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MAKAKILO / KAPOLEI / HONOKAI HALE

 NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007

KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL CAFETORIUM

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Maeda Timson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. with a quorum present.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Brent Buckley, Kioni Dudley, Shad Kane, Jane Ross, Maeda Timson, George Yamamoto, Linda Young.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Golojuch.

GUESTS:  John Ridings, Michelle Golojuch, Lolita Takeda, Sean Newcamp, Frank Genadio, C. Zahn, Roy Wickramaratna, Evelyn Souza, Franklin Souza, Joe Douglas, Stephen Johnsamson, Leah Johnsamson, Kendall Matsuyoshi, Pat Lee, Georgette Stevens, Vincent Shigekuni, Kuulei Jolonino, Cindy Ramirez, Wendy Sefo, Steve Shopper; Lance Ayrault (Managing Director), David Leonard and Mark Fields (head of corporate engineering) Imperium Renewables, Inc; Dan Dinnell, Executive Director, Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA); Mike Jones (President), Bob Bruhl (Vice President) and Dean Oshita (Project Director, Ho'opili Project) D.R. Horton's Hawaii division Schuler Homes; R. Riggs (Senator Gabbard’s Office staff), Alan Gano, Ron Schaedel, Polly Grace, Pearlyn Fukuba, Mike Freitas, Captain Stuart Hee (Honolulu Fire Department – HFD), George Kuo (Board of Water Supply), Bob Farrell, Theresia McMurdo (Kapolei Property Development/James Campbell Company), Puni Chee (Councilmember Nestor Garcia’s Office staff), Kaiawe Makanani (Representative Awana’s Office staff) Lt. Michael Johnson (Honolulu Police Department – HPD), Henry Eng (Mayor’s representative – Director, Department of Planning and Permitting), Elwin Spray (Neighborhood Commission Office staff).             

Board Members’ Roll Call – Six Board members were present (Buckley, Dudley, Kane, Ross, Timson, Young).  Chair Timson announced that member Golojuch was off-island and would not be present and also that there was one Board vacancy. 

Board Order and Decorum – Chair Timson announced that all present should treat one another with respect – as if each were a quest in each other’s home, to direct all questions through the chair, and to remember the need to secure the school cafeteria by 9:45 p.m.  She noted time limits listed on the agenda and stressed that all present need to be prepared for the room to go dark at 9:45. 

MONTHLY REPORTS, PART I:

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Captain Stuart Hee presented the HFD monthly report for the Makakilo/Kapolei area (Makakilo Fire Station #35 and Kapolei Fire Station #40) for January 2007, citing fourteen fires, forty-nine medical emergencies, nine hazardous conditions, three service calls, twenty-five good intent calls and nine false alarms. He reported no major incidents and also reported the Safety Tip for January 2007 as:

Every home should have a WORKING smoke detector installed near each sleeping area and on every level.  Since cooking vapors and steam can set off a smoke detector, the detector should be located away from the kitchen or bathroom.  Wall-mounted detectors should be positioned 4 to 12 inches below the ceiling and away from air vents.  Batteries should be changed at least once a year. 

Gano reported an incident on Makakilo Drive (February 26) at the H-1 freeway off-ramp where a malfunctioning HECO transformer necessitated the call out of HFD, who had blocked out a portion of the roadway.  Gano expressed concern that the adjoining sidewalk was not blocked and that as a pedestrian he had walked under the transformer without being challenged or warned of the potential danger.  Chair Timson thanked Hee for his report.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Lt. Michael Johnson distributed a monthly HPD report on January 2007 crime statistics in the general Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board area, which listed two robberies, twenty-five burglaries, forty-six thefts, twenty-seven auto thefts, thirty-three thefts from vehicles, twenty-four person thefts, eight-one motor vehicle collisions, three driving-under-the-influence arrest and a total of 1,755 calls.  Johnson reported that the issue of pedestrian safety is a concern about which the HPD would like to make a presentation to community groups, with anyone interested asked to call Officer Nolan Empron at 692-4249 to schedule the presentation.  Buckley asked what an individual can do to prevent car break-ins, explaining that his area has had a number of car burglaries, with Johnson suggesting that noting of value be left in sight.  Buckley asked about increased HPD patrolling, with Johnson reporting that areas are patrolled. Chair Timson noted that a Neighborhood Watch was active in that area and asked if it had any effect, with Johnson reporting that he didn’t have any statistics that he could quote.  Michelle Golojuch reported a Senate Bill (SB) 702 that was proposing to increase the clip size with Johnson reporting that he understood the measure to increase the clip size to 15 or twenty rounds from the current legal limit of ten rounds.  Johnson pointed out that the use of any weapon is basically not a problem if it’s within the law, that it’s when the weapon is used improperly and illegally that it becomes a police concern and issue, referring to the three area homicides in the past year where one was beaten, one run over and one stabbed.  Michelle Golojuch asked about an officer being shot in Kapolei, with Johnson describing it as a small caliber, but its being a close range and multiple times, however, he said he was sure the department would be opposed to the increase in rounds.  Ross asked about the evening’s news reports of a loose bull in the Makakilo hillside; Johnson said he had not heard of warnings and that he would check.  Chair Timson thanked Johnson for his report.  

Yamamoto arrived at 7:25 p.m.; seven Board members present.   

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for January 24, 2007 – Chair Timson asked for corrections or additions to the Regular Meeting Minutes for January 24, 2007. No corrections were offered.  Young moved and Ross seconded to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for January 24, 2007; without objection, Chair Timson declared the motion passed, 7-0-0.  Aye: Buckley, Dudley, Kane, Ross, Timson, Yamamoto, Young. 

Board Vacancy – Chair Timson explained that the Board needed to make an appointment to fill the Board’s vacant seat for a term to end May 31, 2007 and asked for nominations. Yamamoto nominated John Ridings, explaining that he was a great man, a long-time resident, and a candidate for a full term to start June 1, 2007.  Ross nominated Lolita Takeda, introducing her as a faithful attendee at Board meetings, responsible for securing the traffic light adjacent to the school, hard worker at the Farm Fair, supporter of the HPD safe holiday, volunteer with school (including school policy group and project grad) and the school’s Parent/Community Networking facilitator (PCNC).  Chair Timson asked for a vote, which was Ridings – 4 and Takeda – 3, and with Chair Timson explaining that no candidate received the required vote of five in order to elect a new member.  Ridings: Buckley, Dudley, Kane, Yamamoto. Takeda: Ross, Timson, Young.

MONTHLY REPORTS, PART 2 –

Mayor’s Representative – Henry Eng, Director of the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), represented Mayor Hannemann and distributed copies of the Mayor’s community report for January 2007.  He reported on past issues:

• Makakilo benefits package: For the current budget, the administration had included $1 million each for parks and for grant opportunities.  The City Council restricted the funds to “Council District 1”.
• Kapolei City Lights:  The Kapolei City Lights is not a new city program.  However, an expanded program was begun with the Hannemann Administration.  At Kapolei Hale, large displays and lights were setup, including a main pine tree.  Opening night festivities brought additional entertainment and food booths, attracting large crowds from the surrounding communities.  The Mayor supports the Kapolei City Lights program and appreciates the efforts and hard work of those who made this program possible in past years.  He is pleased that many of these same individuals continue to help to assure the continued success of the program
• Fort Barrette/Farrington Highway corner: Current work at the corner is being done by Gasco and unrelated to Wal-Mart, who have committed not to open until Phase I of the Kapolei interchange is completed. Gasco is “pigging the line” (testing) from Kapolei to Keehi Lagoon. Work is not being done for Wal-Mart.
• Palailai Neighborhood Park gate:  The request was for a chain to block the entrance; however, an inspection identified that a cattle gate would be more appropriate, which is being fabricated and installed.
• Makakilo Community Park steps:  The City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is in the process of procuring a design consultant for the project. 
• Makakilo Drive extension project funding:  Planning is currently funded, with the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) to seek future funding for the design phase.

Eng also distributed the rebroadcast schedule for Mayor Hannemann's State of the City address (Channel 54 dates include March 23 and 28 at 6 p.m.).  Buckley asked about bathroom facilities at the Waipio Soccer Complex, reporting that he understands the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is holding up the plans for additional toilets (after the Navy had agreed to the construction) and warned that a national soccer tournament had been committed to in 2008; Eng said he would check on the project.  Dudley said that he was glad to see the Schuler Homes developers here, as they are doing the development adjacent to St. Jude's Church.  Chair Timson asked for the schedule of the Skate Park opening, explaining that the event was originally discussed to be a community event, but now understands that the City is doing the ceremony itself; Eng will follow up.  Kane expressed a concern about water conservation, noting that conservation is not on a routine schedule; Eng will follow up.  Michelle Golojuch expressed concerns for HFD, HPD and the Mayor about the recent Water Park festival being not organized well, with too many people, too tightly packed, and security not trained and responding to attendee’s problems.  She reported that the City's Emergency Medical Services were called and reported that it was difficult to get through to the site because of heavy traffic on the freeway. Chair Timson reported that there was a problem with the event, titled the Bob Marley Memorial Concert, with her receiving several e-mails and that she had subsequently called the facility manager, stressing that the issue was of safety.  Gano referred to the water park concert, reporting that the Marley event was once a year, having 8,000 to 10,000 present compared to a normal concert size of 3,000 to 4,000 and said that the park facility had attempted to rent additional parking sites (and had plans to provide shuttles) but that they were unable to secure other sites.  Gano suggested that future events would require additional police to be present to direct traffic, with Chair Timson reporting that the park had agreed to have additional HPD.  Chair Timson thanked Eng for his report.

Councilmember Todd Apo – Sefo represented Councilmember Apo, distributed a community report, and reported the Council is involved in the acting on the Minimum Operable Segment (MOS) for the fixed guideway transit system and the Budget, which includes various amendments to the Real Property Tax structure.  She highlighted following up on security issues at the skate park (pre-opening issues, park now in use), reported that ground has been broken on the Kapolei District Park parking lot, and that there has been progress at both the upper park and at the hula mound.  Chair Timson asked that Sefo convey the community's thanks for the hard work on the rail issue.  Chair Timson thanked Sefo for the report.

Councilmember Nester Garcia – Garcia reported that the route had been selected for the first part of the transit system, explaining that it is planned for East Kapolei (the Kroc Center) to Ala Moana via Salt Lake, characterized as the Minimum Operable Segment (MOS), which can be added to in future discussions.  He explained that the MOS selection enables the funding processes to start, with project scooping, for the Federal review; the first step being the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) review and vote, following which the packet goes to Washington, D.C. Garcia reported that the Mayor's proposed budget includes a hike in sewer fees for long deferred sewer system repairs; Garcia said that the attorneys are suggesting that the issue is a very grave matter.  Chair Timson expressed the community's thanks for Garcia hard work on transit.  Buckley expressed thanks for the efforts for the rail line going further than the last proposal, and asked why some Councilmembers had opposed some motions and had supported others; Garcia explained that different iterations had different issues that a councilmember has the right to decide and expressed his gladness that the Council could pass a motion.  Dudley asked about the percentage of traffic going into the Hickam and Pearl Harbor work sites, asking if intent of transits was to ease the freeway volume.  Garcia said one purpose was to ease but 1) service of residential area was held as need and 2) the idea that as residents, there should be service since they are paying.  Dudley suggested a stop at the airport but not at the Hickam area, with Garcia saying an original plan was for two stops.  Chair Timson noted that Councilmember Djou was not responsive to the Makakilo-Kapolei-Ewa communities, declining to come to any of the transit meetings in Leeward.  Yamamoto asked if it was possible to add an airport stop in the future; with Garcia saying that anything is possible, but stressed that he wants people to not feel that this project is being rammed down their throats. Garcia explained that there would be fits and starts to the project, but that he wants everyone to feel part of the process.  Gano asked about the sites to be visited in France by four councilmembers, inquiring if they would be bus or rail manufacturers; Garcia said he was not sure if those listed would be the ones making the trip but explained that the intent was to go to a bus manufacturer.  Garcia stressed that the decision for rail has not yet been made, although he and the Mayor favor rail, but that the decision for fixed guideway technology could accommodate rail or bus.  Garcia said the intent is to pick the best product, with the procurement process making the decision. 

Michelle Golojuch asked for follow-up on three items: the installation date of the chain for the park at Palahea, an update on the sidewalk installation in upper Makakilo, and the status of the road repair/repaving for Palahea Road.  Shopper commented that the San Francisco transit system is only now, after having been completed for several decades, tying in the airport, and asked for the status of the proposed Wal-Mart project at Fort Barrette Road, saying it was a concern that the project is continuing without community oversight.  Garcia reported that the work on the Fort Barrette corner property was not linked to Wal-Mart construction, with Chair Timson reporting that the Wal-Mart developers told her they would not return until they received permits.  Garcia reported that Target was planning a store in Kapolei, with Chair Timson reporting having talked with the developers, who will build the Target store near Home Depot, and reporting that Target will be on the March agenda. 

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Kuo represented BWS and reported a new deputy manager, Dean  Nakano, who comes to BWS from the State Water Commission.  Kuo encouraged the replacement of washers as even small drips add up to many gallons (and many hundreds of gallons) over a year's time.  Kane said that any new development needs to include a determination that there is an adequate water supply for the project, with Kuo reporting that each project developer submits the draft proposal to the Department of Planning and Permitting, with the project application citing water source, storage and assessments, and including water conservation measures.  Kane reported discussions of Japanese technology about bringing water from ocean depths on the Big Island and then selling bottled fresh water in Japan, with Kuo explaining that the water was desalinized before bottling, a technology that is a possibility but not projected to be of need on Oahu until after the year 2020.  Dudley asked if the Ewa shaft is in the Pearl Harbor aquifer, with Kuo agreeing that it was.  Dudley asked if there was a water shortage, with Kuo explaining that the amount of water is not unlimited but that water conservation measures allows the City to extend the time at which desalinization will become a requirement.  Chair Timson reminded the community of the need to vacate the room by the 9:45 p.m. deadline.  Gano asked about the previously discussed need for emergency generators to be located to be available in an emergency, with Kuo reporting that he had responded at a prior meeting.  Chair Timson thanked Kuo for his report.

PRESENTATIONS

D.R. Horton Schuler Homes Ho'opili Project – Mike Jones, President of D.R. Horton's Hawaii division Schuler Homes, was present to describe the Ho'opili Project, with the presentation led by Vice President Bob Bruhl and Project director Dean Oshita.  Bruhl distributed a community task force vision statement describing the project, referred to a website www.hoopilioahu.com for more information, and reported that the project, being generally makai below the H-1 Freeway, between the University of Hawaii West Oahu (UHWO) site (North-South Road) and Fort Weaver Road, and mauka of the Ewa Villages is zoned for urban development.  He said that this presentation was the first part of a three to four year process of planning, permit, approval and building with the first occupancy anticipated to be in 2012.  He reported that a series of monthly meetings are being held with other developers, including the Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands (DHHL), the Salvation Army Kroc Center, UHWO and others, coordinating such activities as a joint sewer development with the City and others.  He also reported meetings with three dozen community members from across the region to develop the handout that describes a walkable, mixed use community.   Bruhl explained the Environmental Impact Statement would be developed in the first half of this year.  Jones explained that Ho'opili will be located on approximately 1600 acres, is conceived as a collection of villages with bikeways and walking paths, as well as a mix of commercial and service opportunities, providing jobs within the project for the 12,000 homes. Ross asked if meeting spaces were included, with Jones responding that open as well as enclosed community meeting spaces were planned for.  Kane asked about the composition of the task force, with Bruhl referring to the listing on the document but saying included community members across the area from Waipahu, Ewa, and Kapolei-Makakilo.  Kane asked about cultural consultants, with Bruhl saying he would report back to Kane, with Kane stressing that cultural experts were important.  Chair Timson reported that as a task force participant she observed an 'old timer' / 'new timer' mix and reported that she appreciated that those who participated also were generally public supporters of the rail transit proposals. Shopper expressed his appreciation for the efforts to involve the community, negatively contrasting that effort to those of the 'big-box' developers. 

Buckley expressed concern for the taking of the property from agricultural use, asking what was so special about this site.  Bruhl said that this site has always been designated as denser, using the freeway as the boundary. Buckley said that the Ewa Development Plan which is where the designation of urban is found, was a compromise and that it was not a good decision; he then asked about Schuler helping with the relocation of the current renter, Aloun Farms.  Bruhl said Aloun had known of the long range plans and had received rent concessions to allow for limited term of the rental; Bruhl added that Aloun and Schuler were working together to keep the land productive in ag until there is actual need for the land.  Dudley asked about development adjacent to St. Jude's Church, explaining that the development will create traffic problems on Makakilo Drive and around the church, and suggested the plantation road under the freeway be developed to be utilized as an additional access route; with Chair Timson asking that Dudley and Bruhl discuss the suggestion outside of the Hoopili presentation.  Dudley also asked about a possible project for beautification of Makakilo Drive, explaining that a suggested project had previously been rejected; Jones said that the proposal should be discussed should be discussed with the whole community. Gano noted that the community-supported extension of the MOS was supported by Schuler and endorsed the Hoopili project; Bruhl said that Schuler supports the rail transit project.  Yamamoto asked about additional information for the public; Bruhl asked that the community be referred to the website.  Yamamoto also asked about the timetable, with Bruhl explaining that the North-South Road, as well as others should be done before the Hoopili construction is started.  Chair Timson thanked Jones and Bruhl and said the community looked forward for many more updates from them in the coming years.

Oahu Biodiesel Production Facility – Imperium Renewables Hawaii – Lance Ayrault, Managing Director, Imperium Renewables, Inc., reported that Imperium is in advanced stages of engineering and permitting for a production facility on Oahu that will produce a biodegradable and non-toxic replacement for petroleum diesel, called "biodiesel."  The site will be at Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor, scheduled to be operational by April 2008.  Construction will involve 350 jobs and operation will entail 70 permanent jobs.  The non-fossil fuel will initially be imported vegetable oil, but will hope to convert to oil palms as a source, transported from South East Asia and augmented by any local grown Hawaii plants.  As technology develops, algae may also be considered as a fuel source. Biodiesel is made (transesterification) by fixing fat or oil with methanol and a catalyst (usually sodium or potassium hydroxide) which results in glycerin and biodiesel.  Biodiesel has a high flash point, which makes it safer to store, transport and handle and is biodegradable.  Chair Timson asked if Imperium would join the Campbell Local Emergency Action Network (CLEAN); Ayrault said they would. Buckley asked about the initial startup; Ayrault said the initial supply of feedstock would be from South America or South East Asia, requiring 100 million gallons of oil.  Ross asked about potential harms; Fields, head of corporate engineering for Imperium, reported that methanol is used as part of the process, but said it is very small use compared to other users and that the use would be within the permits.  He said groundbreaking was anticipated at mid year 2007 and operations would start in 2008.  Chair Timson thanked Imperium for the presentation and asked them to return as the project advances.

Chair Timson reminded the meeting that the cafeteria needed to be vacated by 9:45 p.m.

Support for Legislative Bills for State Purchase of Kalaeloa Parcels – Dan Dinnell, Executive Director, Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA), reported on the success of the HCDA Kakaako project and explained that the vision for Kalaeloa has been developed in the form of an adopted Master Plan.  The Navy is under a Congressional mandate to dispose of some of its Kalaeloa properties by the end of 2008 and the State of Hawaii is proposing to purchase some of the lands, through the passage of legislative bills for state purchase of Kalaeloa parcels (HB1667 – introducer Sharon Har – to provide for revenue bonds for purchase of lands and infrastructure). Chair Timson stated her conflict as she is a commissioner on the HCDA Board. Young moved and Ross seconded for the Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board to support HB1667.   Dudley asked about a decision on a possible carrier basing, reporting that Linda Smith had said March or spring 2007, with Dinnell agreeing with the date but saying that the plans need to be made for Kalaeloa anyway.  Young asked about possible placement of a stadium in Kalaeloa; Dinnell said a stadium was not part of the Kalaeloa Master Plan.  Chair Timson suggested the motion be expanded to "intent of bill" being to support the state purchase of Kalaeloa parcels; there were no objections to "intent."  Gano asked if ball fields and recreation sites like the pool were included in the parcels; Dinnell said yes, and said that the Navy is trying to make a short-term lease, explaining that through the work of community leaders the pool pumps have been kept running, further explaining that if the pumps were shut down that the filtration system would be ruined.  Yamamoto asked about the use of the funds paid to the Navy, if they were to go to fund Ford Island improvements, with Dinnell agreeing that was the use of the funds.  Yamamoto also asked about the specific amount of the revenue bonds, with Dinnell explaining that the amount is not specified, but is expected to be $150 million to start. Chair Timson asked for the vote on the motion for the Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board to support the state purchase of Kalaeloa parcels thorough revenue bonds (as presented in the original draft of HB1667); the motion passed with no objections 7-0-0.  Aye: (Buckley, Dudley, Kane, Ross, Timson, Yamamoto, Young).  Dinnell thanked the Board for their support.

Chair Timson reminded the meeting that the cafeteria needed to be vacated by 9:45 p.m.

Support of Legislative Bills to Add Criminal Penalties for Off-Road Driving on Public Lands – Riggs, a staff member of Senator Mike Gabbard, distributed a packet of materials (including flyers, newspaper clippings, photos and a copy of SB1891) and explained that Senator Gabbard was asking for support of his legislative bill (SB1891) to prohibit off-road driving on public lands.  Ross moved and Young seconded for the Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board to support legislative bills to add criminal penalties for off-road driving on public lands.  Chair Timson asked about a possible off-road site on Sand Island, with Riggs saying its possible use was still being explored.  Riggs passed around photos of trucks driving on beaches, with Yamamoto asking about the photos, which were of Windward beaches, and asking if the laws would apply on this side of the island, with Riggs saying the law would apply to beaches, including Kaena Point.  Chair Timson noted driving on beaches at Kalealoa and Kane noted off-road driving at Campbell Industrial Park, commenting that there are native species on the beach side.  Yamamoto said the law is primarily for the State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR); Riggs said Governor Lingle has said she will provide more DLNR staff.  Buckley said the bill doesn't define a criminal act, with Riggs saying citations could be issued for things like bon-fires.  Buckley repeated that the definition is not there, so that the ridding of a bicycle could be an illegal act.  Yamamoto commented that penalties could be applied to all; Riggs said it would be a petty misdemeanor.  Yamamoto stressed that it was not specific to All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), saying you should match ATVs to the penalty.  In response to Ross, Riggs said that the legislation was worked out with DLNR staff Gary Moniz to be applied to undeveloped land. Ross asked if there were existing penalties, with Riggs agreeing there were.  Yamamoto said that the situation of deciding which part to enforce or not was not the way to go but better would be to focus on possible damage to the environment.  Chair Timson proposed to defer the issue until the next meeting, with Ross and Young saying they would withdraw the motion.  Yamamoto stressed the legislation could be more focused.  Chair Timson deferred the issue; there were no objections.

Senator Gabbard – Riggs distributed a written report from Senator Gabbard and highlighted a presentation by Gabbard of a Senate certificate honoring Kalealoa resident Christian Mahuna who had his legs broken when a driver ran over his legs, his initiation of a petition drive to expand the hours of the Barbers Point Post Office (cut back on November 6, 2006, with his having written a letter several weeks ago to the Postmaster asking for a reconsideration of the reduction), and reporting introduction of legislation to provide homeowners civil liability for injuries received by an intruder. Chair Timson reminded the meeting that the cafeteria needed to be vacated by 9:45 p.m. Young congratulated Gabbard on the homeowner’s liability bill. 

Chair’s Report – Chair Timson reported that the Costco’s request for a rezoning change had been unanimously approved approved by the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission (a portion of property – located near the Home Depot and Outback Restaurant – required rezoning because of a drainage culvert).     

Treasurer’s Report – Buckley presented the operating balances for the Board’s accounts.  

Committee of the Whole – Chair Timson said there was not report.   

Governor’s Representative – Dinnell referred to distributed copies of the Governor’s media information and a report on UHWO, reported that he was also present to represent Governor Lingle and asked if there were any questions he could relay.  Young asked about a possible new stadium in the Kapolei community; Dinnell said there were no plans he was aware of, acknowledging Young’s concerns that the Makakilo side of H-1 Freeway would create traffic concerns that would need to be addressed.  Chair Timson noted that Smith had been asked about the East Kapolei Regional Plan and asked for a follow-up.  Genadio reported that the exclusion of the airport segment from the transit plans had been commented on by Lingle that it was a serious mistake, and proposed that Lingle to offer state lands to encourage the reconsideration of an airport stop. 

Representative Karen Awana – Makanani represented Representative Awana and was available to relay questions.

Representative Sharon Har – Matsuyoshi represented Representative Har and was available to relay questions.  He reported a recent successful graffiti paintout.  Young asked for a report back on the possible locating of a stadium in the Makakilo hillside.

HCDA – Dinnell said he was also present to represent his Kalaeloa staff member, Pearlyn Fukuba.  He referred to a distributed monthly status report, identifying the HCDA role as facilitators through the Kalealoa Community Network, offering as an example the recent moving of Kalaeloa signs by the Navy, where the signs were moved by the Navy and not HCDA.  He also reported that HCDA has volunteers that are available to work together on future projects.  He reported that the annual report is on the web at www.HCDAweb.org and that the Kalaeloa monthly meetings are on the first Wednesday of every month.

Kapolei Property Development LLC/ James Campbell Company – Theresa McMurdo represented the Campbell Company and announced that she had applications for the community-wide KOA (Kapolei Outstanding Achievement) awards, with the deadline for the applications on March 23, 2007. 

Kapolei High School – Takeda announced a “Kapolei High School Run” in the community on March 12, 2007, where students will be running around the Villages of Kapolei, and asked for extra caution on the roadways.  She also announce the availability of two $500 scholarships available to Kapolei high school seniors (one scholarship for a senior at Kapolei High School and one scholarship for a Kapolei resident who is a senior at another high school) from Ua Ao O Kapolei with a deadline to apply of April 16, 2007.

Adjournment – Chair Timson noted that the agenda had been concluded.  Chair Timson announced, with no objections, the adjournment of the meeting at 9:44 p.m. 7-0-0.  Aye: Buckley, Dudley, Kane, Ross, Timson, Yamamoto, Young. 

Submitted by Elwin Spray, Neighborhood Commission Office staff