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KAIMUKI
NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD
DRAFT – REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY
20, 2010
LILI`UOKALANI
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAFETERIA
CALL
TO ORDER: Chair Vernon Tam called the meeting to 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,
Sharon Schneider, Leonard Tam, Lori Yamada, Daniel Carvalho, and Vernon
Tam.
Members
Absent – Tim
Tybuszewski.
Guests
– Capt. Robert Marshman (Honolulu Fire Department); Torin Ching and
Michele Sansone (City Councilmember Kobayashi’s Office staff members),
Glenn Yamasaki; Dane Wicker and Kenny Amazaki (Councilmember Charles
Djou’s Office); Lt. Gary Lum Lee, Sgt. Clinton Sukekane, and Officer Mark
Mitchell (Honolulu Police Department); Lorna Heller (Board of Water Supply);
Lydia Chock; Mark Goodrowe, Candace Van Buren (State Representative
Nishimoto’s Office; Representative Barbara Marumoto; Representative Lyla
Berg; City Councilmember Ann Kobayashi, Julia Allen, Jay Ishibashi
(Mayor’s Representative), Caron Wilberts, Richard Turbin, and Gloria
Gaines (Neighborhood Commission
Office).
Vacancies
– There were no nominees for the vacancy in Subdistrict
1.
PUBLIC
SAFETY
REPORTS:
Honolulu
Police Department (HPD) – Lt. Gary Lum Lee, Sgt. Clinton Sukekane, and
Officer Mark Mitchell distributed a crime report for the period December 20,
2009 through January 20,
2010.
- 1. Boxes from Christmas – It is
recommended that large boxes should be broken down and then placed in
bags. Would be criminals may be given an opportunity if they are made
aware of your newly obtained
gifts.
- 1. New Major for District 7 –
Major Evin Ching is the new major for district
7.
Honolulu
Fire Department – Capt. Bob Marshman reported the following statistics
for December 2009.
1.
Ladder 5 – There were 3 fires, 66 emergencies, and 5 rescues on
Diamond Head.
2.
Engine – There were 3 fires, 19 emergencies, 8 activated alarms,
and 8 miscellaneous
calls.
3. Fire Safety Tip – In a fire, medical, or other
emergency, it is critical that emergency responders
quickly
identify the correct location. Fire, building, U.S. postal codes, and City
ordinances state that property
owners shall place their house numbers so it is
legible and readily visible from the street. This will assist
the Honolulu fire Department and other first
responders in quickly locating your house in the event of an
emergency. If your property is difficult to
locate and/or access, provide 911 dispatchers with additional
information to assist them in locating your
property during an
emergency.
4. Damaged Fire Hydrant – Call 911to report any damage
to a fire hydrant. Each fire station has tools to
shut the water from the fire
hydrant.
Board
of Water Supply (BWS) – Lorna Heller reported for the month of
December,
2009:
1. Water Usage – Installing a low-flow fixture in
shower heads can save about 3-28 gallons of water a day
per 5-minute shower; turn off the water when
brushing teeth; check for leaky flapper valves in
household toilets. For more water saving
tips, visit BWS website at www.boardofwatersupply.com.
2.
Water Conservation Contests Reminder – The 32nd annual
poster contest is open to students in Kindergarten through 6th grade,
and the second year of our poetry contest, open to students in grades
7-12. This year’s theme for both contests is “Stop the
Drop.” Students are encouraged to artistically and poetically depict
the theme as a way to learn and better understand the value of water
conservation.
PUBLIC
INPUT AND
CONCERNS:
1. That
any Kaimuki development planning includes business leaders, the Lions Club, and
young community members that care for the needs and the future of
Kaimuki.
2.
Regarding an article published in the December 30, 2009
Honolulu
Advertiser, a follow up was requested
of State elected representatives requesting clarification as to who authorized
the investment of the State’s $800 million in auction-rate securities
which according to State’s guideline, should not be more than 20
percent of the state’s investments could be in auction-rate
securities.
OLD
BUSINESS:
Initial
discussions on Community Development Plan for Kaimuki – Chair V. Tam
reported on the meeting with the University of Hawaii Manoa Urban Planning
Department. The following were discussed:
- 1. There was a meeting with the University
of Hawaii Manoa Urban Planning Department seeking the department’s
assistance in establishing a community development plan committee for
Kaimuki. The department liaison demurred, indicating that if the findings
of such a group would have no force and effect, the department could ill-afford
to spend the time and resources such an endeavor would
take.
- 1. Part of the problem was that no clear
concept of the community’s vision for Kaimuki existed that could be
presented to the
UH.
- 1. That the Board faces the new year with a
continuing conflict between business and residential desires; and that the
residential needs will again be put aside to pursue businesses
needs.
- 1. The Board needs City or State resources
to help bring the community together and coordinate planning the vision for
Kaimuki.
- 1. The ideas, values and principles from the
community will affect the vision of
Kaimuki.
- 1. It was suggested that this is why we have
the national census, to give us direction. The census bureau will be
invited to do a presentation for the March Board
meeting.
- 1. The methods of getting people involved
were discussed; whether by a questionnaire or community
survey.
- 1. The Board will explore past documents to
see what the vision of Kaimuki use to be and if the vision(s) has been
met.
Participation
in 63rd Annual Kaimuki Christmas Parade, December 3, 2009
– Board member Ginny Meade gave a brief reported that although it was a
stormy evening, several Board members marched in the 63rd Annual
Kaimuki Christmas
Parade.
NEW
BUSINESS:
Honolulu
Star-Bulletin Questionnaire to Kaimuki Neighborhood Board – Chair V.
Tam opened discussion to the Board and the following responses to the questions
were as follows:
- 1. Top Issues for Kaimuki
Neighborhood: Repair/maintenance of streets, preservation of small
town flavor by controlling development; rehabilitation of aging sewer system;
traffic calming and pedestrian safety; too many cars and not enough residential
parking; and improving the business area on top of
hill.
- 1. What Makes Kaimuki Neighborhood So
Special – The residents are very familiar with each other after
three generations, and accordingly the community, overall, is a
close-knit and friendly
one.
- 1. Well-known Icons that Symbol
Kaimuki – Annual Christmas Tree; Kaimuki Fire Station Tower; Kaimuki
Park and Bandstand; Pu’u O’Kaimuki, Kaimuki Dry Goods; the Crackseed
Store on Koko Head Avenue; Diamond Head Theater; Market City; Better Home
Appliances; the Christmas Parade; Victoria Inn, Harry’s Music, and Queen
Liliuokalani
School.
WESPAC
Survey to Board Members – Chair V. Tam explained that this survey is a
follow-up to the presentation by Jackie Burke which seeks information for the
utilization of the “ahupuaa” resources management system; making
sure that there continues to be fish for Hawaii’s
future.
G.
Meade moved and A. Leong seconded that the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board allow
Chair V. Tam to respond to WESPAC, that the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board supports
WESPAC’s Aha Moku initiatives. V. Tam will complete the survey on
behalf of the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board and email to Jackie Burke, Oahu
Coordinator, WESPAC. The motion passed unanimously, (9-0-0),
(Ayes: J. Cater, A. Leong, G, Meade, D.
Nahoopii, S. Schneider, L. Tam, L. Yamada, D. Carvalho, V.
Tam.)
ELECTED
OFFICIALS OR
REPREENTATIVES:
Mayor
Mufi Hanneman’s Representative – Jay Ishibashi reported the
following:
1.
Appreciation to Hawaiian Electric Company – The City thanked the
Hawaiian Electric Company crew for participating with putting up the Christmas
lights for the Kaimuki Christmas tree.
2.
Kapolei City Lights – Ishibashi clarified that Kapolei City
lights, Windward City Lights, and Honolulu City Lights were each funded by local
sponsors.
3.
Maunalani Park – A concern rose of whether the facilities at
Maunalani Park can be used for community functions. Residents submitted a
request in writing but were unsuccessful. Ishibashi will follow up with
the City’s Parks and Recreation Department.
Question, comments, and
concerns:
1.
Damaged Refuse Container – To request for a replacement of a refuse
container, call City’s Environmental Services.
2.
Request for Benches at Waialae and 12th Avenues –
The benches were removed for safety reasons. Ishibashi
will check into the request for replacing the two
benches.
City
Councilmember Ann Kobayash– Councilmember Kobayashi distributed a
monthly report and highlighted the
following:
1.
Public Hearings for Illegal Curbside Placement of Bulky Items on Non-Pick-Up
Days – Kobayashi explained the Mayor’s bill proposes a $500 per
day fine to the property owner if bulky items are on the street before the
scheduled bulky item pick up day. The Administration further creates an
enforcement authority to issue written citations and investigate refuse of bulky
item waste thrown or dumped on the street, roadway, sidewalk or alley under Bill
78. Kobayashi is looking into lowering the $500 penalty; which may cause
hardship on
residents.
Questions,
comments, and
concerns:
1. That
illegal bulky item is usually not from the property owner but from others
dumping illegally, and should not be
charged.
2. Bulky
items mostly occur in apartment communities. When tenants move out and all
the remaining household stuff are put out on the street. Property managers try
to control this, but there is no storage space to hold items until bulky item
pick up day.
3.
Currently, bulky item pick up is scheduled one day a month for each neighborhood
at no charge. If twice a month, the City will have to pay staff
overtime.
4. There
needs to be a bulky item drop-off convenience center in urban Honolulu for
residents.
5. There
was also a discussion about various household recyclable items. Kobayashi
noted that businesses that recycle items will not pick up the
items.
6. It was
suggested that residents be charged a fee for bulky item pick up; that pick up
services be monitored; and if too frequent, discontinue service; the
resident should hire a commercial pick-up
truck.
Kobayashi
welcomes any suggestion from residents in finding a solution to the illegal
dumping of bulky items on the
streets.
City
Councilmember Charles Djou – Kenny Amazaki distributed a Councilmember
Djou’s report and highlighted on the
following:
1. A bill
for increasing spay and neuter fees for cats and will go before full
council.
2. Pay
real property taxes electronically online. Go to online to
hnlpay.com. The convenience fee for making a credit card payment is at
3.49 percent; for E-checks less than $10,000 the fee is $3.30; and if more than
$10,000 the fee is
$15.30.
Governor
Linda Lingle’s Representative – A representative was not
present.
State
Senator Les Ihara – A representative was not
present.
State
Representative (House Speaker) Calvin K.Y. Say – A representative was
not
present.
State
Representative Barbara Marumoto – Rep. Marumoto distributed a report
and highlighted the following:
1.
Kahala Properties – Rep. Marumoto is introducing a bill that would
allow aggrieved parties to sue should they suffer damages as a result of these
blighted properties. Legislators are also monitoring encroaching
vegetation that restricts access to the public portion of the
beach.
2. Ban
Fireworks – Is a co-sponsor of bills to totally ban
fireworks.
3.
12th Avenue Residents Beat City Hall –
12th Avenue residents fought the re-zoning of a residential lot to
business use (R-5 to B-2).
4.
Kapiolani Community College (KCC) 2020 Strategic Plan – Reps.
Marumoto & Nishimoto, Sen. Ihara, Neighborhood Board No. 4 and 5 Chairs Tam
and Narita are sponsoring two public information meetings on the KCC for
growth. Nearby residents in the vicinity of the campus were invited to
attend.
State
Representative Scott Nishimoto – A representative was not
present.
State
Representative Lyla Berg – Rep. Berg distributed a report and
highlighted the
following:
1.
Women’s Legislative Caucus – A non partisan group of which
Rep. Berg is a part
of.
2.
January Activities – Attended the Education Commission of the
States, New Orleans on January 6-8; the National Child Policy Conference, Miami,
Florida.
3.
Leader for a Day Essay – A writing competition for public school
students grade 6 to 12. the winners will have the opportunity to shadow
the offices of the Governor, Lt. Governor, each County Mayor, the DOE
Superintendent, and State legislatures on Mary 12, 2010.
4. New
Olelo Series – Voices for Change hosted by Rep. Berg. The goal
is to give voice to community members from every island concerned about the
preservation and protection of Hawaii’s sacred, cultural, and historic
sites.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2009 MEETING:
The November 18, 2009 regular
meeting minutes were APPROVED AS CORRECTED with the following correction.
(9-0-0) (Aye: Care, Leong, Meade, Nahoopii, Schneider, L. Tam, Yamada,
Carvalho, and V.
Tam)
- • On page 3 – State Senator Les
Ihara – Questions, comments and concerns – third bullet
–insert “if” after “that” and before
“the”.
TREASURER’S
REPORT: Yamada reported the previous operating balance of $1,246.62; current
expenses of $45.30; leaving a current balance of $1,371.00. The report was
filed.
1. The
Board discussed mailing out a survey as part of newsletter. This item will be on
next month’s
agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
1.
Next Board Meeting – The next meeting of the Kaimuki Neighborhood
Board will be February 17, 2010, 7:15 to 9:00
p.m.
2.
Kapiolani Community College 2020 – The next 2020 meeting scheduled
on January 28, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ohia Cafeteria on
campus.
AJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:17
p.m.
Submitted
By: Gloria Gaines, Neighborhood
Assistant
Reviewed
By: Vernon Tam, Chair |
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