PEARL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 21
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.
Location: In Person at: Momilani Community Center, 715 Hoomoana St, Pearl City, 7:00 p.m. This will also be a Hybrid virtual meeting with website information below.
WEBEX Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mbdb01f17b499a89cdb59bf83086d38ec
Meeting Number/Access Code: 2498 533 4017
Password: NB21 (6221 from phones and video systems)
Join By Phone: 1-408-418-9388
PCNB Documents posted on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V5AlaHjrMVo42KclDDH1qS-pc2oJVF9l
MEETING POLICY – Adopted July 25, 2023
Rules of Speaking:
Virtual: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to open the list of participants and click the “raise hand” icon by their name. When recognized by the Chair, address comments to the Chair. Remarks should not exceed 3 minutes. (Please cancel the “raise hand” icon after speaking. Presentations must be kept under 10 minutes. The “chat” box can also be used to ask simple questions. Board Members are required to keep their video active during the board meeting.
Recordings of Board Meetings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/@cityandcountyneighborhoodc2559
Note: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda. Board actions such as draft resolutions and outgoing letters will be posted for the public on Google Drive.
Board Agenda Items: The Board is requesting that all written reports presented at the board meeting be soft copy emailed to the Board Chair and Website Manager: lveray@hawaii.rr.com and info@pearlcitynb.com. All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Blvd, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov
I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Larry Veray
a. Time Limit Policy and Procedures
b. All participants are to sign in for in-person and virtual identify yourself to NCO Assistant on WEBEX
c. Roll Call (All board members must have their video turned on)
II. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Honolulu Fire Department
b. Honolulu Police Department
III. PUBLIC TESTIMONY – Limited to 3 minutes each (Resident/Community Concerns)
IV. GOVERNMENT MONTHLY REPORTS & LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
A. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
1. Governor Josh Green’s Office – Mr. Jeff Hickman, Public Affairs,
2. Hawaii Department of Transportation – Mr. Casey Abe, HDOT State Highways Division
B. STATE LEGISLATURE
1. Senator Glenn Wakai (D15)
2. Senator Brandon Elefante (D16)
3. Senator Henry Aquino (D19)
4. Representative Gregg Takayama (D34)
5. Representative Cory Chun (D35)
6. Representative Trish La Chica (D37)
A Congressional Officials
1. Congressman Ed Case – Mr. Nestor Garcia
C. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU
1. Office of the Mayor – Director and Chief Engineer Gene Albano, Department of Facility Maintenance
2. Councilmember Val Okimoto
D. CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS
1. Congressman Ed Case – Mr. Nestor Garcia, Director of Communications
E. OTHER AGENCIES
1. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam – Mr. David Hodge and Mr. Victor Flint
2. Leeward Community College – Chancellor Carlos Penaloza
3. Pearl City Library – Ms. Vicky Bowie, Branch Manager
4. Board of Water Supply – Mr. Arlen Ledward, Civil Engineer
F. ASSOCIATION UPDATES
1. Pearl City High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) – Mr. Tony Velasco, President
2. Pearl City Community Association – Ms. Kelsey Poaha
G. BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approval – Tuesday, February 27, 2024 minutes
2. Meetings attended by board members
H. CHAIR & BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 next board meeting will be both Hybrid Virtual and In-Person facilitated on WEBEX virtually and facilitated at Momilani Community Center 715 Hoomoana St, Pearl City on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 meetings are broadcasted on Focus Channel 49 and air 2nd Saturday at 6:00 PM and 1st and 3rd Friday at 1:00 PM.
I. ADJOURNMENT
A mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions, corrections, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapalama Hale, Suite 160, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco.
All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.
If you require special assistance, auxiliary aid and/or service to participate in this event (i.e. sign language interpreter; interpreter for language other than English, or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the NCO at (808) 768-3710, or email your request to nco@honolulu.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Any individual wishing to attend a Neighborhood Board meeting who has questions about accommodations for a physical disability or a special physical need should call the NCO at 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. The Pearl City Neighborhood Board Chair can be reached at Lveray@hawaii.rr.com or phone: (808) 221-2503
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOMILANI COMMUNITY CENTER, 715 HOOMOANA St, PEARL CITY, HI, 96782
ONLINE VIA WEBEX
Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjY486QKUr8
Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V5AlaHjrMVo42KclDDH1qS-pc2oJVF9l
1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:00]:
Chair Veray called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Chair Veray reviewed the time limit policy and procedures before conducting a roll call. Quorum WAS established with seven (7) members present. Note: This 11-member board requires six (6) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.
Board Members Present: Larry Veray, Kekuni Agard, Rodney Awong, Charmaine Doran, Guy Inouye, Dion Mesta, Tony Velasco, Daniel Smith arrived at (7:04 p.m.), Brendon Lee arrived at (7:05 p.m.), and Lawrence Miyazono Jr. arrived at (7:12 p.m.).
Board Members Absent: Nathan Takeuchi.
Guests: Captain Wong (HFD); Sergeant S. Miller (HPD); Captain Stephen Padhi and Matt Lu; Deputy Director of Community Service Aedward O Los-Banos and Director Anton C. Krucky; Katherine Delacruz, Chaz Mihara, Lexi Ramos, Joulian Sadio, Randal Iron, and Koali Torus (CTL); Eric Kamanu and Jame Schaedel (Councilmember Val Okimoto); Casey Abe (HiDOT); Senator Brandon Elefante; Taylor Sayles (Senator Brandon Elefante); Nathaniel Isei (Senator Aquino); Representative Gregg Takayama; Nestor Garcia (Congressman Ed Case); Lydia Hemmings (Representative Cory Chun); Jared Ellis (Representative Trish La Chica); Arlen Ledward (BWS); Duna Hodge, Victor Flint (U.S. Navy); Kimberly Gay (Resident); Mande New-Lorenzo (Kealahou West Oahu); and Anson Wu (NCO). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 52 total participants.
[0:02:08] Chair Veray added Pearl City Highschool Cyber Security Presentation to the end of Agenda 4c.
2. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS – [0:02:45]:
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:02:45]: No representative present at this time. This item was revisited later in the meeting.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:02:58]: Sergeant S. Miller Jr. provided the report.
• February 2024 Statistics: There were 10 motor vehicle thefts, 2 burglaries, 28 thefts, 6 Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicle (UEMV. Statistical information can be found on the HPD public website:
www.honolulupd.org
3. PUBLIC TESTIMONY – [0:04:21]:
Damaged Guard Rail and Signage – [0:04:40]: Resident Tom noticed a damaged guard rail and signs while driving up to Palisades from Komo Mai Dr. He said the rail is by a river and on a hair, pin turn on Komo Mai Dr.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:05:35]
Daniel Smith arrived (7:04 p.m.); eight (8) members present.
Brendon Lee arrived (7:05 p.m.); nine (9) members present.
Grass Overgrowth – [0:06:37]: Resident Weber raised concerns in regards to the Pearl City District Park Baseball field. She claims that grass is overgrowing and not been maintained for a while. She had informed Department of Parks and Recreation and was transferred to District 5 office. She was informed that maintenance was behind schedule due to outdated equipment. She is now requesting to get additional funds to replace the outdated equipment and repairing serviceable ones.
Gymnasium Maintenance – [0:08:45]: Resident Weber also requests funding for a roof repair on the Pearl City District Park’s Gymnasium. She noticed that puddles form inside the gymnasium when it rains.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:09:15]
Lawrence Miyazono Jr. arrived (7:12 p.m.). 10 members present.
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:12:06]: Captain Wong provided the report.
• January 2024 Statistics: There were six (6) nuisance fires, 11 activated alarms without fire, 176 medical emergencies, one (1) motor vehicle collision with pedestrian, one (1) motor vehicle crash/collision, two (2) mountain rescues, and two (2) Hazardous Material Incidents.
• Safety Tip: Don’t Stall Call 911: Call 911 right away when there is an emergency; speak clearly; provide an accurate description of the type of emergency and the location; remain calm; text your emergency to 911 if you don’t have good reception for voice communication; and if you don’t know the passcode to unlock a cellphone, you can push the “Emergency” button to unlock it and call 911. For more information, visit https://fire.honolulu.gov/.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:13:17]
4. PRESENTATIONS – [0:14:59]:
U.S. Navy Update on the Construction of Drydock #5 in Pearl Harbor – [0:14:59]: Captain Stephen Padhi and Matt Lu presented a construction plan of a new drydock, which a copy can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fhITDwl7C2lTQgScr1DE4roGbsOv8RNH/view?usp=drive_link. The construction of the drydock is located at the Waipio Peninsula and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility. Their goal is to accommodate nuclear powered submarines as the existing dry docks are not large enough to service Virginia Submarines. The U.S. Navy are making efforts to reduce traffic and noise pollution.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:24:20]
Homeless Outreach and Navigation for the Unsheltered (HONU) Program at Blaisdell Park – [0:42:56]: Deputy Director Los Banos gave a presentation of the HONU Program at Blaisdell Park, which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YVR-clAvf2i-Fb1b-j-JDyF18CD5jVfy/view?usp=drive_link. Deputy Director Banos highlighted the following: the primary cause of individuals and families experiencing homelessness; strategies on ways to engage with the homeless population; and provided information about the HONU program. The HONU Program plans to have an outreach at Blaisdell Park on Monday, April 1, 2024 to Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:55:00]
Pearl City Highschool Cyber Security Awareness – [1:06:37]: Seniors from the Pearl City Highschool in collaboration with the Center for Tomorrows Leaders (CTL) came to spread awareness of Cyber Security. Their goal is to inform the community about cyber security and ways not to be a victim of a cybercrime. The Seniors plan on having a presentation on Cyber Security at James Campbell Highschool on Monday March 4, 2024.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:15:08]
5. BOARD BUSINESS [1:18:34]:
Board Decision changing Recess Month from June to March 2024 – [1:18:37]: Hearing no objection or abstentions, the motion was ADOPTED 10-0-0 (Aye: Agard, Awong, Doran, Inouye, Lee, Mesta, Miyazono, Smith, Velasco, and Veray; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [1:18:59].
[1:19:14] – Chair Veray passed the gavel to Vice Chair Doran.
PCNB Letter to City & County Honolulu Corporate Council in Regard to Pearl City Flood Victims– [1:19:25]: Chair Veray explained the purpose of the letter is to help the victims of the December 2021 flood.
[1:22:51] – Vice Chair Doran passed the gavel to Chair Veray.
[1:22:56] – Doran MOVED Agard SECONDED to approve the letter which included a link to the resolution and summation of the last minutes. Discussion followed. The board conducted a role call vote. The Motion was ADOPTED 10-0-0 (Aye: Agard, Awong, Doran, Inouye, Lee, Mesta, Miyazono, Smith, Velasco, and Veray; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [1:25:17].
6. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE MONTHLY REPORTS – [1:26:18]:
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:26:21]: Mesta provided the report and answered the questions from the previous meeting. A copy of the Mayor’s newsletter can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUpv8Aq6tHKwY_sQwT_9MBMsQNW0l0VJ/view?usp=drive_link. Mesta announced: the Mayor’s Newsletter highlights; the Honolulu Zoo nominated for Best Zoo in America by USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards; Neighborhood Commission Office is Hiring Neighborhood Assistants; and TheBus service route modifications.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:32:57]
Councilmember Val Okimoto – [1:36:19]: Eric Kamanu provided Councilmember Okimoto’s newsletter, which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P-iKJ1hSNF3Ensz2EE7T2z4OAOp_MBYQ/view?usp=drive_link. Kamanu stand on the written report, informed that they are focusing on the upcoming budget for the city, and will provide a CIP report in the next meeting.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:37:50]
Governor Green’s Representative – [1:41:04]: No representative present. A copy of Governor Green newsletter can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1snGjYv6Lj5BnjIgCslpKbUYOZqEpz7CG/view?usp=drive_link.
State Department of Transportation (HDOT), Highways Division – [1:41:08]: Casey Abe provided a slideshow. Abe presentation highlighted an update on the restriping of Acacia Road, the homeless encampment under the H1 viaduct, and graffiti cleanup. Abe noted a green left turn arrow was not working properly and will provide an update in the next meeting. Abe also provided an answer to a comment he received from the previous meeting.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:46:12]
District 15 – Senator Glenn Wakai – [1:50:22]: No representative present.
District 16 – Senator Brandon Elefante – [1:50:33]: Senator Brandon Elefante provided his report, which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iP5LYojucSkhS8-zG7QfMAW2OYQg0Kka/view?usp=drive_link. Senator Elefante announced that between January 18, 2024 to January 20, 2024, 147 citations and 42 arrest for excessive speeding on the freeway between Aiea and Pearl City. He provided updates to bills in regards to speed enforcement cameras, increased speed fines in school zones, Palisade alternative egress road, and the Palisade siren.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:52:40]
District 19 – Senator Henry Aquino – [1:53:10]: Nathaniel Isei stated he will be standing on the report. A copy of Senator Aquino newsletter can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MaOc9bVd74plzLBcrfg3hA36UMMETVr8/view?usp=drive_link.
District 34 – Representative Gregg Takayama – [1:53:33]: Representative Gregg Takayama provided his report. Representative Takayama announced the bills that are set to pass next week by the House: Palisade emergency access road; Palisade emergency siren replacement; continuation of the fireworks task force; and the Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:55:04]
Congressman Ed Case – [1:56:10]: Nestor Garcia provided the report, which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VpbvbMKnnDxiiUrDefHjO9zpi7MpgdAq/view?usp=drive_link. Garcia highlighted the following: Congressman Case held a Talk Story in person Town Hall in the first week of January at Moanalua High school then to McKinley High School; the congressional delegation was present in regards to drydocks; federal funding for the current fiscal year; Friday, March 1, 2024 Four bill appropriation: Military Construction/Veterans Affair, Agriculture Energy Department Water Development projects, Housing and Urban development, and Transportation; announced updates from December 2023; Congressman Case shared a guide to prevent wildfires; and the approval of certain Community Project Funding items.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:02:49]
District 35 – Representative Cory Chun – [2:06:49]: Lydia Hemmings has no updates. A copy of Representative Chun report can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I95JPUlvcsNJxqufYDn__u8oqAAISzR9/view?usp=drive_link.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:07:20]
District 37 – Representative Trish La Chica – [2:08:31]: Jared Ellis provided the report, which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dpKJfuAJ3-_brItBJlYA1uuckpQF_-JU/view?usp=drive_link. Ellis provided a legislative update regarding two School Bus Bills HB 2082 and HB 1767 and Ellis stands on his report.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:08:58]
7. OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES MONTHLY REPORTS – [2:09:48]:
Board of Water Supply – [2:09:48]: Arlen Ledward shared the report for the month of January 2024. Ledward highlighted four (4) water main breaks: one (1) 8-inch main water breaks on Friday, January 12 2024 near 1858 Homoallele Street, one (1) 8-inch main break on Sunday, January 14, 2024 near 2218 Apaakuma Street; one (1) 12-inch main break on the Sunday, January 21, 2024 near 1307 Waimano Home Road and one (1) 8-inch main break near 1325 Waimano Home Road. The Board of Water Supply is offering its customers a $100 rebate on Water Sensible label toilets.
Pearl City Library – Vicky Bowie – [2:11:00]: No representative present.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam – [2:11:07]: David Duna Hodge and Victor Flint provided a report. Hodge highlighted the following: the Joint Task Force-Red Hill (JTF-RH) and Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill (NCTF-RH) hosted a Transition Open House on Wednesday, February 7,2024; the NCTF-RH launched their new website; the continuation of the Long-term Water Monitoring; and the Long-term Monitoring has a booth on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Victor Flint highlighted the following: The Navy is working with Uh Manoa to restore native oyster; the Navy is soliciting volunteers for Saturday, April 20, 2024 Bike Path Clean up at Aiea Bay State Reck Park beside McGrew Point, Lehua area leeward on the side of the bike path, and Leeward Community College on the rear of the campus; and Kealahau is working with the homeless on assistance options.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:15:17]
Leeward Community College Update – [2:17:51]: No representative present.
8. ASSOCIATION UPDATES – [2:17:55]:
Pearl City High School PTSA – [2:17:55]: No update at this time.
Pearl City Community Association – [2:17:55]: No update at this time.
Treasurer’s Report – [2:18:04]: No update at this time.
Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approval – October 24, 2023, November 28,2023, and January 23, 2024 – [2:18:22]:
[2:19:03] – Agard MOVED Smith SECONDED to approve the October 24, 2023, November 28, 2023, and January 23, 2024 minutes as written. Hearing no objections, the MOTION WAS ADOPTED. 10-0-0 (AYE: Agard, Awong, Doran, Inouye, Lee, Mesta, Miyazono, Smith, Velasco, and Veray; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None) [2:19:07].
9. CHAIR & BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:19:30]:
Next Meeting – [2:19:32]: The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 will recess in Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The next meeting of the Pearl City Neighborhood Board No.21 is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Momilani Community Center at 715 Hoomoana Street and online via WebEx. The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 meetings are broadcasted on Focus Channel 49 and air 2nd Saturday at 6:00 PM and 1st and 3rd Friday at 1:00 PM.
10. ADJOURNMENT [2:20:00]: Chair Veray adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Submitted by: Anson Wu, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Spencer Johnson, Neighborhood Assistant
Finalized by:
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