WAI‘ANAE COAST NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 24

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.- 9:15 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 two (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 (5) 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 Pu / Blowing of Conch Shell: Kaukaohu Wahilani
1.2 Oli: Nani Peterson
1.3 Pule Wehe: Calvin Endo

2. 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.

3. First Responder Report: (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
3.1 Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
i. Fire Response Search Tool-HFD website: Fire.Honolulu.gov
3.2 Honolulu Police Department (HPD)
i. Crime Stats / Crime Mapping website: HonoluluPD.org
3.3 Honolulu Ocean Safety Department
3.4 Board of Water Supply (BWS)

4. Monthly Reports: (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
4.1 Army Representative- Lt. Colonel Sean Stroh

5. Presentations: (Limited to ten (10) minutes)
5.1 Kamaile Academy Improvements-Consultant Taeyong Kim
5.2 Boys and Girls Wai’anae Clubhouse-Project Hope Community Event-Kristle Jury-Hale, Wai’anae Clubhouse Director
5.3 City & County of Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency-Chloe Obar’

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 State Senator Samantha DeCorte, Senate District 22
7.6 State Representative Chris Muraoka, House District 45
7.7 Congresswoman Jill Tokuda District 2
7.8 State Representative Darius Kila, House District 44

8. Board Business
8.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes: February 3, 2026
8.2 Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings /Public Hearings (February)
8.3 Considerate to Participate of Waiʻanae Coast Neighborhood Board No. 24 Members in Providing Security Support for the Boys & Girls Club of Waiʻanae “Project Hope” Community Event (April 25, 2026)
8.4 Consideration to Support Resolution Supporting CCL Resolution 26-7 Establishing an End Landfills Task Force
8.5 Reconsideration to Rescind Motion to “Not have the pledge of allegiance at every regular board meeting.”

9. Committee Reports (February): (Limited to (2) minutes each
9.1 Transportation-Chair Richard Landford
9.2 Parks & Recreation/ Ocean Safety-Chair Jo Jordan
9.3 Housing/ Homelessness-Chair Nani Peterson
9.4 Education/ Health & Public Safety-Chair Calvin Endo
9.5 Business Economic Development-Chair Kimberly Haupu
9.6 Natural Resources: Water, Land-Chair Dana Newman TBD
9.7 Hawaiian Affairs-Chair Kaukaohu Wahilani-TBD

10. Announcements
10.1 Saturday, March 21, 2026-Legacy Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole 8th Annual Festival @ Kalaniana’ole Beach Park from 3pm-8pm
10.2 Mayor Blangiardi Town Hall Meeting-April 9 @ 6:30-8:30pm @ Wai’anae District Park, Gym
10.3 Fuel Storage Tank Improvements Wai’anae Wastewater Treatment Plant Status Statutory 30-day public review and comment period starts. Comments are due by March 25, 2026. Please send comments to comments@townscapeinc.com
10.4 Next regular board meeting -Tuesday, April 7, 2026 @ 6:30pm @ Wai’anae Public Library (meeting room) 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Wai’anae, HI 96792

11. Adjournment
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DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 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=Rd1-3KYsu8M

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

CALL TO ORDER — [0:00:17]: Chair Savaiinaea called the Wai’anae Neighborhood Board No. 24 meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Quorum was established with 6 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., Cross Crabbe, Kimberly Haupu, Dana Newman, and Jo Jordan.

Members Absent: Kaukaohu Wahilani, Nani Peterson, and Calvin Endo.

Guests: Captain Res (Honolulu Fire Department); Sergeant Fumi Muraoka, Acting Sergeant Pagan (HPD District 8 Community Policing Team); Captain Kelly Khrone (Ocean Safety); Dawn Apuna (Mayor’s Representative); Councilmember Andria Tupola, Kika Tapeni (Councilmember Andria Tupola’s Office); Senator Samantha DeCorte, Julina Feliciano (State Senate District 22); Representative Chris Muraoka (State House District 45); Diamond Badajos (Governor’s Representative/Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL)); Lieutenant Colonel Sean Stroh Fairchild (Army Representative); Jan Makepa, Shelby Billionaire; David Kellis, Nonalyn Amasiu-Wright, Faelyn Amasiu, Aure Kraemer, Blessings De La Cruz, Mabel Keliihoomalu, Pua McElhaney, John Penitani, Tawana Alonzo, Kala Paishon, May Marrotte, Germaine Meyers, Stone Perez, Kapua Keliikoa-Kamai, Eric Ford, Lokana Keliikoa-Pua, Jeffrey Jones (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible or not stated clearly. There were 76 total participants including those on WebEx.

Pule Wehe — [0:00:28]: Resident Loaʻa opened the meeting with prayer, thanking God for bringing the community together, asking for strength, wisdom, and discernment to help one another, and praying for patience, mindfulness, and the ability to push each other forward (Wai’anae forward) as a strong force. He asked for help to listen intently, think about what to say to build one another up, and to be successful together in all endeavors.

Declaration Of Any Conflicts by Board Members — [0:01:48]: No conflicts were declared by board members.

CITY EMERGENCY & FIRST RESPONDER REPORT — [0:02:05]

Honolulu Fire Department — [0:02:08]: Captain Res provided the report and highlighted the following:
• January 2026 Statistics: 1 structure fire; 7 nuisance calls; 1 cooking fire; 3 activated alarms; 156 medical emergencies; 3 mountain rescues; 2 motor vehicle collisions; 2 ocean rescues; 1 hazmat incident.
• Fire Safety Tip: Call 911 first in emergencies – do not drive to the nearest fire station as fire companies may not be there due to responding to other emergencies, inspections, training, or educational activities. When calling 911, give operator your initial need (police, fire, or EMS), accurate description of need, and address/location. HFD can also field 911 text messages if you have poor voice reception (e.g., while hiking).
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FXVzZcYW6FihfxU5YnxriEKSXb7vA-zE/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed — [0:03:40]
1. Fire Investigation at Kea’au Beach Park: Salcedo asked about a car fire at Kea’au Beach Park in Mākaha that damaged nearby trees, and a truck vandalized on Mākaha Surfing Beach, inquiring if any suspects were apprehended. Captain Res responded that investigation details would need to come from HPD.

Honolulu Police Department — [0:05:04]: Sergeant Fumi Muraoka provided the report and highlighted the following:
• January 2026 Statistics: Motor vehicle thefts: 3 (Wai’anae), 27 (District 8); Burglaries: 5 (Wai’anae), 12 (District 8); Thefts: 40 (Wai’anae), 113 (District 8); Motor vehicle break-ins: 10 (Wai’anae), 24 (District 8); Traffic citations: 30 speeding, 700 moving violations, 54 parking violations, 1,227 total citations; Total calls for service: 8,450 (District 8), 2,352 (Wai’anae).
• Keaʻau Beach Park Follow-Up: Acting Sergeant Pagan provided a response to the question asked to HFD, he shared there was no suspect arrested for the fire.

Questions, comments and concerns followed — [0:06:47]
1. Cultural Training: Loa’a asked about cultural training for officers on the Wai’anae side, specifically regarding transgenerational trauma. Corporal Pagan explained officers are trained in law enforcement, not psychology, and that psychological/psychiatric assessments are handled by doctors who make decisions on voluntary or involuntary hospital transport. He clarified that bias-based training exists but officers enforce the law regardless of cultural claims.
2. Human Trafficking Investigation: Billionaire asked about 8 endangered kids rescued in town area. Corporal Pagan stated it’s an ongoing investigation handled by narcotics vice and FBI, outside their jurisdiction.
3. Parking Enforcement Coordination with DMV: Perry suggested HPD coordinate with Department of Motor Vehicles to include educational flyers about parking laws, e-bikes, and enforcement in DMV’s mail-outs to help inform the public and reduce violations. Corporal Pagan appreciated the suggestion and noted HPD could create a one-page flyer for DMV to include with their mailings.
4. Tow Company Contract Issues: Corporal Pagan explained that the current tow contract with one company covering the entire island creates delays when officers need to tow vehicles, as tow trucks may come from distant areas (e.g., town to Mākaha), requiring officers to wait 1-2 hours and taking away police resources. He requested the board work with legislators to return to zone-based towing where local tow companies handle their districts.
5. Riding in Truck Beds on Freeway: Cowles asked about restricting people from riding in truck beds on the freeway following a fatal accident. Corporal Pagan explained personally that many families only have one vehicle and trucks serve multiple purposes, making restrictions difficult.
6. Vehicle Arsons and Environmental Hazards: Salcedo reported multiple vehicle arsons including the Kea’au Beach Park fire that damaged Milo trees, and a damaged 4×4 truck on Mākaha Beach creating hazardous material concerns. He also raised concerns about feral dogs brought by encampments at Kea’au Beach Park, threatening nearby agricultural landowners, and noted City Resolution 22-151 regarding park gate closures is incomplete and not being enforced.

Ocean Safety Department — [0:20:52]: Captain Kelly Khrone provided the January 2026 report along with Lieutenant Blake Coporoz and Water Safety Officer Bouvet Bradberry.
• January 2026 Incidents: Mākaha Beach – vessel in distress, towed out; Poka’i Bay – vessel on rocks at midnight, HPD and HFD assisted, two people sent to hospital; Tower 43 (Ma’ili Beach Park) – HPD assisted twice with two people arrested who tried to swim out and evade HPD; Multiple car accidents responded to on Farrington Highway; Three fights at Poka’i Bay with HPD assistance; Monk seal at Poka’i Bay untangled from rope (seal is fine); Multiple sharks at Mākua and Mākaha – informed public and kept them away.
• Coverage Areas: Substation at Ko’Olina Harbor (Ko’Olina Coas provides access). Two rescue crews: one patrols from Ko’Olina to Ma’ili Green Lanterns, the other from Green Lanterns to Ka’ena Point.
• Winter Conditions: Relatively slow winter except for current conditions. Maps and addresses of all towers to be provided to board. Stats to be emailed.

Board of Water Supply — [0:24:08]: No representative present.

MILITARY OFFICIAL REPORT — [0:24:16]

Army Representative — [0:24:19]: Major Patrick Wolff provided the report and highlighted the following:
• Training Updates: Answered questions from the January 2026 board meeting regarding cleaning procedures and vehicle inspections. Standard Operating Procedures require units to clean equipment and vehicles prior to departure from training areas. Any hazmat leaks or spills are reported to the environmental division, which tests areas to ensure proper cleanup before units can proceed.
• MMR Fence Line Clearance: Clarified that the US Army does not survey the general fence line but monitors and clears culvert doors to allow streams to flow. All streams, crossings, and washout points within MMR are inspected, and those located are surveyed by EOD (Explosive Ordinance Detachment). Clearance surveys typically occur during the wet season with erosion and late spring. Currently not aware of any active surveys outside the fence line.

Questions, comments and concerns followed — [0:26:52]
1. Mākua Valley Cleanup Assistance: Loa’a Homestead Ridge asked hypothetically what the US Army would look for to assist Hawaiian people in cleaning up Mākua, given the leases expire in 2029 and the area has been bombed. Wolff stated he speaks on behalf of the military and would need to route the question through proper personnel at the garrison to ensure a satisfactory answer from the US Army.
2. Video Tour of Mākua Valley: Perry asked if the military could create a video tour of Mākua Valley working with the Mālama Mākua group, so kūpuna who are not physically able to make the hike could view the valley from home. Wolff said he would pass the request to the garrison public affairs.
3. Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs): Whitfield, new community co-chair of the Pearl Harbor Hickam Kalo Restoration Advisory Board, asked about establishing RABs for areas of concern to Hawaiians as leases expire. Wolff said he would connect with the garrison to work with Navy and Marines on setting up RABs.
4. Return of Cultural Items and Water Contamination Prevention: Newman asked how the community can receive cultural items (ki’i, pōhaku with cultural significance) that may have been taken or discovered on military installations, and about mitigation efforts to prevent contaminants from military property entering waterways during heavy rains. Wolff confirmed he would pass both questions to the environmental division.
5. Unexploded Ordnance Concerns: Salcedo asked about a pineapple bomb she found 3-4 years ago in Wai’anae Valley near an elementary school that was never picked up despite reporting it. She requested the military provide contact information for ordnance disposal. Wolff took note and would pass it to the garrison.
6. Rhino Snot Testing: Salcedo asked about testing for rhino snot (dust suppressant chemical) that breaks up into beads and washes into the ocean, which is cancer-causing. She has been requesting testing for 4 years. Wolff confirmed he would ask about testing for the chemical and mitigation efforts to prevent it from washing into streams and ocean during heavy rains.

BOARD BUSINESS — [0:37:58]

Approval of Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, January 6, 2026 — [0:38:00]: Haupu MOVED and Crabbe SECONDED to approve the Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Hearing no discussion, the Regular Meeting Minutes were APPROVED with a vote count of 6-0-0 (Aye: Newman, Haupu, Jordan, Crabbe, Landford Jr., Savaiinaea; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:38:43]

Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings/Public Hearings (August-December) — [0:39:02]: Landford Jr. reported attending the Nānākuli transportation committee meeting. Crabbe reported attending the January 2026 Neighborhood Commission Neighborhood Plan committee meeting. Chair Savaiinaea reported attending HPD’s SPO planning on Friday, January 9, 2026.

PRESENTATIONS — [0:40:14]

City & County Dept of Environmental Services Refuse Division — [0:40:18]: Henry Gabriel, Recycling Program Branch Chief for the City and County of Honolulu, provided the presentation on recycling and composting programs: blue cart (recycling); green cart (composting); convenience centers and transfer stations; current contamination issues; Green Recycling Organic Waste (G.R.O.W.) Program; PFAS (forever chemical) concerns.

Questions, comments and concerns followed — [0:43:12]
1. AC Unit Recycling: Confirmed AC units are accepted at convenience centers and transfer stations. Refrigerant is extracted first, then carcass is shredded and divided into ferrous and non-ferrous metals for recycling.
2. Tire Recycling: Jordan asked about tire disposal and clarified if there were any limites to the number that can be disposed. Gabriel shared tires accepted with or without rims, approximately 4 per month per household.
3. Acetylene/Oxygen Tank Disposal: Loa’a asked about safely emptying and disposing of old acetylene and oxygen tanks. Gabriel explained these are commercially generated tanks and suggested contacting hazardous waste companies (Penko, Environmental Services) for proper disposal, not the city program.
4. Mixing of Refuse: Cowles shared he has noticed the green waste is getting mixed with common household trash, he asked why they are no longer separated.
5. Common Recycling Mistakes: Chair Savaiinaea noted frozen food boxes and envelopes with plastic windows are NOT recyclable – only plain white envelopes and corrugated cardboard. Plastic #1 and #2 identification is embossed on bottom of containers (smaller than a dime). Fiber-based beverage cartons should go in trash, not recycling.
6. Glass Recycling: Gabriel shared any glass bottle or jar accepted (any color cap okay). Tempered glass (windows, mirrors) is contamination.
7. Educational Outreach: Perry suggested coordinating with DMV to include recycling education in their mail-outs and creating educational videos about what goes in each bin.
8. PFAS Education: Salcedo expressed concern about PFAS being cancer-causing and going into the air when compostables end up at waste energy facility. Emphasized need for community education.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Presenting 2026 Legislative Package – [1:09:11]: Summer Silva, Interim Chief Administrator for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, presented OHA’s 2026 board-approved legislative package and shared the following bills: bill 1 regarding island burial councils; bill 2 regarding Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) Beneficiary Definition; Bill 3 regarding commercial aquarium collection ban; bill 4 regarding constitutional amendment to prohibit live fire military training; bill 5 regarding rent stabilization.

Questions, comments and concerns followed — [1:16:38]
1. OHA Presence in Wai’anae: Loa’a thanked OHA for presence and recent meetings with Klay and Uncle Bill Brandon, feeling OHA is now listening to Wai’anae Coast community. Discussed potential podcast opportunities beyond just Ka Wai Ola.
2. Legislative Participation Tools: Billionaire requested a list of all bills with HB numbers and companion bills, and sample testimony templates so kūpuna can easily submit testimony by copying and pasting. Requested OHA keep community aware of hearing schedules. Silva confirmed HB2104 information and sample testimony is on social media, email serve, and encouraged attending weekly BAE committee meetings (5 minutes for community concerns/feedback).
3. Radio Program: Keliikoa-Kamai requested OHA fund radio program like Brickwood and Kimo used to host (‘Ohe Nā Olino) to keep people informed of challenges and successes.
4. IBC Quorum Support: A resident supported IBC quorum change to be based on filled seats rather than total seats.
5. Piecemeal Development Concerns: Keliikoa-Kamai raised concerns about legislators wanting to approve development piecemeal (like rail issues with Aunty Akana Helini).
6. Honolulu Charter Amendment: Keliikoa-Kamai asked if OHA considered submitting live fire prohibition for Honolulu charter in addition to state constitution.
7. Self-Invitation to Important Discussions: Perry encouraged OHA to self-invite to tables they need to be at rather than waiting for invitation (e.g., military discussions).
8. Military Land Leases Information: Whitfield announced OHA website (oha.org/alohaaina) has information about military land leases and TAC (Tactics) meetings.
9. Ceded Lands Revenue (20% Funding): Billionaire asked about status of unfulfilled 20% ceded lands revenue owed to OHA. Silva explained OHA pivoted to prioritize financial conversation for 20% of what state collects on crown/government lands before completing inventory, as inventory incompletion shouldn’t stop funding discussion.
10. Workforce Development Opportunity: Keliikoa-Kamai suggested teaching young people (especially Ka’ōpuni graduates) to do crown lands inventory work so trust benefits beneficiaries.

DTL Amazon Presentation – [1:35:40]: Jacob Aki, consultant to DTL on behalf of Amazon, provided an oral presentation about Amazon’s proposed fulfillment center in the Kapolei area and shared the following: project overview; purpose of fulfillment center; job opportunities; rezoning request; community engagement methods; timeline of the project; overall infrastructure.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:40:46]
1. Rail Extension Funding: Loa’a asked if Amazon would consider funding rail continuation from Ewa to West Oahu Community College to help employees with transportation. Aki explained this would likely be a multi-million- or billion-dollar project not feasible, but Amazon is looking at traffic impact mitigation and ensuring accessibility for workers without cars, unlike Ko Olina where buses can’t enter safely.
2. Height Variance Concerns: Keliikoa-Kamai expressed concern about giving exemptions to wealthy companies, suggesting Amazon should buy more land instead of requesting vertical extension. Aki responded that the 30-foot height increase is needed due to equipment/technology requirements, and buying more land would increase resource usage (electricity, water).
3. Flight Pattern Concerns: Cowles raised concerns about 99 ft height restriction and flight patterns over Kapolei area depending on wind direction. Aki stated FAA approval is required and they are working with FAA on this issue.
4. Local Community Support: Keliikoa-Kamai emphasized really helping locally means helping organizations like Kala Farms, Kahumana, and high school projects – homegrown inside organizations, not just outside entities. Recommended Amazon address community before coming in to identify and rectify challenges.
5. Clarification on Rise Partnership: Keliikoa-Kamai clarified earlier mention of Jeff Bezos donating to Rise – this was through his and his wife’s foundation, not Amazon directly. Aki confirmed and emphasized commitment to working with local organizations.

COMMUNITY CONCERNS — [1:54:32]

Kāneaki Access Restoration – [1:54:54]: Kila shared an announcement about restoring community access to Kāneaki, one of Hawaii’s largest wahana sacred sites behind Mau’ulu Estates. Petition available at waianae.io.

Legacy Organizations Accountability – [1:56:05]: Loa’a Homestead Ridge raised concerns about holding legacy organizations accountable board members have used power to funnel money into own pockets. Questioned how to hold these organizations accountable when same problems persist for 30 years. Also noted lack of youth (keiki) voice at meetings – youngest person in room, decisions affect youth who don’t have a say.

Mākaha Development Water Concerns – [1:58:14]: A resident thanked the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) investigation team for action against illegal construction by Mākaha Development (KH Group). Main concern: their application for 104 resort-style homes claimed water infrastructure could handle it, but Mau’ulu Estates has daily water pressure issues. Concerned about water main breaks throughout Mākaha Valley.

Federal Election Fraud and Participation – [1:59:41]: Billionaire raised concerns about federal election fraud, lack of community participation (only 20 people at city council opening, 184 testifiers out of 1 million Honolulu population). Noted Representative Muraoka’s HB43 to combat human trafficking/drug smuggling (only 4 human trafficking bills vs 30 cannabis bills).

Amazon Local Community Support – [2:01:35]: Keliikoa-Kamai clarified Jeff Bezos RYSE donation was through his foundation, not Amazon. Emphasized really helping locally means helping homegrown organizations like Kala Farms and Kahumana. Noted RYSE wasn’t welcomed because they didn’t come in the right way – outside entities should address community before coming to identify and rectify challenges.

Opposition to Projects in District 24 – [2:03:02]: Perry stated opposition to LNG, rail, landfill, and geothermal in Neighborhood Board 24.

Elected Officials Tax Examination – [2:03:31]: Johnnie-Mae Perry suggested elected officials’ taxes should be examined when elected and when they leave to check for inconsistencies. Raised concerns about DHHL beneficiaries being deceived by two state housing agencies not operating the same way, slowing DHHL home building.

Restoration Advisory Board Recruitment – [2:04:52]: Whitfield announced recruitment for Pearl Harbor Hickam Kalo RAB (up to 20 members, don’t have to be residents if you work/do business in area). Working to revive dormant Lua’alualei and Central RABs. Information at redhiller.com.

Nonprofit Communication Issues – [2:06:55]: Salcedo raised concerns about lack of communication between nonprofits operating in 96792 area. Nonprofits need to be more transparent, hold committee meetings, and open halls to everyone to hear and share, not just tell community what they want. Emphasized residents have right to know what’s going on and gentrification concerns.

ELECTED OFFICIALS & STATE DEPARTMENT REPORTS — [2:09:08]

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative — [2:09:11]: No representative present.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EsbOrfawcMbwppNC41HqOpo2T9KQxw2b/view?usp=drive_link

Council Member Andria Tupola (District 1) — [2:09:18]: Kika Tapeni provided the report and highlighted the following: R3 Program starting up; Lahilahi Cleanup; District 1 transportation projects; the upcoming townhall with Representative Kila in August 2026; the Ending Landfill Task Force Resolution.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:12:06]
1. Landfill Extension Opposition: Perry strongly opposed landfill extension, requesting Wai’alae Golf Course as alternative location and community benefit for previous Wai’anae and Nanakuli landfill areas. Tupola explained task force will explore technology for ending landfill (other countries have stopped landfilling). Community benefit bill will cover not just current landfill but previous Wai’anae and Kahe’a landfill areas.
2. Moku Signs Clarification: Keliikoa-Kamai clarified Wai’anae Hawaiian Civic Club was instrumental in getting moku signs up (may have been collaboration with Boy Scouts), particularly Aunty Ginny Cabello who spearheaded effort at Black Rock area.
3. Pound Master Program: Salcedo asked about pound master program status given concerns about loose dogs at parks, police responding to dog calls taking away from other duties, and humane society refusing to take dogs that attacked humans. Tupola confirmed humane society handles dogs/cats/chickens. Met with CSD, humane society, and Aloha Animal Outreach (Charlotte Naelon). Suggested humane society subcontract nonprofits (Aloha Animal Outreach, Aloha Affordable Vet) to get reimbursed through city contract since humane society can’t do it all.

Governor Green’s Representative – [2:23:32]: Diamond Badajos, Public Information Officer with Department of Hawaiian Homelands, provided report for Governor Josh Green. All community concerns from past month have been followed up on.

Questions, comments and concerns followed — [2:24:00]
1. DHHL DPP Process: Keliikoa-Kamai asked if DHHL still doing their own DPP process and requested statistics on caseload DHHL has relieved city of (Dawn from DPP stated zero awareness last month or month before). Also asked about expediting rooftop solar approvals and average timeframe for processing in last 5 years. Badajos will get clarification and compile report.

Senator Samantha DeCorte (District 22) — [2:30:55]: Senator DeCorte provided the report and highlighted the following: Injustice of with land trust; discussion of bills have begun for the legislative session; website is still being worked on.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:32:15]
1. Response Time: Keliikoa-Kamai expressed appreciation for Senator DeCorte’s office response time. She shared there was a bill she wanted to understand before expressing full opposition, due to the response time, she was able to express her point to the bill.
2. Posting on Social Media: Billionaire suggested placing proposed bills on social media platforms for residents to have another avenue to view materials up for approval at the legislature.
3. Housing Concern: Perry explained multiple bills and expressed opposition to all regarding housing/affordable housing for residents and beneficiaries alike.

Representative Chris Muraoka (House District 45) — [2:40:02]: Representative Muraoka provided brief report highlighting HB43 to combat human trafficking and drug smuggling (second year of effort), and upcoming Lahi Lahi cleanup on Saturday.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:44:40]
1. Sharing Views: Keliikoa-Kamai shared its important for the community to know what bills are supported or opposed so the community can stand with Representative Muraoka.
2. Response Concern: A resident shared he did no get a response from Representative Muraoka’s office when he reached out regarding development concerns.
3. Expressing Gratitude: Salcedo expressed her appreciation for the efforts Representative Muraoka is taking to be more involved in the community. She shared it helps Kupuna participate more in legislative conversations.

Congresswoman Jill Tokuda – [2:50:39]: No representative present.

Representative Darius Kila – [2:50:47]: No representative present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS — [2:51:01]: Chair Savaiinaea shared the committee dates and times with the community.

ANNOUNCEMENTS — [2:52:02]
• City & County Dept of Parks and Recreation: 55th Annual Senior Citizen Valentine Dance ‘A Sweet for my Sweetheart’ on February 6, 2026 from 9am-12 noon at Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall – FREE event.
• HDOT Highways Division: Draft Environmental Assessment for Farrington Highway Widening Project published January 23, 2026 in Environmental Review Program’s Environmental Notice. Available at: https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/erp/Doc_Library/2026-01-23-OA-DEA-Farrington-Highway-Widening-Project.pdf. Comments due by February 23, 2026.
• Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm at Wai’anae Public Library (meeting room), 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Wai’anae, HI 96792.

ADJOURNMENT — [2:52:55]: Chair Savaiinaea adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m.

Submitted by: Jeffrey Jones, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO
Finalized by:

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