Diamond Head Neighborhood Board Meeting JULY 2024 Minutes

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Diamond Head Neighborhood Board Meeting JULY 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

THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.

ALA WAI GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE, SECOND FLOOR --

404 KAPAHULU AVENUE, HONOLULU, HI 96815

AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glEHeHliv1s

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WKnOJqdvqoRuGhJ7E9rg5u7AtruuZZZn

I. CALL TO ORDER -- [0:00:01]: 6:04 p.m.

Chair Welch called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Quorum was established with 12 members present. Note -- This 15-member Board requires 8 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action. Board members must be in-person or have video access.

Board Members Present: Julia Allen, David Beutel, Dan Decker, Alex Kahn, Angie Knight, Margaret Murchie, Arleen Velasco, Winston Welch, Dylan Whitsell, Bruce Wong, Linda Wong, and Michelle Matson.

Board Members Absent: Rafia Hasina and Michele David.

Guests: Captain Kainoa Sato (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Blake Arita, Lieutenant Nishimura (Honolulu Police Department); Steven Norstrom (Honolulu Board of Water Supply); Carol Hoshiko (Kapiolani Community College); Ryan Aguilar (Governor Green's Office); Representative Jackson Sayama (House District 21); Emily Tian (Senator Stanley Chang); Amanda Zepeda (Council Chair Tommy Waters); Andrew Phomsouvanh (Councilmember Calvin Say); Taylor Urban (Na Wahine Marathon); Tyree W., Ryan Kusuda, Daisy Murai, Noela Von Wiegandt,(Residents); Camilia Epa Gomes (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 38 total participants.

II. FILLING OF BOARD VACANCIES -- [0:02:30]

Diamond Head Sub-District 3 -- One Seat -- [0:02:40]: No volunteers at this time.

III. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS -- [0:02:53]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) -- [0:02:54]: Fire Captain Kainoa Sato provided the monthly fire statistics for June 2024 and shared monthly safety tip for heat safety.

• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JziDUUos4SxIjahR-iqmxEyiY8k72-CK/view?usp=drive_link

• HFD Community Relations Office: hfdnhb@honolulu.gov

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:04:35]

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 6 -- [0:06:37]: Lieutenant Arita provided the report and highlighted the monthly statistics for June 2024; an arrest was made for the recent robbery at the Bank of Hawaii on Kalakaua Ave; HPD is finishing up their RIMPAC operations in collaboration with NCIS and the Navy to monitor safety of sailors; there will be a road closure on Kalakaua Avenue between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the God's Ohana Parade; safety tip for the month is to encourage the public to download the Honolulu 311 App on their phones to report any type of incident anonymously.

● Crime Mapping Statistics: https://www.honolulupd.org/information/crime-mapping/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:09:55]

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 7 -- [0:11:59]: Lieutenant Nishimura provided the monthly statistics for June 2024 and provided the safety tip for the month for disaster preparedness during hurricane season.

• Crime Mapping Statistics: https://www.honolulupd.org/information/crime-mapping/

IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND CONFIRMATION OF BOARD DETAILS -- [0:16:30]

Attendance Roll Call -- [0:16:42]: Chair Welch requested for the neighborhood assistant Camilia Epa Gomes to conduct a roll call for attendance of board members.

Elections of Officers -- Chair -- [0:18:37]: [0:18:40] -- Matson nominated Welch for Board Chair. [0:18:58] -- Whitsell nominated Knight for Board Chair. Hearing no other nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Welch was elected Chair; 8-3-0 (Welch: Allen, Decker, Khan, Matson, Murchie, Velasco, B. Wong, Welch; Knight: Beutel, Whitsell, Knight; Abstain: None) -- [0:21:50]

Elections of Officers -- Vice Chair -- [0:21:50]: [0:22:05] -- Whitsell nominated Velasco for Board Vice Chair. [0:22:12] -- Decker nominated Knight for Vice Chair. Hearing no other nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Velasco was elected Vice Chair; 9-3-0 (Velasco: Allen, Khan, Matson, Murchie, Velasco, Whitsell, B. Wong, L. Wong, Welch; Knight: Beutel, Decker, Knight; Abstain: None) -- [0:24:38]

Elections of Officers -- Secretary -- [0:25:00]: [0:22:05] -- Whitsell nominated Beutel for Secretary. [0:22:14] -- Matson nominated Decker for Secretary. Hearing no other nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. As neither candidate received a quorum of votes, this item was deferred to the next meeting; 6-4-0 (Beutel: Allen, Knight, Velasco, Whitsell, B. Wong, Beutel; Decker: Matson, Murchie, L. Wong, Welch; Abstain: Khan, Decker) -- [0:28:22]

Elections of Officers -- Treasurer -- [0:29:10]: [0:29:12] -- Decker self-nominated for Treasurer. Hearing no other nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Decker was elected Treasurer; 12-0-0 (Decker: Allen, Beutel, Decker, Khan, Knight, Matson, Murchie, Velasco, Whitsell, B. Wong, L. Wong, Welch; Abstain: None) -- [0:30:54]

Discussion of Other Officer Roles -- [0:31:00]: Board members had an open discussion for suggestions of other officer roles they might want to have for the board.

Meeting Date, Time, Location, and Format (Virtual Component) -- [0:33:40]: The Board members had an open discussion of changing their meeting dates and time. Due to a lot of considerations, this item was postponed to the next regular meeting in August 2024.

Determination of Recess Schedule -- Up to three (3) per year: This item was postponed to the next regular meeting in August 2024.

Adoption of Oral Testimony Rules -- [0:50:30]: [1:01:20] -- Whitsell MOVED and Velasco SECONDED to change the oral testimony rule to two (2) minutes for testimony per speaker per agenda item. Hearing no further discussion, the Board conducted a roll call vote. The motion was ADOPTED; 10-1-1 (Aye: Alle, Khan, Knight, Matson, Murchie, Velasco, Whitsell, B. Wong, L. Wong, Welch; Nay: Beutel; Abstain: Decker) -- [1:03:10]

Hearing no objections, Chair Welch took the agenda out of order, to hear item VI. Community Concerns at this time.

VI. COMMUNITY CONCERNS & OPEN PUBLIC TESTIMONY -- [1:04:00]

Norman Tamahana 15k Marathon -- [1:04:40]: Taylor Urban shared that the Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club will be holding their Tamanaha 15k marathon on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 6:00 a.m. to around 8:00 a.m. The race begins in Kapiolani Park heads over Diamond Head and continues around the crater until it comes up to a right turn on to 18th Ave, then right on Kilauea Ave to the Aloha Gas Station and follows the marathon route on Kahala Ave back to the finish line in Kapiolani Park. The runners will be running on the side of the road and there will be no road closures.

• Map: https://mprrc.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/15K-Map-2017-1.jpg

Amplified Music on Public Beach Parks -- [1:07:22]: Member L. Wong shared that playing any amplified music is not allowed in any beach park which happens often at Kaimana Beach Park.

Bus Route Change Notifications -- [1:08:14]: A resident shared that the major changes of various bus routes on August 11, 2024 is very soon and there is little information posted at the bus stops to help bus riders know about the changes of the routes.

V. BWS, KCC, & PUBLIC EVENTS NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS -- [1:11:20]

Board of Water Supply (BWS) -- [1:11:30]: Steven Norstrom provided the report and highlighted the following: there was one (1) main water break in June 2024 at 2839 Dole Street; BWS is having their 2024 Annual Halawa Xeriscape Garden's Unthirsty Plant Sale on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 99-1268 Iwaena Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96701; status update regarding the fencing project; follow-up response for a question from last month that BWS was not a part of the Red Hill Advisory Board.

• Plant Sale Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hdcdOXspneZZvM6aIsQP5a68NIRAHHGw/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [1:13:00]

Kapiolani Community College (KCC) -- [1:17:05]: Dean Carol Hoshiko shared that on Thursday, June 27, 2024, the Culinary Institute of America and the Culinary Institute of the Pacific will be collaborating to create a joint workforce and professional development programs to enhance the skills of chefs and aspiring foodservice and hospitality professionals. For information about the Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America collaboration, culinary intensive courses, HTA scholarships, and more, go to the following link:

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/06/28/culinary-institutes-unite/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [1:19:05]

Painting for Electrical Box at Waikiki Elementary School -- [1:21:40]: Ms. Kari, Waikiki Elementary's art teacher and student artist presented their electrical box painting project to help beautify the community and help discourage vandalism. The painting project will be done first by professional artists which will be prepped for the Waikiki Elementary Students to participate as a community project. The project is on hold and waiting for approval by DTS and the Mayor's office of culture and art. The project would like to request a letter of support for this project from the Board. The student artist shared her inspiration behind her drawing.

• Drawing: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B1815ZjOgP0u3PnUGKHIMd4qQ0FI0c2F/view?usp=drive_link

Na Wahine Festival on Sunday, August 4, 2024 -- [1:34:30]: No presentation

Candidate Forum for House District 20 to replace Bert Kobayashi -- [1:34:40]: There were no introductions made by candidates. Chair Welch shared that the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board and Kaimuki Business Association invited the board to attend their candidate forum on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Kaimuki Library.

VII. MAYOR'S OFFICE -- [1:36:50]

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi -- [0:46:10]: No representative present.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HD-ZcEsm1Jp2D7fqWTyCsuuP5ochpMsb/view?usp=drive_link

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS -- [1:37:25]

Committee Report -- Environment [1:37:40]: No report.

Committee Report -- Parks & Recreation -- [1:38:15]: Member Decker and Member Murchie shared that they would like to introduce a Resolution to establish a Kapahulu Dog Park on the ewa mauka corner of Kapahulu Ave at the entrance to Ala Wai Golf Course.

Committee Report -- Planning & Zoning [1:37:50]: No report.

Committee Report -- Traffic & Public Safety [1:37:53]: No report.

IX. RESOLUTIONS -- [1:45:20]

Urging the State and City to Take Proactive Steps to Combat Illegal Gambling Operations on O'ahu -- [1:45:26]: This item was postponed to the next regular meeting in August 2024.

Resolution for the Establishment of a Kapahulu Dog Park on the Ewa Mauka corner of Kapahulu Avenue at the entrance to Ala Wai Golf Course -- [1:49:47]: Chair Welch introduced the draft Resolution and it's intended purpose.

[1:52:40] -- L. Wong MOVED and Murchie SECONDED to adopt a Resolution to establish a Kapahulu Dog Park on the ewa mauka corner of Kapahulu Ave at the entrance to Ala Wai Golf Course. Discussion followed. The motion was WITHDRAWN due to the board agreeing to invite more community input.

X. ELECTED OFFICIALS' REPORTS -- [2:03:10]

U.S. Congressman Ed Case's Representative -- [2:03:20]: No representative present.

U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono's Representative -- [2:03:25]: No representative present.

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz's Representative -- [2:03:29]: No representative present.

Governor Josh Green's Representative -- [2:03:40]: Ryan Aguilar provided the report and highlighted the monthly newsletter for July 2024.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bMtKtauXVgFk2V1qDK2Z1ilzTZa7QPbB/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [2:05:10]

Whitsell and Decker left at 8:07 p.m.; 10 members present.

Senator Les Ihara, Jr. -- [2:15:36]: Senator Ihara provided his report and highlighted the following: the deadline to sign bills into law and vetoed; noted his office is open year-round for any questions; currently working on creating a system with Hawaii's Thousand Friends executive director to work with a group of experts who have knowledge of various laws to inform and empower residents within their communities to build awareness and knowledge of processes of projects that impacts their districts.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [2:17:50]

Representative Bertrand Kobayashi -- [2:36:00]: No representative present.

Representative Jackson Sayama -- [2:36:05]: Representative Sayama provided the report and highlighted the following: the office will be focusing on the condominium governance reform during the legislative interim; the registration for the Na Kupuna Program at UH just opened and any Kupuna over the age of 60 years old can apply to qualify to enroll in a UH class for free; a reminder to register to vote for the upcoming elections.

Senator Stanley Chang -- [2:38:55]: Emily Tian provided the report and highlighted the following: Saturday, July 20, 2024 between 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. people over 50 years old can get a kupuna ID safety card from HPD at the Aina Haina Public Library; the Annual East Side Preparedness Fair will be at Kahala Mall on Saturday, July 27, 2024 between 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. where representatives from over 15 agencies and non-profits will share their information about emergency preparedness; Summer EBT program known as SUN Bucks helps provide benefits to households with school aged children to purchase food during the summer. Households will receive between a $177 for each qualifying child to be spent during the summer months; School aged children are automatically eligible for the Sun Bucks program if the child attends a school that offers the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast program, and your household income meets the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals, your child may automatically be enrolled in SUN Bucks.

• Newsletter: https://www.senatorchang.com/newsletters

• Sign up for Senator Chang's Housing newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gRI0jf

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [2:41:50]

Council Chair Tommy Waters -- [2:43:45]: Amanda Zepeda provided follow-ups for various concerns that were raised at the Neighborhood Walk on Friday, June 14, 2024 with Chair Welch, board members, and community residents: benches at Crane Community Park have been cleaned and sanitized; there are no plans to install trash can lids at this time for the trash bins at Crane Community Park; there were several enforcements conducted for various areas with homeless encampments over the last month; a work order was issued to repaint the pavement markings along the Ala Wai Golf Course bike path and the Kapahulu + Date St. path; the graffiti was removed at the Board of Water Supply pump station; installation date is pending of where to relocate the new Ala Wai Golf Course sign; HPD has conducted Kapahulu Ave. speed enforcement several times in June; the Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company has vacated from their Kapiolani Blvd location; mentioned that their office will report back to the Board about Chair CM Waters Bill (ORD20-38 Relating to Crosswalks) discussion with the transportation committee; a donation from WVID was given to City's HPD's District 6 to address various illegal activities; the rehabilitation of Kalakaua Ave was completed Friday, July 5, 2024; and legislative updates.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yDlzBaEVbIkqEvu9VOsc3B4qlO3oyJhE/view?usp=drive_link

• City Council Chair Watersʻ Office: tommy.waters@honolulu.gov or 768-5004

• Council District 4 Webpage: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district4

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [2:49:12]

Councilmember Calvin Say -- [2:51:50]: Andrew Phomsouvanh provided the report and highlighted the following: monthly newsletter for July 2024; committee meetings are pending to discuss the Primary Urban Center Development Plan; the Office is awaiting approval of modification requests for the newly installed No Parking Signs on the lower end of Oswald Street; work order request has been placed to repair the bent metal storm grate on St. Louis Drive.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VrlYSkww-T9L6iGCo5DJCeljXLoGyg7S/view?usp=drive_link

• Primary Urban Center Development Plan (PUCDP): https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/planning/planning-documents/primary-urban-center.html

Hearing no objections, Chair Welch took the agenda out of order, to hear item XIII. Announcements at this time.

XIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS -- [2:54:00]

Next Meeting -- [2:54:00]: The next Diamond Head/Kapahulu/St. Louis Heights Neighborhood Board No.05 regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse and virtually via Webex.

Board Meeting Video Recording -- [2:54:25]: Member Matson inquired if the Webex video recording for this meeting will be published since Olelo was not present for the meeting. The Neighborhood Assistant, Camilia Epa Gomes clarified that this meeting's video recording will be published on the NCO Youtube page.

XI. BOARD BUSINESS -- [2:55:37]

Sub-District Report -- St. Louis Heights Subdistrict 1 -- [2:55:39]: Allen reported that the Saint Louis Heights Community Association meeting that was scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. was rescheduled for Monday July 15, 2024 at Hokulani Elementary School at 7:00 p.m.; road improvements were made on St. Louis Drive.

Sub-District Report -- Kapahulu Subdistrict 2 -- [2:56:50]: No report.

Sub-District Report -- Diamond Head Subdistrict 3 -- [2:57:00]: Member L. Wong reported that she spoke to Gene Albano, Chief Engineer for the City who shared that they are awaiting approval and funds to modify and repair the water drainage for the showers at Kaimana Beach Park.

Approval of Draft Meeting Minutes -- Thursday, April 11, 2024: Postponed to the next meeting.

Approval of Draft Meeting Minutes -- Thursday, May 9, 2024: Postponed to the next meeting.

Approval of Draft Meeting Minutes -- Thursday, June 13, 2024: Postponed to the next meeting.

XII. REPORTS OF BOARD MEMBERS ATTENDING OTHER BOARD AND PUBLIC MEETINGS: Postponed to the next meeting.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT -- [2:58:26]: The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

Submitted by: Camilia Epa Gomes, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO

Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO

Finalized by:

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