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McCully - Moiliili Neighborhood Board # 8

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007

KING WILLIAM LUNALILO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lockwood called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. with a quorum of nine members present.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Marijane Carlos, Mimi Gans, Les Hata, John Kato, Klement Kondrakovich (elected at this meeting and joined the Board after taking the Oath of Office), Serena Kyi-Yim, Betty Lou Larson, Ron Lockwood, Shaunna Tabor, Clifton Takamura.

MEMBERS ABSENT: None.

GUESTS: Mark Oto, (Mayor’s Representative, Senior Advisor, Department of Community Services), Kawehi Yim (Director of Community Relations, Hawaiian Humane Society), Alexandra Edrich (Ala Wai K-9 Association), Candace Van Buren (Representative Scott Nishimoto’s office), Jim Manke (UH Manoa, Chancellor’s Representative), A/Maj R. Green, Sgt. K. Numasaki and Officer J. Hendricks (HPD/ District 7), Sgt. C. Kalani  and Officer W. Suzrez (HPD/District 1), Capt. G. Villa (HFD/McCully Station), Pat Lee (Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project), Sandra Kunimoto (Governor’s Representative, Hawaii Department of Agriculture), Representative Scott Saiki, Senator Brian Taniguchi, Senator Carol Fukunaga, Councilmember Ann Kobayashi, Raymond Lalosin, Carl and Lillian Novak (McCully Citizen’s Patrol), Shirley Koczan, Laura Ruby (McCully Community Center) Sandee Fulton (K. Vista Senior Apartments), Jack Watanabe, Daisy Murai, Harry Chu, Kevin Killeen, Noel Jose, Jenna Balsai, Veronique Phan (UH Manoa School of Nursing), Tom Heinrich, Bonnie Trustin (Neighborhood Commission Office staff).

PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY LIAISON (35 Minutes)

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Capt. G. Villa (HFD/McCully Station) gave the September statistics as follows: 1 brush, 1 rubbish, and 3 vehicle fires; 57 medical and 25 miscellaneous calls.

Fire Safety Tips – Select flame resistant Halloween costumes that are brightly colored and light weight, clearly visible to motorists. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape. Keep costumes short to avoid tripping. A natural mask of cosmetics is better than those fitting over children’s faces that restricts breathing or obscures their vision. Give children flashlights to light their way.

The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) provides assistance to the Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD) by responding cooperatively when the need for emergency care arises. With HFD’s 42 fire stations and HESD’s ambulance units, they can give quality patient care and protect the citizens of the City and County of Honolulu.

Chair Lockwood asked them to advise the five most important bills HFD would like to see passed in the upcoming legislative session so this Neighborhood Board can support them. We will ask this of all community liaison organizations.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD):  Capt. Green (HPD/District 7) reported his stats were handed out by Officer Hendricks. Go to their website at www.honolulupd.org to find where crimes were committed in your neighborhood. The five bills HPD wants endorsed in the upcoming legislative session are on their site at “Legislative Package”.

Sgt. C. Kalanai (HPD/District 1) reported being new to the area he walked with the Citizen Patrol to learn it. He gave statistics comparing September to August: robberies decreased from 1-0, burglaries decreased from 5-0, car break-ins decreased from 13-8, auto thefts stayed the same at 2 , assaults went up from 0-7; property damage decreased, motor vehicle collisions decreased from 30-16, DUI dropped from 3-0, there were no sex assaults in either month, family offenses dropped from 2-0, drug offenses decreased from 1-0, and graffiti incidents decreased from 1-0. Crime might have decreased because August is a peak tourist month and schools reconvened in September. Capt. Green noted that that even though incidents may occur in District 1, you can report it to the District 7 website and they will forward it on to District 1.

Questions, answers and concerns:

1.         Sandee Fulton lives near a business whose manager reported their limousines were broken into and a homeless man has been staying there. The drivers stay overtime to check the area for break-ins into their vehicles because there is no camera or gate to keep people out of the private property. HPD asked her to call 911 so their dispatch log will show calls were received and justify the need for more manpower in the community. If you feel you are not getting the service you need, contact the commander of the force. He credits the Citizen Patrol for keeping the crime rate down and asked Sandee Fulton not to put herself in harms way when reporting crimes.

2.         He responded to Mr. Novak regarding the homeless living around town. Permits are needed to pitch tents but a tarp cover is legal; when it is enclosed it become a structure. The police cannot assume a person with a hibachi is camping out and hand them a citation. Ladies with shopping carts or living at bus stops can’t be told to leave the area and go to the next neighborhood; they have civil rights when on public property. HPD talks to them, but if they are not obstructing the sidewalk, there is nothing HPD can do; some leave the premises but others do not.

3.         Oto reported his Community Services Department works with private agencies and HPD to convince the homeless to get help but not all of them accept it. Regarding the declining statistics reported by the Sgt., three weeks ago the Star Bulletin Newspaper reported Hawaii’s crime statistics were up and the same day the Honolulu Advertiser Newspaper reported Honolulu’s statistics were down; Oto credited HPD for their efforts affecting the change.

4.         Sgt. Kalani responded to Takamura concerning HPD officer response time; it depends on their case load and where the officers are when called. You can call them when you see two drivers who might start an argument, but in the case of a motor vehicle collision they will respond as soon as they can, although they have to travel safely.

5.         Resident Murai announced a meeting discussing the homeless issue on October 9 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Street.

University Of Hawaii At Manoa:  Jim Manke, from the Chancellor’s Office, reported the following:

§     Since the school year began, the following have taken place: a) The Toyota event was held on the lower campus b) the Board of Regents approved the establishment of the applied research lab c) the UH football team won their first five games ranking them nationally higher than they have ever been.

§     This Saturday will be the annual Kava Festival on the upper campus.

§     The campus is considering a block party for commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2008 which would require closing a portion of Dole Street and they are now applying for the necessary permits.

§     He distributed copies of the current Malamalama Magazine.

Questions, answers and concerns:

1.         Manke will give Takamura the web address for the University Master Plan presented to this Board a few months ago and will find out if copies are available to mail to him.

2.         The suspect for the assault cases that occurred just before school started is still at large. UH Manoa has increased their security requiring front desk checks and regular patrols in the dorms. HPD decided they couldn’t provide overnight patrol to the University because it is a state property therefore UH is talking with the Sherriff’s department to see if they could fill that role.

3.         The Klum Gym will be torn down in the future to build a parking structure, but since it holds sentimental memories for many people, the old floor tiles were saved after the recent flood and will be sold as mementoes.

4.         Tentatively the Board of Regents, at the Hilo meeting in November, will approve what needs to go to the City Council as the preliminary Long Range Development Plan.

5.         Manke reported the University has a regular representative to the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) meetings, the organization that plans the Kakaako waterfront development and will advise him of their name.

6.         Chair Lockwood requested an update on the University’s plans for the Dole Street block party as details become available.

Kamehameha Schools – No representative could be here tonight but they will be available for questions at a booth at Discover Moili’ili Day this Saturday. Chair Lockwood reported that the old Magoo’s Restaurant on their property now operates as “The Varsity” under a temporary catering license while they apply for their liquor license. They will be at Discover Moiliili Day.

Mayor’s Representative – Mark Oto announced the new phone number for the Senior Agency office that provides information about senior services is 768-7700. In conjunction with American Savings Bank, the City issued the handbook he distributed tonight providing many helpful phone numbers from the Agency. The books are available at American Savings Bank. Responses to questions from the last meeting followed.

§                     Timing of the pedestrian lights at Punahou and King Streets, across from Washington Middle School, and King Street near University Avenue, by Junior T’s Florist and across from Kokua Market, were both checked by DTS and adjusted as needed. Board member Gans reported they installed a new crosswalk light; you have to walk a ways to activate the button, but it works.

§                     Heinrich asked the curb be painted red by the temporary McCully fire station and signs be installed noting a fire station. The Department of Facilities Management (DFM) was to check on the situation; if the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) deems it appropriate they will request DFM do the work.

§                     Larson asked about graffiti on the wall at Mahiai Street. It is a private wall so the City cannot touch it.

§                     Councilmember Kobayashi’s request for help at the Kaimuki Recycling day project from Youth Services on Saturday, October 13th was approved, so they will attend.

Questions, answers and concerns:

1.         Although resident Koczan was told a representative from Environmental Services visited 574 Kamoku, which is not a private address, the same problem with trash being left there for the last five years still occurs. She reported trash was picked up on the 17th of last month but on the 18th a mattress was put out and on the 19th a toilet appeared there. What can be done to keep people from leaving bulky pick-up items at this location?

2.         Lalosin asked for an update on ramps at Fern Street and Kalakaua Avenue. Oto reported the ramps were checked and found to be ADA compliant. Disabled people and many senior citizens, some of whom are in wheelchairs, walk there and have to go out of their way to access the ramp on Birch Street. Talking with the contractor, Lalosin was told the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) said they were not going to make the ramp accessible. Oto noted the DDC found the handicap ramp to be ADA compliant, although it is off center from the crosswalk.

3.         Oto reported the ramp at Wiliwili and Citron streets was checked by the Department of Facilities Maintenance for resident Nihei and deemed ADA compliant, but since it is in a relatively flat area it fills with water and it is also located off center in relation to the intersection. Since ponding still occurs in the gutters and at some curb ramp landings, DDC will put it on their work plan and design roadway/drainage improvements to address the problem.

4.         Lalosin noted two parking stalls were removed in the right hand lane at Wiliwili and Citron streets so cars park in the right turning lane. Although there is a “No Parking Sign” there it is too small to see at night. He asked HPD to label the area as a towing zone because it creates a traffic hazard when cars are parked there; you can’t turn right and cars back up into the neighborhood at Fern Street and Kalakaua Avenue.

5.         Takamura contacted Hubert Minn of Customer Services requesting the roads in this area be repaved. Minn reported that DDC had been trying to repave them but there is no schedule for the work on the roads including McCully, Isenberg, Citron, Coolidge, Date, Fern and Lime streets and University Avenue. He asked if Oto could check that for him.

6.         Lillian Novak reported on Punahou Street, in front of Washington Middle School, the shower trees are hanging very low and many blossoms have collected on the sidewalk; she is asking for the trees to be trimmed. She also asked why the trash is picked up later than usual in her area of Algaroba down to Fern Street. Oto explained the City, State and the private sector are having a hard time finding employees to fill positions, trash collection included; many people are going to work for the hotels. His own office currently has openings for six planners. However, the City just announced a new program for pending college graduates to join an intern training program with the City upon graduation.

7.         A resident asked the City to look at the unmarked bike lane going down Metcalf Street to University Avenue in the right hand lane that was paved over, creating an unsafe situation.

8.         Sandee Fulton reported that in the area where the shower trees are, (on Punahou Street by Washington Middle School), a sign that was pulled out of the ground has been lying upside down for at least two months; could it be replaced? Many children, and adults at the Weinberg facility, walk by there and someone could trip over it.

9.         Resident Killeen saw a visually impaired person in a wheelchair crossing the street in the crosswalk and then hit a high curb she did realize was there and flew out of her wheelchair near Young and Kaheka streets. He asked if, in cases like that, there could be bumpy tiles or some kind of warning installed for the handicapped if there is no ADA ramp where you expect it to be.

Governor’s Representative – Sandy Kunimoto distributed the Governor’s Update. The lead story was the International Women’s leadership Conference which was a great success. There is also information on the 12-year Airports Modernization Plan for the Honolulu International and Kahului Airports costing over $100 million.

Questions, answers and concerns:

1.         Kunimoto will respond to Mr. Novak about how the new ruling on drug testing for teachers is different from HPD testing for drugs at an upcoming meeting.

2.         She responded to Larson that although she is not aware of what the upcoming plans are to build more affordable housing, there are initiatives that will be proposed and affordable housing loans available through the State and the Federal governments.

3.         At the Hawaii 2050 meeting on September 22nd, there was a presentation of the plans the group has been working on to create each of the reports, including the new system for transportation. Whether the legislature takes up each issue as an initiative is up to them.

Board of Water Supply - The representative was not in attendance and no report was presented.

Councilmember Ann Kobayashi – Councilmember Kobayashi reported on the following:

§     She joined Councilmember Dela Cruz in support of a bill on affordable housing hoping the City will have a policy on it and develop it. There is an affordable housing fund for people who earn fifty per cent of the median income. They are considering increasing the amount so more low income residents can participate in affordable housing development.

§     There are two demonstration projects on curbside recycling to operate in Hawaii Kai and Mililani and after observing the two areas, the City hopes to have curb side recycling island wide in 2009. They will have to consider if a fee of $10 for an extra trash pickup will be charged. Hopefully these projects will show that if you put all your recyclables in a second day pick up, you won’t need a second day pick up for regular trash because most of your trash will be recyclable.

§     The resolution to change the name of the fire station from the “McCully Fire Station” to the “McCully- Moiliili Fire Station” is being requested at a good time since the fire station is currently being rebuilt. The resolution passed the Public Welfare Committee in September and October 17th it will be voted on by the full City Council.

Questions, answers and concerns:

1.         Councilmember Kobayashi reported to Kyi-Yim that the City has been looking for a site for a new bowling alley but the only land available was in Kapolei which is not the neighborhood of people who will use it. The strip of land in front of the Waikiki Library was found to be needed by the City for maintenance projects when necessary. No City funds will be used to build the alley but if they could provide the land that would be good. A land swap would be helpful for the bowling alley cause.

2.         Councilmember Kobayashi advised Takamura her office has been sending letters to the police and parks department to see what can be done about the homeless situation in Stadium Park which is frustrating store owners who have tried to discuss providing another way for them to move their things around other than with shopping carts. She has also been working with Chair Lockwood on the situation.

3.         The day of the recycling event at Kaimuki High School was confirmed as Saturday, October 13th. Chair Lockwood and Mark Oto will be there to help. If you have a big enough load, call Council member Ann Kobayashi’s office to have it picked up.

Representative Kirk Caldwell – The Representative was not present; his report was distributed.

Representative Scott Nishimoto – The Representative was not present; his report was distributed.

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

§     The Stevenson Middle School Master Plan was the brain storm of Senator Taniguchi assisted by Tom Heinrich.

§     There is an update of Roosevelt’s High Auditorium and Stadium Projects.

§     This weekend your neighborhood will distribute fliers and surveys for the McCully-Moiliili area and for those participating in the transit-oriented visioning and community priority study process, October is when the study team from UH and the Hawaii Alliance for Community Based Economic Development (HACBED) are trying to compile a strong set of community priorities. Then there will be a public meeting for different neighborhoods to respond to what the different planning groups have presented.

§     Attached to her report is a survey with many issues identified as important. Responses are requested so this community can be represented in their discussions in October and November. The surveys will be available at the Discover Moiliili Day booth.

Senator Brian Taniguchi:  Senator Taniguchi announced the following:

§     He is the new chairman of the Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee, but you can call him about other issues as well.

§     He expects to hold a Special Session of the Senate concerning the Intermediate Court of Appeals to confirm a judgeship appointment when the Governor chooses a candidate next week. The appointee must be confirmed 30 days from the appointment date.

§     He hasn’t had a chance to look at the police departments’ requests for changes in specific laws but he will do that when he is given them.

Representative Scott Saiki: - His report was circulated and he answered the following questions:

1.         Graffiti at the Bowl-a-drome - He was there last Saturday painting over graffiti with Kyi-Yim and a resident came over to suggest a camera be set up to catch the graffiti artists because neighbors vigilantly watch for graffiti painters but they don’t see them. Representative Saiki feels without 24-hour security cameras in the back of the Bowl-a-drome, he doesn’t know how to catch them. He has been working with Chair Lockwood, who is aware of the problem, on this issue for the past few years.

2.         Stream Clean – Up - Oto received Representative Saiki’s draft letter and the final product will say that the Department of Facilities Management (DFM) went down and walked the Manoa and Makiki Streams and saw no obstructions in the City owned areas by the Ala Wai Bridge and the Fern Street Bridge. Specifically, the formal plans for clean up will be in March.

§                     Kyi-Yim feels although they didn’t see anything on the day of their inspection, DFM should have a regular dredging schedule because she sees silt that has built up in the canal. Even though there may not be branches there now, when wind or rain does come, it will come down into that area so having a scheduled clean up at least annually or bi-annually will alleviate a lot of fears of the residents living along the stream who encountered that heavy rain last year.

§                     Oto reported that there is a clean-up schedule; given their resources, the current plan is for cleaning two sites in the Waipahu area and Waianae and the clean-up for Makiki will be in March.

§                     Kyi Yim advised that her clean up group is trying the best they can to be effective. While she realizes priorities need to be made, but she wants to be proactive and not reactive, making sure they won’t be band-aiding a situation, so it’s taken care of before a crisis like March, 2006.

§                     Oto feels all the City departments try to do their best with the resources they have.

§                     Chair Lockwood advised there are only two crews that do this dredging work for Oahu with equipment that is 20 years old; Oto could not verify that information. When the Makiki Stream was cleaned last year, there was a guage on the wall near King Street and Kalakaua and was down to “0” and you could see the white bottom of the stream bed. Checking the same location recently, the gauge is back up to where it was before the heavy rains last March and it is full of loose silt.

Board Vacancies – There were no volunteers for Sub Districts 1 from Kaimuki High School to University Avenue nor for Sub District 2 from University Avenue over to the library area. Mr. Kondratovich volunteered for the seat in Sub District 3; his residence location established him as residing in Sub District 3. He reported that he has come to all the McCully Board meetings since November of 2006 and wants to join the Board but noted he would be voting his own personal preferences, not any specific constituency. His response to two questions were: 1) He would be open to listening to the opinions of others and could vote in favor of a different idea than his own and 2) He is a systems analyst for HMSA. Larson moved and Kato seconded to appoint Kondratovich to the Board. He was appointed by unanimous consent.

The meeting took a brief recess to give Kondratovich the Oath of Office and the meeting reconvened.

Humane Society Presentation - Kawehi Yim, Director of Community Relations for the Hawaiian Humane Society (HHS), which is celebrating their 110th anniversary this year, reported the following:

§     One of their first officers was King David Kalakaua, who in the early years of the organization, extended services for unwed mothers, children, and single women, who in those days were the downtrodden.

§      In 1930 they changed their focus to care first for working animals and then companion animals.

§     Their mission is the humane treatment of all animals and this year their focus is on the link between animal cruelty and violence. On June 1, 2007 the Governor signed a bill into law stating animal cruelty is a felony, and no longer a misdemeanor. After eight years of testimony to the legislature, which included FBI evidence on files of some the most famous deadly serial killers, showed a majority of them had experienced violence early in their lives against animals which later transferred to violence against humans. Jailing offenders will protect society.

§     They have a Foster Volunteer Program to care for young unweaned kittens and puppies and ill and injured animals who can’t be adopted. Volunteers are given food and medications for the animals and when they are well and ready for adoption, they are returned to HHS, sterilized, and put up for adoption.

§     In 1994 “Pets in Housing” was started because of the sharp increase in the number of animals surrendered to the Hawaiian Humane Society because of housing limitations. The program provides tips for pet owners and landlords on the qualities of a responsible pet owner and a list of pet friendly buildings on Oahu. They also meet with the managers of buildings who are considering accepting pets to provide more pet friendly opportunities for the community.

§     They will have a booth at the Discover Moiliili Day. Their yearly fund raiser is a Pet Walk this Sunday; they rely heavily on private donations.

Questions, answers, and concerns:

1.         There is no law on chaining pets except in Texas, California and Rhode Island. This will be one of their major campaigns; people think chaining is the right thing to do but they are creating a hazard for the dog when they are chained for long periods of time with no socialization with family members of other animals.

2.         She will talk with the landlord in Gans’ building to suggest it become pet friendly.

3.         She directed Board member Larson to their website (hawaiianhumanesociety.org) that gives sample guidelines and rules for pets in housing projects owned by a non profit.

4.         She reported that HHS checks to see if homeless people who have pets are taking good care of them. Many people remain homeless because they cannot bring their pets to a homeless shelter.

5.         Notify HHS at 946 - 2187 when there are fleas in your apartment from a neighbor’s animal.

6.         HHS works with those who feed feral cats to trap them, have them neutered for free and then they are returned to their colony decreasing the feral population that arose from irresponsible pet owners.

7.         She responded to Mrs. Novak regarding feral cats in her building area being fed leaving open cat food cans around the property at night which smell and are unsafe. Those who feed the cats have to sign an agreement with HHS that feeding the cats on private property requires the approval of the land owner. You could take action through your AOAO to charge the person with trespassing.

8.         They provide micro chips implants for your animals in August for a nominal fee of $5.00 which is their price for the chip when you go to one of their participating veterinarians who waive their office fee.

9.         Call 955-1555 to ask if you can bring your pet to the Discover Moiliili Day and see if it is a “pet friendly” park.

10.       The Ala Wai K-9 group is having a fundraiser October 25th and you can get your tickets from Sandy who is here tonight and provided tonight’s wonder home-baked refreshments.

Housekeeping:

A.         The Neighborhood Commission met three times since our last meeting when they dismissed a complaint from 2004 against this Board.

B.         The Neighborhood Plan Task Force is completing their work and preparing their presentation to City Council.

C.        There was a September OMPO meeting and one upcoming is on October 17 at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall.

D.        October 20 is a Makiki Stream clean-up from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Jack in the Box, King Street and Kalakaua Avenue..

E.         The TAG clean-up last Saturday had 150 volunteers who cleaned every bus stop in the neighborhood up and down Kalakaua Avenue, and King and Beretania streets with the help of Councilmember Kobayashi and Representatives Saiki and Nishimoto.

F.         The Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Task Force Report came out and people could comment on it at a meeting this morning. The report can be downloaded at www.hawaii2050.org. Comments are due by November 10th.

G.        There is a Neighborhood Walkability report at www.walkscore.com and Moiliili scored at 95%.

H.         The McCully - Moiliili Survey was passed out at tonight’s meeting by Senator Fukunaga.

I.          The Board will be setting up a Permitted Interactive Group (PIG) allowing up to seven Board members to gather and discuss the issue of the Neighborhood Plan draft which can be seen on the web at www.honolulu.gov/nco/draft+neighborhood+plan+august+2007.pdf. They need to go on record at their next meeting as to their decision. Corporation Counsel turned in their draft. Takamura will be the organizer of the group.

J.         A letter was sent to the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) after their presentation to our meeting reminding them that the street light going in by Times Market has controls installed on both sides of the market - the closest to Haoli and the furthest from Haoli because people cross at both sides. We also reminded them the residents want a bulb out at Times because people cannot see the pedestrians waiting to cross the street nor can cars leaving the driveway be seen by the drivers.

K.         The McCully Chop Suey sign permit has been submitted and is going through approval.

L.         AARP is holding workshops on Pedestrian and Bicycle Friendly Islands on two Saturdays, October 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and November 3 from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more details call Chair Lockwood.

M.        There will be a Brownfield’s forum at the Ala Moana Hotel October 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our area has two Brownfield’s sites because the Bowl-a-drome is full of asbestos and lead paint and across from MacDonald’s the old gas station site is still venting petroleum distillates.

Residents’ Concerns:

Board Member Kyi-Yim asked to investigate on Punahou Street where there is a building with a small garden where children are climbing the fence from Punahou into Citron Streets by Kalakaua Vista and thinks the children are trespassing because there is no fence on the other side of the building. It is accessible because a wall was knocked over during the flood because there was an embankment built over the stream. Lalosin noted that the City is checking on the legality of the owner building the embankment. Chair Lockwood will investigate the situation.

Unfinished Business:

Pedestrian Safety Resolution – Carlos moved and Takamura seconded the motion to accept Pedestrian Safety Resolution SB 1191.  Chair Lockwood noted this bill asks the Governor to appropriate the monies that the legislature has passed through. The motion was adopted unanimously.

Participating at Moiliili Day – The event is from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chair Lockwood invited the Board to assist Gans at the Neighborhood Board table during the event and they agreed to.

Resolution to Stop Plans or Proposals to Build a Bridge over the Ala Wai Canal at University Avenue – Kato moved and Takamura seconded to adopt the resolution to stop any plans or proposals to build a bridge over the Ala Wai Canal at University Avenue.  Discussion ensued. This is part of the Waikiki District Plan that this Board approved ten years ago and is still part of the Waikiki Special District Plan. Ala Wai Elementary is taking up this issue at their SEC and PTA meetings and with

their faculty in the next two weeks. They have been adamantly opposed to it in the past. The motion was not adopted with a vote of 7-2-1. Aye - Hata, Larson, Lockwood, Kato, Kondratovich, Tabor, Takamura. Nay – Carlos, Gans. Abstain – Kyi-Yim. (This board, with 15 available seats, requires 8 votes for a quorum to adopt a measure).

UH Manoa Long Range Development Plan – Chair Lockwood forwarded this to the School and Community Outreach Committee for further review, discussion and action.

New Business:

Change the name for the Moiliili Fire Station – Resolution -   Larson moved and Gans seconded to adopt the Resolution to name the Fire Station No. 29 at 2425 Date Street ‘Moiliili Fire Station No. 29. Larson moved and Carlos seconded to adopt the Resolution naming the Fire Station No. 29 at 2425 Date Street ‘Moiliili Fire Station No. 29’. Chair Lockwood asked if the Board would approve supporting the name put forth by Councilmember Kobayashi, Resolution 07-299, to name the station  ‘McCully-Moiliili Fire Station’. Discussion ensued. The motion was adopted unanimously.

Change the name for the Kalo Place Mini Park to Kaapu Mini Park at Kalo Place – Resolution - Kato moved and Takamura seconded to adopt the resolution to rename Kalo Place Mini Park to ‘Kekoa Kaapu Mini Park at Kalo Place’.  Discussion ensued.

§       Takamura recalled Kaapu, very active in the community, on this Neighborhood Board and the City Council; this is a good way of honoring him. He also suggested installing a plaque with his name.

§       Larson does not want a seven word name for the park prefering Kalo Place that tells where it is.  

Larson left the meeting at 9:25 p.m., nine members present.

§                     When Inamine asked what Kaapu did, Kato noted he was Council Chair representing this area and one of the first people in the City to discuss whether or not we should have development and consistently asked how it would impact the community. In the early to mid seventies if he didn’t ask those questions there would have been large hotels/apartment complexes built and much more development than we have now. He found the information in the ‘Hawaiian Observer’ publication. Inamine supported naming the park after Andy Mirakitani because he rallied the people to oppose Bishop Estate. Chair Lockwood advised her that Mirakitani does not meet the first criteria to have a park named after him.

§                     Laura Ruby reported that on the UH campus they have memorial trees planted to honor people  which they could do for Kaapu.

The motion failed with a vote of 2-4-3. Aye – Kato, Lockwood. Nay – Carlos, Gans, Kyi-Yim, Tabor. Abstain – Hata, Kondratovich, Takamura.

Naming of UH-Manoa Gateway Moiliili Gate Resolution– Gans moved and Carlos seconded the motion to adopt the name of UH Manoa Gateway Moiliili Gate. Discussion ensued. Chair Lockwood reported on August 14, 2007 this Resolution was approved by the Moiliili Business Association. On

September 4, 2007 a letter was sent to the Landscape Advisory Committee Chair saying the Moiliili Community Center voted in favor of the resolution also. Laura Ruby reported she initiated this Resolution and the Landscape Committee is bringing nice plantings to what is a waste corner right now. The area has never really been named and naming it the Gateway brings it between the University and the community and keeps a Hawaii sense of place. The motion was adopted unanimously.

The Board voted unanimously to take their second recess in January adopted 9-0-0.

All other agenda items will be moved to the November agenda.

The meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m.

Submitted by:

Bonnie Trustin

Neighborhood Assistant