WAI‘ANAE COAST NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 24

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.- 9:30 P.M.
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Rules of Speaking: Anyone intending to speak, we will ask that in-person attendees’ line up at the microphone.
Attendees joining us virtually, please raise your virtual hand. When recognized by the Chair, state your name clearly
for the minutes. Comments must be kept under two (2) minutes. Official’s monthly reports must be kept under three
(3) minutes. Presentations are asked to stay under ten (10) minutes. Sergeant-At-Arms will be keeping time, please
conclude your comments when the timer goes off or asked to end by the Chair. When making comments, please
address your remarks to the Chair. Silence all electronic devices.

Working Agreements: Please be respectful while others are speaking, let’s agree to disagree and please refrain from making any comments and gestures towards fellow community members on any topic. While addressing concern please stay within the 2 minutes or yield the remaining of your time if less and try to stay on topic one concern at a time. No more than two concerns shall be heard in one single meeting any more than the allotted amount please feel free to fill out our concern sheets in writing or speak to me after our meeting is adjourned.

Ground Rules: We have a tight schedule. To finish on time, community concerns and questions for presenters will be limited. Subcommittees are created to provide further discussion and address concerns. The Board agenda is to bring to the floor so that the community may be aware of the events and interact unrestricted at subcommittees.

Order of Decorum – The Neighborhood Plan states: §2-13-104 Standards of conduct. (a) Board members, in the
performance of their duties, shall demonstrate by their example the highest standards of ethical conduct, to the end
that the public may justifiably have trust and confidence in the integrity of the neighborhood board system. Board
members shall hold their offices or positions for the benefit of the public, shall recognize that the public’s interest is
their primary concern and shall faithfully discharge the duties of their offices regardless of personal considerations.

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. A two-thirds vote (6) of this 9-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. Items may not be added if they are of major importance and will affect a significant number of people.

1. Call to Order: Chair Savaiinaea
1.1 Pule Wehe: Kimberly Haupu

2. City Emergency & First Responder Report: (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
2.1 Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
i. Fire Response Search Tool-HFD website: Fire.Honolulu.gov
2.2 Honolulu Police Department (HPD)
i. Crime Stats / Crime Mapping website: HonoluluPD.org
2.3 Honolulu Ocean Safety Department
2.4 Board of Water Supply (BWS)

3. Military Official Report: (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
3.1 Army Representative – Lt. Colonel Sean Stroh – Concerns/ noise complaint hotline (808) 787-1528
4. Declaration Of Any Conflicts by Board Members: Board members to state if they hold any conflicts regarding any issue under board business, per Section 2-14-116 and Section 2-13-105 of the Neighborhood Plan, that would require disclosure or recusal.

5. Presentations: (Limited to ten (10) minutes)
5.1 Waiʻanae High School SRO program-HPD Corporal Pagan
5.2 Environmental Communications Inc.- Taeyong Kims (shoreline fence planned for the makai perimeter of the Waianae High School campus due to the vandalism taking place on the campus property by people accessing the campus from the beach front).
5.3 Amazon Distribution Kalaeloa-Jacob Aki JTL Hawaii

6. Community Concerns: Limited to two (2) minutes

7. Elected Officials & State Department Reports: (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
7.1 Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative – Dawn Apuna
7.2 Council Member District 1 – Andria Tupola
7.3 Governor Green’s Representative-Diamond Badajos
7.4 Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) – Diamond Badajos
7.5 Congresswoman Jill Tokuda District 2
7.6 State Senator Samantha DeCorte, Senate District 22
7.7 State Representative Chris Muraoka, House District 45
7.8 State Representative Darius Kila, House District 44

8. Board Business
8.1 Reports from Committee Chairs (2 minutes)
i. Transportation & Zoning – Richard Landford
ii. Hawaiian Affairs & Natural Resources: Water & Land – Kimberly Haupu, Chair (3rd Tuesday @ Wai’anae Public Library-Meeting room 6:30-7:45pm)
iii. Parks & Recreation/ Ocean Safety – Maile DeSoto & Jo Jordan (Co-Chairs)
iv. Education & Health – Jo Jordan, Chair
v. Housing & Public Safety – Nani Peterson (2nd Sunday @ Malaea/Poka’i Bay near women’s restroom under tree @ 5-6:30pm)

8.2 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, July 7, 2026

9. Announcements
9.1 Hot Kupuna Nights @ Kahumana Farms-Saturday, September 5, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (86-660 Lualualei Hmstd. Rd)
9.2 Next regular board meeting – Tuesday, September 1, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m. @ Wai’anae Public Library (meeting room) 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Wai’anae, HI 96792

10. Adjournment

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DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.
WAI’ANAE PUBLIC LIBRARY (MEETING ROOM) – 85-625 FARRINGTON HWY, WAI’ANAE, HI 96792
AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsdosc4TflQ

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15Jr_oT5HYGh5APaB2jHRsetQtIb71X0N

CALL TO ORDER — [0:00:04]
Chair Pro Tem Savaiinaea called the Wai‘anae Neighborhood Board No. 24 meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and recited the rules of speaking. Quorum was established with 7 members present. Note: This nine-member Board requires 5 members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.

Members Present: Teri Savaiinaea, Richard Landford Jr., Kimberly Haupu, Jo Jordan, Maile DeSoto, Dana Newman, Kaukaohu Wahilani, and Nani Peterson (joined at 7:03 p.m.)

Members Absent: Cross Crabbe.

Guests: HFD Company Officer Mike; Corporal Cory Makino, Sergeant Fumi Muraoka (HPD District 8 Community Policing Team); Honolulu Ocean Safety representative; Kauai Hilo (Board of Water Supply); Lieutenant Colonel Sean Stroh (Army Representative); Arisa Barcinas (CRB Response Outreach Assistant); Dawn Apuna (Mayor Blangiardi’s Representative); Senator Samantha DeCorte; Representative Chris Muraoka (State House District 45); Representative Darius Kila (State House District 44); Randi Jeung (State MACRO); Germaine Meyers, Pikachu Shelby, Austin Salcedo, Kalei Salcedo, Poki’i Magallanes, Michael (William) Eli, Johnnie-Mae Perry, James Cowles, Kala, Keline , Stone Perez (Guests & Residents); Braxon Cristobal (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible or not stated clearly. There was a total of 38 participants including those on WebEx.

Pule Wehe – [0:00:29]: Haupu opened the meeting with prayer.

CITY EMERGENCY & FIRST RESPONDER REPORTS – [0:01:03]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) — [0:01:03]: The HFD officer Mike reported the following:
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G95SRf2lgXGHpXB960hr065kDn8R2X68/view?usp=drive_link
● June 2026 Statistics: Two structure fires, three wildland/brush fires, five nuisance fires, six activated fire alarms, 145 medical emergencies, and one mountain rescue.
● Hiking Safety Tip: Plan ahead and choose a trail within your skill and stamina level; check the weather; stay on the trail; bring a buddy; and watch the time so you can return before dark.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [0:02:54]
1. Plantation Road / Wai‘anae Valley Road Speed Humps: Johnnie-Mae reported numerous new speed humps installed along Plantation Road/Wai‘anae Valley Road as a heads-up for HFD apparatus.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:03:32]: Corporal Cory Makino (District 8 Community Policing Team) reported, with Sergeant Fumi Muraoka online, the following:
● June 2026 Statistics: Motor vehicle thefts – 24 (district); burglaries – 4 Wai‘anae / 14 district; thefts – 3 Wai‘anae / 106 district; UEMV (Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicle) – 22 Wai‘anae / 15 district; speeding citations – 21; moving violations – 313; parking violations – 97; total citations – 704; total calls for service – 8,938 district / 275 Wai‘anae.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [0:04:51]
1. Stray/Feral Dogs Threatening Livestock (Kea‘au Area): A. Salcedo raised concerns about stray and abandoned dogs in the Kea‘au mountains becoming feral and threatening agricultural livestock, and asked HPD to coordinate with the Hawaiian Humane Society. Corporal Makino said HPD coordinates with the Humane Society when dispatched and would look into jurisdiction between the city and Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).
2. Hunting Dogs / New Apex Predator Concern: Magallanes a hunter-gatherer practitioner and educator, echoed concerns about a growing wild dog population in the Wai‘anae/Mākua watershed area affecting archery hunting programs on Board of Water Supply land and creating a new apex predator hazard. Corporal Makino said HPD would coordinate with DLNR and Board of Water Supply.
3. Driving Without a License / Felony Law Concern: Eli objected to a new law that could classify repeated driving-without-a-license citations as a felony, stating he has never caused injury or driven impaired. No direct HPD response was recorded.
4. Clarification on Stray Dogs: Newman asked K. Salcedo to clarify whether the loose dogs discussed were hunting dogs or homeless/abandoned dogs; the response was that it is both.
5. Derelict/Illegally Parked Vehicles on DHHL Land: Johnnie-Mae asked how HPD addresses derelict and illegally parked vehicles blocking roads in Wai‘anae Valley Homestead and requested a task force. Cpl. Makino explained patrol officers cite/tow vehicles for tax and safety violations, and that DHHL would need to be involved for vehicles on DHHL land; he committed to reaching out to DHHL.

Honolulu Ocean Safety Department – [0:19:10]: The Ocean Safety representative reported the following:
● June 2026 Statistics: 16 total 911 calls, including a double rescue and tow-in of a 16-ft. inflatable vessel about a half mile offshore; a narcotics overdose response with Narcan administered; a broken knee; a 56-year-old male with difficulty breathing; a 15-year-old with a head injury; a spinal injury at Mā‘ili Beach Park; two deceased males found in a truck at Mākaha Beach; multiple shark sightings at Mākaha Beach Park over four consecutive days and one at Mā‘ili Beach Park; a stabbing incident at Mā‘ili Beach Park; and Narcan used four times this month.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [0:21:20]
1. Fentanyl Exposure Safety Warning: Ocean Safety cautioned lifeguards and the community not to touch unidentified baggies found on the ground due to the risk of fentanyl exposure and cardiac arrest.
2. Narcan Use / Watchtower Program Monitoring: Kaukaohu asked whether Ocean Safety monitors fentanyl-related Narcan use on a monthly basis. Ocean Safety confirmed that data is now being logged through the new Watchtower tablet program (launched June 15, 2026), which records GPS location, equipment used, and related agency case numbers.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:23:26]: Kauai Hilo reported the following:
● June 2026 Main Break: A 16-inch water main break on June 16, 2026 near the bridge by Taco Bell.
● Semi-Annual Water Quality Report: Mailed to all customers by July 1, 2026 (second report mailed in December); also available at boardofwatersupply.com/WQR or by calling (808) 748-5041.
● Wildfire Prevention Pamphlets: Distributed at the meeting given the height of summer/wildfire season.
● 55-Gallon Rain Barrel Program: BWS no longer distributes rain barrels directly, but residents may purchase them via Amazon and receive a $40 rebate.
● Follow-Up Items: BWS is still researching which water main is being refurbished (Jordan’s prior question) and the status of removing iron fencing near Pilila’au Park (Landford’s prior question), which has been delayed by unforeseen circumstances.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [0:26:07]
1. Rain Barrel Rebate Process: Chair Pro Tem Teri asked for clarification on how to claim the $40 Amazon rebate for a rain barrel purchase. Kauai Hilo committed to finding out the process and providing printed forms for the community.
2. Rainwater Catchment / Taxation Concern: K. Salcedo asked whether residents would be taxed or charged for catching and using rainwater, citing a mainland (Oregon) case where a resident was fined for a rain barrel system. Kauai Hilo was not aware of any such policy in Hawai‘i but committed to checking.
3. Desalination Suggestion: Eli suggested BWS to explore converting ocean water to drinking water near Red Hill to reduce strain on the aquifer. No response from BWS was recorded before the next speaker.
4. Upcoming Military Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Meeting (Pearl Harbor Dredging): Pikachu Shelby announced an upcoming military Environmental Impact Statement meeting regarding long-shore pier dredging near Pearl Harbor, scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026 at the Wai‘anae Veterans Center, and encouraged community members to submit input online in advance.

DECLARATION OF ANY CONFLICTS BY BOARD MEMBERS — [0:30:41]
Hearing none, the meeting proceeded.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS — [0:30:54]
To serve from July 7, 2026 to June 30, 2027:
[0:31:20] Landford MOVED and DeSoto SECONDED to elect Teri Savaiinaea as Chair. Hearing no other nominations, the motion was ADOPTED (7-0-0). (Aye: Maile DeSoto, Kimberly Haupu, Jo Jordan, Richard Landford, Dana Newman, Kaukaohu Wahilani, Teri Savaiianaea. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) – [0:31:52]

[0:32:08] – Jordan MOVED and DeSoto SECONDED to elect Kimberly Haupu as Vice Chair. Hearing no other nominations, the motion was ADOPTED (7-0-0). (Aye: Maile DeSoto, Kimberly Haupu, Jo Jordan, Richard Landford, Dana Newman, Kaukaohu Wahilani, Teri Savaiianaea. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) — [0:32:44]

[0:33:13] – Chair Savaiinaea MOVED and Newman SECONDED to elect Jo Jordan as Secretary. Hearing no other nominations, the motion was ADOPTED (7-0-0). (Aye: Maile DeSoto, Kimberly Haupu, Jo Jordan, Richard Landford, Dana Newman, Kaukaohu Wahilani, Teri Savaiianaea. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) – [0:33:32]

[0:33:42] – Wahilani MOVED and Newman SECONDED to elect Maile DeSoto as Treasurer. Hearing no other nominations, the motion was ADOPTED (7-0-0). (Aye: Maile DeSoto, Kimberly Haupu, Jo Jordan, Richard Landford, Dana Newman, Kaukaohu Wahilani, Teri Savaiianaea. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) – [0:34:08]

[0:34:20] – A board member MOVED to nominate Richard Landford Jr. for Sergeant-At-Arms; Landford DECLINED. Char Savaiinaea MOVED and Landford SECONDED to elect Kaukaohu Wahilani as Sergeant-At-Arms. Hearing no other nominations, the motion was ADOPTED (7-0-0). (Aye: Maile DeSoto, Kimberly Haupu, Jo Jordan, Richard Landford, Dana Newman, Kaukaohu Wahilani, Teri Savaiianaea. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) – [0:34:48]

Member Peterson joined at 7:03 p.m; 8 members present.

MILITARY OFFICIAL REPORT — [0:34:54]
Army Representative – [0:35:54]: Lieutenant Colonel Sean Stroh reported the following:
● Mākua Beach Assault Training Area: This training area has not been used for many years (active 1920s-1990s); the Army conducted an area-wide cleanup in 2016. Boundary signage in the area has recently been vandalized; there are no reports of munitions within the marked boundary area. Residents were reminded not to approach any suspected explosives and to call 911.
● Job Fairs: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 and Monday, August 24, 2026 at Helemano Military Reservation, both starting at 8:30 a.m.
● RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific Exercise): Runs Wednesday, June 24, 2024 – Friday, July 31, 2026, with approximately 25,000 personnel from 31 participating nations; increased military aircraft, ships, personnel, noise, and traffic expected around O‘ahu.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [0:38:01]
1. Military-Community Barbecue Request: Pikachu Shelby requested a joint community-military barbecue (tentatively suggested for January 2027) at Pōka‘ī Bay or Nānākuli Beach with youth activities, referencing prior outreach through a Nānākuli board colonel and Randi Jeung Military and Community Relations Office (MACRO).
2. End of Military Occupation / Lease Rate Inquiry: Williams called for the military to end its presence in Hawai‘i and asked about per-acre lease rates for military-held lands (Barking Sands, Big Island, Mākua, Schofield). No direct response was recorded.
3. Testimony on Mākua Valley History: Johnnie-Mae read a lengthy personal statement regarding the history of military live-fire training at Mākua Valley; the Chair asked her to conclude after her allotted time expired.
4. Clarification on UXO Clearance Scope: Jordan asked for clarification on which area (the beachfront outside the fence line of Mākua Valley) has been cleared of unexploded ordnance, noting this year’s heavy rainfall. Lieutenant Colonel Stroh confirmed the referenced area and stated a reconnaissance of the fence line was completed in January 2026 with no findings; the commenter asked that near-shore waters also be checked since the water runoff flows under the fence line into the ocean, and Lieutenant Colonel Stroh committed to relaying this to Army Garrison.
5. Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Request: Wahilani asked whether the military has a current EIS covering RIMPAC’s impact on marine life and requested a copy. Lieutenant Colonel Stroh committed to relaying the request to Army Garrison and the Navy and to providing the EIS by email once available.
6. UXO / Water Testing Request Following Storms: K. Salcedo asked the military to conduct unexploded-ordnance and water testing following recent storms, citing community concern about elevated cancer rates. No direct response was recorded before the next speaker.
7. Shelf Life of Dumped UXO Containers: Newman asked about the shelf life of ordnance containers historically dumped in the ocean near Mā‘ili and whether the community can expect the military to clean them up, and who to contact. Lt. Col. Stroh did not have the information on hand and committed to relaying it to Army Garrison.
8. Treaty / Territorial Waters Question: A community member questioned the legal basis for military exercises within Hawai‘i’s waters, citing a treaty limiting vessels to outside a 200-mile radius and referencing prior acknowledgments from 2010, 2015, and 2017. Lieutenant Colonel Stroh did not have the information on hand and committed to relaying the question to Army Garrison and the Navy for a response.

PRESENTATIONS – [0:55:59]
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) Community Resource Program – [0:56:08]: Arisa Barcinas (CRB Response Outreach Assistant) presented on the CRB response program, covering the beetle’s life cycle, host palms and damage signs, management options (prevention/containment, physical management, biological controls including a virus collected from Palau and American Sāmoa, and chemical treatments), and free resources available through a new state-funded distribution program, including palm netting, mulch/compost netting, pheromone panel traps, and foliar treatment insecticides.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [1:08:25]
1. CRB Infestation Hotspot Mapping: Meyers asked whether a study was done on why CRB populations are highest in a particular mapped area. Barcinas explained hotspots most consistently correlate with areas of large amounts of mulch and unmanaged green waste.
2. Pesticide Safety for Pets: Meyers asked whether the distributed pesticides are safe for pets. Barcinas said the pyrethrin blends distributed are harmful to pollinators and cautioned about exposure for cats and dogs.
3. Treatment at Beach Parks: Meyers asked whether CRB treatment occurs at beach parks. Barcinas said her program does not directly treat beach parks but focuses on outreach and data collection; some city and county properties are treated separately.
4. Resource Sign-Up & Trap Data Tracking: Perez asked how to sign up for CRB resource materials and whether take-home trap data is tracked. Barcinas said the program does not have capacity to formally track take-home trap data but welcomes reports of unusual findings, and confirmed some collaboration with reforestation groups.
5. Military Role in CRB Eradication: Perez asked whether the military supports CRB eradication efforts. Barcinas said program funding has supported trap checking and treatments in some areas.
6. Edible/Culinary Use of CRB Larvae: Pikachu Shelby suggested marketing CRB larvae as a food delicacy, as consumed in parts of Southeast Asia and Micronesia, as an alternative control and economic strategy.
7. Retail Availability & Egg-Laying Behavior: Perry asked whether CRB treatment products are sold at City Mill and how the beetle lays its eggs. Barcinas explained most products are not sold at City Mill (or are sold at lower concentrations) and that adult beetles lay eggs in decaying plant material such as compost, mulch, and bark.
8. Organic vs. Non-Organic Spray Tracking on Edible Crops: Jordan asked how consumers would know if non-organic sprays were used on edible crops such as coconut or sugar cane. Barcinas explained distributed products are labeled for agricultural use with specific harvest-interval guidance, and the program tracks recipient addresses and materials distributed.
9. Pyrethrin Composition: Chair Savaiinaea asked whether pyrethrin is derived from chrysanthemum flowers and therefore plant-based. Barcinas confirmed pyrethrin is a chrysanthemum extract and that both organic and synthetic versions are available.
10. Will These Methods Eliminate CRB?: Newman asked whether using all available methods would eliminate CRB, and about the long-term effect of removing mulch on ground temperature. Barcinas said success depends on community-wide participation and that removing mulch is generally not advisable; she encouraged aggressive screening of mulch instead.
11. Origin of CRB in Hawai‘i: Eli asked whether CRB originated from Hickam Air Force Base via Guam. Barcinas said the beetle was long suspected to be the Guam strain, but recent findings show it is not resistant to the biological-control virus as the Guam strain is, so its true origin remains uncertain.
12. Natural Predators of CRB: Kaukaohu asked about natural predators of CRB. Barcinas said chickens, pigs, cattle egrets, mongoose, and rats have been observed feeding on CRB larvae to a limited extent locally; in CRB’s native range, birds, other wildlife, and a naturally occurring virus serve as predators/controls, and virus research using samples from Palau has shown strong success in the lab.
13. Pigs as Biological Control / ‘Ulu (Breadfruit) Impact: Perez shared that pigs used in natural farming practices help reduce CRB populations by eating larvae, and noted that CRB has significantly reduced ‘ulu (breadfruit) availability for Hawaiian cultural practitioners.

Member Peterson left at 7:42 p.m; 7 members present.

Chair Savaiinaea called for a 10-minute recess at 7:57 p.m. To distribute CRB materials.

The meeting was called backed to order at 8:08 p.m.

COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [1:27:37]

Joint Committee Meeting / Pa‘akea Road Flood Mitigation – [1:28:12]: Meyers invited the community to a Nānākuli-Mā‘ili Neighborhood Board NB 36 Joint Transportation and Housing/Zoning Committee meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Nānākuli Public Library, reporting that the first phase of flood mitigation work along Pa‘akea Road is underway; recognized Chair Malia Augustine’s work compiling decades of flood mitigation studies (first completed in 2001, comprehensive plan completed in 2017) with retired Navy Representative Uncle Victor Flynn, and outlined the committee’s proposed 90-day action plan.
City Budget / Fentanyl / Social Media Concerns – [1:30:55]: Pikachu Shelby raised concerns about drug trafficking and fentanyl-related advertising on social media, a personal Instagram account ban, and the upcoming City Council vote on Bill 22 (city operating budget, approximately $4.97 billion).
Community Engagement & Technology Access – [1:33:18]: K. Salcedo urged officials to remain accessible to kūpuna who may not have access to modern technology (e.g., only a flip phone) and encouraged continued community advocacy.
Community Conversations on Military Relations – [1:36:03]: Jeung State of Hawai‘i Military and Community Relations Office (MACRO) invited residents to participate in small-group “Community Conversations” gathering perspectives on the future relationship between Hawai‘i and the military, to be compiled into a report for Governor Green and state leadership.
Growing Wild/Feral Dog Population – [1:40:05]: Magallanes a hunter-gatherer practitioner reiterated concerns raised earlier in the meeting about growing wild dog populations across Ko‘olina, Mākaha, and Wai‘anae threatening feral goat and pig populations, hikers, and livestock, and urged coordinated action among DLNR, the city and county, and Board of Water Supply.
Financial Losses from Wild Dog Attacks on Livestock – [1:43:34]: A. Salcedo, a goat farm owner, reported losing four milking goats to wild dogs, described jurisdictional finger-pointing between DLNR and the city, and requested funding for a vendor to eradicate the dogs; he also noted increased wildfire fuel risk since goats no longer graze the lower ridge due to dog activity.
Additional Wild Dog Safety Concerns – [1:46:14]: K. Salcedo reiterated the wild dog problem, suggested licensed hunters be authorized to manage feral goat populations instead of relying on dogs, and described a personal encounter with a wild dog pack near her property.
Beach Cleanup & Spay/Neuter Clinic Announcements – [1:48:53]: Kapua announced a cleanup event at Lualualei/Sewer(s) Beach and a spay/neuter clinic at Westside Pet Supply in Mā‘ili, both that Saturday, July 11, 2026, and encouraged wildfire preparedness following a recent Mā‘ili Community Learning Center wildfire meeting; also referenced an upcoming West O‘ahu LNG informational session on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Geothermal Well & Historic Preservation Concerns – [1:51:09]: Eli raised concerns about a geothermal/well-drilling project on Hawaiian Home Lands and its effect on water resources, and reported rock walls being built and moved in Mākaha involving what he described as historic rocks without apparent archaeological oversight.
Wild Dogs Endangering Livestock and Hikers (Wai‘anae Valley) – [1:53:37]: Perez described losing nine sheep to wild dogs in Wai‘anae Valley, a 2018 incident where wild dogs bit a hiker, and raised concern about preserving a large, intact archaeological site in the area from further encroachment.
Illegal Mountain Excavation / Rock Sales (Leihoku) – [1:55:02]: James Cowles reported ongoing illegal excavation and sale of rock from conservation land behind Leihoku Elementary School by a property owner previously fined by Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), and requested further enforcement.
Continuation of Mākua Valley Testimony – [1:56:11]: Johnnie-Mae continued her earlier statement regarding the history of military activity at Mākua Valley.

ELECTED OFFICIALS & STATE DEPARTMENT REPORTS – [1:57:41]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:57:49]: Dawn Apuna provided the following responses and updates:
● Emergency Services (EMS) Presence at Board Meetings: EMS currently lacks staffing to commit to regular attendance at Wai‘anae board meetings due to operational and overtime constraints, but will continue to explore future options; specific EMS-related concerns can be forwarded to the Mayor’s office.
● Mākaha/Wai‘anae Sewer Improvement Districts: The Mākaha Sewer Section 5 Improvement District (102M / EST 134 unsewered lots) has planning funds budgeted in FY2032 and has not yet started; a Wai‘anae sewer improvement sub-project (11M / EST 121 unsewered lots) was not included in the FY2027 six-year CIP budget, though DHHL is separately planning a sewer improvement project in Wai‘anae; inquiries about the 121 unsewered lots should go to DHHL if located on DHHL lands.
● Deceased Monk Seal Removal Protocols: Honolulu Ocean Safety is generally not responsible for handling or removing deceased protected marine animals (referred to the Hawai‘i Marine Animal Response Network and state/federal agencies), except when an animal presents an imminent public safety hazard; Ocean Safety staff do not receive formal training in Native Hawaiian cultural protocols for handling deceased marine animals but strive for cultural sensitivity.
● Leihoku Mountain Excavation Follow-Up: DPP has issued millions of dollars in fines and placed a lien on the responsible property owner, preventing sale of the property; residents were asked to continue reporting new violations for inspection.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [2:02:40]
1. City Budget Concerns (Bill 22) / DPP Role in Navy Environment Impact Statement (EIS): Pikachu Shelby raised concerns about the city budget increasing from $4.8 billion to $4.97 billion and asked what role DPP plays regarding the Navy’s proposed EIS process for a super-port project. Dawn Apuna said federal projects generally do not go through DPP for approvals.
2. Leihoku Excavation Follow-Up: Cowles reiterated his request that the excavation be shut down completely, citing runoff damage to neighboring properties. Dawn Apuna confirmed an inspector would be sent out.
3. Kea‘au Park Vandalism / Resolution 22-151: A. Salcedo reported repeated vandalism (a cut cattle gate, moved concrete pilings) at an undeveloped park area used for illegal aerial fireworks displays and encampments, providing HPD log number 1543, and stated that City Council Resolution 22-151 remains incomplete; he also requested a joint meeting with state, city, and Board of Water Supply on wild dog eradication funding.
4. Town Hall Meeting Request / Park & Beach Cleanliness: K. Salcedo requested the Mayor hold a town hall meeting for the 96792 area and raised concerns about unaddressed human and pet waste at beach parks.
5. Mākaha Rail Project Follow-Up & City Agency Growth: Perry asked whether the Mākaha rail project runs on electricity and commented on the growth in the number of city agencies under the current administration. Dawn Apuna confirmed the rail runs on electricity.
6. DHHL Permitting Responsiveness: Kapua thanked Dawn Apuna for responsiveness to inquiries regarding DHHL in-house permitting approvals.
7. Well-Drilling Permit Inquiry: Eli asked whether a property owner near Angel’s Junkyard had obtained permits for well drilling. Dawn Apuna asked for the specific address to look into it.

Councilmember Andria Tupola (District 1) – [2:16:49]: No representative present.

Governor Green’s Representative / DHHL (Diamond Badajos) – [2:16:55]: No representative present.

State Senator Samantha DeCorte (Senate District 22) – [2:17:17]: Senator DeCorte reported the following:
● Gondola Ban: Legislation banning gondolas in Hawai‘i was signed by the Governor, removing the previously proposed Ka‘ala gondola project from consideration.
● Keawaula Area Road Reopening: The road damaged by Kona storms reopened before the Fourth of July weekend.
● School Property Purchase Delay: Closing on a school property purchase for demolition and soil remediation has been pushed back one month.
● Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae Homeless Encampment Move-Out: Date pushed from Thursday, June 25, 2026 to Friday, October 16, 2026.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [2:19:23]
1. Meat Labeling Legislation Follow-Up: Johnnie-Mae followed up on an emailed request regarding meat and fish origin labeling legislation for next session. Senator DeCorte confirmed receipt and committed to responding.

State Representative Chris Muraoka – [2:20:43]: Representative Muraoka reported the following:
● Speed Humps: Completed on Lāhaina Street and elsewhere in Wai‘anae Valley; drainage-related feedback from the new humps is being addressed.
● Keawaula Reopening: Opened before the Fourth of July weekend.
● Fentanyl Town Hall: Over 100-120 free Narcan kits distributed; residents may exchange expiring Narcan for a new kit at the comprehensive health center.
● Middle Park: Restroom construction complete; a dedication ceremony is forthcoming.
● Leihoku Left-Turn Signal: Still pending.
● Mākaha Valley Fire Mitigation: Department of Transportation (DOT) is coordinating with Mākaha Valley golf courses on fire break clearing, with a site visit scheduled.
● Fentanyl Deaths: Two suspected fentanyl-related deaths were reported at Mākaha Beach two days after the Fentanyl Town Hall.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [2:24:32]
1. Evacuation Route / Shelter Planning: Meyers asked whether Leihoku Elementary could serve as an additional evacuation site (currently only Nānākuli High & Intermediate School serves the entire Wai‘anae Coast), asked about contingency plans if Farrington Highway is impassable, noting Pa‘akea Road as the only alternate access, and asked about evacuation planning for the Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae boat harbor encampment given its extension to October, 2026. Rep. Muraoka described ongoing work to open Mākaha Community Park as an additional shelter, a planned Citizens Brand (CB-radio emergency communication network), and a Navy-agreed gate access route at the top of the district for use if Farrington Highway is impassable.
2. Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae Evacuation Response: Kala, representing Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae, clarified that the community declined outside evacuation assistance during a recent emergency because most residents had already relocated to Rawana Station on their own initiative.
3. Ham Radio Certification Availability: Keline asked how to become certified for ham radio operation. Rep. Muraoka noted free online certification classes are linked on his website and confirmed multiple certified radio operators exist within the district, including current board members.
4. Substance Use Scope / Library Door Repair: Johnnie-Mae noted that alcohol, vaping, and tobacco are more prevalent local substance concerns, and reported the Wai‘anae Public Library’s main door remains boarded and unrepaired despite “Love Your Library” month legislation.
5. Status of Civil Defense: A. Salcedo asked whether a civil defense office still exists for the district. Rep. Muraoka confirmed civil defense has been reorganized under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state emergency management and no longer exists under its former name.
6. Additional Speed Hump Placement Request: Kapua thanked Rep. Muraoka for the new speed humps but suggested additional placement where speeding is most common, and asked about drainage/flooding issues caused by the humps. Rep. Muraoka acknowledged the drainage concern is being addressed.
7. Next Steps: K. Salcedo thanked Rep. Muraoka for his responsiveness and asked about his next initiatives. Rep. Muraoka announced upcoming speed humps near Jade Street in Mākaha and described a compassionate, non-sweep cleanup approach at “Sewers” this week, allowing individuals who meet a 90-day checklist of requirements to remain temporarily.

[2:39:54] – Chair Teri MOVED and Jordan SECONDED to extend the meeting by 15 minutes, to 9:45 p.m. The motion was ADOPTED (7-0-0). (Aye: Maile DeSoto, Kimberly Haupu, Jo Jordan, Richard Landford, Dana Newman, Kaukaohu Wahilani, Teri Savaiianaea. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) – [2:40:23]

State Representative Darius Kila – [2:40:24]: Representative Kila reported the following:
● Talk Story Follow-Up: Thanked attendees for participating in a joint talk story session with Representative Muraoka; noted an upcoming leadership transition at Nānākuli High School.
● School Resource Officer (SRO) Pilot: Expanding to Nānākuli High School.
● Legislative Session Wrap-Up: Governor Green is finalizing legislative signings; none of his vetoes relate to transportation.
● E-Bike Safety Bill: Previously vetoed, reworked bill will be signed into law, supporting HPD partnership with community groups on dangerous e-bike activity.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [2:42:00]
1. Pa‘akea Road Flood Mitigation Funding Details: Meyers asked for details on the funding timeline and source (city, state, or federal) for the announced first-phase flood mitigation work. Rep. Kila committed to bringing details to Thursday, July 9, 2026 joint committee meeting.
2. SRO Program Concerns: Johnnie-Mae expressed concern that an SRO program is being introduced at a predominantly local-serving high school, questioning the reliance on policing rather than addressing root causes. Rep. Kila acknowledged the board and community have requested more support for the school for several years.
3. Navy/RIMPAC EIS Oversight: Kaukaohu asked who reviews and approves the military’s EIS for RIMPAC-related exercises and their impact on marine life, given the scale of participation (approximately 25,000 personnel). Rep. Kila noted a boundary exists between state and federal jurisdiction offshore and that Lualualei Naval Base’s role in national security may be driving increased Navy attentiveness to community concerns; he committed to following up.

BOARD BUSINESS – [2:47:04]
Determination of Recess Schedule – [2:47:04]: Jordan MOVED and a Kaukaohu SECONDED to recess the Board’s regular Tuesday, November 3, 2026 meeting due to Election Day, when most government facilities are closed. The motion was ADOPTED (7-0-0). (Aye: Maile DeSoto, Kimberly Haupu, Jo Jordan, Richard Landford, Dana Newman, Kaukaohu Wahilani, Teri Savaiianaea. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) — [2:48:02]

Designation of Board Committees and Committee Chairs – [2:48:04]: Chair Teri appointed the following committee chairs, each of whom accepted:
● Transportation & Zoning: Richard Landford
● Hawaiian Affairs & Natural Resources: Water & Land: Kimberly Haupu
● Parks & Recreation/Ocean Safety: Maile DeSoto
● Education & Health: Jo Jordan
● Housing & Public Safety: Nani Peterson (deferred to the next meeting)

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – [2:49:24]: Jordan noted corrections, including spelling corrections for Maile DeSoto and Kauai Hilo’s names. [2:51:00] – Chair Teri MOVED and Jordan SECONDED to approve the Tuesday, May 5, 2026 minutes with corrections. The motion was ADOPTED with no objections (7-0-0). (Aye: Maile DeSoto, Kimberly Haupu, Jo Jordan, Richard Landford, Dana Newman, Kaukaohu Wahilani, Teri Savaiianaea. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) – [2:51:32]

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – [2:51:45]: Jordan noted corrections, including listing Maile DeSoto as a member present, correcting Kauai Hilo’s name, and clarifying that Neighborhood Commission Office board-member training sessions are for Chairs/Vice Chairs only. [2:53:23] – Chair Teri MOVED and Jordan SECONDED to approve the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 minutes with corrections. The motion was ADOPTED with no objections (7-0-0). (Aye: Maile DeSoto, Kimberly Haupu, Jo Jordan, Richard Landford, Dana Newman, Kaukaohu Wahilani, Teri Savaiianaea. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) – [2:53:46]

ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:53:47]
JERA Project Open House – [2:53:47]: Monday, August 3, 2026, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., UH West O‘ahu Multi-Purpose Room.

Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae Update – [2:54:07]: The Chair noted that DLNR has already publicly confirmed the encampment move-out date of Friday, October 16, 2026, and removed the item from further discussion.

Next Regular Board Meeting – [2:54:29]: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., Wai‘anae Public Library (Meeting Room), 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Wai‘anae, HI 96792.

ADJOURNMENT – [2:54:40]

Chair Savaiinaea adjourned the meeting.

Submitted by: Braxon Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Lindon Valenciano, Public Relations Assistant, NCO
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