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MAKAKILO / KAPOLEI / HONOKAI HALE

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

 

 

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007

KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL CAFETORIUM

 

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Shad Kane called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a quorum present.  

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Kioni Dudley, Michael Golojuch, Shad Kane, Brian Kanno, Suk Moses, Evelyn Souza, Maeda Timson, George Yamamoto, Linda Young.

 

GUESTS:  Carolyn Golojuch, Alan Gano,

 

Martinez (Honokai Hale), Rock Riggs, Kimo Kelii,

 

Lolita Takeda, Bob Farrell, Captain Ernest Kaneshiro (Honolulu Fire Department – HFD), Lt. D. Tsuchida (Honolulu Police Department – HPD), Michelle Golojuch, George Kuo (Board of Water Supply – BWS), Brennon Morioka, Deputy Director of Transportation (DOT)

 

Betty Nathaniel, Georgette Stevens, H. Young, Theresa Basta, Rose Shin, Ray Schaedel, John Ridings, Frank Genadio, Cindy Ramirez, John Pacheco, Matt Riel, Ross Rolirad, Tesha Malama, Leonora Olson, Damon Duhaylonbod, Ed Ashlock, Silva Ashlock, Susan Marshall, Wendy Sefo (Councilmember Todd Apo’s office staff), Rocky Paiva, Kuulei Jolonino, Jeanette Grace, Jo Jordon, Doug Chafe, S. Kelly, Charlie Zahn, Rock Riggs, Roy Wickramaratna, Patrick Block, Sonny Dudoit, Paz Dudoit, Gary Omori, Tommy Johnson – Governor’s Representative, Franklin Souza, Mike Freitas, Michael Golojuch Jr., Representative Karen Awana, Senator Mike Gabbard, Theresa McMurdo (Campbell Estate), Puni Chee (Councilmember Nestor Garcia’s Office staff), Henry Eng (Mayor’s representative – Director, Department of Planning and Permitting), Elwin Spray (Neighborhood Commission Office staff).             

 

Welcome and Announcements – Chair Kane welcomed the community to the meeting and called attention to planned agenda adjustments which are intended to encourage community participation, including making requests that (in the interest of time) Board of Education, Kapolei Library and Department of Health representatives make regular written reports and verbally report to the Board if there is a need for a verbal presentation. Chair Kane encouraged the community to speak, noting that the time limit of one minute per speaker is to allow for many to speak, and encouraged everyone to stick to the subject and avoid personalities.  Nine Board members were present (Dudley, Golojuch, Kane, Kanno, Moses, Souza, Timson, Yamamoto, Young).  Without objection, Chair Kane deferred the timekeeper agenda item.

 

MONTHLY REPORTS, PART I:

 

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Captain Ernest Kaneshiro was present representing the HFD and reported monthly activity statistics for June 2007:  one structure fire, eleven brush fires, one rubbish fire, two vehicle fires, sixty-five medical emergencies, one search/rescue call and forty-two miscellaneous call-outs.  He provided a fire safety tip:

 

Take time to childproof your home, especially with keiki out of school for summer vacation. Check for potentially dangerous situations, i.e. electrical shock, accidental falls, or poisoning from medications, cleaning fluids, and houseplants.  Keep matches and lighters in a safe place and out the reach of small children.

 

Timson asked if there was an increase in deliberately set fires; Kaneshiro agreed that there had been a number of recent brush fires but was not sure of an increase in deliberately set fires.  Michael Golojuch asked about emergency vehicle access and for homeowner tips; Kaneshiro agreed that the parking of cars on only one side of a roadway would allow for easier response and encouraged homeowners to cut brushes and bushes away from houses, including trimming overhanging vegetation.  Chair Kane thanked Kaneshiro for his report.

 

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Lt. D. Tsuchida distributed a monthly statistic report and said that the numbers are on par with past months.  Tsuchida also offered suggestions relating to preventing motor vehicle break-ins, reporting that break-ins occur all over the island and at all times of day:  1) Do not leave valuables in plain sight in parked cars.  2) Vehicle alarms are a good deterrent.  3) When at the beach, try to park near where you can see your vehicle.  4) Call 911 about suspicious people or activities in parking areas. 

 

Tsuchida responded to questions and concerns: 

1.      Timson asked that appreciation be conveyed to Major Moses for his assistance and efforts on finding solutions in Kalaeloa, especially thanking him for involvement with the Kalaeloa Safety Committee. 

2.      Michael Golojuch reported drifting on Kalaeloa; Tsuchida said drifting is not authorized and that over the prior week-end some two dozen related citations were issued in the Campbell area. 

3.      Michael Golojuch also asked about the length of time taken by fatality investigations and the blockage of major traffic arteries; Tsuchida explained that all fatalities are initially treated as homicides and the closures are so there is no interference.

4.      Chair Kane asked about a prior month’s question (from Reed) on loud noises (boom-boxes) from vehicles; Tsuchida reported that Major Moses had spoken to watch commanders about the issue and that Tsuchida had spoken to his area coordinators.  Reed came forward from the audience and said that Moses had called him, assured Reed that excessive car noise was also a pet peeve of Moses’ and that 911 should be called with a license number and vehicle description for HPD follow-up.  Reed reported that Moses had advised that if the dispatchers expressed reluctance to take the report that the caller should ask for the dispatch supervisor because Moses wants the report to be made.  Reed also reported that Moses was following up with the HPD community relations officers on the issue.

5.      Michael Golojuch Jr. commented on the need for extra traffic monitoring on Farrington Highway for the week-end’s Farm Fair; Tsuchida reported that extra officers would be on the fair grounds.     

 

Chair Kane thanked Tsuchida for his report.

 

MONTHLY REPORTS, PART 2

 

Mayor’s Representative – Henry Eng (Director, Department of Planning and Permitting), represented Mayor Mufi Hannemann, and reported:

1.      A successful transit oriented development conference on July 14, 2007. 

2.       Donations are generally directed to the City Council, since by Charter, the City Council is designated the entity to accept certain gifts or donations to the City. Section 13-113 of the City Charter states as follows: Acceptance of Gifts or Donations -- The council, on behalf of the city, may accept gifts or donations of money, securities or other personal property or of real estate of any interest in real estate. 

3.       A reported malfunctioning traffic light had been checked but no problem had been noted.  He asked if a problem was still noted that it be addressed to him. 

4.       The request for regular monthly status updates on pending road project is still being pursued. 

5.       The Waimanalo Gulch landfill scale was recertified on June 27, 2007 (second day after the last Board meeting).

6.       Information on green waste pickup can be obtained at 455-9644.  Makakilo pickup schedules vary, with some streets having three dates, depending on address numbers. 

7.      Loud noise complaints should be called into 911. Specific details such as the license number of the vehicle, a description of the driver, the date and time when the violations normally occur, or any other pertinent information that will aid the police in identifying the violator is helpful.  

 

Eng responded to concerns and questions, and will follow up on issues:

1.   Timson reported concern over the temporary bus transit center, saying she had received three e-mails and that the Haumea Street site as is was unsafe, horrible, isolated and stressed “not safe.”   Sefo (Councilmember Todd Apo’s Office staff) reported that Apo was working with the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) and that DTS is in the process of contracting and is concerned about lights, shelters and restrooms.  Souza explained that the issue is not “lights, shelters and restrooms” but of safety; Sefo reported that the site is temporary and that she would report to Apo who would follow up with HPD’s Moses. Schaedel reported that six concrete bus shelters had been placed at the Haumea Street site that afternoon. Gano asked if HPD could be requested to patrol Haumea area whenever leaving or returning to the Kapolei Station; Chair Kane noted that the concern could be discussed with Moses. 

2.   Michael Golojuch asked for follow up on the opening of the Regional Park parking lot and about future transit-related process activities; Eng said that the next transit meeting was planned for September.

3.   Michael Golojuch Jr. referenced his Neighborhood Commission complaint, reporting that procedure time-line are not being followed and asking when the now almost-two year-old complain would be heard, explaining that he has had no notice from the Commission.

4.   Michelle Golojuch expressed concern that the mass transit line will not, despite planning started, come all the way to Kapolei, expressing feeling that the community desires the benefits of transit, especially considering the negatives of the dump and oil refinery.  Eng said that the plans are for the line to come to Kapolei, reporting that the discussions have limited project due to the limit of dollars, but reported that Mayor Hannemann was committed to Kapolei services.   

 

Chair Kane thanked Eng for his report.

 

Community Concerns – Chair Kane asked if there were community concerns or announcements:

1.   Martinez reported issues of speeding and double parking in Honokai Hale and expressed concern that access by emergency vehicles is a problem in older communities.  She also reported a planned Civil Defense hurricane preparedness presentation at the Honokai Hale center on August 6, 2007.

2.   Rolirad reported the Kapolei Rotary’s Taste at Kapolei is scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2007 with tickets $75 for adults and $35 for children aged 7-12.  He explained that the first night, Thursday’s Azul Restaurant Chef Showcase ($250 per person), was sold out.  The Friday night event is Kapolei Uncorked ($150) at Lanikuhonua.   He explained that the Saturday event will be at the 4th Lagoon at Ko Olina Resort.

3.   Timson announced the Farm Fair for the coming weekend, expressing appreciation for support to the community from D.R. Horton, First Hawaiian Bank, Grace-Pacific, Campbell/Kapolei Properties, Hawaiian Electric, E.K. Fernandez and from the many volunteers.  Takeda commented that the partnering thanks need to include the support for keikis given by community volunteers like Maeda and Keith Timson and the Golojuchs (Carolyn, Michelle, Michael, and Michael Jr.), and invited volunteers to call to Kapolei high School to volunteer.

4.   Michael Golojuch reported that the Board had received a “certificate of appreciation in recognition of valuable contribution to the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC),” signed by OMPO Policy Chair Councilmember Nester Garcia. 

 

BOARD BUSINESS

 

Discussion of Board regular meeting site – Souza reported that she had negotiated the Board’s facility use fee with the Kapolei High School and that the agreed charge for the Board would be $500 per year.  Souza moved that the Board plan to retain its Kapolei High School meeting site and authorize $500 to be debited from the Board’s account.  Chair Kane asked for a vote on Souza’s motion that the Board meet at and authorize $500 for the 2007-2008 meetings at Kapolei High School; without objection, Chair Kane announced the motion passed 9-0-0.  Aye: Dudley, Golojuch, Kane, Kanno, Moses, Souza, Timson, Yamamoto, Young.  Souza added that the agreed price would be to accommodate the Board’s meetings for the full twelve months. 

 

Videotaping – Vendor, amount to be paid – Chair Kane that the item was on the agenda because the Board was exploring options.  Moses reported that she had preliminary talks with  school staff who explained that the videotaping commitment would have to be set up after the school’s media academy was in session and requested deferring the issue to the next meeting.  Chair Kane spoke of consideration for the current vendor, Makakilo.com, commenting that the Board wished to assess other possibilities, including reaching out to the community by involving the schools, not because of concerns over the quality of the current productions. Dudley reported that Neighborhood Commission Office staff Michelle Kidani had reported at the past meeting on the need to decide tonight for the future videography contract and advocated continuing with the current vendor, explaining that the school videographers could be used on projects such as Board interaction groups.  Kanno commented on the need to identify if the intent was to videotape more than the Board meetings and, if other meetings, such as interaction groups were planned to be videotaped, then a source of funds for that project needed to be found. Timson noted that previous explorations of the use of student videographers had come up with concerns over the large amount of hours involved of student time, especially of editing time at the ‘Olelo studio, and recommended continuing with Makakilo.com.  Young reported that the last month’s motion on paying Makakilo.com was not limited but open-ended.  Michael Golojuch noted the need for the commitment was because of the start of the new fiscal year.  Timson asked if the vendor was willing to continue on a month-to-month basis.  Chair Kane asked videographer Bob Farrell (Makakilo.com), who responded to Chair Kane’s inquiry and noted that he had started as a videographer with the Makakilo Board, was willing to go with a month-to-month, and is supportive of the concept of involving students, although he recognizes the amount of time commitment may not be appropriate to students.  Dudley said that he felt the motion should be that the Board would commitment to Makakilo.com for the remainder of the year and within that time be developing the students by allowing them to tape other Board meetings such as permitted interaction groups (PIGs).   Kanno asked about the PIGs and from where the funds would come to video the PIGs.  Chair Kane explained that the Board hasn’t discussed the formation of PIGs yet.  Kanno said that the proposal is being made to fund student taping and that he is uncomfortable to make any commitment before the establishing of the permitted interaction groups (PIGs) and the determining of where the funds will come from.  Chair Kane said the room cost reduction means there will be additional funds available.  Timson asked why the permitted interaction groups were being discussed, saying that the discussion should be on the regular taping contract, and explaining to Chair Kane that Dudley had started the Board with that issue; Chair Kane suggested that the Board was getting ahead of itself.  Souza said that she wished to have a discussion on the PIGs and that she felt the Board should be meeting monthly only.  Kanno said that he was interested in keeping discussions and options open.  Timson moved and Yamamoto seconded that the Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board No. 34 accept the Makakilo.com as the Board’s videotaping vendor on a month-to-month basis, authorizing the expenditure of $200 a month, and ask for a projection from the Board Treasurer as to what other funds would be available for other media options.  Yamamoto said that the expenses as discussed previously should leave a balance of $515 at the end of the year, taking into account school usage, a combined meeting, monthly mailouts and videotaping costs.  Dudley started to propose an amendment for a year’s contract, based on Kidani’s presentation at the prior meeting that an annual commitment was required.  Chair Kane called for the vote, and announced the motion passed 8-1-0.  Aye: Dudley, Golojuch, Kane, Kanno, Moses, Souza, Timson, Yamamoto, Young.  Nay:  Dudley.      

 

Board Recess -- Chair Kane commented on the past Board practice of noting that the fourth weeks of November and December had major holiday conflicts and, unless there were major issues to be addressed, the Board would hold one meeting for the two months, either the last week of November or the first week in December.  Michael Golojuch moved to combine the two months of November and December with one meeting; Chair Kane recommended the first week of December.   Without objections, Chair Kane announced that the motion for a combined November/December meeting of December 5, 2007 passed unanimously 9-0-0.

 

Approval to the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 27, 2007 – Chair Kane asked for corrections or additions to the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 27, 2007.  The following correction was proposed:  Page 6, line “Golojuch left …” should be moved to the middle of Councilmember Garcia’s presentation.  Dudley said that he felt the minutes need to be written better and that he hoped the new Board could address that.  Souza said that taking minutes is difficult and she appreciated the efforts that are made to record the meetings, with the minutes intended to convey the flavor of discussions and not to be verbatim.  Gano said that he had noted in prior minutes an incident where comments attributed to him were by another and an incident where a specific comment was not included in his comments.  Chair Kane asked for any other corrections, and, without corrections or objection, declared the approval the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 27, 2007, recognizing one abstention 8-0-1.  Aye: Dudley, Golojuch, Kane, Kanno, Moses, Souza, Timson, Yamamoto, Young.  Abstain:  Dudley.

 

Establishment of Committees and Appointment of Committee Chairs – Chair Kane asked that the Board and community plan to participate in up-coming committee meetings, where he encouraged discussion on issues to occur, thereby enabling the Board meetings to run smoothly.  He said that future committee meetings would plan to be publicized and made the following appointments as committee chairs:

1.                  Planning and Zoning Committee – Evelyn Souza

2.                  Transportation Committee – Mike Golojuch

3.                  Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee – Brent Buckley

4.                  Education Committee – Suk Moses

5.                  Ad Hoc Regional Committee – Kioni Dudley

 

Chair Kane thanked Michael Golojuch for his extraordinary job as the past Transportation Committee chair, and assured Buckley that he, as a non-member, could be a committee chair and that he, Chair Kane, would participate with Buckley’s committee.  Kanno expressed concern that the community would not see committee meetings as they would not be videotaped – so that the community might be less informed, not more informed as is the intent – and commented that the Board organization, including the discussion of ad hoc committees, should be done before the appointing of committee chairs.  Chair Kane said that the Board might not form the interaction group so the issue might be moot.  Timson said that the issues hadn’t been discussed yet; Chair Kane pointed out that the issue were in the report on Board organization where there would be a full discussion.  Taketa said she appreciated the formation of committees but asked about the responsibilities or expectations that the committees would be covering, pointing out that an education committee was new, and while a transportation committee could look at prior activities, there is no pattern for education issues.  Chair Kane said that the discussion of expectations could take place at the committee.  Gano said that he understands Kanno’s point but that he feels that since the committee reports would be made to the full board the community would see the discussions on video at that point.  Chair Kane said he felt the committees were worth trying in order to hear more resident concerns.  Young referenced Takeda comments on the need for committee expectations and referenced past committee meetings where only a few participated.  Chair Kane asked for everyone to plan to participate as part of a nine-member board.  Timson explained that she, as chair, had asked for committees and that, despite many attempts and e-mails, members did not participate.  Kanno expressed concern that educational issues are primarily state issues and that it would appropriate for the Board to define the educational items that the committee could address; he expressed the need to define the committee in terms within the responsibilities of the Neighborhood Board.  Chair Kane suggested that a possible example of a City education issue could be the overlapping uses of a City park by an adjoining school.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Yamamoto announced the ending balance in the Board’s Operating /Publicity Account was $4088.86, after the mailing charges of $51.14.  Kanno suggested the Board encourage the use of e-mail to reduce postage costs, with Yamamoto explaining that renewal forms for minutes and agendas have been distributed which do offer the option of e-mail.  Michael Golojuch suggested that other Boards have water at the back of the room, which might be appropriate for these meetings; Souza said she had made arrangements for a water cooler and juice at future meetings. Chair Kane announced that, without objections or questions, the Treasurer’s Statement would be filed 9-0-0.       

 

Councilmember Todd Apo – Sefo represented Councilmember Apo and referred to his distributed community report, explaining that he still believes the landfill may be closed in May 2008 due to the possible development of curbside recycling and shipping of waste.  Michael Golojuch asked about the time and location of the curbside recycling, which Sefo said was not finalized yet, and also asked about the Park’s parking lot and gym, which she said she would report back on.  Timson asked about landfill shipping, with Sefo saying that a July 31, 2007 hearing will be held. 

 

Councilmember Nestor Garcia – Chee represented Councilmember Garcia and referred to the community report distributed, and expressed thanks from Garcia for those who supported the Makakilo Drive Extension project, which was passed out of the City Council to the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) Policy Committee, where it was also approved and sent to Governor Lingle who is expected to approve the project list.  Chee encouraged communications to the Governor in support of the Drive Extension project. Chee also encouraged the use of the Dirve Akamai phone recording to check for road building projects. Chee responded to Michael Golojuch’s questions that the actual funding for the Extension is currently in Fiscal Year 2010-2011 and that Senator Will Espero is the new head of the OMPO Policy Committee, with Councilmember Garcia as the vice chair, pointing out that Espero’s being part of the regional efforts is a plus for Makakilo projects. Dudley asked about the Governor’s endorsement, with Chee saying that her endorsement might make it more likely that it is treated as a friendly project.  Gano suggested Golojuch work with Eng on the community’s narrow streets, the subject of a report by Garcia at he prior meeting.  Chair Kane reminded the meeting of the need to be finished at 9:45 p.m. 

 

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Kuo distributed a written report, referenced two main breaks in the area (one on Farrington Highway), and discussed recent media reports of water shortages, cautioning that the reports deal generally with the neighbor islands of Maui and Hawaii, where, unlike Oahu, there is reliance on surface water and little ground water.   Kuo stressed the need for conservation but that water shortages are not currently Oahu issues.  Kuo reported a xerioscape sale on August 4, 2007 at the Halawa Pumping Station. Michael Golojuch asked about deep water desalination projects, with Kuo explaining that there is no current plan, although a feasibility study had been done but that the cost of water would approach $200 a gallon.   Souza asked about the recent water quality report, with Kuo explaining that a trace report is sometimes indicated and is therefore reported, but that in testing the second time the same results can not be found. 

 

Governor’s Representative – Morioka, Deputy Director of Transportation (DOT), represented Governor Linda Lingle and distributed reports from the Governor’s office and responded to issues from last month, including offering to make a presentation to the Board at anytime on State transportation projects in the area.  He also reported that the DOT is aware of the ramp problem mentioned at the last month’s meeting and that they are attempting to expedite altering the ramps.  He reported that the OMPO Policy Committee list can not be changed by the Governor; instead she would approve or disapprove.  Martinez asked for a clean up of the makai side of Farrington Highway (makai side); Morioka said he would ask the District Office to schedule.  Michael Golojuch Jr. expressed disappointment in the Governor’s hiring of Mark Moses in a State position. 

 

Senator Mike Gabbard – Riggs represented Senator Gabbard and reported distributing copies of the community report, which including planned community meetings in Kunia and Kapolei (August 25, 2007 at Starbuck’s).  

 

Representative Sharon Har – No representative was present.

 

Representative Karen Awana – Kelii distributed a report, including materials on school tips, on training and on scholarship programs, as well as legislative issues.  He reported that coloring book’s dealing with the beach munitions-dump were received by all the Waianae Coast schools and that he will follow up with the Barber’s Point Elementary School.  He reported that the Waianae Coast Neighborhood Board has an education committee, where he is the chair, and recommended that one be established here, explaining that education issues are frequently addressed by neighborhood boards.   

 

PRESENTATION

 

Department of Transportation Presentation – Brennon Morioka, Deputy Director of Transportation (DOT), highlighted transportation projects, including the starting of the Ft. Weaver widen (from 4 lanes to 6) – a design/build project which is to start in late August and the planned three-phases of the Kapolei Interchange, which is to start nearly next year.   He noted that area projects include seismic retrofits, bikeways, North-South Road interchange (open in June 2009) and the East-West collector road (construction to start in late 2007).  Kanno asked for listing of the critical dates (start and completions) as well as the critical phase dates.  Timson thanked Morioka and asked about total transportation funds for the area, with Morioka reporting that the lion’s share of the federal transportation funds will be spent in Ewa/Kapolei/Makakilo.  Michael Golojuch asked if the North-South Road could accommodate the rapid transit line, which Morioka agreed it could.  Souza asked about Roosevelt, which Morioka explained would revert to being a lesser feeder road with the opening of Kapolei Parkway and the East-West Road; he reported that DOT is looking at options.  Dudley pointed out that North-South Road would provide some traffic relief but that the freeway will back up from Ft. Weaver Road, with Morioka agreeing but saying that the real constriction is at the Moanalua Freeway.  Dudley asked about traffic plans, referring to the stale-plans for the lower Makakilo Drive housing project, and asking for road counts at the over-pass intersection; Morioka said he would check on them.  Kanno asked about the Awana proposal for the use of the makai freeway shoulder lane (at Kunia Road from Kapolei); Morioka said DOT is looking at the possibility.  Kanno also asked about the reduction to two lanes at Kunia overpass, with Morioka said was a decision passed on the amount of traffic which will be re-evaluated with the North-South Road opening.  Timson referenced grid-lock occurrences, and suggest more use of media to report how to avoid grid-locks; Morioka agreed and said they were also planning more use of the DOT message board system.  Gano asked for the projected completion date of the North-South Road; Morioka said the end of 2009.  Genadio explained that the Makakilo Extension is currently in 2010 but that the attempts to move its funding into 2009 are continuing. 

 

New Directions for Board Discussion – Chair Kane noted the need to meet the 9:45 p.m. close of meeting.  Kanno referenced interaction groups and expressed concern that the Board has not authorized any action; Chair Kane said the issue would be deferred to the next meeting.

 

Environmental Services Presentation on Wastewater Treatment System – Tim Houghton represented the department of Environmental Services (ENV) and explained the request of the City for waivers from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (301h) to allow the City to continue to discharge “partially-treated” water at approximately 200 feet and at 1.7 miles offshore.  The City feels that the current need of the City is to improve the many miles of old underground pipes and that the discharge at depth has, after years of testing and studies by scientists, not been proven to be harmful to Hawaii – including to fish and other sea life.  The EPA has taken the position that there is no state regulation covering the water quality at the discharge location and that therefore the default is to the most sever definition, which is for recreational use at the surface at the shoreline.  The City take the position that a waiver should continue to be allow, a position that is supported by the Congressional delegation.  Other locales (throughout the county) also have waivers in place.  Timson moved and Young seconded for a motion of support for the request to EPA for the 301 (h) waivers for secondary treatment. Yamamoto asked about opposition; Houghton said that at an EPA meeting informational meeting there were two in favor of the EPA position.  Timson said there were 300 opposed to the position, explaing that she and Michael Golojuch were there to advocate that the money be spent by the City on the sewer lines, not the treatment plants.  Chair Kane asked for the vote and announced that it passed unanimously 9-0-0.

 

Continuation of Meeting in AugustChair Kane announced, that without objection, the agenda from this meeting would be continued to the top of the August agenda 9-0-0.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Chair Kane thanked the community for attending announced that the meeting was adjourned at 9:46 p.m.

 

Submitted by Elwin Spray, Neighborhood Commission Office staff.

Thursday, August 23, 2007

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