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Palolo Neighborhood Board DECEMBER 2021 Minutes
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With Permission / Courtesy of: City and County of Honolulu Neighborhood Commission Office

P LOLO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 6

December 2022 Minutes

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DRAFT

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022

VIRTUAL WEBEX MEETING

Public Location: Kapalama Hale Conference Room 277

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Frost called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum WAS ESTABLISHED with nine (9) members present. Note - This 13-member board requires eight (8) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Dean McColgan, Joshua Frost, Randy Hack, Beverly Mau, Darlene Nakayama, Rusti Onishi, Earl Shiraki, Derek Turbin, and Colin Scott Peros.

Board Members Absent: Juanita Kawamoto.

Guests: Lieutenant Taro Nakamura (Honolulu Police Department); Councilmember Calvin Say; Janel Denny, Melvia Kawashima (Councilmember Say's Representatives); Warren Mamizuka (Mayor Blangiardi's Representative); Representative Jackson Sayama; Senator Les Ihara Jr.; Partner Akiona (Neighborhood Commission Office). There were 19 total in attendance. Name not included if not legible on sign-in sheet, not signed in and/or not participated in discussion.

CITY MONTHLY REPORTS

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD): No representative present. Written report submitted:

• November 2022: nuisance fire, activated alarms, medical, motor vehicle crash/collision, and mountain rescue.

• Safety Tip: Christmas tree safety tips were provided.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD): Lieutenant Taro Nakamura reported the following:

• November 2022: Five (5) motor vehicle thefts, eight (8) burglaries, 19 thefts, and 10 unauthorized entries into motor vehicle (UEMV). 6,652 total calls.

• Safety Tip: Safe driving in the rain tips were provided.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed:

1. Mufflers: Member Shiraki reported loud mufflers being heard in the neighborhood. Lieutenant Nakamura informed everyone to call 911 and HPD will respond to address the issue.

2. Homeless: Member McColgan inquired if a person should call 911 when they see a residentially challenged individual sleeping on the sidewalk. Lieutenant Nakamura responded that you should call 911 if you notice the person is in distress or needing aid.

3. Fireworks: Chair Frost queried on the proper protocol to report fireworks. Lieutenant Nakamura informed everyone to call 911 especially if you know where it is coming from or if you have video footage of the activity. Member Turbin asked for clarification on what is deemed as illegal fireworks. Lieutenant Nakamura replied that any firework that is propelled into the air is illegal.

4. Mug Shots: Member Shiraki commented that criminal mug shots should be advertised more to help in apprehending them. Lieutenant Nakamura agreed, but shared that responsibility is on the news stations not HPD.

Board of Water Supply (BWS): No representative present. No report given.

REPORTS OF MEMBERS ATTENDANCE AT OTHER PUBLIC MEETINGS: None.

FILLING OF VACANT BOARD SEATS: There is one (1) vacancy in each: Subdistrict 2, Subdistrict 3, and Subdistrict 4. There were no volunteers.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Congressman Ed Case: No representative present. No report given.

Councilmember Calvin Say: Councilmember Calvin Say shared information on recent activity within the City Council pertaining to concealed carry permits, first responders, climate change, and home sales.

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Questions, comments, and concerns followed:

1. Bill 57: Member Shiraki inquired if Council Bill 57 regarding sensitive spaces had passed. Janel Denny (Councilmember Say's representative) gave an update on the status of Bill 57.

2. Property Tax: Member Shiraki commented on the property tax increase.

3. BWS: Member Shiraki commented that BWS Chief Engineer Ernie Lau should be nominated as Employee of the Year.

4. Legislature: Member Peros inquired if there were any pieces of legislation or budget priorities that Councilmember Say would champion in collaboration with the district's State elected officials. Councilmember say responded with a few pieces of legislation he is interested in working on with the State elected officials.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi's Representative: NA Akiona presented the Mayor's Report and responses to concerns that were aired during the November 2022 regular meeting:

Mayor's Newsletter: www.oneoahu.org/newsletter.

Responses:

• Intersection: HPD responded that officers monitored the intersection of Waialae Avenue and P lolo Avenue from November 17-25, 2022, and issued four citations. Although we are unable to post officers regularly at this location during peak hours, officers will monitor as staffing and time permits.

• Outdoor Dining: Department of Transportation Services (DTS) stated the businesses are not paying rent to use the City property (e.g., sidewalks, pedestrian malls, or parks). They do pay a $50.00 fee for application review and processing. Once approved, the permit lasts only 6 months and needs to be re-applied for. The program is only for outdoor dining, so they can only sell food and drinks from the restaurant and not goods or services.

• Signs: The current staff level at the Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) allows for two sign installation crews to address City traffic signs on Oahu. DFM's organizational chart provides for three crews to address sign installation and DFM is actively filling vacancies as part of Mayor Rick Blangiardi's initiative to fill City vacant positions. The average time for sign replacement depends on the type of traffic sign. The first priority is given to public safety for signs such as STOP, ONE WAY, and WRONG WAY signs. Replacement of signs needed for imminent public safety are performed as soon as possible, usually within a day or two and temporary signs may be deployed immediately on the interim until these signs are replaced when identified through HPD. If the sign post does not comply with the federal standards contained in the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices, then the sign post will need to be replaced when the sign is replaced. Excavations to replace sign posts require a minimum five (5) business days for the State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission "One Call" Underground Utility Clearance requirements. The next priority for sign installation/replacement is given to those identified through coordination with the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) and Department of Transportation Services (DTS) that involve traffic concerns such as traffic enforcement, changing traffic patterns, or parking that affect traffic such as those located in traffic corridors with peak hour parking restrictions. These signs would be scheduled as soon as a crew is available, usually within a couple weeks of receiving a Paint and Sign Work Order (PSWO) from DTS or if deemed to be a high priority by HPD/DTS. New sign installation requests are reviewed by DTS and, when warranted, DTS will prepare a PSWO to DFM for installation indicating the priority of the work to be performed. The remainder of the traffic signs are replaced systematically based on service requests in DFM's asset management system according to geographic area. These service requests are generated from reports from the public using the Honolulu 311 App that can be found at https://honoluluhi.citysourced.com/default.aspx, via email dfmroads@honolulu.gov, through reports from Councilmembers, State legislators, Mayor's office, phone calls to DFM at the district corporation yard, Road Division Administration, or DFM Director's office. The last priority for sign installation are the non-traffic informational or wayfinding signs, such as Neighborhood Watch signs. In regards to sign replacements by community volunteers, due to federal requirements for recordkeeping and potential legal issues/City liability, community volunteers are unable to assist with traffic sign replacement or installation of City traffic signs. DFM's Malama O Ka Aina community volunteer program is considering allowing community volunteer organizations that have applicable insurance coverage to replace non-traffic signs such as Neighborhood Watch signs onto existing posts or utility poles and is currently discussing the feasibility with the City's Corporation Counsel.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed:

1. Left Turn: Member Shiraki requested that the yellow line at the beginning of P lolo Avenue ( where P lolo Avenue and Waialae Avenue intersect) needs to be widened to prevent motor vehicle accidents.

2. Stop Light: Member Shiraki requested the stop light timer at the intersection of Hunakai Street and Waialae Avenue be extended (specifically the stop light facing the drivers on Hunakai Street who can either turn left towards Waialae Avenue and the freeway on ramp or go straight towards Zippys) to ensure more drivers can make the left turn and prevent drivers running red lights.

3. Striping: Member Hack requested the center line on Waialae Avenue needs to be repainted, specifically between 9th Avenue and 12th Avenue.

Governor Josh Green's Representative: No representative present. No report given.

Representative Jackson Sayama: Representative Sayama announced the different committees he will be part of, his office staff, and a number of legislative actions he is looking to be part of. Including but not limited to the Queen Liliuokalani Elementary School property, Saint Francis School Propoerty, Capitol Improvement Projects (CIP), and the State Government hiring Process.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed:

1. Report: Member Hack asked of Representative Sayama has read the State's Standards of Conduct Report. Representative Sayama did and mentioned there will be meetings regarding it in the coming weeks.

2. Food Tax: Member McColgan queried if the State Legislature will address Governor Green's proposal of an exemption on food taxes. Representative Sayama opined on the current status of the General Excise Tax (GET) and the possible results of a food tax exemption.

3. Funds: Member McColgan asked Representative Sayama to opine on the current State surplus of funds and how the legislature is looking to utilize those funds. Representative Sayama gave an explanation on how the State accrued the funds surplus and the prospects on where to use said funds.

4. Collaboration: Member Peros commented that the State should work with the University of Hawaii Community Design Center (UHCDC) in dealing with the Queen Liliuokalani Elementary School Project. Representative Sayama agreed and is looking forward to working with them.

5. Vote: Member Shiraki reminded Representative Sayama to vote no on legislation supporting teaching LGBTQ Propaganda in grade schools.

6. Stream: Member Shiraki requested Representative Sayama work on cleaning and clearing P lolo Stream.

Senator Les Ihara Jr.: Senator Ihara shared his committee assignments, legislative priorities, staff changes in his office, and his goals for the upcoming session.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed: Upkeep: Member Peros asked if Senator Ihara has any CIP Project requests lined up. Senator Ihara said no but is open to ideas.

RESIDENTS/COMMUNITY CONCERNS:

• Traffic Light: Member Turbin aired a resident's concern regarding a blocked traffic light at the intersection of 10th Avenue and Waialae Avenue as you are coming out of 10th Avenue.

• Bus Routes: Chair Frost shared information on affected bus routes due to Rail construction.

• Email: Chair Frost shared an email from Diamond Head Neighborhood Board member Michelle Matson regarding increased development in the Kaimuki area and surrounding areas.

BOARD BUSINESS

Approval of Minutes from Wednesday, November 9, 2022: Mau MOVED, Shiraki SECONDED for the P lolo Neighborhood Board No. 6 to adopt the Wednesday, November 9, 2022, meeting minutes as presented. Hearing no objections or abstentions the minutes were adopted by UNANIMOUS consent.

Consideration of Obrero Decision Special Session Resolution: Hack MOVED, Mau SECONDED for the P lolo Neighborhood Board No. 6 to defer this agenda item to the Wednesday, February 8, 2023, regular meeting agenda. Hearing no objections or abstentions the motion to defer was adopted by UNANIMOUS consent.

Consideration of Rose-Ringed Parakeet Resolution: Hack MOVED, McClogan SECONDED for the P lolo Neighborhood Board No. 6 to adopt the Rose-Ringed Parakeet Resolution. Hearing no objections or abstentions the minutes were adopted by UNANIMOUS consent.

Consideration of Meetings Moving Forward (Continue Meeting Virtually, Return In-Person at P lolo Elementary School, or Hybrid at P lolo Elementary School): After a short discussion and review of previous Board action regarding this issue the Board agreed to defer this item to the Wednesday, February 8, 2023, regular meeting agenda.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

P lolo Neighborhood Board's Next Meeting: The P lolo Neighborhood Board No. 6 will recess their January 2023 regular meeting. The next P lolo Neighborhood Board No. 6 regular meeting will be on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. on WebEx. Public location at Kapalama Hale.

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ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

Submitted by: Partner Akiona, Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy

Finalized by:

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