KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 31 519 WANAʻAO ROAD KAILUA, HAWAII 96734 PHONE: (808) 768-3710 FAX: (808) 768-3711 INTERNET: www.honolulu.gov/nco REGULAR MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 KAILUA RECREATION CENTER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Chuck Prentiss called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with a quorum of 18 members present. Note: This 19-member Board requires 10 members to establish quorum and to take official Board action. Board Members Present – Larry Bartley, Matthew Darnell, Susan Dowsett, Michael Espenan, Tim Freeman, Judy Fujimoto, Bill Hicks, Levani Lipton: Scot Matayoshi, Paul Mossman, Chuck Prentiss, Vernon Hinsvark, Malina Kaulukukui, Teresa Parsons, Claudine Tomasa, Gary Weller, and Donna Wong. Board Members Absent – Jeffrey Zuckernick. Guests – Kahana Albinio (Governor David Ige's Representative), Andrew Pereira (Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s Representative, Mayor's Office), Captain Jason Mejia (Honolulu Fire Department), Lieutenant John Asing (Honolulu Police Department (HPD), Jimmy Crockett (Windward Coalition), Paige McMullin (Blue Zones Project), Susie Jannezzi and Dana Pogalaboyd (KAP), Glenn Uyeshiro; Nolan Espinda and Laura Steele (Department of Public Safety); Steve Treeker, Kelly Aylward, Laurel Leslie, and K. Russell Ho (Neighborhood Commission Office). Vacancy – There is one (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 2 (Enchanted Lake, Keolu Hills) ANNOUNCEMENTS 2017 Neighborhood Board Elections – Chair Prentiss announced that today was the start of registration for the Neighborhood Board Elections, which happens on odd-numbered years. The deadline for candidate and voter registration is Friday, February 17, 2017. Register online at the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) website at http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/, or obtain a copy of the form at the Public Information Center located at 550 South King Street, #102, or at the NCO, located at 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160. There will be training sessions. Hardcopy forms are located at the sign-in table and may be submitted to the Neighborhood Assistant. Chair Prentiss encouraged all current Board members and interested residents to register as Neighborhood Board candidates and participate. PUBLIC AGENCIES Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Captain Jason Mejia reported the following: November 2016 Statistics – There were 0 structure fires, 0 wild land/brush fires, 2 nuisance fires, 1 cooking fire, 13 activated alarms (no fires); 107 medical emergencies, 0 motor vehicle collisions with pedestrians, 7 motor vehicle crash/collisions, 3 mountain rescues, 3 ocean rescues and 0 hazardous materials Incident. Fire Safety Tips – o Christmas Decorations – Dried Christmas trees, wreaths and other natural decorations are extremely flammable. Remove them from the home as soon as possible. Consider disposing them in the green waste bin or taking them to the nearest refuse center. o Firecrackers – Aerial fireworks and novelty items, such as sparklers and fountains, are illegal on Oahu. Firecrackers are legal on Oahu and require a permit for purchase and use. Firecrackers are dangerous and should only be used by a responsible adult. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display conducted by trained professionals. Prior Questions – o On Iliaina Street, at a single-family dwelling, on June 9, 2016, the point of origin could not be determined. o At the L & L Drive In at the Aikahi Shopping Center, there was a kitchen fire on April 30, 2015. The cause could not be determined. When asked if there was an illegal kitchen next door, Captain Mejia replied that there was none. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Lieutenant John Asing reported the following: November 2016/October 2016 Crime Statistics – There were 4/11 motor vehicle thefts, 16/10 burglaries, 48/45 thefts, and 13/18 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (UEMVs). Holiday Tips – Neighbors be watchful for each other's deliveries. Do not leave packages unattended. Oahu’s Neighborhood Board system – Established 1973 KAILUANEIGHBORHOODBOARDNO.31 THURSDAY,DECEMBER1,2016 DRAFTREGULARMEETINGMINUTES PAGE2OF7 Comments followed: 1. Blue Lights and Use of Bicycles or Walking – A Board member asked about the blue lights and the use of bicycles. Lieutenant Asing mentioned that the blue lights are turned on for service calls, so they can get to the destination faster or turned off to listen to dogs barking for 1/2 hour intermittent and to assess the situation and catch the fireworks violators. Due to a shortage in staffing, the use of cars over bicycles may make a quicker response. Lieutenant Asing wanted the bikes to return, so he could exercise more. 2. Crime Mapping – HPD is moving to stop handing out paper statistics and will only speak to concerns for each area. Crime mapping statistics will be posted at – honolulupd.org. 3. Fireworks – This year there will be strict enforcement of fireworks laws. HPD is asking residents to report violations. However, Priority 1 cases will take precedence. Chair Prentiss reported that 465 Waimānalo Street has already started illegal fireworks by Thanksgiving Day. Call 911 immediately. 4. Helicopter Chase – Chair Prentiss asked if HPD caught the culprit. Lieutenant Asing answered that the use of the helicopter was a proper use of HPD resources to apprehend the suspect. Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi – Tiffany Patrick was not present and no report was available. Civilian/Military Council (CMC) Liaison Annual Report – Jimmy Crockett reported that he worked with Claudine Tomasa as a sub-committee member within Tomasa's Public Health/Safety & Civil Defense Committee. Crockett has held this position for the past year and gave an annual update on the military. When Crockett took this position, his goal was to develop a positive and healthy rapport with the base, to air out community concerns, and to work out viable solutions that are realistic for both the Marines and the residents. They have to train and residents have to sleep. Flight Issues – The biggest issue is the low-level flights over Kaimalino residents into Landing Zone (LZ) Boondocker. This is the landing zone that is located near the Marine base’s south fence line and is within a half (1/2) mile of people's homes. This became a major complaint issue, when a West Coast V-22 Osprey unit came through flying very low over people’s houses (below 200 ft. /most of week from Thursday through Monday, February 18-22, 2016.) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Meeting – Crockett attended a meeting with the FAA's Honolulu District Manager, where he and his team addressed a compilation of community questions at the meeting. Operations and Flight Routes – Crockett has also attended meeting concerning operations within the Bellows Training Area and flight routes of arriving and departing flights at Bellows and at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH). Military Interactions – Crockett had interactions, which included bi-monthly meetings of the CMC and meetings with the Commanding Officer Colonel Killeen, the Chief of Staff, the Director of Strategic Planning, the Tower Chief, Operations personnel, the Executive Officer of the new Osprey Squadron, numerous Osprey and helicopter pilots, and Tiffany Patrick with the MCBH Public Affairs Office (PAO). Good Relations – Overall, Crockett thinks that there is good communication with the base. They provide a Hotline phone number to log in complaints and a PAO person, Tiffany Patrick, who attends the monthly Neighborhood Board meetings. Recently, Crockett received an email from a former Marine three (3)-star General, who was stationed at Camp Smith with an email and phone call from the Director of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactical Squadron (MAWTS) out of Yuma, Arizona. Hearing from these high-ranking people, who have concerns about the local community makes Crockett feel that progress is being done. A couple of months ago, Crockett was in Washington, D.C. and Quantico, and met the next incoming Commanding Officer of the base, Colonel Lyoness, who's change of command is this coming June 2017. Crockett found him very knowledgeable and he was well aware of the community's concerns. As Crockett is travelling back to D.C. in a few weeks, and he looks forward to again visiting with the Marines. Crockett usually gives his report to Chair Tomasa, but he wanted to give his annual report tonight. Comments followed: Noise Issues – Wong had a concern about noise from flights into the training area and the observation helicopters. As a civilian, Crockett had no control over the military actions in the training area and can only notify them of complaints. Chair Prentiss noted that this is an ongoing issue for Chair Claudine Tomasa's Public Safety Public Health & Civil Defense (PSPHCD) Committee. Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s Representative – Andrew Pereira reported the following: 32nd Annual Honolulu City Lights 2016 – Honolulu City Lights (HCL) starts on Saturday December 3, 2016. The Opening Ceremonies start at 6:00 p.m. and the Electric Light Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. There will be lane closures and traffic delays. 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor – The 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor will be remembered on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Be aware of the traffic alert in the morning. Complaints – Board member Parsons stated that Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) does not respond to complaints, when complaints are submitted on the website or on the Honolulu 311 app. DPP KAILUANEIGHBORHOODBOARDNO.31 THURSDAY,DECEMBER1,2016 DRAFTREGULARMEETINGMINUTES PAGE3OF7 responds to all complaints properly received either thru the DART/Request for Investigation and Response (RISR) system, in-house, Office of Information and Complaints received or through DPP’s website. Andrew Pereira will follow up on the 311 app. Dumpster: Board member Parsons stated that there is a house under construction on the corner of Keolu Drive and Kiukee Place. A dumpster without a permit is blocking the street and the sidewalk, the dumpster has been there for five (5) months. DPP: Address: 405 Keolu Drive, Tax Map Key: 4-2-087: 013.