City and County of Honolulu

When

June 5, 2025    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where

Ke’elikōlani Middle School
1302 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, 96813
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DOWNTOWN – CHINATOWN NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 13

 

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
Keʻelikōlani Middle School Library
1302 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
AND VIA WEBEX

This meeting location is open to public participation.
Other available options including WebEx and phone-in instructions are as follows:

Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m2eec5eabd07f32af605be6e0c6aac97b
Meeting Number / Access Code: 2490 552 4947
Password: NB13 (6213 from phones and video systems)
Join by phone: +1(408) 418-9388 [United States toll]

Meeting Materials Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F4DdI9R8Er12TNf6Bl-yb4p4EW0-68vu
Video Recordings: http://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

Rules of Speaking: Any audience member may raise their hand to speak on an agenda item at the announced time; when recognized by the Presiding Officer, questions/comments are limited to two (2) minutes. After the audience, Board members may raise their hand to speak with questions and comments limited to one (1) minute. Requests for follow-ups may or may not be granted by the Presiding Officer. Audience/Board members should refrain from interruptions and/or disruptive conduct. Any individual not following these rules may be ruled out of order.

Rules for Presentations/Reports: Presentation of materials are only permitted by individuals listed on the agenda (or by the Neighborhood Assistant/an Officer of the Board) during the listed presentation/report. Speakers are urged to keep their prepared remarks to under the allotted time on the agenda (unless otherwise authorized by the Chair/Presiding Officer). Subsequent responses during Q&A should be kept brief and direct (or may be addressed in private follow-ups).

Other Notes: The Board may vote upon any listed agenda item; items not listed cannot be voted upon unless allowed under HRS 92 (a.k.a. Sunshine Law). Matters raised during Public Concerns cannot be voted upon (but may be discussed by the Board at the discretion of the Presiding Officer). Members of the Board may not raise a matter not listed on the agenda during Public Concerns (but may request the inclusion of an item on the agenda in advance of the meeting). Public testimony received in advance of the meeting may also be read aloud (during the listed agenda item or Public Concerns) at the discretion of the Chair.

1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Roll Call

2. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS (including discussion on board/community inquiries; 5 minutes each)
2.1 Honolulu Fire Department
2.2 Honolulu Police Department

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (1 minute)
3.1 Board action to approve draft Regular Meeting Written Summary for Video Record (Thursday, May 1, 2025)

4. PRESENTATIONS (including discussion on board/community inquiries; 10 minutes each)
4.1 Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Chinatown 808: Notifications on 2025-2026 events (Mid-Autumn Festival and Parade to Lunar New Years) – Leonard Kam [leonard@chinatown808.com]
• October 4, 2025: Mid-Autumn Festival & Parade presented by Chinatown 808
• February 13, 2026: Chinatown Open House (Choy Cheng) presented by Chinese Chamber of Commerce
• February 13 & 14, 2026: Chinatown New Year Celebration presented by Chinese Chamber of Commerce
• February 14, 2026: Chinatown Festival & Parade presented by Chinatown 808
4.2 Fort Street Mall Business Improvement District (BID) and Downtown Art Center: Introduction of future community events on Fort Street Mall and Wilcox Park area – Ed Korybski [ed@fortsbid.org], Sandra Pohl [executivedirector@downtownarthi.org]
• Fort Street Mall BID plans for future events including monthly night markets (“Last Fridays”) and larger events
• Downtown Art Center’s “Hospitality Fest: 200 Years of Hospitality in Hawai‘i” celebrating our rich legacy of hospitality in the islands over two days:
o Friday, September 26 from 4pm to 7pm: On Fort Street Mall by the Wilcox statue and Pickles at Forte, the area will come alive as a “town square” with food and creative vendors, live music, and a Historic Downtown Scavenger Hunt.
o Saturday, September 27 from 11am to 4pm: at Downtown Art Center, featuring live music, make-and-take art experiences, a Historic Downtown Scavenger Hunt, and a DAC QuickDraw one-day plein air (outdoors) painting competition throughout the Downtown/Chinatown neighborhood.
4.3 Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation: Dog friendly park proposal and ask for community feedback (suggestions, questions, and recommendations) – Nathan Serota [nathan.serota@honolulu.gov]
4.4 Early Evictions Mediation Program – A neutral program to help both landlords and tenants reach mutually beneficial solutions prior to entering eviction proceedings. – Roberta Hickey-Gomez [Roberta@mediatehawaii.org]

5. PUBLIC CONCERNS (2 minutes each regarding issues not listed on the agenda)

6. ELECTED OFFICIALS – Priority to be given to elected officials/representatives that are physically present at the meeting (including discussion on board/community inquiries; 5 minutes each)
6.1 Congressman Ed Case’s Representative
6.2 Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Stephen Downes [stephen.downes@doh.hawaii.gov]
6.3 Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – Ian Santee [isantee@honolulu.gov]
6.4 City Council (District 6) – Tyler Dos Santos-Tam [tdossantos-tam@honolulu.gov]
6.5 State Senate (District 13) – Karl Rhoads [senrhoads@capitol.hawaii.gov]
6.6 State House (District 25) – Kim Coco Iwamoto [repiwamoto@capitol.hawaii.gov]
6.7 State House (District 28) – Daniel Holt [repholt@capitol.hawaii.gov]

7. QUARTERLY REPORTS (including discussion on board/community inquiries; 3 minutes each)
7.1 Honolulu Authority Rapid Transit (HART) – Harry Cho [harry.cho@honolulu.gov]

8. CHAIR’S REPORT ON UPCOMING EVENTS AND INITIATIVES
8.1 King Kamehameha Day Parade (Oʻahu) Saturday, June 14, 2025
Lei Draping (Oʻahu) Friday, June 13, 2025

9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
9.1 The next Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board No. 13 regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Keʻelikōlani Middle School and virtually via WebEx.
9.2 Rebroadcasts of Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board No. 13 meetings are scheduled on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for every third Thursday at 9:00 p.m., as well as 9:00 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month. An archive of past meetings may be found on http://olelo.org/olelonet/ by searching on <Downtown>.

10. 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, Hawai‘i 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at https://www8.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, or email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Neighborhood Commission Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nco@honolulu.gov at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. It may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.

 

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.
PRINCESS RUTH KE‘ELIKŌLANI MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA – 1302 QUEEN EMMA STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96813
AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skImzRj1MPc

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F4DdI9R8Er12TNf6Bl-yb4p4EW0-68vu

1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:01]: 6:00 p.m.

Chair Ernest Caravalho called the Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board No. 13 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Quorum was established with seven (7) members present. Note: This nine-member Board requires five (5) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.

Members Present: Robert Armstrong, Ernest Caravalho, Sean Fitzsimmons (arrived at 6:39 p.m.), Ross Isokane, Kevin Lye, Lori McCarney, Kevin McDonald, Chu Lan Shubert-Kwock (arrived at 6:09 p.m.), and Laura Sturges.

Members Absent: None.

Guests: Captain Sean Arakaki (Honolulu Fire Department); Sergeant K. Lee (HPD); Stephen Downes (Governor Green); Jack Truesdale (Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam); Irene Banao, Pete Garino, and Eric Grover (City Department of Transportation – Bus Division), Catie Cullison (PBR Hawaii); Lee Stack (Chinatown Improvement District); Senator Karl Rhoads (State Senate District 13); Colby (Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto); Lindsay Chambers (Presenter for Chik-fil-A Resolution); Dr. Andrew Dahlburg (Kawaiahaʻo Church); Marissa Gonzales (HART); Patrick Watson (Public Relations Consultant for Frank V. Coluccio Construction); Iris Oda (Board of Water Supply); Ronald Higa (Neighborhood Board No.14); Christian Chambers, Jane Tucker, Mike Buck, Dan Mestas, Ken Uemara (Residents); Camilia Epa Gomes (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 39 total attendees.

2. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS – [0:01:11]

Honolulu Fire Department – [0:01:11]: Captain Arakaki provided the incident statistics for April 2025 and shared safety tips regarding home fire sprinklers.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cTORfpJ-pmjih2iTJSTxtil_HRXDWhUl/view?usp=drive_link

Honolulu Police Department – [0:03:20]: Sergeant Lee provided the crime statistics for April 2025.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:04:38]

Member Shubert-Kwock joined the meeting at 6:09 p.m.; 8 members present.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – [0:15:48]

Consideration of Board action for removal of an officer (the Board’s secretary as elected by Board vote in July 2024) as requested by Board Member Kevin Lye – [0:15:50]: Chair Caravalho shared that Member Lye submitted written testimony on this item which is available in the Boardʻs Google Drive public testimony folder.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:16:33]

[0:16:50] – Lye MOVED and Armstrong SECONDED to move agenda item 3 to follow agenda item 8. Further discussion followed. A roll-call vote was conducted. The motion was NOT ADOPTED; 3-5-0 (Aye: Armstrong, Lye, McDonald; Nay: Isokane, McCarney, Shubert-Kwock, Sturges, Caravalho; Abstain: None) – [0:22:00]

[0:23:10] – Lye MOVED to vacate the position of Board Secretary for Neighborhood Board No.13. Motion did not recieve a second.

Board action to approve outstanding draft regular meeting written summaries for video record previously taken/posted (Thursday, February 6, 2025 + Thursday March 6, 2025 + Thursday, April 3, 2025) – [0:23:47]: Chair Caravalho shared he will be considering the approval of the minutes as a package.

[0:24:41] – Lye MOVED and McDonald SECONDED to defer the approval of the minutes for February 2025, March 2025, and April 2025. Further discussion followed. A roll-call vote was conducted. The motion was NOT ADOPTED; 2-6-0 (Aye: Armstrong, Lye; Nay: Isokane, McCarney, McDonald, Shubert-Kwock, Sturges, Caravalho; Abstain: None) – [0:33:54]

[0:34:20] – Lye MOVED and McDonald SECONDED to amend the minutes for February 2025, March 2025, and April 2025. Further discussion followed. A roll-call vote was conducted. The motion was NOT ADOPTED; 3-6-0 (Aye: Armstrong, Lye, McDonald; Nay: Fitzsimmons, Isokane, McCarney, Shubert-Kwock, Sturges, Caravalho; Abstain: None) – [0:39:47]

Member Fitzsimmons joined the meeting at 6:39 p.m.; 9 members present.

[0:39:54] – Chair Caravalho called for a roll-call vote to approve the minutes as written for February 2025, March 2025, and April 2025. No further discussion. A roll-call vote was conducted. The motion was ADOPTED; 8-1-0 (Aye: Armstrong, Fitzsimmons, Isokane, McCarney, McDonald, Shubert-Kwock, Sturges, Caravalho; Nay: Lye; Abstain: None) – [0:40:37]

4. PRESENTATIONS – [0:40:52]

Resident reported traffic and safety issues surrounding Chik-fil-A Makiki location on S. Beretania Street – [0:40:52]: Lindsay Chambers (Makiki resident) shared her concern regarding the traffic congestion on S. Beretania St. from Chik-fil-A since it opened in 2023. She believes this is a critical issue that the City must properly address and try to mitigate the current impacts, especially with the new Chik-fil-A location that will be opening in Waikiki. Ms. Chambers is reaching out to Neighborhood Board No.13 to help bring her concern to light. The resolution that is being introduced is to urge DTS to study and address traffic and safety issues on S. Beretania St. near Chik-fil-A Makiki.

Board vote on Resolution 2025-01 Urging the City & County of Honolulu to Study and Address Traffic and Safety Issues on S Beretania St near Chick-Fil-A Makiki – [0:44:14]: Member Isokane shared that the Makiki Neighborhood Board No.13 have been unable to meet the quorum requirement to conduct a Board vote on the resolution. Therefore, Member Isokane would like to present this issue to the Board to see if they would like to do their part helping their bordering neighbors in Makiki by taking a vote on the resolution.
• Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dEyhinVwcwOMswnR7tl7QnBrDcDcSL_V/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:45:20]

[0:56:45] – Fitzsimmons MOVED and Isokane SECONDED to adopt the resolution as written. Hearing no further discussion, a roll-call vote was conducted. The motion was ADOPTED; 7-1-1 (Aye: Fitzsimmons, Isokane, McCarney, McDonald, Shubert-Kwock, Sturges, Caravalho; Nay: Armstrong; Abstain: Lye) – [0:57:46]

Chinatown Improvement District (CID) Research and Projects – [0:57:51]: Chair Caravalho informed the Board that Chinatown Improvement District is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and not a City & County of Honolulu authorized Business Improvement District. Lee Stack who represents Chinatown Improvement District provided a presentation sharing the following: projects and programs; list of specific events hosted by the organization for the community; research and advocacy regarding the Chinatown district; Chinatown directory; information on Business Improvement Districts; and public policy and impacts.
• Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ClbyuKdL9BLqLJbAZeSy-_VUWnf_-d7v/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=111917663458444584436&rtpof=true&sd=true

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [1:07:47]

Proposed Fixed Transit (TheBus) Route Changes in Advance of the Opening of the Second Phase of Skyline – [1:16:00]: Irene Banao, Pete Garino, and Eric Grover from the City Department of Transportation Bus Division (DTS) and Catie Cullison from PBR Hawaii (Consultant for DTS Public Outreach) presented proposed bus route changes that DTS would like to integrate with the upcoming Skyline rail extension that will open October 1, 2025. Bus service changes will be implemented in three phases. Overall bus hours will increase by approximately three percent. A PowerPoint was shared to show all the existing or new bus routes that will be restructured or discontinued to provide direct routes connecting to the Skyline. There are public hearings planned to gather input on the proposed bus service changes and impact on ridership. Please send comments/questions about the bus service changes no later than July 15, 2025 to thebusstop@honolulu.gov.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1azFj1pnAUmoe9I-fXP4Ykpo9jzd3BkiS/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [1:28:40]

Kawaiaha’o E’ Komo Mai Kakou! Open House – [1:41:14]: Andrew Dahlburg extended an invitation to the public to attend the open house on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kawaiaha’o Church. The open house will include tours of the church, hula, food, live music and games for children. Mr. Dahlburg also mentioned the church does an ongoing food share program every Friday and an enhanced fitness program with the YMCA three days out of the week at the church.
• Flyer Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ON5bXwoigHImmBe1CHHbOhqKgWh_9lsF/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [1:42:14]

5. PUBLIC CONCERNS – [1:43:11]: No concerns at this time.

6. ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:43:40]: Chair Caravalho announced priority will be given to elected officials/representatives who are present in person at the meeting and then proceed to elected officials/representatives who are present virtually on WebEx.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [1:43:53]: Steven Downes submitted his report and was present to take any questions or concerns.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YZ1E5SBY5ilS3FvK2lluf9gbRGmpxVNl/view?usp=drive_link
• Report: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0eArh8AZ_yBu3-v1bYYZHWGcUNU1R9M/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=111917663458444584436&rtpof=true&sd=true

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [1:44:05]

State Senate (District 13) – Karl Rhoads – [1:48:07]: Senator Rhoads provided his report and informed the Board, ten of his legislative bills have passed through the Hawaiʻi State Legislature this session and highlighted a few: Senate Bill (SB) 405 (relating to neighborhood board meetings); and Senate Bill (SB) 112 (relating to police reports).
• For questions and concerns, please call Senator Rhoads office at (808) 586-6130 or email senrhoads@capitol.hawaii.gov
• Report: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QYKZvKKhiF2dKbkdYFGgCXK0aaevnScu/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=111917663458444584436&rtpof=true&sd=true

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [1:50:00]

Congressman Ed Case’s Representative – [2:02:03]: No representative present.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [2:02:48]: The Mayorʻs representative notified Chair Caravalho he is unable to attend the Board meeting due to Mayor Blangiardi’s town hall meetings requiring Cabinet members to be present.

City Council (District 6) – Tyler Dos Santos-Tam – [2:03:10]: Jack Truesdale was present to take any questions or concerns.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fUrm13Hk1bTkdsfaCb5VWsV5KRM_l9Hw/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [2:03:31]

State House (District 25) – Kim Coco Iwamoto – [2:09:33]: Colby provided the report and highlighted the following: Representative Iwamoto co-introduced thirty-four legislative bills that have passed through the Hawaiʻi State Legislature this session; there were 593 responses returned from her community survey with 460 of which were confirmed were residents from the addresses that they listed; a link was provided to view the results from the community survey.
• Community Survey Results: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGlgAR3WoE/pKHSJ4OIfYXNnRTwtWaE4Q/view?utm_content=DAGlgAR3WoE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=ha4e85e9005
Questions, comments and concerns followed – [2:10:31]

State House (District 28) – Daniel Holt – [2:12:18]: No representative present.

7. QUARTERLY REPORTS – [2:12:38]

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [2:12:40]: Iris Oda provided the report and highlighted the following: City launches HNL Alert for emergency notifications; summer water conservation tips; and a follow-up response for a question raised last month.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yzRLoTOh9rWlx6k8WoadoOUVTw16svp2/view?usp=drive_link
• General Water Announcement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wH0PuMmM6H_HuNeAfSbET5A4ggnVb8d5/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [2:13:43]

Honolulu Authority Rapid Transit (HART) – [2:17:45]: Marissa Gonzales and Patrick Watson provided the report and highlighted the following: the Guideway Station construction and core systems installation is complete for the Airport segment from Pearl Harbor to Middle Street; testing for the Guideway Station is currently underway and trial running is expected to begin in July 2025; HART is working to meet the target date of the opening of Segment Two; the City Center section utility relocation work is ongoing and is clearing the way for concrete column construction; and HART and Tutor Perini Corporation (City Center Guideway and Stations contractor) are in the process of coordinating Neighborhood Design Workshops for the stations included in the Segment 3 construction. The workshop for the Chinatown Neighborhood will be scheduled in June 2025. Patrick Watson shared there will be road restoration on the east bound lanes between River Street and Smith Street as well as on the west bound lanes for Kekaulike St., Maunakea St., and Smith St. intersections.
• To register to attend the Design Workshop for Chinatown online, please visit: https://honolulutransit.org/events/neighborhood-design-workshop-holau-chinatown-station-20250626/
• For current updates on HART’s Downtown Utilities Relocation (CCUR III) project information, please sign up for Frank V. Coluccio Construction Company (FVCCC) weekly e-blast at https://eepurl.com/h1g2W5
• If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, you can reach us via email at ccur3@honuaconsulting.com
• Please sign-up for HART’s weekly newsletter: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001DFTCDgfTjag6k-qOH81D1A%3D%3D=
• Stay informed about HART and the Honolulu Rail Transit Project at https://honolulutransit.org/

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [2:22:20]

Chinatown Business & Community Association (CBCA): Member Shubert-Kwock (President of CBCA) provided background information about the organization and purpose to serve the oldest Chinatown in the United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been operating for 16 years. CBCAʻs mission is to improve the quality of life for Chinatown’s business owners and residents. The association meets every second Tuesday of the month where the association brings together stakeholders to discuss current issues that affect the community and Chinatown
businesses. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Legend Seafood Restaurant (100 N Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96817)
• Report: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10y7Rmi4yPxb-tIyQTf6hXj0Os2iio7mi/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=111917663458444584436&rtpof=true&sd=true

8. CHAIR’S REPORT ON UPCOMING EVENTS AND INITIATIVES – [2:29:45]

Chair Caravalho + Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam’s Community Walk – [2:29:45]: Chair Caravalho shared that he will be hosting a community walk in the Foster Botanical Garden with his co-host Councilmember Dos-Santos-Tam on Saturday, May 31, 2025
at 10:30 a.m. The purpose of the walk is to acquaint people with the garden. He shared that the first 25 people who sign up for the walk will be rewarded with free admission into the Foster Botanical Garden.
• For further information or questions, please email ecaravalho17@gmail.com

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [2:30:50]

Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Community Feedback Request Regarding “Dog Friendly Parks” Proposal – [2:31:33]: Chair Caravalho shared he has invited DPR to the Board’s regular meeting next month to allow the community to provide feedback on proposed future dog parks within the Downtown-Chinatown district.

Chair’s Recommendation to Change Meeting Date from Thursday, July 3, 2025 to Tuesday, July 1, 2025 (in light of Friday, July 4, 2025 holiday) – [ 2:32:33]: Chair Caravalho explained his recommendation to change the meeting date due to it being near a holiday which may cause schedule constraints for those who have personal plans to enjoy the holiday.

[2:33:15] – Lye MOVED and Armstrong SECONDED to move the meeting date as recommended by Chair Caravalho as well as correct the numerical style for the file names in the Google Drive to match the numerical style used on the agenda. Further discussion followed. A roll-call vote was conducted. The motion was ADOPTED; 5-2-1 (Aye: Armstrong, Lye, McCarney, Shubert-Kwock, Sturges; Nay: Isokane, Caravalho; Abstain: McDonald) – [2:36:22]

9. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:36:46]

2025 Neighborhood Board Elections Timeline: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/neighborhood-board-elections
a. Friday, April 25, 2025: Voting begins; passcodes mailed out.
b. Friday, May 16, 2025: Voting ends.
c. Friday, May 23, 2025: Deadline for ballots postmarked no later than Monday, May 19, 2025 to be received.
The next Downtown–Chinatown Neighborhood Board No.13 regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Keʻelikōlani Middle School and virtually via WebEx.

Rebroadcasts of Downtown–Chinatown Neighborhood Board No.13 meetings are scheduled on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for every third Thursday at 9:00 p.m., as well as 9:00 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month. An archive of past meetings may be found on http://olelo.org/olelonet/ by searching in archives <Downtown Chinatown>.

10. ADJOURNMENT – [2:37:54]: The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

Submitted by: Camilia Epa Gomes, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO
Finalized by: Ross Isokane, Secretary, Neighborhood Board No.13

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

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The WorkHawaiʻi Division will be offering free Satellite Services at the ʻAiea Public Library 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. [...]
02 Sep
September 2, 2026    
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  AGENDA Notice of Continuance of Meeting WebEx Recording (open session 1) - (password:  Vev2MJ9q) WebEx Recording (open session 2) - (password:  [...]
03 Sep
September 3, 2026    
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
AGENDA
FY27 - Liquor Commission Regular Meeting
September 3, 2026    
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Agenda Board Packet Synopsis Video Written Summary Materials Distributed at the 9th Meeting   PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND TESTIMONY: Public testimony may be accepted in writing [...]
03 Sep
September 3, 2026    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
NĀNĀKULI - MĀ‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 36     AGENDA: JOINT MEETING OF THE TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING-ZONING COMMITTEES DAY OF MONTH: 1ST THURSDAY DATE: SEPTEMBER [...]
07 Sep
September 7, 2026    
All Day
Labor Day Holiday All City Municipal Golf Courses Will Be Observing A Holiday Schedule, Weekend Rates Will Apply.
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Waiʻanae Library
September 7, 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. [...]
OFFICE CLOSED
September 8, 2026    
7:45 am - 4:30 pm
OFFICE CLOSED - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026   https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/city-offices-and-non-essential-services-closed-tuesday-due-to-hurricane-lowell/ Contact our Training Section to schedule an in-person Server Training session. Email:  liq-training@honolulu.gov Phone:  (808) 768-7331 or [...]
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Wahiawā Library
September 8, 2026    
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 Sep
September 8, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 27     NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD WATER & LAND COMMITTEE AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 WAIALUA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (WCA) [...]
City Council
September 9, 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
September 9, 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 Sep
September 9, 2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
KAHALU‘U NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 29   REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, September 9, 2026 6:00 P.M. Via WebEx or Call-In In Person Venue KEY Project 47-200 [...]
Ocean Safety Commission Meeting CANCELLED
September 10, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
SEPTEMBER 10 OCEAN SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING CANCELLED DUE HURRICANE LOWELL ... Next meeting will be October 8, 2026.
10 Sep
September 10, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting Materials: September 10, 2026 CAT Meeting Notice March 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes TheHandi-Van Rider's Guide July 2026 TheHandi-Van Rider Satisfaction Survey TheHandi-Van Rider Survey [...]
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Nānākuli Library
September 10, 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. [...]
11 Sep
September 11, 2026    
8:42 am - 9:36 am
Ted Makalena Golf Course Golf Tournament DPR Seniors 8:42 am to 9:36 am
11 Sep
September 11, 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 [...]
11 Sep
September 11, 2026    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Title 20, DPP Administrative Rules, Chapter 32 Rules Governing the Oahu Historic Preservation Commission  Written Testimony
12 Sep
September 12, 2026    
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Ted Makalena Golf Course Golf Tournament Junior Golf Association 8:42 am to 9:36 am
14 Sep
September 14, 2026 - September 15, 2026    
All Day
Pali Golf Course September 14th and 15th Maintenance Days For Aeration Play Will Be Limited To 9-Holes Only On Both Days
14 Sep
September 14, 2026    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
LILIHA - PU‘UNUI - ‘ĀLEWA - KAMEHAMEHA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 14   REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. MAʻEMAʻE ELEMENTARY [...]
14 Sep
September 14, 2026    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32     REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OF THE WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD #32 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. IN PERSON [...]
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Library
September 15, 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. [...]
15 Sep
September 15, 2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 31     COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, September 15, 2026 5:30 to 6:30 pm In-person at the [...]
15 Sep
September 15, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
NĀNĀKULI - MĀ‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 36     NĀNĀKULI-MĀʻILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 NĀNĀKULI PUBLIC LIBRARY 89-070 FARRINGTON [...]
16 Sep
September 16, 2026    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
HONOLULU POLICE COMMISSION City and County of Honolulu State of Hawaii Regular Meeting September 16, 2026 TIME: 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2026 PLACE: Honolulu [...]
16 Sep
September 16, 2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
KALIHI - PĀLAMA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 15     REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. KAPĀLAMA HALE, 925 DILLINGHAM BOULEVARD, HONOLULU [...]
16 Sep
September 16, 2026    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
KAIMUKĪ NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 4     REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. KAIMUKI PUBLIC LIBRARY MEETING ROOM 1041 KOKO HEAD [...]
17 Sep
September 17, 2026    
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
AGENDA
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Hawaiʻi State Library
September 17, 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. [...]
FY27 - Liquor Commission Regular Meeting
September 17, 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 [...]
18 Sep
September 18, 2026    
All Day
Deadline for County Elections Division to mail General Election ballots to overseas voters. (52 USC §20302 & HRS §15D-9)   For more information please visit [...]
18 Sep
September 18, 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 [...]
18 Sep
September 18, 2026    
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Agenda - Canceled
19 Sep
September 19, 2026    
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
West Loch Golf Course Golf Tournament Junior Golf Association of Hawaii 9:30 am to 1:30  pm
21 Sep
September 21, 2026 - September 22, 2026    
All Day
Ewa Villages Golf Course September 21st and 22nd Maintenance Days For Aeration Play Will Be Limited To 9-Holes Only On Both Days
21 Sep
September 21, 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 [...]
21 Sep
September 21, 2026    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
REGULAR MEETING Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Parks and Recreation will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 Ala [...]
Budget Committee
September 22, 2026    
9:00 am
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
22 Sep
September 22, 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 [...]
Energy, Environment & Sustainability Committee
September 22, 2026    
1:00 pm
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology Committee
September 23, 2026    
9:00 am
AGENDA Meeting Materials  (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
23 Sep
September 23, 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 [...]
International & Legal Affairs Committee
September 23, 2026    
1:00 pm
AGENDA Meeting Materials  (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
Zoning & Planning Committee
September 24, 2026    
9:00 am
AGENDA Meeting Materials  (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
Public Safety & Economy Committee
September 24, 2026    
1:00 pm
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
Government Efficiency & Customer Services Committee
September 24, 2026    
2:30 pm
AGENDA Meeting Materials (Available 48 hours before each meeting.  Check back periodically for additional submissions)
25 Sep
September 25, 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 [...]
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Liliha Library
September 25, 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. [...]
28 Sep
September 28, 2026 - September 29, 2026    
All Day
West Loch Golf Course September 28th and 29th Maintenance Days For Aeration Play Will Be Limited To 9-Holes Only On Both Days
28 Sep
September 28, 2026    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 
28 Sep
September 28, 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 [...]
29 Sep
September 29, 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 [...]
30 Sep
September 30, 2026    
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Board Materials  Director's Report and Recommendation to PC, August 24, 2026 Exhibits A - F Exhibit A - Director's Report and [...]
FY27 - Liquor Commission Regular Meeting
October 1, 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 [...]
01 Oct
October 1, 2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
DOWNTOWN - CHINATOWN NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 13     To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website. Event shows physical location; however, other options of [...]
01 Oct
October 1, 2026    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 31     To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website. Event shows physical location; however, other options of participation may [...]
Talk Story Fest - Pride in Paradise!
October 2, 2026    
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Hey, Fam!   Save the date for our 38th Annual Talk Story Festival on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. This year, [...]
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