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Palolo Neighborhood Board FEBRUARY 2024 Minutes
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With Permission / Courtesy of: City and County of Honolulu Neighborhood Commission Office

P LOLO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 6

February 2024 Minutes

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.

P LOLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLcpEbj0-pQ

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

1. CALL TO ORDER [0:00:05]

Chair Peros called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Quorum WAS established with nine (9) members present. Note: This 13-member board requires seven (7) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Colin Peros, Randolph Hack, Dallas Ige, Juanita Kawamoto, Beverly Mau, Dean McColgan, Darlene Nakayama, Earl Shiraki, Derek Turbin, and Ranell Asuega Fualaau (sworn in at 8:24 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Rusti Onishi.

Guests: Dominic Dias (BWS); DPR Director Laura Thielen, Dori Amano-Mitsui; Pua Smith-Kauhane, Janel Denny, Andrew Phomsouvanh (Councilmember Say); Nimue Patton, Christopher Pascua (CERENE); Kiele Amundson (Governor Green); Representative Jackson Sayama; Senator Les Ihara Jr.; Alexander Eteuati, Olivia Poblacion, Kaydi Fukunaga, Dahlia Asuega (Guests); Logan Hutchinson (NCO). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 32 total participants.

2. MONTHLY REPORTS [0:00:42]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) [0:00:42]: No representative present. A report was provided, which a copy of can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h-SgA4Qf_hhzqPsc__YKrHjoIU7N4nGc/view?usp=drive_link. Should you have any questions, please email the Honolulu Fire Department Community Relations Office at hfdnhb@honolulu.gov.

• January 2024 Statistics: There was one (1) structure fire, one (1) nuisance fire, two (2) activated alarms (no fire), 39 medical emergencies, and one (1) motor vehicle collision with pedestrian.

• Safety Tip: Don't Stall, Call 911 - Call 911 right away when there is an emergency. Once the operator is on the line, speak clearly and provide an accurate description of the type of emergency and the location. Remain calm. The operator may ask for additional information or provide instructions. If you find yourself in a spot where you do not have good reception for voice communication (e.g. in an elevator or while hiking), you can text your emergency to 911. If you don't know the passcode to unlock a cellphone, you can push the "Emergency" button to unlock it and call 911. For more information, visit https://fire.honolulu.gov/.

Chair Peros thanked the HFD representatives who were present at the Board's event at P lolo District Park on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) [0:01:14]: No representative present. No report provided. Chair Peros thanked the HPD representatives who were present at the Board's event at P lolo District Park on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) [0:01:30]: Dominic Dias gave the report, which a copy of can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V9Uy_jCdheSZWYKlqgvwbucWu15JH4lm/view?usp=drive_link. There were two (2) main breaks in January 2024. BWS is offering a limited time $100 toilet rebate. For more information, go to https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/rebates. A flier for the rebate can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vKtYgXRNXCcYBRtNu4k5lv8gYNSlQsiB/view?usp=drive_link.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:02:58].

3. RESIDENTS'/COMMUNITY CONCERNS [0:04:09]

Fire on 10th Avenue [0:04:27]: Member Kawamoto raised a concern about a fireworks fire that happened in the past week near 10th Avenue. A news release was provided by HFD outside of the meeting regarding this fire which can be viewed at https://fire.honolulu.gov/2024/02/04/residential-building-fire-extinguished-in-kaimuki/.

Golf Balls Being Hit on to Private Properties [0:06:16]: Resident Kaydi Fukunaga raised the concern. Her full testimony can be viewed at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FINa2zpCfBqAO3MK5TlMgQl3LBZr0kYt/view?usp=drive_link.

Center for Resilient Neighborhoods (CERENE) Update [0:16:16]: Nimue Patton and Christopher Pascua provided the update and links to the following resources:

• Email: cerene15@hawaii.edu

• CERENE Website: https://cerenehawaii.org/

• Oahu Resilience Hubs Report: https://www.resilientoahu.org/resiliencehubs

• Kai ulu Webinar on Oahu Hubs: https://cerenehawaii.org/climate-resilience-kaiaulu-webinar-series/

• Follow project, join advisory council, or Hubs Learning Community: http://go.hawaii.edu/3Lx

• January 2024 Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/py8s4-cerene-january-neighborhood-news

• Hub Nomination Form: https://go.hawaii.edu/tbn

• Interactive Resilience Hub Map: https://go.hawaii.edu/Ejk

4. PRESENTATIONS [0:21:03]

P lolo Valley District Park [0:21:03]: Chair Peros spoke about the Board's community event on Saturday, January 27, 2024 and thanked the partners and those who attended. Department of Park & Recreation (DPR) Director Laura Thielen presented on the improvements made at P lolo District Park since 2017. A copy of the presentation can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YA0YxHZen5dAiPsaNBbjr6uXoKuChiH6/view?usp=drive_link.

Chair Peros allowed those in attendance to testify on this topic [0:26:34].

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:43:02].

5. BOARD BUSINESS [1:11:18]

Hearing no objections, Chair Peros took the agenda out of order [1:11:18].

Resolution Urging the Blangiardi Administration to Include Funding for Outdoor Court Lighting and Other Improvements at P lolo Valley District Park in the Capital Budget Bill for 2024 [1:11:18]: A draft of the resolution can be viewed at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VIUWzE5eWwuQmFwghC8SFpZIHi1RiZGR/view?usp=drive_link. Turbin MOVED and Mau SECONDED to adopt the resolution as written [1:11:38]. Hearing no discussion, the Board conducted a voice vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 9 - 0 - 0 (Aye: Hack, Ige, Kawamoto, Mau, McColgan, Nakayama, Shiraki, Turbin, Peros; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [1:12:46].

Filling of Vacancies - One (1) Subdistrict 2, One (1) Subdistrict 3, One (1) Subdistrict 4 [1:14:00]: Ranell Asuega Fualaau volunteered to fill the subdistrict 2 vacancy and shared a bit about herself. Mau nominated Ranell Asuega Fualaau [1:19:37]. Hearing no other nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Ranell Asuega Fualaau was appointed to the subdistrict 2 vacancy; 9 - 0 - 0 (Asuega: Hack, Ige, Kawamoto, Mau, McColgan, Nakayama, Shiraki, Turbin, Peros; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [1:19:59].

In order to have the Neighborhood Assistant (NA) administer the oath of office to Member Asuega, Chair Peros called for a recess at 8:23 p.m. [1:21:16].

Chair Peros called the meeting back to order at 8:26 p.m.; 10 members present [1:24:23].

Permitted Action Group (PIG) - Trees for P lolo [1:24:43]: This agenda item was deferred until a determination on the federal grant related to this topic is made.

Approval of Regular Meeting Written Summaries for Video Record - Wednesday, November 8, 2023; Wednesday, December 13, 2023 [1:25:02]: Mau MOVED and Kawamoto SECONDED to approve both the written summaries for video record as written [1:25:25]. Discussion followed. Hearing no further discussion, the board conducted a voice vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 9 - 1 - 0 (Aye: Asuega, Hack, Ige, Kawamoto, Mau, McColgan, Nakayama, Turbin, Peros; Nay: Shiraki; Abstain: None) [1:26:47].

6. ELECTED OFFICIALS [1:26:52]

Congressman Ed Case [1:27:01]: No representative present. A report was provided by email to Chair Peros.

Councilmember Calvin Say [1:27:32]: Chair Peros thanked Councilmember Say for being present at the Board's event at P lolo District Park on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Pua Smith-Kauhane gave the report and provided links to the following resources:

• Councilmember Say's February 2024 Newsletter: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6098c5bb75e480679bd2fab3/t/65bbde30c04080256dc8d044/1706810938538/February+2024+Newsletter+%282%29+%282%29.pdf

• Vote for Honolulu Zoo: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-zoo-2024/

• Kuahea Street Stabilization Project: https://www8.honolulu.gov/ddc/kuahea-street-area-stabilization-project/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:29:34].

Mayor Rick Blangiardi's Representative [1:30:52]: No representative present. A memo was provided, which a copy of can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AqnKOPdC3fDTe1nhb16d_eAJT9n01Z-s/view?usp=drive_link. The Mayor's newsletter can be found at https://www.oneoahu.org/newsletter. To explore career opportunities at the City and County of Honolulu, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu.

Governor Josh Green's Representative [1:31:08]: Kiele Amundson provided the Governor's February 2024 Newsletter, which a copy of can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OloCxE5V277E3BBU21EXL976Ane0_r7y/view?usp=drive_link.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:32:02].

Representative Jackson Sayama [1:32:54]: Chair Peros thanked Representative Sayama for being present at the Board's event at P lolo District Park on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Representative Sayama reported that there is a work order out for the repair of the emergency siren in P lolo Valley, with it set to complete by the end of the 2024. Representative Sayama highlighted the legislative session including his two (2) priority bills relating to mandatory moped insurance and special fund for pharmacists both still being alive. If you have any questions/concerns or legislative ideas/priorities, call (808) 586-6900 or email repsayama@capitol.hawaii.gov.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:36:31].

Senator Les Ihara Jr. [1:49:34]: Senator Ihara provided a handout that lists Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget items that support P lolo from 2021-2023, which a copy of can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lr_e-5D0JeBf-lYVEiZn4amZIvYwkIUW/view?usp=drive_link. Senator Ihara explained his history in legislature as well as the processes that have changed through out his tenure. Senator Ihara is looking into getting a temporary emergency siren for the valley and what the threshold/requirement is for something like that to be installed. To get in contact with Senator Ihara, email senihara@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-6250.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:54:48].

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS [2:10:38]

Next Meeting: The P lolo Neighborhood Board No.6 is tentatively scheduled to hold its next meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM at P lolo Elementary School and online via WebEx.

lelo Rebroadcasts: Rebroadcasts of the P lolo Neighborhood Board No.6 meetings are scheduled each month on lelo 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 .

Community Meeting on Albizia Trees: Please join us to learn to identify, assess, and remove albizia before they become a threat to you or your neighbors. The discussion will be hosted by the Ko olau Mountains Watershed Partnership at the Honolulu Diamond Sangha (2747 Waiomao Rd, Honolulu, HI 96816) on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 9am-12pm. Find more information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palolo-albizia-community-discussion-tickets-808270838837?aff=oddtdtcreator.

8. ADJOURNMENT [2:11:09]: The meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.

Submitted by: Logan Kealoha Hutchinson, Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by: Lindon Valenciano, Public Relations Assistant

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