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With Permission / Courtesy of: City and County of Honolulu Neighborhood Commission Office

ALA MOANA / KAKA AKO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 11

 

May 2023 Minutes

 

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023, 6:00 P.M.

MAKIKI CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND ON WEBEX

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m., performing a roll call, Quorum was established with nine (9) members present. Note: This 11-member Board requires six (6) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action. Meeting materials are available online at: https://tinyurl.com/nb11home

Board Members Present: Dyson Chee, Lori Farinas, Kathleen Lee, Michael Zehner, Chris Chung, Jason Wong, Joshua Nam, Rodney Chang, Caroline Faringer, and Lynn Mariano (arrived at 6:05 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Jeanne Rice.

Guests: Captain Randall Gibo (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Sagucio (Honolulu Police Department); Makanani Sala (Mayor's Representative); Catherine A. Taschner (Department of Land Management, Acting Director); Janel Denny, Melvia, and Councilmember Calvin Say, Francine Murray (HCDA); Adam Weintraub (Governor Green's Representative); Harry Cho (HART); Robin Henski (Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam); Taylor Date (Representative Nishimoto); Charles (Senator Moriwaki); Ronald Higa (Liliha Neighborhood Board No. 14); Mr. Toba, Frank Rogozienski, Gail, Megan Chinn, Daniel S., Maggi, Ryan Tam, Kalei Salcedo (Residents and Guests); and Spencer Johnson (Neighborhood Commission Office). There were 26 total attendees. Note: Names are not included if not legible on the guest sheet.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD): Captain Gibo reported the fire statistics and HFD safety tips. For more information, visit https://fire.honolulu.gov.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed. Hazardous Material: Farinas inquired about a hazardous material incident.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD): Lieutenant Sagucio reported the crime statistics and HPD updates. For more information, visit: https://www.honolulupd.org.

Mariano arrived at 6:05 p.m., 10 members present.

PRESENTATIONS

Honolulu Night Market: Megan Chinn presented information about the Honolulu Night Market, which will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Keawe and Auahi Street. More information can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/nb11home or www.ourkakaako.com/hnm.

Department of Land Management Updates: Catherine Taschner, Acting Director presented information regarding the City's acquisition of 560 Halekauwila Street for its use as an office building. The full presentation can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/nb11home

BOARD BUSINESS

Consider resolution re: addressing early morning trash pickups:

Chang Moved and Chee Seconded the Motion to adopt the resolution regarding early morning trash pickups. The Resolution was adopted, 9-0-1; (AYE: Chee, Farinas, Lee, Zehner, Chung, Nam, Chang, Faringer, Mariano. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Wong.)

Approval of the April 25, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

The Board approved the April 2023 regular meeting minutes as corrected, 10-0-0; (AYE: Chee, Farinas, Lee, Zehner, Chung, Wong, Nam, Chang, Faringer, Mariano. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None.)

Corrections:

1. Page one - HPD Questions - Delineators: Insert comment regarding garbage truck and request to report back.

2. Page one - Complete Streets - Question #6: Insert comment regarding public input for raised crossings.

Attendance at other meetings: None.

Neighborhood Subdistrict Updates: None.

Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC): None.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion on all-virtual committee meetings: Chair Lee commented on the need to amend the State law requiring a physical meeting location.

RESIDENTS' AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS: None.

ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS

Mayor Rick Blangiardi: Director Sala reported the following.

• Newsletter: https://www.oneoahu.org/newsletter.

• Mother Waldron Park: On March 31, 2023, the sprinkler system was tested and is functioning properly. Maintenance staff picks up/disposes of trash daily from the dog park. The bench was removed for safety concerns due to vandalism. A project request was submitted on March 31, 2023, requesting a replacement bench. On April 3, 2023, the pad lock has been inspected and is in working condition. A work order request was submitted to the Division of Urban Forestry (DUF) on April 19, 2023, to have the roots inspected.

• Parking Meters: A work order has been placed with the Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) to replace the parking meters. Staffing shortages have delayed the replacement.

• Scrambled Crossing: A scrambled crossing would not be effective at Kapiolani Boulevard and Kamakee Street due to the number of pedestrians in the area.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed. Pensacola Complete Streets: Mariano commented on Pensacola Complete Streets. Director Sala requested a letter specifically stating the details of concern relating to the complete streets project.

Councilmember Calvin Say: Melvia provided an update, which can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/nb11home

City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam: Robin Henski reported the following.

• Newsletter:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6098c5bb75e480679bd2fab3/t/6451614841cab078fa384cfc/1683054940903/May+2023+Newsletter+%282%29.pdf

State Representative Scott Nishimoto: Taylor Date was available for questions.

State Representative Adrian Tam: No representative present.

State House Speaker Scott Saiki: Frank Rogozienski reported the following. https://hicapitol-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/repsaiki_capitol_hawaii_gov/EVHjVzirHKxCqyUvHzs2RqoBph7l236V6IV_LM3a9aDiKQ?e=HwDEf4

Senator Sharon Moriwaki: Charles reported the following. https://hicapitol-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/c_izumoto_capitol_hawaii_gov1/ER9WE8jo0PxNmwZeAQBbBVABu-S2IjEPVUXXXReRnt65CQ?e=5Cciuy

Governor Josh Green: Adam Weintraub provided the Governor's newsletter. Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ke-Ala-Hou-Newsletter-May-2023-Final-04.pdf

U.S. Congressman Ed Case: No representative was present.

AGENCY REPORTS

Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA): Francine Murray shared a newsletter and was available for questions.

• HCDA Newsletter: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hcda/files/2023/05/May-2023-Community-Connection.pdf

• HCDA Website: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hcda/

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit (HART): Harry Cho provided a brief construction update.

• Updates: For rail project updates on the Downtown Utilities Relocation/CCUR III work, please remember to sign up for the weekly Frank V. Coluccio Construction Co./HART e-blast at: http://eepurl.com/h1g2W5

Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS): No representative was present; a report was submitted.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• NB11 social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlaMoanaKakaakoNB11; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alamoanakakaakonb11/

• Covid-19 Vaccines: Find a vaccine provider near you at https://www.oneoahu.org/find-vaccine.

• Permit Reviews: Development proposals that require neighborhood board input are posted at: http://www.honoluludpp.org/ApplicationsForms/ZoningandLandUsePermits/NeighborhoodBoardMaterials.aspx.

• Next Meeting: The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Makiki Christian Church and online via WebEx.

• lelo Broadcasts: Recordings of the meetings are broadcast on lelo 49 on the first and third Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., and every second Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Upcoming broadcast will be on at 8:30 a.m. The full schedule is at https://olelo.org/tv-schedule/). Recordings may also be viewed at https://www.honolulu.gov/cms-nco-menu/site-nco-sitearticles/1657-board-meeting-video-archive.html

ADJOURNMENT - As there was no further business before the Board, Chair Lee adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.

Submitted by: Spencer Johnson, Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy

Finalized by: Kathleen Lee, Chair

Last Updated: 21 June 2023
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