10/05/2011 It's a $75,000 check from a group of businesses to the Police Department to address specific illegal activities in one particular neighborhood — .

The gift is from the Waikiki Business Improvement District Association, known to many as "BID," which includes among its board members representatives of many of the major Waikiki resorts, hotels and other businesses. The resolution says the money is to be used "to address various illegal activities on the public sidewalks in Waikiki along Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenues and connecting side streets, and the beach from Kapahulu Pier to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa."

HPD Major Ron Bode testified Wednesday that the money will be used "to fund overtime for officers participating in these patrols.

10/13/2011 A $75,000 gift from Waikiki businesses to the Honolulu Police Department to purchase extra foot patrols has come under fire before.

Last week the approved the money from the Waikiki Business Improvement District (BID) Association, but not before some council members raised questions about whether its appropriate to accept money from a specific constituency that wants extra police protection in return.

Council member Stanley Chang, who sits on the BID board, defended the "public-private partnership" as nothing new. But that doesn't mean questions haven't been raised about the program in the five years the city has been accepting the cash.

A Civil Beat review of Council resolutions and meeting minutes dating back to 2006 reveals that the late Barbara Marshall once urged her colleagues to reject the gift — which was then $150,000 — because "there is going to be a bidding war where whoever has the most money gets the police services."1

9/6/2012 Waikiki street performers suspect that the HPD in recent weeks has been cracking down on them at the request of a Waikiki business group, citing a series of arrests that caught many of the entertainers off guard. A group of performers plans to gather at the Sept. 11 Waikiki Neighborhood Board meeting to discuss the incidents.

According to HPD spokeswoman Michelle Yu, Waikiki police since July 1 have arrested 27 individuals for peddling. Minutes from a recent Waikiki Neighborhood Board meeting show that police arrested four people for peddling in July, suggesting that most of the arrests occurred in August. 2011 Malama Waikiki – The Newsletter of the Waikiki Business Improvement District Association.

During FY 2011, the Waikiki Business Improvement District Association (WBIDA) continued to contract with…Block by Block, LLC for supplemental custodial, landscape maintenance, and hospitality and safety services within the District. Through a prior donation to the Honolulu Police Department…WBIDA also maintained its support of enhanced police patrols of the sidewalks and beach…in Waikiki.

…efforts continued to focus on streetscape improvements and public space management issues in Waikiki including: Participating with the Waikiki Improvement Association and relevant City agencies in a review of the ordinances regulating sidewalk activities to address illegal peddling and noise Issues

2012 Malama Waikiki – The Newsletter of the Waikiki Business Improvement District Association.

During FY 2012, the Waikiki Business Improvement District Association (WBIDA)…renewed contracts with…Block by Block, LLC to provide supplemental custodial, landscape maintenance, and hospitality and safety services in the District. WBIDA also maintained its support of enhanced police patrols of the sidewalks and beach…via donations to the Honolulu Police Department...

Streetscape improvements and public space management issues remained a focus for WBIDA during this fiscal year, including the following: Participating with the Waikiki Improvement Association and relevant City agencies to: (1) review existing ordinances regulating sidewalk activities to address obstruction of the sidewalk, illegal peddling and noise issues…

Governance

Board of Directors Elected by the property owners and tenants in the District, the Board of Directors is responsible for all financial and policy decisions governing the Waikiki Business Improvement District. The Board also oversees management of the services and programs outlined in the Waikiki District Plan.

Directors Laurie N.S. Akau, Luxury Row at 2100 Kalakaua Avenue Marleen L. Akau, Royal Hawaiian Center Chris Colgate, Duke's Waikiki and Hula Grill Waikiki Mark DeMello, Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel Arlene Dezellem, Waikiki Shopping Plaza/Waikiki Business Plaza Cheryl Gallagher, Honolulu Cookie Company Aaron Kanemaru, Bank of Hawai‘i Victor Kimura, Kyo-ya Management Company Ltd. (Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Moana Surfrider Hotel) Paul Kosasa, ABC Stores Eric Masutomi, Outrigger Enterprises Group Robert Minicola, HTH Corporation (Pacific Beach Hotel) Terri Naauao, Queen Emma Land Company Michael Nisky, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Frederick L. Orr, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Patricia Tam, Halekulani Corporation Austin Tominaga, DFS Galleria Waikiki Jerry D. Westenhaver, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa Michael Wilding, Hilton Dion Yasui, Crazy Shirts Ex-Officio Members James Fulton, City & County of Honolulu Office of the Managing Director Councilmember Stanley Chang , Honolulu City Council Michael Hansen, City & County of Honolulu Department of Budget and Fiscal Services Westley K.C. Chun, City & County of Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance Major Ron Bode, Honolulu Police Department Robert Finley, Waikiki Neighborhood Board Staff Jan M. Yamane, Executive Director Suzanne Kirio, Program Coordinator Contractors Streetscape Maintenance (Malama Waikiki Crew): Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc. Landscape Hawaii, Inc. Hospitality/Safety Program (Aloha Ambassadors): Block by Block

Job description for Block by Block, LLC Hospitality / Safety Ambassador

Full Job Overview for COMPANY WIDE: Hospitality/ Safety Ambassador Overview At Block by Block, we "hire for personality and train for skills." If you enjoy being outdoors, have an outgoing personality, like to smile and have a sincere desire to help others, apply today to join the winning team at Block by Block. Safety Ambassadors will patrol downtown on foot and/or bike as a deterrent to and being on the lookout for unwanted behavior and activity, while providing information, assistance and directions to downtown workers, residents and visitors.

SERVING AS A DETERRENT Patrol on foot and bike to circulate through assigned zone to deter unwanted activity through uniformed visible presence. OBSERVE AND REPORT While on patrol be watchful for unwanted behaviors or criminal activity and report to local authorities via established communication methods. Must be able to articulate an accurate description of persons, vehicles, and other similar identifiers. ADDRESS UNWANTED ACTIVITIES Ambassadors will firmly and courteously request compliance to persons violating low level quality of life crimes, such as aggressive panhandling, non-aggressive panhandling, loitering, disruptive behavior, etc. HOSPITALITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE While on patrol will go out of the way to actively acknowledge pedestrians with a friendly greeting or identify visitors in order to provide directions, information, city information or recommendations. STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS Ambassadors will be responsible for making a specified number of visits to district businesses to share information and make professional contacts on behalf of the customer. REPORTING Must be able to develop written Incident Reports and Property Condition Reports. As well, Ambassadors must provide a daily written report to document shift activities PROFESSIONALISM Must maintain a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and overall Block by Block standards of expected professionalism PYSICAL ABILITIES - Must have the physical capacity to walk continuously during an eight hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen minutes, and one thirty minute meal break). - Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions with provided inclement weather gear. COMMUNICATION Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.

Honolulu Revised Ordinances

Article 6. Peddler's License Sections: 29-6.1 Annual fee. 29-6.2 Regulation affecting peddling. 29-6.3 Deceptive sales and commercial schemes prohibited. 29-6.4 Violation—Penalty—Summons or Citation—Arrest. Sec. 29-6.1 Annual fee. The annual fee for a peddler's license shall be $27.50, provided that said fee is waived for all peddlers of newspapers of general circulation, and no license shall be required of the following: (1) Any person peddling fresh fish, fresh fruit, fresh leis, fresh flowers or fresh vegetables; (2) Any merchant of a store allowed to peddle on a portion of a sidewalk or mall under Article 6A; or (3) Any person who has reached the age of 60 years. (Sec. 26-6.1, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.); Am. Ord. 92-73, 03-26) Sec. 29-6.2 Regulation affecting peddling. (a) It is unlawful for any person to peddle on a public place without a peddler’s license issued by the city, except as otherwise provided by Section 29-6.1. (b) It is unlawful for any person, whether exempt or licensed under Section 29-6.1, to peddle on a public place, unless such person is also duly licensed under the provisions of HRS Section 237- 9 to engage in and conduct such business as required by said HRS Section 237-9. (c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) or any other ordinance to the contrary and except as specifically provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person to peddle on a public place in the following areas, even if such person is exempt or licensed under Section 29-6.1: (1) On the Pali Highway from the intersection of Nuuanu Pali Drive to Castle Junction including the Pali Lookout (improved observation area at the summit) and access road thereto; (2) Makapuu Lookout (parking area overlooking Makapuu Beach) on Kalanianaole Highway; (3) On Diamond Head Road from Poni Moi Road to Kulamanu Place; (4) Tantalus Drive from Aaliamanu Place to Ualakaa Park; (5) Waimea Bay beginning at Maunawai to the Kupupolo Heiau on Kamehameha Highway; (6) Within 300 feet of the easterly end of Naupaka Street on Laie Point; (7) Waikiki Peninsula upon the public streets, alleys, sidewalks, malls, parks, beaches and other public places in Waikiki commencing at the entrance to the Ala Wai Canal, thence along the Ala Wai Canal to Kapahulu Avenue, thence along the diamond head property line of Kapahulu Avenue to the ocean, thence along the ocean back to the entrance of the Ala Wai Canal; (8) Fort Street and Union Street Malls -- The length and width of those areas in designated as the Fort Street Mall and the Union Street Mall; (9) Chinatown and the length and width of College Walk Mall and Sun Yat Sen Mall; except as allowed under Article 6A or Article 10; (10) In any school zone as defined in Section 15-2.21 while school is in session. Provided, that this subdivision shall not apply to any authorized participant in a city-sponsored market program, or in any school-sponsored function, or to home door-todoor salespersons, solicitors or canvassers as defined in Section 29-5.1(b). For purposes of this subdivision: "School" means any public or private elementary, intermediate or high school; and "School is in session" means one hour before the start of classes and up until one hour after the last scheduled class ends; (11) Halona Scenic Lookout (parking area overlooking the Blowhole) on Kalanianaole Highway; (12) The grounds of City Hall and the Honolulu Municipal Building, as defined in Section 28- 11.1 and including the public sidewalks abutting King Street, Alapai Street, Beretania Street, and Punchbowl Street. This subdivision shall not preclude use of said grounds by any concessionaire, licensees, lessee, or permittee of the city or by any peddler participating in the city-sponsored people's open market program; and (13) Within any public park or beach owned and operated by the city, except pursuant to a concession, permit or license issued by the city. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the sale or offer for sale of newspapers of general circulation and to duly authorized concessions in public places. For purposes of this section, "newspaper of general circulation" means a publication published at regular intervals, primarily for the dissemination of news, intelligence and opinions on recent events or newsworthy items of a general character, and reaching all classes of the public. (d) The provisions of subsection (c) shall not be construed as prohibiting the sale or offer for sale, rent or offer for rent, or display for sale or rent on the public streets, sidewalks, malls, or public places of goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs, refreshments or other kinds of property or services within the area authorized by a parade or street usage permit within the time specified in the permit and subject to the terms and conditions of the permit, as authorized by the holders of the permit. (Sec. 26-6.2, R.O. 1978 (1987 Supp. to 1983 Ed.); Am. Ord. 88-36, 88-91, 92-73, 96-53, 96-58, 99-05, 03-26) Sec. 29-6.4 Violation—Penalty—Summons or Citation--Arrest. (a) Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this article shall upon conviction be punished as follows: (1) By a fine of $100.00 if the violation did not occur within two years of the occurrence of a previous violation of this article; (2) By a fine of $250.00 if the violation occurred within two years of the occurrence of one previous violation of this article; or (3) By a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both if the violation occurred within two years of the occurrence of two or more previous violations of this article. (b) Summons or Citation. An authorized police officer shall issue to an alleged violator a summons or citation in accordance with Article 9; provided that the police officer may physically arrest an alleged violator in lieu of issuing a summons or citation.