KALIHI – PĀLAMA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 15

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024
KAPĀLAMA HALE, 925 DILLINGHAM BOULEVARD, ROOM 153
AND VIRTUAL VIA WEBEX
7:00 P.M.

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Meeting Materials: Find a monthly archive of handouts and referenced materials concerning to Kalihi-Palāma Neighborhood Board No. 15 at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jZWmXmsk6bquFmxc5Ch_JqHL1wlHZrRL

Recordings: Recordings of Board meetings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DZJTKor6TTNYiqx5U-P2w.

Rules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to click the “raise hand” icon, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Remarks should not exceed one minute-thirty seconds and one question per speaker, additional questions be posted in the chat or emailed to presenters. Please ensure your microphone is muted unless you are speaking. Please state your first and last name for the record before moving into your comments/question, etc. Written testimony may also be submitted via email using the contact information listed on the Neighborhood Commission Office website.

Purpose: The purpose of neighborhood boards and the neighborhood plan is to increase and assure effective citizen participation in the decisions of government.

Notes: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) 92), specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on unless added to the agenda. A two-thirds (2/3) vote, nine (9) of this thirteen (13) member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. Adding an item to the agenda, however, is not permitted if 1. The item to be added is of reasonably major importance and 2. Action on the item by the Board will affect a significant number of persons.

Determination of whether a specific matter may be added to an agenda must be done on a case-by-case basis. Please silence all electronic devices.

I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pro Tem Amanda Ybanez

II. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS: Three (3) minutes each
A. Honolulu Fire Department
B. Honolulu Police Department – District 1
C. Honolulu Police Department – District 5
D. Board of Water Supply
E. Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit (HART)

III. BOARD BUSINESS/ANNUAL MEETING PROCEDURES
A. Election of Board Officers [Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and any other officer(s) determined to be needed to conduct the board’s business.]
B. Approval of Minutes: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
C. Resolution Recommending Indoor Mask Use – Member Pintor
D. Resolution Urging the State and City to Take Proactive Steps to Combat Illegal Gambling – Member Young

IV. PRESENTATION (Limited to maximum 10-Minute Presentation)
A. Redevelopment of Kaʻahumanu Homes – Emily Davids, Senior Development Manager, Form Partners

V. RESIDENTS’ AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Three (3) Minutes each: Meeting participants may present their community concerns at this time. Note – Due to the State “Sunshine Law,” concerns not listed on the agenda may be presented, but no Board action can be taken. Items brought up may be placed on a future agenda for discussion/action.

VI. U.S. ARMY GARRISON HAWAIʻI MILITARY REPORT – Selina Gentkowski
VII. CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS: Three (3) minutes each
A. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – Deputy Director Stephen Courtney, Department of Information Technology (DIT)
B. Councilmember Radiant Cordero
C. Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam

VIII. STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS: Three (3) minutes each
A. Senator Karl Rhoads (District 13)
B. Senator Donna Mercado Kim (District 14)
C. Senator Glenn Wakai (District 15)
D. Representative Daniel Holt (House District 29)
E. Representative Sonny Ganaden (House District 30)
F. Governor Josh Green’s MD Representative – Dreana Kalili, Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT)

IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Three (3) minutes each
A. Safety: Chair Cullen, Irwin, Ybanez, Young, Mr. Cullen
B. Education: Co-Chairs Daga, Pintor, Farm
C. Health: Chair Pintor, Ybanez

X. COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
A. The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB)
i. Bryan K. Mick, Coordinator (808) 586-8131
ii. https://health.hawaii.gov/dcab/misuse-of-disability-parking-placards/
iii. https://health.hawaii.gov/dcab/accessible-parking-space-inquiries/

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The next Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board No. 15 meeting is scheduled to be on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
B. The Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board No. 15 recordings can be seen on ʻŌlelo Channel 49 or at www.olelo.org/live at the following times: 1st Monday of each month at 9:00 p.m. and 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

A mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions, corrections, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160 Honolulu, HI 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711; or call Neighborhood Assistant Zhoydell Magaoay at (808) 768-4224 or e-mail zhoydell.magaoay@honolulu.gov. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco.

All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160 Honolulu, HI 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.

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
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024
WEBEX VIDEO TELECONFERENCE AND KAPĀLAMA HALE
Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60WmiNGqCHc.
Reports and other meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jZWmXmsk6bquFmxc5Ch_JqHL1wlHZrRL

CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:00]: 7:00 p.m.

Chair Ybanez called the Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board No. 15 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was established with 7 members present when announcing agenda items that needed board member votes (Board members were required to have video capabilities on to establish quorum). Note: This 13-member Board requires seven (7) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Amanda Ybanez, Ken Farm, Donald Guerrero (arrived at 7:06 p.m.), Evelyn Cullen, Eric Irwin (logged on at 7:15 p.m.), Cardenas Pintor, Angela Young, Diosa Mae Daga (arrived at 7:03 p.m.), Delia Ulima, and Alyn Vasquez-Dela Cerna.

Board Members Absent: Doris Haus, Lloyd Pohanu, and Shirley Templo.

Guests: Firefighter Chase Ocean (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Arnold Sagucio – District 1; Lieutenant Yamashita – District 5 (Honolulu Police Department); Deputy Stephen Courtney (Mayor Blangiardi’s Representative); Jay Egusa (Department of Transportation Services – DTS); Councilmember Radiant Cordero, Tricia Riopelle (Councilmember Radiant Cordero’s Office); Lynn Robinson (Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam’s office); Iris Oda (Board of Water Supply – BWS); Dreana Kalili (Governor Josh Green’s Representative); Jessie Faige (Senator Karl Rhoads’s Office); Orrie (Senator Donna Mercado Kim’s Office); Selina Gentkowski (U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii); Stephen Maduli-Williams, Stephanie Kalili (Amazon); Zach Gibson, Micah Tutuvanu (CERENE); Moe Mohanna, Ernest Caravalho, Aliiana, Chris Deuchar, Keith, Emily Davis, Andrea Motuliki, Kent Yang, Ronald Higa, Pua Freitas (Residents and Guests); Zhoydell Magaoay (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 45 total participants.

CITY MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:00:02]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:00:10]: Firefighter Ocean reported the following.
June 2024 Statistics: There were six (6) structure fires, one (1) wildland/brush fire, 11 nuisance fires, 11 activated alarms (no fire), 212 medical emergencies, eight (8) motor vehicle crashes/collisions, one (1) ocean rescue, and one (1) hazardous materials incident. Firefighter Ocean provided heat safety tips. A copy of the report can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OhEgo6NhTn_H61-8qRAvXaHTb1X99Xbg/view?usp=drive_link.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [00:02:01].

Member Daga arrived at 7:03 p.m. There were eight (8) members present.
Member Guerrero arrived at 7:06 p.m. There were nine (9) member present.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 1 – [0:08:22]: Lieutenant Arnold Sagucio reported June 2024 crime statistics, which can be found at https://www.honolulupd.org/. Lieutenant Sagucio provided safety tips on vehicle back seats especially with the high heat temperature over the summer.
June 2024 Statistics: There was one (1) motor vehicle theft, one (1) theft, seven (7) Unauthorized Entries into Motor Vehicles (UEMV), three (3) assaults, one (1) graffiti, and 304 calls for service. Lieutenant Sagucio extended the invitation to meet Major Paul Okimoto at Coffee Bean & Tea, 1170 Auahi Street on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:10:46].
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 5 – [0:12:08]: Lieutenant Yamashita reported June 2024 crime statistics, which may be found at https://www.honolulupd.org/.
June 2024 Statistics: There were six (6) burglaries, 18 motor vehicle thefts, 53 thefts, 11 Unauthorized Entries into Motor Vehicles (UEMV), two (2) robberies, seven (7) aggravated assaults, three (3) sex assaults, 10 simple assaults, and 2,769 calls for service. Lieutenant Yamashita provided detailed information regarding the sex assault incidents and one (1) of the aggravated assault incident. Lieutenant Yamashita provided road rage safety tips.

Member Irwin logged on at 7:15 p.m. There were 10 members present.

Question, comments, and concerns followed – [0:16:05].

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:28:27]: Iris Oda reported two (2) main breaks, one on Sunday, June 9, 2024 near 20 Alakawa Street and the other on Saturday, June 15, 2024 near 925 Dillingham Boulevard. Oda announced the 2024 Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hālawa Xeriscape Garden.

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit (HART) – [0:30:41]: No representative present.

BOARD BUSINESS – [0:31:00]
Election of Board Officers – [0:31:09]: Hearing no objections, Chair Ybanez moved the election of officers to the end of the agenda before Committee Reports.

Meeting Date, Time, Location/Format Determination – [0:31:16]: Vasquez-Dela Cerna MOVED and Farm SECONDED that the Board meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m at Kapālama Hale and online via WebEx [0:31:49]. Hearing no discussion, the Board conducted voice vote. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Cullen, Daga, Farm, Guerrero, Irwin, Pintor, Ulima, Vasquez-Dela Cerna, Ybanez, Young; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [0:32:00].

Determination of Board Recess Schedule – [0:32:03]: Vasquez-Dela Cerna MOVED and Daga SECONDED for the Board to recess in December 2024, March 2025, and June 2025 [0:32:11]. Discussion followed. Daga MOVED and Pintor SECONDED to amend the motion that the Board recess in December 2024 and June 2025 [0:33:00]. Hearing no discussion, the Board conducted voice vote. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Cullen, Daga, Farm, Guerrero, Irwin, Pintor, Ulima, Vasquez-Dela Cerna, Ybanez, Young; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [0:34:36].

Adoption of Oral Testimony Rules – [0:34:54]: Vasquez-Dela Cerna MOVED and Pintor SECONDED that speakers wishing to provide oral testimony be allowed one minute-thirty seconds and presentations a maximum of 10 minutes [0:35:03]. Discussion followed. Hearing no further discussion, the Board conducted voice vote. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Cullen, Daga, Farm, Guerrero, Irwin, Pintor, Ulima, Vasquez-Dela Cerna, Ybanez, Young; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [0:35:53].

Formation of Committees – [0:35:56]: Cullen MOVED and Pintor SECONDED to retain the current Committees, Committee Chairs, and members [0:36:14]. Hearing no further discussion, the Board conducted voice vote. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Cullen, Daga, Farm, Guerrero, Irwin, Pintor, Ulima, Vasquez-Dela Cerna, Ybanez, Young; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [0:36:18].

Resolution Urging the State and City to Take Proactive Steps to Combat Illegal Gambling – [0:36:26]: Vasquez-Dela Cerna MOVED and Cullen SECONDED to support the Resolution that was passed by the Pearl City Neighborhood Board [0:36:48]. Discussions followed. Young suggested to write a Resolution to reflect Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board and what other Neighborhood Boards are doing. Hearing no further discussion, the Board conducted voice vote. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Cullen, Daga, Farm, Guerrero, Irwin, Pintor, Ulima, Vasquez-Dela Cerna, Ybanez, Young; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [0:37:25]. Chair Ybanez instructed Member Young to write a Resolution for the Board to review at next meeting. A copy of the Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 Resolution can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JfsAeoH6VwIRP0Sl6mqlFcg8161ebj_u/view?usp=drive_link.

Approval of Minutes: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – [0:37:33]: Vasquez-Dela Cerna MOVED and Ybanez SECONDED to adopt the Minutes as written [0:37:40]. Hearing no corrections and no objections, the Board adopted the Minutes as written [0:37:49].

Resolution Urging For A Mask Mandate – [0:37:53]: Pintor presented the Resolution which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qTeDLYOkXPdbmzNtq3SuOYprCBkJ58HV/view?usp=drive_link. Pintor MOVED and Young SECONDED to adopt the proposed Resolution urging for a mask mandate indoors. [0:40:41]. Discussions followed. The Board provided recommendations. This item was deferred to the next meeting to allow Pintor to consider the recommendations and amend the Resolution.

PRESENTATIONS – [0:43:11]
Amazon Updates – [0:43:46]: Stephen Maduli-Williams and Stephanie Kalili provided updates on the Amazon facility. The Amazon facility is set to open on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Stephanie Kalili has been selected as the new Site Leader for the Sand Island facility. Kalili discussed the hiring process and community partnerships. Maduli-Williams noted that Amazon offers tuition assistance for associates to pursue higher education and starting pay is at least $22 per hour.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:48:03].

TheBus Service Changes – [1:02:22]: Jay Egusa presented the TheBus service changes affecting the Kalihi-Pālama district effective Sunday, August 18, 2024. Egusa noted that TheBus is discontinuing route-9 which services Kaimuki-Pearl Harbor and splitting route-7 into two (2) new routes. Egusa also noted that the new route-7 will cover Kalihi Valley, Downtown/Chinatown, Ala Moana/Kakaʻako and Kaimukī/Kāhala Mall. Egusa further noted that there will be a route-7 a.m./p.m. peak shuttle that will provide additional route-7 service for Kalihi Valley between Kalihi Valley to/from Dillingham Boulevard. Egusa noted that the new route-307 will service Kam IV Road, School Street, Gulick Avenue, Mokauea Street, Dillingham Boulevard, and Kalihi Transit Center. Questions or comments regarding TheBus service changes, contact: Jay Egusa at 808-768-8372 or thebusstop@honolulu.gov.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:09:00].

RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [1:13:39]
1. Puuhale Elementary School Concerns – [1:18:18]: Resident Pua Freitas raised concerns of overgrown grass, feral chickens, feral cats, trash, homeless individuals living in bushes at Puuhale School. She noted that she was threatened by an individual over feral cats. Governor’s Representative Dre Kalili will bring the concerns to DOE and provide updates at the next meeting.
2. CERENE – [1:25:51]: Zach Gibson noted that CERENE have completed the 2nd of two planning meetings and are now getting ready for the official launch in August 2024. Gibson announced that the new island wide network and learning community will be coordinated by both CERENE and Lahui Foundation. Anyone interested in being a part of the planning process or joining the community advisory committee and leadership team to contact Dr. Miku at miku4@hawaii.edu. For more information visit: https://cerenehawaii.org/. The Oahu Resilience Hubs Report can be found at: :https://go.hawaii.edu/yLp. To sign up for the CERENE newsletter go to: http://go.hawaii.edu/3Lx.
3. Town Hall Meeting – [1:27:47]: Moe Mohanna announced that the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority and Form Partners are holing a town hall meeting for the future development of Kaahumanu Homes on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pālama Settlement Dining Hall. Flyers were mailout to about 1200 residents and surrounding community which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bo2hTnlK7xmy23oZzvldzpQSKQbtUiMm/view?usp=drive_link. Mohanna requested to be placed in the agenda sometime in the future.
4. OCCC Concerns – [1:30:02]: Chair Ybanez raised concerns that staff are severely overworked, understaffed, and there are inmates in there that need to have air conditioning. Chair Ybanez suggested increasing the budget in order to make their improvements.
5. Parking Concerns – [1:32:03]: Member Cullen raised concerns regarding Nimitz Highway, Auiki Street and Libby Street becoming personal parking space for Young Brothers from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cullen noted that one lane on Nimitz highway is a parking lot with gigantic semi-trucks. Cullen has called HPD multiple times, but understands that it is really not HPD’s job. Governor’s Representative Kalili will follow up and provide updates at the next meeting.
6. Road Conditions – [1:34:55]: Farm raised concerns regarding road conditions with the anticipated increase of traffic in the area with Amazon opening up.
7. Bon Dance – [1:35:37]: Vice Chair Pintor announced that Jikoen Hongwanji will be having their bon dance on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Parking is at Kapalama Elementary School.

U.S. ARMY GARRISON HAWAII MILITARY REPORT – [1:36:25]
Selena Gentkowski announced that the next hiring fair will be on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the Helemano Military Reservation Training Room from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information on the hiring fair, visit www.himwr.com. Gentkowski provided the July 2024 training advisories which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cT39dO3anycgmfC6AH_U-Lp8NUsO4x6v/view?usp=drive_link and https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fvja_M20eSIXE0A1f3yGWf9YLe6mmBsu/view?usp=drive_link. Gentkowski announced that public comments are still being accepted until Wednesday, August 7, 2024 for the draft Environmental Impact Statement (IES) for land retention on Oʻahu.

STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:38:34]
Senator Karl Rhoads – [1:38:36]: Jessie Faige provided the report, which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18um5AW7P9JOEN218iEHQOB0odDfqzAuD/view?usp=drive_link. Faige noted that she will help coordinate with Governor’s Representative Kalili regarding feral chickens at Puʻuhale School. For questions or concerns to contact Senator Rhoads’s office at 808-586-6130 or email at senrhoads@capitol.hawaii.gov.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:41:56].

Senator Donna Mercado Kim – [1:46:55]: Orrie noted that the community bulletin for Summer 2024 has been mailed out and if you did not receive a copy reach out to Senator Kim’s office. Orrie also noted that SB2234 relating to noise and SB2401 relating to feral chickens has been signed to law by the Governor. Orrie announced that the State will open two (2) more preschool classrooms in the district this coming August 2024.

Member Cullen left the meeting at 8:47 p.m. There were 9 members present.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:49:35].

Senator Glenn Wakai – [1:51:23]: No representative present. No report was submitted.

Representative Daniel Holt – [1:51:28]: No representative present. No report was submitted.

Representative Sonny Ganaden – [1:51:35]: No representative present. No report was submitted.

Member Farm left the meeting at 8:52 p.m. There were 8 members present.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [1:51:44]: Dre Kalili provided the report. The Governor’s newsletter can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wig38nnEcR5OomdMI2fiGbbeuZFWzHmK/view?usp=drive_link. Kalili highlighted FestPAC, Legislative Bill signings, and announcement of the search for the University of Hawaii (UH) president. Kalili noted that she will follow up on all the community concerns related to the State and provide responses at the next meeting. Kalili also noted that the Department of Transportation can do a presentation about how the State expect certain traffic patterns to change once the new Kapālama Container Terminal. Kalili suggested to the Board to coordinate with Amazon regarding doing a presentation on the traffic patterns at the Sand Island facility.

Member Irwin left the meeting at 8:54 p.m. There were 7 members present.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:54:12].

CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:59:14]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi – [1:52:29]: Deputy Courtney provided the report which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a_Bls8-VmjpCF_NvyCqY5ihp3vCDPzIV/view?usp=drive_link. Deputy Courtney highlighted the FestPAC, the City taking over ownership of 400 acres of former Navy land in Kalaeloa, Leahi Behavioral and Medical Respite Center, solar panels atop of Blaisdell Center, and Skyline’s first full year of operation. More information can be found at: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter/. Deputy Courtney provided responses to concerns raised at previous meeting and was available for questions.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:02:51].
1. Overgrowth – [2:02:58]: Chair Ybanez noted that there is too much overgrowth along the Kapālama Canal from Houghtailing to the expressway. Residents are concerned. When can DFM do another cleanup? Lynn Robinson from Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam mentioned a related service request #57112 later in the meeting.
2. Incentive Pay – [2:05:38]: Chair Ybanez asked if officers can be provided incentive pay for those districts that need officers and can work longer shifts?

NA Magaoay noted that two (2) concerns were emailed to him prior to the meeting and will be reflected in the minutes.
3. Accessibility Ramps: Resident Edwin Faylogna requested to implement accessibility ramps on sidewalks along Gulick Avenue especially on Gertz Lane. This area has a lot of care homes, and family members who have disabilities and are on wheelchair. (emailed prior to meeting by Member Templo)
4. Loitering: Resident Vangie Tolete requested to investigate loitering and illegal occupation on the intersection of Democrat Street and Kalihi Street. The resident also requested to investigate squatters in the parking lot of 260 Kalihi Street and surrounding areas. (emailed prior to meeting by Member Templo)

Councilmember Radiant Cordero – [2:07:39]: Councilmember Cordero provided her report, which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13H88gH-KJXe21Tc9q7RUISrstBJkEq89/view?usp=drive_link. Councilmember Cordero highlighted upcoming Committee meetings, City Budget, district priorities, and community concerns. The Councilmember announced the hearing for the transit construction mitigation fund is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024. Councilmember Cordero also announced that she is hosting a district Primary Urban Center Development Plan meeting on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Moanalua High School Library.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:15:36].

Member Daga left the meeting at 9:24 p.m. There were 6 members present. Quorum was lost.

Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam – [2:24:28]: Lynn Robinson provided the report, which can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HkzJndgIflqvt18kt-a5eX2_mgWpw0kZ/view?usp=drive_link. Robinson noted that a Request for Investigation and Service Report (RISR) with the Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) was submitted in June 2024 for the clearing of overgrowth for the entire Kapālama Canal. Robinson noted that the Councilmember has several bills to address illegal game rooms, which includes the establishment of a task force to develop solutions to improve enforcement and legal measures to address the issue. For more information contact Lynn Robinson at: 808-786-5045 or l.robinson@honolulu.gov.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:28:15].

BOARD BUSINESS:
Election of Officers – [2:34:30] The item was deferred to next meeting because of lack of quorum.

COMMITTEE REPORTS – [2:34:30]: No reports

ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:34:34]
Next Meeting: Chair Ybanez announced that the next No.15 Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Kapālama Hale and via WebEx.

ʻŌlelo Recording: The Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board No. 15 recordings can be seen on ʻŌlelo Channel 49 or at www.olelo.org/live at the following times: 1st Monday of each month at 9:00 p.m. and 2nd and 4thThursday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

Archive: Find an archive of handouts and referenced materials concerning to No. 15 Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jZWmXmsk6bquFmxc5Ch_JqHL1wlHZrRL.

ADJOURNMENT – [2:35:00]: The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

Submitted by: Zhoydell Magaoay, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Lindon Valenciano, Public Relations Assistant
Finalized by: Chair Amanda Ybanez

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

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