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With Permission / Courtesy of: City and County of Honolulu Neighborhood Commission Office
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019
MAKIKI CHRISTIAN CHURCH, UPPER SOCIAL HALL 

CALL TO ORDER - Chair Ryan Tam called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Quorum was established with nine (9) members present. Note - This nine (9)-member Board requires five (5) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action. As Tuesday, March 26, 2019 was the State Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana ole Holiday, Chair Tam welcomed attendees to the March 2019 regular monthly meeting of the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 and explained that the Neighborhood Board system was established to promote citizen participation in the government's decision-making process.

Board Members Present - William Ammons, Rodney Chang, Lynn Mariano, Michael Zehner, Ryan Tam, Jayne Cloutier, Susan Oppie, Chris Chung, and Ron Komine. 

Board Members Absent - None.

Vacancies - There were no vacancies.

Guests - Cindy McMillian (Governor David Ige's Representative, Communication Director), Senator Sharon Moriwaki and Midrelle Daigle (Senator Sharon Moriwaki's Office), James Stone (House Speaker Scott Saiki's Office), Representative Tom Brower and Cynthia (Representative Tom Bower's Office staff member); Deputy Director Ian Santee (Mayor Kirk Caldwell's Representative, Honolulu Emergency Services Department); Councilmember Carol Fukunaga, Jaren McCartney (Councilmember Ann Kobayashi's Office), Councilmember Michael Formby and Adam Doo (Councilmember Michael Formby's Office); Captain Randall Gibo (Honolulu Fire Department, P wa a Station); Lieutenant Brian Taniguchi, Sergeant Steve Keogh, and Sergeant Darryl Jones (Honolulu Police Department, District 1); Brian Bagnall (Outdoor Circle), Franklin Chung, Jack and Dorothy Grimnd, Pat Lee (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation), Garett Kamemoto (Hawaii Community Development Authority [HCDA]), Danny Asao (Domino's Hawai i), Vicky Takamine (FESTPAC), Ronald Higa (Liliha/Pu unui/ lewa/Kamehameha Heights Neighborhood Board No. 14 resident), Warren Lilo (Life360NCK), Dain Christensen, David Chuang, Bruce Lum and Sharlene Chun-Lin (SAMBP Hui), G. Toba, Dave Watase, Natalie Hanson (PBR HAWAII), John Ka ulupali (Ka Po e o Kaka ako [KPOK]), Loretta Yajima (Children's Discovery Center), Two videographers (Integrated Multimedia Consultants), and K. Russell Ho (Neighborhood Commission Office).

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) P wa a Station - Captain Randall Gibo reported the following:
• March 2019 Fire Statistics - There were 3 building fires, 3 rubbish fires, and 20 activated alarms (no fires); 218 medical emergencies, 1 motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian, 2 motor vehicle crashes/collisions, and 4 hazardous materials incidents.
• Fire Safety Tip - Home Fire Sprinklers:
o Fire sprinklers respond quickly and effectively to fire, often extinguishing the fire prior to the fire department's arrival.
o Fire sprinklers can save lives and property from fire. In 2014, the National Fire Protection Association found that sprinklers reduced fire deaths by 83% and property loss in homes by 69%.
o Common fire sprinkler myths: 
• Myth: All fire sprinklers will go off at once.
• Fact: Systems are heat-designed so the sprinkler head closest to the fire is activated.
• Myth: Fire sprinklers cause a lot of water damage.
• Fact: Typically, sprinklers utilize 13 to 18 gallons of water per minute. Fire-fighting hoses flow at least ten times that of a sprinkler.
Fire sprinklers in the home is like having a fire fighter in the home 24 hours a day and ready to extinguish a fire!

Honolulu Police Department (HPD), District 1 - Sergeant Steve Keogh introduced Lieutenant Brian Taniguchi and Sergeant Darryl Jones and reported the following:
• February 2019/January 2019 Statistics - There were 16/13 motor vehicle thefts, 4/8 burglaries, 123/132 thefts, 34/60 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (UEMV), 16/19 assaults, 0/2 sex assaults, 6/6 graffiti incidents, and 17/17 drug offenses. There were 6,607/7,557 calls for service. Statistical information can be found on the HPD public website at: www.honolulupd.org.
• Safety Tip: UEMV Prevention - The Honolulu Police Department would like to remind the public of the following prevention tips:
o Lock your doors. Suspects have been known to check car door handles for unlocked vehicles, often just by walking along the street or parking area and checking every vehicle. Double check that your vehicle doors are locked before leaving.
o Do not leave valuables your vehicle. If it is that important to you, it should be with you or secured elsewhere.
o Keep your vehicle clean. Do not use your vehicle as storage.
o Stash before you park. If you must leave bags, purses, merchandise, electronics, etc. in the vehicle, stow the items in the trunk or hide them BEFORE parking. Suspects have been known to conduct surveillance and watch for potential victims stashing items in their trunks.
o Park in a visible area. Try to park in lighted areas without obstructions like walls and bushes that could help conceal the suspect's actions of breaking into your vehicle.
o Use vehicle defenses such as car alarms.
o Report suspicious activity to police and/or site security.
• Community Policing Team (CPT) - For people interested in the Neighborhood Security Watch (NSW), call 529-3691.

Comments followed: 
1. More Patrols - Cloutier noticed more patrols in the mornings. Sergeant Keogh mentioned that Lieutenant Taniguchi encouraged more visibility.
2. Criminal Activity in Kaka ako Park ??? Chung reported receiving calls from residents. Sergeant Keogh noted that when residents call 911, they should give a full and accurate description of the illegal activity. Do not intervene and let the HPD investigate.
3. NSW - Mariano asked how the NSWs can help HPD. Sergeant Keogh encouraged the Neighborhood Board to publicize the NSWs and get more community participation. Sergeant Jones (Community Relations) added the challenges with CPTs are keeping them together and keeping them to continue going out. A new group can be started near SALT, as residents walk their dogs. 
4. Announcement - Sergeant Jones announced that on Monday, May 13, 2019 HPD will hold their annual march to recognize their fallen comrades from their Headquarters to the State Capitol on Beretania Street. There will be lane closures. 
5. Kaka ako Park - Chung asked about the Kaka ako Park. Sergeant Jones stated that previously, there was uncertainty about jurisdiction. Now, with joint jurisdiction, HPD can better respond to complaints. Sergeant Jones suggested that the Board get community members involved with a NSW. As it is his Subdistrict, Chung will work with the CPT to start a NSW for Kaka ako Park. 
6. Attempted Murder Case - Chung asked about an attempted murder incident last Sunday, March 24, 2019 on the McKinley High School campus. Sergeant Keogh will follow up.

PRESENTATIONS

13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture - Vicky Holt Takamine, Festival Director, announced FESTPAC 2020 Hawai i, which will be from Wednesday, June 10, 2020 to Sunday, June 21, 2020. More than 2,700 cultural practitioners, and performing and visual artists from 28 Pacific Island Nations will be the largest gathering of Pacific people and government representatives. Takamine wants to have activities at a Festival Village at the Kaka ako Makai Gateway Park, depending on the permitting process and at the Ala Wai Promenade. Takamine gave a schedule of events, which included Opening Ceremonies at Iolani Palace, cultural demonstrations, entertainment, a Parade of Nations, including floats and p riders in the Kamehameha Parade, and a FESTPAC Ecumenical Service at the Stan Sheriff Center. Takamine has applied for a grant to improve the Kaka ako Makai area and is looking for support from the City and the State. Mariano added that the H k le a will be visiting the Ala Wai Promenade on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Chung also added that the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 is involved with the Kaka ako Makai area and the Ala Wai Promenade. Takamine also mentioned working with Misty Kela i of the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA). 

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Mayor Kirk Caldwell's Representative - Deputy Director Ian Santee, Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD) reported the following:
• Pedestrian Island at Kapi olani Boulevard and Sheridan Street - Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM): On March 17, 2019, the delineator system was installed on the Kapi olani Boulevard and Sheridan Street pavement triangle area.
??? Citation Enforcement - A resident said that at a 1655 Makaloa Street highrise, the noise from Hawaiian Brian's is negatively affecting the residents' health. A citation was issued, but the noise level has not significantly improved. Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP): This is under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Health. 
• Vision Zero - Department of Transportation Services (DTS): Thank you for your inquiry regarding the DTS' Overall Work Program (OWP) proposal for a Vision Zero Action Plan. The DTS will receive notification in July 2019 from the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OahuMPO), regarding whether or not the OWP work element has been approved. The proposed Vision Zero Action Plan includes the development of an online high crash network, a project prioritization list, a pledge, educational and campaign materials, legislative recommendations, design recommendations and guidelines, community outreach and engagement, design testing and data evaluation, and a dashboard of actions and performance measures. A copy of the February presentation to the OahuMPO Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) can be viewed here: https://www.oahumpo.org/?wpfb_dl=1496.
??? Speeding on Ala Moana Boulevard - HPD: District 1 (Central Honolulu) officers made checks of the area, but did not observe any violations during those periods. Officers will continue to monitor the area and take the appropriate enforcement action. Within the past month, 58 citations were issued in the area immediately surrounding the Ala Moana Center for Noncompliance with Speed Limit, Prohibited violations, Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291C-102.
• Pedestrian Safety - The Resident Manager at 1350 Ala Moana Boulevard had noted that drivers turning left from Foodland at the Ala Moana Center onto Pi ikoi Street, going makai, may hit slow-moving pedestrians coming from his building at 1350 Ala Moana Boulevard. DTS has been monitoring and checked the pedestrian timing and found it set appropriately. While monitoring the intersection, DTS did observe pedestrians starting to cross when the flashing hand was displayed, which resulted in some of the pedestrians not completing the crossing in time. Also, observed were vehicles not yielding to the pedestrians in the crosswalk. DTS will continue to monitor and make timing adjustments, if needed. DTS wants to remind everyone, a pedestrian should start to cross the street only when the white "walkman" appears and it is safe. Once the white "walkman" turns into a blinking red hand you can continue to cross. However, if you have not started to cross by this time do not enter the crosswalk, because you will not have sufficient time to cross the street safely. When the solid red hand is displayed, no one should start to cross the street.
• Inclusive Destination Playground - A group, pa ani kakou presented an "inclusive destination playground" at the Ala Moana Beach Park near the Diamond Head-side concession. Department of Design and Construction (DDC): The project is being organized and funded by a non-profit organization and is in a conceptual design stage.
• Replace Damaged Parking Meters - Missing parking meters on Liona Street and Ahana Street were reported. HPD: The meter heads were stolen and the poles were cut. The DFM is waiting for the utility line approval to install the new poles. Once the replacement poles are installed, the meters will be mounted within a few days. DFM: Two (2) damaged meter poles were repaired on Friday, March 22, 2019. One (1) was on Liona Street and the other was on Ahana Street.
• Ala Wai Canal Project - There was a Town Hall meeting at the M noa Valley District Park (MVDP) on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. DDC: We appreciate the feedback of the public who are taking an interest in and sharing their concerns about the Ala Wai Flood Risk Management project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the State of Hawaii (State), and the City and County of Honolulu (City) are working together to protect residents and visitors within the watershed. This partnership is the building block for us to move forward on the project and we agree the need for community engagement and communication is a key component for this project to be successful. The latest information can be viewed on the USACE Honolulu District website at: https://www.poh.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Civil/Works-Projects/Ala-Wai-Flood-Risk-Management-Project/.
??? Waimanu/Queen Street Roundabout - Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART): In preparation for future guideway construction, HART is planning to reconstruct the intersection of Waimanu and Queen into a modern, single-lane roundabout. The proposed roundabout addresses design issues associated with guideway column spacing, curved roadway approaches, and stopping sight distances. These issues could not otherwise be addressed with a traditional intersection design. The roundabout would also enable U-turn movements that will help mitigate the elimination of left turn storage and refuge lanes that will be necessary to accommodate the new guideway support columns within the center median of Queen Street. The roundabout will also help to calm traffic in this area and reduce roadway crossing distances for pedestrians. Please see the KHON2 story from earlier this month to learn how some residents feel about the project: https://www.khon2.com/news/local-news/kakaako-intersection-may-turn-into-roundabout-to-accommodate-rail/1834919267. Condos were notified about the Nan, Inc. community meeting at which the roundabout was discussed. As HART and its contractors continue to examine and review the roundabout option for the intersection, HART will notify the condos of all the public meetings and opportunities to discuss the planned roundabout moving forward.
• Announcement - DTS invites everyone to the Ala Pono - an Ala Wai Canal Crossing Alternatives Analysis review on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Waik k Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Councilmember Carol Fukunaga - Councilmember Fukunaga distributed her Neighbor to Neighbor newsletter and reported the following: 
• Budget Items - There is an amendment to add $500,000 to make a Kaka ako Regional Transportation study. Ten years ago DTS was concerned about the roads from the H-1 to Ala Moana. Now, there are more complaints about the major growth in the numbers of condos and congestion. In 2013 there was a list on pedestrian accidents in the Kaka ako area, which was mostly an industrial area. Councilmember Fukunaga requested an updated list. Also, she wants to add funds to install a marked crosswalk with pedestrian-activated traffic lights at the intersection of Cooke and Kawaihao Streets. 
• Access to Information - There is a pilot project to access more information, including testimonies, by electronic media.
??? Urban Dog Park - Councilmember Fukunaga acknowledged that the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 was instrumental in securing funds for the design of an urban, unleashed Dog Park. A suggestion to have it at Mother Waldron Park fell through, when it was discovered that it would become part of a roadway. However, with the HCDA turning over Kaka ako Park to the City, there may be more options. 

Comments followed:
1. Children's Discovery Center - Chung asked about the Children's Discovery Center. Councilmember Fukunaga reviewed that when Lieutenant Governor Josh Green made a presentation about H4, before the Board, he proposed providing medical services, which may be more attractive to the housing-resistant population. Lieutenant Governor Green has been meeting with Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) and other health care organizations. Councilmember Fukunaga suggested inviting him back for updates.
2. Transfer Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to the City - Councilmember Fukunaga noted that the City Council authorized the transfer in December 2018. Details are still being negotiated.
3. Bill 10 - Mariano asked about the $500,000 for the Transportation study. Councilmember Fukunaga said the bill is at the beginning of the process and she is soliciting comments. The Board could comment on the scope of the study. Chair Tam mentioned the Board supported the Ala Moana Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) plan to expand development on the mauka-side of Kapi olani Boulevard and Ke eaumoku Street.
4. Bill 69 - Komine asked about fire safety improvement bill. Councilmember Fukunaga explained that Bill 69 became Ordinance 18-14. When the implementation phase began, Bill 72 was to clarify the law, but it was vetoed by Mayor Caldwell. So, a new Bill 92 was introduced to not penalize the condos for the time it takes the City to process the permits.
5. Stop the Enforcement of the Homeless Encampments - John Ka ulupali, of Ka Po e o Kaka ako (The People of Kaka ako) is a community person trying to create a community at the Kaka ako Gateway Park Mauka since October 2018 with the support from a volunteer group Hui Aloha. They do weekly clean-ups and provide a lunch for volunteers. Councilmember Fukunaga added that they had asked the City to stop the enforcement and the City Administration declined. Lieutenant Governor Josh Green has been meeting with other groups and is trying to find an alternative site, away from the area. Councilmember Fukunaga and Chair Tam will get Kaulupali's contact information and continue the discussion offline or under RESIDENTS'/COMMUNITY CONCERNS.

Councilmember Ann Kobayashi - Jaren McCartney distributed Councilmember Kobayashi's newsletter and was available to hear concerns.
City Councilmember Mike Formby - Councilmember Formby introduced new staff member Adam Doo, who distributed Councilmember Formby's newsletter, and reported the following:
• Ala Moana Beach Park Master Plan ??? The comment period was extended to Monday, April 8, 2019.
• Transient Vacation Rentals (TVR)/Bed & Breakfasts (B&B) - Bill 89 (18), CD 1 and Bill 85 (18) will be heard on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. 
• Bill 8, Parades Bill - This bill is to decrease the number of road closures in Waikiki and decrease the number of parades. Comments are welcomed online.
• Bill 77, Relating to Public Transportation Fares - Comments are invited from HandiVan, The Bus, or other public transportation users. 

State Representative Tom Brower - Representative Tom Brower made his Neighborhood Board Report available and highlighted the following:
• Ala Wai Canal Project - Representative Brower and Councilmember Formby attended the Town Hall meeting in M noa. Representative Brower was available to answer any questions.

House Speaker Scott Saiki - James Stone distributed a Neighborhood Report and was available to hear concerns. 

State Senator Sharon Moriwaki - Senator Moriwaki distributed her Caring For Each Other community newsletter and reported the following:
• Ala Wai Canal Project - Senator Moriwaki thanked the City for the Town Hall meeting in M noa. The M noa Valley District Park (MVDP) gym was filled. Senate Bill (SB) 77, the funding mechanism for the project, went to the House and there is a resolution that the Governor wants the City to take responsibility for the $125 million for stream maintenance and expanding to the Ala Wai Watershed and not only the Ala Wai Flood Mitigation Project. This Working Group would include City, State, other interested parties, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to resolve community concerns.
• Community Design Center - Funds will be for creating a group to oversee all aspects of the Ala Wai Canal.
• Children's Discovery Center - There is a resolution to address the transfer of the parks from Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to the City, enforcement, and parks maintenance. The newsletter mention other resolutions.

Comments followed: Dying Trees - Brian Bagnall noted the dying trees on the median of Ala Moana Boulevard, due to the lack of water, because of the ongoing dispute between the State, which owns the road, and the City, which does maintenance. Senator Moriwaki's Office is trying to find out jurisdiction first.

Governor David Ige's Representative - Cindy McMillian, Director of Communications, distributed the March 2019 Capitol Connection and highlighted the following:
• Early Childhood Education - Governor Ige is focusing on a new system of public pre-schools.
• "Jump Start For Breakfast" - First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige and the Department of Education (DOE) want to encourage students to start the day with a healthy school breakfast.
• DOE - The DOE is working on new ideas and on affordable teacher housing with the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC). Other projects would be "mixed-use" projects on DOE property. These ideas are from Act 155, The 21st Century Schools, from 2013.
• Minimum Wage to $15.00 - There are two (2) bills. The concerns include income distinction for those with health care and for those without and impact on small business owners. Much testimonies have been submitted. McMillian encouraged the Neighborhood Board to participate in the discussion. 

Comments followed:
1. Get the Water - Mariano noted that the dispute about watering the trees is an opportunity for the City and the State to cooperate.
2. Minimum Wage - Mariano urged that while raising the minimum wage, legislators are encouraged to not pass new taxes, which would negate the increases. 
3. Water the Trees - Chair Tam noted that the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) representative would be returning next month. Bagnall added that it may too late. Komine added that a few months ago he complained to the City about the overgrown grass on the median. The next day the workers trimmed the grass, but now it has not grown back. It may be because of not watering.

U.S. Congressman Ed Case - The staff wanted to be on the agenda, but due to the change in date, they could not attend. Next month, they will try to attend quarterly.
AGENCY REPORTS

Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) - Garrett Kamemoto reported that transfer of the parks to the City was passed late last year by the City Council and by the HCDA Board early this year. The transfer involves many legal documents and the details have to be worked out in the next few months. Chung asked about the Children's Discovery Center. Kamemoto noted these "service-resistant" homeless are an ongoing issue. Chair Tam mentioned that this is an agenda item later. Kamemoto will stay for the discussion. Kolowalu Park is still being discussed.

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) - Pat Lee reported the following:
• Many municipalities in the U.S. are building and extending new rail lines to improve service to their cities. Across the country, many cities are looking to find better ways to ease traffic congestion and increase connectivity between neighborhoods and job centers, attractions and destinations. Communities in cities which were not initially linked to rail transit are looking forward to being served by these new extensions.
• In Los Angeles (LA), a city famous for its freeways, the LA Metro rail system is planning expansions to serve more cities and destinations including a connection to the new Los Angeles stadium and entertainment district at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, which will be home to the National Football League's (NFL)'s Rams and the Chargers.
• Seattle is planning extensions north to the city of Everett, and extending service further south through Tacoma. New York, Boston, Charlotte, and San Francisco are also expanding service and constructing new lines. San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system is planning extensions south to Silicon Valley and the towns of Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara.
• Honolulu has nearly one (1) million registered vehicles which clog our streets and highways every day. The rail system will provide an attractive option to being stuck in traffic congestion, which will only get worse in the future. The 20-mile, 21-station system will directly serve communities from Kapolei to Ala Moana and connect seamlessly with bus service to other areas of the island. During weekdays, trains will be arriving every five (5) minutes during peak times and 11 minutes in off-peak hours. Rail interim service is planned for the end of next year, and the anticipated opening for full revenue service of the 20-mile system is planned for the end of 2025. 
Once completed, rail will become an integral part of Honolulu's public transit system along with the bus and Handivan, and provide both residents and visitors with fast, safe, reliable transportation.
• Construction activities in your area include:
o Queen/Ward/Kamakee Streets: hydrant and drainage facility relocation proceeding in front of Whole Foods
o Queen/Kamakee/Waimanu/Kona to Pensacola Streets: probing for dry utilities (electricity /communications)
o Kona/Pensacola Streets: probing for wet (sewer and water) and dry utilities.
• HART and its contractor for utility relocations NAN, Inc. will be holding their next business and community meeting on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Neal Blaisdell Center (NBC). Registration starts and 6:00 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
For more information on the rail project, please visit the HART website at www.honolulutransit.org, you can call the project hotline at 566-2299 or email a question to info@honolulutransit.org. 

Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) - Chair Tam read the following report:
• Water Main Breaks - There were none.
• Water Rate Update - This past August 2018, the Board of Water Supply's (BWS) Board of Directors adopted a new five (5)-year water rate schedule. The schedule started in September 2018, but adjustments to the rates and tiers will become effective on July 1, 2019.
To inform customers about the new rate schedule, BWS will mail all customers a flyer containing information that will help explain the changes and provide examples of average bills. A copy of this flyer is being provided at Neighborhood Board meetings, and is also available online. Full details on the new rate schedule is available at -www.boardofwatersupplv.com/waterrates. 2019 calendars were available.

RESIDENTS' AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS
• Trees - Chair Tam mentioned that the Board already talked about the trees on Ala Moana Boulevard, per Mr. Bagnall.
• Ka Po e o Kaka ako - John Ka ulupali, of Ka Po e o Kaka ako (The People of Kaka ako) is a community person trying to create a community at the Kaka ako Gateway Park Mauka since October 2018 with the support from a volunteer group Hui Aloha. He distributed a handout and mentioned outreach to the news media, other homeless communities, and to the general public. Chair Tam and Chung invited Kaulupali to meet with the Community Action Committee (CAC) to discuss how to work together for mutual benefit. Chung asked that Kaulupali control the homeless people at the Children's Discovery Center. 
• Aloha from Hawai i -- Danny Asao from Domino's Hawai i announced an event on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Volvo lot at Coral Street and Ala Moana Boulevard. There will be entertainment and food.
• Ala Wai Golf Course - Franklin Chung has been concerned with the Ala Wai Gold Course for the last three (3) years and was concerned about the outcome from the Ala Wai Canal Flood Mitigation Project. He wants the Top Golf Company to come in and bring in needed funds. Chung wanted more public access to Navy-Marine Golf Course. 

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 

Attendance at Other Meetings - Chair Tam attended the Town Hall meeting on the Ala Wai Canal Project at the MVDP on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OahuMPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) - William Ammons reported that on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, they talked about the Emergency Proclamation to address erosion and the North Shore Corridor Study. For more information the website is at - www.oahumpo.org.

Community Action Committee (CAC) Report - There was no report available.

Update on Ala Wai Promenade - On Friday, April 19, 2019, the H k le a is scheduled to dock there. Chair Tam wants to show case the Promenade and will ask for volunteers to staff a booth. Bagnall recognized the beauty of the restored Promenade for the H k le??a and the Pacific Festival. He inquired about the $100,000 from DPR for divided benches to prevent sleepers, trash cans that close and other improvements before the funds disappear. Chair Tam wrote a letter to DPR and is waiting for a response. He will follow up with Mayor Kirk Caldwell's Representative. Mariano added that the Community Action Committee (CAC) meets on the second Thursday of the month and it is an opportunity to interact with the Board on neighborhood issues. Chair Tam noted that the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the McCoy Pavilion on one (1) of the benches. The agenda was mailed out and it is online.

Chair's Report - There was none.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Ala Wai Canal Flood Control Project - Dave Watase thanked Chair Tam for the fastest turnaround of making the resolution in support of his opposition to the project official. Senate Bill (SB) 77 passed the Senate Ways and Means Committee (WAM) and went to the House Finance Committee. If it will be heard, then Watase will need help in testimonies. A working group was formed. Watase attended the M noa Town Hall meeting and 300 flyers were distributed. USACE did not really address the issue, but may listen to the working group's recommendations. The M noa Neighborhood Board No. 7 may form a Permitted Interaction Group (PIG). Chair Tam may get the USACE on the April 2019 agenda. At the M noa meeting the USACE mentioned that there will be a four (4) foot wall around the Ala Wai Canal, but nothing around Makiki Stream, so Ala Moana will be flooded.

Waimanu/Queen Street Roundabout - Chair Tam noted that HART is waiting for more information and then will return.

Pedestrian Safety Issues, Including Ala Moana Boulevard and Kamakee Street - There was no report update.

Safety Concerns with New Commercial/Residential Mixed-use Areas in Kaka ako - Chair Tam noted that two (2) months ago, a resident was concerned about bar patrons urinating in front of their townhouse outside SALT.
NEW BUSINESS

Children's Discovery Center (CDC) Issues - Chung invited founder Loretta Yajima to the Neighborhood Board meeting. He had taken a tour of the Center and was impressed by the Center. Yajima invited Board members to tour the Center and was warmed by Chung's offer to help. Chung asked about Yajima's background. She did her undergraduate studies in disadvantaged areas and coming back to Hawai i, she taught at Kuhio Park Terrace and helped integrate Head Start kids at the University Lab School. Yajima related a few letters from satisfied parents and acknowledged John Kaulupali personally cleaning up the area. She thanked everyone in attendance. She does not want to close. Chang mentioned that the CDC could be an item for the CAC. Chair Tam will list it on the April 23, 2019 agenda. Chang introduced a Church member, who wrote a Letter to the Editor and had some suggestions for supporters. He will volunteer his time at the Center, will talk with his Elected Officials, and organize support.

BOARD BUSINESS

Approval of the Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes, the Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes, and the Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes

Amendment to the Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes - Page 7, under Condo Funds Investment, it should read, "Chang noted that a law provides for a federally-insured securities broker or financial institutions, could offer products that can also achieve the outcome of higher rates of return."

As there were no other amendments or objections, the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 ADOPTED the Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes, the Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes as amended, and the Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 9-0-0 (AYE: Ammons, Chang, Chung, Cloutier, Komine, Mariano, Oppie, Tam, and Zehner; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None). The amendment reads, as follows:
• Page 7, under Condo Funds Investment, it should read, "Chang noted that a law provides for a federally-insured securities broker or financial institutions, could offer products that can also achieve the outcome of higher rates of return."

Treasurer's Report - Treasurer Susan Oppie reported that total expenditures for February 2019 were $30.59, leaving a balance of $282.77. The Treasurer's Report was filed.

PERMITS, HEARINGS, AND APPLICATIONS
• Special Liquor License - Taste of Kaka ako on April 18, 2019 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 333 Keawe Street ("the Barn" at SALT).
• Liquor Commission Hearing for RINKA, 1001 Queen Street #105 (Category No. 1 - Standard Bar) - Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at 711 Kapiolani Boulevard, 6th Floor

COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCHES
• Mother Waldron Park (525 Cooke Street) - Mondays, 5:30 p.m.;
• Sheridan Park (833 Pi ikoi Street) - Monday/Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.; 
• Keola La i Condominium (600 Queen Street) Tuesdays, 5:15 p.m.; 
• Kolowalu Park (1177 Queen Street) - 1st and 2nd Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. 
??? Atkinson Towers (419A Atkinson Drive) - Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Hapalua Half Marathon - Portions of Ala Moana Boulevard, Nimitz Highway, King Street, Kapiolani Boulevard, and Piikoi Street will be closed on Sunday, April 14, 2019 from about 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. or after the race passes.
• Next Meeting - The next regular meeting of the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the Makiki Christian Church.
• Upcoming Committee Meetings - The next meeting for Community Action Committee (CAC) is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m. near the McCoy Pavilion at the Ala Moana Regional Park.
• lelo Broadcasts - Broadcasts of the Ala Moana-Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 meetings are on lelo 49 on the first and third Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. and every second Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
• No Loitering - Please do not loiter on Makiki Christian Church grounds after 9:00 p.m. Mahalo.

ADJOURNMENT - As there was no further business before the Board, Chair Tam adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.

Submitted by: K. Russell Ho, Neighborhood Assistant 
Reviewed by: Jackson Coley, Public Relations Specialist 
Reviewed by: Lynn Marino, Secretary 
Reviewed by: Ryan Tam, Chair

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