Waikiki Neighborhood Board No. 9 Meeting Minutes For Posted for (OCTOBER 11, 2016)

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With Permission / Courtesy of: City and County of Honolulu Neighborhood Commission Office

WAIKIKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO 9

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016
WAIKIKI COMMUNITY CENTER

CALL TO ORDER -- Chair Robert Finley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with 15 members present, a quorum was established. Note: This 17-member Board requires nine (9) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present -- Jo-Ann Adams, Jeff Apaka, David Benson, Helen Carroll, Paul Ciliano, Louis Erteschik, Gordon Fahey, Robert Finley, Walt Flood, Jeff Geck, Jeffrey Merz, John Nigro, Jim Poole, Mary Simpson, and Mark Smith.

Board Members Absent -- Jermel Anderson and Patricia Shields.

Guests -- Lieutenant Phillip Buchanan (Honolulu Police Department); Captain Eric Capllonch (Honolulu Fire Department); Dominic Dias (Board of Water Supply); Mark Garrity (Mayor Kirk Caldwell's Representative); Lynn Fallin (Governor Ige's Representative); Representative Tom Brower; Councilmember Trevor Ozawa and Francis Choe; Raytan Vares (Senator Galateria's Representative); Rick Egged (Waikiki Improvement Association); Kimo Carvalho (Institute for Human Services); Tracy Kubota (Department of Emergency Services); Jeanne Ishikawa (Department of Parks and Recreation); Tom Schnell (PBR Hawaii); Uli'i Miyajima, Netty Hax, Chuck Lambert, Franklin Chung, Mela Kealoha-Lindsey, Elsie Lee, John and Patricia Liddle, Noreen BK Swan, Jan Bappe, Richard Schwarz, Brian Bagnall, Kathryn Henski, Robin Henski, Corey Daltman, and Brian Traylor; Zoe Tanaka (videographer); and Sharon Baillie (Neighborhood Commission Office).

CITY MONTHLY REPORTS

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) -- Captain Eric Capllonch reported the following:
• September 2016 Fire Statistics -- There were 2 structure fires, 1 nuisance fire, 1 cooking fire, with 6 activated alarms, 150 medical emergencies, 1 motor vehicle collision with pedestrian, 2 motor vehicle crashes/collisions, 2 ocean rescues, and 3 hazardous materials incidents.
• Fire Safety Tip -- Halloween Safety:
o When selecting a costume, stay away from long, trailing fabric as it can be a trip hazard or attach to an object and cause a fall. If creating your own costume, select fire-resistant materials. If a child is wearing a mask, ensure the eye holes are large enough so they can see.
o Provide children with flashlights or glow sticks so they can see and be seen.
o It is safest to use a flashlight or battery-operated candle in a jack-o-lantern. As much as possible, real candles should not be used, as it may be an ignition source for fire if left unattended. However, if candles are used, ensure children are well supervised at all times when candles are lit.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) -- Lieutenant Phillip Buchanan reported the following:
• September 2016 Crime Statistics -- There were 7 robberies, 7 burglaries, 210 thefts, 40 Unauthorized Entries into Motor Vehicles (UEMV's), 19 speeding citations, 671 parking citations, 8 loud muffler citations, and 182 park closure citations with 1 arrest, for a total of 3,965 calls placed for service.
• Police Safety Tip -- Halloween Safety:
o Please check any candy that children have collected.
o Please pay special attention if driving or walking in Waikiki, it will be very crowded.

Questions, comments, and concerns that followed: Park Citations -- Erteschik inquired and Lieutenant Buchanan answered that they do not have specific statistics on the number of tourist whom have received citations for accidentally wondering through the parks at night while closed.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) -- Dominic Dias reported the following:
• Water Main Breaks -- There were no water main breaks in September 2016.
• General Water Announcements -- 2016-2017 Halawa Xeriscape Garden Workshop Schedule:
o The BWS and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden continue to offer workshops that highlight the concept of xeriscaping -- an innovative means of conserving water through efficient landscaping. The new 2016-2017 xeriscape workshop schedule features dozens of new and popular workshops that offer useful tips on how to maintain a beautiful and water-efficient garden. This year, the garden is also offering workshops on select Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year, in addition to its regular Saturday schedule. Upcoming workshops include:
• Friday, October 14, 2016: Thanksgiving Hypertufa Planters
• Saturday, October 29, 2016: Worms Eat My Pumpkins
• Saturday, November 19, 2016: Economical Aquaponics
• Saturday, November 26, 2016: Xeric Holiday Wreath
o Advanced registration is required. Call 748-5315 or email workshops@hbws.org to reserve your space at one (1) of the workshops. Visit www.boardofwatersupply.com to check out the full list of classes being offered. The Halawa Xeriscape Garden remains open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Residents are welcomes to drop by and see dozens of attractive and less-thirsty plants on display, as well as pick up a complimentary seed packet.

RESIDENTS/COMMUNITY CONCERNS
• Creations of Hawaii -- Kealoha-Lindsey reported that Creations of Hawaii a non-profit will be holding two (2) events:
o Saturday, October 29, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Jefferson Elementary School, Halloween Celebration
o Saturday, November 12, 2016 and Sunday, November 13, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Kapiolani Park, Benefiting the Homeless Awareness Program

PUBLIC EVENTS
• Sunday, October 16, 2016, 7:00 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m., Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure, Kapiolani Park
• Saturday, October 22, 2016, 10:00 a.m.-- 12:00 p.m., Honolulu Pride Parade
• Friday, November 25, 2016, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m., Waikiki Holiday Parade
• Sunday, December 4, 2016, 11:00 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m., Toys for Tots Caravan, Street Bikers United
• Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 6:00 p.m. -- 8:30 p.m., Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
o There will be many other events for the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
• Sunday, December 11, 2016, 5:00 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m., Honolulu Marathon
o Mayor Caldwell may be adding a one (1) mile run on Saturday, December 10, 2016 preceding the Honolulu Marathon.

APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENSES
• Thursday, November 3, 2016, Maui Brewing Company, 2300 Kalakaua Avenue, Category Two (2)
• Thursday, November 17, 2016, Katsu Midori Sushi Tokyo, 100 Holomoana Street, Category Two (2)

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Mayor Kirk Caldwell's Representative -- Acting Director Mark Garrity of the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) reported the following:
• Sewage -- The Department of Environmental Services (ENV) noted that The City has undertaken a program to reduce the number of sewage system overflows through inspection and either repair or replacement of sewer lines and force mains. As ENV continually improves the system with maintenance and repair programs, sewer system overflows will be mitigated and occur less frequently.
• Eminent Domain -- The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) is not directly involved in condemnation proceedings for private roads, including those in Kaka'ako. Any decision to apply eminent domain to other private streets is the prerogative of the City Council. The Department of Facilities and Maintenance (DFM) stated that currently, Lemon and Cartwright private roads do not qualify for maintenance in accordance with the Maintenance of Private Streets and Roads ordinance. The application of eminent domain to Lemon and Cartwright Roads similar to those specific private roads in the Kaka'ako area, may be considered but would need to be evaluated from a legal standpoint and vetted through the City Council.
• Municipal Parking Lot -- DPP noted that while the City's sewer pump station parking lot is currently being used by Ritz Carlton during construction, upon completion of the project, the municipal parking lot will be restored. However, there will be a loss in approximately 10 parking stalls to accommodate landscaping along Kuhio Avenue to provide a more pedestrian friendly environment.
• Golf Course Access Road -- The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) stated that the Golf Course Administrator submitted a work request to paint striping and yellow directional arrows at the beginning of the Ala Wai Golf Course access road. Director Garrity noted hearing that the work has been completed.
• Sidewalk Repairs and Graffiti -- The DFM is working with the Waikiki Business Improvement District to identify sidewalks in need of repair and cleaning. Temporary patches are applied to damaged sidewalks as needed until permanent repairs can be scheduled and cleaning of sidewalks is scheduled as resources are available. The graffiti on the wastewater pump station building has been referred to the ENV. Graffiti on private buildings will need to be addressed by the private owners.

Kapahulu Bike Path -- Finley reported receiving a request from the Department of Parks and Recreations (DPR) for the Waikiki Neighborhood Board No. Nine (9) to support the Kapahulu Bike Path closure hours between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Director Garrity noted the closure hours come for a desire to consolidate jurisdictions. HPD Major Shiraishi noted that the bike path is in a different board boundary area, however Waikiki residents use the path to walk or from work or to get exercise like other people in the surrounding neighborhoods. They would like to have the bike path be multi-jurisdictional, making it easier to enforce park rules and to keep the area clear and clean. HPD would use a lot of digression when enforcing park closure hour rules, knowing that it may be an individual coming and going to work versus a homeless person setting up camp along the bike path. Chair Finley will have the board make a decision at the November 2016 meeting, after hearing of what the Diamond Head Neighborhood Board No. 5 decides, adding that the McCully-Moilili Neighborhood Board No. 8 Chair likes the idea of the closure hours.

Questions, comments, and concerns that followed:
1. Coconut Trees -- Apaka inquired if some maintenance can be performed on the tall coconut trees at the Waikiki Fire Department Station.
2. Shrubbery -- Smith requested that shrubbery be trimmed overhanging onto the sidewalk from the house on Ohua Street, mauka from the Waikiki Hilton.

Governor David Ige's Representative -- Deputy Director Lynn Fallin of the State Department of Health (DOH) Behavior Health Services Administration reported the following:
• Grow Local, Buy Local -- Currently 85% of the food Hawai'i consumes is imported. The state wants to double its local food production by 2020. To make this happen Governor Ige and the Hawai'i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) plan to take several steps to reach this goal, they include: providing more support for farmers with start-up capital and state long-term leases, buying land in Central O'ahu , on Kaua'i and other areas for local production and small family farms, revitalizing dairy, egg and livestock production on O'ahu and the neighbor islands, encouraging a new generation of farmers, coordinating statewide water-related policies, and ramping up the "Buy Local" campaign and farm-to-school program.
• Interagency Biosecurity Plan -- The State has developed its first Hawai'i Interagency Biosecurity Plan to provide a comprehensive approach to the assault the island is facing by biological threats large and small from red fire ants, zika, dengue, and the ‘ohi'i tree death to name a few.
• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) -- Governor Ige's ESSA team is providing its initial report which is meant to be a reflection of what individuals would like to see in their public schools. A second round of public meetings will be held on this subject matter. This feedback will help shape the Department of Education's (DOE) strategic plan and the state's ESSA plan for federal funding, which is due by Tuesday, March 7, 2016.

Questions, comments, and concerns that followed:
1. Farmland -- Kealoha-Lindsey agreed on the importance of having farmland for agriculture, however inquired why soil-rich farmland is being taken away and used for housing, and soil that is not as rich will be used for farming, which may not be as successful. Fallin noted that they are trying to create a balance with needing 20,000 new homes for the growing population and farmland to create a more sustainable Hawai'i. Fallin added that the agricultural lands for growing crops will focus in Central O'ahu and on the island of Kaua'i.
2. Agriculture Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) -- Merz noted that the state has an ALISH system which categorizes prime, unique, and other important agricultural land, adding that there is other private land slated for development. Merz inquired as to what Governor Ige is doing to blend the regulations and directives placed with ALISH properties with the need to develop land for housing.

Representative Tom Brower -- Representative Brower reported the following: Updates -- Representative Brower provided a handout, highlighting the Waikiki Circulator and Rail, Homeless situation in the surrounding area, as well as upcoming events taking place.

Senator Brickwood Galuteria -- Raytan Vares reported the following: Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) -- On Wednesday, June 29, 2016, Governor Ige signed into law Act 130, SLH 2016 (Senate Bill (SB) 3077). Act 130 establishes the Hawaii Interagency Council for TOD (TOD Council). The purpose of the TOD Council is to coordinate and facilitate State agency TOD planning, and to facilitate consultation and collaboration between the State and the counties on smart growth and initiatives. Council meetings are held monthly and are open to the general public. Two (2) meetings have been held thus far, materials from the meeting are posted on the State's Office of Planning website at www.planning.hawaii.gov/lud/state-tod. The next meeting is on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 110:30 a.m. at the State Capital.

Waikiki Improvement Association (WIA) -- Rick Egged reported the following:
• Aloha Week -- The Aloha Week festivities were a great success.
• Street Closures -- The City has come up with new street closure rules, which will allow the street closures to work more efficiently in the community. Each company will only be able to hold two (2) street closures events.

Questions, comments, and concerns that followed:
1. Hawaii 5-0 -- Chair Finley inquired and Egged answered that the Hawaii 5-0 premiere was a success and looks forward to having many more of the shows premieres.
2. Sports Arena -- Chun inquired and Egged answered that he does not believe that there will be a Sports Arena put in where the current Ala Wai Gold Course is.

APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES -- Wilthout any objections, The September 13, 2016 regular meeting minutes were APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, as amended 15-0-0 (AYE: Adams, Apaka, Benson, Carroll, Cilianao, Erteschik, Fahey, Finley, Flood, Geck, Merz, Nigro, Poole, Simpson, and Smith; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

PAGE 5: Law -- Fahey questioned how Aloha Trikke was able to get around the law in regards to the vehicle they use, "Keliinohomoku responded that their attorney is specifically asking them not to address that issue".

NEW BOARD BUSINESS

King Kalakaua (Nike Town) Hotel Conversion -- Peter Schnell reported the following: Hotel -- Schnell voiced the history of the King Kalaukaua space, and noted the companies involved in the hotel conversion. The current space is four (4) stories tall and 65 feet high, the proposed conversion would add three (3) stories making the building a total of 100 feet. This building is in the resort mixed use precinct, which currently allows buildings to go up to 300 feet, and up to 350 feet with approval from the Honolulu City Council. The project has already received a sewer permit from BWS which notes that the sewage system would be able to support the 230 rooms the conversion would add. PBR Hawaii has sent out a pre-consultation letter announcing that they will be doing an Environmental Assessment (EA) which should be done sometime in December 2016. There will be a public comment period on the project from late December 2016 to late January 2016. They will then apply for a special district permit minor from the DPP by April 2017, with a 45 day processing period. The hotel conversion is within all zoning and special district regulations, and is an adaptive reuse of space which will revitalize the area.

Questions, comments, and concerns that followed:
1. The Space -- Flood noted the history of the space and what it offered to the residents in the past, inquiring what the new space would offer local people and if the parking was adequate. Schnell stated that the ground floor area would have open space and retail and coffee shop type stores, adding that currently the parking requirement is .25 (1/4) stalls for every guest room and if the project does build 230 rooms the current 205 parking stalls is more than the required amount.
2. Compliance -- Merz noted that the hotel conversion project follows all required zoning codes, and if current residents have issues with how these buildings are being built that it needs to start with making changes to the zoning code.
3. Concrete Wall -- Flood voiced concerns with having another concrete wall put up and residents losing their views and property values decreasing.
4. Impact -- Smith stated his opinion that this project would be very low impact and provide much needed rooms to the Waikiki area, adding that the project would only be 100 feet rather than 300 feet and the neighborhood was getting a bargain.
5. Types of Rooms and Additions -- Poole inquired and Schnell answered that the hotel will be midrange and extended stay, operated by a hotel operator, and not condo owned, and that the addition of the three (3) floors will be supported by the current structure and not require reinforcement.
6. Approval -- Erteschik and Adams both voiced their approval for the project noting that it would bring foot traffic to the area and following all zoning code requirements.
7. Height -- Flood stated that he would support the project with a guarantee that the building would not go over the current plan of 100 feet. Schnell noted that the current foundation can hold the addition of three (3) floors, if anything more was added, then the structural integrity would need to change.
8. Changes -- A resident inquired if the hotel conversion would change paths to a larger structure if an adjacent property (the old Kiyoyo Restaurant) were to get their 350 foot variance approved for a hotel project a different company wants to build. Schnell noted that the project would not change.
9. Cultural Significance -- Kealoha-Lindsey stated that two (2) and a half (1/2) years ago her company wanted to use retail space to showcase cultural significance, however was told that the owners did not want that at the building. Schnell apologized for the response she was given, noting it may have been some sort of miscommunication if they had been dealing with a rental agency, adding that the owner wants culturally important aspects included in the new plan.
10. Personal Statement -- A resident read a personal statement voicing her concerns about varying construction projects which are taking place in the Waikiki community and how it is negatively impacting residents. Schnell replied that this project is in no way related to the Ritz Carlton project and that the hotel conversion will go through an EA and at which time different agencies and public comments will be accepted to voice possible concerns. This new project has gotten approval for the sewage connection which would be able to support the increase in capacity the hotel would serve.
11. Hotel -- A resident inquired if the hotel conversion will actually be a real hotel and not condos or timeshares. Schnell noted that the hotel would be a real hotel.
12. Impact -- Gullick noted that he is a resident of Lanikea since it was built, noting that he and others would be effected by this construction, as they are currently effected by construction around their building causing the elevators to stop working, noting that the stench from the overflowing sewer system is poor. Schnell stated that he would like to get Gullick's information in order to send him the EA once it is completed, or order to properly get more feedback on concerns related to the hotel conversion project.
13. Concerns -- A resident addressed her earlier personal statement noting that there is to many towers, all full capacity, and that the sewage, water, and electricity may not viable for the trend in building.

Erteschik moved and Smith seconded to support the King Kalakaua Hotel Conversion as presented.

Chair Finley passed the gavel to Vice Chair Erteschik at 8:23 p.m.

Discussion Followed:
1. Compliance -- Finley noted that the Robertson Properties is a multi-generational family business which has worked hard to maintain the integrity of the property, and the concept of the conversion as presented is a good option for the area.
2. More Information -- Merz noted that this is not the last the board and community will hear about the project, everyone will be given a chance to voice their approval or concerns of the project once the comment period for the EA is made available.
3. Hotels -- Smith noted that the company Robertson Property Group owns the property on which they want to make the hotel conversion, they will not have to take out short term loans like redevelopers who need to turn around and try to make their money back quickly.

Vice Chair Erteschik passed the gavel back to Chair Finley at 8:27 p.m.

Chair Finley called for the vote. The board approved the King Kalakaua Hotel Conversion as presented by a roll call vote, 14-0-1. (AYE: Adams, Apaka, Benson, Carroll, Cilianao, Erteschik, Fahey, Finley, Geck, Merz, Nigro, Poole, Simpson, and Smith; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: Flood).

Councilmember Trevor Ozawa -- Councilmember Ozawa made himself available for any questions, comments, or concerns.

Homeless Update -- Director of Community Relations Kimo Carvalho of the Institute for Human Services (IHS) reported the following: Waikiki Updates -- Carvalho addressed the issue of homelessness and gave a brief overview of what IHS has been doing in Waikiki. IHS came to Waikiki almost two (2) years ago to help address the dire crisis of homelessness in the area. IHS partners with the visitor industry and receives funds to help individuals who are in need of services. As of September 2016 IHS has been able to help 692 individuals and place 500 individuals into permanent supportive housing. IHS offers many services to homeless individuals in way of health care, shelter, etcetera. There will be a televised Hawaii for Hawaii concert, Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. to raise funds for the IHS Waikiki Outreach Program in hopes of bolstering and continuing their efforts in Waikiki. IHS thanks the community for their understanding and support in reversing the cycle of homelessness.

Questions, comments, and concerns that followed:
1. Thanks -- Adams voiced her thanks to IHS for what they do in the community and for supporting the "Sit Lie" bill in an appropriate manner. Carvalho thanked Adams and noted that the "sit lie" bill is not meant to push people out of communities or to be harsh, the bill works by having services provided to these homeless individuals in tandem with areas that have enforcement policies.
2. Homeless -- Henski reported owning a homeless shelter in Alaska which has helped hundreds of individuals, asking what IHS goal is in helping with housing and with homeless families with children. Carvalho stated that IHS aims to find permanent housing for individuals and has placed 1,756 people into housing in the last fiscal year. Carvalho added that it is their job to get people off the street, they can never force someone off of the street, but make suggestions and give the tools and resources to help all of the different subsections of homeless. IHS tries to motivate each individual as best they can.
3. Homeless at Bus Stops -- Apaka noted that there are homeless individuals back at the bus stops on Kuhio Avenue and Lewers Street. Carvalho stated that IHS tries to reach out to individuals several times, and that it may take 50, 60, even 70 tries until someone is willing to come in and fill out paper and receive some sort of services. IHS has a binding list of every homeless person that they have been in contact with, which includes an assessment and what services these people may need. Homeless individuals have multifaceted issued and many layers of trauma which cannot always be dealt with at the first point of contact. IHS reaches out and tries to make connections and help homeless individuals the best way they know how.
4. Mainland Homeless -- Smith gave his thanks and appreciation for the services IHS provides to the community and inquired about people flying from the mainland and becoming homeless days later. Carvalho noted that there are cases of individuals coming from the mainland and calling IHS because they need somewhere to sleep, using it like a hostel, however they are charged a daily mainland fee which amounts to $350 a month, and this is around 10% of the clientele. IHS will help send these individuals back to the mainland, making sure they have safety nets when they arrive.
5. Concert -- Erteschik voiced his thanks for the persistence of IHS and enquired what the funds would be going towards that are raised at the upcoming concert. Carvalho noted that part of the funds would be for the shuttles that go around to outreach to individuals, for a drop in service center, and to sustain funds for advocacy.
6. Deaths -- Smith inquired and Carvalho answered that around 50 individuals either in IHS shelters or permanent housing have passed away in the last fiscal year, these individuals have been so chronically homeless with many underlying health problems for years. Carvalho added that by year 2020 one (1) in every four (4) individual with be above the age of 60 and we will continue to see more senior citizens fall into homelessness.
7. Enable -- Fahey asked how a balance can be struck by giving people beneficial services versus enabling homelessness. Carvalho stated that it is a tricky balance, and that they try to teach values and behaviors, to give compassion and give responsibly, noting that it can be as simple as helping put a deposit and first month's rent down on a place for a family to live, when sometimes the family may be unable to save that lump of money needed, this is not enabling the individuals as they are then able to pay the rent themselves after the initial allocation.
8. Priority -- Fahey inquired if there was a priority of who receives help in the homeless population, Carvalho answered that there are many homeless subpopulations that need help, however the top four (4) which are a City and County of Honolulu priority as well as a huge national priority is to help chronically homeless, families, youth, and veterans.

REPORTS

Waikiki Community Center -- Chair Finley announced that the Waikiki Community Center will be holding a workshop on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for people to come learn more about the 20 proposed City Charter Amendments which will be on the general election ballot. Please call 923-1802 to reserve a seat.

Treasurer's Report -- Chair Finley reported a remaining balance of $416.61. The report was filed.

Subdistrict 1 Report -- No report was provided.

Subdistrict 2 Report -- Flood encouraged everyone that lived in high rise condos to purchase a water alarm which could prevent major flood and control damage to units by sounding a loud alarm alerting the person living in the condo or other residents of a possible water leak. Such a device helps save thousands in fixes every year. Please make sure to have HO6 condominium insurance.

Subdistrict 3 Report -- Smith reported that he has been spending time with Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) inspectors, HECO is putting in new power at Kuhio Avenue and Kapahulu Avenue where the new Denny's Restaurant is going to go.

Chair Report -- Finley reported the following:
• Princess Kaiulani Hotel -- Finley attended a meeting by the Kyoya Group reviewing the 70% project review of the renovations to the Princess Kaiulani Hotel. The original plans were approved by the No. 9 Waikiki Neighborhood Board years ago in concept, but the plans have changed slightly to make the building more historically friendly. The group will come back to the board and make a presentation in the near future.
• Unite Local 5 -- Unite Local 5 has filed a complaint against the Ritz Carlton Hotel and the hearing on this matter will be held in February 2017.
• Vote -- Chair Finley encouraged everyone to get out and vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2016.

ANNOUNCEMENTS The next Waikiki Neighborhood Board No. 9 regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the Waikiki Community Center.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

Submitted by: Sharon Baillie, Neighborhood Assistant I
Reviewed by: Neil Baarde, Neighborhood Assistant II
Reviewed and finalized by: Robert Finley, Chair; Louis Erteschik, Vice Chair; Jo-Ann Adams, Secretary

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