MCCULLY – MŌ‘ILI‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 8
INITIAL CONVENING MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
MCCULLY DISTRICT PARK CLASSROOM 1 (GROUND FLOOR)
831 PUMEHANA STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96826
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX
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RULES OF SPEAKING: Anyone wishing to speak, please raise your hand. After recognition, address your comments to the Chair. Comments must relate to the current agenda item. If participating online, please mute yourself when not speaking and use the “raise hand” feature in the participants panel if you want to speak. Remember to unclick, or lower, your hand afterwards. By board rules, audience and board members can have up to 2 turns to speak on each topic. Those speaking should be concise and limit comments to 1 minute per turn. Each report is limited to 3 minutes and each presentation is limited to 5 minutes. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), specific issues not listed on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda by a two-thirds vote (9) of this 13-member Board.
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/nco/Neighborhood_Plan_2020_Edition.pdf):
§2-14-117 Order and decorum. (a) All board members shall promote and preserve the order and decorum of the board’s proceedings. (b) The presiding officer of the board or a majority of the board may expel any individual whose conduct at the board meeting is disruptive, disorderly, contemptuous, or improper for the conduct of business at the board meeting. [Eff. 10/20/08] (Auth: RCH §14- 103(a)) (Imp: RCH §14- 104)
BOARD BOUNDARIES: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/boards-and-sub-district-boundary-descriptions
SUBSCRIBE TO MONTHLY AGENDAS: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/newsletter-subscription
1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Pro Tem Morgan Lee (mepaynl@gmail.com)
2. ROLL CALL – Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov)
3. HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT (HFD) on incidents/statistics/safety tips (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)
4. HONOLULU POLICE (HPD) on incidents/statistics/safety tips (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us)
i. District 1: Central Honolulu (west of Hauʻoli Street – see map at https://www.honolulupd.org/d1)
ii. District 7: East Honolulu (east of Hauʻoli Street – see map at https://www.honolulupd.org/d7)
5. INITIAL COVENING BUSINESS
A. Board Member Introductions
B. Election of Officers (to serve till Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
i. Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
C. Filling 2 Vacant At-Large Seats: Interested residents must bring current proof of residency to the board meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov) to verify residency before the meeting.
D. Determination of Regular Meeting Date, Time, Location, and Online Webex Option
E. Determination of Recess Schedule (up to 3 recesses between July 1 and June 30 with no consecutive recesses per Neighborhood Plan §2-14-109)
i. Note: Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026
F. Adopt Board Meeting Rules of Speaking
6. CITY REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Board of Water Supply (BWS) on main break report and general water announcements (https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/contact) – Steven Norstrom
B. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative on constituent concerns (Ala Wai Bridge project, Kuilei Place parking concerns, Complete Streets program, and University Avenue improvements) and newsletter updates (https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter) (https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor) – Deputy Director Daniel Brieck of the Department of Environmental Services (ENV)
C. Department of Facility Maintenance – Director and Chief Engineer Gene C. Albano
D. Councilmember Scott Nishimoto (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-5-scott-nishimoto) – Taylor Date
7. BOARD BUSINESS & PRESENTATIONS (Limited to 5 minutes each)
A. Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Thursday, May 1, 2025 (https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-15214)
B. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes: Thursday, May 29, 2025 (https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-16071)
C. Establish Board Committees and Appoint Committee Members
D. Resolution Urging the Repair and Restoration of the Footbridge at Ala Wai Community Park – Morgan Lee and Michael Rickman II
E. Resolution Urging the Installation of Raised Crosswalks at University Avenue, Lauiki Street, and Kamoku Street Intersections with Hihiwai Street – Morgan Lee
F. Walk Bike Drive Presentation on How to Improve Relationship Between Vehicle Drivers, Cyclists, and Pedestrians – Paula Bender
8. STATE REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Gary Yamashiroya (https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us)
B. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa – Elmer Kaʻai (elmerk@hawaii.edu)
C. Senate District 10: Senator Les Ihara, Jr. (senihara@capitol.hawaii.gov)
D. Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga (senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov)
E. Senate District 12: Senator Sharon Moriwaki (senmoriwaki@capitol.hawaii.gov)
F. House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett (repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov)
G. House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds (repolds@capitol.hawaii.gov)
H. House District 24: Representative Adrian Tam (reptam@capitol.hawaii.gov)
9. COMMUNITY CONCERNS
Questions for HFD, HPD, BWS, city officials, and state officials should be asked after their report. Residents, not board members, can share comments and concerns that are not listed on the agenda. Per the “Sunshine Law” (HRS 92), concerns not on the agenda may be presented, but the Board cannot take action.
10. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Meeting: The McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Neighborhood Board No. 8 is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in person at the McCully District Park Classroom 1 (ground floor) and online via Webex. To request a meeting agenda item, please contact the Chair at least two weeks before the scheduled meeting.
‘Olelo Broadcast and Reporting Neighborhood Issues: Meetings can be viewed on Channel 49 at 9:00 p.m. on the 3rd Friday of the month and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Visit https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/concern or use the Honolulu 311 App (https://honoluluhi.citysourced.com) to report neighborhood issues.
11. ADJOURNMENT
DRAFT SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
McCULLY DISTRICT PARK CLASSROOM – 831 PUMEHANA STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96826
Google Drive Folder (May 2025 Special Meeting): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14Q8OYsnzFg0xKgn9vFzv002Pp1R7LGjn?usp=drive_link
1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Morgan Lee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. This 13-member board requires 7 members to establish quorum and take official board action.
Board Members Present: Morgan Lee (Chair), Milton Del Valle (Secretary), Eréndira Aldana (arrived at 6:10pm), Daniela Minerbi, and Paul Robotti.
Board Members Absent: Christopher Salas (Vice Chair), Muhammad Anwar Quadri (Treasurer), Edward Huls, Michelle Katchuck, Wookie Kim, and Darryl Young.
Guests: Sergeant Daniel Kanihan (Honolulu Police Department); Steven Norstrom (Board of Water Supply); Michael O’Keefe and Roy Miyahira (Mayor Rick Blangiardi) and Anton Krucky; Councilmember Scott Nishimoto, Taylor Date (Councilmember Nishimoto); Elmer Kaʻai (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa); Stacey Aldrich (Hawaii State Public Library System). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record.
2. ROLL CALL – Chair Morgan Lee conducted a roll call. Quorum was not established with 5 members present.
3. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU MONTHLY REPORTS
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD): No representative present.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 1: Central Honolulu (west of Hauʻoli Street): Because this meeting was held within the same month, May, as the previous meeting, Sergeant Daniel Kanihan did not have the statistics for this month.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:02:25].
Question: Any technologies and strategies for 2025?
Answer: No new technologies.
Question: Any status on moped regulations?
Answer: Everyone riding a moped must have licenses and insurance and helmets.
HPD District 7: East Honolulu (east of Hauʻoli Street): Because this meeting was held within the same month, May, as the previous meeting, Lieutenant Nishinuia did not have the statistics for this month.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:06:25].
Question: Any new technologies?
Answer: It is a challenge; however we have enforcement on streets and focuses on homeless.
Question: We had vandalisms in the cemetery. There was someone missing, do you know the status?
Answer: Still under investigation. No
Board of Water Supply (BWS): No representative present.
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative: Michael O’Keefe, outgoing Department of Environmental Services Deputy Director, introduced the Director of Department of Community Services Anton Krucky. Director Kruky introduced himself and overview of the City’s efforts to help community members who are homeless, including the Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons (HONU) Program (https://www8.honolulu.gov/dcs/honu).
Councilmember Scott Nishimoto (District 5) – [1:15:10]: Councilmember Nishimoto mentioned that the June 4 meeting town hall will take place after the budget is passed. The councilmember will be at the next meeting to discuss more about what this budget entails.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:16:25].
Question: Can you have a meeting with the community to inform about a bill that was issued for water and special improvement?
Answer: The bill is a draft, and it is still not provided.
Question: Can you announce to the community when the bill will be introduced.
Answer: It is not completed. The bill is still a draft.
4. BOARD BUSINESS – [1:30:43]
Presentation by Department of Community Services Director Anton Krucky and Director of Homeless Solutions Roy Miyahira. The Department of Community Services continues to operate the Homeless Outreach and Navigation for the Unsheltered (HONU) program, providing essential outreach and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness. HONU sites will rotate through various locations on Oʻahu, staying at each site for a maximum of 120 to 150 days before moving to the next area.
Hawaii State librarian Stacy Aldrich shared about how the library is trying to engage the public through its physical materials, in-person events, computer access, free Wi-Fi, and general library services. She briefly discussed the new library logo and promoted its Summer Reading Challenge. She noted that from January to November 2024, the library hosted 3,939 programs with a total attendance of 139,207.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:40:25].
Question: Can we get better library hours?
Answer: Due to the pandemic, we are trying to extend the hours, and we are trying to catch up as we get more people to shift the hours.
5 STATE OF HAWAIʻI OFFICIAL REPORTS – [1:43:28]
Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [1:43:30]: Rep, Kayla S. Setzler, came and she introduced Gary Yamashiroya, who be the rep from now on.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa – [1:43:40]: Elmer Kaʻai’s update explained what the extent of the federal cuts on UH: Future Federal Budget will be 50% cut to NSF funding, 40% cut to NIH funding, and possible reduction to student financial aid, Pell Grants.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11d67jHQoyGezDGCPTW4cZ_TkUiKA4_DO/view?usp=drive_link
Senate District 10: Senator Les Ihara, Jr. – [2:00:05]: No representative present.
Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga – [2:00:06]: No representative present.
Senate District 12: Senator Sharon Moriwaki – [2:00:09]: No representative present.
House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett – [2:00:11]: No representative present.
House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds – [2:00:12]: No representative present.
House District 24: Representative Adrian Tam – [2:02:15]: No representative present.
House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds – [2:03:16]: No representative present.
House District 24: Representative Adrian Tam – [2:07:55]: No representative present.
6. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS – [2:12:28]: No concerns.
7. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:12:42]
Next Regular Meeting and Future Agenda Items – [2:12:47]: The McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Neighborhood Board No. 8 is scheduled to meet on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the McCully District Park Classroom 1 (ground floor) and online via Webex. To request a meeting agenda item, please contact Chair Lee.
‘Olelo Broadcast and Honolulu 311 – [2:16:50]: Meetings can be viewed on Channel 49 at 9:00 p.m. on the 3rd Friday of the month and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Visit https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/concern or use the Honolulu 311 App (https://honoluluhi.citysourced.com) to report neighborhood issues.
8. ADJOURNMENT – [2:17:43]: Chair Lee adjourned the meeting at around 8:12 p.m.
Submitted by: Morgan Lee, Chair, Neighborhood Board No. 8
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M.
McCULLY DISTRICT PARK CLASSROOM – 831 PUMEHANA STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96826
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX
Video Recording of Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOwz_fxX0oQ&list=PLfqRwVpRroollU7X5HV_cLUq_uVAtoJCI&index=1
Google Drive Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tT9B36j02pFGAEYO6I2BzQiNKI9CRiKk
1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:04]: Chair Morgan Lee called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. This 13-member board requires 7 members to establish quorum and take official board action.
Board Members Present: Morgan Lee (Chair), Christopher Salas (Vice Chair), Milton Del Valle (Secretary), Muhammad Anwar Quadri (Treasurer), Edward Huls (joined at 6:06 p.m.), Michelle Katchuck, Wookie Kim, Daniela Minerbi, Paul Robotti, Darryl Young, and Susan Pope (appointed at 7:02 p.m.).
Board Members Absent: Eréndira Aldana and Louis Galdeira.
Guests: Fire Captain Ocean Kaowili and Fire Fighter Julius Isaia (Honolulu Fire Department); Sergeant Johanna Sai and Lieutenant Michael Thompson (Honolulu Police Department); Steven Norstrom (Board of Water Supply); Taylor Date (Councilmember Nishimoto); Dave Simpson (PBR Hawaii); Cyrus Howe and Saige Ranon (Hawaiʻi Green Growth); Kayla Setzler (Governor Green); Elmer Kaʻai (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa); Takemi Nakasone (Representative Garrett); Jeanette Lum (Representative Olds); Flora Samis (Representative Tam); Ian Ross, Betsy Kawamura, Laura Ruby, Keʻalohilani Wong, Allison Pettersson, Drew Erickson, and Jo Ann Ochi (Residents/Guests); Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. About 43 total participants joined the meeting.
2. ROLL CALL – [0:00:10]: Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi conducted a roll call. Quorum WAS established with 9 members present.
3. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU REPORTS – [0:00:59]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:00:59]: No representative present.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 1: Central Honolulu (west of Hauʻoli Street) – [0:01:11]: Sergeant Sai reported the monthly statistics that can be found at https://www.honolulupd.org/information.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:01:54].
Edward Huls joined the meeting at 6:06 p.m.; 10 members present.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 7: East Honolulu (east of Hauʻoli Street) – [0:04:25]: Lieutenant Thompson reported the monthly statistics that can be found at https://www.honolulupd.org/information and shared driving tips.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:06:12].
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:14:20]: Steven Norstrom reported no main breaks and reminded summer water conservation tips.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uwutszTWfZrpqHI34tYL_eiYbTCh9hZ9/view?usp=drive_link
• Website: https://www.boardofwatersupply.com
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:15:31]: No representative present. A memo for the record was provided.
• Memo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DWI5598QesCsq-eATBOGScZyH7cY69ch/view?usp=drive_link
• Mayor’s Newsletter: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter
• Contact the Mayor: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:15:58].
Councilmember Scott Nishimoto (District 5) – [0:19:24]: Taylor Date provided the report and shared information about constituent concerns, including a Makiki Stream cleanup and HPD issuing citations to mopeds illegally parked on the sidewalk in front of Hale Mahana at 2615 South King Street where several mopeds were towed.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:21:35].
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – CONTINUED – [0:43:28]: Fire Captain Kaowili introduced Fire Fighter Isaia who provided the monthly statistics and safety tip on home fire sprinklers. Should you have questions, please email HFD’s Public Affairs & Media Liaison at HFDNHB@honolulu.gov.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PE7m8KjeVYB6o2Z1x3JkOpSn-MlC8d6Y/view?usp=drive_link
• Website: https://fire.honolulu.gov
• Requests for Information: https://fire.honolulu.gov/requests-for-information
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:46:51].
Secretary Del Valle left the meeting at 6:56 p.m.; 9 members present.
4. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS – [0:54:43]
Filling of Vacant At-Large Board Seat – [0:54:43]: Chair Lee invited residents interested in filling the vacancy to the microphone. Susan Pope introduced herself. [0:56:15] – Minerbi NOMINATED Susan Pope.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:56:22].
Pope was APPOINTED to fill a vacant at-large board seat; 8-0-1 (Pope: Huls, Kim, Lee, Minerbi, Quadri, Robotti, Salas, and Young; Nay: None; Abstain: Katchuck) – [0:58:50].
[1:00:33] – Pope took the oath of office at 7:02 p.m.; 10 members present.
Secretary Del Valle returned to the meeting at 7:03 p.m.; 11 members present.
Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Thursday, April 3, 2025 – [1:01:29]: Without objection, the written summary was APPROVED; 11-0-0 (Aye: Del Valle, Huls, Katchuck, Kim, Lee, Minerbi, Pope, Quadri, Robotti, Salas, and Young; Nay: None; Abstain: None).
• 2025 Approved Written Summaries: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-15213
Presentation: TheBus Route Changes Under Consideration – [1:01:50]: Dave Simpson (PBR Hawaii) presented DTS’ proposed bus route changes for the second phase of Skyline opening on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Instead of running TheBus Route C into town, the C Line is proposed to be truncated at the Keoneʻae (University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu) Skyline Station with direct routing via the freeway, fewer stops, and higher frequency. Instead of running TheBus Route E into town, the E Line is proposed to be rerouted to Wahiawā to provide mauka-makai service. The deadline for questions and comments is Tuesday, July 15, 2025. For questions, comments, and concerns, call (808) 768-8368 or email thebusstop@honolulu.gov.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11WIlC2i0UXo1nh2SQZkyqJOCy-AQqp_f/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:11:32].
Presentation: Hawaiʻi Green Growth Ala Wai Watershed Improvement – [1:2536]: Cyrus Howe (cyrus@hawaiigreengrowth.org) presented about Hawaiʻi Green Growth’s Ala Wai watershed initiative and civic overview, including creating a new Special Improvement District (DIS) at the City & County of Honolulu level under Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (ROH) Chapter 36. This is an initiative and proposal for future consideration by the Honolulu City Council.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R-99HThU_6wLX_XOfDpourFlGAo0zlXM/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:34:40].
Resolution Calling the City and County of Honolulu to Address Air and Noise Pollution from Motorized Vehicles – [1:42:47]: Edward Huls introduced a resolution calling to mandate the improvement of mufflers on mopeds, motorcycles, cars, and trucks to reduce both air and noise pollution, and outlaw 2-stroke (2-cylinder) mopeds. This resolution requests the City to impose strict penalties on motorists driving “loud, improperly muffled” 4-cylinder mopeds, motorcycles, cars, and trucks with HPD “in-car technology” and camera-automated exhaust noise enforcement. [1:48:12] – Robotti MOVED and Del Valle SECONDED to adopt the resolution.
• Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13LM_lMQ5GFDNtPHNtQ_cDXQ5pG8sRrZ1u6FC-I_7QFU/edit?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:48:27].
The resolution was NOT ADOPTED; 3-0-7 (Aye: Huls, Minerbi, and Robotti; Nay: None; Abstain: Del Valle, Katchuck, Kim, Lee, Pope, Salas, and Young) – [1:57:11]. Quadri was online via Webex, but did not unmute to vote.
Discussion and Approval of Questionnaire for Residents – [1:58:20]: Daniela Minerbi provided an update on a questionnaire for residents about their concerns and issues. [2:00:42] – Minerbi MOVED and Del Valle SECONDED to approve the questionnaire.
• Questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10EgHPMEGP7DNtxBUqp5Wn8cHLMlY7Noh/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115549024476463870729&rtpof=true&sd=true
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:01:35].
Without objection, Lee MOVED and Salas SECONDED to table this agenda item; 11-0-0 (Aye: Del Valle, Huls, Katchuck, Kim, Lee, Minerbi, Pope, Quadri, Robotti, Salas, and Young; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:17:39].
Resolution to Call for the Testing and Cleanup of Makiki Stream – [2:18:50]: Makiki Neighborhood Board Member Ian Ross authored and provided an overview of a resolution to call for the testing and cleanup of Makiki Stream and the long-term restoration of streambed areas, including the transition of encampments through outreach and enforcement.
• Resolution: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-350506/_08%202025-05%20Resolution%20Calling%20for%20the%20Testing%20and%20Cleanup%20of%20Makiki%20Stream.pdf
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:21:44].
[2:22:44] – Del Valle MOVED and Lee SECONDED to adopt the resolution. The resolution was ADOPTED;
9-1-1 (Aye: Del Valle, Huls, Katchuck, Lee, Minerbi, Quadri, Robotti, Salas, and Young; Nay: Kim; Abstain: Pope) – [2:23:15].
Motion to Reschedule July 2025 Meeting Date – [2:24:12]: There was no motion to reschedule the July 2025 meeting.
5. STATE OF HAWAIʻI REPORTS – [2:27:11]
Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [2:27:14]: Kayla Setzler (ksetzler@dcca.hawaii.gov) shared the Governor’s newsletter and highlighted that the construction of Kuilei Place at 2599 Kapiolani Boulevard commenced on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 with an anticipated completion date in 2027.
• Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsletter
• Operation Hire Hawaiʻi: https://dhrd.hawaii.gov/ohhi
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:29:59].
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) – [2:32:21]: Elmer Kaʻai shared information about the UH Mānoa Campustown Community Outreach Workshop and campus updates, including the university’s commencement (https://manoa.hawaii.edu/commencement) and high school graduations. For any questions/concerns, email elmerk@hawaii.edu.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W3pSk4bCquGtx6eqnL4DPJyDCb0s3iiY/view?usp=drive_link
• Community Outreach Workshop Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19G-AwGxIQ9dRODGK-OnPjrJdyiunXhU_/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:34:19].
Senate District 10: Senator Les Ihara, Jr. – [2:36:17]: No representative present. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 586-6250 or email senihara@capitol.hawaii.gov.
Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga – [2:36:26]: No representative present. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 586-6460 or email senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BuXiWiH_L20NN6gwquZm78_eumpkr3xe/view?usp=drive_link
Senate District 12: Senator Sharon Moriwaki – [2:36:36]: No representative present. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 586-6740 or email senmoriwaki@capitol.hawaii.gov.
House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett – [2:36:41]: Takemi Nakasone provided the report, including legislative and newsletter updates. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 586-8475 or email repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:38:52].
House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds – [2:39:56]: Jeanette Lum was online via Webex, but did not unmute. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 586-8515 or email repolds@capitol.hawaii.gov. If you would like to sign up for Representative Olds’ e-newsletter, visit https://mailchi.mp/capitol/email-sign-up.
• Newsletter: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGlfIC6Ljo/CFz0Q-fdAlImuTeaKb98Hg/view#1
House District 24: Representative Adrian Tam – [2:40:20]: Flora Samis provided the report, including a “muffler bill” and fall survey. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 586-8520 or email reptam@capitol.hawaii.gov.
• Newsletter: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=132&year=2025
6. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS – [2:42:47]
Vandalism and Ala Wai Bridge Project (Ala Pono) – [2:42:52]: Resident Laura Ruby raised general concerns about vandalism in the neighborhood and shared that she is a “preservation consultant” for the Ala Wai Bridge project.
Iwi Kūpuna (Ancestral Remains) Project – [2:43:50]: Resident Keʻalohilani Wong shared that her family is starting the process of iwi kūpuna (ancestral remains) protection on land in Kapaʻakea and Mōʻiliʻili. Wong asked for the Neighborhood Board’s support and requested to be added to the next meeting agenda.
7. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
June 2025 Recess and May 2025 Special Meeting: The McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Neighborhood Board No. 8 is scheduled to recess in June 2025. A special meeting is tentatively scheduled on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in person at the McCully District Park Classroom 1 (ground floor). To request a meeting agenda item, please contact the Chair at least two weeks before the scheduled meeting.
‘Olelo Broadcast and Reporting Neighborhood Issues: Meetings can be viewed on Channel 49 at 9:00 p.m. on the 3rd Friday of the month and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Visit https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/concern or use the Honolulu 311 App (https://honoluluhi.citysourced.com) to report neighborhood issues.
8. ADJOURNMENT – [2:45:09]: Chair Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Submitted by: Curtis Hayashi, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, Neighborhood Commission Office
Finalized by:
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