When

February 20, 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

Candidate Registration is
Now Open for 2025
Neighborhood Board Elections!

All current board members of the 2023-2025 Board term will need to register for the new term. Registration and candidate profile forms will not roll over from the previous Neighborhood Elections.

Important Dates:
• Friday, December 20, 2024 – Candidate and Voter Registration Begins
• Friday, February 21, 2025 – Candidate Filing and Voter Registration Deadline
• Friday, April 25, 2025 – Voting Begins
• Friday, May 16, 2025 – Voting Ends

For more information
Visit https://web5.hnl.info/nbe or https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 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)

View Reports and Presentations: 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 MONTHLY REPORTS
A. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) on incidents/statistics, fire hydrants, fireworks, and safety tips (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)
B. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) on event updates, homeless concerns, 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, BWS announcements, fire hydrants, and utility charges/rates – Michele Harman (contactus@hbws.org)

3. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Filling of 3 Vacant Seats in Subdistrict 1 (Tantalus, Mott-Smith, Heulu) and 2 Vacant Seats in Subdistrict 2 (Kinaʻu, Lower Makiki, Kewalo): Interested residents must bring proof of residency to the board meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov) to verify residency in advance.
B. Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Thursday, January 16, 2025
(Draft Written Summaries: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-11258)
C. Nice Neighborhood Committee Report – Harris Nakamoto
i. Discussion on Punchbowl Perimeter Project
D. Presentation: Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) Program by Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD) Deputy Director Ian Santee so that community members may help make referrals or guide those in need to available resources
E. Presentation: Early Eviction Mediation Program by Special Programs Innovator Roberta Hickey-Gomez
F. Presentation: Crossfire Ministry by Leon Naotala
G. Resolution for Support of Establishing an Empty Homes Tax in Honolulu
H. Resolution Requesting the Department of Education to Expand the Korean Language Program for Public School Students within the Kaimuki-McKinley-Roosevelt Complex
I. Resolution Addressing Traffic and Safety Hazards Caused by Chick-fil-A Makiki Operations
J. Discussion and Motion to Support Traffic Safety Measures on Beretania Street and King Street Between Punahou Street and Ward Avenue

4. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative on constituent concerns, 2025 Neighborhood Board Elections (https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/neighborhood-board-elections), fireworks, city projects/services, and newsletter updates (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor)
B. 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), legislative/office/newsletter updates, and general announcements (scott.nishimoto@honolulu.gov)
C. 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), legislative/office/newsletter updates, little fire ants, and general announcements
(tdossantos-tam@honolulu.gov)

5. STATE OF HAWAIʻI ELECTED OFFICIAL 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)

6. 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.

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

8. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Regular Meeting: The Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No. 10 is scheduled to meet on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Makiki District Park 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.
Visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb10 for Makiki Neighborhood Board info.

9. 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.

NICE NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M.
THE CORONET CONDOMINIUM, COMMUNITY ACCESS LANE
1314 VICTORIA STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96817
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m9f9681f9cec2578b4a38840f9e0711d1
Meeting Number / Access Code: 2482 472 1838
Password: NB10 (6210 from phones and video systems)
Join by Phone: +1-408-418-9388 (United States Toll)

Committee Chair: Harris Nakamoto (junfour@gmail.com)
Committee Members: Nathaniel Char, Chuck Lee, and Claire Santos

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes: Monday, January 27, 2025
(Committee Minutes: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-12765)

3. Committee Concerns from January 2025 Regular Board Meeting
a. 1427 Ernest Street: Illegal Drug Activities, negative impact on residents in neighborhood.
b. 1111 South Beretania Street (First Hawaiian Bank Makiki Banking Center): Homeless encampments, illegal drug activities, hygienic concerns, negative impact on business and customers.

4. Follow-Up Items
a. 1011 Palm Drive: Speeding, noise, graffiti – Nancy Depicolzuane

5. Resident and Community Concerns (not listed on the agenda)

6. Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No.10 Nice Neighborhoods Committee is scheduled to be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. online via Webex and in person at Hawaiʻi State House Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto’s office at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol Room 327 (415 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813).

7. Adjournment

REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 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=W3A5GmI1jyM&list=PLfqRwVpRrookChkQxjZlnB_r8en78zV4Q

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

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:10]: 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 8 members present. Note: This 17-member Board requires 9 members to establish quorum and take official Board action.

Members Present: Nathaniel Char (Chair), Sam Granger, Richard Kawano, Geni Lakalaka-Manupuna (arrived at 6:15 p.m.), Chuck Lee, Harris Nakamoto, Ken Peck, Ian Ross (arrived at 6:02 p.m.), Eric Salassa (arrived at 6:02 p.m.), Claire Santos (Secretary, Treasurer), and John Steelquist (Vice Chair).

Members Absent: Sam Mitchell.

Guests: Fire Fighter I Kaaha Eleneki (Honolulu Fire Department); Michele Harman (Board of Water Supply); Councilmember Scott Nishimoto, Kylie Tokujo, Heath Williams, and Taylor Date (Councilmember Nishimoto); Robin Henski (Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam); Russell Pang (Governor Green); Senator Carol Fukunaga, Rochelle Gregson (Senator Fukunaga); Representative Ikaika Olds; Representative Andrew Garrett; Kevin Fung (Chick-fil-A Makiki); Ronald Higa, Rich Caz, Patrick Smith, Richard Ching, Nancy Depicolzuane, Kalbert Young, Jose Barrios, Darren Holbrook, Joni Henderson, Charlie Calvet, Deb Uemura, Jane Turner, Lindsay Chambers, and Mark Van Horne (Residents/Guests); Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 46 total participants.

II. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:00:44]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:00:47]: Fire Fighter I Eleneki provided the report and highlighted the monthly statistics for December 2024 and fire safety tip about minimizing electrical fires. Should you have questions, please email the HFD’s Public Affairs & Media Liaison at HFDNHB@honolulu.gov.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-lINHOWnlTfETAaGH5RQk0fc6-6KHTTC/view?usp=sharing
• Website: https://fire.honolulu.gov

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:02:31].

Ross and Salassa joined the meeting at 6:02 p.m.; 10 members present.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:08:50]: No representative present.
• Crime Mapping Statistics: https://www.honolulupd.org/information/crime-mapping

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:09:07]: Michele Harman was present online via Webex, but did not unmute her microphone. A report was provided for the record.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KDkP3mVecbKCx70ZfeZnMDtBOh7ry8fB/view?usp=sharing
• Website: https://www.boardofwatersupply.com

III. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS – [0:09:44]

Filling of 2 Vacant Seats in Subdistrict 1 (Tantalus, Mott-Smith, Heulu) and 1 Vacant Seat in Subdistrict 2 (Kinaʻu, Lower Makiki, Kewalo) – [0:09:47]: Residents interested in filling a vacant board seat must bring current proof of residency to the board meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov) to verify residency in advance. Ross noted that there are three vacant seats in Subdistrict 1 and two vacant seats in Subdistrict 2. There were no nominations, so the seats remain vacant.

Election of Board Secretary – [0:10:50]: [0:11:55] – Char NOMINATED Santos. Santos accepted the nomination. [0:12:06] – Kawano NOMINATED Ross. Ross declined the nomination. Without objection, Claire Santos was appointed as Board Secretary; 10–0–0 (Aye: Char, Granger, Kawano, Lee, Nakamoto, Peck, Ross, Salassa, Santos, and Steelquist; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:12:24].

Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Thursday, November 21, 2024– [0:12:44]: Without objection, the written summary was ADOPTED AS WRITTEN; 10–0–0 (Aye: Char, Granger, Kawano, Lee, Nakamoto, Peck, Ross, Salassa, Santos, and Steelquist; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:13:00].

Nice Neighborhood Committee Report – [0:13:12]: Nice Neighborhood Committee (NNC) Chair Harris Nakamoto provided the report and highlighted the committee’s work, including homeless encampments, illegal dumping, and fire prevention around the “Punchbowl Perimeter.” The next committee meeting is on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Coronet Condominium (1314 Victoria Street) and online via Webex.
Committee Meeting Agendas: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-12766
i. Discussion on Punchbowl Perimeter Project and cooperating with the Nuʻuanu/Punchbowl Neighborhood Board No. 12 regarding homeless encampments, illegal dumping, and fire prevention – [0:14:55]: Nuʻuanu/Punchbowl Neighborhood Board No. 12 Chair Patrick Smith shared remarks in support of efforts to address and solve issues around the “Punchbowl Perimeter.”

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:17:56].

Lakalaka-Manupuna joined the meeting at 6:15 p.m.; 11 members present.

Resolution Addressing Traffic and Safety Hazards Caused by Chick-fil-A Makiki Operations – [0:20:48]: Resident Lindsay Chambers raised concerns and issues about the Chick-fil-A Makiki next to the Queen Victoria Condominium. Chambers spoke in support of the resolution, which requests the removal of street parking along the right side of Beretania Street, from Pensacola Street to 1056 South Beretania Street in order to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety for motorists, pedestrians, and residents. Kevin Fung of Chick-fil-A Makiki responded to street parking and traffic concerns.
[0:31:06] – Ross MOVED and Steelquist SECONDED to amend the resolution by a second right-turn lane from Pensacola Street onto Beretania Street. Without objection, the amendment was ADOPTED; 11–0–0 (Aye: Char, Granger, Kawano, Lakalaka-Manupuna, Lee, Nakamoto, Peck, Ross, Salassa, Santos, and Steelquist; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:39:40]. After discussion on the amended resolution, the resolution was NOT ADOPTED; 4–4–3 (Aye: Granger, Peck, Ross, and Steelquist; Nay: Char, Lee, Nakamoto, and Salassa; Abstain: Kawano, Lakalaka-Manupuna, and Santos) – [0:40:25]. The Makiki Neighborhood Board adopted a motion in support of requesting the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) to add a second right-hand turn lane on Pensacola Street for drivers turning onto South Beretania Street.
• Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xb4UDopwhyjxIaYCLE6mzd3LxeqjX6YF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115549024476463870729&rtpof=true&sd=true

[0:42:50] – Ross MOVED and Lee SECONDED to make the position of the board officially in support of the second right-hand turn lane from Pensacola Street onto Beretania Street. Discussion followed. Without objection, the motion was ADOPTED; 11–0–0 (Aye: Char, Granger, Kawano, Lakalaka-Manupuna, Lee, Nakamoto, Peck, Ross, Salassa, Santos, and Steelquist; Nay: None; Abstain: Santos) – [0:47:06].

Discussion and Motion to Address the Enforcement and Proliferation of Illegal Fireworks – [0:47:44]: Board members (Char, Nakamoto, Santos, Steelquist, Kawano, Ross) and resident (Nancy Depicolzuane) raised concerns and shared remarks about the enforcement and proliferation of illegal fireworks. There was no motion.

Discussion and Motion to Address the Planned Sewer Fee Hikes – [0:55:56]: Nakamoto and a resident raised concerns about the planned sewer fee hikes. There was no motion.
• Website: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/city-proposes-first-sewer-fee-increases-since-2016-to-fund-wastewater-operations-improvements

Discussion and Motion for the Chair to write a letter in support of funding to TUKAH (The United Korean Association of Hawai‘i) for air conditioning and a remote entry system – [1:01:05]: TUKAH’s Executive Director Joyce Yang requested a letter of support from the Neighborhood Board that TUKAH may utilize when seeking donations from private donors or other organizations. For comfort, health, safety, and security reasons, TUKAH would like to have split-level air conditioning units and a secured remote entry system. [1:06:38] – Steelquist MOVED and Nakamoto SECONDED a motion for the Chair to write a letter in support of funding to TUKAH for air conditioning and a remote entry system. Without objection, the motion was ADOPTED; 11–0–0 (Aye: Char, Granger, Kawano, Lakalaka-Manupuna, Lee, Nakamoto, Peck, Ross, Salassa, Santos, and Steelquist; Nay: None; Abstain: Santos) – [1:07:23].

IV. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU ELECTED OFFICIAL MONTHLY REPORTS – [1:07:40]

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:07:45]: No representative present. A report was provided for the record.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10-IwPLal5M26Z4_28yYx0cFasKS45yKh/view?usp=sharing
• Contact the Mayor: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor
• Newsletter: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter

District 5: Councilmember Scott Nishimoto – [1:08:08]: Councilmember Nishimoto provided the report, introduced his staff (Kylie Tokujo, Heath Williams, and Taylor Date), and said that the budget will always be his priority.
• Contact Information: scott.nishimoto@honolulu.gov and (808) 768-5005
• Website: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-5-scott-nishimoto

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:10:21].

District 6: Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam – [1:25:23]: Robin Henski provided the report, shared updates about the newsletter, legislative updates (pedestrian malls and e-bikes), and community concerns (illegal racing).
• Contact Information: tdossantos-tam@honolulu.gov and (808) 768-5006
• Website/Newsletters: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-6-dos-santos-tam

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:27:03].

V. STATE OF HAWAIʻI ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS – [1:28:28]

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [1:28:29]: Russell Pang provided the report, including information about the Governor’s State of the State speech, fireworks, and affordable housing projects.
• Contact Russell Pang: russell.wk.pang@hawaii.gov and (808) 265-5239.
• Website/Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:31:25].

Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga – [1:41:42]: Senator Fukunaga provided the report and highlighted legislative efforts, including condo insurance bills and a mutual insurance model for condo property casualty coverage. Contact Senator Fukunaga at senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-6460.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kUR81wMZDgQfuP6ztGzcJGjWeSg_E4XC/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:45:52].

House District 26: Representative Della Au Belatti – [1:53:06]: No representative present. For questions/concerns, email repbelatti@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-9425.

House District 25: Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto – [1:53:18]: No representative present. For questions/concerns, email repiwamoto@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-8485.

House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds – [1:53:28]: No representative present. For questions/concerns, email repolds@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-8515.

House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett – [1:53:38]: Representative Garrett provided the report and highlighted his assignment as Chair of the Higher Education Committee. For questions/concerns, email repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-8475.

VI. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS – [1:55:08]

Criminal Activity at 1427 Ernest Street and 1099 Green Street – [1:55:30]: Resident Richard Ching raised concerns about criminal and illegal drug trafficking in the community.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:56:30].

Bicycle Race on Tantalus – [2:02:53]: Charlie Calvet of the Tradewind Cycling Team shared information about a bicycle race on March 30, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:04:44].

Graffiti, Parking, and Speeding Concerns – [2:06:25]: Resident Nancy Depicolzuane raised general concerns about graffiti, parking, speeding, and traffic signage concerns near South King Street and Sheridan Street.

VII. BOARD/COMMUNITY REPORTS – [2:09:11]

Makiki/Lower Punchbowl Neighborhood Security Watch Report – [2:09:15]: No report.

Oʻahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – [2:09:18]: The 2025-2026 procurement cycle is starting and OMPO will ask for public input in January/February 2025.
• Newsletter: https://oahumpo.org/news/newsletters

VIII. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:09:34]

Next Regular Meeting – [2:09:35]: The Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No. 10 is scheduled to meet on Thursday, February 20, 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 – [2:09:47]: 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. Visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb10 for Makiki Neighborhood Board info.

IX. ADJOURNMENT – [2:10:40]: Chair Char adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.

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

NICE NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M.
1314 VICTORIA STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96817 AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Members Present: Harris Nakamoto, Claire Santos, and Nathaniel Char.

Members Absent: Chuck Lee.

Guests: Lindsay Chambers and Donna Kojima.

1. Call to Order at 2:08 p.m.

2. Approval of Monday, November 25, 2024 Meeting Minutes: APPROVED

3. Committee Concerns from Previous Meeting
a. Makiki Laundromat: Safety concerns. Harris shared that Lynn Robinson called to provide update. Looks like landlord is addressing safety issues.
b. 1011 Palm Drive: Harris shared that he and Nancy Depicolzuane met on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. to observe car and motorcycle activities. There was no speeding or reckless activity. We will continue to follow up with Nancy and communicate her concerns to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), and the Honolulu Liquor Commission.

4. Follow-Up Items
a. Resolution presented to Full Board for NO PARKING on Beretania Street

5. Resident and Community Concerns not listed on the agenda
a. 1427 Ernest Street: Residents Rich C. and Richard Ching presented concerns at NB #10 Board meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025 regarding illegal drug activity fronting 1427 Ernest Street apartment. This concern was referred to Nice Neighborhoods Committee. Follow-up with residents scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
b. 1111 South Beretania Street (First Hawaiian Bank Makiki Banking Center): Donna Kojima, Branch Manager, shared her concerns of homeless illegal drug use, encampments, and hygiene issues. Donna will speak to other business managers at Walgreen and PetCo to arrange for meeting with HPD and elected officials to address potential solutions.

6. Next Meeting: Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. online via Webex and in person at 1314 Victoria Street community access.

7. Meeting adjourned at 2:42 p.m.

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

Event shows physical location; however, other options of participation may also include WebEx and phone. If available, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agenda.