‘AIEA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 20

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.
‘AIEA PUBLIC LIBRARY – PROGRAM ROOM
99-374 POHAI PLACE, AIEA, HI 96701
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX
Board Meetings are held on the Second Tuesday of the Month

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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 vote (10) of this 15-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 number of people.

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Stephen Wood

II. MONTHLY REPORTS (Limited to 5 minutes each)
a. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
b. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)
c. Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Tracy Burgo
d. Stadium Authority – Christine Kinimaka, Samantha Spain
e. O’ahu Community Correctional Facility (OCCC) – C. Gaydosh, B. Mehnert
f. Pearlridge Center – David Cianelli
g. U.S. Navy/Department of Defense (DOD) – Victor Flint
h. State Department of Transportation (DOT), Highways Division – Casey Abe

III. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATION (Limit presentations to 10 minutes each)
a. Filling of 1 Vacant Seat in Subdistrict 4 (Newtown, Royal Summit, ʻAiea side of Kaʻahumanu): 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.
b. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 and Tuesday, September 10, 2024
c. Motion to Support or Oppose Honolulu City Council Bill 46 (2024) “Empty Homes Tax” – S. Wood
d. Presentation: Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Dry Dock Number 5 Construction Update – U.S. Navy

IV. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS (Limited to 3 minutes each)

V. ELECTED OFFICIALS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
a. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – DDC Director Haku Milles
b. City Councilmember Val Okimoto
c. City Councilmember Radiant Cordero
d. State Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Janelle Saneishi
e. U.S. Representative Ed Case – Nestor Garcia
f. District 15 State Senator Glenn Wakai
g. District 16 State Senator Brandon Elefante
h. District 31 State Representative Linda Ichiyama
i. District 32 State Representative Micah Pookela Kim Aiu
j. District 33 State Representative Sam Kong

VI. REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
a. Board Member attendance at other meetings affecting ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board Business
b. ‘Aiea Community Association (ACA) – Claire Tamamoto
c. Committees
i. Executive – S. Wood
ii. Community Relations & Publicity – T. Arakaki
iii. Parks & Recreation – P. Glen
iv. Planning & Zoning – K. Burgess
v. Military Intergovernmental Affairs – F. Whitfield
vi. Environmental and Utilities – L. Higa
vii. Education & Culture – D. Espiritu

VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Next Meeting: The ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board No. 20 is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at ‘Aiea Public Library and online via Webex.
b. ʻŌlelo Rebroadcasts: Rebroadcasts of the ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board No. 20 meetings are scheduled each month on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for every last Thursday at 6:00 p.m. An archive of past meetings can be found on https://olelo.org/olelonet/ by searching <Aiea>.
c. YouTube Archive: For a playlist containing the YouTube videos of the ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board No. 20 meetings from the 2023-2025 board term, go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV5UMa3mvn9O8DYk0i8VEUQhvsP-MVJwU.

VIII. 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, HI 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or emailing 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, email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov, or complete the form on https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/testimony/.

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
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.
ʻAIEA PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM – 99-374 PŌHAI PLACE, HONOLULU, HI 96701
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting (Link): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJpzNF1loqU

Google Drive Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1S1UiVi7m1VXWWgfGKVUYZnlU_zqG5OcX

1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:03]: Chair Wood called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Quorum was established with 12 members present. Note: This 15-member board requires 8 members to establish quorum and take official Board action.

Members Present: Jane Anderson, Tracy Arakaki, Bill Clark, Danielle Espiritu, Ronald Fitch, Paul Glen, Lawrence Higa, May Imamura-Uruu, Richard Mizusawa, Jane Sugimura (arrived at 7:16 p.m.), Russell Tsuji, Francie Whitfield, and Stephen Wood.

Members Absent: Kimo Burgess.

Guests: Lieutenant Glenn Iwasaki (Honolulu Police Department); Tracy Burgo, Erwin Kawata, Kathleen Pahinui (Board of Water Supply); Chris Kinimaka (DAGS, Special Projects Manager); Samantha Spain (Stadium Authority); Bettina Mehnert, Liz Lee (AHL – Architects Hawaii); OCCC Warden John Schell, Teresita Fernandez (Hawai‘i Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation); David Cianelli (Pearlridge Center); Stephanie Abdul, Victor Flint, Kris Tanahara (U.S. Navy/Department of Defense); Alejandro Diaz (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency); Casey Abe (Department of Transportation, Highways Division); Randall Wakumoto (Department of Facility Maintenance); Juli Beth (JB) Hinds (Birchline Planning); Tara Sutton (University of Hawai‘i Red Hill Registry); Cathi Schar, Creesha Layaoen, Dean Matsumura, Vernon Ong (University of Hawai‘i Community Design Center); Janelle Saneishi (Governor Green); Senator Brandon Elefante, Taylor Sayles (Senator Elefante); Representative Linda Ichiyama; Representative Micah Aiu; DDC Director Haku Milles (Mayor Blangiardi); Aaron Wilson (Councilmember Okimoto); Councilmember Radiant Cordero, Claire Tamamoto (Aiea Community Association); Jenny Wong, Gayle Lindo, John Greene, Karen Davis, Nalani Saito, Garner Shimizu, Healani Sonoda-Pale, Sally Tamai, Susan Gorman-Chang, Tara Rojas, Wayne Tanaka (Residents/Guests); Curtis Hayashi, Dylan Buck (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 59 total participants.

2. MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:00:45]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:01:13]: No representative present. Should you have questions, please e-mail the HFD’s Public Affairs & Media Liaison at HFDNHB@honolulu.gov.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QXcNcbRUEzSHvmTaR8cGxu9XFO2E9yDH/view?usp=sharing
• Website: https://fire.honolulu.gov/
• Requests for Information: https://fire.honolulu.gov/requests-for-information/
• Search for Fire Incidents: http://www.responsemapping.com/map.aspx?aid=2d8b134f-7c9f-4f42-8ef7-424c4cfe3ae5

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:01:24]: Lieutenant Iwasaki provided the report and highlighted:
• July 2024 Statistics: There were 3 motor vehicle thefts, 6 burglaries, 34 thefts, 8 unauthorized entry into motor vehicle (UEMV).
• August 2024 Statistics: There were 10 motor vehicle thefts, 1 burglary, 27 thefts, 10 unauthorized entry into motor vehicle (UEMV). For more information, go to https://www.honolulupd.org/.
• Safety Tip: Whenever you enter a vehicle, you and your passengers must wear a seat belt. Click It or Ticket!

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:02:19].

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:07:53]: Tracy Burgo provided the report for August 2024 and September 2024. Burgo encouraged the public to complete a confidential survey regarding your water access and affordability needs. Also, there is a BWS “Imagine a Day Without Water” event on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kapolei Regional Park. This event is free of charge and open to the public featuring more than 15 City, State, and community organization booths with interactive activities, xeriscape plant craft, rainbarrel workshops, and succulent mini workshop. Food, dessert, and snacks will be available for purchase.
• August 2024 Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aItXupzucS1I9mmkTD4i0vg6IxdL0OiN/view
• September 2024 Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_u43ncqers_K07J5kB5lX_qUHqkaJgBF/view?usp=drive_link
• BWS Survey (active till September 30, 2024): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRH2idS_836WTF6HcNxckqM_HnjHeuMWm1CTBFVHeNcRVyMg/formResponse
• BWS Event: https://drive.google.com/file/d/158snAqSANXX43Ta70T6ZCeqJnb8xwmDf/view?usp=sharing
• BWS Website: https://boardofwatersupply.com/

Sugimura joined the meeting at 7:16 p.m.; 13 members present.

Stadium Authority – [0:10:02]: Chris Kinimaka announced that the State will make an announcement whether or not Aloha Halawa District Partners will be the selected offeror by the end of September 2024. If selected, the 9-month due diligence and discussion phase would lead to a contract in June 2025. Chris said they are still on target for opening Aloha Stadium for the University of Hawai‘i season in 2028. Samantha Spain highlighted the recent Megabon community event at the Aloha Stadium parking lot. The Stadium Authority worked with the City Department of Transportation Services (DTS) and partnered with Leeward Community College where 41 cars parked to ride the Skyline to Aloha Stadium for the Megabon event. Almost 4,000 passengers used Skyline on the day of Megabon (Saturday, September 7, 2024). There are upcoming events at Aloha Stadium, including a pickleball event (Sunday, September 29, 2024), night market and car show (Saturday, October 5, 2024), and Lil Wayne concert (Saturday, November 16, 2024). Habilitat’s Haunted House Drive-Thru will not happen this year.
• Aloha Stadium Website: https://alohastadium.hawaii.gov/
• New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) Website: https://nased.hawaii.gov/
• Frequently Asked Questions: https://nased.hawaii.gov/quickfactsfaqs/
• Newsletters: https://nased.hawaii.gov/community-newsletters/
• Stadium News Releases: https://nased.hawaii.gov/nased-new-releases/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:13:01].

Oʻahu Community Correctional Facility (OCCC) – [0:14:21]: Bettina Mehnert (AHL – Architects Hawaii Limited) shared a status update about the future of OCCC. The New Oʻahu Jail website launched at newoahujail.hawaii.gov and the project’s RFP (return for proposal) will be released in 2025. Groundbreaking of the new OCCC is scheduled for 2029 and the construction of the new OCCC is scheduled for completion in 2031.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YiiHkIFbrK5PFPa9xe9qN2hy9i_tlNk3/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:18:26].

Pearlridge Center – [0:31:35]: David Cianelli shared Pearlridge Center tenant news and upcoming events, including two new stores opening (Miniso and Laine Jewelry), Read to Me International Foundation’s Keiki Time event on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Wai Makai third level food court, and various pop-up markets. The Molokai Hot Bread Pop-Up dates are September 12-14, 19-21, and 26-28 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. located in front of Hollister and the Mea Hana Market will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024 and Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Wai Makai second level from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zdJFtez-Yeoyu-7sRzIGxAYxBcynSJdy/view?usp=sharing
• Website: https://pearlridgeonline.com/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:35:00].

U.S. Navy/Department of Defense (DOD) – [0:45:53]: Kris Tanahara, Victor Flint, and Stephanie Abdul highlighted its newsletter, hiring fairs, historic Pearl Harbor boat tour, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise, and Navy Closure Task Force – Red Hill (NCTF-RH) updates.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/197Qta249aJFwU6fxPTqJ3benp9og-x8Z?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:52:28].

State Department of Transportation (DOT), Highways Division – [1:30:33]: Casey Abe provided updates to community concerns, including addressing roadway overgrowth, homeless encampments, illegal left turn concerns from Ulune Street to the freeway onramp, a damaged median fence on Kamehameha Highway near the Waimalu Shopping Center, and trash bags left near the Ulune Street intersection. For questions/concerns about State Highways, email casey.abe@hawaii.gov or call (808) 265-7299. If possible, attach photos or Google Map location.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T8qsaXYbTeh8nakwxfVxMHrq7nk-qZkB/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:34:32].

3. BOARD BUSINESS – [1:35:18]

Filling of Vacancy – 1 in Subdistrict 4 – [1:35:24]: There were no nominations, so the seat remains vacant.

Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) Presentation on Storm Water Fee Proposal – [1:35:35]: DFM Program Administrator Randall Wakumoto provided the report. Wakumoto emphasized that the Storm Water Utility Fee would be a dedicated, fee-based method of funding the services and investments needed to maintain Oʻahu’s storm water system and to protect Oʻahu’s streams and nearshore waters. Fees would be based on each property’s impervious surface area (roof, driveway, and walkways). DFM will meet with the Mayor regarding this proposal before a bill is introduced in the City Council sometime in 2024 or 2025 (dates to be determined). Visit www.StormWaterUtilityOahu.org for more information.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qg1hrMX-nGVkq43vFbAvpvHqWxISM6A1/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:51:12].

Anderson left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.; 12 members present.
Anderson returned to the meeting at 9:18 p.m.; 13 members present.

Imamura-Uruu left the meeting at 9:19 p.m.; 12 members present.
Imamura-Uruu returned to the meeting at 9:22 p.m.; 13 members present.

University of Hawaiʻi Red Hill Registry Presentation – [2:18:24]: Tara Sutton provided the report and highlighted that the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) is committed to working with impacted community members to co-develop the Red Hill Registry to gain insights from impacted water users, health care professionals, and community leaders to provide support and resources for anyone directly impacted by the Red Hill water crisis. The Red Hill Independent Health Registry (Red Hill Registry) is a UH Office of Strategic Health Initiatives project funded by a five-year, $27.2-million federal grant. Visit www.redhillregistry.org to receive updates. You can email questions or comments to tsutton@redhillregistry.org.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z1iXCI6YRvqW3kPU-ViSHK-3d5f5J9Cd/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:23:55].

Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons (HONU) Program Presentation – [2:30:04]: Department of Community Services (DCS) Director Anton Krucky did not attend the meeting. Chair Wood reported that he was informed by the Department of Community Services (DCS) that HONU has no future plans to Halawa District Park.

Community Input on Oʻahu Community Correctional Facility (OCCC) Relocation – [2:31:20]: Members of the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) Community Design Center (CDC) shared a presentation on their proof of concept designs for the new OCCC in Halawa based on community input and research. The three public input approaches are a Step-up Campus, Triage Complex, and Community Justice Hub with rehabilitation and reintegration goals for inmates, but these are site diagrams, not final site designs. The UH CDC’s presentation and research is independent of AHL’s (Architects Hawaii Limited) work on the new OCCC. Contact uhcdc@manoa.hawaii.edu if you have questions.
• Website: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4d6ef1f876114a65845feeb001e507ed

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:45:45].

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: Tuesday, July 9, 2024: Postponed due to lack of time.

4. RESIDENTS/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Postponed due to lack of time.

5. ELECTED OFFICIALS

Governor Josh Green’s Representative: Postponed due to lack of time.
• Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsletter/

U.S. Representative Ed Case: Postponed due to lack of time.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vvzxugFtAhXEP-WaCfWf1Ts2p85oOy9-/view?usp=drive_link

Senator Glenn Wakai: Postponed due to lack of time.

Senator Brandon Elefante: Postponed due to lack of time.

Representative Linda Ichiyama: Postponed due to lack of time.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eqLmYTmwyVVlgf6W7LFcJbTWM2p3tGGd/view?usp=sharing

Representative Micah Pookela Kim Aiu: Postponed due to lack of time.

Representative Sam Kong: Postponed due to lack of time.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative: Postponed due to lack of time.
• Newsletter: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter/
• Career Opportunities at the City & County of Honolulu: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu

Councilmember Val Okimoto: Postponed due to lack of time.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxBbBize4DNekqUWG6QPvREQDPk1w1G9/view?usp=sharing

Councilmember Radiant Cordero: Postponed due to lack of time.
• Newsletter: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-12541

6. REPORTS

Board Members Attendance at Other Meetings Affecting ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board Business: Postponed due to lack of time.

Aiea Community Association (ACA): Postponed due to lack of time.
• Website: https://www.aieacommunity.org/3

Committees: Postponed due to lack of time.
i. Executive
ii. Community Relations & Publicity
iii. Parks and Recreation
iv. Planning & Zoning
v. Military Intergovernmental Affairs
vi. Environmental & Utilities
vii. Education & Culture

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:55:40]

Next Meeting: The ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board No. 20 is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at ‘Aiea Public Library and online via Webex.

ʻŌlelo Rebroadcasts: Rebroadcasts of the ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board No. 20 meetings are scheduled each month on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for every last Thursday at 6:00 p.m. An archive of past meetings can be found on https://olelo.org/olelonet/ by searching <Aiea>.

YouTube Archive: For a playlist containing the YouTube videos of the ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board No. 20 meetings from the 2023-2025 board term, go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV5UMa3mvn9O8DYk0i8VEUQhvsP-MVJwU.

8. ADJOURNMENT – [2:57:39]: The meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.

Submitted by: Curtis Hayashi, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, Neighborhood Commission Office
Finalized by:

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