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KAIMUKI NEIGHBORHOOD
BOARD
DRAFT -
REGULAR MEETING MINUTESWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18,
2009LILI`UOKALANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAFETERIA CALL
TO ORDER: Chair Vernon Tam called the meeting order at 7:15 p.m.
with a quorum of nine (9) members
present. Note – this 11-member Board
requires six (6) members for a quorum and to take official Board
action. Members
Present – John Cater, Abigail Leong, Ginny Meade, Daniel Nahoopii
(arrived at 7:34 p.m.), Sharon Schneider, Leonard Tam, Lori Yamada, Daniel
Carvalho, Vernon Tam, and Tim
Tybuszewski. Members
Absent –
None. Guests
– Ben Park (Councilmember Kobayashi’s Office), Kainoa
Kaumeheiwa-Rego (Councilmember Djou’s Office), Glenn Yamasaki Aaron
Wilberts, Lt. Gary Lum Lee; Sgt. R. Yamamoto and Officer M. Mitchell (Honolulu
Police Department), Carol Hoshiko (KCC/CIP), Jim Mistysyn, Gordon Tam, Lorna
Heller (Board of Water Supply), Ward Almeida, Lydia Chock (Leahi Hospital), Gail
Sugita, Debbie Seleine, Capt. Bob Marshman (Honolulu Fire Department),
Councilmember Ann Kobayashi, S. Sonoda, State House Speaker Calvin Say, State
Senator Les Ihara, State Representative Barbara Marumoto; Theona Kapoi, Marie
Richardson, and Gloria Gaines (Neighborhood Commission
Office). Vacancies
– There were no nominees for the vacancy in Subdistrict
1. PUBLIC
SAFETY
REPORTS: Honolulu
Fire Department (HFD) – A representative was not available at this
time. Honolulu
Police Department (HPD) – Lt. Gary Lum Lee, Sgt. R. Yamamoto, and
Officer M. Mitchell distributed a crime report for the time period between
October 19 and November 19. Residents were informed of the increase number
of purse snatching and to keep handbags close to you when walking in
public. Most automobiles are also stolen because drivers leave the car
running while doing a quick errand. There were no questions for the
officers. Board
of Water Supply (BWS) – Lorna Heller reported for the month of
November, several educational workshops are scheduled at the Halawa Xeriscape
Garden where you can create your own xeriscape garden with water-saving plants.
For more information, visit www.boardofwatersupply.com.
Heller distributed the BWS 2010 calendar and noted that it features the winning
artwork from this year’s water conservation contest. The contest is
open to children K-6 grade. For more information visit the BWS website or
call
748-5041. Heller
reported Saturday, December 5, 2009, the City will have its the annual Honolulu
City Lights which includes a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Honolulu Hale
followed by the electric light parade thru downtown on King Street.
Kapolei Hale will have their Christmas event on December 12, 2009. On
behalf of the BWS, Heller wished everyone a safe holiday
season. PUBLIC
INPUT AND
CONCERNS: At
7:34 p.m., Board member Nahoopii arrived with a quorum of ten
(10). Development
Project at Kapiolani Community College (KCC) – Carol Hoshiko,
KCC dean presented an update of KCC’s long range development
process. An information session planned for early December, consisting of
community members, nearby residents, as well as city and state
representatives.A presentation of its findings
will be addressed at the February 2010 Board meeting. Hoshiko invited
residents to KCC’s annual “Restaurant Week” event on campus,
and wished everyone a happy holiday.
With
no objections, the agenda was taken out of order to hear the HFD
report. Honolulu
Fire Department (HFD) – Capt. Bob Marshman reported the
following:
·
Fire Safety Tip – This holiday season consider a fire-resistant,
artificial Christmas tree. If purchasing a natural tree, choose one as
fresh as possible, keep it hydrated, and away from heat sources in the
house. Use noncombustible materials for decorations. Choose only
Underwriter’s Laboratory-approved electrical decorations and follow
manufacturer’s instructions for installation and load. Do not
overload extension cords.
·
Kitchen Safety Tip – As a significant portion of home fires
originate in the kitchen, do not leave cooking unattended. Have an
ABC-rated fire extinguisher available near the kitchen and learn to use
it. Turn off the heat if you must leave the stove, even if only for a few,
minutes. Never wear long, loose-sleeved clothing while cooking. Turn
the handles on pots and pans inward to prevent accidents. Keep children
away from the kitchen.
·
Unsafe Residential Structure – For the firefighter’s safety,
report termite-eaten residential structures to the City’s Building
Department or Fire Prevention Division. These structures are easily burnable and
if it catches fire, will pose a greater danger to the
firefighters.
OLD
BUSINESS:
·
Update of Kaimuki Christmas Tree Above Koko Head Fire Station –
Leonard Tam, Ginny Meade, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO); the Kaimuki Business
& Professional Association (KBPA) and Michael Hall (City’s Department
of Facilities and Maintenance) were commended for their dedication and hard work
in planning and setting up the Kaimuki Christmas tree. A recommendation
was made to present a certificate of appreciation to KBPA, the Board and HECO
for their efforts. The Kaimuki Christmas tree lights will be automatically
turned on at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 3,
2009.
·
Update on Participation in 63rd Annual Kaimuki Christmas
Parade, December 3, 2009 – Chair V. Tam stated that there is a
liability issue has been raised by the individual who had volunteered his pick
up truck. The Board agreed not to pass out candy this year; and that the Board
focus on the truck for the parade. Participating Board members were reminded to
show up at Chaminade on Thursday December 5, 2009, between 4:45 p.m. and 5:00
p.m. Vehicle assembly will take place above circle road. Parking is available at
Chaminade.
NEW
BUSINESS:
Community
Development Plan for Kaimuki – The Board expressed they would like to
have knowledgeable resource persons assist the Board in reviewing development
plans for Kaimuki. Senator Ihara will follow up with the faculty and
students of the UH/Manoa Urban Planning and Development courses.
Nahoopii moved, and Meade seconded to create
a community development plan committee, which was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 10-0-0.
(Carter, Leong, Meade, Nahoopii, Schneider, L.
Tam, Yamada, Carvalho, V. Tam,
Tybuszewski).
ELECTED
OFFICIALS OR
REPRESENTATIVES:
Mayor
Mufi Hannemann’s Representative – A representative was not
present.
City
Councilmember Ann Kobayashi – Kobayashi reviewed the selection of the
new Honolulu Police Commission. Appreciation to Kobayashi and staff was conveyed
for the assistance received when proposing a change from an unimproved road to a
City-owned
road.
Councilmember
Charles Djou – Kainoa Kaumeheiwa-Rego distributed the report and
highlighted the following:
- • Bill 51 – Relates to a new homeowners
classification bill which passed on October 27, 2009 by City Council. The vote
raised the issue of practicing bad policy and questioned the process of
voting.
- • Transparency of Government – Questions
have been raised as to how the new Chief of Police is selected. The selection of
the new Chief of Police has been placed in a negative light, the process being
questioned. Councilmember Djou is drafting a new resolution for the process of
selecting a new
Chief of Police which
would include two people chosen by the Mayor, two by City Council, two by
the Prosecuting Attorney and the Chair is to be chosen by the Mayor
with City Council
approval.
Kaumeheiwa-Rego
also requested for a correction to the minutes of October 21, 2009, in
Councilmember’s Djou’s
report,
·
The final sentence should read, “There
are many business and community members who could assist with the
tree.”
Governor
Linda Lingle’s Representative – The Board was notified by letter
that the Governors report will now be posted electronically. A representative
will attend by request
only.
State
Senator Les Ihara (9th District) – Senator Ihara
reported the senate is going into special session November 19, 2009 for two days
to consider an appointment and confirmation of a new court of appeals
judge. Senate bills are being drafted for the appropriation of $50 million
from the rainy day
fund.
Questions,
comments and concerns:
·
That the State should seek alternatives to using the rainy day
fund;
·
whether audits were done of all departments of the Department of Education
identifying areas for budget cuts; and
·
that the State should consider lease of State lands for generating monies; and
the concern of the use of State land within our community that could be leased
out.
State
Representative (House Speaker) Calvin K. Y. Say – Say distributed a
report and highlighted about “SB2150 CD1: Act 154, 2008” which
protects the elderly and disabled from physical, psychological, and sexual
abuse; financial exploitation, caregiver neglect, and
self-neglect.
Questions,
comments and concerns:
·
Furlough Fridays – Whether rail monies could be transferred to
cover furlough days; that why the City did not include their employees for
furlough Fridays; and the possibility of a 3 to 5 year holiday from football for
the University of Hawaii.
·
State’s Economic Situation – Say suggested that Federal,
State, and County permitting processes be streamlined to help the developers
facilitate its projects. Delays during the planning process cause investors
creates additional cost, and pull out of the project, resulting in lost of
jobs. Say encouraged testimony of members and residents on budget concerns
and suggested that Mr.Toguchi provide a Board
presentation. State
Representative Barbara Marumoto – Marumoto distributed a report and
highlighted the Furlough Friday Rally her support of a special session for
restoration of 17 furlough days; and supports Department of Education and
teachers union re-open contract discussion restoring the remaining teaching
days. Recognition was given to KBPA for a successful Kaimuki Kanikapila on
November 7,
2009. State
Representative Scott Nishimoto – A representative was not present. A
report was
circulated. State
Representative Lyla Berg – A report was also
circulated. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 21, 2009 MEETING:
The October 21, 2009 regular meeting
minutes were APPROVED WITH CORRECTIONS NOTED BY KAUMEHEIWA-REGO, COUNCILMEMBER
DJOU’S OFFICE, by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (10-0-0). (Aye:
Cater, Leong, Meade, Nahoopii, Schneider, L.
Tam, Yamada, Carvalho, V. Tam,
Tybuszewski). TREASURER’S
REPORT: The September and October 2009 Treasurer’s Report, which
was reviewed on line, was filed. The Board’s publicity funds will be
discussed at the next meeting regarding another mailing out of another
newsletter. ANNOUNCEMENTS: December
2009 Recess – The Board will not meet for the month of
December. Next
Board Meeting – The next meeting of the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board
will be Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 7:15 p.m. at Lili`uokalani Elementary
School. Change
of Neighborhood Assistant – The Board acknowledged appreciation to
Theona Kapoi for doing an excellent job and welcomed Gloria Gaines as the new
Neighborhood
Assistant. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40
p.m. Submitted
by: Gloria Gaines, Neighborhood
Assistant Reviewed
by: Vernon Tam, Chair
Friday, November 13, 2009
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