MĀNOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 7

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M.
NOELANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
2655 WOODLAWN DRIVE, HONOLULU, HI 96822
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

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Meeting Materials: Find a monthly archive of handouts and referenced materials relating to the Mānoa Neighborhood Board No. 7 at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NO7LXTCebl7VkAMZ8–ocGHcb14-omUL

Board Meeting Recordings can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

Rules of Speaking: Address the Chair, be recognized before proceeding, and confine remarks to the subject under discussion. Speakers are asked to keep their comments under one (1) minute. Please listen for the direction of the timekeeper and mute yourself if not recognized by the Chair to speak.

Note: The Board may act on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda. A two-thirds vote of 12 of this 17-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. Items may not be added if they are of major importance and will affect a significant number of people.

Neighborhood Board Boundaries: https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards-and-sub-district-boundary-descriptions;
https://honolulu-cchnl.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/cchnl::neighborhood-board-subdistricts/explore

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Dave Nagaji (davenagaji@gmail.com)

II. FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS
a. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
b. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)

III. BOARD BUSINESS
a. Appointment of a Timekeeper
b. Report on Thursday, August 13, 2026 Special Meeting – Dave Nagaji. By request of the Board members at the Wednesday, August 5, 2026 meeting, a Special Meeting was convened on Thurdsay, August 13, 2026 to address the ongoing clearing of Mānoa Stream:
i. The only item on the Special Meeting agenda was the consideration of sending a letter, which would have asked the State and City to refrain from putting a culvert or concrete into Mānoa Stream, as well as to take care of the fish in Mānoa Stream.
ii. Director Ed Sniffen and Director Gene Albano attended the meeting to provide information and answer questions, on behalf of the Department of Transportation and the Department of Facility Maintenance respectively.
iii. Sniffen and Albano informed the Board and audience that the State and City do not have any intentions to put a culvert or concrete into the stream.
iv. During the meeting, it also came to light that the stream clearing workers have coordinated with community members to safely handle the stream’s fish population.
v. The above two points effectively addressed the concerns raised in the letter that was up for consideration, rendering the letter basically moot.
vi. However, much of the discussion at the Special Meeting went beyond the scope of the potential letter, to include additional topics such as: public safety, the fact that Noelani School was flooded in March 2026, various flood mitigation ideas, the responsibilities of private individuals who own parts of the stream, flooding at Mānoa Valley District Park, drainage problems, and whether the State had done sufficient community outreach regarding the project.
vii. At the end of the meeting, a motion was made to not send the letter. A rollcall vote of the 13 Board Members present resulted in: 10 voting in favor, 2 voting against, and 1 abstaining. With 10 favorable votes, that motion PASSED and therefore the Board did not send any letter.
viii. Please view the Minutes of the Special Meeting for a more detailed summary.
c. Approval of the Minutes for the Thursday, August 13, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
d. Presentation on Natural Disaster Preparedness and the Upcoming Emergency Preparedness Fair – Be Ready Mānoa, Requested by Member Armstrong
e. Update on University Lab School. On Friday, July 17, 2026, the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) News posted the following update online: “The University of Hawaiʻi and the University Laboratory School (ULS) have finalized new facilities use and occupancy agreement, cementing their shared commitment to Hawaiʻi students and educators. The agreement establishes an initial three-year term through Saturday, June 30, 2029, with a mutual option to extend for an additional five years through Friday, June 30, 2034.” … “Under the agreement, UH will continue providing land and facilities without charging standard rental fees. However, ULS will transition to covering its direct operating expenses, including utilities, internet and custodial services, which the university previously subsidized.” The full article can be read at the following weblink: https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/07/17/new-agreement-uh-uh-lab-school/
f. Presentation & Discussion: “DRAFT Resolution In Support of Lowrey Avenue Pedestrian Safety Risk Mitigation and ADA Compliance” – Requested by Member Moylan (No Voting at this Time; Discussion Only)
g. Approval of the Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes
h. Approval of the Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Meeting Minutes
i. Rescheduling of the Recess Schedule: December 2026 and July 2027

IV. COMMUNITY UPDATES
a. Mānoa Banyan Court
b. Aria Lane
c. Ala Wai Flood Mitigation

V. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS
a. Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Dominic Dias
b. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – Director Gavin Thornton
c. Ala Wai Flood Mitigation

VI. STATE MONTHLY REPORTS
a. Senator Carol Fukunaga
b. Representative Andrew Takuya Garrett
c. University of Hawaii at Mānoa – Elmer Kaai
d. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Laci Goshi

VII. COMMUNITY CONCERNS (other concerns not listed on the meeting agenda)
Questions for HFD, HPD, BWS, city officials, and state officials should be asked after their report. Per the “Sunshine Law” (HRS 92), concerns not on the agenda may be presented, but the Board cannot take action.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Next Meeting: The next regular board meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in person at Noelani Elementary School Cafeteria and online via Webex.
b. Mānoa Christmas Parade Announcement (Ian Ross for Mānoa Lions)
c. Agenda Items for Future Meetings: Several agenda items have been put on hold due to time constraints at the August meeting and the need to resolve returning business at this current September meeting. The following delayed items will have priority for the upcoming meetings:
i. Ala Wai Canal Ferry Resolution (Requested by Member Sofio)
ii. Presentation on Coqui Frogs in Pololo (Requested by Member Fukumoto)
iii. Informational Presentation by the Sex Abuse Treatment Center
iv. Discussion on Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Funding for the 2027-2028 Biennium
d. Watch Mānoa Neighborhood Board Meetings:
i. Olelo Channel 49 (televised on the 4th Saturday at 3:00 p.m.) (https://olelo.org/tv-schedule)
ii. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfqRwVpRroonJXWsEipv9KdtRyQdcF87p

IX. ADJOURNMENT

A mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions, corrections, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or emailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda, documents, minutes are also available online: https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.

All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the Board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the Board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817, fax (808) 768-3711, email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov, or complete the form on https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/board-testimony/

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Neighborhood Commission Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nco@honolulu.gov as soon as possible, preferably at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. If a request is received with fewer than three (3) business days remaining before the meeting, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but it may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.

NAME SUBDISTRICT CONTACT
Ellen Watson 1 (Woodlawn) pehi@hawaii.rr.com
Seth Kamemoto 1 (Woodlawn) skamemoto@gmail.com
Whitney Bosel 1 (Woodlawn) wboselmnb@gmail.com
Elton Fukumoto (Timekeeper) 2 (Upper Mānoa) etfukumoto@gmail.com
Dave Nagaji (Chair) 2 (Upper Mānoa) davenagaji@gmail.com
Dave Fields 2 (Upper Mānoa) dave3@hawaii.edu
Christopher R. Moylan (Vice Chair) 3 (Middle Mānoa) drcmoylan@gmail.com
Diane Chong (Treasurer) 3 (Middle Mānoa) dchonghawaii@gmail.com
Joan Koff (Secretary) 3 (Middle Mānoa) joankoff@yahoo.com
Ellen Sofio 3 (Middle Mānoa) honsofio@aol.com
Philmund “Phil” Lee 3 (Middle Mānoa) philmund@gmail.com
Robert Fox 4 (Lower Mānoa) rfoxent@gmail.com
Patty Kawano 4 (Lower Mānoa) lowermanoa@gmail.com
Joseph Mishreki 4 (Lower Mānoa) joseph.mishreki@gmail.com
Lisa Carter 4 (Lower Mānoa) lisakealacarter@gmail.com
Jane Fyrberg 4 (Lower Mānoa)
Dylan Armstrong 4 (Lower Mānoa) dylan.p.armstrong@gmail.com

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.
NOELANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA – 2655 WOODLAWN DR, HONOLULU, HI 96822 AND VIA WEBEX

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuTS_J4ExeI

Meeting materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NO7LXTCebl7VkAMZ8–ocGHcb14-omUL

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:15]: Chair Pro Tem Nagaji called the Mānoa Neighborhood Board No. 7 regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Quorum WAS established with 12 members present. Note: This seventeen-member Board requires nine (9) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Seth Kamemoto, Ellen Watson, Whitney Bosel, Dave Nagaji, Elton Fukumoto, Dave Fields, Phil Lee, Diane Chong, Christopher Moylan, Ellen Sofio, Robert Fox, Dylan Armstrong, Lisa Carter (6:32 p.m.), Joseph Mishreki (6:32 p.m.), Joan Koff (6:34 p.m.), and Patti Kawano (6:37 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Jane Fryberg.

Guests: Fire Captain Jacob Nakajima (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Nakamura (Honolulu Police Department); Dominic Dias (Board of Water Supply); Gavin Thornton (Mayor’s Representative); Heath (Council Member Nishimoto); Senator Carol Fukunaga and Hector H. Venegas; Elmer Kaai (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa); Laci Goshi (Governor Josh Green); Vanessa Distajo, Laura Ruby, Corey Yap, Andy Charuk, Smith W. Crockett, Lori J. Coleman, Stanley Chun, Gale Beardsley, Melvine Kurashige, Sharon Omizo, Brenda Lam, Ioue Fujio, Lynwell Yuu, David Jon Lai, Charlene Takauchi, Annie Renick, Linda legraude, John Quincy Adams, Tom Heinrich, Glenn Otaguro, Kelsy Jorgensen, Kathey Maddui, Ed Chung, Gail Baron, Raelenne Tenno, Eric Listes, Teri Mitchell, Betty, Gloria, Stanton, Thom Benedict, Pi’ikea Miller, Sandy, David S., Irma, Beverly Smith, Aimee Grace, Stacy Ujimori, Paul M. Noelle G., Clift, Malia Tsuchiya, Janyce Mitchell, Lori, Yinphan Tsang, and R. Fujita (Resident); and Anson Wu (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were 48 total participants.

II. FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:01:37]

Carter and Mishreki arrived to the meeting at 6:32 p.m. 14 members present.

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:01:59]: Fire Captain Jacob Nakajima provided the July 2026 incident statistics and August 2026 safety tip and highlighted the following:
● July 2026 Statistics: 1 cooking fire; 11 activated alarms with no fires; 43 medical incidents; and 2 motor vehicle crash collisions.
● August 2026 Safety Tips: Emergency Notifications and Resources – understanding how residents will be alerted during urgent emergencies and knowing where to find accurate official information. Alert methods include opt-in alerts (text, email, or app push notification), HNLAlert and official government social media, and public alert and warning systems (Emergency Alert System, Wireless Emergency Alerts, and outdoor warning sirens).

Koff arrived to the meeting at 6:34 p.m. 15 members present.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:03:57]: Lieutenant Nakamura provided the July 2026 statistics and August 2026 safety tip and highlighted the following:
● July 2026 Statistics: 6 motor vehicle thefts; 4 burglaries; 7 thefts; 0 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles; 5,475 total calls for service for the district.
● August 2026 Safety Tips: With the start of the school year, Lieutenant Nakamura reviewed the “Avoid, Deny, Defend” protocol for active-shooter or similar emergency situations, noting an average police response time of about three minutes and emphasizing situational awareness, having an exit plan, creating distance and barriers, silencing cell phones, and, as a last resort, being prepared to defend oneself.

Kawano arrived to the meeting at 6:37 p.m. 16 members present.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:07:15]
1. Chop Shop and Unsafe Property Concern (2119 Chamberlain Street): Member Armstrong relayed a concern from residents near 2119 Chamberlain Street regarding a suspected chop shop and unsafe, non-residential activity at the property. Lieutenant Nakamura advised that residents should call 911 so HPD can generate a report and forward it to the plainclothes and Criminal Investigation Division units. Chair Pro Tem Nagaji separately relayed a community member’s related question about possible abandoned vehicles at the same property.
2. School Perimeter Fencing at Lunalilo Elementary: Member Sofio described a tall perimeter fence around most of Lunalilo Elementary School and questioned whether such fencing, installed for security reasons, could hinder evacuation in an emergency. Lieutenant Nakamura stated the question was outside HPD’s purview.
3. Chop Shop Enforcement Strategy: Member Fox suggested HPD establish a perimeter around suspected chop shop locations to identify and address concentrated bicycle and moped theft, rather than requiring residents to make multiple calls to different units.
4. Stray Dogs and Yard Waste Dumping: Resident Omizo asked (1) whether to call HPD or the Humane Society for a stray dog on a public road, and (2) who to call regarding a neighbor dumping yard waste on private property. Lieutenant Nakamura advised residents to call 911 for loose or aggressive dogs given fluctuating Humane Society funding, and explained that green-waste dumping jurisdiction depends on property ownership (Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) for city land, the state for state land, or the private property owner for private land).

[0:09:59] – Chair Pro Tem Nagaji took the agenda out of order to hear agenda item MANDATORY BOARD BUSINESS at this time.

III. MANDATORY BOARD BUSINESS – [0:17:33]

Chair Pro TemNagaji explained that four current board members (Bosel, Fields, Fox, and Mishreki) had three or more absences in the previous year and, per neighborhood board rules, the Board is required to consider whether to vacate their seats; each had indicated a desire to remain on the Board. Each member is given the opportunity to make a statement, after which the Board could consider a motion to vacate the seat; absent such a motion, the member remains on the Board.

Three Absence Letter for Member Whitney Bosel – [0:18:21]: Member Bosel explained her absences were due to her father’s health issues. Member Bosel is interested in remaining on the Board. Hearing no motion to vacate the seat, Member Bosel remains on the Board.

Three Absence Letter for Member Dave Fields – [0:19:31]: Member Fields explained his absences were due to family health issues. Hearing no motion to vacate the seat, Member Fields remains on the Board.

Three Absence Letter for Member Robert Fox – [0:19:58]: Member Fox explained that he owns property in California requiring periodic inspection and, as a newlywed, traveled with his husband for an extended two-month period to visit friends in Palm Springs, Phoenix, and Mexico.

[0:21:16] – Chair Pro Tem Nagaji took the agenda out of order to hear agenda item ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND CONFIRMATION OF BOARD DETAILS

IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND COMFIRMATION OF BOARD DETAILS – [0:21:20]

Chair – [0:21:36]: [0:21:39] – Fukumoto NOMINATED Nagaji as Chair.

[0:21:53] – Chair Pro Tem Nagaji passed the gavel to Vice Chair Pro Tem Moylan.

[0:22:01] – Hearing no further nomination, the board conducted a roll call vote. Nagaji was elected as Chair; 16-0 (NAGAJI: Kamemoto, Watson, Bosel, Nagaji, Fukumoto, Fields, Lee, Koff, Chong, Moylan, Sofio, Kawano, Fox, Mishreki, Carter, and Armstrong; ABSTAIN: None) – [0:22:36]

[0:23:52] – The gavel was passed back to Chair Nagaji.

Vice Chair – [0:23:54]: [0:24:02] – Fukumoto SELF NOMINATED for Vice Chair. [0:24:31] – Fox NOMINATED Moylan for Vice Chair. Hearing no further nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Fukumoto was elected as Vice Chair; 12-4 (FUKUMOTO: Kamemoto, Watson, Bosel, Nagaji, Fukumoto, Lee, Koff, Chong, Moylan, Kawano, Mishreki, and Carter; MOYLAN: Fields, Sofio, Fox, and Armstrong) – [0:27:05]

Secretary – [0:28:49]: [0:28:58] – Koff SELF NOMINATED for Secretary. Hearing no further nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Koff was elected as Secretary; 16-0 (KOFF: Kamemoto, Watson, Bosel, Nagaji, Fukumoto, Fields, Lee, Koff, Chong, Moylan, Sofio, Kawano, Fox, Mishreki, Carter, and Armstrong; ABSTAIN: None) – [0:29:13]

Treasurer – [0:30:16]: [0:30:33] – Watson NOMINATED Kawano for Treasurer. Hearing no further nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Kawano was elected as Treasurer; 16-0 (KAWANO: Kamemoto, Watson, Bosel, Nagaji, Fukumoto, Fields, Lee, Koff, Chong, Moylan, Sofio, Kawano, Fox, Mishreki, Carter, and Armstrong; ABSTAIN: None) – [0:30:58]

Second Vice Chair – [0:32:16]: [0:33:38] – Bosel NOMINATED Moylan for Second Vice Chair. Hearing no further nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Moylan was elected as Seconded Vice Chair; 16-0 (MOYLAN: Kamemoto, Watson, Bosel, Nagaji, Fukumoto, Fields, Lee, Koff, Chong, Moylan, Sofio, Kawano, Fox, Mishreki, Carter, and Armstrong; ABSTAIN: None) – [0:33:58]

Meeting Date, Time, Location, and Format (Virtual Option) and Determination of Recess Schedule – [0:35:22]: Chair Nagaji noted the Board presently meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Noelani Elementary School Cafeteria and via WebEx, with a recess schedule of December 2026 and July 2027. Member Armstrong asked for clarification on whether the Board, which may meet only nine times per year, might wish to add an additional recess month; Chair Nagaji confirmed this was also an option.

[0:36:24] – Hearing no motions the meeting, time, location, format and recess schedule will be kept the same.

Rules of Speaking – [0:36:34]: Chair Nagaji read the Rules of Speaking from the Neighborhood Plan (§2-14-118, noting a correction from the agenda’s citation of §2-14-117), addressing the chair, being recognized before speaking, and avoiding personalities, abusive language, profanity, or disparaging remarks, citing recent concerns about board member behavior.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:37:50]
1. Extending Decorum to Committees: Member Fox asked that the same standard of civility and respect be extended to all Board committees meeting outside of the full Board.

Time Limits discussion – [0:38:07]: Chair Nagaji proposed retaining the formal 60-second time limit for questions/comments, with Chair/Timekeeper discretion to extend, as the Board’s existing practice.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:38:35]
1. Discretion to Keep Meetings Moving: Member Armstrong supported retaining the 60-second limit as a discretionary floor, not a blanket restriction, noting the importance of leadership flexibility given the meeting’s many agenda items.
2. Support for a Two-Minute Minimum: Resident Heinrich urged a two-minute guideline for public comment and three-to-five minutes for presentations, noting that neighboring boards and the Neighborhood Commission itself use a two-minute minimum, subject to the chair’s discretion.
3. Support for Two Minutes, With Tapering for Repetition: Member Fox agreed a 60-second limit is unreasonably short for complex topics, recommended two minutes for public comment with the option to shorten to one minute after the first several speakers if comments become repetitive, and recommended five minutes for expert presentations.
4. Concern That Two Minutes Is Still Too Generous: Second Vice Chair Moylan cautioned that even a two- or three-minute limit passes quickly based on his prior city council experience, and suggested the same time limits that apply to public testimony should also bind board members themselves, since elected officials/board members more often run over time than the public.
5. Consensus on a Two-Minute Standard: Chair Nagaji, agreeing with Member Fox and Member Moylan earlier comments, concluded that in light of the community turnout and the discussion, the Board would proceed informally with a two-minute (approximately 90–120 second) guideline, falling back to 60 seconds if time becomes constrained.
6. Two Minute Support: Member Carter voiced her support for the 2-minute speaking time.

[0:45:49] – Hearing no objections, speaking time for questions or comments will be 2 minutes.

[0:46:36] – Chair Nagaji returned to agenda item MANDATORY BOARD BUSINESS.

Three Absence Letter for Member Robert Fox – [0:46:44]: No motion was made vacate the seat. Member Fox remains on the Board.

Three Absence Letter for Member Joseph Mishreki – [0:47:37]: Member Mishreki explained his absences were due to family obligations and expressed his intention to continue serving on the Board. Hearing no motion to vacate the seat. Member Mishreki remains on the Board.

V. COMMUNITY UPDATES – [0:48:26]

Flooding in Mānoa and on Oʻahu – [0:48:32]: Chair Nagaji opened the floor for discussion regarding the ongoing Mānoa Stream dredging/clearing project and flooding concerns.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:48:45]
1. City Declined Volunteer Participation in Stream Clean-Up: Member Fox reported the city is now funding paid workers to clean Mānoa Stream, he had asked whether volunteers could work alongside the city crews and received a negative response, reportedly due to liability insurance concerns for city-covered workers. He asked the city to allow continued volunteer involvement. Deputy Director Thornton asked whether Member Fox received an explicit refusal or simply no reply. Member Fox confirmed it was an explicit negative response, framed around liability insurance for the city’s contracted crews.
2. Concerns About Heavy Equipment, Reslo¬ing of Stream Banks, and Loss of Vegetation: Member Watson described contractors using excavators to remove vegetation and re-slope the stream banks near Mānoa District Park, with fencing restricting public and volunteer access, and expressed concern the work could result in a concrete-lined culvert. She stated the work would reportedly last about two months before crews move downstream toward Woodlawn Bridge, and objected to volunteer groups such as Mālama Mānoa being excluded.
3. Request for City/State Experts to Present Ahead of Time: Member Armstrong asked that city and state subject-matter experts brief the Board in advance of major stream work, emphasizing his preference for a naturalistic, accessible stream consistent with the community’s long-term vision, referencing Japanese landscape architecture principles.
4. Personal Account of Flooding Origins Near District Park: Member Sofio described a lifetime of experience along the stream and shared video evidence that pooling and overflow from a parking lot drain covered with rock/asphalt near the park contributed to the flooding of homes on Lowrey Avenue; she expressed concern the dredging plan will destroy the stream’s natural character and result in the park being repurposed as a detention basin. She urged the Board to act quickly and consider a letter to the Governor.
5. Request That City/State Representatives Urge Department of Transportation (HDOT)/DFM for More Information: Member Bosel asked city and state representatives present to urge the HDOT and DFM, the two agencies she understood to be jointly responsible for the project, to provide the community with substantive project details immediately, characterizing the public description of the work as vague and impossible to evaluate on its merits. Member Watson clarified that the state HDOT is leading the project, with the city handling debris hauling.
6. Historical Context on Stream Maintenance: Resident Heinrich recounted his involvement in a Mayor Jeremy Harris-era vision-team project that reshaped part of Mānoa District Park’s stream section and a subsequent Memorandum of Understanding between the community/Mālama Mānoa and the city for twice-yearly dredging that later lapsed due to federal (EPA) permitting issues. He stated there are no current proposals to extend concrete channelization along Mānoa Stream, and characterized the current project as a long-overdue, joint state HDOT/ Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and city DFM flood-mitigation dredging and cleanout effort and noted work began on Monday, August 3, 2026.
7. Prior Flooding Experience Near Kahāloa Bridge: Resident Otaguro described his home’s flooding in 2004 due to a lack of stream maintenance, noted the stream has narrowed since a berm formed after that flood, and stated he has repeatedly requested dredging of that section; he agreed with Resident Heinrich’s remarks.
8. Ecological Concerns and Lack of Notice to Stream Programs: Resident Charuk from Paʻēpaʻē o Waikolu, stated her program was not consulted despite recent record numbers of returning ʻoʻopu after the Kona low floods, criticized the lack of enforcement against illegal dumping/blockages. She noted of not being notified by the city.
9. Lack of Advance Notice to Mālama Mānoa: Resident Brenda from Mālama Mānoa stated the group had just completed its own stream clean-up in the exact section now being cleared and was not informed of the city/state project in advance; she had been told HDOT would attend this meeting to explain the project but no HDOT representative was present, which she felt was unfair to the community given the lack of information available to evaluate the work.
10. Request for Careful, Non-Scouring Work and Preservation of Historic Blue Stone: Resident Ruby distinguished between the current clearing work and the longer-term “bottom-up” community planning she believes should occur with Senator Fukunaga’s office.
11. Extent of Work Downstream: Member Kawano asked whether the clearing work would extend downstream past Mānoa Marketplace to the confluence of Pālolo and Mānoa Streams, including an area near Kaimukī High School affected by overgrown vegetation, homelessness, and trash, and requested more information on the full scope of work at next month’s meeting.
12. Concern for Native Species: Resident Adams noted his past caution regarding dredging and its effects on native ʻoʻopu, ʻopae, and freshwater snails, suggesting less invasive tools such as chainsaws, cane knives, and bank netting, while acknowledging that human life and property must take precedence.
13. Request for Time to Relocate Stream Species: Resident Yap echoed Resident Charuk concerns about insufficient notice, explaining that with a short heads-up he and Resident Charuk’s teams can relocate animals above the work area to prevent possible losses.
14. Hydrologist’s Account of March Flood Mechanism and Communication Concerns: Resident Tsang offered to share her lab’s analysis of the flood mechanism, expressed general support for sustainable stream maintenance balanced against protecting life and property, and echoed concerns that communication about the current project has been poor, including with Mālama Mānoa and educational outreach programs.
15. Criticism of the City’s Justification and Historical Parallels: Member Fox stated that Senator Fukunaga’s summary highlighted a critical problem: prior city decisions, including a past Army Corps of Engineers catch-basin/channelization proposals were based on flawed information from out-of-state consultants unfamiliar with Hawaiʻi and the continued lack of advance communication with the community.
16. Request Not to Wait for an After-Action Report: Member Bosel stated she did not want to wait for an after-action report at next month’s meeting, and asked the city/state representatives present to obtain and disseminate detailed project information immediately.
17. Representative’s Available Information: Deputy Director Thornton stated he had reached out during the meeting to the DFM director requesting someone be made available to brief the Board, though without a firm commitment yet; he noted that the work is clearing the accumulated sediment/vegetation buildup rather than deepening the streambed to original condition, and that concrete lining is unlikely in consideration unless an exhaustive hydrological study is done.
18. Request to Pause Work 48 Hours to Relocate Species: Member Bosel asked whether the city could pause work for one to two days to allow Charuk’s teams to relocate stream species Deputy Director Thornton will relay the request.
19. Special Meeting: Member Watson suggested to have a special meeting the following week with representative from City and HDOT.
20. Fish Relocation: Member Fukumoto asked if Resident Charuk and Resident Yip’s team is able to relocate the native species. Resident Charuk noted all her group could do is catch and relocate the fish, but she cannot provide a certain number.
21. Identifying Speakers; Broader Storm Water, Land Use, and Urban Canopy Concerns: Member Armstrong requested all speakers must identify themselves by name and speak into a microphone. He also noted that the discussion had so far neglected the issue’s broader consequences: the matter is not just about stream maintenance but also storm water management.
22. Stakeholder Meeting Process Concerns: Resident Otaguro urged that any future community meeting on the stream project include the actual stakeholders who live along Mānoa Stream.

[1:36:32] – Chair Nagaji passed the gavel to Vice Chair Fukumoto

23. Community-Led Watershed Walk Proposal: Resident Ruby described ongoing bottom-up efforts through the Ala Wai Watershed Collaboration and the Ala Wai/Mālama Community Association to organize neighborhood walking assessments identifying where flooding has occurred.
24. Suggestion of Forming a Committee: Member Fox suggested to form a committee to meet with the city as soon as possible to press for immediate, direct communication rather than waiting weeks for a response.
25. Suggestion to Involve Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR): Member Adams suggested DLNR, which handles freshwater fisheries, likely has jurisdiction over the native fish in the stream and should be included in any coordination.

[1:40:27] – Vice Chair Fukumoto passed the gavel back to Chair Nagaji.

26. Special Meeting: Chair Nagaji, after conferring with Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) staff, announced the Board could hold a special, in-person meeting at Noelani Elementary School, tentatively targeting Thursday, August 20, 2026. Member Bosel asked if the meeting can be held earlier than Thursday, August 20, 2026 and suggested Thursday, August 13 2026. Neighborhood Assistant Wu explained the date depends on confirming the venue’s availability, but he will check tomorrow.
27. 48 Hours Dredging Pause: Member Fukumoto asked if Member Bosel is making a proposal to Deputy Director Thornton to pause the dredging for 48 hours. Member Bosel confirmed.
28. Special Meeting Clarification: Chair Nagaji informed the board that it’s not required to specify the date of the special meeting and only have to specify that the board is interested in having a special meeting. He also noted that the special meeting is similar to a regular meeting in which an agenda has to be sent out 7 days in advance.
29. 48 Hour Dredging Request: Chair Nagaji asked if Deputy Director Thornton can send the board’s request to the City. Deputy Director Thornton is willing to send the Boards request by tomorrow morning.

[1:47:38] – MOVED by Bosel and SECONDED by Fox to request that the city ask its contractors to pause dredging/clearing work for 48 hours to allow stream biologists to relocate species from the work area. Hearing no objection, the motion WAS adopted; 16-0-0 (AYE: Kamemoto, Watson, Bosel, Nagaji, Fukumoto, Fields, Lee, Koff, Chong, Moylan, Sofio, Kawano, Fox, Mishreki, Carter, and Armstrong; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None) – [1:48:10].

30. Clarifying Scope: Member Sofio asked whether the relocation effort would also account for native birds and not only aquatic stream creatures.
31. Special Meeting Clarification: Chair Nagaji reiterated the board that it’s not required to specified the date of the special meeting and only have to specify that the board is interested in having a special meeting. The NCO will help schedule a meeting location that will comply with the 7-day advance notice.
32. Formation of a Permitted Interaction Group (PIG): Member Watson asked if Member Fox is interested in forming a PIG. Neighborhood Assistant Wu clarified the procedures of forming a PIG. Member Fox expressed interest of forming a PIG.
33. Senator Fukunaga Section: Member Armstrong requested to take the agenda out of order to allow Senator Fukunaga provide her report due to time.

[1:52:25] – Hearing no objections Chair Nagaji took the agenda out of order to hear agenda item Senator Carol Fukunaga.

Senator Carol Fukunaga – [1:52:41]: Senator Carol Fukunaga reported on the origins of the current Mānoa Stream project, stating that at the close of the Wednesday, June 17, 2026 community forum, the HDOT and DFM directors committed to organizing a project to remove vegetation and obstructions in response to strong community turnout and concern. She also provided background on prior studies, including a 2008 post-2004/2006 flood study whose recommendations were largely not acted upon, and a 2018 Army Corps of Engineers flood-control channelization proposal that generated significant opposition throughout the Ala Wai watershed, leading the City Council to convene PIG; that group’s consultant, Oceanit, subsequently produced a 2020 report presenting engineering alternatives.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:54:53]
1. Status of the Army Corps of Engineers Plan: Member Fox asked whether the earlier, higher-cost Army Corps of Engineers proposal remains under consideration. Senator Fukunaga stated that proposal is currently off the table due to its high-cost relative to the Council pig discussions, though previously appropriated funds may remain encumbered; she emphasized the importance of the community and agencies coordinating on a solution before any Army Corps proposal moves forward.
2. Clarifying the Oceanit ($600 Million) Proposal vs. the Army Corps ($1 Billion) Proposal: Member Fox asked whether the roughly $600 million Oceanit tunnel proposal is distinct from the $1 billion Army Corps of Engineers plan. Senator Fukunaga confirmed the Oceanit proposal was a technical alternative the City Council’s permitted interaction group commissioned in response to the Army Corps’ request to move water out of the valley differently, intended to illustrate feasible, community-supportable options rather than serve as a final, actionable plan.
3. Differing Goals of Prior Studies: Member Bosel asked what specific goal the current dredging/clearing work is meant to achieve. Senator Fukunaga believes their goal is to remove the excess vegetation and obstructions but deferred to HDOT/DFM to speak to their own objectives, since she did not want to characterize their intent inaccurately.

[1:59:47] – Bosel MOVED and Fox SECONDED to request to have the City and County to halt the dredging until they received enough information. Discussion followed. The motion was not voted on.

Koff left the meeting at 8:31 p.m.15 members present.

[2:09:44] – Fox MOVED and Bosel SECONDED to add the agenda item to vote to request the city to stop work on the stream for 48 hours. Discussion followed; the board conducted a role call vote. The motion WAS NOT adopted; 7-0-8 (AYE: Watson, Bosel, Fukumoto, Lee, Sofio, Fox, and Carter; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: Kamemoto, Nagaji, Fields, Chong, Moylan, Kawano, Mishreki, and Armstrong) – [2:11:39]

Mānoa Banyan Court: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

Aria Lane: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

Ala Wai Flood Mitigation: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

University of Hawaiʻi Ewa Property: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

VI. BOARD BUSINESS

Presentation & Discussion: “DRAFT Resolution in Support of Lowrey Avenue Pedestrian Safety Risk Mitigation and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance”: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

Approval of the Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

VII. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS

Board of Water Supply (BWS): Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

City Councilmember Scott Nishimoto: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

VIII. STATE MONTHLY REPORTS

Representative Andrew Takuya Garrett: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Meeting: The next regular board meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in person at Noelani Elementary School Cafeteria and online via Webex.

X. ADJOURNMENT – [2:13:00]: Chair Nagaji adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:43 p.m.

Submitted by: Anson Wu, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Lindon Valenciano, Public Relations Assistant, NCO
Finalized by:

DRAFT SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.
NOELANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA – 2655 WOODLAWN DR, HONOLULU, HI 96822 AND VIA WEBEX

Board Members in Attendance:
Bosel, Kamemoto, Watson, Fukumoto, Nagaji, Chong, Lee, Moylan, Sofio, Armstrong, Carter, Fox, Fyrberg
Special Guests:
Edwin Sniffen, Director, Hawaii Department of Transportation; Gene Albano, Director, Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance
Other Attendees (as recorded with sign-in sheets):
David Walton, Lia Walton, Joan Tagami, Ivan Tagami, Ray Tabata, Dave Shimokawa, Cecily Wong, Gail Baron, Hector H. Venegas, Tom Heinrich, Dave Watase, Debra Lee, Scott Snider, Wes Oda, Eric Rita, Dana Senaha, Leanne Kojima, Ross Nakagawara, Bryan Gusman, Daryl Pang, Michelle W., Heath Williams, Brenda Lam, Brett Kurashige, Jolyn Okimoto, Michael Liu, Peggy Brandt, Vanessa Distajo, Russell Distajo, Carole Ann Nagaji, Linda Legrande, Chris Sullivan, Aimee Grace, Andi Charuk, Cory Yap, Representative Andrew Takuya Garrett, Senator Carol Fukunaga, Councilman Scott Nishimoto
At 6:30pm, Chair Nagaji called the meeting to order.
Vice Chair Fukumoto called the roll to determine attendance.
Present: Kamemoto, Watson, Fukumoto, Nagaji, Chong, Lee, Moylan, Sofio, Armstrong, Carter, Fox, Fyrberg
Absent: Bosel*, Fields, Koff, Kawano, Mishreki
The Board therefore had quorum, with 12 Board Members present.
*(Bosel was absent at time of rollcall but arrived later at 6:39pm, making 13 present)
Chair Nagaji made introductory remarks. Everyone was asked to write their names on the sign-in sheets to have names for the minutes, all attendees were advised that the meeting is being recorded with an electronic audio device for the purpose of producing accurate minutes, and rules for speaking and decorum were summarized. The floor was then turned over to Director Sniffen and Director Albano, who had been invited to attend to represent Hawaii Department of Transportation and Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance, respectively.
Director Albano: Stated that he was present to answer questions. Explained these efforts are in response to what people voiced at the town hall event. Stated they are not widening or deepening Manoa Stream. Noted the specific areas of the stream that are currently slated for maintenance.
Director Sniffen: Stated that material cleaned from the stream isn’t being dumped at the park. Noted concerns about the frequency of storms and the need to clear the stream because of these storms. Stated that the stream maintenance won’t be lining Manoa Stream with concrete and that it will remain as an “open stream.”
Scott Snider: Stated that he is grateful for the work being done to clear the stream. Concerned about “life safety” and also protecting property, due to flooding concerns. Wants more detailed information about the State’s and City’s long-term plans for the stream. Expressed that he didn’t want to criticize the stream clearing, only to ask for information and communication from the State and City.
Brenda Lam: Asked if there are plans to “revegetate” the ground alongside Manoa Stream where plants have been removed.
Director Sniffen: Responding to Brenda Lam, said yes.
Andi Charuk: Asked Director Sniffen and Director Albano for their job titles (which they both provided). Then asked both the directors about their lives outside of their jobs.
Director Albano: Responded that he previously worked as a consulting engineer for 30 years. Wants to build trust with government.
Director Sniffen: Responded that he wants to get as many longstanding issues addressed as possible, to get as much done as possible during his time serving in this position. Noted that private landowners face expenses if those private owners are responsible for cleaning their portion of the stream themselves.
Andi Charuk: Expressed dissatisfaction with the current way in which streams are managed. Expressed concerns about the current “reactionary” way of doing things. Encouraged a holistic approach to the stream.
Aimee Grace: Introduced herself as a physician and also the parent of a current Noelani student. Saw the school filled with water on the day it flooded in March. Stated that it is important to not have the flooding happen again. Expressed thanks for the stream clearing.
Lia Walton: Identified herself as a resident of Lowrey Avenue. Appreciates the flood mitigation work being done. Expressed care about the environment. Stated that a past City beautification project, which removed a wall, contributed to the flooding. Requested that the Board not send the letter under consideration at this meeting.
Director Sniffen: Responded to Lia Walton, regarding the wall that she had mentioned. [Details of this response not clearly audible on recording and not clearly described in written notes].
Member Sofio: Stated that Manoa Stream didn’t actually breach its banks. Stated that other people who live near the stream have confirmed this to her. Stated that the water which caused the flood accumulated on the ground, during the heavy raining, due to a blocked drain.
Member Armstrong: Raised a point of order, regarding the topic of order and decorum as written in the Neighborhood Plan. Stated that these provisions don’t allow for anyone to be “cross examined” during meetings. [This point of order was made in the context of Member Sofio having directly asked other meeting attendees questions on at least three occasions during this meeting, at least two of these times when Member Sofio hadn’t been recognized to speak].
Chair Nagaji: Stated that meeting attendees may ask each other questions, so long as they are not interrupting each other.
Eric Rita: Owns parking lot that was flooded during the March flooding. Stated that there was a lot of debris in the parking lot, more than he’d ever seen before, because of the flooding. Noted that the “amount of water was kind of crazy.” Stated that, even if the fish population in Manoa Stream is impacted by the maintenance work, the fish will still come back.
Jolyn Okimoto: Expressed concerns about the mountains, since the waters that cause flooding start in the mountains before coming down. Wants a better plan for stream restoration that is upstream of the area currently being cleared by the State and City.
Director Sniffen: Stated that creation of a “masterplan” is expected to be released in about five years. Noted that the work currently being done was what could be done right now, due to current capacity.
Cory Yap: Acknowledged that the Kona Lows, and the flooding they caused, were bad for human property. Stated that the flooding brought back native species to the Manoa Stream area, which has opened opportunities to study fish species.
Director Sniffen: Stated that he supports the environment but doesn’t want to choose the environment over people. Stated that his department would coordinate with Cory and others to safely handle the fish in Manoa Stream.
Laura Ruby: Suggested low-cost fixes to flooding, such as installing berms. Wants to share the details of her full plan.
Dana Sanaha: Identified herself as a third-generation Manoa resident. Stated that her children were on Noelani campus during the flood. Thanked the elected officials for the funding of this project for stream clearing. Stated that the area surrounding the stream had become very overgrown. Encouraged the Board not to send the letter.
Damien Waikoloa: Stated that a person can drown in 20 seconds. Stated that the March flood happened while Noelani students were at school. Mentioned the Manoa Neighborhood Board’s previous vote against a detention basin. Requested that the board not send the letter. Expressed appreciation for Representative Garrett and Councilman Nishimoto.
Ray Tabata: Stated that houses were damaged during the flooding. Expressed concerns that the park area may need maintenance to improve drainage. Suggested that a berm along the stream could help.
Director Albano: Stated that he will work with Department of Parks & Recreation to improve drainage in the park.
Scott Snider: Asked whether anyone from the government has a long-term plan for clearing out the stream, noting that many private owners along the stream are unable or unwilling to clear debris from their portions of the stream, and that they often do not even know that they have ownership of their respective parts of the stream.
Director Sniffen: Stated that the intention is for the State to clear out the stream itself, rather than to cite private landowners for failing to maintain their sections of the stream.
Member Sofio: Wants to compare the videos she possesses of the flooding with the videos in the possession of Ray Tabata. Stated that the videos in her possession show that the floodwaters didn’t come from Manoa Stream but rather accumulated on the parking lot’s asphalt surface and then traveled along a sidewalk. Wants a forensic analysis “to avoid doing more harm than good.” Stated that dredging causes erosion and is bad for streams. Mentioned Governor Green’s emergency proclamations, which have allowed this stream clearing to proceed without an EIS and without other procedural steps.
Dana Sanaha: Stated that an EIS would be good. Stated that she is still against the Board sending a letter.
Aimee Grace: Mentioned her background in public health and experience working on safety issues for children. Asked the board to take the vote on this letter seriously and to properly represent the community by voting against sending it.
Member Fox: Stated that there should’ve been better communication regarding the stream clearing project, as the main problem was a lack of communication to the community about the project’s details. Asked about the possibility of creating a maintenance fund.
Director Albano: Responded to Member Fox, that such a maintenance fund would basically be like the stormwater utility fee legislation that failed to pass five years ago. Stated that the Mayor is against creating such a fund, as it would mean an additional fee for taxpayers.
Member Fox: Stated that, due to the extremely high financial cost that flooding can cause, there should be ongoing stream maintenance. Stated that the City should be able to provide for such a fund with its existing resources.
Member Moylan: Reminded everyone that the business before the Board tonight is to decide whether to send a letter, and if so then whether to modify that letter. Noted that the letter under consideration at this meeting currently has three substantial provisions: (1) opposing a culvert in the stream, (2) opposing concrete being put into the stream, and (3) asking that the fish be taken care of. Expressed that it was unclear, from the people who had spoken against sending the letter, if those people were against sending the letter because (A) they have been assured that the City and State are doing a good job or because (B) they are against the letter because they dislike specific provisions in it. (No one gave a verbal response to Member Moylan. However, when Member Moylan raised the possibility that people were against sending the letter because they have been assured that the City and State are doing a good job, the audience applauded).
Member Bosel: Asked whether there are intentions to put a culvert or concrete into Manoa Stream. (Both Director Sniffen and Director Albano visibly shook their heads when asked that question). Mentioned the need to take care of Woodlawn Ditch, as Woodlawn Ditch is a major contributor to debris and flooding concerns. Requested that the masterplan involve better outreach to the community. Expressed that more detailed information pertaining to the current stream clearing should’ve been disseminated to the community ahead of time.
Director Sniffen: Stated that there was a need to clear the stream urgently, since upcoming storms have created urgency. Stated that if the Board really is against the clearing of Manoa Stream and wants to send a letter, then the State can withdraw personnel from Manoa Stream and provide these services elsewhere.
Director Albano: Echoed the position expressed by Director Sniffen. Stated that executive decisions were made and that this stream clearing work is to do something for the community.
Member Kamemoto: Raised concerns about the stream clearing possibly removing native material from the stream, not only debris. Asked whether the flooding issue originated with the park area or the stream.
Director Sniffen: Responded to Member Kamemoto that the workers clearing the stream can tell when they have crossed the line from removing debris to removing native material, which means they know at what point to stop removing things.
Director Albano: Stated that there is a need for funding to improve infrastructure for flood mitigation purposes, but reiterated that there is currently a lack of funding for that purpose. Suggested that concerned individuals should speak to Councilman Nishimoto, who can advocate for infrastructure maintenance funding.
Chair Nagaji: Noted that Councilman Nishimoto is not currently in attendance, as he was already booked with a meeting at a different neighborhood board. Requested that Heath Williams, staffer for the councilman, appraise the councilman on these discussions.
Heath Williams: Informed everyone that Councilman Nishimoto is on his way to this meeting now. (Councilman Nishimoto walked into the meeting shortly thereafter).
Dave Watase: Stated that the current stream clearing operation has proceeded very quickly. Noted that five feet of silt has built up in the Woodlawn Bridge area and expressed that this silt needs to be removed.
Member Armstrong: Expressed uncertainty as to the current status of this meeting, in terms of following the agenda, as no motion has yet been made in regards to the letter. Acknowledged that Representative Garrett, Senator Fukunaga, and Councilman Nishimoto are all present. Invited those elected officials to speak.
Chair Nagaji: Responded to Member Armstrong, that there would be an opportunity for Board Members to make a motion and vote on the letter after discussion was concluded.
David Nash: Identified himself as a current Manoa resident and a former member of the McCully Neighborhood Board. Suggested channelization as the solution to flooding.
Andi Charuk: Stated that she understands people’s safety concerns due to flooding. Stated that steps have been taken with the stream clearing to take care of the fish.
Chair Nagaji closed discussion due to time concerns and asked the Board if there was a motion.
Member Moylan made a motion to not send a letter. Motion was seconded by Member Fox.
Member Armstrong raised a parliamentary inquiry, as to whether is proper to make a motion to not send the letter, when there hadn’t yet been an affirmative motion to send the letter.
Member Moylan gave assurances that this is indeed permitted under parliamentary procedure.
Chair Nagaji requested that Vice Chair Fukumoto conduct a rollcall vote.
Member Armstrong declared his intent to abstain on the rollcall vote, due to a conflict of interest. The basis of the conflict was an ongoing job application. This conflict didn’t exist at the time of the August 5 meeting, which is why it was not disclosed during that previous meeting.
Vice Chair Fukumoto called on each member for their vote.
Yes: Bosel, Kamemoto, Watson, Fukumoto, Nagaji, Chong, Lee, Moylan, Carter, Fox
No: Sofio, Fyrberg
Abst: Armstrong
With 10 YES votes, 2 NO votes, and 1 ABSTENTION, the motion to not send a letter was PASSED by the Board.
Chair Nagaji asked if there were any final comments now that the meeting’s business was concluded. Seeing and hearing none, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01pm.

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