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Waikiki Neighborhood Board Meeting MARCH 2024 Minutes
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With Permission / Courtesy of: City and County of Honolulu Neighborhood Commission Office

WAIK K NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 9

March 2024 Minutes

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.

WAIK K COMMUNITY CENTER - 310 PAOAKALANI AVENUE, HONOLULU, HI 96815

AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc2-AHb69u8&t=2197s

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U5LqhO7cjTWUAsZeSiesn99MJa87ouZE

I. CALL TO ORDER - [0:00:00]: 6:00 p.m.

Chair Robert Finley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Quorum was established with 14 members present. Note - This 17-member Board requires nine (9) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action. Board members must be in-person or have video access.

Board Members Present: Lisa Cabanero, Shotaro Dabbs, Louis Erteschik, Melissa Filek, Robert Finley, Kathryn Henski, Daniel Jacob, Ken Jacob, Jeff Merz, Greg Misakian, Mark Howard, Sarah Worth, Michael Brown, Chad Snater, and Jillian Anderson (7:19 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Robert Boyack and Jomel Duldulao.

Guests: Captain Lee Marquez (Honolulu Police Department); Lieutenant Steve Ono (Honolulu Police Department); Domonic Dias (Board of Water Supply); Director Nola Miyasaki (Mayor Rick Blangiardi); Representative of Councilman Chair Tommy Waters; Rick Egged (Waikiki Improvement Association); Charles Izumoto (Senator Sharon Moriwaki); Representative Adrian Tam; Dr. Miku Lenentine (Center for Resilient Neighborhoods); Laura Ruby (Ala Wai Neighbors); Caroline Brimblecombe; Lori Anderson; Denis Bolsvert; Lee Marquez; Director Trevor Abarzua (Waikiki Business Improvement); Keola Fisher; Monica Reyes; Allison Schaefers; Michelle Manna; Jacob Wiencek; Dylan Whitsell; Rand Berke; Brandon Childress; Ashley Bailey; Kanani; Amy Amen; Idori Trent; Daisy Murai; and Anson Wu (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 35 total participants.

II. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS - [0:00:09]:

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) - [0:00:30]: Captain Lee Marquez provided the report, which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wlwR4MpclBdZSx9U7xbBorpta0MFhthc/view?usp=drive_link.

• February 2024 Statistics: There were two (2) nuisances fires; four (4) Cooking fires; 14 activated alarms, 174 medical calls, one (1) motor vehicle collision with pedestrian, six (6) motor vehicle crash/collisions, and one (1) hazardous materials incident.

• Safety Tips: Smoke Alarms. They are important make sure you keep them in check, have batteries tested monthly, and the Community Relations Office can help set up smoke alarm in your home.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 6 - [0:02:34]: Lieutenant Steve Ono provided the report.

February 2023 Statistics: There were four (4) robberies, 11 burglaries, 132 thefts, 17 unauthorized entries into motor vehicle (UEMV's), 45 assaults, six (6) sex crimes, nine (9) speeding citations, 1,857 parking citations, one (1) loud muffler, 33 citation for park closures, three (3) arrests for park closures, and 4,246 total calls for service. More information can be found at: https://www.honolulupd.org/information/crime-mapping/.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed - [0:04:22]

Community Policing Briefing - [0:18:28]: No representative present.

Kapahulu Safety Briefing - [0:18:43]: No representative present.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) - [0:19:10]: Domonic Dias reported one 12-inch main break in February 6, 2024 fronting Paoakalani Avenue. Dias announced that BWS is observing World Water Day on Friday, March 22, 2024. A copy of the report can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HhskvcBaOmFkUJBSK-lMvO2Ik8NeeaW2/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed - [0:20:56].

III. CITIZENS CONCERNS NOT COVERED IN REGULAR AGENDA - [0:23:29]:

Business Improvement Updates - [0:23:43]: Director Trevor Abarzua announced an unveiling of 30 new trash cans that will be placed throughout Kuhio Beach Park with the Mayor's Office and Parks Department in July.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed - [0:26:39]

Road Re-pavement - [0:32:26]: Resident Bailey raised concerns that the road on 2452 Tusitala Street needs to be repaved correctly. The road has potholes, cracks, rubble, and uneven surfaces.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed - [0:33:55]

No Parking Indication - [0:35:09]: Resident Berke asked for a no parking sign indication on the other side of Tusitala.

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - [0:36:13]:

The approval of the Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Minutes - [0:36:19]: Discussion Followed.

[0:33:55] - Worth MOVED and Merz SECONDED to adopt the Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Minutes with amendments. Hearing no further discussion, a roll call vote was conducted. The motion WAS ADOPTED. 13-0-1 (Aye: Brown, Cabanero, Dabbs, Erteschik, Filek, Finley, Henski, D. Jacob, K. Jacob, Merz, Howard, Snater, and Worth; No: None; Abstain: Misakian) - [0:38:12].

The approval of the Tuesday, August 8, 2023, September 12,2023, October 10, 2023, and November 14, 2023 - [0:39:16]: Discussion Followed.

[0:44:36] - D. Jacob MOVED and Kathryn SECONDED to adopt the August 8, 2023, September 12, 2023, October 10, 2023, and November 14, 2023 as written. Discussion Followed.

[0:50:22] - D. Jacob MOVED and K. Jacob SECONDED to adopt the August 8, 2023, September 12, 2023, October 10, 2023, and November 14, 2023 with amendments. Hearing no objections. The motion WAS ADOPTED. 14-0-0 (Aye: Brown, Cabanero, Dabbs, Erteschik, Filek, Finley, Henski, D. Jacob, K. Jacob, Merz, Misakian, Howard, Snater, and Worth; No: None; Abstain: None) - [0:50:57].

V. PUBLIC EVENTS - [0:51:18]:

• Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salute to Youth Parade

• Sunday, April 14, 2024, 4 -11 a.m., Hapalaua Honolulu Half Marathon

• Saturday, April 27, 2024, 1:30 p.m. - Midnight, Waikiki Spam Jam

• Saturday, May 4, 2024, 6 a.m. - Noon, 45th Annual Visitor Industry Chairity Walk

• Saturday, May 11, 2024, 2 p.m. - Midnight, Leahi Festival

Questions, comments, and concerns followed - [0:52:28].

VI. APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENSES - [0:53:30]:

• Thursday, March 21, 2024, Kayak Café, 1910 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 1, Category 2

• Thursday, March 21, 2024, Kan Sushi, 1910 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 2, Category 1

• Monday, April 15, 2024, Aina Steak & Seafood LLC, 342 Lewers St. Special License

VII. ELECTED OFFICIALS OR OFFICIALS' REPRESENTATIVES - [0:54:44]:

Mayor Rick Blangiardi's Representative - [0:54:44]: Director Nola Miyasaki provided the Mayor's report and answered questions asked from the previous meetings. Director Miyasaki announced the following: the Mayor's Town Hall for Waikiki will be at the Manoa District Park Gymnasium on Thursday, April 25, 2024; a newly elected Chief of Staff; two City departments are undertaking LGBTQ+ sensitivity training; the Office of Economic

Revitalization launched the Oahu Business Connector program; and Honolulu has been named one of the Happiest Cities in the U.S. by Wallet Hub. A copy of the Mayor's report can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hXt49yW8SF7KBz-1fGyRwHeYYnLAtNEa/view?usp=drive_link.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed - [1:02:45]

Council Chair Tommy Waters - [1:10:12]: A representative of Council Chair Tommy Waters Representative provided the report. He announced the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Park's CIP budget for Waikiki Surf Rack and the rescheduling of March full City Council meeting. He provided legislative updates to Bill 5 relating to noise control, Resolution 2430 requesting installation and maintenance of low flow fixtures at city parks, Resolution 2431 requesting to update the City Council on the billing of Ambulance services, and Resolution 2050 regarding the establishment of Department of Ocean Safety. A copy of the report can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DeslsiabOMulMlur-p8ZaeuG1AD8pK6J/view?usp=drive_link.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed - [1:13:28]

Anderson arrived at 7:19 p.m.; 15 members present.

Senator Sharon Moriwaki - [1:19:28]: Charles Izumoto provided the report and highlighted the following: Senate Bill (SB) 2347 in regards to repeat violent misdemeanor crime against a person becomes a felony; SB 2532/House Bill (HB) 2311 clarifies that thefts committed in a condo's common area constitutes as burglary; and the introduction of five Caucus Bills. A copy of the report can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19rin4iwLegBpRtvISdExb4uVQmp5JLXL/view?usp=drive_link.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed - [1:22:54]

Representative Adrian Tam - [1:24:58]: No representative present at this time. This item was revisited later in the meeting.

Governor Josh Green's Representative - [1:25:12]: No representative present.

VIII. WAIKIKI IMPOVEMENTS ASSOCIATION - [1:25:19]:

Waikiki Improvements Association - [1:25:19]: Rick Egged announced a $650,000 small scale sand replenishment project at Fort DeRussy.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed - [1:27:44]

IX. BOARD BUSINESS - [1:28:50]:

Motion to consider placing the Resolution Regarding the Proposed Ala Wai Canal 180-Foot-Tall

Tower/Cable-Stayed Pedestrian Bridge at University Ave and Kalaimoku on the APRIL 2024 Regular Waikiki Neighborhood Board meeting agenda - [1:28:53].

[1:29:46] - Misakian MOVED and Worth SECONEDED placing the Resolution Regarding the Proposed Ala Wai Canal 180-Foot-Tall Tower/Cable-Stayed Pedestrian Bridge at University Ave and Kalaimoku on the APRIL 2024 Regular Waikiki Neighborhood Board meeting agenda. Discussion followed.

[1:48:29] - Henski MOVED and K. Jacob SECONEDED call to question to end the debate. The board conducted roll call vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED.13-1-1 (Aye: Anderson, Brown, Cabanero, Dabbs, Erteschik, Filek, Finley, Henski, D. Jacob, K. Jacob, Merz, Howard, and Snater; No: Misakian; Abstain: Worth) - [1:49:13].

[1:50:56] - Misakian MOVED and Worth SECONEDED placing the Resolution Regarding the Proposed Ala Wai Canal 180-Foot-Tall Tower/Cable-Stayed Pedestrian Bridge at University Ave and Kalaimoku on the APRIL 2024 Regular Waikiki Neighborhood Board meeting agenda. Hearing no further discussion, the board conducted a roll call vote. The motion WAS NOT ADOPTED. 1-14-0 (Aye: Misakian; No: Anderson, Brown, Cabanero, Dabbs, Erteschik, Filek, Finley, Henski, D. Jacob, K. Jacob, Merz, Howard, Snater, and Worth; Abstain: None) - [1:51:36].

Legislation Update - [1:52:39]: Erteschik provided the Legislation update and discussion followed.

Tourism/Visitor House Bill (HB) 2081 - [1:59:08]: Discussion Followed.

[2:01:21] - Filek MOVED and Howard SECONDED to oppose the intent of HB 2081. Discussion Followed. The board conducted a roll call vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED. 11-0-4 (Aye: Anderson, Cabanero, Brown, Dabbs, Filek, Finley, Henski, K. Jacob, Merz, Howard, and Snater; No: None; Abstain: Erteschik, D. Jacob, Misakian, and Worth) - [2:06:06].

Condominiums/Condominium Association: SB 2726 and HB 1814 - [2:07:51]: Discussion Followed.

[2:08:59] - Finley MOVED and D. Jacob SECONDED to support the intent of SB 2726 and HB 1814. Discussion Followed. The board conducted a roll call vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED. 14-0-1 (Aye: Anderson, Brown, Cabanero, Dabbs, Erteschik, Filek, Finley, Henski, D. Jacob, K. Jacob, Merz, Howard, Snater, and Worth; No: None; Abstain: Misakian) - [2:10:50].

Representative Adrian Tam - [2:13:07]: Representative Adrian Tam provided the report. Representative Tam highlighted Bills HB 2686/SB 3232 in regards to insurance coverage on condominiums and HB 2801/SB 2727 creates an Innovation Loan Program to lower maintenances fees due to plumbing and piping issues.

[2:17:32] - D. Jacob MOVED and K. Jacob SECONDED to support the intent of SB 2727. Hearing no further discussion, the board conducted a roll call vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED. 14-0-1 (Aye: Anderson, Brown, Cabanero, Dabbs, Erteschik, Filek, Finley, Henski, D. Jacob, K. Jacob, Merz, Howard, Snater, and Worth; No: NONE; Abstain: Misakian) - [2:18:14].

Representative Adrian Tam - (Continued) - [2:19:30]: Representative Tam continued with the report and highlighted the following: for issues with feral chickens call the City's Pest Control; Pau Hana place are taking steps to reduce the noise issue; and the noise camera bill, HB 2065, had been passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee. A copy of the report can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qolSJWqAawXRFKNEoGGgEmkaigCXo4qk/view?usp=drive_link.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed - [2:21:56]

Oahu Resilience Hubs (Action 15) - [2:23:33]: Dr. Miku Lenentine presentation provided updates of the Oahu Resilience Hubs (Action 15). The project focuses on placing hubs around the island that the community can use for short term emergencies and non-emergencies. The hubs will provide access to services, programs, resources, and opportunities for community members. They currently have 156 potential hub locations identified by the Community. A copy of the presentation can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18GKll6j2iR8v60fMN7MPdVjnSRnPhVHL/view?usp=drive_link.

X. REPORTS

Sub District 1: Postponed to the next meeting.

Sub District 2: Postponed to the next meeting.

Sub District 3: Postponed to the next meeting.

Chair's Report: Postponed to the next meeting.

XI. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hau ula Community Center and via WebEx Platform.

XII. ADJOURNMENT - [2:33:26]: The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

Submitted by: Anson Wu, Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy

Finalized by:

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