DRAFT- REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013
OAHU VETERANS CENTER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lorene Godfrey called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m., with a quorum of six (6) members present. Note: This nine (9) member Board requires five (5) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.
Board Members Present: Larry Baird, Dennis Egge, Lorene Godfrey, Lynne V. Gutierrez (Appointed tonight), Maurice Morita (arrived at 8:25 p.m.), Lennard Pepper, and David Yomes.
Board Members Absent: Chandra Kanemaru and Barbara Troegner.
Vacancies: At-Large seat (one).
Guests: Ken Thong, Arthur Smith, Howard Shima, Crystine Ho (Representative Linda Ichiyama’s Office staff), Sergeant Roger Nitta (Honolulu Police Department, District 3-Pearl City), Sergeant Harry Burt (Honolulu Police Department District 5-Kalihi), Captain Elden Tanaka and Firefighter Jay Kemmler (Honolulu Fire Department-Moanalua), Representative Aaron Johanson, Sandy Ballard (Oahu Veterans Center), Jade Butay (Office of the Governor/Deputy Director Department of Transportation), Lynne Gutierrez, Mark Behrens (Department of Education), Councilmember Joey Manahan, Dennis Arakaki (Councilmember Joey Manahan’s Office staff), Pat Lee (Honolulu Rail Project), and Nola J. Frank (Neighborhood Commission Office staff).
FILLING OF VACANCY – Chair Godfrey opened the floor for volunteers or nominations from the Board. Lynne V. Gutierrez volunteered to fill the at-large vacancy. The neighborhood assistant verified her residency. Gutierrez gave a brief background about herself and interests in the community. Morita moved nominating Lynne V. Gutierrez to be appointed to fill the at-large vacancy. By UNANIMOUS CONSENT 6-0-0 (Baird, Egge, Godfrey, Morita, Pepper, and Yomes) Lynne V. Gutierrez was appointed to fill the at-large vacancy. The neighborhood assistant administered the oath of office; seven (7) members present.
REGULAR CITY REPORTS:
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) Moanalua and Mokulele Stations: Firefighter Jay Kemmler reported the following:
January 2013 Statistics – 2 structure fires (1 at the military housing), 11 rubbish fires, 5 vehicle fires, 157 medical, and 37 miscellaneous calls for service.
Clothes Dryer Safety Tips:
à Have the dryer installed and serviced by a professional.
à Do not use the dryer without a filter.
à Clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum.
à Flexible or rigid metal venting material should be used to sustain proper air flow and drying time.
à Ensure the air exhaust vent pipe is not restricted and the outdoor vent flap opens when the dryer is in operation. Remove lint from the vent pipe or have a dryer lint removal service do it for you if it is noticed that it is taking longer than normal for the clothes to dry.
à Maintain the dryer in good working order. Gas dryers should be inspected by a professional to ensure the gas line and connection are intact and free of leaks.
à Utilize the proper plug and outlet and ensure the dryer is properly connected.
à Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions, and do not overload the dryer.
à Keep the area around the dryer clear of items that can burn, such as boxes, cleaning supplies, and clothing.
à Clothes that have come in contact with flammable substances, such as gasoline, paint thinner, or similar solvents, should be laid outside to dry, and then washed and dried as usual.
Questions, comments and concerns followed: Cost for Medical Responses – Pepper inquired as to what is the cost for each medical response; and asked how often HFD arrives at the emergency (EMS) before the ambulance. The cost for responses was not known at this time. However, depending on the call HFD and EMS are 50/50 in responses.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD):
Pearl City, District 3 – Sergeant Roger Nitta reported the following:
January 2013 Statistics – Included 28 arguments, 3 assaults, 6 burglaries, 5 criminal property damages, 2 family offenses, 29 motor vehicle collisions, 4 motor vehicle thefts, 1 robbery, 13 thefts, 4 unauthorized entry into motor vehicles (UEMV); totaling 354 response calls.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed: Crime Mapping.com – Pepper noted that there were two (2) burglaries in Foster Village last week. He stated that the Board has requested information regarding these types of problems
Kalihi, District 5 – Sergeant Harry Burt circulated the report and highlighted the following:
January 2013 Statistics – Included 34 arguments, 2 assaults, 3 burglaries, 5 drug/narcotics, 2 driving while under the influence (DUI), 3 family offenses, 9 motor vehicle thefts, 38 motor vehicle collisions, 5 property damages, 1 sex offense, 10 thefts, 7 unauthorized entry into motor vehicles (UEMV); totaling 119 calls for service.
Questions, comments and concerns:
Military Area – Pepper asked which HPD district covers the military housing areas. Burt replied that it is District 5. He noted that most of the burglaries are occurring in the military housing areas due to unlocked doors, garages left open, etc.
Oxford House – Concern was raised regarding this transition house where a neighbor called 911 because of loud noise and the elderly caller was asked by the responding officer to come out her home and identify the home with the loud noise. This resulted in the neighbors (loud noise) seeing the complainant, who is now fearful of retaliation, and will not leave her home. Burt responded that the callers can inform the dispatcher if they would like to remain anonymous.
Beats 550 and 555 – Baird asked and it was clarified that both beats include the Radford Housing and the Salt Lake Shopping Center.
Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s Representative: Jiro Sumada could not be in attendance this evening.
Honolulu Rail Transit (HRT): Pat Lee reported the following:
Expenditures – Total cash received from the General Excise Tax (GET) surcharge to date since the start of Preliminary Engineering is more than $900 million. Additionally, $320 million has been allotted by the Federal Government of which most is part of the $1.55 billion Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) approved last December. With changes and reductions in several contracts, the current total available budget Contingency for unforeseen cost increases is now $700M. The total incurred cost (actual expenditures plus approved requests for payment) as of November 30 was $570.4 million, or 13.4% of the FFGA Baseline Project Budget (excluding contingencies and finance charges) of $4.248 billion.
Archeological Inventory Survey (AIS) – Regarding the project’s Archeological Inventory Survey (AIS) field-work, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has completed the AIS trenching and is currently drafting the AIS report which will be sent to the State Historic Preservation Division for approval. More than 400 trenches were excavated along the 20-mile rail corridor to determine the presence of any sub-surface archeological, cultural or historic resources within the path of the rail alignment where columns will be located, or utilities relocated.
Case of Kaleikini versus the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaii – On August 24, 2012 in the case of Kaleikini versus the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaii, the State Supreme Court overturned the lower court’s decision and ruled that HART should complete the AIS work for all four sections of the project before continuing with construction. The AIS report should be completed concurrently with the additional information required by federal Judge Tashima’s ruling for the Beretania Street underground alternative, traditional and cultural properties, and impacts to Mother Waldren Park in Kakaako. Hopefully, construction can start up again by early fall. The full system is slated to be operational in 2019. Once completed, trains will run from 4 AM to Midnight daily, every three minutes during peak times and six to ten minutes during the day and evenings. One train can carry as many as 5 city buses and remove 40,000 car trips from the road each day.
Route – There are 21 stops along the route from Kapolei to Ala Moana Center, including UH West Oahu, Leeward Community College (LCC), Pearlridge, Aloha Stadium, the airport, Honolulu Community College (HCC), Chinatown, the downtown financial district and Kakaako. In 20 years from now, about 80% of Oahu’s population will either live or work within the rail corridor.
Information – For more information, please visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org, call the project hotline at 566-2299, or email at [email protected].
Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
1. Rail Services – Pepper commented that services should continue from midnight to 2:00 a.m. to get some inebriated people off of the roads. It was asked that this be considered.
2. Iwi Kupuna – Baird noted that iwi fragments were found in the seven (7) trenches and one (1) full skeleton.
3. Inoperable Rail Car on the Track – Baird asked what the procedure would be if a rail car stalled between stations or a power outage. Lee will follow up. However, Lee noted that the stations will have a backup system or the car following could push the stalled car to the station. The rail cars do not have an onboard backup unit. A station is located for each mile of the route.
4. Injunction – Regarding the injunction lifted in December 2012, Shima wanted to know why construction will not start until September 2013. Lee explained that there are two (2) rules from two (2) different lawsuits. In the federal lawsuit, Judge Tashima ruled to proceed with the first three (3) segments; more information is needed for the fourth segment. A state lawsuit was filed in August 2012 by a Pauline Kaleikini with the supreme courts ruling about the Archaeological Inventory Survey (AIS). Trenching has been completed and the comprehensive inventory and study reports what is found; the report consists of approximately 2,000 pages.
Councilmember Joey Manahan – Dennis Arakaki circulated the written report and highlighted the following:
Salt Lake Satellite City Hall Request – Preliminary talks are taking place regarding the request.
Salt Lake Boulevard Widening Project – Concern remains about the project regarding the Salt Lake Boulevard Widening Project. The project is being reviewed and still an issue that Manahan will focus on.
Board of Water Supply (BWS) New Billing System – A new billing system was launched in January by BWS and the City Department of Environmental Services (ENV).
Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – As vice chair of the Transportation Manahan sits on the OMPO board.
White Recycling Bins – As a member of the Budget Committee, Manahan is looking at restoring the white recycling bin program.
Damaged Salt Lake Pool Heater/Pumps – Concerns was raised regarding ongoing problems with the heater and no solutions to date were referred to Manahan A request for investigation and services report (RISR) was requested to have an expert access the heating system and pumps. It was asked that the staff be encouraged to decide what the best time is to turn the heater on.
Questions, comments and concerns:
Salt Lake Pool (Heater/Pumps) – Pepper commented that one (1) of the three (3) heaters will never work again. He asked if Manahan would get funding in this years budget for a replacement heater or a new heater in next years budget. Possible an outside consultant is needed to do a comprehensive study; the pool is not old. Prior to the pool’s heater problems a boiler in the shower rooms was broken. An audience member suggested installing solar. An audience member and former City engineer noted that an expert is needed to maintain the equipment. He has offered to assist the City on this matter. Yomes suggest a $1.00 per day coffer to users to maintain the pool. Pepper added that the pool is closed on Sundays, which could be used by families. According to the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) statistics justifies the Sunday closure.
Bulky Trash – Egge request to have Corporation Counsel (COR) explain the ordinance regarding bulky trash. He spoke with the Department of Environmental Services (ENV) and was told that trash should not be set out early (not allowed to outsource the collection). Egge suggested reducing the pickup times to 18 hours before the collection date and making the property owner responsible to remove the remaining trash. Arakaki replied people from other areas may also be dropping off their trash. Egge stated that it is all in the ordinance.
Vehicular Noise Pollution – Egge reported ongoing vehicular (cars, mopeds, skateboards) noise in the evening hours He noted that the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has noise detection equipment that could be used for surveillance.
Park Lights – Baird reported lights out at several area parks. Follow up will be done.
Board of Water Supply (BWS): Morita read the BWS report:
Detect-A-Leak Week – The average American household wastes more than 10, 000 gallons of water each year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks. In an effort to promote water efficiency and savings, the BWS is observing Detect-A-Leak Week from March 18-24, 2013.
During the observation, all residents throughout the state are encouraged to check for property leaks and to fix them promptly. Checking for making timely repairs to property leaks helps to save water, lowers the water and sewer bill, and prevents potential damage to the home.
Throughout Detect-A-Leak Week, free toilet leak detection dye tablets will be available to the public at the BWS Public Service Building at 630 South Beretania Street, at all Satellite City Halls, and City Mill locations. Simply drop one of these tables into the toilet tank and, if the colored water seeps into the toilet bowl, this could indicate a leak.
Leak Detection Information – Call 748-5041 or visit the website at www.boardofwatersupoply.com; Face book: http://www.facebook.com/BWSHonolulu; or Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BWSHonolulu.
BOARD BUSINESS:
Review of New Agenda Format: Egge moved to place Residents’/Community concerns before Board Business on future agendas. Discussion followed with Pepper asked to table the issue until next month. Without objections the motion to place Residents’/Community concerns before Board Business on future agendas was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED, 7-0-0 (Aye: Baird, Egge, Godfrey, Guiterrez, Morita, Pepper, and Yomes).
Resolution on Ahupua`a – Chair Godfrey read t be it resolved section of the resolution. Morita moved that the Aliamanu/Salt Lake/Foster Village Neighborhood Board NO. 18 supports the ahupua`a resolution.
The motion was ADOPTED, 6-1-0 (aye: Baird, Egge, Godfrey, Guiterrez, Morita, Pepper; Nay: Yomes).
REGULAR STATE REPORTS:
Governor Neil Abercrombie’s Representative: Jade Butay reported the following:
In his third State of the State address, Governor Abercrombie last month outlined plans to maximize the state’s sound fiscal footing and improving economy focusing on business innovation, food and energy security, early childhood education and kupuna care.
Economy – Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui will take a lead role in expediting construction, repair and maintenance projects and public-private ventures statewide. These long-range investments, including capital improvement projects (CIP) have already helped to stimulate the island economy and generate local jobs while improving public infrastructure and facilities.
Agriculture – The Governor proposed increased state agency purchases of Hawaii agriculture products to provide a consistent and regular market for goods. The administration will also work to increase access to capital for local farmers and ranchers by expanding the State Department of Agriculture’s loan programs.
Energy – The Governor proposed embarking on a clear path toward increased use of liquefied natural gas (LNG). He also proposed the establishment of the Hawaii Refinery Task Force to serve a collaboration of government energy industries and utilities to immediately work on short-term and long-term findings and recommendations.
Keiki & Kupuna – The Governor reaffirmed his commitment to giving Hawaii’s children the best opportunity for school success through a strong early childhood education program. He also asked Legislature to increase the Kupuna Care budget by $4.2 million and make it permanent.
These and other initiatives outlined in the State of the State provide a roadmap to move us well beyond the status quo that existed prior to the recession. The Governor invites everyone to read his entire State of the State address at governor.hawaii.gov.
Follow up:
§ Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library – At the last meeting, Board member Egge questioned why the second floor of the Salt Lake-Moanalua is being used for administrative offices when the original intent was for a media center and meeting rooms for the community. It was further noted that it is now being used by the library for human resource functions. A copy of the response from Acting state Librarian, Stacie Kanno was provided to Egge. It noted that “over the years the Hawaii State Public Library System expanded without adequate space to accommodate the support and administrative offices necessary for the efficient operation of the library system. It was with this concern in mind that the second floor of the Salt Lake-Moanalua facility was utilized so that some centralization of services could be provided.”
§ State Field Office – In response to Egge’ ssuggestion regarding having a field office for departments of the State in particular the State Department of Health (DOH) at Salt Lake Shopping Center to alleviate the hardships of senior citizens in the area. Pepper added that the State should work with Mayor Caldwell on his plan to make City services more accessible by having satellite/field offices. He opined that this would be a good collaboration project between the City and State. The Governor has proposed Aging and Disability Resource Centers at various locations throughout the islands. Last year signing into law one of his priority measures that appropriates $1.4 million dollars for fiscal year 2012-2013 for the county offices on aging to establish these single points of access to long-term care information and assistance. The Governor is asking the Legislature to increase the Kupuna Care budget by $1.2 million and make it permanent. By being part of the permanent base for the Department of Health (DOH) and the Executive Office on Aging, programs would be allowed to properly plan and rely upon a stream of funding. This should be seen as an investment that will pay immediate dividends as the aging population of Hawaii both grows in numbers and lives longer.
§ Middle Street/Dillingham Boulevard Reflectors – In response to Pepper’s comment regarding missing reflectors on several lanes on Middle Street/Dillingham Boulevard by the Nimitz Highway viaduct, according to one of the DOT maintenance managers, the reflectors should last about 2-3 years, but now and then they come off when the bond gets weaker from the rain and traffic. Working according to the schedule a DOT crew will repair the reflectors.
§ Kahuapaani Street Outages – DOT has still been unable to complete the work since they are replacing light lens on the H3 and Kalanianaole Highway in Waimanalo from globe to flat to ensure the lights are not attracting protected migratory birds (wedge-tail shearwaters), which are listed species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. US Fish and Wildlife has threatened DOT with a lawsuit if the work is not completed soon, In addition, there are island wide outages that require immediate attention. The crews are directed to Kahuapaani next after the H3 and Waimanalo.
§ Bougainville Street Lights – The Bougainville Street lights are completed. There are 6-7 lights where the wires had to be run overhead because the conduit cannot be used. On behalf of DOT, the Board and community were thanked for their patience.
Questions, comments and concerns followed: High Tension Lines – Pepper noted that it was reported last month that the lights on Bougainville Street could not be repaired due to high tension lines. He stated that the City and State are not responding to this community and requested straight information be reported.
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Senator Glenn Wakai: A representative was not present; a report was provided.
Representative Linda Ichiyama: Christine Ito distributed the written report and highlighted:
Legislative Bills – all bills have been introduced and are not being heard within the House and the Senate. Bills can be tracked, read, and testimony submitted on the Capitol website at www.capitol.hawaii.gov.
Current Legislation Introduced – (1) House Bill 571 promotes public-private partnerships by allowing businesses that volunteer time and resources for after school programs to take a tax credit for their expense. This will provide an incentive for local businesses to give back to the public schools and help students to be exposed to new subjects and ideas. (2) House Bill 1201 will help create a more balanced delivery system for long-term care for all who require it, regardless of the financial need. A task force will be established to build on prior long-term care legislation and determine if there is public support for a public long term care insurance program for all residents.
2013 Tax Season Help – A list of tax location was included in the written report.
Questions, comments, and concerns:
Thank You – (a) Pepper thanked Ichiyama for her attention in keeping the waterway clear. An update report at the next meeting was requested. (b) Egge thanked Ichiyama for promoting the library.
Tax Help – Chair Godfrey ask and Ito read from the news letter the names and sites that provide free tax assistance services such as Alu Like, Inc, Honolulu community Action Program, and the Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union. For more information visit http://www.gawauutaxgeko.org/help.
Representative Aaron Johanson: Representative Johanson circulated his written report and highlighted:
2013 Legislative Session – Johanson has taken anew leadership role as House Minority Leader, he will help form a bipartisan governing coalition, partnering with majority members to lead the House of Representatives. He is also serving as Vice Chair of the Finance Committee.
Bills – Focus will be on quality of life improvements.
RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
Department of Education (DOE) Security and Emergency Preparedness – DOE Director of Safety, Mark Behrens report the shooter in the Sandy Hook School is not the typical type of shooter. In most school shootings, the shooter is another student(s). Regarding training, schools are locked down yearly and drills practiced at recesses with the HPD’s assistance.
Questions, comments and concerns:
Evacuation to Foster Village – Pepper reported that neighbors were unhappy two (3) with the situation of evacuating to Foster Village. Per the School Superintendent, off campus areas are included in the drills.
Physical Safety (Guardrail) – Pepper relayed that the 42 inch guardrail at Roosevelt High School does not meet the standards. In response, most schools do not have the funding and are some are 50 years old or older.
Drills – Chair Godfrey asked how is the drills monitored for success or failure. In answer, all administrators are trained in four (4) phases); prevention and mitigation. There also is an after action review.
Guns at Schools – According to the Federal Gun Free Act, no guns are permitted on school campuses.
BOARD REPORTS:
Chairman’s Report: Chair Godfrey reported that the Neighborhood Board elections candidate applications are available on-line at http://www1.honolulu.gov/nco/Neighborhood and on the back table of the meeting room. Board election hotline 768-3710; Voter Registration forms due Friday, February 15, 2013; election period April 26 – May 17, 2013.
Approval of the January 10, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes: Discussion followed: Pepper raised concern that a newspaper article was not incorporated in the minutes and as previously requested names of Board members were not use. The January 10, 2013 regular meeting minutes were ADOPTED, 6-1-0 (Aye: Baird, Egge, Godfrey, Guiterrez, Morita, and Yomes; Nay: Pepper).
Treasurer’s Report: Morita reported January expenditures were $54.65, leaving a balance of $570.35; the report was filed.
Transportation: Baird reported receiving no call backs regarding Kahuapaani
Emergency Preparedness Issues – Egge reported hurricane season is over until June 2013. The Oahu Veterans Center provides emergency provisioning recommendations pamphlets on their literature rack. Is your pantry stocked with at least a four-day supply of emergency food and water and is an emergency provisions kit stashed in the vehicle or work site. These precautions could make your day. There are no warnings for some emergencies. Several licensed volunteer amateur radio operators reside in our neighborhood. They are ready, willing and able to provide tertiary level emergency voice/digital radio communications services in our ADA and pet friendly shelters when primary and secondary communications services fail during an emergency.
Environmental (aka quality of life) Issues – Egge distributed the following report:
Responding promptly to resident concerns discourages predatory behavior in our neighborhoods. Our County’s Customer Services Department’s valuable on-line http://www4.honolulu.gov/cotuhallonline.DIT0200/DIT0200_frmProblemReportFormInitiate.asp problem report service is there for us. The response to problem reports calling attention to bulky trash set out in advance of the published set-out date have not been encouraging. Egge has asked the County Council representative to reconsider who actually owns this opala and introduce legislation that will remedy this issue by identifying the property owner, if is set out more than 24-hours before the scheduled collection date.
The Outdoor Circle complains loudly about advertising signage it believes to be offensive. Egge welcomes them to support his efforts to get rid of the clutter of street signs that tell us what not to do, in the Salt Lake high-rise neighborhood. Egge’s latest problem report number 98119 identifies a series of no parking any time tow away zone signs that, in Egge’s opinion, should have been removed when TheBus removed its bus stop from in front of the subject property on ala Ilima Street, but they’re still there.
In Egge’s low cost, Likini Street style, “paint on pavement” traffic calming striping, for Ala Ilima being ignored? To Egge’s knowledge, the unilateral to stripe Likini Street was beneficial. One would thing this success would encourage more of the same; especially when the community asks for it?
State law defines noise pollution and identifies remedial action, in detail. When it occurs on Ala Ilima Street between Ala Napunani and Ala Lilikoi Street, 1% of Honolulu County’s population (according to the US Census Bureau’s latest survey) is impacted. Egge urges the new County Council to reexamine and possible amend the reconstruction permit ordinance provisions, to encourage motorists to “keep it quiet.”
The second floor of the Public Library was originally designed to be the community’s media center. Directing the Library System’s HR department to relocate would benefit the 1% of Oahu’s population who reside in our high-rise community, directly across the street.
The makai side of Salt Lake Boulevard, between the Radford and Wanaka intersection, is beginning to look like a derelict boar, car, and truck storage area. Egge seemed to remember, a lack of on-street parking caused much grief, after the first phase of this 30-year old project completed, to Maluna Street, too long ago to remember.
Egge was advised that residents in the neighborhood allegedly “reserve” street parking spaces by leaving their curbside trash collection bins in the street. Photographic evidence is easy to obtain, in this smart phone age. Egge’s email address is posted on the Neighborhood Boar No. 18 website.
We continue to thank HPD for enforcing our twice-weekly high-rise neighborhood street sweeping operations: Will a few “die-hard” violators will provoke us to call for towing?” Does the county have a supply of “violators will be owed signs? I believe this provision is written into the government ordinance.
Thank you Howard Shima for continuously removing cryptic tag-art messages, before they can accumulate on Salt Lake Boulevard’s canyon walls, between Puuloa Road and Ala Lilikoi Street.
Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – Pepper reported that deadline for comments regarding to the amendment to the OahuMPO participation plan is February 20, 2013.
Senior Citizens – Pepper reported the state has appropriated $3.2 million for home caregivers. However, many operate without standards. The Weinberg Foundation is providing standards with valuable graduate type assistance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Next Meeting: The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Oahu Veterans Center (OVC), 1298 Kukila Street, Honolulu, HI 96818.
`Olelo Broadcasts: Primetime, `Olelo FOCUS Channel 49, 1st Monday of the month at 9:00 p.m.; repeat date, `Olelo VIEWS 54, Second and Fourth Friday at 9:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Submitted by: Nola J. Frank, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Adam LeFebvre, Neighborhood Commission Office staff; Lorene Godfrey, Chair
Last Reviewed: Thursday, March 07, 2013
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013
OAHU VETERANS CENTER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lorene Godfrey called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m., with a quorum of six (6) members present. Note: This nine (9) member Board requires five (5) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.
Board Members Present: Larry Baird, Dennis Egge, Lorene Godfrey, Lynne V. Gutierrez (Appointed tonight), Maurice Morita (arrived at 8:25 p.m.), Lennard Pepper, and David Yomes.
Board Members Absent: Chandra Kanemaru and Barbara Troegner.
Vacancies: At-Large seat (one).
Guests: Ken Thong, Arthur Smith, Howard Shima, Crystine Ho (Representative Linda Ichiyama’s Office staff), Sergeant Roger Nitta (Honolulu Police Department, District 3-Pearl City), Sergeant Harry Burt (Honolulu Police Department District 5-Kalihi), Captain Elden Tanaka and Firefighter Jay Kemmler (Honolulu Fire Department-Moanalua), Representative Aaron Johanson, Sandy Ballard (Oahu Veterans Center), Jade Butay (Office of the Governor/Deputy Director Department of Transportation), Lynne Gutierrez, Mark Behrens (Department of Education), Councilmember Joey Manahan, Dennis Arakaki (Councilmember Joey Manahan’s Office staff), Pat Lee (Honolulu Rail Project), and Nola J. Frank (Neighborhood Commission Office staff).
FILLING OF VACANCY – Chair Godfrey opened the floor for volunteers or nominations from the Board. Lynne V. Gutierrez volunteered to fill the at-large vacancy. The neighborhood assistant verified her residency. Gutierrez gave a brief background about herself and interests in the community. Morita moved nominating Lynne V. Gutierrez to be appointed to fill the at-large vacancy. By UNANIMOUS CONSENT 6-0-0 (Baird, Egge, Godfrey, Morita, Pepper, and Yomes) Lynne V. Gutierrez was appointed to fill the at-large vacancy. The neighborhood assistant administered the oath of office; seven (7) members present.
REGULAR CITY REPORTS:
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) Moanalua and Mokulele Stations: Firefighter Jay Kemmler reported the following:
January 2013 Statistics – 2 structure fires (1 at the military housing), 11 rubbish fires, 5 vehicle fires, 157 medical, and 37 miscellaneous calls for service.
Clothes Dryer Safety Tips:
à Have the dryer installed and serviced by a professional.
à Do not use the dryer without a filter.
à Clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum.
à Flexible or rigid metal venting material should be used to sustain proper air flow and drying time.
à Ensure the air exhaust vent pipe is not restricted and the outdoor vent flap opens when the dryer is in operation. Remove lint from the vent pipe or have a dryer lint removal service do it for you if it is noticed that it is taking longer than normal for the clothes to dry.
à Maintain the dryer in good working order. Gas dryers should be inspected by a professional to ensure the gas line and connection are intact and free of leaks.
à Utilize the proper plug and outlet and ensure the dryer is properly connected.
à Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions, and do not overload the dryer.
à Keep the area around the dryer clear of items that can burn, such as boxes, cleaning supplies, and clothing.
à Clothes that have come in contact with flammable substances, such as gasoline, paint thinner, or similar solvents, should be laid outside to dry, and then washed and dried as usual.
Questions, comments and concerns followed: Cost for Medical Responses – Pepper inquired as to what is the cost for each medical response; and asked how often HFD arrives at the emergency (EMS) before the ambulance. The cost for responses was not known at this time. However, depending on the call HFD and EMS are 50/50 in responses.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD):
Pearl City, District 3 – Sergeant Roger Nitta reported the following:
January 2013 Statistics – Included 28 arguments, 3 assaults, 6 burglaries, 5 criminal property damages, 2 family offenses, 29 motor vehicle collisions, 4 motor vehicle thefts, 1 robbery, 13 thefts, 4 unauthorized entry into motor vehicles (UEMV); totaling 354 response calls.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed: Crime Mapping.com – Pepper noted that there were two (2) burglaries in Foster Village last week. He stated that the Board has requested information regarding these types of problems
Kalihi, District 5 – Sergeant Harry Burt circulated the report and highlighted the following:
January 2013 Statistics – Included 34 arguments, 2 assaults, 3 burglaries, 5 drug/narcotics, 2 driving while under the influence (DUI), 3 family offenses, 9 motor vehicle thefts, 38 motor vehicle collisions, 5 property damages, 1 sex offense, 10 thefts, 7 unauthorized entry into motor vehicles (UEMV); totaling 119 calls for service.
Questions, comments and concerns:
Military Area – Pepper asked which HPD district covers the military housing areas. Burt replied that it is District 5. He noted that most of the burglaries are occurring in the military housing areas due to unlocked doors, garages left open, etc.
Oxford House – Concern was raised regarding this transition house where a neighbor called 911 because of loud noise and the elderly caller was asked by the responding officer to come out her home and identify the home with the loud noise. This resulted in the neighbors (loud noise) seeing the complainant, who is now fearful of retaliation, and will not leave her home. Burt responded that the callers can inform the dispatcher if they would like to remain anonymous.
Beats 550 and 555 – Baird asked and it was clarified that both beats include the Radford Housing and the Salt Lake Shopping Center.
Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s Representative: Jiro Sumada could not be in attendance this evening.
Honolulu Rail Transit (HRT): Pat Lee reported the following:
Expenditures – Total cash received from the General Excise Tax (GET) surcharge to date since the start of Preliminary Engineering is more than $900 million. Additionally, $320 million has been allotted by the Federal Government of which most is part of the $1.55 billion Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) approved last December. With changes and reductions in several contracts, the current total available budget Contingency for unforeseen cost increases is now $700M. The total incurred cost (actual expenditures plus approved requests for payment) as of November 30 was $570.4 million, or 13.4% of the FFGA Baseline Project Budget (excluding contingencies and finance charges) of $4.248 billion.
Archeological Inventory Survey (AIS) – Regarding the project’s Archeological Inventory Survey (AIS) field-work, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has completed the AIS trenching and is currently drafting the AIS report which will be sent to the State Historic Preservation Division for approval. More than 400 trenches were excavated along the 20-mile rail corridor to determine the presence of any sub-surface archeological, cultural or historic resources within the path of the rail alignment where columns will be located, or utilities relocated.
Case of Kaleikini versus the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaii – On August 24, 2012 in the case of Kaleikini versus the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaii, the State Supreme Court overturned the lower court’s decision and ruled that HART should complete the AIS work for all four sections of the project before continuing with construction. The AIS report should be completed concurrently with the additional information required by federal Judge Tashima’s ruling for the Beretania Street underground alternative, traditional and cultural properties, and impacts to Mother Waldren Park in Kakaako. Hopefully, construction can start up again by early fall. The full system is slated to be operational in 2019. Once completed, trains will run from 4 AM to Midnight daily, every three minutes during peak times and six to ten minutes during the day and evenings. One train can carry as many as 5 city buses and remove 40,000 car trips from the road each day.
Route – There are 21 stops along the route from Kapolei to Ala Moana Center, including UH West Oahu, Leeward Community College (LCC), Pearlridge, Aloha Stadium, the airport, Honolulu Community College (HCC), Chinatown, the downtown financial district and Kakaako. In 20 years from now, about 80% of Oahu’s population will either live or work within the rail corridor.
Information – For more information, please visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org, call the project hotline at 566-2299, or email at [email protected].
Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
1. Rail Services – Pepper commented that services should continue from midnight to 2:00 a.m. to get some inebriated people off of the roads. It was asked that this be considered.
2. Iwi Kupuna – Baird noted that iwi fragments were found in the seven (7) trenches and one (1) full skeleton.
3. Inoperable Rail Car on the Track – Baird asked what the procedure would be if a rail car stalled between stations or a power outage. Lee will follow up. However, Lee noted that the stations will have a backup system or the car following could push the stalled car to the station. The rail cars do not have an onboard backup unit. A station is located for each mile of the route.
4. Injunction – Regarding the injunction lifted in December 2012, Shima wanted to know why construction will not start until September 2013. Lee explained that there are two (2) rules from two (2) different lawsuits. In the federal lawsuit, Judge Tashima ruled to proceed with the first three (3) segments; more information is needed for the fourth segment. A state lawsuit was filed in August 2012 by a Pauline Kaleikini with the supreme courts ruling about the Archaeological Inventory Survey (AIS). Trenching has been completed and the comprehensive inventory and study reports what is found; the report consists of approximately 2,000 pages.
Councilmember Joey Manahan – Dennis Arakaki circulated the written report and highlighted the following:
Salt Lake Satellite City Hall Request – Preliminary talks are taking place regarding the request.
Salt Lake Boulevard Widening Project – Concern remains about the project regarding the Salt Lake Boulevard Widening Project. The project is being reviewed and still an issue that Manahan will focus on.
Board of Water Supply (BWS) New Billing System – A new billing system was launched in January by BWS and the City Department of Environmental Services (ENV).
Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – As vice chair of the Transportation Manahan sits on the OMPO board.
White Recycling Bins – As a member of the Budget Committee, Manahan is looking at restoring the white recycling bin program.
Damaged Salt Lake Pool Heater/Pumps – Concerns was raised regarding ongoing problems with the heater and no solutions to date were referred to Manahan A request for investigation and services report (RISR) was requested to have an expert access the heating system and pumps. It was asked that the staff be encouraged to decide what the best time is to turn the heater on.
Questions, comments and concerns:
Salt Lake Pool (Heater/Pumps) – Pepper commented that one (1) of the three (3) heaters will never work again. He asked if Manahan would get funding in this years budget for a replacement heater or a new heater in next years budget. Possible an outside consultant is needed to do a comprehensive study; the pool is not old. Prior to the pool’s heater problems a boiler in the shower rooms was broken. An audience member suggested installing solar. An audience member and former City engineer noted that an expert is needed to maintain the equipment. He has offered to assist the City on this matter. Yomes suggest a $1.00 per day coffer to users to maintain the pool. Pepper added that the pool is closed on Sundays, which could be used by families. According to the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) statistics justifies the Sunday closure.
Bulky Trash – Egge request to have Corporation Counsel (COR) explain the ordinance regarding bulky trash. He spoke with the Department of Environmental Services (ENV) and was told that trash should not be set out early (not allowed to outsource the collection). Egge suggested reducing the pickup times to 18 hours before the collection date and making the property owner responsible to remove the remaining trash. Arakaki replied people from other areas may also be dropping off their trash. Egge stated that it is all in the ordinance.
Vehicular Noise Pollution – Egge reported ongoing vehicular (cars, mopeds, skateboards) noise in the evening hours He noted that the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has noise detection equipment that could be used for surveillance.
Park Lights – Baird reported lights out at several area parks. Follow up will be done.
Board of Water Supply (BWS): Morita read the BWS report:
Detect-A-Leak Week – The average American household wastes more than 10, 000 gallons of water each year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks. In an effort to promote water efficiency and savings, the BWS is observing Detect-A-Leak Week from March 18-24, 2013.
During the observation, all residents throughout the state are encouraged to check for property leaks and to fix them promptly. Checking for making timely repairs to property leaks helps to save water, lowers the water and sewer bill, and prevents potential damage to the home.
Throughout Detect-A-Leak Week, free toilet leak detection dye tablets will be available to the public at the BWS Public Service Building at 630 South Beretania Street, at all Satellite City Halls, and City Mill locations. Simply drop one of these tables into the toilet tank and, if the colored water seeps into the toilet bowl, this could indicate a leak.
Leak Detection Information – Call 748-5041 or visit the website at www.boardofwatersupoply.com; Face book: http://www.facebook.com/BWSHonolulu; or Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BWSHonolulu.
BOARD BUSINESS:
Review of New Agenda Format: Egge moved to place Residents’/Community concerns before Board Business on future agendas. Discussion followed with Pepper asked to table the issue until next month. Without objections the motion to place Residents’/Community concerns before Board Business on future agendas was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED, 7-0-0 (Aye: Baird, Egge, Godfrey, Guiterrez, Morita, Pepper, and Yomes).
Resolution on Ahupua`a – Chair Godfrey read t be it resolved section of the resolution. Morita moved that the Aliamanu/Salt Lake/Foster Village Neighborhood Board NO. 18 supports the ahupua`a resolution.
The motion was ADOPTED, 6-1-0 (aye: Baird, Egge, Godfrey, Guiterrez, Morita, Pepper; Nay: Yomes).
REGULAR STATE REPORTS:
Governor Neil Abercrombie’s Representative: Jade Butay reported the following:
In his third State of the State address, Governor Abercrombie last month outlined plans to maximize the state’s sound fiscal footing and improving economy focusing on business innovation, food and energy security, early childhood education and kupuna care.
Economy – Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui will take a lead role in expediting construction, repair and maintenance projects and public-private ventures statewide. These long-range investments, including capital improvement projects (CIP) have already helped to stimulate the island economy and generate local jobs while improving public infrastructure and facilities.
Agriculture – The Governor proposed increased state agency purchases of Hawaii agriculture products to provide a consistent and regular market for goods. The administration will also work to increase access to capital for local farmers and ranchers by expanding the State Department of Agriculture’s loan programs.
Energy – The Governor proposed embarking on a clear path toward increased use of liquefied natural gas (LNG). He also proposed the establishment of the Hawaii Refinery Task Force to serve a collaboration of government energy industries and utilities to immediately work on short-term and long-term findings and recommendations.
Keiki & Kupuna – The Governor reaffirmed his commitment to giving Hawaii’s children the best opportunity for school success through a strong early childhood education program. He also asked Legislature to increase the Kupuna Care budget by $4.2 million and make it permanent.
These and other initiatives outlined in the State of the State provide a roadmap to move us well beyond the status quo that existed prior to the recession. The Governor invites everyone to read his entire State of the State address at governor.hawaii.gov.
Follow up:
§ Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library – At the last meeting, Board member Egge questioned why the second floor of the Salt Lake-Moanalua is being used for administrative offices when the original intent was for a media center and meeting rooms for the community. It was further noted that it is now being used by the library for human resource functions. A copy of the response from Acting state Librarian, Stacie Kanno was provided to Egge. It noted that “over the years the Hawaii State Public Library System expanded without adequate space to accommodate the support and administrative offices necessary for the efficient operation of the library system. It was with this concern in mind that the second floor of the Salt Lake-Moanalua facility was utilized so that some centralization of services could be provided.”
§ State Field Office – In response to Egge’ ssuggestion regarding having a field office for departments of the State in particular the State Department of Health (DOH) at Salt Lake Shopping Center to alleviate the hardships of senior citizens in the area. Pepper added that the State should work with Mayor Caldwell on his plan to make City services more accessible by having satellite/field offices. He opined that this would be a good collaboration project between the City and State. The Governor has proposed Aging and Disability Resource Centers at various locations throughout the islands. Last year signing into law one of his priority measures that appropriates $1.4 million dollars for fiscal year 2012-2013 for the county offices on aging to establish these single points of access to long-term care information and assistance. The Governor is asking the Legislature to increase the Kupuna Care budget by $1.2 million and make it permanent. By being part of the permanent base for the Department of Health (DOH) and the Executive Office on Aging, programs would be allowed to properly plan and rely upon a stream of funding. This should be seen as an investment that will pay immediate dividends as the aging population of Hawaii both grows in numbers and lives longer.
§ Middle Street/Dillingham Boulevard Reflectors – In response to Pepper’s comment regarding missing reflectors on several lanes on Middle Street/Dillingham Boulevard by the Nimitz Highway viaduct, according to one of the DOT maintenance managers, the reflectors should last about 2-3 years, but now and then they come off when the bond gets weaker from the rain and traffic. Working according to the schedule a DOT crew will repair the reflectors.
§ Kahuapaani Street Outages – DOT has still been unable to complete the work since they are replacing light lens on the H3 and Kalanianaole Highway in Waimanalo from globe to flat to ensure the lights are not attracting protected migratory birds (wedge-tail shearwaters), which are listed species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. US Fish and Wildlife has threatened DOT with a lawsuit if the work is not completed soon, In addition, there are island wide outages that require immediate attention. The crews are directed to Kahuapaani next after the H3 and Waimanalo.
§ Bougainville Street Lights – The Bougainville Street lights are completed. There are 6-7 lights where the wires had to be run overhead because the conduit cannot be used. On behalf of DOT, the Board and community were thanked for their patience.
Questions, comments and concerns followed: High Tension Lines – Pepper noted that it was reported last month that the lights on Bougainville Street could not be repaired due to high tension lines. He stated that the City and State are not responding to this community and requested straight information be reported.
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Senator Glenn Wakai: A representative was not present; a report was provided.
Representative Linda Ichiyama: Christine Ito distributed the written report and highlighted:
Legislative Bills – all bills have been introduced and are not being heard within the House and the Senate. Bills can be tracked, read, and testimony submitted on the Capitol website at www.capitol.hawaii.gov.
Current Legislation Introduced – (1) House Bill 571 promotes public-private partnerships by allowing businesses that volunteer time and resources for after school programs to take a tax credit for their expense. This will provide an incentive for local businesses to give back to the public schools and help students to be exposed to new subjects and ideas. (2) House Bill 1201 will help create a more balanced delivery system for long-term care for all who require it, regardless of the financial need. A task force will be established to build on prior long-term care legislation and determine if there is public support for a public long term care insurance program for all residents.
2013 Tax Season Help – A list of tax location was included in the written report.
Questions, comments, and concerns:
Thank You – (a) Pepper thanked Ichiyama for her attention in keeping the waterway clear. An update report at the next meeting was requested. (b) Egge thanked Ichiyama for promoting the library.
Tax Help – Chair Godfrey ask and Ito read from the news letter the names and sites that provide free tax assistance services such as Alu Like, Inc, Honolulu community Action Program, and the Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union. For more information visit http://www.gawauutaxgeko.org/help.
Representative Aaron Johanson: Representative Johanson circulated his written report and highlighted:
2013 Legislative Session – Johanson has taken anew leadership role as House Minority Leader, he will help form a bipartisan governing coalition, partnering with majority members to lead the House of Representatives. He is also serving as Vice Chair of the Finance Committee.
Bills – Focus will be on quality of life improvements.
RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
Department of Education (DOE) Security and Emergency Preparedness – DOE Director of Safety, Mark Behrens report the shooter in the Sandy Hook School is not the typical type of shooter. In most school shootings, the shooter is another student(s). Regarding training, schools are locked down yearly and drills practiced at recesses with the HPD’s assistance.
Questions, comments and concerns:
Evacuation to Foster Village – Pepper reported that neighbors were unhappy two (3) with the situation of evacuating to Foster Village. Per the School Superintendent, off campus areas are included in the drills.
Physical Safety (Guardrail) – Pepper relayed that the 42 inch guardrail at Roosevelt High School does not meet the standards. In response, most schools do not have the funding and are some are 50 years old or older.
Drills – Chair Godfrey asked how is the drills monitored for success or failure. In answer, all administrators are trained in four (4) phases); prevention and mitigation. There also is an after action review.
Guns at Schools – According to the Federal Gun Free Act, no guns are permitted on school campuses.
BOARD REPORTS:
Chairman’s Report: Chair Godfrey reported that the Neighborhood Board elections candidate applications are available on-line at http://www1.honolulu.gov/nco/Neighborhood and on the back table of the meeting room. Board election hotline 768-3710; Voter Registration forms due Friday, February 15, 2013; election period April 26 – May 17, 2013.
Approval of the January 10, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes: Discussion followed: Pepper raised concern that a newspaper article was not incorporated in the minutes and as previously requested names of Board members were not use. The January 10, 2013 regular meeting minutes were ADOPTED, 6-1-0 (Aye: Baird, Egge, Godfrey, Guiterrez, Morita, and Yomes; Nay: Pepper).
Treasurer’s Report: Morita reported January expenditures were $54.65, leaving a balance of $570.35; the report was filed.
Transportation: Baird reported receiving no call backs regarding Kahuapaani
Emergency Preparedness Issues – Egge reported hurricane season is over until June 2013. The Oahu Veterans Center provides emergency provisioning recommendations pamphlets on their literature rack. Is your pantry stocked with at least a four-day supply of emergency food and water and is an emergency provisions kit stashed in the vehicle or work site. These precautions could make your day. There are no warnings for some emergencies. Several licensed volunteer amateur radio operators reside in our neighborhood. They are ready, willing and able to provide tertiary level emergency voice/digital radio communications services in our ADA and pet friendly shelters when primary and secondary communications services fail during an emergency.
Environmental (aka quality of life) Issues – Egge distributed the following report:
Responding promptly to resident concerns discourages predatory behavior in our neighborhoods. Our County’s Customer Services Department’s valuable on-line http://www4.honolulu.gov/cotuhallonline.DIT0200/DIT0200_frmProblemReportFormInitiate.asp problem report service is there for us. The response to problem reports calling attention to bulky trash set out in advance of the published set-out date have not been encouraging. Egge has asked the County Council representative to reconsider who actually owns this opala and introduce legislation that will remedy this issue by identifying the property owner, if is set out more than 24-hours before the scheduled collection date.
The Outdoor Circle complains loudly about advertising signage it believes to be offensive. Egge welcomes them to support his efforts to get rid of the clutter of street signs that tell us what not to do, in the Salt Lake high-rise neighborhood. Egge’s latest problem report number 98119 identifies a series of no parking any time tow away zone signs that, in Egge’s opinion, should have been removed when TheBus removed its bus stop from in front of the subject property on ala Ilima Street, but they’re still there.
In Egge’s low cost, Likini Street style, “paint on pavement” traffic calming striping, for Ala Ilima being ignored? To Egge’s knowledge, the unilateral to stripe Likini Street was beneficial. One would thing this success would encourage more of the same; especially when the community asks for it?
State law defines noise pollution and identifies remedial action, in detail. When it occurs on Ala Ilima Street between Ala Napunani and Ala Lilikoi Street, 1% of Honolulu County’s population (according to the US Census Bureau’s latest survey) is impacted. Egge urges the new County Council to reexamine and possible amend the reconstruction permit ordinance provisions, to encourage motorists to “keep it quiet.”
The second floor of the Public Library was originally designed to be the community’s media center. Directing the Library System’s HR department to relocate would benefit the 1% of Oahu’s population who reside in our high-rise community, directly across the street.
The makai side of Salt Lake Boulevard, between the Radford and Wanaka intersection, is beginning to look like a derelict boar, car, and truck storage area. Egge seemed to remember, a lack of on-street parking caused much grief, after the first phase of this 30-year old project completed, to Maluna Street, too long ago to remember.
Egge was advised that residents in the neighborhood allegedly “reserve” street parking spaces by leaving their curbside trash collection bins in the street. Photographic evidence is easy to obtain, in this smart phone age. Egge’s email address is posted on the Neighborhood Boar No. 18 website.
We continue to thank HPD for enforcing our twice-weekly high-rise neighborhood street sweeping operations: Will a few “die-hard” violators will provoke us to call for towing?” Does the county have a supply of “violators will be owed signs? I believe this provision is written into the government ordinance.
Thank you Howard Shima for continuously removing cryptic tag-art messages, before they can accumulate on Salt Lake Boulevard’s canyon walls, between Puuloa Road and Ala Lilikoi Street.
Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – Pepper reported that deadline for comments regarding to the amendment to the OahuMPO participation plan is February 20, 2013.
Senior Citizens – Pepper reported the state has appropriated $3.2 million for home caregivers. However, many operate without standards. The Weinberg Foundation is providing standards with valuable graduate type assistance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Next Meeting: The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Oahu Veterans Center (OVC), 1298 Kukila Street, Honolulu, HI 96818.
`Olelo Broadcasts: Primetime, `Olelo FOCUS Channel 49, 1st Monday of the month at 9:00 p.m.; repeat date, `Olelo VIEWS 54, Second and Fourth Friday at 9:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Submitted by: Nola J. Frank, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Adam LeFebvre, Neighborhood Commission Office staff; Lorene Godfrey, Chair
Last Reviewed: Thursday, March 07, 2013