ĀLIAMANU – SALT LAKE – FOSTER VILLAGE – AIRPORT NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 18

MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.
NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION
891 VALKENBURGH STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96818
(IN-PERSON ONLY / NO WEBEX)

Quorum Requirement: This nine (9)-member Board requires five (5) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.
Rules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep their comments under One (1) minute; those giving reports are encouraged to summarize remarks under Three (3) minutes.
Please Kōkua: Silence all electronic devices.
Note: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda.
Oral Testimony Rules: Board Members must keep comments under One (1) minute per turn. Board Members may not speak a second time until all other members were given a chance to speak. At the conclusion of the Board comment period, audience will be given the opportunity to comment.

1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Chair David Yomes
B. National Anthem
C. Roll Call of Board Members – Establish quorum

2. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
A. Honolulu Fire Department
B. Honolulu Police Department: District 3 – (Foster Village)
C. Honolulu Police Department District 5 – (Salt Lake-Āliamanu)

3. NB #18 COMMUNITY WARRIOR(S) OF THE MONTH
A. UNITED STATES NAVY (250th Birthday Celebration)

4. COMMUNITY EVENTS / CONCERNS / UPDATES
A. Salt Lake Waterway Update
B. Other Events/Concerns/Updates

5. FILLING OF VACANCIES (FOUR AT-LARGE BOARD SEATS)
A. Nominations to fill four (4) Board Seats
B. Candidate(s) Introduction
C. Voting by Board on Candidates for Board Seats
D. Swearing in of New Board Members

6. COMMUNITY AGENCY UPDATES
A. Aloha Stadium
B. Military
C. Board of Water Supply

7. CITY ELECTED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
A. Mayor Rick Blangiardi
B. Councilmember Radiant Cordero
8. STATE ELECTED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
A. Governor Josh Green
B. Senator Glenn Wakai
C. House Representative Linda Ichiyama
D. House Representative Garner Shimizu

9. PRESENTATIONS
A. State Representative Amy Perruso’s Office (Yvonne Yoro) – Legislation on Harmful Pesticides in Hawaiʻi
B. Larry Veray – Emergency Disaster Preparedness

10. BOARD ACTION
A. Discuss and vote on a Resolution asking for immediate support by government officials regarding Emergency Disaster Preparedness. This government support ask will come in the way of planning, shelters, and adequate financial funding/tax incentives to assist owners in fortifying their properties to prevent damages and loss of life. New structures be built to withstand Category-5 Hurricanes. This includes the cleaning of lands and waterways with the help of communities to prevent major flooding and fire.
B. Discuss and vote regarding NB #18 participation in a joint multiple Neighborhood Board’s Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) discussing short falls with Emergency Disaster Preparedness currently and discussing solutions to protect our communities from these catastrophic events. This meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 6:30pm-8:30pm, at the Honoʻuliʻuli Middle School in East Kapolei.

11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of the September 11, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.

12. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The next Āliamanu/Salt Lake/Foster Village/Airport Neighborhood Board No.18 regular meeting will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m.at the National Guard Association Building, 891 Valkenburgh Street.
B. Videotaped Board meetings are aired on `Olelo Channel 49 on the 4th Saturday of the month at 9:00 p.m.; and the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 7:00 a.m. Recordings of Board meetings can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

13. 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, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online 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, HI 96817, fax (808) 768-3711, or 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 MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.
NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION BUILDING – 891 VALKENBURGH STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96818
AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjWk3ljgxxs

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at: Āliamanu-Salt Lake-Foster Village-Airport Neighborhood Board No. 18 Google Drive

CALL TO ORDER – [0:01:56]:
Chair Pro Tem David Yomes called the Āliamanu/Salt Lake/Foster Village/Airport Neighborhood Board No. 18 meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Quorum was not established with four (4) members present when announced agenda items. Note: This nine-member Board requires five (5) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action. Arahmae Domingo performed both the Star-Spangled Banner and Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī, while several students from Salt Lake Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

Members Present: James Gauer, Patti Igawa, Chandra Kanemaru, Joseph Omura (arrived at 6:36 p.m.), and David Yomes.

Members Absent: None.

Guests: Firefighter Dean Shimokawa, Captain J. Wilson (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Glenn Iwasaki, Sergeant Steve Miller (HPD District 3); Sergeant Felman Corpuz and Lieutenant Creighton Hatico (HPD District 5); Deputy Director Brian Gallagher (Mayor’s Representative); Sheri Murro (Councilmember Radiant Cordero’s Office); Jimmy Yanos (Board of Water Supply); Ashley Niibu (Senator Glenn Wakai’s Office); Representative Linda Ichiyama (House District 31); Representative Garner Shimizu; Chris Kinimaka and Chris Sadayasu (Aloha Stadium); Jeff Ramsey (Crawford Architects); Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Perry (US Army); Chuck Anthony (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam); Dodge Watson (Salt Lake Boulevard Widening Project); Tod Deery, Toru Kumagai, Dante DiTommaso (Environmental Science International); Duwayne Abe (Retired Salt Lake Elementary School Principal); Randall Galeon (Salt Lake Elementary School Principal); Komarey Moss (Moanalua Middle School Principal); Heather Murashige (Moanalua Middle School Vice Principal); Aaron Meyer (DOE); Lori Sumagit (Salt Lake Elementary School); Arahmae Domingo, Noah Ramos, Nala Ramos, Lucas Matsumoto, Kayla Lynch, Himmano Paluna, Caleb Morishige, Felico Meyer, Elana Meyer, Mark McCreary, Colette McCreary, Dean Kekolani, Nancy Valdez, Roman Doles, Joy Shimizu, and Melanie Lau (Residents, Guests); Zhoydell Magaoay (Neighborhood Commission Office NCO). Note: The names of any attendees who were not legible were not included. There were 64 total participants.

Board Member Omura arrived at 6:36 p.m. There were five (5) members present. Quorum was established.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS – [0:07:57]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:08:12]: Firefighter Shimokawa from Moanalua Fire Station provided the incident statistics for August 2025 and shared safety tips regarding lithium batteries in the home.
August 2025 Statistics: There were two (2) structure fires, one (1) wildland/brush fire, one (1) nuisance fire, zero (0) cooking fires, zero (0) activated alarms, 69 medical emergencies, one (1) motor vehicle with pedestrian incident, one (1) motor vehicle crash/collision, zero (0) mountain rescues, zero (0) ocean rescues, and zero (0) hazmat incidents.
Safety Tip: Lithium batteries store a significant amount of energy in a small space and can overheat, catch fire, or explode if overcharged or damaged. Safety recommendations include purchasing only products with safety certification marks (UL, ETL, CSA), using manufacturer-provided cords, charging devices on hard surfaces, avoiding overcharging devices, and recycling batteries responsibly at designated locations. HFD is hosting a Fire Prevention Family Day on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Honolulu Zoo from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Report: HFD September 2025 Report.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – District 3 – [0:11:45]: Lieutenant Glenn Iwasaki provided the crime statistics for District 3 (Foster Village) comparing July 2025 to August 2025.
July-August 2025 Statistics: Motor vehicle thefts remained at zero (0); burglaries increased from zero (0) to one (1), though it was noted this was actually an attempted bicycle theft; thefts remained at one (1); car break-ins remained at zero (0). Calls for service increased from 261 in July to 311 in August.
Safety Tip: “Arrive alive, don’t text and drive.” Lieutenant Iwasaki reported that over 40 speeding citations were issued on Kahuapaani Street since September 1st, with vehicles exceeding the speed limit by at least 15 mph. HPD has also initiated a “Take 30” program where officers dedicate 30 minutes of their shift specifically to traffic enforcement.
• Report: HPD District 3 September 2025 Report

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:15:14]
1. Storm Drain Cover Incident: Board Member Gauer asked about the incident at McDonald’s where a storm drain cover was thrown through a window. Lieutenant Iwasaki explained that it was a smaller gas cover that had been wedged out of the sidewalk and thrown through the glass, fortunately with no injuries, and the suspect was apprehended within 10 minutes.
2. E-bike Enforcement: Chair Pro Tem Yomes asked if Districts 3 and 5 would conduct enforcement operations targeting e-bikes and mopeds. Lieutenant Iwasaki confirmed that they offer officers extra hours on their days off for this enforcement and are currently focusing on education before moving to citations, particularly regarding underage riders.
Honolulu Police Department (HFD) – District 5 – [0:17:41]: Sergeant Corpuz and Lieutenant Hatico provided the crime statistics for District 5 (Salt Lake/Āliamanu) comparing July 2025 to August 2025.
July-August 2025 Statistics: Aggravated assaults remained at zero (0); auto thefts decreased from five (5) to three (3); burglaries decreased from three (3) to zero (0); robberies remained at zero (0); sex assault cases remained at zero (0); simple assaults increased from two (2) to four (4); thefts increased from one (1) to five (5); unauthorized entry into motor vehicles remained at one (1). Calls for service were 530 in August compared to 518 in July.
Safety Tip: Always maintain a safe following distance of at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you to allow more time to react to sudden stops or unexpected hazards.
• Report: HPD District 5 September 2025 Report

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:20:04]
1. Written Statistics Request: Board Member Kanemaru requested that both District 3 and District 5 provide written statistics to the board via email to have information readily available when community members ask questions.

ROLL CALL – [0:20:54]: Board Member Kanemaru conducted roll call and confirmed quorum with five (5) members present: James Gauer, Patti Igawa, Joseph Omura, David Yomes, and Chandra Kanemaru.

COMMUNITY WARRIOR OF THE MONTH – [0:22:25]
Chair Pro Tem Yomes presented the Neighborhood Board No. 18 Community Warrior of the Month award for September 2025 to Duwayne Abe, retired Salt Lake Elementary School Principal. Mr. Abe dedicated 43 years to public service with the Department of Education, including 27 years at Salt Lake Elementary School. Aaron Meyer provided a detailed account of Principal Abe’s career, highlighting his unwavering commitment to students, his educational leadership, and numerous recognitions including the National Distinguished Principal award in 2014. Representative Linda Ichiyama expressed gratitude for Principal Abe’s dedication to students and the school community. Current Salt Lake Elementary Principal Randall Galeon spoke about Mr. Abe’s legacy as both a warrior who would “stand and fight” for students and staff, and as a protector who created safe spaces for the school community. Principal Abe thanked the board for the recognition and shared reflections on his transition to retirement, noting that he especially misses the students and staff.

FILLING OF VACANCIES (THREE AT-LARGE BOARD SEATS) – [0:38:11]
Chair Pro Tem Yomes announced four (4) vacancies on the board and invited nominations from the floor. No nominations were received, but Chair Yomes noted that two interested individuals had indicated they would attend the next meeting.

ANNUAL MEETING PROCEDURES – [0:39:09]
Election of Officers – [0:40:23]: The Board elected officers to serve from September 11, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Chair – [0:40:54]: [0:40:55] – Board Member Omura NOMINATED and Secretary Kanemaru SECONDED Chair Pro Tem Yomes for the position of Chair. Chair Pro Tem Yomes nominated Board Member Omura, who declined the nomination. Hearing no other nominations and no objections, Chair Pro Tem Yomes was elected Chair; 5-0-0 [Yomes: Gauer, Kanemaru, Igawa, Omura, Yomes; Nays: None; Abstain: None] – [0:41:24].

Vice Chair – [0:41:26]: [0:41:31] – Board Member Gauer NOMINATED Board Member Omura for the position of Vice Chair, who declined the nomination. [0:41:35] – Board Member Omura NOMINATED Board Member Gauer. Hearing no other nominations and no objections, James Gauer was elected Vice Chair; 5-0-0 [Gauer: Gauer, Kanemaru, Igawa, Omura, Yomes; Nays: None; Abstain: None] – [0:41:59].

Secretary – [0:42:04]: [0:42:06] – Chair Yomes NOMINATED Board Member Kanemaru for the position of Secretary. Hearing no other nominations and no objections, Board Member Kanemaru was elected Secretary; 5-0-0 [Kanemaru: Gauer, Kanemaru, Igawa, Omura, Yomes; Nays: None; Abstain: None] – [0:42:17].

Treasurer – [0:42:21]: [0:42:24] – Secretary Kanemaru NOMINATED Board Member Omura for the position of Treasurer. Hearing no other nominations and no objections, Board Member Omura was elected Treasurer; 5-0-0 [Omura: Gauer, Kanemaru, Igawa, Omura, Yomes; Nays: None; Abstain: None] – [0:42:33].

[0:42:42] – Chair Yomes changed the sequence of agenda items, moving next to Community Events / Concerns / Updates.

Monthly Meeting Dates, Time, and Location – [0:44:32]: The Board agreed without objection to continue meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the National Guard Association Building.

Recess Schedule – [0:44:53]: The Board agreed without objection to recess in December 2025 and in June 2026.

Adoption of Oral Testimony Rules – [0:45:26]: The Board voted to maintain the current speaking limits of one minute for comments and three minutes for reports.

[0:45:42] – Chair Yomes resumed the Community Events / Concerns / Updates agenda item.

COMMUNITY EVENTS / CONCERNS / UPDATES – [0:44:25]
Salt Lake Waterway Update – [0:42:48]: Secretary Kanemaru reported on a successful collaborative meeting with the Honolulu Country Club. After encountering roadblocks since 2022, stakeholders, including legislative staff, City staff, and the Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM), came together to form a new committee to coordinate cleanup efforts. A cleanup operation is tentatively planned for November 2025, possibly using Genki balls, with details to be determined by the new committee.

[0:44:29] – Chair Yomes circled back to the Annual Meeting Procedures section of the agenda.

Moanalua High School Homecoming Parade – [0:45:52]: Representative Ichiyama announced the Moanalua High School homecoming parade will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025. The parade route remains the same, starting from the fire station, proceeding down Ala Ilima Street, turning right onto Ala Napunani Street, and then right again onto Likini Street, heading toward the roundabout and up to the high school. The city now requires no parking on the right-hand side of the parade route from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the parade.

Salt Lake Boulevard Widening Project Update – [0:47:07]: Dodge Watson provided an update on the Salt Lake Boulevard widening project between Maluna Street and Ala Lilikoi Street. The project was delayed due to the Lahaina incident, but it is now back on schedule. Current work includes relocating utility poles on the makai side of the road toward the military fence. Traffic impacts will consist of contraflow rather than full road closures. A new water line installation is planned for early 2026, with some road closures expected in 2027. The project website (www.saltlakewidening.com) is updated every 4-6 weeks.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:50:42]
1. Project Completion Date: Resident Nancy Valdez asked about the completion date. Watson responded that Phase 3A is expected to be completed by summer 2027, with Phase 3B (roadway placement) to follow.
2. Pedestrian Safety During Construction: Treasurer Omura asked if it was safe for joggers and bicyclists to use the makai side of Salt Lake Boulevard, where barriers had been removed. Watson advised staying on the mauka side for safety, explaining that the barriers had been removed to allow machinery access for utility relocation.
3. Resident Parking During Construction: Secretary Kanemaru asked how the project would address parking for residents along the construction route. Watson explained they use mass mailings followed by door-to-door notifications, with staff visiting homes in advance of construction to provide specific guidance on parking.
COMMUNITY AGENCY UPDATES – [0:54:54]
Aloha Stadium – [0:54:59]: Chris Kinimaka (Department of Accounting and General Services) and Chris Sadayasu (Interim Stadium Manager) provided three updates: 1) Agreements to begin stadium work have been finalized and await administrative approval for signing; 2) The stadium completion date has been moved from August 2028 to March 2029, which will not impact University of Hawaiʻi’s Mountain West standing; 3) Demolition mobilization will begin in the next few weeks with major demolition visible by year’s end. The swap meet will relocate to the upper Hālawa lot in October 2025, with infrastructure work nearly complete and retail units being prepared.

Military (US Army) – [0:58:13]: Lieutenant Colonel Perry announced an upcoming job fair on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Oʻahu Veterans Center from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering opportunities in business operations and child/youth services. For more information, visit www.himwr.com. Training advisories for September primarily affect Schofield Barracks and East Range. The Gold Star Mothers and Family Day ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center rotation with the 25th Infantry Division is scheduled for November 7, 2025, to November 16, 2025.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [1:00:54]
1. Tripler Hospital Traffic Improvements: Chair Yomes thanked the Army for moving the gate into the Tripler property, which has alleviated traffic congestion. Vice Chair Gauer added that his commute from Shafter to Tripler has been reduced from 40 minutes to 15 minutes.

Military (Navy) – [1:01:47]: Chuck Anthony from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam reported that USS Arizona Memorial preservation work is underway through October 2025, with boat tours to resume in November 2025. The Wings of Aloha event will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Hickam. The Laulima 250 initiative has exceeded its goal with 264 acts of service, and volunteer efforts in the Salt Lake/Āliamanu area will continue.

Chair Yomes announced that the Navy will be named Warrior of the Month for October at the next board meeting.

Board of Water Supply – [1:05:03]: Jimmy Yanos reported one main break in August 2025 on a 4-inch diameter pipe at 2632 Kilihau Street. He announced the “Imagine a Day Without Water” event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Windward Mall’s Center Court, featuring interactive displays from over 20 organizations, hands-on activities, and prize giveaways, including a 45-gallon rain barrel.

CITY ELECTED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS – [1:06:43]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:07:01]: Deputy Director Brian Gallagher provided updates on previous inquiries:
1. HPD is investigating speeding concerns on Salt Lake Boulevard, particularly at night, and will continue monitoring.
2. DTS conducted speed studies on Likini Street and near Salt Lake Elementary School, finding most motorists follow the speed limit with no collision history related to speeding, but will continue monitoring.
3. Regarding mandatory written tests for driver’s license renewals, this would require amendments to the Hawaii Revised Statutes by the legislature and the Governor.
4. On modular housing, the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) is actively exploring ways to allow modular conversions while ensuring safety standards are met.
• Report: Mayorʻs Highlights September 2025
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:12:46]
1. Traffic Signal Installation: Treasurer Omura asked about plans for a left-turn signal at Ala Ilima Street and Ala Lilikoi Street near Salt Lake Shopping Center. Chair Yomes referenced a Civil Beat report that Councilmember Cordeiro’s office had indicated one would be installed. Deputy Director Gallagher said he would follow up on this request.
2. Missing Crosswalk: Resident Nancy Valdez reported that a crosswalk at the intersection of Ala Ilima Street and Ala Napunani Street—located near Moanalua High School’s parking lot and the fire station—has been removed. Despite its removal, pedestrians and students continue to cross at this location rather than using the designated crosswalk at the traffic light. Valdez stated she has observed multiple near-miss incidents involving pedestrians at this intersection.
3. Illegal Car Sales / Parking Concerns: Chair Yomes raised concerns about people using residential parking spaces for car sales businesses, particularly in Salt Lake apartment areas where parking is already limited. Deputy Director Gallagher suggested documenting the issue with photos and submitting them to the DPP.
4. Homeless Assistance: Treasurer Omura asked about resources for people who have been evicted from their apartments. Deputy Director Gallagher directed them to the Department of Community Services (DCS) website, and Chair Yomes suggested contacting the police department for referral cards with resource information.
Councilmember Radiant Cordero’s Representative – [1:23:13]: Sheri Murro provided updates on community concerns, including portable toilet requests for Keʻehi Lagoon Park, vegetation clearing near Likini Street expected to be completed in early December 2025, and various park-related updates. She announced that the Honolulu Charter Commission is accepting proposals until November 7, 2025, and that Bill 54 relating to public transit fare increases passed second reading and was referred to the budget committee. She also announced a town hall on protecting kupuna from targeted scams to be held on September 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Pearlridge Elementary School.
• Report: Councilmember Cordero September 2025 Report
STATE ELECTED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS – [1:27:27]
Senator Glenn Wakai’s Representative – [1:27:47]: Ashley Niibu reported on Senator Wakai’s partnership with Amazon and Maui Gold Pineapples to help diversify Hawaii’s economy beyond tourism. She commended Salt Lake Elementary School for organizing a food bank distribution in the wake of Hurricane Kiko, distributing over 380 boxes to the community within 24 hours of receiving notice. She announced a recycling drive at Salt Lake Elementary School on Saturday, September 13, 2025, accepting scrap metals, electronics, and household goods.
• Report: Senator Wakai September 2025 Report
Representative Linda Ichiyama – [1:30:49]: Representative Ichiyama reported that the State Department of Transportation repaved Puʻuloa Road next to Nimitz Highway, cleared overgrowth near Moanalua Middle School to improve visibility and safety, and worked with the Navy and HPD to clear a homeless encampment at the intersection of Puʻuloa Road and Salt Lake Boulevard.
• Report: Representative Ichiyama September 2025 Report
Representative Garner Shimizu – [1:32:20]: Representative Shimizu provided information on emergency preparedness, noting that there is one siren at Salt Lake District Park and three in ĀĀliamanu. He reported on a briefing from the Department of Transportation (HDOT) regarding the tsunami alert, highlighting the need for better coordination with HPD to manage traffic flow and better public education about safe zones. He also reported that the shoulder lane on the freeway has been extended between the Moanalua Valley/Red Hill/Salt Lake intersection and the exit for Tripler and Mapunapuna to help alleviate traffic flow.
• Report: Representative Shimizu September 2025 Report
PRESENTATIONS – [1:41:24]
Hawaiʻi Bicycling League (WALK-BIKE-DRIVE Program Presentation) – [1:41:26]: Paula Bender from Hawaiʻi Bicycling League presented on the importance of pedestrian and bicycle safety on Hawaiʻi’s roads. She explained the Vulnerable Road Users Law and provided statistics on traffic fatalities in Hawaii. She offered tips for sharing the road with cyclists, including respecting green bike boxes, allowing 3 feet when passing cyclists, and understanding cyclists’ hand signals. She emphasized that bicycles are a reliable form of transportation during emergency weather events when power outages persist and roads are blocked to motor vehicles.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:47:38]
1. Crosswalk Courtesy: Secretary Kanemaru asked about cyclists crossing at crosswalks. Bender clarified that cyclists in bike lanes do not need to dismount, but those on sidewalks should walk their bikes across intersections.
2. Cycling Challenges: Member Igawa shared her experience cycling in Micronesia and asked about the difficulties of cycling in Hawaii. Bender acknowledged the challenges, sharing that she has had three near-fatal falls despite wearing a helmet, but continues to ride because she enjoys it.
Environmental Science International (SMA-Permit Application/Repair Drainage Canals near Airport) – [1:51:21]: Tod Deery from Environmental Science International presented on a Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT)’s airports project to repair and improve canal banks along the Kaloaloa Canal parallel to Keʻehi Lagoon Park. The project will stabilize canal banks and revetments, enhance and strengthen the protection of nearshore marine waters and aquatic life, improve public safety, reduce the potential for property damage from flooding, and repair deteriorating canal structures. The project includes dredging to remove accumulated soil and sediments, thereby restoring the holding capacities. Construction is expected to begin in 2027 and is anticipated to last approximately two years.
• Presentation: Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation – Airports Canal Improvements
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:00:36]
1. Project Scope: Secretary Kanemaru asked if the project would improve stormwater drainage conditions from the Mapunapuna and Salt Lake areas. Deery confirmed that the project would improve those conditions by restoring the canal to its original design capacity.
2. Construction Impact: Dean Kekoolani, Executive Director of the Keʻehi Lagoon Memorial State Park, asked about potential impacts to the park and traffic. Deery explained that impacts would be minimal compared to the HART project, with staging areas primarily on airport property.
3. Hydrology Studies: Kekolani asked if the project team had discovered any information about the overall water patterns in the area. Deery explained that their scope was strictly related to the airport, but they had hired a consultant to provide insights on the broader hydrology issues.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – [2:10:10]
The Board approved the minutes of the May 8, 2025, July 10, 2025, and August 14, 2025 regular meetings as submitted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:10:37]
The next Āliamanu/Salt Lake/Foster Village/Airport Neighborhood Board No. 18 regular meeting will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the National Guard Association Building, 891 Valkenburgh Street.
ADJOURNMENT – [2:10:42]: The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Submitted by: Zhoydell Magaoay, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy
Final Review by: Secretary Chandra Kanemaru and Chair David Yomes

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