MAKIKI – LOWER PUNCHBOWL – TANTALUS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 10

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024 AT 6:00 P.M.

MAKIKI DISTRICT PARK LIBRARY 2ND FLOOR

1527 KEEAUMOKU STREET HONOLULU, HI 96822

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Board Meeting Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DZJTKor6TTNYiqx5U-P2w

Purpose: §2-13-101 [Neighborhood Plan of 2008, City Charter.] “Purpose. The purpose of this neighborhood plan and the neighborhood boards is to increase and assure effective citizen participation in the decisions of government.”

Community Vision Statement: “A safe and healthy community with a lei of parks connected by roads, sidewalks, and public transportation; where daily life is not interrupted by loud vehicles and other obnoxious noises; where all community members are valued, including the least fortunate; and where residents are proud to live.”

Rules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep their comments under three (3) minutes, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports under three (3) minutes. Please silence all electronic devices.

Note: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda. A two-thirds (2/3) vote (12) of this 17-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. Items may not be added if they are of major importance and will affect a significant number of people.

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Ian Ross ianross.hi@gmail.com

II. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU MONTHLY REPORTS (Priority is given to Responders Reports, pursuant to NP §2-14-112.)

A. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)

B. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)

C. Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Michelle Harman

III. PRESENTATIONS

A. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Flo Nakakuni

B. Bus Route Modifications – Department of Transportation Services (DTS)

C. Free Rainwater Assessments – Cyrus Howe, Hawai’i Green Growth

IV. BOARD BUSINESS

A. Chair’s Report (3 minutes)

B. Motion to Support/Oppose Proposed Sale of Pi’ikoi Mini Park (RES24-017)

C. Letter Opposing the Disbanding of the Red Hill Community Representation Initiative (CRI)

D. Resolution Requesting the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) to Cooperate with Other Departments on Illegal Game Room Inspection and Enforcement

E. Motion to Consider Adding to a Future Agenda the Resolution to Request a Full Environment Impact Statement (EIS) for the Proposed Bridge Over the Ala Wai Canal, University Ave, and Kalaimoku St Residential Neighborhoods Site

F. 3-Absence Letter for Board Members – Janel Fujinaka, Paul Klink

G. Motion to Establish New Committee(s), Designate Chair(s), and Add Members

H. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: Thursday, May 16, 2024

V. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU ELECTED OFFICIAL MONTHLY REPORTS

A. City Councilmember Calvin Say (Council District 5)

B. City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam (Council District 6)

C. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – HOU Executive Director Denise Iseri-Matsubara

VI. STATE ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS

A. Representative Della Au Belatti (House District 26)

B. Representative Scott Nishimoto (House District 23)

C. Representative Andrew Garrett (House District 22)

D. Senator Carol Fukunaga (Senate District 11)

E. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Russell Pang

VII. RESIDENT/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Because of the “Sunshine Law”, concerns not on agenda may be presented, but no Board action can be taken. Limited to 2 minutes each.

VIII. COMMUNITY REPORTS

A. Makiki/Lower Punchbowl Neighborhood Security Watch – Chuck Lee makikipb.nsw@gmail.com

B. Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – John Steelquist

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. Next Regular Meeting: The next meeting of the Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No.10 is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Makiki District Park and online via WebEx.

B. Broadcast: The meetings can be viewed on ʻŌlelo FOCUS 49 at 9:00 p.m. on the first Friday of the month and again on the first and third Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

C. Social Media: You can follow us at Facebook.com/MakikiNB

D. Board Member Contact Information: Go to https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb10/

X. ADJOURNMENT

Map: Map of the subdistrict boundaries: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/nco/maps/10_Makiki.jpg

Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Budget Planning: Suggestions for projects in the Neighborhood Board district and adjacent areas are welcome at any time to prepare for planning actions and the next fiscal year.

Mailing List: 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, Hawaii 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.

Written Testimony: 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.

Auxiliary Aid/Service, Disability Accommodation, or Interpreter to Participate: 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.

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

Event shows physical location; however, other options of participation may also include WebEx and phone.  If available, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agenda.