bookstore is now open every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Next Meeting: The next regular meeting of the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board No. 4 will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Kaimuki Christian Church, Fellowship Hall located at 1117 Koko Head Avenue. The Kaimuki Christian Church is asking attendees to park at Kaimuki Public Library or find parking elsewhere to reserve the space for the elderly and the disabled.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.

Submitted by: Amanda Ehe, Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by: Relley Araceley, Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by: Lyle Bullock, Chair

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