KALIHI – PĀLAMA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 15

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025
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: http://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

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 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 – Iris Oda
E. Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) – Marissa Gonzales

III. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Filling of Vacancy: Two (2) At-Large Seats
B. Approval of Minutes: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
C. Motion to support Senate Bill (SB) 65 SD2: RELATING TO HOUSING – This bill addresses the repair and maintenance needs for Hawai‘i’s public housing units used by some of the state’s most vulnerable populations. As the Senate continues to prioritize the availability of housing, bringing existing housing inventory back online is critical to addressing the housing shortage.
D. Motion to support SB 125 SD1: RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES – Enterprise zones create tax incentives that can be used to provide local small businesses with incentives to develop and scale their operations. This bill helps local farmers and businesses that process local farm products stay competitive in both local and global markets.
E. Motion to support SB 448 SD1: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE – Maintaining O‘ahu’s agricultural lands in production is vital for food resilience and security, especially in Central O‘ahu’s remaining agricultural heartland. This measure enables the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) to preserve these lands by ensuring they remain productive through a negotiated conservation easement.
F. Motion to support SB 1269 SD1: GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES – This bill allocates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) to explore geothermal energy in counties with less than 300,000 residents. The goal is to use this clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy source to help the state reach net-zero carbon emissions, while still providing affordable power for homes and businesses.

IV. PRESENTATION (Limited to maximum 10-Minute Presentation)
A. HFD Fire Inspector: Claude Otsuka: Fire Prevention

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. 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

VII. COMMUNITY UPDATES
A. U.S. Army Garrison Hawaiʻi Military Report – Selina Gentkowski

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 Shirley Templo (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. If there are concerns about homeless individuals or groups in your neighborhood that need help, you can email HonoluluCORE@honolulu.gov or call the C.O.R.E. hotline at (808) 768-2673 to ask for assistance. This line is for non-emergencies only and calls will be returned as soon as possible.

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The next Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board No. 15 meeting is scheduled to be on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
B. City and County of Honolulu and Hawaiʻi Foodbank are Partnering to Fight Against Hunger: Neighborhood Assistant Zhoydell Magaoay will be collecting donated canned goods at the next Neighborhood Board meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
C. 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, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
WEBEX VIDEO TELECONFERENCE AND KAPĀLAMA HALE
Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4hQKHdJbAg
Reports and other meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jZWmXmsk6bquFmxc5Ch_JqHL1wlHZrRL
CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:27]: 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 eight (8) 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: Evelyn Cullen, Diosa Mae, Ken Farm, Donald Guerrero, Cardenas Pintor, Delia Ulima, Alyn Vasquez-Dela Cerna, Amanda Ybanez, and Randall Jadulang (appointed at 7:51 p.m.)

Board Members Absent: Lloyd Pohano and Eric Irwin.

Guests: Captain J. Wilson (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Sean Yamashita, Sergeant J. Martinez (Honolulu Police Department); Iris Oda (Board of Water Supply – BWS); Deputy Stephen Courtney (Mayor Blangiardi’s Representative); Director Roger Babcock (City Department of Environmental Services); Sheri Mimuro (Councilmember Radiant Cordero’s Office); Lynn Robinson (Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam’s office); Maribell Pabalan (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit – HART); Patrick Watson (Community Liaison for Frank V. Coluccio Construction); Dreana Kalili (Governor Josh Green’s Representative); Sara Thorn (Senator Karl Rhoads’s Office); Senator Glenn Wakai; Kathy Nii, Crystal Castille (Senator Donna Mercado Kim’s Office); Kaishu Tamura, (Representative Templo’s Office); Rona Mangayayam (Kokua Kalihi Valley Youth Services); Selina Gentkowski (U.S. Army Representative); Dana Yap, Sanoe Tuitele, Willis Moore, Candice, Jennifer, James Soong, Hilarie Alomar, Ronald Higa, Dale Krupa, Thomas Beck, Sean Fitzsimmons, Reno Abihai (Residents and Guests); Camilia Epa Gomes (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 42 total participants.

CITY MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:00:40]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:00:40]: HFD Captain J. Wilson provided the report and highlighted the following: January 2025 Statistics: There were seven (7) structure fires, four (4) nuisance fires, two (2) cooking fires, seventeen (17) activated alarms, 164 medical emergencies, eleven (11) motor vehicle crashes/collisions, and two (2) hazardous materials incidents. Captain J. Wilson shared the safety tip for the month in regards to preparing for power outages.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 1 – [0:02:23]: There was no representative present and no report was submitted.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 5 – [0:02:37]: Lieutenant Yamashita reported the January 2025 crime statistics, which may be found at https://www.honolulupd.org/.
January 2025 Statistics: There were 8 aggravated assaults, 24 motor vehicle thefts, 21 burglaries, 7 robberies, 4 sex assaults, 13 simple assaults, 43 thefts, 18 Unauthorized Entries into Motor Vehicles (UEMV), and 3,142 calls for service. Lieutenant Yamashita provided additional details on a robbery case at Kalākaua District Park and two sex assault cases in February. Follow-up responses were provided on concerns raised at last monthʻs Board meeting. There will be a “Coffee with a Cop” event on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Waiakamilo McDonaldʻs for community members to meet and talk with HPD officers.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:07:33].

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:27:51]: Iris Oda provided the report and highlighted the following: there were three (3) main breaks in January; and shared the Water Waste Hotline to report water being wasted such as a broken pipe, a malfuncitoning sprinkler, a running faucet, or something similar. For more information, go to https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/water-waste or email contactus@hbws.org or call 808-748-5041. A follow-up response was provided from a question raised at last monthʻs Board meeting.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:30:57].

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit (HART) – [0:32:42]: Maribell Pabalan introduced herself as the new HART representative and provided updates on the following: Segment two (section between Pearl Harbor to Middle Street) is anticipated to be complete at the end of 2025; the City Center Guideways and Stations construction will start in the summer of 2025; utility relocation will continue until mid-year of 2026; transit litigation fund deadline; and follow-up responses were provided for questions raised at last monthʻs Board meeting.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:39:35].

BOARD BUSINESS – [0:47:37]
Filing of Vacancy – Two (2) At-Large Seat – [0:47:37]: Chair Ybanez called for a five minute recess to allow the Neighborhood Assistant to verify the volunteerʻs residency.

At 7:47 p.m. the Chair called for a recess.

At 7:49 p.m. the Chair called the meeting back to order.

[0:47:55] – Randall Jadulang volunteered to serve as member of the Board and introduced himself to the Board.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:48:41].

Cullen nominated Jadulang to fill the vacant at-large seat. The Board conducted a roll-call vote. Randall Jadulang was appointed to the Board; 8-0-0 (Aye: Cullen, Diosa Mae, Farm, Guerrero, Pintor, Ulima, Vasquez-Delia Cerna, Ybanes; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:51:17].

Member Jadulang joined the Board at 7:51 p.m. There were nine (9) members present.

Approval of Minutes: Wednesday, January 15, 2024 – [0:51:35]: [0:25:43] – Farm MOVED and Diosa Mae SECONDED to adopt the Minutes. Hearing no corrections and no objections, the Minutes were adopted as written; 9-0-0 (Aye: Cullen, Diosa Mae, Farm, Guerrero, Pintor, Ulima, Vasquez-Dela Cerna, Ybanez, Jadulang; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:51:41].

Motion to Support Bill: SB1632 (& HB1492 companion) Work Force Affordable Housing in Hawaii – [0:51:43]: [0:51:56] – Pintor MOVED and Diosa Mae SECONDED to support Bill: SB1632 (& HB1492 companion) Work Force Affordable Housing in Hawaii. Hearing no further discussions and hearing no objections, the motion was adopted; 9-0-0 (Aye: Cullen, Diosa Mae, Farm, Guerrero, Pintor, Ulima, Vasquez-Dela Cerna, Ybanez, Jadulang; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:51:56].

Motion to Support Resolution 25-03, CD1: Reaffirming the City Policy that Landfills Should Not Be Located Near Water sources and Reaffirms the Councilʻs Committment to Protecting Honoluluʻs Vital Water Resources for Generations – [0:52:00]: [0:52:22] – Farm MOVED and Vasquez-Dela Cerna SECONDED to support Resolution 25-03, CD1. Hearing no further discussions and hearing no objections, the motion was adopted; 9-0-0 (Aye: Cullen, Diosa Mae, Farm, Guerrero, Pintor, Ulima, Vasquez-Dela Cerna, Ybanez, Jadulang; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:52:24].

Motion to Support Bill 19 (2024), FD1, CD2: Establishing a Resident Preference for City Affordable Housing Programs – [0:52:26]: Chair Ybanez shared this Bill establishes a “Resident Preference” wherein Hawaiʻi residents are given preference for all City housing programs that are: (1) Funded by Honolulu taxpayer dollars; (2) Developed by the City; and or (3) Puchased and managed by the City. To qualify, housing applicants must be “full-time resident of the City” who: (1) is registered to vote in the state of Hawaiʻi; and (2) spends at least 200 days in the State. [0:53:00] – Guerrero MOVED and Diosa Mae SECONDED to support Bill 19 (2024), FD1, CD2. Hearing no further discussions and hearing no objections, the motion was adopted; 9-0-0 (Aye: Cullen, Diosa Mae, Farm, Guerrero, Pintor, Ulima, Vasquez-Dela Cerna, Ybanez, Jadulang; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:53:05].

Motion to Support Resolution 25-25, CD1: Requesting the City Administration to submit the Updated 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to the City Council – [0:52:00]: Chair Ybanez shared the council is requesting the City Administration of Honolulu to submit the updated 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to the City Council, as required by the federal law for eligibility to recieve federal project grant funds. Federal regulations mandate that the Cityʻs hazard mitigation plan be reviewed and updated every five years, with the current update due by February 2025 – [0:53:06] – Diosa Mae MOVED and Vasquez-Dela Cerna SECONDED to support Resolution 25-25. Hearing no further discussions and hearing no objections, the motion was adopted; 9-0-0 (Aye: Cullen, Diosa Mae, Farm, Guerrero, Pintor, Ulima, Vasquez-Dela Cerna, Ybanez, Jadulang; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:53:46].

PRESENTATIONS – [0:53:46]
Sewer Rate Increase – [0:54:00]: Roger Babcock (Director of City Department of Environmental Services) presented information on the proposed adjustments for sewer fees that are required for wastewater operations and maintenance (O&M) and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP includes many other projects to repair and upgrade facilities to meet regulatory requirements and to continue preparing the island’s critical infrastructure for climate change/sea level rise. The sewer utility function is under ENV jurisdiction and is completely funded by sewer fees. ENV’s efficient spending allowed the island to keep sewer fees unchanged since 2016. ENV will be adding a new program to help with affordability and equity called the Customer Assistance for Residential Environmental Services (CARES). Customers can qualify based on their area median income, and will be eligible for a $20 to $25 credit on their monthly fixed fee.
• Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qq-QUWT0qHLgGvL4TgBoOyx7VrmZJQrj/view?usp=drive_link
• For more information, please visit: https://www8.honolulu.gov/env/sewer-fee-rates

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:06:54].

Kalihi Ahupuaʻa Ride – [1:25:05]: Rona Mangayayam (Kokua Kalihi Valley Youth Services Director) shared information on the 20th annual community bike ride that is sponsored by Kalihi Valley Instructional Bike Exchange (KVIBE). KVIBE’s instructional bike exchange program uses donated bikes and trained staff teach the youth how to repair/refurbish the bikes to eventually be their own to keep. The bike ride event will be Saturday, April 12, 2025 and start at 8:00 a.m. The ride begins at Kokua Kalihi Valley’s 100-acre nature park and there will be several stops along the route where there’ll be community partners as hosts to share stories of the sites as well as youth speaking – sharing their thoughts and learning about these sites and issues that matters to these young people. The route will end at Sand Island State Park. The ride strives to raise awareness and appreciation of Kalihi’s natural and cultural abundance.
• Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13GnvTlksSuXxlXKUXWkzP7IUxae-HsK4/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:29:26].

RESIDENTS’ AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [1:31:18]
Cityʻs Sewer Infrastructure – [1:31:40]: A resident had a question in regards to the aging sewer infrastructure and meet current federal government standards.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:34:35].

Toxic Emmissions Near Senior Resident Building – [1:37:28]: A resident spoke on behalf of the individuals that live in the Senior Residence at Iwilei (888 Iwilei Rd. Honolulu, HI 96817). Residents are bothered by the loud noise and toxic fumes from the diesel generators that are used 24/7 at the Iwilei Kauhale. The generators have caused health and quality of life issues from breathing in the gas fumes that surround the area. Two residents have passed away from COPD recently and there are currently two other residents who have COPD. The resident shared that the Governorʻs emergency proclamation on homelessness does not exempt them from environmental issues. The resident shared he had corresponded with State Department of Health officials and placed a formal complaint to the State Department of Health Generator Solution Division. A community meeting was held at the resident building to discuss various topics and address the generator issue. However, given the short term solutions that were offered by officials at the meeting, the residents would still like to know what alternative power sources or long-term solutions is the City considering for the Iwilei Kauhale to use instead of diesel fueled generators? In addition, when will the solutions be implemented if there are any?
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:43:43].

Kakaako Boxing Club – [1:45:00]: Reno Abihai and Sean Fitzsimmons provided an informational PowerPoint presentation to share the services they provide and the offered the club’s availability to volunteer for community service events. They shared the following: historical background of the club; transition to a new location; class types; and mission to help empower the youth.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:51:50]

Healthy Active Aging Fair – [1:52:52]: Member Pintor, shared information on an event hosted by Project Dana that is open to the public to attend and collect resources for healthy active aging. The event will be on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Jikoen Hongwanji Okinawa Memorial Hall (1731 N. School St.) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be presentations, speakers, and resources from various local organizations.

CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:54:00]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi – [1:54:02]: Deputy Courtney provided the report and shared the Mayor’s monthly newsletter for February 2025 can be found on at https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter/. Deputy Courtney highlighted the timeline for the 2025 Neighborhood Board Elections. Deputy Courtney provided responses to concerns raised at the previous meeting and was available for questions.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:57:14].

1. Homeless Encampments – [1:57:16]: Member Farm noted there are more illegal encampments on King Street near the churches in that area and in front of Kalihi Palama Health Center.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:57:41].

Councilmember Radiant Cordero – [1:59:11]: Sheri Mimuro provided the report, which can be found at: Councilmember Cordero February 2025 Report. Mimuro noted highlights from the newsletter such as legislative updates; application deadline for the transit construction mitigation fund is Friday, February 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam – [2:00:00]: Lynn Robinson provided the report which can be found at: Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam February 2025 Report. follow-up responses to questions raised at last month’s Board meeting. Lynn Robinson shared that the mayor signed Bill 52 (relating to electric bicycles) into law. The office continues to address illegal game rooms and find solutions to stop the spread of game rooms on the island. If anyone suspects a game room in their community, they may call Honolulu Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice Division at 808-723-3933. There is a Kalihi appliance trade-up program and residents who live in the area codes: 96817 or 96819 may qualify to trade in their old inefficient refrigerator for a new fridge for $250 till the end of March 2025. For more information on the appliance program, please call Susannah Wesley Community Center at 808-847-1535 or sign up at https://hawaiienergy.com/kalihi.

COMMUNITY UPDATES: Hearing no objection, the Chair skipped this item due to the limited time left for the meeting.

STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS – [2:05:08]
Senator Karl Rhoads – [2:05:08]: Sara Thorn provided the report, which can be found at: Senator Rhoads February 2025 Report. Thorn highlighted new COVID-19 vaccine, reminder to get flu shots during flu season, test kits are available for anyone to test for Little Fire Ants on their property. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Senator Rhoads office at 808-586-6130 or email at senrhoads@capitol.hawaii.gov.

Senator Donna Mercado Kim – [2:06:27]: Crystal Castille provided the report and shared the Governor released $160,000 in funds to Linapuni Elementary School for better communication systems to improve school safety. Senator Kim will continue to secure critical funds for essential improvements. A QR code is provided on the newsletter to fill out Senator Kim’s survey.

Senator Glenn Wakai – [2:07:40]: Senator Wakai provided the report, which can be found at: Senator Wakai February 2025 Report. Niibu highlighted that the legislative Way and Means Committee passed out a Senate Bill to address that there will be no landfill within half a mile over an aquafer. Senator Wakai provided an idea on addressing the illegal game room issue. A follow-up response was provided to address the homeless people sleeping in the bushes near the bus stop by Nimitz Hwy near Puuhale Elementary School.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:09:55].

Representative Daniel Holt – [2:10:30]: No representative present. No report was submitted.

Representative Shirley Templo – [2:10:34]: Kaishu Tamura provided the report which can be found at Representative Templo’s February 2025 Report and shared updates of the legislature and that a community survey is available to help gather concerns from the community to address. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Representative Templo’s office at 808-586-6010.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [2:11:57]: Dreana Kalili provided the report which can be found at: Governor Green February 2025 Newsletter. Kalili responded to the concerns raised at last month’s Board meeting in regards to: Sand Island camping permits; dust mitigation for the Kapalama terminal construction site; Young Brother’s Company pilot program; Mike Lambert’s confirmation hearing for his position to lead the State Department of Law Enforcement.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:13:50].

COMMITTEE REPORTS – [2:14:40]:
Safety – [2:14:38]: No report.
Education – [2:14:40]: No report.
Health – [2:14:45]: Chair Ybanez provided the report and shared she worked on addressing the health issue at 215 North King Street.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS – [2:14:58]
HFD Incidents and Mapping: Chair Ybanez noted to visit HFD website or email HFDNHB@honolulu.gov.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:15:10]
Next Meeting: Chair Ybanez announced that the next No.15 Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Kapālama Hale and via WebEx.

Neighborhood Board Elections: Deadline for Voter and Candidate registration is Friday, February 21, 2025. Please call the NCO office for any assistance at 808-768-3710 or for more information, please visit: https://web.hnl.info/nbe

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

Archive: Find an archive of handouts and referenced materials concerning to No. 15 Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board at: No. 15 Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board Google Drive.

ADJOURNMENT – [2:15:43]: The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Submitted by: Camilia Epa Gomes, Neighborhood Board Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Zhoydell Magaoay, Neighborhood Board Assistant, NCO
Finalized by: Secretary Eric Irwin and Chair Amanda Ybanez

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

Event shows physical location; however, other options of participation may also include WebEx and phone.  If available, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agenda.