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PEARL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008

HIGHLANDS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL CAFETERIA

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Albert Fukushima called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m., with a quorum of 10 members present. Note – This 13-member Board requires seven (7) votes to adopt a motion.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Stanley Ching, Alfred Coleman, Sol Ray Duncan, Albert Fukushima, Kevin Furutani, David Howton, Antoinette Lee, Chris Lum Lee, James Pickard, Sr., Cruz Vina, Jr.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Amoreena Rabago, Larry Veray.

VACANCIES: There is one (1) vacancy.

GUESTS: Capt. E. Bruffey (Honolulu Fire Department); Lt. G. Arakawa, Maj. D. Kajihiro, Sgt. K. Miyazaki (Honolulu Police Department); Barry Usagawa, Lan Yoneda (Board of Water Supply); Manny Cabral (Leeward Community College – Interim Chancellor); Breene Harimoto (Board of Education); Jim Propotnick (Governor Linda Lingle's representative – Deputy Director of the State Department of Public Safety); Isaac Hokama (Mayor Mufi Hannemann's representative – Special Assistant to the Mayor); Robert Sato (Councilmember Gary Okino's Office); Senator Clarence Nishihara; Tina Yamamoto (Representative Roy Takumi's Office); Dr. Frank Baumholtz, Tricia Ejima, Daphne Kajikawa, Tracee Kono, Tiyana Arakaki, Casey-Lynn Casuga, Ashley Daida, Dayna Domingo, Meghan Fuller, Bethany Gallarde, Tami Hashimoto, Karissa Higa, Kaitlynn Holt, Nicole Kahunahana, Tobi Kaneshiro, Erika Kim Seu, Chloe Maeshiro, Tricia Miura, Kari Miyasato, Lorial Rosado, Christina Saturnio, Jillian Seminara, Amy Tanaka, Myra Yamamoto (Pearl City High School Soccer Team Coaches and Players); Charles Kapua (Aha Kiole Committee); Gary Omori (Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project); Kevin Cassel (Olelo Videographer); Carlyn Fujimoto (Pearl City High School); Kent Kitagawa (State Department of Health – State Labs Division); Elayne Funakoshi, Michelle K. Lewis, Roger Olegario, Raymond F. Souza, Bob Wong, Kathy Yoda; Rachel M. Glanstein (Neighborhood Commission Office).

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Pickard led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

RULES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Chair Fukushima indicated that smoking is not allowed on school grounds, summarized the time limit policy listed on the agenda and asked government representatives to please limit their oral reports to one subject matter.

FILLING OF ONE (1) VACANT BOARD SEAT: There were no nominations or volunteers to fill the vacancy.

APPOINTMENT OF STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Chair Fukushima noted that the Development, Plan and Zoning (DPZ) committee Chair Furutani resigned, due to personal reasons. Furutani indicated that he would have to resign from the Board at the end of April 2008 to take care of his parents and his own medical troubles; he plans to return to the Board when he can. Chair Fukushima announced the appointment of Pickard to DPZ Chair. He added that Veray would be out of town for a while, so Lum Lee was appointed to be the Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) committee Chair, and Veray was appointed to be HEW Vice-Chair. The committees will be reorganized in June, after the election of Board officers.

EMERGENCY AGENCY REPORTS:

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Capt. E. Bruffey reported the following information:

1)       March 2008 Statistics – There were 4 structure, 1 brush, 1 rubbish and 1 vehicle fire; there were 48 medical emergencies, no search/rescue and 5 miscellaneous calls.

2)       Fire Safety Tip – Smoke alarms are proven lifesavers; they should be installed on every level of a house and outside every sleeping area. Smoke alarms should be tested once per month, and batteries should be replaced once per year (or when the alarm chirps to signal that the batteries are low). Although a smoke alarm should give advance warning, everyone should still have an escape plan. Plan two ways out of every room and set a meeting place outside for everyone to gather. Plan a drill where the smoke alarm is activated and the escape plan is implemented.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

Smoke Alarm Recommendations – There is no one recommended brand of smoke detector to purchase, but it was suggested to avoid buying the least or most expensive smoke alarms.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Maj. D. Kajihiro, who was just promoted to the Pearl City Station, introduced Sgt. K. Miyazaki and Lt. G. Arakawa. Sgt. Miyazaki circulated the report and provided the following information:

March 2008 / February 2008 / January 2008 Statistics: 6 / 16 / 8 auto thefts, 6 / 7 / 7 auto theft recoveries, 23 / 16 / 13 burglaries, 42 / 33 / 28 criminal property damages and 17 / 20 / 20 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (UEMVs). There were a total of 6,590 / 6,341 / 6,517 calls for service in District 3, with some 1,496 / 1,431 / 1,462 calls (22.70% / 22.57% / 22.43%) from the Pearl City area.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       Waimano Ridge State Lab Break-ins – The last incident of break-ins to cars in the Waimano Ridge State Lab resulted in the arrest of three juveniles, and the problems have ceased.

2)       Hoolaulea Street Speeding and Signaling – On Hoolaulea Street, near the Pearl City Shopping Center, mauka of Don Quijote, many motorists are speeding and not signaling; officers will monitor the area.

PRESENTATIONS:

Awarding of Certificates – Publicity/Refreshment committee (PR) Chair Lee announced that the Pearl City High School (PCHS) girls' soccer team won the Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) Red Conference Championship, which is their first OIA title. PR Chair Lee, along with PR Vice-Chair Duncan, presented the following people involved with the success of the PCHS girls' soccer team with certificates of recognition and acknowledgement:

1)       Dr. Frank Baumholtz and Tracee Kono – Dr. Baumholtz and Tracee Kono were the co-head coaches of the PCHS girls' soccer team.

2)       Daphne Kajikawa and Tricia Ejima – Ms. Kajikawa and Ms. Ejima were the assistant coaches of the PCHS girls' soccer team.

3)       PCHS Girls' Soccer Team Members – The team members were Tiyana Arakaki, Casey-Lynn Casuga, Ashley Daida, Dayna Domingo, Meghan Fuller, Bethany Gallarde, Tami Hashimoto, Karissa Higa, Kaitlynn Holt, Nicole Kahunahana, Tobi Kaneshiro, Erika Kim Seu, Chloe Maeshiro, Tricia Miura, Kari Miyasato, Lorial Rosado, Christina Saturnio, Jillian Seminara, Amy Tanaka, and Myra Yamamoto.

Pearl Harbor Aquifer Sustainability with Future Development – Barry Usagawa distributed a handout explaining the water resource strategies of the BWS, and highlighted the following:

1)       Guiding Principle – The guiding principle of the BWS is Water for Life, or "Kai Wai Ola". The idea is for the BWS to provide water while still protecting the environment, fulfilling its mission of sustainability.

2)       Diversified Water Resource Strategies – The BWS employs three water resource strategies: (a) Watershed Management – includes protecting forested recharge areas and controlling invasive species; (b) Conservation – includes preserving resources, controlling how water is used, and proactive repair and replacement of the infrastructure; and (c) Natural and Alternative Water Supplies – includes groundwater, reuse of recycled water, desalination plants, and deep ocean water. The strategies listed above work well to make sure that no surface water (streams, etc.) is used as a supply, which protects agriculture and cultural traditions.

3)       Water Supply Locations – Rainfall is a large supplier of water, and the rainfall is collected in wells and then aquifers. The State has a regulatory system of groundwater allocation for Oahu. The sustainability plan requires that at least the same amount of water must go into the aquifers as is pumped out. Certain areas such as Waimalu and Moanalua are fully allocated, which means that the same amount of water is going into the aquifers as being pumped out. The Waipahu-Waiawa aquifer is the largest and least allocated, with about 20 to 22 million gallons per day available to sustain development. Oahu uses slightly less than half of the total available water yield on the island.

4)       Waiawa and Koa Ridge Makai Wells – Waiawa and Koa Ridge Makai wells are in development, with estimated yields of six and two million gallons of water per day, respectively.

5)       Alternative Potable and Nonpotable Sources – The BWS created alternative sources of potable (drinkable) and nonpotable water, including desalination and recycling plants, and other sources. Desalination plants are not being used, since the other methods are successful and less expensive.

6)       Oahu's Directed Growth Plan – The Oahu water system is integrated, according to directed growth provided by the County General Plan that limits population percentages on different areas of the island. The idea is direct growth to certain areas, keeping the "country" country, protecting agricultural and preservation land from urban development, and yet still providing enough water for people to live.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       Water Quality – The potable water system is tested regularly and must be safe drinking water standards. Leptospirosis is an example of a bacterial disease that can get into the watersheds through animals. It was suggested to irradiate the streams to eliminate bacterial contamination. However, humans cause the most contamination in streams through trash, etc. It was emphasized that Oahu's drinking water is groundwater, not from streams, and so doesn't need a filter.

2)       Effect of a Catastrophe – The public needs to be better educated about protecting water resources, especially if a catastrophe happens. If a catastrophe occurs, the BWS can make water conservation mandatory and raise the water rates; however, with diversified resources those steps may not be needed.

3)       Water Conservation – Although there is water available for future development, the community still should try to conserve water (xeriscape landscaping, etc.).

Pearl Kai Walgreen's Development Impact on Traffic – Chair Fukushima related that Walgreen's is reconfiguring their building plans based on input from the Aiea Neighborhood Board No. 20, and they will make a presentation to the Board when the new plans are complete.

Leeward Community College (LCC) Second Access Road – Chair Fukushima noted that the consultants for the LCC Second Access Road project are still reluctant to make a presentation to the Board.

ELECTED OFFICIALS [1]: The report of Mayor Mufi Hannemann was advanced without objection.

Mayor Mufi Hannemann’s Representative [1] – Isaac Hokama apologized for being unable to attend the last Board meeting, circulated the Mayor's Newsletter, and noted that the previous month's concerns need more follow-up.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       Bus Stop Near Trinity Church – It was suggested that a simpler bus stop shelter be installed across from Trinity Church (1716 Komo Mai Drive), with a benches and a rooftop, to avoid the same vandalism problems that necessitated the removal of the previous plexiglass shelter.

2)       Skate Park Bus Stop – There is a need for a bus stop bench fronting the skate park on Waimano Home Road, makai-bound.

3)       Highlands Intermediate School Bus Stop – The bus stop on Hoolaulea Street right down from Highlands Intermediate School needs repair; slats with nails/screws sticking out were left at the stop.

4)       Letters to the City Department of Transportation Services (DTS) – The Board is still awaiting responses to three letters sent to Wayne Yoshioka, Director of DTS.

5)       Hoolaulea Street Boulder – On Hoolaulea Street, near the intersection with Hoolawa Street, there is a large boulder protruding from the ground that could be dangerous.

6)       Hoolaulea Street and Hoolawa Place Intersection – A crosswalk is requested for the Hoolaulea Street and Hoolawa Place intersection, near the boulder location listed above, since many children cross there and many motorists speed there.

7)       City Department of Emergency Management (DEM) – The Board has yet to receive a response to the Board's requesting occasional updates.

COMMUNITY REPORTS:

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Lan Yoneda distributed handouts relating to Oahu's water cycle, and presented the following information:

1)       Main Break Report – There were no main breaks in March in the Pearl City area.

2)       General Water Announcement – Water is an essential resource. The handout distributed explained where Oahu's water comes from, how watersheds capture rainfall to replenish groundwater supplies, and how everyone can help to protect Oahu's watersheds.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

Animals Threatening Watersheds – Pigs, goats and sheep are animals that contaminate watersheds.

Leeward Community College (LCC) – Interim Chancellor Manny Cabral detailed the following updates:

1)       Leeward Culinary Arts Gala "L'ulu" – The Leeward Culinary Arts Gala, named "L'ulu", will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Pearl. The event is an opportunity to invest in educational opportunities for Hawaii's culinary students. There will be 14 food stations, featuring students and faculty along side Hawaii's finest chefs. Entertainment and a silent auction will be featured. The Hawaii Regional Cuisine Wall of Fame featuring the 12 founding chefs of the culinary movement in Hawaii, will be unveiled. Chef Roy Yamaguchi, the first chef from Hawaii to receive the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award, will be honored this year at "L'ulu" for his achievements and contributions to culinary education. Tickets are $100 through May 1, 2008, and $125 from May 2, 2008.

2)       Strategic Plan 2008-2015 – LCC is working on its Strategic Plan for 2008 to 2015 and its three-year biennium budget 2009 to 2015 with the emphasis on addressing remediation/developmental education issues, persistence and its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs.

3)       Chancellor – The search for a permanent LCC chancellor is in the final stages, with three finalists.

Board of Education (BOE) – Breene Harimoto circulated the BOE Highlights, and relayed the following information:

1)       State Department of Education (DOE) Budget – The BOE is finalizing the budget for the DOE, and it looks smaller than last year; he will have more details next month. The extra money in the DOE budget is not surplus, it's a legislatively allowed carryover of the funds; the reason for the carryover is that the budget process sometimes is not complete when the school year is beginning, and the schools still need the money to start the school year. For large purchases, a school principal must save for a few years to be able to afford the improvement. Although the number of students remains constant, the increases in salaries and costs of benefits are uncontrollable costs, which require an increased budget. Also, the DOE has been taking on more responsibilities from other departments, such as dealing with autism, special education, business services and facility maintenance.

2)       BOE Community Meetings – The BOE does hold community meetings, where they report on the budget, among other items.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       DOE Budget – The School Community Councils decide on each school's priorities and submit the information to the BOE to be included in the DOE budget.

2)       Middle Schools – The grades included in the middle school system vary depending on the physical accommodations of the campus (sixth to eighth grades is common). The concept of what the middle school is teaching the students is what defines the system, rather than the ages or specific grades of the students.

RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS:

Pearl City Wal-Mart / Sam's Club Gas Station / Roadway Construction Update – Furutani imparted that the gas station should be completed in the summer of 2008. Construction has begun on the Makolu Street widening and the Kamehameha Highway and Acacia Road intersection, so there will be an effect on traffic.

Chair Fukushima added that Donahue Fujii will attend the May meetings to present updates on the above items, and to introduce the contractor for the Pearl City Gateway Project.

Commercial Use of Private Property – Near 1310 Hoowali Street, near the new bus repair shop, there is someone using his property for commercial use, building dustpans to sell. The painting fumes from the spray are noxious, and the owner is letting the sawdust from the wood fly everywhere. It was suggested to call the City Departments of Planning and Permitting (DPP) and Environmental Services (ENV).

ELECTED OFFICIALS [2]:

Governor Linda Lingle‘s Representative – Jim Propotnick apologized for missing the last meetings, distributed the Governor's Neighborhood Board Update, and delivered the following information:

1)       State Budget Surplus – Aside from DOE, no department may carry over funds from the previous year. All departments must submit their budgets to Gov. Lingle, who, after "redlining", approves them and submits them to the legislature. The total budget is prepared on revenue estimates calculated before the fiscal year begins; therefore, sometimes more money comes in than estimated, leaving an unforeseen surplus.

2)       Nursing or Drug Treatment Facilities in Residential Areas – An applicant for a nursing or drug treatment facility to be located in a residential area must apply for the permit from DPP. After applying, DPP requires that applicants get a letter of approval from the Board. If the facility plans to provide medical services, then the facility must be licensed by the State Department of Health (DOH), which requires an inspection.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

LCC Second Access Road – Chair Fukushima noted that still no representatives have attended any meetings to provide information on the LCC second access road, such as traffic impacts, timetable, and funding. Chair Fukushima referred the item of the LCC Second Access Road back to the DPZ and Traffic and Transportation (TT) committees.

Mayor Mufi Hannemann’s Representative [2] – The report was given earlier in the meeting.

Councilmember Gary Okino – Robert Sato circulated the report and touched on the following items:

1)       City Budget – The City Council will hold a hearing tomorrow, April 23, 2008 regarding the City budget.

2)       Property Tax Rates – The property tax rates are not scheduled to be changed.

3)       Council Bill 80 Relating to Transit Technology – The Council was unable to reach a decision on Bill 80, which selects the technology of the locally preferred alternative for the City's fixed guideway mass transit project. Reconsideration of Bill 80 will be considered at tomorrow's special meeting, April 23, 2008; if the Council votes against reconsideration, then Bill 80 will no longer be active. The three proposed floor draft amendments are: (a) Floor Draft 3 (FD3) Version 1 (V1) to select rubber tire on concrete; (b) FD3 V2 to select rubber tire on concrete and magnetic levitation; and (c) FD3 V3 to select steel on steel rail.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       Council Chair – Council Chair Barbara Marshall indicated that she would return on Monday, April 21, 2008.

2)       City Budget – The Council is working on a draft of the budget, although there haven't been any major changes since the draft provided last month. Councilmember Okino's Office received the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) items submitted by the Board. There will also be a special time to add items into the budget that cost less than $200,000.

3)       City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) – The Manana Neighborhood Park comfort station repairs were already provided for in the administration's budget; however, upon being funded, they were submitted to DDC and the Board has heard nothing further. Many projects seem to "get lost" and never return from DDC. Chair Fukushima requested a prioritized list of the City's CIPs.

4)       Council and the Mayor – Mayor Hannemann is going ahead with the steel on steel rail transit project, even though the Council has not yet come to a decision. Bill 80 stated that the Council reserved the right to stipulate the transit technology, but authorized the Mayor to move ahead with the project, using the technology chosen by the expert panel, if the Council was unable to select a technology. The Council still has 90 days to adopt or change Bill 80; however the Mayor has the right to veto the bill. It was jokingly suggested to eliminate the Council, since the Mayor may override their decisions; Mr. Sato explained that every branch of government has its checks and balances, and the Council can always withhold the funding for the transit project.

Senator Clarence Nishihara – Sen. Nishihara imparted the following information:

1)       Highlands Intermediate School Sign – In the cafeteria where this Board holds its meetings, there is a sign that states "When we compromise and resolve conflict, everybody wins".

2)       Sunshine Law Legislation – It was suggested that everyone look at the State Capitol's website (www.capitol.hawaii.gov) to see the final draft of House Bill 2730 (HB 2730) Conference Draft 1 (CD1), relating to Neighborhood Boards functioning in an easier manner under the Sunshine Law.

3)       Coffee Hours – Sen. Nishihara still holds his "Coffee Hours" on Thursdays at the Pearl City McDonald's.

4)       State Department of Transportation (DOT) Change – Scott Ishikawa, spokesperson, is leaving DOT.

5)       Transit Funding – The money collected for the transit project may not be used for any other purposes.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       Pearl City Public Library Renovations – In Sen. Nishihara's last discussion with the library administration, the library's highest priority is new carpet, and they did not mention providing restrooms compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that would be available after library hours. The library has one ADA-compliant restroom; however, library staff must escort any person using that restroom, which is located in the office area. The funding to extend the parking lot has been approved, but the work has not been done. Sen. Nishihara will set up a meeting with the new State Librarian and DPZ Chair Pickard.

2)       Legislative Session – The legislative session ends on May 1, 2008, if there are no overrides.

Sen. David Ige – No representative present.

Representative Roy Takumi – Tina Yamamoto distributed the report and the mid-session community survey responses, and emphasized the following points:

1)       Senate Bill 2878 (SB 2878) Relating to Early Learning – SB 2878, Senate Draft 2 (SD2), House Draft 2 (HD2), will establish a State early learning system, an Early Learning Council to govern the system, and a Keiki First Steps program.

2)       House Bill 7 (HB 7) Relating to I-SaveRx Prescription Drugs – HB 7, HD1, SD1, will establish the State's participation in the I-SaveRx prescription drug program to provide residents with increased access to affordable drugs (from Canada).

3)       Community Town Meetings – The area legislators hold regular town meetings on issues affecting the community and participation is welcome. Please call 586-6170 for more information. The next Town Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the Pearl Ridge Elementary School Cafeteria, with the focus on disaster preparedness.

Rep. K. Mark Takai – No representative was able to attend.

COMMUNITY INPUT:

Pearl City Community Association (PCCA); Manana Community Association (MCA) – No updates provided.

Pacific Palisades Community Association (PPCA) – Howton reported that the PPCA is undergoing reorganization due to the resignation of the former manager and President, Osame Kobayashi.

Pearl City Foundation (PCF) – Mr. Harimoto conveyed that the Fourth Annual Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008, at the Momilani Community Center; there will be entertainment and activities at the event. Volunteers to sponsor the event and/or to provide entertainment are requested.

APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 25, 2008 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: The March 25, 2008 Regular Meeting minutes were APPROVED AS CIRCULATED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (10-0-0) (Aye: Ching, Coleman, Duncan, Fukushima, Furutani, Howton, Lee, Lum Lee, Pickard, Vina).

MARCH 2008 TREASURER'S REPORT: The March 2008 Treasurer's Report, which was mailed with the April 2008 regular meeting agenda, was filed.

COMMITTEE REFERRALS FOR ACTION/DEFERRAL:

Executive – Chair Fukushima specified the following information:

1)       Appointment of Committee Officers – This item was handled earlier in the meeting, and the item may be removed from the agenda for the next meeting.

2)       Formulation of Revised Permitted Interaction Groups (PIG) Listing – The Board will look at HB 2730, relating to Boards and the Sunshine Law, which may decrease the need for official PIGs.

Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) – HEW Chair Lum Lee offered the following information:

1)       Proposal for Monthly Notification Report by the City Department of Emergency Management (DEM) –  Mayor Hannemann's representative will follow up on this item.

2)       Pearl City Base Yard Dewatering Facility – No update. Chair Fukushima added that the Board must look closely at possible impacts of the dewatering facility, and he requested further explanations on the item.

Traffic and Transportation (TT) – TT Chair Vina circulated a report and highlighted the following:

1)       Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) – The OMPO CAC meeting on April 16, 2008, included a DTS presentation about the Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road, to provide an alternate access route in case of emergency. The Hawaii Bicycling League (HBL) introduced a resolution requesting bicycle safety improvements, which was adopted by the CAC. Mayor Hannemann's proposed budget allocated $1 million for bicycling improvements. The CAC also approved the report from the subcommittee on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).

2)       Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project (HHCTCP) – The Council has not yet chosen a technology for the transit system, which was reported earlier in the meeting. TT Chair Vina will attend the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) workshop tomorrow, April 23, 2008.

3)       Separate Traffic Signal Phasing of Left Turns on Moanalua Road at Hoolaulea Street; No Left Turn Proposal for Westbound Traffic on Hoomalu Street into Puu Poni Street; Extension of Left Turn Mauka-bound Lane on Waimano Home Road into Kuala Street – Letters were mailed earlier and also faxed recently to DTS; no responses yet.

Development, Plan and Zoning (DPZ) – DPZ Chair Pickard summarized the following information:

1)       Status of Development for Remaining Manana Warehouse Properties – Donahue Fujii will provide an update in May 2008. Chair Fukushima stressed the Board's desire to be informed about proposed development, so that the Board and the community don't get disappointed later with the results.

2)       Participation in Pearl Harbor Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) – Denise Emsley was contacted, and she is working on getting RAB approval for the Board to participate in the meetings.

Legislative and Capital Improvement Programs (LCIP) – LCIP Vice-Chair Lum Lee mentioned the following:

1)       Sunshine Law Legislation; Pearl City Public Library (PCPL) Expansion of Parking Lot and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Renovations – These items were covered earlier in the meeting.

2)       Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Input – LCIP Vice-Chair Lum Lee will follow up with LCIP Chair Rabago on the details of this item.

Publicity/Refreshments (PR) – PR Chair Lee supplied the following information:

1)       Certificates of Recognition and Acknowledgement – A wrestling coach in the Pearl City may be receiving an award next month. A letter of appreciation will be sent to the fifth graders of Manana Elementary School, since they made the leis presented to the awardees at the meeting tonight. Chair Fukushima added that the Pearl City Highlands Elementary School will hold its 50th anniversary celebration on May 24, 2008, and that Amy Martinson was nominated to be an Outstanding Educator.

2)       Email Newsletter / NB#21 Website – Coleman indicated that articles for the newsletter are needed from committee chairs before the end of the next Board meeting. Coleman will take a new photograph of the entire Board, since the membership has changed.

3)       Approval of Refreshment Account Expenditure – Neighborhood Assistant (NA) Glanstein will follow up to determine if the Board may expend funds to purchase materials for certificates.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1)       Pearl City Parks – Summer Fun program registration will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and on Monday and Tuesday, May 12 and 13, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration will be done at each park. Summer Fun programs will be conducted at the Pacific Palisades Community Park, Pearl City District Park, and Waiau District Park. Summer Fun program flyers will be available soon.

2)       Next Committee Meetings – The next committee meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the Highlands Intermediate School Cafeteria.

3)       Next Board Meeting – The next regular Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 6:30 p.m., at the Highlands Intermediate School Cafeteria.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.

Submitted by:

Rachel M. Glanstein, Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by:

David Howton, Treasurer, and

Albert Fukushima, Chair