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KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2007

JOHN KALILI SURF CENTER

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CALL TO ORDER:  Chair Pro-tem Jon Chinen called the meeting to order. A quorum was present with 16 members. There are no vacant seats.

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Kalana Best, Richard Bratt, Michele Brooks, John Brown, Kathy Bryant-Hunter, Jon Chinen, Jim Corcoran, Michael Correa, Susan Dowsett, Michael Dudley, Joseph Harding, Debbi Glanstein, Knud Lindgard, Charles Prentiss, Claudine Tomasa, Linda Ure and Donna Wong.

MEMBERS ABSENT:  Christian Porter and Ron Weinberg.

GUESTS: Representative Cynthia Thielen, Dawn Kovach, J. Tanoue, Paul Harinc, Marie Gorak (Homeless Animals), Scott and Patrick Bowling, David Miyashiro (Representative Mazie Hirono’s staff), Bettina Brown, Glenn Wasserman (Governor’s Representative), Joe Gillman, Stann Reiziss, Harvey Teves, Douglas Nam, Edward Medeiros, Glenn Uyeshiro, Lt. Dave Eber (Honolulu Police Department), Tonic Billie, Mark Neirode, Senator Jill Tokuda, Representative Pono Chong, Diane Moses Alani Apo and Moani Wright-Van Alst (Honolulu Board of Water Supply), Ken Sanders (Kailua Chamber of Commerce), Jim Wood (Windward Ahupua`a Alliance), Major Christopher Perrine (Marine Corp Base Hawaii), Capt. Harold Ogata (Honolulu Fire Department), Perfecto Acosta (Perfecto, Inc), Marie Richardson (Neighborhood Commission Office staff). 

SWEARING IN OF NEW MEMBERS:  Board members who did not attend the June 2, Installation Ceremony was asked to come forward to take the Oath of Office. Members Dudley, Dowsett, Harding and Prentiss came forward and were administered the oath and took their seats with the Board.                                                                    

BOARD OFFICER ELECTIONS (Term June 2007 – May 2008)                           

Election of Chair (1 year term, RNP Sections 4-4.1 (b) & (c), 4-5.2) – Chair Pro-tem Chinen opened the floor for nominations. Glanstein nominated Kathy Bryant-Hunter; Brown nominated Charles Prentiss. Glanstein moved and Ure seconded to close the nominations. Nominations were closed.

Two minutes were given to Glanstein and Brown to speak in support of their nominee: 1) Brown stated he had known Prentiss for several years.  He has a Ph.D.  He was Chair of the first neighborhood board, Mililani Neighborhood Board beginning in 1979.  According to Brown, the Board Chairperson needs to have strong leadership qualities, involvement in the community and be one who reaches out to other Neighborhood Boards with shared issues. Bryant-Hunter has been a good Chair for the last four years, however, it is Brown’s opinion this is a time for change.  Joining the Board in the midst of change in Kailua, the issue of a residential community being transformed into a tourist destination—two years later we are fighting the same battles and seem to be loosing.  Prentiss, Chair, Parks and Recreation Committee, reported at least one conviction concerning illegal activities. We need more successes to steer moneyed interests from developing Kailua into a resort community.  We need a Chairperson who is not only a facilitator and a moderator, but a strong leader and representative of the Board--someone with the knowledge, the experience and the time to make this board more relevant to Kailua.   A community that proved, overwhelmingly, not only that they support what we are trying to accomplish but that they demand it. 2) Glanstein stated it gave her great pleasure to nominate Bryant-Hunter.  Glanstein continued that she has been on this Board for almost a quarter of a century.  She is familiar with most of the other boards out of the 32 Neighborhood Boards on this island.  However, her familiarity with this board, the neighborhood and her neighbor, Kathy Bryant-Hunter allows her to say, without reservation, that Kathy is the very best Chair that the Kailua Neighborhood Board has had in that quarter of a century of experience.  Glanstein urged each member to support Kathy for at least another year. Glanstein thinks that will keep the focus of the board in the right direction.   

Chinen opened the floor to other Board members and guests: 3) Dudley spoke in favor of Prentiss stating he is a gentleman and thanked him for his good job when Chairing a meeting.  Having kept track, those meetings end on time.  4) Best spoke on behalf of both candidates. She wanted to impress upon the Board to keep in mind its direction because the Board is the first line of defense against special interests and influence as the grassroots democracy.  Each candidate must be very specific and clear on how each of you would lead this Board through management or goals; or changes.

Nominees spoke on their own behalf: 1) Bryant-Hunter thanked Glanstein for the nomination and Prentiss for running.  AS Kalana stated, this Board just went through a very interesting election and she felt that it posed an opportunity to listen to the community and get a sense of what they want the Board to do. The community has given a really strong mandate to continue working hard on the issues we have been working on in the past.  In answer to Kalana’s question, Bryant-Hunter feels the Board is working well together on issues of enforcement of B&B and TVU, commercialization of the beach, and in encouraging the communities to participate in the decisions of government, which is our mission  As Chair, you don’t get to take a lot of positions—rather you have the pleasure of running the meetings and making sure we get the task before us done and while it is good, as a member,  to work on issues, as Chair, one needs to be mindful that you can’t do both.  Meetings need to be run efficiently but more importantly, the people here need to be heard.  I ran for Chair because of the feeling the Board was becoming adversarial with tension between Board members and guests from time-to-time.  I think the Board has overcome that and people feel more included when they come to the meetings. She hopes she has been able to help create that environment and to be able to continue to serve the board in the future.  2) Prentiss thanked Brown for the nomination and Brown and Dudley for the kind words. Kathy has done a really fine job as Chair and he and she have worked together as Chair and Vice-Chair.  He had a concern that for this Board, and a number of Boards around the island, that have the same chair for a long time.  He felt that may not be healthy for a board system—without change. It is more like a dynasty set-up in some areas of the island.  He does not want to see that happen here as well.  The effectiveness of the Board is hurt with the same Chair year after year.  The City gets used to working with the same person and makes its decisions because they have a good idea what kind of reaction they are going to get.  He thinks that hurts the effectiveness of the Board.  Prentiss is running because he thinks the Board needs a change and he reminds the board that Kathy has done a fine job.  

Voting for Chair proceeded: Prentiss – 6 votes; Bryant-Hunter – 9 votes; and 1 abstain. Prentiss: Brown, Chinen, Dudley, Harding, Prentiss and Wong. Bryant-Hunter:  Best, Bratt, Bryant-Hunter, Correa, Dowsett, Glanstein, Lindgard, Tomasa and Ure. Abstain: Brooks. Without 10 votes for a single candidate there was no election to Chair.

A second round of voting commenced: Prentiss – 4 votes; Bryant-Hunter – 11 votes; and 1 abstain. Prentiss: Brown, Dudley, Harding and Wong. Bryant-Hunter: Best, Bratt, Bryant-Hunter, Chinen, Correa, Dowsett, Glanstein, Lindgard, Prentiss, Tomasa and Ure. Abstain: Brooks. Bryant-Hunter was elected to the office of Chair with 11 votes. 

Bryant-Hunter took the gavel and conducted the nominations for Vice-Chair.

Bryant-Hunter thanked the Board for their support and thanked Prentiss for running for the office.  Bryant-Hunter explained that Chinen opened the meeting and conducted the election because Chair Pro-Tem is the designation given to the highest number of votes received of any candidate in the Neighborhood Board election for Kailua. She thanked Chinen for an excellent job of stepping right in and conducting the meeting and the election.  

Election of Vice Chair (1 year term) – Chair Bryant-Hunter opened the floor for Vice-Chair. Dudley nominated Charles Prentiss. Ure nominated Jon Chinen. Wong moved to close the nominations; Harding seconded. Nominations were closed.

Dudley and Ure Spoke in support of their nominee: 1) Dudley, speaking on behalf of Prentiss, expressed the Mr. Prentiss’ record stands clear. 2) Ure expressed Mr. Chinen’s experience in chairing a number of meetings, a previous Vice-Chair and as Chair Pro-Tem.  He understands the importance of allowing public participation for a full and open debate and he has been the board’s timekeeper when the agenda is heavy. 

Board members and the audience were invited to speak in support of their respective candidate.  1) Best spoke in support of Prentiss’s vision for the next several years for the Board. 2) Lindgard endorses Prentiss because he is forceful and gets things done.

Nominees spoke on their own behalf to the Board: 1) Chinen thanked Bryant-Hunter and noted the Board is faced with two great candidates. Chinen is willing to back up Chair Bryant-Hunter with help and support as the Vice-Chair duties are defined and he is willing to serve.   2) Prentiss made a friendly amendment and said it would be great working as Vice-Chair with Byrant-Hunter saying and he would like the opportunity to run another meeting get us out by 9:00 p.m.

Kathy Bryant-Hunter stated, for the record, they are good friends and work well together.

A roll call vote was taken:  Jon Chinen – 5; Charles Prentiss - 11; Abstention: 1. Chinen: Chinen, Corcoran, Glanstein, Tomasa and Ure. Prentiss: Best, Bratt, Brown, Bryant-Hunter, Correa, Dowsett, Dudley, Harding, Lindgard, Prentiss and Wong. Abstain – Brookes. Prentiss was elected Vice-Chair.

Bryant-Hunter opened nominations for Secretary/Treasurer:

Election of Secretary/Treasurer (1 year term) – Glanstein nominated Linda Ure for Secretary/Treasurer. No other nominations were made. Nominations were closed.  Without objection Linda Ure was overwhelmingly elected Secretary/Treasurer by acclamation.  Chair Bryant-Hunter spoke briefly in support of Ms. Ure.  She is an absolutely outstanding Secretary/Treasurer.  I’ve had the pleasure of seeing and working with a lot of other boards on this island and can assure the Board that no other Board is as fortunate and this is what other boards strive for.  She is really responsible for a lot of changes in the Board System for the position of Board Secretary/Treasurer and every Board on this island has benefited from not only her work product but her work ethics but her advocacy for how Boards should be documented and characterized in the public forum. When you have a chance to say thank you to her I strongly encourage you to for this is by far the most thankless job. Thank you. 

A lei was presented each officer of the Board and a round of applause given by all present

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 5, 2007, addendum to April 5, 2007 minutes and May 3, 2007:

There were no corrections to the April 5, 2007 minutes. There were no corrections to the April 5, 2007 addendum.

Harding moved and Dudley seconded to accept the Regular Meeting Minutes for April 5, 2007, and the April 5, 2007 addendum as circulated.  The motion carried by unanimous consent. Aye: Best, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Bryant-Hunter, Chinen, Correa, Dowsett, Dudley, Harding, Glanstein, Lindgard, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure and Wong.

Correction for the May 3, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes included:

·          Page 10, line 2: Delete: white lines   Insert: marsh.

Harding moved and Chinen seconded to accept the May 3, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes, as corrected. The motion carried by unanimous consent. Aye: Best, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Bryant-Hunter, Chinen, Correa, Dowsett, Dudley, Harding, Glanstein, Lindgard, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure and Wong.

AGENCY REPORTS:                                                                                        

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Capt. Harold Ogata  (Kailua Fire Station) reported:

·         6 structure, 4 rubbish fires, 58 medical, 14 search/rescue and 8 miscellaneous emergencies.

·         Fire Safety Tip: a) with brush fire season upon us, remember to maintain a 30-foot wide clearing between any structure and vegetation. Recent rains may have overgrown vegetation in some breaks. b) Independence Day is just around the corner, so consider leaving fireworks to the professionals and enjoy one of the many fire work displays around town. If you use fireworks follow warnings and instructions. Young children should never be given fireworks. Older children should only use fireworks under the direct supervision of an adult. Have a happy and safe Independence Day.    

Question, comments and concerns followed:

1.       Glanstein asked about the frequency HFD inspects the fire hydrants. Capt. Ogata’s response was that hydrant inspections are not done by HFD nor was he aware of the frequency of the inspections; and believes that BWS is the agency that inspects the fire hydrants. Chair Bryant-Hunter said BWS is here to do a presentation; perhaps they’ll be able to answer the question.

2.       Dudley said since the 4^th of July is the middle of the week this year – does HFD knows when the fireworks will happen. Capt. Ogata did not know however, Chair Bryant-Hunter announced that Ken Sanders of the Kailua Chamber of Commerce is present and will be able to answer that question shortly.       

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Lt. David Eber, filling in for Lt. Robinson and distributed the monthly statistic which included:

·         3 aggravated assaults, 131 alarm calls, 18 simple assaults, 10 auto theft recoveries, 29 burglaries, 7 drug and narcotics, 17 DUI (driving under the influence), 15 graffiti cases, 3 identity thefts, 12 motor vehicle thefts, 80 motor vehicle collisions, 29 criminal property damages, 3 robberies, 6 run-a-ways, 12 run-a-way cancellations, 2 sex assault cases, 65 theft cases, and 77 UEMV (Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicle).

·         Response to a motor vehicle collision inquiry on Kapa’a Quarry Road – the statistics of Kapa’a Quarry Road and Mokapu Drive reported 6 collisions in 2005, 9 collisions in 2006, and so far 1 in 2007. Near the intersection of Kapa’a and Kalanianaole Highway – none reported in 2005, 1 in 2006 and so far 2 in 2007. For the middle area of Kapa’a Quarry Road reported 1 in 2005, 1 in 2006 and none in 2007. Of all those reported, there were 3 fatalities and 2 people critically injured.

·         Response to a question about abandoned vehicles on Kapa’a Quarry Road – currently the City and State are haggling over jurisdictional responsibility.   

Questions and answers followed:

1.       Best noted that in Beat 459 (Lanikai and Kailua Beach Park area) property crime statistics are totaling 60; the next highest total is the Coconut Grove area at 36. Residents are seeing a lot of activity in the Lanikai/Kailua Beach Park areas with the high numbers, and asked if there are chances of getting additional coverage for that area. Lt. Eber noted there were a lot of cars broken into in Lanikai the last month and there is currently an ongoing operation to apprehend those people. Best stated seeing more scooters (mopeds) and sometimes motorcycles riding in the bike lane in Lanikai but by the time the call is made they’re gone. She feels that an increase of patrol presence would be wonderful.

2.       Prentiss said there is an increase of commercial activity at Kailua Beach Park and there is a letter from Director Lester Chang of the Parks Department that says if you see a violation, call 911. Last month a Board member noted two tour buses were parked in the middle of the parking lot and when called 911, nothing happened. Lt. Eber said if there is a problem with tour buses parked illegally, whether blocking the road, or multiple stalls, etc. and if the office does not cite them and you believe they are in violation, call for a supervisor. Prentiss noted no one showed up. Lt. Eber also said depending on the time of day or of cases that maybe pending, that parking violations are at the bottom of the list and not a priority.

3.       Lindgard noted his question is directed to HPD as there are about 15,000 registered boats and expressed concern about the holes at our security at beaches where anyone, with any type of vessel, can approach our coast and stay in vacation rental units.  Is there anyone monitoring this and how is it possible to get Homeland Security involved. Chair Bryant-Hunter suggested taking this question up with the Governor’s representative and the Congressional representative as well.

4.       Stann Reiziss has listened to the statistics reported and would like to be comforted to know that at leas some of the crimes reported have been solved. Lt. Eber indicated that it would be hard to bring individual statistics on what had been solved but assured Mr. Reiziss that some of the crimes reported have been solved. In response to Bryant-Hunter, Lt. Eber will attempt to get the clearance rate of the crimes for the year.     

Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) – Major Christopher Perrine reported:

·         9 June – MCBH will participate in the Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade in downtown Honolulu.

·         29 June to 1 July – is Bayfest 2007. This annual event will feature entertainment for the entire family, including carnival and boat rides, live bands playing music, military static displays, and spectacular fireworks. Featured entertainer is Alan Jackson.

·         4 July – Kailua 4th of July Parade – The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band and other Marines from units located at MCBH, Kaneohe Bay will participate in the 61st Annual Kailua 4th of July parade. The 2-hour route will proceed from N. Kainalu Avenue to Kailua Intermediate School.

·         8 July – 2007 State Championships Criterium Cycling Race – MCBH will provide the .5-mile course for this event, sponsored by the Quick Release Hawaii Cycling Team, and is sanctioned by the U.S. Cycling Federation.

·         14 – 22 July – Castle High School MCJROTC Leadership Academy – more than 85 cadets from Hawaii and a number of other states will attend this year’s academy at MCBH, Kaneohe Bay to receive training an exercise their leadership capabilities. Male and female cadets come to Hawaii from all over the nation to attend the academy, which has become the nation’s leading Marine Corp JROTC summer training camp.

·         Major Perrine will be ready to give a 20 – 30 minute MCBH base introduction presentation next month. He also requested to be on the August agenda to present Chief Officer O’Hare, air show director of the Blue Angels. He will be here for seven months to coordinate the air show to be held October 12 – 14. 

Chair Bryant-Hunter noted a motion tonight to potentially RECESS in July, and depending on the out come from that decision she would follow-up with the Major. No questions followed.  

There were no representatives from Emergency Services Department (EMS) and the Honolulu Liquor Commission (HLC). The agenda was taken out of order at the request of Representative Thielen and will resume order thereafter with Board of Water Supply; Chair Bryant-Hunter thanked BWS for their patience.

ELECTED OFFICIALS:    

Representative Cynthia Thielen – Representative Thielen appreciated the accommodation and thanked those who sent best wishes on her husband’s health surgery. She referred to her June report:

·         Would like the Board, as individuals or collectively, to urge the Governor to sign the HB 226 – to reduce carbon emissions and stem the tide of climate change. Thielen believes that the Governor will sign the bill but thinks that there maybe some questions raised by the Governor’s staff. This bill establishes a task force to assess greenhouse gas emissions and develop a regulatory scheme to significantly reduce emissions; and the objective is to reduce emissions to the 1990 level by the year 2020. 

Questions and answers followed:

1.       Not knowing who to address this question to, Joe Gillman directed it to Representative Thielen due to her interest in ocean generation of electricity. He noticed some boats off the Marine air strip where the wave buoy was originally installed and wondered whether there are any new reports. Representative Thielen noted the upgraded, third generation buoy is back in the water and going through trials to see if everything is operating well and then will be joined by another buoy; so Hawaii is really moving ahead. Oregon is in a huge race to bring all wave energy companies to its shore and Hawaii has to be out there, vigorously encouraging those companies to come here.

2.       Wong asked if it was appropriate for Thielen or the MCBH to give a periodic update of its performance and the type of energy is it producing. Thielen felt it might be appropriate for MCBH, but noted it might be a little premature; Maj. Perrine noted it’s actually a Naval Regional project and suggested coordination of a contact person to call or work on getting someone from the Navy to come.

Chair Bryant-Hunter welcomed BWS to give the monthly report and to update on the Mokulua Drive project beginning in Lanikai, which the Board has, in the past, been briefed; and she introduced Alani Apio. 

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Alani Apio, a Kailua resident, is the Community Liaison and Community Planner, and is involved on working with native Hawaiian communities about concerns that arise with respect to BWS projects. He also introduced Moani Wright-Van Alst, who will be taking over and facilitating the Neighborhood Board program and updates.

Moani Wright-Van Alst reported/highlighted on the following:

·         Written monthly reports will continue, however, should the board wish someone be present on a monthly basis please let her know.

·         In the month of May there were three water main breaks, all due to infrastructure 20 plus years old.

·         BWS has been working on proactive, preventative infrastructure projects to help insure reliable water service and to effectively minimize water loss and service disruptions. One of the newest ways is by using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to map all the water mains. Recently, BWS wrapped up Phase One of this project in which workers from Wolper Incorporated went out to the central Oahu area to map out water meters, valves and hydrants using satellite data and the plan is to spread out across Oahu; once in this area, BWS will keep the Board informed.

·         This is Detect-A-Leak Week – please check your plumbing for water leaks. Dye tablets are available at the sign-in table for you to use and check if your toilet has a leak.

Questions and answers followed:

1.       Glanstein noted an earlier inquiry regarding the jurisdiction for fire hydrants really belong to the BWS. Her question is how frequently the fire hydrants are inspected. Wright knows there is regular fire hydrant maintenance and checking program; in terms of specifics and exact timing she would need to check and report back, but did ask whether there is a specific area of concern. Glanstein referred to a huge fire some years ago in Palolo, where the maintenance of the fire hydrant was directly related. Glanstein’s handwritten concern with her contact information was passed on to Wright; and she would appreciate a call with a response. Wright commended Glanstein for being very proactive and commenting that this is what BWS is striving to do and will get back to Glanstein with a response.

2.       Best requested, for the benefit of the community, contact information. Wright’s phone number is 748-5319 and her email: mwright-vanalst@hbws.org. 

3.       In response to Dudley, Apio did not know if the fountain across from Castle Medical Center was a BSW project, but doubts it.  His gut reaction is no.  BWS would not usually maintain those kinds of installations, however, there are sometimes things that may have been grandfathered in; and unless someone else knows, he would have to check on it.

4.       Ure understands that BWS is responsible for annual maintenance of fire hydrants and HFD is called when there is a complaint.  HFD also checks fire hydrants just to make sure they can open and close, especially when HFD has a specific complaint.  Can you check to see if this is entirely accurate? Apio will have to check on it and report back.

Chair Bryant-Hunter noted the presentation of the BWS Project Update on Mokulua Drive in Lanikai was next.

COMMUNITY ISSUES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Guests wishing to speak on a topic was asked to sign-in on the speaker sign-in sheet.

BWS Project Update Mokulua Drive, Lanikai:  Alani Apio briefly informed the Board of what was done in anticipation of the beginning of this project starting about two weeks ago.  BWS sent a letter out to all postal addresses in the Lanikai community as anyone in Lanikai will be affected by this project--and BWS has been building a relationship with the Lanikai Community Association.  They’ve asked BWS to come and meet with them.  Copies of the letter sent to the residents were available at the sign-in table. A map of the project is attached to the reverse.

The process is to replace the water main on the makai side of Lanikai. The general project parameters are from the southern end of Mokulua Drive, at the hairpin turn, up around connecting past the boat ramp on to the corner where Lanikai Elementary is and a few of the lateral roads that will be re-done to different lengths.

Mr. Acosta (present tonight) is the owner of Perfecto Construction, the construction company that was awarded the contract for this project; Peter Ordonez is the BWS Project Manager; Alani Apio, Community Liaison and Planner, handling the cultural concerns, and Moani Wright-Van Alst, Community Relations, handling all the community concerns. 

The project started May 14, 2007, and completion is scheduled for December 2007 barring unforeseen circumstances.

Questions and answers followed:

• Best inquired if the lateral streets will be done as you get to them or will the contractor have to come back after completing Mokulua Drive. Mr. Perfecto said they’re trying to divide the project into three areas: from the southern most end of Mokulua Drive to Aala Drive; from Aala Drive to Kaiolena Drive; and from Kaiolena Drive to the Kailua Beach Park; and Perfecto Construction will try to complete all the branches first so as not to inconvenience the residents.
• Wong asked how big the trench being dug is and do you anticipate the possibility of “iwi” (bones). In response, the physical parameters as indicated by Mr. Perfecto (owner), the trenches are 2-feet wide a average 2 1/2-feet deep with the deepest by the bridge at Aala Way (approximately eight feet deep), which will be undermined and a casing put in. Apio stated with regards whether there will be any impacts of native Hawaiian remains (iwi), Apio reported “we don’t know.” BWS has done as much pre-work with the community and the Cultural Division has worked with the native Hawaiians in the community for a couple of years now, working quite closely with BWS (Aunty Mapuana and Kihei). As often found, throughout the islands, the challenge is those burials that have existed for several hundred years. Specific knowledge has been lost and many times no knowledge of exactly where, or if, there is a burial site. Apio cited Punaluu as an example: BWS did not know how many, but knew that there would be some; and ended up impacting 64 sets of kupuna remains.  BWS had been told by archeologist, who have done the research work for this area, that there maybe impacts. They were also told that on Kalaheo that there would be impacts only in the tens --and there were two--although they were only fragments. BWS has in place is a legal system with archeological monitoring and a cultural overlay to deal with those impacts should they occur.
• Prentiss said it’s been five years that this Board has been trying to get the removal of an abandoned water tank on top of Puuoheo Ridge (above Windward Boats) finished. This has been on the BWS budget to remove and that the Manager and Chief Engineer came to this Board’s meeting and announced that the project was going to start. That was a couple years ago and this Board has not heard a word since and he would like to know why the project has not started. Apio knows the location and will get back with the engineers to see where that project is in the “project pipeline”. 
• Chair Bryant-Hunter acknowledged and commended BWS for their dedicated liaison and staff all working with neighborhood board system that it shows a lot of respect to the neighborhood boards; thank you!   

ELECTED OFFICIALS:                           

Councilmember Barbara Marshall – Chair Bryant-Hunter announced that Councilmember Marshall could not attend tonight. Andrew Malahoff was present earlier and a report was available. 

Mayor's Representative – Chair Bryant-Hunter announced that Ann Chung, Mayor’s representative would not be here tonight and that she would email her report to Bryant-Hunter and it will be distributed in the minutes.

Governor's Representative – Glenn Wasserman, standing in for Dr. Morgan Barrett, State Department of Health, reported on the follow-up questions from the previous month:

·         Does the Department of Education (DOE) budget include money to retrofit schools to be used as emergency shelters?  Which buildings would be upgraded? Response: Tengan from the State Civil Defense contacted Gene Kaneshiro, who runs Security for DOE and reported that the DOE asked for $8 million from the Legislature to upgrade school shelters but did not receive any approval for any of the funds. DOE currently does not have any of the funds to work on the Kailua schools’ shelters. Civil Defense previously stated that the shelters should be regarded as safe havens and that they are safer than a single wall construction home. DOE reiterated that there are currently many issues regarding shelters and are addressing them as best as can.

·         Why was the wetland Special Management Area (SMA) designation removed from the planning maps the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) uses in permitting buildings at 916 Auloa Road in Maunawili? The marsh overflows the area and the area still has a viable spring/stream through it.  Response: Sam Lemmo of the Conservation and Coastal Lands with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) recommended that the question be referred to Steve Tegawa with the City & County’s DPP, SMA permits.  Apparently this would require a good coordination by several agencies to investigate.  Wasserman contacted Linda Ure by phone and she would be sending a follow-up letter to the City & County of Honolulu and other related agencies and departments for a coordinated response.

·         Follow-up regarding the property next to the Kawai Nui Marsh used for the State Department of Transportation (SDOT) staging in the park--without an SMA permit. The first response was from Brennon Morioka with SDOT that the contractor and DOT have been working with the Department of Health (DOH) to insure that Best Management Practices are being followed to control storm water runoff and other applicable requirements of an NPDES permit.  Morioka said that this is not a “staging area” for the project. As Wasserman understands it, DLNR agreed to accept some of the materials to raise the grade of the parcel to improve runoff into the marsh. A second response from DLNR, Division of Forest and Wildlife responded that the issue of right-of-entry produces other areas of staging for construction. In exchange the contractor agrees to smooth the area, remove the dead trees, plant grass and install temporary irrigation. The area will not be an official park as the Department of Forestry and Wildlife does not have the resources to maintain a park, but rather a green space with grass and native trees and shrubs at the edge of the wetland.

Wong first clarified the ITT property is where the staging is occurring for DOT. She said the understanding when DOT came before the Board was that the property was to be used for staging. There was never any mention of stockpiling of dirt and boulders. The issue is that there has been dirt and boulders distributed over the property mauka of where the staging area is. How did that get authorized without a Shoreline Management Area (SMA) permit; and or whether DOT was exempted from that SMA permit? Prentiss added the reason for a SMA permit is a procedure to ensure that requirements are met. Wasserman will follow-up.  

Chair Bryant-Hunter apologized at this time; she failed to recognize people wishing to speak under Community Issues prior to Elected Officials. The agenda went back to Community Issues and Concerns.

CONTINUATION OF COMMUNITY ISSUES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Chair Bryant-Hunter thanked the public for their patience.

Kailua Chamber of Commerce (KCC) – Ken Saunders covered three issues relating to 4th of July: a) parade entries are due June 18, have a couple dozen entrants on hand and usually have about 100 entrants. Applications are available at the Kailua Chamber of Commerce Information Center located in the Kailua Shopping Center at the far end of Times Super Market; opened on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. b) At times if there is not a volunteer available at KCC, it may not be open. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Tonic Billie at KCC. c) Saunders talked about the 4th of July fireworks, which is not necessarily a Chamber matter, but for the last couple of year’s had been turned over Clear Channel Communications (KSSK and six other stations); and over the year’s were able to raised money beginning at $25,000 and is now up to $40,000. The expensive proposition is short this year and is still in question, so they still need a lot more money and efforts are being made to raise the money. So there’s a lot involved and a couple more days to raise about $10,000. Monetary donations will be appreciated; call Kailua Information Center at 261-2727. The parade will be on Wednesday, July 4; the fireworks are pending.           

City Council Neighborhood Task Force – Jim Wood reported that the Task Force (TK) has been working together about six months now and have until the end of the year to report to the City Council and come up with suggestions about the Neighborhood Board System. Several members of the Kailua Neighborhood Board did come offering excellent input and a number of community people offering their view to changes that can be made. He invited everyone to communicate and participate with the TK their suggestions and recommendations. Meetings are held every other Monday at 4 p.m., on the 2nd floor at Honolulu Hale, Council Committee Meeting Room. Information on the Council Task Force can be found on the Neighborhood Commission’s website: www.honolulu.gov/nco.

Windward Ahupua’a Alliance (WAA) – Jim Wood announced: a) WAA has a Quick ‘N Dirty cleanup every other month on Kapa’a Quarry Road. This Sunday, June 10 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. WAA finds that a fast cleanup works well followed by a pau hana party. Volunteers should meet at Kalanianaole at the end of Kapa’a Quarry Road with closed toed shoes, supplies will be provided. b) An annual event to get acquainted with Ho’omaluhia Park on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flyers for both events are available at the sign-in table or log onto: www.waa-hawaii.org for more information.

Wong asked if the TK has a draft plan for the Boards to review and Wood replied there will be. The TF has several committees and each committee made a report of suggestions and ideas to the TF and has gotten responses from people.  The committees will come back a second time and make recommendations after hearing the responses. The TF is strongly tuned and recognize that the Neighborhood Boards are the best guide to what changes will improve the system. The next meeting will be the following Monday and the initial draft will probably be ready in the next 2-3 months; but the goal is to get it all wrapped up by the end of the year. Woods will bring timely information back to the Board. 

Representative Pono Chong – Representative Chong congratulated the new term Board members and knows that Senator Tokuda and Representative Waters reported on the major of items in the district such as Kawai Nui Marsh and some Capital Improvement Projects including the $30 million for the Windward Community College Library last time. General updates included:   

·         The ethanol tax: the Legislature did repeal the tax which should help the Hawaii residents lower the price of their gas.

·         Some progress was made with Kaelepulu Pond that drains into the Kailua Beach area. We will conduct a Study by the end of this year to consider how to mitigate some of the issues such as smell, soap buildup and sedimentation. 

Senator Jill Tokuda – Senator Tokuda reported her new responsibilities in committees:

·         Chair of the newly created Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs Committee; she will also serve as the vice-chair of Water and Land Committee; and continue as vice-chair of the Education Committee and as a member of Ways and Means Committee.

·         She has been named Co-Chair of the joint legislative committee investigating the Bureau of Conveyances (to convene by mid-June) to investigate/recommend on the fiscal management and accountability of the Bureau of Conveyances, security of recorded documents, access to documents from private computers and potential for tampering with such documents.

·         The Aikahi Elementary School has been successful in actively integrating nutrition and agriculture in schools with the students learning that healthy local foods taste great and are locally grown.

·         SB885, SD2, HD3, CD1 was signed into law on May 30^th.  The Bill appropriated $350,000 to the DOE for each fiscal year of the biennium to implement a comprehensive agricultural and culinary arts program.

·         June 30^th a ceremony will be held at Kaha Park in which Governor Lingle will sign HB1899 HD2 SD2 CD1 into law with Mayor Hannemann and other lawmakers present. Music begins at 10 am and the bill signing is scheduled for 11:15 am.   

U.S. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono – David Miyashiro, College Intern for Hirono provided contact information for:

·         the Honolulu Office: 5-104 Prince Kuhio Federal Building, 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, 96850, phone 541-1986, fax 538-0233 and

·         Washington D.C. Office: 1229 Longworth Bldg., Washington, D. C. 20515, Phone (202)225-20515  fax (202)225-4987 email http://www.hirono.house.gov  

·         Due to security regulations, please mail all correspondence to the Honolulu Office.

·         A program to reach out to the constituents is Congress on Your Corner and was held in Laei last month (with a large turn-out) and is to be repeated at Windward Mall July 7, from 11-3:00 p.m. with the Congresswoman, music, and case workers to meet the public and special interest groups.

·         Congresswoman Hirono will be at the Kailua July 4th parade as well.   

Questions followed:

1.       Ure clarified that sending correspondence to the Honolulu Office gets your communication to the Congresswoman as much as six weeks earlier than routing it through the D.C. Office, although the Honolulu Office does not allow parking at the Federal Building.  Response: That is accurate; please send inquiries to the local office. 

2.       Wong asked if the Congresswoman have a pamphlet for the federal laws and programs that directly affect Hawaii residents as the constituents have to be able to know the difference between the federal, state and local laws that pertain to them.  Response: A newsletter is forthcoming and will be mass mailed and emailed.                                                                                                                                                                              

BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                                       

Executive Committee - Housekeeping Motions:

Motion 1: Day, Time, Date, Schedule of Regular Meetings – Thursday (first Thursday of each month), at 7:00 p.m. least 10 meetings at Kailua District Park Multi-Purpose Room. The motion carried by unanimous consent. Aye: Best, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Bryant-Hunter, Chinen, Correa, Dowsett, Dudley, Harding, Glanstein, Lindgard, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure and Wong.

Motion 2:  Board to recess on Thursday, July 5, 2007. The motion carried 12-4-0. Aye: Brooks, Brown, Bryant-Hunter, Chinen, Correa, Dowsett, Dudley, Harding, Lindgard, Prentiss, Tomasa and Wong. Nay: Best, Bratt, Glanstein and Ure.

Motion 3: P. O. Box Rental Authorization of approximately $80. The motion carried by unanimous consent, 16-0-0. Aye: Best, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Bryant-Hunter, Chinen, Correa, Dowsett, Dudley, Harding, Glanstein, Lindgard, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure and Wong.  

Motion 4: Authorization for Taping minimum of 10 Regular Meetings for Olelo Broadcasting. The motion carried by unanimous consent, 16-0-0. Aye: Best, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Bryant-Hunter, Chinen, Correa, Dowsett, Dudley, Harding, Glanstein, Lindgard, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure and Wong.

Member Corcoran arrived at the meeting at 8:50 p.m., 17 members present

Motion 5:  Authorization of funds not to exceed $300 for purchase of City Charter, Sustainability Plan and other City documents for Board members. 

Discussion followed: 1) Glanstein reminded the supplement to the City Charter in 2006 has not been placed on the Web or printed and the City Charter is incomplete without it and unavailable at the Municipal Library; therefore will another appropriation be necessary when the supplement is printed?  2) Prentiss questioned how it would be managed, who gets copies, how many and how do we keep a record; he opposes the motion. 3) Ure suggested the motion be returned to committee as when the State Departments are shown the Kailua Neighborhood Board 31 “business card” the fees for documents are waived.  The City should actually do likewise. The City does not have current documents and out of print documents are unavailable to anyone.  As Secretary, Ure has some of those documents in electronic format for Board members that are not in print or on the web, should a Board member be able to receive files of 2MB. The motion was returned to committee for further discussion.

Motion 6: Authorization to Post Neighborhood Link Dot Com Newsletters and Resource Materials

Discussion followed: Ure stated that the Board’s website at: www.neighborhoodlink.com allows the board to post in PDF format for the minutes, agenda, and resource documents that are then available to not only Board members but the public as well. There is space on the website available to post a newsletter that will then be available electronically to the public. As Secretary, Ure has posted the site for the Board and prior to 2005 member Corcoran posted the site.  This motion is authorization to expand the materials posted to the Board’s website and maintain continuity for the Board’s resource materials.  The motion carried by unanimous consent, 17-0-0. Aye:  Best, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Bryant-Hunter, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Dowsett, Dudley, Harding, Glanstein, Lindgard, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure and Wong.

Planning, Zoning and Environment Committee:  Donna Wong, Chair

Motion 1: - The Kailua Neighborhood Board does not object to the issuance of a Category 2a Liquor Permit to California Pizza Kitchen in Kailua Town provided that the following conditions are met – all live entertainment, recorded/live music and dancing are within the restaurant proper only.       

Wong explained that California Pizza Kitchen has a Restaurant with Wine and Beer which is a category 1 issue (for a standard bar) and they want to change that liquor license to a Category 2a which allows recorded music and/or live music provided and facilities for dancing may be permitted  as provided by Commission Rules. 

The discussion in Committee considered the ability to in the place live music out in the plaza, extend the tables and a balcony and it was felt the music and entertainment should remain indoors. 1) Glanstein objected to the expanded license as California Pizza Kitchen already has tables and umbrellas outside and it is difficult to believe that should the license be expanded, that CPK will keep within the restaurant roof area only.  It could go into the plaza, the fountain—Kailua on Friday or Saturday night requires no imagination because it will BE there—it will be a mess.  Glanstein has to oppose an expansion of the license at the present time.  2) Lindgard says the caveat can be enforced and the business owner is trying to run a business in a hard place.  He sees no reason they cannot keep the expansion activities inside.  A violation would be enforceable. 3) Wong responded that it would be a violation only if the Liquor Commission placed the caveat in the permit.  Otherwise it would not be enforceable.  There is a high possibility that the Liquor Commission will ignore our recommendation and issue the license so that entertainment can take place any place. The motion carried, 13-3-1. Aye: Best, Brooks, Bratt, Bryant-Hunter, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Dudley, Harding, Lindgard, Prentiss, Tomasa, Wong. Nay:  Dowsett, Glanstein, Ure. Abstain:  Brown.

Chair Bryan-Hunter stated the motion will be forwarded to the liquor Commission prior to the hearing. 

Government and Community Services Committee – Jon Chinen, Chair

Motion 1: In the absence of sufficient justification for fee increases, the Kailua Neighborhood Board opposes the City Administration and the City Council increasing user fees for trash collection.

Chinen stated this is the substance of the motion that was returned to committee from April and that it has been reworked for submission to the Board tonight. The Committee felt that this is a more supportable motion in its current form. 

Discussion followed: 1) Prentiss stated the City Council has recently just confirmed the same concept of justification for fee increases and the Board should go on record to state its position on record. Chair Bryant-Hunter asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak in support of the motion on whether to pay more for their trash pick-up.  The Audience laughed. The motion carried by unanimous consent, 17-0-0. Aye: Best, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Bryant-Hunter, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Dowsett, Dudley, Harding, Glanstein, Lindgard, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure and Wong.

Member Dowsett left the meeting at 9.45 p.m. 16 members present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Civilian-Military Council – Jim Corcoran reported the Board needs to focus on the summer activities as units are in recovery, in deployment on the way to Iraq and Afghanistan the Base is still working hard to keep up its summer activities including Fourth of July Parade and Bayfest 2007.   

Kailua Chamber of Commerce – Joe Harding reported: 1) the Chamber is trying to get more money for the fireworks and the Parade is still looking for more entrants.  The Chamber is looking to hire a part-time secretary to handle a lot of the duties.  2) Ken Saunders, President of the Chamber, reported that a new-style Pau Hana Business Mixer will be on the 20th of June from 5-7 with four hosts.  This event alternates every other month with the general membership meetings.

Questions and answers followed:

1.       Reiziss stated he had discussed his issue with President Saunders and Board member Harding via email.  During the most recent election for the members of the Kailua Neighborhood Board it became prevalent that the community position is to continue to work on enforcement of illegal vacation rentals. The Chamber welcomes members who are running illegal vacation and factually, several members on their board of directors have been cited for running illegal operations.  Reizss has discussed this with the Past-President, David Earles and the Past-Past-President, Richard Pinto and have more recently brought this to Mr. Saunders’ attention.  This community will no longer tolerate the endorsement of illegal vacation rentals by our Chamber of Commerce. If you can run an illegal business and join the Chamber of Commerce it implies the chamber endorses illegal business.  Reiziss would like to know what resolution Mr. Saunders or Member Harding have been able to craft to tackle this problem.  Response: Ken Saunders reported there are two people who are grandfathered on to the board that have illegal rentals and it is not as if the Chamber goes around welcoming people to do that When it has happened it is pretty much as David [Earles} has express that the Chamber is not in the position of taking a stand for or against.  The Chamber has members, and board members, of both legal and illegal rentals; as does the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce. The standard policy across the state is to not take a position for or against.  Saunders continued that the most recent election of members to the Kailua Neighborhood cannot be stated as to have been about the one issue, there are persons who voted, with diverse opinions, and the Chamber cannot take that as a statement only about legal or illegal business.  The Chamber has to stick with what it has long been doing. 

2.       Chair Bryant-Hunter restated that Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB) is advisory to Federal, State and City departments and agencies and not advisory to business, or business organizations. While the Board can articulate the policies and positions, the Board cannot make recommendations to private organizations like the Chamber on how they conduct their activities, their membership, or those sorts of things.  All the Board asks is that the Chamber share information about their policies and procedures and the KNB appreciates the Chamber doing so.  Please understand that as Board members actively making recommendations to any private entity and how they conduct themselves is beyond the Board or a Board member’s prevue. And we as a Board must make that distinction.

3.       Best as if the Chamber has a code of ethics for its board or its members.  Response: Saunders replied yes, there is, however, he has not seen that document and will seek it out.  However, it does not mean the Chamber is breaking any code of ethics by doing what they are currently doing that has already been established as a policy, and the Chamber’s policy, in general.

4.       Lindgard remains wary of personal attacks on members of the Board on the internet, by letters, and other means and still wants to find the source of the attacks. Response: Saunders does not know to what Lindgard refers but is willing to discuss it with him.       

Permitted Interaction Groups:

Enforcement of B&B and TVUs – the committee did not meet in May.

Property Tax Reform – Chuck Prentiss reported: The report he submitted last month was submitted to the Government and Community Services Committee and he does not believe the committee has a position at this time.  The report, toward a resolution, can be found in the minutes of last month, by attachment. 2) Chair Bryant-Hunter encouraged all participants to view the document and consider attending the Government and Community Services Committee and engage in the discussion. 

Neighborhood Plan 2007 – Jon Chinen reported the plan is still with Corporation Counsel and, at the Installation Ceremonies Commissioners assured members the plan is coming.     

Government & Community Services Committee Jon Chinen, Chair reported for the Committee:

1.       Legislative Liaison Update – no report this month.  

2.       Kailua High School Access Road Draft EA – nothing new to report, awaiting information from Russ Saito, State Comptroller. 

3.       Mass Transit costs to Kailua Residents - Ure reported that:  the committee continues to tract the issue of the High Capacity Transit Corridor as the MOS (Minimal Operation Segment) has been decided by the City Council, however, the technology has not been selected and that includes alternatives of managed lanes, do nothing, or rail.  The monies are being collected in your General Excise Tax payments and the decision on technology has not been made. 

4.       Transitional Housing in Kailua: no response Committee’s letter to DLNR.

5.       http://www.neighborhoodlink.com – Update Ure reported that between 500 and 550 visitors view the Board’s website each month and that figure is expected to rise as folks view the minutes, agenda and agenda for committee dates as well as various resource documents that have been made available to the public on that site.

6.       Neighborhood Board Elections – no further update at this time.

7.       Property Tax Reforms – Chinen reported that: the report s in committee and being examined by the committee members and guests. 

8.       Next Committee Meeting:  Third Saturday, June 16, 10:00 a.m. at Zippy's Kailua

Parks and Recreation Committee – Chuck Prentiss, Chair reported that:

1. The committee met with Sergeant Kui of the Community Policing Division, and in the follow through concerning illegal activities at the beach park, the preparation of a pamphlet/brochure to make available in the park to users will identify things that folks need to be reminded of for activities not permitted in the beach park. 
2. Next Committee Meeting: Tuesday, June 19, 7-9:00 p.m. Kalama Beach Park

Planning, Zoning and Environmental Committee – Donna Wong, Chair reported:

1. Kawai Nui Marsh land transfer is going from the City to the State; it has been a long time coming and June 30th is the signing of HP1899 between the Governor and the Mayor.
2. Kailua Road Drainage Improvements Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) has submitted comments and described issues the committee noted as needing comment.  The deadline could not be met; however the letter will be on file.
3. Kailuan Co-op Apartments cesspool removal and sewer hookup – there is no update at this time.
4. Hamakua triangle wetland; the EPA has approved Coluccio and Kaneohe Ranch’s plan and they are waiting for a City grading permit.
5. Waimanalo Gulch Landfill Leeward Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) - Corcoran reported a) there has been no movement since the last report a month ago.  This is becoming critical as the City has less than one year to close out the existing landfill portion and open the “approved” expansion area   there is the possibility that Oahu will end up in the same situation as Maui in paying a multi-thousand dollar-a-day fine for violating the permit even when the garbage still has to be placed there.  It is incumbent on the City to get the EIS, the approval of the permit, comply with the EPA and the Land Commission parameters for the permit or we will have no landfill on May 8, 2008.  b) Wong stated the City Council is currently discussing a measure to take our garbage off-island and shipping it out of State.  That certainly needs serious discussion.
6. Proposed improvements to Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plant – the City is expending $23 Million to handle odors and other issues at Aikahi.
7. Discovery of `iwi (bones) at 151 Hekili Street - Wong reported: A notice has gone out in the papers searching for descendants and they will have to go to the burial council as well.  In this re-development the interesting part is that these ’iwi were found under the parking lot. It begs the question why, when the parking lot was placed there the ‘iwi were not found then.  We have no way of knowing if the ‘iwi were ignored at the time and times have changed and the issue requires addressing properly.
8. D.R. Horton/Schuler Kailua Road "Ironwoods" Housing Project – no further update at this time.
9. City Municipal Parking Lot Makai – no further update at this time.
10. Next Committee Meeting: Tuesday, June 19, 7-9:00 p.m. Kalama Beach Park

Public Health, Public Safety and Civil Defense - Chair Bryant-Hunter explained that the committee is new and will meet for the first time Thursday, June 14, 2007, 7-9:00 Kailua District Park – Tiny Tots Room.  During the first meeting the committee must decide when and where it wants to meet. 

Transportation & Public Works Committee – Ure reported:

1. The Committee is writing a letter concerning the bus shelters on Kalanianaole Highway for follow up on the State’s most recent address the issue.  These are the bus shelters will not go away and have not been built. 
2. The committee will follow-up up on the left turn phases in Kailua to resolve issues, or locations, that continue to need addressing, especially Oneawa / Kiahapai / Ulunui and Oneawa into Kihapai and Uluniu. 
3. The Task Force for Kapaa Road may allow parties to get together and the committee will ask to be kept updated on that progress   
4. Fire hydrants were addressed earlier and a response on responsibilities between BWS and HFD will be forthcoming. 
5. The committee will be mindful of road concerns including those shared with adjacent communities such as State, H-3 and City / County surface streets with the agencies and departments of SDOT, DTS and HPD. 
6. The Committee will develop a resources list identifying “who to call”.  Given to Board members this evening was just such a list of “who to call” that was a part of the Mayor’s newsletter.  Consider this as a list to keep for future reference for yourself, your constitieunts, and your neighbors.    
7. Next Committee Meeting: Wednesday, June 20, 2007, 7-9:00 p.m. Kalama Beach Park         

Sustainability Committee – Ure reported:

1.       A letter of inquiry has been sent to the State Water Commission to identify 10 or so wells in the Ko’olaupoko that may be potable or may be agricultural.

2.       A response was received from Board of Water Supply about residential water use in our zip code.

3.       The committee will continue investigating the social impacts and include older documents that have addressed these issues previously.  The Committee will continue preparing comments for the Ko’olaupoko Sustainable Communities Plan for its improvement, or enhancement, by addenda.  That will take the form of a “keep, change or remove” list. Eventually these comments lists will be shared with our sister Boards throughout the Ko’olaupoko for their comments on the Plan as well and their comments on our comments--especially because we would not presume to tell other communities how to live in their own back yards.

4.       Next Committee Meeting: Tuesday, June 12, 7-9:00 p.m. Kailua District Park – Tiny Tots Room

Executive Committee – reports:

1.       Treasurer's Report Ure reported that the annual Budget summary will be given later as our January Statement was mis-posted with a double charge; this is being corrected by the Neighborhood Commission Office.  As of this evening there remains, in our unexpended funds, a precious $262.19 and that will hopefully cover the June minutes expenses.

2.       I Love Kailua Town Party – Chair Bryant-Hunter reported that the comments prepared and distributed to the Board members were received at the Kailua Town Party by the Board and, also comments by the Urban Design Task Force shared with the Board. They are provided in hard copy this evening to each board member for use in their committees and will be available by email is a Board member need another copy.  The Board thanks Linda for summarizing the note cards from the Kailua Town Party and making this information more manageable for focus and direction in the committees and the Board.

3.       The Board Agenda will be published next month to include the recess and any announcement of the board along wit the committee agenda for July.  Committees will meet in July and report back to the August Board.

4.       Next Committee Meeting: Tuesday, June 26, 2007, 8:30 a.m. at AGNES' BAKERY

ASSIGNMENT OF COMMITTEE CHAIRS: (the following members were appointed unless objection by the board)

·         Government & Community Services Committee:  Chair Jon Chinen, Vice-Chair Jim Corcoran; Members: Debbi Glanstein and Linda Ure.

·         Sustainability & Environment Committee:  Chair Chris Porter, Vice-Chair Vacant; Members: Kalana Best John Brown Kathy Bryant-Hunter and Linda Ure.

·         Transportation & Public Works Committee:  Chair Chuck Prentiss; Vice-Chair Vacant; Members: Kalana Best, Rick Bratt and Linda Ure.

·         Public Health, Public Safety and Civil Defense Committee:  Chair Claudine Tomasa, Vice-Chair Debbi Glanstein; Members: Rick Bratt, Michele Brooks, Mike Correa, Susan Dowsett, Knud Lindgard, and Linda Ure.

·         Planning & Zoning Committee:  Chair Donna Wong, Vice-Chair Jim Corcoran; Members: Kalana Best, Susan Dowsett, Knud Lindgard, Chuck Prentiss, Claudine Tomasa and Linda Ure.

·         Parks & Recreation Committee:  Chair Vacant, Vice—Chair Vacant; Members: Kalana Best, Joe Harding and Linda Ure.

·         Permitted Interaction Group Property Tax: Chair to be determined; Members; Debbi Glanstein, Chuck Prentiss and Linda Ure.

·         Permitted Interaction Group Enforcement of B&B TVUs:  Chair to be determined; Members: Kalana Best and Kathy Bryant-Hunter

·         Permitted Interaction Group Neighborhood Plan:  Chair Jon Chinen; Members; Jim Corcoran, Debbi Glanstein and Linda Ure

Without objection the Committee Chairs were appointed.

There being no further business of the Board the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. 16-0-0. Aye: Best, Bratt, Brooks, Brown, Bryant-Hunter, Chinen, Corcoran, Correa, Dudley, Harding, Glanstein, Lindgard, Prentiss, Tomasa, Ure and Wong

Submitted by

Linda Ure, Board Secretary

And Marie Richardson, Neighborhood Assistant

Mayor’s Representative Report

Kailua Neighborhood Board #31

March 2007 Board Meeting – 3/1/07

To:                           Chair Bryant-Hunter and members of the Kailua Neighborhood Board #31

Meeting Date:          June 7, 2007

From:                       Ann H. Chung, Mayor’s Representative

                                Phone: 527-5761

                                Email: achung@honolulu.gov

Aloha Kailua Neighborhood Board members:

I am pleased to be of assistance as the Mayor’s representative to the Kailua Neighborhood Board.  As your liaison to the City Administration, I look forward to working with all of you.

Please find below responses to questions from the May 2007 meeting.

1. Reopening of drain/swale at Kailua Beach Park (Bryant-Hunter, Dudley)
   There are no street curbs or designed storm water run-off in that area.  In May, DFM and DPR cleared an area that had accumulated over the years along a fence bordering the park, bike path, and road – to allow some run off from the streets to flow into the park. 
   
   
2. Repair of bridge/walkway near Buzz’s Steakhouse (Bryant-Hunter, Wisch, Wong, Dudley, Bartley)
   The City is in the process of contracting a design consultant for the replacement of the deteriorated pedestrian walkway.  Due to limited constructions funds in this year’s capital budget, current schedule is to call for bids later this year with construction to follow next year.
3. Status of Waimanalo Gulch Landfill EIS (Bryant-Hunter)
   The EIS Preparation Notice was published on November 23, 2006.  The Draft EIS is scheduled to be completed in August 2007 and final EIS publication is planned for December 2007.