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DRAFT – REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
17, 2010
LILI`UOKALANI
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAFETERIA
CALL
TO ORDER: Chair Vernon Tam called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
with a quorum of 8 (eight) 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, Sharon Schneider,
Leonard Tam, Lori Yamada, Daniel Carvalho, and Vernon
Tam.
Members
Absent – Daniel Carvalho and Daniel
Nahoopii.
Vacancies
– One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 1 (Waialae Avenue, Koko Head -12th
Avenue, and Luawai
Street).
Guests
– Glenn Yamasaki, Sgt. Roy Hayamoto and Sgt. Maurice Asato (Honolulu
Police Department); Capt. Hashimoto (Honolulu Fire Department); Caron Wilberds;
Lydia Chock (Leahi Hospital); Lorna Heller (Board of Water Supply); Stanley
Chang; Michele Sansone and Torin Ching (Councilmember Ann Kobayashi’s
Office); Julia Allen; State Representative Barbara Marumoto; Ken Amazaki
(Councilmember Charles Djou’s Office); State Representative Calvin; State
Senator Les Ihara; Katie Kastner (Historic Hawaiian Foundation); Jim Morris (St.
Louis School); Dan Gilmore (Chaminade University); Jerilyn Hanohano and Gene
Yong ( Belt Collins Hawaii, Ltd.); Dr. Deon Richards, Dr. Louise Pagotto, Dr.
Carol Hoshiko, Maynard Young, Melanie Wong, Vincent Shigekuni and Grant
Murakami (Kapiolani Community College); and Gloria Gaines (Neighborhood
Commission Office
Staff).
FILLING
OF VACANT BOARD SEAT: No nominees at this
time.
PUBLIC
SAFETY
REPORTS:
Honolulu
Police Department (HPD) – Sgt. Hayamoto distributed a report for
period January 17 through February 17, 2010 and provided the following
information to prevent from becoming a victim of identity
crimes:
·
Identify Theft – Identify thefts occurs when personal information
is used to commit certain crimes including theft, fraud, forgery, etc. It is
also a crime to possess confidential personal information of another person
without authorization.
·
Personal Information – Personal information is anything that
confirms a person’s identity and not limited to driver’s license
number, social security number, bank account numbers, and passwords. Do not give
out your personal information on the phone unless you initiated the
contact.
·
Prevent Identify Theft – Designate one credit card with minimal
limit for online shopping. Do not go outside of the online store website
to complete transactions. Use a firewall and virus protection to protect
data. Do not give out your financial account passwords or PIN numbers. Ask
questions and tell the caller you’ll call them back.
Honolulu
Fire Department (HFD) – Capt. Hashimoto reported no major or unusual
incidents for the month of January 2010.
·
Fire Safety Tip – Install smoke alarms in the homes and practice a
fire escape plan with household members.
·
Fire Extinguishers – The HFD is not familiar with a spray can type
of fire extinguisher being sold at Costco stores. Residents were also
informed that fire extinguishers for commercial businesses are inspected
annually by HFD and that it is a good idea for homeowners to have their fire
extinguishers inspected annually
also.
Board
of Water Supply (BWS) – Lorna Heller distributed a report for the
month of January 2010, stated that there were no main breaks reported, and
highlighted the following outdoor water conservation tips:
·
Xeriscaping – Xeriscaping involves growing unthirsty plants, using
mulch, and installing proper irrigation. A household can save 30 to 80 percent
in water consumption a month.
·
Rainwater Catchment – The BWS promotes the use of rain barrels to
collect rainwater to use for non-drinking activities such as landscape
irrigation. The BWS hosts Rain Barrel Water Catchment workshops that teach
people how to build, install and maintain rain barrels at home. For more
information on xeriscaping and rain barrels, log on to website at
www.boardofwatersupply.com.
·
Workshops – Workshops are held each month at the Halawa Xeriscape
Garden and are geared toward community education about considering water
outdoors. The upcoming scheduled workshops are:
·
February 20, 9:40 a.m. to 12:00 noon – Learn how worms can turn food waste
into organic
fertilizer at the worm workshop.
·
March 20, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon – Visit with a “Plant
Doctor” for plant care and gardening
tips.
·
April 3, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon – Xeriscape egg decorating workshop with
garden egg hunt.
To register for these classes, call
Diane Moses (748-5363) or email
tours@hbws.org. PUBLIC
INPUT AND CONCERNS:
None. OLD
BUSINESS: Update
on Kapiolani 2020, Long Range Development Plan for Kapiolani
Community College (KCC) in 2020 – A handout was made available to
the residents. Melani Wong gave a visual presentation and a map of KCC
identified within the boundaries of Leahi Hospital, Diamond Head Theater, KCC
Campus, and the Hawaii Film Studios. Wong explained in detail that through the
community meetings and using the master plan as a guide resulted with three
vision and strategic outcomes.
The
next phase the group will incorporate comments and continue conversations with
all landowners involved. Comments may be forwarded to Bob Franco at
bfranco@hawaii.edu
or call
734-9514. Questions,
comments, and concerns
followed:
1. KCC
Staff – A resident questioned whether the staff of KCC will be around
when the project is completed in 2020. Dr. Richards assured residents that
he will still be at KCC in 2020 and he will see the project until
completed.
2.
Student Parking Fees – A concern that the new parking structure
will be too costly for students and the community will again be faced with
students parking their vehicles within the community. In the new plan, students
are not expected to pay for parking.
3.
Walkway or Archway Student Paths – A concern was whether a walkway
or archway is planned for student path. A paved walkway or possibly a
bridge-over is being considered. The purpose of the walkway is to slow down
traffic for pedestrians.
4. Dr.
Richards Comment – Dr. Richards was appreciative of the
community’s support of KCC’s campus; in that KCC is part of the
community; KCC’s goal is for the students to stay, be educated, and seek
jobs in
Hawaii.
NEW
BUSINESS:
Historic
Hawaiian Foundation (HHF) – Katie Kastner reviewed the residents about
HHF. The HHF is a membership-based, statewide non-profit organization. HHF was
established in 1974 to encourage the preservation of historic buildings, sites,
and communities on all the islands of Hawaii. HHF works to preserve
Hawaii’s unique architectural and cultural heritage and believes that
historic preservation is a critical element of the present and future quality of
life, economic vitality and environmental sustainability of the
islands
Questions,
comments, and concerns
followed:
1.
Building or Archeological Site – Any building or archeological site
with historical significance can be registered and listed in the historic
register.
2.
Nominating a Historical Site – For the State Registry, anyone can
nominate a site for the historic registry. A review Board will review all
nominees whether each meets the criteria. For the National Registry, it must be
the property owner to initiate the
nomination.
3.
Repairs or Changes – There were many questions on how property
owners are affected when repairs, maintenance, or changes are either needed or
required by HHF. Private property owners are not required to maintain, repair,
or restore properties listed on the Hawaii Register. If owner elects to
make repairs, those repairs should follow the Secretary of Interior Standards
for Rehabilitation.
4.
Property Rights – A concern rose about property owners’
rights and restrictions. Being listed on the register does not restrict the
rights of private property owners in the use, development or sale of private
historic property. No government agency assumes any property rights as a
result of designation.
5.
Open to Public – Residents were concerned if the property must be
open to the public. Owners of buildings on the historic register have no
obligation to open their properties to the public. If choose to take a
county property tax exemption for a listed residence, the public should have a
“reasonable view” of the property. A “reasonable
view” does not include entering onto the property and is usually satisfied
by a view from the street or sidewalk.
At this time, the Agenda was taken out of
order.
Neighborhood
Commission Office Conference of Chairs – Chair V. Tam informed that
the tentative date for the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) Conference of
Chairs is Saturday, April 10, 2010. Chair V. Tam asked Board members of possible
topics of discussion to be forwarded to the NCO. This item will be on next
month’s agenda.
The Agenda resumed order.
St.
Louis School and Chaminade University Renovation and Expansion – Gene
Yong of Belt Collins, Hawaii, Ltd. represented the lease owners’ (St.
Louis School, Chaminade University and Marianist Center of Hawaii) Plan Review
Use (PRU) application. Currently, each lease owner has its own land use
permit; and to make it easier during the coordination of planning the
renovations and expansions for St. Louis School, Chaminade University, and
Marianist Center of Hawaii, a single land use permit or a master plan permit
needs to be in place first.
Yong
presented several maps which identified current description and proposed changes
for the St. Louis School’s, Chaminade University’s, and Marianist
Center’s campuses. Proposed changes included the following:
·
Planned Projects – Construction of three resident halls,
pool/locker room, and maintenance office for Chaminade University; an Athletic
Field House (replacing the Gerber field House), a baseball practice field, Ching
Learning & technology Center, and renovation of McCabe gym for St. Louis
School; and replacing the Clemens Center will be a six-story parking
structure for the Marianist Center of Hawaii. Also, two lanes will be created
for the main oval road entering St. Louis and the roads will be directed towards
the new parking structure.
Questions,
comments, and concerns followed:
1.
Traffic Impact – The Board’s main concern is the traffic
impact. The traffic is being managed on campus by creating more parking
during events, by promoting ridesharing, and by coordination of courses for
students; and anticipates no change in traffic.
2.
Pile Driving – Pile driving might disturb the dancing activities
occurring 6:00 a.m. at the Goddess Temple nearby. Pole ramming will be necessary
if the project encounters blue rock at the site for poles. The geotechnical
boring study has not been done yet.
3.
Boulders – A resident raised concern of boulders getting loose and
may become a threat to residents’ homes downhill.
4.
Parking Structure – It was suggested a separate 3-story parking
structure be built for St. Louis School.
5.
Lighting Issues – A concern was that the lighting might disturb
Mauka neighbors. Yong explained that low level or embedded lights in
asphalt are planned for areas Mauka of resident halls.
ELECTED
OFFICIALS:
Mayor
Mufi Hannemann’s Representative – Jay Ishibashi reported on the
following:
·
State of the City Address – The Mayor will be presenting the State
of the City Address on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mission
Memorial. The public is invited and seating is
limited.
·
Maunalani Park – There is no full-time staff at Maunalani Park, due
to budget cuts. After the lengthy discussion of the various types of City
sponsored events allowed for the Maunalani Park facility, the Kaimuki Park is
the preferred park for the community because the park is staffed and can be
supervised in case of an emergency.
·
Request for Bench at 12th Avenue – The bench that was removed from
12th Avenue was not safe and is not expected to be replaced in the near
future. However, if the City acquires donated benches, the request for a
12th Avenue bench will be considered.
·
Request for Resurfacing Ekaha Avenue – The Department of Facility
Maintenance identified the above segment of Ekaha Avenue, and other streets in
the same neighborhood, as in need of rehabilitation. The resurfacing work
under Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 57, is tentatively scheduled to be
advertised for bid with construction to proceed in 2010; subject to the
availability of appropriations.
Questions,
comments, and concerns
followed:
1.
Surface Water Runoff – A resident requested the City’s
assistance with diverting the surface water runoff from flowing into her
driveway at 837 29th Avenue when it is raining.
2.
Request for Bike Rack – Owner of BC Burrito is requesting a bike
rack be installed on the sidewalk at 3607 Waialae and Koko Head
Avenue.
3.
Report of Damaged Tree – A resident reported the tulipwood tree
located in front of the Collector Maniacs, Makai side of Waialae Avenue, between
11th and 12th Avenues has been chopped and broken off, causing branches to die
on the tree.
Ishibashi
will respond to residents’ concerns at the next
meeting.
City
Councilmember Ann Kobayashi – Torin Ching distributed a report and was
available for
questions.
City
Councilmember Charles Djou – Ken Amazaki distributed a report and
informed that: 1) Bill 7 prohibiting tents in parks passed second reading;
2) Bill 8 prohibiting shopping carts in parks, also passed second reading; and
3) Bill 78, the $500 violation fee was removed from the bulky item bill and the
bill is moving
along.
Governor
Linda Lingle’s Representative – No
report.
State
Senator Les Ihara – Sen. Ihara reported on the following
issues:
·
Care Homes – Senate Bill 2287 allows the counties to address
additional concerns in the placement of licensed group homes in neighborhoods,
including parking, traffic, commercial deliveries, and noise. A hearing on
the bill scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2020 at 2:30
p.m.
- • Confirmation of Ed Kubo
– Sen. Ihara explained his opposition to the confirmation of Ed Kubo as
circuit court judge. Sen. Ihara voted against the confirmation because during
the confirmation hearing Mr. Kubo improperly revealed medical information on an
employee who submitted testimony against the
confirmation.
- • Pre-Need Funeral Plans
– Sen. Ihara has introduced a bill to require additional reporting by
pre-paid funeral plans and require all payments for the plan to be placed in a
trust account. Instead of funeral companies taking the first 30% of payments for
these plans, the bill would allow the companies to get paid when funeral
services are
provided.
·
Elections Bill – A bill would require campaign spending reports to
be filed before voters cast their ballots in the upcoming mail-in ballot vote
for the May 2010 special election to fill an expected vacancy in Neil
Abercrombie’s congressional seat.
State
Representative (House Speaker) Calvin Say – Rep. Say distributed a
report and was available for questions. There was a lengthy discussion about
Rep. Say concerns addressing the $1.2 billion shortfall, taking a stand, making
a hard decision of proposing cuts and tax increase; and taking criticism by the
public.
State
Representative Barbara Marumoto – Rep. Marumoto also distributed a
report and was available for
questions.
1. KCC
Chapel Renovation – There is $500,000 Capital Improvement funds for
the renovation of the KCC Chapel. Rep. Marumoto encouraged community
support for the Chapel renovations which will be used as a community center when
completed.
2.
Guardrail – Rep. Marumoto will follow up a resident’s
suggestion for a wall to be constructed between 21st and 17th Avenues at Ekaha
Street near the Waialae Avenue off ramp.
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). According to City’s Department of Planning and Permitting
(DPP), the applicant was engaged in “light manufacturing processing”
which is not allowed in business or residential zones but permissible only in
industrial areas. The applicant was manufacturing canvas material for
tents.
State
Representative Scott Nishimoto – A report was
available.
State
Representative Lyla Berg – A report was
available.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
·
Kaimuki Grill – Located at 1108 12th Avenue, Suite C, applied for a
category change from a restaurant beer and wine license (category 1 –
Standard Bar) to a restaurant general license (category 2 in which live
entertainment or recorded music is provided for dancing). A public hearing
will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., at the Liquor
Commission, sixth floor of the Pacific Park Plaza, 711 Kapiolani Boulevard,
Honolulu,
Hawaii.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 20, 2010 MEETING:
The January 20, 2010 regular
meeting minutes were APPROVED AS CIRCULATED, (8-0-0), (Aye: Cater, Leong,
Meade, Schneider, L. Tam, V. Tam, and
Tybuszewski).
TREASURER’S
REPORT: Previous operating balance was $2,572.32. Current
expenses were $51.22 for postage and printing of agenda and minutes; leaving a
current balance of $2,521.10. Due to absence of the Treasurer, the report was
deferred until the next
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:29
p.m.
Submitted
By: Gloria Gaines, Neighborhood
Assistant
Reviewed
By: Vernon Tam,
Chair
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