Palolo Neighborhood Board JULY 2024 Minutes

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Palolo Neighborhood Board 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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.

PĀLOLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5Bu4sSYpLg

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

1. CALL TO ORDER [0:00:00]

Chair Pro-Tem Peros called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum WAS NOT established with 6 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, Ranell Asuega Fualaau, Dallas Ige, Beverly Mau, Darlene Nakayama, Earl Shiraki, Randolph Hack (7:03 p.m.), Juanita Kawamoto (7:22 p.m.), and Kaleolani Leo (appointed at 7:35 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Dean McColgan and Derek Turbin.

Guests: Firefighter I Kaulana Vares (HFD); Lieutenant Miura (HPD); Dominic Dias (BWS); Eric Grover, Kent Yang (DTS); Dan Dinell (Trees for Honolulu's Future); Pua Smith-Kauhane, Andrew Phomsouvanh (Councilmember Say); Kiele Amundson (Governor Green); Representative Jackson Sayama, Kiana Novey; Senator Les Ihara Jr.; Anson Wu (NCO). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 30 total participants.

2. MONTHLY REPORTS [0:00:19]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) [0:00:19]: Firefighter I Kaulana Vares gave the report. Highlights included the June 2024 statistics and the fire safety tip of the month related to heat safety. Should you have any questions, please email the HFD Community Relations Office at hfdnhb@honolulu.gov.

• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pt8ZgOxdRfilcVbRf06UVYRRkLGjSxRu/view?usp=drive_link

• Website: https://fire.honolulu.gov/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:02:59].

Hack joined the meeting at 7:03 p.m.; 7 members present. QUORUM WAS ESTABLISHED.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) [0:04:57]: Lieutenant Miura gave the report.

• June 2024 Statistics: There were 7 motor vehicle thefts, 2 burglaries, 11 thefts, 2 unauthorized entries into motor vehicle (UEMV), and 6,001 calls for service. For more information, go to https://www.honolulupd.org/.

• Safety Tip: Family Emergency Plan -- Collect and create a paper copy of contact information for your family and other important offices/services. Make sure each member of your family has a copy. Have regular household meetings to practice your family emergency plan.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:06:40].

Board of Water Supply (BWS) [0:08:18]: Dominic Dias gave the report and highlighted 1 main break in the area during June 2024, the Waiomao Homestead Road construction project, and the general water announcement relating to the annual BWS plant sale. Should you have any questions, please contact the BWS Communications Office at comrel@hbws.org or (808) 748-5041.

• Website: https://boardofwatersupply.com/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:09:50].

3. RESIDENTS'/COMMUNITY CONCERNS [0:10:55]: None at this time.

4. REPORT FROM PERMITTED ACTION GROUP (PIG) [0:11:13]

Trees for Pālolo...Planting Trees, Growing Communities [0:11:13]: Chair Peros provided an update from the two meetings the PIG has had so far. Dan Dinell from Tree's for Honolulu's Future highlighted heat as the highest weather-related killer in the country. Trees are nature's air conditioner. The next meeting will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024 from 6:30 to 7:30p.m. at the Pālolo Homes Ohana Learning Center. To join the PIG or for more information, email TreesForPalolo@treesforhonolulu.org.

• Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mDaL79iFiEmFHFpmAsgl1skTYALbEFYm/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:17:01].

Kawamoto joined the meeting at 7:22 p.m.; 8 members present.

5. BOARD BUSINESS & CONFIRMATION OF BOARD DETAILS [0:25:11]

Approval of Regular Meeting Written Summary for Video Record -- Wednesday, May 8, 2024 [0:25:11]: Mau MOVED and Nakayama SECONDED to approve the Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Written Summary for Video Record as written [0:25:25]. Hearing no discussion, the board conducted a voice vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 8 -- 0 -- 0 (Aye: Asuega, Hack, Ige, Kawamoto, Mau, Nakayama, Shiraki, Peros; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [0:25:45].

Filling of Vacancies -- 1 in Subdistrict 1, 2 in Subdistrict 3, 1 in Subdistrict 4 [0:26:10]: Resident Kaleolani Leo volunteered to fill the vacancy in subdistrict 4.

Chair Pro-Tem Peros called for a recess at 7:28 p.m. in order to verify Leo's residency in subdistrict 4 [0:27:54].

Chair Pro-Tem Peros called the meeting back to order at 7:31 p.m.; 8 members present [0:31:05].

[0:31:25] -- Leo told the Board a bit about herself and why she would like to become a member.

Nakayama nominated Kaleolani Leo to fill the vacancy in subdistrict 4 [0:31:59]. Hearing no discussion, the Board conducted a roll call vote. Kaleolani Leo was appointed to the subdistrict 4 vacancy; 8 -- 0 -- 0 (Leo: Asuega, Hack, Ige, Kawamoto, Mau, Nakayama, Shiraki, Peros; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [0:32:23].

Chair Pro-Tem Peros called for a recess at 7:34 p.m. in order to the have the Neighborhood Assistant administer the oath of office to Member Leo [0:33:30].

Chair Pro-Tem Peros called the meeting back to order at 7:35 p.m.; 9 members present [0:35:00].

No other volunteers at this time.

Hearing no objections, Chair Pro-Tem Peros returned to community concerns at 7:36 p.m. [0:35:24].

Bus Route Changes [0:35:24]: Eric Grover with the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) provided an update on bus route changes going into effect on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Route 9S will be changing and extending into the new Route 200. Route 20 will be shortened. For more information or to submit feedback, email thebusstop@honolulu.gov or call (808) 768-8372.

• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tDCPwRTQ5bTUEvkjTy6RIpQlhrRhlaZ1/view?usp=drive_link

• Rider Alert: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15K4wME8vpn6w2VeMmYy8wcO3fauyaG6Z/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:38:39].

Election of Officers [0:43:17]: Board members explained the role of each of the officers. Mau nominated Aseuga for Chair [0:49:15]. Hearing no other nominations, the Board conducted a roll call vote. Asuega was elected Chair; 9 -- 0 -- 0 (Asuega: Asuega, Hack, Ige, Kawamoto, Mau, Nakayama, Shiraki, Peros, Leo; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [0:50:44].

Chair Asuega called for recess at 7:52 p.m. in order to get situated [0:52:17].

Chair Asuega called the meeting back to order at 7:53 p.m.; 9 members present [0:53:08].

Chair Asuega passed the gavel to Member Peros to oversee the remainder of the meeting [0:53:18].

Shiraki nominated Mau for Vice Chair [0:54:41]. Mau nominated Nakayama for Secretary [0:55:00]. Mau nominated Hack for Treasurer [0:55:15]. Mau nominated Earl for Sergeant-At-Arms [0:56:57]. Hearing no other nominations, the Board conducted roll call votes. Mau was elected Vice Chair, Nakayama was elected Secretary, Hack was elected Treasurer, and Shiraki was elected Sergeant-At-Arms; 9 -- 0 -- 0 (Aye: Asuega, Hack, Ige, Kawamoto, Mau, Nakayama, Shiraki, Peros, Leo; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [0:57:51].

Meeting Date, Time, Location, and Format [1:03:00]: Hack MOVED and Mau SECONDED the Board meet on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Pālolo Elementary School Cafeteria and online via WebEx [1:04:13]. Hearing no discussion, the Board conducted a voice vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 9 -- 0 -- 0 (Aye: Hack, Ige, Kawamoto, Leo, Mau, Nakayama, Peros, Shiraki, Asuega; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [1:04:48].

Recess Schedule [1:04:58]: Hack MOVED and Mau SECONDED the Board recess in September 2024, January 2025, and June 2025 [1:05:37]. Hearing no discussion, the Board conducted a voice vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 9 -- 0 -- 0 (Aye: Hack, Ige, Kawamoto, Leo, Mau, Nakayama, Peros, Shiraki, Asuega; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [1:05:55].

Adoption of Oral Testimony Rules [1:06:02]: Hack MOVED and Mau SECONDED that speakers wishing to provide oral testimony be allowed 3 minutes to speak and for presentations to be allowed 10 minutes, including questions and answers. Any adjustments to time allowed will be at the Chair's discretion [1:07:21]. Hearing no discussion, the Board conducted a voice vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 9 -- 0 -- 0 (Aye: Hack, Ige, Kawamoto, Leo, Mau, Nakayama, Peros, Shiraki, Asuega; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [1:07:47].

6. ELECTED OFFICIALS [1:07:52]

Congressman Ed Case [1:07:52]: No representative present. No report provided.

Councilmember Calvin Say [1:08:03]: Pua Smith-Kauhane provided the report. Highlights included the July 2024 newsletter, an update related to the Pālolo Park lights and Bill 13, and follow-up responses to constituent concerns over the past month.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-MCzKomtbYv7s2KbXdcuLh_vuATfyDC/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

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:14:26].

Mayor Rick Blangiardi's Representative [1:19:41]: Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) Deputy Director Warren Mamizuka gave the report and provided follow-ups responses to concerns raised previously.

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

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

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:25:18].

Governor Josh Green's Representative [1:40:13]: Kiele Amundson gave the report. Highlights included the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture, the Governor signing 253 bills into law, and an upcoming announcement about a grant offered to start a garden.

• Website: https://governor.hawaii.gov/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:42:28].

Representative Jackson Sayama [1:44:04]: Representative Sayama highlighted that 7 bills were vetoed by the Governor, concerns related to disaster preparedness in the valley, the Nā Kūpuna Program, and speeding. Please register to vote and vote in the upcoming election. For any questions/concerns, email repsayama@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-6900.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:47:25].

Senator Les Ihara Jr. [1:53:01]: No representative present at this time. Prior to departing, Senator Ihara provided an update to Member Peros which he then relayed to the Board and community. For any questions/concerns, email senihara@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-6250.

Member Peros passed the gavel to Chair Asuega at 8:53 p.m. [1:53:28].

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Meeting: The Pālolo Neighborhood Board No.6 is tentatively scheduled to hold its next meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 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 [1:53:48]: The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.

Submitted by: Logan Kealoha Hutchinson, Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by: Lindon Valenciano, Public Relations Assistant

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

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