MCCULLY – MŌ‘ILI‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 8

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 at 6:30 P.M.
MCCULLY DISTRICT PARK CLASSROOM
831 PUMEHANA STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96826
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NOTES: This board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (Chapter 92, HRS), specific issues not listed on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless properly added to the agenda by 2/3 vote.
CALL TO ORDER at 6:30 P.M. – Vice Chair Christopher Salas [csalas_8@yahoo.com]

1. ROLL CALL: Lindsey Allred, Milton Delvalle, Judy DeVilbiss, Michelle Katchuck, Wookie Kim, Louella Kohler, Morgan Lee, Louis Galdeira, Muhammad Quadri, Christopher Salas, Paul Robotti

2. PUBLIC SAFETY LIAISONS
A. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD): Station 29 McCully – Mōʻiliʻili
B. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) (District boundaries: Kalākaua Avenue, S. King Street, Hauʻoli Street, and Kapiʻolani Boulevard)
i. District 1: Central Honolulu (west of Hauʻoli Street)
ii. District 7: East Honolulu (east of Hauʻoli Street)

3. BOARD BUSINESS / PRESENTATIONS
A. Election of Officers – To serve until June 30, 2025: Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and any other officer the Board determines it needs to conduct its business.
B. Determination of Recess Schedule – Up to three (3) per year
C. Filling of 2 Vacant Board At-Large Seats – Residents interested in filling a vacant board seat must bring current proof of residency to the board meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi [curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov] to verify residency in advance.
D. Resolution Urging Legislature to Adopt Good Government Reforms – Wookie Kim
E. McCully Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project – Ollie Lau & Paul Toma (SSFM International)
F. Kapahulu-Mo’ili’ili Annual Christmas Parade – Lyn Liu
G. General discussion and updates on homelessness – John Mizuno (Governor’s Coordinator on Homelessness)
H. Approval of Written Summaries for Video Record: Thursday, June 6, 2024 & Thursday, August 1, 2024

4. GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION LIAISONS
A. Board of Water Supply (BWS)
B. Mayor’s Representative – Michael O’Keefe [mokeefe@honolulu.gov]
C. University of Hawaii-Manoa – Elmer Kaai [elmerk@hawaii.edu]
D. Governor’s Representative – Matthew Dvonch [matthew.s.dvonch@hawaii.gov]

5. ELECTED OFFICIALS
A. Councilmember Calvin Say (District 5) [ckysay@honolulu.gov]
B. Representative Andrew Garrett (District 22) [repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov]
C. Representative Scott Nishimoto (District 23) [repnishimoto@capitol.hawaii.gov]
D. Representative Adrian Tam (District 24) [reptam@capitol.hawaii.gov]
E. Senator Les Ihara (District 10) [senihara@capitol.hawaii.gov]
F. Senator Carol Fukunaga (District 11) [senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov]
G. Senator Sharon Moriwaki (District 12) [senmoriwaki@capitol.hawaii.gov]

6. RESIDENT/COMMUNITY COMMENTS (No Presentations): For brief mention of items of concern or comment that are not on the agenda.

7. HOUSEKEEPING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Regular Meeting: The next meeting of the McCully – Mo’ili’ili Neighborhood Board No.8 is scheduled to be held on Monday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the McCully District Park Classroom and online via Webex.
B. Future Agenda Items: To request an item be placed on the next meeting agenda, please contact Chair Paul Robotti [paulrobotti@yahoo.com] at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled meeting (usually the 1st Thursday).
C. ‘Olelo Broadcast: The meetings can be viewed on Channel 49 at 9:00 p.m. on the 3rd Friday of the month and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m. For a meeting video archive, go to https://www.honolulu.gov/cms-nco-menu/site-nco-sitearticles/1657-board-meeting-video-archive.
D. Bulky Item Pick-Up: By appointment only. To schedule an appointment, go to https://www.honolulu.gov/opala or call (808) 768-3200.
E. Reporting Neighborhood Issues: Go to https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/concern or the Honolulu 311 App.

8. ADJOURNMENT

A mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions, corrections, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html.

All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the Board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the Board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817, fax (808) 768-3711, or email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Neighborhood Commission Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nco@honolulu.gov at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. It may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024 AT 6:30 P.M.
MCCULLY DISTRICT PARK CLASSROOM AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db_tozuzQNU

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tT9B36j02pFGAEYO6I2BzQiNKI9CRiKk

1. CALL TO ORDER [0:00:02]

Chair Pro-Tem Robotti called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Quorum WAS established with 7 members present. Note: This 13-member Board requires 7 members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.

Members Present: Paul Robotti, Judy DeVilbiss, Louis Galdeira, Wookie Kim, Louella Kohler, Morgan Lee, Christopher Salas, and Muhammad Anwar Quadri (6:37 p.m.).

Members Absent: Lindsey Allred, Milton Delvalle, Michelle Katchuck.

Guests: Firefighter Captain Keith Endow (HFD); Lieutenant Arnold Sagucio, Lieutenant Michael Thompson (HPD); Steven Norstrom (BWS); John Kanaulu (C.O.R.E); Betsy Kawamura; Elmer Kaʻai (University of Mānoa); Matthew Dvonch (Govenor Josh Green); Councilmember Calvin Say, Andrew Phomsouvanh, and Janel (City Council Distict 5); Representative Andrew Garrett; Representative Scott Nishimoto; Representative Adrian Tam; Charles Izomoto (Senator Sharon Moriwaki); Ian Ross; Ikaika Olds; Laura Ruby; Kim Galou; Richard Oshisa; Taylor Warnl; Karin Lynn; Allison Petterson; Drew Eridison; Merrill Kalopodes; Erendira Aldana; C. Watanabe; Chassity Santiago; Cheryl; Daisy Murai; Hector H. Venegas; Mavis; Zi; Tom Heinrich (Residents); and Anson Wu (NCO) Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 46 total participants.

2. ROLL CALL [0:01:45]: The Neighborhood Assistant (NA) conducted a roll call. Quorum WAS established with 7 members present.

3. PUBLIC SAFETY LIASONS [0:03:08]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) [0:03:08]: Firefighter Captain Keith Endow gave the report. Highlights included the July 2024 statistics, the fire safety tip of the month related back to school fire safety. Should you have any questions, please email the Honolulu Fire Department Community Relations Office at hfdnhb@honolulu.gov.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XR16of6_b4u578z-haleo0sk3UngtTxF/view?usp=drive_link
• HFD Website: https://fire.honolulu.gov/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:05:14].

Quadri joined the meeting at 6:37 p.m.; 8 members present.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 1 [0:07:07]: Lieutenant Arnold Sagucio gave the report and highlighted the July 2024 Statistics; highlighted two events for the month of August: the Korean Festival and the Pokémon World Championships; and possible heavy traffic due to back to school.
• July 2024 Statistics: There were 5 motor vehicle thefts, 3 burglaries, 8 thefts, 3 unauthorized entry into motor vehicle (UEMV), 3 assaults, and 380 calls for service. For more information, go to https://www.honolulupd.org/.
• Safety Tip: Trafic and Pedestrian Safety – Drivers should slow down, check blind spots twice, and leave earlier to avoid traffic. Pedestrians should make eye contact with drivers when crossing the street and be predictable so that drivers understand what they are doing on the road.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:11:00].

HPD District 7 [0:21:39]: Lieutenant Michael Thompson gave the report and highlighted the July 2024 Statistics:
• July 2024 Statistics: There were 18 motor vehicle thefts, 6 burglaries, 11 thefts, 11 UEMVs, and 6,412 calls for service. For more information, go to https://www.honolulupd.org/.
• Safety Tip: Fake Jewelry Scams – Do not buy jewerly from strangers on the street. Get it through reputable dealers and stores.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:23:02].

4. BOARD BUSINESS / PRESENTATIONS [0:37:21]

Filling of Vacancy – 2 At-Large [0:37:21]: There was one volunteer present, but he did not bring the proper information for verification.

Election of Officers – Chair – [0:41:04]: [0:42:12] – Devilbiss nominates Robotti for Chair. [0:42:23] – Lee self-nominated for Chair. Hearing no other nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. As neither candidate received a quorum of votes, this item was deferred to the next meeting; 3-4-0 (Robotti: Devilbiss, Galdeira, and Robotti; Lee: Kim, Kohler, Lee, and Salas) – [0:43:35].

Election of Officers – Vice Chair – [0:47:05]: [0:47:15] – Lee nominates Salas for Vice Chair. Hearing no other nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Salas was elected as Vice Chair. 8-0-0 (Salas: Devilbiss, Galdeira, Kim, Kohler, Lee, Quadri, Salas, and Robotti) – [0:47:57].

Election of Officers – Secretary – [0:49:05]: This item was postponed to the next agenda.

Election of Officers – Treasurer – [0:49:29]: This item was postponed to the next agenda.

Determination of Recess Schedule – [0:49:56]: This item was postponed to the next agenda.

Eahou Fest Presentation [0:50:07]: No representative present. This item was postponed to the next meeting.

Update on Houseless – John Mizuno, State Homelessness Coordinator – [0:50:55]: No representative present.

Update on Houseless – Sam Moku, City Homeless Coordinator – [0:51:19]: Sam Moku provided his report and highlighted the following: the City purchased Waikīkī Vista to create family shelters, and the First Hawaiian Bank near ʻAʻala Park to convert it into a medical respite; informed the public about the Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement (C.O.R.E) and his role in helping the homeless; and future shelter projects throughout Oʻahu.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:59:09].

[1:22:14] – Hearing no Objections, Chair Pro-Tem Robotti asked C.O.R.E to present themselves to the Board.

Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement (C.O.R.E) – [1:22:24]: John Kanaulu provided information about C.O.R.E and their services. The program’s aim is to help the homeless get off the street by providing outreach and building relationships. Their current staff size is 30, covering the entire island, and are actively looking to recruit new staff members.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:24:52].

[1:43:43] – Chair Pro-Tem Robotti opened the floor for State Candidacy.

State Candidacy – [1:44:11]: Ian Ross announced for running Democratic candidate for State House District 23 and provided information about himself.

State Candidacy – [1:44:55]: Ikaika Olds announced his candidacy for State House District 23 and provided information about himself.

Constituent Concern about the Stream near the South King Street and Kalākaua Avenue – [1:45:59]: Resident Kawamura raised concerns about the homeless population near Makiki stream located on South King Street and Kalākaua Avenue. She provided photos and video proof of homeless leaving the trash in streams and the streets. She also provided a draft resolution asking the State of Hawaiʻi and the City and County of Honolulu to test and clean up Makiki Stream and permanently remove the current homeless encampments.
i. Photos and the draft resolution can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rUI5wMnYsHRa_62MVPiTnZ2SDLTBEPcl?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:52:48].

Approval of Written Summaries for Video Record – Thursday, June 4, 2024 – [2:00:59]: This item was postponed to the next agenda.

5-Absence Letter for Board Members – [2:01:01]: This item was postponed to the next agenda.

5. GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION LIAISONS [2:01:36]

Board of Water Supply (BWS) [2:01:43]: Steven Norstrom reported no main breaks in the area for the month of July 2024 and gave the general water announcement about the 2024 Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10fdDkE5PH5OhibuZRp7Nr__Etiw4vvxA/view?usp=drive_link
• Website: https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:02:22].

Mayor’s Representative [2:03:47]: No representative present.
• Mayor’s Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A9Ssi5HKRfyE9oLOSGRBSi4Y44z9paYm/view?usp=drive_link

University of Hawai’i Mānoa [2:03:55]: Elmer Kaʻai provided his report and highlighted the following: possible high traffic due to back to school of the week of August 19, 2024; announced the three volleyball and two football events for the month of August; and updates to future projects.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZnD8TFZjDpCgKZneiv8Vmiqo77FJgF8f/view?usp=drive_link

Governor’s Representative [2:06:45]: Matt Dvonch provided updates to questions asked in the previous meeting. For any questions/concerns, email hawaiiag@hawaii.gov.
• Website/Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:07:54].

6. ELECTED OFFICIALS [2:10:40]

Councilmember Calvin Say [2:10:41]: Councilmember Say provided his report and Andrew Phomsouvanh provided a response to questions asked during the meeting regarding parking meters on Isenberg Street, stream cleaning, and homeless.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VFcPTkP6JloGNmGFVmdYHtTudn06K9Yi/view?usp=drive_link
• Primary Urban Center Development Plan (PUCDP): https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/planning/planning-documents/primary-urban-center.html
• Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6098c5bb75e480679bd2fab3/t/65c2805b6b1c566fa66df36e/1707245668491/Hawaii-Homeowners-Handbook-Fourth-Ed.-final-web.pdf
• Feral Chicken Fact Sheet: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/csd/Feral_Chicken_Info_Sheet.pdf

Questions, comments and concerns followed [2:13:10].

Representative Andrew Garrett [2:27:49]: Representative Andrew Garrett provided his report.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13D6grji8Ew_ufk6h_wfpg3nS3NP565sP/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:28:11].

Representative Scott Nishimoto [2:29:49]: Representative Scott Nishimoto announced the Going Green Recycling project on Saturday, August 17, 2024. For any questions/concerns, email repnishimoto@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-8519.

Representative Adrian Tam [2:30:33]: Representative Adrian Tam provided his report.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17_F2QWoA-hIIgGIbStdyFLoKHaLXNaY1/view?usp=drive_link

Senator Les Ihara [2:31:07]: No representative present. No report provided.

Senator Carol Fukunaga [2:31:12]: No representative present. No report provided.

Senator Sharon Moriwaki [2:31:15]: Charles Izomoto provided the report.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13O1WNEiY6606CyDCY8QQoU7LzZGisFR-/view?usp=drive_link

7. RESIDENT/COMMUNITY COMMENTS – [2:31:58]

Streams and the Department of Transportation (DTS) – [2:32:12]: Resident Laura Ruby inform the community of the Alanaio stream and concerns about DTS not responding to questions regarding Complete Street project.

Derelict Building – [2:33:18]: Resident Kawamura informed the community that she had reported a dilapidated building called the Kalakapi Apartment Hotel to Chassity Santiago and is waiting for a response.

Crosswalk Safety – [2:34:26]: Resident Ikaika Olds raised concerns about a blacked-out crosswalk on Kapiʻolani Blvd adjacent to the McCully Ala Wai Community Playground.

Island wide Network Resilience Hub updates – [2:35:50]: Miyahara student leader of the Center of Resilient Neighborhoods (CERENE) announced the official launch of the Island Wide Network of Resilience Hub on Oʻahu.

8. HOUSEKEEPING & ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:37:09]

Next Regular Meeting – [2:37:09]: Next Regular Meeting: The next meeting of the McCully – Mōʻiliʻili Neighborhood Board No. 8 is tentatively scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the McCully District Park Classroom and online via WebEx.

Future Agenda Items – [2:37:20]: To request an item be placed on the next meeting agenda, please contact Chair Pro Paul Robotti [paulrobotti@yahoo.com] at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled meeting (usually the 1st Thursday).

‘Olelo Broadcast – [2:37:25]: The meetings can be viewed on Channel 49 at 9:00 p.m. on the 3rd Friday of the month and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m. For a meeting video archive, go to https://www.honolulu.gov/cms-nco-menu/site-nco-sitearticles/1657-board-meeting-video-archive.

Bulky Item Pick-Up – [2:37:32]: By appointment only. To schedule an appointment, go to https://www.honolulu.gov/opala or call (808) 768-3200.

Reporting Neighborhood Issues – [2:37:40]: Go to https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/concern or the Honolulu 311 App.

9. ADJOURNMENT [2:37:47]: The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.

Submitted by: Anson Wu, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Lindon Valenciano, Public Relation Assistant
Finalized by:

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