LILIHA – PU‘UNUI – ‘ĀLEWA – KAMEHAMEHA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 14

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.
MAʻEMAʻE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
319 WYLLIE STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96817
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Meeting Recording: Can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DZJTKor6TTNYiqx5U-P2w

I. CALL TO ORDER: Secretary, Chance Naauao-Ota

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. RESIDENTS/COMMUNITY CONCERNS

IV. REPORTS OF MEMBERS ATTENDANCE AT OTHER MEETINGS

V. 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/

VI. PRESENTATIONS
A. Exceptional Tree Program – Heather McMillan
B. Lanakila Pacific – Monika Majka-Helms
C. City Department of Transportation – Status of Bates/Nuuanu crosswalk

VII. ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
A. Mayor’s Representative – Aedward Los Banos
1. 1162 Hala Drive – Potential occupancy violation
2. Install speed bumps on Nuʻuanu Ave before Bates St.
3. Traffic Study – Wyllie St./Liliha St. – Accident history
4. Prevent flooding at end of Puʻunui St.
5. Homeless near Liliha and School St
6. N. School St./Kokea St. – Measures to prevent accidents
7. Nuʻuanu Ave/Kuakini St. Intersection – Install no right turn on red signs
B. District 6 Councilmember – Tyler Dos Santos Tam
1. Sidewalks on Judd Street
C. 13th Senatorial District – Karl Rhoads
1. Increase sanctions or fines for traffic violations
D. 14th Senatorial District – Donna Mercado Kim
E. District 27 Representative – Jenna Takenouchi
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

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Monday, November 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes

IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Liliha/Palama Christmas Parade – after action report from Darren Cantrill

X. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
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. NEW BUSINESS
A. Candidate forum for 2026

XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
B. 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.

XIII. 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: Medications/Sharps/Needles (HHW) | Department of Environmental Services
7. Homeless Hotline: 791-9359
8. Community Policing Team: 723-8230
9. Complete Streets: https://www.honolulu.gov/completestreets/

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DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.
MA’EMA’E ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA – 319 WYLLIE STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI, 96817
AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING
Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omqubUPmHyA
Meeting materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/125C2jWWt50_3648LIvBJAX3l2UibCfKZ
I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:14]: Chair Wesley Fong called the Liliha/Puunui/Alewa/Kamehameha Heights Neighborhood Board No. 14 regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Quorum was established with eleven (11) 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: Darren Cantrill, Wallyn Christian, Wesley Fong, Ronald Higa, Carole Kaapu, Loy Kuo, Zhoydell Magaoay (arrived 7:28 p.m.), Brandon Mitsuda, Chance Naauao-Ota, Donald Nitta, Cora Yamamoto, Alika Valdez.
Board Members Absent: Christy MacPherson.
Guests: Captain Carvalho (Honolulu Fire Department); Sergeant E. Tabanera and Lieutenant C. Hatico (Honolulu Police Department – District 5); Iris Oda (Board of Water Supply); Aedward Los Banos (Mayor’s Representative) Director Anton Krucky (City Department of Community Services); Renee Espiau (City Department of Transportation Services); Will Duke (Office of Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam); Edith Njuafack Dees (Senate District 13); Savannah Coules (Senator Donna Mercado Kim); Representative Jenna Takenouchi (House District 27); Representative Ikaika Hussey (House District 29); Ikaika Holt (House District 28); Vernon Nakamura (Kalihi Palama Christmas Parade); Camilia Epa Gomes (Neighborhood Commission Office); Robert Lau, Melissa Gibo, Keith C., Jean Sakamoto (Resident); Camilia Epa Gomes (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 34 total participants.
Chair’s Announcement – [0:00:53]: Chair Fong noted that the board will recess in December 2025.
II. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FORUM – [0:01:20]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:01:26]: Captain Carvalho from Kuakini Fire Station provided the report:
• October 2024 Statistics: There was 1 structure fire, 1 wildland/brush fire, 0 nuisance fires, 0 cooking fires, 8 activated alarms (no fire), 122 medical emergencies, 0 motor vehicle collisions with pedestrians, 1 motor vehicle crashes, 0 mountain rescues, 0 ocean rescues, and 1 hazardous material incident.
• Safety Tip: Cooking safety during holidays – stay alert; don’t cook if sleepy or after alcohol; don’t leave the kitchen; use timers; keep combustibles away; keep kids/pets 3 feet from cooking areas.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C2lq_ZNYzB_gXGCBaCOcPJyl6xjkvGea/view?usp=drive_link
• HFD Community Relations Office: hfdnhb@honolulu.gov
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:06:25]
1. Emergency Calls: Board Member Nitta asked for clarification of what area is the emergency call statistics based from. Captain Carvalho replied he does not have the exact locations; however, the calls reported are from various locations within the neighborhood board’s geographical area.
2. Appliance Fire Safety: A resident reminded to unplug small appliances (toasters, kettles) before bedtime; Captain Carvalho agreed appliance malfunctions (including microwaves) can cause fires when misused.

Board Members Roll Call and Chair Announcement – [0:10:00]: The neighborhood assistant conducted a roll call for attendance of board members. Chair Fong noted cancellation of presentations due to unforeseen reasons. Presentation under agenda item VI.C. and VI.D. are both deferred to January 2025.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:11:30]: No representative at this time. The report was provided later in the meeting.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:11:47]: Iris Oda reported there was one main break on October 2, 2025 near 1240 Alana Street. For the latest updates on main breaks and information on how repairs are made, please visit https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/mainbreaks and sign-up for HNL Alerts.
III. RESIDENTS/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:13:15]
• Liliha-Palama Christmas Parade – [0:13:28]: Vernon Nakamura (resident) announced the parade is Friday, November 28, 2025, 5:30 p.m., staging 4:30 p.m. at United Church of Christ; mandatory safety meeting Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m. He thanked donors (Sen. Rhoads, Rep. Takenouchi, Chair Fong, Chance Naauao‑Ota) and noted funding challenges; HFD Engine 4 and HPD District 5 will participate.
• Puʻunui Avenue Drainage/Flooding – [0:16:47]: Jean Sakamoto (resident) reported flooding into her property back in January due to a vegetated drainage ditch between her property and Oʻahu Country Club; prior maintenance by the course ceased; damage to yard (artificial turf displacement); uncertainty over jurisdiction (City/ Oʻahu Country Club). The Mayor’s Representative will follow up.
• Environmental Services Smoke Test Follow‑Up – [0:20:10]: Robert Lau (resident) reported follow‑up from Feb–Mar smoke test was scheduled for October but crews did not return; Chair Fong asked him to email details to relay to the city representative for a follow up.
• Pedestrian Crossing Light Adjustment – [0:21:45]: Board Member Naauao-Ota relayed a resident’s concern and request for DTS to adjust the pedestrian crosswalk light to be shorter at the intersection of Kuakini Hospital driveway and Kuakini Street.
• Residential Property Status – [0:22:40]: Board Member Naauao-Ota relayed a resident’s concern of a residential property (1162 Hala Drive) occupancy compliance and requesting a follow-up from City Department of Planning and Permitting.
• Homeless Near Kuakini Hospital – [0:23:15]: Board Member Naauao-Ota relayed a resident’s concern of homeless presence near Kuakini Hospital area (no specific location provided) and requesting a coordinated response.
• Speed Bumps on Nuʻuanu Avenue – [0:25:05]: Liana Benn noted the speed bumps by the cemetery and relayed a suggestion to install additional speed bumps downhill on Nuʻuanu Avenue between Judd Street and Bates Streets.
• Homeless Encampment under Nuʻuanu Bridge – [0:27:08]: Liana Benn mentioned the homeless encampment returned under Nuʻuanu Bridge after the City and HPD conducted a clean-up a few months ago.
• Homeless Presence Near Freeway – [0:27:40]: Board Member Valdez noted homeless encampements blocking sidewalks around the vicinity of the Liliha Street overpass bridge, specifically across the Liliha Public Library as well as near the former Foodland building on School Street. He raised safety concerns especially for pedestrians with disabilities forced to walk on the road due to the encampments occupying the sidewalks.

Hearing no objections, Chair Fong took the agenda out of order to hear Section II Item B at this time.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:02:00]: Sergeant E. Tabanera from District 5 Kalihi Station provided the following:
• Crime Statistics for October 2025 compared to September 2025: 0 aggravated assaults (same), 4 auto thefts (up from 3), 4 burglaries (up from 2), 1 robbery (up from 0), 1 sex assault (same), 0 simple assaults (down from 2), 17 thefts (up from 8), 2 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (same), and 1,255 total calls for service (down from 1,257).
• Safety Tip: Pedestrian and Traffic Safety – Make eye contact with drivers and wait for a clear acknowledgment before entering a crosswalk.
IV. REPORTS OF MEMBERS ATTENDING OTHER MEETINGS – [0:32:22]: No reports at this time.

V. OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (OAHUMPO) CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) – [0:32:27]
OahuMPO Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Report – [0:32:27]: Board Member Yamamoto reported the November meeting was canceled; she will report back on December and January meetings at the Board’s January meeting.
VI. PRESENTATIONS – [0:34:00]

City Department of Community Services (DCS) – [0:34:00]: DCS Director Anton Krucky overviewed DCS divisions (WorkHawaiʻi (job training), Community Assistance (Section 8, home loans, etc.), HUD funds, City Grants‑in‑Aid, Elderly Affairs, Child Care, and Homelessness. DCS has moved its headquarters to the former CPB data center at 222 N. School Street, now within Board jurisdiction; staff unpacking and becoming operational neighbors. Planned services include:
• Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for kūpuna and families: information, classes (caregiving, financial, healthy cooking), computer lab access, counseling rooms.
• Kokua Command Center for Homeless: tracking beds and services (“beds of many flavors” – family, singles, medical respite), coordinated outreach, three weeks of engagement prior to enforcement, improving data and AI‑assisted insights; 529 new beds opened in the past 14 months.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:44:40]
1. End Goal for Homeless Services: Board Member Christian asked about the end goal after providing beds; Director Krucky said outcomes are individualized (housing, medical/behavioral treatment, respite) with engagement and appropriate placement; beds alone are not a universal solution.
2. Alzheimer’s Respite Facility Inquiry: Board Member Kuo inquired about DCS’s future plan for the site (1816 Alewa Drive) entrancing through the Na Pueo Park and previously operated through DCS’s contractor as an Alzheimer’s respite care facility. The site’s building structure was demolished and cleared by the City about four years ago. The site is now chain-link lock-fenced with its concrete foundation and underground service utilities left relatively intact. Director Krucky noted DCS has 68 special-needs properties and will research the specific site and report back.

City Department of Transportation Services – Nuuanu Ave./Bates Crosswalk – [00:48:46]: Renee Espiau (Complete Streets Coordinator) presented Complete Streets updates (safety priority under ordinance; high pedestrian injury corridors include Liliha St.; 900+ miles of missing sidewalks mapped). History: Long‑term plans developed for Liliha and Nuʻuanu; paving/utilities timing delayed full builds. Interim Nuʻuanu Ave safety: speed humps by 15 Craigside; programmed solar RRFBs at high‑crash locations in coming years.
• Bates Street Crosswalk:
o Full build (90% design): left‑turn pocket mauka‑bound onto Bates; small refuge island; one mauka through lane; two makai lanes to accommodate school peaks; upgraded curbs/sidewalks (not yet funded).
o Near‑term “Quick Build”: striping and delineator posts to approximate full build; restore crosswalk; maintain two lanes makai and a trap left mauka; off‑peak parking retained. DTS will bid the striping to use longer‑lasting materials; in‑house crews focus on maintenance, not new installations. Schedule depends on Purchasing posting; once awarded, likely about a week of field work.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:04:00]
1. No Right Turn on Red: Board Member Nitta requested “No Right Turn on Red (NRTOR) along the Liliha St and Nuʻuanu Avenue corridors as a safety precaution; Ms. Espiau said engineers will evaluate location‑specific applications. Board Member Nitta recommended DTS to look into installing NRTOR at the Nuʻuanu Ave./Kuakini St intersection due to incidents of drivers speeding on Nuʻuanu Ave. In addtion, board member Kaapu mentioned the NRTOR at the intersection of Likelike Hwy/Schoo St; Ms. Espiau mentioned that they are unable to remove the NRTOR due to the cross jurisdiction of a City road and State road.
2. All‑Pedestrian Phase at Nuʻuanu Ave/Kuakini St: Liana Benn requested an all‑walk phase due to school‑related pedestrian volumes; DTS said all‑walks are considered where pedestrian volumes are high all day, but time‑of‑day applications may be reviewed.
3. Parking Impacts Near Condos: Liana Benn asked about parking loss; Ms. Espiau said the plan improves parking consistency by allowing a single mauka lane and off‑peak parking.
4. RRFBs and Tree Canopy: Liana Benn asked about RRFB placement and canopy shading; Ms. Espiau noted testing solar RRFBs in lower Nuʻuanu Ave will be placed there first before Bates Street due to the high injury corridor, and the need to coordinate tree trimming as applicable.
5. January Update Request: Chair Fong requested a January update (in person if possible); Ms. Espiau will try to attend or provide a written report, and requested the Board to submit specific questions via monthly report.
6. Crosswalk Restoration Timeline: Board Member Christian asked what it takes to restore a crosswalk at Bates St. given requests since 2018; Ms. Espiau explained a near‑term “Quick Build” (striping/delineators) will restore the crosswalk pending procurement; full concrete build is unfunded.
7. Traffic Delay/Peak Impacts: Board Member Kuo noted his daily commute in the afternoon on Nuʻuanu Avenue and turning left on Judd Street; he inquired if a traffic study had been done on the delay during peak‑hours; He is concerned that the proposed street parking hours along Nuʻuanu Ave will create a grid lock during peak traveling hours. Ms. Espiau noted federal funding timelines and corridor modeling was done and a quick‑build allows adjustment if issues emerge.
8. Outsource Work for New Installations: Board Member Naauao-Ota asked for clarification on striping and installation for road equipment. Ms. Espiau clarified that the city maintenance crews focus only on maintenance of existing equipment and conditions and not on installing or constructing new equipment or striping. DTS hires vendors outside of the City that have better materials and experience to execute proposed project features.

VII. ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – [1:24:15]

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:24:15]: Aedward Los Banos highlighted the following:
• Mayor’s Newsletter for November 2025: Skyline Segment 2 opened (four stations incl. Pearl Harbor and HNL Airport) with ridership boost; early education center relocation enabling municipal lot repairs; sewer rates change effective Jan 1, 2026; invite to Friday, Nov 28, 2025 free concert at Blaisdell and preview of Show Aloha Land Lights at Thomas Square Park.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GWycA-8sclg_h7J5ARgxUufn617bYQeo/view?usp=drive_link

Los Banos also provided updates on several agenda items:
1. N. School St./Kokea St. Safety: Street lighting request generated to DDC; RRFB project slated (priority queue) with work beginning fall 2026.
2. Likelike/S. School St. Signal Timing: DTS found equipment working; extended left‑turn timing to mitigate traffic congestion when schools in the area are dismissed.
3. Lanakila Ave. Reserved Contractor Parking: DTS inspection found contractor exceeded permitted 6 stalls; enforcement forthcoming.

Member Magaoay joined the meeting at 7:28 p.m.; 12 members present.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:29:20]
1. Lanakila Ave. Reserved Contractor Parking: Board Member Kuo thanked the Mayor’s representative for the report on DTS field checks and the City’s enforcement of street usage permit violations. He encouraged the City and HPHA to continue monitoring parking impacts and to explore alternatives to improve community access to the park gym and ball fields during peak weekend periods. He noted that underutilized HPHA employee parking stalls could potentially be made available after hours and on weekends to reduce public street parking demand.
2. Further Street Parking Issues: Board Member Kuo also expressed concern that the issuance of street usage permits has expanded beyond Lanakila Avenue to Kuakini Street, further impacting neighborhood parking.
3. Crosswalk Safety Improvement: Board Member Kuo noted improved nighttime lighting that that has been beneficial near the crosswalk on Palama St. near Iao Ln., thanks to a private business at the corner of intersection. He suggested that the City apply similar lighting to other neighborhood crosswalks to help prevent traffic fatalities.
4. Safety Study: Board Member Mitsuda requested a traffic safety study to determine if there are safety improvements needed to increase visibility of pedestrians at the Liliha St./Wyllie St. intersection as well as determine if speed enforcement is needed to help drivers slow down near the school zone where residents walk their children to and from Maʻemaʻe Elementary School.
5. Stop Stanchions Near Maʻemaʻe Elementary School: Board Member Mitsuda requested replacement of two stanchions repeatedly knocked down in front of Maʻemaʻe Elementary School.

Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam (Council District 6) – [1:35:11]: Will Duke highlighted the following:
• Dogs in Parks: Reported the request for consideration of Puʻunui Community Park to allow dogs on-leash has been received by the City Department of Parks and Recreation. Further updates are forthcoming.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:35:52]
1. Judd Street Sidewalks: Board Member Nitta asked for the status of the sidewalks. Renee Espiau shared the mid-corridor historic constraints limit sidewalk feasibility; other quick-build treatments may be considered for the wider portions of the corridor.

Senator Karl Rhoads (Senate District 13) – [1:39:10]: Edith Njuafack Dees highlighted the following:
• Report Highlights: $56 million in General Obligation bond funds have been released to Rental Housing Revolving Fund (HPHA Ka Lei Momi Development, Mayor Wright Homes); status of Cap Park; Senate Judiciary informational briefings on the Rule of Law; Regular Session approaches — bill ideas welcome at 586-6130 or senrhoads@capitol.hawaii.gov.
• Report: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H6QdBSJMDfkwFiYjgcK6T2FkylyxAs3/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=111917663458444584436&rtpof=true&sd=true
Senator Donna Mercado Kim (Senate District 14) – [1:42:09]: Savannah Coules highlighted the following:
• Red Light and Speed Camera Pilot Program: The program began issuing citations (red light violation: $97; speeding violation: $167-317 depending on excess speed; constituent concerns have been relayed to State Department of Transportation (HDOT) and a follow-up will be shared once provided.
• Kamehameha Schools Firebreak/Vegetation: Kamehameha Schools will identify herbicides, treat for a year, then transition maintenance to homeowners; direct coordination underway.
• Legislative Updates: Housing and utility assistance for families will be offered through the Hawaiʻi Relief Program.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KTqnOqmUueyA7xM6y0ey_oHuxhxi4B_/view?usp=sharing

Representative Jenna Takenouchi (State House District 27) – [1:47:36]: Representative Takeouchi highlighted the following:
• Next Park Talk: The last Park Talk of the year will be on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Booth District Park in the meeting room from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For update on future Park Talks please visit http://bit.ly/2025ParkTalk
• Condorama XV: The Hawaiʻi Real Estate Commission will be hosting a free educational webinar on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:50:36]
1. Neighborhood Board Participation: Board Members noted participation and donated custom neighborhood bumper stickers for the fair.

Representative Daniel Holt (State House District 28) – [1:52:44]: Reported strong turnout at Kuakini Resource Fair (co‑hosted with Rep. Takenouchi; ~100 attendees; dozen+ nonprofits); overviewed $50M nonprofit relief selection process (200+ applications, ~$150M requested); invited session ideas ahead of January.

Representative Ikaika Hussey (State House District 29) – [1:56:40]: Representative Hussey highlighted the following: Public Utilities Commission Chair stepping down Nov 17; Act 310 implementation and nonprofit relief; Council on Revenues report shows −12.6% general fund deposits year‑over‑year; discussed Massachusetts “Fair Share” surtax on income >$1 million as a possible state revenue approach.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [2:00:22]
1. Tax: Chair Fong asked about a “wealth tax”; Rep. Hussey clarified Massachusetts Fair Share Tax is on income >$1 million (distinct from a wealth tax).

Governor Josh Greenʻs Representative – [2:01:12]: No representative at this time.

Congressman Ed Case (Hawaiʻ 1st Congressional District) – [2:01:18]: No representative at this time.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – [2:01:20]
Approval of Monday, October 13, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes – [2:01:20]: [2:01:38] – Mitsuda MOVED and Cantrill SECONDED to approve October 2025 minutes as written. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 11-0-0 (Aye: Cantrill, Christian, Higa, Kaapu, Kuo, Magaoay, Mitsuda, Naauao-Ota, Nitta, Valdez, Fong; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:01:40].
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – [2:01:52]: None

X. NEW BUSINESS – [2:01:53]
Firebreak Between Kamehameha Property and Kalikimaka St., Alewa Heights – [2:01:53]: Item was discussed during Representative Takenouchi’s report. No further discussion followed.
XI. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS – [2:02:05]

Maluhia – [2:02:05]: No representative at this time.

St. Francis – [2:02:08]: No representative at this time.
Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center – [2:02:10]: Board Member Kaapu highlighted the following: successful “show and sell” event; early winter registration opens Monday, November 17, 2025 for January 2026 session; classes start second Monday of January; tai chi class will end due to instructor availability; between January to August 2025 the center had ~3,000 activities; the School St. Senior Housing will start taking applications in April 2026, with building completion scheduled for November 2026.

Friends of Liliha Library – [2:04:30]: Board Member Mitsuda highlighted the following: a mini book sale fundraiser will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Liliha Library; proceeds support children, young adult, and adult programs.

Other Non-profit Organizations – [2:06:42]: No reports.

XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:06:57]
Next Regular Meeting – [2:07:10]: The Liliha/Puʻunui/ʻĀlewa/Kamehameha Heights next regular meeting will recess in December 2025. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
NB 14 Bumper Stickers – [2:07:35]: Board Member Kuo shared the background of the artist and the artist’s signature. For those that would like a sticker, please contact Board Member Kuo.
Liliha Palama Christmas Parade – [2:08:30]: Will be on Friday, November 28, 2025 and those walking in the parade will gather at 4:30 p.m. at United Church of Christ.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT – [2:10:50]
[2:10:54] – Kaapu MOVED and Mitsuda SECONDED to adjourn the meeting. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 11-0-0 (Aye: Cantrill, Christian, Higa, Kaapu, Kuo, Mitsuda, Naauao-Ota, Nitta, Yamamoto, Valdez, Fong; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:11:04].
Chair Fong adjourned the regular board meeting at 8:11 p.m.
Submitted by: Camilia Epa Gomes, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO
Reviewed and finalized by: Chance Naauao-Ota, Secretary, Neighborhood Board No. 14

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