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On September 24, 25, and 26, Spectrum will be in the building between 8 AM and 5 PM to upgrade equipment and change a part in each unit. They will be removing the addressable tap off the wall and replacing it with a DC and splitter and install a new wall plate.

It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to do each replacement with a 30-45 minutes downtime in each unit. Please clear furniture and other obstacles around the addressable tap prior to Spectrum’s arrival to allow the technicians to work unencumbered.

Stacks 01 and 02 will be done on Tuesday 9/24/2024.
Stacks 04 and 05 will be done on Wednesday 9/25/2024.
Stack 03 will be done on Thursday 9/26/2024.

It is imperative that they have access to your unit on the appropriate day. Units that do not provide access will not have Spectrum service (internet, cable, and/or phone) after the 25th.

Please contact the Resident Manager if you need to make special arrangements for access. Mahalo for your cooperation!

Like Queen’s hit song from the 70’s, bicycles are meant to be ridden. Sadly, many bikes kept in our building are in disrepair or do not have proper registration. These bikes are taking up valuable rack space for regular bike users.

If you do not plan to ride your bike (at least once a week), please remove it from the rack. If you sell/donate/dump your bike, inform the Resident Manager, so it can be unregistered with the building.

If you do use your bike regularly, then congratulations! According to the House Rules, it must be registered with the City & County of Honolulu and display the appropriate registration decals from the C&C and the building. It should also be in good working order (no flat tires or broken parts).

Let’s try to be considerate and understanding to your fellow bicyclists.

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.