MĀNOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 7

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 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. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS
a. Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Dominic Dias
b. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – Deputy Director Gavin Thornton
c. City Councilmember Scott Nishimoto

IV. 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

V. COMMUNITY UPDATES
a. Mānoa Banyan Court
b. Aria Lane. On Friday, January 23, 2026, the Chair received an email from Department of Planning and Permitting. Per this email: “the Zoning Board of Appeals… will hold a scheduling meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in the… Frank Fasi Municipal Building.” At this meeting, “the ZBA will adopt the date for the contested case hearing, adopt the deadlines for the filing of documents, and address any procedural issues concerning the contested case hearing.”
c. Ala Wai Flood Mitigation
d. Mānoa Pool. Department of Parks & Recreation provided updates on the status of pool repairs. The pool is now expected to reopen by the end of March 2026. In addition to repairs, Parks & Rec is installing starting blocks and adding slip-resistant flooring. Thank you to the Mamizuka ‘Ohana for their donations, as well as Councilmember Scott Nishimoto for securing the necessary funds.
e. UH Ewa Property Feasibility Study
f. Pahoa Ridge. At last meeting, a community member requested that a resolution pertaining to the Pahoa Ridge project be placed on the meeting agenda. However, this community member subsequently contacted the Chair and explained that a resolution may not be needed at this time.

VI. BOARD BUSINESS
a. Filling of Vacancies. Subdistrict 4 (Three Vacancies): Residents interested in filling a vacant board seat must bring current proof of residency to the board meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Anson Wu [anson.wu@honolulu.gov] to verify residency in advance.
b. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PRIORITIZATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (Voting Item) – Christopher Moylan
c. Approval of the Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes
d. Proactive Solutions Committee Report – Member Moylan (drcmoylan@gmail.com)

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, April 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in person at Noelani Elementary School Cafeteria and online via Webex.
b. Agenda Items for Future Meetings: Board members and residents may contact the Chair in order to request that a new item be added to the agenda. Due to mandatory deadlines, please make any such agenda requests more than a week in advance of the meeting.
c. 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

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://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/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
Robert Zane 1 (Woodlawn) zanero9141@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
VACANT 4 (Lower Mānoa)
VACANT 4 (Lower Mānoa)
VACANT 4 (Lower Mānoa)

DRAFTED REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 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=w2FfybX-gZI&t

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

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:07]: Acting Chair Christopher Moylan called the Mānoa Neighborhood Board No. 7 regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Quorum WAS NOT established with 8 members present. Note: This seventeen-member Board requires nine (9) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Robert Zane, Ellen Watson, Dave Nagaji, Elton Fukumoto, Phil Lee, Diane Chong, Christopher Moylan, Ellen Sofio, Dave Fields (6:32 p.m.), Whitney Bosel (6:32 p.m.), Joseph Mishreki (6:43 p.m.), and Patti Kawano (6:49 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Joan Koff and Robert Fox.

Guests: Firefighter L. Kaalouahi (Honolulu Fire Department); Dominic Dias (BWS); Gavin Thornton (Mayor’s Representative); Heath Williams (Office of Councilmember Scott Nishimoto); Hector Venegas (Senator Carol Fukunaga’s office); Representative Andrew Takuya Garrett; Elmer Kaai (University of Hawaiʻi); Laci Goshi (Governor’s Representative); Tom Heinrich, Brett Kurashige, Veneeta Acson, Gary Mizumoto, Ron Brown, Jane Fyrberg, Sharon Omizo, Abiden Kaya, Raelene Tenno, Vanessa Distajo, Sandy Tsukiyama, John Q Adam, Hanale, E. Kealoha, Keith, Glenn, David S., Laura Ruby, Stanton, Vernelle, Dylan P. Armstrong, Keith, Jim, Thom Benedict, Janice Mitchell, Beverly Smith, Russell, Paul M.; and Anson Wu (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were 50 total participants.

Fields and Bosel arrived to the Meeting at (6:32 p.m.); 10 members present, quorum was established.

[0:01:54] – Hearing no objections, Acting Chair Moylan moved Board Business up on the agenda before Community Updates.

II. FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:02:22]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:02:43]: Firefighter L. Kaalouahi reported January 2026 statistics: 0 structure fire; 0 brush fire; 0 cooking fire; 1 nuisance fire; 4 activated alarms without fire; 57 medical emergencies; 0 motor vehicle collisions; 0 ocean rescues; 0 hazmat incidents; and 1 mountain rescue. Safety Tip for February 2026 emphasized calling 911 first rather than driving to a fire station, as fire companies may be unavailable due to emergencies, inspections, training, or other duties. HFD can field 911 text messages for emergencies in areas with poor voice reception.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QlIBBUz7rBO08VryhPkfASYJF7xWC9JH/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:04:31]
1. Helicopter Operations Briefing Request: Resident Heinrich requested a future briefing on helicopter operations in Mānoa Valley.
2. Mountain Rescue Details: Resident Tsukiyama asked about a recent mountain rescue visible from her home near the cemetery. Firefighter Kaalouahi noted that he was not on duty that day and could not provide details.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:07:42]: No representative present.

III. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:08:06]

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:08:12]: Dominic Dias reported that January 2026 and February 2026 main break data was unavailable and will be reported at the March 2026 meeting. The Kakela Drive/Mohala Way construction project is complete pending final reports and closeout. The Kalawene pipeline project (transmission main installation along Pensacola Street toward the post office) has contractors working near Lunalilo Street. BWS announced its 2026 poster and poetry contest (theme: Everyday Conservation) open to students K-6 (poster) and 7-12 (poetry), with details at www.boardofwatersupply.com/wcwcontest. A trivia-style conservation challenge will be held live on Instagram on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at noon, with prizes including rain barrels and BWS swag. Dias noted that the six-year capital improvement program is being finalized and will be presented when ready.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EllNlmhV_eSXG-gC9-UQgHHIej7xTB6X/view?usp=drive_link

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Office – [0:11:05]: Deputy Director Gavin Thornton promoted the new HNL 311 system for reporting community issues via mobile app (Apple/Android) or website (HNL311.com). Regarding previous questions: (1) Five-Way Stop signage cannot be changed from “All-Way Stop” to “Five-Way Stop” due to federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices requirements; (2) Department of Transportation Services will investigate parking issues on Mānoa Road near Waioli Kitchen regarding cars and tour buses blocking walkways; (3) Mānoa Valley District Park tennis court resurfacing is awaiting procurement contract execution with no timeline available; gymnasium renovations are ongoing due to additional damage discovered during construction, with completion expected before summer 2026; the weight room is closed for storage of displaced gymnasium items; (4) The Mānoa pool repairs and repainting are estimated for completion by summer 2026, weather permitting.

Mishreki arrived to the meeting at (6:43 p.m.); 11 members present.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:15:38]
1. Sidewalk Obstruction: Resident Kaya reported cars consistently parking on the street edge blocking pedestrian access, creating safety hazards for children walking to school. Deputy Director Thornton offered to discuss details after the meeting.
2. Meeting Time Discrepancy: Resident Tenno noted conflicting meeting times (6:30 p.m. on agenda vs. 7:00 p.m. on city website calendar).
3. Voter Registration Process Issues: Resident Tenno reported problems with voter registration through Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) license renewal, receiving a letter from the Office of Elections about missing signatures despite completing the process. She experienced pushback when seeking clarification. Deputy Director Thornton offered to investigate.
4. Pedestrian Signal Timing: Chair Nagaji relayed a report from Resident Gail about incorrectly timed pedestrian signals at the Beretania/McCully overpass intersection near Hawaiʻi Rental.
5. Five-Way Intersection Safety Concerns: Resident Tsukiyama expressed frustration with drivers not taking turns at the five-way intersection, noting increased stress, dangerous situations, and near-collisions. Acting Chair Moylan noted a later agenda item would address potential solutions.

Kawano arrived to the meeting at (6:49 p.m.); 12 members present.

City Councilmember Scott Nishimoto – [0:24:19]: Heath Williams announced an e-waste drive on Saturday morning, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Midpack, with Council Member Nishimoto participating. E-waste includes electronics, cords, and items with batteries.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:24:50]
1. E-Waste Definition: Member Fukumoto requested clarification on what constitutes e-waste. Williams clarified that e-waste are electronics such as cords and batteries and will email Member Fukumoto with a clear definition.

IV. STATE MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:25:52]

Senator Carol Fukunaga – [0:26:02]: Hector Venegas reported on several bills: Senate Bill (SB) 2382 (emergency management procedures and authority for state/county emergency declarations, passed with amendments); SB 2382 (law enforcement recruitment/retention three-year pilot program); SB 2503 (firearms buyback program funding for at least two events per month per island); and SB 2397 (neighborhood board quorum requirements – establishing that a majority of filled seats constitutes quorum), with a hearing scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 225. Venegas is gathering constituent concerns regarding Mānoa Stream for potential Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding to address flooding risks, referencing the 2004 Halloween flooding that damaged vehicle and caused $80 million damage to Hamilton Library.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:29:54]
1. SB 2397 Testimony Process: Acting Chair Moylan, member Fukumoto, and Chair Nagaji discussed the decision-making hearing format and timing for submitting testimony. Chair Nagaji offered to email legislators after the board votes on their resolution.
2. Tree Protection Bill: Member Bosel inquired about SB 2332 relating to trees and best arboreal practices, with Senator Fukunaga listed as a co-sponsor. Venegas did not have information but offered to follow up.

Representative Andrew Takuya Garrett – [0:33:35]: Representative Garrett apologized for missing the January 2026 meeting due to travel. He shared his newsletter highlighting session priorities and noted convening Wednesday, January 21 2026.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:34:39]
1. Animal Cruelty Bill: Member Bosel asked about last year’s animal cruelty bill status. Representative Garrett was unsure which bill but noted House support for strengthening animal cruelty laws and offered to research it.
2. Condo Issues: Raelene Tenno, representing Hawaiʻi Council of Community Associations, noted seven bills proposed through Senator Fukunaga and invited community input on condo-related issues.
3. Companion Bills: Member Moylan asked if bills are typically introduced in tandem. Representative Garrett noted this happens quite often and are called companion bill. If a district senator introduces a bill as a courtesy the House member will often do the same.
4. Continuous Legislative Session: Member Bosel inquired about a continuous legislative session bill. Representative Garrett supports the concept but believes the bill wasn’t introduced this year, noting the Legislative Reference Bureau conducted a study on benefits and drawbacks available on their website.
5. Representative’s Quorum Bill: Acting Chair Moylan offered to pass a resolution supporting Representative Garrett’s bill, similar to the resolution for the Senate bill. Representative Garrett explained his bill has been referred to the Legislative Management Committee. If the board passes a resolution, they can forward it to the committee chair encouraging him to schedule the bill for a hearing and testify. Member Fukumoto requested the bill number so members could individually submit testimony. Representative Garrett confirmed it’s HB 2159 and offered to send that information to the board.

University of Hawaiʻi (UH) at Mānoa – [0:39:54]: Elmer Kaai addressed Member Fox’s question from January 2026 about Shidler building lights and alarms, confirming roaming security checks buildings nightly and will prevent all-night disturbances. Regarding commencement traffic, UH is working with HPD to improve the process given complete street changes. UH sent notices to students, faculty, and staff about being good neighbors regarding parking, noting increased issues with mopeds and cars blocking residents and medians. Kaai reported UH is monitoring impacts from US Department of Education actions on federal programs, with some leeway before implementation.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:42:03]
1. College of Education Property: Resident Ruby expressed concern that consulting parties were not heard regarding the College of Education property, emphasizing the historical significance of the surrounding green spaces and lab schools. She noted community outrage at the last Noelani meeting and requested community involvement in any plans. Kaai noted they have no decision of the area and will take back her request.
2. Campus Town Status: Member Bosel asked about the Board of Regents presentation and next steps. Kaai reported the area is still in planning with nothing scheduled yet and offered to provide more details next month.
3. Campus Town Origins: Member Sofio asked where the Campus Town initiative originated. Kaai indicated it came from property evaluation but didn’t know specific details about the decision-making structure and offered to find out.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [0:46:32]: Laci Goshi highlighted Governor Green’s State of the State address on Monday, January 26, 2026 covering housing production, healthcare expansion, and affordability. She promoted the Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program offering lower interest rates and potential down payment assistance for first-time Hawaiʻi resident homebuyers who agree to be owner occupants. Applications for public pre-kindergarten programs at participating Department of Education (DOE) schools open Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

V. BOARD BUSINESS – [0:47:57]

[0:49:34] – Acting Chair Moylan passed the gavel to Member Zane.

Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 2397 Regarding Quorum – [0:49:55]: Member Moylan, chairing the Proactive Solutions Committee, presented a resolution supporting SB 2397, which would change neighborhood board quorum and voting requirements to require a simple majority of filled seats rather than a majority of all possible seats.
• Draft Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/107I_oUQxjg16-vLhtj_eb-cRTuBVRY5A/view?usp=drive_link

[0:55:03] – Moylan MOVED and Fukumoto SECONDED to adopt the resolution to supporting Senate Bill 2397 regarding quorum. Discussion followed; the board conducted a roll call vote. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 12-0-0 (AYE: Zane, Watson, Bosel, Nagaji, Fukumoto, Fields, Lee, Chong, Moylan, Sofio, Kawano, and Mishreki; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None) – [0:56:21].

Resolution Urging the Honolulu City Council to Consider Installing A Roundabout at the Five Corners Intersection (Voting Item) – [0:58:08]: Member Moylan presented a resolution asking the City Council to consider installing a raised roundabout at the five-way intersection (Mānoa Road, Oʻahu Avenue, and Lowry Avenue).
• Draft Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ulLUnORMj-izPt6kfm4qUXgVL7yJqeF/view?usp=drive_link

[1:04:15] – Moylan MOVED and Bosel SECONDED to adopt the resolution urging the Honolulu City Council to consider installing a runabout at the five corners intersection. Discussion followed:

1. Raised Roundabout Clarification: Member Chong asked about raised roundabout. Member Moylan explained it means an 8-inch raised center that vehicles cannot drive over, preventing cars from cutting through while allowing emergency vehicles to cross if needed.
2. Large Vehicle Navigation: Acting Chair Zane questioned if larger vehicles can navigate through a traffic circle. Member Moylan explained the SU40 rectangle in diagrams shows bus turning radius and that property corners might need trimming based on survey results. Resident Tenno also noted witnessing buses struggling over the Keʻeaumoku roundabout.
3. Property and Tree Impact: Acting Chair Zane noted potential property impacts, including concrete areas and driveways. The oval design would affect the Lowry Avenue tree and adjacent property with a fence.
4. Traffic Flow Concerns: Member Fukumoto opposed the resolution, stating it would increase wait times for Subdistrict 2 residents by reducing two lanes to one lane and requiring vehicles to navigate more traffic. Member Watson agreed with Member Fukumoto, stating valley residents want things kept as-is.
5. Resolution Opposition: Member Sofio agrees with Member Watsons opposition and noted that in August 2025 meeting, city representatives reported traffic volume and accident data did not justify major intervention, and EMS indicated a traffic circle would slow response times.
6. Resolution Amendment and Historical Context: Resident Heinrich suggested a resolution amendment to include City Administration and provided a historical perspective.
7. Pedestrian Safety: Resident Kurashige raised concerns about car-centric design increasing risks to pedestrians and cyclists.
8. Timing and Priorities: Resident Brown questioned whether this is appropriate timing given social network needs requiring city/state support for food security and health services.
9. Observations: Resident Tsukiyama reported the bus to Ala Moana Center would roll right over the edges of the raised Keʻeamoku roundabout. She observed that intersection is much smaller than the five-way intersection space. She also noted that she lived in Latin America for years where roundabouts are prevalent and they have way fewer accidents than in Hawaiʻi.
10. Safety Record: Resident Venegas stated in 60 years living in Mānoa and 55 years on Rainbow Drive, he’s never seen or heard of accidents at the five-way intersection despite heavy traffic during school hours. He believes the gracious community culture works well and shouldn’t change.
11. Environmental Impact: Resident Ruby opposed the roundabout, noting it would remove properties, add concrete, and raise the heat map while Mānoa Valley is known for its greenery. She cited weeds growing in the Kailua roundabout despite limited maintenance resources.
12. Property Owner Consultation: Resident Mitchell opposed the resolution and questioned whether property owners who might lose land had been consulted, calling the designs back-of-the-envelope calculations. She would be angry if the board requested this affecting her property without prior consultation. Acting Chair Zane clarified that this was only a feasibility study and there hasn’t been any proposal.
13. Nuanced Perspective: Member Bosel stated she would oppose any design requiring tree removal but noted studying the concept is different from implementing it, and valley demographics and traffic patterns have changed significantly. She questioned study costs but believes looking into it further with more facts is warranted, though she acknowledged concerns about unequal traffic flows and varying driver behaviors between differential locals and aggressive tourists.

[1:42:09] – Hearing no further discussion, the board conducted a roll call vote. The motion WAS NOT adopted; 2-8-2 (AYE: Bosel and Moylan; NAY: Zane, Watson, Nagaji, Fukumoto, Lee, Chong, Sofio, and Mishreki; ABSTAIN: Fields and Kawano) – [1:42:18].

[1:43:27] – Acting Chair Zane passed the gavel to Member Moylan.

Filling of Vacancies. Sub District 4 (Three Vacancies) – [1:43:35]: No volunteers.

Approval of the Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes – [1:43:52]: [1:44:02] – Zane MOVED and Bosel SECONDED to adopt the Wednesday, January 7, 2026 meeting minutes as written. Hearing no objections, the motion WAS ADOPTED; 12-0-0 (AYE: Zane, Watson, Bosel, Nagaji, Fukumoto, Fields, Lee, Chong, Moylan, Sofio, Kawano, and Mishreki; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None) – [1:44:10].

Proactive Solutions Committee Report – [1:44:23]: Acting Chair Moylan reported the committee is working on sidewalks (particularly on Lowry Avenue) and undergrounding utilities on University Avenue.

VI. COMMUNITY UPDATES – [1:44:52]

Updates on Mānoa Banyan Court – [1:44:54]: Member Bosel contacted DPP and reported no new submittals.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:45:08]
1. Grading Activity: Member Sofio reported seeing a backhoe on site and extensive grading work in the largest triangle area near the pavilion, raising concerns since the project hasn’t been approved.

Updates on Aria Lane – [1:46:07]: Chair Nagaji reported receiving notice that an appeal was filed regarding the Aria Lane project approval. The Zoning Board of Appeals hearing is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026 at noon at the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building, 650 South King Street, 6th floor. The board has already taken a position via previous resolutions.

Updates on Ala Wai Flood Mitigation – [1:47:44]: Resident Ruby reported another meeting scheduled for March 2026 and strongly encouraged neighborhood boards, churches, schools, and community members to attend for bottom-up collaboration. The CIVIC component initially planned to tax all TMK property owners for funding but this was removed. Ruby urged proactive removal of flood walls from further Army Corps of Engineers discussion.

Updates on University Lab School and Proposed “CampusTown” Project – [1:49:02]: Resident Ruby encouraged attendance at the next town hall meeting and expressed broader concerns beyond just losing the lab school, noting Kamehameha Schools’ plans at Pucks Alley may overshadow UH efforts. She emphasized the importance of green space preservation and student campus selection based on landscape.

VII. COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [1:50:42]

Speeding on East Mānoa Road – [1:51:12]: Resident Glenn reported vehicles speeding between Kahala Drive and Pakano Street near the Chinese cemetery, particularly in the afternoon. He requested increased HPD monitoring of the straightaway, noting motorcycles and vehicles traveling 30-50 mph. Acting Chair Moylan noted this should be addressed when HPD is present at future meetings, and suggested using the HNL 311 system.

Pohua Ridge Project – [1:53:48]: Resident David S. requested consideration for next month’s agenda to have a joint statement with Kapahulu-St. Louis, Moiliili, McCully boards regarding the Pahoa Ridge project. Construction is scheduled for summer 2026. He proposed a statement emphasizing good housing should align with neighborhood values and expectations, citing Richard Borreca’s news article.

Sidewalks – [1:55:32]: Resident Heinrich requested future discussion of sidewalks in certain valley areas and announced a Complete Streets presentation on Date Street and Ewa of McCully to Kalakaua projects on Thursday, February 5, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Kaimuki High School Cafeteria. He noted ongoing frustration with unsuccessful efforts to get sidewalks on Nehoa Street between Punahou and Keʻeaumoku Street.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:57:06]

Next Meeting – [1:57:11]: Acting Chair Moylan announced the next regular meeting for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Noelani Elementary School Cafeteria and via WebEx. Agenda item requests should be submitted more than one week in advance due to mandatory deadlines.

Meeting Broadcasts – [1:57:35]: Meetings are available on ʻŌlelo Channel 49 and YouTube.

Punahou Carnival – [1:58:00]: Glenn announced the Punahou Carnival on Friday and Saturday, warning of heavy traffic on Punahou Street and suggesting using University Avenue as an alternate route.

IX. ADJOURNMENT – [1:58:38]: The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.

Submitted by: Anson Wu, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO
Finalized by: Joan Koff, Secretary