PEARL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 21

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
Momilani Community Center, 715 Hoʻomoana St,
Pearl City, HI 96782
AND VIA WEBEX

This meeting location is open to public participation.
Other available options including WebEx and phone-in instructions are as follows:

WEBEX Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mbdb01f17b499a89cdb59bf83086d38ec
Meeting Number/Access Code: 2498 533 4017
Password: NB21 (6221 from phones and video systems)
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MEETING POLICY – Adopted July 25, 2023
Rules of Speaking:
Virtual: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to open the list of participants and click the “raise hand” icon by their name. When recognized by the Chair, address comments to the Chair. Remarks should not exceed 3 minutes. (Please cancel the “raise hand” icon after speaking. Presentations must be kept under 10 minutes. The “chat” box can also be used to ask simple questions. Board Members are required to keep their video active during the board meeting.

Recordings of Board Meetings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

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. Board actions such as draft resolutions and outgoing letters will be posted for the public on Google Drive.

Board Agenda Items: The Board is requesting that all written reports presented at the board meeting be soft copy emailed to the Board Chair and Website Manager: lveray@hawaii.rr.com and info@pearlcitynb.com. 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 Blvd, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Larry Veray
A. Pledge of Allegiance – Cub Scout Pack 75 – Cubmaster Scott Ogasawara
B. Time Limit Policy and Procedures
C. All participants are to sign in for in-person and virtual identify yourself to NCO Assistant on WEBEX
D. Roll Call (All board members must have their video turned on)

II. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
A. Honolulu Fire Department
B. Honolulu Police Department

III. PUBLIC TESTIMONY – Limited to 3 minutes each (Resident/Community Concerns) to include confidential and public safety concerns from residents who wanted to remain anonymous requesting board member to present their issue at the board meeting

A. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU
1. Office of the Mayor – Mr. Gene Abano, Director Facility Maintenance
2. Councilmember Val Okimoto

IV. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Board Recognition of Members and Officials
(Duna Hodge, Board Member Volunteer of the Year, End Term Board Members)
B. Chair Report on Outcome of Meeting with Dep Dir Parks and Recreation
C. Resolution supporting the recommendations of the Hawai’i Injury Prevention Plan and the Hawai’i Water Safety Plan.
D. Resolution encouraging Pearl City Complex Schools to Complete Safe Routes to School Plans. OFFICE
E. Potential Traffic Solution for the Intersection of Komo Mai Drive and Waimano Home Rd

V. GOVERNMENT MONTHLY REPORTS
A. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
1. Governor Josh Green’s Office – Mr. Jeff Hickman, Public Affairs
2. Hawaii Department of Transportation – Mr. Casey Abe, HDOT State Highways Division
B. STATE LEGISLATURE
1. Senator Glenn Wakai (D15)
2. Senator Brandon Elefante (D16)
3. Senator Henry Aquino (D19)
4. Representative Gregg Takayama (D34)
5. Representative Cory Chun (D35)
6. Representative Trish La Chica (D37)
C. CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS
1. Congressman Ed Case – Mr. Nestor Garcia, Director of Communications
D. OTHER AGENCIES
1. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam – Ms. Kris Tanahara
2. Leeward Community College – Chancellor Carlos Penaloza
3. Pearl City Library – Ms. Vicky Bowie, Branch Manager
4. Board of Water Supply – Mr. Arlen Ledward, Civil Engineer
E. ASSOCIATIONS
1. Pearl City Community Events – Mr. Tony Velasco

VI. BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approval – April 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes

VII. CHAIR & BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 next board meeting will be both Hybrid Virtual and In-Person facilitated on WEBEX virtually and facilitated at Momilani Community Center 715 Hoomoana St, Pearl City on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 meetings are broadcasted on Focus Channel 49 and air 2nd Saturday at 6:00 PM and 1st and 3rd Friday at 1:00 PM.

VIII. 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, Suite 160, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco.

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
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
MOMILANI COMMUNITY CENTER, 715 HOʻOMOANA ST, PEARL CITY, HI, 96782
ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5P8NWKkCTQ

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V5AlaHjrMVo42KclDDH1qS-pc2oJVF9l

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:02]: Chair Larry Veray called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance – [0:00:23]: The Cub Scout Pack 75 administered the Pledge of Allegiance. Scott from Cub Scout 75 introduced new members of the program; updates on their fundraising events; and on Saturday, May 3, 2025 the Pinewood Derby Race at uptown Pearl Ridge Mall.

Chair Veray reviewed the time limit policy and procedures before conducting a roll call. Quorum WAS established with nine (9) members present. Note: This 11-member board requires six (6) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Rodney Awong, Charmaine Doran, Guy Inouye, Heide Weber, Daniel Smith, Nathan Takeuchi, Antonio Velasco, Larry Veray, and Brendon Lee.

Board Members Absent: Kekuni Agard and Lawrence Miyazono Jr.

Guests: Firefighter Masen Slade (Honolulu Fire Department); Sargent Miller (Honolulu Police Department); Jeff Hickman (Governor Josh Green); Casey Abe (Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation); Theresa Dean and Jay Egusa (Department of Transportation Services); Kris Tanahara (U.S. Navy); Senator Brandon Elefante and Faith Quintua, Councilmember Val Okimoto; Representative (Representative Cory Chun); Erin Enriques (Representative Trish La Chica); Nestor Garcia (Congressman Ed Case); Director & Chief Engineer Gene Albano (Mayor Blangiardi); Chancellor Carlos Penaloza (Leeward Community College); Vicky Bowie (Pearl City Library); Arlen Ledward (Board of Water Supply); Val Kupihea Tuiloma, Kimberly Gay, Ryan Yamato, Layden Akasaki, Jay Egusa, JA, Jay Egusa, Ryan Yamato, Theresa Dean, Donald Sakamoto, Steve Peich, Collette Chang Hasagawa; Jeanne Arakalee, Janis Saiki, Dominic, and Faith Quintua (Resident); and Anson Wu (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 51 total participants.

II. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS – [0:05:16]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:03:18]: Firefighter Masen Slade provided the monthly statistics March 2025 and April 2025 fire safety tips regarding evacuation planning.
• March 2025 Statistics: There were 2 nuisance fires, 2 activated alarms without fire, 153 medical emergencies, 1 motor vehicle collision with pedestrian, 7 motor vehicle crash/collisions, and 1 mountain rescue.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11HZJB0MzBbTZKEdA2UqE6bYzGqTByH8z/view?usp=drive_link
• For more information, visit: https://fire.honolulu.gov/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:06:54]

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:08:28]: Sargent Miller provided the monthly statistics for March 2025 and April 2025 safety tip regarding being mindful about road responsibilities and pedestrians.
• March 2025 Statistics: There were 7 motor vehicle thefts, 6 burglaries, 26 thefts, 5 Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicles (UEMV), 1,394 total calls for service, and 1,478 total calls of service for District 3.
• For more information, visit: www.honolulupd.org

III. PUBLIC TESTIMONY – [0:10:14]
Transition Home – [0:10:22]: Resident Steve Peich raised concerns regarding a transition house on Hoonipo Street as the residents are being violent and throwing trash in their yard.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:14:23]
IV. PRESENTATION – [0:22:20]
Department of Transportation Services (DTS) Bus Rail Integration Project – [0:22:20: Delayed on the agenda because briefers were not ready, presented after board business.

V. BOARD BUSINESS – [0:22:20]
Board Action – Recognition of Outgoing Board Members – [0:20:22]: Postponed to the next agenda.

Board Resolution – Urging the City & County Honolulu Parks and Recreation to Approve a Dog Park for Neil Blaisdell Park in Pearl City – [0:20:42]: Vice Chair Doran read the drafted resolution.
• Drafted Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1puxuiCWZeJhZm8hq-jQzB0Mu5SJNBfG2/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=110816970952488543387&rtpof=true&sd=true

[0:21:45] – Doran MOVED and Awong SECONDED to adopt the Resolution urging the City & County Honolulu Parks and Recreation to Approve Constructing a Dog Park at Neil Blaisdell Park in Pearl City as written. Discussion followed.

[0:21:59] – Heide MOVED and Lee SECONDED the narrative for the Pearl City Neighborhood Board to support an “off leashed dog park” to be constructed in the Pearl City at the Blaisdell Park. Discussion followed. The board conducted a roll call vote, the motion WAS adopted; 9-0-0 (AYE: Awong, Inouye, Lee, Weber, Smith, Takeuchi, Velasco, and Veray; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None) – [0:25:54]

[0:27:15] – Returning to the motion to adopt the Resolution urging the City & County Honolulu Parks and Recreation to Approve Constructing a Dog Park at Neil Blaisdell Park in Pearl City with amendments. Hearing no further discussion, the board conducted a roll call vote. The motion WAS adopted; 9-0-0 (AYE: Awong, Inouye, Lee, Weber, Smith, Takeuchi, Velasco, and Veray; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None) – [0:27:16]

Doran left the meeting at (7:28 p.m.); 8 members present.

Department of Transportation Services (DTS) Bus Rail Integration Project – [0:27:59]: Theresa Dean and Jay Egusa from the Department of Transportation Services provided a presentation regarding the proposed bus service changes for opening the second phase of Skyline from Makalapa (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman) and Kahauiki (Middle Street). Phase 2 of the project will include: 4 additional stations to the current Skyline Rail Service from Joint Base Harbor-Hickam to Middle Street; Skyline hours will have early start and stop times; and TheBus will be making service changes to accommodate the rail extension. TheBus service route changes will include the proposed discontinuation of Routes 20 and 303; the addition of Route 331; reroutes of Routes 40, 42, and 51; and a service frequency reduction on Route 46. Phase 2 of the Skyline rail station extension will open on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jDBA75zhV4n859pHE6h_leeTm6G8ofCU/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:36:09]

Doran arrives to the meeting at (7:38 p.m.); 9 members present.

Board Discussion Items and Update on a Future Meeting with Dep Director Parks and Recreation – [0:47:37]: Chair Veray set up a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to give a presentation to the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, Edward Hayden, to talk about volunteers adopting Pearl City Parks to help the city maintain the beauty of our parks; the construction of a dog park at Neil Blaisdell Park; developing additional youth ball fields, possibly on the Pearl City Peninsula; developing a public water recreation area, possibly off the Neil Blaisdell Park area; the need for more lifeguards for Pearl City swimming pools and the need to certify more youth with swimming qualifications; and the repair and painting of the Japanese Peace Bell Shrine at Neil Blaisdell Park.

VI. GOVERNMENT MONTHLY REPORTS & LEGISLATIVE UPDATES – [0:49:44]

A. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU – [0:49:46]:

Office of the Mayor – [0:49:46]: Director & Chief Engineer Gene Albano provided the report and highlighted the following: Mayor Blangiardi’s town hall meetings across Oʻahu return for the third year in a row; Neal S. Blaisdell Center Concert Hall reopens after back-of-house renovations; The Department of Parks and Recreation begins annual push to hire staff for the City’s Summer Fun program; City commemorates Hōkūleʻa’s 50th Anniversary at Kualoa Regional Park; Honolulu Charter Commission members are sworn in for decennial review of the City Charter; a briefing on how residents can download HNL Alert, the City’s new alert system for natural disasters and emergency situations; and responses to questions asked in the previous meeting.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kKjZSFLUYsA6ewR1SEtAqGxtMXWd9Rpd/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:54:03]

Councilmember Val Okimoto – [1:18:55]: Councilmember Val Okimoto provided the report and highlighted the following: updates on Bill 61 CD1 prohibiting the performance of wheelies on public roadways; updates on Bill 1 authorizing outdoor dining services in certain public areas; Resolution 2542 urging the city administration to provide unlawful gambling prevention and reporting programs; Resolution 25-48 CD1 urging the city administration to create an Oʻahu tourism strategic plan; Resolution 25-56 establishing a permitted interaction group to discuss and explore the potential use of tax increment financing; the Council is considering amendments to lower the increased sewer fees and charges proposed by the administration; amendments to the mayor’s proposed operating and Capital Improvement Project Budgets due date; CD2 budget meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025; 17% of the mayor’s $3.93 billion fiscal year budget for 2026 was allocated to fund the police, fire departments, and the city’s emergency services divisions; and Councilmember Okimoto is requesting funding for animal crossing signs and related equipment for the district, emergency access roads for Pacific Palisades, and bus stop improvements at various locations in Pearl City, and responses to concerns addressed to her office.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ppYDqWqVxni_rUHyBK2BJR4ptFmHpRq/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:23:50]

B. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – [0:30:37]:

Governor Josh Green’s Office – [1:31:02]: Jeff Hickman provided the report and highlighted the following: the number of applications received and offers of the recent job fair and responses to questions asked in the previous meeting.
• Newletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TUbaOaCb0VatRMeVoPsclm8qMcoZAD4Y/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:33:26]

Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) – [1:36:22]: Casey Abe provided a presentation and highlighted the following: updates on the replacement of an existing no U-turn sign at the HECO entrance; updates on graffiti clean-up; lock replacement; updates on plant overgrowth; updates on a damaged fence along Kamehameha Highway; and replacement of damaged and missing flexible delineators posted along the H1 on-ramp heading west.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:38:21]

C. STATE LEGISLATURE – [1:40:39]

Senator Glenn Wakai (D15) – [1:40:41]: No representative present.

Senator Brandon Elefante (D16) – [1:40:47]: Senator Brandon Elefante provided his report and highlighted the following: Palisades Elementary School celebrated its 60th anniversary; Principal Tsue was recognized as the 2025 Hawai’i Elementary and Middle School Administration and Association’s National Distinguished Principal; a possible emergency access pathway for Palisades; and Charger Palooza celebrated their fifth annual event at Pearl City High School.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t05zhQp4U753LMulqz3nYW1Uoqu0YfMX/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:44:41]

Senator Henry Aquino (D19) – [1:57:58]: No representative present.

Representative Gregg Takayama (D34) – [1:47:10]: No representative present.

Representative Cory Chun (D35) – [1:47:16]: A representative from State Represenative Cory Chun’s office provided his report and provided a response asked in the previous meeting.

Representative Trish La Chica (D37) – [1:48:24]: Erin Enriques provided the report and highlighted the following: updates on House Bills (HB) 862 expanding school bus options; HB 1231, which bans facial recognition in red light cameras, and HB 329, which enables pre-K and child care facilities to be built and allocates funding, are still alive. HB 435, which provides comprehensive regulation for e-bikes, got folded into another bill, HB 958, which sets new rules for electric bikes and similar vehicles; and Representative La Chica will be hosting a Talk Story on Thursday, May 1, 2025, regarding community safety and transportation, which will be held at the Hawaii Okinawan Center Ballroom in Waipio at 5:30 p.m.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qMcnVqGkFIpHyUAtx0EjsNbglX009IiM/view?usp=drive_link

VII. CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS – [1:50:49]

Congressman Ed Case – [1:50:49]: No representative present.

VIII. OTHER AGENCIES – [1:50:53]

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam – [1:50:53]: Kris Tanahara provided the report and highlighted the following: a successful ship tour event with the Pearl City Neighborhood Board on Saturday, April 5, 2025; information regarding ship tours; cleaning began for tank three in March; ventilation started on tank 4; a webinar on April 29, 2025 5:00 p.m. regarding the reactivation of the Navy Aiea Hālawa Shaft; and a response to questions asked in the previous meeting.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:54:11]

Leeward Community College – [1:58:25]: Chancellor Carlos Penaloza provided the report and highlighted the following: they are observing the long-term effects of the executive orders from the federal government; the commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Leeward Community College’s Culinary Arts program paused their annual Gala Event Lʻulu; the Stirring Up Memories event is on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.; Culinary Arts Coordinator Matt Egami won the American Association for Community College (AACC) Dale Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award; and a summer tuition reduction for community college.

Pearl City Library – [2:03:54]: Vicky Bowie provided the report and highlighted the following: the library will be closed from Sunday, May 25, 2025, and Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day; Magic Show on Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:30 a.m.; Digital Literacy class every Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m.; Advanced Computer Basics and Smartphone Basics class on Friday, May 9, 2025, and Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.; and a response to the executive administration’s cut.

Board of Water Supply (BWS), Civil Engineer – [2:06:26]: Arlen Ledward provided the report and highlighted the following: 1 8-inch main break on March 24, 1 8-inch main break in February, and information regarding HNL Alert.

IX. ASSOCIATION UPDATES – [2:07:52]

Pearl City High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) – [2:07:52]: Member Velasco announced the What the Truck event on April 25, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Pearl City High School and the Pearl City High School graduation on May 17, 2025, at the Hawaii Convention Center at 6:00 p.m.

X. BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS – [2:08:39]

Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approval – Tuesday, March 25, 2025 minutes – [2:09:27]: [2:09:38] – Awong MOVED and Velasco SECONDED to approve the Tuesday, March 25, 2025 minutes as written. Discussion followed, hearing no objections, the motion WAS ADOPTED; 9-0-0 (AYE: Awong, Doran, Inouye, Lee, Weber, Smith, Takeuchi, Velasco, and Veray; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None) – [2:09:44].

XI. CHAIR & BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:09:49]

City and County of Honolulu and Hawaiʻi Foodbank are Partnering to Fight against Hunger – [2:09:51]: Neighborhood Assistant Anson Wu will be collecting donated canned goods at Tonight’s meeting.

Next Meeting – [2:10:19]: The next Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 board meeting will be both Hybrid Virtual and In-Person facilitated on WEBEX virtually and facilitated at Momilani Community Center 715 Hoʻomoana St, Pearl City, HI 96782 on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 meetings are broadcasted on Focus Channel 49 and air 2nd Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Friday at 1:00 p.m.

XII. ADJOURNMENT [2:10:57]: Chair Veray adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.

Submitted by: Anson Wu, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy Director, NCO
Finalized by: Tony Velasco, Secretary, NCO

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