City and County of Honolulu

When

June 19, 2025    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where

Makiki District Park (Arts & Crafts Building)
1527 Keʻeaumoku Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, 96822
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MAKIKI – LOWER PUNCHBOWL – TANTALUS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 10

 

 

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
MAKIKI DISTRICT PARK (OLD MAKIKI COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 2ND FLOOR)
1527 KE’EAUMOKU STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96822
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mf66d21b6ef825a3d0e117ed0856d527b
Meeting Number / Access Code: 2500 575 4786
Password: NB10 (6210 from phones and video systems)
Join by Phone: +1-408-418-9388 (United States Toll)

Google Drive Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1su4uYFuTVRMZYxBlR8WnaR0cDMcjbHjE
Board Meeting Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfqRwVpRrookChkQxjZlnB_r8en78zV4Q

Purpose: §2-13-101 [Neighborhood Plan of 2008, City Charter] “Purpose. The purpose of this neighborhood plan and the neighborhood boards is to increase and assure effective citizen participation in the decisions of government.”

Community Vision Statement: “A safe and healthy community with a lei of parks connected by roads, sidewalks, and public transportation; where daily life is not interrupted by loud vehicles and other obnoxious noises; where all community members are valued, including the least fortunate; and where residents are proud to live.”

Rules of Speaking and Notes: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand. When recognized by the Chair, address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep their comments under 3 minutes, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports under 3 minutes. Please silence all electronic devices. The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of this 17-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. No item shall be added to the agenda if it is of reasonably major importance and action thereon by the board will affect a significant number of persons.

Description of Board Boundaries: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/boards-and-sub-district-boundary-descriptions

1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Nathan Char (nathanielchar@gmail.com)

2. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) on incidents/statistics and safety tips (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)
B. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) on event updates, homeless concerns, including at Makiki Park, incidents/statistics, missing persons, safety tips, fireworks, Tipsy Pig 2 Bar & Grill concerns, and parking/traffic concerns/enforcement (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us)
C. Board of Water Supply (BWS) on main break report and general water announcements – Michele Harman (contactus@hbws.org)
D. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative on constituent concerns, including Makiki District Park facilities, city projects/services (crosswalks, housing, roadways, and TheBus), traffic congestion, illegal parking, and newsletter updates (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter) – Megan Johnson
(https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor)
E. District 5: Councilmember Scott Nishimoto on constituent concerns (including Bill 7 construction around Piʻikoi Street/Davenport Street, proposed sewer rate increase, fireworks, and Makiki District Park improvements) and legislative/office/newsletter updates (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-5-scott-nishimoto) – Taylor Date (scott.nishimoto@honolulu.gov)
F. District 6: Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam on constituent concerns (including Bill 7 construction around Piʻikoi Street/Davenport Street, fireworks, proposed sewer rate increase, and Makiki District Park improvements) little fire ants, and legislative/office/newsletter updates
(https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-6-dos-santos-tam) – Robin Henski (tdossantos-tam@honolulu.gov)

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

4. STATE OF HAWAIʻI REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Governor Josh Green’s Representative on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, general announcements, fireworks, and traffic concerns/projects – Russell Pang (russell.wk.pang@hawaii.gov)
B. Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, little fire ants, fireworks, and general announcements (senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov)
C. House District 26: Representative Della Au Belatti on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, little fire ants, fireworks, and general announcements (repbelatti@capitol.hawaii.gov)
D. House District 25: Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, fireworks, and general announcements (repiwamoto@capitol.hawaii.gov)
E. House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, fireworks, and general announcements (repolds@capitol.hawaii.gov)
F. House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, fireworks, and general announcements (repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov)

5. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Thursday, May 15, 2025
(Draft Written Summaries: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-11258)
B. Resolution in Support of More Effective Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements at the Five-Way Intersection of Prospect Street, Iolani Avenue, and Alapai Street
C. Discussion to Examine More Safety Measures to Make the Five-Way Intersection of Prospect Street, Iolani Avenue, and Alapai Street Safer – Claire Santos
D. Resolution in Support of Adjusting the Neighborhood Board District Guidelines to Reunify the Area Identified as the “Punchbowl Core” Under the Auspices of Neighborhood Board No. 12, Subdistrict 1 and Removing it from Neighborhood Board No. 10, Subdistrict 3
E. Approval of a Letter Requesting the First Floor and Basement of the Former Makiki Library for the Korean Cultural Community Center
F. Discussion of Punchbowl Safety Regarding Recent Bonfires and Coordination with the Nu’uanu/Punchbowl Neighborhood Board
G. Discussion to Examine Establishing Resilience Hubs in the Neighborhood

6. BOARD/COMMUNITY REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Nice Neighborhood Committee Report – Harris Nakamoto (junfour@gmail.com)
B. Makiki/Lower Punchbowl Neighborhood Security Watch – Chuck Lee (makikipb.nsw@gmail.com)
C. O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – John Steelquist (john@steelquist.com)

7. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Regular Meeting: The Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No. 10 is scheduled to meet on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Makiki District Park (Old Makiki Community Library, 2nd Floor) and online via Webex.

Broadcast, Social Media, and Board Info: The meetings can be viewed on ʻŌlelo FOCUS 49 on the first Friday at 9:00 p.m. and third Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (https://olelo.org/tune-in). Follow us at http://www.facebook.com/MakikiNB and visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb10 for Makiki Neighborhood Board info.

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 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
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
MAKIKI DISTRICT PARK (OLD MAKIKI COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 2ND FLOOR) – 1527 KE’EAUMOKU STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96822 AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euBz425GMko&list=PLfqRwVpRrookChkQxjZlnB_r8en78zV4Q&index=1

Google Drive Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1su4uYFuTVRMZYxBlR8WnaR0cDMcjbHjE

1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:01]: Chair Char called the Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No. 10 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Quorum WAS NOT established with 4 members present. Note: This 13-member Board (through Tuesday, July 1, 2025) requires 7 members to establish quorum and take official Board action.

Members Present: Nathaniel Char (Chair), John Steelquist (Vice Chair joined at 6:06 p.m.), Claire Santos (Secretary, Treasurer), Richard Kawano (joined at 6:36 p.m.), Chuck Lee, Sam Mitchell, Ian Ross (joined at 6:11 p.m.), Eric Salassa (joined at 6:06 p.m.), Bronson Silva (joined at 7:29 p.m.), and Adam Kirchmann (appointed at 7:20 p.m.).

Members Absent: Geni Lakalaka-Manupuna, Harris Nakamoto, Ken Peck.

Guests: Fire Captain Daniel Goh and Fire Fighter Brandon Akiona (Honolulu Fire Department); Sergeant Kennison Lee (Honolulu Police Department); Megan Johnson (Mayor Blangiardi); Taylor Date (Councilmember Nishimoto); Robin Henski (Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam); Tom Heinrich (Representative Belatti); Kate Ozawa (Representative Iwamoto); Susannah Kandikatti (Representative Olds); Takemi Nakasone (Representative Garrett); Kalei Akaka and Elena Farden (Office of Hawaiian Affairs); Ronald Higa, Patrick Smith, Lindsay Chambers, Mike Buck, and Marcia Kemble (Residents/Guests); Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. About 29 participants joined the meeting.

2. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:00:10]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:00:13]: Fire Captain Goh introduced Fire Fighter Akiona who provided the report, including information about incident statistics for April 2025 and safety tips for home fire sprinklers. 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/1hYMXpmao_VE1Pe4U7GwDXt0Xxmk_0psW/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:02:08].

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:03:31]: Sergeant Lee reported the statistics for April 2025. There were 7 motor vehicle thefts, 10 burglaries, 17 thefts, 7 unauthorized entry into motor vehicle (UEMV) offenses, 5 assaults, 0 sex assaults, 2 graffiti incidents, 7 drug-related offenses, 2,242 calls for service, and 58 traffic citations at the intersection of Lunalilo Street and Piʻikoi Street. For more information, visit https://www.honolulupd.org/information.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:05:34].

Steelquist and Salassa joined the meeting at 6:06 p.m.; 6 members present.
Ross joined the meeting at 6:11 p.m.; 7 members present.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:22:39]: No representative present. For questions/concerns, email contactus@hbws.org or call (808) 748-5041.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:22:50]: Megan Johnson (Deputy Director of the Department of Customer Services) provided the report and information about the following:
• 2025 Neighborhood Board election information (https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/neighborhood-board-elections);
• 1421 Pensacola Street project (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hO_VznQiJXj10pif8npwro5Bl32x26kb/view?usp=drive_link);
• Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (ROH) Chapter 32 projects;
• Akala Lane is a private roadway;
• Department of Transportation Services (DTS) updates about TheBus, traffic concerns, and roadway concerns;
• speed humps affecting emergency responders;
• extraction of debris under the Liholiho Street bridge and the City portion of Makiki Ditch/Kanaha Stream on Thursday, May 15, 2025; and
• Makiki District Park concerns (Building 42 and parking).
• Contact the Mayor: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor
• Mayor’s Newsletter: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter

Kawano joined the meeting at 6:36 p.m.; 8 members present.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:44:44].

District 5: Councilmember Scott Nishimoto – [0:46:18]: Taylor Date provided the report, including constituent concerns related to TheBus, homeless encampments, and fencing for the Makiki Community Garden. For questions/concerns, email scott.nishimoto@honolulu.gov or call (808) 768-5005.
• Website: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-5-scott-nishimoto

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:48:18].

District 6: Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam – [0:48:40]: Robin Henski provided the report, including the May 2025 newsletter, 5-way intersection at Prospect-Iolani-Alapai, Punchbowl encampments, and Bill 7 program related to affordable housing. For questions/concerns, email tdossantos-tam@honolulu.gov or call (808) 768-5006.
• Website: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-6-dos-santos-tam
• May 2025 Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cjAo43WFoFOGETJCqDu7C04CHLx1R6v3/view

3. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS – [0:51:37]

Chick-fil-A Makiki Traffic Safety Concerns – [0:51:56]: Lindsay Chambers raised concerns about traffic safety nearby Chick-fil-A Makiki and shared an update about the Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board adopting a resolution urging the City & County of Honolulu to study and address traffic and safety issues on Beretania Street near Chick-Fil-A Makiki (https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-350559/_13%202025-01%20Resolution%20Urging%20the%20City%20to%20Study%20and%20Address%20Traffic%20and%20Safety%20Issues%20Surrounding%20Chick-fil-A%20Makiki.pdf).

Neighborhood Tree – [0:54:02]: Adam Kirchmann raised concerns about a tree being cut down at the intersection of Wilder Avenue and Pensacola Street. Char and Mitchell responded to Kirchmann.

4. STATE OF HAWAIʻI REPORTS – [0:56:50]

Point of Information – [0:56:53]: Ross asked Chair Char for an update of the Makiki Neighborhood Board membership. Chair Char stated there is 1 vacant at-large seat and quorum is 7 votes.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [0:57:50]: No representative present. For questions/concerns, email russell.wk.pang@hawaii.gov or call (808) 265-5239.
• Website: https://governor.hawaii.gov
• May 2025 Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BAodzBd8CHZmaie6lAAeE7FsNgoEfcWC/view?usp=drive_link

Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga – [0:58:00]: No representative present. For questions/concerns, email senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-6460.
• Webpage: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=168&year=2025
• May 2025 Memorandum: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_cSjEmvgTQ_xhuFHU2V03R3RPnGwCkEs/view?usp=drive_link

House District 26: Representative Della Au Belatti – [0:58:10]: Tom Heinrich provided the report, including the 2025 session adjournment, possible special session later this year, legislative updates, Punchbowl perimeter concerns, and Honolulu City Charter Commission (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/charter-commission). For questions/concerns, email repbelatti@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-9425.
• Webpage: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=7&year=2025

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:11:06].

House District 25: Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto – [1:11:37]: Kate Ozawa provided the report, including Representative Iwamoto’s plan to hold town halls, survey, and newsletter. For questions/concerns, email repiwamoto@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-8485.
• Webpage: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=301&year=2025

House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds – [1:13:27]: Susannah Kandikatti provided the report, including the newsletter. Sign up for email updates at https://mailchi.mp/capitol/email-sign-up. For questions/concerns, email repolds@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-8515.
• Webpage: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=300&year=2025

House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett – [1:14:30]: Takemi Nakasone provided the report, including the newsletter. For questions/concerns, email repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-8475.
• Newsletter: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=256&year=2025

4. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS – [1:16:03]

Filling of 1 Vacant At-Large Seat – [1:16:06]: Chair Char asked if any resident wanted to fill the vacant at-large seat. Adam Kirchmann expressed interest in filling the vacant seat and introduced himself.

[1:18:36] – Chair Char called a recess to verify Kirchmann’s residency per Neighborhood Plan §2-14-104(d) (https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/wp-content/uploads/sites/53/2024/03/Neighborhood_Plan_2020_Edition.pdf).
[1:20:00] – Chair Char called the meeting back to order.

[1:20:07] – Mitchell MOVED and Steelquist SECONDED to nominate Adam Kirchmann. Hearing no other nominations, Neighborhood Assistant Hayashi conducted a roll call vote. Kirchmann was APPOINTED to fill the vacant at-large seat; 8-0-0 (Aye: Char, Salassa, Mitchell, Ross, Steelquist, Kawano, Lee, and Santos; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:20:30].

[1:21:31] – Chair Char called a recess for Kirchmann to subscribe to the oath of office per Neighborhood Plan §2-14-101(a).
Kirchmann subscribed to the oath of office at 7:22 p.m.; 9 members present.
[1:23:16] – Chair Char called the meeting back to order.

Approval of Written Summaries for Video Record: Thursday, April 17, 2025 – [1:23:26]: Without objection, the written summary was ADOPTED; 9-0-0 (Aye: Char, Salassa, Mitchell, Ross, Steelquist, Kawano, Lee, Santos, and Kirchmann; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:23:32].

Approval of a Letter Requesting the First Floor and Basement of the Former Makiki Library for the Korean Cultural Community Center – [1:23:44]: No letter was introduced. Mitchell raised concerns about high levels of radiation in the basement (https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2125/ML21250A188.pdf). The building is designated as a historic structure, so any modifications require review and approval from the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD).

Presentation by and Motion to support HONU (Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons) Services at Pāwaʻa In-Ha Park – [1:25:19]: There was no presentation. Chair Char said he was told that HONU will not set up at Pāwaʻa In-Ha Park.

Presentation by OHA (Office of Hawaiian Affairs) Regarding OHA’s Strategic Plan – [1:25:40]: OHA’s Oʻahu Resident Trustee Kalei Akaka and OHA’s Senior Director of Strategy and Implementation Elena Farden shared OHA’s plan to attend Neighborhood Board meetings quarterly and reestablish pilina (relationship) with the Neighborhood Board, especially with the largest Native Hawaiian community at the Kalāwahine and Papakōlea Native Hawaiian homesteads in the Punchbowl-Tantalus area. Farden highlighted OHA’s Strategic Plan “Mana i Mauli Ola” (Strength to Wellbeing) and plans to launch at least 14 programs within the next fiscal year related to education, healthcare, workforce, and housing (https://www.oha.org/about/mana-to-mauli-ola). Farden invited residents to attend OHA Board of Trustees meetings (https://www.oha.org/bot) and shared job openings (https://www.oha.org/jobs).

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:29:38].

Silva joined the meeting at 7:29 p.m.; 10 members present.

Motion to Support Dog Friendlier Parks in Makiki – [1:45:01]: Chair Char provided an overview of the City’s initiative to gather community feedback on making parks more dog-friendly (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1waTH4UZ57XkBmYnreSU3tkTZpWWWAJDB/view?usp=drive_link).
[1:45:44] – Santos MOVED and Kirchmann SECONDED to support dog friendlier parks in Makiki.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:46:03].

The motion was ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Char, Salassa, Silva, Mitchell, Ross, Steelquist, Kawano, Lee, Santos, and Kirchmann; Nay: None; Abstain: None).

Resolution Supporting Speed Humps on King Street and Beretania Street Between Punahou Street and Ward Avenue – [1:51:10]: Chair Char introduced the resolution.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:51:32].

[1:53:08] – Char MOVED and Ross SECONDED to adopt the resolution. Neighborhood Assistant Hayashi conducted a roll call vote. The resolution was ADOPTED; 9-1-0 (Aye: Char, Salassa, Silva, Mitchell, Ross, Steelquist, Kawano, Lee, and Kirchmann; Nay: Santos; Abstain: None) – [1:53:41].

Discussion and Motion on Punchbowl Safety Regarding Recent Bonfires and Coordination with the Nu’uanu/Punchbowl Neighborhood Board – [1:54:40]: Nuʻuanu-Punchbowl Neighborhood Board Chair Patrick Smith and Makiki Neighborhood Board members had a discussion on how to address this matter with city, state, and federal officials. Santos raised concerns about homeless campsites and fires in the Punchbowl area. There was no motion.

Discussion and Motion to Examine More Safety Measures to Make the 5-Way Intersection of Iolani Avenue/Prospect Street/Alapai Street Safer – [1:59:43]: Santos raised traffic safety concerns about this 5-way intersection. Santos is working towards a solution with Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam’s office and DTS. [2:00:41] – Santos MOVED and Steelquist SECONDED to keep this topic on the meeting agenda. The motion was ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Char, Salassa, Silva, Mitchell, Ross, Steelquist, Kawano, Lee, Santos, and Kirchmann; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:01:05].

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:01:15].

6. BOARD/COMMUNITY REPORTS – [2:03:46]

Nice Neighborhood Committee Report – [2:03:53]: No report.
• Committee Meeting Agendas: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-15372

Makiki/Lower Punchbowl Neighborhood Security Watch – [2:03:57]: No report.

O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – [2:04:01]: No report.

7. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:04:17]

Next Regular Meeting – [2:04:18]: The Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No. 10 is scheduled to meet on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Makiki District Park (Old Makiki Community Library, 2nd Floor) (https://maps.app.goo.gl/R1Ro9GnD2SyKftgA7) and online via Webex.

Broadcast, Social Media, and Board Info – [2:04:31]: The meetings can be viewed on ʻŌlelo FOCUS 49 on the first Friday at 9:00 p.m. and third Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (https://olelo.org/tune-in). Follow us at http://www.facebook.com/MakikiNB and visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb10 for Makiki Neighborhood Board info.

8. ADJOURNMENT – [2:05:04]: [2:05:07] – Santos MOVED and Steelquist SECONDED to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, Chair Char adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.

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

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

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04 Jul
July 4, 2025    
All Day
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION OFFICE   Our office is closed in observance of Independence Day. Be safe and have a great long weekend!   To view agenda [...]
04 Jul
July 4, 2025    
All Day
Independence Day All City Municipal Golf Courses Will Be Observing A Holiday Schedule.  Weekend Rates Will Apply.
07 Jul
July 7, 2025    
2:30 am
MEETING CANCELLED
Agenda
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Wahiawā Library
July 8, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The WorkHawaiʻi Division will be offering free Satellite Services at the Wahiawā Public Library 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. [...]
08 Jul
July 8, 2025    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WAIKĪKĪ NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 9       INITIAL CONVENING MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. Waikīkī Community Center 310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, [...]
08 Jul
July 8, 2025    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
‘AIEA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 20       INITIAL CONVENING MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M. ‘AIEA PUBLIC LIBRARY – PROGRAM ROOM [...]
City Council
July 9, 2025    
10:00 am
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
09 Jul
July 9, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
ARBORIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation Wednesday, July 9, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. VIRTUAL MEETING LINK [...]
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Pearl City Library
July 9, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The WorkHawaiʻi Division will be offering free Satellite Services at the Pearl City Public Library 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on the Second Wednesday of every [...]
10 Jul
July 10, 2025    
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
AGENDA
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Nānākuli Library
July 10, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The WorkHawaiʻi Division will be offering free Satellite Services at the Nānākuli Public Library 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. [...]
FY26 - Liquor Commission Regular Meeting
July 10, 2025    
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Agenda Board Packet Synopsis Video Minutes   PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND TESTIMONY: Public testimony may be accepted in writing or in person at the Honolulu Liquor [...]
11 Jul
July 11, 2025    
12:45 am - 4:30 am
See attached for agenda July 11, 2025
Charter Commission
July 11, 2025    
2:30 am
Agenda
11 Jul
July 11, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING To join virtually , click on Agenda below or at in-person public video conferencing meeting location at: [...]
12 Jul
July 12, 2025    
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Ala Wai Golf Course Golf Tournament Oahu Junior Golf Association 18-Hole Tournament 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
14 Jul
July 14, 2025    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
LILIHA - PU‘UNUI - ‘ĀLEWA - KAMEHAMEHA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 14     INITIAL CONVENING MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. [...]
14 Jul
July 14, 2025    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32     INITIAL CONVENING MEETING AGENDA OF THE WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD #32 MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. IN [...]
15 Jul
July 15, 2025    
12:45 pm - 3:15 pm
In-Person Server Training class, for employment in the City and County of Honolulu (Island of Oahu) ONLY:   REQUIREMENTS: In-person attendance (no late arrivals) TO [...]
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Library
July 15, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The WorkHawaiʻi Division will be offering free Satellite Services at the McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month. [...]
15 Jul
July 15, 2025    
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 31       EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, July 15, 2025 5:30 to 6:00 pm In-person at Kalama Beach Park [...]
16 Jul
July 16, 2025    
10:30 am
Location:  HFD Auditorium, 636 South Street, Honolulu, Hawaii  96813 Contact:  nmurata@honolulu.gov Agenda Fire Chief's Report Minutes
16 Jul
July 16, 2025    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
HONOLULU POLICE COMMISSION City and County of Honolulu State of Hawaii Regular Meeting July 16, 2025 TIME: 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2025 PLACE: Honolulu [...]
Build Your Workforce! Internship & On-the-Job Training Programs Informational Webinar for Employers
July 16, 2025    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The WorkHawaiʻi Division offers programs at no cost to help you grow your workforce! Learn more by attending our Wednesday Webinar, every week from 3pm [...]
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Hawaiʻi State Library
July 17, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The WorkHawaiʻi Division will be offering free Satellite Services at the Hawaiʻi State Library 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. [...]
17 Jul
July 17, 2025    
1:00 pm
Agenda
FY26 - Liquor Commission Regular Meeting
July 17, 2025    
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Agenda Board Packet Synopsis Video Minutes   PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND TESTIMONY: Public testimony may be accepted in writing or in person at the Honolulu Liquor [...]
18 Jul
July 18, 2025    
All Day
Ala Wai Golf Course Shotgun Tournament University Laboratory School Foundation Public Play Will End At 8:30 am.
GLS Virtual Workshop - July 18, 2025
July 18, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
GLS Workshop - File your 2025 Gross Liquor Sales Report July 18, 2025 Zoom Registration Link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q8-XVUi3QbCS84NDnxozpA Select the session you want to attend: Session [...]
Midsummer Night's Gleam!
July 19, 2025    
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.honolulu.gov/dpr/honolulu-botanical-gardens/foster-botanical-garden/
21 Jul
July 21, 2025    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
WAHIAWĀ - WHITMORE VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 26     To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website. Event shows physical location; however, other options [...]
Budget Committee
July 22, 2025    
9:00 am
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
Energy, Environment & Sustainability Committee
July 22, 2025    
1:00 pm
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
Housing, Homelessness & Parks Committee
July 22, 2025    
2:30 pm
AGENDA Meeting Materials  (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology Committee
July 23, 2025    
9:00 am
AGENDA Meeting Materials  (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
International & Legal Affairs Committee
July 23, 2025    
1:00 pm
AGENDA Meeting Materials  (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
Build Your Workforce! Internship & On-the-Job Training Programs Informational Webinar for Employers
July 23, 2025    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The WorkHawaiʻi Division offers programs at no cost to help you grow your workforce! Learn more by attending our Wednesday Webinar, every week from 3pm [...]
Zoning & Planning Committee
July 24, 2025    
9:00 am
MEETING CANCELLED
AGENDA Meeting Materials  (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
24 Jul
July 24, 2025    
9:45 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual server training class, for employment in the City and County of Honolulu (Island of Oahu) ONLY:   REQUIREMENTS: Computer/laptop (recommended), smartphone, or tablet - with [...]
Public Safety & Economy Committee
July 24, 2025    
1:00 pm
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
25 Jul
July 25, 2025    
9:45 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual server training class, for employment in the City and County of Honolulu (Island of Oahu) ONLY:   REQUIREMENTS: Computer/laptop (recommended), smartphone, or tablet - with [...]
GLS Virtual Workshop - July 25, 2025
July 25, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Zoom Registration Link: Select the session you want to attend:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/g4oL1oNhTl6tQQHnTRJy_Q Session 1:  10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. For Restaurant (R), Hotel (L), and Caterer [...]
25 Jul
July 25, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
see below pdf for more details NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (pdf version)
28 Jul
July 28, 2025    
9:45 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual server training class, for employment in the City and County of Honolulu (Island of Oahu) ONLY:   REQUIREMENTS: Computer/laptop (recommended), smartphone, or tablet - with [...]
28 Jul
July 28, 2025    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MAKIKI - LOWER PUNCHBOWL - TANTALUS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 10       NICE NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M. [...]
28 Jul
July 28, 2025    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION     To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website. Event shows physical location; however, other options of participation may also include WebEx [...]
29 Jul
July 29, 2025    
12:45 pm - 3:15 pm
In-Person Server Training class, for employment in the City and County of Honolulu (Island of Oahu) ONLY:   REQUIREMENTS: In-person attendance (no late arrivals) TO [...]
29 Jul
July 29, 2025    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
HAWAI‘I KAI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 1     To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website. Event shows physical location; however, other options of [...]
30 Jul
July 30, 2025    
9:45 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual server training class, for employment in the City and County of Honolulu (Island of Oahu) ONLY:   REQUIREMENTS: Computer/laptop (recommended), smartphone, or tablet - with [...]
Build Your Workforce! Internship & On-the-Job Training Programs Informational Webinar for Employers
July 30, 2025    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The WorkHawaiʻi Division offers programs at no cost to help you grow your workforce! Learn more by attending our Wednesday Webinar, every week from 3pm [...]
FY26 - Liquor Commission Regular Meeting
July 31, 2025    
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Agenda Board Packet Synopsis Video Minutes   PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND TESTIMONY: Public testimony may be accepted in writing or in person at the Honolulu Liquor [...]
01 Aug
August 1, 2025    
9:45 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual server training class, for employment in the City and County of Honolulu (Island of Oahu) ONLY:   REQUIREMENTS: Computer/laptop (recommended), smartphone, or tablet - with [...]
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09 Jul
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16 Jul
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2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Zoning & Planning Committee
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