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MAKAKILO / KAPOLEI / HONOKAI HALE
NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2009
KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL CAFETORIUM
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pro Tem Maeda Timson called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. with a quorum of nine (9) members present. Note This nine-member Board requires five (5) members for a quorum and to take official Board action. Chair Timson explained that attendees were expected to behave with proper order, decorum, and respect, speak relative to the subject matter, and noted the necessity of the one-minute time limit to speak to agenda items in order to get through the Board's agenda. Mike Golojuch was appointed timekeeper.
Members Present Troy Cullen, Kioni Dudley, Brian Kanno, Jack Legal, Evelyn Souza, Maeda Timson, George Yamamoto, Linda Young, Charles Zahn.
Members Absent None.
Vacancies There are no vacancies on this Board.
Guests Lieutenant M. Johnson (Honolulu Police Department); Captain R. Main, Captain K. Yonemura (Honolulu Fire Department); Manny Lanuevo (Mayor Mufi Hannemann's Office City Department of Environmental Services, Deputy Director); George Kuo (Board of Water Supply); Tracy Omori (Council Chair Todd Apo's Office); Councilmember Nestor Garcia; Puni Chee (Councilmember Nestor Garcia's Office); Pat Lee (Honolulu Rail Transit); Virginia Bisho, Alvina Kubo (City Department of Transportation Services); Peter Barba, Kevin Kondo, Tim Mobley, Blane Yamagata (Honua Power); Mike Golojuch (Board's Transportation Committee / Palehua Townhouse Association); Tesha Malama (Hawaii Community Development Authority); Senator Mike Gabbard; Erika Moon (Senator Mike Gabbard's Office); Elwin Spray (Representative Karen Awana's Office); Representative Sharon Har; Bev Brennan (Barbers' Point Bowling/Subway); Carina Tagupa (Chevron); Bobby Newman (Hawaii Meth Project); Lorraine Martinez (Honokai Hale / Nana Kai Gardens); Senerita Auelua, Mildred Medlin (Building 50 Belleau Woods); George Grace, Jeanette Grace (Kalaeloa Raceway Park); Theresia McMurdo (Kapolei Property Development); Ivonne Cardenas, Bob Farrell (Olelo Videographers Makakilo.com); David Do (Toastmaster's); Bill Balfour, Mike Freitas, Carolyn Golojuch, Michele Golojuch, Michael Golojuch, Jr., Polly Grace, Mel Kahele, Mike Lescovic, Linda Painter, Ron Schaedel, Lee Tokuhara, Mel Uyesato, Delta Westcot, Micah Wong, Mike Wong, Jackie Zahn; Rachel M. Glanstein (Neighborhood Commission Office).
BOARD ORGANIZATION:
Election of Chair
New Leadership Dudley urged the Board to consider new leadership, and extolled Cullen, focusing on his: (a) ability to fly planes; (b) master's degree in public administration; (c) receiving the highest number of votes in the election; and (d) humility.
Timson was ELECTED Chair 7-2-0 (AYE: Cullen, Kanno, Legal, Souza, Timson, Young, Zahn; NO: Dudley, Yamamoto).
New Member Introductions The new Board members were invited to introduce themselves. Zahn noted his love for Makakilo, status as a retired Master Chief of the U.S. Navy, and that he is a member of the Palehua Community Association (PCA). Cullen thanked everyone for their votes, noted his service in the U.S. Air Force National Guard, and stated that he plans to raise his children here. Legal clarified that he voted for Timson because Cullen declined to show Board solidarity, and asked the Board to work together to deal objectively with matters that come before the Board and community concerns.
Election of Vice Chair Zahn nominated Kanno. Kanno was ELECTED Vice Chair by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) (AYE: Cullen,
Election of Secretary Young nominated Zahn. Zahn was ELECTED Secretary by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) (AYE: Cullen,
Election of Treasurer Kanno nominated Young. Young was ELECTED Treasurer by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) (AYE: Cullen,
Selection of Meeting Day, Time and Place, and Recess Months Chair Timson explained that Souza assists the Board in reserving the Kapolei High School (KHS) cafetorium at an affordable price, and that the publicity budget ($2,500) will only pay for the videotaping of 10 meetings ($250 per meeting).
The motion to meet every 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Kapolei High School was ADOPTED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) (AYE: Cullen,
The motion to recess in November 2009 was ADOPTED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) (AYE: Cullen,
1) Additional Recess It was suggested that the Board recess for two months instead of just one; however, the Board does have a great deal of business.
2) Budget Issues In the past fiscal year, the 11th meeting was paid for using funds moved from the Operating account to the Publicity account.
3) Meeting Location Different meeting locations were discussed, and air-conditioning is a consideration. The James Campbell building was suggested; however, there's no room there and it may be better for the Board to have a meeting site that doesn't give the perception that the Board is favoring a certain group. Kapolei Hale has an available room, but it may not be large enough for the attendees, the area is not conducive to night meetings, and someone would need to be hired to set up and break down the room.
Approval of Video Telecasting for Fiscal Year 2010 (FY2010) The motion to have Makakilo.com continue videotaping (the Board meetings) at $250 per meeting was ADOPTED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) (AYE: Cullen,
December Meeting Date The Board customarily moves the date of the December meeting to the 1st or 2nd Wednesday, depending on the availability of the room; Souza will follow up on the availability.
CITY MONTHLY REPORTS:
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Lieutenant M. Johnson distributed the report, which included the monthly statistics, and highlighted the following:
Crime Prevention Tip Drug activity is a major concern and affects not just individuals but entire communities. If drug dealing is suspected in a neighborhood, please contact any of the following organizations: (a) HPD Narcotics/Vice Division, 529-3101, www.honolulupd.org/nv/report.htm; (b) State Attorney General's Office, Drug Nuisance Abatement Unit, 586-1328, stopice@hawaii.gov or www.hawaii.gov/ag/forms/abatement; and (c) Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), 541-1930.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
Kanehoa Loop /
1) June 2009 Statistics There were 13 structure, 17 wildland, 3 rubbish and 3 vehicle fires, 71 medical emergencies, 4 search/rescues, and 28 miscellaneous calls for service.
2) Fire Safety Tip Summer break is an opportune time to review home surroundings for potentially dangerous situations and childproof the home. Check for situations that may cause electrical shock, accidental falls, and/or poisoning from unsecured medications, cleaning products and/or houseplants. Ensure 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 secure place.
3) Public Infrastructure Maps (PIM's) PIM's show the symbols of certain major public infrastructure, such as roads, wastewater, and drinking water facilities, as defined in the ordinance (Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, Section 4-8). These symbols are required to be shown on the PIM prior to the appropriation of land acquisition or construction funds in the City's budget and to be consistent with the General Plan, Development and Sustainable Communities Plans. They represent long-term future improvements and more immediate priority projects of importance. These projects, when included in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, provide an opportunity to carry out the intent of City plans and policies, shape the communities, and meet the needs of its people. Community input was requested.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
1) New Stations in Area The additions to the PIM that affect the Board area are the: (a) Hoopili Fire Station; (b) Kalaeloa Fire Station; and (c) HFD Tactical Training Facility.
2) Useful Information Call the local HFD station with information regarding caretaking of elders so that the information will be accessible in the event of an emergency.
3) Emergency Notification More notification is needed during an emergency at Campbell Industrial (CI) Park, especially when the situation has been resolved and it's safe. The KSSK radio station is usually kept informed and it's dependent upon them to relay the information to the public. The CI Park hotline, which contains information and allows callers to leave messages, is 674-3388. Further ideas to increase the amount of notice were welcomed. The Campbell Local Emergency Action Network (CLEAN), made up of representatives from CI Park and the community, met after the last Board meeting to discuss better community notification. CLEAN also offers battery-operated radios to businesses to increase awareness.
4) HFD Responsiveness HFD was thanked for their responsiveness to Honokai Hale and Kalaeloa. One firefighter facetiously commented during an emergency response that firefighters are kind because they don't carry weapons.
Mayor Mufi Hannemann's Office Manny Lanuevo, the Deputy Director of the City Department of Environmental Services (ENV), distributed Mayor Hannemann's newsletter, and relayed the following information:
1) Signs on Private Property Signs on private property are subject to the sign regulations in Article 7 of the Land Use Ordinance LUO). Generally, these are enumerated on the basis of the underlying zoning, although there are special standards for certain types of uses (e.g., gas stations, theaters) and certain types of temporary signs (e.g., special event displays, real estate signs, construction signs). Banners are only permitted when used as a special event display for an event taking place on the same premises where the banner is displayed, subject to the prescribed standards. Political signs are not regulated.
2) Church Signs on Public Property Word of Life Church, along with New Hope Chapel, were notified by phone not to display any more illegal portable signs in the sidewalk and median strip areas. The area inspector will follow-up to insure that these signs will not be posted again.
3) Kalaeloa Bus Service Restoration A representative from the City Department of Transportation Services (DTS) will report later tonight on the issue of restoring bus service to Kalaeloa.
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5) Community Benefits Package (CBP) Meeting There will be a meeting about the CBP on July 30, 2009.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
1) Posting of Signs Regardless of the purpose of the signs, whether they serve the community or not, any signs posted must follow the laws and ordinances relating to signs. Gratitude was expressed for the removal of signs posted on public property.
2) Complaints to Neighborhood Commission (NC) The NC was thanked for hearing the complaints from 2004 and 2005 relating to the Board.
Board of Water Supply (BWS) George Kuo, from the BWS, imparted the following information:
1) No
2) Water Conservation Tips (a) Water lawns just two to three times per week to promote deeper root growth, making the lawn healthier and more water-efficient; and (b) water lawns in the early morning or at night, between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., because water evaporates quickly when the sun is out.
3) Water Conservation and Pools During drought and low water conditions, the BWS calls for conservation and for people not to fill their swimming pools, but no moratorium on the building of pools is being considered. The average amount of water used to back-flush a pool is between 20,000 and 30,000 gallons, but the number is completely dependent on the type of system and frequency of back-flushing.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
Desalinization and Water Sustainability BWS hasn't begun work on a desalinization plant. There was a request for the BWS to ensure that
Council Chair Todd Apo Tracy Omori, from Council Chair Apo's Office, circulated the report, and called attention to the final list of CIP projects for the area contained in the report.
Councilmember Nestor Garcia Puni Chee, from Councilmember Garcia's Office, distributed the report and Councilmember Garcia extended his congratulations to the newly elected Board members and officers.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
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2) Thanks Appreciation was expressed for the leadership and hard work of Councilmember Garica, Budget Chair, and Council Chair Apo, and their staff members, to increase service into Kalaeloa. Mr. Chee was applauded for his community work, including organizing a celebration for an undefeated girls' soccer team. The community was praised for its active members who monitor the area and raise concerns. Certificates of recognition will be awarded to former Board members for their service.
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1) Rail Station Workshop There will be a community workshop to discuss
2) Appearance of Stations The handout included conceptual pictures of how the stations will look with the canopy design chosen, based on the appearance of Hawaiian sailing canoes. The canopies will have a useful life of 40 years.
3) Elevated Versus At-Grade Rail Systems Elevated rail systems move faster than at-grade, or street-level, systems at 30 miles per hour (mph) compared to 20 mph. Elevated rail systems have a greater passenger carrying capacity (6,000 people). Elevated systems are supported by median columns that may be placed in existing roads, while at-grade systems require more acquisition of private property to create the tracks. Elevated systems are safer since they are removed from street-level traffic.
4) System Errors The recent accident in
Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
1) Underground Rail Systems Although installing a rail system underground would require less acquisition of private property, the construction and operation costs are far more expensive than an elevated system.
2) Rail System Height In most areas, the system will be approximately 30 feet above the ground.
3) Community Workshops A great deal of information is made available at the rail community workshops, and everyone is invited to attend, provide input, and participate in the process.
4) Graffiti Graffiti is present in many public places, and it was suggested to consider deterrents to potential graffiti or to choose materials that are easily cleaned. At the last workshop, the presenters indicated that they are factoring in graffiti prevention to the design, and maybe including perforations to discourage it.
5) Safety There will be an attendant at every station to provide security for passengers.
6) Hours of Operation The rail system will operate from 4:00 a.m. to midnight. The idea to extend the hours of operation on Friday and Saturday nights to assist weekend partygoers was proposed. The train will run every three minutes during peak hours, every six minutes at most other times, and every 10 minutes late at night.
7) Station Kiosks It was strongly recommended that the City consider installing some commercial kiosks at the rail stations to generate revenue.
8) Traffic Congestion There was traffic congestion to Kapolei in 1981, and it's only worsened in the years that followed; the rail system should alleviate some of the traffic congestion, to provide an alternate route.
9) Quiet Rail Systems The elevated rail systems on the mainland are very quiet.
10) New Elevated System in
COMMUNITY/BOARD CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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3) More Information Contact Cindy Adams, the HMP Executive Director, at 1-877-445-6384 for more information, or go to www.hawaiimethproject.org.
Toastmasters International David Do, from Toastmasters International, advocated people to join the Kapolei chapter to develop and empower themselves and to increase their quality of life. The Kapolei Toastmasters meet on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays at Kapolei Hale.
West Side Swap Meet Souza announced that beginning on August 15, 2009, and continuing thereafter on every 1st Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., there will be a
Stop Hoopili
Illegal Signs Michael Golojuch, Jr., pointed out that funds received from citations for illegally posted signs goes to the State, and indicated that some of the signs are posted by area elected officials.
Palailai Street / Makakilo Drive Intersection Left Turn Signal A resident indicated that at the intersection of Palailai Street and Makakilo Drive, there may be no need for the left turn signal installed there by DTS.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [1]: This item was considered later in the meeting.
BOARD BUSINESS [1]:
Current, New and Proposed Kapolei TheBus Routes Virginia Bisho, from DTS, circulated flyers and conveyed the following information:
1) Route 415 Kalaeloa to
2) Route 94 Kapolei to Kaupea Express On July 1, 2009, the previous F-series bus was replaced with a new express Route 94 to go between Kapolei, downtown
Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
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2) Kalaeloa Stops There are about eight different bus stops in Kalaeloa, with two on the main road; Ms. Bisho will follow up on the number, locations, and times.
3) Funding The group Hawaii Helping the Hungry Have Hope (H5) will help to fund service expansion with assistance from the State of Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA), to cover less traveled times, such as during the mid-day, beginning in August 2009. H5 will also receive some funding from the CBP to supplement the costs until some Federal grants are received.
4) C Country Express Bus There was a request to extend the service of the C Country Express bus, because the last bus at night leaves at 8:15 p.m. from Ala Moana, which is too early to catch many who work in the area; Ms. Bisho will follow up.
5) Route 94 DTS was thanked for adding Route 94, which has helped residents who work until 5:00 p.m. or later to still be able to catch buses home.
6) Notification DTS is providing notice to the community about the route changes and additions, including attending this meeting and placing flyers at bus stops. It was suggested to post flyers at Kapolei Hale.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [2]:
Approval of June 24, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes The June 24, 2009 regular meeting minutes were APPROVED AS CIRCULATED 8-0-1 (AYE: Cullen, Kanno, Legal, Souza, Timson, Yamamoto, Young, Zahn; ABSTAIN: Dudley).
BOARD BUSINESS [2]:
Honua Power Renewable Energy Plant Proposed for
1) Background Landfill space is limited, and oil prices remain high, causing
2) Honua Power Honua was founded in 2005 by the experienced local companies Honua Technologies and Unitek Energy Technologies, and has experience in with waste materials and their disposal. Honua has high temperature waste processing systems in
3) Proposal A facility has been in planning since 2005, using proven gasification technology to consume 400 tons per day of landfill waste and biomass (textiles, mattresses, furniture, green waste, agriculture biomass, tires, etc.) to generate 11 megawatts of energy, which is enough to light approximately 12,000 homes. Honua will have a long-term (20 years) power purchase agreement with Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) to sell the electricity at a fixed price, which will separate the price of electricity from the price of oil. The goal is to complete the plant by 2011.
4) Gasification Gasification is the high-temperature conversion of organic solids (e.g., wood, coal, charcoal, municipal waste, plastics, etc.) into a gaseous fuel mixture. It's been used since the 1800's to create a gas fuel originally used for street lights and home stoves. The resulting fuel is a bio-fuel, called Syngas, made up of hydrocarbons liberated from the waste by the process. Syngas is used in a conventional natural gas boiler, rather than an oil-fired boiler, to make steam. The lower operating temperatures and controlled introduction of oxygen make it cleaner than simply burning the solid fuel alone. The process is similar to HECO's, but much cleaner.
5) Public Benefits Over 400 tons of landfill waste materials (e.g., non-recyclables and construction wood) would be diverted each day to the gasification plant, and so wouldn't go to the Waimanalo Gulch Landfill (WGL) or the private landfill in Nanakuli (PVT). The tipping fees would stabilize and help to prevent illegal landfills by keeping disposal costs low for contractors. Most importantly, the revenue would remain in
6) Projected Timeline Depending on the permitting process, the construction will begin in August 2010, and will complete in August 2011. The start-up and testing process will begin in November 2011, and energy should begin to be delivered to HECO in December 2011.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
1) Current Status Honua has leased a two and one-half acre lot on
2) Electricity Generated The energy generated by the gasification plant will be sold to HECO. Although the amount of energy generated will initially be a small part of the total needed for
3) Medical and Radioactive Waste This plant will not use medical or radioactive waste.
4) Disposal of Residue Only 10% of the materials used in the gasification process will be left over in a carbon residue, which will be disposed of in a landfill.
5) H-Power Plants The facility will be in addition to the planned third H-Power plant. H-Power uses incineration plants, which work more efficiently than gasification plants to convert wet waste (lettuce, compost, etc.) into usable energy. The City owns the H-Power plants and may make $40 million per year selling the electricity to HECO. The Honua plant will accept some items not accepted by H-Power.
6) Energy for Rail There was a rumor that the energy needed to run the planned rail transit system would make up one-half of what HECO produces.
7) Landfill Issues The overall objective of the project is to decrease pressure on the landfills. The new plant would remove 146,000 tons per year from going to WGL or PVT. The Honua plant will not charge tipping fees, in contrast to the landfills. Although the new plant may not close PVT completely, some of the waste they receive may be diverted to the new plant. It's possible that the current landfill areas of PVT could be dug out. It was suggested that Honua bring extra parts for their equipment in case of breakage, so they won't have to shut down the plant for weeks waiting for parts.
8) Honua Power Honua Power is a private corporation, and consumers would not directly be paying for construction and development of the gasification plant.
9) Deadline for Action September 22, 2009, is the deadline to submit comments about the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Board was invited to either: (a) do nothing; (b) make a motion to support or oppose the concept; or (c) refer the matter to a committee.
Young moved that the Board support in concept the Honua project presented tonight. Discussion ensued:
Committee Referral It was suggested that Chair Timson refer the matter to a committee, most likely the Planning and Zoning Committee (PZ), to review the EIS; however, committee meetings are not televised, and many Board members do not attend committee meetings.
The amendment to add ", with no position on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and regular reports expected" was ADOPTED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) (AYE: Cullen,
The motion, as amended, that the Board support in concept the Honua project presented tonight, with no position on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and regular reports expected, was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0-0 (AYE: Cullen, Dudley, Kanno, Legal, Souza, Timson, Yamamoto, Young, Zahn).
OTHER REPORTS:
Chair's Report Chair Timson recounted the following information:
1) Board Member Information All Board members were requested to give their contact information to Neighborhood Assistant (NA) Rachel M. Glanstein.
2) Appointment of
The motion to appoint Mike Golojuch as Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization delegate was ADOPTED, 8-1-0 (AYE: Cullen, Kanno, Legal, Souza, Timson, Yamamoto, Young, Zahn; NO:
3) Committee Leadership Kanno was appointed chair of the Transportation Committee, Cullen was appointed chair of the Planning and Zoning Committee (PZ), and Souza was appointed chair of the Committee of the Whole (CW). Without objection, the committee chairs were given the power to appoint their own committee members.
4) Complaints Regarding Kioni Dudley's Behavior The NC and the City Corporation Counsel (COR) sustained the Findings of Fact relating to the complaints lodged in 2004 regarding
Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
Timekeeper There was a request to put an item relating to the appointment of a timekeeper on the next agenda. One person felt the beeping of the electronic timer was disturbing the meeting. The Board has had timekeepers in the past; however, it's difficult to have a Board member serve as a timekeeper, even if it may be preferred, and no residents volunteered serve in this capacity except for Mr. Golojuch.
June 2009 Treasurer's Report Treasurer Young indicated that: (a) the Operating Account balance was $775.25, but $250 will have to be moved to the Publicity Account to pay for the remaining videotaping, and KHS has yet to provide an invoice for the use of the meeting room for the past fiscal year; (b) the Publicity Account balance was $0; and (c) the Refreshment Account balance was $120. The report was filed.
Committees
Transportation: Transportation Committee member Mr. Golojuch distributed handouts and contributed the following information
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2) Transportation Committee Meeting Recommendations: At the last Transportation Committee meeting on June 22, 2009, recommendations were adopted, but couldn't be voted on at the full Board meeting on June 24, 2009, due to lack of notice to place the items on the agenda.
The motion, made by Kanno, that, as recommended by both the Citys Department of Transportation Services (DTS) and the Neighborhood Board #34 Transportation Committee, the Makakilo/Kapolei/Honakai Hale Neighborhood Board #34 supports the following DTS recommendations for Makakilo Drive and these improvements should be accomplished during fiscal year 2010:
(a) extend the shoulder/parking lane along
(b) install two school speed limit beacons (pending funding);
(c) install two driver feedback (radar) signs (pending funding);
(d) install "Ped Xing" pavement markings; and
(e) install two additional curve warning signs,
was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0-0 (AYE: Cullen,
Committee of the Whole (CW): CW Chair Souza circulated handouts related to the park closure discussion that occurred at the last CW meeting.
CW Chair moved, on behalf of the committee, that, with input and discussion from members of the general community, community stakeholders, other NB members and our elected local officials; it was agreed, that it would be the recommendation of this Committee, in the interest of the public safety, and to empower HPD in their duties (according to the law), to submit a request to the Department of Parks and Recreation in the City and Country of Honolulu to implement park closures for the Kapolei Regional Park and the Makakilo Neighborhood Park between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Discussion ensued:
1) CW Meeting Discussion The meeting attendees included employees of the various homeless shelters in the area, legislators, Board members and community members. Everyone was generally agreeable that parks would have to be closed at night for public safety reasons. Discussion focused on: (a) area shelters have available rooms; (b) homeless in the area parks have been approached by shelter employees and refuse offers of shelter; and (c) many of the homeless don't want to follow the rules of shelters. The shelter employees assured that they would continue to invite the homeless to stay at the shelters. The original worry about displacing the homeless in the parks was allayed, given that there are rooms available for them at the shelters, and any waiting list (if existing) is less than three days. Based upon the input received, the committee voted unanimously to present this recommendation to the Board. Attendance at committee meetings was highly encouraged.
2) Overall Result of Park Closure Hours Concern was expressed that closing the area parks may just result in the homeless moving to other communities without park closure hours. Both the Waianae
3) Public Safety Residents have often contacted Chair Timson with concern about the safety of residents walking through area parks in the evening hours. There was no worry expressed about using the park during daytime hours.
The motion that, with input and discussion from members of the general community, community stakeholders, other NB members and our elected local officials; it was agreed, that it would be the recommendation of this Committee, in the interest of the public safety, and to empower HPD in their duties (according to the law), to submit a request to the Department of Parks and Recreation in the City and Country of Honolulu to implement park closures for the Kapolei Regional Park and the Makakilo Neighborhood Park between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., was ADOPTED, 6-2-1 (AYE: Cullen, Souza, Timson, Yamamoto, Young, Zahn; NO: Dudley, Kanno; ABSTAIN: Legal).
The remainder of the agenda items will be taken up at the next meeting. Chair Timson noted the presence of area legislators (Senator Mike Gabbard presented lei to the Board members) and expressed her intention of asking the Board to move them up near the top of next month's agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
Submitted by:
Rachel M. Glanstein
Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by:
Maeda Timson
Chair