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There have been a few incidents involving dogs in the building. Therefore, we would like to remind dog owners of proper etiquette when walking their dog in common areas.

When waiting for the elevator to arrive, always put your dog in a “Sit” position at least 3 feet from the elevator door. This way your dog will learn to respect the boundaries of the elevator and you will have more control over any surprise interactions when the door opens. Allow passengers inside to exit before entering.

As the door opens, make sure your dog waits for your command (“Ok”, “Release”, “Go Ahead”) before your dog enters the elevator. If someone is inside and would like to exit, allow them to pass first. Do not allow your dog to greet without permission as some people and dogs may not be as interested in saying hello.

When you reach your destination floor, again make use of your “Wait” command. Check to see there are no immediate obstacles (human or canine) before exiting into the hallway.

Pay close attention to your dog at all times in or near elevators. Have your dog on a leash before exiting your apartment, and do not take your dog off the leash while on the property until back in your apartment.

Finally, please do not dump dog waste (even if bagged) down the trash chute or in the lobby trash can. Place bagged dog waste directly in the dumpster.

As a reminder, dogs are not allowed unless they are for emotional or physical assistance per the House Rules II.A.6 (page 6).  Dog owners must submit to the Resident Manager an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letter written by a licensed mental health professional (LMHP) unless the dog is for disabled and/or handicapped occupants as permitted by the HRS Section §142-5.5.

Mahalo for your cooperation!

There is a virtual condo insurance town hall tonight, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

You may register at:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7s_zO16KU2HVZjjjFZ6fjmeq25j3DPiKKNQNAC0KFlmha_g/viewform

After registering, you will be receiving a confirmation email with the link to the Zoom call.

Spots are limited to 500 guests, so entry is not guaranteed. However, a recording of the town hall will be available for later viewing on Rep. Saiki’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMNKfPUFou0VD_I8YCgipIA

For any questions, contact (808) 586-6100 or repsaiki@capitol.hawaii.gov

While hydro jetting the drain lines last week, we noticed a lot of buildup, which could have been easily prevented with your cooperation. Please help reduce buildup by being mindful of what you put down the sinks and toilets.

To help prevent your kitchen sink from clogging caused by blocked drainpipes, here are a list of foods you should never put down the sink:

1. Cooking Oil, Grease and Other Fats – for example grease from cooking bacon or other meats
2. Coffee Grinds
3. Eggshells
4. Rice & Pasta – can easily slip down the drain and will absorb water and swell.
5. Seeds and Grains
6. Flour – mixed with water forms glue like paste which causes build up in the drain and other food to stick to it
7. Potato Peels & Onion Skins

Also, please be reminded that your toilet is not a trash can. To prevent a clogged toilet, here are some items to avoid putting in the toilet:

1. Paper Towels
2. Cotton Balls & Swabs
3. Food, including oil and grease
4. Feminine products
5. Disposable Wipes
6. Baby Diapers & Wipes
7. Plastic Items, like band-aids & dental floss

On June 27th, the Honolulu Police Department will be partnering up with the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center to do another Coffee with a Cop! Join them for coffee and meet the officers that work within the Waikiki District. They will be meeting at the center stage area (the Royal Grove) of the shopping center at 10:00AM.

This is a great opportunity to voice your safety concerns with HPD. We hope to see a large turnout.

June 21st is the first day of summer for 2023. Time to enjoy the parks and beaches knowing your days are long and nights are short. If you intend to use the pool, please follow the rules posted on the pool deck and in the House Rules.

The pool is planning to undergo maintenance later this year. You may have noticed that some tiles are missing on the shallow end. The pool is still safe to use, but please try to avoid stepping in that area.

For health reasons, always remember to shower before entering the pool. Sunscreen in the pool water can cause eye irritation and clog the filter. Before leaving the pool deck, always dry off completely. We don’t want someone slipping on the stairs or in the elevators.

Thank you for being a responsible pool user!

When you have a mortgage company, they want to make sure that you have insurance covering the property you own. They expect that you will have coverage for your unit, and also, certain coverages for the building itself. Additional coverages such as flood insurance cover the entire building and minimize the financial risk to the entire property – including your unit.

When you receive a letter from your mortgage company asking for renewal information for any building policies, forward a copy to Oahu Surf II’s insurance agency or email them at HO6@insuringhawaii.com.

In the lower-level parking garage, there are several green bins for residents to deposit their recyclables.  Here is what you can and cannot place in each bin:

PLASTIC – NO CAPS:  Look for the #1 or #2 in a triangle embossed on containers.  Rinse, remove and discard lids and tops.  No food containers.

ALUMINUM & CANS:  Rinse aluminum cans.  If possible, crush cans to make more room in the bin.  Do not include scrap metal.

GLASS – NO CAPS:  Includes containers for beverages, wine, spirits, and food.  Rinse, remove and discard lids and tops.  Do not include dishes and drinking glasses.

For the above recyclables, it’s okay to mix and match if one bin is full.

NEWSPAPER – NO CARDBOARD:  This bin is only for newspaper, paper bags, and white office paper.  No hardcover/paperback books, phone books, cardboard boxes, magazines, glossy inserts, envelopes, tape, sticky labels, and rubber bands.  Staples are okay.

Do not mix the other recyclables in the newspaper bin.

Please only fill the bin with loose items that have been rinsed and dried.  If you carry down your recyclables in a plastic trash bag, do not throw the plastic trash bag itself into the bin.  Rather, empty the contents into the bin and then reuse the plastic bag.  You can also save paper bags to carry down your recyclables, then after emptying its contents, toss the paper bag into the newspaper bin.

The following documents were provided by the company that empties our recycling bins. Your kokua is much appreciated:
PLASTIC RECYCLING INFO
TOTER RECYCLING GUIDELINES

For more information about recycling, visit the link below:
https://portal.ehawaii.gov/residents/recycling-and-waste/

The Honolulu Police Department has released a database to the public containing information of bicycles that have been reported stolen to HPD.

Just go to https://www.honolulupd.org/information and click on “Stolen Bicycle Database”.

If you plan to purchase or have purchased your bike from a private seller or pawn shop, you may want to check the new website to ensure it wasn’t previously reported stolen.

Our House Rules require that residents register their bicycles and mopeds with the City & County of Honolulu and display the appropriate registration decal. If your bicycle happens to get stolen one day, your registration information will aid in the recovery of your stolen property.

There are bicycle racks located on each parking deck. Bicycle owners should invest in good quality locks to deter theft. Do not leave any accessories attached to the bike that can be easily removed such as lights, pumps, phone holders, etc. Also, take a photo of your bike and registration decal. If you notice your decal missing, report it to the RM and HPD.

House Rule III.B.5 states:
“Containers must be placed under all pots in order to avoid the dripping of water. In cleaning lanais and watering of plants, residents shall prevent water from running down the exterior of the building or damage resulting from leaks into apartments below.”

Remember that damage applies to parked cars, too!

To prevent water from dripping over the lanai, here are some suggestions:

1. Water plants in the sink or shower. Take hanging plants down and wait for excess water to drain before hanging them back.
2. Don’t over water. Grow plants that don’t require much water like orchids.
3. Don’t use pots with drainage holes for plants that like moisture, such as anthuriums.
4. For pots with drainage holes, use a saucer. Be careful not to water more than the saucer can hold. It is also a good idea to drain the saucer afterwards rather than letting the water sit. You can also double pot plants where the larger outer pot doesn’t have drainage holes.
5. Use light-colored pots. Dark pots tend to absorb heat, which causes water to evaporate faster.
6. Use self-watering containers to avoid plants from getting root rot from sitting water. For an ornamental touch, you can also try self-watering globes.

For tips on cleaning your lanai while preventing muddy water from dripping over the edge, we found this excellent article:
https://balconyguide.com/how-to-clean-apartment-balcony/

Bill 23 basically states: No trash pickup from private refuse companies before 6 a.m.

Bill 23 must be placed on the agenda for the Transportation, Sustainability and Health Committee by Wednesday August 17. The hearing date for the committee is August 23.

Here are a few reasons why:

1) If council members would not tolerate being abused by way too early morning trash pickup, as early as 2:30 a.m., then neither should anyone else.

2) This is an embarrassment to city council members as Honolulu may be the only city in the country that allows trash pickup as early as 2:30 a.m.

3) It is a no-brainer that residents should be protected from way too early morning trash pickup, as early as 2:30 a.m.

4) It is simply the right thing to do.

5) No one deserves the abuse of being awakened as early as 2:30 a.m. by the beeping, banging, and clanging of private refuse trucks.

6) Any objection that private refuse companies may have against trash pickup beginning at 6 a.m. can be resolved.

7) Sleep deprivation has a profoundly harmful impact on health and quality of life.

8) If the city can pick up trash beginning at 6 a.m. for its tens of thousands of households, then private refuse company owners can do the same for their much smaller number of clients.

Greater action is needed from all of us to move the bill forward.

Information about Bill 23 is on the website: www.TheTrash.us

A special thank you to Carlino Giampolo for composing this article.