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NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2006

JOHN KALILI SURF CENTER

CALL TO ORDER BY VICE CHAIR: Vice Chair Gerri Meade called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with quorum of 13 members present.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Lloyd O'Sullivan, Alfred Antonio, John Hirota, Oliver P. Lunasco, Jake Ng, Dan Gora, Michael D. Lyons, Carol Phillips, Warren Scoville, Bob Leinau, Blake McElheny, Gerri Meade, Antya Miller.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Kathleen Pahinui, Jimmy Awai.

GUESTS: Mineko Zeidlhack, Steve Ring (Mokuleia Community Association), Judy Rossman, Kathie St. Vincent, Jimmy N., Thomas Shirai, Meryl Andersen, Andy Keliikoa (Board of Water Supply), Josh Stanbro (Trust for Public Land), Stephen Doyle, Judy F., Robert Bailey (videographer), Pam Mills-Packo, Arjun Aryal, Medria Neepac, Ruby Dvorak, Bruce Bellows, Alenka Remec (Mayor's Representative), Gil Riviere, Jeffrey Alameida, Diane Anderson, T, Piskal, Bob Van Dorn, Brig. Gen. Gary Ishikawa (Governor's Representative), Meredith Kelly, George Kuo and Andy Keliikoa (Board of Water Supply), Representative Michael Magaoay, Reed Matsuura (Councilmember Dela Cruz's office),  Jimmy Nakatane (Congressional Representative Ed Case's Office), Lt. Douglas Beerman (HPD), Major Greg Baker and Major Stalder (U.S. Army 25th Infantry
Division), Kalani Fronda (Kamehameha Schools), Don Clegg (Analytical Planning), Marie Richardson and Vanessa Matautia (Neighborhood Commission Office staff)

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

Chair - O'Sullivan nominated Gerri Meade seconded by Antonio.  Lyon moved to close nominations and with unanimous consent, Gerri Meade was elected chair.

Vice Chair - Meade nominated Michael Lyons seconded by Lunasco.  Gora moved to close nominations and with unanimous consent, Michael Lyons was elected Vice-Chair.

Treasurer - Ng nominated Dan Gora seconded by Scoville.  Antonio moved to close nominations and with unanimous consent, Dan Gora was elected Treasurer.

Secretary - Lyons nominated Carol Phillips seconded by Lunasco.  Lunasco moved to close nominations and with unanimous consent, Carol Phillips was elected Secretary.

Chair Meade took the agenda out of order to bid a farewell to Marie Richardson, North Shore NB assistant for the past several years.  Chair Meade also welcomes new NB assistant, Vanessa Matautia.  Both NB assistants thanked the Board for their support and hope to provide the Board with excellent service.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MAY 23, 2006 REGULAR MEETING: (Deferred to July 25, 2006)

Board member Bob Leinau and Blake McElheny arrive at 7:06 p.m.

TREASURER'S REPORT; Dan Gora reported the following details for the month of June 2006.  Current expenditures were totaled at $98.08 leaving an operating account balance of $300.02.   The publicity account accrued $150.00 leaving $701.00 balance.  There was no change to the refreshment account leaving the remaining balance at $120.00. 

Leinau moved to approve the treasurer's report seconded by Hirota.  The motion carried, 14-1 with dissenting vote by Scoville.

REPORTS FROM HONOLULU POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS:

Honolulu Police Department: Lieutenant Douglas Beerman gave the following report: For the month of May there were 13 Burglaries, 45 Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicles (UEMV), 30 thefts and 14 auto thefts.  There were several highlights for the month of May including arrests of a 33 year old male for Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle UCPV), Promoting Dangerous Drugs in the 3^{rd degree} and possession of drug paraphernalia. Other arrests included a 37 year old male on June 19 for terroristic threatening in the 1^st degree, a 24 year old male on June 14 for robbery, a 43 year old male arrested on June 5 for UCPV and the arrest of a 33 year old male on the 3rd for UCPV, CPD and theft in the 4^th degree.

Lt. Beerman reported the follow-up from May's Board meeting which included: 1) searching for possible resources to obtain road closure signs.  Meanwhile, utilization of the media, available Solo Bike Officers and Patrol Officers will be used to alert motorist of road closures.  2) Police also advised a large local male staying at the bus stop in front of the Haleiwa Post Office of several social service programs available to help him.  There are no laws being broken at this time and no complaints regarding his behavior but a business owner in that area has reported trespassing.

Questions, comments, and concerns:

1. A resident was alarmed at the high number of car thefts and questioned Lt. Beerman if the number has risen and what are some safety tips to avoid thefts. Lt. Beerman suggested using devices that will deter break-ins such as steering wheel locking mechanisms and car alarms.  Parking cars in areas less prone to break-ins and lighted areas also hinder would be thefts.

2. Leinau inquired about the difference between burglaries and thefts. Lt. Beerman reported that thefts included shoplifting and stealing items from a neighbor's yard would be under this category.

3. Lyons commented on the job the Police Department have done with the homeless in the business area and thanks them for their assistance.  One business has seen an increase in business due to the Police Department's commitment and hopes that they continue their efforts.

Honolulu Fire Department: No representative was present.

U.S. ARMY 25TH INFRANTRY DIVISION: Major Greg Baker gave the following report:

1. Housing - Building of 5,300 housing units at Schofield Barracks started last year.  The U.S. Army hoped to have most military families in post housing, which would help the outlying areas and their stress to alleviate the housing crunch.

2. Stryker Brigade - 370 vehicles will be arriving soon within the next four to five months.  The Stryker vehicles will be using public roads until military roads are updated, which should be shortly. 

3. Division departure - U.S. 25th infantry has nearly completed their departure and will be on deployment to the Middle East July 2007.  All but three aircraft have left for McChord Air Force Base in Washington state to deploy out as a region.  Major Baker thanked the Board for its hospitality over the last year and will be leaving shortly to Washington and the Middle East but first introduced his replacement, Maj. Stalder.

Questions, Comments and concerns:

1. Antonia thanked the Major and the U.S. Army for their help in fighting global terrorism and will see Baker back at the Board meetings in July of next year.

2. Miller questioned the status of the medevac situation.  Major Baker reports that the Army has no agreement as it is in deployment phases.  The state is still working out a deal that would provide medevac services in the absence of the military but nothing has been established as of yet.

3. A resident questioned the status of Drum Road.  Major Baker stated that the initial contracts have started but did not have further information. Miller also added that the consultant working on the Drum Road project contacted Haleiwa Main Street for ideas and is working on several possibilities.
4. Lunasco questioned not the onslaught of the Stryker Brigade, but the affect that the incoming children will have on the feeder schools.  Particularly the high schools, which to his knowledge have not implemented any infrastructure to accommodate the almost 470 service individuals and their incoming families.  Major Baker stated that the Stryker Brigade is already on island and the U.S. Army has been in contact with the State in order to mitigate the influx of students into the school system and the families into the Army housing.  There is also programs in which would bring funds from the Department of Defense in order to help in these areas. 

5. Ng reported that Rep. Sakamoto, who is chair of the State Legislature's Education Committee, has been working with the U.S. Army under the Joint Education Taskforce.  He stated that the State is aware and is taking necessary actions in order to create a solution to the impending influx of students.  Leinau also added that several of the elementary schools in the surrounding areas are at levels far below what was capacity in past years.

RESIDENTS' CONCERNS:

1. Resident Pam Mills-Packo provided a list of concerns regarding the upcoming revision of the North Shore Sustainable Development Plan.  An Ohana-based disaster preparation plan should be included in order to have plans for residents within sea level areas.  She would also like to see that a downstream study be done since there has not been one included within the original North Shore Sustainable Development Plan. 

2.   Resident Stephen Doyle informed the Board of an investigation and impending action by the Department of Justice into Haleiwa town sidewalks, which are in violation of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) complaints code titles II and III by not providing "civil access to residents"- not having ADA compliant sidewalks for handicap accessibility.  Haleiwa town is being reviewed by DOJ because of its contiguous borders; there is an exact start and beginning to the town.  He believes it is the Board's moral and civil obligation to support this action by resolution.

Kathie St. Vincent gave testimony to the Board reporting the struggle it was without the ADA compliant sidewalks due to her use of a motorized scooter.  She believes that she should not need to have to go to such lengths in order to necessary chores around town.  She understood that under the past Administration, there was funding allocated to the construction of sidewalks in Haleiwa town and wonders if there is a budget surplus then why has construction not started on this project.

Miller stated that the Haleiwa Main Street have worked on gaining sidewalks for Haleiwa since the mid 1990's.  The current status of the project is that past plans were canceled by the current Administration due to planning that was incorrectly done and is now being re-visited. 

Leinau applauded the efforts of St. Vincent and Doyle but questions whether the Board has the ability to comment on a case that names the City as a defendant.  He also is concerned that this may tack on what he believes that this item should be addressed by the Haleiwa Chamber of Commerce.

3.   Lunasco voiced his concern regarding the area dams and the report on status of the maintenance and upkeep.  Believes that the property owners should attend the Board meeting and provide a status report on the dams. 

4. Phillips commended St. Vincent and Doyle on their work regarding the completion of ADA compliant sidewalks and hopes that the Board may be able to support their efforts. Has a concern regarding the dams above the Haleiwa/North Shore area and questioned the downstream study be

5. Kamehameha Schools representative Kalani Fronda gave a report regarding the status of the three dams in which sit on Kamehameha School land.  An inundation study was provided to State Civil Defense officials who gave an update of the dams' status, which are all in good condition with further maintenance plans in the works.  Lyons gave his mahalo for this report but also reminded the government officials and other land owners that the streams must be maintained as well. 

6. Dave Yester requested to be put on the Board agenda next month for support from the Board in order to gain permits to hold a Jose Angel Big Wave contest on the North Shore.  It would be a contest open to local North Shore surfers and not be apart of the professional circuit.  The contest would run on an extreme sports television channel and would also include a perpetual scholarship in Jose Angel's name.  Department of Parks and Recreation required support from the Board since the contest is in its initial year.  Leinau stated that Mr. Yester should contact the Sunset surf Community Association and gain their support before the North Shore Board gives comment. 

7. Diane Anderson raised a concern regarding the new development near the Kawailoa subdivision.  She was not present at the last Board meeting when the new development was introduced to the Board.  Anderson questioned the ability of the new development to create 22 sub lots on a seven acre parcel to pay such low taxes due to its current zoning.  Berger Estate owns the land and Anderson is questioning why no community support was needed to gain approval of this development as well as not having a draft environmental assessment as required by the North Shore Sustainable development plan. The land is without vegetation and run-off has already created problems in the area before and the problem is that rainy season is coming and no plan has been released as of yet to deal with run-off.

Scoville stated that those residents who are concerned regarding this new Berger development should submit their comments for the environmental impact report.

8. Leinau reported that the North Shore Sustainable Development Plan only pertained to within the confines of Haleiwa town and not the out-lying areas. 

9. Philips commented that the community should continue their efforts to limit the amount of run off into Kaiaka bay and onto the reefs. 

10. Resident Meryl Andersen stated her desire for the Berger development and their consultant Andy Anderson to return back to the Board and answer to the concerns of the Board and the community. She is concerned about the proximity of the development to Pupukea Heiau and asked whether or not a layout of the plan will be done.  Leinau commented that the presentation was not a good presentation. 

11. Miller believed that the best way at reducing run-off into our surrounding waters is to promote more diverse agriculture and more of it.  

12. Lyons reported the (NRCS) National Resource Conservation Service would be the correct office to report run-off as it is the federal agency that oversees this type of offense.

13. Thomas Shirai (a) questioned at what times the North Shore Board airs on Olelo.  (b) Commented on a safety issue regarding sharks in the area and supported an update upon the moratorium on shark feeding so close to the surrounding waters from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources. (c)  Has requested that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs added the North Shore Board and the Mokuleia Community Association to the list of Native Hawaiian organizations.  Shirai believed that this Board was capable of making up own decisions regarding the issues here on the North Shore.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Gil Riviere gave the following report:

1. The Transportation Committee requested the Board's support and action for the following

1. Committee recommends opposing a traffic light at the intersection of Haleiwa Road and Kamehameha Highway, a.k.a. "three corners".

2. Committee recommends opposing traffic light at the intersection of Waialua Beach Road and Goodale Avenue.

3. Committee recommends that the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) study the need for a flashing light at the intersection of Waialua Beach Road and Goodale Avenue.

4. Committee recommends that a letter to be sent to the City Departments of Design and Construction, Parks and Recreation, and State Department of Land and Natural Resources - Coastal Management Division, Kamehameha Schools, to request their positions on the proposed road realignment at Laniakea.

2. The Committee made several attempts to gauge the community input into possible traffic/flashing lights by collecting research (polls, advertisements in local media, etc).  Extensive attempts were made to gain the most input and the committee asked that the four items be supported by the Board.  The Transportation Improvements Projects program, which comes up for revision every four years by Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization has had several projects at improving traffic flow near Laniakea.  A sample letter was provided to the Board, to several agencies in order to ask for opinions on their position of the road realignment at Laniakea.

3. Sidewalks in Haleiwa town will be discussed as to the status of the projects by the appropriate agencies at the next Transportation meeting.  All are invited to attend.

4. The quorum for the Transportation Committee was lowered from 10 to eight people in order to allow for the committee to pass more votes onto the Board.

Leinau moved to support all four actions by the Transportation Committee and was seconded by Scoville.  The motion carried unanimously.

Discussion followed:

1. Hirota detailed past studies at creating traffic/flashing lights at the aforementioned traffic points and his opposition to any creation of said projects.  He took the Wilson Crossing, located near North Shore Market Place, as an example of the inconsistency of supporting and opposing projects.  Riviere explained that the Wilson Crossing project will be looked into by Reed Matsuura from Councilmember Dela Cruz's Office on the status of the City project.

2. Lunasco believed the actions should be voted upon as separate entities and moves to withdraw a motion to support all four actions seconded by Hirota.

Leinau moved to support the Committee recommendation to oppose a traffic light at the intersection of Haleiwa Road and Kamehameha Highway seconded by Phillips.  The motion carried unanimously.

Leinau motioned to support the Committee recommendation to oppose a traffic light at the intersection of Waialua Beach Road and Goodale Avenue seconded by Miller.

Discussion followed:

Ng reported that the principal of Waialua Elementary School, Mrs. Sandra Watanabe, who is adamantly in favor of a traffic light at the intersection of Waialua Beach Road and Goodale.  Principal Watanabe believes that this project would be to the benefit to the school children's safety and is opposed to this motion.

The Board voted to support committee recommendation to oppose a traffic light at the intersection of Waialua Beach Road and Goodale Avenue 10-1.  Ng opposed. 

Lunasco motioned to reject committee recommendation that DTS study the need for a flashing light at the intersection of Waialua Beach Road and Goodale Avenue, seconded by Hirota.

Discussion followed:

1. O'Sullivan questioned whether it was appropriate to reject this recommendation due to safety concerns, especially due to the difficulty during inclement weather.

2. Miller questioned the poll which was advertised within the North Shore News opposing the traffic/flashing light.  Riviere reported the number opposing was 16-7.
3. Hirota reported that his fellow neighbors in the area believed that the creation of even a flashing light in the area is neither wanted nor warranted.  

4. Resident Thomas Shirai stated his opposition against the study.  Due to his job, Shirai travels the road extensively and stated that the only time in which this particular intersection has Lunasco confirmed his opposition to traffic signs in the area and believes any project would be against the consensus of the neighboring residents.

The motion carried, 9-4.  Aye: Antonio, Hirota, Lunasco, Lyons, Philips, Scoville, Leinau, McElheny, Meade.  Nay: O'Sullivan, Ng, Gora, Miller).

Phillips motioned to support committee recommendation that a letter be sent to appropriate agencies to request their position on the proposed road realignment at Laniakea, seconded by Leinau. 

Discussion followed:

1. Ng questioned why the sample letter provided to the Board was addressed to the City & County of Honolulu departments.  Riviere reported that the committee decided to gain a better picture of its options from all the different departments in order to speed the project along.

2. Leinau questioned the status of the Wilson Crossing.  Reed Matsuura from Council Chair Donovan Dela Cruz' office reported that his office had submitted a letter to the Mayor's office for status.  There are still slow moving vehicles that cross Kamehameha Highway and a possible flashing light may be constructed at the crossing.

3. McElheny thanked the Transportation Committee for their dedicated work.

The motion carried unanimously.

ELECTED OFFICIALS:

Representative Case's Office- Jimmy Nakatani gave the following report:

• Highlights the U.S. House legislation to address gasoline prices through the "Eliminate Gas Price Discrimination Act"

• Rep. Case's asked for the President and other Congressional leaders to include a reunification in immigration of Filipino veterans and their families.

• The last round of Talk Story community meetings with Rep. Case with North Shore's last meeting on Wednesday July 5, 2006 at Sunset Beach Elementary School Cafeteria at 6 p.m.

Mayor's Representative- Alenka Remec gave the following report:

• Welcomed NCO staff member Vanessa Matautia to the Board meeting.

• Mayor's Concerns Report did not receive all of the responses from the preceeding month but will continue to make sure that she receives the status on those reports.

• Mayor Hannemann signed the Capital Budget last week which included $3.12 million for the Sunset Beach Recreation Center.

• Other news included a $200 property tax refund to owners, a reduced rate of residential property owners for $.16 per $1,000 of accessed value and an increase

Questions, comments, concerns:

1. A resident questioned where the exact location of the Sunset Beach Recreation Center would be constructed.  Remec reported along with others that the recreation center site had been selected and will be brought to the Board and the Sunset Beach Community Association.  She also reported that the delay had been due to funding requests being resubmitted during the current administration.  Resident Judy Fullman reported that the location would be approximately where the North Shore market was located.  Remec reported that the money has been approved and will be released

2. Philips made a recommendation that the proposed comfort stations at Maunakea/Chun's Reef be constructed on the mauka side of the highway.  She believes that this would coincide better with future plans of realigning the highway and making those comfort stations still accessible to the public.

3. Resident Diane Anderson wanted information on whether the Berger development is zoned correctly as residential.  She questions why the development has an assessed value of $1,000,000 when the property is over 300,000 square feet and wonders why the development has not needed information community development.

4. Lunasco questioned whether or not that the Mayor will have transit meetings regarding the new transit plans in the works.  He believes that the North Shore community should be kept abreast of the situation due to their participation as taxpayers who will be paying for the transit route as well.

Board of Water Supply- George Kuo gave the following report:

• No main breaks for the month of May.

• Conservation booklet provided that gave tips on eco-friendly conservation such as xeroscaping, using plants that need a lower amount of water to survive.  Please call NRCS 483-8600 ext. 3 for more information.

• Tip of the month: using a trigger nozzle to wash your car and this will save 100 gallons of water each time.

• Two construction projects will be happening within the area and begin on July 10th. Andy Keliikoa, Senior Construction Inspector for Board of Water Supply, gave a brief summary of the construction projects that will happen in two phases and will be working with the community to keep everyone abreast of the situation. 

Questions, Comments and concerns:

1. Miller thanked the Board of Water Supply for being very proactive in reaching out to the community and keeping the community abreast of the projects in the area.

2. Lyons questioned the schedule of construction in the area.  Keliikoa reported the construction project that would be Haleiwa bound on Kamehameha Highway would be completed within two phases and are looking at next month as a target for completion. 

3. Lunasco questioned at what percentage was the construction project complete.  Keliikoa reported that he estimated the project to be 42% complete.

4. Leinau questioned if the Board of Water Supply is looking at options of re-using our water.  Kuo reported that they are looking at different alternatives that will allow for re-cycling of water and are cost effective.

5. Rep. Michael Magaoay questioned whether or not the BWS will repave the portion of the road in which was dug up or will they repave the entire road.  Keliikoa reported that they will only repave the portion of the road according to a new rule change. 

City Council member Donovan Dela Cruz- Reed Matsuura gave the following report:

• Bills and resolutions that were passed this year were:

1.  Bill 6 that expanded the County Tax credit to help low-income homeowners.
2. Bill 81 that entitled homeowners a $200 tax discount for the 2006-2007 fiscal year only.
3.  A resolution that passed also was the reduction of residential real property rates for the 2006-2007 tax year and the increase to Class D, E, and F, all commercial, hotel and industrial areas.
4. Aloha Aina Earth Day - the Council Chair Donovan Dela Cruz helped to initiate the event planned for July 29, 2006 at a site across Haleiwa Elementary.
5. The City Council also adopted Resolution 06-081, urging DPP to complete its five-year review of North Shore Sustainable Communities Plans, and Resolution 06-137, urging the legislature to enact legislation requiring landowners who own property containing or abutting streams or stream beds to disclose stream maintenance responsibilities to buyers and to file transfers of ownership with appropriate state and county agencies.

• Capital Improvement projects in the North Shore Neighborhood Board #27 area including $3.12 million for the design and construction of Sunset Beach Recreation Center.

• Reported on the City actions against Maui Loa Price.  Mr. Duane Pang, attorney with the City's Corporation Counsel, indicated that Maui Loa's group is citing a federal law that ties religion to their commercial operation.  Foreclosure procedures are beginning in August by the mortgage company and the city to collect over a half million dollars owed in back taxes for the property at the corner of Pupukea Road and Kamehameha Hwy.  Other properties located on sunset beach and Pupukea road are still waiting for court dates.  Maui Loa contended that it is a religious organization and testimony may be needed regarding the actual activities of their church. Please contact Mr. Duane Pang, Esq. at 527-5586.

• Reported on Kathleen Pahinui's request that the City look into blinking lights, like those found near Wilson to inform motorist of tunnel closures, to be installed at several intersections on the North Shore to inform motorists of road closures. The Department of Transportation Services discussed with Honolulu Police Department about installing flashers activated by them instead of having police officers man the area.  HPD state that many motorists ignore flashers and proceed into the closed area and that the cost of the maintenance for the flashers is much higher than a having a police officer posted.

Questions, Comments and concerns:

Lunasco commented that more money should be allocated toward having Police Officers posted at the aforementioned streets.  Matsuura reported that the number of calls in an area mandates the budget and asks that residents call for assistance when needed.   Lunasco also inquired about the imposing move of the bus station near Waialua bike path and Matsuura reported that he has not received a response as of yet.

Governor's Representative - Brig. Gen. Gary Ishikawa gave the following report

• Announced that the Governor released $415,000 for structural improvements and repairs of Haleiwa Boat Harbor.  This includes the replacement of four deteriorated piers slips, docks, and utilities and is expected to be completed by June 2007.

• A list of 28 Bills in which the Governor has put on her potential veto lists includes the acceptance of the 2-liter bottle for the HI-5 redemption program.  The Governor asked for input from the community by the deadline of July 11 and can be done at www.hawaii.gov/gov. by email or mail.
• Tonight, the Governor is hosting a meeting at Waianae District Park regarding the homeless issue on the Waianae coast.  Homeless advocates, faith-based organizations, community leaders, state and county agencies have been invited to discuss the problems and solving an epidemic of homelessness. Hopefully

Questions, Comments and concerns:

1. Lunasco questioned what the status of the crosswalk fronting the Saint Michael School.  Brig. Gen. Ishikawa did not have that information and would get a response.
2. Ng questioned whether the construction of the pier will be used by commercial usage or if the improvements will also include the local boaters who use Haleiwa Boat Harbor.

3. Thomas Shirai questioned the status of his request for a written apology.  The Brig. Gen. Ishikawa is waiting for response from the appropriate authorities and Mr. Shirai asked that it immediately completed.

4. O'Sullivan thanks the Brig. General for his role in battling global terrorism and would like congratulate them on the continuing fight. 

5. Leinau remarked that the Department of Land and Natural Resources has looked after the Pupukea Conservation District and take the preservation of this area seriously has resulted in less violators and more fish in the area.  This area has been once again an asset to the area and the community at large.

6. Ng remarked on the concerns Brenda Johnson who is questioning the Haleiwa Boat Harbor master's action of allowing permits several boats to anchor off Waimea Bay.  The permit seems to be a semi-permanent basis and residents are concerned with the activity of the boats, especially being located within a conservation area.

State Senator Robert Bunda- No representative was available for meeting.

State Representative Michael Magaoay – Representative Magaoay gave the following report:

• During the legislative session, the Representative helped to pass a bill (HB2133) banning the use of motorized vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles and mopeds, within the Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve.  Permits will be granted by DLNR for fishing and camping to ensure that illegal activities are curbed.

• Funds have been released for renovations to Waialua High School and construction of tennis courts and other development and improvements on the campus.  Funds have been also released for the administration building at the Sunset Beach Elementary school.

• Reported that the Haleiwa Boat Harbor is open to the public and that there has been a long list of users waiting for slips.  The renovations will include an addition of slips in order to provide better service to the community.

Questions, Comments, and concerns:

1. Leinau thanked the Representative for his help with the trees that were cut down which helped to clear the area and provide better visual of the area.

2. Hirota questioned the status of the Waialua Sugar Mill Agriculture Incubator Project.  Rep. Magaoay reported that holdup was the release of $300,000 in funding by the Governor's Office.  The funding would be for the design of a possible incubator with property owners gifting the property over to the project. 

3. Lunasco questioned where was the road closed at Kaena Point.  Representative Magaoay replied that it would seem to be at the entrance of the gate but reported that DLNR will come with rules on what people will be able to enter the reserve.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Kaiaka Bay Watershed Participatory Assessment and Action Project – Mills-Packo request for Board support for the following motion:  The North Shore Neighborhood Board recommends that the City provide $75,000 to the University of Hawaii to assist with the Waialua and Haleiwa Streams' remediation through an Interagency Agreement.

Antonio motioned to support the aforementioned request of support and was seconded by Gora.

Discussion followed:

1. Pam Mills-Packo commented on the need for this agreement in which is needed in order to guarantee completion of the project.  The project would look into what run-off into local streams were natural occurrences or by commercial developments in the area.

2. Leinau questioned what percentage of run-off was caused by agriculture and whether or not the project would have any ability to act on findings against offenders.

The motion carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

REZONING OF 40.59 ACRES IN MOKULEIA - Don Clegg with Analytical Planning Consultants, Inc. presented and request for Board support to rezone 40.59 acres in Mokuleia from P-2 to Ag-2, which the owner intends to divide into eight five-acre lots for lease to farmers for agricultural purposes.  The land is zoned at F-1 military usage as this land was used by the government in earlier years.  The land surrounding the lot is presently zoned at Ag-2 and would be not be a major change in which would provide

The Board motioned to oppose request for Board support to rezone 40.59 acres in Mokuleia from F-2 to Ag-2.

Discussion:

1.           Mr. Ralph Grey, the owner of the lot, commented on his intentions of re-zoning the lot.  He stated that he was a North Shore native who had lived with his family for many years in the area.  He believed that he would create five-acre lots in order to help promote agricultural business within the area and would keep one five-acre lot for his family's personal use.

2.           Lunasco questioned Mr. Grey's intent of creating five-acre lots because he had seen in recent years Ag-2 land become home to large mansions with no intent of actually creating agriculture farms that were economically viable.  Mr. Grey insisted that if his intentions were to make a profit from the zone change, he would divide the lot into two-acre lots in which would allow for a better profit margin.                                                                               

3.           A resident questioned whether or not a binding agreement to create 5-acre lots rather than 2-acre lots could be provided in the zoning change.  Mr. Clegg reported that this is a possible choice for the Board to recommend support.                       

4.           Stew Ring, from the Mokuleia Community Association (MCA), read a letter to the Board regarding the request for support.  During a recent Mokuleia Community Association meeting, residents were concerned regarding chemicals left from storage of ammunitions on the site.  They also questioned access to the property which from past owners had none and believed that the rezoning was not in compliance with the North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan and is the reason why MCA did not approve support for this request.  Mr. Ring also commented on Mr. Grey's occupation as a realtor and possible motives for rezoning the land.

The motion carried 11-0-1.  Scoville abstained.

Pupukea-Paumalu Zoning Change - Trust for public land and the City- Request for Board Support from the C&C of Honolulu, Dept. of Design and Construction, to downzone land from Country to Ag-2 to facilitate the conservation of Pupukea-Paumalu.

Josh Stanbro, from the Trust for Public Land reported to the Board that this request would allow for the sale of the property from Kobayashi Hawaii Corporation to the Trust.  The downzoning from County to Ag-2 would allow for the property to remain in perpetuity, protected from development. 

Leinau moved to support request for the Dept. of Design and Construction, to downzone land from County to Ag-2 to facilitate the conservation of Pupukea-Paumalu and seconded by Miller.

Discussion followed:

1. Miller questioned why the downsizing was to Ag-2 and not P-2 which would provide the land preservation status.  Stanbro reported that the preservation of the land would not be by zoning but rather by acquisition.  Zoning land into preservation land does not necessarily protect the land as it can be re-zoned at a future date.  The acquisition would be in the Trust name and would create hefty and near impossible fines for changing the intentions of the land.

2. Philips would like to thank Board member McElheny for his work on this project and getting this project into fruition.

3. Lunasco questioned whether or not this acquisition would be enough to protect this land for preservation and asked whether or not this would concrete the action of keeping this land undeveloped in perpetuity.

The motion carried unanimously.

CORRESPONDENCE AND CHAIR'S REPORT: No correspondence and no chair's report this meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 The next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2006, 7:00 p.m. at the John Kalili Surf Center.

ADJOURNMENT: Chair Meade adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.

Submitted by:

Vanessa P. Matautia

Neighborhood Assistant