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McCully - Moiliili Neighborhood Board # 8

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2007

KING WILLIAM LUNALILO SCHOOL CAFETERIA

Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order by Chair Lockwood at 7:01 p.m. with a quorum of eight board members present.

Members Present:  Marijane Carlos, Judy DeVilbiss, Mimi Gans, Les Hata, John Kato, Klement Kondratovich, Serena Kyi-Yim, Ron Lockwood, Clifton Takamura.

Members Absent:  Betty Lou Larson, Shaunna Tabor.

Guests:  Mark Oto (Mayor's Representative, Senior Advisor, Community Services Department), Susan Miyao, Tom Heinrich (Senator Brian Taniguchi's office), Sandee Fulton, Sandra Kunimoto (Governor's Representative, Chair, State Department of Agriculture), Michael Powell, Nicholas Schlapak, Pete Faulkner (The Varsity), Capt. G. Villa (Honolulu Fire Department), Sgt. Roberts (Honolulu Police Department/District 1), Jim Manke (Univeristy of Hawaii)Tara Young (Kamehameha Schools), Senator Carol Fukunaga, Pat Lee (Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project), Carl and Lillian Novak (McCully Patrol), Bonnie Trustin (Neighborhood Commission Office Assistant).

PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY LIAISONS:

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) - Capt. Villa gave the November fire statistics as 7 structural fires, 1 brush fire, 1 rubbish fire, 4 vehicle accidents, 62 medical calls and 7 miscellaneous calls.

Safety Tip - Dried Christmas trees, wreaths and other natural decorations are extremely flammable. Remove them from your home as soon as possible. Your Christmas tree can be taken to a participating recycling center. Also consider leaving fireworks to the professionals. Enjoy one of the public fireworks displays on New Year's Eve. Follow all warnings and instructions for the safe use of fire works. Never give fire works, even sparklers, to young children. Older children should only use fire works under the direct supervision of an adult.

There were no questions for the fire department.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Sgt. Roberts gave the November statistics and asked residents to watch what's going on with your neighbors because being nosey is what stops much of the crime. He reported the following:

• There were two graffiti cases reported although he did not know the particulars. When paint cans or other items related to graffiti are lying around, call 911. HPD is checking the schools more often to minimize graffiti.
• HPD sees a higher theft and burglary rate during the holidays because of the items in homes at that time. Be sure your doors are closed and locked. He cautioned drivers to be careful because there are more cars on the road during the holidays; with more people drinking, be a defensive driver.
• On December 10th HPD will begin a safety awareness program mainly focusing on pedestrians who will be given warnings for jay walking; drivers will be watched also.

Les Hata arrived at 7:10 p.m. with nine members present.

Questions, answers and concerns for District 1:

1.    The fine for jay walking is $77.00. If a fine is not paid within the given time frame, a warrant for contempt of court may be issued.

2.    Graffiti should be reported, even a minor incident, by calling 911 so the police are aware of what is going on; action can be taken to prosecute against the person who did it. HPD appreciates when a photo with two copies is taken of the site; one for the police and a copy for the person reporting the offense.

3.    HPD officers do assist people who misplace their keys; sometimes they are lucky and keys are found.

Honolulu Police Department – District 7 was not present. Chair Lockwood suggested residents look at their website for updated information on a variety of topics at www.honolulupd/patrol/d7.

There were no questions for District 7.

University of Hawaii (UH) - Manoa - Jim Manke reported the following:

• The University is in its last week of classes with commencement on Sunday, December 16. Classes will resume January 14th so traffic congestion should lessen between those dates.
• The University is looking forward to a Sugar Bowl Trophy.
• The Long Range Development Plan for UH, presented to the board at the October meeting, was approved in concept. Group 70 is looking forward to making an update on the Plan to this board in early 2008.
• This week there was a breach in security when it was discovered that someone didn't lock a dormitory's fire doors. The university has increased the number of private security guards and someone is in custody for some of the recent break-ins to the dorms.

Questions, answers and concerns:

1.  At the game with Boise State, University of Hawaii did not have jurisdiction over the students on the football field so they were allowed to assemble after the game. The emotion of the game overpowered the crowd. In the future, the university will reinforce the rule before the game that fans cannot go on the field.

2.  Kyi-Yim feels students should be aware of their surroundings and security. Manke reported there are security check points and students are constantly reminded to be aware of their surroundings at their first orientation and when they move into the dorms. For the last 10 years there were only 24 security officers covering the whole campus, including the Chancellor's home, so the increase in the number of guards is warranted and equals the number at other similar institutions.

Kamehameha Schools - Tara Young presented the Kamehameha School's proposal to renovate what will be called University Town Square, a multifamily mixed use development on Beretania and Isenberg streets. The two three-story residential units will have exterior work done including cement work, rail work and fire alarms. The vacant commercial spaces there have brought homelessness and shopping carts from the recycling center to the perimeter of the area. Kamehameha Schools plans to improve the streetscape from Star Market to the animal shelter using an old town façade and creating adequate parking for the retail and residential visitors. However, to meet the current

zoning code, the city required the initial proposal for the roof to be discarded because the roofline extended into the setback zone, the planned awnings fronting all the lanais had to be removed and a facade on the second building, in front of the exterior walkways, creates more leaseable area into the structure of the building so it had to be removed as well. Kamehameha Schools needs to go forward with the renovation, spending time and money to improve the building, and are asking the Board's approval of their second plan proposal which is less esthetic. They could approach the city for a variance to be able to reinstate the initial three upgrades to the face of the building.

Questions, answers and concerns:

1.   When asked about their time line for a variance, Young noted the City has been reviewing the construction plan for the last five months. A response is expected by the first quarter of 2008 and they estimate construction beginning mid 2008.

2.   Regarding the units affordability, Young noted the units were built for market housing with market rents. They have lower rents than some apartments built more recently; the interiors are in poor condition.

3.   The plan is to upgrade all the units, inside and outside simultaneously, adding new fixtures, cabinets, bathtubs, painting, carpeting and roof patching where needed.

4.   The structures are two separate buildings that will be kept that way. The parking is behind and under the building. There are two separate entrances with two separate walkways. One of the units needs to be handicapped accessible so a lift will be installed in one of the buildings.

5.    Their construction must comply with the current code of a 10 foot setback. They cannot move the building unless they tear it down, which they will not do. Therefore, the building will stay where it is but there can be no awning or extended roof line because it would encroaching further into the setback.

6.    Heinrich suggested the development name include the word Moiliili since it is across from the Moiliili field. Young explained that Kamehameha Schools is starting their renovation in Moiliili not for financial gain but to improve the neighborhood in hopes that other property owners will follow their example and invest in this community also.

7.    The area that is now the recycling center will become the project's parking area.

8.    The tenants in these buildings have been on a month-to-month lease for several years and know renovations are planned, although with delays, exact dates are not currently known. These residents will be assisted to find housing in other properties they manage during the renovation and will have first choice to rent the newly completed units. The rents will be higher after the renovation but a program will be put in place to address that concern.

9.    Inamine asked how many parking stalls there would be for tenant and commercial parking and where the entrances and exists would be for parking. Young replied that currently the property has 26 parking stalls, one for each rental unit, but they don't have the 10 parking stalls for commercial use, it was grandfathered in. The renovation will incorporate the recycling lot into their parking spaces providing over 20 commercial parking stalls so they will be in accordance with current zoning.

Currently, there is a one way driveway on the ewa side of the apartment building. Residents drive in there and park underneath the buildings exiting on the diamond head end of the building. When the renovation is completed, there will be a two-way driveway on the diamond head end of the building with a gate to separate the commercial traffic from the residents so they have direct access to their parking stalls. Commercial traffic can enter on Beretania or Isenberg and leave on either street.

10. Kamehameha Schools came tonight to get feedback from the board about whether the adjustments to their initial proposal are acceptable. If they are not approved, Kamehameha Schools will try to get the variance for the more esthetic visual improvement involving awnings, roofline and diamond head building frontage to enhance the look of the neighborhood; but that wouldn't affect the basic structure. They find the adjusted plan acceptable.

11. Heinrich felt a variance for a more esthetic design would be in keeping with what the Department of Planning and Permitting proposes in terms of "transit oriented development".

Mayor's Representative – The Mayor's newsletter was distributed. Mark Oto reported that the State Supreme Court issued an opinion that impacted the city's ability to permit camping in City parks invalidating the city ordinance. The Mayor wanted neighborhood boards to know that the city is working on this because it impacts the way the city handles homelessness in the parks. This stemmed from a case in Mokuleia where a lady was camping out there living on a permanent basis. The court invalidated the city ordinance that would require a permit for the camp. Corporation Counsel is working on the issue to understand the court's decision. Meanwhile, the city is enforcing other park closure hours. On the leeward coast they are able to close not the parks but the parking lots.

Regarding last month's issues, the Department of Parks and Recreation is working on the shopping carts and sprinkler issues.

Questions, answers and concerns:

1.    L. Novak asked for the big potholes to be filled at Philips Street between Kuikahi Street and the turn by the Boys and Girls Club.

2.    Carlos reported the catchment area by the boat harbor near McCully Bridge needs to be cleaned out because when strong southwest winds blow, like we have had this week, more garbage comes down. She asked the City to address this as soon as possible.

3.    Kyi-Yim reported the Makiki Stream was flowing well but silt from the Round Top area of Makiki Stream is coming down and increasing the water level. There are also many cracks in the stream wall at Philips Street and Kalakaua Avenue.

4.    L. Novak reported that the storm on November 28th brought water gushing onto the Lunalilo School property at a height of the wheel wells on people's cars.

5.    Kiy-Yim reported the sign is up at Philips Street and Kalakaua Avenue and as a result there is no parking on that corner.

Governor's Representative – Sandy Kunimoto distributed the Governor's newsletter. She reported to date the Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has inspected over 280 container loads of trees and rejected an airplane full of them. This year two Hawaii agriculture inspectors went to Washington and Oregon to work with their departments of agriculture staff regarding inspections. Every load of trees had to have a Phytosanitary Certificate issued from the state that exported the trees that noted they were inspected and cleaned. Therefore, the HDOA is surprised they found more invasive species in the trees from that area this year than before. The loads of trees can be cut up to six weeks before shipping and put into refrigerated containers after they are shaken, some do it mechanically. This allows time for any bugs to die or become lethargic so when they open the containers in Hawaii they do it slowly and see what is lying on the floor. If there is anything questionable, they shut the door and move it to an area where they put the container through a double tenting system over the doors. When they open the doors again, hopefully all the bugs are dead. If there are still species inside, the company that sent the container can send employees to shake out the trees or some choose to reject the container. In the case of the rejected plane full of trees, they were fresh but not refrigerated so there were all kinds of bugs flying around because they warmed up. When they looked at the alternatives, the plane full of trees had to be rejected. Unfortunately fund raising organizations and churches did not get their trees this year, but HDOA had to think of how their choice would affect the state.

Questions, answers and concerns:

1.    Kunimoto responded to Takamura that a 14-inch alligator lizard was confiscated. The Department of Agriculture will work with the nurseries to make sure they are properly shaking out the trees and storing them properly. Regarding transporting trees on the superferry, her personnel have been trained in the screening process with a different method for Christmas trees.

2.    Kunimoto does not know the life span of wasps but they did see a queen so they had to discard the shipment.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Our representative, Keith Ishinaga, is no longer working in the capacity to serve this board and is not here tonight. The BWS reports that the contraflow lanes on Kapiolani Boulevard have been reinstated and all construction equipment removed from Kapiolani Boulevard, Atkinson Drive and Kamakee Street. Construction on Kapiolani Boulevard and Kamakee Street will resume on Sunday, January 13, 2008. For more information on the project go to www.kapiolaniwatersewer.com.

ELECTED OFFICIALS:

Senator Carol Fukunaga – Senator Fukunaga distributed her report and highlighted the following:

·         The Transit–Oriented Community Development Based Project (TOCBP) surveys that identified the community's needs, renovation plans of others in the area, and the University of Hawaii's plans to expand, will help the community by giving them a solid baseline of data from which to work. After the November meeting, information is being gathered to share with the community.

• Washington Middle School and McKinley High School competed in robotics programs and are joining forces to advance and expand the engineering programs at McKinley High School.

McKinley robotics teachers' statistics show students involved in robotics and engineering there have begun to pursue engineering affording them good job opportunities and in one case a student who was a robotics competitor is a college graduate in engineering, is working at HECO and is a mentor supporting the McKinley engineering program.

• The legislature appropriated funds for these programs and they hope the monies are released in December which might afford funding to be available to the schools this spring.

The following elected officials were not present but their reports were circulated: Councilmember Ann Kobayashi, Representative Kirk Caldwell and Senator Brian Taniguchi. Representatives Scott Nishimoto and Scott Saiki were not present.

FILLING OF VACANCIES:  There were no volunteers to fill the vacant seats in Subdistricts 1 and 2.

PRESENTATION: 

The Varsity at Puck's Alley – Michael Powell, Nick Schlapak, the owner and general manager, and Pete Faulkner came to represent their company, Uniclubs Incorporated. Powell described their rehabilitation of the space they took over in their effort to change the reputation of Magoo's Restaurant and Bar now operating as The Varsity.

·         The interior was cleaned and painted, new furniture was installed, and they completely renovated the bathrooms and they might install another.

·         Most of the staff from Magoo's were rehired and trained.

·         They are seeking an older crowd, 25 years old and up, than before, who come in earlier and will appreciate a clean and appealing place. They will not allow The Varsity to be a place where people go to get drunk; a couple people were asked not to visit their new place. Their ample security staff keeps them apprised of everything that happens there.

·         The pool hall that was behind their business is closed, which has been a positive situation

·         The Varsity opened for business September 24, 2007 and are applying for a liquor license  December 20, 2007. They invite anyone to come and make their comments, for or against the license being rendered.

Questions, answers and concerns:

1.    Their liquor license allows them to operate from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Currently they are open from 11:00 a.m. They are considering being open on the weekends, for instance on Sundays for the football games, at 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. with last call at 1:10 a.m. or 1:15 a.m. Patrons can drink until 1:35 a.m. and then the crowd begins to leave. There can be no liquor on the bar at 2:00 a.m. and they don't want anyone holding liquor at 1:45 a.m.

2.    The license that Magoo's had could have been transferable if Uniclubs International agreed to pay their back tax bill, but they did not choose to do so.

3.    Uniclubs Incorporated is based in Honolulu and currently their only property is the Varsity..

4.    Their menu has items from establishments in the area such as East Side Grill, King's Diner, Pizza Hut, India Café on Kapahulu and they have an in-house sushi chef.

5.    Their food prices are competitive but their liquor prices have gone up from those before with only three different beers that are sold for $1.00.

6.    Powell has been on Oahu for 17 years and another partner for 22 years.

7.    Inamine asked about live music. Powell reported there will be no live bands or DJs. They are trying to be considerate of the neighbors so they blocked off the back of the restaurant and insulated the walls to control the sound. Their sound system keeps the noise inside the restaurant so it doesn't have to be turned up to be heard which increases the noise for the neighbors. Inamine called two persons and asked what they thought about the license. One person said that people were making too much noise before in the back of the building and she hopes they won't be making noise in the back of the building any more. Both said they feel that if they have any concerns, Kamehameha Schools would address their concerns. Powell said they blocked off the back wall. If they extend the rear of the Varsity, they will fully enclose it with walls and a roof to temper the noise factor. They will not have people line up behind the bar outside in the parking lot, that noise bothers the area residents.

Kato moved and DeVilbiss seconded a motion to support the awarding of a liquor license to "The Varsity". The Board used unanimous consent to adopt the resolution, 9-0-0.

A letter will be sent to the Liquor Commission with a copy to The Varsity of the McCully Moiliili Neighborhood Board in support of the liquor license for The Varsity. Powell thanked the board for the vote of confidence and asked the community to stop by any time and see one of the three of them.

A recess was taken from 8:30 p.m. to 8:35 p.m.

HOUSEKEEPING:  Chair Lockwood reported the following:

      1.   Stream/Watershed Status Report – See www.manoawatershed.oceanit.com .

2.   The next meeting of this neighborhood board will be February 7, 2008. The new meeting location will be announced in the January newsletter or you can call the Neighborhood Commission Office at 768-3718 and ask for Bonnie.

3.   Most schools are on winter recess from December 21st to the 10th or 14th of January. Drive safely please.

4.   AARP along with the Department of Health will hold their "Car Fit" event on January 4, 2008 at Kapiolani Community College from 8:30 a.m. to noon for people 50 years and older to make sure they fit into their car, they can work all the pedals and the car works properly.

RESIDENTS' CONCERNS:

1.    A. Furuto noted that before the 2007 election of this neighborhood board a Resolution was passed by this Board to change the boundaries of the sub districts and the number of representatives from 17 to 15, which was approved. We had an election for 17 members with set subdistricts and after the election the subdistricts, parameters and a lot of people were changed. He feels this is a bad precedent to set for American citizens. Furuto is concerned that it puts a cloud of impropriety over this neighborhood board knowing this could happen at a higher level of government. He is pursuing other complaints to prevent something like this from happening and have it corrected.

       Chair Lockwood noted that this complaint has been heard, and denied by this Board, and is going through the system. This neighborhood board is waiting for the outcome of the Neighborhood Commission's hearing on the complaint which is open to the public.

     2.    L. Novak noted that during the time when there was a loss of electricity a couple days ago, for a few hours at Makaloa Street and Kalakaua Avenue, a tree fell in the parking lot near Bags and Things and smashed two cars. She asked if trees on city property in the area could be inspected so this dangerous situation won't happen again.

     3.    A. Furuto said there should not have been a notice that this December meeting was cancelled. Chair Lockwood explained the meeting wasn't cancelled. A piece of paper went out saying it was cancelled and when he saw it he called Olelo and both daily newspapers to advise them to correct the notice, letting them know the meeting was not cancelled. We are here tonight, it is December, and the recess is next month.

     4.    Hata expressed two experiences he had yesterday crossing in the crosswalk at King Street. One experience was near McDonald's and the McCully Library when a bus didn't stop for him and he was in the middle of the street. The bus driver overtook another bus that was stopped in the bus stop. His second experience was while in the crosswalk on King Street and an approaching car coming on King Street wasn't slowing down; he stopped before getting into the car's lane and the car finally stopped. Hata asked if there was ever consideration to put a traffic light at that crossing because it is a long stretch between McCully to Isenberg streets. Chair Lockwood noted many people cross King Street there to get to the library, Long's and restaurants.  Hata did report the incidents to the bus company.

     5.    Chair Lockwood responded to Kyi-Yim's question about when the pedestrian flashing light by Times Market will be installed before Hauoli Street. It was promised to be done by 6/30/08 with $100,000 in place to install everything. There was no response to the letter written by this board for a bulbout but with a new director for the Department of Transportation Services (DTS), Chair Lockwood will keep pursuing the request. This light is a priority for AARP senior citizens and the students of Lunalilo Elementary and Washington Middle Schools.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Visible Leadership/Outreach of Neighborhood Board Members regarding Pedestrian Safety Map - Dangerous spots in the neighborhood that were identified earlier when the board walked around to find them will be presented to Councilmember Ann Kobayashi. Those given priority will be at senior citizen's homes, respite homes and walkways to all the schools including Kuhio, Ala Wai and Lunalilo Elementary. A federal fund called "Safe Schools" can be used for the school walkways, new signage and asphalt walkways at no cost to the residents. He will suggest that libraries be priorities as well.

Kyi-Yim saw a young couple walking down Citron Street on the right side of the road in the street pushing a baby carriage. When cars are parked on the left side of Citron and cars are driving down that street there is no space to walk or drive so please be alert.

Transit Symposium – Carlos reported the following after attending the Second Annual Transportation Symposium December 13, 2007:

·         The Mayor welcomed everyone and spoke supporting rail.

·         Three city councilmen, Senators Inouye and Akaka as well as Representatives Hirono and Abercrombie spoke supporting rail.

·         Speakers from Los Angeles, San Franciso, Salt Lake City, Vancouver, all credentialed in the transit department of their city government, advised that "time is of the essence…don't let money be a consideration…only rail will work for Honolulu."

·         Two speakers mentioned Honolulu made a mistake not connecting to the airport. Then the Mayor noted the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will include the airport because it will be part of the system in the long run.

·         The main speaker, Wellington Webb, previously Mayor of Denver, supported rail with the same points as the other city representatives.

·         There was a discussion of security problems and other negative possibilities such as undisclosed contaminated soil, utilities relocation and inflation. One speaker emphasized keeping the public informed and especially small businesses, that could be heavily impacted during and after construction.

·         The conference concluded with attendees going in groups to observe the various city's transit exhibitions.

NEW BUSINESS:

Action from Public Safety and Legislative Affairs Committee of HPD Legislative Packages – Gans read the key concerns of the Honolulu Police Department's 2008 Legislative Package Resolution which were as follows:

• Issues related to rehiring retirees (recruitment and retention)
• Issues related to firearms, ammunition and dangerous weapons
• Issues relating to pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers
• Issues relating to trespassing in public parks and recreation grounds

HPD realized the smaller the package they present, the easier it will be to get the resolution passed.

Carlos moved and Takamura seconded to adopt this motion. (See attached).

Questions, answers and concerns:

     1.    Kyi-Yim asked if the Supreme Court's invalidating the city's camping laws, as expressed by Oto, related to the last issue of trespassing in public parks. Chair Lockwood stated that it gives the police powers after 10:00 p.m. to go after people in the parks when the parks are closed.

     2.    Carlos favors giving the police more power when it comes to the issues they listed. When she was located over a pawnbroker shop, all the items in it were "hot". When she was burglarized in Waipahu, she went to all the pawnshops but no one would tell her if they had what she was looking for. One honest pawnbroker told her they that don't call the police when someone pawns something at their shop, as they are supposed to do, but instead they tell the person who brought in the item, "I know this is "hot", I'll give you 10 cents on the dollar for it."  Therefore she is definitely in favor of supporting the issues of concern in this resolution.

      Chair Lockwood reviewed the four concerns previously stated, including a further explanation of the second issue to outlaw the possession of 50 caliber browning automatic weapons, because they can only be legally fired on a military base on this island. The third item is about pawnbrokers and changing the paper copies over to electronic to speed up the delivery and the fourth part is trespassing in the parks.

The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent, 9-0-0.  (See attached).

Washington Middle School Chess Club Congratulatory Resolution – Chair Lockwood gave background on the Chess club: their first tournament was at Le Jardin Academy on September 29th. In competition with 14 other schools they took first place. In another competition in November they competed against 30 schools and they took first place. There will be two more competitions with the last being state finals in January. Kato moved and Kyi-Yim seconded a motion to adopt this resolution. There being no discussion, the board adopted the resolution by unanimous consent, 9-0-0.  (See attached).

Kaimuki High School Football Team Congratulatory Resolution – Chair Lockwood explained  this is the first time the Kaimuki High School Football Team won the OIA, Division II White Championship. Gans moved and Takamura seconded the motion to accept the Kaimuki High School Football Team resolution. The board adopted the resolution by unanimous consent, 9-0-0. (See attached).

Revised Neighborhood Plan Resolution – Takamura asked the board to support this resolution because he thinks it is significant for the board to be involved in the new neighborhood plan. Kato moved and Carlos seconded the motion to support the resolution. Chair Lockwood reminded the board these rules govern this board and have been under review for a few years. There being no discussion, the board adopted the Revised Neighborhood Plan Resolution by unanimous consent, 9-0-0. (See attached).

Street Signage - Missing, Faded, Needing Repair – Chair Lockwood gave the phone number to report street signage that needs to be fixed at 484-7644 on their 24-hour hotline.

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Street Repaving and Potholes – Call their 24-hour hotline at 768-7777. They are usually out within 48 hours unless they have the challenging weather conditions we have had lately. Please also call and say "thank you" when the work is completed.

Public Safety and Community Outreach Committees to be in Moiliili Santa Parade – Please advise Chair Lockwood by Monday if you want to be in the Parade next Thursday, December 13^th, walking from Prince Kuhio School down to Stadium park with your banners.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES for November 1, 2007 and July 7, 2007

Correction to the Minutes for November 1, 2007 included:

·         Page 1 – Call to Order – Change "quorum of eight" to "quorum of nine"

·         Page 1 – Board Members Present – Change" Kontratovich" to "Kondratovich"

·         Page 1 – Guests should change "LiIlilan" to "Lillian"

·         Page 3 – No. 9 line 4, strike the words "still exists and" after Moiliili District Park.

Kato moved and Carlos seconded the motion to adopt the minutes as corrected. The board adopted the motion by unanimous consent, 9-0-0.

Correction to the Minutes of July 5, 2007 included:

·         Page 1 – Under "Guests" change "Bruce Taniguchi" to "Brian Taniguchi".

·         Page 1– University of Hawaii, first paragraph - Add to the last line: should "have their" questions ready.

·         Page 1 – Kamehameha School – Change "Varsity Motos" to "Varsity Motors"

·         Page 2 – Mayor's Representative No. 2 – Insert to Chop Suey Sign "variance application was returned."

·         Page 2 – Questions and Answers No. 1 – Change "Sandee Fulton" to "A resident"…

·         Page 5 – No. 3 line 1 – Change to "no alternative sites"…

Kyi-Yim moved and Takamura seconded the motion to accept the July 5, 2007 minutes as corrected which the board adopted by unanimous consent, 9-0-0.

TREASURER'S REPORT:  The Board's previous balance of total appropriated funds was $4,385.06. Current expenses were $168.72 including $16.41 for printing agenda and minutes, postage to mail them was $45.85, fees for two attending the Transit Symposium, $90 leaving an Operating Balance of $1,057.35. The Projected Publicity account remains at $3,080.00. The Refreshment Account had $120.00 and expenses this month were $13.46 leaving a balance of $106.54. The Total Appropriated funds are $4,243.89. The report was filed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS AND NEXT MEETINGS:  There were no Committee Reports. Chair Lockwood announced the following:

Affordable Housing/Homeless - Meeting December 12 at Care -A - Van beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Public Safety/ Legislative Affairs - Meeting December 18 at 7:00 p.m. Gans is looking for a location.

Planning, Zoning and Transportation - Meeting December 19 at 7:00 p.m. at McCully Zippy's.

ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Submitted by

Bonnie Trustin

Neighborhood Assistant