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PEARL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2007

HIGHLANDS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL CAFETERIA

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Albert Fukushima called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m., with a quorum of seven (7) members present. Note – Six (6) votes are needed to adopt a motion.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Alfred Coleman, Sol Ray Duncan, Albert Fukushima, David Howton, Amoreena Rabago, Davin Takahashi, and Cruz Vina, Jr.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Stanley Ching (notified), Kevin Furutani (notified), Larry Veray (notified).

VACANCIES: There are three (3) vacancies on this 13-member Board.

GUESTS: Firefighter G. Cortez (Honolulu Fire Department); Bill Brizee and Sergio Accatino (Architects Hawaii); Donahue Fujii (Austin Tsutsumi and Associates); Rodney Funakoshi and Dean Minakami (Castle & Cooke); Lan Yoneda (Board of Water Supply); Jim Propotnick (Governor's representative – Deputy Director of the State Department of Public Safety); Senator Clarence Nishihara; Gary Omori (Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project); Charles Kapua (Aha Kiole Committee); Kent Kitagawa (State Department of Health, State Labs Division); Kevin Cassel (Olelo Videographer); Georgia Howton, Wyatt Hue, Antoinette L. Lee, Abegalle Manuel, Roger Olegario, Kathy Yoda and Kellie Yoshida; and Rachel M. Glanstein (Neighborhood Commission Office staff).

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

RULES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Chair Fukushima 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 THREE (3) VACANT BOARD SEATS: There were no residents interested in filling the vacancies.

APPOINTMENT OF STANDING COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: Sol Ray Duncan was appointed Chair of the Publicity/Refreshments (P/R) Committee.

EMERGENCY AGENCY REPORTS:

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Firefighter G. Cortez reported the following:

1)       October 2007 Statistics – There were 9 structure, 4 brush, 3 rubbish, and 6 vehicle fires; there were 93 medical emergencies, 1 search/rescue, and 4 miscellaneous calls.

2)       Unusual Incidents – There was a three-alarm building fire on Likini Street, where a five-year old child died, along with a building fire in Mililani. Both fires were started by children playing with lighters/matches.

3)       Fire Safety Tip – This holiday season, consider a fire-resistant, artificial Christmas tree. If you purchase a natural tree, choose one as fresh as possible, keep it hydrated and away from any heat source. Decorate with noncombustible materials. Choose only Underwriter’s Laboratory-approved electrical decorations and follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not overload extension cords.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – No representative or report present.

PRESENTATIONS:

Awarding of Certificates – Sol Ray Duncan was presented a certificate for his outstanding participation in the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games, including being awarded two bronze medals.

Pearl City Gateway (PCG) Project – Bill Brizee, from Architects Hawaii, introduced his colleague, Sergio Accatino, distributed a handout, and highlighted the following information from the PowerPoint presentation:

1)       Background – The PCG property is about 13.5 acres and located on the west side of Kuala Street and north of Acacia Road. To the west is the Hale Ola housing development and to the north is Manana Kai Park. The property is owned and being developed by Robertson Properties Group, which is a real estate development company based in Los Angeles.

2)       Construction – Currently the demolition of the warehouses is being bid and the demolition should be done in early 2008. The groundbreaking for the new buildings will occur between May and July of 2008. The building permits are anticipated in early 2008. Phase 1 of the construction includes the two pads for in-line retail stores along Kuala Street. Phase 2 includes most of the major buildings, except for the area set aside for Long’s (they will do their own design and construction).

3)       Entries – The main entries to the PCG will line up with the entries into the Wal-Mart area, which was designed according to the City-approved traffic study. Entries will be clearly visible from the parking area, which makes the project more approachable and create a sense of association among buildings.

4)       Landscape Design – The landscape concept is similar to Wal-Mart for the parking area, and a creative landscape concept is in design (for the building and pedestrian areas) to reflect the Manana site characteristics with a contemporary industrial concept. The goal is to create an architectural design for the Manana area, and any further development there. PCG will be set back from the residential area nearby.

5)       Building Design – With the small buildings (the two pads) facing Kuala Street and a 20-foot setback from Hoola Place, the design will make a softer visual impact in relation to the topography. The building architecture visually reduces the volume of the development, in that the use of details (such as roof lines or columns), colors and/or materials creates an interesting pedestrian path through the entire project. The selection and use of exterior materials are key ingredients in creating an industrial look. Accents on the corners of the buildings will create gathering places. A large area of commercial storefront will be transparent, allowing for a direct visual connection between pedestrians on the sidewalk and activities occurring inside the buildings. The general design tries to break up the mass of a large commercial center.

6)       Parking – Approximately 668 parking stalls will be provided.

7)       Known Tenants – Tenants lined up for PCG are Long's, Babies R Us, PetCo and Checker's Auto Parts.

Donahue Fujii, from Austin Tsutsumi and Associates, added the following construction details:

1)       Project Schedule – The preliminary project schedule (subject to change) is: (a) Design – by end of 2007; (b) Construction – spring 2008 to mid-2009; and (c) Grand Opening – mid-2009.

2)       Site Plan – The community shopping center will be about 152,000 total square feet. There are two main store buildings and four outlot pads. The tenants are small to mid-size retail tenants. The four outlot pads include a restaurant pad, two in-line retail pad, and a fast food pad. The truck dock loading areas for the main buildings will be on the west side of the project. Currently there are two full-movement intersections on Kuala Street to provide access to the site (Wal-Mart and Makolu Street, and a right-in and right-out driveway in the middle location). Access is similar to the Wal-Mart.

3)       Manana Kai Park – The PCG project will provide access to the Manana Kai Park for City maintenance vehicles. The park is a neighborhood park and the intent is for residents to walk to the park.

4)       Landscaping Plan – Landscape buffers will be provided along Kuala Street and along the Hale Ola boundary, and landscaped corner features will be provided at the main intersections and the Acacia Road / Kuala Street corner. There will be gold shower trees within the parking area and along the west boundary.

5)       Off-Site Work – There will be some modifications to the Kuala Street median, traffic signals and left turn pockets. As part of the regional traffic improvements, the design of Cane Haul Road Phase 1 has been completed by the City, funding for its construction has been appropriated, and construction is expected to begin in early 2008 and be completed by the end of 2008.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       Retailers – The known retailers for the PCG property are Babies R Us, Petco, Long's, and Checker's, plus there is a total of 17 mixed-use retail spaces that are not assigned. It's probable that the store spaces along Kuala Street will be fast-food type restaurants. Updates will be given to the Board as tenants are chosen for the empty retail spaces.

2)       No Exterior Changes – Tenants of the PCG property may only change the inside of each store space, except that Long's has some leeway in the exterior look of their building, to be consistent with the property.

3)       Manana Kai Park Access – Right now, access into Manana Kai Park through the PCG property is provided to City vehicles only, and there are no plans to allow the community this access. The City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) reviewed the proposal and is satisfied with the access given to City vehicles.

Kam Drive-In Development – Mr. Brizee reported that the same design team is being used for the Kam Drive-In development as the Pearl City PCG project. The closure of the Kam Drive-In property happened in July 2007. The Board and neighborhood community associations will be updated as information becomes available and will be asked for comments on the initial design concepts.

Castle & Cooke Koa Ridge Makai (KRM) and Waiawa Development – Rodney Funakoshi, from Castle & Cooke, introduced Dean Minakami, circulated a handout, and covered the following from the PowerPoint presentation:

1)       Location – KRM is a planned development located across the H-2 Freeway from Tony Honda, Costco, and the planned Waiawa development. Castle & Cooke plans to build about 3,500 homes in the KRM area, and 1,500 homes in the Waiawa area.

2)       Status – The Wahiawa Hospital settlement is pending. A new Land Use Commission (LUC) petition was filed on July 3, 2007 for Waiawa: (a) the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was filed on October 25, 2007; (b) the focus right now is on Waiawa with 191 acres and 1,500 units planned; and (c) the EIS addresses impacts of both the KRM and Waiawa developments. For more information visit the KRM website at http://www.KoaRidge.com.

3)       Land Use Plans – The land use plan for Waiawa includes a large portion of multi-family units, some single-family units, a large amount park and open space, a community center or commercial area, and an elementary school. The land use plan for KRM includes more single-family units than multi-family, some park and open space, a large area for mixed use (medical, community, residential, commercial, hotel, park), a small commercial area, and elementary, middle and high schools. For the first year of residents living in the new development (after 2011), students will have to attend the existing schools in the Pearl City or Mililani areas until closer schools are built.

4)       EIS – The main impact in the EIS is the impact on traffic. The traffic study recommends improvements to the Waipio interchange and to Ka Uka Boulevard. The final draft EIS will be submitted to the LUC in February or March 2008, and then Castle & Cooke must go to the City Council to request a zone change.

5)       Traffic Improvements – The proposed Waipio interchange improvements include new and reconfigured on- and off-ramps, new lanes on Ka Uka Boulevard, improved traffic signal timing and new signalized intersections. The proposed Ka Uka Boulevard improvements (besides the new lanes) include new and reconfigured signalized intersections, another right-turn lane leading to Mililani on Kamehameha Highway, and additions to Moaniani Street and Spine Road. Old Cemetery Road will need to be rerouted to complete the traffic improvements and develop the KRM area. The State is considering making improvements to the H1/H2 Freeway merge, such as possible lane widening and/or a night-time zipper-lane.

6)       Sewer and Water Systems – KRM will share its sewer and water systems with Waiawa; currently, a sewer system is being constructed that will extend to the Pearl City pumping station that will serve both areas.

7)       Schedule (Anticipated) – The Master Plan preparation started in 2006 and continued until mid-2007, when the EIS and land use amendment process began. The EIS process will continue until early to mid-2008, and the amendment process will continue until the end of 2008, when the zone change will be requested. The zone change process will continue until mid-2009, when the construction of the infrastructure will begin. Infrastructure construction will continue until past 2011, which is when homes will begin to be built.

8)       Planning – Planning for the Koa Ridge development began in 2003, and community groups were consulted to make sure that the surrounding communities had a voice in the development. The community visioning team meets about once per quarter, and recently met to firm up the Waiawa Master Plan. Meetings are by invitation only, but usually anyone who requests an invitation may attend.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       EIS – It was requested that Castle & Cooke include concerns brought up at this Board meeting in their EIS.

2)       Sewer and Water – Concern was expressed that the water and sewer systems in the Waiawa area may be too small to support any further development, and the taxpayers should not have to pay for it later. The sewer and water line for the original Waiawa project will be oversized to handle the Koa Ridge project.

3)       Grading – The area slated for Koa Ridge is relatively flat, and so not much grading will be needed (the slope is at most 5%). Grading is very strictly regulated by the City to prevent pollution of waterways. Part of the open areas of Koa Ridge will be used for a retention center to keep any runoff on-site; the project leaders are trying to follow the sustainability rules/guidelines. There is a dry streambed by the Old Cemetery Road that drains to the ocean when it rains, so special care must be taken to make sure that any dirt from the grading will not travel in this stream to pollute the ocean. The City requires any water leaving the project site to be filtered.

4)       Koa Ridge Schools – The State Department of Education (DOE) doesn't know yet in which districts the schools in the Koa Ridge area will be; the school districts for Koa Ridge may be disclosed in the EIS. Between all of the development in the Waiawa area, there will be up to three elementary schools and one to two high schools built.

5)       Traffic Impacts – The developer has not taken a position on paying for highway improvements necessitated by the development. Usually infrastructure improvements are desired before any buildings are built. Different types of financing for infrastructure improvements are being considered.

Hawaii Army National Guard Re: Waiawa Gulch Facilities, Waihona Street, and U. S. Marine Corps Re: Manana Housing Area, Pearl City Annex Warehouses – Reports not ready.

COMMUNITY REPORTS:

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Lan Yoneda provided the following information:

1)       Main Break Report – There was an eight-inch main break on October 12, 2007, at 876 Hoomaemae Street.

2)       Holiday Events – (a) There will be a wreath-making class, teaching the use of "unthirsty" plants to create colorful and festive wreaths, at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden on Saturday, December 1, 2007, at a cost of $5 per person. For more information or to register, log onto http://www.boardofwatersupply.com or call the Communications Office at 748-5041. (b) The BWS is participating in the annual decoration of Honolulu and Kapolei in December 2007. Trees decorated by each City department will be displayed in the lobbies. (c) The BWS employees and their families will also join in the City's Christmas parades on December 1, 2007, in downtown, and December 8, 2007, in Kapolei. Also check out the annual light display at the South Beretania Street building. (d) Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Leeward Community College (LCC) and Board of Education (BOE) – No representatives or reports present.

RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS:

Pearl City Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Roadway Construction Update – Mr. Fujii gave the following updates: Both the Wal-Mart off-site roadway improvements (Phase 4 – the right-turn lane from Kamehameha Highway to Acacia Road) and the Sam’s Club roadway improvements (Phase IA – Makolu Street widening) are still in the bid phase, and construction is targeted to begin in the spring of 2008.

Drug Activity at the Pacific Palisades Playground – Concern was expressed about the return of drug activity and trafficking in the Pacific Palisades playground. This has happened before, but the efforts of Officer Charlie Cervantes kept the drug activity away until now, that her beat has changed.

ELECTED OFFICIALS:

Governor‘s Representative – Jim Propotnick circulated Governor Linda Lingle’s Neighborhood Board Update and provided the following information:

1)       Inter-Island Ferry Service – Gov. Lingle signed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), Senate Draft 1 (SD 1), Act 2 into law to allow an inter-island ferry service to operate while the state conducts an EIS. The State administration consulted with environmental, agricultural and cultural organizations to create more than 40 separate conditions and sub-conditions designed to minimize the impact of the ferry's operation on the environment. She commended the bipartisan effort of the legislature to pass the bill allowing the ferry to operate, and thanked the community for making their voices heard on the issue.

2)       Confirmed Appointments – During the special session, the State Senate unanimously confirmed Gov. Lingle's appointment of three directors to key positions: (a) Laura Thielen, State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR); (b) Darwin Ching, State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR); and (c) Clayton Frank, State Department of Public Safety (PSD).

3)       Sentencing Law Amended – Also during the special session, Gov. Lingle signed House Bill 2 (HB 2), to correct Hawaii's extended sentencing law, which was previously ruled unconstitutional by the U. S. Supreme Court. The House Judiciary Committee stated that the new law requires that juries "determine the facts necessary to impose extended terms of imprisonment".

4)       H-1 West Freeway Pearl City Off-Ramp – Funds didn't exist to repaint the lane markings in the area of the H-1 West Freeway Pearl City off-ramp until July 2007, and this project then dropped in priority. It's understood that this repainting is a safety issue, and the State Department of Transportation (DOT) will try to move the off-ramp project up on the prioritized list. Better signage is also recommended to indicate that the far right-hand lane will force motorists to turn right at the next light. Mr. Propotnick will keep Vina and the Board updated on the progress of the off-ramp project.

Mayor’s Representative – Isaac Hokama and his alternate both could not attend the meeting, so Chair Fukushima conveyed the following responses to last month's concerns:

1)       Waiau Resurfacing – Vina investigated Noelani and Nola Streets and found that the resurfacing is done.

2)       Kalauipo Street Roundabout Sign – There was no downed sign at the upper Kalauipo Street roundabout.

3)       Nanakai Street Illegal Church – People are coming to 1553 Nanakai Street four times per week to attend church service, which is not permitted, since the property is not a valid meeting facility. A notice of violation was issued on October 23, 2007.

Councilmember Gary Okino – Vina read the update on Manana Connector Road given to him by Robert Sato:

Manana Connector Road Update – The City's project to build the Manana Connector Road, a new road connecting Kuala Street to Kuahaka Street, is ongoing. The project was put out to bid in November 2007 and the bid opening will occur in December 2007. A timeline for construction will not be available until after the contract award process is complete, but will be provided after it's finalized.

Senator Clarence Nishihara – Senator Clarence Nishihara circulated his Legislative Update and highlighted the following items:

1)       Pearl City Library – Funds in the amount of $1,111,250 were released to replace the Pearl City Public Library’s 20-year-old air conditioning system, and to construct a larger equipment room that will house the new system. The design phase is scheduled to be completed in March 2008, and the construction phase will run from August 2008 to August 2009.

2)       Hawaii Inmates in Arizona – There are approximately 400 inmates from Hawaii housed in the Red Rock Correctional Center in Arizona; the center has trade training such as carpentry, electrical, and wood-working, and an abused dog-training program that appears to help the rehabilitation of inmates.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

Pearl City Library – The library still needs a handicap-accessible restroom in the part of the library that is open for meetings, and the parking lot needs to be extended. The previous library head was open to a parking lot extension, and Sen. Nishihara will follow up with the new person in charge. There is a great deal of open space on the Ewa side of the library, enough for more bathrooms and parking. Many of the Board members were looking forward to returning to the library for Board meetings, and are disappointed that the air-conditioning improvements won’t be completed until late 2009.

Sen. David Ige, Representative Roy Takumi, and Rep. K. Mark Takai – No representatives or reports present.

COMMUNITY INPUT:

Pacific Palisades Community Association (PPCA) – Howton announced that the annual PPCA General Membership Meeting was held on November 14, 2007, where the same slate of officers was reelected, including Ron Tosto continuing as President. Their board meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month, at 7:00 p.m., at the Pacific Palisades Community Center (on the corner of Komo Mai Drive and Aumakua Street).

Pearl City Community Association (PCCA), Manana Community Association (MCA), and Pearl City Foundation (PCF) – No updates given.

APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2007 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: The October 23, 2007 regular meeting minutes were APPROVED AS CORRECTED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (7-0-0), with one correction:

*         Page 1 – Vacancies – strike out "11-member" in front of "Board" and insert "13-member".

Howton thanked Neighborhood Assistant Glanstein for quickly getting the minutes to him for his review.

OCTOBER 2007 TREASURER'S REPORT: The October 2007 Treasurer's Report, which was mailed with the November 2007 regular meeting agenda, was filed.

COMMITTEE REFERRALS FOR ACTION/DEFERRAL:

Executive – The agenda items were deferred.

Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) – The agenda items were deferred, due to the absence of HEW Chair Veray.

Traffic and Transportation (TT) – TT Chair Vina distributed draft memos and resolution, and presented the report (except for item no. 5, related to the Waimalu rehabilitation and reconstruction project):

1)       Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) – The OMPO CAC met on November 1, 2007. Councilmember Ann Kobayashi spoke about alternatives to a fixed rail system and discussed better congestion management systems.

2)       Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project (HHCTCP) – The Council has introduced a resolution to develop an expert panel to select the fixed guideway technology (Council Resolution 07-376 [CR 07-376]), but Vina felt that the Board may want to wait to support the resolution until it becomes a bill.

Gary Omori circulated copies of CR 07-376, and detailed how the resolution enhances the procurement process by assuring that the experts on the panel (to select the fixed guideway technology) do need to have appropriate qualifications. The Council is looking at various vehicle and propulsion technologies, such as steel wheels on a steel rail, rubber tires on a track or beam (including monorail), and magnetic levitation.

The TT committee decided to not support CR 07-376 because it doesn't cover all of the Board's concerns, however it was requested that the Board support CR 07-376 to expedite the process. CR 07-376 will go before the Council's Transportation committee at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2007, and will go before the Council for its final hearing on December 12, 2007.

TT Chair Vina moved, and Duncan seconded, to support Council Resolution 07-376 and send a letter of support to the City Council, which was NOT adopted, 5-1-1 (Aye: Duncan, Fukushima, Howton, Rabago, and Vina; No: Takahashi; Abs: Coleman).

3)       Waimalu SPS Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project – Chair Fukushima reported that the trenching work on Kamehameha Highway should be finished by the end of November 2007. The underground pipe near Zippy's restaurant is still in good condition, as are many of the Pearl City pipelines. A report with recommendations on pipe repair or replacement will be created.

4)       City's Second Annual Transit Symposium – The second symposium focused on items on the west coast of the mainland, including transit options from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Salt Lake City. The main point stressed was that the community needs to be involved with transit station development.

5)       Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 2, Pearl City, Section 1 (Manana and Momilani) – The Board voted unanimously in October 2007 to send a letter regarding the restriping of crosswalks and stop lines in the Manana and Momilani areas. A draft memo was circulated.

6)       No Left Turn Proposal for Westbound Traffic on Hoomalu Street into Puu Poni Street – The Board voted unanimously in October 2007 to send a letter regarding the proposal to eliminate left turns for westbound traffic from Hoomalu Street onto Puu Poni Street. A draft memo was circulated.

7)       Extension of Left Turn Lane on Waimano Home Road – The Board voted unanimously in October 2007 to send a letter regarding an extension of the mauka bound left-turn lane from Waimano Home Road onto Kuala Street. A draft memo was circulated.

8)       Pedestrian Safety Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 1191(attached) – TT Chair Vina moved, by direction of the TT committee, to adopt the Pedestrian Safety Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 1191 (attached), which was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 7-0-0.

9)       Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Conference and H-1 Freeway Westbound (Waiau Off-Ramp) and Moanalua Road (Ewa-bound) Traffic Merging Conflict – No updates.

Development, Plan and Zoning (DPZ) – The items were deferred, due to the absence of DPZ Chair Furutani.

Legislative and Capital Improvement Programs (LCIP) – No updates.

Publicity/Refreshments (P/R) – Chair Fukushima reported the following:

1)       Certificates of Recognition and Yard of the Month Award –There are four certificates of recognition pending for Fay Toyama (Lehua Elementary School Principal), James Pickard, Sr. and Myrtle Nyuha (former Board members), and Rep. K. Mark Takai, which will be awarded in January, depending on their attendance. Former Board member May Imamura-Uruu originally came up with the Yard of the Month award, which is unique to the Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21. Ms. Imamura-Uruu did a great deal of work for the P/R committee, and the Board is still considering separating the P/R committee into two committees.

2)       Committee Goals and Objectives, and E-Mail Newsletter and Website – These items were deferred.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1)       Board Recesses in December 2007 – The Board will recess both Board and committee meetings in December 2007 for the holiday season.

2)       Next Committee Meetings – The next committee meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 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, January 22, 2008, 6:30 p.m., at the Highlands Intermediate School Cafeteria.

4)       International House of Pancakes (IHOP) Opening – A new IHOP will open in Times Square (behind Stuart Anderson's where Blockbuster used to be located) on December 20, 2008.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Submitted by:

Rachel M. Glanstein, Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by:

David Howton, Board Member, and

Albert Fukushima, Chair

Pedestrian Safety Resolution

Supporting S.B. 1191

WHEREAS, The Twenty-fourth Legislature of 2007 passed S.B. 1191 (S.D. 2; H.D. 2; C.D.1) relating to pedestrian safety; and

WHEREAS, Every county government in Hawaii appropriated monies to match the above State appropriations; and

WHEREAS, Under Chapter 248, County Budget; Tax funds, Section 248-9 (a) State Highway Fund monies in the state highway fund may be expended for the following purposes: To pay the costs of construction, maintenance and repair of county roads; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 asks that Governor Linda Lingle release the funds of S.B. 1191 so that the State and County transportation departments can begin the important work to make our crosswalks and roadways safe for pedestrians with a priority being the high-risk areas; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be sent to Governor Lingle, all City Councilmembers, Senators David Ige, Clarence Nishihara, Donna Mercado-Kim, and Norman Sakamoto, Representatives K. Mark Takai, Roy Takumi, Blake Oshiro, and Lynn Finnegan, and all Neighborhood Boards.

Submitted by Cruz J. Vina, Jr., Chair of the Traffic and Transportation Committee, and adopted unanimously (7-0-0) by the Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 at its November 27, 2007 regular Board meeting.