MILILANI/ WAIPIO/ MELEMANU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 25 c/o NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 925 DILINGHAM BOULEVARD SUITE 160 HONOLULU, HAWAII, 96813 PHONE (808) 768-3710 FAX (808) 768-3711 INTERNET: http://www.honolulu.gov DRAFT- REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017 MILILANI RECREATION CENTER III CALL TO ORDER: Chair Dick Poirier called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m., with a quorum of 19 members present. Note: This 23-member Board requires 12 members to establish quorum and to take official Board action. Chair Poirier led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members Present: Danielle Bass, Elise Carmody, Michael Dau, Ann Freed, Sabrina Gustafson, Marilyn Lee, Karen Loomis, Joy Marshall, Trevor Nagamine, Debra Perry, Dick Poirier, Marion Poirier, Carole Siegel, Mary Smart, Emil Svrcina, Corinne Gallardo-Mata, Patricia Li, Bernie Marcos Jr., and Charlie Remington. Members Absent: Pauline Arellano, Pua Iuli and Rodney Park. Guests: Lieutenant Darin Evangelista (Honolulu Police Department), Tracy Kubota (Mayor Caldwell’s Representative), Duke Chung (Board of Water Supply), Noah Murakami (Representative Fukumoto’s Office); Janet Mason (League of Women Voters); Marle White (Convention of States); Phil Acosta (Alea Bridge); Christine Kline (Weston Solutions); Evan Eshelman and Jeff Eshelman (Toop 75), Steven Antonio (Cameraman), and James Skizewski (Neighborhood Assistant). APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 2017 – The January 25, 2017 regular meeting minutes were ADOPTED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT, as written, 19-0-0 (Aye: Bass, Carmody, Dau, Freed, Gustafson, Lee, Loomis, Marshall, Nagamine, Perry, Poirier, Poirier, Siegel, Smart, Svrcina, Gallardo-Mata, Li, Marcos Jr., and Remington. Nay: none; Abstain: none ;). Filling of Vacancy in Sub-District Four (4): Chair Poirier requested volunteers to fill the vacancy of sub-district four (4). No volunteers or nominations followed. COMMUNITY FORUM Honolulu Fire Department (HFD): No report provided, no representative present. Honolulu Police Department (HPD): Lieutenant Darin Evangelista reported the following: Online Crime Map: Lieutenant Evangelista announced that from January 2017 to this meeting there were 126 crime cases for the period, 18 unauthorized entry to a motor vehicle (UEMV), 11 incidents of property damage, 9 incidents of auto theft, 5 drug incidents, 4 assault incidents, 3 incidents of fraud, 3 incidents of graffiti, 2 burglary incidents, 1 robbery incident, 2 incidents of sexual assault, and 1 incident of arson. Lieutenant Evangelista noted that sexual assault was added to the crime list but the addition of domestic violence is still under review. Safety Tip: Obtaining a Police Report: Copies of police reports or letters of verification must be made in person at the records and identification division at the HPD main station located at 801 South Beretania Street. A complainant, victim, or witness in a criminal report may obtain a letter of verification confirming that a police report has been filed. The report itself will not be releasable as long as the case is pending. After a case has been closed, a redacted copy of the report is releasable to anyone that requests it. Motor vehicle collision reports are available from the records division seven (7) days following an accident. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other involved parties may obtain copies. All requestors must provide a valid photo ID. If requesting a report for another person, a notarized letter of authorization is required. A small fee will be charged for the report copies. Questions, comments, and concerns followed: 1. Break-In Technology: Carmody asked and Lieutenant Evangelista responded that he has hear of technology being used to bypass locking systems but is not aware of any current particular cases. 2. HPD Monitoring Carpool Lanes: Svrcina noted increased HPD presence in the carpool lane monitoring speeds and occupancy. Svrcina asked and Lieutenant Evangelista responded that he is not aware of HPD instruction to increase HPD monitoring of the carpool lanes but added HPD does monitor occupancy and speeds in the carpool lanes. Oahu’s Neighborhood Board system – Established 1973 MILILANI/WAIPIO/MELEMANU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 25 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017 DRAFT-REGULARMEETINGMINUTES PAGE2OF8 3. Safety Tip: Dau noted and Lieutenant Evangelista agreed that motorists should not leave valuables in their vehicles unattended. 4. Mililani Town Center Traffic Enforcement: Bass requested and Lieuetenant Evangelista noted that he will pass on the request to monitor the prohibited left turn lane coming out of Mililani Town Center onto Lanikuhana Avenue. Military: No representative present, no report provided. Board of Water Supply (BWS): Duke Chung circulated a newsletter reported the following: Main Breaks: There were no main breaks for the month of February 2017. General Water Announcements o Rain Water Recapture and Reuse – The BWS is partnering with the City Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) – Storm Water Quality Branch in an effort to encourage water conservation with rain water recapture and reuse. Oahu’s storm drains are separate from the sewer system and are specifically designed to handle rain water run-off to prevent flooding in developed areas. By reducing the amount of water that enters storm drains, methods such as a rain barrel catchment system, rain gardens, and xeriscaping can reduce the negative effects on streams and beaches when rain water picks up debris and pollutants from the ground. The BWS estimates the average home uses 50 percent of their water outdoors. By installing a rain barrel catchment system at your home, you are helping the BWS to preserve Oahu’s water resources and encourage water conservation. A rain barrel catchment system allows you to capture rain water for use with outdoor, non-drinking water activities, such as non-edible plant irrigation. The BWS encourages its use because it reduces the amount of drinking water used for non-drinking purposes. For information about rain barrel catchment systems, visit www.boardofwatersuply.com/conservation, and for more information about reducing storm water run-off, visit www.cleanwaterhonolulu.com. o Halawa Xeriscape Garden Workshops – The BWS and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden continue to offer workshops that highlight the concept of xeriscaping – an innovative means of conserving water through efficient landscaping. These workshops offer creative ideas to help you maintain a water efficient and attractive landscape while reducing your outdoor water use and reliance on harmful chemical pesticides. A full list of xeriscape workshops is available at www.boardofwatersupply.com. Upcoming workshops: . March 3, 2017: Magnificent Neem Follow Ups: Chung noted that Waipio Acres is a part of the BWS Mililani Waipio Neighborhood Board No. 25 report. Chung added that he distributed an article regarding fluoride legislation and stated that BWS does not support or oppose the addition of fluoride to water. PUBLIC FORUM Troop Reductions Study Final Findings: Christine Kline reported the following: Final Findings: The purpose of the study was to gauge the impacts of the troop reduction on retail sales, housing, schools, employment, services, facilities, and effects on small businesses. Models were used with the addition of surveys to gauge the impacts on the community. The final report is available at http://bit.ly/CCH_CCIAA. Partners in Care for the Hale o Maluhia (HoM) Project: Phil Acosta of Alea Bridge reported the following: HoM Project and Point in Time Count: Acosta explained his affiliation with the unfunded all volunteer nonprofit agency Alea Bridge which was created in January 2016 and is an organization that is focused on community outreach. Alea Bridge will serve as a bridge between those in need of services and the service providers. Alea Bridge organized the yearly mandated United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Point in Time (PIT) count for region five (5) which will be occurred in the week of Monday, January 23, 2017, through Friday, January 27, 2017 and analyzed the state of homelessness throughout the island and rest of the State. The data will be used by HUD and the State to address the regions accordingly. The data gathered from the PIT count will help the community recognize the next steps needed to address homelessness in the area. Region five (5) covers from Kipapa Gulch out to Kaena Point then across the North Shore to Turtle Bay. Acosta thanked area legislators and the community for contributions and help as a total of 1026 man-hours were needed to conduct the study. Acosta noted that the homeless count for region five (5) has totaled 383 unsheltered that were surveyed but added that all numbers are preliminary as the numbers are expected to change. Acosta further noted that over the next couple weeks the data will be clarified and submitted to federal partners who will allocate funds to address homelessness. In March 2017 the official count will be released. Alea Bridge will be taking ownership of the homeless issues and solutions in region five (5) noting that the stats will justify the need for a facility to be able to provide services for Region five (5). Acosta reported that a grant in aide (GIA) application has been filed for the Wahiwa HoM project Oahu’s Neighborhood Board system – Established 1973 MILILANI/WAIPIO/MELEMANU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 25 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017 DRAFT-REGULARMEETINGMINUTES PAGE3OF8 which is asking for aide in the creation of a Resource and Navigation Center for the homeless and at risk population in the area. This center will be providing temporary housing, intensive care, employment assistance, and other support services. The site is projected to have 20 beds, hygiene and laundry facilities, and storage areas to aide in the rapid transition of the homeless to permanent housing. The center should be running by the end of 2018 if the GIA process is approved. Acosta concluded that this center will help reverse the trend of the growing population of homeless in the area using intensive outreach and the creation of a navigation center.