Thursday, March 17, 2022

Transcript from the Chat of the March 17, 2022

from Bronson Azama to everyone:    7:17 PM
Contact Email: B.azama4kaiaulu@gmail.com
Website: https://www.honolulu.gov/yc 
Contact for Commission: youth@honolulu.gov  
from Arkhe Pacis to everyone:    7:41 PM
To submit your FY23 appropriations, please go to https://kahele.house.gov/fy23-appropriations-requests-form 

From Arkhe Pacis to everyone:    7:43 PM
Contact Information
Contact our district office in Hilo at 808-746-6220
Contact our D.C. office at 202-225-4906
Link to website https://kahele.house.gov/
Link to newsletters https://kahele.house.gov/media/newsletters
Link to Congressman Kahele’s constituent survey https://kahele.house.gov/survey
Follow @repkahele on all social media platforms.

from Spencer Johnson to everyone:    7:52 PM
To view the Mayor's Highlights, visit: Link: https://www.oneoahu.org/newsletter 

from Jaren McCartney to everyone:    7:54 PM
Bill 41, CD 2, Short-term Rentals 
https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=13482
Agenda: Bill 41, CD2, before the Zoning and Planning Committee on Wednesday, March 23, 9:00 am.
https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=13488

from Sarah-Lyn Kaeo Rep. Kitagawaʻs Office to everyone:    8:01 PM
Free COVID At-Home Tests: https://www.covidtests.gov/
Community Heroes Award: https://www.kanuhawaii.org/campaigns/community-heroes-awards/ 
Rep. Kitagawa Contact Information:
repkitagawa@capitol.hawaii.gov
808-586-8540
RepKitagawa.com

from Sarah-Lyn Kaeo Rep. Kitagawaʻs Office to everyone:    8:05 PM
E kala mai, I do not have answers to your question. 


Friday, July 16, 2021

 Here is the transcript from the chat of the July regular Kaneohe Neighborhood Board July meeting

Mahalo nui loa - Mo Radke, Chair

from Teri Silva to everyone:    7:28 PM

would that be dhrd.gov?

from Annette Tashiro to everyone:    7:36 PM

Congratulations, Everyone!

from Eri Faagai to everyone:    7:36 PM

Glad to be on the board!

from Myles A Yamamoto to everyone:    7:37 PM

congratulations all!!

from Letani Peltier to everyone:    7:38 PM

There are vacancies in subdistricts 1, 12, 13, and 14. A map of the subdistricts can be found here: http://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/nco/maps/30_Kaneohe.jpg

from Georgi DeCosta to everyone:    7:45 PM

Board meeting videos are posted on the NCO website

from Georgi DeCosta to everyone:    7:46 PM

http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-nco-menu/site-nco-sitearticles/1657-board-meeting-video-archive.html

from Holly Sevier to everyone:    7:49 PM

We can broadcast the Webex recording for free on our facebook page/blog

from Holly Sevier to everyone:    7:53 PM

yes

from Mo Radke to everyone:    7:59 PM

moradke@gmail.com

from Georgi DeCosta to everyone:    8:03 PM

http://www.honolulu.gov/dfm/cleanstream.html

from Bev to everyone:    8:05 PM

Would like to voice my concern about the recent Keapuka canal cleaning above Apapane Street behind our cul-de-sac that ended up having mice & rats come to our back yard. I. Phoned the State Vector Control that said they have not worked with the C&C to prevent this from happening before the cleaning began.

from Teri Silva to everyone:    8:06 PM

I believe Mr. Sakamoto asked about where to apply for positions at the Hawaii State Hospital. Positions can also be found at dhrd.hawaii.gov

from Mo Radke to everyone:    8:06 PM

thanks Teri!

from Georgi DeCosta to everyone:    8:09 PM

ekiaaina@honolulu.gov

768-5003

 

from E Bryant to everyone:    8:23 PM

Aloha all! So sorry I’m late, I had a work meeting that ran late.

from Georgi DeCosta to everyone:    8:30 PM

Oahu General Plan Resolution #21-23:

https://bit.ly/3wJwAty

Proposed Amendments to OGP:

https://bit.ly/3B2Cglo

 

from Georgi DeCosta to everyone:    8:30 PM

Update on Bill 27 on SMA

https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=10938

 

from Georgi DeCosta to everyone:    8:30 PM

HTA Destination Management Plan - Oahu

https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/what-we-do/hta-programs/community-based-tourism/oahu/

 

from Georgi DeCosta to everyone:    8:31 PM

Haiku Resolution

https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=11433

 

from Georgi DeCosta to everyone:    8:31 PM

ekiaaina@honolulu.gov

768-5003

from Teri Silva to everyone:    8:37 PM

Hi Mo - my husband said the construction at MCBH back gate area is the building of a new pass house

from Letani Peltier to everyone:    8:58 PM

Act 57: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1376&year=2021

from Letani Peltier to everyone:    8:58 PM

sorry, here is the direct link to the pdf: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HB1376_CD1_.pdf

from Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole to everyone:    9:00 PM

Office of Consumer Protection is a great resource for help with evictions. https://cca.hawaii.gov/blog/office-of-consumer-protection/

from Mo Radke to everyone:    9:01 PM

Thank you once again Teri!  You rock!

from Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole to everyone:    9:01 PM

RESOURCES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

Oʻahu:

www.oneoahu.org/renthelp.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for help with electricity bills through June 30: https://www.hcapweb.org/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap/

The Hale Kākou Utility Assistance Program can help qualified households with their electricity, water and sewer, and gas bills: (https://www.hcapweb.org/hale-kakou/)

Hawai‘i County: www.HawaiiCountyERAP.org

Kauaʻi County: https://kauairenthelp.com/

Maui County: https://www.mauicounty.gov/2438/Maui-County-Emergency-Rental-Assistance-

Statewide:

DHHL Emergency Rental Assistance Program: www.hawaiiancouncil.org/dhhl. Must be Native Hawaiian.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit can help eligible households with internet bills and in some cases, buy laptops, desktops, and tablet computers: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

 

Mediation Services:

Oʻahu: Mediation Center of the Pacific at https://www.mediatehawaii.org/

East H

from Georgi DeCosta to everyone:    9:02 PM

http://castlefoundation.org/2021-windward-oahu-eviction-prevention-program/2021-eviction-prevention/

from Teri Silva to everyone:    9:04 PM

Thank you everyone for your great responses; I also really appreciate the links! I work in the field and I am very concerned on the influx of homelessness and needy families going hungry.

from Georgi DeCosta to everyone:    9:07 PM

http://www.honolulu.gov/dfmswq

from Holly Sevier to everyone:    9:11 PM

Mahalo nui e Mo

Thursday, February 25, 2021

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Kaneohe Neighborhood Board host "unofficial" meeting on Zoom


Aloha!  The Kaneohe Neighborhood Board is proud to have hosted a “first of it’s kind” virtual informal board meeting via Zoom on April 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting was also simultaneously live-streamed via Facebook.  Eighty-eight (88) community members joined us on Zoom and Facebook for the meeting, including our Windward Community Legislators – Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Representative Scot Matayoshi, Representative Lisa Kitagawa and Council Chair Ikaika Anderson.  In light of the ever-evolving changes taking place in our community due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kaneohe NB feels it is vital to continue our regular monthly meetings in order to keep our community connected and informed.


Depending on how long this type of environment exists, it's more important now to make sure neighborhood boards remain relevant and stay connected to their respective communities.  Through formal letter, we are asking the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu to permit official meetings of neighborhood boards that desire to operate temporarily in this environment.

Mahalo nui loa for the impressive kokua of all who helped this meeting become a reality.


Here is a synopsis of the April 2020 informal meeting:



1.      HPD Update:  HPD provided us with its March 2020 tally of Kaneohe Reported Incidents.  The March 2020 statistics show levels of reported instances of motor vehicle theft, burglary, theft and UEMV consistent with the February 2020 reported incident statistics.  There were questions as to the number of COVID-19 related incidents and citations issued as well as insight into officer-training of handling COVID-19 related incidents, especially those concerning community members with mental illness.  We hope to follow up with HPD and report back on this at the next board meeting.



2.      HFD Update:  HFD provided us with its monthly incident statistics and provided us with the following Fire Department Safety Tips for Infectious Disease Control:



·       Following everyday preventative actions can prevent or slow down the spread of respiratory illness in the community.

·       Stay home if you start to feel ill.

·       Wash your hands often – use soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

·       If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.  Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

·       Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

·       Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

·       Cover your coughs and sneezes.

·       Use a tissue, and then throw the tissue in the trash.

·       If you don’t have a tissue, use your elbow.

·       Clean frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

·       Get the flu shot – people with seasonal influenza will exhibit similar signs and symptoms as COVID-10 (fever and cough).  If more people are protected against influenza, this will reduce confusion and the burden on our healthcare system.



3.      Senator Keohokalole:  Senator Keohokalole shared that he is on the Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 that is monitoring the administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Senator Keohokalole provided various updates regarding the following issues:



·       Unemployment Claims:  The State is taking steps to more efficiently process unemployment claims by increasing manpower to assist with claims processing.  There is uncertainly as to whether unemployment insurance funds will be depleted by May 2020 and the State is working with federal delegation to get federal support to keep it sustainable beyond the month of May.



·       Legislative Session:  The Senator discussed updates regarding whether the Legislative Session will be reconvened.  If done, it will likely be very limited in scope – only to address managing the deficit and managing federal monies coming into the State.  The current projections show a $1.3-1.8 Billion shortfall in State revenue due to the COVID-19 closures.  Due to the budget shortfall, it is unlikely that the State will offer any stimulus checks for residents; any additional stimulus checks would need to come from the Federal government.



·       Governor’s Emergency Authority:  Under the Governor’s emergency authority, the Governor can distribute Federal CARES Act monies without the input and approval of the Legislature.  It is important for the Legislature to reconvene in order to have oversight and public input into how this nearly $1 Billion in federal funds are appropriated.



·       Tracking of Mandatory Quarantine:  The State is in discussions regarding the ease of restrictions and opening up economic activity within the State.  In order to do so, making mandatory quarantine more enforceable is a necessary step.



·       Return to Normalcy:  A return to normalcy is not likely for another 18-24 months – the time it will take to create a vaccine or before herd immunity (70% exposure) is accomplished.



·       Status of Existing Bills:  If the Legislature does not reconvene, any pending bills will die and will need to be reintroduced in January.   All potential new expenditures of money are on hold and unless the Legislature fully reconvenes and gives the budget the constitutionally-required three (3) reads and passes a Supplemental Budget, all potential appropriations on the table are at risk.  If the Legislature does reconvene to address the budget, it will likely not be granting requested appropriations but rather, will be making cuts.



4.      Representative Matayoshi.  Representative Matayoshi provided the following updates:



·       Visitor Monitoring.  Visitors are being monitored more carefully under new procedures enacted in the State, including verification of visitor accommodations and contact information prior to leaving the airport.  The State is in the process of exploring more stringent monitoring procedures.



·       Hand Sanitizers.  Announcement of a partnership with local breweries and distilleries to create hand sanitizers for distribution to first responders and the public.



5.      Representative Kitagawa.  Representative Kitagawa shared the following updates:



·       Farm to Car.  The Windward Legislators have worked hard to bring “Farm to Car,” a local drive-thru farmers’ market, to the Windward community.  The first Windward Farm to Car event will take place on April 30, 2020 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Windward Mall (Sears bottom floor).  Four (4) different produce box options containing local produce will be offered.  Purchasing for this first Windward Farm-to-Car will go live on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.  In order to place an order, patrons need to create an account on the Hawaii Farm Bureau website:  https://hfbf.org/farm-to-car/



·       Unemployment for Independent Contractors.  There is unemployment available for independent contractors, but funding for independent contractors is separate and is not being run through the same system as other unemployment claims.



·       Unemployment Claims.    Volunteers from the State Department, including Rep. Kitagawa herself, have been assisting with the backlog of unemployment claims.  The Convention Center has opened a center for additional volunteers to assist with the backlog – 420 volunteers are currently working throughout the day to process claims.  The Department recommends that if it has been over three (3) weeks since a claim has been filed, to file another claim.  Next week, the Department will also be opening up an additional call center to expand the amount of people taking calls.  This will hopefully help reduce the current wait time community members are experiencing.



6.      City Council Chair Ikaika Anderson.  Chair Anderson shared the following updates:



·       City Council.  The Honolulu City Council is still open for business and members/staff are currently working remotely. 



·       Opening of Parks.  The new mayoral proclamation has opened parks for community use, with social distancing requirements still in place.  Dog parks, however, have not yet been reopened at this time.



·       Request for City Services.  If there are any requests for increased city services, the Council is asking the neighborhood boards to put their priorities in writing for the Council to address.



·       Proposed Salary Raises.  The Salary Commission started their process for salary recommendations in late 2019/early 2020, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Inasmuch as the situation has since changed, Chair Anderson (joined by councilmembers Kobayashi and Fukunaga) have sent a letter to the Salary Commission informing them that it would be inappropriate to have any salary increases for City elected officials/department heads at this time, and informing the commission that it would be very likely that the Council would reject any salary recommendation at this time.



7.      Status of Neighborhood Board Meetings.  On March 13, 2020, the Mayor announced that all Neighborhood Board Meetings would be cancelled effective immediately in an effort to stop the potential spread of COVID-19.   On March 16, 2020, the Governor issued a proclamation allowing for boards to meet remotely in order to continue board business.  The Kaneohe Neighborhood Board feels it is incredibly important for elected officials and board members to maintain connectivity with the community and so we will be pursuing the ability to conduct official board meetings virtually. 



·       All of the Governor’s COVID-19-related emergency orders can be found at:  https://governor.hawaii.gov/emergency-proclamations/



·       All of the Mayor’s COVID-19-related emergency orders can be found at:  https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/proclamations-orders-and-rules.html



8.      State Hospital Construction.  Prior to the COVID-19 shutdowns, construction on the State Hospital was 2-3 months ahead of schedule.  Because construction is still considered an essential service, the State Hospital remains on track to finish on time or a little ahead of schedule.  The crane that remains on the property is scheduled to be removed by this Summer or Fall.



9.      DPP Website Update.  The DPP has created a website to provide notice of all proposed projects that usually require Neighborhood Board input.  The new page is called “Neighborhood Board Material” and can be found at http://www.honoluludpp.org/Home.aspx  



10.  Kaneohe Joint Outreach Center.  The Kaneohe Joint Outreach Center is currently closed in an effort to stop the potential spread of COVID-19 and due to the shortage and PPE.  The planned renovation of this space is currently on hold.



11.  Haiku Stairs.  The Board of Water Supply’s board members will take up the issue of Haiku Stairs at their April 27, 2020 board meeting at 5:00 p.m.  UPDATE - The Board of Water Supply voted unanimously to turn the Haiku stairs over to the C&C of Honolulu with the caveat that an operator is in place within 18 months or demolition will commence then.



Once again - Mahalo!  The Board would like to thank our Windward Community Legislators for making themselves available for our virtual meeting.  We truly appreciate everything you folks are doing for our community.  A special mahalo goes out to Representative Matayoshi and his staff for all of their assistance in making our virtual meeting a reality.  Lastly, mahalo to all of our community members that joined our virtual meeting and who allow us to continue serving our community!  

Sunday, January 19, 2020

January 2020 KNB monthly meeting

                                 Board Chair, Mo Radke welcomes new board member Sam Malani

Here is a synopsis of this month's meeting:

1.  Sam Malani volunteered to serve on the board for Kapunahala subdistrict 8.  He was voted in unanimously - Welcome aboard Sam!

2.  During monthly reports, there is a pattern of questions relating to the ever-increasing "neighborhood" fireworks displays and people are genuinely concerned that rules effected are unenforceable or neighbors are not willing to identify other neighbors.  Rep. Matayoshi is introducing legislation to hopefully aerial products at the ports of entry.

3. State Hospital is looking at a color scheme that better fits the landscape.

4.  Jets will be returning to MCBH from 15 Feb through March.

5.  An informational briefing was delivered relating to Pu'u Ali'i condominium properties where a tree screen installed at initial construction has been partially removed by the residents in violation of city regulations.  A hearing by the DPP is scheduled for January 24.

6. Windward Emergency Fair Steering committee will meet January 22 at 6:30p at Key Project in Kahalu'u.  Windward Emergency preparedness Fair is tentatively scheduled for May 16th from 10a-2p at Windward Mall.

7.  Joint Outreach Center will have a service fair on January 24 starting at 9:30a.

8.  Meeting of the LUC relating to Hawaiian Memorial Park is scheduled for January 22 at Koolau ballroom from 9:30a-4p.

9.  Meeting to discuss an off-leash dog park will be held January 22 at Ben Parker Elementary School cafeteria at 6p.

10.  The 2020 census is upon us.  As virtual and face-to-face crime are on the increase, it will be very challenging for census takers to get real-time information.  It's important for the census to identify everyone so that appropriate funding can be obtained in Koolaupoko.  Make sure anyone that is a census taker properly identifies themselves with an authorized census ID.  A description of that ID will be discussed as soon as the board finds out what form it will take.  More to follow.

Friday, September 27, 2019

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Monday, September 23, 2019

Complete Streets Program Testimnony

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 


The City and County of  Honolulu's Complete Streets Program is proposing transportation design improvements on Kamehameha Highway, Haiku Road, Kaneohe Bay Drive and Kahuhipa Street in Kaneohe.

Conceptual plans were presented at last month's community meeting and public input was received. To review the proposed improvements and submit your feedback, visit www.honolulu.gov/completestreets/kaneohe. Public comments will be accepted until September 30, 2019.  

This is the last opportunity to give your feedback before the design concepts are finalized. We want to hear from you!