PEARL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 21

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
Momilani Community Center, 715 Hoʻomoana St, Pearl City
AND VIA WEBEX

This meeting location is open to public participation.
Other available options including WebEx and phone-in instructions are as follows:

WEBEX Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mbdb01f17b499a89cdb59bf83086d38ec
Meeting Number/Access Code: 2498 533 4017
Password: NB21 (6221 from phones and video systems)
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MEETING POLICY – Adopted July 25, 2023
Rules of Speaking:
Virtual: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to open the list of participants and click the “raise hand” icon by their name. When recognized by the Chair, address comments to the Chair. Remarks should not exceed 3 minutes. (Please cancel the “raise hand” icon after speaking. Presentations must be kept under 10 minutes. The “chat” box can also be used to ask simple questions. Board Members are required to keep their video active during the board meeting.

Recordings of Board Meetings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

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. Board actions such as draft resolutions and outgoing letters will be posted for the public on Google Drive.

Board Agenda Items: The Board is requesting that all written reports presented at the board meeting be soft copy emailed to the Board Chair and Website Manager: lveray@hawaii.rr.com and info@pearlcitynb.com. All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours, 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 Blvd, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Larry Veray with Vice Chair Charmaine Doran
A. Pledge of Allegiance – Cub Scout Pack 75 – Cubmaster Jantzen Lim
B. Time Limit Policy and Procedures
C. All participants are to sign in for in-person and virtual identify yourself to NCO Assistant on WEBEX
D. Roll Call (All board members must have their video turned on)

II. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
A. Honolulu Fire Department – Report on fire and emergency incidents to statistics for past month, fire safety tips while open to questions from board members and public related to recent emergencies in Pearl City
B. Honolulu Police Department – Report on crime incidents and statistics for District 3 Pearl City area past month, crime prevention and public safety tips while open to questions from board members and public related to recent emergencies or incidents in Pearl City

III. PUBLIC TESTIMONY – Limited to 3 minutes each (Resident/Community Concerns) to include confidential and public safety concerns from residents who wanted to remain anonymous requesting board member to present their issue at the board meeting

IV. BOARD BUSINESS – Administrative Action and Approve Resolutions
A. Action on board member missing three meetings this term
B. Action: Resolution urging the State Legislature to: (1) Increase fines, penalties and jail time for violators of the Fireworks Law and (2) Empower, Train and Certify Citizens Policing and Neighborhood Security Watch Team Volunteers to help with enforcement of illegal aerial explosions and homemade pipe bombs that are used to terrorize our neighborhoods.
C. Action: Letter to Congressman Ed Case requesting assistance on Illegal Fireworks Shipments to Hawaii
D. Action: Resolution urging the State Legislature to: (Increase Penalties for the Offense of Shoplifting Theft from our Local Businesses; (2) Encourage Retail Stores to improve customer accountability by screening merchandise receipts at store exits; and (3) Make it easier for store merchants to prosecute shoplifters on high value merchandise
E. Action: Resolution urging the State and City to take immediate action to construct an emergency access road for Pearl City Pacific Palisades community and develop a wildfire protection and evacuation plan
F. Action: Resolution encouraging all businesses and community-based organizations to become active partners in strengthening the Pearl City District

V. GOVERNMENT MONTHLY REPORTS
A. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
1. Governor Josh Green’s Office – Mr. Jeff Hickman, Public Affairs
2. Hawaii Department of Transportation – Mr. Casey Abe, HDOT State Highways Division
B. STATE LEGISLATURE
1. Senator Glenn Wakai (D15)
2. Senator Brandon Elefante (D16)
3. Senator Henry Aquino (D19)
4. Representative Gregg Takayama (D34)
5. Representative Cory Chun (D35)
6. Representative Trish La Chica (D37)
C. CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS
1. Congressman Ed Case – Mr. Nestor Garcia, Director of Communications
D. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU
1. Office of the Mayor – Mr. Gene Abano, Director Facility Maintenance
2. Councilmember Val Okimoto
E. OTHER AGENCIES
1. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam – Mr. David Hodge and Mr. Victor Flint
2. Leeward Community College – Chancellor Carlos Penaloza
3. Pearl City Library – Ms. Vicky Bowie, Branch Manager
4. Board of Water Supply – Mr. Arlen Ledward, Civil Engineer
F. ASSOCIATIONS
1. Pearl City High School PTSA – Mr. Tony Velasco

VI. BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approval – Tuesday, November 26, 2024 minutes

VII. CHAIR & BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 next board meeting will be both Hybrid Virtual and In-Person facilitated on WEBEX virtually and facilitated at Momilani Community Center 715 Hoomoana St, Pearl City on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 meetings are broadcasted on Focus Channel 49 and air 2nd Saturday at 6:00 PM and 1st and 3rd Friday at 1:00 PM.

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, Suite 160, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco.

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, NOVEMBER 26, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.
MOMILANI COMMUNITY CENTER, 715 HOOMOANA ST, PEARL CITY, HI, 96782
ONLINE VIA WEBEX

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

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V5AlaHjrMVo42KclDDH1qS-pc2oJVF9l

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:01]: Chair Veray called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance – [0:00:31]: The Cub Scout Pack 75 administered the Pledge of Allegiance and Cub Scout Leader Janson announced that Cub Scout Pack 75 will be participating at the Christmas Parade

Chair Veray reviewed the time limit policy and procedures before conducting a roll call. Quorum WAS established with ten (10) members present. Note: This 11-member board requires six (6) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Kekuni Agard, Rodney Awong, Guy Inouye, Lawrence Miyazono Jr., Daniel Smith, Nathan Takeuchi, Larry Veray, Heide Weber, Antonio Velasco, and Charmaine Doran.

Board Members Absent: Brendon Lee.

Guests: Fire Fighter 1 Russell Wassman (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Glenn Iwasaki (Honolulu Police Department); Casey Abe (Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation); Director & Chief Engineer Gene Albano (Mayor Blangiardi); Senator Brandon Elefante and Janice Salcedo; Nathaniel Isei (Senator Henry Aquino); Representative Cory Chun; Representative Trish La Chica; Aaron W. (Councilmember Val Okimoto); David Duna Hodge and Victor Flint (U.S. Navy); Arlen Ledward (Board of Water Supply); Karen Kang, Shawrek Schmidt, Keahi Schmidt, Linda Lee, Russell Wassman, Jocelyn Tecson, Collette Chang Hasegawa, Sheri Teruya, Mel Nakagawa, Brandon Suzuki, Mark Oliveros, Val Kupihea Tuiloma, Nathan Takeuchi, and Donald Sakamoto (Resident); and Anson Wu (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 59 total participants.

II. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS – [0:03:36]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:03:41]: Fire Fighter 1 Russell Wassman provided the monthly statistics for October 2024 and November 2024 fire safety tips regarding Kitchen & Cooking Safety.
• October 2024 Statistics: There was 1 structure fire, 3 wildland/bush fires, 2 nuisance fires, 2 activated alarms without fire, 139 medical emergencies, 2 motor vehicle collision with pedestrian, 11 motor vehicle crash/collisions, and 2 hazardous material incidents.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EKbCHnU9DzqCO6vAmQYirmTHhxQCBE1j/view?usp=drive_link
• For more information, visit: https://fire.honolulu.gov/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:05:26]

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:06:52]: No representative present at this time, was revisited at a later time.

III. PUBLIC TESTIMONY – [0:07:16]:

Pig Signs – [0:07:37]: Resident Tom raised concerns about having pigs warning signs on Palisades and is asking for more support from the board and legislators.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:08:30]

Crosswalk Updates – [0:10:00]: Resident Sakamoto provided an update regarding an audible crosswalk for the blind near by the Pearl City Highlands.

Street Safety – [0:10:59]: Resident Keahi request to have slow down signs or possible rumble strips on Maiha Cir road to reduce speeding and have Maiha Cir street lights to be checked.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:13:48]

Speeding – [0:15:48]: Resident Collette raised concerns of car’s speeding on Hoʻomaʻemaʻe Street and Waimano Home Road.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:16:44]

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:20:17]: Lieutenant Glenn Iwasaki provided the monthly statistics for October 2024 and the November 2024 safety tip regarding Car Break-in Prevention.
• October 2024 Statistics: There were 10 motor vehicle thefts, 6 burglaries, 29 thefts, 7 Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicles (UEMV).
• For more information, visit: www.honolulupd.org

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:21:42]

IV. BOARD BUSINESS – [0:39:39]

Recognition of Mr. Joseph Vu “Mike the Manapua Man” for his outstanding food truck service to Pearl City High School teachers and students – [0:39:40]: Postponed to the next meeting.

Resolution Pearl City Legislative Priorities for 2025 – 2026 – [0:40:14]: [0:40:31] – Doran MOVED and Agard SECONDED to adopt the Pearl City Legislative Properties for 2025 – 2026. Doran provided a brief summary of the resolution. Discussion followed.

[0:43:44] – Doran MOVED and Awong SECONDED to adopt the Pearl City Legislative Properties for 205 – 2026 with amendments. With no further discussion, the board conducted a roll call vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Agard, Awong, Doran, Inouye, Weber, Miyazono, Smith, Takeuchi, Velasco, and Veray; Nay: None; Abstain: None)
[0:45:10].
• Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wheIIYQRzfBugmYvUakEyJqS0C3_Wc9K/view?usp=drive_link

Resolution Requesting the City & County Honolulu Establish an Empty Homes Tax in Honolulu – [0:46:14]: Smith presented the resolution.

[0:49:14] – Smith MOVED and Doran SECONDED to adopt the resolution requesting the City & County Honolulu establish an Empty Homes Tax in Honolulu with amendments. With no further discussion, the board conducted a roll call vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Agard, Awong, Doran, Inouye, Weber, Miyazono, Smith, Takeuchi, Velasco, and Veray; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:50:41].
• Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1stgEZVYhdOuF3GXZjj4AQB2-RNOwnBPt/view?usp=drive_link

Resolution – Requesting the Honolulu Police Department Empower Their Citizens Community Policing Program to Approve and Train Selected Volunteer Citizens to Issue Violation Tickets to Enhance Public Safety and Improve the Quality of Life for Their Neighborhoods – [0:51:07]: Awong presented the resolution.

[0:55:31] – Awong MOVED and Agard SECONDED to adopt the resolution requesting the Honolulu Police Department empower their citizens community policing program. Discussion followed. The board conducted a roll call vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 9-1-0 (Aye: Agard, Awong, Doran, Inouye, Miyazono, Smith, Takeuchi, Velasco, and Veray; Nay: Weber; Abstain: None) – [0:50:41].
• Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FI5pu2uv6aDErwQ0WtYLVq1uUmx7lycu/view?usp=drive_link

V. GOVERNMENT MONTHLY REPORTS & LEGISLATIVE UPDATES – [1:03:35]

A. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – [1:03:35]

Governor Josh Green’s Office – [1:03:36]: No representative present.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mNqJGunj8QYAAUhEvdVym9DuLyxStvby/view?usp=drive_link

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (DOT) – [1:03:42]: Casey Abe presented his report and highlighted the following: updates on overgrowth; graffiti removal under the H1 viaduct; trash clean up near Lehua Avenue under the H1 viaduct; repairing of the damaged pedestrian flashing beacon at the Pearl Highland transition; the ceremony of the new Leeward Bikeway; and updates regarding the extension of the newly installed white flexible delineator poles.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:09:37]

B. STATE LEGISLATURE – [1:18:00]

Senator Glenn Wakai (D15) – [1:18:02]: No representative present.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:18:14]

Senator Brandon Elefante (D16) – [1:19:36]: Senator Brandon Elefante presented his report and highlighted the following: committee assignments were assigned for the upcoming session; Senator Elefante will be sitting as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, vice chair on the Water and Land Committee, member on the Transportation Culture and Arts Committee, and chairing the Committee on Public Safety and Military affairs; and responses to concerns.

[1:22:38] – Video feed was cut.

[1:22:47] – Video feed returned to normal.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:22:48]

Senator Henry Aquino (D19) – [1:25:12]: Nathaniel Isei stood on the report he provided for the board.

Representative Gregg Takayama (D34) – [1:25:44]: No representative present.

Representative Cory Chun (D35) – [1:25:52]: Representative Cory Chun provided his report and a response regarding on having red light camera in Pearl City.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nVpqT8_yQjWnEXJRTmmZWz6WdrQ5S8nd/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:28:13]

Representative Trish La Chica (D37) – [1:29:32]: Representative Trish La Chica provided her report and highlighted the following: the House is finalizing the committee assignment; Representative Trish La Chica will be remaining with the Education Committee and is working on issues regarding buses, school facilities, and teacher workforce housing; and Representative La Chica will be hosting a public Community Talk Story on condo insurance crisis from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mililani Uka Elementary Cafeteria on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:33:16]

VI. CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS – [1:34:42]

Congressman Ed Case – [1:34:42]: No representative present.

VII. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU – [1:34:42]

Office of the Mayor – [1:34:45]: Director & Chief Engineer Gene Albano provided the report and highlighted the following: The Department of Environmental Services’ (ENV) sewer system fee; Honolulu Pride Month; the City’s participation in the updated Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps; the rescue of the Kamehameha Schools’ student by the City [and U.S. Coast Guard]; popular park and baseball field in Waipahū opens after $4 million in repairs and upgrades; and responses to questions raised in the previous meeting.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LiEls8I0CGwak54ljfKZOnY13W89uTnw/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:39:37]

Councilmember Val Okimoto – [1:57:01]: Aaron W. provided the report and highlighted the following: the next full council is on Wednesday December 11, 2024; resolution updates on Resolution 24-242, Bill 44, Bill 51, Bill 62, and Bill 60; Waiau Gardens Home association maybe added to the City’s rubbish collection as February 2025; No Parking signs; updates on the Pearl City District Park roof improvement; the Department of Transportation pedestrian crossing installation and repaving project; Town Hall on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in Mililani Mauka; and a possible Town Hall at Pearl City on Thursday, January 16, 2024.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TWn7oO61ZBtDv2MMfc74DJ8Ju-3Z-wrp/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:00:05]

VIII. OTHER AGENCIES – [2:06:36]

Joint Base Pearl Harbor – Hickam – [2:06:36]: David Duna Hodge and Victor Flint provided the report and highlighted the following: there was a successful Navy Closure Task Force’s Open House; updates on tank cleaning operations; there was a successful Pearl Harbor Restoration Advisory Board meeting and the next meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Oahu Veterans Center; Concrete pour updates; and Hurricane watch.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MIv3qZE4jHNDY6zH5GkAWfq8TD5Q0CMN/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:10:55]

Leeward Community College – [2:19:07]: No representative present.

Pearl City Library – [2:19:12]: No representative present.

Board of Water Supply (BWS), Civil Engineer – [2:19:14]: Arlen Ledward provided the report and highlighted the following: no water main breaks for the month of October; and for anyone interested in full-time work, vacancies at BWS include engineer, information technology and administrative positions, visit: https://boardofwatersupply.com/jobs.

IX. ASSOCIATION UPDATES – [2:21:23]

Pearl City High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) – [2:21:23]: Member Tony announced the Pearl City High School project grad 25 winter fair at the Pearl City High School Cafeteria from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

X. BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS – [2:21:40]

Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approval – Tuesday, October 22, 2024 minutes – [2:21:40]: [2:21:46] – Agard MOVED and Awong SECONDED to approve the Tuesday, October 22, 2024 minutes with amendments. Discussion followed. Hearing no objections, the motion WAS ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Agard, Awong, Doran, Inouye, Weber, Miyazono, Smith, Takeuchi, Velasco, and Veray; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:21:57].

Meetings attended by board members – [2:22:14]: Chair Veray thanked Member Smith for participating the Leeward Bikeway ceremony.

XI. CHAIR & BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:22:31]

Next Meeting – [2:22:31]: The board will be in recess for the month of December. The next meeting of the Pearl City Neighborhood Board No.21 is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Momilani Community Center at 715 Hoomoana Street and online via WebEx. The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 meetings are broadcasted on Focus Channel 49 and air 2nd Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Friday at 1:00 p.m.

XII. ADJOURNMENT [2:23:06]: Chair Veray adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.

Submitted by: Anson Wu, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relation Specialist
Finalized by: Tony Velasco, Secretary

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