Palolo Neighborhood Board JUNE 2024 Minutes

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Palolo Neighborhood Board JUNE 2024 Minutes
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With Permission / Courtesy of: City and County of Honolulu Neighborhood Commission Office

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.

PĀLOLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKy2CgXhQAk

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mRIiZ-kR00PVW8z-q2zHi9L60YE1mXmR

1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Peros called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Quorum WAS established with 7 members present. Note: This 13-member board requires 7 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Colin Peros, Randolph Hack, Beverly Mau, Dean McColgan, Darlene Nakayama, Earl Shiraki, Derek Turbin and Ranell Asuega Fualaau (7:15 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Dallas Ige and Juanita Kawamoto.

Guests: Firefighter I Kaulana Vares (HFD); Lieutenant Miura, Sergeant J. Sarae (HPD); Dominic Dias (BWS); Dan Dinell (Trees for Honolulu's Future); Councilmember Calvin Say, Pua Smith-Kauhane, Janel Denny; Roxanne Adams (DPR-DUF); Kiele Amundson (Governor Green); Representative Jackson Sayama; Malia Otto (Residents/Guests); Logan Hutchinson (NCO). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 27 total participants.

2. MONTHLY REPORTS [0:00:00]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) [0:00:00]: Firefighter I Kaulana Vares gave the report. Highlights included the April 2024 statistics and the fire safety tip of the month related to wildland fire awareness. Should you have any questions, please email the HFD Community Relations Office at hfdnhb@honolulu.gov.

• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XZylekff4Q9hhYehE4h5VUpz1yuX6aub/view?usp=drive_link

• HFD Website: https://fire.honolulu.gov/

• Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Website: https://www.honolulu.gov/dem

• Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization: https://www.hwmo.org/lookout

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:00:38].

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) [0:04:59]: Lieutenant Miura gave the report.

• April 2024 Statistics: There were 7 motor vehicle thefts, 3 burglaries, 14 thefts, 8 unauthorized entries into motor vehicle (UEMV), and 6,284 calls for service. For more information, go to https://www.honolulupd.org/.

• Safety Tip: Pedestrian Safety -- When preparing to cross the street, do not assume that because you can see the vehicle, the vehicle can see you. It is far safer to assume the driver does not see you. Make eye contact. Do not focus on where you are walking but on the traffic around you as you walk. When a pedestrian traffic light turns green, wait for a few moments and look for the vehicles attempting to turn. Make eye contact before steeping off the curb into the road. Be careful of vehicles turning right on red signals or within an intersection. Drivers may be busy looking out for other vehicles instead of pedestrians.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:06:44].

Asuega joined the meeting at 7:15 p.m.; 8 members present.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) [0:10:12]: Dominic Dias gave the report and highlighted 2 main breaks in the area during April 2024, the Waiomao Road construction project, and the general water announcement relating to protecting Oʻahu water. Should you have any questions, please contact the BWS Communications Office at comrel@hbws.org or (808) 748-5041.

• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19scHzqAf_PkZ4fj-IqN0KFbtrmqJTHmg/view?usp=drive_link

• Protect Oʻahu Water: https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/protectoahuwater

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:12:09].

3. RESIDENTS'/COMMUNITY CONCERNS [0:16:59]: None at this time.

4. REPORT FROM PERMITTED ACTION GROUP (PIG) [0:17:14]

Trees for Pālolo...Planting Trees, Growing Communities [0:17:14]: Chair Peros summarized the first meeting of the PIG that happened at the Ohana Learning Center at the Pālolo Homes on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Highlights included identifying key stakeholders to include in future discussions, and getting a feel for what people envisioned for green spaces in Pālolo. The next meeting will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the Recreation Center at Pālolo Valley District Park if the space can be secured. To join the PIG or for more information, email TreesForPalolo@treesforhonolulu.org.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:22:21].

5. BOARD BUSINESS [0:24:20]

Approval of Regular Meeting Written Summary for Video Record -- Wednesday, April 10, 2024 [0:24:20]: Mau MOVED and McColgan SECONDED to approve the Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Regular Meeting Written Summary for Video Record as written [0:24:37]. Discussion followed. Hearing no further discussion, the board conducted a roll call vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 7 -- 1 -- 0 (Aye: Asuega, Hack, Mau, McColgan, Nakayama, Turbin, Peros; Nay: Shiraki; Abstain: None) [0:30:33].

Filling of Vacancies -- 2 in Subdistrict 3, 1 in Subdistrict 4 [0:31:38]: No volunteers.

Election of Officers -- Chair [0:32:52]: Hearing no objections, this agenda item was deferred.

6. ELECTED OFFICIALS [0:33:04]

Congressman Ed Case [0:33:12]: No representative present.

• Report: https://case.house.gov/uploadedfiles/2024_second_quarter_neighborhood_board_report.pdf

Councilmember Calvin Say [0:33:18]: Councilmember Say provided his report. Highlights included the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, the Kuahea Street and Place resurfacing projects, capital improvement projects (CIP) in the area, and follow-up responses to community concerns raised over the previous month.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sba7s9_M0aWbjljSTlerpPFFrstPckOS/view?usp=drive_link

• Kuahea Street Stabilization Project: https://www8.honolulu.gov/ddc/kuahea-street-area-stabilization-project/

• Ala Wai Watershed/Flood Control Project: https://www.honolulu.gov/alawai

• US Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District Civil Works Projects: https://www.poh.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Civil-Works-Projects/Ala-Wai-Flood-Risk-Management-Project/

• Complete Streets Annual Report: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/dts/FY23_CS_Annual_Report_FINAL.pdf

• Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6098c5bb75e480679bd2fab3/t/65c2805b6b1c566fa66df36e/1707245668491/Hawaii-Homeowners-Handbook-Fourth-Ed.-final-web.pdf

• Feral Chicken Fact Sheet: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/csd/Feral_Chicken_Info_Sheet.pdf

• City Council Review of Proposed FY2025 Budget: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/budget

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:38:19].

Mayor Rick Blangiardi's Representative [0:56:12]: No representative present. A memo was provided with the monthly report and follow-up responses to concerns raised at the previous meeting.

• Mayor's Newsletter: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter/

• Memo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KH20G4PcZm9K7W5vUnmwydgURudbTvbP/view?usp=drive_link

• Town Hall Schedule:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sFLDbGdRu2B6aJYsdCgD7peRtK7R713C/view?usp=drive_link

• Career Opportunities at the City & County of Honolulu: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu

Chair Peros returned to community concerns at 8:02 p.m. [0:56:22].

Pālolo Triangle Tree Removal [0:56:22]: Roxanne Adams from the Department of Parks & Recreation Division of Urban Forestry (DPR-DUF) reported on the removal of a Chinese banyan tree in the area.

Pālolo Sign [1:06:07]: Member McColgan asked and Councilmember Say gave some information about the Pālolo sign being with the Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM).

Trees in Pālolo [1:06:49]: Chair Peros commended DPR-DUF.

Governor Josh Green's Representative [1:07:42]: Kiele Amundson highlighted Senate Bill (SB) 36 and SB 1. The Governor will be holding a press conference to present a proclamation declaring May as Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Month on Friday, May 10, 2024.

• Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsletter/

• Department of Human Resources Development Website: https://jobs.hawaii.gov/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:09:32].

Representative Jackson Sayama [1:10:13]: Representative Sayama reported on the end of the legislation session and highlighted $1 billion appropriated to Maui recovery and wildfire prevention, bills aimed towards addressing the housing shortage, increased resources to combat invasive species, and a significant tax cut to everyone. Representative Sayama was able to secure just under $3 million for schools in Pālolo Valley. For any questions/concerns, email repsayama@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-6900.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:16:09].

Senator Les Ihara Jr. [1:26:07]: No representative present. No report provided. For any questions/concerns, email senihara@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-6250.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS [1:26:12]

Next Meeting: The Pālolo Neighborhood Board No.6 will recess its June 2024 meeting. The Pālolo Neighborhood Board No.6 is tentatively scheduled to hold its next meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Pālolo Elementary School and online via WebEx.

ʻŌlelo Rebroadcasts: Rebroadcasts of the Pālolo Neighborhood Board No.6 meetings are scheduled each month on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for fourth Thursday at 9:00 p.m. and the first and third Sundays at 12:00 p.m. An archive of past meetings may be found on https://olelo.org/olelonet/ by searching <Palolo>.

8. ADJOURNMENT [1:26:37]: The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

Submitted by: Logan Kealoha Hutchinson, Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy

Finalized by: Darlene Nakayama, Pālolo Neighborhood Board No.6 Secretary

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