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MAKAKILO / KAPOLEI / HONOKAI HALE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2006 KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL CAFETORIUM CALL TO ORDER: Chair Maeda Timson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a quorum present. MEMBERS PRESENT: Brent Buckley, Kioni Dudley, Michael Golojuch, Shad Kane, Martha Makaiwi, Jane Ross, Maeda Timson, George Yamamoto, Linda Young. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. GUESTS: Pat Lee, Frank Genadio, Jimmy Nakatani, Michael Golojuch Jr., Gary W. Oliva, Michele Golojuch, Ivan Atanason, L. D. Williams, Emily Viglielmo, Mike Leskovec; Lt. Farrel Sojot, Major Mike Tamashiro, Sgt. H. Javier (Honolulu Police Department); Henry Eng (Mayor’s representative – Director, Department of Planning and Permitting), Councilmember Nestor Garcia, George Kuo (Board of Water Supply), Linda Smith (Governor's representative – Senior Policy Advisor), Senator Brian Kanno, Representative Mark Moses, Aulani Ahmad (Representative Kahikina's Office staff), Breene Harimoto (Board of Education Leeward member), Stanton Enomoto (Hawaii Community Development Authority), Theresia McMurdo (Campbell Estate), Dom Agorilla (Ko Olina), Doug Chafe, Alan Gano, Charles Zahn, Keoni Fox, Jackie Conant, Lolita Takeda, Robert H. Kaialau III, Brennon Morioka (Hawaii Department of Transportation, Deputy Director for highways), Craig Arakaki (Engineering Concepts), Elwin Spray (Neighborhood Commission Office staff). BOARD MEMBERS ROLL CALL: All nine Board members answered the roll call (Buckley, Dudley, Golojuch, Kane, Makaiwi, Ross, Timson, Yamamoto, Young). Chair Timson reminded the community of the Board’s rules on order and decorum, and of the time limits as noted on the distributed agenda. Dudley said that adoption of restrictions on members speaking time requires a vote; Chair Timson pointed out that such limitations were voted on, passed unanimously, and were in the distributed minutes of the Board’s December 2005 meeting. MONTHLY REPORTS, PART I: Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Chair Timson noted that the HFD representatives were not present and suggested that they were likely responding to a call. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Lt. F. Sojot introduced himself and Major M. Tamashiro and Sergeant H. Javier, distributed reports and highlighted the following information: 1) Crime statistics comparisons for the general Neighborhood Board area for November and December (format: Nov./Dec.) – 1/1 robbery, 15/15 burglaries, 43/51 thefts, 68/45 auto thefts, 79/61 thefts from vehicles (UEMVs), 17/33 thefts from persons, 2/1 identity (ID) thefts, 66/105 motor vehicle collisions (MVCs), 1/4 driving under the influence (DUIs), 21/28 criminal property damages (CPDs), 4/3 drugs. There were 368/378 adult arrests, 150/103 juvenile arrests, and 518/481 total arrests. 2) Crime tip: Reporting Drug Activity – Drug activity in Hawaii is a problem of major concern to all citizens. Drugs affect not only individuals and their families, but entire communities. If you suspect drug dealing in your neighborhood, call any of the following organizations: Honolulu Police Department/Narcotics Division at 529-3101; Attorney Generals Office/Drug Nuisance Abatement Unit at 586-1328; Drug Enforcement Administration at 541-1930. When you call any one of the agencies, provide the location, type of activity, date and time, license numbers of vehicles, descriptions of people, and if known, names of suspects and types of drugs. The Attorney General’s Office has an email address: stopice@hawaii.gov and a web site, http:www.hi.us/ag/stop_ice_index.htm in order to report drug activity. HPD has an online reporting form, at www.honolulupd.org/nv/nvform.htm. If you suspect drug dealing in your area, please contact any or all of the above listed agencies for assistance. Ross reported that concerns had been expressed to her of a group of youth frequenting the Kapolei Shopping Center and that some shoppers are being warned of the need to be careful at night in the parking lot. She reported the comments from several people, which included that the individuals were perhaps runaways, and asked for HPD to follow up. Chair Timson reported hearing similar concerns, identifying receiving four phone calls, which added the information that a fight at or in the regional park had occurred and that she had communicated these calls to the HPD officers prior to the start of the meeting. Chair Timson added that a neighborhood watch group had offered the nickname of the “Kapolei Wolf Pack” to identify the youths, who were reported to be attempting to hide in the theaters overnight, as well as scavenging dumpsters for food. Chair Timson also urged the community to call in other unusual incidents immediately to HPD. Dudley also requested a report back. Lt. Sojot reported that the fight had originally been identified as an isolated incident and that the HPD would follow up. An audience member asked if there was any new information on a prior concern of a threatening letter (directed to resident D. Ackerman); Lt. Sojot will follow up. Mayor’s Representative – Henry Eng distributed Mayor Hannemann’s newsletter for January 2006 and reported on the following issues from prior meetings: 1) A community group is being formed to identify community concerns with regards to a community benefits package for Leeward Coast residents who are neighbors to the Waimanalo Gulch Landfill. 2) Traffic volume studies are normally done every three years – although more frequently if there are large changes in the area – but that no new survey is expected immediately since a study was just accomplished in the spring of 2005. 3) Curbside green waste recycling is anticipated to start in the Makakilo/Kapolei area in March 2006. 4) Mayor Hannemann is discussing a possible tax credit and the creation of an owner/occupant class for the upcoming budget process. Eng introduced Pat Lee, who will be attending future Board meetings to brief the community on the high-capacity transit corridor planning being done by the City. The transit corridor group office can be reached at 566-2299. Questions, comments and concerns followed: 1) Kane made reference to last meeting’s report on the Kapolei Regional Park; Chair Timson asked that the issue be deferred to the Park Committee item later on the agenda. 2) Yamamoto noted that the announced closure of the City’s Waimanalo Gulch landfill operation will require planning and other expenditures prior to the 2008 date and asked for a report on the funds planned to be included in the FY2006 budget. 3) Dudley reported on the need for property tax relief, noting that there had been a large increase in the valuations for the Makakilo area. He asked for the item to be discussed at the next Board meeting. Councilmember Todd Apo – Chair Timson announced that Wendy Sefo, who had been reporting to the Board over the past year, had resigned from Councilmember Apo’s staff. There was no representative present.
Councilmember Nestor Garcia – Councilmember Garcia distributed his report and conveyed the following: 1) He expressed concern about the impact of anticipated property tax bills to residents and reported that there were eight current proposals, and probably a ninth being written, which will be considered by the Council; he reported that there would likely by some tax relief, although relief will be balanced against community needs. 2) The Council has set aside proposed legislation on street performers, so that the status quo remains. 3) He congratulated and thanked those involved in the Kapolei Christmas events. 4) He reported that the possible funding of a pedestrian-activated crosswalk in upper Makakilo will be discussed in the City’s budget adoption process. Chair Timson requested a future presentation on the various property tax relief proposals and suggested that the Council involve real estate professionals in the bill writing process. Garcia said that his office would assist with the presentation. Dudley noted that a proposed $200 credit was not sufficient relief versus the much larger increase; Garcia reported that the long-term question of community needs will be discussed. An audience member reported that the pedestrian crosswalk was needed due to vehicles speeding uphill even more than the downhill traffic. An audience member reported several Farrington Highway concerns: increased use, less road maintenance, need for improvements and adjacent construction impacts of dust, mixed traffic and speeding of large trucks; Garcia said that both he and State Department of Transportation Deputy Director Brennon Morioka will work together to seek answers for the next meeting and will address safety concerns. Morioka explained that a City-mandated impact fee is paid by developers to assist the general community and the developer submits a work plan to the City dealing with the roadway use; he added that both the City and State are concerned – although the roadway is a state highway, this section is under City jurisdiction – and that both will work together. Young reported that the traffic concerns were just recently brought up at a community meeting and that there had been a improvement within the last few days – seemingly lower truck speed and temporary traffic stoppage to sweep up roadway. An audience member reported that excessive construction dust was damaging adjacent property in Kapolei Villages; Garcia thanked the community for the reports, added that there was a need for continual monitoring of projects and that the contractor should have a hotline phone number readily available, which he seek for the next meeting. Garcia reported he would work with Councilmember Apo to follow up on Makakilo issues. Board of Water Supply (BWS) – George Kuo distributed BWS 2006 calendars and reported one main break in the past month, that the new BWS head is Clifford Lum (Chief Engineer), and that water conservation should be ongoing and that one way would be for everyone to limit their shower time. PRESENTATIONS: Chair Timson introduced presentation items for information and possible Board action, asking that the total presentation time be limited to 15 minutes each. Ali’I Wireless Specialists – Keoni Fox, of Ali’i Wireless Specialists, requested a conditional use permit and height waiver to develop a PCS telecommunications facility on Puu Palehua behind Umena Street for the Cingular Wireless company. The single 35’ wood pole with four-flush mounted antennas would be on approximately 900 square feet of property, surrounding a 12’ by 24’ equipment shelter and the pole. Maps distributed included trees to mask the structure. Fox reported that he met with Kane on archeological and cultural sites, including discussions of native trees, and reported no major concerns were identified. Fox reported that the closest resident property line was over 500 feet away. Fox reported 168 letters were sent to adjoining property owners. Dudley reported that the design seemed to be the best that had been submitted to the Board, with the commitment to paint the pole to blend in and asked about possible harm from antenna operation; Fox replied that it was a low power transmitter. Yamamoto asked about community reaction; Fox reported no feedback. An audience member reported being an adjacent property owner and said he had not received a mail notice; he then asked about access to the site, if there could be multiple users for the antenna, and asked if a presentation would be made to the community association. Fox said the mailing had just gone out, that the site would be visited on a monthly basis through the Umena Street easement and that the system was designed to be expanded to multiple users but that most users were seeking stand-alone sites. Alan Gano reported that his community association had a presentation on a new antenna design and suggested that Ali’i consider that design. Jerry Tetes asked about specifications, with Fox reporting that the output will be for cell phones, up to 20 channels available, 100 watts per channel, and suggested the similarity to 20 100-watt light bulbs. Fox said the facility would be over 50 feet from the water tank and would operate on 1800 to 1900 megahertz and 800 to 900 megahertz. Chair Timson asked for any additional questions or comments before a motion was heard. Makaiwi thanked Fox for the presentation, characterizing it as very helpful. Dudley moved and Goloujch seconded that the Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board No. 34 support a conditional use permit and height waiver to develop a PCS telecommunications facility on Puu Palehua behind Umena Street. Yamamoto proposed deferring until after more community responses. Chair Timson asked about the timeline for the project, with Fox explaining that the earliest the project could start would be in three months and that if the Board does not support the project he would go back to Cingular for guidance. Chair Timson, Fox, Golojuch, Dudley and Yamamoto discussed if Fox could or would need to come back if the item were deferred, with Fox says he would prefer to communicate to the Board, but would be available if needed. Dudley said that the answers for the project had been given, that it would have minimum impact and that it was the best-looking antenna project he’s seen. Chair Timson stated that issue was before the Board to table until the next meeting and asked for a vote; there were eight ayes and one no. Aye: (Buckley, Golojuch, Kane, Makaiwi, Ross, Timson, Yamamoto, Young). No: (Dudley). A member of the audience said he wanted to comment on the motion. Chair Timson said that voting was withdrawn and that the audience might speak to the motion. The audience member said that the prior community association presentation referred to discussed the use of bundling antenna systems to be co-located and said that these new systems should be researched by Fox before new projects are approved. Chair Timson asked if there were any changes in voting and announced that the motion to table had passed, 8-1-0. Aye: (Buckley, Golojuch, Kane, Makaiwi, Ross, Timson, Yamamoto, Young). No: (Dudley). State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (DOT) Kapolei Interchange Update – Brennon Morioka, Hawaii DOT deputy director for highways, and project engineer Craig Arakaki, of Engineering Concepts, discussed plans for the new H-1 Kapolei Interchange, including creating a new west-bound on-ramp at the nearby H-1 Makakilo Interchange. The plan is a joint public-private project of DOT and Kapolei Property Development LLC, which will provide motorists another way in and out of the City of Kapolei. Drivers will be able to connect with the interchange from Kamokila Boulevard at Wakea Street and bypass traffic fronting busy Kapolei Shopping Center. The new interchange is intended to also relieve traffic congestion at the H-1 Makakilo or Palailai Interchanges, the current accesses to the freeway. Groundbreaking for the new interchange is scheduled for the end of the year. Plans also call for creating a new west-bound on-ramp at the nearby H-1 Makakilo Interchange. Kapolei Property Development (KPD), an affiliate of the Estate of James Campbell, is contributing the land and spending more than $2 million for the planning and design of the on- and off-ramps and flyover for the Kapolei Interchange. The intent is to also use KPD’s contributions as part of the State’s match for federal funds for the project’s construction phase. The public-private nature, with the private contribution, allows for the Kapolei Interchange project to be “on the fast track.” The state DOT is working on other transportation projects for the Ewa-Kapolei area, including the second phase to widen Fort Weaver Road, scheduled to begin this summer; the ongoing construction of the “North-South Road” connecting Kapolei Parkway with the H-1 Freeway; and the widening of Fort Barrette Road, which is currently under design. Young asked about timeframe; Morioka said they hope to start at the end of 2006 and that construction will take 18 months. Buckley asked about closure of Farrington Highway; Morioka said the on-ramp fronting Hawaiian Waters (as an on-ramp from Makakilo Drive) would close, as would the off-ramp at HPD – to be replaced by a new ramp at the bus transfer site by Zippy’s, with the explanation that the bus transfer site was always intended to be a temporary and short term usage. Dudley asked about reopening the bus transfer site; Morioka said the site would be closed and that the City would be establishing the permanent site. Kane asked about grade separation; Morioka said that all intersections would be on grade with widening shoulders (filled). Golojuch asked about the intersection at Makakilo Drive; Morioka said the two-way intersection – the off-ramp from town – would not be redone, but that an on-ramp from Makakilo Drive would be added. A member of the audience said that the westbound exit into Makakilo Drive is the problem and it is not being addressed. Gano said that the timing of all the projects being worked on at the same time will be more disruptive than necessary and asked that the multiple timing be reconsidered; Morioka said that some portions will overlap but said he did not believe there will be major construction occurring at the same time. The audience asked about the time to completion; Morioka said that the four different phases should be done in approximately three years, adding that this project is part of the Ewa Highway master planning and that this package is moving faster than the other areas. Morioka invited anyone with questions to call 587-2156. Committee Reports: Recommendations to the City – Mike Golojuch reported on gathering Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board committee recommendations to be combined, prioritized and submitted to the City as Board priorities for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), a part of the City’s budget process that is being sent to the City Council. He reported a gathering last week and explained that he will be making a table listing the individual priorities, including attempting to identify the missing portions (and their costs and what’s lapsed) of projects such as the finishing of the regional park. Garcia said that he could offer assistance in the parks area since he is the Council Parks Committee chair and suggested that other communities had formed (through the Council) park advisory boards, which he said could be considered if this community felt it was of value. Golojuch suggested a possible Council Parks Committee meeting at Kapolei Hale, with Kane adding that the possible park advisory board would be valuable and Buckley agreeing, saying that he felt that the community hadn’t been able to push through the completed park projects. Yamamoto said that the CIP list needed to pay attention to the options for closure and relocation of the landfill, with planning, design and development funds needed. Golojuch said the new transit center would require development planning. Golojuch said the CIP recommendations had to be finished for a June vote at the latest. Garcia said that the City’s Transportation Director had been told of the importance of the Kapolei transit center; Golojuch said that the plan was always to have a transit center but not in the center of town. Chair Timson asked if Garcia could take the lead on some of these issues; Garcia said he could discuss with the Council Chair about a possible Kapolei hearing on an issues list. Golojuch said that a future meeting would have to have time set aside for discussion and that he will continue to condense the priorities down to an action report, especially with assistance from Kane and Yamamoto. CHAIR'S REPORT: Chair Timson reported on a number of issues from community members: · The City Council is not in general support of transit and requests that Councilmembers Apo and Garcia push hard for more support. · Large trucks pull into the Kapolei Shopping Center, taking all of the left turn light to make the turn, and then block multiple lanes and parking slots within the center; these are not necessarily delivery trucks but customers at the banks or lunch sites. · Those exiting and entering into Makakilo Baptist Church are at risk because of excessive speeding, especially those coming up the hill who fail to slow to accommodate those making turns into the lot. · Graffiti repairs are almost always done with non-matching (and clashing) paint. · Chair Timson reminded members that video taping of board meetings (as was done in the past) is not being continued because the Neighborhood Commission can not provide enough funds to do the taping for the entire year. COMMITTEE REPORTS Education: Committee Chair Dudley had no report, but said he thought television coverage was important. Environment/Public Safety: Committee Chair Yamamoto had no report. Planning/Zoning: Committee Chair Buckley had not report, but said he was waiting for community input. Parks: Committee Chair Kane reported that the Kapolei Regional Park continues to remain of concern, with two specific items, 1) that the space is not monitored after hours and is thus open to vandalism and homeless inhabitation, and 2) that the groundskeeper is only on the site for two days a week (and three days at other parks). Transportation: Committee Chair Golojuch reported that the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) is having a series of meetings, with the last one planned for February 15, 2006 with decision making to follow on a major transportation master plan through 2030. He also reported there are island-wide transit corridor public meetings in progress. An audience member mentioned that the February 15 meeting would be repeated; one starting at 4:30 p.m. and one starting at 7:30 p.m. and noted Representative Moses’ report includes two pages of projects. DATE CHANGE FOR FEBRUARY MEETING – Chair Timson announced that all planning for the Kapolei first takes into consideration the transportation issues and that several major community transportation meeting are scheduled, including one for the February 22, 2006 regular Board meeting date: Rail Transit Route Selection Community Meeting at Kapolei Elementary School Cafeteria, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting would be exploring the four routes under consideration, was sponsored by Senators Kanno and Espero, and would be involving the community in the decision-making. She suggested the Board consider the importance of the issue and discuss alternatives, including moving the meeting to February 15, 2006. Dudley suggested that the February 15, 2006 date also had an important transportation issue meeting and suggested another date be explored. With general consensus, Chair Timson requested a vote authorizing the Chair to move the date of the Board’s Regular February 22, 2006 Meeting to another date. After discussion, Chair Timson restated the motion to authorize the Chair to cancel the February 22nd date and to reschedule the Board’s Regular Meeting to an appropriate time, declaring it passed unanimously without objection, 9-0-0. Aye: (Buckley, Dudley, Golojuch, Kane, Makaiwi, Ross, Timson, Yamamoto, Young). BOARD/COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chair Timson explained that, according to the Sunshine Law, Board members are not allowed to discuss anything that's not on the agenda, although they may make brief announcements. Dudley expressed concern that the issue of time limitation on speaking as stated on the agenda and as referenced in the December 5, 2005 Minutes should not include a time limitation on members. Dudley expressed concern that the authority was being too broadly applied and asked that the issue be discussed at this time. Chair Timson asked that the parliamentary issue be deferred and placed on a future agenda in deference to the State Sunshine Law provisions. Chair Timson also reminded Dudley that this change was made by a Board motion and unanimous vote. Yamamoto expressed concern that the Board’s agenda does not include community inputs as “Community Concerns.” Chair Timson explained that the Sunshine Law limits Board discussion with being listed as an agenda item but added that the Board uses the Governor’s and Mayor’s Representatives agenda items as place markers for general community concerns. Chair Timson also reported on a scholarship program done by Hui o Kapolei: two $500 college scholarships, with one for a Kapolei High School senior and one for a high school senior who is a resident of a 96707 address. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2005: Young moved, and Ross seconded, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2005. Chair Timson asked for corrections from Board members; there were none. Community members suggested the following corrections:
Without objections, Chair Timson announced that the Minutes for December 5, 2005 were unanimously approved with the three corrections, 9-0-0. Aye: (Buckley, Dudley, Golojuch, Kane, Makaiwi, Ross, Timson, Yamamoto, Young). TREASURER'S REPORT: Treasurer Buckley had no current report. MONTHLY REPORTS, PART II: Congressman Ed Case – Jimmy Nakatani distributed a written report and discussed the issue of the military chemical weapons dumped in the ocean off the Waianae Coast, explaining that a briefing had been given and that the complete report, including a requested survey, has not been received back. Nakatani also reported that the issue is not one involving Mahalo Water and the Big Island, referencing the exporting of ocean water, because the Big Island’s water is taken a great depth. Governor's Representative – Linda Smith, Senior Policy Advisory to the Governor, circulated the recent State of the State Report, several documents on the requirement that a by-product of molasses – ethanol – be combined into gasoline sold in Hawaii starting April 2, 2006 (including a memo from Mark Anderson, Deputy Director, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism) and a January 14-20 release from the Governor's Office. Smith discussed the State of the State address, the Legislative opening, and legislative initiatives from the administration – especially tax, pedestrian safety (including possible revocation of a driver’s license for a citation for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk). Golojuch asked about Makalani School projects not being prioritized or funded; Smith reported that 165 projects were submitted but that not all projects had been prioritized by the Board of Education (BOE) – the prioritizing is now being done by the BOE. Dudley said that the Governor’s energy plan is great; Smith emphasized the addition of ethanol is a positive direction for the State. Chair Timson asked about the Hawaii Raceway Park issue, with the operators citing closure due to cesspool issues requiring closure in March, 2006, stressing economic impact and possible increases in area speeding; Smith reported hearing of the possible closure but did not feel the racetrack was linked to speeding issues. Smith suggested the Hawaii Community Development Authority might have additional information [agenda item follows]. An audience member asked about ethanol additive since it represented an extra step and no Hawaii plant exists to manufacture – resulting in an additional import; Smith explained there was no tax on ethanol so the cost of importing is offset by the lowering of total tax. Michelle Golojuch asked about excessive rubbish now occurring on the freeway, especially on off-ramps; Smith said those issues were primarily referred to a litter control office, which is no longer in operation. Gano reported revenue is up and that funds should be passed to the counties; Smith reported that Lingle supports counties receiving the un-adjudicated fines from citations and that the ½% General Excise Tax goes into the counties coffers. Smith also reported that there are other pressing State needs for funds. Senator Brian Kanno – Senator Kanno distributed a written report and reported the Legislature’s opening. He reported planned funding for the Hanua Street to Malakole Street extension. Representative Mark Moses – Representative Moses distributed a written report and offered to bring bill listings to the next meeting. He reported several suggestions for tax relief were under active consideration and stressed that the community should be participating in the OMPO meeting on February 15, 2006. Moses also reported that the City should be conveyed the transit accommodations tax receipts, that caregivers and health professionals are under consideration for tax credits and that nursing licensing requirements are being reviewed. Yamamoto asked that the legislature address the gas cap law; Chair Timson suggested the issue could be added to a future agenda. Representative Michael Kahikina – Aulani Ahmad introduced herself as the new representative from Rep. Kahikina, distributed a written report, cited Kahikina’s involvement with a homeless task force, and was available for questions. Board of Education Member Breen Harimoto (BOE) – Leeward BOE member Breene Harimoto reported a planned ‘talk story’ session with Board of Education members at the Waipahu Intermediate School on February 22, 2006. He discussed that the BOE had identified $557 million in repairs over the next three years but that the Governor had only released $344 million; with procurement now starting on the released funds. He commented on the suggested higher prioritization of Maukalani Elementary School, explaining that the original listing included suggestions from school groups that were not included with the officially developed list from the individual school administrations. Chair Timson asked if the released funds were sufficient; Harimoto said that $100 million was needed to maintain, to go forward and cover the missed needed repairs, then there is a need for additional funds. Moses pointed to the needs for Kapolei High School and suggested that the anticipated rebate fund could be adjusted to cover pressing needs; Smith said rebate monies could not be dedicated to schools. Harimoto said he would report back on funding issues. Campbell Industrial Park Area – Chair Timson reported air quality data for the Campbell Industrial Park had been compiled by Ron Ho and were available at the table in the back of review. If anyone had any questions, the 24-hour environmental hotline number is 674-3388. Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) – Stanton Enomoto distributed a Kalaeloa Status Report and discussed that the Master Plan is in the process of wordsmithing, that the impact of the proposed location of a carrier group to Hawaii is a factor that needs to be reflected in the Master Plan (the decision is likely to be in a Congressional report scheduled for February 6, 2006), that a $5 million dollar appropriation has been submitted for Kalaeloa infrastructure improvements (in SB 2541), and that he can confirm the anticipated closure of the Raceway Park. He added that the operators of the raceway park (and others) are proposing a land swap which may permit continued operation and that an extension of the current operation is under consideration until the new site is completed, but that he is hearing this from others. He reported that the HCDA Kalaeloa office is to open in mid-February. Chair Timson pointed out that raceway land swap is a State issue, not an HCDA issue. ADJOURNMENT: With no objection, Chair Timson adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m., 9-0-0. Aye: (Buckley, Dudley, Golojuch, Kane, Makaiwi, Ross, Timson, Yamamoto, Young). Submitted by Elwin Spray, Neighborhood Commission Office staff |
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