ALA MOANA-KAKAÔAKO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 11

  September 2019 Minutes

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
MAKIKI CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 829 PENSACOLA STREET

CALL TO ORDER - Chair Ryan Tam called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Quorum was established with six (6) 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 September 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.

Roll Call of Board Members Present - Bryan Mick, Rodney Chang, Lynn Mariano, Michael Zehner (arrived at 6:53 p.m.), Ryan Tam, Kathleen Lee, and Jayne Cloutier.

Board Member Absent - Ron Komine.

Guests - Cindy McMillan (Governor David Ige's Representative, Office of the Governor, Communications Director); Senator Sharon Moriwaki, James Stone (House Speaker Scott Saiki's Office), Adam Doo (Councilmember Carol Fukunaga's Office), Cliff Kaneshiro (Councilmember Ann Kobayashi's Office), Matt Weyer (Councilmember Tommy Waters' Office), Firefighter John Shizuru for Captain Waipakawiwoole Parker (Honolulu Fire Department), Lieutenant Brian Taniguchi (Honolulu Police Department, District 1), Francine Murray (Hawaii Community Development Authority), Pat Lee (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation), Brad Anderson; Jeremy Shorenstein, Francis Cofran, and Blair Suzuki (Brookfield Properties Development); Kaeo Kane, Dave Erdman (Uraku Tower), Tamae Erdman (Uraku Tower), Julie Peterson, Frances Lyons, John Southworth, Eugene Loo; Audrey Lee, Jesi Bautista, and Brad Frye (M lama Moana); Lloyd Sueda, Allen Leong, Keith Kurahashi (R.M. Towill), Natalie Clay, Sara Rizk, Opal Weber, Dexter Okada (KBLA), Mr. Toba, Laura Crane (DPI), Ronald Higa (Liliha/Pu unui/ lewa/Kamehameha Heights Neighborhood Board No. 14 resident); Newton Hau, Brooke Noriega, Jared Watumull, Daniel Simonich, Bruce Lum and Shar Chun-Lum (Save Ala Moana Beach Park Hui), CDell, Lori Teranison, Aura Reys (Ka Po e o Kaka ako), Dave Watase (Ala Wai Flood Mitigation Project), Lloyd Tsuda (Architect), Two (2) videographers (Integrated Multimedia Consultants), and K. Russell Ho (Neighborhood Commission Office).

As Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) and Honolulu Police Department (HPD) may not have been notified of the new start time, they will report when they arrive. Second Vice Chair Mariano will keep the time for the presenters and signify five (5) minutes, three (3) minutes, and one (1) minute to wrap up.

FILLING OF VACANCY IN SUBDISTRICT 2 - There was one (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 2 - Official boundary description: "Beginning at the junction of Ke eaumoku and King Streets, south along Ke eaumoku Street to Kapi olani Boulevard, thence west along Kapi olani Boulevard to Pensacola Street, thence north along Pensacola Street to King Street, thence southeast along King Street to Ke eaumoku Street." As there were no volunteers, Chair Tam deferred this item to the next meeting.

PRESENTATIONS

Chair Tam received a request to wait on agenda items 4.1 Ala Moana Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan Amendment and 4.2 1667 Kapiolani Boulevard Development - Interim Planned Development until 7:00 p.m.

Agenda Item 4.3 - Ka Po e o Kaka ako Update - John Ka ulupali was not present yet.

Community Update on Ala Moana Regional Park - Shar Chun-Lum, Save Ala Moana Beach Park Hui M lama O Ke Kai (HMK), distributed a handout on her PowerPoint presentation "Save Ala Moana Beach Park Update" and reported the following:
• Ala Moana Regional Park (AMRP) Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) - The FEIS was published on Friday, August 23, 2019 and the deadline to file an injunction is Tuesday, October 22, 2019. 
• Four (4) Biggest Concerns were:
o One (1)-acre "World Class" Playground 
o Dog Park(s) at Kewalo Entrance
o Perpendicular Parking Mauka 
o Sand Replenishment/ Beach Nourishment
• Budget:
o Projects in FEIS estimated at $133 million.
o $50 million already spent to fix what was broken.
o No alternatives considered for one (1)-acre playground.
o Sea level rise expected at 3.2 to 6 feet.
o Area Mauka of Ala Moana Park Drive is only 75 acres, not 119 acres.
• Dog Park:
o Other locations suggested.
• Perpendicular Parking:
o Dangerous with two (2)-way traffic and additional paving required.
• Excessive Sand Replacement
o 70,000 cubic yards. (21 Olympic-sized swimming pools)
o Impact on aquatic habitats.
o Questionable sand source.
o Sea-level rise will wash away sand.
• Urge Fiscal Responsibility
o Fix existing parks first.
o Homelessness.
o Essential services. (Public Safety)
o Budget with funds on hand, not increasing taxes, floating debt, or "potential" tourism dollars.

Comments followed:
1. Lawsuit - Chair Tam asked about any lawsuit. Chun-Lum said that there are no plans for a lawsuit at this time, as the comment period goes until Tuesday, October 22, 2019 and any lawsuit will come out of the taxpayers' pocket.
2. Budget - Mick noted that this project still needed funding and must go through the budgeting process.
3. Open Spaces - Dave Watase brought up an Ordinance 18-46 about preserving open spaces. Chun-Lum mentioned that issue was taken out.
4. Next Steps - Lee asked what the Neighborhood Board can do to help. Chun-Lum said that the Board's Dog Park work was helpful. The Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 is the only one, who gets to see the plans. Chun-Lum wants to visit other Neighborhood Boards, as AMRP is "the People's Park.
5. Additional Comments - Brad Frye arrived late and had additional comments about the location of the world-class playground and the Dog Park.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS

Honolulu Police Department (HPD), District 1 - Lieutenant Brian Taniguchi reported the following:
• August 2019/July 2019 Statistics - There were 18/18 motor vehicle thefts, 13/8 burglaries, 146/158 thefts, 43/38 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (UEMV), 24/29 assaults, 1/2 sex assaults, 1/3 graffiti incidents, and 12/8 drug offenses. There were 7,391/8,233 total calls for service. More statistical information can be found on the HPD public website at - www.honolulupd.org.
• Safety Tips - S.C.A.M. Stop Criminals from Acquiring your Money: 
o Sweepstakes Scams - Do Not Send Money To Strangers. In the sweepstakes scam, a stranger will call and claim they represent a lottery or contest organization. The caller will say that you have won the sweepstakes and may claim your prize money. However, before you can claim your prize money, the caller will tell you that you have to pay for the taxes on the prize, usually around $3,000. While paying $3,000 to get a much larger prize sounds like a great deal, it is not. It is a scam.
o Auto Repair Scams - Auto repair scams commonly happen in two (2) places: public parking lots or your residence. You will be approached by a stranger who offers to repair minor damage on your vehicle. These repairs could include fixing dents, rust, cracked tail lights, or minor painting. The initial quote or estimate will usually be very inexpensive. If you agree, the stranger will work on your vehicle. When the job is done, however, you will find that the quality of the repair work is terrible. You will then be pressured into paying, and do not be surprised if the initial price has gone up. The stranger will often ask for more money. Or the stranger may start working on your car before you have agreed to the cost. Once the job is done, you will be pressured to pay for repairs that you did not agree to. As before, the quality of the work will be poor. When confronted by a stranger offering "cheap" auto body repair services, it is better to decline. If the stranger persists or starts working, call 911. Remember that most legitimate auto repair businesses do not go door to door and do not solicit customers in public parking lots.
o Home Improvement Scams - A stranger will approach you at your home and offer to do a variety of different home repairs such as tree trimming, roofing, or painting. Often, the price of the repairs will be too good to be true - That is because it is a scam. The biggest clue that you are about to be scammed is that the stranger will ask for the money in advance. They will tell you that the money is needed to buy supplies, like roofing material, paint, and other home repair products. Once you have given them the advanced money that will be the last time that you see them. Do Not Send Money To Strangers. To avoid being scammed, ask the stranger for a business card, work phone number, and other identification. Get as much information as possible. It is also a good idea to call around and do some research before handing over any money. Also, know that most legitimate home repair businesses do not go door to door to solicit customers.
o Money Transfer Scam - If a stranger calls and tells you that your family member or relative has been arrested. To have your relative bailed out, you will be instructed to go to a money transfer institution (like Western Union) and send money. Before you do this, contact other family members to verify the status of the family member in question. Do Not Send Money To Strangers.
o Undercover Officer - If a caller claims to be an undercover officer, call 911 immediately.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Mayor Kirk Caldwell's Representative - Deputy Director Ian Santee, Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD) reported the following:
• Homeless - At the July 2019 meeting, it was reported that 44 members of the Ka Po e o Kaka ako (People of Kaka ako) out of 100, have banded together to form a community. Mayor's Office on Housing (HOU): Once again we are doing another interagency outreach to the Kaka ako homeless encampment. Also, a service fair has been organized working with them, which will include a variety of providers and services. These are scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Since the Kaka ako land transfer has not yet been completed, City efforts to ensure full public access to the Kaka ako parks are delayed. We encourage community members to support homeless persons into shelter and services. The City continues to work with all interested parties in ensuring both service/housing to the vulnerable and access to public spaces by all the public. We continue to discourage feeding in the parks and other enabling activities, unless these are accompanied by trained providers offering appropriate services and shelters. We encourage the Board and community members to read recent documents providing guidance on these and related matters, including: The Council of State Governments Justice Center's June publication, "Strengthening Partnerships Between Law Enforcement and Homelessness Services Systems," which referenced City and State programs - including H.E.L.P. Honolulu - as practice examples; and, the new resource, The Evidence Behind Approaches that Drive an End to Homelessness Brief, 2019 (Wednesday, September 4, 2019). 
• Timing on Crosswalk Signals and More - HPD reported that the fine for entering a crosswalk after the flashing hand or countdown signal appears is $120. Board members were concerned that slower seniors would not be fast enough to complete their walk. Department of Transportation Services (DTS): Any malfunctioning (broken) traffic signal can be reported directly to DTS at 768-8387 or to Honolulu Police Department (HPD) (after hours and weekends). DTS has crews 24/7 on call to address traffic signal malfunctions.
• Transfer of Parks from Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to the City - Division of Land Management (DLM): The conveyances of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) parcels has been delayed to October 2019 due to issues related to the adequacy of maintenance levels at the parks.
• Ala Wai Canal Flood Mitigation Project - As of today, Mayor Kirk Caldwell has not signed the partnership agreement with USACE. The City Council passed a resolution to have the Mayor sign the Partnership Agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) by Saturday, August 31, 2019 or lose the $220 million from the Federal Government. It also formed a Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) for addressing concerns of the affected communities. Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is not aware of any new updates at this time.
• Off-leash Dog Park in Kaka ako - Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) had no update at this time.
• Ala Wai Promenade - The Community Action Committee (CAC) met with the Hawai i Convention Center (HCC) and they will be planning events. Also, the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture 2020 is planned for June 2020. As to the $100,000 appropriation for the Ala Wai Promenade, DPR had no update at this time.
• Ala Moana Beach Park Master Plan - DDC: The FEIS was published on Friday, August 23, 2019.
• Bulky Item Pick Up by Appointment - What were some of the changes made to the pilot program for the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 district? Department of Environmental Services (ENV): The Bulky item pilot project will continue through January 2020. Should there be questions, please contact ENV's Public Information Officer Markus Owens, at 768-3454.
• Final City Center Segment - What is the latest on the utilities relocation work, property acquisition, HOLO cards, and the roundabout in Kaka ako? What happened at the Honolulu Rate Commission Hearings? HOLO Cards: Please contact Chris "CJ" Johnson at - c.johnson@honolulu.gov or 768-6693 to schedule HOLO Card presentation. The Rate Commission ("Commission") continues to conduct monthly meetings as part of its annual review of fares, fees, rates, tolls and other charges for the use of Honolulu's multimodal municipal transportation system. Meeting agendas are posted at least six (6) calendar days' in advance of the scheduled meeting date and can be viewed at - http://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-2820. 
The next Commission meetings are tentatively scheduled for: 
o Tuesday, October 8, 2019, Tuesday, November 12, 2019, and Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Commission is seeking the public's input in developing recommendations based on sufficient revenues to support the operations and maintenance of the multimodal system and factors such as transportation equity, accessibility, sustainability, availability, and effect on ridership. Recommendations will be forwarded to the mayor through the director of transportation services and finally to the council for deliberation and determination of an appropriate fare structure. The Commission anticipates forwarding its recommendations by the end of the year. Electronic comments, suggestions or recommendations for the Rate Commission may be emailed to - hchee@honolulu.gov. Written testimony may be mailed to: Rate Commission, c/o Howard "Puni" Chee, Department of Transportation Services (C&C Honolulu), 650 South King Street, Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813
• New Concern - The reactivation of Bus Stop No. 429 has made a negative impact on the residents at Park Lane. As the back-up from drivers turning right (mauka) from Ala Moana Boulevard to Pi ikoi Street is so long, the residents cannot enter or exit from the property. They suggested removing No. 429 and to use the one 50 yards mauka. DTS will monitor/evaluate the situation to address the concerns and report to the Neighborhood Board at the October 2019 meeting.
• Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) Newsletter - Deputy Director Santee mentioned the NCO quarterly newsletter.

Comments followed:
1. Ala Wai Promenade - Mariano had two (2) non-profits that want to help planning activities for the Promenade. Deputy Director Santee suggested calling DPR.
2. Bus Stop on King Street - Mick suggested that DTS look at the dangerous bus stop at the intersection of Punchbowl and King Streets, when buses "stack up" and buses use two (2) lanes. Drivers turning right on Punchbowl cannot see pedestrians and cut in front of the buses.

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) P wa a Station - Firefighter John Shizuru for Captain Waipakawiwoole Parker reported the following: 
• September 2019 Fire Statistics - There were 5 structure, 5 nuisance, and 2 cooking fires; 19 activated alarms (no fires); 200 medical emergencies, 1 motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian, 5 motor vehicle crashes/collisions, and 1 hazardous materials incident.
• Fire Safety Tip - The HFD has the following guidelines for senior citizens, which will enable us to assist you during a medical emergency:
o Always call 911 first for any emergency.
o Have a list of medications and your medical history ready.
o Know where your advanced directives are (Comfort Care only-Do Not Resuscitate, Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, etc.).
o Do you live alone? Ensure there is adequate access to reach you.
o Ensure your address is clearly marked and easy to see.

Ala Moana Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan Amendment - Kris Hui, Vice President of Brookfield Properties, owner of the Ala Moana Center (AMC) spoke on the next 30-year plan. In August 2019, the AMC celebrated its 60th year anniversary from 1959. The proposal is to increase height and density for the Ala Moana Center to 400 feet and 40 stories and work on the traffic studies, Ala Moana TOD, community needs, and retail development. Since 1959 AMC has evolved with more stores, restaurants, and services. Hui noted that they will start with the traffic study, rail, and a housing project on the corner of Kona and Pi ikoi Streets. Over the years, they plan to develop projects, one by one, to have higher 400 feet limits and more density [7.0 Floor Area Ratio (FAR)] with community benefits. There were concerns over view planes, affordable housing, plazas, sea level rise, and parking. Bruce Lum asked about density parity and Audrey Lee, M lama Moana, was concerned with view planes and sea level rise. Mariano suggested holding a separate Community Meeting and Chair Tam asked about Next Steps. Hui will go before the City Council to make amendments to the Ala Moana TOD, or pursue other State agencies (201 H process) to get Affordable Housing, is willing to meet with the CAC, and have a public Community meeting. Lloyd Tsuda, an Architect, supported Hui's plans, as the increased height and density would give them the leeway to do affordable housing, senior housing, or medical services projects. Chair Tam noted there would future opportunities for public input.

1667 Kapiolani Boulevard Development - Interim Planned Development - Keith Kurahashi, RM Towill Corporation presented a Transit (IPD-T) Permit application for a 305-unit hotel, 480-unit condominium/hotel and 84-unit affordable rental development with ground-floor commercial spaces at 1667 Kapi olani Boulevard, near the corner of Kapi olani Boulevard and Atkinson Drive. They will be asking for a 10.0 FAR and 400 feet height limit. Kurahashi showed pictures of the floor plans and the renderings from Kapi olani Boulevard. Mick was uncomfortable with the 400 feet height limit and only 84 affordable housing units, which is about 10%. Mick added that the Hawai i Convention Center (HCC) has not been used to capacity and the Ala Moana Hotel has not been filled. Kurahashi explained that other projects with 40% to 50% affordable housing go through the State 201 H process and get tax credits and not the TOD guidelines, which has no affordable housing requirement for hotels. Mariano pointed out that the infrastructure was not there. Kurahashi added that the additional height and density allows community benefits, like affordable housing. K. Lee was concerned about the closing of retail stores there. The club would probably move out and the small businesses could wait the two (2) years. Mariano mentioned that when the Ala Wai Promenade starts its activities, then they will have participants. A resident was concerned about schools. Kurahashi mention a schools impact fee, which if there is one, this project will pay. Chun-Lum was concerned about mixed use, sewers, climate change, and view planes. Kurahashi noted that they already got the sewer and BWS permits and the traffic study showed no change in the service level. Chris Chung, CAC member, asked about affordable housing. Kurahashi said it would be 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for 30 years, about 30% of monthly income. Housekeepers make $29.00 an hour or $50,000 a year and can afford the units. Chair Tam asked about Next Steps. Kurahashi said they have to go for a Transit (IPD-T) Permit application before the City Council on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 or the Planning and Zoning Committee on Thursday, October 24, 2019 The Board could wait until the notice from Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) that it is reviewing the application and will be 90 days to respond.

Ka Po e o Kaka ako Update - Aura Reys reported that a successful Service Providers Fair was held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, where a variety of services were provided. There were about 100 participants and 23 people were placed in shelters. Reys hoped to have another Service Providers Fair quarterly in December 2019, as the service providers liked the location. Mariano admired the work the community has done to improve their situation and asked about job training and other services. Reys noted that the "trust level" has declined between the homeless and the service providers, as they only offer shelters, which have many rules. They have a checklist and they have updated the House Rules. There about 40 people left, down from 84. Chair Tam thanked Reys for the monthly updates.

ELECTED OFFICIALS (Continued)

Councilmember Carol Fukunaga - Adam Doo distributed Councilmember Fukunaga's Neighbor to Neighbor newsletter and reported the following:
• Parking Meters on Keawe Street - There was no word back from DTS as yet. Doo will forward any correspondence on to Chair Tam.
• Ala Wai Watershed Project Community Meeting - It will be on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Ala Wai Elementary School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will be co-hosted by Councilmember Carol Fukunaga, Councilmember Ann Kobayashi, and Councilmember Tommy Waters.
• Letters from Mayor Kirk Caldwell to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City and the State - Documents were included with the newsletter.
• Available to Hear Concerns - Doo will take back any concerns to his office.

Councilmember Ann Kobayashi - Cliff Kaneshiro had distributed the newsletter.

Councilmember Tommy Waters (City Council District 4) - Matt Weyer reported the following:
• Ala Wai Flood Risk Management Project (AWFRMP) - The Ala Wai Watershed Project Community Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Ala Wai Elementary School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will be co-hosted by Councilmember Waters, Councilmember Kobayashi, and Councilmember Fukunaga. 
• Resolution 19-188 - On Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Councilmember Waters' Resolution 19-188 (urging the Federal Aviation Administration to more effectively regulate air tour helicopters and small commercial aircraft operations on OÔahu) passed the City Council.
• Home Owner's Exemption - As a quick reminder, please be aware that the Homeowner's Exemption deadline is fast approaching on Monday, September 30, 2019. For further questions, call: (808) 768-3799 or to file online, go to: https://app.realpropertyhonolulu.com/.

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

House Speaker Scott Saiki - James Stone had distributed a Community Report.

State Senator Sharon Moriwaki - A staff member distributed Senator Moriwaki's "Caring for Each Other" community newsletter and Senator Moriwaki reported the following:
• Ka Po e o Kaka ako Update - Reys gave a tremendous report about the Service Providers Fair. Over 40 service providers, the HPD and Partners in Care offered job training, haircuts, dental services, shelter placement, and insurance.
• Children's Discovery Center (CDC) - The HPD and Partners in Care have reached out to the CDC, so they do not have to clean up poop every morning. The HPD and Partners in Care will also reach out to other groups.
• Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) - The HCDA has transferred the makai properties to the City, so they will be better enforcement of the park rules.
• Survey - Senator Moriwaki's Office will be conducting its second survey in preparation for the Legislative Session in January 2020. Mariano noted that the CAC wanted to do a survey, but there is a lack of funds. He requested that results of the survey be shared with the Neighborhood Board. Senator Moriwaki suggested that the Neighborhood Board, its followers, attendees, and viewers, and the Save Ala Moana Beach Park Hui (SAMBPH) respond to the survey to get their views known.

Governor David Ige's Representative - Cindy McMillian, Director of Communications, reported the following:
• Capitol Connection - Copies were available in the back and it was online at the Governor's website at - https://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/FINAL-SEPTEMBER-2019-Capitol-Connection.pdf. 
• Lead Article - Finding a way forward on Mauna Kea, Thirty-Meter Telescope (TMT) gives Governor Ige's view.
• Sports at Aloha Stadium - For those interested in sports at Aloha Stadium, there will be a meeting to discuss future plans, tomorrow night, Thursday, September 25, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Aloha Stadium Hospitality Room. Or submit comments online at the Office of Environmental Quality Control (OEQC) website.

Comments followed: 1893 Overthrow of the Queen - Mick pointed out, concerning the TMT, a statement in the Capitol Connection last month, had a different view on the 1893 event. McMillian noted that the comment was not meant to offend and was so noted.

U.S. Congressman Ed Case - No representative was present and no report was available.

AGENCY REPORTS

Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) - Francine Murray distributed the HCDA newsletter and reported the following:
• $2.2 Million - The HCDA will give the City $2.2 million to maintain the parks after the transfer on Thursday, October 24, 2019. 
• Victoria Place - The decision-making meeting will be on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at 547 Queen Street, 2nd Floor. Todd Apo had made a presentation last month.

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) - Pat Lee reported the following:
• Initial Opening - HART and the City are working together to prepare for an initial opening of passenger service of the Honolulu rail system prior to launching full service by the end of 2025. The City's DTS will be in charge of operating and maintaining the rail system along with TheBus and the Handivan.
• Introductory Service - Introductory Service between the Kualaka i Station (East Kapolei) and the Halawa Station (Aloha Stadium) is targeted to start in late 2020. This would include nine (9) stations from Kapolei near the Kroc Center, through Waipahu, Pearl City and Aiea, and include stops serving University of Hawaii (UH) West Oahu, Leeward Community College, Pearlridge Mall and the Aloha Stadium. These nine (9) stations along the western portion of the rail alignment are nearly completed. 
o Besides the guideway and stations, rail also includes the Core systems, which are the train cars, the automated communication and control systems which operate the trains and the stations, and the rail operations center and maintenance and storage facility, which is at 62% completion. 
o These system components are being constructed, installed, tested and readied. HART is taking delivery of the fully-automated train cars, which are being manufactured by Hitachi Rail and shipped from its final assembly plant in Pittsburg, California. 
o The introductory passenger service will give HART and DTS staff and the general public the opportunity to get to know and learn the rail system, the stations, their locations and amenities, access to the stations and boarding areas and how to ride and use the fully automated, driverless system.
o An expanded opening of rail service between the Kualaka i Station (East Kapolei) to the Middle Street Station is targeted to begin by the end of 2023. This second opening would include stops serving Pearl Harbor and the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Full Revenue Service of the 20-mile, 21 station rail system to the Ala Moana Center station is scheduled to commence by the end of 2025.
• ON GOING Utility Work Near Ala Moana:
o Kona Street: Between Pi ikoi Street and Keeaumoku Street, exploratory digging for various utilities will go on for two (2) more weeks at night from 9:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
o Waimanu and Queen Street Intersection: Sidewalk and roadway restoration on Fridays only.
• PENDING Utility Work Near Ala Moana:
o Kona Street: Between Pensacola Street and Pi ikoi Street, water and sewer line work has been pending approval of trenching permit.
o Pi ikoi Street: At Kona Street Intersection exploratory digging for various utilities is pending approval of trenching permit.
• For More Information - Please visit the HART website at: 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 highlighted the following:
• Water Main Breaks - There were no main breaks in August 2019.
• 2019-2020 Halawa Xeriscape Garden Workshop Schedule - The BWS and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden continue to offer workshops. The xeriscape workshop schedule features new and popular workshops that offer useful tips on how to maintain a beautiful and water-efficient garden. These are on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the year.
Upcoming workshops include:
o Saturday, September 28, 2019: Fancy Funnels
o Saturday, October 5, 2019: Economical Aquaponics
o Saturday, October 12, 2019: Paint in the Garden: Bamboo
Chang endorsed these workshops.
Workshops begin at 10:30 a.m. and advanced registration is required. Call 748-5315 or email: workshops@hbws.org to reserve your space. Visit our website: www.boardofwatersupply.com to check out the full list of classes being offered.

RESIDENTS' AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS - There were none.

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

Attendance at Other Meetings - Mick attended the September 2019 Rate Commission Meeting. Mariano attended the CAC meeting and last night's Neighborhood Commission (NC) meeting. Chair Tam mentioned that last night, Treasurer Mick, and Second Vice Chair Mariano attended the NC meeting.

Chair's Report - Chair Tam will report later on the agenda.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Discuss and Consider Actions, Regarding Helicopter Noise and Safety - Mick summarized that last month the Board received the information late for Councilmember Waters' Resolution 19-188, which was passed, but there is still U.S. Congressman Ed Case's legislation. Mick submitted a draft resolution for the State to further regulate the tour helicopters and small aircraft through the control of airport privileges and State business licenses.

Mick moved and Chang seconded that the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 adopt the draft helicopter Noise and Safety Resolution. Discussion followed. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has primary jurisdiction in this matter. Mariano suggested the State could look at violations of State laws. Mick went to the hearings for Resolution 19-188 and the tour helicopter industry were well-represented.

As there were no objections, the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 ADOPTED the motion, by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 7-0-0 (AYE: Chang, Cloutier, Lee, Mariano, Mick, Tam, and Zehner; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

Consider Actions, Regarding Ala Wai Flood Mitigation Project (AWFMP) - Dave Watase passed out his summary of the AWFMP to date and urged the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 to pass the two (2) letters, which are templates, written by the M noa Neighborhood Board No. 7 Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) to Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Governor David Ige. Watase will show the letters, which were passed by three (3) Neighborhood Boards, to seven (7) Neighborhood Boards. Watase hopes to stop the detention basins and the four (4)-foot wall, and favors a flood gate and flood pumps. The Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 site will be flooded.
The Ala Wai Watershed Project Community Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Ala Wai Elementary School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will be co-hosted by Councilmember Waters, Councilmember Kobayashi, and Councilmember Fukunaga. Watase had more updated information about using the parks and schools for flooding. Chang wanted to rewrite the M noa letters. Watase will send Board members the letters in a Word document. When Chang rewrites them, they will go to the CAC and to the next Board meeting for action.

NEW BUSINESS

Consider Resolution, Regarding Ala Wai Promenade - Mariano did not have a resolution, but he got the business card of Deputy Director Ian Santee to meet about two (2) community groups interested in having activities at the Ala Wai Promenade. Mick added that the $100,000 allocation will expire by next year, so the Board should ask DDC for a project to spend the funds. Mariano will follow up.

Consider Formation Of A Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) To Develop Community Advisory Recommendations To The Department Of Parks And Recreation For Implementation Of A Dog Park In Kaka ako - Chang moved and Mariano seconded that the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 create a PIG to investigate and make recommendations to have a Dog Park in Kaka ako. Discussion followed. The Neighborhood Assistant explained that a PIG has three (3) meetings. The first meeting is to form the PIG. Then, it makes investigations and presents its recommendations at the second meeting. There is no time limit. At the third meeting, the Neighborhood Board votes on the recommendations. As there were no objections, the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 ADOPTED the motion, by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 7-0-0 (AYE: Chang, Cloutier, Lee, Mariano, Mick, Tam, and Zehner; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None). Chang volunteered to be the Chair. Members were Mariano, Cloutier, and Tam. More community members could be added later.

At 8:45 p.m. Cloutier requested that the agenda be changed to move Approval of the Minutes up in the agenda. As there were no objections, the items were moved up.

BOARD BUSINESS

Approval of the Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes - Mick submitted two (2) amendments. Another amendment was submitted by e-mail. 
• Page 3, under Update on Homeless in KakaÔako, it should read, "The Medical Examiner, Dr. Christopher Happy, looked at the "hard data" and discovered that people are dying on the streets."
• Page 3, under Update on Homeless in KakaÔako, it should read, "Chair Tam noted that last month, the Board asked for resources available to the homeless and Chair Tam thanked Alexander and Morishige for providing contact information for the many social and medical services available."
• Page 3, under Friends of Hanauma Bay, it should read, "Bob Kern, Vice President of the Friends of Hanauma Bay, was supportive of the work being done by the Save Ala Moana Beach Park Hui and was concerned about maintenance funding. Hanauma Bay has a dedicated fund that is maintained by the City and County of Honolulu and has not been used properly for maintenance at the nature preserve."

As there were no objections, the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 APPROVED the Tuesday, June 25, 2019 regular meeting minutes as amended, by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 7-0-0 (AYE: Chang, Cloutier, Lee, Mariano, Mick, Tam, and Zehner; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

Approval of the Tuesday, July 23, 2019, Initial Convening Meeting Minutes - Mick submitted the following amendments: 
• Page 1, it should read, "Vice Chair - "The first vote ended in a tie, 4 for Zehner and 4 for Mariano (MARIANO: Komine, Lee, Mariano, and Tam; ZEHNER: Chang, Cloutier, Mick, Zehner; ABSTAIN: None). There will be a second vote and if there is another tie, then this item will go on the agenda for the next meeting. The second vote ended with Zehner with 6 votes and 2 for Mariano (MARIANO: Lee and Mariano; ZEHNER: Chang, Cloutier, Komine, Mick, Tam, Zehner; ABSTAIN: None).
• Page 2, it should read, "Treasurer - "Chang nominated Jayne Cloutier for Treasurer. Cloutier nominated Mick for Treasurer. The roll call vote was 7 for Mick and 1 for Cloutier. The Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 elected Bryan Mick to be the Treasurer by a vote of 7 for Mick and 1 for Cloutier (CLOUTIER: Zehner; MICK: Chang, Cloutier, Komine, Mariano, Mick, Tam, and Zehner; ABSTAIN: None).
• Page 3, under Ka Po e o Kaka ako Update, it should read, "Comments followed: Rules Enforcement - Mariano noted that HPD's hands are tied."

As there were no objections, the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 APPROVED the Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Initial Convening Meeting minutes as amended, by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, 7-0-0 (AYE: Chang, Cloutier, Lee, Mariano, Mick, Tam, and Zehner; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None).

The Monday, August 27, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes were not available.

Discuss and Consider Actions, Regarding Kaka ako Subdistrict Representation - Mick, Mariano, and Tam attended the Neighborhood Commission meeting last night and they submitted the resolution, passed at the last Board meeting. However, new population statistics suggested increasing Subdistrict 3 from two (2) seats to three (3) seats and increasing Subdistrict 4 from one (1) seat to two (2) seats. Neighborhood Commissioners had four (4) other suggestions. Mariano attended the meeting and recommended the new resolution.

Mariano moved and Chang seconded that the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 recommends that the Neighborhood Commission increase Subdistrict 3 from two (2) seats to three (3) seats and increase Subdistrict 4 from one (1) seat to two (2) seats. Discussion followed. Chung suggested expanding the number of seats to 17 or more with At Large seats. Lee thought that nine (9) was an appropriate number, as there is a vacancy in Subdistrict 2. Mariano was actively trying to recruit in Subdistrict 2 and said that Board members, once elected, represent the entire district in an advisory role. The Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 ADOPTED the motion, 6-1-0 ((AYE: Chang, Cloutier, Lee, Mariano, Mick, and Tam; NAY: Zehner; ABSTAIN: None).

Discuss and Consider Actions, Regarding Bus Stop On Pi ikoi Street After Ala Moana Boulevard - Mayor Kirk Caldwell's Representative will follow up.

BOARD BUSINESS (Continued)

Treasurer's Report - Treasurer Bryan Mick noted that there was no Treasurer's report available.

Identify delegate for Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OahuMPO) Citizen Advisory Committee - As there were no volunteers, Chair Tam deferred this item to the next meeting.

PERMIT REVIEWS, HEARINGS and APPLICATIONS
• Hawaii Community Development Authority - Decision-making hearing on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at 547 Queen Street, 2nd Floor, regarding the proposed Victoria Place project, a 350-unit residential tower at 1100 Ala Moana Boulevard.
• Liquor Commission Application - Hearing on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at 711 Kapi olani Boulevard regarding a Transfer of Application from LTI, Inc. to E&J Venture Corporation for Club Lotus (1400 Kapi olani Boulevard); Category No. 4 (Dispenser General) License.

COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCHES

• Mother Waldron Park (525 Cooke Street) - Mondays, 5:30 p.m.; (Per Senator Moriwaki)
• 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.; and 
• Atkinson Towers (419A Atkinson Drive) - Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Next Meeting - The next regular meeting of the Ala Moana/Kaka ako Neighborhood Board No. 11 will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Makiki Christian Church.
• Upcoming Committee Meetings - The next Community Action Committee (CAC) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the entrance to the McCoy Pavilion at the Ala Moana Regional Park.
• Sheridan Citizens Patrol - The Honolulu Police Department Community Policing Team and the Sheridan Citizens Patrol will be hosting a meet-and-greet on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola Street.
• 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 2:00 p.m., and every second Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Schedule is at https://olelo.org/tv-schedule/) or full archive at https://www.honolulu.gov/cms-nco-menu/site-nco-sitearticles/1657-board-meeting-video-archive.html.
• 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 8:57 p.m.

Submitted by: K. Russell Ho, Neighborhood Assistant 
Reviewed by: Jackson Coley, Public Relations Specialist
Reviewed by: Kathleen Lee, Secretary 
Reviewed by: Ryan Tam, Chair

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