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With Permission / Courtesy of: City and County of Honolulu Neighborhood Commission Office
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019
MAKIKI CHRISTIAN CHURCH

CALL TO ORDER - Chair Ryan Tam called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Quorum was established with eight (8) members present. Note - This nine (9)-member Board requires five (5) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action. Chair Tam welcomed attendees to the Tuesday, January 22, 2019 regular monthly meeting of the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 and explained that the Neighborhood Board system was established to promote citizen participation in the government's decision-making process.

Board Members Present - William Ammons, Rodney Chang, Lynn Mariano, Michael Zehner, Ryan Tam, Susan Oppie, Chris Chung, and Ron Komine. 

Board Members Absent - Jayne Cloutier.

Vacancies - There were no vacancies.

Guests - Senator Sharon Moriwaki and Charles Izumoto (Senator Sharon Moriwaki's Office), James Stone (House Speaker Scott Saiki's Office), Deputy Director Ian Santee (Mayor Kirk Caldwell's Representative, Honolulu Emergency Services Department); Councilmember Carol Fukunaga, Jaren McCartney (Councilmember Ann Kobayashi's Office), Kenny Amazaki (Council District IV); Lieutenant James Ferrell and Sergeant Clinton Corpuz (Honolulu Police Department, District 1); Tae Kim, Jay Park (Our Kaka ako); Lori Chong and Justin Barfield (NAN, Inc.); Corrie Izumoto, Monica Ryan (Collection), Pat Lee (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation), George Abcede (Hawaii Department of Transportation [HDOT]), Garett Kamemoto (Hawaii Community Development Authority [HCDA]), Liang Ho, Doug Valenta, Daniel Simonich, Dave Watase, Brian Bagnall (Outdoor Circle), Lauren Martinez (Integrated Multimedia Consultants), and K. Russell Ho (Neighborhood Commission Office).

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) P wa a Station - There was no representative present and no report was available. 

Honolulu Police Department (HPD), District 1 - Lieutenant James Ferrell introduced Sergeant Clinton Corpuz reported the following:
• December 2018/ November 2018 Statistics - There were 19/14 motor vehicle thefts, 15/10 burglaries, 123/122 thefts, 32/29 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (UEMV), 14/10 assaults, 2/6 sex assaults, 2/1 graffiti incidents, and 12/15 drug offenses. There were 7,427/6,672 calls for service. Statistical information can be found on the HPD public website at: www.honolulupd.org.
• Safety Tip - Pedestrian Safety Tips: As there were five (5) traffic fatalities in the first three (3) weeks of 2019, Lieutenant Ferrell reminded everyone of a few pedestrian safety tips, including always use a marked crosswalk to cross the street, wear light-colored clothing or reflective material, and be watchful of traffic.
• Meet the Major - Lieutenant Ferrell invited everyone to meet the Command Officers for the District on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park,
• Community Policing Team - For people interested in the Neighborhood Security Watch (NSW), call 529-3691.

Comments followed: 
1. Closing of the Parks - Mariano asked if the City's closing the parks at nights increases the number of homeless in residential areas, leading to the increase in crimes and asked what the NSW) can do. Lieutenant Ferrell pointed out that many factors go into monthly fluctuations of statistics, like a release from prison of a person with a history of a particular crime. As to the NSW, start one, be active, and know your neighbors. Watch out for each other. Call 911 to report suspicious activity and HPD will follow up.
2. Noisy Mufflers - Chair Tam thought that the Waik k Neighborhood Board No. 9 requested statistics on muffler noise and requested stats for Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11. Lieutenant Ferrell added that a few years ago, the current format was agreed upon. Go to the HPD website for more statistics at - www.honolulupd.org.
3. South Street Bar Closure Hours - Resident Monica Ryan reported increased drunkenness and hygiene issues at her residence, around South Street bar closure hours. Lieutenant Ferrell will forward information to patrol officers.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Mayor Kirk Caldwell's Representative - Deputy Director Ian Santee, Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD) reported the following:
• Follow Up on Complaint - Deputy Director Santee will follow up with the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) and the Liquor Commission on the previous complaint.
• Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) Elections - Beginning from Monday, December 3, 2018 through Friday, February 15, 2019, residents across OÔahu may register to become a candidate in the 2019 Neighborhood Board Election. Any OÔahu resident who is 18 years of age can become a candidate. The Neighborhood Board Election will be held online from Friday, April 26, 2019 through Friday, May 17, 2019. Text "GoNCO" to 95577 to receive mobile text alerts related to the 2019 Neighborhood Board Election. Please note that standard message and data rates may apply. For more information call 768-3705 or visit - www.honolulu.gov/NCO.
• 70th Memorial Day Poster Contest - The Mayor's Memorial Day Poster Contest started on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 and ends on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. It is open to all students, statewide, in grades kindergarten (K) to 12th grade. There are three (3) age categories - K to Fourth (4th), Fifth (5th) to eighth (8th), and ninth (9th) to 12th. First (1st), Second (2nd), and Third (3rd) place winners will be chosen in each category to encourage the donation of flower lei to be placed on each gravesite at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific ("Punchbowl").
• Status of the Pedestrian Island at Kapi olani Boulevard and Sheridan Street - Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM): A special order of 18 units of curb type delineators was placed with a local vendor and the items are on order from mainland with estimated delivery in four (4) to six (6) weeks. Installation will proceed as soon as it arrives.
• Sidewalk on Kapi olani Boulevard Closure - A resident said that the sidewalk has been closed for over nine (9) months on Kapi olani Boulevard at the Tower construction site. Department of Transportation Services (DTS): The initial sidewalk closure was due to construction of a driveway. The sidewalk was open in October 2018, however, the contractor damaged the water line under the sidewalk in November 2018. In order to repair the waterline, the sidewalk and a curb ramp had to be removed. The contractor should have completed the sidewalk repairs and curb ramp by the end of November 2018. DFM: Please refer sidewalk closure by contractor for private development to Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) for building permit and DTS for Street Usage permit. DPP and/or DTS may have time constraints on the permits they issue and may be able to impose fines if appropriate. DPP: We will provide a response by the February 2019 meeting. DPP needs more time to investigate due to time constraints.
• Vision Zero - Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. DTS is looking at the possibility of adopting the Vision Zero principles in order to make city streets safer. This is a major commitment for DTS to explore all requirements of the program carefully in order to attain sustainable goals should they adopt the program. DTS is planning to apply for Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OahuMPO) funding to produce a Vision Zero Action Plan.
• Pedestrian Safety - A Board member reported that the most accidents in the U.S. occur around the Ala Moana Center and asked for an accident report for the area. Governor David Ige's Representative said the statistics do not compare "apples to apples." DTS: As part of the City's evaluation for Type C only marked crosswalks, DTS considers the evaluation of signals before removing a crosswalk. However, for high volume multi-lane roadways, if a signal is not warranted and other improvements are not feasible, it may be necessary for safety's sake to remove the crosswalk markings in accordance with the City and County of Honolulu Complete Streets Guidelines. Pedestrian-activated crossing signals are in our toolbox, but are not appropriate for all locations, especially some high-volume multi-lane roadways. In addition, Ala Moana Boulevard is under the jurisdiction of the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT).
• South Street Bike Lane - DTS will update the Board by February 2019.
??? Inclusive Destination Playground - A group, pa ani kakou presented an "inclusive destination playground" at the Ala Moana Beach Park near the Diamond Head-side concession. While the Board supported the "concept" of the proposal, there were serious concerns about sea level rise. Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has heard about the proposed playground and is reviewing the information we have. We recommend the Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resilience Office (CCSR) provide comments as well. CCSR: Any park improvements at Ala Moana Regional Park will take into account the impacts from sea level rise, erosion, and high wave flooding. These three (3) hazards combine to form a Sea Level Rise Exposure Area as presented in the State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commissions Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Report. Per Mayor's Directive 18-02, all City departments and agencies must use this report and guidance produced from the City Climate Change Commission for planning and projects. The data and guidance are that it is reasonable to set as a planning benchmark up to 3.2 feet of sea level rise by the end of the century, but the effects of such impacted areas will begin decades earlier during high-tide periods. Park improvements in the near-term could continue to serve park goers for decades to come.
??? Phone Numbers to Call: City Pothole Report Line - 768-7777; Report Abandoned Vehicle - 768-2530, 24 hr. line - 532-7700, press 250 at the greeting; Honolulu Liquor Commission Hotline - 768-7363.
• NCO Newsletter - Deputy Director Santee mentioned the recent newsletter at - www.honolulu.gov/nco.

Comments followed: Traffic Fatalities - Mariano wanted clarification on the various rules for safety, like removing unsignaled crosswalks, coned lanes on Pali Highway, and overhead lights on King Street. He requested that DTS look at Kapi olani Boulevard for safety measures. Deputy Director Santee will follow up.

Councilmember Carol Fukunaga - Councilmember Fukunaga distributed reported the following:
• Inauguration - Eight (8) City Councilmember were inaugurated, missing one (1) in District IV. They are waiting for a Supreme Court decision on the election.
• Homeless With Mental Illness - Governor David Ige designated Lieutenant Governor Josh Green to look at mental illness and other health issues in the homeless population. Councilmember Fukunaga has met twice in Lieutenant Governor Green's office and looks forward to working on concrete programs.
• Fire Safety Bill - The bill was vetoed by Mayor Kirk Caldwell and an abbreviated version was re-introduced as Bill 92 to address many concerns. It will come up for discussion before the Council by the end of January 2019 to March 2019. 

Comments followed:
1. Children's Discovery Center - Chung asked about security at the Children's Discovery Center. Councilmember Fukunaga explained that for parents, it is a great place to take children to learn. For the last two (2) years, there has been increasing negative interaction with the homeless encampments. 
2. Lift Zones - Councilmember Fukunaga explained that when HPD does an "enforcement action," there may not be any open housing available, so HPD sets up temporary tent housing.
3. Rest Hotel/Hygiene Centers - Chair Tam asked about the opening of a new hygiene center. Councilmember Fukunaga was not able to attend, but there were 570 visitors. More hygiene centers would reduce unhealthy public practices.
4. Fire Safety - A resident asked about Bill 92. Councilmember Fukunaga said it would not increase the time to satisfy the safety requirements (two [2] years), but condos would not be penalized for the time the City takes to issue the permits.

Councilmember Ann Kobayashi - Jaren McCartney distributed Councilmember Kobayashi's newsletter and was available to hear concerns. 

No Councilmember for Council District IV - Kenny Amazaki was available to hear District IV concerns and reported the following:
• Planning Committee - The Planning Committee heard concerns about Transient Vacation Rentals (TVR).
• Budget Hearing - The Budget Committee will hear Bill 79, relating to fees for TheBus, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

State Representative Tom Brower - Representative Tom Brower was not present. However, his Neighborhood Board Report was available. 

House Speaker Scott Saiki - James Stone distributed a Neighborhood Report and was available to hear concerns. 

State Senator Sharon Moriwaki - Senator Moriwaki introduced Charles Izumoto, her Legislative Aide, distributed her newsletter, and reported the following: 
• Legislation - There were several Condominium bills.
• Ohana Zones - Senator Moriwaki also met with Lieutenant Governor Green and Kaka ako will be an ohana zone. Councilmember Fukunaga suggested making the Children's Discovery Center a State Museum and get state protection. 
• Lei of Green - Senator Moriwaki is working on a bill to protect the makai side and coastline of Ala Moana and Kaka ako. It will be placed in Chapter 226 of the State Plan.
• Committees - Senator Moriwaki sits on Housing Committee, Technology, and Senate Ways and Means Committee (WAM).
??? Chats - Senator Moriwaki hosted a few "Chats" in the Waik k and the McCully-Mo ili ili neighborhoods and will plan one for Kaka ako in March 2019.

Comments followed: 
1. Aging in Place - Mariano supported the legislation that would help aging parents of the "Baby Boomer" generation. Senator Moriwaki favored using 10% of the Tobacco Fund for K puna Care and Caregivers, in addition to the General Fund appropriations. Mariano suggested giving a tax credit for out-of-pocket expenses. Zehner also supported using the Tobacco Fund for k puna instead of for private lobbyist groups. 
2. Alder Street Development - Chung had spoken with City Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro and he was concerned about the senior/Judiciary youth offenders mix. Chung was concerned about the McKinley High School students mixing with the Judiciary youth offenders at the bus stops. Senator Moriwaki noted that it is good to communicate with the developers about the concerns. Chair Tam noted that they came twice to the Neighborhood Board and presented the project with Judiciary offices on one side of the building and affordable senior housing on the Pi ikoi Street side.

Governor David Ige's Representative - Cindy McMillian, Director of Communications, was not able to attend the meeting. The January 2019 Capitol Connection was available. 

AGENCY REPORTS

Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) - Garett Kamemoto reported the following:
• Notice of Violation (NOV) - The HDCA issued a NOV against the Kaka ako Land Co. for violating Act 009 for charging for parking on private roads in Kaka ako that were not up to county standards. The respondents had 30-days to respond, which expired on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Fines have been accruing since then. There were hints that a lawsuit will be filed challenging the validity of the law, but no lawsuit has been filed yet. Chair Tam added that the Board had passed a resolution last month in support of the actions by the HCDA. Kamemoto will give updates to the Board. 

State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Highways Division - George Abcede reported on concerns from his last visit:
• Pilot Program of Closing Pi ikoi Street Entrance to the H-1 East - The pilot program is scheduled to end by the end of January 2019. Then, HDOT will evaluate the project and they will look at the effect on side streets. 2,200 vehicles per day used the on-ramp versus 20,000 vehicle on the H-1.
• Speed Bumps on Ala Moana Boulevard - Abcede noted that speed bumps are used for roads with 300 to 3,000 cars, while Ala Moana Boulevard has 18,000 to 55,000 cars and the delay for the traffic would outweigh the benefits.
• Crossing Guards - Abcede noted that crossing guards are used only at schools. HDOT does not have the funds and staffing to provide this service.

Comments followed:
1. Further Review - Mariano requested that HDOT "re-look" at all of these proposals again.
2. Crossing Guards - Chung mentioned that HDOT could reach out to Ala Moana Center, which has the funds for crossing guards.
3. Elevated Boardwalk - Chung also suggested an elevated pedestrian Boardwalk.
4. Closing of On-Ramp - Oppie asked what the purpose of the pilot project was. Abcede noted that it is to see if there was a better flow of traffic on H-1 East in the evening rush hour.
5. Street Parking - Chang noticed cars lining up on South Street at 5:10 p.m. for the 5:30 p.m. open parking spaces. Abcede noted the concern may be a City function.
6. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) - This is also a City function. HDOT can give advice, but the City does not have to listen.

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) - Pat Lee introduced Justin Barfield and Lori Chong from NAN Inc., which is doing the utilities relocation before the vertical work can proceed. The City Center Utility Relocation (CCUR) contract will cover the relocation of "wet" (water/sewer) and "dry" (communications, electric) utilities for the 4.2 mile stretch from Middle Street to Ala Moana Center. Barfield showed maps of the various projects for probing, digging, and potholing, and the types of equipment that will be used. One of the big projects will be the roundabout at the "Y" intersection at Queen and Waimalu Streets. NAN, Inc. has hired a local artist to provide artwork at the baseyards. Barfield gave a brief background of NAN, Inc. They have various community meetings, which are in rotation to give updates and to receive input. The project is available online and Councilmember Fukunaga requested that it be placed on next month's agenda for more discussion.

Flyer - Pat Lee announced HART's 2019 Annual Art Poster Contest. The contest is open to all high school students, grades ninth (9th) through 12th who are attending any of Oahu's public, private, charter or home schools. The contest deadline is Friday, March 15, 2019 and details are available on HART's website. 

For more information on the rail project, the HART website is www.honolulutransit.org, you can call the project hotline at 566-2299 or email a question to info@honolulutransit.org. 

Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) - Chair Tam read the following report:
• Water Main Breaks - There were none.
• BWS Rebate Program -- The BWS is encouraging its residential customers to expand on existing water conservation efforts by offering these rebates:
o $75 to replace an existing regular clothes washer for a water-efficient model.
o $40 to purchase and install a rain barrel at their home.
More information, and the rebate form are available online at - www.boardofwatersupply.com/conservation/rebates or by calling (808) 237-6877.
• Olelo Youth Xchanqe Video Competition - The BWS is pleased to sponsor a category in Youth Xchange Video Competition, which is a statewide student video competition coordinated by lelo Community Media. "The Value of Water'," challenges Hawaii's youth to come up with a 30-second Public Service Announcement that highlights water's journey from source to tap. The video contest is open to students statewide in grades Kindergarten through 12 and the entry deadline is Friday, February 15, 2019.

PRESENTATIONS

Ward Village Master Plan Update - Todd Apo, from The Howard Hughes Corporation, shared the need for an area-wide discussion of all of the landowners, from Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), Kamehameha Schools, the HCDA, the State, the City and County of Honolulu (C&C), and the Ward Villages. The Ward Village Master Plan covers the 60 acres under their control. 
• Victoria Ward Park Light Garden - The December 2018 opening of the Victoria Ward Park Light Garden brought 25,000 people to this social media event. They have other events planned and will work with the new developments coming up. 
• Condominium Projects - One (1) of their projects is starting owner/occupant sales. The resident experience will start on the second floor, leaving the ground floor for public space for retailing and dining. They have decided to not develop the Gateway area as originally presented and may do something else. An elevated pedestrian walkway could connect the rail station to the makai side of the property.
• Public Input - There is a massive demand for public input. Discussions can be put online, so that everyone can participate. In the next few months, Apo will update the status of comments.
• Two (2) Events - On Sunday, February 10, 2019, there will be the Ukulele Festival at the Victoria Ward Park with street closure of Auahi Street. Then, on Friday, February 22, 2019 they will have a New Wave Block Party on the IBM building-side of Auahi Street.

Comments followed:
1. Elevated Boardwalk - Chung proposed a public/private/partnership to build an elevated Boardwalk to connect the area.
2. Greenery - Mariano asked about greenery and seniors planting gardens. Apo responded that discussion has been done with Kamehameha Schools about Hawaiian cultural aspects and more comments are welcomed at the public input meetings.

RESIDENTS' AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS

Ala Wai Canal Project - Dave Watase introduced himself and gave a brief overview of the Ala Wai Canal Project. The Ala Wai Canal Project is a flood mitigation project designed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to primarily protect Waikiki from the 100-year storm. It includes several upstream detention basins in P lolo, M noa, Kanewai Park, and Makiki. Downstream the plans include a solid concrete wall as high as five (5) feet around the Ala Wai Canal. The Ala Wai Golf Course and part of Ala Wai Park near Hausten Ditch will all be turned into a detention basin.

Congress recently approved $345 million in funding for the project and our Legislature will vote this session to approve $125 million matching State portion.

What has not been widely publicized is that the USACE failed to follow the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Hawaii Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) process in formulating the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and many affected stakeholders were excluded and never engaged.

My involvement in this project is because I am a neglected stakeholder who was left out of the process. USACE targeted my property in P lolo Valley for a detention basin. In September of 2015, I received a letter giving me two (2) weeks' notice to submit public comment and was told that the USACE had engineered and designed a detention basin on my property years in advance of my knowledge and planned eminent domain condemnation. I have since been living under the veil of this threat.

As a result, I became aware of the full extent of the Ala Wai Canal Project described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which is over a thousand pages long. There are many elements in this project that are probably unacceptable to most residents in our community.

While most people are not necessarily against protecting Waikiki or against our State securing more Federal Funds, what is at issue is the process and how the USACE designed the flood protection. There are over a dozen homeowners who stand to lose their homes and properties to make way for two (2) detention basins in P lolo. Residents surrounding and downstream of these detention basins were never notified or made stakeholders in the project. Many landowners who face eminent domain condemnation were never notified at all or made stakeholders in the project.

The Principal of Hokulani Elementary School was not aware that Kanewai Park will be converted into a detention basin and the school actively uses the park. Residents adjacent to Kanewai Park and downstream were never notified as well.

In Manoa, the Woodlawn Detention Basin is located on the Chinese Cemetery property and adjacent homeowners were not made aware. Paradise Park is adjacent to two (2) detention basins in M noa and was not notified.

The Public Charter School Halau Ku Mana in Makiki is adjacent to the Makiki Detention Basin and they have a stream cleaning project in the same area.

Recently, a group of affected stakeholders meet to organize to fight against the project and to seek better and more environmentally friendly alternatives. One such alternative would be a flood gate at the Ala Moana Boulevard Bridge and the use of high-capacity flood pumps, a similar concept to what is used to protect New Orleans, this would also protect Waikiki and the areas mauka of the canal from high tides, tide surges, and sea level rise. In anticipation of a storm the level of the canal can be lowered four (4) feet.

Watase had charts and a display to illustrate flood zones. A letter from Iolani School made a good argument against the project.

Chair Tam will put the Ala Wai Canal Project on the agenda for next month.

Honolulu Night Market - Jay Park announced that Our Kaka ako presents Honolulu Night Market - Pow! Wow! Hawai i Kick-off event, on Auahi and Keawe Streets on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It is a family-friendly event with entertainment, food trucks, and Street Grindz. 

Liquor Licensing - Resident Monica Ryan brought up her concern about the community limiting the amount of liquor licenses in the Ala Moana/Kaka ako area. There was a need for more responsible owners of the bars and restaurants and community involvement to block licenses. Ryan lives near The Collection and SALT area and has problems with drunk patrons, who disrespect her person and her property. Mariano suggested that this is a topic for the Community Action Committee (CAC) and the Neighborhood Board.

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 

Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OahuMPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) - William Ammons reported that on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, he went to the OahuMPO meeting, where they discuss how to spend federal funds for long-term transportation improvement plans for the State and City and County of Honolulu (C&C). They have a website at - www.oahumpo.org. 

Personal Meeting with Mayor Kirk Caldwell - Chung stated he had discussed elevated walkways with the Mayor and Mayor Caldwell said that in 20 years we would be driving self-driving cars. Chung believes with flooding and sea level rise, we must build up now.

Community Action Committee (CAC) Report - The CAC did not meet in January 2019, but will meet in early February 2019. Chair Tam wrote a letter to DPR about the $100,000 grant for the Ala Wai Promenade. 

Update on Ala Wai Promenade - Chair Tam received a letter from DPR, concerning the $100,000 grant for the Ala Wai Promenade. More discussions will follow.

Chair's Report - In December 2018 Chair Tam sent a letter to DPR that the Board supported the concept of the Ala Moana Playground. Also, Chair Tam wrote the developers of the Alder Street development that the Board supported affordable housing, but had concerns about the Judiciary-side.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Discuss Park Security Pilot Project - Mariano mentioned that this item will be discussed with the NSW and the CAC. Chung agreed. 

Consider Resolution, Regarding Condo Funds Investment - Chang noted that the law is clear. No action taken.

NEW BUSINESS

Discuss Flavored Tobacco Ban Proposal - There was a Power point presentation and a handout available. Chair Tam asked if anyone wanted a presentation. Zehner pointed out that there was conflict of interest, as these groups were funded by big pharmaceutical companies. Ammons noted that this was a country-wide and State-wide issue and not a Neighborhood Board issue. Chung wanted to hear more. Chair Tam will ask for a presentation, but no action will be taken.

Discuss Kaka ako Transpacific Broadband Circuit Draft Environmental Assessment - No representative was present and no report was available. Chair Tam did not ask for a presentation. Mariano suggested a presentation to the CAC first. Chair Tam will defer this item to the next meeting.

Discuss Suggestion to Add Seats or Rebalance Representation in Kaka ako Subdistricts - Chair Tam will defer this item to the next meeting. There has been new census data released. This agenda item was suggested by former NCO member Bryan Mick and Chang noted that the Board may look at the tremendous growth in Subdistrict 4.

BOARD BUSINESS

Board Representative for the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OahuMPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) - Chair Tam forgot that William Ammons was appointed to be the representative and thanked him for attending the meeting.

Approval of the Tuesday, October 23, 2018 and Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes- There were none available.

Treasurer's Report - Treasurer Susan Oppie reported that for December 2018, the total expenditures were $26.94, leaving a balance of $344.00. The Treasurer's Report was filed.

PERMITS, HEARINGS, AND APPLICATIONS
• Street Closure - Honolulu Beerworks is requesting the closure of Cooke Street from Ala Moana Boulevard to Auahi Street for the "Oceans in the Street??? event on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.

COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCHES
• Mother Waldron Park (525 Cooke Street) - Mondays, 5:15 p.m.; 
• Sheridan Park (833 Pi ikoi Street) - Monday/Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.; 
• Keola La i Condominium (600 Queen Street) Tuesdays, 5:15 p.m.; 
• Kolowalu Park (1177 Queen Street) - 1st and 2nd Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. 
??? Atkinson Towers (419A Atkinson Drive) - Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• 2019 Neighborhood Board Elections - Join the Board! Candidate registration forms are now available at http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/nbelections.html. Forms must be submitted to the Neighborhood Commission Office by Friday, February 15, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. (walk-in or online), or else postmarked by Friday, February 15, 2019 and received by Friday, February 22, 2019. Chair Tam noted that this was another opportunity to serve the community.
• Next Meeting - The next regular meeting of the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
• Upcoming Committee Meetings - The next meeting for Community Action Committee (CAC) is scheduled for Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the Ala Moana Regional Park, McCoy Pavilion Dining Room.
• lelo Broadcasts - Broadcasts of the Ala Moana-Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 meetings are on lelo 49 on the first and third Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. and every second Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
• No Loitering - Please do not loiter on Makiki Christian Church grounds after 9:00 p.m. Mahalo.

ADJOURNMENT - As there was no further business before the Board, Chair Tam adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.

Submitted by: K. Russell Ho, Neighborhood Assistant 
Reviewed by: Jackson Coley, Public Relations Specialist
Reviewed by: Lynn Mariano, Secretary
Final Review by: Ryan Tam, Chair

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