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H-1 freeway lane closures shift for rehab project

By Star-Advertiser staff 

Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway Rehabilitation Project shifted Sunday night.

Work is now taking place in the median and right shoulders on various sections of the freeway between Likelike Highway and Ward Avenue.

Two lanes will be closed in each direction using traffic cones in a snaking pattern around the work areas starting at about 8 p.m. Sunday nights through Friday morning.

The shifted lane patterns will be modified as the work areas change. Motorists are advised to slow down, heed all traffic warning devices and drive with caution through the shifted lanes.

Following the nightly lane closures, the cones will be removed by 4:30 a.m. daily and traffic patterns will return to normal.  These nightly lane shifts will continue as necessary for several months.

Lane closures also continue on the H-1 freeway in the town-bound direction between the H1/H-2 merge and the Pearlridge/Waimalu off-ramp from 6 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday night through Friday mornings for viaduct repairs.

Other freeway and highway closures include:

>> Single right lane closures on the H-1 freeway in the Ewa direction between the Pearl City/Waimalu Off-Ramp and the Waikele/Waipahu Off-Ramp from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for deck widening work and street lighting installations.

>> Single left lane closure on the H-1 freeway in the town direction between the Radford Drive Overpass and the Airport Off-Ramp from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for electrical conduit installations.

>>Night work on the Halawa interchange of the H-3 freeway, where one lane will be closed in both directions from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday through Friday morning for pavement resurfacing.

>> Left lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua freeway in the ewa direction between the Puuloa Road Overpass and the Ala Kapuna Street Overpass from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday for median landscaping.

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NEWS RELEASE OFFICE OF MAYOR KIRK CALDWELL CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU

Honolulu Hale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, June 21, 2013
Contact: Jesse Broder Van Dyke, Communications Director, jbrodervandyke@honolulu.gov<mailto:jbrodervandyke@honolulu.gov>, (808) 768-6928

Mayor Caldwell returns budget bills without signature, expressing concerns; signs three other bills Mayor attaches letter outlining adverse impact on core city services, budget will become law without his signature

Honolulu Hale – Today, Mayor Kirk Caldwell returned to the city clerk, unsigned, three bills related to the city budget for Fiscal Year 2014. The mayor attached letters expressing concerns about how the City Council’s final budget amendment, introduced just hours before the vote, will affect core city services.

The mayor’s letter on Bills 11 and 12 highlights concerns “about the restrictions placed upon the Provision for Vacant Positions and Salary Increases in Section 12(k) and the foreseeable adverse impact it will have on the delivery of core City services.” He notes that the Council rejected a proposed revenue increase of $15 million while adding $10 million to $11 million in grants-in-aid and other expenditures to the operating budget, creating a budget imbalance of about $26 million. The Council dealt with the imbalance by “cutting approximately one-half of the funding that is required to fill vacant positions” which the mayor warns could result “in cuts in core services in all areas of the City’s operations, including Police recruitment, parks maintenance and activities, and sewer and refuse operations.”

The mayor’s letter also expresses concerns about a restrictive proviso related to the city’s recycling contracts and the removal of funding for the Hau’ula Fire Station Relocation project.

Also today, the mayor signed three other bills and returned unsigned three bills related to the HART budget.

LIST OF BILLS

The city budget bills returned unsigned with letters expressing concern are:

* Bill 10 (CD1) relating to the Legislative Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014
* Bill 11 (CD2, FD1) relating to the Executive Operating Budget and Program for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014
* Bill 12 (CD2, FD1) relating to the Executive Capital Budget and Program for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014
The letters expressing concerns about these bills are attached to this release.

Also today, Mayor Caldwell signed into law the following three bills:

* Bill 13 authorizing the issuance of bonds for the Capital Budget
* Bill 26 related to real property taxation
* Bill 69 (2012) relating to rental assistance

Mayor Caldwell also returned unsigned three bills relating to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit (HART) budget:

* Bill 19 (CD1) relating to the HART Operating Budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014
* Bill 20, (CD1) relating to the HART Capital Budget and Program for Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014
* Bill 21 authorizing the issuance of bonds for HART

The mayor signed Bill 15<http://www1.honolulu.gov/csd/publiccom/honnews13/dppplanreviewfeejune2013.htm> last week.

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Additional Grants In Aid Workshop!

Honolulu Hale

(The June 17th Workshop is Full)

June 19th 2013

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Mission Memorial Hearing Room

West Oahu’s spectacular lands, waters and coastlines give our communities a sense of place for residents to grow and thrive. This rich cultural heritage is perpetuated by the many community organizations and non profit groups that contribute significantly to our District’s quality of life.

To support these important groups that serve our residents so well, the City will be awarding non profit Grants in Aid, totaling about $5.5 million for this upcoming fiscal year, with at least $250,000 guaranteed to be awarded to non profits serving the communities in our Council District.

Grants in Aid will be used to support the sustainable improvement in the well-being and quality of life of local communities, especially low- to moderate-income areas in our District. Projects may include: the creation, development and empowerment of community based organizations, providing planning, organizational support, and technical assistance to organizations, supporting financial literacy programs and services, supporting micro-enterprise and business training, and supporting programs that promote cultural or environmental enhancement, protection, or awareness.

In addition, Grants in Aid will also support qualified public services and programs for vulnerable residents in our communities, including but not limited to: seniors, persons with disabilities, children, victims of domestic violence, homeless persons, and those suffering from the effects of substance abuse or mental health in our District.

Applications for Grants in Aid are now available at the Office of the Division of Purchasing, Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, Honolulu Hale, 530 South King Street, Room 115, or online at www.honolulu.gov/pur.

Applicants must attend an information session to apply. The last available session will be held at the Mission Memorial Building Hearings Room (550 South King Street – Red Brick Building) on Wednesday June 19th from 10:00 a.m. – noon. Space is limited so please RSVP by calling 768-5858.

All organizations must submit their sealed proposals to the Office of the Division of Purchasing by 4:00 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST), Friday, June 21, 2013. The Division of Purchasing is located at Honolulu Hale, 530 South King Street, Room 115, Honolulu, Hawaii.

By supporting our non profit organizations and groups that serve our communities, we are continuing our work in improving the quality of life for our District’s residents.

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ADVISORY: Mayor Caldwell Encourages Qualified Non-Profits to Apply for Grants Through The City’s Grants in Aid Fund

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MAYOR CALDWELL ENCOURAGES QUALIFIED NON-PROFITS TO APPLY FOR GRANTS THROUGH THE CITY’S GRANTS IN AID FUND

Proposals will be accepted until June 21 for the Charter-mandated fund

Honolulu – Mayor Kirk Caldwell today announced that the City, through the Department of Community Services (DCS), is seeking proposals from qualified non-profit organizations to apply for grants through the Grants in Aid (GIA) Fund, which will serve economically and/or socially disadvantaged populations or provide services for public benefit in the areas of arts, culture, economic development, or the environment.

“I urge qualified non-profits that truly benefit our community to apply for the grants made available through the new Grants in Aid Fund,” said Mayor Caldwell. “This is the transparent process initiated by the City Council and approved by voters last year. All grants will be vetted by the Department of Community Services and evaluated by the Grants in Aid Advisory Commission to ensure they are the best use of taxpayer money, that the recipient is qualified, and that there is no conflict of interest in the award. This process gives all charities a fair shot at the grants using objective and unbiased criteria.”

“The city is now mandated by the Charter amendment to set aside one-half of one percent of general funds for Grants in Aid, totaling about $5.5 million this coming fiscal year,” added Caldwell. “In order to be fiscally responsible, recipients of these funds should be identified before additional recipients are awarded funding through budgetary earmarks.”

A minimum of $250,000 will be awarded in each of the nine (9) Council Districts for the following:

Public Services

Funds in this category shall be used to support qualified public services and programs for the target populations deemed by the city to be most vulnerable including, but not limited to, seniors, persons with disabilities, children, victims of domestic violence, homeless persons, and those suffering from the effects of substance abuse or mental health.

Arts, Culture, Community / Economic Development, and the Environment

Funds in this category shall be used to support the sustainable improvement in the well-being and quality of life of local communities, especially low- to moderate-income areas. Projects could include, but are not limited to, the creation, development and empowerment of community based organizations, providing planning, organizational support, and technical assistance to organizations, supporting financial literacy programs and services, supporting micro-enterprise and business training, and supporting programs that promote cultural or environmental enhancement, protection, or awareness.

The request for proposals is available at the Office of the Division of Purchasing, Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, Honolulu Hale, 530 South King Street, Room 115, or online at www.honolulu.gov/pur.

Should you need assistance with downloading the documents, please contact the City’s Division of Purchasing Help Desk at 808-768-5535.

Submission Deadline

All agencies must submit their sealed proposals to the Office of the Division of Purchasing by 4:00 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST), Friday, June 21, 2013, as evidenced by a date and time stamp from the Division of Purchasing. The Division of Purchasing is located at Honolulu Hale, 530 South King Street, Room 115, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Applicants must attend one of the following information sessions:

Mandatory Information Sessions

Mission Memorial Building Hearings Room

(550 South King Street – Red Brick Building)

Thursday
June 6, 2013
8:30 am – 10:00 am

Wednesday
June 12, 2013
8:30 am – 10:00 am

Monday
June 17, 2013
10:30 am – Noon

Space is limited. To RSVP, please call 768-5858.

Jesse Broder Van Dyke, Mayor Caldwell, (808) 768-6928Friday, May 31, 2013

Pamela A. Witty-Oakland, Director of Community Services, (808) 768-7760

 

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City Council will vote on passing a budget at the Council Meeting this upcoming Wednesday, June 5th.

Aloha!

We are looking for testimony in support of projects and services Councilmember Pine is seeking to secure in this year’s budget. City Council will vote on passing a budget at the Council Meeting this upcoming Wednesday, June 5th.

Each of these projects and programs will positively affect the quality of life for residents in our diverse District:

Community Services:

The Leeward Coast Benefits Program
$1.5 million community improvement package that will benefit Leeward residents and community service providers

Weed & Seed Program
$150,000 to support the juvenile crime prevention program serving Ewa Beach

Infrastructure and Road Improvements:

Ewa Beach Street Lighting Improvements
$605,000 to design and construct street lighting improvements in Varona Village

Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
$17.2 million to plan and construct facility improvements to address odor mitigation, energy usage, outflow and water treatment

Farrington Highway Improvements
$2.6 million to plan, design and construct: bike paths, pedestrian sidewalks, lighting and other safety improvements on City portions of Farrington Highway

Traffic Improvements
$4.8 million to plan, design, construct, inspect and procure equipment for traffic signalization loops at locations including Makakilo Drive between Panana and Palahia, and at the intersection of Kapolei Parkway and Renton Road

Flood Control Improvements
$2.1 million to plan, design and construct flood control improvements at various locations including Pokai Bay and Maili Ditch

Rehabilitation of Streets
Rehabilitation of 80 miles of City streets from Nanakuli to Kaena Point, Kamokila Boulevard, and City-owned portions of Farrington Highway

Recreation:

Makaha Beach Consolidation
$91,000 to plan and design the consolidation of park parcels

Makaha Beach Park Master Plan
$2.05 million to plan, design and construct Master Plan park improvements

Pu’u O Hulu (Maili Kai) Community Park
$505,000 to plan, design and construct Master Plan park improvements, including a comfort station, parking lot and landscaping

Waianae District Park
$400,000 to design new roof for gym and arts and crafts studio and renovate other recreational facilities

Public Safety:

Kapolei Police Station
$500,000 to design, construct, inspect and procure equipment for environmental/sustainability improvements to the Police Station
Kapolei Fire Station
$241,500 to construct and inspect firefighter personnel quarters improvements

Kapolei Regional Park
$300,000 to construct park improvements

Leeward Coast Animal Control Facility
$100,000 to plan and design an animal shelter and control facility

Waianae Fire Station
$60,000 to design interior renovations

Waianae Police Station Replacement
$650,000 to continue construction, inspection and procurement of equipment for a replacement police station

DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN TESTIMONY: Testimony needs to be submitted online by Wednesday, June 5th at 9:00 a.m.

TO SUBMIT WRITTEN TESTIMONY: Please email the City Clerk via this web link: http://www1.honolulu.gov/council/emailccl.htm

TO REGISTER TO TESTIFY IN PERSON: Call 768-3815 by 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2013, or register online at:http://www1.honolulu.gov/council/attnspkccl.htm

City Council Meeting

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Honolulu Hale City Council Chamber

(Located on the 3rd floor)

Please feel free to forward as it is critical that we receive as much written and in person testimony as possible to support these proposed projects. Please show your support and don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any service.

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The Waianae community brought forward testimony at April’s OahuMPO Meeting on April 24, 2013 regarding the Farrington Highway Realignment Feasibility Study. In March, the Oahu MPO moved to look at doing a feasibility study for the realignment. Councilmember Pine has submitted a request for the monies needed for the study into the FY2014 budget.

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Hawaii CYBER CRIME PACKAGE passes State Legislature

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REP. KYMBERLY MARCOS PINE 
NEWS RELEASE

CYBER CRIME PACKAGE PASSES STATE LEGISLATURE

State Capitol – Honolulu, Hawai’i


Honolulu – The State Legislature has passed three groundbreaking bills to curb the growing cyber crime trend in Hawaii. The bills were the result of the cyber crime informational briefing co-chaired by Representative Kymberly Marcos Pine.

Under these bills law enforcement and prosecutors will have increased ability to charge cyber criminals with new or increased penalties.

“The cyber crime package gives new hope to victims that their perpetrators will be prosecuted,” said Representative Kymberly Pine (District 43 – Ewa Beach, Iroquois Point, Puuloa). “My hope is that Hawaii will soon be one the toughest states in the nation to be a cyber criminal.”

HB 1777 authorizes district and circuit court judges in Hawaii to order the production of records held by entities located outside of the state in all criminal cases. The intent is to help prosecutors to obtain electronic evidence that is often stored by mainland organizations. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office advocated for the bill, testifying that it was the most important action Hawaii could take to aid in the prosecution of cybercriminals.

HB 1788, a cybercrime omnibus bill, toughens computer crime laws by modeling language after existing identity theft laws defining computer fraud as an aggravated form of theft. It also imposes harsher penalties by raising each existing crime one grade higher. Most notably, the bill creates a new offense of Computer Fraud in the Third Degree, a class C felony. The crime would involve knowingly accessing a computer, computer system, or computer network, with intent to commit theft in the third or fourth degree.

HB 2295 expands the existing offense of Use of a Computer in the Commission of a Separate Crime to include situations where a perpetrator knowingly uses a computer to perform certain acts against a victim or intended victim of Harassment under HRS 711-1106 or Harassment by Stalking under HRS 7111106.5. The bill clarifies that the offense is also committed when the perpetrator knowingly uses a computer to pursue, surveil, contact, harass, annoy, or alarm a victim or intended victim.

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For further information contact:
 
Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine

(808) 586-9730

 

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