LILIHA – PU‘UNUI – ‘ĀLEWA – KAMEHAMEHA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 14
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.
MAʻEMAʻE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
319 WYLLIE STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96817
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Meeting Materials: To view NB 14’s reports, presentations, and other meeting materials visit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14NHDPlCeVLKfUh3ZE-qR4B2PrWYzprSp?usp=sharing
Meeting Recording: Can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DZJTKor6TTNYiqx5U-P2w
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair, Wesley Fong
II. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FORUM (Three (3) minutes each):
A. Honolulu Fire Department (Kuakini Station)
B. Honolulu Police Department (Kalihi Station)
C. Board of Water Supply (BWS)
III. FILLING OF VACANCIES: Residents interested in filling a vacant board seat must bring current proof of residency to the board meeting or to Neighborhood Assistant Camilia Epa Gomes (camilia.epa@honolulu.gov) to verify residency in advance.
A. Liliha Sub-District 4 – One (1) vacancy
Map: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/nco/maps/14_Liliha.jpg
IV. RESIDENTS/COMMUNITY CONCERNS
V. REPORTS OF MEMBERS ATTENDANCE AT OTHER MEETINGS
VI. OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (OMPO) CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC)
• Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Email: OahuMPO@OahuMPO.org
• CAC Meeting Information: https://oahumpo.org/citizen-advisory-committee/
VII. PRESENTATIONS
A. Community Bike Ride – Kalihi Valley Instructional Bike Exchange
B. Reason for Increase in Sewer Charges – City Department of Environmental Services
VIII. ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
A. Mayor’s Representative – Aedward Los Banos
1. Squatter and alleged illegal activity at abandoned property at 1621 Pohaku St.
2. Status of installation of “no parking” sign on makai end of Mamalu Dr.
3. Status of installation of painted crosswalk at Nuuanu Ave/Bate St.
4. Status of no parking sign outside of 518 N. Judd St. reinstalment
B. District 6 Councilmember – Tyler Dos Santos Tam
1. Status of painting crosswalk at Nuuanu Ave./Bates St.
C. 13th Senatorial District – Karl Rhoads or rep
D. 14th Senatorial District – Donna Mercado Kim
E. District 27 Representative – Jenna Takenouchi
1. Status of Hale Kipa/State youth kauhale in Kuakini area
F. District 28 Representative – Daniel Holt
G. District 29 Representative – Ikaika Hussey
H. Governor’s Representative – Dallis Ontiveros
I. 1st Congressional District Representative – Ed Case
IX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Monday, January 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes
X. COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONS
A. Maluhia
B. St. Francis
C. Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center – Carole Kaapu/Brandon Mitsuda
D. Friends of Liliha Library – Brandon Mitsuda
E. Other non-profit organizations
XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Candidate Registration for 2025 Neighborhood Board Election
B. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
C. Ōlelo – NB 14 monthly meetings can be viewed on ʻŌlelo channel 49 on first Saturdays at 9:00 p.m. and second and fourth Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
References:
1. Report Potholes: (City) 768-7777 (State) 536-7852
2. Report Abandoned Vehicles: 768-2530
3. Report Illegal Dumping to Office of Environmental Services: 768-3401/3203
4. To report illegal dumping, find collection schedule information, or for more information about collection services and notices of violation: 768-3300/5220 or https://www.honolulu.gov/opala
5. Advance Traffic/Travel Information Website: http://goakamai.org/
6. Hawaii Drug Take-Back Program: http:/goakamai.org/
7. Homeless Hotline: 791-9359
8. Community Policing Team: 723-8230
9. Complete Streets: https://www.facebook.com/hnlcompletestreets/
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 Kapalama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160 Honolulu, Hawai’i 96817;
Telephone (808) 768-3710; Fax (808) 768-3711; or emailing nco@honolulu.gov
Agenda documents and minutes are also available 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, Hawai’i 96817.
Fax: (808) 768-3711. 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
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.
MAEMAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 319 WYLLIE STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAI’I, 96817
AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING
Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jugyk3C4Evo
Meeting materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vhyjdB2Almt3CizOKC_0zy04xNbNepro
Vice Chair Nitta shared an announcement before calling the meeting to order.
I. CALL TO ORDER [0:00:04]: Chair Wesley Fong called the Liliha/Puʻunui/Alewa/Kamehameha Heights Neighborhood Board No. 14 regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Quorum was established with twelve (12) board members present. Note – This 13-member Board requires seven (7) members to establish a quorum and take official board action. Board members must be in-person or have video access.
Board Members Present: Ronald Higa, Carole Kaapu, Zhoydell Magaoay, Brandon Mitsuda, Chance Naauao-Ota, Cora Yamamoto, Dale White, Donald Nitta, Darren Cantrill, Wallyn Christian Wesley Fong, and Henry Pang.
Board Members Absent: None
Guests: Firefighter Fujii (Honolulu Firefighter Department); Lieutenant Creighton Hatico, Sergeant Martinez (Honolulu Police Department); Iris Oda (Board of Water Supply); Lisa Leonardo (Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam); Sara Thorn (Senator Kharl Rhoads – Senate District 13); Kathy Nii (Representative Donna Mercado Kim – Senate District 14); Representative Jenna Takenouchi (State House District 27); Representative Ikaika Hussey (State House District 29); Margaret Lim, Ryan Lim, Dianne, Chris, Gail (Residents); Jeffrey Jones (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 37 total participants.
II. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FORUM [0:01:20]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:01:22]: Firefighter Fujii provided the report and highlighted the monthly fire statistics for December 2024. The safety tip for the month is in regards to appliance and electrical safety.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a89-w9MxWLCdO4fskcMLINljLBlJtNj2/view?usp=drive_link
• HFD Community Relations Office: hfdnhb@honolulu.gov
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:03:02]
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:04:44]: Lieutenant Hatico provided the report and highlighted the monthly statistics for December 2024.
• Honolulu Police Department Website: https://www.honolulupd.org/
• HPD Data Dashboard: Microsoft Power BI
• Crime Mapping: https://www.crimemapping.com/
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:07:28]
[0:12:17] Neighborhood Assistant Jeffrey Jones conducted a roll call for attendance. 12 Board members present.
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:13:20]: Iris Oda provided the report and shared a general announcement regarding how to conduct a water audit.
III. FILLING OF VACANCIES [0:14:40]
Liliha Sub-District 4 – One (1) Vacancy – [0:14:41]: No volunteers at this time.
IV. RESIDENTS/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:14:56]
Damaged “No Parking Sign” – [0:15:36]: Chair Fong read a submitted testimony from a resident who asked to remain anonymous. The resident is concerned about the “No Parking” sign outside of 518 North Judd Street that seems to have been cut down for the residents to have parking for guests when they have gatherings.
Reproductive Healthcare Bill Concern – [0:17:13]: Ryan Lim (Nuʻuanu Resident) shared his concerns regarding a bill that has been presented regarding reproductive healthcare services for minors starting at the age of 14 years old. This would allow minors to receive these services without parental consent while also making the minor financially responsible for the healthcare.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:18:13]
Request for Discussion Topic For the Next Board Meeting – [0:24:20]: Margaret Lim (Nuʻuanu Resident) asked Representative Takenouchi to continue her opposition in the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:26:20]
V. REPORTS OF MEMBERS ATTENDANCE AT OTHER MEETINGS – [0:24:17]: Chair Fong shared he attended a meeting with Representative Takenouchi to discuss community services.
VI. Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OahuMPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) – [0:25:25]
OahuMPO Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Report – [0:25:27]: Member Yamamoto provided the report on the monthly committee meeting that occurred on Wednesday, January 8, 2024. She shared the staff is presenting to the CAC on topics of interest in transportation, this meeting was in regards to the improvement of bus shelters.
• CAC Meeting Information: https://oahumpo.org/citizen-advisory-committee/
• Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Email: OahuMPO@OahuMPO.org
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:27:14]
VII. ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – [0:27:51]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:27:53]: No representative present. Member Naauao-Ota read highlights from the Mayor’s Representative Memo.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nitvGnAxbVF-kwpEGZpzJ0wVEaMb44yN/view?usp=drive_link
o Monster Home Status: 1604 Hanai Loop, 2043 Liliha St. – [0:29:55]: The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) building inspection section conducted their respective investigations on the building permits and there are no violations.
o Squatters at Abandoned Property (1621 Pohaku St. Honolulu, HI 96819) – [0:32:54]: DPP conducted an investigation on October 2, 2024 revealing no sign of squatters at the property. If squatters are spotted, the property owner is responsible for contact HPD.
o Install Painted Crowsswalk at Nuuanu Ave./Bate St. – [0:34:28]: The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) shared these improvements are planned to be included in a future Rehabilitation of Streets project, which is pending the availability of funds. Until these improvements have been installed, re-striping of a marked crosswalk on Nu‘uanu Avenue at Bates Street is not recommended.
o Request for Curb Extension for Nuʻuanu Ave./Judd St. – [0:35:06]: The Department of Transportation Services (DTS) shared they are preparing a work order for delineator installation at this location to increase pedestrian safety at this intersection.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:36:29]
Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam (Council District 6) – [0:40:20]: Lisa Leonardo provided the report and shared highlights from the monthly newsletter for January 2025. She shared that DTS has made strides in establishing restricted parking zones, the 2025 Transit Construction Mitigation Fund for small businesses along Dillingham is underway to address challenges form the rail construction, January 14 will be the first committee meeting of the year, the work being done to address homeless encampments and other criminal activity in the area,
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JEluMI80LpAPfZyBAJeI4hdKhBjphxO4/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:45:10]
Senator Karl Rhoads (Senate District 13) – [0:52:40]: Sara Thorn provided the report and highlighted the following: a new Covid vaccine has been approved for use; opening day for the 2025 legislative session is Wednesday, January 15, 2025; encouraged contacting the office regarding any bill ideas or potential issues.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:54:30]
Senator Donna Mercado Kim (Senate District 14) – [0:57:01]: Kathy Nii provided the report and highlighted the following: the introduction for bill cutoff is Thursday, January 23, 2025; an invitation to room 218 on the opening day of the legislative session.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:57:53]
Representative Jenna Takenouchi (State House District 27) – [0:59:32]: Representative Takenouchi provided the report and highlighted the following: an invitation to room 333 on the opening day of the legislative session; the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) are launching a new consumer education program; an upcoming town hall meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 regarding speeding in the district; the people’s voice survey has opened and been sent out to the community
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:05:58]
Representative Daniel Holt (State House District 28) – [1:13:57]: No representative present.
Representative Ikaika Hussey (State House District 29) – [1:14:05]: Representative Ikaika Hussey provided the report and highlighted the following: an invitation to his office on the opening day of the legislative session; several of his presented bills will be regarding economic development; the potential bill regarding an operating budget for the Neighborhood Board system;
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:17:52]
Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [1:24:55]: No representative present.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15VmhIZnSvrlutUBaNAVZUEmdXvoDkJnE/view?usp=drive_link
Congressman Ed Case (Hawaii 1st Congressional District) – [1:25:02]: No representative present.
[1:25:30] Chair Fong shared an update from Kamehameha Schools regarding construction in the area.
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [1:25:46]
Approval of Monday, December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes – [1:25:47]: [1:25:58] – White MOVED and Naauao-Ota SECONDED to approve the December 2024 regular meeting minutes as written. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 12-0-0 (Aye: Higa, Kaapu, Magaoay, Naauao-Ota, Yamamoto, White, Nitta, Cantrill, Christian, Fong; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:26:13]
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: No old business.
X. NEW BUSINESS [1:26:21]
Liliʻuokalani Gardens Resolution – [1:26:30]: Member Naauao-Ota shared the resolution urging the City and County of Honolulu to prioritize the maintenance of Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden.
• Draft Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_MA0zBo3Wi1po7Qq0xx7sLj6LlA0DmZ/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:30:00]
[1:31:04] Kaapu MOVED and White SECONDED to ADOPT the resolution. A roll call vote was conducted and PASSED to adopt the resolution with a vote count of 12-0-0 This resolution was ADOPTED with a vote count of 12-0-0 (Aye: Higa, Kaapu, Magaoay, Naauao-Ota, Yamamoto, White, Nitta, Cantrill, Christian, Fong; Nay: None; Abstain: None).
Resolution Supporting Installation of Crosswalk at Nuʻuanu/Bates St. [1:32:43]: Member Naauao-Ota shared the resolution urging the City and County of Honolulu to reinstall the crosswalk near Nuʻuanu Avenue and Bates Street.
• Draft Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14MzA0W81dyA-qprwaImRToKTH6SAaZg1/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:35:15]
[1:36:36] Cantrill MOVED and Naauao-Ota SECONDED to amend the resolution, adding “the Department of Facilities Maintenance (DFM) and the Department of Design and Construction (DDC)” to the intended recipients of the resolution. Following discussion, a roll call vote was conducted and PASSED to make the proposed amendments with a vote count of 12-0-0 (Aye: Higa, Kaapu, Magaoay, Naauao-Ota, Yamamoto, White, Nitta, Cantrill, Christian, Fong; Nay: None; Abstain: None).
[1:41:04] White MOVED and Cantrill SECONDED to adopt the resolution with the proposed amendments. Following discussion, a roll call vote was conducted and PASSED to ADOPT the proposed resolution as amended with a vote count of 12-0-0 (Aye: Higa, Kaapu, Magaoay, Naauao-Ota, Yamamoto (with reservations), White, Nitta, Cantrill, Christian, Fong; Nay: None; Abstain: None).
XI. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS [1:45:21]
Maluhia – [1:45:23]: No report.
St. Francis – [1:45:27]: No report.
Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center – [1:45:32]: Member Kaapu provided the report and highlighted the following: an upcoming fundraiser with Savers where residents can bring in clothes and household items for the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Room Senior Center to receive a donation from Savers, the last day to bring in items is Tuesday, January 14, 2025; there are 40-50 classes starting soon for residents age 60 and older.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:46:56]
Friends of Liliha Library – [1:47:58]: No report.
Other Non-Profit Organizations – [1:48:27]: No report.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS [1:48:31]
Candidate registration for 2025 Neighborhood Board Election – [1:48:38]: Chair Fong shared if anyone is interested in joining the Board there is information provided on the timeline for the registration.
• Candidate Registration Timeline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T7ID2-1EgRpm94xsrepur9uVgjPuSBFa/view?usp=drive_link
• For more information, visit: https://web5.hnl.info/nbe/starter or contact NCO office at NCO@honolulu.gov or call (808)768-3710.
Next Regular Meeting: The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Maʻemaʻe Elementary School Cafeteria.
ʻŌlelo Broadcasts: Videotaping of the board meetings are broadcast on ʻŌlelo 49 on the 1st Saturday at 9:00 p.m. and 2nd and 4th Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
• The full schedule is at: https://olelo.org/tv-schedule/
• Recordings may also be viewed at: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/olelo-broadcast-schedule/
XIII. ADJOURNMENT [1:51:30]
Chair Fong adjourned the regular board meeting at 8:21 p.m.
Submitted by: Jeffrey Jones, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Camilia Epa Gomes, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed and finalized by: Chance Naauao-Ota, Neighborhood Board No.14
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