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

WAIKĪKĪ NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 9

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.

WAIKĪKĪ 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=77mbjkSi8T0

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at:

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

I. CALL TO ORDER -- [0:00:01]: Chair Robert Finley called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

Quorum was established with 12 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: Jillian Anderson, Shotaro Dabbs, Stephanie Easly, Melissa Filek, Robert Finley, Kathryn Henski, Daniel Jacob, Ken Jacob, Jeff Merz, Greg Misakian, Mark Howard, Sarah Worth, and Robert Boyack (6:03 p.m.)

Board Members Absent: Micahel Brown, Lisa Cabanero, Louis Erteschik, and Chad Snater.

Guests: Captain Keoni Abaya (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Steve (Honolulu Police Department); Dominic Dias (Board of Water Supply); Keola Fisher (Councilman Chair Tommy Waters); Marion, Kahikina, and Donnie (Wahi Pana); Charles Izumoto (Senator Sharon Moriwaki); Flora (Representative Adrian Tam); Yvonne Hunter (Governor Josh Green); Rick Egged (Waikīkī Improvement); (Waikīkī Resilience & Adaptation Plan); Michael Cain (Waikīkī Beach Restoration); Joli Tokusato, Ben Sadoski, and Sherry Howser (Local 5); Jacob Wiencek, John Deutzman, Tim Garry, Richard Byron, Mike Swain, Carlino Giampolo, Caroline Brimble, Gerard Garius, Allison Grandre, Deb Galimba, Amy Ammen, Mele, Sara Katherine Goldsmith, Ed Springer, Amanda Zepeda, and Wayne Swan (Residents); and Anson Wu (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 51 total participants.

II. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS -- [0:00:19]

Honolulu Fire Department -- [0:00:20]: Captain Keoni Abaya provided the statistics for the month of September 2024 and the October 2024 safety tip regarding Smoke Alarms.

• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15HBoCTzMvggtAp0B1by-LNmtBq9PlHGI/view?usp=drive_link

• For more information: https://fire.honolulu.gov/

Boyack arrived to the meeting at 6:05 p.m.; 13 members present.

Honolulu Police Department -- [0:02:27]: Lieutenant Steve provided the statistics for the month of August 2024.

• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YHA-_UJRLGB0PoLkf8aS8Om7qlD3GSwt/view?usp=drive_link

• Crime statistics: the statistics can be found here: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/agency/165#;

• For more information¬: https://www.honolulupd.org/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:05:02]

Board of Water Supply -- [0:35:26]: Dominic Dias provided the report and highlighted the following: no main breaks for the month of September 2024; no construction projects; and the general water announcement regarding the 2025 Poster & Poetry Contest.

• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V9oplk32w9ULkm1IINZciSfk3rKbOKfV/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:36:35]

III. CITIZENS CONCERNS NOT COVERED IN REGULAR AGENDA -- [0:37:10]

Early trash pickup -- [0:37:24]: Resident Giampolo raised concerns about the early trash pickup time in Waikīkī.

Wahi Pana -- [0:40:10]: Marion, Kahikina, and Donnie announced the Wahi Pana: Stored Places Bloomberg Philanthropies Pubic Art Challenge Grant.

• Project information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zGrWlQIR_hU01fpu_npBpr5WgSxRNTQI/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:43:32]

Bill 50 -- [0:46:58]: Resident Garry reminded the community that City Council will be having second hearing on Bill 50 at Kapolei Hale.

Biki Bikes -- [0:48:04]: Resident Springer raised concerns about a biki bike dock encroaching on the right-hand lane on Kapahulu Avenue before the intersection of Kuhio Ave.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:48:44]

Employee Strike -- [0:49:56]: Residents Howzer, Tokusato, and Sadoski explained the purpose of their strike at the Hilton Hotel, asked for community support, and apologizes for the noise.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:53:33]

Road Encroachment -- [0:55:36]: Resident Ammen raised concerns of Shore Fyre's tables and chairs encroaching on the sidewalk of Koa Ave.

Food Truck Fumes Update -- [0:57:08]: Member Henski provided an update regarding food truck fumes entering a condominium on Prince Edward St and Koa Ave.

IV. PUBLIC EVENTS -- [0:58:54]

• Saturday, Oct 12, 2pm -- Midnight, Waikīkī Fall Festival

• Sunday, Oct 13, 6am -- 10am, More than Pink by Susan Komen (Kapiolani Park)

• Saturday, Oct 19, 3:30pm -- 6pm. Honolulu Pride Parade

• Saturday, Nov 9, 2:30pm -- Midnight, Kalakaua Festival

• Friday, Nov 29, 6:30pm -- 9:30pm, Waikīkī Holiday Parade

V. APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENSES -- [0:59:58]

• Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Target Corporation. Hearing at Sixth floor of the Pacific Park Plaza 711 Kapiʻolani Boulevard, Honolulu Hawaiʻi, 96813

VI. ELECTED OFFICIALS OR OFFICIALS' REPRESENTATIVES -- [1:00:28]

Mayor Rick Blangiardi's Representative -- [1:00:31]: No representative present.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BzwsrlLsQUTj02lMTga2KZbfc4lV20Lf/view?usp=drive_link

• Memo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hh0cvEnIyEAcJN_wk2x9pc8w6LpFa2r8/view?usp=drive_link

Council Chair Tommy Waters -- [1:00:36]: Keola Fisher provided the report and highlighted the following: City Council meeting at Kapolei Hale; second hearing on Bill 46 regarding real property tax, Bill 50 regarding street festivals, Bill 52 regarding electric bikes, and Resolution 24-213 requesting recycling receptacles at city parks and recreational facilities; and the November Transportation Committee meeting

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oeei9IrqOHwDuy5992XZmleRuBMluraD/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [1:03:12]

Senator Sharon Moriwaki -- [1:22:04]: Charles Izumoto provided the report and highlighted the following: Senator Moriwaki is working on the Halekulani Beach Walkway; Phase 2 of the Waikīkī sea-level rise Resilience and Adaptation Program; and the 2024 Community Survey.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RDdbds074ixhSiizGZ2Wj5DNMGq7hBbc/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [1:24:12]

Representative Adrian Tam -- [1:34:24]: Flora provided the report and highlighted the following: provided a response regarding the prohibition of the sale of plant material; Bills regarding education; Representative Tam had a meeting with the Army Core of Engineers regarding the Ala Wai Flood Plan quarterly report; and announced the Ready Keiki program

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/111Hnap2AcsBJc1mjo_6yaLpxHeJhPogo/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [1:38:08]

Governor Josh Green's Representative -- [1:50:11]: Yvonne Hunter provided the report, a response to the condominium crisis, and will relay questions asked at the meeting.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P3UUmDCmiT3t1a_SzOlTCZvbyQV_E5-y/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [1:51:22]

VII. WAIKĪKĪ IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATION -- [2:00:41]

Presentation to update Waikiki Neighborhood on Commercial Events that impact the community -- [2:00:43]: Rick Egged provided a report and highlighted the following: with the assistance with Senator Moriwaki, he will provide a report regarding a safety issue of property in front of the Sheraton Hotel; and provided information regarding Bill 50.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [2:05:15]

VIII. INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON WAIKĪKĪ RESILIENCE & ADAPTATION PLAN (WRAP) IMPACT ON WAIKĪKĪ BEACh -- [2:14:54]

Improvement Presentation from the September 10th Meeting -- [2:14:54]: WRAP Director Mary Alice Evans and Administrator of Waikīkī Beach Restoration Michael Cain provided the report and highlighted the following: information about the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; their goal is to provide a long-term plan to adapt to sea level rise in Waikīkī; phase one of their project has been completed; and Sharon Moriwaki is raising funding for a phase 2.

• Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [2:19:17]

IX. NEW BOARD BUSINESS -- [2:35:04]

Jeff Merz and Michael Brown, Review and report to board on major developments -- [2:35:11]:

[2:35:27] -- Henski MOVED and Filek SECONDED for Jeff Merz and Michael Brown to continue to review and report to the board on major developments. Discussion followed. The board conducted a roll call vote, the motion WAS ADOPTED; 11-2-0 (Aye: Anderson; Boyack, Dabbs, Easly, Filek, Finley, Henski, Jacob D., Jacob K., Merz, and Howard; Nay: Misakian and Worth; Abstain: None) -- [2:39:11].

Ken Jacob to represent board at Citizens Advisory Committee (Oahu Metro Planning Committee) -- [2:40:38]: Discussion Followed.

[2:41:15] -- Henski MOVED and Filek SECONDED for Ken Jacob to represent board at the Citizen Advisory Committee (Oahu Metro Planning Committee. Hearing no further discussion and objections, the motion WAS ADOPTED; 13-0-0 (Aye: Anderson; Boyack, Dabbs, Easly, Filek, Finley, Henski, Jacob D., Jacob K., Merz, Misakian, Howard, and Worth; Nay: None; Abstain: None) -- [2:41:32].

Ken Jacob to be speaker timekeeper at board meetings -- [2:41:41]: Discussion Followed.

[2:42:31] -- Filek MOVED and Worth SECONDED for Ken Jacob to continue to be speaker timekeeper at board meetings. Hearing no objections, the motion WAS ADOPTED; 13-0-0 (Aye: Anderson; Boyack, Dabbs, Easly, Filek, Finley, Henski, Jacob D., Jacob K., Merz, Misakian, Howard, and Worth; Nay: None; Abstain: None) -- [2:42:38].

X. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- [2:42:54]

Approval of Tuesday, August 13, 2024 and Tuesday, September 10, 2024 -- [2:42:54]: Postponed to the next meeting.

XI. REPORTS -- [2:45:03]

Sub District 1 -- [2:45:04]: No reports.

Sub District 2 -- [2:45:12]: No reports.

Sub District 3 -- [2:45:20]: Member Henski asked the residents to be careful when celebrating Halloween in Waikīkī

Chair's Report -- [2:45:44]: Chair apologizes for the order and decorum.

XII. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Waikīkī Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT -- [2:46:00]: The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

Submitted by: Anson Wu, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO

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