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AIEA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

DRAFT MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD

MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009

AIEA PUBLIC LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pro Tem Wilbert Ho started the meeting at 7:40 p.m. with six (6) members present, which did not constitute a quorum. Note: This 15 - member Board requires eight (8) members for a quorum and to take official action. Ho relinquished the gavel to Board member William Clark who explained that without a quorum the Board can take no official action and that a chair cannot be elected until quorum is met.

MEMBERS PRESENT: William Clark, Wilbert Ho, Ron Mobley, George Passmore, Susan Sheldon (7:41 p.m.), Jane Sugimura, Kelsey Wells.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Tracy Arakaki and Danielle Lum.

GUESTS: Randy Onaga, Carol Shishido Ogata, Beverly Tike, Breen Harimoto (Councilmember Gary Okino’s Office), Winston Lum, Kuuipo Lum, Carol Iwamoto, Ken Best (Representative Blake Oshiro’s Office), Amy Tsuneyoshi (Board of Water Supply), Corinne Gallardo (Office of Councilmember Romy Cachola), Ron Fitch, Dennis Enomoto (Advanced Health Care), Sean Ajimine (P4,Inc.), Barbara Annis (Governor’s Office), Steve Nawahine (Advanced Health Care Corporation), Firefighter Arron Yoshida (Honolulu Fire Department – Aiea), Sgt. Roger Nitta (Honolulu Police Department, District 3 – Pearl City), Gary Omori (Honolulu Rail Transit), Claire Tamamoto (Aiea Community Association), Eileen Clarke (Board of Education), Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Suzette Adversalo, Kealii Lum and Kawehi Lum (Alii Pauahi HCC), David Tanoue (Office of the Mayor/ City Department of Planning and Permitting, Director), Nola Frank (Neighborhood Commission Office).

Sheldon arrived at 7:41 p.m.; seven (7) members present.

CITY MONTHLY REPORTS:

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Firefighter Arron Yoshida reported: 1) June 2009 Statistics – The statistics included1 wildland, 2 rubbish, 63 medical, 2 search/rescue, and 18 miscellaneous calls. 2) Fire Safety Tip – With our island keiki on summer break, this is an opportune time to review you home surroundings for potentially dangerous situations. Take the time to childproof your home. Check for situations that may cause electrical shock, accidental falls, and/or poisoning from unsecured medications, cleaning products, and/or houseplants. Ensure swimming pools are properly fenced and gated. An alarm on the door from the house to the pool can help prevent unattended keiki from drowning. Keep matches and lighters in a safe, secured place away from children.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Sgt. Roger Nitta reported: June 2009 Statistics – The statistics included 11 auto thefts, 10 auto recovery, 9 burglaries, 31 criminal property damages, 79 thefts, 35 UEMV (unauthorized entry into motor vehicle), and 175 calls for service.

Mayor Mufi Hannemann’s Representative - David Tanoue reported: 1) Repaving of Aiealani Place – Repaving for Aiealani Place under Rehabilitation of Secondary Streets, Package 3, which includes major thoroughfares in Waipahu, Village Park, Pearl City, Aiea, and Halawa. Open bids are scheduled for July 16, 2009. For Localized Rehabilitation of Streets, which focuses on residential roads (Phase 4) includes Pearl City, Newtown, Royal Summit, Pacific Palisades, Pearlridge, Aiea, Aiea Heights, Halawa Heights, and Halawa Valley, will include cold planning, resurfacing of asphalt concrete pavements, reconstruction of failed pavement areas, adjustment of manhole frame and covers, installation of pavement markings. 2) Aiea-Pearl City Neighborhood Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan – The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Pearl City Elementary School Cafeteria (1090 Waimano Home Road, adjacent to Pacheco Park).

Questions, comments and concerns followed: 1) Transit Oriented Development (TOD) – Regarding buildings built near the Waipahu transit center, the project should take 25-30 years working with the community to build. The potential aspect will be mixed use. 2) Transit Stations – The Aiea area will have three (3) stations along

Kamehameha Highway, starting near the Home Depot, then kitty corner from Anna Miller’s Restaurant (former Jim Slemons car lot) and near the Stadium. Follow up will be done as to the exact location for the third station.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Amy Tsuneyoshi reported: 1) 2009 Halawa Xeriscape Garden Open House and Unthirsty Plant Sale – The 21st Annual Halawa Xeriscape Garden Open House and Unthirsty Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, August1, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event includes family – friendly, fun – filled and free keiki activities and games aimed at teaching our youth about water conservation, sustainability, and being eco-friendly. Further information is available at www.boardofwatersupply.com. 2) Water Conservation Tips – A) Water lawns just 2-3 times a week. B) Don’t water lawn between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Councilmember Gary Okino – Breen Harimoto circulated the written report, and noted that included in the report is information relating to the rehabilitation of streets, Ulune Street pavement markings modifications, and highlights of the fiscal year 2010 budget.

Councilmember Romy Cachola – Corinne Gallardo distributed a newsletter and highlighted: 2009 National Night Out Celebration - , sponsored by the Honolulu Police Department and Community Partners, on  Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at the Target Store in Salt Lake (top level parking lot)from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: None.

APPROVAL OF MAY 11, 2009 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES and JUNE 8, 2009 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD - As there was no quorum, this item was deferred to the next meeting.

BOARD BUSINESS:

Honolulu Rail Transit, Public Involvement Team - Gary K. Omori reported that an elevated rail would run faster than one at ground level with speed exceeding 55 miles per hour and the average speed of 30 miles per hour. The elevated rail would carry more passengers; have fewer environmental impacts and residential displacements. The rail will run for 20 miles, with 21 transit stations, and less than 40 right-of-way acquisitions. Projected milestones includes a full federal fund grant agreement (2011), Waipahu Service station (late 2012), East Kapolei (2014), Pearl Highlands to the Stadium (2017) and Kalihi to Ala Moana (2018).

Kamehameha Drive - In Swap Meet Traffic Issue – Bill Clark reported that it has been one month since the Kam Drive – In Swap Meet management put the system of utilizing HPD Special Duty Officers at the entrance on Kaonohi Street and the intersection of Moanalua Road and Kaonohi Street (Diamond Head direction/Makai Ewa corner) to keep traffic flowing. Things did not turn out well for one weekend with no HPD officer there, but issues have since been resolved. The July 7, 2009 meeting was been cancelled since the situation has improved and working out well. If issues arise, contact him and he will inform the drive-in management.

Aiea Community Association (ACA) – 1) The next meeting ACA will be on July 27, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at the Aiea Library Conference Room. 2) The ACA supports the Aiea Public Library and are glad that it survived the first round to be kept open. 3) The Annual Aiea Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2009; and volunteers are welcome.

Advanced Healthcare Facilities (aka AHA Facilities) - Dennis Enomoto and Steve Nawahine presented that AHC Facilities is interested in a property in Aiea located at 99-147 Mikalemi Street. AHC Facilities has nine other facilities in four different states and provides physical therapy with short-term care, primarily for the elderly, age 65 and older with Medicare. They will have private rooms with private bathrooms. They will offer fine dining. Clients would stay 30 to 40 days on average and go home.

Questions, Comments and Concerns followed: 1) Coordinating services for the community elderly may be considered in the future. 2) Regarding the current narrow street entrances, the roads will be taken care of when the parking lot is put in. 3) Residents expressed concern because many of them park along the public roads. 4) Although escrow has not closed, it is important to hear from the Neighborhood Board and surrounding neighbors first. Escrow is currently in negotiations.4) Regarding choosing a site in Aina Haina or Aiea, there are more people in Aiea needing the services. 5) Enomoto reiterated that the site currently has 11 structures being rented on a month - to -month basis. Time table for permits is six to eight months or longer. The building will not exceed the 25 foot height limit. 6) Relative to a patients Medicare benefits running out, Nawahine said that he would do whatever he could to find an alternate place with services. A patient staying more than 100 days would not be in the right place. 7) Projected patient capacity is 60. 8) Parking capacity will be 68 stalls, with 15 to 20 workers per

shift. 9) None of the other facilities have security and this proposed facility will not be locked down. 10) Regarding the need for extra parking in the evening hours by the community, something could be worked out if space is available.  However, it was mentioned that it is the business of AHA, but having the community park in the facility parking lot may cause security problems. Nawahine did mention that on occasion if a neighbor is having a party/luau for an evening, the community may be allowed parking in the lot on a case by case basis. 11) Concern was raised about public infrastructure, sewage, increase in property tax, burial sites on the property, etc. 12) Dinning facilities will be open to the patients and their families only.

Reinstatement of Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) Waimalu Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Project – Deferred until the next meeting.

REPORTS:

Treasurer’s Report: As there was no quorum, this item was deferred to the next meeting.

Committees:

• Parks and Recreation – Wilbert Ho reported: A) Homeless – He visited the Neal Blaisdell Park and noticed an increase of homeless gathering in the area. Homeless living along the bike path were reported. .B) Rainbow Bay Park –The mangrove has been cleared. A request was made to have State cut the kiawe trees.
• Executive, Transportation, Human Services, Community Relation and Publicity,      Planning and Zoning, Restoration Advisory Board, Permitted Interaction Groups, and Kamehameha Highway Improvements Project – No reports.

Permitted Interaction Groups – This item was deferred to the next meeting.

Elected Officials:

Senator Donna Mercado Kim – Senator Kim reported: A veto override legislation session is scheduled for this Wednesday. To – date, the governor has signed three bills and vetoed 14. On June 30, 2009, the legislature received 65 bills from the governor.

Questions, comments and concerns: 1) No other items may be discussed but the matters at hand at the vetoed session. A two-third vote is needed for the session to be extended. 2) The governor vetoed four housing bills today which are posted on her website.

Representative Blake Oshiro – Ken Best distributed the written report and noted: Neal Blaisdell Park – Bike path clean-up, Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Ho suggested contacting the Pearl City Lions Club to participate.

Board of Education – Dr. Eileen Clarke reported: 1) There will be a full BOE meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2009. 2) Previously, the BOE received a funding waiver at the start of the schools year, but is now allocated quarterly. 3) Measures will be taken this Thursday at the BOE meeting this Thursday regarding the closure of libraries. Testimony will be accepted.

Senator Norman Sakamoto – A newsletter was available.

Governor Linda Lingle’s Representative – Governor’s Representative Barbara Annis, introduced herself as the new Board representative, and was available for questions.

Questions, comments and concerns followed: 1) Furlough of State Workers – Certain departments cannot be furloughed. The Governor is working on reducing services and the need for must haves. A commented was made hat lay-offs in departments will cause bumping with a non-experienced worker going to another department. 2) According to the Governor it was mentioned around this time last year that there was over $300 million dollars, and it was asked where the money is. Annis said that there is a global economy change and that the State has been cutting costs for a year.

Neighborhood Commission Office: Mobley reported that he attended a special Neighborhood Commission Meeting regarding an error in the Revised Neighborhood Plan relative to filling of vacancies from the election. He explained that the accepted plan, written by the City’s Corporation Counsel caused a problem that Board vacancies cannot be filled until the next Board elections. The Commission approved the amending of this section of the Revised Neighborhood Plan. Public hearings will be held within 30 days (8/15/09), followed by a 14 day written comment period, and filling in October Boards may fill their vacancies. He suggested that those interesting in filling a vacancy to start now and submit their name, address and other information to the Neighborhood Commission Office for verification.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Correspondence received: A meeting will be held on July 22, 2009, at Pearl City High School, 10:30 a.m. to discuss the tearing down of the old Kentucky Fried Chicken (located Ewa side of Neal Blaisdell Park, which is now a vacant building to construct an office building.

• The Board will not meet in AUGUST.
• The next Board meeting will be held on Monday, September 14, 2009, Aiea Library Conference Room, at 7:30 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

Submitted by: Nola J. Frank,

Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by: William Clark