MILILANI – WAIPI‘O – MELEMANU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 25

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.
MILILANI HIGH SCHOOL – H BUILDING
95-1200 MEHEULA PARKWAY, MILILANI, HI 96789
AND VIRTUAL VIA WEBEX

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Rules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. All dialogue at the meeting will be conducted by use of the microphone. Those joining the meeting on WebEx are reminded to mute their speakers until they wish to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone not following these rules will be ruled out of order by the Chair. Those providing Presentations to the Board are encouraged to do so via a PowerPoint presentation and provide handouts for the board and the community. The public concerns and comments are limited to three (3) minutes each. Please silence all electronic devices.

Written Testimony: 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, 530 South King Street, Room 406, Honolulu, HI 96813. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Danielle M. M. Bass
A. Pledge of Allegiance, Public Notice, Roll Call/Quorum

II. MONTHLY REPORTS (Limited to two (2) minutes each)
A. Honolulu Fire Department
(Monthly report; fire and emergency incident statistics for this community’s jurisdiction for April – May 2025, HFD safety tips reminders, and upcoming events)
B. Honolulu Police Department
(Monthly report; crime and incident statistics for this community’s jurisdiction for April – May 2025, HPD safety tips, reminders, and upcoming events)
C. U.S. Army – Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division
(Monthly report; updates on previous and current questions / concerns, safety tips, reminders, and upcoming events)
D. Board of Water Supply (BWS)
(Monthly report; water main break incidents and statistics for this community’s jurisdiction for April – May 2025; BWS tips, reminders, and upcoming events)
E. State of Hawaiʻi School Facilities Authority (HiSFA)
(Monthly report and status update of Mililani High School Workforce Housing project; updates on previous and current questions / concerns, reminders, and upcoming events)

III. PRESENTATIONS (Limited to five (5) minutes each)
(Questions specifically related to these presentations to follow, after each presentation.)
A. Queen’s Wahiawā Update – The Queen’s Health Systems

B. Dog Friendly City Parks Proposal – Nathan Serota, City & County of Honolulu Department of Parks & Recreation

IV. COMMUNITY CONCERNS (Limited to two (2) minutes each)
Report Of Any Events or Concerns Within the Community
Any community member, can come forward and express any comment or concern within decorum.
Please, limit your comments to two (2) minutes each per issue for items not on the agenda.

V. BOARD BUSINESS:
A. Board Member Kurumi Kaapana-Aki – 3 Meeting Absence
B. Board Member Rudy Rana – 3 Meeting Absence
C. Approval of Meeting Minutes: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

VI. REPORTS OF CHAIRS AND BOARD COMMITTEES (Limited to two (2) minutes each)
A. Chair’s Report
B. Community Partnerships and Community Outreach – Alex Ozawa, Chair
C. Community Recognition and Service Awards – Josie Ka‘anehe, Chair
D. Community Maintenance and Walk Audit – Martina Segura, Chair
i. Neighborhood Board Walk Form: https://forms.gle/3YeivtfDyT6VaAi1A
E. Planning, Zoning, Sustainable Development, and Climate Resilience – Trevor Nagamine, Chair
F. Transportation & OMPO – Skyler Ross, Chair
G. Military Affairs and Emergency Management – Dennis Kim, Chair
H. Health, Houselessness, and Human Services – Darsha Lee, Chair
I. Parks and Recreation & Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park – Sabrina Gustafson, Chair
J. Education – Marilyn Lee, Chair

VII. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS (Limited to two (2) minutes each)
(Monthly reports given by the following elected officials or their designee; updates on previous or current questions / concerns)
A. Office of Hawai‘i’s 1st Congressional District, Congressman Ed Case – Nestor Garcia
B. Office of Hawai‘i State Governor Josh Green – Toni Schwartz, Governor’s Representative
C. Office of the City & County of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi – Tracy Kubota, Mayor’s Representative
D. Office of the City & County of Honolulu Council District 8, Councilmember Val Okimoto
E. Office of the City & County of Honolulu Council District 2, Councilmember Matthew Weyer
F. Office of State Senate District 18, Senator Michelle Kidani
G. Office of State Senate District 17, Senator Donovan Dela Cruz
H. Office of State House District 38, Representative Lauren Matsumoto
I. Office of State House District 37, Representative Trish La Chica
J. Office of State House District 46, Representative Amy Perruso

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Board Meeting: The next scheduled board meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 7:30 pm. Location: Mililani High School – H Building.
B. Broadcast: Videotaping of Board meetings are scheduled to be shown on ‘Ōlelo Focus 49, Every Second Thursday at 9:00 am, and on ‘Ōlelo Views 54, Every First and Third Saturday at 9:00 am.

IX. ADJOURNMENT

A mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions, corrections, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html

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.

Meeting Location: The monthly meetings of the Mililani-Waipiʻo-Melemanu Neighborhood Board #25 are held in the “H Building” on the Mililani High School campus, as indicated on the map below. The H Building is circled on the map, and parking is available in the upper campus parking lot near the intersection of Meheula Parkway and Makaimoimo Street. For convenience, parking near the Mililani High School Cafeteria is recommended.

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025 – 7:30 P.M.
MILILANI HIGH SCHOOL H-BUILDING – 95-1200 MEHEULA PKWY, MILILANI, HI 96789
AND VIA WEBEX

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

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kK0RlwlrULOHw3HFRCLnoiy8MZLoYk8D

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:17]

Chair Danielle Bass called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair Bass provided the rules for the Neighborhood Board meeting – [0:01:09]. Roll call was conducted – [0:01:54] and quorum was established with 18 members present [0:03:27]. Note: This 23-member Board requires 12 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Danielle Bass, Josie Kaʻanehe, Dennis Kim, Marilyn Lee, Sabrina Gustafson, Leslie Among, Michael Dau, Elise Carmody, Emil Svrcina, Darsha Lee, Brandon Kinard, Sharon Williams, Skyler Ross, Martina Segura, Ed Flores, Alex Ozawa, Mary Smart, Ann Freed, Katherine Kupukaʻa (joined at 8:04 p.m.), and Rodney Park (joined at 8:12 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Rudy Rana, Trevor Nagamine, and Kurumi Kaapana-aki.

Guests: Captain Tateishi (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Scott Vierra (Honolulu Police Department); Captain Block (U.S. Army); Kathleen Pahinui (Board of Water Supply); Toni Schwartz (Governor Josh Green); Tracy Kubota (Mayor Rick Blangiardi); Dr. Kealoha Fox (Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency); Chelsea Gonzales (Councilmember Matt Weyer); Representative Amy Perruso; Representative Lauren Matsumoto; Charles Miller (Senator Donovan Dela Cruz); Representative Trish La Chica; Cheri Nakamura (State of Hawaiʻi School Facilities Authority); Dr. Sandra Noone, Preston Kim (Hawai’i Pacific Health); Ken Inouye, Keoni, Sierra Martin, Tony Velasco, Robin Nelson, Walton A. (Residents and Guests); Rachel Cristobal (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 44 total participants.

II. MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:03:37]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:03:37]: Captain Tateishi provided the monthly statistics for the month of March 2025 along with the April 2025 fire safety tip regarding evacuations.
● More information: https://fire.honolulu.gov/
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fGpXbhDNd7Ceea9c7-yGQY2racRSPZPn/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:05:40]
• How many of those are critical where the patient needs to be taken to the ER?
• So you don’t know which are critical calls and which are nuisance?
• Of the wildfires were any of those due to fireworks?
• Can you find out?

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:07:05]: Lieutenant Vierra provided the monthly statistics from March 2025 to April 2025. The safety tips for the month were regarding how to make our vehicles safer.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:09:08]
• Do you have to have your registration, safety inspection ect in the vehicle?
• Is that a County or State law that requires you to do that?

Military – Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division – [0:11:30]: Captain Block reported the following:
● Hiring fair on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Kapolei High School and listed the various departments that are hiring.
● Final Environmental Impact Statement
● Details on the comment period and how to submit comments by phone/email

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:16:28]
• That EIS is for Pohakuloa on the Big Island correct?
• Does the army have any land clean up plans for leased lands?
• What type of clean up plans does the leadership have for lands after their training exercises?
• Are there any renewal cycles on the lease?
• How many years will it be renewed for?
• In the past how many years was the lease renewed for?
• Does the EIS include the deactivation of unexploded ordinances on that land?
• When is the deadline for comments?
• Do you have any further updates regarding the servicemember that was found in their car on Wheeler in the parking lot?
• How do you submit comments?
• Is there a separate way to submit comments?
• Could you restate the email for the record?

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:21:24]: Kathleen Pahinui reported the following:
● No main breaks
● Detect a Leak Week: The Board of Water Supply is offering free dye for toilets.

State of Hawaiʻi School Facilities Authority (HiSFA) – [0:22:33]: Cheri Nakamura reported the following:
● Pending on the legislation session to finish so that there can be clarity on what resources are available.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:23:29]
• Has there been any follow up information on the cost to move the location?

III. PRESENTATIONS – [0:24:11]

Update on New Mililani Straub Clinic Facility Located at Mililani Town Center – Hawaiʻi Pacific Health – [0:24:11]: Dr. Sandra Noone and Director Preston Kim provided a presentation on the new Mililani Straub clinic facility located at Mililani Town. The presentation provided the following: building floor plans; services that will be provided; and hiring opportunities.
● Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pMYIxY45OmcZpAwyBsQpPc2vxcRFgjcI/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=101205618811575423434&rtpof=true&sd=true
● Flyers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JtA8IXBeURRm238IUyNVciMcfmv0cUKY/view?usp=drive_link

Member Ross left at 7:59 p.m.; 17 members present.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:32:07]
• Are we looking in the future that we would be treated by AI?
• Will there be more or less human interaction?
• Which is the location of the front entry way, facing the theater or road?
• Are the people who get accepted in Mililani or the whole system?
• Will you be having emergency room care at this facility?
• How many dermatologists do you have?
• Is your parking private?
• Can anyone else park in your lot?
• When does the AHI program begin?
• Is there any inpatient mental health care at this facility?
• Did you build this facility on leased land or do you own the land?
• Will the current clinic be closed down or will it continue to be used?
• What will be the general hours of the clinic?

Member Kupukaʻa joined at 8:04 p.m.; 18 members present.
Member Segura left at 8:06 p.m.; 17 members present.
Member Park joined at 8:12 p.m.; 18 members present.

City & County of Honolulu Climate Action Plan – [0:42:20]: Dr. Kealoha Fox announced that The City is updating its Climate Action Plan (CAP), originally adopted in 2021, with new goals to boost renewable energy and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The revised plan, expected to go to the City Council by early next year, is being shaped through community input and focuses on five areas: transportation, energy, waste, sustainable communities, and food systems. A draft is planned for July, and public workshops are being held across Oʻahu, including Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Pearl City Public Library and Monday, June 9, 2025 at Waialua Elementary.
• Climate Action Plan Community Workshops: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OQuDJQapBegeoNI0pEL-TYQnREI6Owu9/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:46:58]
• With DODGE going on do you get any information if those departments like yours will be cut?
• What are the dates and locations for the events at the end of your presentation?
• Will there be a portion that talks about affordability?

IV. COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:51:24]: None.

V. BOARD BUSINESS – [0:51:55]

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes – [0:52:00]: Member Gustafson asked the Board if there were any corrections or any revisions that they would like to make. Hearing no amendments. The Wednesday, February 26, 2025 regular meeting minutes were ADOPTED as written [0:52:22].

VI. REPORTS OF CHAIRS AND BOARD COMMITTEES – [0:52:29]:
● Chair’s Report – [0:52:34]: No report.
● Community Partnerships and Community Outreach – Alex Ozawa – [0:52:58]: Shared a brief report about Instagram and Facebook posts and asked to be notified if there are things such as outreaches to be posted.
● Community Recognition and Service Awards – Josie Kaʻanehe – [0:53:34]: No report.
● Community Maintenance and Walk Audit – Martina Segura – [0:53:45]: No representative present, but Chair Bass reminded the community to continue to submit if there are signs missing and etc. through the walk form.
○ Neighborhood Board Walk Form: https://forms.gle/3YeivtfDyT6VaAi1A
● Planning, Zoning, Sustainable Development, and Climate Resilience – Trevor Nagamine – [0:54:15]: No representative present.
● Transportation & OMPO – Skyler Ross – [0:54:22]: No representative present.
● Military Affairs and Emergency Management – Dennis Kim – [0:54:30]: No report.
● Health, Houselessness, and Human Services – Darsha Lee – [0:54:54]: Provided a brief report on the Koa Vista application.

Member Ozawa left at 8:25 p.m.; 17 members present.

● Parks and Recreation & Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Field – Sabrina Gustafson – [0:55:34]: Informed that The Department of Parks and Recreation had sent a letter informing that a study will be conducted on City parks to be dog friendly. Member Gustafson and Chair Bass are planning to request for a presentation.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:56:24]
• There is construction going on at CORP what is that about?

● Education – Marilyn Lee – [0:57:32]: Member Marilyn Lee reported the following: Mililani Uka Elementary’s 50th anniversary; Lion King Jr. performance; Golden Scholars Night; and graduation.
○ Mililani Public Library Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q5KUrHY9BgTeYfWqp0buQBj2Obr4Se72/view?usp=drive_link
○ Summer Reading Challenge: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JImchQUk27jp_vJVSDjuW2nD7JIwjggp/view?usp=drive_link

VII. ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS – [1:00:40]

Office of Hawaiʻiʻs 1st Congressional District, Congressman Ed Case – [1:00:43]: No representative present.

Office of Hawaiʻi State Governor Josh Green – [1:00:55]: Toni Schwartz reported the following:
● Responses to follow ups regarding the Kipapa Bridge’s cracks and the missing historic sign
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xXAUQwl4D6DQ3syYnMinI14M3_0-mLNX/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:03:10]
• Can you have someone do a traffic study regarding the traffic/lines on Kam Highway after Kuahelani Avenue near the Mililani Auto Repair Business?
• Can we put together a list of places that conduct safety inspections to publicize?
• When will the State begin the CIP of a sidewalk along Kamehameha Highway from Kuahelani Avenue to Lanikuhana Avenue including the construction of a sidewalk from Meheula Pakway to Lanikuhana Avenue?

Office of the City & County of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi – [1:08:02]: Tracy Kubota reported the following: Town Hall happening tomorrow night; follow up responses regarding taxpayer funding, future of rail system, speed humps request on Lanikuhana Avenue between Kamari Street and Luaoalai Place, and the request for missing street signs.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:12:13]
• Who can initiate an audit of HART?
• Can the bathroom at District Park be spruced up?
• Are they any plans to renovate the playground at District Park?
• When will the City be opening the bus only dedicated lane in front of Pearl Highlands?

Office of the City & County of Honolulu Council District 8, Councilmember Val Okimoto – [1:14:57]:
● Full council meetings occurred in March and April 2025. Next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
● Legislative updates on Bill 61 (prohibiting wheelies) and Bill 60 (sewer fees).
● Special CD2 budget meeting in May 2025
● Mililani Uka Elementary’s 50th Anniversary
● Responded to follow ups from the previous meeting regarding fireworks, new police substation in Mililani, and bills relating to animal cruelty.
● Newsletter: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6098c5bb75e480679bd2fab3/t/67f6c0a25d7b256aaf5bfa82/1744224442701/April+NL%28Website%29.pdf

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:22:09]
• Is the new Fire Department helicopter online yet?
• How much longer will it take?
• If you remove feral cats and chickens from the property, is it considered animal cruelty?
• So, I should ask the Humane Society?
• Is there a significance to the 25lbs for Bill 7?
• Regarding the fireworks bill you mentioned are they still taking testimony?

Member Carmody left at 8:56 p.m.; 16 members present.

Office of the City & County of Honolulu Council District 2, Councilmember Matthew Weyer – [1:26:02]: Chelsea Gonzales reported the following:
● Bill 18 CD 1: Restricting the sale of single use plastic bottles and vending machines has passed 3rd reading.
● Monitoring the Landfill House Bill 969 that’s going to conference

Office of State Senate District 18, Senator Michelle Kidani – [1:28:38]: No representative present.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WZVJRja90QnOpjlllXhzVu7swEADzxQI/view?usp=drive_link

Office of State Senate District 17, Senator Donovan Dela Cruz – [1:28:55]: Charles Miller reported the following:
● Session 2025: Currently in conference committees
● Provided legislative updates relating to biosecurity, fireworks, e-bikes, and the landfill.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:31:13]
• Are there any bills in the Senate that will help with the stop gap people in Hawaii?
• Are there any current bills still alive regarding hotlines and mental health awareness?

Office of State House District 38, Representative Lauren Matsumoto – [1:35:13]: Representative Matsumoto reported the following:
● Midsession survey
● Update on Mililani Emergency Access Road
● Legislative updates on House Bill 26 relating using pre-tax dollars to save for a down payment.
● Updates on Resolution 131 and 137 both relating to Kipapa Elementary
● Talk and Tour
● Legislative Town Hall
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EL5GSO3Bchp1vzxSPVrkoAtHffGAtGXl/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:39:32]
• Are there any Bills in the House that would help with the stop gap?
• Which crosswalks at Kipapa are you talking about?
• Why would the State be involved?

Office of State House District 37, Representative Trish La Chica – [1:45:26]: Representative La Chica reported the following:
● Session convenes at 6:30 p.m.
● Legislative updates regarding school bus prices and expanding the red-light camera program.
● Talk Story: On Thursday, May 1, 2025 starts at 6:00 p.m. relating to Transportation. Provided who and which departments would be there. Wahiawā Community Health Center will do a vaccine presentation.
● Community updates relating to Town Hall and Queens Medical Center.
● Measles update
● Percentage rate on those that did not get a vaccine due to their religion.
● Provided information on HB 1300 relating to free breakfast and lunch.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qbeVs33o2LViVtOlqyS_sWN4RzKVxCap/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:52:59]
• What can be done to increase the non-compliance of reporting of vaccinated people?
• Did they send out the information on the availability of the shots in Wahiawa?

Office of State House District 46, Representative Amy Perruso – [1:55:48]: Representative Amy Perruso reported the following:
● HB 969 and SB 438 relating to landfill.
● Planning a community forum at Mililani High School to address concerns which also will include concerns that Member Darsha Lee brought up.
● Didn’t pass any progressive tax revenue generation.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Rgr7-k_ifHsrKmmKdHJhr8S8wbB1chq/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:59:00]
• Why did you vote NO on HB 698?
• If the bill passes, will it go into effect in July 2050?
• If July 2025 is correct, why is it so long for it to take effect?
• California Avenue where it crosses Cypress Avenue we can’t see the crosswalk can it be restriped?
• Chelsea can you make note of that as well?

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:03:19]:

Neighborhood Board Elections: The 2025 Neighborhood Board Election voting will start on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:45 a.m. HST and runs to Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. HST.

City and County of Honolulu and Hawaiʻi Foodbank are Partnering to Fight Against Hunger: Neighborhood Assistant Rachel Cristobal will be collecting donated canned goods at tonight’s meeting.

Next Board Meeting: The next scheduled board meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 7:30 pm. Location: Mililani High School – H Building.

Broadcast: Videotaping of Board meetings are scheduled to be shown on ‘Ōlelo Focus 49, Every Second Thursday at 9:00 am, and on ‘Ōlelo Views 54, Every First and Third Saturday at 9:00 am.

IX. ADJOURNMENT – [2:04:40]: The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.

Submitted by: Rachel Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy, NCO
Finalized by: Sabrina Gustafson, Secretary

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

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