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Na Leo O La’i’ opua Kan ioha l e Commun i ty January 2011
Volume 8, Issue 1
KCA Board Members
Dora-Aio Leamons
President
Kapua Baker………
Vice President-
Treasurer
Mark Aiona
Secretary
Rudy Ai
DCCR Committee
Herb Maunu……...……
Common Area
om
Keala Ching
Cultural Committee
Craig “Bo” Kahui…
Hawaiian Affairs
Park Committee
KCA Office
Clerks Support
Wannetta Wilson
Office Hours
Tue thru Thur 1-4 PM
355-8689 Ofc
355-8687 Fax
KCA President’s Message 2
Phase One Blessing & Photos 3
L2020 Hires Project manager 4
La'i'opua 2020 Goes to Washington DC 6
Phase One sewer Connection Completed 7
Ane Keohokalole Hwy Update 8
Governor Appoint Nahalea to head DHHL 9
DCCR Agreement 10
KCA Election Results & Notices 11
Volunteers Need– Prince Kuhio Ho’olaulea 12
Inside This Issue:
La'i'opua 2020 Breaks Ground for Technology Learning
Center & Community Center Infrastructure
On a beautiful day
October 18, 2010,
La'i'opua 2020 prepared
for a day of celebration
marking the organiza-
tion‘s significant accom-
plishment to conduct the
blessing and ground
breaking for the ―Kau I
Ka Malie Culturally
Based Technology
Learning Center and the
installation of the first
phase sewer connection
for the La'i'opua Commu-
nity Center facility.
The two for one
―Lauhoe‖ blessing event
gathered all the Congressional delegates Inouye, Akaka, and Hirono, and approxi-
mately 66 other community leaders, stakeholders, and KCA members to join the cele-
bration marking the beginning for the
Kamehameha preschool, La'i'opua Community
Center complex, and medical clinic.
Guest speakers for the ―Lauhoe‖ ground ble-
ssing event included our Congressional dele-
gates DHHL Chairman Kaulana Park, OHA
Trustee & L2020 President Bob Lindsey, KHS
Principle Wil Murakami, Kamehameha Schools–
Dr. Futado, Technology Center Director Lono
Ikuwa, and L2020 Executive Director Bo Kahui.
The celebration included the dancers of Keal-
Akehe High SchoolPolynesian Club, music by
Sam Akana, Russell Paio, and Chad.
Special mahalo to Kekoa Ahuna for provid-
ing the sound system and Forest City Hawaii for
providing support for the Lauhoe event. More
Articles and pictures inside this edition.
L-R, Bo Kahui, Congresswomen Hirono, Senator Daniel Inouye, Senator Dan-
iel Akaka, KCA President Dora Aio-Lemonds, OHA– Ruby McDonald, KHS-
Principle– Wil Murakami, and Greg Jacksons of Utah
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Message From The President Presidents Korner Aloha Mai Kakou, My dear friends and neighbors here in our beautiful Kaniohale Villages of La’I opua, It has been a long and struggling year, behind all of us. At this point and time Let‘s all be thankful for what we have, and that could be different for each one of the families here. Never the less another year is facing us with hope and prosperity and that we can pray for, as we move along with our dreams, hopes and wishes for our families and dear friends. We still have issues in our neighborhood with much more violations of our Rules & DCCR’s and Maintenance Fee. We all need to bring this up to par. Much correspondence of these issues are going on as of this writing and continues to be a concern for the Board and DHHL, as some of these viola-tions are heading into Contested Court Hearings. With that come Fines and Penalties and that’s not where we would like it to be. If you need help in this area please call the office, to set up an appointment, with the office clerk. I wish all of you a glorious Holiday Season for yourself and you’re Families. Be safe always and keep your love ones near and close to your hearts. God Bless and keep you all in his care now and through the New Year. Ano‘ai Me Ke Aloha Pumehana,
Dora Aio-Leamons
Pūnana Leo o Kona is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year. Families with 3 and 4 year old keiki may submit their applications online at
www.ahapunanaleo.org. For more info, call us at 323-8052.
E ola ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiian language shall live Priority deadline is March 1st so apply now!
Open House March 14th.
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Blessing for the First-Phase Infrastructure Construction History was accomplished today, Monday October 18, 2010 at
10a.m. with a ground breaking ceremony at the Kealakehe High School
grounds. This monumental event is extremely vital for our modern day
pu`uhonua in the Ahupua`a of Kealakehe.
The purpose was two-fold. First to acknowledge the Community
Center that will be built on 26 acres on Department of Hawaiian Home-
lands on the southern boundary of Kealakehe High School. This Commu-
nity Center will bring social services for the broader community in Kona.
Earlier this year the State released $1.5 million to La`i`Ōpua 2020 for
design and planning funds. Secondly, La`i`Ōpua 2020 was awarded a
$926K Native Hawaiian Education Act Grant to facilitate a learning cen-
ter with media and technology equipment for education and knowledge of
all ages. The name of this new learning center will be called ―Malie
Learning Center‖ or the ―Peaceful Learning Center‖. Heading this ven-
ture is Lono Ikuwa as the curriculum Director. Construction of this new
facility will begin in April of 2011 and situated on the Kealakehe High
School campus.
In celebration of this grand occasion, invited guests and speakers
included Mayor Bill Kenoi, Senator Daniel Akaka, Representative Masie Hirono, DHHL Chairman Kaulana Park, OHA Trustee Bob
Lindsey, Office of Hawaiian Affairs coordinator for the Kona area Ruby McDonald, Kamehameha Schools Head Master Dr. Stan Fortu-
na, Principle of Kealakehe High School Wilfred Murakami, and Senator Daniel Inouye. As Senator Inouye stood and gave his speech to
a crowd of about eighty people, he assured us that monetary funds would assist to support the Medical clinic as part of the new communi-
ty center. The commitment approval of all congressional delegation was well received with cheers and applause.
Significantly, La`i`Ōpua, its meaning: La`i` as calm, stillness, quiet, peaceful, and Ōpua as puffy clouds as banked up near the
horizon. The day was calm and peaceful looking out into the beautiful blue ocean as gentle breezes blew among the crowd. The spirit of
warmth and gratitude embraced and unified all. The setting was perfect and we couldn‘t have done it without the spirit of ―Akua‖. In-
deed a blessing to a joyous occasion.
Mapuana Kahanu
Administrative Assistant
La`i`Ōpua 2020
L to R, Kamehameha Schools Dr. Fortuda, Tech-Center Director
Lono Ikuwa, Forest City Hawaii– CEO– Jon Wallenstrom, DHHL
Chairman Kaulana Park, EM Rivera & Sons– Gene Rivera,
Mayor Billy Kenoi, and OHA Trustee Bob Lindsey participating
for the sewer connection blessing.
Kahu Mahealani Pai offer the blessing. Congressional delegates perform O‘o ceremony. NHEA Director Lono Ikuwa opens event.
The Department of Education Facilities Director Duane Kashiwai set the terms of the new ―Kau I Ka Malie‖
Culturally –Based Technology Learning Center at the Kealakehe high School. A list of building requirement s must
be met before, during and after the completion of the learning Center, ―Most of these requirements are minimum
standard building codes to ensure the safety of its tenants and users‖ according to Bo Kahui.
La'i'opua 2020 Native Hawaiian Education Act grant provide nearly $1 Millon dollars funding for the Kau I
Ka Malie technology learning center to include a 1600 sq ft modular facility. Terms for the facility construction must
meet DOE and County building standards according to L2020 Executive Director-Bo Kahui. ―We are constructing a
double wall—post & peir ―modular building‖ to employ new technologies for learning including computer and dis-
tant learning programs, tele-medicine, GED equivalent certifications, adult ED-programs, and Vocational programs.,
noted Kahui, ―The building‘s look, cultural identity, technological influence, and application for learning is central to
this facility and influence to draw students and community interest for learning well into the 21st century, said Ka-
hui‖. Building construction could start in March 2011 with the educational programs implemented in August 2011.
Program specialist Ilima Rapoza and Keoki and Yvonne Carter has joined our curriculum team to develop
the curriculum and program foundation for the delivery of education based and community based curriculum for the
high school students and community . Adult education programs will expand and community groups and individuals
will have access to the program and services delivered at the technology center.
DOE & La'i'opua 2020 agrees to build Technology Learning Center…….
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La'i'opua 2020 (L2020) hired Phylis Frando as the Project Coordinator
for the Retail / Commercial Center . Recently, La'i'opua 2020 received a prelimi-
nary 26 acre DHHL General License to develop a retail/ commercial center as
part of the DHHL Kulia I Ka Nu‘u homestead economic program. L2020 Project
Coordinator Phyllis Frando duties include tracking the project and maintain all
records, contracts, budgets, and schedules.
In June 2010, the DHHL Commission approved La'i'opua 2020‘s applica-
tion for the $250K Kulia I Ka Nu‘u economic development program. To qualify,
La'i'opua 2020 Board members and staff attended the Kulia training programs to
qualify for the $250K Kulia grant. Other requirements to qualify for the grant in-
cluded conducting an organizational assessment to measure the organization‘s
capacity, conducting a strategic plan to develop a plan of action for the Kulia pro-
gram. In addition, L2020 were required and conducted several community meet-
ings to seek the community‘s input for the commercial development and Hawaii
Alliance for Community Based Development (HACBED) was hired by L2020 to meet the Kulia program objec-
tives seeking community input to serve as part of the requirements for the development of the retail center. The
KCA association membership input included the mandate to develop the grocery store/ supermarket and pharma-
cy, entrepreneur programs for native Hawaiians
Over the last six months La'i'opua 2020 Board and staff worked diligently to qualify for this funding
source to assist L2020 with the retail / commercial center development. As part of the Kulia grant program,
La'i'opua 2020 is in the process of seeking a development company to plan, design, and construct a 26 acre retail
center adjacent to the planned La'i'opua Community Center facility.
La'i'opua 2020 hired consulting firm-PBR Hawaii Scott Abrigo to prepare a Request for Qualification
(RFQ) and a Request for Proposal (RFP) to offer a bid opening for developers to apply for the rights to develop
the retail/ commercial center. L2020 Executive Director Bo Kahui noted that L2020 estimates that the ground
lease and future lease rents would substantially support the community‘s capacity for its continued sustainability
and self sufficiency.
L2020 hires Project Coordinator for Retail & Technology Center
L2020 Project Coordinator
Phyllis Frando
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Wala‘au—Wao Lä‘au What are those large fluttering
native leaves sometimes seen from the
road? In the coming months, Hui Lä‘au
Kama‘äina, would like to introduce some
of the plants of old (la’au kahiko) to those
who may not know trees, shrubs and vines
that are kama’äina to Kealakehe. This
month we honor the beautiful and rare
‘Ohe makai whose large scalloped leaves
flutter in the breeze. It is also known by
the malihini scientific name, Reynoldsia
sandwicensis of the Araliaceae family.
This is an endemic tree of the dryland
region, most often with a striking tall pro-
file, smooth reddish or purple- brown bark
and leaves that dance in the wind, much
like its wet forest cousin ‗Ölapa that is
likened to a hula dancer. ‘Ohe makai
most often grows within the 100 – 2500
foot elevation, and is extremely adaptable to its native dryland home. As with some other dryland trees, it will drop its leaves
seasonally or in response to lack of water as a survival adaptation in times of drought. It would be tragic to cut such a rare tree
down, thinking it is dead, when in fact it may be healthy enough for many more decades or even centuries of life. Sadly, its
numbers are dwindling, as its native home in the lowlands has been heavily impacted by human activity in the past 200 years.
Once you recognize this tree, you may notice some beautiful kupuna ‘Ohe makai in the neighborhood, and along the mauka-
makai Hina Lani road past Costco. Another name for this tree is ‘Ohe kukuluaeʻo and tells of its features and uses of old as it
was made into stilts for walking—likened to the Ae‘o or native Hawaiian stilt bird of the region.
We would like to introduce you to Hui Lä‘au Kama‘äina— a team that is taking on kuleana to care for Kealakehe na-
tive plants in preserves set aside by DHHL within the Laÿi ÿÖpua community. Amongst the koa haole brush and other non-
native shrubs are dryland native plants both young and old—all part of a rich legacy and history. We‘re honored and humbled by
the hard work this project requires, and are heartened by the diverse ‗ohana of natives that naturally grow out of these lava lands.
Throughout Hawaii only about 5% of the dryland native plants remain—so that makes these safe havens and preserves all the
more precious for future generations.
Hui Lä‘au Kama‘äina is not new to caring for dryland natives, and has worked many years with the Hoola Ka Maka-
na’ä cultural ecology program at Ka‘üpülehu dryland forest under the direction and support of HFIA (Hawaii Forest Industry
Association) and KS-‗Äina Ulu. Our Hui and startup team is: Wilds Pihanui Brawner-Site Manager, Keoki Carter-Outreach Ed-
ucation Coordinator, Yvonne Yarber Carter- Education Resource Partner, and Heather Gallo-HFIA administrator. Mahalo nui to
William Makanui of DHHL who has worked for years to protect special areas and promote this program so that children, gener-
ations to come might know dryland native plants of Kealakehe.
Mahalo to you, for taking time to read about these efforts to mälama ‗äina. The
startup focus is behind the scenes work identifying and mapping significant plants, clear-
ing out koa haole, realigning trails to save native plants, preparing for future plantings, and
preparing resource materials to share with the community and schools. We‘ll update you
in the coming months as the program becomes more pa’a and community events are of-
fered. You may see us out there through the brush, with our bush-whacking tools, working
clothes and päpale.
Yvonne Yarber Carter , Hui Lä’au Kama’äina
Looking over and discussing an Ohe makai in La‘I ‗Öpua to be protected for the future.
L-R: William Makanui, Bo Kahui, Keoki Carter, Leonard Bisel, Wilds Pihanui Brawner and
Ohe makai. Photo by Yvonne Yarber Carter 9/2010
Close up of Ohe makai leaves. Pho-
to by Yvonne Yarber Carter
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L2020 goes to Washington DC for Support
La'i'opua 2020 Executive Director Bo Kahui met with Hawaii‘s Congressional delegation in December at
Washington DC to provide an update of the community
center development project and to seek-out funding oppor-
tunities for the Community center complex and medical
clinic facility.
2nd Congressional District Congresswomen Mazie
Hirono, seen right, met with Bo Kahui to receive the up-
date that provided information of L2020‘s capacity to com-
plete the project. All related pre-development tasks com-
pleted was shared with the Congressional delegation to in-
clude environmental studies, subdivision surveys, re-
zoning, water, electrical and sewer entitlements, and pre-
liminary engineering studies completed. ―Going to Wash-
ington D.C. was necessary as La'i'opua 2020 needed to
demonstrate its capacity to get the job done and illustrate
clearly that the project was near ‗shovel ready‘ , according
to Kahui. Other funding opportunities were pursued while
in DC, said Kahui
La'i'opua 2020 & West Hawaii Community Health Clinic
Reviews proposals for Medical Clinic
The La'i'opua 2020 Board of Directors approved the Request for Qualification (RFQ) for the architectural
design services for the 26,000 sq ft medical facility. The review team included an independent consultant,
WHCHC-Executive Director Richard Taaffe, and L2020 Executive Director– Bo Kahui.
The review of 5 companies consist of addressing the RFQ questionnaire and responses. Local, Big Island
and Honolulu companies were invited to submit proposals. One mainland company was considered to submit its
qualifications.
Following the review of qualified architects, two companies were selected to provide La'i'opua 2020 and
West Hawaii Community Health Center a Request for Proposal (RFP) to conduct the actual architectural design
services for the medical clinic facility.
On January 6, 2011, La'i'opua 2020 executed the DHHL con-
tract for the design services. The contract is estimated at $800K to fund
the design work by the selected architect. La'i'opua 2020 should re-
ceive the design funds to execute the plan to complete the design of the
medical clinic by August 2011.
The 2010 State Legislature approved the $1.526M Capital Im-
provement project funding for Community Center and Medical Clinic
design.
La'i'opua 2020 hope to complete the design services for the
26,000 sq ft community center and 26,000 sq ft medical clinic by Au-
gust 2011 and anticipate the ground breaking for the first phase devel-
opment of the Kamehameha Preschool, Community Center and medical
Clinic facilities. Bo Kahui with House Finance Chairman
Marcus Oshiro at 2011 Legislature opening
As boring as talking about infrastructure
or a sewer hook-up, nothing can be more im-
portant than discussing our major milestone with
the installation of our sewer connection to the
Kealakehe High School, said Bo Kahui
La'i'opua 2020 contracted with local con-
struction company E.M. Rivera & Sons to install
the sewer connection to the Kealakehe High
School infrastructure and establish ―interim‖
sewer service for the first phase development of
the La'i'opua Community center Development
plan.
With the sewer connection installed,
La'i'opua 2020 can move forward with the com-
munity center development project and prepare
for the first phase development to include the
largest Kamehameha Preschool, 20,000 sq ft
community center complex, and the La'i'opua/
West Hawaii Community Health Clinic.
Currently, La'i'opua 2020 communit6y center development plan is moving forward. Immediate
design services are under way for the community center. Group 70 International has completed the initial
schematic design for the community center for the following tenants; Legal Aid Society, Office of Hawai-
ian Affairs, Kamehameha School, Na Leo o Hawaii, La'i'opua 2020, and Kaniohale Community Associa-
tion.
In addition, La'i'opua 2020 has sought and requested qualified architects to begin the medical clinic
facility design to coincide with the design completion of the community center complex. La'i'opua 2020
received the DHHL $1.5M Capital Improvement Projects funding for the design for both facilities.
―Completing the design of the community center and medical clinic at the same time prepares La'i'opua
2020 to begin the grubbing and grading phase scheduled for August 2011‖, said Bo Kahui
La'i'opua 2020 want to thank EM Rivera & Sons for a job well done, and most importantly, setting
the stage and preparing La'i'opua 2020 for its next significant benchmark which is to grub & grade the aina
for the vertical construction of the community center.
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La'i'opua 2020 Completes Sewer Installation
From Left to Right..... Chad Carvalho, Hanoa Hooper, Dan-
iel Andrade, Darryl Grace Sr., David Andrade.
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Ane Keohokalole Highway Development Up-date
La'i'opua 2020 Encumbers 26.5 acres for Commercial Development
On August 17, 2010, the Department of Hawaiian Lands Commission approved a General Lease the con-
veyance of 26.5 acres to La'i'opua 2020 for the purpose of developing a commercial/ retail center. The parcel is
located adjacent to and south of the community center development plan.
La'i'opua 2020 has been participating in the DHHL Kulia I Ka Nu‘u program which helps homestead as-
sociation and beneficiary organizations across the State to prepare and equip these homestead association and
organizations to access land for the purpose of generating revenue to assist homestead association with their
―priority projects‖.
While we are fortunate to lead the association across the State as the leader and model for homesteads
association, the work has just begun, according to L2020 Executive Director– Bo Kahui. This General Lease
was possible as a result of the survey we took several years ago wherein we asked the Kaniohale Community
Association if a commercial center was appropriate for the future of Village VI.
The survey results were evaluated and provided the impetus for this initiative. The survey culminated
with a estimated 25% return. The first question on the survey asked the association members if they would sup-
port the commercial center development. Overwhelming 78% of the respondents approve and supported the
commercial center development. In addition, the survey asked the respondents if the approve the commercial
center development, what would you (respondents) like to include in the commercial center and rank the sugges-
tion. The second question survey results concluded that the higest 2 ranking suggestion were food/ grocery store
and a pharmacy. There were many other recommendation to include Mc Donalds, Jack & the Box, post office,
gas station, medical facilities (already in the community center), etc…..
As La'i'opua 2020 moves forward on this initiative, community meetings have been executed to seek
community support for ideas and help develop a benefit package to which L2020 and the KCA Association may
derived from negotiations with a developer to bring the commercial & retail center to fruition.
According to Bo Kahui, ―we have been given this opportunity to develop our lands to provide additional
direct services for our community. We need to seek out a partners who is cognizant of our Hawaiian values and
concerns. More important, we need to ensure that we arrive at the best option and return for our investments as
we look to the future of our community economic sustainability and viability, according to Kahui.
NAN Development received the construction plans for the Phase-1 underground electrical utilities in
early December 2010, and in addition, received the utility plans for Palani Rd a couple of weeks later. Nan is
now going full-bore with the utility installation to include the electrical and sewer man holes. The Fishhook
Cave preservation plan has not yet been cleared by State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), but is being
worked on. Burial treatment implementation plan should start up in the next couple of weeks.
Phase-1A extending from Kealakehe Parkway to Hinalani is graded as much as possible with the availa-
ble material. More funding will be needed to finish this phase and funding sources are being sought. The Palani
Ranch fence was completed a few weeks ago, and the Dryland Forest fence is currently under construction.
Palani Rd construction is starting to get rolling. New poles are due to be delivered mid-February and
installed over the next 6 months.
Utilities work in Kamakaeha Ave is scheduled to start in about 3 weeks – that will shut traffic down on
sections of that road for a couple of months.
The Keahuolu IC building is moving forward with retaining wall work.
Bobby Command-COH Executive Director
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Governor Neil Abrocrombie wasted little time
to act on appointing Alapaki Nahale-a to serve as the
next Chairman of Hawaiian Homes Land Commission.
Previously, Alapaki Nahale-a was the director
of Ka Umeke Kaeo Hawaiian Immersion Public Charter
School in Keaukaha, Hawaii. Prior to his position at the
immersion school, he held a series of community devel-
opment positions with Hawaii Community College,
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and Rural
Community Assistance Corporation. Nahale-a also had
five years of experience with the County of Hawaii as a
legislative auditor assistant and fiscal/program review
auditor. He was the president of the Hawaii Charter
School Network and a board member of the Native Ha-
waiian Legal Corporation. He succeeded Billie Baclig
who resigned in 2007. He was appointed in 2008.
Alapaki Nahale-a will seek his confirmation on
Wednesday February 2, 2011 at 2:45 pm before the Sen-
ate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs. Maikai‘i
Governor Appoint Nahale -a to Head DHHL
Left, Governor appointee Alapaki Nahale-a to head DHHL and
Bobby Hall acting DHHL Deputy Director
USDA –SUTA Consultation workshop Held USDA Rural Development through the Rural Utilities
Service invited DHHL & homestead consultation to facilitate
the effective and appropriate implementation of the Substantial-
ly Underserved Trust Areas (SUTA) provision of the Farm
Bill (section 6105). To facilitate this participation, foster in-
sight, provide clarification and further document current needs
USDA Rural Development has developed discussion questions
to focus the consultation process. Community and business
leaders consider these areas questions for discussion.
Also, `The legislation lists several programmatic
―tools‖ that the Secretary may implement to make financing
more affordable for utility projects on trust lands. These tools
include (1) interest rates as low as 2 percent, with extended
terms, (2) waivers to various restrictions and requirements under
the current programs and, (3) providing the highest funding pri-
orities to projects in substantially underserved trust areas. Addi-
tionally all loans and loan guarantees must be feasible.
DHHL property is considered as ―trust Lands‖ and
receive federal funding through other programs. Infrastructure
cost is expensive and SUTA provide loans and grants to assist
homestead communities to provide necessary infrastructure for
homestead development. . DHHL administration, homestead leadership and
SUTA officials convened at the Honolulu Airport conference
room on Thursday January 27, 2011 to find solutions to address
the needs of the community and home development in the Ha-
waiian Homes ―trust lands‖. The findings will be reviewed by
Washington officials to assist DHHL and its homesteaders.
HUD reaches to Homestead Communities Statewide Housing & Urban Development met on January 12,
2011 at the Sheraton Outrigger in Waikiki with State, County,
DHHL Administration, Homestead Leadership, non-profit
groups and private enterprises to consultant with all to provide
the HUD federal agency input and feedback on housing needs
and successes, exchanging ideas, identifying key problem areas
and barriers , and to make recommendations‖.
HUD‘s ―outreach sessions‖ will tell the story of our
native Hawaiian housing needs and identify key needs required
to create sustainable communities.
HUD– Office of Native American Programs-Deputy
Assistant Secretary Roger J. Boyd addressed the packed room
of 100+ to describe the two day event. Bo Kahui provided Mr.
Boyd (seen R below) the La'i'opua 2020 Master plan to seek his
support for sustainable communities offering social infrastruc-
ture, programs and services.
Volume 8, Issue 1 Page 10
KANIOHALE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION Process for Violation of Kaniohale DCCR Standards
Notice to Members
When you purchased property in the area controlled by the Kaniohale Village Association (KCA), you agreed to follow the Kaniohale standards set forth in KCA Declaration, Covenants Condition and Re-strictions (DCCR) documents. As part of the sale process, you acknowledged receipt of those documents and agreed to abide by them. After the escrow on your property was closed, a letter from DHHL & KCA was sent to you pointing out both the benefits and the obligations of being an owner-member of the KCA Association. In addition, the KCA office contains all the relevant legal documents of the Association: Char-ter; By-laws; Declarations Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions; State Law pertaining to Kaniohale Com-munity Association. One of the main tasks of the KCA Association Board is maintenance of the Kaniohale Village standards as set forth in the legal documents noted above. When a violation of KCA Association standards is noted, the first step taken is to send a letter to you, the relevant property owner. This letter will describe the vio-lation and cite the relevant document(s) and section(s). The letter will also ask you to contact the KCA Board within two weeks. To do so, submit a written reply. It is hoped that by contacting KCA within the two-week time frame, you will be able to explain how you will correct the condition causing the violation so your property will be in compliance with the agreed-upon Kaniohale Village standards. Should you fail to contact the KCA within the two-week period, a second letter will be sent informing you again of the violation, noting that you have failed to correct the violation, and giving you a final opportunity to correct it before a fine or court action. The second letter will also stipulate a date on which you must have corrected the violation OR communi-cated with the KCA to establish a plan of action for correcting the violation. If no corrective action occurs by the time stipulated in the second letter, you will be sent a letter imposing a fine or initiating DHHL/KCA “Kanawai” contested case . At this point, the KCA has the legal right to impose additional fines for each month the violation has not been corrected depending on violation. Also, if the fine or fines have not been paid within a stipulated period of time, KCA has the legal right to place a lien on your property, and, ultimately, to foreclose on your property to satisfy the fine. Please understand that KCA does not want to issue fines, initiate court proceedings, place liens, or fore-close on properties. Only those who do not respond or who refuse to abide by Kaniohale standards will be cited. If you receive a first letter, please respond within the two-week period and correct the problem. However, if you feel a citation has been unjustly imposed you have the right to appeal that fine to the KCA Board of Directors within thirty days. How to appeal is explained in the letter. It must be noted that the process outlined here provides ample time for you to correct the KCA violation/ condition. Thus, cir-cumstances would have to be quite unusual for the Board to rescind a fine or drop court proceedings. When you bought property within the KCA boundaries, you agreed to abide by our legally specified KCA Association standards. These standards are intended to keep our property values intact and to make our Kaniohale desirable to all residents. It is up to you to know the regulations, and to follow them. Any ques-tions about the regulations or their interpretation may be taken up with the board.
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KCA Membership Notices KOKUA KORNER
Street Lights Out?
If your street light is out, you can report it to Helco and they will repair it. What you
need to do is find the pole # located on the pole itself, then, call 961-8341 and let Helco know
the # of the pole and they will come and fix that light.
Traffic Median Proposed
The KCA Board, DHHL & County will discuss the need to re-stripe Keanulehu Drive
from the corner of Pu‘uhohulihuli Street south to the ―rock median‖ as you drive up Mana-
walea Our opio are having difficulty crossing Keanulehu to get to school and members recent-
ly observed the dangers of crossing Keanulehu. Re-striping will make it safer for everyone.
Reservation of Community Center
Please call 355-8689 regarding the use of the facility. Office Hours are: Mon-Friday, 1pm-
4pm. Sunday Rentals are 12:30pm-6pm
Current rental hours for classes or meetings are 8am-8pm. Current rental hours for parties are
8am-6pm Saturdays.
Side Walk Obstruction Aloha, The area between the side walk and road is commonly
referred to as the common area and it should be free of debris,
trash, personal objects and personal property. In addition, many
members through-out the KCA community has planted shrubs,
trees, pine trees, and palm trees.
The KCA Board would like to remind all members that
the common area fronting your home between the street and the
side-walk is your responsibility. You are held liable for any inju-
ry caused by your negligence.
If you planted any large trees or palms, you will be held
liable for damages to the under-ground utilities which generally
follows the sidewalk. The KCA Board encourages all members
to use good judgment and discretion when planting your side-
walk common area. The KCA Board ask for your Kokua.
KCA Elections Results KCA Board conducted the 2011 KCA elec-
tions. The Board recognizes Momi Cazemero and her
staff of Lomilomi who were selected to conduct the
―independent‖ election ballot count for our Kaniohale
Community membership.
Following the 2011 KCA election count , the
following lessees were elected to the Board;
Ed Kapu
Marring Gaussian
Bo Kahui
William Ke
Lila DeAguiar (declined to serve)
Jameson Wong
Raymond Young
Ben Kahanu Anyone wishing to inspect the results of the
elections or wish to contest the election results, may do
so by contacting the KCA office no later that 3 days
upon your receipt of this notice.
Mahalo Nui– KCA Board
PRESORT STD
U.S. POSATGE PAID
KAILUA-KONA, HI
Permit no. 235
Kaniohale Community Association
74-5100 Haleolono Street,
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
“NA LEO O LA’I’OPUA”
The Voice of La'i'opua
Return Service Requested
Entertainment All Day
Educational Booths •
•Keiki Fun and Games•
•Native Arts and Crafts•
To Kokua Call
Mapuana at 327-1221 or
Wannetta at 355-8689
KCA Association & La’i’opua 2020
Presents the Annual Prince Jonah Kuhio
Ho’olaulea
Saturday March 26, 2011 3:00pm til 9:00pm
Kealakehe High School Staduim
The Kaniohale Community Association Board & La'i'opua 2020 is seeking dedicated volunteers to help
plan and prepare for the largest community project that offers educational, recreational, cultural and
medical programs and services for our community and surrounding neighborhoods.
Join-us and have fun with family & Ohana on a joyous celebration of the Legacy of Prince Kuhio