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Kuliouou/Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2009
'AINA HAINA PUBLIC LIBRARY
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pro Tem Sherry Spangler called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. with a quorum; nine (9) members present. Note - This 17-member Board requires nine (9) members for a quorum and to take official Board action.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Campbell, Bob Chuck, Peter Kay, Heather Lum, Charlie Palumbo, Kevin Quinn, J. Ed Schell, Phil Sharp, Sherry Spangler, Mel Yap and Joseph Young.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Linda Starr (notified absence).
VACANCIES: Five vacancies - One in Subdistrict 2 (Wai'alae Iki Ridge - new increment), One in Subdistrict 5 (Kainani, Wailupe & Kalaniana'ole Highway [Makai]), One in Subdistrict 6 ('Aina Haina) and Two in Subdistrict 8 (Kuli'ou'ou).
GUESTS: Cindy Inouye (Governor Linda Lingle's Representative, Department of Human Resources Development, Deputy Director), State Senator Sam Slom, Joan Shinn (Representative Barbara Marumoto's Office), Sidney Quintal (
Quinn and Campbell entered the meeting at 7:04 p.m., 11 members present.
BOARD ORGANIZATION
Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer - J. Ed Schell nominated, and Joseph Young seconded that Bob Chuck be elected Chair. J. Ed Schell moved, and Peter Kay seconded that the nominations be closed. As there were no objections, Bob Chuck was elected Chair by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 11-0-0 (AYE: Campbell, Chuck, Kay, Lum, Palumbo, Quinn, Schell, Sharp, Spangler, Yap and Young). Chair Pro Tem Spangler passed the gavel to Chair Bob Chuck, who presided over the rest of the meeting.
Joseph Young nominated, and Peter Kay seconded that J. Ed Schell be elected Vice Chair. Peter Kay moved, and Kevin Quinn seconded that the nominations be closed. As there were no objections, J. Ed Schell was elected Vice Chair by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 11-0-0 (AYE: Campbell, Chuck, Kay, Lum, Palumbo, Quinn, Schell, Sharp, Spangler, Yap and Young).
Peter Kay nominated, and Jay Campbell seconded that Heather Lum be elected Secretary. Peter Kay moved, and J. Ed Schell seconded that the nominations be closed. As there were no objections, Heather Lum was elected Secretary by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 11-0-0 (AYE: Campbell, Chuck, Kay, Lum, Palumbo, Quinn, Schell, Sharp, Spangler, Yap and Young).
J. Ed Schell nominated, and Peter Kay seconded that Sherry Spangler be elected Treasurer. Charlie Palumbo moved, and Peter Kay seconded that the nominations be closed. As there were no objections, Sherry Spangler was elected Treasurer by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 11-0-0 (AYE: Campbell, Chuck, Kay, Lum, Palumbo, Quinn, Schell, Sharp, Spangler, Yap and Young).
Selection of Meeting Time and Place - As there were no objections, the Kuli'ou'ou/Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board No. 2 voted to meet on the first Thursday of the month at the 'Aina Haina Public Library at 7:00 p.m. by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 11-0-0 (AYE: Campbell, Chuck, Kay, Lum, Palumbo, Quinn, Schell, Sharp, Spangler, Yap and Young).
Recess August 2010 and January 2010 - Peter Kay moved, and Joseph Young seconded that the Kuli'ou'ou/Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board No. 2 recess in January 2010 and August 2010. As there were no objections, the Kuli'ou'ou/Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board No. 2 ADOPTED the motion by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 11-0-0 (AYE: Campbell, Chuck, Kay, Lum, Palumbo, Quinn, Schell, Sharp, Spangler, Yap and Young).
Filling of Five Vacancies after September 2009 - One in Subdistrict 2 (Wai'alae Iki Ridge - new increment), One in Subdistrict 5 (Kainani, Wailupe & Kalaniana'ole Highway [Makai]), One in Subdistrict 6 ('Aina Haina) and Two in Subdistrict 8 (Kuli'ou'ou). Voting to fill vacancies will occur after September 2009.
Chair's Announcement - Chair Chuck announced that Board member Linda Starr is recovering from a cancer operation.
CITY MONTHLY REPORTS:
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) - Capt. Elton Furutani reported: 1) July 2009 Statistics - 1 overcooked food fire and 3 structure fires; 52 medical emergencies, 2 search/rescue and 11 miscellaneous calls for service. There was a major incident, a wildland fire that involved 6 companies. 2) Fire Safety Tip: The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) investigates reports of smoke to determine if a fire exists. While some fires are allowed or authorized under county and state regulations, most are unauthorized. When the HFD encounters an unauthorized fire, the Fire Captain will request that the fire be extinguished or have the fire crew extinguish it. If the fire is allowed, the Captain must determine if the fire is safe, properly contained, and not a nuisance to others. Examples of unauthorized fires: A) Bonfires on public beaches. B) Burning of household refuse. C) Burning of yard waste. Examples of fires that are allowed when conducted safely and contained properly include: A) Cooking fires, including barbeques, grills, or imu. B) Bathing fires. Safe and proper conditions for cooking or bathing fires are as follows: A) In a safe location away from combustible materials, such as a structure or vegetation which could cause the fire to spread. B) Under safe conditions. Strong winds or dry weather conditions are unsuitable and could cause the fire to spread. C) With proper protection. A garden hose or fire extinguisher should be available for use at outdoor fires. D) Under proper supervision. A responsible person who knows how to control the fire should be present until the fire is extinguished. Even an authorized fire can become a nuisance, if the smoke inconveniences others. One may be asked to move or extinguish the fire if complaints are received by the fire department. If one is making an imu, plan ahead and talk to the neighbors, so they know what to expect. Call the HFD’s Fire Communication Center at 523-4411 at least 10 minutes, but not more than 20 minutes, prior to igniting the imu.
Comments followed: A Board member was grateful for many HFD visits for her parents. Another Board member acknowledged a fire truck at an event for children.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) - Maj. Robert Green introduced Police Chief Boisse Correa.
Comments followed. 1) The monthly report looked better. 2) Residents asked about a Nenue Street accident and Paiko Drive speeding. 3) Paiko Drive parking - About 15 residents attended the meeting for this agenda item. Many were ticketed by the HPD on July 22. There were questions about the procedure. If there was a safety issue, the police officer will take action and if there is a complaint filed. Police Chief Correa, a long-time resident of Paiko Drive and a former Board member, mentioned the changes in Paiko Drive. There is speeding and more parking complaints - 4' from the driveway, 10' from the fire hydrant and unimproved sidewalks. If there is a complaint, the officer can use discretion. There was a Paiko Association, but it dissolved. It can be re-started. It was suggested that a committee be formed with the City Department of Transportation Services, HPD and the community to design solutions.
Mayor’s Representative - Sidney Quintal reported: 1) Regarding the Emergency Vehicle Caution System (EVCS) at the Wailupe Fire Station, Change Order No. 3 was approved by the City and submitted to the Contractor for implementation. The Contractor will notify the City when it schedules its field crew to mobilize and complete the project. 2) Regarding the relocation of the two bus stops located on the East Hind Bridge, DTS met with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) to verify that there is a need to move the bus stop from its existing location on the bridge. Apparently, this is an islandwide initiative of DDC and, therefore, the move is necessary. Now that we’ve verified that the bus stop actually needs to move, we will be setting up meetings first with the directly-affected residents and then the 'Aina Haina Community Association and the Kuli'ou'ou/Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board No. 2 in August. 3) The City Council approved a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Governor release $200,000 to construct Play Apparatus at Niu Valley N.P. DPR Administration is drafting a request to the Governor to release the funding.
Comments followed: 1) Kay thanked the Mayor for sending the letter to the Governor. 2) The Board requested that the concerns about Wailupe School's future be sent to the Managing Director's Office. The Board and community are very concerned about rumors of a homeless situation developing. Spangler requested that the City needs to verify its plans for future use of the property very quickly. 3) Lum mentioned that residents are putting out bulky items three weeks early and that Leighton Street had no bulky item service for the month of June, but it was picked up in July. 4) At East Hind Drive and Kalaniana'ole Highway, Chair Bob Chuck requested grass-cutting maintenance at the stone entrance sign. 5) Resident Natalie Iwasa requested "countdown pedestrian signs" for the makai side of Kalaniana'ole Highway at E. Halema'uma'u and a timeline schedule for installing the countdown pedestrian signs.
Board of Water Supply (BWS) - Scot Muraoka reported on: 1) Information on Water Emergency Preparedness and Keeping Our Drinking Water Safe. 2) For backflow control call 748-5470. 3) There was a $20,000 winner in the Xeriscape contest. 4) Regarding the sewer charge on the monthly bill, there is no monthly sewer charge for the first 2,000 gallons. For more information, call 768-3330, Division of Wastewater Management. 5) The option to submeter may be beneficial.
Comments followed. The BWS may save money by eliminating the second page of the billing statement, as it has no new information. Muraoka will follow up on the 2,000 gallon exemption or any exemption.
Councilmember Charles Djou - Kenny Amazaki reported: 1) Councilmember Djou favors shipping waste to the Pacific Northwest. 2) Resident Jeannine Johnston requested the Niu Valley road-paving schedule.
RESIDENTS'/COMMUNITY CONCERNS:
Possible Closing of 'Aina Haina Post Office - Daryl Ishizaki had distributed a notice about the possible closure of the 'Aina Haina Post Office. The Board wanted more information before taking any action. Sharp moved, and Schell seconded that this item be placed on the agenda. A two/thirds vote (12) was necessary to add this item to the agenda. The motion was NOT ADOPTED, 8-3-0 (AYE: Campbell, Chuck, Palumbo, Schell, Sharp, Spangler, Yap and Young, NO: Kay, Lum and Quinn).
Fish-eye Mirrors - A few months ago, resident Natalie Iwasa had a project to install fish-eye mirrors along Kalaniana'ole Highway. She discovered that each property owner had to apply for a "use and occupation" permit and she decided to drop the project. She announced that she was a certified bicycle training instructor.
APPROVAL OF MAY 7, 2009 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: Schell moved, and Yap seconded that the May 7, 2009 meeting minutes be approved. As there were no objections, the May 7, 2009 regular meeting minutes were APPROVED as circulated, by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 11-0-0 (AYE: Campbell, Chuck, Kay, Lum, Palumbo, Quinn, Schell, Sharp, Spangler, Yap and Young).
APPROVAL OF JUNE 4, 2009 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: Schell moved, and Yap seconded that the May 7, 2009 meeting minutes be approved. As there were no objections, the June 4, 2009 regular meeting minutes were APPROVED as circulated, by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 11-0-0 (AYE: Campbell, Chuck, Kay, Lum, Palumbo, Quinn, Schell, Sharp, Spangler, Yap and Young).
BOARD BUSINESS:
Parking restrictions on Kainoa Place - DTS had sent a letter, notifying the Board of parking restrictions on the odd-number side of Kainoa Place and requested input within 90-days. No residents were present. The Board took no action at this time and deferred this item to the next meeting in September. The Board asked DTS to notify the Kainoa Place residents of the next Neighborhood Board meeting, so that they could attend and testify.
Adult Residential Care Home (ARCH,Type II) at
'Aina Haina Shopping Center Update - Robert Irvine, Owner’s Project representative from Construction Management and Development, a Hawai'i, LLC, and Fred Noa, Owner’s Managing Agent, distributed a written report and highlighted:
1) Leasing -
• Gas Station lease was finalized and the station will be renovated. It is currently being designed and construction should start sometime in the third quarter of 2009.
• 'Aina Haina Barber - Fully executed lease. 'Aina Haina Barber will be relocating to the new retail courtyard in a portion of the former U.S. Tae Kwon Do (TKO) space.
• Perfect Nail - Fully executed lease. They are also relocating to a portion of the former TKO space.
• Subway - Lease has been renewed and they are staying in their current location.
• BBQ Town - Lease has been renewed. Staying in current location.
• We are close on several other deals at this time that we cannot disclose because of confidentiality requirements with tenants, but are confident that the additions to the center will be well received by the community.
2) Design -
• The Design team is currently working on the construction drawings for both phases.
• As reported previously, we are working on the first two phases.
o Phase 1 will be the Chuck E. Cheese's (CEC) and TKO spaces. The current project schedule has design being completed August 2009.
o Phase 2 will be the Koko Head-side of Foodland to the CEC space. The current project schedule has design being completed September 2009.
3) Construction -
• Foodland - Construction start is scheduled towards the end of August, with a tentative commencement date of August 23. Renovations are expected to take 5 months, with the store re-opening targeted for Jan. 31, 2010.
• Space 102, Genki Sushi
o Construction work in the interior continues and opening is scheduled in September 2009.
• Space 104, Cake Couture
o Work has been completed and they are now open.
• CEC and TKO Spaces
o Demolition work for these spaces work was started in July and should be completed the third week of August 2009.
• Phase 1 Construction - Just about to go out to bid then construction should start at the end of August or early September 2009.
• Phase 2 Construction - The current project schedule has work starting in January 2010.
More comments were added: 1) Plans to move McDonald's to ASP site. 2) Build Walgreen's on McDonald's site. 3) Post Office/Library still open. 4) They are sensitive to "local" design and want to make the shopping center beautiful.
Niu Iki Circle/Kalaniana'ole Highway Intersection Update - Some markings and signage were made, but Sharp did not know if the lights were changed.
Appointment of Jeannine Johnson to be a delegate of the Kuli'ou'ou/Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board No. 2 to represent the Board on Legislative and City Council matters - Schell moved, and Kay seconded that the Kuli'ou'ou/Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board No. 2 appoints Jeannine Johnson to be a delegate. As there were no objections, the motion was APPROVED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 11-0-0 (AYE: Campbell, Chuck, Kay, Lum, Palumbo, Quinn, Schell, Sharp, Spangler, Yap and Young).
REPORTS:
Treasurer’s Report - Treasurer Spangler reported the previous balance was $3,140.00 and $151.54 expended for current expenses, leaving a balance of $2,988.46. The Operating Balance was $1,520.00 and $151.54 was expended for the printing and mailing of the agenda and minutes and facility rental for June 2009, leaving a balance of $1,368.46. With no expenditures, the Publicity balance remained at $1500.00 and the Refreshments balance remained at $120.00. The Treasurer's report was filed.
ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Governor’s Representative - Cindy Inouye reported: 1) The Governor did not release the $200,000 for the Niu Valley playground equipment. The funding will expire on June 30, 2010. 2) Regarding the negotiations with the public workers unions, arbitration is scheduled in September. The courts are fast-tracking the State's appeal of the furlough ruling. The Governor has started the 90-day process of layoffs of 1,100 workers. 3) The Department of Transportation (DOT) freeway safety patrol received 1,300 calls and is federally funded.
Comments followed: 1) Schell mentioned that in 1992 the DOT widened Kalaniana'ole Highway. 1,453 sq. feet of Schell's property was condemned. However, the State did not register (not dedicated) the land and he is still charged property tax on the property. Inouye will follow up. 2) Kay thanked Inouye for her work on the Niu Valley playground equipment.
Senator Sam Slom reported: 1) The June Neighborhood Board meeting was on Kalani High School's graduation night. He arrived at 8:44 p.m., but the meeting was over and the lights were off. This may have been a record. 2) Chuck E. Cheese's has moved to Dillingham Boulevard. 3) Regarding the union negotiations, the unions are stalling for binding arbitration. The next Council of Revenues projections will be in September. 4) The 50th Anniversary of Hawai'i's Statehood will be "a bust," a "commemoration" and not a "celebration." 5) The Senate will have a Special Session August 17 to confirm Judge Greg Nakamura. 6) Legislative proposals are welcomed -Union negotiations or legalization of marijuana. The debate goes on.
Representative Barbara Marumoto - Newsletter was available.
Representative Lyla Berg - Newsletter was available.
Reports from Community Associations: There were none.
July Agenda Template - Board members favored the Board's "old" agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
· The next Kuli'ou'ou/Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board No. 2 regular meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2009 at the 'Aina Haina Public Library, 5246 Kalaniana'ole Highway at 7:00 p.m.
· Informal audio recordings of the meetings are available to the general public at http://www.nboard2.com
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
Submitted by:
K. Russell Ho, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by
Heather Lum, Secretary
and Bob Chuck, Chair