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DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008
CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chair Charles Prentiss called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m., with a quorum of 14 members present. Note This 19-member Board requires 10 members present to call the meeting to order and 10 votes to adopt a motion.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kalana Best, Jason Bradshaw (appointed tonight), Richard Bratt (left at 9:44 p.m.), Michele Brooks, John Brown (left at 9:35 p.m.), Jon Chinen, Jim Corcoran, Michael Correa,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kathy Bryant-Hunter, Virginia Enos.
VACANCIES: None; the one (1) vacancy in sub-district 2 was filled at this meeting.
GUESTS: Maj. C. Perrine (Marine Corps Base
BOARD VACANCY IN SUBDISTRICT 2: Jason Bradshaw volunteered to fill the Board vacancy. He introduced himself, stating that he grew up in
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
1) Committee Interest Mr. Bradshaw would be interested in serving on the Government & Community Services, and the Planning, Zoning and Environment committees. His main issue is handling development.
Wong arrived at 7:08 p.m., and Tomasa arrived at 7:09 p.m., during the above discussion; 16 members present.
2) Recycling Mr. Bradshaw supports recycling, and noted the convenience of possible curbside recycling.
Jason Bradshaw was APPOINTED to fill the Board vacancy in Subdistrict 2 by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (16-0-0) (Aye: Best, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Glanstein, Harding, Lindgard, Porter, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure, Weinberg, Wong).
SWEARING IN OF NEW BOARD MEMBER: A recess was taken from 7:12 p.m. to 7:13 p.m. for Neighborhood Assistant (NA) Rachel Glanstein to administer the Oath of Office to Bradshaw; 17 members present.
BOARD OFFICER ELECTIONS:
Chair Glanstein nominated Bryant-Hunter, and Best nominated Prentiss, to serve as Chair. Discussion ensued:
1) Bryant-Hunter Glanstein praised Bryant-Hunter for her service to the Board so far. Best acknowledged Bryant-Hunter's ability to serve as Chair. Corcoran related that since there have been no problems with Bryant-Hunter, she should be elected to continue as Chair.
2) Prentiss Best offered that Prentiss operates his committee well. Prentiss stated that his goals are to: (a) continuously follow-up on issues; (b) be more involved with the media; and (c) improve and shorten the agenda. Porter expressed the view that change can be good, even if the current Chair was successful. Lindgard noted that if Prentiss would speak more clearly, then he would support him as Chair.
Bryant-Hunter received six (6) votes (Corcoran, Correa, Glanstein, Harding, Ure, Weinberg). Prentiss was ELECTED Chair with 11 votes (Best, Bradshaw, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Chinen, Lindgard, Porter, Prentiss, Tomasa, Wong).
Vice-Chair Ure nominated Chinen, and Porter nominated Best, to serve as Vice-Chair. Discussion ensued:
1) Chinen Ure noted Chinen's success in conducting meetings and extolled his hard work. Chinen described himself as ready, willing and able to serve; he would be glad to work with Chair Prentiss and would also love shorter meetings. Corcoran emphasized the strength of Chinen's initiatives and his experience in working in the State legislature.
2) Best Porter reiterated that change could be good for the Board. Best acknowledged that Chinen has institutional knowledge of the Board, but added that she is willing to learn and would like to get more input from the community.
Chinen was ELECTED Vice-Chair with 10 votes (Best, Bradshaw, Brooks, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Glanstein, Prentiss, Ure, Weinberg). Best received seven (7) votes (Bratt, Brown, Harding, Lindgard, Porter, Tomasa, Wong).
Secretary Chinen nominated Ure to serve as Secretary. Ure was ELECTED Secretary by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (17-0-0) (Aye: Best, Bradshaw, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Glanstein, Harding, Lindgard, Porter, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure, Weinberg, Wong).
Treasurer Ure nominated Glanstein to serve as Treasurer, and noted her experience in working with the Neighborhood Commission Office and the City Council to help with the Board's budget. Glanstein was ELECTED Treasurer by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (17-0-0) (Aye: Best, Bradshaw, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Glanstein, Harding, Lindgard, Porter, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure, Weinberg, Wong).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
November 1, 2007 and December 6, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes These items were deferred without objection.
February 7, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes The February 7, 2008 regular meeting minutes were APPROVED AS CIRCULATED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (17-0-0) (Aye: Best, Bradshaw, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Glanstein, Harding, Lindgard, Porter, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure, Weinberg, Wong).
May 1, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes The May 1, 2008 regular meeting minutes were APPROVED AS CORRECTED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (17-0-0) (Aye: Best, Bradshaw, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Glanstein, Harding, Lindgard, Porter, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure, Weinberg, Wong), with the following correction:
* Page 9 Public Health, Public Safety and Civil Defense Committee item no. 3 strike out the rest of the sentence after "; however," and insert ". During the May 1, 2008
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION:
Major Christopher Perrine A certificate of recognition was presented to Maj. C. Perrine: The Kailua Neighborhood Board, in the City and County of Honolulu, State of Hawaii thanks and commends Major Chris Perrine USMC, Director of Public Affairs, Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii, for his extremely effective working relationship with the Board and Kailua community from September, 2006, after his return from the war in Iraq, to July, 2008. He successfully handled a myriad of base-community issues and challenges, all to the benefit of both military and civilian residents, ensuring minimum possible impact on the community of sea/air/ground training activities and facilitating maximal security, public safety, and law enforcement conditions for the base and
Outgoing Board Member Susan Dowsett This item was deferred without objection.
AGENCY REPORTS:
1) May 2008 Statistics There were 13 fires (structure, wildland, rubbish and vehicle) and 118 emergencies (medical, search/rescue, and miscellaneous).
2) Fire Safety Tip The risk of wildland fires increases as summer approaches. Be cautious when using flame-producing devices (e.g., fireworks, matches, lighters) around wildland vegetation. Children under 18 years old shall not possess or have access to these devices without adult supervision. Consider leaving the fireworks display to the pyrotechnic professionals and enjoy one of several public fireworks display events.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Lt. J. Cheong distributed the report and highlighted the following information:
May 2008 Statistics There were 26 burglaries, 59 other property thefts, 44 thefts from automobiles (UEMVs), 3 robberies, and 7 auto/motorcycle thefts. There were 2,111 calls for service. A total of 811 parking citations were issued.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
1) Lanikai Parking HPD would not oppose better signage explaining the parking restrictions in Lanikai.
2) Kalapawai Market Robbery Contact Crimestoppers with any information on the recent robbery at Kalapawai Market.
3) City Department Communication The City Departments of Transportation Services (DTS) and Parks and Recreation (DPR) do not need HPD's approval before installing parking restriction or park closure signs. However, DTS, DPR and HPD will work together to respond to community requests for signs, and HPD is usually consulted about the exact placement of signs, or about such items as park closure hours.
Emergency Services Department (
Marine Corps Base
1) Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercises 2008 RIMPAC Exercises start on June 10 and run until July 29, 2008. There are an estimated 10 nations, 35 ships, 150 aircraft, and 20,000 personnel participating, creating more air activity and military involvement throughout
2) BayFest 2008 The 19th Annual BayFest will be held from July 4 to July 6, 2008, with carnival fairgrounds, contests, military static displays, and the Island Lifestyle Exposition. This year's musical lineups will include, country acts Rodney Atkins and Little Big Town, and rock groups Everclear, Live and 3 Doors Down. There are two types of tickets available: (a) the BayFest tickets cost $5 and provide access to the fairgrounds, Island Lifestyle Exposition, contests and the static displays; and (b) the Concert tickets cost $24 to $30 before the event, and $35 to $40 at the gate, and include BayFest admission in addition to the concerts. A fireworks display will follow each concert. BayFest will also include a 5,000 kilometer run open to the public.
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4) Deployments The 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment is currently in
5) Turnover This summer there will be a high rate of turnover for various units and staff positions at MCBH, including the commanding officer of the base.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
1) Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs) There are two RABs established in the area: (a) Bellows RAB, to clean up Landfill 24, starting in September 2008; and (b) Waikane Valley RAB, to study the impact area. Public meetings were held to create a Kaneohe Bay RAB but there was no community interest.
2) New Aircraft Concern The MCBH shares its space with other branches of the military, who dont always have to provide information about what types of aircraft or vehicles they are testing. The concern will be passed along to the Public Affairs Office (257-8840).
Board of Water Supply (BWS) Chair Prentiss delivered the following information provided by the BWS:
1) May 2008 Main Breaks There were three main breaks in May 2008 in the Kailua area: (a) May 10, 1050 Auloa Road, 16-inch main break, installed in 2000; (b) May 11, 714 Nunu Street, eight-inch main break, installed in 1955; and (c) May 18, 608 Launa Aloha Place, four-inch main break, installed in 1995.
2) Water Quality Every year, the BWS conducts thousands of tests on the water source and distribution system, the results of which are mailed in the annual water quality report by July 1. For more information, visit www.boardofwatersupply.com.
3) Water Conservation Tips Water lawns just two to three times per week. Watering once every three days promotes deeper root growth, making lawns healthier and more water efficient. Don't water lawns between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., since water evaporates quickly when the sun is out.
COMMUNITY ISSUES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Friends of
1) Cryptograms The cryptogams have returned to the newsletter.
2) Book Deposit Slot The slot to deposit books in the door was discontinued for security reasons.
3) Library Bookstore The library bookstore hours are Monday/Wednesday/Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On Sunday the bookstore is closed. Volunteers are needed to help with these shifts: (a) Tuesday, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; (b) Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and (c) Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, and from noon to 2:00 p.m. The bookstore does not accept: (a) Reader's Digest condensed books; (b) textbooks published before 2003; (c) outdated computer software and books; (d) National Geographic magazines; (e) used children's coloring or stamp books; (f) home-copied DVDs or videos and audio tapes; (g) toys or computer equipment; and (h) any mildewed or insect-infected materials.
4) Programs The library has programs for children, young adults and adults. The programs for children are: (a) Irish Storyteller Niall de Burca, Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.; (b) Keiki Storytime with Puppets (Linda Boyden), Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.; (c) Bishop Museum Insect Collection, Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.; (d) Magician Kelvin Chun, Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.; and (e) Keiki Storytime, every Wednesday from June 18, 2008 to August 13, 2008, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for children aged two to four years old. The program for young adults is a demonstration on the basics and process of professional comic creation, run by web comic artists Audra Furuichi and Scott Yoshinaga, on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. The program for adults involves reef conservation, run by Ben Wong, host of "Let's Go Fishing", on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. A summer reading program for children and young adults will be held June 9, 2008 to July 2, 2008.
5) Sign Language Interpreters Contact the library at 266-9911, seven to 10 business days before a presentation to request a sign language interpreter.
Free Annual Community Celebration The Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club will have a free annual community celebration at Ulupo Heiau on June 21, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call 255-8757 for more information.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Tomasa commented that hurricane season runs from June to November, and introduced Jeff Spencer, a trained CERT Coordinator. Mr. Spencer gave a PowerPoint presentation and specified the following information:
1) Goals of CERTs CERTs educate and train people in basic disaster management skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue and organization. The teams assist a neighborhood or workplace after a disaster occurs for up to 72 hours or until emergency response personnel arrive. CERTs take a proactive role in emergency preparedness.
2) CERT Topics The topics covered by CERT training are: (a) basic disaster preparedness; (b) fire suppression; (c) disaster medical operations; (d) light search and rescue; (e) team organization; (f) disaster psychology; (g) terrorism and CERT; and (h) the final exercise.
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4) CERT Primary Functions The primary functions of a CERT are: (a) to identify local hazards and assess vulnerability; (b) warning and notification; (c) evacuation; (d) to identify and assist the elderly and disabled; (e) emergency care to injured and ill; and (f) light rescue.
5) CERT Secondary Functions The secondary functions of a CERT are: (a) preparedness information; (b) periodic reports to the
6) Operations Strategy The CERT operations strategy is to: (a) have a team of trained community members; (b) deploy automatically in an emergency; (c) remain self-sufficient for 72 hours; and (d) report activity and situation periodically.
7) Target Groups Target groups for forming CERTs are: (a) homeowners' associations; (b) elderly and disabled; (c) condominium associations; (d) hotel operators; (e) schools; (f) service clubs; (g) churches; and (h) businesses.
8) City Support The City Department of Emergency Management (DEM) will provide support to CERTs, with: (a) a Coordinator; (b) a Steering Committee; (c) a team training program; (d) periodic, annual refresher training; and (e) participation in City and State disaster exercises.
9) CERT Membership CERTs are composed of five to 25 volunteers, which may include individuals with specialty knowledge and skills. DEM provides the equipment and supplies, even though the teams are not directly affiliated with DEM.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
1) Training Monthly classes are held on weekends, but special times may be arranged for training.
2) Liability Participants don't need to sign liability waivers, and the Good Samaritan law covers them.
3) Available Communication DEM gives basic kits to CERTs, which may include two-way radios as a form of communication, since cellular phone coverage is one of the first services to be cut off in an emergency.
4) Major Emergency DEM does have the resources to handle a major emergency, but they do need community help.
5) Pets/Animals The CERT training does not include helping pets and animals; it's unknown how many emergency shelters accept animals.
6) Current CERTs There are a few teams in
7) Contact Call 723-8960 to volunteer and go through the training; the next class is on June 14, 2008.
COMMITTEE OF THE MONTH:
Planning, Zoning and Environment Committee (PZE) PZE Chair Wong gave updates on the following (agenda items nos. 2 and 14):
1) Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill (WGSL) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) PZ Vice-Chair Corcoran reviewed the draft EIS and provided the following information:
a) Background The draft EIS was received at the Kailua Public Library May 27, 2008. It consists of three volumes, totaling more than 1,000 pages, assessing the impact of the planned expansion of WGSL on the surrounding area to include the environmental (air, soil, water, flora, fauna and other), social (communities, quality of life, other), economic, and cultural (Hawaiian customs and traditions, historical and archaeological, local area, other) factors.
b) Assessment Findings of no significant impact (FONSI) were cited in each of the categories addressed. In some cases, remedial or mitigating action is recommended and planned for implementation. Forty two other sites around
c) Conclusions The draft EIS goes into significant detail on additional, other, means of solid waste disposal which can reduce
2) Council Bills 6, 7, 8, and 9 Relating to Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs) and Transient Vacation Units (TVUs) Bills 6, 7, 8, and 9 relating to B&Bs and TVUs will be heard before the Council's Planning committee on June 23, 2008.
Lindgard departed at 8:30 p.m.; 16 members present.
ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Council Chair Barbara Marshall's report was moved up in the agenda, without objection.
Council Chair Barbara Marshall [1] Andrew Malahoff distributed the report and Council Chair Marshall explained the following points:
1) Increases in Councilmember Allowances Increases in Councilmember allowances are the result of consolidating other line items within the legislative budget, in order to ensure the public a clear understanding of how much elected officials were spending. These other line items, included cellular phone and motor vehicle allowances not included in the published Councilmember expenditure reports. Council Chair Marshall's original budget did propose to reduce these amounts, but was not supported by the Council. It's up to each Councilmember as to how they want to spend the funds.
2) Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) CIPs in the Kailua area funded in the fiscal year 2009 budget include: (a) construction of bus shelters at Auloa Road and Kalanianaole Highway at Maunawili; (b) funding for additional police officers and equipment for the Windward Community Policing program; (c) repairs to various park facilities, including the long-sought repairs to the parking lot at Kailua Beach Park; (d) roadway improvements along Kapaa Quarry Road; and (e) additional sewer repair work throughout the district.
3) Monthly "3Talk" Meetings The public is welcome to meet face-to-face with Council Chair Marshall and her staff at her monthly "3Talk" meetings (for Council District 3 residents). The next meeting is on July 24, 2008 at the Waimanalo Public Library at 7:00 p.m.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
1) Curbside Recycling Residents may still recycle at redemption centers to receive their deposits, instead of using the convenience of curbside recycling. Although Council Chair Marshall supports recycling, she fought against curbside recycling, because she didn't want to take away the second trash pickup, and there's not enough green waste pickup. The pilot programs are working well in Hawaii Kai and Mililani.
2) Commercial Vehicles in Lanikai There have been numerous complaints in Lanikai regarding commercial vehicles parking and operating in residential areas. Although the streets are public, there are weight limits. Additional funding was looked into for more signage. It's illegal for commercial vehicles to use public streets as a place of business; however, discharging passengers is allowed. Council Chair Marshall is open to any suggestions to improve the ordinances relating to these issues.
3) General Excise Tax Surcharge for Transit The State did reimburse the City $1.7 million for initiation of the transit surcharge by mid-2007.
4) City Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) The heads of DPP have not met with the Board regarding Bills 6, 7, 8 and 9 (relating to B&Bs and TVUs); their reason for not meeting is that the bills are before the Council. An explanation of this rationale was requested. The Council does not control DPP, and the Sunshine Law may prevent some discussion of the issue; the concern was referred to
5) Ads Paid for with Tax Dollars Councilmember Djou introduced a bill, which was unanimously adopted, to require that any ads paid for with tax dollars must state such.
6) Charter Amendments and a Constitutional Convention (ConCon) A great deal of the Council's agenda is taken up by proposed charter amendments from the public. A reason to support a ConCon is that the laws don't limit the number of amendments that may be proposed, and many voters were confused in the last election over the number of charter amendments on the ballot. The Council is also closely looking into what needs a charter amendment and what may be fixed by ordinance.
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3) Initial Property Tax Rate Calculation The initial property tax rate calculation provides that " the real property tax liability within each class of property does not change in the budgeted tax year compared to the base tax year except for the estimated uncontrollable cost adjustment only".
4) Scooters and the Kailua Library Sidewalks There have been many disabled people riding scooters next to the Kailua Library, however, the steep slope (caused by tree roots) of the sidewalk can cause falls or tip-overs. There was a request that the sidewalk be flattened out. This may be a State administration issue and Ms. Chung will follow up further.
5) City Ombudsman Only the State has an Ombudsman, but the City receives complaints and concerns under the Complaint Branch of the City Department of Customer Services (CSD); the number for the complaints hotline is 768-4381.
6) Residential
7) Curbside Recycling Presentation The City Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is requesting time at the Board's August meeting to present information about the new curbside recycling program. The delivery of the recycling containers will begin in September/October for the November program start. This presentation should be confirmed with Suzanne Jones at 768-3200 or sjones@honolulu.gov.
8) Curbside Recycling Benefits Recycling goes beyond HI-5 beverage containers. The curbside recycling program collects newspaper, corrugated cardboard, aluminum, glass, plastic no. 1 and 2 containers. Households have the option of putting beverage containers into curbside bin for convenience of recycling, but should continue to use the redemption centers for a return of their five cent deposit. The deposit value for any beverage containers collected with the mixed recyclables in the curbside program is credited back to the City under the current contract, and defrays processing charges.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
1) Meeting Request with DPP The heads of DPP have not met with the Board regarding Bills 6, 7, 8 and 9 (relating to B&Bs and TVUs); their reason for not meeting is that the bills are before the Council. An explanation of this rationale was requested.
2) Draft Revised Neighborhood Plan (RNP) The draft RNP has been with the City Department of Corporation Counsel (COR) for review for some time. The document is completed and COR was urged to finish their legal review, especially since they have previously had the document for long periods of time during its preparation for such legal review.
3) Missing Boy and His Vacation Rental There was a request to know if the vacation rental where the missing boy was staying in August 2007 was legal or illegal.
4) Lanikai Rail Stop It was felt that the Lanikai area (and all of the
5) Letter Regarding the Homeless and Dogs Maria Gorak was dissatisfied with the response letter she received from Mayor Hannemann regarding her homeless and dog issues. Ms. Chung assured her of Mayor Hannemann's concern for the homeless and dogs and will follow up.
6) Kailua Beach Park Remedies The project for Kailua Beach Park, including sand mitigation, grass planting, etc., was supposed to start in mid-April 2008 (as indicated in a January 2008 letter from DPR to Joe Gilman), and still hasn't begun. Mr. Gilman is frustrated with the mounds of sand on his property.
Governor Linda Lingle's Representative Dr. Morgan Barrett circulated Gov. Lingle's report and relayed the following information:
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2) Disaster Preparedness The State is trying to anticipate what resources would be required to handle a category four hurricane; the estimate is for five days of provisions, rather than three. A representative from the
3) Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) A MRC is similar to a CERT, except that a MRC team will include four health professionals; over 500 professionals have volunteered, but there is no indemnification yet for them.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
1) State Refund of $1 Regarding the $1 State refund to be issued to taxpayers, it was suggested to use the surplus to purchase emergency kits for residents. Dr. Barrett noted that the suggestion was a legislative question, not one within Gov. Lingle's power; emergency kits may be purchased online.
2) Ideal Venue for CDC It was recommended that the CDC connect with the Windward Health Network, who meet at
Representative Pono Chong No representative present.
Representative Cynthia Thielen Rep. Thielen's report was made available.
Representative Tommy Waters Rep. Waters distributed his report and highlighted the following:
1) Rep. Waters Not Running for Reelection Rep. Waters will not be running for reelection to the State House of Representatives. He enjoyed serving the community but must now consider other obligations.
2) House Bill 3377 (HB 3377) Relating to Drunk Drivers HB 3377 requires the installation of an ignition interlock device into the automobiles of persons arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) while their cases are pending and their licenses are revoked. The device prevents the starting or operating of the vehicle of a person with more than a minimal amount of alcohol consumption. There is still much work to be done on the implementation of HB 3377, so the effective date is in 2010. Rep. Sharon Har was hit by a drunk driver and her work on the bill was acknowledged.
3) HB 357 Relating to Pedestrian Safety HB 357 appropriates $1 million for the State Department of Transportation (DOT) to identify problematic intersections, high-risk crosswalks and road crossings in order to promote pedestrian safety, especially for the elderly. Current road engineering makes it too easy for motorists to speed around turns. It is illegal for pedestrians to start crossing the road if the red hand is flashing (in a signalized intersection) or if they are not in a crosswalk.
4) Senate Bill 2245 (SB 2245) Relating to Unattended Children in Vehicles SB 2245 prohibits adults from leaving a vehicle with an unattended child inside for more than five minutes. The issue was surprisingly contentious. SB 2245 authorizes HPD and HFD to break into the vehicle to remove the child. It was pointed out that infant brains can boil in a hot car.
5) Pedestrian and Bicyclist Relief Recently posted signage prohibiting parking in the shoulder lane (unimproved sidewalk) of Lanikai Loop may help alleviate some of the danger to residents and visitors who have been forced into the roadway by illegally parked vehicles. A second form of relief has come from the passage of HB 3249, which prohibits the parking of motor vehicles on bicycle lanes or paths and assesses a $500 fine for vehicles illegally parked in the roadway.
6) Hui Malama Update Hui Malama i ke Kai is a program that helps young people to stay off drugs. The Grant in Aid (GIA) for their operational budget in the amount of $61,250 during the 2007 session is still pending release. The State Department of Budget and Finance is currently reviewing the GIA for approval; if approved it will be transmitted to Gov. Lingle for her signature and authorization for the release of funds. Rep. Waters asked constituents to call Gov. Lingle's Office to request her signature and authorization.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
1) Health Care Reform The past legislative session did limit the monetary damages victims of medical malpractice may be awarded; however the jury process remains to decide any damages. Although legislators support the victims, they also noted how financially difficult these cases can be for doctors.
2) Parking in Bicycle Lanes HPD needs to witnesses vehicles parking in bicycle lanes in order to cite; however, affidavits of witnesses and pictures could be used in court. It was suggested to work with the City Prosecuting Attorney's Office on the issue.
3) HB 2730 Relating to Neighborhood Boards (NBs) and the Sunshine Law Gov. Lingle must state her intentions (whether to sign, veto or ignore) regarding HB 2730 by June 20, 2008.
Senator Fred Hemmings No representative present.
Senator Jill Tokuda Sen. Tokuda circulated her report and highlighted the following items:
1) Legislative Wrap-Up The report contains a 2008 Legislative wrap-up of bills.
2) State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) Relocation On April 16, 2008, DLIR closed its
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4) Community Policing Call Officer Sunny Kanoho with HPD at 723-8876 for information on community policing in the
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6) Aloha Aina Earth Day The 3rd annual recycling community clean-up project will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Kahaluu Regional Park, 47-200 Waihee Road.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
1) State Refund of $1 Regarding the $1 State refund to be issued to taxpayers, the legislature was concerned about the decrease in revenue projects, which is why they didn't award a larger refund.
2) Committee Leadership The leadership of legislative committees will likely change in the next session.
Brown departed at 9:35 p.m., during the above discussion; 15 members present.
Council Chair Barbara Marshall [2] The report was handled earlier in the meeting.
U.S. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (Quarterly) No representative present.
BOARD ACTIONS:
Possible Board Recess in July Chair Prentiss moved, on behalf of the Executive committee, that the Board recess in July (2008). Discussion ensued:
1) Board Recess Pros Chair Prentiss stated that the date of the next Board meeting is July 3, 2008, which is right before the Independence Day holiday on July 4, 2008. He continued to say that the Board is only required to meet 10 times per year, not 11 times as this Board often does. Best was assured that committees would still have meetings, if the committee chair so decides, even if the Board recesses.
2) Board Recess Cons Ure commented the Board has a great deal of business to accomplish, although the passage of HB 2730 (relating to NBs and the Sunshine Law) eliminates the need for a quorum to have some discussion. Glanstein recounted that the Board recessed in January, and the new fiscal year begins in July, so the Board may want to meet to handle budget issues.
The motion that the Board recess in July (2008) was NOT adopted 7-7-1 (Aye: Best, Bratt, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Porter, Prentiss; No: Bradshaw, Brooks, Glanstein, Harding, Ure, Weinberg, Wong; Abstain: Tomasa).
Glanstein requested NA Glanstein to follow up on Board member absences in the current term.
Approval of Videographer Expenditures Chair Prentiss moved, on behalf of the Executive committee, that the Board approve videographer expenditures (with Paradise Films), which was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY 15-0-0 (Aye: Best, Bradshaw, Bratt, Brooks, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Glanstein, Harding, Porter, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure, Weinberg, Wong). UNANIMOUS CONSENT (15-0-0) was used to ADOPT a motion allowing the Olelo broadcast to be moved to Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. (Aye: Best, Bradshaw, Bratt, Brooks, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Glanstein, Harding, Porter, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure, Weinberg, Wong).
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Civilian-Military Council (CMC) CMC Chair Corcoran reported the following:
1) Speeding on
2) RIMPAC Exercises Beginning on June 10, 2008, there will be an increase in the number of military vehicles and personnel, due to RIMPAC Exercises.
3) BayFest 2008 The 19th Annual BayFest will be held from July 4 to July 6, 2008; for more information, go to www.mcbh.usmc.mil.
Bratt, Harding and Porter departed at 9:44 p.m.; 12 members present.
Permitted Interaction (PI) Groups
1) Enforcement of Bed and Breakfasts (B&B) and Transient Vacation Units (TVU): This item was deferred due to the absence of PI Group Chair Porter, without objection.
2) Neighborhood Plan (NP) MMVIII: PI Group Vice-Chair Glanstein communicated several changes in the new draft RNP, including: (a) changes to the initial meeting process and geographic boundaries; (b) the addition of a Conference of Chairs; and (c) defining the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised as the parliamentary authority. The draft RNP is still being reviewed by COR.
Government and Community Services Committee (GCS) GCS Chair Chinen provided the following updates on agenda items nos. 5 and 12:
1) Proposed Charter Amendment from City Council Relating to NB Members and Term Limits The Council has deferred any action on the proposed charter amendment relating to NB member term limits, since only one NB has supported the proposal, while 21 NBs have opposed it.
2) Next GCS Meeting (3rd Saturday) The next GCS meeting will be held on June 21, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Kailua Zippy's.
Executive Committee Chair Prentiss specified the following information (except for the Treasurer's report):
1) Committee Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Members for 2008-2009 Committee sign-up sheets were circulated; those who signed up are appointed and the committee membership will be announced at the next meeting.
2) Agenda Items Suggested agenda items are due to Chair Prentiss and Secretary Ure by June 23, 2008.
3) Treasurer's Report Treasurer Glanstein disclosed that: (a) the Board's previous budget balance was $1,399.02; (b) current expenses were $386.81; and (c) the current balance is $1,012.21. She noted that she has been receiving two copies of the mailout; NA Glanstein will follow up.
4) Request to Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) Executive Secretary The NCO Executive Secretary did not file a complaint with the State Office of Information Practices (OIP) about the Board it was an inquiry requesting information; however the community forum that the Board held was noticed properly and the meeting was conducted properly.
5) Proposed Conference of Chairs The proposed Conference of Chairs will meet at least every two years; Chair Prentiss will follow up on the date of the next conference.
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7) Next Executive Meeting (4th Tuesday) The next meeting of the Executive committee will be held on June 24, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. at Agnes' Bakery in
Public Health, Public Safety and Civil Defense Committee (PHPSCD) PHPSCD Chair Tomasa relayed updates on agenda items nos. 3.b and 4:
1) Public Safety: Exploratory Efforts to Enhance Law Enforcement The committee is working with other NBs on this item and another focus is currently disaster shelters.
2) Next PHPSCD Meeting (2nd Thursday) The next PHPSCD meeting will be held on June 12, 2008, at the
Sustainability and Environment Committee (SE) This committee is currently recessed; issues are directed to the PZE committee.
Parks and Recreation Committee (PR) PR Chair Ure conveyed the following information:
1) Beach Access Legislation The issue is being monitored; Gov. Lingle still needs to sign SB 2900, relating to public lands, now known as Act 56.
2) Capital Improvement Repairs/Maintenance The repairs of the
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4) Next PR Meeting (3rd Tuesday) The next PR meeting will be held on June 17, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. to
Transportation and Public Works Committee (TPW) TPW Vice-Chair Prentiss supplied the following information:
1) Infrastructure Project Updates The sewer project is on schedule;
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5) Noise in Mixed Use Zoning Areas This item deals with the noise produced by commercial vehicles, such as those used for trash pickup and deliveries, in mixed-use areas (containing both businesses and residences); Chair Prentiss referred this item to the PZE committee.
6) "Stop Rail Now" Petition Signatures are still needed to put the question about rail transit on the ballot for registered voters to decide; this is now the only avenue available to stop the rail transit on
7) Next TPW Meeting (Third Thursday) The next TPW meeting will be held on June 19, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. to
Weinberg departed at 10:00 p.m.; 11 members present.
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ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
Submitted by:
Rachel M. Glanstein, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by:
Linda Ure, Board Secretary