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

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M.
MCCULLY DISTRICT PARK CLASSROOM 1 (GROUND FLOOR)
831 PUMEHANA STREET, HONOLULU
ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mdbb0aca8ac7efed2fb4afeebdf81533b
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Google Drive Folder: http://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tT9B36j02pFGAEYO6I2BzQiNKI9CRiKk
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 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.

Speakers shall confine their remarks to the subject under discussion and shall avoid lengthy or repetitive statements. The presiding officer may call a speaker to order if comments become irrelevant, even if the speaker is within their allocated time. Personal attacks or disparaging remarks directed at individuals or groups are strictly prohibited. All members shall address issues and not individuals in a respectful and professional manner.

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 Morgan Lee (mepaynl@gmail.com)

2. ROLL CALL – Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov)

3. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) on community events/updates, fire incidents/statistics, and safety tips (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)
B. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) on community events/updates, illegal game room/parking/traffic concerns, police incidents/statistics, and 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)
C. Board of Water Supply (BWS) on main break report, projects, general BWS announcements, and financial update (https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/contact)
D. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative on constituent concerns, city projects/services, newsletter updates, town hall meetings (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/townhall), Department of Environmental Services, Deputy Director Michael O’Keefe (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor)
E. Councilmember Scott Nishimoto (District 5) on constituent concerns, legislative/office updates, newsletter updates, and general announcements (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-5-scott-nishimoto)

4. BOARD BUSINESS (Limited to 5 minutes each)
A. 3-Absence Letter for Board Member Jongwook “Wookie” Kim and Motion to Declare the Seat Vacant
B. Filling of Vacant At-Large Board Seat(s) – Residents interested in filling a vacant board seat must attend the board meeting and provide proof of residency or contact Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov) to verify residency in advance.
C. Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Thursday, March 6, 2025 (https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-15214)
D. Resolution to Call for the Testing and Cleanup of Makiki Stream – Morgan Lee (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uQgZdjr2-yhTAW1JsRSA_wYXamWW5n1-/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115549024476463870729&rtpof=true&sd=true)
E. Resolution on Addressing Homeless and Housing Accessibility in Honolulu – Louis Galdeira (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lHFoHJM9B0lZSYBjN1TCBMSsxqhdb0h_/view?usp=sharing)
F. Update and Approval of Survey for Residents – Daniela Minerbi

5. STATE OF HAWAIʻI REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Governor Josh Green’s Representative on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, and general announcements – Brooks Baehr (https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us)
B. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on announcements/events/projects – Elmer Kaʻai (elmerk@hawaii.edu)
C. Senate District 10: Senator Les Ihara, Jr. on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, and general announcements (senihara@capitol.hawaii.gov)
D. Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, and general announcements (senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov)
E. Senate District 12 Senator Sharon Moriwaki on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, and general announcements (senmoriwaki@capitol.hawaii.gov)
F. House District 22 Representative Andrew Garrett on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, and general announcements (repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov)
G. House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, and general announcements (repolds@capitol.hawaii.gov)
H. House District 24 Representative Adrian Tam on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, and general announcements (reptam@capitol.hawaii.gov)

6. 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.

7. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Regular Meeting and Future Agenda Items: The McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Neighborhood Board No. 8 is scheduled to meet on Thursday, May 1, 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 by Thursday, April 17, 2025.

‘Olelo Broadcast and Honolulu 311: 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.

City and County of Honolulu and Hawai’i Foodbank Food Drive: Your Neighborhood Assistant will be collecting donated canned goods at the April 2025 regular meeting.

8. 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 http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html.

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 at least three (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
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 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=UIc7W-klSok

Google Drive Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tT9B36j02pFGAEYO6I2BzQiNKI9CRiKk

1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:10]: Chair Morgan Lee called the McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Neighborhood Board No. 8
meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. This 13-member board requires 7 members to establish a quorum and to take
official board action.

Board Members Present: Morgan Lee (Chair), Christopher Salas (Vice Chair), Milton Del Valle (Secretary arrived at 6:52 p.m.), Eréndira Aldana, David Barber, Louis Galdeira, Edward Huls (arrived at 6:35 p.m.), Michelle Katchuck, Daniela Minerbi, Paul Robotti, and Darryl Young.

Board Member(s) Absent: Wookie Kim and Muhammad Anwar Quadri (Treasurer).

Guests: Sergeant Daniel Cunningham, Lieutenant Michael Thompson (Honolulu Police Department); Jimmy Yanos, Kaliko Lum Kee (Board of Water Supply); Michael O’Keefe (Mayor Blangiardi); Taylor Date (Councilmember Nishimoto); Roberta Hickey-Gomez (The Mediation Center of the Pacific); Senator Les Ihara, Jr.; Senator Carol Fukunaga; Cody Rex (Senator Moriwaki); Jeanette Lum (Representative Olds); Flora Samis (Representative Tam); Betsy Kawamura, Ross Isokane, Ian Ross, Daisy Murai, Tom Heinrich, Jo Ann Ochi, and Laura Ruby (Guests/Residents); Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 32 total participants.

2. ROLL CALL – [0:00:19]: Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi conducted a roll call. Quorum WAS
established with 10 members present.

3. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:01:13]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:01:15]: No representative present. Should you have questions, please email HFD’s Public Affairs & Media Liaison at HFDNHB@honolulu.gov or visit https://fire.honolulu.gov/requests-for-information.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NS-zY1QV7nx-wx3dbrYHSFAlnfBxdUjI/view?usp=drive_link
• Website: https://fire.honolulu.gov
• Search for Fire Incidents: http://www.responsemapping.com/map.aspx?aid=2d8b134f-7c9f-4f42-8ef7-424c4cfe3ae5

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 1: Central Honolulu (west of Hauʻoli Street) – [0:01:25]: Sergeant Cunningham reported the February 2025 statistics that can be found at https://www.honolulupd.org/information.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:02:39].

HPD District 7: East Honolulu (east of Hauʻoli Street) – [0:04:51]: Lieutenant Thompson reported the February 2025 statistics that can be found at https://www.honolulupd.org/information and provided safety tips on pedestrian safety.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:06:33].

Due to technical difficulties, Chair Lee called a recess at 6:39 p.m.
Chair Lee called the meeting back to order at 6:41 p.m.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:11:06]: Jimmy Yanos reported no main breaks for February 2025 and shared BWS job opportunities at https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/jobs.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:12:00].

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – CONTINUED – [0:12:21]: Kaliko Lum Kee provided a BWS financial update.
• Financial Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pr_ULPGh-uDmf75kLDFp1O6Q1yrTPgUX/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:18:49].

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:29:23]: Michael O’Keefe, Department of Environmental Services Deputy Director, provided the report and shared the following:
• 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 – [0:36:51].

Councilmember Scott Nishimoto (District 5) – [0:52:58]: Taylor Date provided the report and shared information about a meeting hosted by Councilmember Nishimoto to talk with residents about parking meters on Isenberg Street on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Date also addressed the issue of illegally parked vehicles in the neighborhood, a recent community walkthrough with Councilmember Nishimoto and residents, and a free tax preparation clinic. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call (808) 768-5005 or email scott.nishimoto@honolulu.gov.
• Website: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-5-scott-nishimoto

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:55:52].

4. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS – [1:06:12]

Approval of Written Summaries for Video Record – [1:06:15]

Thursday, November 7, 2024 – [1:06:33]: [1:06:50] – Aldana MOVED and Salas SECONDED to approve the written summary as amended. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 11-0-0 (Aye: Aldana, Barber, Del Valle, Galdeira, Huls, Katchuck, Lee, Minerbi, Robotti, Salas, and Young; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:07:09].

Thursday, December 5, 2024 – [1:07:17]: [1:07:21] – Aldana MOVED and Salas SECONDED to approve the written summary as amended. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 11-0-0 (Aye: Aldana, Barber, Del Valle, Galdeira, Huls, Katchuck, Lee, Minerbi, Robotti, Salas, and Young; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:07:35].

Thursday, February 6, 2025 – [1:07:40]: Hearing no objections, the written summary was APPROVED; 11-0-0 (Aye: Aldana, Barber, Del Valle, Galdeira, Huls, Katchuck, Lee, Minerbi, Robotti, Salas, and Young; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:08:10].

Motion to Start McCully Neighborhood Board No. 8 Meetings at 6:00 P.M. Effective April 2025 – [1:08:18]:
[1:08:54] – Lee MOVED and Aldana SECONDED to start McCully Neighborhood Board meetings at 6:00 p.m. Discussion followed. [1:12:47] – Salas MOVED and Aldana SECONDED to vote on the motion. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 11-0-0 (Aye: Aldana, Barber, Del Valle, Galdeira, Huls, Katchuck, Lee, Minerbi, Robotti, Salas, and Young; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:13:31].

Presentation on the Early Eviction Mediation Program – [1:14:26]: Roberta Hickey-Gomez (The Mediation Center of the Pacific) presented on an early eviction mediation program. The program aims to support both landlords and tenants in resolving housing disputes early before they escalate to eviction proceedings. The Mediation Center is committed to fostering open communication and helping individuals reach mutually beneficial agreements. The program has achieved a 90% agreement rate over the past two years, which has helped many tenants remain in their homes and landlords continue receiving rental income. Call (808) 521-6767 or visit www.mediatehawaii.org/eem for details.
• Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qJUgz6H0SLkl4knx9-ch3BVPlQsRXwmM/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115549024476463870729&rtpof=true&sd=true

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:22:14].

Resolution to Support an Empty Homes Tax – Empty Homes Tax Coalition – [1:25:40]: Ross Isokane provided an overview of why board members should support an empty homes tax (Honolulu City Council Bill 46).
[1:28:35] – Aldana MOVED and Salas SECONDED to discuss the resolution. Discussion followed.
[1:38:11] – Aldana MOVED and Salas SECONDED to vote on the motion. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 10-0-1 (Aye: Aldana, Barber, Del Valle, Galdeira, Huls, Katchuck, Lee, Robotti, Salas, Young; Nay: None; Abstain: Minerbi) – [1:48:35].

Resolution to Call for the Testing and Cleanup of Makiki Stream – [1:49:32]: Ian Ross and Betsy Kawamura provided an overview of why board members should support a call for the testing and cleanup of Makiki Stream. [1:55:08] – Lee MOVED and Robotti SECONDED to discuss the resolution. Discussion followed. [2:03:30] – Aldana MOVED and Galdeira SECONDED to postpone the resolution. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 11-0-0 (Aye: Aldana, Barber, Del Valle, Galdeira, Huls, Katchuck, Lee, Minerbi, Robotti, Salas, and Young; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:03:47].

5. STATE OF HAWAIʻI OFFICIAL REPORTS – [2:04:11]

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [2:04:13]: No representative present. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 587-5051 or email brooks.baehr@hawaii.gov.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa – [2:04:20]: No representative present. For any questions/concerns, email elmerk@hawaii.edu.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gbj5QxoqmBW7eN7S2bk6fTIAAoUP2Ter/view?usp=drive_link

Senate District 10: Senator Les Ihara, Jr. – [2:04:23]: Senator Ihara provided the report and shared legislative updates. Senator Ihara highlighted the spirit of collaboration with the House and Senate leadership. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 586-6250 or email senihara@capitol.hawaii.gov.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [2:05:10].

Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga – [2:09:07]: Senator Fukunaga provided the report and shared legislative updates. Senator Fukunaga highlighted the Consumer Protection Committee’s work on condo insurance issues. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 586-6460 or email senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [2:09:48].

Senate District 12: Senator Sharon Moriwaki – [2:11:55]: Cody Rex provided the report and thanked everyone who attended Senator Moriwaki’s town hall in February 2025. Rex highlighted federal and state funding to the community. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 586-6740 or email senmoriwaki@capitol.hawaii.gov.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [2:12:48].

House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett – [2:13:45]: No representative present. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 586-8475 or email repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov.

House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds – [2:13:50]: Jeanette Lum provided the report. Lum highlighted that Representative Olds would love to hear from constituents about their opinions on Senate bills crossing over to the House. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 586-8515 or email repolds@capitol.hawaii.gov.

House District 24: Representative Adrian Tam – [2:14:33]: Flora Samis provided the report and legislative update on property insurance stabilization, youth shelters, permanent funding for the return-to-home program, and vehicular noise. For any questions/concerns, call (808) 586-8520 or email reptam@capitol.hawaii.gov.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [2:15:53].

6. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS – [2:16:47]

Ala Wai Bridge Project (Ala Pono) – [2:16:48]: Resident Laura Ruby shared her opposition to the “Ala Pono” name for the Ala Wai Bridge and asked the City to ask Hawaiian experts about the use of the term “pono.”

7. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:17:42]

Resident Questionnaire – [2:17:45]: Minerbi would like to prepare a questionnaire for residents about issues and priorities for the McCully-Mōʻiliʻili neighborhood. Chair Lee will add this topic to the April 2025 meeting agenda.

Next Regular Meeting and Future Agenda Items – [2:19:12]: The McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Neighborhood Board No. 8 is scheduled to meet on Thursday, April 3, 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 the Chair at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled meeting.

‘Olelo Broadcast and Reporting Neighborhood Issues: The 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 – [2:19:17]: Chair Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:49 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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