KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 31

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024, 7:00 pm
IN-PERSON AT THE KAILUA DISTRICT PARK MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, 
21 SOUTH KAINALU DRIVE, KAILUA
AND ALSO VIA VIDEO TELECONFERENCE (WEBEX)

NOTE: The Kailua District Park closes at 10 PM and the meeting must end not later than 9:55 PM.
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I.  CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Bill Hicks

II.  ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.  Lanikai Woes Day. The 57th annual “Woes Day” will be on New Year’s Day, 1/1/25, and include an 8:00 a.m. race, a 9:00 a.m. parade, and live music and breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

III. HPD and HFD REPORTS – Three (3) minutes each
A. Honolulu Police Department representative.
B. Honolulu Fire Department representative (usually Captain Aaron Jones or Captain Corey Silva).

IV.  PRESENTATION – Ten (10) minutes each
A. SMA permit application for 144 Kaapuni Drive by Peter Vincent, Peter Vincent Architects

V.  BOARD BUSINESS: COMMITTEE MOTION
A. The Kailua Neighborhood Board recommends the following conditions be included should the City Council grant a SMA Permit for 144 Kaapuni Drive.
1. All Project site work and construction activities are limited to daylight hours (from sunrise to sunset) to avoid collisions and fatalities during seabird fledging season from September 15 through December 15.
2. A visual survey for sea birds and burrow nests must be conducted prior to any construction activities.
3. If a burrow nest is discovered, work will cease within a minimum radius of 200 feet of the nest for a minimum of 100 to 115 days.
4. If Wedge-tailed Shearwater or any sea bird nests or burrows are found, sometime between late October through the end of November, work must be discontinued for 100 to 115 days until all fledglings have left their nests.
5. If iwi kupuna are found the burial treatment plan must meet the standards of HRS 13-300-33
6. Lighting
a. Prohibit artificial light from exterior light fixtures from directly illuminating or projecting across property boundaries toward the shoreline and ocean waters, except as otherwise permitted by HRS 205A-7.1(b)
b. Require exterior light fixtures to be fully shielded.
c. Require exterior lighting to be turned off when human activity is not occurring in the illuminated area.
7. Require the landowner to acknowledge that “bed and breakfast homes and transient vacation units”, as defined in ROH Chapter 21, the LUO, are not allowed.
8. Require the landowner to acknowledge that “land makai of the regulatory shoreline” is State public land within the State Land Use Conservation District and must remain available for public use and recreational activities.
(Planning, Zoning, and Environment Committee motion.)

VI.  LOCAL AGENCY REPORTS – Three (3) minutes each
A.   Board of Water Supply representative (usually Dani Ornellas).
B.   Marine Corps Base Hawaii representative (usually Maj. Jordan Fox or Kristi Kaluhiwa)
C.   Alexander & Baldwin representative (Dana Harvey)

VII.  RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS – Three (3) minutes each

VIII.  MAYOR AND GOVERNOR REPORTS
A.   Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s representative (usually Jim Ireland or Shayne Enright).
B.   Governor Josh Green’s representative (usually Erin Conner).

IX.  ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS – Three (3) minutes each (The order is randomly selected.)
A. Senator Jarrett Keohokalole.
B. Senator Chris Lee.
C. Elected Representative for HD49.
D. Councilmember Esther Kia’aina.
E. Representative Lisa Marten.
F. Elected Representative for HD50.
G. Nicole Gray, on behalf of U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda.
X.  REPORTS FROM MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED OTHER MEETINGS

XI.  PRESENTATION – Ten (10) minutes each
A. SMA permit application for 156 Kihapai Street by Mark Howland, Whale Environmental Services

XII.  BOARD BUSINESS: INDIVIDUAL MOTION
A. The Kailua Neighborhood Board requests CIP funding for the hardening and retrofitting of one or more previously designated hurricane shelters, preferentially either Kalaheo High School or Kailua High School.
WHEREAS there used to be eight designated hurricane shelters in Kailua (Aikahi Elementary, Enchanted Lake Elementary, Kailua Elementary, Kailua HS, Kailua Intermediate, Kalaheo HS, Lanikai Elementary/Kaohao School, and Maunawili Elementary) and,
WHEREAS in 2020 and 2021 the eight previously designated Kailua shelters were all “evaluated” and deemed to be below standards by Honolulu Emergency Management, resulting in zero designated hurricane shelters in Kailua, and,
WHEREAS Climate Change is expected to impact hurricanes in Hawaii resulting in more destruction due to stronger winds, higher storm surges, and record rainfalls resulting in flooding, and,
WHEREAS  The National Weather Service lists storm surge as often the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane, and
WHEREAS Kailua is a Coastal Community, just 16 feet above sea level, vulnerable to storm surge -induced flooding, and
WHEREAS Kailua’s population of 40,516 (2020 Census) largely reside in single-wall structures located in areas prone to flooding or storm surge inundation – i.e. Beach Front Properties, Kawainui Canal, Hamakua and Kawainui Marshland, Kaelepulu Pond, and Enchanted Lake;
NOW AND THEREFORE be it resolved that the Kailua Neighborhood Board #31 requests our City, State, and Federal elected officials to obtain CIP funding for retrofitting/hardening previously designated Kailua hurricane shelters located outside of the flood zone – Kalaheo High School and Kailua High School, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such funding for construction projects at Kalaheo High School and Kailua High School shall meet the State of Hawaii Structural Guidelines for Hurricane Evacuation Shelters to address this unmet need.

XIII.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Thursday, October 3, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.

XIV.  COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Executive Committee – Chair, Bill Hicks
B. Public Safety, Public Health, and Civil Defense (PSPHCD) – Chair, Carol Miyashiro
C. Kailua Water Quality PHPSCD Subcommittee – Chair, Levani Lipton
D. Homelessness in Kailua PSPHCD Subcommittee – Chair: Levani Lipton
E. Transportation and Public Works – Chair, Travis Counsell
F. Parks and Recreation – Chair, Evan Weber
G. Planning, Zoning & Environment (PZ&E) – Chair, Donna Wong
H. Community and Government Engagement – Chair, Gary Weller

XV.  COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP MOTIONS: Changes to committee membership.

XVI.  CHAIR’S REPORT: Committee agendas for December 2024 are due to the Chair by Sunday, November 24, 2024.
XVII.  ADJOURNMENT

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DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024 – 7:00 P.M.
KAILUA DISTRICT PARK – 21 SOUTH KAINALU DRIVE, KAILUA, HI 96734
AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Fvj2gSxDU

Meeting materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1i59kIV26hlxrL8Or91kxcXHXVEu8YPwP

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:00]: Jade Lau called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Quorum was established with 12 members present. Note: This 19-member Board requires 10 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action. Board members must be in-person or have video access.

Board Members Present: Josiah Akau, Bill Hicks, David Laeha, Jade Lau, Michael Lee, Carol Miyashiro, Kate Righter, Claudine Tomasa, Evan Weber, Gary Weller, Donna Wong, Jeff Zuckernick, Steve Trecker (arrived at 7:07 p.m.); and Levani Lipton (arrived at 8:25 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Travis Counsell, Jeff Klein, Kelli Ann Kobayashi, Keala Morell, and Jon White.

Guests: Captain M. Pangilinan (Honolulu Fire Department); Danielle Ornellas (Board of Water Supply); Shayne Enright (Mayor Blangiardi’s Representative); Erin Conner (Governor Green’s Representative); Councilmember Esther Kiaʻaina and Gloria Palma, Kanu Rick, Kip Bunten, Randy Kimura, Renee Espiau (Complete Streets), Brittany Beauchan (Kalaheo High School); Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Donald Sakamoto (Kaneohe Neighborhood Board); Sarah Gilman Sur, Kelly Akasaki (Department of Transportation Services); Les Haldane, Joe Panganiban, Lee Nagano (Department of Transportation); Colin Lee (UH CRC); Nick Sinchek, Nicole Gray (Representative Tokuda); Taylor Urban, Jed Hirosa, Andreas Helchinger, Steven DeCosta, (Residents and Guests); and Spencer Johnson (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 40 total participants.

II. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [0:01:54] None.

Trecker arrived at 7:07 p.m., 13 members present.

III. HPD AND HFD REPORTS – [0:02:04]
Honolulu Police Department: There was no representative present.

Honolulu Fire Department – [0:02:39]: Captain M. Pangilinan provided the report, which included the following: monthly statistics for September 2024, and driving safety tips.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XKri6Z2AD_yMdFJUeg0M4K_SZ7mO9bP3/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:04:54]

IV. PRESENTATION – [0:05:40]
Informative Signs for Trails and Other Recreational Spaces Initiative by Kalaheo HS Students: Ms. Brittany Beauchan, and students from Kalaheo High School shared the class project in photoshop, creating signs for hiking trails, to better inform with safety tips.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:09:37]

V. LOCAL AGENCY REPORTS – [0:18:35]
Board of Water Supply (BWS) [0:18:44]: Danielle Ornellas reported the water main break report for September 2024, and announced the 2025 poster and poetry contest.

Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) – [0:20:07]: No representative present.

VI. RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:20:22]:
Kuukama Street [0:20:57]: Resident Jed Hirosa raised concerns regarding traffic, speeding and noise, on Kuukama Street due to detours caused by the Kalapawai roundabout project.

Kuukama Street (Continued) [0:24:45]: Resident Kip Bunten reiterated concerns about bumper-to-bumper traffic, and speed limit signs being knocked down.

Kuukama Street (Continued) [0:25:36]: Resident Andreas Helchinger reiterated concerns about Kuukama Street and shared how a neighbor’s mailbox was hit by a vehicle.

Lane Lines [0:33:38]: Resident Steven DeCosta raised concerns about faded crosswalk markings around Kailua Town, specifically at the intersection of Kailua Road and Oneawa Street, and all intersections nearby.

VII. MAYOR AND GOVERNOR REPORTS – [0:38:00]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:38:17]: Shayne Enright (Honolulu Emergency Services Department) provided the report and highlighted the following: Sewer service changes, 734-735 Kihapai Place Update, and follow-up to concerns raised at last month’s meeting.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16npvyicyIwLwP-73H70trizrFqDtjNGM/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:42:34]

Mayor’s Representative (Department of Transportation Services Update) – [0:46:28]: Kelly Akasaki, Department of Transportation Services, reported reasons why the Kalapawai roundabout project was previously delayed, and reported that the project is now expected to be completed in May 2025.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1i59kIV26hlxrL8Or91kxcXHXVEu8YPwP

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:48:56]

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [1:04:51]: Erin Connor provided the report and highlighted the following: follow-up concerns raised at last month’s meeting.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QQ0e-AlJTM8CAvY3hi9Pl8JL8wczOEuy/view?usp=sharing
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:06:16]

Governor Josh Green’s Representative (DOT UPDATE) – [1:06:39]: Lee Nagano, Department of Transportation, provided responses to questions raised to her, including traffic fatalities in 2024, and roadway improvement projects.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:08:56]

VIII. ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:12:19]
Councilmember Esther Kia’aina – [1:12:38]: Councilmember Kia’aina provided her report and highlighted the following: Bill 64, CD1 (2024) – Miscellaneous Uses and Clean Up Amendments – Committee on Planning & the Economy meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. – https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/bill64; Resolution 24-243 – Reconvening the Council’s Agricultural Development Task Force – Committee on Planning & the Economy meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. – https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=22573; Charter Amendment Questions on the November General Election Ballot related to the Ocean Safety Commission, Salary Commission, Climate Resiliency Fund, and the Department of Emergency Management – https://www8.honolulu.gov/elections/city-charter-info/; Bill 44, CD1 (2024) – Lowering maximum speed on roadways in public parks and public school grounds to 20 miles per hour – Second reading at Full Council Meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. – https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=22600; Bill 46, CD1 (2024) – Creating an Empty Homes Tax – Second Reading at Full Council Meeting, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. – https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=22614; Department of Facility Maintenance announces 2025 street sweeping and maintenance for Kailua – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wnu_c_Qvt-6cyOAGuao6R790D0hUC25l/view?usp=drive_link.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:18:29]

Lipton arrived at 8:25 p.m., 14 members present.
Senator Chris Lee – [1:22:26]: No representative present.

Representative Scot Matayoshi – [1:22:30]: No representative present.

Representative Natalia Hussey-Burdick – [1:22:46]: No representative present.

Representative Lisa Marten – [1:23:00]: Representative Marten shared the following regarding invasive species; little fire ant removal efforts in Kailua, and Coqui frogs in Waimanalo and Kuliouou.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:26:00]

Senator Jarrett Keohokalole – [1:26:40]: Senator Keohokalole discussed the following topics; Red Hill mitigation plan, property insurance crisis, and Hawaiian Electric.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:31:00]

U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda – [1:51:17]: Nicole Gray reported the following; Representative Tokuda has co-led two bills to assess the needs of early childcare facilities.

IX. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED OTHER MEETINGS – [2:39:57]: No report.

X. PRESENTATIONS – [1:52:54]:
Keolu Drive Complete Streets Project [1:52:54]: Renee Espiau, C&C Complete Streets Administrator presented information on the complete street project on Keolu Drive including; purpose, scope, and safety concerns.
Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lKGXXrs5yF4dPpJXoGkUrahq6MJTZa6e/view?usp=sharing
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:06:00]

MCBH Koʻolau Poko Community Resilience project [2:23:25]: Colin Lee, UH Climate and Resilience Collaborative, presented the following. The purpose of the assessment is to evaluate how natural hazards and climate change impact cultural resources, the environment, and infrastructure.
Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vnqtlk5YE6L1nhtejM8MEXN3SV5BYlk6/view?usp=sharing
Righter left at 9:27 p.m., 13 members present.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:31:20]

XI. BOARD BUSINESS: INDIVIDUAL MOTION [2:34:10]
The Kailua Neighborhood Board supports Bill 44 (2024) to establish a 20 mile per hour speed classification and designate 20 mile per hour limits in school zones. This support aligns with our May motion requesting traffic safety improvements across our community, especially in school zones.

[2:34:57] Hicks Moved and Miyashiro Seconded the Motion to support Bill 44. The Motion was adopted by roll call vote; 12-0-1 (AYE: Akau, Hicks, Laeha, Lau, Lee, Lipton, Miyashiro, Tomasa, Trecker, Weber, Weller, Zuckernick. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Wong.). [2:37:00]

XII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – [2:38:22]
Thursday, September 5, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes – [2:38:40]: [2:38:55] – Hearing no objections or abstentions, the September 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved as written by unanimous consent; 13-0-0 (AYE: Akau, Hicks, Laeha, Lau, Lee, Lipton, Miyashiro, Tomasa, Trecker, Weber, Weller, Wong, Zuckernick. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None.) – [2:38:55]

XIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS – [2:39:00]: Committee reports can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VLavHOKmHHQyY6CZDAaImD3_I8iwLBd_/view?usp=sharing

XIV. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP MOTIONS – [2:39:26]: Akau suggested establishing a Hawaiian Culture Committee at a future meeting.

XV. CHAIR’S REPORT: Committee agendas for November 2024 are due to the Chair by Sunday, October 27, 2024.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT – [2:40:40]: Jade Lau adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.

Submitted by: Spencer Johnson, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy
Revised by: Bill Hicks, Chairman, Kailua Neighborhood Board

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