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PEARL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2007

HIGHLANDS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL CAFETERIA

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Albert Fukushima called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m., with a quorum of eight (8) members present.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Stanley Ching, Alfred Coleman (arrived at 6:55 p.m.), Sol Ray Duncan, Albert Fukushima, Kevin Furutani, David Howton, Myrtle Nyuha, Amoreena Rabago and Davin Takahashi.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Veray and Cruz Vina, Jr.

VACANCIES: There are two (2) vacancies on this 11-member Board.

GUESTS: Capt. S. Higa (Honolulu Fire Department); Sgt. K. Miyazaki (Honolulu Police Department); Jeff Moncrief (HDR, Inc. – Senior Project Engineer); Puna Kaneakua, Anson Murayama (Community, Planning and Engineering); Lan Yoneda (Board of Water Supply); Mark Lane (Leeward Community College – Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services); Jim Propotnick (Governor's representative – Deputy Director of the State Department of Public Safety); Isaac Hokama (Mayor’s representative – Special Assistant to the Mayor); Robert Sato (Councilmember Okino's Office staff); Senator Clarence Nishihara; Kent Kitagawa (State Department of Health, State Labs Division); Gary Omori (Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project); Kevin Cassel (Olelo Videographer); Melady Duran, Jolana Gollero, Roger Olegario, Jerry Souza, Carlinda Souza, Roy Wickramaratna, Kathy Yoda; and Rachel M. Glanstein (Neighborhood Commission Office staff).

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

RULES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Chair Fukushima reminded everyone that smoking is not allowed on campus grounds and that the parking lot would be closed directly after the meeting. 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 TWO (2) VACANT BOARD SEATS: There were no residents interested in filling the vacancies.

APPOINTMENT OF STANDING COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: This item was deferred.

EMERGENCY AGENCY REPORTS [1]:

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) [1] – A representative arrived later in the meeting.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Sgt. K. Miyazaki circulated the report which included the following statistics for September / August / July 2007: there were 7 / 14 / 11 auto thefts, 7 / 14 / 9 auto theft recoveries, 15 / 14 / 14 burglaries, 30 / 18 / 26 criminal property damage cases and 16 / 23 / 31 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (UEMVs). There were a total of 6,712 / 6,892 / 7,142 calls for service in District 3, with some 1,516 / 1,673 / 1,673 calls (22.59% / 24.27% / 23.42%) from the Pearl City area.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

Blaisdell Park Homeless – Takahashi requested more patrols at Neal Blaisdell Park, since the homeless have taken up residence there again. Sgt. Miyazaki responded that officers can direct them where to go to receive helpful services, but the homeless return after the officers leave; officers will continue to monitor Blaisdell Park, especially on Tuesdays in the late afternoon and evening.

There were no objections to allowing Mr. Jerry Souza to address the Board.

RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS [1]:

Other Issues [1] –

Comments About Chair Fukushima: Mr. Souza spoke of how Chair Fukushima has served the Pearl City community on the Board for 30 years and is the only original charter member left on the Board. The orderly development of Pearl City has benefited from his guidance. Mr. Souza is a former Board Chair and gave credit to Chair Fukushima for all of his help. It was expressed that Chair Fukushima was instrumental in receiving good and timely responses from government agencies. Chair Fukushima was then presented with a fruit basket in appreciation.

PRESENTATIONS:

Waimalu Sewer Rehabilitation and Reconstruction – Jeff Moncrief, Senior Project Engineer for HDR, Inc. introduced Puna Kaneakua and Anson Murayama from Community, Planning and Engineering, distributed a handout, and highlighted the following information from the PowerPoint presentation:

1)       Background – In May 2007, the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State Department of Health (DOH) ordered the City Department of Environmental Services (ENV) to evaluate, repair, rehabilitate or replace selected, critical force mains in the City’s wastewater collection system. From October 23 to November 30, 2007, work will begin on the Waimalu Force Main, which conveys wastewater from the Waimalu Sewer Pump Station to a gravity sewer main in vicinity of Kamehameha Highway and Kuleana Road. The main is 2,756 feet of cast iron pipe with a 30-inch diameter, installed in 1964. The main has had no history of breaks or failures, but has no bypass or backup facilities.

2)       Work Plan – The plan is to first identify conditions that may cause pipe leakage, failure, or interruption of service, then document the condition of the main and lastly to recommend a course of action for maintenance and monitoring, repair or replacement. The condition assessment work plan will inspect the surface, the interior and the exterior of the system. The assessment involves inspecting the entry, exit, and intermediate points located along Kamehameha Highway. Work is expected to last five days at each location, and will start in Blaisdell Park and finish at Kuleana Road.

3)       Potential Public Impacts – There will be a single lane street closure for one week from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Kamehameha Highway. Minor nuisance dust and construction noise is expected. A small area of the park along Kamehameha Highway is fenced off for excavation.

4)       Progress – The surface inspection activities (visual and soil testing), bypass planning and the initial permit acquisition, have all been completed.

5)       Schedule – Excavations are planned for early November 2007, and the interior inspections are planned for mid-November 2007.

Coleman arrived during the above presentation, at 6:55 p.m., making nine (9) members present.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1)       Public Notice – Chair Fukushima asked what steps HDR, Inc. will take to notify the surrounding businesses of the excavation work. Mr. Moncrief indicated that HDR, Inc. plans on full public notification, including newspapers, flyers to businesses and a 24-hour hotline.

2)       Timeframe – Furutani inquired about the short timeframe. Mr. Moncrief replied that the excavations will be relatively shallow, and so shouldn’t require a great deal of time.

3)       Permits – Chair Fukushima asked if HDR, Inc. received all permits required and if they are just waiting for final City authorization; Mr. Moncrief answered both questions affirmatively.

COMMUNITY REPORTS [1]:

Board of Water Supply (BWS) [1] – A representative arrived later in the meeting.

Leeward Community College (LCC) – Mark Lane circulated Family Fun Day flyers and conveyed the following:

1)       17th Annual Family Fun Fair – The fair will be held at the LCC campus on Saturday, November 10, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The event includes entertainment, exhibits, food, games and prizes. The fair’s theme is “Discovery Square: A World of Interactive Exploration”.

2)       Discover LCC Day – As part of student recruitment efforts, Discover LCC Day will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Juniors and seniors from various high schools will visit the LCC campus and be given a preview of the college experience.

3)       LCC Supplemental Budget – The University of Hawaii’s (UH) Board of Regents has approved a supplemental budget request that has been forwarded to the Governor and the legislature for consideration in Fiscal Year (FY) 2009. The budget includes two major capital improvement items, including the $10.7 million for land and building for the LCC-Waianae campus and $23.1 million for construction funding of an educational and instructional building on the Pearl City campus. The approved budget also contains funding requests for improvement of emergency response and campus safety issues, academic equipment and the creation of the Center for Applied Science and Technology.

4)       Second Access Road – LCC is still awaiting the release of the final Environmental Assessment (EA) by the State Department of Transportation (DOT).

EMERGENCY AGENCY REPORTS [2]:

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) [2] – Capt. S. Higa reported the following:

1)       September 2007 Statistics – There were 3 structure, 2 brush, 1 rubbish, and 1 vehicle fire; there were 39 medical emergencies, 2 search/rescues, and 19 miscellaneous calls.

2)       Fire Safety Tip – It’s Fire Prevention Week and everyone is encouraged to create and practice an escape plan in case of emergency.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

Property Damage Claim – Furutani stated that firefighters responded to an incident near his residence and a firefighter sat a heavy victim down on his folding chair, which was damaged by the weight, and inquired about filing a claim for the damage. Capt. Higa indicated that he could write a letter to formally request reimbursement from HFD.

COMMUNITY REPORTS [2]:

Board of Water Supply (BWS) [2] – Lan Yoneda provided the following information:

1)       Main Break Report – There was an eight-inch main break on September 2, 2007, at 1350 Komo Mai Drive.

2)       Make a Difference Month – Everyone is encouraged to make a difference by helping to preserve and protect water resources. Simple ways to make a difference: (a) don’t let the faucet run; (b) take shorter showers; (c) put nozzles on garden hoses; (d) install water-efficient plumbing fixtures; (e) water the lawn two to three times per week and avoid watering between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; (f) grow plants that match the climate conditions of the are (see the Oahu Planting Guide on www.boardofwatersupply.com); and (g) check for leaks in plumbing and toilets.

3)       Thefts – A man was recently sentenced to five years in prison for stealing copper from a BWS facility. BWS was able to prosecute this thief, thanks to the help of a nearby resident who called 911. Please contact 911 immediately about any suspicious activity, including illegal dumping, vandalism and theft. These criminal acts not only impact BWS facilities, but they also factors in water rate increases.

Pearl City Library – Chair Fukushima noted that representatives do not attend meetings anymore. UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) was granted to APPROVE removing the Pearl City Library item from the agenda.

Board of Education – No representative or report present.

RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS [2]:

Pearl City Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Roadway Construction Update – Furutani reported that the preliminary stages for the additional roadway construction on Makolu Street and at the intersection of Kamehameha Highway and Acacia Road, are almost complete. The construction of the gas station will begin in January 2008 and will take about six to eight months to complete. Chair Fukushima asked Furutani to contact Donahue Fujii, the project’s civil engineering consultant, and request his presence at the next Board meeting to give further updates.

Other Issues [2] – No further concerns were expressed.

ELECTED OFFICIALS:

Governor‘s Representative – Jim Propotnik circulated Governor Lingle’s Update Report and provided information on the Hawaii Superferry. Gov. Lingle remains focused on preserving the Superferry service, which would provide a valuable inter-island transportation option for residents. Gov. Lingle feels that a special session of the legislature is critical. Public opinion polls show that residents overwhelmingly favor saving the Superferry service through a special legislative session. When a special session does convene, residents can take an active role in the process by contacting legislators and testifying at a hearing.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

H-1 West Freeway Pearl City Off-Ramp – Chair Fukushima remarked on the large number of accidents (and near-accidents) at the H-1 West Pearl City off-ramp (onto Moanalua Road). Drivers in the second right turn lane often fail to yield to oncoming traffic; Mr. Propotnik is familiar with the location and will follow up.

Mayor’s Representative – Isaac Hokama distributed Mayor Mufi Hannemann's Newsletter and conveyed the following responses to last month's concerns:

1)       Moanalua Road Cleaning – Moanalua Road, between Hoomalu and Hoolaulea Streets, was swept on September 29, 2007. There is only a curb ledge there and bulk trash was removed on October 5, 2007.

2)       Waiau Resurfacing – A concern was raised last month about the resurfacing of roads in Waiau, especially on Noelani and Nola Streets. Noelani Street, from Paaaina to Kaahumanu Street, was resurfaced in 2004, and should still be in good condition. Nola Street was also recently resurfaced. Clarification was requested.

3)       Kaahumanu Street Dirt Pile – The pile of dirt on Kaahumanu Street, mauka of the H-1 Freeway, was removed on October 5, 2007.

4)       Kaahumanu Street Tree Trimming – Low hanging branches from the trees near the bus stop on Kaahumanu Street (seven light poles down from “Road D”) were trimmed on October 5, 2007.

5)       Kaahumanu Street Tesoro Sign – The "No Left Turn into Driveway" sign at the Tesoro service station for makai-bound traffic on Kaahumanu Street was replaced on October 5, 2007.

6)       Kuahaka Street Roundabout Sign – A concern was raised last month about a “downed sign’ at a Kuahaka Street roundabout. However, the area was checked, but there was no evidence of a sign, a broken post, or any open holes. Clarification of the request was requested.

7)       City Ferry – A suggestion was made last month to have a Pearl City/Waipahu stop with a shuttle bus to serve the area; also a possible a stop for Mililani too. The demonstration ferry project is targeted at West Oahu residents. Shuttle bus expansion may be considered in future permanent service.

Questions, comments and concerns followed (Mr. Hokama will follow up):

1)       Waiau Resurfacing – Neighborhood Assistant (NA) Glanstein will follow up with Vina and Veray to clarify the concern about road resurfacing in Waiau.

2)       Kalauipo Street Roundabout Sign – The “yield” sign at the upper Kalauipo and Kuahaka Streets roundabout needs replacement.

3)       Nanakai Street Residence Serving as a Church – Chair Fukushima indicated that there's a home at 1553 Nanakai Street, where the owner reconstructed and added a second story; the house now seems to be serving as a church. He asked if the property has the proper permits for this conditional use.

4)       Superferry and the Mayor's Office – Coleman asked why the Mayor's Office has been silent on the subject of the Superferry. Mr. Hokama responded that the City's involvement with the Superferry extends only to the traffic ingress/egress on Nimitz Highway, since everything else involved is handled by the State.

5)       Mayor's Presence in the Oahu Communities – Chair Fukushima commented that previously, Mayor Hannemann had cabinet heads come to communities to talk about the plans for each particular neighborhood, especially to discuss what's been completed and what's coming up. He requested this program be re-implemented.

Councilmember Gary Okino – Robert Sato was available for questions.

Questions, comments and concerns followed (Mr. Sato will follow up):

1)       Manana Neighborhood Park Courts – Furutani inquired about when the playcourts at Manana Neighborhood Park would be resurfaced.

2)       Cane Haul Connector Road – Chair Fukushima requested an update on the Cane Haul connector road at the next Board meeting. Mr. Sato replied that the City has recently been negotiating with residents in the area; the project is expected to go out for bid at the end of 2007, but there's no specific timeframe for the start of construction.

Senator Clarence Nishihara – Senator Clarence Nishihara circulated his Legislative Update, which included a handout describing the legislative process, and highlighted the following items:

1)       Superferry – There will be a special session to address the Superferry issue, beginning at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, October 24, 2007. At 10:30 a.m., there will be a informational briefing at the Senate auditorium. Hearings will be held throughout the islands.

2)       Coffee Hour – The next coffee hour is scheduled for Thursday, October 25, 2007, at the Waimano Home Road McDonald's, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Due to a Senate confirmation hearing, the Wal-Mart gathering will not be held this month. Coffee is provided by McDonald's.

3)       Legislative Employment – If anyone is interested in working for Sen. Nishihara, other Legislators or at the State Capitol during the Legislative Session, they should submit a cover letter and resume to Sen. Nishihara, State Capitol Building, Room 213, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813; if anyone is interested in working for the Senate, please submit an application and resume to the Senate Clerk's Office, Room 010, State Capitol Building, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 or by fax to 586-6719.

4)       Neighborhood Walks – Sen. Nishihara conducts walks around the neighborhood to obtain input and commended Mr. Sato for his comprehensive follow-up on City issues.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       Legislative Handout – Nyuha thanked Sen. Nishihara for his handout describing the legislative process.

2)       Bills Vetoed by Governor – Takahashi inquired of steps taken for bills vetoed by Gov. Lingle. Sen. Nishihara explained that a bill must be adopted by both the Senate and the House to reach Gov. Lingle's desk. The legislation is returned to both houses for overriding action if the Governor vetoes it.

Senator David Ige – No representative or report present.

Representative Roy Takumi – No representative or report present.

Representative K. Mark Takai – No representative or report present.

COMMUNITY INPUT:

Pearl City Community Association (PCCA) / Pearl City Foundation (PCF) – Mr. Sato distributed a flyer and made an announcement on behalf of Breene Harimoto. The family-friendly Annual Halloween Bash will be held on October 31, 2007, at the Momilani Community Center, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is an alternative to normal trick-or-treating and attracted approximately 1,000 attendees in 2006.

Manana Community Association (MCA) – No report was given.

Pacific Palisades Community Association (PPCA) – Howton announced that the annual PPCA General Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Palisades Recreation Center.

APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: The September 25, 2007 regular meeting minutes were APPROVED AS CORRECTED, by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0), with the following corrections:

*         Page 1 – Guests – strike out "Kevin Cassel" in front of "(Olelo Videographer)" and insert "Richard Braunskil".

*         Page 1 – Election of Board Officers – Secretary – strike out the three instances of "/Treasurer" in the paragraph.

*         Page 5 – Minutes – February 27, 2007 – strike out "Pacheko Park" and insert "Manana Kai Playground".

*         Page 5 – Minutes – May 22, 2007 – strike out "trash can" between "portable" and "fire" and insert "classroom".

*         Pages 5 and 6 – Treasurer's Report / Committees, DPZ / Committees, LCIP – four instances – strike out "26" after "Pearl City Neighborhood Board No." and insert "21".

SEPTEMBER 2007 TREASURER'S REPORT: The September 2007 Treasurer's Report, which was mailed with the October 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) [1] – TT Vice Chair Coleman circulated and presented TT Chair Vina's report, (except for item no. 2, related to the transit corridor project):

1)       Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) – The OMPO CAC heard a presentation at its October 17, 2007 meeting on "Assessing the Financial Risks of Major Transit Projects" by Cliff Slater.

2)       Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project (HHCTCP) – Gary Omori distributed a handout detailing the alternatives analysis and the environmental review process involved in the project. The Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) was chosen to be a fixed-guide way transit system extending from Kapolei to UH Manoa.

The following schedule is tentative: The draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is anticipated to be issued in March 2008 and should be completed by July 2008. In February 2009, the final EIS will be prepared; and in June 2009, the Record of Decision will be issued. The Public Involvement Team is in the process of updating their website (www.honolulutransit.org) and their hotline is 566-2299.

A series of transit programs will be aired on Olelo Channel 49 on: (a) October 28, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.; (b) October 29, 2007, at 8:00 p.m.; (c) October 30, 2007, at 11:30 a.m.; and (d) October 31, 2007, at 12:30 p.m. More community meetings on Transit Oriented Development (TOD) will be held over the next year.

      Questions, comments and concerns followed:

Monthly Newsletters and Updates – Chair Fukushima requested that the transit newsletter mailing list be updated to include the new Board members. Mr. Omori indicated that he would be attending future Board meetings to update the community, especially about items that affect Pearl City.

3)       Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Conference – TT Chair Vina will contact and obtain information from the Chair of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22, since the September 25, 2007 conference was held on the same day as our Board meeting.

4)       H-1 Freeway Westbound (Waiau Off-Ramp) and Moanalua Road (Ewa-bound) Traffic Merging Conflict – Both DOT and the DTS did not report back; the complaint will be resubmitted.

5)       Home Depot Traffic Concerns at Kamehameha Highway Entrance [1] – Roy Wickramaratna and William McHale from Home Depot were contacted and requested to participate and provide input in the committee who will review the "Kamehameha Highway Task Force" Traffic Analysis Report for the Acacia Road and Kamehameha Highway intersection study.

6)       City's Second Annual Transit Symposium – The Board should send representatives to the symposium. The cost per person is $45, and will be held in the Pikake Room of the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on November 13, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) was given to ADOPT a motion to request approval of an appropriation from the Board's Operating Account, not exceed $135 for sending three (3) members to the Tuesday, November 13, 2007 meeting.

7)       Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 2, Pearl City, Section 1 (Manana and Momilani) – Many of the area crosswalks and vehicle stop lines were obliterated due to the resurfacing project in the Pearl City area. UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) was granted to ADOPT a motion to have TT Chair Vina send a letter requesting that the crosswalks and stop lines be re-striped after the repaving is complete.

8)       No Left Turn Proposal for Westbound Traffic on Hoomalu Street into Puu Poni Street – UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) was made to ADOPT a motion to have TT Chair Vina send a letter to the City Department of Transportation Services (DTS) with a no left turn proposal for westbound traffic on Hoomalu Street into Puu Poni Street.

9)       Extension of Left Turn Lane on Waimano Home Road – UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) was given to ADOPT a motion to have TT Chair Vina send a letter to the City Department of Transportation Services (DTS) requesting to extend the mauka-bound left turn lane on Waimano Home Road into Kuala Street in a makai direction between Nanakai and Wahinani Streets, together with an unencumbered actuated traffic signal phase. Currently these queues cannot be accommodated by the inadequate traffic capacity.

Development, Plan and Zoning (DPZ) – DPZ Chair Furutani gave the following updates:

1)       Waimano DOH Bio-Safety Level 3 Lab – DPZ Chair Furutani didn’t attend the last meeting. Nyuha added that, at the last committees' meeting, a document containing a detailed explanation of the lab contents was circulated. Kent Kitagawa, from the DOH State Labs Division, added that the State is working on improvements, especially those regarding safety issues and noted that the certification process is the final step before appropriations for funding of the improvements for the lab can be implemented. The proposed improvements can be covered by the budget, but DOH is waiting for Gov. Lingle's approval to commence work on the lab upgrade certification.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

Lab Accidents – Takahashi related that there are many unreported accidents that occur in labs on the mainland. Mr. Kitagawa explained that many of the labs, where these accidents occur, are research labs and the accidents involve animals. The Waimano Lab is a clinical/diagnostic lab and doesn't work with live animals.

2)       Waimano Ridge Master Plan Task Force – The date and time of the next meeting are still unknown.

3)       Pearl City Gateway Project and Other Manana Commercial Projects – Chair Fukushima indicated that an update of the commercial development of the property by Robertson Properties Group is scheduled to be made at the November Committee and Board meetings. DPZ Chair Furutani indicated that warehouses are planned to be constructed on the property adjacent to the Manana Community Park.

4)       Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Task Force – No report.

5)       Koa Ridge Development (Castle and Cooke Homes Hawaii, Inc.) –

a)       Community Visioning Workshop: The workshop will be conducted at a dinner meeting on November 15, 2007, 6 p.m., at the Hawaii Okinawan Center in Gentry-Waipio

b)       Castle & Cooke Waiawa Stand Land Use Boundary Amendment (Agricultural to Urban): Chair Fukushima reported that consultants will attend next month's meetings to present updated information, including the traffic impact analysis report; the Board still needs to comment on the Draft EIS for the land use boundary amendment.

6)       Kamehameha Highway Improvements Task Force (KHITF) – The money allocated for the KHITF has not yet been spent. Chair Fukushima added that the consultant plans to attend the November 20, 2007 Committee meeting to provide an update of the project.

7)       Hawaii Brownfields Forum No. 3 – A forum will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at the Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai Room, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Chair Fukushima referred the matter of the Central Oahu Sustainability Plan Five-Year Review to the DPZ & TT Committees; there will be a briefing session on November 27, 2007, at Mililani Mauka Elementary School.

Legislative and Capital Improvement Programs (LCIP) – LCIP Chair Rabago distributed her report and highlighted the following:

1)       2007 Draft Neighborhood Plan (NP) – At the October 16, 2007 Committee meeting, Rachel Glanstein provided information on the new Draft NP. The following public hearings will be conducted to accept testimony on the proposal: (a) November 3, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Kapolei Hale; (b) November 3, 2007, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Windward Community College; and (c) November 5, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Honolulu Hale. The Board needs to send in input as soon as possible.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

a)       Timetable – In response to Chair Fukushima inquiry, LCIP Chair Rabago indicated that there is no date set yet by the Neighborhood Commission (NC) for adoption of the new Draft NP.

b)       Deadline for Written Testimony – Neighborhood Assistant (NA) Rachel Glanstein noted that the NC will accept written testimony until December 7, 2007.

c)       Board Testimony – Chair Fukushima requested that LCIP Chair Rabago prepare input for Committee discussion and action, and Board approval next month for submittal to the NC.

2)       City Council Neighborhood Board Review Task Force (NBRTF) – A meeting of the NBRTF was held last night at 4:00 p.m., at Honolulu Hale. LCIP Chair Rabago noted that the City Council's website posts the minutes of these NBRTF soon after the meetings.

3)       Future Training Schedule for Neighborhood Board Members – Possible training topics are the Sunshine Law (Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 92), parliamentary procedure, and implementation workshops. No dates have been set for these sessions.

There were no objections to allowing Mr. Wickramaratna to speak to the Home Depot issue discussed earlier.

Traffic and Transportation (TT) [2] –

Home Depot Traffic Concerns at Kamehameha Highway Entrance [2]: Mr. Wickramaratna reported that Home Depot has been monitoring the illegal turning in the driveway, but have yet to see any tickets issue

by HPD. Chair Fukushima noted that Home Depot has evidently decided against installing any physical barriers in the entrance driveway, since they don't want to discourage customers.

Publicity/Refreshments (P/R) – Chair Fukushima announced the resignation of May Imamura-Uruu, former P/R Chair. He recommended the Board consider splitting the P/R committee into two new entities, one for Publicity and one for Refreshments, to ease the burden on the new Chair. Yard of the Month awards will be suspended until a new P/R Chair is appointed, or if the committee is restructured.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) was granted to RATIFY the presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to retired Board member May Imamura-Uruu, and to ADOPT a motion that Certificates of Appreciation be presented at future Board meetings to Representative K. Mark Takai, Principal Fay Toyama of Lehua Elementary School, and retiring Board Members James Pickard, Sr., and Myrtle Nyuha, with a Certificate of Achievement to Board Member Solray Duncan for winning three (3) awards at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China, earlier this month.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1)       Next Committees’ Meetings – The next Committee meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., at the Highlands Intermediate School Cafeteria.

2)       Next Board Meeting – The next regular Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 6:30 p.m., at the Highlands Intermediate School Cafeteria.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.

Submitted by:

Rachel M. Glanstein

Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by:

David Howton, Board Member, and

Albert Fukushima, Chair