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NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

 

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2007

JOHN KALILI SURF CENTER

 

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lyons opens the meeting at 7:00 p.m.  Chair Lyons request to amend agenda item A. under new business regarding the Turtle Bay Bill, at the request from Kathleen Pahinui, to include "SB 851 re: shoreline setbacks".

 

MEMBERS' PRESENT: Jeff Alameida, Kathleen Pahinui, John Hirota, Oliver Lunasco, Jacob Ng, Dan Gora, Mike Lyons, Carol Philips, Warren Scoville, Bob Leinau, Blake McElheny, Doug Cole and Antya Miller. 13 members of 15 total seats attended the meeting.

 

MEMBERS' ABSENT: Alfredo Antonio and Jimmy Awai.

 

GUESTS: Stew Ring (Mokuleia Community Association), Galen Yoshimoto (DoD), Nancy John, Leon & Deanna Smith, Ealene Kawahakui, Alika Akiona (HFD), Alenka Remec (Mayor's Representative), Tim Price, Jonathan Schener (OHA), Mark Takemoto (Castle and Cooke), Don Nunes, Greg Koup, Ron Nishihara (Castle & Cooke), Thomas Shirai, Renee W., Jeanette Grace, Tim Houghton (City ENV), George Kuo (BWS), Mary Lou Gora, Gil Riviere, A. Baker, Mary Barter, Les Vallarano (SORT), Gil Fooks, Sally Youngblood, Linda Bard, K.B. Van Dor Leeden (HESD), Audrey Uyema Pak (C&C ENV), Peter Ono (Brown & Caldwell), Leland Chang (Brown & Caldwell), Sheryl Bieler, Marie Beltran, Toni Sickler, Robert North, Mark Cunningham (Defend Oahu Coalition), Darin Izon (Brown & Caldwell), Roberta Kuehu (Houseless, Mokuleia Beach Park), Mike Wilcox (SORT), Marie Kaleo, Chelsay Figueroa, Amelia Figueroa, Krisna Machado, Gen. Gary Ishikawa (Governor's Representative), Reed Matsuura (Council member Dela Cruz' office), Lt. Doug Beerman (HPD), Lt.  Vanessa Matautia (Neighborhood Commission Office staff). 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MINUTES:  A motion by Lunasco and seconded by Pahinui to approve November 28, 2006 and January 23, 2007 minutes with the following corrections was passed without objection:

 

November 28, 2006 minutes:

 

  • Page 4, under QCC #5, replace "held" with "torn down".
  • Page 5, under New Business, Ed Ebisui's name is misspelled.
  • Page 6, under QCC #6, last sentence should read "Shark safety tips were given out."
  • Page 6, under QCC #7, replace "poligic" with "pelagic"

 

January 23, 2007 minutes:

 

  • Page 1, date should read "Tuesday, January 23, 2007"
  • Page 3, under Councilmember Dela Cruz QCC #2, include "Turtle Bay Bills regarding supplemental EIS" at end of sentence.
  • Page 3, under Councilmember Dela Cruz QCC #3, include "Pupukea/Paumalu"
  • Page 3, under Councilmember Dela Cruz QCC #3, replace "Chun's Reef" with "Shark's Cove"
  • Page 5, under QCC #5, strike "and Fomin commented that a companion Bill would be introduced tomorrow in the House".
  • Page 6, under #4; replace "Janice" with "Pam".
  • Page 7, under Old Business, Leinau had called at one time for point of order.

 

TREASURER'S REPORT – Deferred for the following month.

 

REPORTS FROM HONOLULU POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS

 

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Lt. Beerman gave the following report:

 

1.      Crime statistics for February 2007:  There were 60 UEMV, four motor vehicle thefts, 11 graffiti cases, six auto theft recoveries, and one burglary.

 

2.      Tip of the month: pedestrian safety

 

Questions, comments and concerns:

 

  1. Leinau questioned if graffiti is tracked in the area and Lt. Beerman reported that HPD does keep track by taking pictures that have helped to make several arrests.

 

  1. Lunasco questioned about the closure of Kaukonahua Road and why police officers had not stopped motorists traveling on the road before having to turn around.  Lt. Beerman reported that the initial officer who reported to the site probably set up and then additional officers reported causing the miscommunication.

 

  1. Ng asked that his thanks to Lt. Beerman's Major for bringing the speedometer the past two weeks onto Haleiwa road and commented that it has helped in slowing down motorists.  Ng requested that the speedometer come back to as Haleiwa road has once again become a thoroughfare.  Lt. Beerman reported that District 2 only had one speedometer and so it must be rotated to different spots in the district.  Lt. Beerman also reported that he would send the thanks to his Major as well.

 

  1. Resident commented about dragging on the Haleiwa bypass road that is happening during the late evening early morning hours and questioned if HPD was aware.  Lt. Beerman reported that they are aware and when officers are not busy on calls they set up along the Haleiwa bypass road to catch speeding offenders.  He asked that residents call 911 and report incidents and give as much information as can be provided.

 

  1. Leinau questioned if there was any information regarding drug busts that Lt. Beerman could comment on and he replied that he did not have any information at this meeting but would have it available at the next meeting.

 

  1. Philips questioned if Lt. Beerman reported some or all of the statistics for the North Shore.

 

  1. Lyons questioned about the 60 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles for the month of January and if it was unusually high.  Lt. Beerman stated that previous month statistics were around the same and because of the tourists vehicles that are targeted by criminals would be the cause of the high numbers.  Lyons also questioned about the signs at Mokuleia Beach Park that beach users do not follow.  Lt. Beerman reported that HPD does make patrols of the park and ticket cars in which hold expired registrations and safety checks.  They have also called the humane society who will pick up animals if they are loose.

 

  1. Marie Beltran from Mokuleia Beach commented that the land was not paid for by the Government and that the land is rightfully the native Hawaiians that are living there.  .

 

  1. Stew Ring from the Mokuleia Community Association questioned about the health and safety concerns that have arisen at Mokuleia Beach.  At Kaena Point Beach, Ring reported that there are at least 6-15 tents on the beach with dogs and chickens running loose.  Children play and walk over the camp grounds in which these animals have left feces creating a health problem. 

 

  1. Thomas Shirai commented that Beltran's family is not from Mokuleia and that she has no right requesting rights within Mokuleia.  Discussion followed and Leinau called for point of order.

 

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Firefighter M. Akiona gave the following report:

 

  1. Company statistics: one and two structure fires, five and one brush fires, seven and no rubbish fires, four and one vehicle fires.  There were 33 and 13 medical emergencies with five and six search and rescues, six and one miscellaneous calls.

 

  1. There was a major incident involving a structure fire at Kahaone Loop with five companies coming to the call.

 

  1. Fire Safety Tip:  Every home should have a working smoke detector installed near each sleeping area and on every level.  Since cooking vapors and steam can set off a smoke detector, the detector should be located away from the kitchen or bathroom.  Wall-mounted detectors should be positioned 4 to 12 inches below the ceiling and away from air vents.

 

U.S. ARMY 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION (ID) – Captain Brown gave the following report.

 

  1. Stryker update:  A questioned regarding the legality of Stryker vehicles on public roads was answered that Captain Brown stated that it is in fact legal.  The drivers of these vehicles are property trained and are subject to the same rules in which apply to all other Hawaii drivers.  Captain Brown reported that the EIS for the Stryker Brigade is ongoing and due to it still being in litigation, could not comment any further on the matter.

 

  1. Medevac Coverage:  The U.S. Army is providing coverage by moving a helicopter squadron from Alaska to Hawaii and is able to provide this by creating an exercise operation.  Through a signed Memorandum of Understanding by the State and U.S. Army, service especially required on the North Shore to transport patients to South Shore hospitals is much needed.

 

  1. Drum Road project update:  The project, when completed will be road in which Stryker Brigade and other military vehicles will use in order to bypass public roads from Helemano Plantation to the Kahuku training site.  Construction is going slow because of EIS mandates but they are continuing with the project.

 

Questions, comments and concerns:

 

  1. Nancy John requested information from Captain Brown immediately.

 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Gil Riviere gave the following report:

 

1.        The next Transportation Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday March 15, 2007 at the Waialua community center.  There was no February meeting and subsequently, the committee will be taking on the discussion regarding   .  They will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Waialua community center and will talk about this year's priorities for the committee as well as update what projects are happening within the area.

 

2.        Riviere reported a meeting with Senator Bunda who has introduced new requests for State funding of Haleiwa walkways.

 

Questions, comments and concerns:

 

  1. Leinau questioned about the cliff near Waimea, where just last week a large boulder came down and would have caused serious damage if it had not been for the barriers.  Riviere commented about the Waimea Rockfall mitigation has funding within the 2008 State budget.

 

  1. Deanna Smith asked about the Haleiwa transit center and where was the status for the plans.  Riviere commented that there are plans at the moment that have been put on hold because Kamehameha Schools have been doing several community planning charrettes. 

 

  1. Miller commented that people should attend these planning meetings in order keep projects like the Haleiwa transit center on track and on top of the priority lists.  Smith questioned when those meetings would be made and Miller commented that they would be advertised on the North Shore when the next meetings would be held.

 

 

RESIDENTS CONCERNS: Chair Lyon requested that speakers keep to the 3-minute time limit as the Board had a full agenda.

 

  1. Jonathan Schener from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs reported that unfortunately OHA and the Audobon society could not come to an operating agreement.  Schener reported that OHA was surprised at the withdrawal of the Audobon society from negotiations but are optimistic about finding a group to run operations for the valley.  Chair Lyons commented that next month a longer presentation regarding Waimea Valley will be made by OHA and this is just some information before that meeting.

 

  1. Pam Mills Packo reported that the next Kaiaka Bay watershed activities will be on Wednesday March 7, 2007.   Residents who live along streambeds are requested for confidential interviews that will help in improving future policy. 

 

  1. Thomas Shirai apologized for his previous comments before but reported that the next meeting the Native Hawaiian preservation council will meet March 9, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at Waimea Valley.  Shirai requested that people attend because they will be speaking about creating a Native Hawaiian medicinal plant back within the confines of Waimea Valley.

 

  1. Sheryl Bieler commented that she has come to these meetings for the past several months and it seemed to her that many people do not want to get involved regarding the houseless population.  Bieler commented that due to several closures, the houseless population will only rise by nearly 60-100 people.

 

  1. Stew Ring reported that ATV and four wheel vehicles are tearing up Mokuleia beaches and Ring has requested that barriers be put up to block up access to these vehicles.  The Mokuleia Community Association voted to send a letter to DOH to access the park and make assessments of the health and safety concerns and request the Department of Parks and Recreation to post signs with closure signs and have all other cars towed away.

 

Leinau made a motion for the Board #27 to place on the next available agenda the issue regarding ATV and other four wheel vehicles on Mokuleia Beaches was seconded by Miller.  The Board passed the motion without objections.

 

Philips made a motion for the Board #27 to place on the next available agenda the issue regarding the houseless issue on the North Shore and was seconded by Pahinui. 

 

Point of order was called by Miller. Pahinui stated that in order for a special meeting to be successful, the people who need to be most present would be the houseless group.  She asked that if a meeting is put together, would these people be willing to come and participate and she received an affirmative response from the audience.

 

  1. Lunasco commented that people should stay on the ball about this situation because agencies will come in after government officials finish what they and the community decide.

 

  1. Roberta Kuehu stated that she was a houseless individual residing on Mokuleia Beach but she has held 2 jobs and works 16 hours days and still it is not enough to keep a roof over her head.  Stated that there is a large need for affordable housing and not all of the people who are living on the beach neither want to be there nor are stereotypically doing wrong things.

 

  1. Lunasco questioned why Dole only has month to month leases currently at the Waialua Sugar Mill.  Ron Nishihara stated that he is formerly of Dole Company is now a consultant and has not been privy to day to day information but would check up and report back to Nishihara.

 

  1. Ng commented that if Wahiawa Neighborhood Board is speaking about flooding why isn't the North Shore Neighborhood Board doing the same thing.

 

 

ELECTED OFFICIALS

 

Congressman Mazie Hirono – No representative was available for comment.

 

Mayor's Representative – Alenka Remec gave the following report:  Mayor Hannemann's third State of the City Address was on February 22, 2007 and the City's fiscal accountability was highlighted.  Several points were covered including a $10 million Rainy Day Reserve, the enhancement of 911 emergency communication towers, an upgrade in the City's Bond Rating saving the city $300,000 annually.  More lifeguards were hired with several more requested in the next year's budget and also included the change of the Oahu Civil Defense Agency into a full-fledge Department of Emergency Management.

 

Questions, comments and concerns:

 

  1. Cole questioned whether the Mayor had the houseless issue on his agenda.  Remec stated that although the Mayor did not comment on this issue during his State of the City Address, he is committed to helping

 

  1. Ng requested follow up regarding the release of $75,000 for a North Shore study by University of Hawaii researchers from the Department of Facility Maintenance and Director Laverne Higa's signature. 

 

  1. Miller questioned the current status of the Rail transit system.  Remec reported that the City Council had voted earlier in the day with a vote of 5-4 to approve the minimum operating route from Kapolei to Ala Moana Center.  The City Council also approved that the route would also include a route through Salt Lake and not to the airport, which the Mayor had requested.  These plans are not set in stone but only approve that initial work begin on the transit plans for Honolulu.

 

  1. Leinau commented on the Mayor's State of the City address and recommended that the Mayor also stand against any full development on the Kuilima project.  Remec stated that permits already given are preliminary permits with several key points that must be addressed.  The City, including the Mayor, cannot mandate that such a project be denied without due process properly given.

 

  1. Philips questioned the status of the Skateboard Park at Sunset Beach and Remec requested that she report back at the next Board meeting as she was not familiar with the project specifics.  Philips also questioned about the Mayor's plans regarding homelessness and whether the Mayor would be able to assist North Shore residents who had requested information from Kuilima developers who have yet to any of it appear.  Remec stated she would take back information to the Mayor's office for review.

 

  1. Gilbert Fooks commented that Mayor Hannemann should use the $10 million rainy day reserve should be use on houseless issues.

 

Board of Water Supply – George Kuo gave the following report: There were no main breaks to report for the month of February.  Kuo reported that Dean Nakano is now the Deputy Manager and Chief Engineer for the Board of Water Supply.  A former member of the State Water Commission, his presence and experience will come in handy.  The 2007 Conservation week contest ends next week on March 13, 2007.   All Hawaii students in grades Kindergarten through sixth grade are encouraged to submit posters around the theme "Conserving water starts with me".  All winners will be presented with U.S. Saving bonds.

 

City Council Member Donovan Dela Cruz – Reed Matsuura gave the following report:

 

1.      Update on Kahuku Hospital – The Emergency Room is currently open as it is critical to windward and North Shore communities.  Resolution 06-374 which emphasizes to the State and Federal Legislators of the critical need for this facility as the closest hospitals are Castle Hospital in Kaneohe and Wahiawa General. 

 

2.      Real Property Tax proposals are available for review at the front door or found online at: www4.honolulu.gov/docushare.

 

3.      Resident Concern updates –

 

a.      Sheryl Bieler's question regarding the inclusion of homeless initiatives for the North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan will be taken up with the 5 year review process.

 

b.      Maui Loa Properties – An assigned commissioner will handle foreclosure procedures for the court and lien holders, primarily morgagee and the City.  Since the property is in foreclosure, it would need to be brought up to legal standards prior to sale. 

 

c.      Macky's Shrimp truck is being fined $350 per day and if the violation persists then the department will contemplate increasing the fines accordingly.

 

d.      Ke Ala Pupukea Bikepath – Councilmember Donovan M. Dela Cruz will be submitting a CD1 request for funding to be included in the upcoming Capital Improvement Budget Bill since the project's cancellation by the Department of Design and Construction in its previous budget.

 

e.      Philips' question regarding Resolution 06-366 in establishing appropriate deadlines for project commencement and completion as conditions in unilateral agreements relating to significant zone changes.  This Resolution was adopted by Council on January 24, 2007.

 

f.        Leinau's question regarding transfer of Shark's Cove from the City to DLNR in order to include it within the Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District,  City Council believed that DLNR should initiate the request for this transfer since they will be mandated to monitor and maintain the area.

 

g.      Regarding the T-mobile Tower in Pupukea, Councilmember Dela Cruz sent the petition and letters that were received from Mr. Tracy Black and the community residents to the Department of Planning and Permitting indicating the opposition of the cell tower site.  Councilmember Dela Cruz requested answers to why the tower was not located near other antennas are co-located at 59-306 Alapio Road.

 

h.      Resolution 07-055 Urging the City Administration to immediately finalize and disseminate the schedule and rules for the North Shore winter surfing contests.  This was heard at the Public Health, Safety & Welfare Committee today and will be taken up at Full Council for adoption.

 

i.        Haleiwa Town Master Plan update – The City's consultant indicated that the master plan should be turned over to the Department of Design and Construction by the end of March 2007. 

 

Questions, comments and concerns:

 

  1. Lunasco questioned why it seems that many projects are being mandated by consulting groups rather than by City officials.  Matsuura commented that many of the projects came to bid several years ago when it was a highly competitive market.  At the current time, many contractors do not find these projects to be profitable and therefore request negotiations.  Lunasco commented that the fire should be put on under the contractors' feet to finish projects in which they are tied to in the interest of public good.

 

  1. Miller commented that the Macky Shrimp Truck should be given the maximum fine.

 

  1. Scoville questioned since there are newly constructed lifeguard towers at Chun's Reef.  Matsuura reported that equipment needs to be placed at the towers before they are manned and due to limited manpower, they will be manned as soon as possible. 

 

  1. Mark Cunningham from Defend Oahu Coalition commented that in his observation that the majority of the North Shore residents do not want an additional five hotels on its shores.  He requested that Councilmember Dela Cruz work with DPP and Corporation Council to shut the Kuilima project down.  A poll taken with a total of 1,600 people responding, nearly 76% were against the idea of additional hotels on the North Shore.

 

  1. McElheny thanked the Councilmember regarding the Pupukea/Paumalu project for his support in preserving the area for future generations and from future development.

 

  1. Philips requested that the sell of lifeguards be included into the budget so that they may be able to man Velzyland and construct a lifeguard tower as well.

 

  1. Sheryl Bieler questioned why $6,000 was requested for a Bathroom plaque and Matsuura commented that it had been in recognition of a North Shore individual well known to many.

 

Governor's Representative – Gen. Gary Ishikawa gave the following report:

 

1.        Recycling update - Gen. Ishikawa spoke with Laurence Lau from the Department of Health and confirmed that recyclers were more than likely collecting the price for the inherent weight of aluminum.  There are no provisions for this collection in State Law so it is not illegal for them to do so.  A change could be made by legislators to include a provision.

 

2.        Goodale Avenue Crosswalk – Gen. Ishikawa reported that the particular part of Goodale Avenue is City controlled.  Discussion with City Transportation Services Director Mel Kaku and the possibility of him speaking at a future meeting regarding this crosswalk but requested that further information be included in order to further investigate.   

 

Questions, comments and concerns:

 

  1. McElheny expressed his gratitude for the help by Governor Lingle and her staff in preserving the Pupukea Paumalu conservation area. 

 

  1. Cathy Flynn commented that Governor Lingle was a true visionary and it was highlight in her State of the State when she expressed her support of technological advances in the state economy.

 

  1. Fooks questioned about the medevac services and how was Hawaii able to use the Military for medevac services.  Gen. Ishikawa reported that for the past 30-40 years, the 68th Medical Company served in this capacity as part of their training exercises.  When the 68th left for service to Iraq, the military, in order to keep service from lapsing, brought a helicopter squadron in from Alaska and will do the same and use its duty as medevac for training purposes.

 

  1. Lunasco thanked the Governor for including funds for medevac purposes but questioned where it would be going.  Gen. Ishikawa commented that it would be used for reimbursements to the army.

 

  1. Philips commended Governor Lingle on the newly opened projects for houseless people in Kakaako and Waianae but asked that emphasis be made for the North Shore as well.

 

State Senator Robert Bunda – No representative was available for comment.

                                                                                                                    

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

 

Bills from Rep. Magaoay's office, they are half way through the legislative session.  Tonight, Fomin would discuss four bills.  1. Appropriations into buying the land below Lake Wilson in order to maintain the damn. 2. Another Bill would require substance abuse testing for Hawaii State Teachers.  3. Public access to beaches 4. Support for more Chronic Kidney Disease research as Hawaii has a high incident rate of Kidney Disease cases.  Updates to several Bills would be that all of the Kahuku Bills passed.  Bills in support of those who live at the Kunia plantation have also passed and is important as Kunia Plantation is apart of Rep. Magaoay's district.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

A presentation was made on Wastewater Treatment by Tim Haughton, City Department of Environmental Services -  Haughton thanked the Board and explained that this project on the North Shore would be totally different from any in which have been tried.  As a community based project, the consulting group hired, Browne and Caldwell, will work hand in hand with the community through several meetings in creating a treatment center that will be state of the art but regionally sensitive to their needs as well. 

 

 

  1. Pahinui commented that the consulting groups of Browne and Caldwell are good in that community input is vital to the success of the project and Neighborhood Board members should expect phone calls and other Board members as well.

 

  1. Leland Ching thanked Board Chair Mike Lyons for showing the representatives from Browne and Caldwell around the North Shore and several important points of interest.

 

  1. Ng warned Haughton and Browne and Caldwell stating that this project had not be one to stay idle on a shelf.  Ng stated that the North Shore community would be keeping its eyes open and hoped that progress would remain steady. 

 

  1. McElheny thanked the taskforce for its work but questioned if the data would include existing treatment management practices. 

 

  1. Lunasco commented that if a large project which is proposed in the wastewater treatment is developed, it would be against the North Shore mantra of "keeping country Country".

 

  1. Fomin thanked Tim Haughton for his work on this project but forewarned him that the North shore will be watching.

 

A presentation was made on SB 851 regarding Shoreline Setback by Kathleen Pahinui and Thomas Shirai. 

 

1.  Pahinui commented

 

3.        Thomas Shirai read several statements into testimony regarding "Kukio Pond". 

 

"Site 262.  Kukio pond, a natural basin filled with brackish water, located about 300 ft. from the sea, Kahuku point.  The pond was formerly much larger and contained many kinds of fish. It is said to have been surround by a large Hawaiian settlement.  Mrs. John Kaleo is probably the only survivor and her former friends and relatives have been buried in the shallow graves in the sand between the pond and the sea."

 

            Shirai commented that Kukio pond is historically known to have been on the Kahuku shoreline. 

 

A motion by Pahinui to support the original SB 851, without the amendment, was seconded by Philips.

 

Discussion:

 

  1. Leinau commented that he supported this motion and it would benefit everyone.

 

  1. Lunasco stated that he did not care whether or not the wording was changed, he would not be voting in support because he believed that there are laws on the books that should be revised in order to handle such situations.  Bring more legislation would just complicate the issue later on.

 

  1. McElheny supported the original intent of the Bill that would include language specifically relating to the proposed Turtle Bay development.

 

  1. Ng questioned the original bill wording and Pahinui reported that when the bill went through committees, wording specifically relating to Turtle Bay and all of Koolauloa was taken out. 

 

  1. Philips supported the Bill but suggested that Environmental Assessment should be mandated within the legislation.  She believed that the Bill was huge strides in the right direction.

 

Pahinui withdrawals her earlier motion and Philips withdrawals her earlier second to the motion.

 

Pahinui motions that the Board support Senate Bill 851 second draft #1, with original language be reinserted into senate draft two and was seconded by Philips. 

 

  1. Cole commented about the developer rights and questioned what takings were prioritized by government officials and whether the rights of ecological groups and native Hawaiians.

 

  1. Lunasco commented that with the passage of such legislation, it will only allow for Turtle Bay developers to file suit and believed that the community should have worked with the developers.

 

  1. Wayne Panoke, Executive Director of the Ilio'ulaokalani Coalition commented that the change regarding the leaving out of Turtle Bay specific language, this legislation would also help other struggles that are going on at the moment.  It would help to protect what shoreline from Kahuku all the way down the coastline to Waimanalo and believed that it was important that this legislation go through.

 

  1. Thomas Shirai commented that Turtle bay developers should remember not to take too much and read the following:  Paumalu

 

The following story of how Paumalu got its name was told to Henry Kaina by his grandmother.  He has written it as he remembers it:  At one time there lived on the island of Oahu a woman who was noted for ability to catch squid, of which the chiefs of high rank were fond.  If there was anyone who could catch a lot of squid that person was in great demand.

One cay a great luau was to be given by a chief, and he wanted some squid.  He sent some of his men in search of someone who could catch squid.  They brought the woman to him.  He told her he wanted squid from a certain reef and asked her if she could catch some for him.  She said could catch all that he wanted.

She went down to the beach at the place designated by the chief, but before she entered the water an old man met her.  She called for her daughter who had followed and told her to come with her into the water.  Another thing the old man had said was for her to go home when she said she would and not to stop for anything.  The lady caught all she had been allowed by the old man, but she kept on fishing until she had more than she could handle.  She sent her daughter to the shore with half the load and told her she was going home, but instead she remained for she saw a huge squid she wanted to get.  Just then a large shark came and bit off her legs.  She yelled for help.  Her daughter came to her rescue, but too late.  She died from the loss of blood and the shock. 

After that incident they named the place Paumalu, which means "taken by surprise". 

 

Pahinui called for the question.

 

The Board voted 10-1-1 (nay: Lunasco, abstain: Hirota).  The vote passed with necessary quorum.

 

 

A presentation was made on Hawaii Raceway Park by Les Vellarano, Save Our Race Track.

 

A motion by McElheny to support SORT and their resolution 06-122 was seconded by Hirota. 

 

Discussion: 

 

1.          Leinau questioned about the owner of the land specific.  Possible condemnation Resolution 06-122.  Possible landswap deal by City Council and Mayor Hannemann.

 

2.          Lunasco commented that he supported their concerns but warned that previous management did not do enough to keep smaller groups a part of the racing community.  Vellarano commented that a new management team would be included in the plan.

 

Ng called for the vote.

 

The Board voted 10-0-0 in favor of the motion and it passed with necessary quorum.

 

CORRESPONDENCE AND CHAIR'S REPORT

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

The next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at the John Kalili Surf Center.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Chair Lyons with no objections, adjourns the Board meeting at 9:57 p.m.

Monday, July 09, 2007
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