MCCULLY – MŌ‘ILI‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 8

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
MCCULLY DISTRICT PARK CLASSROOM 1 (GROUND FLOOR)
831 PUMEHANA STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96826
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mdbb0aca8ac7efed2fb4afeebdf81533b
Meeting Number / Access Code: 2495 689 2816
Password: NB08 (6208 from phones and video systems)
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View Reports and Presentations: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tT9B36j02pFGAEYO6I2BzQiNKI9CRiKk
Board Meeting Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfqRwVpRroollU7X5HV_cLUq_uVAtoJCI

RULES OF PARTICIPATION: 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 2 minutes 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/nco/wp-content/uploads/sites/53/2024/03/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

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TOYS FOR TOTS DONATIONS: Your Neighborhood Assistant will be collecting donated children’s toys (new and unwrapped) at tonight’s meeting. If you’d like to donate, please bring your toy(s) to this meeting.

1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair 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 DEPARTMENT (HPD) on incidents/statistics/safety tips (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us)
A. District 1: Central Honolulu (west of Hauʻoli Street – see map at https://www.honolulupd.org/d1)
B. District 7: East Honolulu (east of Hauʻoli Street – see map at https://www.honolulupd.org/d7)

5. FILLING ONE VACANT AT-LARGE SEAT: 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.

6. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU REPORTS
A. Board of Water Supply (BWS) (https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/contact) – Steven Norstrom
B. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative (https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact) – Department of Environmental Services (ENV) Deputy Director Daniel Brieck
i. Newsletter: https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter
C. Councilmember Scott Nishimoto (District 5) (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-5-scott-nishimoto) – Taylor Date

7. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS (Limited to 5 minutes each)
A. Approval of Initial Convening Meeting Written Summary for Video Record: Monday, July 28, 2025
B. Approval of Regular Meeting Written Summary for Video Record: Monday, October 27, 2025
C. Status of Neighborhood Schools, including updates about enrollment, test scores, what has changed since COVID, truancy, and tech policies – Linell Dilwith (Hawaiʻi Department of Education Complex Area Superintendent, Kaimuki-McKinley-Roosevelt Complexes, and Associates)
D. Update on Kemole Lane Apartments Project – Wei Fang
E. Discussion and Vote on Resolution to Request the Widening of Sidewalk and New Bike Lane on the McCully Street Bridge over the Ala Wai Canal – Daniela Minerbi

8. STATE OF HAWAIʻI REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Gary Yamashiroya (gary.yamashiroya@hawaii.gov)
i. Speed Safety Cameras: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/safety-camera-systems/speed-safety-cameras
ii. Noise Camera Installations: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2025/09/15/noise-camera-installations-begin-september-15
B. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (https://manoa.hawaii.edu) – 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 FROM RESIDENTS
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS
December 2025 Recess and Next Meeting in January 2026: The McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Neighborhood Board No. 8 is scheduled to recess in December 2025 and hold its next regular meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026 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.

Upcoming Events: Honolulu City Lights Parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025 (https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/honolulu-city-lights-2025-two-locations-one-magical-celebration);
clean-up day on Saturday, December 6, 2025; and Kapahulu-Mo’ili’ili Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 11, 2025 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CcUErWx99I5VqcbygASVS2N30bt3dabF/view)

‘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

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 and minutes are also available online at 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 email nco@honolulu.gov at least 3 business days before the scheduled meeting. It may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
McCULLY DISTRICT PARK CLASSROOM – 831 PUMEHANA STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96826
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Meeting Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkgg0IiOFhg

Meeting Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tT9B36j02pFGAEYO6I2BzQiNKI9CRiKk

1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:00]: Chair Morgan Lee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL – [0:00:07]: Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi conducted a roll call. Quorum was established with 10 members present. This 13-member Board requires 7 members to establish quorum and to take Board action.

Board Members Present: Erendira Aldana (Secretary), Drew Erickson, John Johnson (joined at 6:15 p.m.), Michelle Katchuck (Vice Chair), Justin Menina (Treasurer), Daniela Minerbi, Susan Pope, Muhammad Anwar Quadri, Christopher Salas, Darryl Young, and Morgan Lee (Chair).

Board Members Absent: Paul Robotti.

Guests: Fire Fighter Brayden Burnett (Honolulu Fire Department); Sergeant Daniel Cunningham (Honolulu Police Department-District 1); Lieutenant Leonard Nishimura (Honolulu Police Department-District 7); Steven Norstrom (Board of Water Supply); Tara Hirohata and Johnny Retuta (Department of Parks and Recreation); Roy Miyahira (Director of Homeless Solutions, City and County of Honolulu); Daniel Brieck (Mayor’s Representative-Deputy Director Department of Environmental Services); Taylor Date (Councilmember Nishimoto); Gary Yamashiroya (Governor Green); Elmer Kaʻai (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa); Venus Delos Santos (Senator Moriwaki); Representative Ikaika Olds; Representative Adrian Tam; Mike Buck (Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement, CORE); Victor Limón, Betsy Kawamura, Cheryl Yoshida, Jenny Suzuki, Laura Ruby, Allison Pettersson, Keʻalohilani Wong, Jo Ann Ochi, Kam Napier, and Daisy Murai (Residents/Guests); Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. About 36 participants joined the meeting.

3. HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT (HFD) – [0:01:00]: Fire Fighter Burnett presented the September 2025 incident report. He reported zero structure and wildland fires, six nuisance fires, three cooking fires, five activated alarms, 104 medical emergencies, one motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian, four additional motor vehicle crash collisions, and zero mountain rescues, ocean rescues, or hazardous materials incidents.
• Safety Tip: He shared seasonal decoration safety guidance, encouraging use of fire-resistant and non combustible decorations, Underwriters Laboratories approved lighting, proper load management, turning off lights before leaving home or sleeping, avoiding overloaded power strips and extension cords, never leaving candles unattended, and securing lighters and matches away from children.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Os5oMo4zc9FkpPbP96GFoRy572Wk8Mo-/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:02:40]:
1. Water Dumping: Chair Lee asked if HFD dumps used water into a park. Fire Fighter Burnett replied that HFD is still investigating.

4. HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT (HPD) – [0:03:20]

District 1: Central Honolulu (west of Hauʻoli Street – see map at https://www.honolulupd.org/d1) – [0:03:24]: Sergeant Daniel Cunningham reported that motor vehicle thefts increased by one compared to last month, burglaries remained at one, total thefts decreased from ten to seven, vehicle break-ins increased from one to four, assaults decreased from three to zero, sex assaults decreased from two to zero, graffiti cases were at zero, drug arrests increased from zero to two, and calls for service decreased from 405 to 397.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:04:58]:
1. Speed Camera Locations: Chair Lee shared that speed cameras have become operational and asked for the speed camera locations. Sergeant Cunningham shared that speed cameras are operational. He did not share the speed camera locations and indicated most speed cameras are in District 7.
2. Homelessness: Chair Lee asked and Sergeant Cunningham agreed to stay for the homelessness agenda item.

District 7: East Honolulu (east of Hauʻoli Street – see map at https://www.honolulupd.org/d7) – [0:06:01]: Lieutenant Nishimura reported eight motor vehicle thefts, seven burglaries, 20 thefts, five unauthorized entry into motor vehicles, and 5,864 total calls for service. He shared Halloween safety tips and encouraged people to wear bright, reflective costumes, emphasized adult supervision, the use of flashlights, remaining on well‑lit sidewalks and streets, and checking all treats before consumption.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:07:14]:
1. Speed Camera Locations: Chair Lee asked for the speed camera locations and the operational status of speed cameras.
2. HPD Statistics: Vice Chair Katchuck asked if the HPD statistics are available for the public. He confirmed that statistics and other information are publicly available at https://www.honolulupd.org/information.
3. Homelessness: Chair Lee asked and Lieutenant agreed to stay for the homelessness agenda item.

5. FILLING ONE VACANT AT‑LARGE SEAT – [0:08:52]: Chair Lee announced there is one vacant at-large seat. There were no interested residents or nominations. Chair Lee invited members to recruit interested residents for consideration at the November 2025 meeting, noting that the Board will not meet again until January 2026.

6. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU REPORTS – [0:09:27]

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:09:27]: Steven Norstrom reported two main breaks in September 2025: an eight‑inch break at 2131 South Beretania Street on September 11 and an eight‑inch break at 1711 Citron Street on September 12. He reiterated BWS’ request for a 20% water conservation effort due to lower-than-normal rainfall and high demand and encouraged everyday practices such as shorter showers, turning off taps while brushing teeth, using hose nozzles, and irrigating early to reduce evaporation. He directed the public to BWS’ website for further conservation tips.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RiFUzrkGJDKCiz-UYjVok5RBNhBd2Vug/view

Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Presentation on the Maintenance of Ala Wai Community Park and Neighborhood Park – [0:10:40]: DPR District 1 Manager Tara Hirohata, accompanied by Plumbing Supervisor Johnny Retuta, presented a comprehensive update on the Ala Wai Community Park and Ala Wai Neighborhood Park. She reviewed the irrigation systems, noting that Ala Wai Community Park uses a WeatherTRAK automated system controllable by computer or mobile app, while portions of Ala Wai Neighborhood Park use a combination of automated irrigation and manual quick couplers; the two softball fields at Ala Wai Neighborhood Park are on automated irrigation. DPR’s irrigation crew spent approximately two weeks conducting extensive repairs and adjustments, including sprinkler head replacements and re‑aiming, addressing an irrigation water line break, replacing faulty timers, and securing contractor support to restore the WeatherTRAK controller to proper operation. Recent restroom renovations were completed at the Community Park, including new flooring, fixtures, and partitions. DPR also repaired and replaced benches along the promenade, maintained play equipment and exercise stations, and presented current field conditions with photos. DPR announced planned turf recovery closures for all playing fields at both parks from December 18, 2025 through January 31, 2026 to allow aeration, fertilization, field leveling, targeted watering, and additional irrigation repairs and sprinkler adjustments. DPR emphasized the need to keep people off closed fields to help the turf reestablish.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HBIL1lIVwqDXUmYFhdsf6CuU1GevugK-/view

Member Johnson joined the meeting at 6:15 p.m.; 11 members present.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:18:40]:
1. Softball Field Volunteers: Member Erickson praised consistent volunteer upkeep at the softball field behind the Marco Polo building and expressed appreciation for those efforts.
2. Planned Closure of Ala Wai Community Park Fields: Member Minerbi asked if the entire community park is being closed. DPR clarified that only the fields will be closed during the maintenance window and that other grass and playground areas will remain open.
3. Park Grounds and Planned Closure of Fields: Chair Lee asked whether the six‑week closure would address brown patches and eroded areas along paths. DPR responded that crews would seed and encourage turf recovery where feasible, but that full sod replacement is not currently funded, so results cannot be guaranteed within the short window. Chair Lee requested temporary physical barriers such as plastic fencing to help keep people off closed areas. DPR agreed to explore additional barriers beyond signage. Vice Chair Katchuck asked and DPR confirmed that the soccer portion of the first community park field is included in renovations. Member Minerbi asked for an area at the park where children can play. DPR reiterated that only the four fields will be closed. Other areas, including the playground, will remain open.
4. Park Benches: Member Young expressed appreciation for newly installed benches along the promenade and asked whether more benches could be added near the soccer and baseball fields. DPR stated that there are no current plans to add more benches, but DPR will look into adding more benches.
5. Park Waste, Recycling, and Maintenance: Laura Ruby commended DPR’s maintenance crews for conscientious work and suggested adding clearly labeled recycling receptacles near University Avenue to reduce the tampering and scattering of trash bag.
6. Ala Wai Bridge Project and Pedestrian Bridge: Laura Ruby also raised concerns about the proposed Ala Wai Bridge bisecting the park, tree removal, and restoring a small pedestrian bridge between the fields. DPR advised Ruby that the Ala Wai Bridge project is under the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) and that comments should be directed to DTS, whereas the smaller pedestrian bridge faces structural issues and will need to be added to DPR’s Capital Improvement Project list.
7. Soccer Field and Lighting Concerns: Angie, a community soccer player, raised field safety and lighting concerns, noting dust, holes, and dark conditions in the farther parking lot during evening play at the Ala Wai Community Park. Member Young reported several promenade light poles with failed bulbs and offered to email pole numbers. DPR explained that Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) electricians repair park lighting and that DPR will initiate a work order, while noting seasonal workload related to Honolulu City Lights may extend repair timelines.
8. Gratitude: Chair Lee thanked DPR for attending the Neighborhood Board meeting, sharing DPR’s action plan, and asked the community to respect closures during the field restoration period.

Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons (HONU) Program Impact at the Old Stadium Park (https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/citys-honu-facility-to-provide-homeless-services-at-old-stadium-park), Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) (https://emergencyservices.honolulu.gov/core), and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) – [0:31:40]: The City’s Director of Homeless Solutions Roy Miyahira reported that the HONU deployment has been operating at Old Stadium Park since June 9, 2025 and has achieved outcomes similar to prior deployments, notably connecting roughly half of participants to next‑step housing pathways, family reunification, or off‑island returns where appropriate, while acknowledging that approximately 40% tend to return to street settings due to personal preferences and rule aversion. He described differences in the current unsheltered population, including a more transient cohort drawn from Waikīkī and other areas across Oʻahu, and outlined the City’s evolving strategy to expand specialty bed capacity tailored to behavioral health, detox, medical respite, and small‑scale stabilization programs, in addition to sustaining emergency shelter and transitional housing capacity. He summarized the national and local legal landscape shaping enforcement and sheltering practices and emphasized a market‑segmentation style approach that aligns program design to diverse individual needs. Director Miyahira also described proactive engagements, including busing prospective clients to visit shelter sites to demystify services and encourage voluntary transitions indoors and indicated that the City is piloting program dashboards to improve outcome tracking.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BAl1Vfp6N_ADVRZvFYLIjkiBNLf6Vf1T/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:43:22]:
1. Homeless Population: Member Minerbi asked about employment among the homeless population. Director Miyahira cited national estimates in the 10-15% range while committing to provide state‑specific data, and he described IHS’s “Men and Women in Work” shelter model requiring employment and a modest monthly program fee that helps clients stabilize and save.
2. Enforcement Concerns: Secretary Aldana raised concerns about how property confiscations during enforcement can exacerbate barriers to employment by causing the loss of identification and work eligibility documents.
3. Success Metrics and Outcomes: Vice Chair Katchuck asked about program success metrics. Director Miyahira noted the City is tracking placements, recidivism, and related outcomes, and that the City is building a more comprehensive reporting system, with initial deployment at HONU and broader rollout expected by the end of 2025.
4. Enforcement and Outreach: Chair Lee asked for comments on how the change of strategy has affected how the City works with homeless. HPD Lieutenant Nishimura commended the City’s expanding social service options and training for officers, noting that increased resource availability is enabling more effective field decisions and referrals.
5. Crime: Member Minerbi asked what type of crimes homeless are vulnerable to experiencing. Director Miyahira replied that he would consult with HPD.
6. Community Ideas: Laura Ruby shared ideas such as strategically placed recycling bins for containers and rewarding community volunteer work with gift cards.
7. Government Shutdown and Enforcement Concerns: Allison Pettersson raised concerns about the federal government shutdown affected HONU participants and reiterated Secretary Aldana’s enforcement concerns. Director Miyahira reiterated existing enforcement protocols and explained City enforcement practices, including a 24-hour notice, on‑site outreach, allowing time for people to gather essential items, and the tagging and storage of property at Hālawa for at least 72 hours with phone coordination available for retrieval.
8. Private Property and Mental Health: Jenny Suzuki raised concerns about homeless individuals and their belongings on private property. She also raised concerns about the mental health of homeless individuals and safety concerns. Director Miyahira stated that people should call 911 in emergency and threatening situations. HPD is at the HONU program area 24/7 at the Old Stadium Park. Director Miyahira also shared information about Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) (https://emergencyservices.honolulu.gov/core) and their phone number (808) 768-2673 for non-emergency situations.
9. Trash Cans: Chair Lee requested that the City consider closed‑top or mail‑slot style trash can lids to reduce littering and scavenging of City trash cans. Director Miyahira agreed to forward the request to DFM for a future update.
10. Enforcement: Jo Ann Ochi raised concerns about homeless committing crimes and advocated for stricter policies and consequences for illegal camping and for greater transparency around affordable housing projects. Director Miyahira encouraged continued direct communication with his office and offered to connect residents with regional contacts.
11. Public Transportation: Member Menina asked about reduced‑fare or free transit passes for houseless individuals; Director Miyahira confirmed City discussions regarding HOLO card options and committed to follow up.
12. Gratitude: Chair Lee thanked Director Miyahira for his multiple presentations this year and the data‑driven updates.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:06:56]: Deputy Director Daniel Brieck of the Department of Environmental Services (ENV) highlighted items from the Mayor’s newsletter and provided departmental responses about crosswalks, traffic safety, the Ala Wai Bridge project, DTS’ traffic investigation at Kuilei Street and Waiaka Road, the McCully Street bridge over the Ala Wai Canal, dog park rules, HNL Build, and a housing project at 1026 Kemole Lane. On response times for the Mayor’s Representative report, the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) is exploring a database of prior answers and residents should use the HNL 311 app to submit concerns and issues to the City if the once-per-month timeframe of the Mayor’s report is too slow.
• Newsletter: https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter

[1:39:48] – Chair Lee called a recess for the videographer.
[1:40:02] – Chair Lee called the meeting back to order.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:18:39]:
1. Proposed Roadway Changes to Isenberg Street: Vice Chair Katchuck requested a clearer definition of a “road diet” and Member Salas asked whether lane reductions would occur on Isenberg Street. In the report, DTS described possible elements, including lane reconfiguration, curb extensions, bicycle lanes, and refuge islands. Design details will be clarified by DTS.
2. Ala Wai Bridge Project: Member Minerbi requested a full DTS presentation on the Ala Wai Bridge project. Chair Lee noted that a January 2026 agenda slot may be more feasible given the November 2025 schedule and asked Member Minerbi to email a formal request.
3. Traffic and Transportation: Treasurer Menina asked that future DTS updates provide holistic design context and consider quick build pedestrian safety solutions consistent with Vision Zero, rather than removing crosswalk markings on high-volume, multi-lane streets; several residents echoed concerns about congestion, meter installations, and coordination with ongoing construction, while others shared examples of successful road diets on similar corridors.
4. Proposed Roadway Changes to Isenberg Street: Keʻalohilani Wong asked if community feedback is being gathered on Isenberg Street lane changes and suggested signal enhancements at adjacent intersections given observed red-light running. Member Menina asked for DTS to attend a future Neighborhood Board No. 8 meeting and share an update regarding the proposed roadway changes to Isenberg Street. Jo Ann Ochi raised concerns about parking violations and enforcement gaps in the neighborhood where signage is ignored.
5. Affordable Housing and Gentrification: Jo Ann Ochi also raised concerns about affordable housing and gentrification of the neighborhood.
6. Proposed Roadway Changes to Isenberg Street: Kam Napier asked who initiated the request for a “road diet” on Isenberg Street. Daisy Murai said she was surprised that the City wants to narrow Isenberg Street and raised concerns about traffic congestion in the neighborhood.
7. Honolulu Charter Commission: Deputy Director Brieck shared an overview of the City Charter review process, noting that the Charter Commission accepts proposals through November 7, 2025, with commission meetings from December 2025 through April 2026 and voter consideration of approved amendments on the November 3, 2026 ballot. He outlined the Charter’s significance for City structure, accountability, checks and balances, and service delivery, and highlighted major 2016 changes including the creation of the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency and the Department of Land Management (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/charter-commission).

Councilmember Scott Nishimoto – [1:40:02]: Taylor Date announced a community cleanup partnership with DPR at Pāwaʻa In-Ha Park Park on Friday, December 6, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and invited families and volunteers to participate. Date also promoted a Halloween family‑friendly event at McCully District Park on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring games, face painting, and a haunted house, noting limited parking at Lunalilo Elementary School. Regarding automated enforcement, she clarified that the State’s pilot program will begin issuing citations on Saturday, November 1, 2025 after a warning period, covering red‑light and speed camera violations at designated intersections.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:42:29]:
1. 611 Coolidge Street: Vice Chair Katchuck asked about a stalled project at 611 Coolidge Street.
2. Traffic Cameras: Member Erickson asked about red-light cameras, speed cameras, and noise cameras. Jo Ann Ochi asked the City to install cameras by businesses to catch criminals who are robbing and hurting people.
3. Bill 7 Developments and Trailer Traffic Hazard: Keʻalohilani Wong asked about the accessibility of information for Bill 7 developments and addressing traffic hazard concerns caused by an unattended, detached trailer.
4. Ala Wai Bridge: Daisy Murai raised concerns about City Council Chair Tommy Waters characterizing an Ala Wai bridge as an evacuation route.

7. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS – [1:50:50]

Approval of Regular Meeting Written Summary for Video Record: Monday, September 29, 2025 – [1:50:51]: Chair Lee called for approval of the Monday, September 29, 2025 written summary for video record. Without objection, the Board ADOPTED the September 2025 written summary; 11-0-0 (Aye: Aldana, Erickson, Johnson, Katchuck, Menina, Minerbi, Pope, Quadri, Salas, Young, and Lee; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:50:57].
• 2025 Approved Meeting Minutes: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-15213

Appointment of Transportation Committee Chair and Members – [1:51:08]: Chair Lee opened nominations for Transportation Committee Chair. [1:51:35] – Chair Lee nominated Justin Menina as the Transportation Committee Chair. Member Menina accepted the nomination. Without objection, the Board appointed Justin Menina as Transportation Committee Chair; 11-0-0 (Aye: Aldana, Erickson, Johnson, Katchuck, Menina, Minerbi, Pope, Quadri, Salas, Young, and Lee; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:51:55]. Chair Lee opened the floor for interested board members and residents to serve on the Transportation Committee. Chair Lee, Member Salas, Member Minerbi, and Vice Chair Katchuck volunteered to serve on the Transportation Committee. Victor Limón introduced himself and expressed interest in serving on the Transportation Committee. Transportation Committee Chair Menina shared his intent to schedule an inaugural meeting focused on the City’s Vision Zero and Safety Action Plans and committee priorities.

Adopting a Resolution Requesting an Amendment to Neighborhood Plan §2 14 106 to Permit Email Notification of Board Member Absences – [1:55:45]: Chair Lee introduced a resolution requesting that the Neighborhood Plan be amended to allow email notification for board member absences in lieu of certified and first-class mail, in order to reduce costs and administrative burden. Chair Lee MOVED and Secretary Aldana SECONDED to adopt the resolution as written. Hearing no objections or public testimony, the resolution was ADOPTED; 11-0-0 (Aye: Aldana, Erickson, Johnson, Katchuck, Menina, Minerbi, Pope, Quadri, Salas, Young, and Lee; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:56:43].
• Resolution: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-353755/_08%202025-10%20Resolution%20Requesting%20Amendment%20to%20Neighborhood%20Plan%20%c2%a72-14-106%20to%20Permit%20Email%20Notification%20of%20Absences.pdf

8. STATE OF HAWAIʻI REPORTS – [1:57:01]

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [1:57:01]: Gary Yamashiroya provided the report and encouraged public participation in engagement on Army Training Lands and the Rural Health Transformation Plan via https://engage.hawaii.gov, noting a forthcoming joint meeting among eight directly affected neighborhood boards and encouraging broader community input regardless of direct jurisdictional impact. He listed the impacted boards and anticipated scheduling updates through the Neighborhood Commission Office.
• Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsletter

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:59:25]:
1. Constitutionality Question: Secretary Aldana asked about a report to the McCully Neighborhood Board regarding a constitutionality question. Yamashiroya confirmed that he had previously transmitted the Attorney General’s response referenced at an earlier meeting and agreed to resend materials to the Chair Lee for sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qz0Eebfl0ynmqw-z2_AJ7rWmn8rBKNhA/view).
2. Traffic Safety Cameras: Regarding traffic safety and red-light camera locations, Yamashiroya said that he can find out the camera locations. Neighborhood Assistant Hayashi shared the location of traffic safety cameras on McCully Street+Algaroba Street and South King Street+Ward Avenue (https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/safety-camera-systems/speed-safety-cameras).
3. Military Training: Laura Ruby asked about the possibility of ceasing military training on Oʻahu.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) – [2:03:17]: Elmer Kaʻai reported that UH engaged Kamehameha Schools’ asset management regarding nearby property and encouraged the Chair and Vice Chair to follow up to prompt a public update. He explained evening parking policies and fees, noting that commuter services are not general‑funded and must recover maintenance and operations costs, while acknowledging ongoing internal discussions on evening access. He indicated that the College of Education relocation is part of a broader strategy for university lands and that the consultant would follow up with the Board. He also described potential federal government shutdown impacts on UH grants and payroll but said reserves should cover about one month.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:06:02]:
1. Use of Campus Spaces and Parking: Laura Ruby urged UH to cultivate a more active evening campus environment by integrating venues and programming and to preserve view planes and green spaces around the College of Education.

Senate District 10: Senator Les Ihara, Jr. – [2:07:39]: No representative was present.

Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga – [2:07:43]: No representative was present.

Senate District 12: Senator Sharon Moriwaki – [2:07:53]: Venus Delos Santos reported that public safety remains a top priority. The 2024 habitual violent crime law will sunset in the coming years, and the Return to Home Program sunsets in 2026; the office is developing legislation to extend or update these provisions. The Senator chairs the Kūpuna Caucus, which is accepting proposals through October 31 for five priority bills to be selected in December. The office is working with state and county partners on illegal dumping and enforcement to improve Ala Wai Canal cleanliness and is coordinating with ongoing waterway clearing efforts. A Waikīkī Town Hall is scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Jefferson Elementary School Public Library with speakers from DCCA, DOT, the Department of Law Enforcement, and the American Red Cross. The office has received 277 survey responses and will present results at a future meeting. Residents were encouraged to obtain COVID‑19 and flu vaccinations, with most insurers covering costs.
• Newsletter: https://hicapitol-my.sharepoint.com/personal/senmoriwaki_capitol_hawaii_gov/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fsenmoriwaki%5Fcapitol%5Fhawaii%5Fgov%2FDocuments%2FOffice%20Shared%2FNEWSLETTERS%2FNEWSLETTER%2FPDFs%2F10%2DMcCully%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fsenmoriwaki%5Fcapitol%5Fhawaii%5Fgov%2FDocuments%2FOffice%20Shared%2FNEWSLETTERS%2FNEWSLETTER%2FPDFs&ga=1

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:11:55]:
1. Use of Campus Spaces and Parking: Jo Ann Ochi requested Senator Moriwaki to consider a program for prisoners to do work-related things to pay society back for their crimes.

House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett – [2:14:18]: No representative was present.

House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds – [2:14:26]: Representative Olds shared his support for the McCully community Halloween event and described his recent outreach at Old Stadium Park. He observed that some unsheltered individuals displaced from recent enforcement at Diamond Head had relocated to the park and noted the presence of families he is working to connect to services. He recalled a now‑discontinued Waikīkī Health document storage program that previously helped safeguard essential documents and highlighted ongoing impacts to nearby residents and businesses from theft, litter, and human waste. He invited residents experiencing issues related to the Hale Moʻiliʻili development to contact his office, noting effective coordination with the developer to address complaints. He is assisting interested residents in organizing a citizen patrol in the neighborhood and invited volunteers to join. The Legislature is recruiting 2026 session staff for January through April (http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hjobs.aspx).
• Newsletter: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/MemberFiles/House/Olds/Newsletters/2025OctNewsletter.pdf
• Sign Up for Email Updates: https://mailchi.mp/capitol/email-sign-up

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:17:27]:
1. Legislation and Public Safety: Jo Ann Ochi asked for the names of elected officials who oppose legislation and urged Representative Olds to support public safety.
2. Homelessness, Rising Maintenance Costs, and Shopping Carts: Betsy Kawamura raised concerns about homeless and people littering causing maintenance costs at her condominium to rise. Kawamura asked to speak with Representative Olds about shopping cart issues.

House District 24: Representative Adrian Tam – [2:23:27]: Representative Tam announced that he is co‑hosting the November 3, 2025 Waikīkī Town Hall with Senator Moriwaki, featuring Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) speakers to address transportation and condominium issues among other topics. He noted that a District 24 priorities survey is being mailed in preparation for the 2026 legislative session.
• Newsletter: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberfiles/House/Tam/Newsletters/2025OctNewsletter.pdf

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:24:32]:
1. Waikīkī Town Hall: Jo Ann Ochi asked for the town hall information. Representative Tam confirmed the town hall location at Jefferson Elementary School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

9. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS – [2:25:13]: No concerns were raised.

10 ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS – [2:25:21]: Chair Lee shared an invitation to participate in the Honolulu City Lights parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025 and asked interested participants to contact her. Chair Lee also encouraged residents to submit feedback to DPR by Friday, November 21, 2025 regarding potential “dog friendly park” designations. Chair Lee shared a professional update that she will begin working for State House Representative Au Belatti next week. Chair Lee invited board members to raise any perceived conflicts for review to ensure appropriate handling.

10. ADJOURNMENT – [2:26:47]: Chair Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.

Submitted by: Curtis Hayashi, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO)
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO)
Finalized by:

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