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
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July 3, 2026    
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Independence Day (Observed) Holiday All City Municipal Golf Courses Will Be Observing A Holiday Schedule.  Weekend Rates Will Apply.
Twilight Concert: Nikki Dee
July 3, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
These free shows are suitable for all ages, with outside food, drink, seats, and blankets allowed. Bug repellant is recommended. No alcohol or smoking is permitted [...]
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Waiʻanae Library
July 6, 2026    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The WorkHawaiʻi Division will be offering free Satellite Services at the Waiʻanae Public Library 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. [...]
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Kaimukī Library
July 7, 2026    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The WorkHawaiʻi Division will be offering free Satellite Services at the Kaimukī Public Library 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. [...]
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Waipahu Library
July 7, 2026    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The WorkHawaiʻi Division will be offering free Satellite Services at the Waipahu Public Library 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. [...]
07 Jul
July 7, 2026    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
WAI‘ANAE COAST NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 24     REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.- 9:15 P.M. Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m567370e875b8e0d58ae6c93443caf7df Meeting Number [...]
City Council Special Meeting
July 8, 2026    
10:00 am
MEETING CANCELLED
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
City Council
July 8, 2026    
10:00 am
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Pearl City Library
July 8, 2026    
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 [...]
09 Jul
July 9, 2026    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ocean Safety Commission Meeting Thursday, July 09, 2026 11:00am 530 S. King Street, 2nd Floor Multipurpose Room #205 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96813 Documents AGENDA
09 Jul
July 9, 2026    
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
AGENDA
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Nānākuli Library
July 9, 2026    
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 first Wednesday of every month. [...]
10 Jul
July 10, 2026    
8:42 am - 9:36 am
Ala Wai Golf Course Golf Tournament DPR Seniors 8:42 am to 9:36 am
10 Jul
July 10, 2026    
9:00 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: OahuMPO [...]
10 Jul
July 10, 2026    
12:45 pm - 4:30 pm
AGENDA
13 Jul
July 13, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:48 am
Ewa Villages Golf Course Golf Tournament HSJGA 9:00 am to 11:48 am
13 Jul
July 13, 2026    
1:30 pm
Agenda
13 Jul
July 13, 2026    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
LILIHA - PU‘UNUI - ‘ĀLEWA - KAMEHAMEHA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 14     REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. MAʻEMAʻE [...]
14 Jul
July 14, 2026    
7:00 am - 9:48 am
Ewa Villages Golf Course Golf Tournament HSJGA 7:00 am to 9:48 am
Budget Committee
July 14, 2026    
9:00 am
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
Energy, Environment & Sustainability Committee
July 14, 2026    
1:00 pm
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
15 Jul
July 15, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Agenda Minutes Fire Chief's Report
Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology Committee
July 15, 2026    
9:00 am
AGENDA Meeting Materials  (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
International & Legal Affairs Committee
July 15, 2026    
1:00 pm
AGENDA Meeting Materials  (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
Zoning & Planning Committee
July 16, 2026    
9:00 am
AGENDA Meeting Materials  (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
Public Safety & Economy Committee
July 16, 2026    
1:00 pm
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Hawaiʻi State Library
July 16, 2026    
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. [...]
GLS Virtual Workshop - July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026    
10:00 am - 1:45 pm
GLS Workshop - File your 2026 GLS Sales Report Active Liquor Licenses between 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026   Register for the appropriate session based on the [...]
17 Jul
July 17, 2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DIAMOND HEAD - KAPAHULU - ST. LOUIS HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 5     PROPERTY TAX COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 AT 5:00 [...]
Midsummer Night's Gleam!
July 18, 2026    
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A wonderful evening filled with garden activities and exuberant entertainment awaits as the annual Midsummer Night’s Gleam returns to Foster Botanical Garden on Saturday, July [...]
20 Jul
July 20, 2026    
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 [...]
Board of Parks and Recreation Meeting
July 20, 2026    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Parks and Recreation will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026 In-Person Meeting at [...]
20 Jul
July 20, 2026    
1:30 pm
Agenda
21 Jul
July 21, 2026    
All Day
Voters receive their Primary Election mail ballot packet at least 18 days before the election. (HRS §11-102) If you haven't received your mail ballot packet [...]
21 Jul
July 21, 2026    
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 21, 2026    
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. [...]
22 Jul
July 22, 2026    
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 [...]
22 Jul
July 22, 2026    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NĀNĀKULI - MĀ‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 36     SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 NĀNĀKULI PUBLIC LIBRARY 89-070 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY - HAWAIʻI 96792 [...]
22 Jul
July 22, 2026    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
MAKAKILO - KAPOLEI - HONOKAI HALE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 34     REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 AT 7:00 P.M. KAPOLEI HALE – [...]
FY27 - Liquor Commission Regular Meeting
July 23, 2026    
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Agenda Board Packet Synopsis Video Written Summary   PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND TESTIMONY: Public testimony may be accepted in writing or in person at the Honolulu [...]
Twilight Concert: Honolulu Wind Ensemble
July 23, 2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
These free shows are suitable for all ages, with outside food, drink, seats, and blankets allowed. Bug repellant is recommended. No alcohol or smoking is permitted [...]
23 Jul
July 23, 2026    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
WAIPAHŪ NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 22   To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website. Event shows physical location; however, other options of participation may also [...]
24 Jul
July 24, 2026    
All Day
Ala Wai Golf Course Shotgun Tournament University Lab School Public Play Will End At 8:00 am
24 Jul
July 24, 2026    
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 24, 2026
July 24, 2026    
10:00 am - 1:45 pm
GLS Workshop - File your 2026 GLS Report Active Liquor Licenses between 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026 Register for the appropriate session based on the liquor license [...]
26 Jul
July 26, 2026    
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Ewa Villages Golf Course Golf Tournament Junior Golf Association Of Hawaii 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
27 Jul
July 27, 2026    
All Day
Voter service centers open. Services include accessible in-person voting and same-day registration. (HRS §§11-15.2 & 11-109)   For more information on Voter Service Centers, click [...]
27 Jul
July 27, 2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MCCULLY - MŌ‘ILI‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 8     To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website. Event shows physical location; however, other options of [...]
27 Jul
July 27, 2026    
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 [...]
28 Jul
July 28, 2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ALA MOANA - KAKA‘AKO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 11     To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website. Event shows physical location; however, other options [...]
28 Jul
July 28, 2026    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 27     To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website. Event shows physical location; however, other options of participation [...]
28 Jul
July 28, 2026    
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 [...]
29 Jul
July 29, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization POLICY BOARD MEETING To join virtually, see Agenda below or at in-person public video conferencing meeting location at:  OahuMPO Office: Large [...]
29 Jul
July 29, 2026    
4:30 pm
Deadline for voters to submit a paper Voter Registration Application for the Primary Election to the County Elections Division. (HRS §11-24) Paper applications must be [...]
FY27 - Liquor Commission Regular Meeting
July 30, 2026    
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Agenda Board Packet Synopsis Video Written Summary   PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND TESTIMONY: Public testimony may be accepted in writing or in person at the Honolulu [...]
Twilight Concert: Pulse Oceania
July 30, 2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
These free shows are suitable for all ages, with outside food, drink, seats, and blankets allowed. Bug repellant is recommended. No alcohol or smoking is permitted [...]
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Liliha Library
July 31, 2026    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The WorkHawaiʻi Division will be offering free Satellite Services at the Liliha Public Library 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on the last Friday of every month. [...]
Twilight Concert: Ryugen Taiko
July 31, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
These free shows are suitable for all ages, with outside food, drink, seats, and blankets allowed. Bug repellant is recommended. No alcohol or smoking is permitted [...]
01 Aug
August 1, 2026    
4:30 pm
Deadline for registered voters who are away from their Hawaii residence to submit an Absentee Application to have their ballot mailed to an alternate mailing [...]
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Zoning & Planning Committee
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