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

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026 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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Board members participating remotely can only make a meeting quorum by having their cameras on.

NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/resources):
§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.

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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) (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)
4. HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT (HPD) (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us)
i. HPD District 1: Central Honolulu (west of Hauʻoli Street – see map at https://www.honolulupd.org/d1)
ii. HPD District 7: East Honolulu (east of Hauʻoli Street – see map at https://www.honolulupd.org/d7)

5. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS (Limited to 5 minutes each)
A. McCully-Moʻiliʻili Moʻolelo (Stories) Presentation – Keʻalohilani Wong
B. Presentation on Height Waiver Permit for Antenna at Iolani Court Plaza – Jim Hayes or Makena White
C. Hale Mōʻiliʻili Project Updates – Stanford Carr
D. Neighborhood Commission Updates (https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/commission) – Patrick Smith
E. Resolution Urging the Establishment of a Vacant Lot Property Tax Surcharge – Dale Vanderbrink
F. Approval of Regular Meeting Written Summaries for Video Record: Monday, November 24, 2025;
Monday, January 26, 2026; and Monday, February 23, 2026

6. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS (Limited to 2 minutes each)
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.

7. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
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-the-mayor) – Deputy Director Daniel Brieck of the Department of Environmental Services (ENV)
C. Councilmember Scott Nishimoto (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-5-scott-nishimoto) – Taylor Date

8. STATE OF HAWAIʻI REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Gary Yamashiroya (gary.yamashiroya@hawaii.gov)
B. Senate District 10: Senator Les Ihara, Jr. (senihara@capitol.hawaii.gov)
C. Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga (senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov)
D. Senate District 12: Senator Sharon Moriwaki (senmoriwaki@capitol.hawaii.gov)
E. House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett (repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov)
F. House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds (repolds@capitol.hawaii.gov)
G. House District 24: Representative Adrian Tam (reptam@capitol.hawaii.gov)
H. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa – Elmer Kaʻai (elmerk@hawaii.edu)

9. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Congressional District 1: Congressman Ed Case – Tristen Fujimoto (Tristen.fuijimoto@mail.house.gov)

10. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Meeting: The McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Neighborhood Board No. 8 is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on Monday, April 27, 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.

‘Olelo Broadcast and Reporting City 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 HNL 311 to report city 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, 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.

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 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=F4nPXdRiZDM&list=PLfqRwVpRroollU7X5HV_cLUq_uVAtoJCI

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

1. CALL TO ORDER [0:00:20]: Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL [0:00:38]: Neighborhood Assistant Hayashi conducted a roll call. Quorum was established with 12 members present. This 13-member Board requires 7 members to establish quorum and to take Board action.

Board Members Present: Eréndira Aldana (Secretary), Drew Erickson, John Johnson, Michelle Katchuck (Vice Chair), Justin Menina (Treasurer), Daniela Minerbi, Susan Pope, Muhammad Anwar Quadri, Christopher Salas, Ke’ealohilani Wong, Darryl Young, and Morgan Lee (Chair).

Board Members Absent: Paul Robotti.

Guests: Sergeant Choi & Lieutenant Nishimura (Honolulu Police Department); Kurt Milne & Kirra Downing (Chick-fil-A); Chad Wasden (Neighborhood Board No. 5); Representative Ikaika Olds; Representative Adrian Tam; Hector Venegas (Senator Fukunaga); Charles (Senator Moriwaki); Taylor Date (Councilmember Nishimoto); Daniel Brieck (Mayor Blangiardi); Laura Ruby, Allison Peterson, Della Au Belatti, Jackson Sayama, Les Ihara, Jr. Betsy Kawamura, Jo Ann Ochi, Daisy Murai, Cheryl Yoshida, and Elmer Kaai (Residents/Guests); Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. About 47 participants joined the meeting.

3. HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT (HFD) [0:01:09]: HFD received a call and was unable to stay for the meeting.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ru7m3So6q5TkSDsIdqhWb5NKG8fz9lkU/view

4. HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT (HPD) [0:01:30]

HPD District 1: Central Honolulu [0:01:30]: Sergeant Choi presented January and February 2026 statistics for District 1, which encompasses Chinatown, Kakaako, Ala Moana, the Convention Center, and the Makiki area. Motor vehicle thefts decreased from six (January) to four (February), burglaries increased from one to two, thefts increased from six to seven, and unauthorized entry into motor vehicles decreased from two to one. Sergeant Choi noted that officers are focused on enforcing the sit-lie law and addressing residential complaints, offering shelter referrals, and directing individuals with mental health or substance use needs to appropriate resources, including Queen’s Medical Center.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:02:53]:
1. Clarification: Chair Lee asked and Sergeant Choi confirmed the February 2026 statistics covered February 1-23.
2. Sit-Lie Enforcement Approach: Chair Lee asked Sergeant Choi to elaborate on enforcement efforts. Sergeant Choi explained that officers offer a shelter program to individuals violating the sit-lie law, and refer those with mental health or medical needs to appropriate services, including calling for ambulances when needed.

HPD District 7: East Honolulu [0:04:40]: Lieutenant Nishimura reported January 2026 statistics for District 7: eight motor vehicle thefts, three burglaries, 20 thefts, nine unauthorized entries into motor vehicles, and 5,804 total calls for service. The safety tip of the month focused on scam awareness, including DMV text message scams, law enforcement impersonators demanding payment, and sweepstakes scams requiring upfront wire transfers. Lieutenant Nishimura advised residents to call 911 if uncertain whether a contact is legitimate.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:06:19]:
1. Current-Month Statistics: Chair Lee requested HPD to provide current-month statistics at future meetings.

5. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS [0:07:06]

A. Presentation: Chick-fil-A Kapi’olani Opening [0:07:19]: Kurt Milne, a local Chick-fil-A owner-operator, presented an overview of Chick fil-A opening at 1837 Kapiʻolani Boulevard at the corner of Kapiʻolani Boulevard and Kalākaua Avenue. The restaurant will seat about 200 guests in the dining room, patio, and a dedicated event space for community groups. It will not have a drive-thru. 100 new team members will be hired, and 15 current Ala Moana Chick-fil-A team members will move into leadership roles. Community commitments include the Aloha Harvest food donation program, school leadership programs, and nonprofit fundraising. Parking will include 50 on site stalls with a 60-minute limit and a 37 stall overflow lot with a 4-hour limit. The planned opening is Easter weekend in April 2026.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hih6FWMbQe43icBmAX9nDVqSsBWtEfcR/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:18:23]:
1. Building Structure: Member Minerbi asked whether the structure was modified. Milne confirmed no square footage was added or removed and the parking layout remained the same.
2. Local Sourcing: Member Minerbi asked about organic and local produce. Milne noted that corporate supply chain constraints limit local sourcing, though local tomatoes are currently sourced locally, and the team continues to explore additional local partnerships.
3. Affordability and Wages: Member Minerbi asked about pricing and workforce. Milne stated starting wages are $17.50 per hour, a rate maintained for three years, with managers earning approximately $80,000 annually. Most team members are high school and college students with multiple advancement opportunities.
4. No Drive-Thru: A resident asked why there is no drive-thru. Milne explained that corporate handled the real estate and permitting decisions prior to his selection as operator.
5. Overflow Lot Improvements: A resident asked about improvements to the 1810 Kapi’olani lot (currently a gravel lot). Milne said details depend on finalizing the real estate agreement, but at minimum lighting, signage, and safety cameras are planned, with a one-year contract being pursued initially.
6. Left-Turn Access from Overflow Lot: A resident raised a concern about left-turn movements from the overflow lot. Milne acknowledged the point and said HPD presence would help educate guests on proper routing.
7. Hawaiian Language Pronunciation: Member Wong noted that February is Hawaiian Language Month and encouraged Milne to work with staff on the correct pronunciation of Hawaiian street names, specifically Kapi’olani and Kalākaua.
8. Traffic Flow Concern: Laura Ruby asked about traffic flow management. Milne described right-out-only exits, escape routes within the lot, and the role of parking attendants and HPD in managing flow.

B. Resolution: Opposing City Council Bill 17 (2026) Relating to Affordable Rental Housing [0:27:58]: Treasurer Menina presented a resolution opposing Bill 17, which he argued would dismantle the City’s Bill 7 (ROH Chapter 32) affordable rental housing program. He contended that Bill 17 would restrict height flexibility that makes affordable housing financially feasible, eliminate property tax exemptions for Bill 7 projects, and slow housing production without offering an alternative strategy, worsening Honolulu’s estimated shortage of 25,710 units.
• Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/172_N61DKP0tMLf0O9YY_ryp07AZHK1wY/edit

[0:34:06] Member Salas MOVED and Chair Lee SECONDED to discuss the resolution.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:34:21]:
1. Infrastructure Concerns: Secretary Aldana expressed concern that the research does not support a direct link between removing tax exemptions and increased costs for working-class residents. Secretary Aldana raised questions about building infrastructure capacity, the role of building codes in ensuring equitable resource distribution, and the slow construction rate of Bill 7 projects despite existing incentives, and stated intent to vote against the resolution.
2. Housing Stock Protection and Permitting: Treasurer Menina agreed that protecting existing housing from out-of-state speculation is important. He clarified that Bill 7 units are income-restricted at 80-100% AMI, and that construction delays stem from permitting complexity and development costs rather than height flexibility provisions.
3. Vacant Units and Alternative Solutions: Member Minerbi asked about the number of vacant but unrented units as an alternative supply consideration. Treasurer Menina estimated approximately 4,000-5,000 vacant units in Honolulu, and suggested enhanced vacancy taxes as one potential solution, noting limited legislative support for such measures.
4. Scope of Resolution Authorization: Secretary Aldana asked whether adoption would authorize Treasurer Menina specifically to provide written testimony on behalf of the board. Treasurer Menina indicated he was open to revising the language so that authorization flows through the Chair or Vice Chair.
5. Wastewater Exemptions: A board member expressed concern about a provision opposing the removal of wastewater system facility charge exemptions, stating developers should be responsible for wastewater costs. Treasurer Menina agreed to follow up with specific details.
6. Affordable Housing Models: Laura Ruby referenced existing low-rise affordable housing models as preferable alternatives.
7. Bill 7 Building Size: A board member asked about the maximum building size enabled by Bill 7. Treasurer Menina stated typical projects involve parcels of 5,000–15,000 square feet, resulting in small-scale buildings of up to approximately seven to eight stories, not the large towers associated with projects like Ward Village.
8. Unit Mix: Allison Peterson asked about the predominance of studio units. Treasurer Menina referenced AARP research suggesting singles and couples without children prefer studios or one-bedrooms.

[0:54:02] Member Lee MOVED and Treasurer Menina SECONDED to adopt the resolution opposing City Council Bill 17 (2026). Neighborhood Assistant Hayashi conducted a roll call vote. The resolution was NOT ADOPTED; 5-4-3 (Aye: Menina, Quadri, Salas, Young, and Lee; Nay: Erickson, Johnson, Minerbi, and Pope; Abstain: Aldana, Katchuck, and Wong).

C. Resolution: Request Widening of Sidewalk and New Bike Lane on the McCully Street Bridge Over the Ala Wai Canal [0:55:28]: Member Minerbi presented a resolution requesting the widening of the sidewalk and the installation of a new bike lane on the McCully Street Bridge over the Ala Wai Canal, citing safety concerns for pedestrians, cyclists, e-bike users, scooter riders, and wheelchair users sharing a narrow sidewalk with two underutilized bike lanes. She noted this resolution has been refined since the November 2025 presentation.
• Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MTml1TRAC8343mqnAHhbEzTtq6mUqSKV/edit

[0:57:57] Treasurer Menina MOVED and Chair Lee SECONDED to adopt the resolution to request the widening of the sidewalk and bike lane on the McCully Street Bridge over the Ala Wai Canal.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:58:13]:
1. Typographical Correction: Secretary Aldana noted a missing “d” in the word “Diamond Head” in the first sentence.
2. Structural Considerations: Laura Ruby noted that structural support assessments may be needed for the bridge given its existing framework and the weight of improvements.

[1:00:42] Neighborhood Assistant Hayashi conducted a roll call vote. The resolution was ADOPTED; 10-2-0 (Aye: Aldana, Erickson, Johnson, Menina, Minerbi, Pope, Quadri, Wong, Young, and Lee; Nay: Katchuck and Salas; Abstain: None).

D. Resolution: Mitigation of Aircraft and Helicopter Noise Within the Context of the FAA’s Hawai’i Airspace Modernization Project (HAMP) [1:02:16]: Chad Wasden, from the Diamond Head-Kāpāhulu Neighborhood Board, presented on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Hawaii Airspace Modernization Project (HAMP), which is accepting public comments until Sunday, March 15, 2026. He described several flight paths affecting the McCully-Mō’iili’ili neighborhood, an outbound departure route, a freeway route (following H-1) used by smaller interisland planes, and tour helicopter coastal routes. The resolution proposes that the FAA reroute commercial arrival and departure paths at least five miles offshore, designate the freeway route as a last resort, and require tour helicopters and aircraft to remain at least two miles offshore.
• Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zazSqe-h69b5ARPwM0ojet-uQldB2mR8/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:09:29]:
1. Military Aircraft: Member Johnson noted that military aircraft flying low over the University of Hawai’i campus are a significant concern not fully addressed in the resolution. Wasden encouraged board members to include comments about military aircraft noise when submitting to the FAA.
2. Historical Context of Flight Paths: A board member asked when the current flight paths were established. Wasden was unable to confirm the exact origin but noted they have been in place for a long time.
3. Wind Patterns and Safety: A board member raised concerns about wind patterns potentially limiting the viability of offshore rerouting. Wasden acknowledged the point and noted that the FAA east flow configuration is used approximately 95% of the time; safety considerations will ultimately govern FAA decisions.
4. Tour Helicopter Specifics: A board member asked what a tour helicopter experience would look like if the 2-mile offshore proposal were adopted. Wasden stated that the 2-mile buffer is a starting point intended to eliminate audible noise for coastal residents. He also noted coordination with windward-side residents in Lanikai who have been advocating on helicopter noise for some time.
5. Emergency Helicopters: A board member asked whether emergency helicopters would still be permitted to fly over the island. Wasden confirmed that emergency aircraft would take precedence over any noise restrictions.
6. Appreciation and Survey: A board member thanked Wasden for the information and noted previous difficulty completing the FAA survey without guidance on specific flight paths.

[1:15:46] Member Quadri MOVED and Member Salas SECONDED to adopt the resolution regarding the FAA Hawaii Airspace Modernization Project. Neighborhood Assistant Hayashi conducted a roll call vote. This resolution was ADOPTED; 11-0-1 (Aye: Aldana, Erickson, Johnson, Menina, Minerbi, Pope, Quadri, Salas, Wong, Young, Lee; Nay: None; Abstain: Katchuck).

E. Resolution: Supporting State HB 1636 Relating to Shopping Carts [1:17:03]: Chair Lee introduced a resolution supporting HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, and invited Representative Olds to provide context. Representative Olds, a co-sponsor of the bill, summarized its key provisions: empowering counties to collect abandoned shopping carts, imposing fines and fees on vendors whose carts leave their property, encouraging businesses to install cart-retention mechanisms (with fine exemptions for compliant businesses), and establishing a buyback mechanism for vendors to retrieve collected carts.
• Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uZYlnYFECsWSSG3Pb4fhjfsJya-xb5_xT70Ie_vtE_U/edit?tab=t.0

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:19:14]:
1. Cart-Retention Devices vs. Fines: Member Johnson asked whether requiring cart-locking devices (such as wheel-lock technology) would be more effective than fines. Representative Olds agreed in principle and noted he had introduced a prior bill with that approach, but deferred to the current bill introduced by the House Consumer Protection Committee Chair. He noted the bill does exempt businesses that install locking mechanisms from fines.
2. Business Size and Equity: Representative Olds explained that large box retailers shipping carts by the container load have less financial incentive to prevent cart loss, while smaller stores would feel the impact more acutely. His prior bill version would have excluded businesses with fewer carts from mandatory requirements.
3. Coin-Deposit Model: A board member suggested a European-style coin-deposit cart system. Representative Olds found the idea favorable and noted the bill can be built upon over time.
4. Clarification: Member Katchuck asked for clarification on whether “leaving the property” means stolen. Representative Olds confirmed it encompasses carts that leave through taking or unintentional removal, and explained that the bill allows the county to hold carts, impose fines, and allow vendors to reclaim carts by paying the fine.
5. County Storage Capacity: Member Katchuck asked whether counties have the capacity to hold carts rather than dispose of them. Representative Olds said Honolulu already has some capacity and noted timelines for holding carts are not explicitly stated in the current bill.
6. Penalizing Cart Takers: Jo Ann Ochi asked why the bill focuses on penalizing stores rather than individuals who take carts. Representative Olds explained that proving individual culpability for specific carts is difficult, and adding punitive provisions for individuals could complicate the bill’s passage.
7. State vs. County Jurisdiction: A resident asked why a state law is needed if counties can pass ordinances on their own. Representative Olds acknowledged the question, noting that the legislature has the prerogative to act when county action is insufficient, but that the bill does not compel counties to enforce it.

[1:31:28] Member Lee MOVED and Treasurer Menina SECONDED to adopt the resolution supporting State HB 1636 relating to shopping carts. Neighborhood Assistant Hayashi conducted a roll call vote. This resolution was ADOPTED; 9-1-2 (Aye: Aldana, Erickson, Johnson, Menina, Minerbi, Quadri, Salas, Young, Lee; Nay: Katchuck; Abstain: Pope, Wong).

F. Resolution: Demanding Action on Ala Wai Parks Maintenance [1:32:52]: Chair Lee presented a resolution requesting that the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) provide a formal plan with a timetable for repairing and maintaining the Ala Wai Park fields. Chair Lee recounted that DPR had previously committed to closing the fields over the winter (Christmas through January) to address ongoing issues including holes, lack of grass growth, and failed irrigation, and had verbally committed to installing protective fencing. The fencing was not installed, and reseeding occurred only in the final week before reopening, leaving underlying conditions unresolved. Chair Lee stated the resolution is intended to hold DPR accountable by requiring a specific remediation plan presented to the board.
• Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oKLfQRDsveYpSxVnF3tF6GDgmG-CmF-F/edit

[1:37:02] Chair Lee MOVED and Secretary Aldana SECONDED to adopt the resolution. Without objection, this resolution was ADOPTED; 12-0-0 (Aye: Aldana, Erickson, Johnson, Katchuck, Menina, Minerbi, Pope, Quadri, Salas, Wong, Young, and Lee; Nay: None; Abstain: None).

6. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS [1:37:41]

Bus Stop and Homeless Concerns [1:38:08]: Betsy Kawamura spoke about ongoing issues at the bus stop in front of her building at 1670 Ala Wai Avenue, including loitering, littering, and disruption to residents. She requested that a city representative conduct an on-site walkthrough to assess specific improvements, including covered trash bins and deterrents for loitering. She noted she had previously submitted written concerns to the City.

Ala Wai Bridge Project [1:40:00]: Laura Ruby raised concerns about the Ala Wai Bridge project and park space.

Congressional District 1 Candidacy [1:42:12]: Della Au Belatti introduced herself as the State House Representative for the Makiki-Tantalus-Punchbowl-Pauoa area, announced she is running for Congress, and will be vacating her seat at the end of November 2026. She expressed appreciation for the community’s FAA advocacy efforts.

State Senate District 10 Candidacy [1:43:17]: Jackson Sayama introduced himself as a State Senate candidate and State House District 21 Representative (St. Louis Heights, Pālolo, Kaimukī) for six years. He highlighted his work on labor, workforce development, and paid family leave, and stated his commitment to building a Hawai’i where local families can thrive. Sayama shared he plans to attend future Neighborhood Board meetings regularly. Les Ihara, Jr. welcomed and thanked Jackson for running.

FAA Resolution Appreciation and Outreach [1:46:10]: As a resident, Hector Venegas expressed appreciation for the FAA resolution and encouraged the Board to spread the word.

Neighborhood and Elected Official Concerns [1:46:57]: Jo Ann Ochi raised concerns about parking, homelessness, and raised concerns about elected officials appearing only during election cycles. She also raised concerns about the parking situation worsening with affordable housing development and the ongoing presence of homeless individuals in parks.

7. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU REPORTS [1:49:06]

A. Board of Water Supply (BWS) [1:49:06]: No report.

B. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative [1:49:20]: Daniel Brieck, Deputy Director of the Department of Environmental Services, provided updates. He highlighted the HNL 311 system launched December 1, 2025. Residents can report issues via the HNL 311 app (Apple and Android) or online at HNL311.com, with reports routed directly to the responsible City department. The Department of Transportation Services (DTS) responded to bus service inquiries. The A Line and U Line headsigns will remain unchanged. DTS will evaluate extensions to the airport but not Kalihi Transit Center. U Line frequency increases to every 40 minutes on March 1, 2026 with no weekend service. DTS staff confirmed bus stop benches at 1649/1670 Kalākaua Avenue are in good condition. The Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) is evaluating Varsity Place/Circle cleaning. HPD cited six abandoned vehicles on Varsity Place, cleared Kalo Place Mini Park encampments, and found 1649/1670 Kalākaua Avenue bus stops clear of illegal activity. HPD will continue patrols.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:00:39]:
1. Kalo Mini Park: Member Johnson described persistent problems at Kalo Mini Park, including near-daily police calls, two fire truck responses in the past week and a half, dog enclosures being used as personal quarters by unhoused individuals, and the removal of park lighting infrastructure. He asked about the Humane Society’s prior role and responsibility for the park.
2. Isenberg Street: Member Wong asked for a follow-up on a potential lane elimination (road diet) on Isenberg Street from University Avenue to King Street, which had been raised at a prior meeting.
3. HNL 311 for Faded Crosswalks: Treasurer Menina asked whether residents can use HNL 311 to request repainting of faded crosswalks. Treasurer Menina also asked whether DTS could work with community organizations to apply temporary non-thermoplastic paint as an interim measure before resurfacing.
4. Murals Under H-1 Overpass: Treasurer Menina asked whether community organizations can paint murals under the H-1 overpass near University Avenue, noting prior murals during a Windward Arts Festival. Brieck was unsure whether HDOT still permits this and agreed to follow up. A resident (Laura) noted that prior city-provided paint was overwritten by others, raising concerns about sustainability.
5. DFM, DTS, and HPD Staffing: Jo Ann Ochi raised concerns about staffing levels across DFM, DTS, and HPD, citing slow response times and officers unwilling to address abandoned vehicles despite calls. Brieck acknowledged her comments and suggested using HNL 311 to improve response routing.

C. Councilmember Scott Nishimoto (District 5) [2:08:15]: Taylor Date reported on behalf of Councilmember Nishimoto:
• Park Cleanup: A partnership cleanup with DPR is scheduled at Ala Moana Regional Park on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. DPR will provide supplies; the councilmember’s office will provide refreshments.
• Free Tax Clinic: In partnership with Representative Belatti, a free tax clinic will be held at the Hawaii State Library on Saturday, March 14, 2026, starting at 9:30 a.m. Reservation required; contact either office to schedule.
• Ala Wai Parks Maintenance Follow-Up: Date offered to co-host a DPR park cleanup at the Ala Wai parks and asked interested residents to reach out.
• Bus Stop Follow-Up: Date confirmed the office conducted a South King Street walkthrough last year, submitted requests for improved trash bins, and continues to monitor those requests.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:10:40]:
1. Old Stadium Park and Baseball Field Cleanups: Jo Ann Ochi asked about cleanups at Old Stadium Park and the Mo’ili’ili baseball field. Date confirmed Old Stadium Park was cleaned last year and offered to schedule a baseball field cleanup. Date noted bathrooms were painted approximately two years ago and acknowledged ongoing upkeep needs.
2. Persistent Homeless Issues at Parks: Jo Ann Ochi asked for lasting solutions to recurring park encampments beyond repeat cleanups and emphasized the need for police enforcement.

8. STATE OF HAWAI’I REPORTS [2:13:48]

A. Governor Josh Green’s Representative [2:13:49]: No report.

B. Senate District 10: Senator Les Ihara, Jr. [2:13:54]: No report.

C. Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga [2:13:56]: Hector Venegas reported on Senator Fukunaga’s behalf. A school principal had contacted the senator’s office about unhoused individuals accessing the school playground and using electrical outlets; a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) to build a higher security fence has been submitted, drawing on successful precedents at other schools. Senator Fukunaga is also working on legislation to address rising condominium insurance premiums affecting elderly residents on fixed incomes, including bills relating to condominium fundamentals and insurance.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B93JWTb1wgTmS2ldw-9zQQtHsc_JgXNF/view

D. Senate District 12: Senator Sharon Moriwaki [2:17:29]: Charles provided Senator Moriwaki’s written report.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YHJOgQRXG0TU_a-0hWaOdz-m_5vP0UVj/view

E. House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett [2:18:00]: No report.

F. House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds [2:18:08]: Representative Olds reported most of his bills are still moving. He highlighted HB 1919 and SB 2981, which expand Bill 7 provisions to reduce or eliminate minimum parking requirements for affordable housing projects. Representative Olds expressed concern about parking reductions in District 23. He noted that a nearby affordable housing building has no parking. He voted against the bills in the full House and encouraged the Board to review them.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:21:02]:
1. Bill Numbers: Representative Olds to confirm the bill numbers (HB 1919 and SB 2981).

G. House District 24: Representative Adrian Tam [2:21:23]: Representative Tam reported that the legislative session is progressing. His priority bill is HB 1588, which would make the noise detection camera program permanent and authorize DOT to issue fines for modified mufflers and loud music. The bill was previously featured in the Honolulu Advertiser. The pilot program was established in 2023 and cameras were installed earlier this year; the data collection phase is underway.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:22:04]:
1. Bill Status and Pilot Program: Chair Lee asked where HB 1588 currently stands and whether the pilot program was completed. Representative Tam confirmed the bill is currently in the Finance Committee awaiting scheduling for a hearing. The data collection segment of the pilot is ongoing but is expected to conclude soon, which is why he introduced the bill to make the program permanent and authorize fines upon enactment.

9. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS [2:23:01]

Next Meeting: The McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Neighborhood Board No. 8 is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on Monday, March 30, 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.

‘Olelo Broadcast: 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.

10. ADJOURNMENT [2:23:20]: Chair Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:24 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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