‘AIEA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 20

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, May 14, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.
AIEA PUBLIC LIBRARY – PROGRAM ROOM
99-374 POHAI PLACE, AIEA, HI 96701
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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. Pearlridge Shopping Center – David Cianelli
f. U.S. Navy/Department of Defense (DOD) – Victor Flint
g. State Department of Transportation (DOT), Highways Division – Casey Abe

III. BOARD BUSINESS (Limit presentations to 10 minutes each)
1. Filling of Vacancy – 1 in Subdistrict 4: Residents interested in filling a vacant board seat must bring current proof of residency to the meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Logan Hutchinson (logan.hutchinson@honolulu.gov) to verify residency in advance.
2. UHCDC OCCC Update – C. Ho Schar
3. Discussion/Motion to Approve Hawaiian Cement Height Variance Permit – S. Wood
4. Discussion on Monster Homes within Aiea, Request DPP to Attend Future Meeting – T. Arakaki
5. 3-Absence Letter for Board Member: Jane Anderson
6. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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

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

VI. REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
a. Board Member attendance at other meetings affecting Aiea Neighborhood Board Business
b. Community Reports
i. Aiea Community Association (ACA) – Next meeting: Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. For further information call Claire Tamamoto at (808) 429-1282 http://aieacommunity.org/
c. Committees
i. Executive – S. Wood
ii. Transportation – K. Burgess
iii. Community Relations & Publicity – VACANT
iv. Parks & Recreation – P. Glen
v. Planning & Zoning – K. Burgess
vi. Restoration Advisory Board, Military, & Intergovernmental Affairs (RABMIA) – F. Whitfield
vii. Red Hill Fuel Tanks – T. Arakaki
viii. Education & Culture – D. Espiritu

VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Next Meeting – The Aiea Neighborhood Board No.20 will recess its June 2024 regular meeting. The Aiea Neighborhood Board No.20 is tentatively scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 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 may 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, 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

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
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.
‘AIEA PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPFTTPfxz1w

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PYA1awPDNKw0d94SfFP4_-JAuhzIifUp

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

Chair Wood called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Quorum WAS established with 11 board members present. Note – This 15-member board requires 8 members to establish quorum and to take official board action.

Members Present: Stephen Wood, Kimo Burgess, Bill Clark, Danielle Espiritu, Ronald Fitch, Paul Glen, Lawrence Higa, May Imamura-Uruu, Jane Sugimura, Russell Tsuji, Francie Whitfield, and Richard Mizusawa (9:12 p.m.).

Members Absent: Jane Anderson and Tracy Arakaki.

Guests: Sergeant P. Snoops (HPD); Tracy Burgo, Steven Norstrom (BWS); Chris Kinimaka, Samantha Spain (Stadium Authority), Jeff Ramsey (Crawford Architects); David Cianelli, (Pearlridge Shopping Center); Victor Flint, Lydia Robertson (U.S. Navy); Casey Abe (DOT, Highways Division); Keegan Flaherty, Nainoa Watson (Ikenakea Development); Dave Gomes, Dave Wurlitzer (Hawaiian Cement), Scott Ezer, Corlyn Orr (HHF Planners); Kent Yang, Jay Egusa (DTS); Mike Ewall (Kōkua nä ‘Āina); Janelle Saneishi (Governor Green); Taylor Sayles, Jan Salcedo (Senator Elefante); Mitsie Kim (Representative Ichiyama); DDC Director Haku Milles (Mayor Blangiardi); Councilmember Val Okimoto, Jocelyn Roberts; Councilmember Radiant Cordero, Linda Nunes; Claire Tamamoto, Susan Morishige (ACA); Sean Paio (OTS); Garner Shimizu, Melodie Aduja, Kris Tanahara, Joshua Vaoalii, Chris Gaydosh, Rayna Brown, David Harris, Cathi Ho Schar (Residents/Guests); Logan Hutchinson (NCO). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were 59 total participants.

2. MONTHLY REPORTS [0:01:41]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) [0:01:41]: No representative present. 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/1So6XUjsHH92a0NMsvTfn-7VQ5gLfjqm-/view?usp=drive_link
• March 2024 Statistics: There were 3 structure fires, 4 nuisance fires, 12 activated alarms (no fire), 143 medical emergencies, 1 motor vehicle collision with pedestrian, and 11 motor vehicle crash/collisions.
• Safety Tip: Evacuation Planning – Have an emergency preparedness plan ready in case of an environmental emergency, fire, or natural disaster. Know two ways out of your home, and consider the route you will take if you need to evacuate from your neighborhood due to an emergency. Visit fire.honolulu.gov to learn more. Leave early enough to avoid being caught in fire, smoke, or road congestion. Establish a predetermined location, such as a well-prepared neighbor or relative’s house, a low-risk area, or a shelter or evacuation center. Take your emergency supply kit containing your family and pet’s necessary items. For more information, visit https://fire.honolulu.gov/.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) [0:01:50]: Sergeant P. Snoops reported the following:
• March 2024 Statistics: There were 9 motor vehicle thefts, 4 burglaries, 28 thefts, 19 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (UEMV), and 5,824 total calls for service. Further statistical information can be found at www.honolulupd.org.
• Safety Tip: Wind Advisory – When there is a wind advisory, please make sure all loose items are secure in order to prevent injuries and damage to self or property.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:03:04].

Due to technical difficulties, Chair Wood called for a recess at 7:06 p.m. [0:05:03].
Chair Wood called the meeting back to order at 9:10 p.m.; 11 members present [0:09:37].

Questions, comments, and concerns for HPD continued [0:09:37].

Board of Water Supply (BWS) [0:15:32]: Tracy Burgo reported 1 main break in the area during March 2024, announced Detect-A-Leak Week from Sunday, April 14, 2024 through Saturday, April 20, 2024, and provided some information about BWS exploratory wells in the area.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LvcHaKnLKVC3_0StSlyl_qQRGZ8tbNa8/view?usp=drive_link
• Website: https://boardofwatersupply.com/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:18:46].

Stadium Authority [0:21:16]: Chris Kinimaka reported on the ongoing procurement process moving into the proposals phase and a Community Engagement Conference scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in-person at the existing stadium. The Board solicited 3 volunteers to be present at the conference. Board Members Wood, Sugimura, and Glen plan to attend. Samantha Spain announced some upcoming events.
• Website/Newsletter: https://nased.hawaii.gov/
• Stadium News Releases: https://nased.hawaii.gov/nased-new-releases/
• Food Drive: https://alohastadium.hawaii.gov/main/hawaii-foodbank-food-drive-swap-meet-marketplace/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:33:17].

Hearing no objections, Chair Wood returned to a previous agenda item [0:36:51].

HPD [0:36:51]: Sergeant P. Snoops shared the location of a robbery that Member Higa was asking about happened in the Pearlridge Shopping Center area.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:37:01].

Pearlridge Shopping Center [0:38:53]: David Cianelli shared some Pearlridge Center tenant news and some upcoming events.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b3_suZFo8xOpADL2y0OEEJ53-RGWGKZ4/view?usp=drive_link
• Website: https://pearlridgeonline.com/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:41:06].

U.S. Navy/Department of Defense (DOD) [0:41:36]: Lydia Robertson reported on water/air quality related to Red Hill. Highlights included a new weekly newsletter, the Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill, and drinking water long-term monitoring. Victor Flint provided updates on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam projects and programs. Highlights included the Dry Dock 5 project and a cleanup on ‘Aiea Bay State Recreation Park on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/175cMdNn2VdEZbCQ3i59Ah71ln9ugJIlV/view?usp=drive_link
• 4/3/2024 Weekly Mo’olelo:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tNEvhk32YkNaCW8qjpcxPfwCu3MQvQ8L/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:45:00].

State Department of Transportation (DOT), Highways Division [1:01:05]: Casey Abe reported on 1) a pothole being repaired in the area, 2) homeless encampments in the area being removed, 3) bridge inspection frequency, and 4) a downed sign in the area. For questions/concerns, email casey.abe@hawaii.gov or call (808) 265-7299.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:04:10].

3. BOARD BUSINESS [1:07:00]

Filling of Vacancy – 1 in Subdistrict 4 [1:07:00]: No volunteers.

Hale O Lipoa Affordable Housing Community [1:07:19]: Keegan Flaherty presented on the Hale O Lipoa Project. Highlights included background information on Ikenakea Development, site and zoning details, development milestones, unit details, and project features. Area Median Income (AMI), rental ranges, and who this project is targeting to help was a big focus and similar to other Ikenakea Development projects.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jj8K72a-y2OTtcJjMjs08txMY1EpyPej/view?usp=drive_link
• Website: https://www.ikenakea.com/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:23:28].

Hawaiian Cement [1:38:55]: Dave Gomes presented on Hawaiian Cement and their ongoing discussions with the Department of Planning & Permitting (DPP) for a height variance permit for the Hälawa Quarry. Scott Ezer presented on details of the quarry and the desire to extend the lease. Chair Wood requested a tour of the facility be provided to members of the Board who wished to attend.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1On2OCPmunl37ff6zH5PCusXlxcXnwsLK/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:52:11].

TheBus Service Modifications [2:01:01]: Kent Yang from the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) shared that Route 11 will be discontinued on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Yang shared alternate routes and ways to accommodate riders of Route 11.
• Rider Alert: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jLBOV-E_tW4HqY4QScss-GqdCrV2ibQH/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:02:24].

Kōkua nä ‘Āina [2:04:38]: Mike Ewall presented on the concern with the current proposal on O’ahu to take the trash incinerator ash from the H-POWER facility and to use it to build roads around the county. Highlights included details about the H-POWER facility and studies conducted in Pennsylvania and New York with similar facilities.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:17:14].

Mizusawa joined the meeting at 9:12 p.m.; 12 members present.

Resolution Opposing Senate Bill (SB) 3202 and House Bill (HB) 1630 [2:25:34]: The Board held brief discussion about the 2 bills but did not have someone present who had been tracking the bills closely enough to speak on the need for a motion to be made. No Board action taken.

Monster Homes in Aiea [2:31:20]: The representative from DPP had to cancel attending the Board meeting.

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, March 12, 2024 [2:31:32]: Clark MOVED and Espiritu SECONDED to approve the Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Written Summary for Video Record as written [2:31:46]. Hearing no discussion, the Board conducted a voice vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 12 – 0 – 0 (Aye: Burgess, Clark, Espiritu, Fitch, Glen, Higa, Imamura-Uruu, Sugimura, Tsuji, Whitfield, Mizusawa, Wood; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [2:31:58].

Motion(s) to Establish New Committee(s), Designate Chair(s), and Add Member(s) [2:32:10]: No Board action taken.

4. RESIDENTS/COMMUNITY CONCERNS [2:33:26]: None.

5. ELECTED OFFICIALS [2:33:38]

Governor Josh Green’s Representative [2:33:38]: Janelle Saneishi provided follow-up responses to concerns raised at previous meetings. Saneishi also shared information about Tsunami Awareness Month.
• Website: https://governor.hawaii.gov/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:39:12].

U.S. Representative Ed Case [2:40:10]: No representative present.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FObvZCp9RIXNJFun3kCoaSgz5fevVFFL/view?usp=drive_link

Senator Glenn Wakai [2:40:18]: Richard Mizusawa had no report.

Senator Brandon Elefante [2:40:27]: Taylor Sayles highlighted the Governor releasing funding for the ‘Aiea High School, track, field, and other improvements Capital Improvement Project (CIP). Senator Elefante has 3 bills alive in the Senate.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DGMx8sfeuz9lw8GJXU5pwXeHDIxAmY-4/view?usp=drive_link
• Aiea High School, Track, Field, Other Improvements CIP Project Funding Release: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HRTMMS604zZwhREtmzooMWinsCL9U3YF/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:41:29].

Representative Linda Ichiyama [2:45:57]: No representative present at this time.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NAW7LEcHY327A0zTZX6TUMBAVQsbHEhY/view?usp=drive_link
Representative Micah Pookela Kim Aiu [2:46:04]: No representative present. No report provided.

Representative Sam Kong [2:46:12]: No representative present.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FObvZCp9RIXNJFun3kCoaSgz5fevVFFL/view?usp=drive_link

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative [2:46:19]: Department of Design & Construction (DDC) Director Haku Milles gave the report and provided follow-up responses to concerns raised at a previous meeting.
• Mayor’s Newsletter: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter/
• Town Halls: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15N58c3VGFm86c5H88ju5jEynvdw4pc7p/view?usp=drive_link
• Career Opportunities at the City & County of Honolulu: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:47:53].

Councilmember Val Okimoto [2:49:14]: Councilmember Okimoto provided her newsletter, highlighted the need for additional funding for parks, and the need to address homelessness in the area.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-pVtBawe45w0uKqAh5CZX1K2F_yk6zU8/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:52:46].

Councilmember Radiant Cordero [2:54:12]: Councilmember Cordero provided her newsletter and highlighted the Pearl Harbor Bike Path Cleanup on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_iEoBcNy5wbri9MmSdEFhohUYRowSWqs/view?usp=drive_link

6. REPORTS [2:56:27]

Board Members Attendance at Other Meetings Affecting ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board Business [2:56:27]: None.

‘Aiea Community Association (ACA) [2:56:38]: Claire Tamamoto announced the next ACA meeting will be on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Claire Tamamoto at (808) 429-1282.
• Website: https://www.aieacommunity.org/
• Hōʻike x3: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EQvWIoK-QdhvavLyWk83IytZ0C2fdks0/view?usp=drive_link

Committees [2:57:32]
i. Executive: No report.
ii. Transportation: No report.
iii. Community Relations & Publicity: VACANT.
iv. Parks and Recreation: No report.
v. Planning & Zoning: No report.
vi. Restoration Advisory Board, Military, & Intergovernmental Affairs (RABMIA): Member Whitfield announced a Breaking Cycles Virtual Roundtable event on Friday, April 12, 2024.
vii. Red Hill Fuel Tanks: No report.
viii. Education & Culture: Member Espiritu shared dates for community workdays in the area.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS [2:58:55]

Next Meeting: The ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board No.20 is tentatively scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 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 may 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 2023-2025, go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV5UMa3mvn9O8DYk0i8VEUQhvsP-MVJwU.

8. ADJOURNMENT [2:59:15]: The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

Submitted by: Logan Kealoha Hutchinson, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Lindon Valenciano, Public Relations Assistant
Finalized by:

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