MĀNOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 7
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.
via WEBEX Platform and
Kapālama Hale, 925 Dillingham Blvd., Conference Room 153
This is an alternate meeting location open to the public for those without private internet capabilities.
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Recordings of Board Meetings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/@cityandcountyneighborhoodc2559
Rules of Speaking: Address the chair, be recognized before proceeding, and confine remarks to the subject under discussion. Speakers are asked to keep their comments under one (1) minute. Please listen for the direction of the timekeeper and mute yourself if not recognized by the chair to speak.
Written Testimony: 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, 530 South King Street, Room 406, Honolulu, HI 96813. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov
Note: The Board may act 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 of 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 Dave Nagaji
II. FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS
a. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD): (1) summary of fire statistics relating to the neighborhood and (2) Safety Tip
b. Honolulu Police Department (HPD): (1) summary of crime statistics relating to the neighborhood and (2) Safety Tip
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. New Agenda and Meeting Requirements Pursuant to the Office of Information Practices – Dave Nagaji: (1) explain the circumstances leading to the issuance of the OIP letter, (2) explain the requirements that the Board must now follow to comply with the OIP letter, (3) explain that City and State Monthly reports will now be early in the agenda since they will be finished very quickly.
IV. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS
a. Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Dominic Dias
b. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – Kym Sparlin
c. City Councilmember Calvin Say
V. STATE MONTHLY REPORTS
a. Senator Carol Fukunaga
b. Representative Andrew Takuya Garrett
c. University of Hawaii at Manoa Updates – Elmer Kaai
d. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Laci Goshi
e. Congressman Ed Case’s Representative – Julia Anuszewska
VI. BOARD BUSINESS
a. Reminders from the Chair Regarding Decorum and Points of Order
b. Filling of Vacancies: Sub District 4 (Three Vacancies). – Residents interested in filling a vacant board seat must bring current proof of residency to the board meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Anson Wu [anson.wu@honolulu.gov] to verify residency in advance.
c. Motion to Change Time and Location of Monthly Meetings
d. Address the January 2025 Meeting’s Conflict with the New Year’s Day Holiday: either (A) change the recess month from December 2024 to January 2025 OR (B) change the January 2025 meeting day from January 1 to January 8.
e. Motion to Adopt Resolution Urging Legislature to Adopt Good-Government Reforms
f. Motion to Send Letter to Department of Transportation Services Regarding Outdated Language on Parking Removal Surveys
g. Formation of Planning and Permitting Committee: (1) vote to create committee, (2) appoint Committee Chair, (3) appoint Committee Vice-Chair.
h. Formation of Energy and Environment Committee: (1) vote to create committee, (2) appoint Committee Chair, (3) appoint Committee Vice-Chair.
i. Formation of Mid-Pacific Institute & University of Hawaii Committee: (1) vote to create committee, (2) appoint Committee Chair, (3) appoint Committee Vice-Chair.
j. Formation of Proactive Solutions to City Problems Committee: (1) vote to create committee, (2) appoint Committee Chair, (3) appoint Committee Vice-Chair.
k. Approval of the Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Meeting Minutes
l. Appointment of Representative(s) to the Malama Manoa General Membership Meeting
m. Chair’s Report on Meeting with Lori Lum Regarding Feasibility Study for the 15-Acre UH Manoa Ewa Property that is Bordered by Dole Street, University Avenue, and Metcalf Street
n. Update on the Primary Urban Center Development Plan
o. Update on the Manoa Banyan Court
p. Update on Ala Wai Flood Mitigation
q. Update on Aria Lane at the Former Saint Francis School Site
VII. COMMUNITY CONCERNS
a. Overgrown Trees and Shrubs Threatening Property and Powerlines
b. Dog Attacks at Manoa Triangle Park (the grassy area where Manoa Road and East Manoa Road split)
c. Buildup of Silt and Dirt in Manoa Stream
d. Other Concerns Not Otherwise Listed
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Malama Manoa General Membership Meeting: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Bakken Auditorium on the Mid-Pacific Institute campus, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This event is open to the public! Students at Mid-Pacific Institute collaborated with Malama Manoa to make 250 Genki balls and tested them in the Wailele Spring, for potential future use in Manoa Stream.
b. Next Meeting: Next regular board meeting cannot be held on the first Wednesday of January, 2025, due to conflicting with the New Year’s Day holiday; this will be addressed in agenda item VI(d). Next meeting will be via WebEx online platform and Kapālama Hale Conference Room 153 (for residents without internet capabilities), staring at 7:00pm; location and time subject to change pursuant to agenda item VI(c).
c. Olelo Re-Broadcast: Watch on second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 3:00 p.m.,or every third Tuesday at 9:00 p.m, or online: https://olelo.org/tv-schedule/ or https://www.honolulu.gov/cms-ncomenu/site-nco-sitearticles/1657-board-meeting-videoarchive.html.
IX. 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, Hawaiʻi 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711; or call Neighborhood Assistant Anson Wu at (808) 768- 3706 or e-mail anson.wu@honolulu.gov. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco.
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 Boulevard, Suite 160 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. 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.
NAME SUB DISTRICT CONTACT
Ellen Watson 1 pehi@hawaii.rr.com
Robert Zane (2nd Vice Chair) 1 zanero9141@gmail.com
Whitney Bosel (1st Vice Chair) 1 wboselmnb@gmail.com
Elton Fukumoto 2 etfukumoto@gmail.com
Dave Nagaji (Chair) 2 davenagaji@gmail.com
Clyde Lewman 2
Christopher R. Moylan 3 drcmoylan@gmail.com
Diane Chong 3 dchonghawaii@gmail.com
Joan Koff (Secretary) 3 joankoff@yahoo.com
Jason DeMarco 3 jddemarch@gmail.com
Philmund “Phil” Lee 3 philmund@gmail.com
Robert Fox 4 rfoxent@gmail.com
Patty Kawano (Treasurer) 4 lowermanoa@gmail.com
Joseph Mishreki 4 joseph.mishreki@gmail.com
VACANT 4
VACANT 4
VACANT 4
MAP: For a map of the Manoa Neighborhood Board Sub District Boundaries go to: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/nco/maps/07_Manoa.jpg.
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.
KAPALAMA HALE, 925 DILLINGHAM BLVD, HONOLULU, HI 96817 AT CONFERENCE ROOM 153
ONLINE VIA WEBEX
Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5lbQGptin0
Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NO7LXTCebl7VkAMZ8–ocGHcb14-omUL
I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:00]: Chair Dave Nagaji called the Mānoa Neighborhood Board No. 7 meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Quorum WAS established with 11 members present. Note: This 17-member Board requires nine (9) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.
Board Members Present: Robert Zane, Ellen Watson, Whitney Bosel, Dave Nagaji, Elton Fukumoto, Joan Koff, Diane Chong, Christopher Moylan, Jason DeMarco, Robert Fox, Joseph Mishreki, and Phil Lee (arrived 7:41p.m.)
Board Members Absent: Clyde Lewman and Patti Kawano
Guests: Captain Keith Endow (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Miura (Honolulu Police Department); Aria Juliet (HAPA); Kym Sparlin (Mayor Rick Blangiardi); Dominic Dias (Board of Water Supply); Judi-Ann Smith-Kaʻuhane (Councilmember Calvin Say); Senator Carol Fukunaga; Representative Andrew Garrett; Elmer Ka’ai (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa); Laci Goshi (Governor Josh Green); Michael Hee, Edward Suarez, Glenn Otaguo, Teri Mitchell, Keith Endow, Linda M., Vanessa, Jake W., Jan Mitchell, Amy, Susan Kurisu, Chassity Santiago, Andrew Phomsouvanh, Nolan Moore, Ryan Akau, Jen Wilson, Alicia, Matt Kerstein, Randy Liu, Kaulana Lee, Sam, Naia Spurgat, David, Anna, Sharan Power, C. Young, Brenda, George, Debbie, Theamarik, Suzi, Matt Kerstein, David, Kelly, Stanton, Mari, Nicole, Christopher Kwock, Tami, Nolan Moore, Brett Kurashige, Jeff, June, Harvey Arkin, K. Suenaga, Thom Benedict, Chassity Santiago, Ashley Perreira, Alex, Howard Kim Jr., R. Saiki, Ben, Nicki, Terri Yoshinaga, Bruce Fujimoto, Nolan Moore, Clinton Soo, Paul M., Jim H. Phil Y., Sophia Westly, Mary Shoji, Sophia Westly, Brian Coates, Vernelle, Jeff Chen, and Angie Knight (Residents), and Anson Wu (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 135 total participants.
II. FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:02:26]
Member Watson left the meeting at (7:03 p.m.). 10 members present.
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:02:29]: Captain Keith Endow provided the statistics for the month of September 2024 and the safety tips for October 2024 regarding Smoke Alarms. For any questions, please email the Honolulu Fire Department Community Relations Office at hfdnhb@honolulu.gov.
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ezTQw3cwmjOYmBCKai3QKdZWh_PEvxPF/view?usp=drive_link
● For more information: https://fire.honolulu.gov/
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:04:39]: Lieutenant Miura provided the statistics for the month of September 2024 and October 2024 safety tips regarding Trick or Treating.
● Crime statistics: the statistics can be found here: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/agency/165#;
● For more information: https://www.honolulupd.org/
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:06:09]
III. UNFINISHED BOARD RESOLUTIONS – [0:12:36]
Presentation: Traffic and Safety Concerns on Oahu Avenue – [0:14:30]: Michael Hee provided a presentation of the proposed removal of single-street parking stall outside of his home and no parking zone from 2245 Oahu Ave. Driveway to Kaala Avenue. His presentation showed examples of cars encroaching on his driveway; two or more cars parking on one parking lot; cars illegally blocking bins; cars encroaching on the intersection; traffic congestion; and cars illegally parking.
● Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zcWL8-IuubPC3MmQZYU_SDDwmftlT6c0/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=110816970952488543387&rtpof=true&sd=true
Member Watson returned to the meeting at (7:22 p.m.). 11 members present.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:29:28]
Acknowledgement of Michael Hee’s Parking Removal Survey with 100% Agreement of Signatories – [0:51:06]: Chair Nagaji presented Michael Hee’s Parking Removal Survey with a 100% agreement of signatures.
● Survey: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Jn-aGpmqD0HSLsHLh2GXsG4URMxA5vK/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:54:09]
Presentation: Pickleball Noise Concerns at Manoa District Park – [1:00:25]: Edward Suarez provided a presentation raising concerns about the noise pollution pickleball causes in Manoa District Park. His presentation depicts the distance between the tennis court and the neighborhood and school; he claims the loudest at the point of impact is 80-120 decibels; it could be heard up to 1800 feet away; causes a highly impulsive sound like a gun range; has a frequency/tone like an ambulance siren; and could cause potential health risk in the long run. Several people from the community provided testimony against this presentation and resolution.
● Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WzWgh7FToQT9iT6w1gAD-OygYvURashC/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=110816970952488543387&rtpof=true&sd=true
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:09:09]
Motion to Adopt Resolution Asking the Department Of Parks And Recreation And The City Council To Address Noise Nuisances For Residents Living Near Outdoor Pickleball Courts – [1:38:59]: Chair Nagaji introduced the resolution requesting a 350 foot ban of pickle play near residences. With no motions to adopt resolution made, the chair continued with the agenda.
● Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AEaijpwlqocFJc9z4a03MtyMHsZ7rY2I/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=110816970952488543387&rtpof=true&sd=true
[1:40:21] – Hearing no objections, Chair Nagaji took the meeting out of order and moved up item VI.
Member Lee arrived to the meeting at (7:41 p.m.) 12 members present.
VI. DISCUSSIONS – [1:40:38]
Good Governance Reforms at the Hawaii State Legislature – [1:40:43]: Aria Juliet provided a presentation regarding the Good Governance Resolution. The purpose of the resolution is to a make an amendment to the House and Senate Rules and Statutory Amendments to enhance transparency and efficiency in the legislative process. Aria Juliet will provide a resolution at the next meeting.
● Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17WAute0SZNa0owG4Wf0nVxLSWO_WzZBB/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:48:24]
Changes to Time and Location of Monthly Meetings – [1:55:40]: Chair Nagaji provided an update on having Mānoa’s new meeting location and possible time change at Noelani Elementary School. Member Moylan provided an update on the possibility of having a venue at University of Mānoa.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:57:56]
Board Committees and Permitted Interaction Groups – [2:09:24]: Member Demarco wants to create a Board Committee or a Permitted Interaction Group as it allows more public input and frees up more time in the main meetings.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:10:18]
VII. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS – [2:17:38]
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [2:17:38]: No representative present.
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [2:17:57]: Kym Sparlin provided the report and highlighted the following: updates on operations for Oahu’s rail transit system; the City unveils ʻAʻala Respite; Honolulu’s Medical Examiner shows off an upgraded facility; the City opens a new lifeguard tower; updates on renovations at the Waikīkī Shell; and responses to questions asked in the previous meeting.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SOFpIjb5GuYub-P-YCCxddSraiGCkXhq/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:22:22]
City Councilmember Calvin Say – [2:29.45]: Judi-Ann Smith-Kaʻuhane provided the report and highlighted the following: updates on long-term Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) such as the Mānoa District Park, Palolo stream wall repairs, and Mānoa stream erosion control improvement; no parking sign replacements; overgrowth violations; and addressed Michael Hee request to the Department of Transportation.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PLHskhXs5asbX1FD2LflpwEWIfbvQIvM/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:31:53]
VIII. STATE MONTHLY REPORTS – [2:38.07]
Senator Carol Fukunaga – [2:38:09]: Senator Carol Fukunaga provided the report and highlighted the following: Senator Fukunaga provided information regarding “Stop the Ant” for the month of October.
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eCBWt6GVwARaKo0M-mXk-3VRuaKMwsg_/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:40:32]
Representative Andrew Takuya Garrett – [2:41:58]: Representative Andrew Garrett provided his report and highlighted the following: Representative Garrett commented on the Good Governance Reforms at the Hawaii State Legislature presentation and public service announcements regarding the ballot.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:45:23]
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Updates – [2:47:29]: Elmer Kaʻai provided updates and highlighted the following: the University Of Hawaiʻi (UH) Board Of Regents will interview two candidates for UH President position on Wednesday, October 16, 2024; Discovery UH Mānoa open house on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mānoa campus; and the Pāʻina on the Path event.
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17KJOK6MI6Z6qTyGn3RuL8jAeGJsV2G8d/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:48:59]
Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [2:50:07]: Laci Goshi provided the report and highlighted the following: Governor Green office is dedicated to addressing housing, homelessness and health care; information about Department of Defense initiatives; and ongoing efforts to strengthen international relations.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l3tISADrof9meXCXBf0FGEt64HAQPsxi/view?usp=drive_link
Congressman Ed Case’s Representative – [2:50:52]: No representative present.
IX. BOARD BUSINESS – [2:51:09]
Filling of Vacancies: Sub District 4 (Three Vacancies) – [2:51:11]: No volunteers.
Approval of the Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes – [2:51:31]: [2:51:39] – Watson MOVED and Koff SECONDED to adopt the Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes as written. Discussion followed.
[2:52:20] – Bosel MOVED and Moylan SECONDED to adopt the Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes with amendments. Hearing no objections, the motion WAS ADOPTED; 12-0-0 (Aye: Zane, Watson, Bosel, Nagaji, Fukumoto, Lee, Koff, Chong, Moylan, Demarco, Fox, and Mishreki; Nay: none; Abstain: none) – [2:52:41].
Update on the Primary Urban Center Development Plan – [2:52:53]: Member Watson suggested to check the Primary Urban Center Development Plan website for possible updates. Member Bosel said that City Council has been having meeting regarding the Primary Urban Center.
Update on the Mānoa Banyan Court – [2:54:13]: Glenn Otaguo announce a Kapuna Coconut Wireless Program meeting on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Update on Ala Wai Flood Mitigation – [2:56:15]: No updates.
Updates on the Aria Lane at the Former Saint Francis School Site – [2:56:15]: No updates.
Appointment of Representative(s) to the Malama Manoa General Membership Meeting – [2:56:29]: Due to time, postponed to the next meeting.
X. COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [2:56:38]
Overgrown Trees and Shrubs Threatening Property and Powerlines – [2:56:39]: Due to time, postponed to the next meeting.
Other Concerns – [2:56:39]: Due to time, postponed to the next meeting.
XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:56:43]
Aria Lane Public Hearing and Testimony Deadline – [2:56:44]: The city Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) is holding a public hearing regarding the “Aria Lane – St. Francis School Redevelopment.” This hearing will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. The location will be the Fasi Municipal Building, 6th Floor Conference Room, 650 South King Street. You can also send written testimony by either (a) emailing dpp@honolulu.gov, (b) faxing 808-768-6743, or (c) sending hardcopy mail to 650 South King Street, 7th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Any written testimony is due prior to the public hearing.
Malama Manoa General Membership Meeting – [2:57:28]: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Bakken Auditorium on the Mid-Pacific Institute campus, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This event is open to the public! Students at Mid-Pacific Institute collaborated with Malama Manoa to make 250 Genki balls and tested them in the Wailele Spring, for potential future use in Manoa Stream.
Next Meeting – [2:57:53]: Next regular board meeting will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2024, via WebEx online platform and Kapālama Hale Conference Room 153 (for residents without internet capabilities).
Olelo Re-Broadcast – [2:58:02]: Watch on second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 3:00 p.m., or every third Tuesday at 9:00 p.m., or online: https://olelo.org/tv-schedule/ or https://www.honolulu.gov/cms-ncomenu/site-ncositearticles/1657-board-meeting-videoarchive.html.
XII. ADJOURNMENT – [2:58:16]: Chair Nagaji adjourned the meeting at 9:59 p.m.
Submitted by: Anson Wu, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relation Specialist, NCO
Finalized by: Joan Koff
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