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

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
MILILANI HIGH SCHOOL – H BUILDING
95-1200 MEHE‘ULA PARKWAY, MILILANI, HI 96789
AND VIRTUAL VIA WEBEX

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Rules for Virtual Participation and Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep their comments under three (3) minutes, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports to less than three (3) minutes. 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 three (3) minutes each)
A. Honolulu Fire Department
(Monthly report; fire and emergency incident statistics for this community’s jurisdiction for Dec 2025 – Jan 2026, HFD safety tips reminders, and upcoming events)
B. Honolulu Police Department
(Monthly report; crime and incident statistics for this community’s jurisdiction for Dec 2025 – Jan 2026, 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 Dec 2025 – Jan 2026; 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. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

IV. COMMUNITY CONCERNS (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
A. 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 three (3) minutes each per issue for items not on the agenda.

V. PRESENTATIONS (Limited to seven (7) minutes)
A. Mililani YMCA 5K Fun Run– Maisha Abbott, Mililani YMCA

B. G.R.O.W. Pilot Program – Henry Gabriel, the Recycling Program Branch, Department of Environmental Services, City & County of Honolulu

VI. REPORTS OF CHAIRS AND BOARD COMMITTEES (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
A. Chair’s Report
B. Community Partnerships and Community Outreach – Kate Ozawa, Chair
C. Community Recognition and Service Awards – Josie Ka‘anehe, Chair
D. Community Maintenance and Walk Audit – Ken Inouye & Skyler Ross, Co- Chairs
1. Neighborhood Board Walk Form: https://forms.gle/3YeivtfDyT6VaAi1A
E. Planning, Zoning, Sustainable Development, and Climate Resilience – Trevor Nagamine, Chair
F. Transportation & OMPO – Ed Flores, Chair
G. Military Affairs and Emergency Management – Dennis Kim, Chair
H. Health, Houselessness, and Human Services – Darsha Lee, Chair
I. Parks and Recreation – Sabrina Gustafson, Chair
J. Education – Marilyn Lee, Chair

VII. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
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– Jocelyn Doane, 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, February 25, 2026, at 7:00 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 a.m., and on ‘Ōlelo Views 54, Every First and Third Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

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, Hawaiʻi 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711; or Email nco@honolulu.gov. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Neighborhood Commission Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nco@honolulu.gov as soon as possible, preferably at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. If a request is received with fewer than three (3) business days remaining before the meeting, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but it may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.

All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the Board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the Board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 – 7:00 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=9xZm_UdM0gU&list=PLfqRwVpRrookBIqlihQKmGtTyJzCcOQEW
Reports & other meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kK0RlwlrULOHw3HFRCLnoiy8MZLoYk8D?usp=drive_link

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:21]
Chair Danielle Bass called the Mililani/Waipiʻo/Melemanu Neighborhood Board No. 25 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Chair Bass reciting the rules of speaking – [0:00:45]. Quorum WAS established with 17 members present during the roll call – [0:03:36]. Note: This 23-member Board requires 12 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Members Present: Danielle Bass, Elise Carmody, Ed Flores, Ann Freed, Sabrina Gustafson, Ken Inouye, Brandon Kinard, Darsha Lee, Alexander Ozawa, Katherine Ozawa, Rodney Park, Skyler Ross, Martina Segura, Emil Svrcina, Sharon Williams, Mary Smart, Dennis Kim, Marilyn Lee (joined at 7:07 p.m.), Josie Kaʻanehe (joined at 7:58 p.m), and Katherine Kupukaʻa (joined at 8:07 p.m.).

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

Guests: Captain Morero (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Scott Vierra (Honolulu Police Department); Cheri Nakamura and Nathan Hokama (State of Hawaiʻi School Facilities Authority); Lacey Shimabukuro, Audrey Awaya, Karen Arakawa (Pacific Housing Assistance Corporation); Adam Woltag (WRNS Studio); Sierra Martin (Kealahou West Oʻahu); Jocelyn Doane (Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative); Aaron Wilson (Councilmember Val Okimoto’s Office); Letani Peltier (Councilmember Matthew Weyer’s Office); Charles Miller (Senator Donovan Dela Cruz’s Office); Representative Trish La Chica; Representative Amy Perruso; Mitchell (Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters); Lee Wang (Housing Hawai’i’s Future); Becky Gustafson, Mitch, Scott Smart (Residents and Guests); Rachel Cristobal (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were approximately 61 total attendees.

II. MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:03:52]
Honolulu Fire Department – [0:03:52]: Captain Morero reported the following:
● October 2025 Statistics: 1 structure fire, 1 wildland/brush fire, 6 nuisance fires, 0 cooking fires, 7 activated alarms with no fire, 71 medical emergencies, 1 motor vehicle collision with pedestrian, 2 motor vehicle crashes/collisions, and 1 hazardous materials incident.
● Safety Tips: Cooking safety emphasized as cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and injuries. Stay alert while cooking; never leave the stove unattended; use timers; keep combustible items away from stovetop; and keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from cooking areas.
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bdunY06Yy_KAOukhbnIHdg20LMR0KYSl/view?usp=drive_link

Honolulu Police Department – [0:05:34]: Lieutenant Scott Vierra reported the following:
● October 2025 Statistics: 4 assaults, zero robberies, 1 burglary, 12 UEMVs (unauthorized entry into motor vehicles), 30 motor vehicle collisions, and 927 calls for service.
● Safety Tips: Holiday travel safety emphasized including sharing itinerary with trusted contacts, researching destinations, knowing emergency service numbers, enrolling in safety alert programs, keeping digital copies of documents, staying alert in crowded areas, securing belongings, using hotel safes for valuables, and avoiding social media posts while away that advertise vacant homes.

Member Marilyn Lee joined at 7:07 p.m.; 18 members present.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [0:07:24]
1. Rape Incident Notification Inquiry: Member Flores inquired about a rape notification received from crimemapping.com on Friday, November 7, 2025 in lower Mililani area around 10:30 a.m., asking if an arrest was made or if someone is still at large. Lieutenant Vierra responded that he did not have information on that specific case but noted that crime mapping notifications indicate when a case is generated, not necessarily when an arrest is made, and it could have been classified as a domestic or sexual assault depending on the circumstances.
U.S. Army – Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division – [0:09:34]: No representative present.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:09:47]: No representative present.

I. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – [0:10:00]
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes – [0:10:09]: Member Gustafson MOVED and Member Ross SECONDED to approve the Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes as distributed – [0:10:16]. Hearing no discussion and no objections. The motion was ADOPTED; 18-0-0 (Aye: Bass, Carmody, Flores, Freed, Gustafson, Inouye, Kinard, Darsha Lee, Alexander Ozawa, Katherine Ozawa, Park, Ross, Segura, Svrcina, Williams, Smart, Kim, Marilyn Lee; Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [0:10:32].

II. COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:10:40]
Kealahou West Oʻahu Homeless Outreach Report – [0:11:00]: Sierra Martin reported the October 2025 statistics for the area: 62 unsheltered individuals encountered, 24 were service resistant, 10 community concern reports received, 23 households containing 28 people newly joined the program, and five households currently on the wait list awaiting placement for housing programs. She announced the department is hiring and provided contact information at 808-728-5034 for more information.

III. PRESENTATIONS – [0:12:50]
Update on New Location of Proposed Teacher Workforce Housing Project at Mililani High School Lower Campus – [0:13:50]: Cheri Nakamura and Nathan Hokama from the Hawaiʻi School Facilities Authority presented a 94-unit workforce housing project for educators in Mililani, developed with Pacific Housing Assistance Corporation. Based on a 2024 DOE (Department of Education) survey where over 5,000 employees expressed interest in workforce rental housing with Mililani as the preferred location, the project will be located on the lower campus near the Mililani High School’s football stadium. The design features two four-story wings connected by bridges around a courtyard, with a mix of one and two-bedroom units, 156 parking spaces, and amenities including a fitness center, community room, and laundry facilities. The architecture follows Mililani’s design guidelines with residential-style detailing and approved color palettes, while site boundaries are set back over 30 feet to preserve land for future school expansion. Educators are expected to occupy the apartments by summer 2029.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [0:29:11]
1. Ingress/Egress Configuration: Member Kim asked whether the entrance would be in-and-out or just in with exit on Anania Drive. Adam confirmed it would be both in and out from the same entrance, with a traffic study planned to determine safety and congestion factors.
2. Building Bridges and Safety Concerns: Member Gustafson asked about bridges connecting buildings on every floor and expressed safety concerns about access between buildings. Adam confirmed bridges at every floor connecting to elevator circulation. Member Gustafson also inquired about below-grade parking to reduce building height. Adam explained that below-grade parking would be cost-prohibitive (increasing cost per stall significantly), raise water/flooding concerns, require mechanical ventilation, and create additional safety issues, while surface parking is efficient, cost-effective, naturally ventilated, and easy to navigate. Another question addressed ingress and egress, specifically whether a stoplight would be installed at the entrance, to which the team responded there are currently no plans for a signal at that location
3. Pacific Housing’s Existing Mililani Projects: Member Kate Ozawa asked about Pacific Housing’s past involvement in Mililani Mauka, which was clarified—the organization still operates an affordable rental project there called The Courtyards at Mililani Mauka, though it’s not a school facilities authority project.
4. Local Resources, Parking, and Security Measures: Member Ross asked about local versus mainland contractors. Adam clarified WRNS Studio has Kaka’ako offices and partners with local builders for procurement. On parking, Pacific Housing allocates one stall per one-bedroom and two per two-bedroom unit, with extra visitor stalls available for reassignment if needed—emphasizing ample parking given no on-street options nearby. The fenced project will have a local property management firm with an on-site resident manager and AI-monitored cameras rather than security guards. Chair Bass noted 2023’s elevated crime rates and ongoing community advocacy for increased HPD presence.
5. Traffic Signal, Parking Adequacy, Building Height, and Community Character Concerns: Community member Becky Gustafson questioned parking adequacy, noting one-bedroom units may house couples with two cars. She expressed concerns about the ingress/egress point lacking a traffic signal, predicting accidents and illegal U-turns. Adam confirmed no current signal plans pending a traffic study. Becky also raised concerns about the five-story building being Mililani’s tallest, potentially affecting resident privacy and community character.
6. Flat Roof Design and MTA (Mililani Town Association) Permit: Member Svrcina questioned the flat roof design’s architectural uniqueness, noting his personal difficulty getting flat roof approval for his home addition and whether MTA provided special permits. Adam explained the design strategy keeps overall building height low; adding gabled or hip roofs would increase height and presence, while varied parapet heights create visual interest without increasing elevation. Chair Bass clarified that as a State agency (Hawaiʻi School Facilities Authority) working on DOE State property that they will encumber as their own, SFA does not need to follow Mililani Town Association design guidelines. Cheri confirmed this understanding because it’s on State property.
7. Building-to-Building Bridge Purpose and Student Parking Mitigation: Member Segura asked about bridge purposes and student parking mitigation. Adam explained bridges connect wings to elevators. Cheri stated they’re relocating student parking behind tennis courts with a new entrance near the football field. The EA (Environmental Assessment) covers only the current project site, not replacement parking areas.
8. ADA Accessibility Features and Air Conditioning/Natural Ventilation: Member Segura asked about ADA features, referencing the Kelsey project. Adam confirmed WRNS Studio designed the Kelsey with accessible design for all abilities. AC is not planned but residents can install their own. The design includes ceiling fans, operable windows in every room, open corridors, and Mauka-oriented buildings to maximize trade winds.
9. Union Support and Local Contractor Commitment: Mitchell from Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters supported the project, noting stable educators need affordable housing. He praised the developers for moving the project to lower campus and confirmed a local union contractor will be selected.
10. Additional Parking Level Suggestion: Member Gustafson suggested considering a second level of parking on open parking spaces to address community parking concerns. Adam responded they did not consider two-story parking, as it would exacerbate concerns about building height, bulk, and mass.
11. Housing Hawaii’s Future Support Statement: Lee Wang, Executive Director of Housing Hawai’i’s Future, applauded the collaboration between Mililani Neighborhood Board, SFA, and the developer. He emphasized that the outcome sets a huge precedence for other neighborhoods statewide, noting hundreds if not thousands of young people are watching. He stated that what makes Mililani is the people, not the buildings, and that 94 more families using sidewalks and dining locally will increase safety through increased “body heat” presence day and night.

Member Kaʻanehe joined at 7:58 p.m.; 19 members present.
Member Kaʻanehe left at 7:59 p.m.; 18 members present.

Final Presentation & Discussion on Additional “Dog Friendly” Parks in Mililani – [1:05:11]: Member Gustafson presented the final survey results, which were based on feedback from 111 respondents regarding dog friendly parks in the community. The survey revealed overwhelming support for dog friendly parks, with 110 respondents expressing their desire for such facilities somewhere in the area, while only 1 person voiced opposition to dog friendly parks in any location. When examining specific park locations, four parks demonstrated particularly strong community backing, each receiving support from 70% or more of respondents (between 80-100 people). Based on this comprehensive analysis, the final recommendation identified three optimal parks that don’t overlap significantly with areas of opposition: Mililani District Park, 10 Acres, and Kipapa Neighborhood Park, which emerged as the preferred sites for implementing dog friendly park facilities.
● Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LYpLW2nQrnW78TvF7sWzXf44Lt5X6R0b/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=101205618811575423434&rtpof=true&sd=true

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [1:06:51]
1. Survey Methodology Clarification: Member Carmody asked about the number of parks that could be designated and expressed confusion about Mililani District Park appearing on the “no” list. Member Gustafson clarified there were no limitations by the City and County on which or how many parks could be designated. She explained that last month she personally didn’t recommend Mililani District Park due to its sensitivity, but the survey showed 89 out of 111 people wanted Mililani District Park as dog friendly, so she followed community preference. She selected three parks that had over 70% support and low opposition numbers.

Member Kupukaʻa joined at 8:07 p.m.; 19 members present.

VI. BOARD BUSINESS – [1:06:59]
Motion for Consideration Regarding Dog-Friendly Parks – [1:07:13]: Member Gustafson clarified with NCO that the previous motion from October 2025 could be wiped and restarted. She presented the motion in two parts.
● First Motion: Member Gustafson MOVED and Member Segura SECONDED that the Mililani-Waipiʻo-Melemanu Neighborhood Board #25 increase the number of on-leash dog friendly parks in Mililani – [1:08:00]. There was no discussion, so a roll call vote was conducted. The motion was ADOPTED; 13-4-0 (Aye: Katherine Ozawa, Carmody, Inouye, Flores, Freed, Gustafson, Kim, Kupuka’a, Darsha Lee, Ross, Segura, Kinard, Bass; Nay: Marilyn Lee, Park, Smart, Svrcina. Abstain: None.) [1:10:24].
● Second Motion: Member Gustafson MOVED and Member Segura SECONDED that the Mililani-Waipiʻo-Melemanu Neighborhood Board #25 recommend to the City and County Department of Parks and Recreation that Mililani District Park, 10 Acres, and Kipapa Neighborhood Park be designated on-leash dog friendly parks based on the survey done by the Mililani Waipio Community [1:10:44]. There was a discussion. A roll call vote was conducted. The motion was ADOPTED; 12-4-1 (Aye: Katherine Ozawa, Carmody, Inouye, Flores, Freed, Gustafson, Kupuka’a, Darsha Lee, Ross, Segura, Kinard, Bass; Nay: Kim, Marilyn Lee, Park, Smart; Abstain: Svrcina.) [1:23:03].

VII. REPORTS OF CHAIRS AND BOARD COMMITTEES – [1:23:52]
Chair’s Report – [1:23:53]: No report.

Community Partnerships and Community Outreach – [1:24:02]: Member Kate Ozawa reported she has been updating the neighborhood board Instagram as needed, with recent posts about food distribution for those in need and the new noise cameras being installed across the island.

Community Recognition and Service Awards – [1:24:36]: No representative present.

Community Maintenance and Walk Audit – [1:24:40]: Member Inouye reported road issues were reported to him that he needs to check out. Member Ross shared that they had access to the online form and will work with Kate to post it on Instagram so anyone from Mililani can report issues with attachments, allowing communication with the City and County to get fixes completed.

Planning, Zoning, Sustainable Development, and Climate Resilience – [1:25:15]: No representative present.

Transportation & OMPO (Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization) – [1:25:16]: Member Flores reported the OMPO Metropolitan Board did not have community involvement this month.

Military Affairs and Emergency Management – [1:25:35]: No report.

Health, Houselessness, and Human Services – [1:25:49]: Member Darsha Lee had no report but reminded people that many places will be providing Thanksgiving food bags at all food banks for those in need. Member Gustafson asked for clarification on her previous report about homeless issues at Recreation Center 3. Member Darsha Lee clarified it was the park next to Recreation Center 3, and she has forwarded those concerns to houseless outreach who are following up. Member Gustafson noted two people reported homeless individuals near the tunnel on Kamehameha Highway in the October 2025’s minutes, and Member Darsha Lee offered to investigate.

Parks and Recreation – [1:27:12]: Member Gustafson had no further report beyond the dog parks presentation.

Education – [1:27:12]: Member Marilyn Lee reported updates from Mililani Uka Elementary’s Principal Jacob Kardash: their annual event is Friday, November 21, 2025 from 4:30-7:30 p.m., open to the public for students and families with 20 food vendors, games, crafts, and entertainment (no dogs allowed). Mililani Uka’s Holiday Mystery Mansion and Winter Wonderland event is December 5-6, 2025 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. with family fun activities, games, prizes, food trucks, and open to the public.

VIII. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – [1:28:03]
Office of Hawaiʻi’s 1st Congressional District, Congressman Ed Case – [1:28:09]: No representative present.

Office of Hawaiʻi State Governor Josh Green – [1:28:16]: No representative present.

Office of the City & County of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi – [1:28:29]: Jocelyn Doane reported from the mayor’s newsletter: Skyline Segment 2 opens with 4 new stations, new express bus lines launch, Honolulu Hale parking repairs underway, and new sewer rates start Thursday, January 1, 2026. Holiday events include Kalikimaka Ho’omau concert Friday, November 28, 2025 at Blaisdell (free, 7pm), Honolulu City Lights begins on Saturday, November 29, 2025 with tree lighting and parade, December’s Holiday Tree Exhibition at Honolulu Hale, and Kapolei City Lights on Saturday, December 6, 2025. DMV registration delays are resolved but backlogs remain, and the Charter Commission received 250+ proposals now available in a searchable spreadsheet.
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r6b2h5MPhAuZgi4_8Miy7DjPDMpGwgQO/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [1:34:41]
1. Neighborhood Board Walk Access Request: Member Ross requested Jocelyn to send him an email to provide access to the neighborhood board walk information for reporting City roads and signs needing replacement.
2. Meheula Parkway Tree Root Damage: Community member Mitch shared that there are trees in the median having their roots exposed on Mehe’ula Parkway causing the asphalt to rip. It’s near getting off the freeway heading to Mililani 16 Acres. Chair Bass also asked if DFM can drive all the way down from Mehe’ula Parkway near the freeway to Lanikuhana Avenue because there should be multiple trees exposing their roots.

Office of the City & County of Honolulu Council District 8, Councilmember Val Okimoto – [1:37:07]: Aaron Wilson reported that on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the council passed: Resolution 25-305 requesting DPP decline the previously approved conditional use permit minor for Kamanui Agribusiness, making it null and void or denying further modifications; Bill 62 CD1 relating to amendments to bed and breakfast home and transient unit standards inadvertently omitted under Ordinance 25-2; and Bill 5 addressing farm animal control by adding a new article to Chapter 12 of Revised Ordinances of Honolulu. The Committee on Budget met on Tuesday, November 18, 2025: Bill 55 establishes fees for developers to administer the multifamily rental housing program; Bill 63 amends low-income housing dedication requirements, adds annual reporting, and provides home exemption for long-term rentals; and Bill 64 requires the mayor to submit appropriations report with budget documents per city charter. Councilmember Okimoto plans to participate in the Christmas parade and wishes everyone happy holidays.
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10tvEqbckQoaw5qpsBM0HNmoYSVzHzPms/view?usp=drive_link

Office of the City & County of Honolulu Council District 2, Councilmember Matthew Weyer – [1:39:23]: Letani Peltier reported that Councilmember Weyer participated in the blessing ceremony for Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic in Mililani celebrating 5 years of mental health care for veterans, service members, and families. Letani shared City Skyline ridership data. To improve connections, DTS is advancing plans for a new bus transit center adjacent to Waiawa station in Pearl City and planning a dedicated freeway ramp linking H-2 southbound directly to Kamehameha Highway at Waiawa station to reduce traffic and improve Skyline access, with design expected to be completed next year.

Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [1:41:50]
1. Mount Kaʻala Zipline Project Status: Member Freed inquired about the North Shore zipline project. Letani Peltier explained the applicant received the original conditional use permit (CUP), later cancelled a modification application, then submitted a new revised CUP minor application. They expect a DPP response by year’s end. Most public and neighborhood board input opposes the project. Chair Bass announced that Council Chair Tommy Waters and Planning Zoning Chair Esther Kiaʻāina co-introduced Resolution 25-305 urging DPP to deny both the modification and underlying CUP.
2. H-2 to Waiawa Station Connection: Member Ross asked about the dedicated H-2 to Kamehameha Highway connection and the Thursday, October 16. 2025 H-1 westbound U-turn access that opened. Letani explained DTS plans a new bus transit center near Waiawa station with a dedicated ramp linking H-2 southbound directly to Kamehameha Highway and the station. He offered to obtain and share detailed documents from the departments.

Office of State Senate District 18, Senator Michelle Kidani – [1:49:46]: No representative present.
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U1TYWISdHrPuZU7QVpxU99Q3F8yYtU0G/view?usp=drive_link

Office of State Senate District 17, Senator Donovan Dela Cruz – [1:50:03]: Charles Miller reported the DOE and City and County’s Mililani Middle School parking agreement MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) is back with DOE currently under review. Senator attended Wahiawā Veterans Parade, participated in groundbreaking at Central Oʻahu Agriculture Food Hub, and attended and spoke at Central Oʻahu job fair.

Office of State House District 38, Representative Lauren Matsumoto – [1:50:53]: Representative Matsumotoʻs Representative read a written report stating Representative Matsumoto met virtually with SFA and Pacific Housing regarding updated teacher housing presentation, appreciating thoughtful adjustments after listening to community concerns. Revisions reflect sincere effort to be responsive, collaborative, and mindful of neighborhood character and needs. She looks forward to continuing dialogue to support educators and the community. She extended the deadline for her pre-session community survey to Wednesday, December 31, 2025, encouraging residents to provide feedback for the upcoming legislative session.
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nbebVAdQh0NZx7eMP0lD43axa9Sgk0WY/view?usp=drive_link

Office of State House District 37, Representative Trish La Chica – [1:52:58]: Representative La Chica reported on committee-related visits to community colleges and schools across Oʻahu and neighbor islands. She highlighted Mililani Uka School’s growth to nearly 15 student clubs run by volunteer teachers. Together with Representative Matsumoto, she celebrated Cohen Community Clinic’s 5th anniversary in Mililani Mauka; new vendor Endeavors will continue mental health services plus wraparound services including housing, job placement, and homeless support for veterans and families. The legislative survey closed on Saturday, November 15, 2025 with results forthcoming. An end-of-year community talk story is scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DEvEuGfNCScdOVm73xJNjcSpB9isCr1Q/view?usp=drive_link

Office of State House District 46, Representative Amy Perruso – [1:56:26]: Representative Perruso reported spending this month working on legislation protecting agricultural lands and providing for vulnerable populations. With federal administration changes to SNAP and Medicaid, more people will experience food insecurity, prompting hard questions about local food sources. Fundamental to establishing security is protecting agricultural land experiencing rapid loss to development; the gondola project characterizes problematic development in her district toward Kaena Point. She’s working on a package of seven bills surrounding agricultural land protection and support for young farmers. Her legislative work and advocate collaboration has expanded into waste management, learning about extended producer responsibility and reuse, working with her chair on bottle bill reform as they introduce more EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility). A food distribution with the food bank is scheduled Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Kaala Elementary, acknowledging people are still not whole.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:58:57]
NCO and Toys for Tots – Toy Drive: Your Neighborhood Assistant will be collecting donated children’s toys (new and unwrapped) at tonight’s meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. If you’d like to donate, please bring your toy(s) to this meeting.

Next Board Meeting: This Board will RECESS their December 2025 regular meeting. HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! The next scheduled board meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:00 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 a.m., and on ‘Ōlelo Views 54, Every First and Third Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

X. ADJOURNMENT – [1:59:47]: Chair Bass adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m.

Submitted by: Rachel Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO
Finalized by: Sabrina Gustafson, Secretary

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