LILIHA – PU‘UNUI – ‘ĀLEWA – KAMEHAMEHA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 14
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 9, 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: Vice Chair, Donald Nitta
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. Early Eviction Mediation Program – Roberta Hickey, Mediation Center of the Pacific
VII. ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
A. Mayor’s Representative – Aedward Los Banos
1. Status of installation of painted crosswalk at Nuʻuanu Ave/Bates St.
2. Status of installation of four-way stop at Hala Dr./Kapalama Ave
B. District 6 Councilmember – Tyler Dos Santos Tam
1. Acton on Judd St. sidewalks
2. Status of vacant Alzheimer House at Na Pueo Park
C. 13th Senatorial District – Karl Rhoads or rep
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, May 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Natsunoya Tea House liquor license application – resident concerns and NB 14 action
B. Kamehameha School – resident concerns regarding school activities
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. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025 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.
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, MAY 12, 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=LjfP2NauXr8
Meeting materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vhyjdB2Almt3CizOKC_0zy04xNbNepro
I. CALL TO ORDER [0:00:01]: 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 nine (9) 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: Wesley Fong, Ronald Higa, Carole Kaapu, Zhoydell Magaoay, Brandon Mitsuda, Chance Naauao-Ota (arrived at 6:35 p.m.), Henry Pang, Donald Nitta, Darren Cantrill, Wallyn Christian (arrived at 6:50 p.m.), and Alika Valdez (appointed).
Board Members Absent: Cora Yamamoto and Dale White.
Guests: Captain Carvalho and Firefighter Recruit Bunnell (HFD); Lieutenant Creighton Hatico (Honolulu Police Department); Aedward Los Banos (Mayor Blangiardi); Iris Oda (Board of Water Supply); Jack Truesdale and Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam (City Council District 6); Glenn Young (Senator Kharl Rhoads); Savannah Coules and Kathy Nii (Senator Kim); Representative Ikaika Hussey (State House District 29); Jenna Takenouchi (State House District 27); Scott Abrigo, Allison Yue, Eric Teeples, Dan Sullivan (Kamehameha School Renovation Projects); Ferd Neri, Willa Donnelly, Christy MacPherson, Rhoda Garth, Robert Law, Russ Kabooka, Rachel M., Joan, Su Everhart, Chris Hee, Jo Keaulana (Residents); Camilia Epa Gomes (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 32 total participants.
[0:0:42] – Chair Fong requested the Neighborhood Assistant Camilia Epa Gomes to conduct a roll call for attendance.
II. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FORUM [0:01:37]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:01:37]: Captain Carvalho introduced Firefighter Recruit Bunnell to provide the report. He shared the fire statistics for April 2025 and fire safety tips regarding home fire sprinklers.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/130wHstMd7k9VrLgrHXWXO1HbyhYLLGhF/view?usp=drive_link
• HFD Community Relations Office: hfdnhb@honolulu.gov
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:04:20]
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:08:30]: HPD Lieutenant Creighton Hatico provided the report and highlighted the following: incident statistics for April 2025; locations for the three (3) burglary cases reported from last month; locations for the six (6) auto theft cases reported from last month; and the safety tip for the month regarding burglaries.
• 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. [0:12:06]
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:25:40]: Iris Oda provided the report and shared there was one (1) water main break for the month of April at 2521 Rooke Avenue Honolulu, HI 96817. Ms. Oda provided tips regarding summer water conservation and shared a reminder to apply for BWS rebates on water-efficient appliances and systems.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LqB759SxymNUF2xlOCOdbyEPTURjAHmo/view?usp=drive_link
• Get more tips at www.boardofwatersupply.com/7ways
III. RESIDENTS/COMMUNITY CONERNS [0:28:07]
Liquor License Concern – [0:28:22]: A resident shared her concern on the liquor and cabaret license application under consideration by the Liquor Commission. She is concerned that the residential area already has existing issues with people illegally parking on the sides of the road and the noise from the establishment.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:29:58]
V. Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OahuMPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) [0:35:36]
OahuMPO Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Report – [0:35:36]: No representative present.
VI. PRESENTATIONS [0:36:05]:
Kamehameha School Kapalama Project updates regarding renovation and construction on campus – [0:36:05]: Scott Abrigo (Senior Planning and Project Manager for Kamehameha Schools) and his project team shared a presentation on Kamehameha Schools Kapalama campus providing updates and details on the campus areas the school is seeking to do renovation, maintenance, and introduce new projects. Kamehameha Schools is seeking a Conditional Use Permit Minor from the Department of Planning and Permitting to replace an outdated existing Use Permit from 1992. The proposed projects is estimated to be phased over 10-15 years.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IU9260cM-kj82Ukm7K3WayS6JMd68YSB/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [0:44:10]
VIII. ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES [1:11:50]
Mayor’s Representative – [1:12:00]: Aedward Los Banos provided the report and shared highlights from the monthly newsletter for May 2025 and shared updates for concerns raised at previous Board meetings. Follow-up responses were provided for the concerns listed below:
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-314pQp56thQ7iRlPljkw2P7OkrTq3JW/view?usp=drive_link
o Trash clean-up under Nuʻuanu Stream Bridge near Bates Street – [1:15:00]: A trash clean-up took place on April 21, 2025 with Honolulu Police Department and the Department of Facility Maintenance SPO Team. Trash and property were removed and the homeless individuals voluntarily left the area. A follow-up will be done on what the community policing team found at the encampment.
o Status of installation of painted crosswalk at Nuʻuanu Ave./Bates St. – [1:16:20]: The uncontrolled crosswalk on Nuʻuanu Avenue at Bates Street was not remarked because the current multi-lane configuration of Nuʻuanu Avenue currently requires additional safety features according to federal and City standards, such as medians or pedestrian activated rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs). The City Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is exploring quick-build solutions to restore the crosswalk in the meantime. One option would be to convert one lane in the mauka direction to a Left Turn Only Lane at Bates Street, which could allow for a pedestrian refuge island to be installed on the mauka side of the intersection. The City is also considering if solar powered RRFBs can be installed at this location with the tree canopy shade. These improvements are pending available funds.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:17:20]
o Status of Hala Drive/Kapalama Avenue Intersection – [1:18:23]: The City Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is still finalizing the design of the All Way Stop at the intersection of Hala Drive and Kapālama Avenue. Once the final design has been completed and approved, DTS will send an official letter to the neighborhood board and the Councilmember. In addition, DTS will issue a Notice to Motorists in the paper to inform the general public of this modification to the intersection. A follow-up response will be provided at next month’s Board meeting.
o Status of Alaneo St. traffic study – [1:19:27]: DTS has completed their investigation regarding the school and residents traffic safety concerns on Alaneo Street fronting Lanakila Elementary School. The traffic engineers noted traffic congestion surrounding school areas is a common occurrence. A review of the area’s traffic collision history did not find any conditions, trends, or unusual circumstances which would necessitate the installation of additional traffic controls at this time. However, DTS issued a work order (reference Paint & Sign Work Order [PSWO] 18881) to the Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) to replace old school crossing warning signs with new fluorescent ones and install in-road “Stop Here for Ped” signs fronting the school. Additionally, DTS issued another work order (PSWO 37313) to replace No Parking and Speed Limit 25 mph signs. For updates regarding the completion of work, please contact the DFM at 808-768-3622. DTS will continue to monitor the area and make changes if needed.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:20:25]
Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam (Council District 6) – [1:22:56]: Jack Truesdale provided the report and highlighted the following: Lanakila Elementary School celebrated their 100th anniversary; deliberation for Bill 60 (24) regarding rate changes to sewer fees will continue in the City Council; Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam and Councilmember Weyer introduced Resolution 25-105 (relating to apartment construction); and City Council hearings for the budget committee are still in progress.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X_6kTg1_-T0MCZfYuFg6CAzoSxfQ7DUD/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:25:45]
Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam (Council District 6) – Continued – [1:28:28]: Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam provided obstacles faced to address the sidewalks on Judd Street and provided a follow-up response for a question regarding sewage fees. There will be a full City Council meeting to hear Resolution (RES) 25-135 to initiate the forclosure proceedings for an illegal short term rental that has been operating for over six years and has accrued fines.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:30:20]
Senator Karl Rhoads (Senate District 13) – [1:34:36]: Glen Young provided the report and informed everyone it shares the Senate Bills that Senator Rhoads has introduced and have passed in the legislative session.
• Report: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B4rOY9UhZ0vhBDDtu2qdkUiefwyPfI5D/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=111917663458444584436&rtpof=true&sd=true
• For questions or concerns contact the office at: 808-586-6130 or email at: senrhoads@capitol.hawaii.gov
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:35:11]
Senator Donna Mercado Kim (Senate District 14) – [1:35:48]: Kathy Nii introduced Savannah Coules (committee clerk) who provided the report and shared over 200 legislative bills have been passed and several of which have been signed into law by Governor Green.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tp5o8pHDIzeglIGJz4rSCoXOdq-iu91R/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:37:16]
Representative Jenna Takenouchi (State House District 27) – [1:39:08]: Representative Takenouchi provided the report and highlighted the following: there was a trash clean-up and enforcement done in Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden as well as a clean-up done at Nuʻuanu Stream bridge near Bates Street; there were non-profit organizations in the district that received funding from the State through the Grants-in-Aid (GIA) program; the State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will be sponsoring a summer youth employment program that will run from Monday, June 2, 2025 to Thursday, August 14, 2025;
• For more information on the State Dept. of Lanbor & Industrial Summer Youth Program, please call: 808-587-3000 or email: dlir.wdd.intern@hawaii.gov
Representative Daniel Holt (State House District 28) – [1:44:15]: No representative present.
Representative Ikaika Hussey (State House District 29) – [1:44:20]: Representative Ikaika Hussey shared comments on House Bill (HB) 1308 (relating to sports wagering).
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:45:50]
Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [1:46:30]: No representative present.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mpNuEBCwFwqmMdZxF6qQeW423RVlcOKi/view?usp=drive_link
Congressman Ed Case (Hawaii 1st Congressional District) – [1:46:34]: No representative present.
IX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [1:46:20]
Approval of Monday, April 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes – [1:46:42]: [1:46:55] – Cantrill MOVED and Nitta SECONDED to approve the April 2025 regular meeting minutes as written. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 11-0-0 (Aye: Higa, Kaapu, Magaoay, Mitsuda, Naauao-Ota, Pang, Valdez, Nitta, Cantrill, Christian, Fong; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:14:11]
X. NEW BUSINESS [1:47:16]
Discussion on neighborhood parks that should permit dogs on leash in Neighborhood No.14 – [1:47:16]: Chair Fong noted that the City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are pursuing efforts and asking for the Board’s help to gather community feedback. Chair Fong shared the parks in the district that currently have dog priviliges is, ʻĀlewa Neighborhood Park and Na Pueo Mini Park.
• Letter from City Department of Parks and Recreation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ph13loHxylSOEYp-A25_dgG7aV4uFwyO/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:48:08]
XI. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS [1:51:11]
Maluhia – [1:51:12]: No report.
St. Francis – [1:51:16]: No report.
Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center – [1:51:18]: Member Kaapu provided the report and shared that there will be an Electronic-Waste Recycling Day at the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The coordinator is also asking for volunteers from the Board that may be available to help move items such as TV’s, computers, scanners, etc. on the day of the event.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2MiNv7dHr_zirDn9YU-0yADPPQ5pLMw/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:53:48]
Friends of Liliha Library – [1:56:30]: No report. Vice Chair Nitta will reach out to the Liliha Library.
Other Non-Profit Organizations – [1:57:00]: No report.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS [1:57:07]
Next Regular Meeting: The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 09, 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 [1:57:57]
[1:58:00] – Naauao-Ota MOVED and Magaoay SECONDED to adjourn the meeting. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 11-0-0 (Aye: Higa, Kaapu, Magaoay, Mitsuda, Naauao-Ota, Pang, Valdez, Nitta, Cantrill, Christian, Fong; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:58:28]
Chair Fong adjourned the regular board meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Submitted by: Camilia Epa Gomes, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy, NCO
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