WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32
HYBRID REGULAR WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32 MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
IN PERSON
Waimānalo Public Library Meeting Room, 41-1320 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795
VIA WEBEX VIDEO TELECONFERENCE
MEETING INFORMATION
Meeting link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m4eab55b312ed0a612abb6a9bc7720f93
Meeting number: 2496 613 1930 Password: NB32 (6232 from phones and video systems)
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Purpose: The purpose of Neighborhood Boards and the Neighborhood Plan is to increase and assure effective citizen participation in the decisions of government.
Rules for Engaging: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to click the “raise hand” icon, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Remarks should not exceed three (3) minutes. Please ensure your microphone is muted unless you are speaking. You can mute and unmute for those dialing in on the phone by pressing * 6. Please state your first and last name for the record, before moving into your comment/question etc. Written testimony may also be submitted via email using the contact information listed on the Neighborhood Commission Office website. ALOHA, “Akahai”, meaning kindness to be expressed with tenderness; “Lōkahi”, meaning unity, to be expressed with harmony; “ʻOluʻolu” meaning agreeable, to be expressed with pleasantness; “Haʻahaʻa”, meaning humility, to be expressed with modesty; “Ahonui”, meaning patience, to be expressed with perseverance, in accordance with Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes Chapter § 5-7.5.
Notes: 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 (2/3) vote, nine (9) of this 13-member Board, is needed to add an item to the agenda. Adding an item to the agenda, however, is not permitted if 1. The item to be added is of reasonably major importance and 2. Action on the item by the Board will affect a significant number of persons. Determination of whether a specific matter may be added to an agenda must be done on a case-by-case basis. Please silence all electronic devices. This meeting is being recorded.
1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Kimeona Kane
A. Welcoming Remarks, Opening Pule/Oli – Chair Kimeona Kane, Volunteer participant
B. Purpose, Rules of the meeting and announcements – Chair Kimeona Kane
C. Roll Call – Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal/ Secretary Jehnna Mckeague
D. A message from our Kūpuna
E. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau o ka Mahina- #7 ʻĀhaʻi la i ka pupuhi. Away like a gust [of wind]. Travel with the speed of wind.
F. Message from Mr. John Mizuno
2. EMERGENCY PROVIDERS (Limited to three (3) minutes)
A. Honolulu Fire Department, hfdnhb@honolulu.gov
B. Honolulu Police Department, https://www.honolulupd.org/information/
3. DECLARATION OF VACANCIES – Addressing three absences
A. Subdistrict 7 held by Kenani Gramberg
4. FILLING OF BOARD VACANCIES
A. One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 5 (Waimānalo Village)
B. One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 9 (Old Homestead and beach homes to Makapuʻu)
C. One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 10 (Ag Lots)
D. One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 11 (Hale Aupuni)
5. FILLING OF COMMITTEE VACANCIES
A. Hawaiian Affairs and Natural Resources Committee – One (1) vacancy
6. PUBLIC AGENCIES’ REPORT (Limited to three (3) minutes)
A. Board of Water Supply – Danielle Ornelas. https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/
B. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – Director Laura Thielen, laura.thielen@honolulu.gov (Five (5) minutes)
C. Sewer Rate Presentation – Department of Environmental Services (Fifteen (15) minutes)
7. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
A. Education Reports
1) Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School – Principal Jamie Dela Cruz, jaime.delacruz@k12.hi.us
2) Blanche Pope Elementary School, Kula Kaiapuni o Waimānalo – Principal Heidi Rezentes, heidi.rezentes@k12.hi.us
3) Mālama Honua Public Charter School – Principal Denise Espania, despania@malamahonuapcs.org
4) Hui Mālama O Ke Kai – Maile Vickery, info@huimalamaokekai.org
5) Windward Community College – Ardis Eschenberg, ardise@hawaii.edu
6) University of Hawaiʻi, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources – Ilima Ho-Lastimosa, lipuupuu@hawaii.edu
7) Hawaiʻi Job Corps – Julie Dugan, Dugan.Julie@jobcorps.org
B. Community Organizations/Services Report Reports
1) Waimānalo Health Center – Jasmine Lefiti, Jlefiti@waimanalohealth.org (10 mins)
2) Waimānalo Hawaiian Homestead Association – Kenneth Ho, kianiani@gmail.com
C. Military Reports
1) Bellows Air Force Station – Major Dalin Chhen, dalin.chhen.4@us.af.mil, 808-864-0722
2) Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Colonel Jeremy W. Beaven, Kristi Kaluhiwa, Kristi.kaluhiwa@usmc.mil (10 minutes)
3) Hawaiʻi Army National Guard – Colonel Ronald Hogsten, ronald.d.hogsten.mil@army.mil, 808-672-1828
8. RESIDENT/COMMUNITY CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC REPORTS (Limited to three (3) minutes) For Community Concerns please review the NOTE section in the box at the top of the page regarding adding items to the agenda.
A. Environmental Impact Statement relating to Commercial Aquarium Collection- Elena Bryant (5 minutes)
B. Other
9. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS (Limited to five (5) minutes)
A. City Councilwoman Esther Kiaʻāina, ekiaaina@honolulu.gov (808) 768-5003
B. State Senator Chris Lee, senlee@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 587-8388
C. State Representative Lisa Marten, repmarten@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 586-9450
D. Govenor Josh Green, https://governor.hawaii.gov/, (808) 586-0034
E. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, https://tokuda.house.gov/
10. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Resolution supporting Licensed Midwives – Hawaiian Affairs Committee
B. Urging the Deparment of Transportation to install a speed table at the cross walk fronting McDonalds on Kalanianaʻole Highway and at St. Matthews Church on Kalanianaʻole Highway
C. Urging the Department of Transporation to install delineators at the mauka corner across of McDonalds to discourage illegal overtaking
D. Letter urging the Department of Hawaiian Home Land to engage in community outreach for installation of a 4 Way stop sign at ʻOluʻolu Street and Hihimanu Street
E. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes (Requires a Board Member motion and a second.)
1) Monday, September 10, 2024 Meeting
2) Monday, October 14, 2024 Meeting
3) Monday, November 14, 2024 Meeting
11. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – Chair Kimeona Kane (Five (5) minutes)
A. Neighborhood Commissions Office Announcements – Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal
B. The next regular meeting of the Neighborhood Commission is scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. on Webex, and at Kapālama Hale. The next meeting of the Survey Committee is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. on Webex, and at Kapālama Hale.
C. The next Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 Regular Monthly meeting will be on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm and will be a hybrid meeting.
D. The Education Committee meeting is on the second Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
E. The Hawaiian Affairs and Natural Resources Committee meeting is on the second Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30 pm.
F. The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting is to be scheduled on the second Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
G. The Waimānalo Community Plan Committee meeting is on the second Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
H. 2024 ʻŌlelo Broadcast Schedule – The Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 meetings are broadcast on ʻŌlelo Channel 49 on the fourth (4th) Monday of the month at 9:00 p.m. and on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Saturdays of the month at 3:00 p.m. Video replay can be found at http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-nco-menu/site-nco-sitearticles/1657-board-meeting-video-archive.html
12. ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, & PULE – Vice Chair Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻŌhelo (Two (2) Minutes)
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 at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. 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, Hawaii 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov
At Large- Kapiʻolani Nee,
At Large- Jehnna Mckeague,
Subdistrict 1- Lourdes Millan, millan.lourdes1@gmail.com
Subdistrict 2- Kimeona Kane, kimeonakane@gmail.com
Subdistrict 3- Moeata Mokulehua, j.mokulehua@gmail.com
Subdistrict 4- Brenda Wong, ihilanijowong@yahoo.com
Subdistrict 5- VACANT
Subdistrict 6- Ted Ralston, ted.ralston@gmail.com
Subdistrict 7- Kenani Gramberg, kenanigramberg@gmail.com
Subdistrict 8- Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, kuike.farmaloha@gmail.com
Subdistrict 9- VACANT
Subdistrict 10- VACANT
Subdistrict 11- VACANT
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.
WAIMĀNALO PUBLIC LIBRARY – 41-1320 KALANIANAʻOLE HWY, WAIMĀNALO HI 96795
AND VIA WEBEX
Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAc1uoYjksA
Reports and other meeting materials can be found at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12YXyGq4fcxrkfzlLmf4saaylQ9Os5f9z
I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:19]
Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Board Members Present: Lourdes Millan, Jehnna McKeague (joined at 7:55 p.m.), Kūʻike Kamakea-Ohelo, Moeʻata Mokulehua, Kenani Gramberg, Brenda Wong (joined at 8:10 p.m.), and Kapi’olani Nee.
Board Members Absent: Ted Ralston, Kimeona Kane and Zoltan Rudolics.
Guests: Firefighter Adam Rose (Honolulu Fire Department); Major Dalin Chhen (Bellows Air Force Station); Kristi Kaluhiwa (Marine Corps Base Hawaii); Irene Limos (Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina’s Office); Representative Lisa Marten; Jasmine Lefiti (Waimānalo Health Center); Julie Dugan (Hawaiʻi Job Corps); Denise Espania (Mālama Honua Public Charter School); Ardis Eschenberg (Windward Community College); Bryan Kimura (Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation); Kirsha Durante, Puaoeleili (Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation); Tom Elsen (Environmental Review Program Office of Planning and Sustainable Development); Kaipo Correa, Dawn Marquez, Kanela K., John Kux, Kanela K., Kalani K., Dave, Janice T., Joley, Kristie Duarte, Lillie, ʻOhana Kaʻōlelopono, Pilialoha, Taylor Campbell (Residents & Guests); Rachel Cristobal (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible, signed-in, not stated, and/or not participated in the discussion. There were 38 total attendees.
Pule – [0:00:24]: Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo asked if any Kupuna would like to open in pule. Aunty Blanche McMillan opened the meeting in pule.
Rules of the Meeting – [0:01:40]: Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo recited the rules for the meeting.
Roll Call – [0:04:23]: Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) Jeffrey Jones conducted a roll call. Quorum was not established with 5 members present [0:05:17]. Note – This 13-member Board requires 7 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.
A Message From Our Kupuna – [0:05:45]: No message shared.
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau o ka Mahina – [0:06:28]: #6 ʻĀhaʻi aku la i ka welowelo. Took off into the breeze. Rose in triumph, as a kite rises into the sky; hastened away with great speed.
II. EMERGENCY PROVIDERS – [0:06:52]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:07:00]: Captain Granato reported the following:
● Statistics for the month of October 2024
● Fire safety tips regarding Kitchen & Cooking Safety
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HtUFWtC2yKH8wHS8MsROlRUloIuSVpXc/view?usp=drive_link
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:09:33]: Lieutenant Akagi reported the following:
• Statistics for the month of October 2024.
III. DECLARATION OF VACANCIES – [0:10:50]: Hearing no opposition, Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo deferred due to lack of quorum.
IV. FILLING OF FOUR (4) VACANCIES ON THE BOARD – [0:11:01]: Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo and NCO Jeffrey Jones provided information on the current vacancies and how to verify addresses for Subdistrict seats.
V. FILLING OF COMMITTEE VACANCIES – [0:12:10]: Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo and NCO Jeffrey Jones provided information on the current vacancies and how to join committees.
VI. PUBLIC AGENCIES’ REPORTS – [0:12:47]
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:12:51]: Danielle Ornellas reported that there were no water main breaks for October 2024. She also provided the following:
● BWS is recruiting for full-time and contract positions in various departments.
● Questions from the previous meeting regarding coqui frogs.
● Provided a few potential future plans on how BWS continues to look for alternative drinking water sources.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:16:42]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:19:04]: Director Laura Thielen reported the following:
● Mayorʻs newsletter highlights regarding to the following:
○ More information on the City’s proposal to raise sewer fees for the first time since 2016
○ Recapping an incredible Pride Month in Honolulu, including Mayor’s appearance in the Pride Parade!
○ Details on updated flood maps from FEMA and what it could mean for homeowners
○ The remarkable true story of an open ocean rescue featuring an O‘ahu student athlete and City first responders
○ A popular park and baseball field in Waipahū opens after $4 million in repairs and upgrades
● Sewer service charges are planning to increase starting Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
● Neighborhood Plan Review: The Neighborhood Commission’s Neighborhood Plan Committee began meeting to conduct a comprehensive review of the Neighborhood Plan. A presentation with more information is available in your Board’s Google Drive. The Committee currently meets on the third Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Neighborhood Commission Office.
● Responses to concerns/inquiries from the previous meeting relating to the following: Creating plaques and forms of recognition.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:24:06]
VII. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS – [0:25:46]
Education Reports – [0:25:48]
Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School – Principal Jamie Dela Cruz, jaime.delacruz@k12.hi.us – [0:25:52]: No representative present.
Blanche Pope Elementary School (BPES), Kula Kaiapuni o Waimānalo – Principal Heidi Rezentes heidi.rezentes@k12.hi.us – [0:26:06]: No representative present.
Mālama Honua Public Charter School – Principal Denise Espania, despania@malamahonuapcs.org – [0:26:24]: Member Nee provided the updates on behalf of Principal Espania.
Hui Mālama O Ke Kai – Maile Vickery, info@huimalamaokekai.org – [0:28:04]: Jeff Glbreath reported the following:
• The board and stone class recently concluded with a great turnout.
• The organizations after school program.
• Potential visit from the Hōkūleʻa in December 2024.
Windward Community College (WCC) – Ardis Eschenberg, ardise@hawaii.edu – [0:30:34]: Ardis reported the following:
● Registration is open if any are interested in getting a degree or certificate.
● WCC Theater Conservatory will be presenting a rendition of a local horror story.
University of Hawaiʻi, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) – Ilima Ho-Lastimosa, lipuupuu@hawaii.edu – [0:32:31]: Ilima reported the following:
• There will be a kalo workday in December 2024.
• Gave thanks to those who have come to the farm a few days out of the week.
Hawaiʻi Job Corps – Julie Dugan, Dugan.Julie@jobcorps.org – [0:33:22]: No representative present.
Community Organizations/Services Report Reports – [0:33:57]
Waimānalo Health Center – Jasmine Lefiti, Jlefiti@waimanalohealth.org – [0:34:01]: Jasmine Lefiti and Hayley Cheyney Kāne reported the following:
● Importance of Preventative Medicine.
● Free Diabetes Prevention Program Offered at the Waimanālo Health Center.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:35:55]
Waimānalo Hawaiian Homestead Association – Kenneth Ho, kianiani@gmail.com – [0:38:21]: No representative present.
Military Reports – [0:38:37]
Bellows Air Force Station (BAFS) – Major Dalin Chhen, dalin.chhen.4@us.af.mil (808) 864-0722 – [0:38:40]: Master Sergeant (MSgt) Timothy McDonald reported the following:
• Upcoming Restoration Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) – [0:40:14]: No representative present.
Hawaiʻi Army National Guard – Major Sean Dodge, sean.m.dodge.mil@army.mil (808) 672-1828 – [0:40:30]: No representative present.
VIII. RESIDENTS / COMMUNITY CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS / PUBLIC REPORTS – [0:40:43]
Waimanālo Christmas Parade – [0:40:53]: Leiala Cook and Kalani Kalima shared the parade will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 9:00 am – 2:00 p.m. The generated finances will go to student scholarships.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:47:20]
Hui Mahiʻai ʻĀina Expansion Public Meeting – [1:45:49]: Resident Aunty Blanche McMillan shared the meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will notify residents of the land acquisition from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to move the current homes out of the current flood zone. She also shared her motivation behind the project she founded.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:59:41]
Environmental Impact Statement relating to Commercial Aquarium Collection – [1:26:33]: Inga Gibson and Mahesh Cleveland from the For the Fishes Organization provided an update on the Environmental Impact Statement relating to Commercial Aquarium Collection. They shared those certain groups and individuals are obtaining permits from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to do commercial fishing to sell to various buyers in the mainland U.S. which has shown to have a 10% survival rate for the fish. This is set to address the issue to help the local economy with some groups of fish bringing in potentially tens of millions of dollars.
Waimānalo Gymnasium and Other Athletic Complexes – [1:58:41]: Resident Dave expressed that he would like to see the gym and other athletic complexes in top shape. He mentioned that people would bring buckets of dirt, gravel and other material from home to fill in the cracks on the field where the kids play soccer. He also shared that due to the gym being closed multiple times, kids were put into sports later and great coaches have been lost.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:36:17]
IX. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – [1:42:26]
City Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina, ekiaaina@honolulu.gov (808) 768-5003 – [1:42:30]: Irene Limos reported the following:
● Resolution 24-255 regarding a Special Management Area (SMA) major permit for the phased improvements for Waimānalo Beach Park.
● Resolution 24-252 regarding the naming of the Campgrounds at Waimānalo Beach Park in Honor of George Keʻa Mahoe Jr.
● Resolution 24-243 regarding the reconvening of the Honolulu City Councilʻs Agricultural Development Task Force.
● Bill 64 (2023) FD1 CD1 passed second reading at the full council meeting and is up for it’s final hearing on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
● Contact Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina
○ Email: ekiaaina@honolulu.gov | Phone: (808) 768-5003 | Website: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-3-kiaaina
State Senator Chris Lee, senlee@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 587-8388 – [1:44:48]: No representative present.
State Representative Lisa Marten, repmarten@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 586-9450 – [1:45:04]: Representative Marten reported the following:
● The new legislature elects getting settled and participating in their first majority caucus.
● Her efforts in her newly assigned homelessness committee for the upcoming legislative session.
● The Child Welfare Services working group to help better understand their systems and different working positions in an attempt to bring reform.
● The unique practices of the Waimānalo Health Center compared to other health centers on the island.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:49:45]
[1:57:46] Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo called a recess at 8:59 p.m. due to a power outage at the physical meeting room.
[2:05:45] Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo called the meeting back to order at 9:06 p.m.
Questions, comments, and concerns (cont.) – [2:06:35]
[2:11:54] Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo called a recess to resolve the technical issues in the physical meeting room due to the power turning back on.
Questions, comments, and concerns (cont.) – [2:13:07]
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, https://tokuda.house.gov/ – [2:17:19]: No representative present.
Governor Josh Green’s Representative, https://governor.hawaii.gov (808) 586-0034 – [2:17:57]: No representative present. Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo read the report and reported the following:
● How to register to the Kealahou Newsletter.
● Addressing questions regarding the chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources and its permit process, an update on Sea Life Park and the Oceanic Institute, and the Hui Mahiʻai ʻĀina project.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GamszAMFtgelmZ759iXr05kKg2_QCmI9/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:23:30]
VIII. RESIDENTS / COMMUNITY CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS / PUBLIC (cont.) – [2:25:00]
• Hawaii Home Birth Bill Resolution – [2:25:57]: A resident requested the Board write a resolution in support of the Bill regarding homebirths.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:30:26]
• Midwife Licensure Difficulties – [2:35:13]: A resident shared she is currently going through the process to get licensed as a midwife and the difficulties that go along with trying to get licensed.
• Homebirth Concerns – [2:39:34]: A resident shared the practice of homebirths are being threatened regardless of the access to resources the community has.
• Successes of Homebirths – [2:41:53]: Resident Kiʻinaniokalani asked for support of the bill regarding homebirths and provided testimony of the successes she has had being a midwife for 20 years.
• Homebirth Choice Concerns – [2:44:10]: Resident Anastasia Flanigan shared it is important for women to be able to choose if they would like to have a homebirth with the assistance of a midwife instead of going to a hospital.
• Introduction of Bill Regarding Birth Practices – [2:45:07]: Resident Kristie Duarte shared and officer from the Officer of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) supports a bill being introduced in 2025 for increased access and protection of customary birth practices.
• Midwife Practice Support [2:46:07]: Resident Sean Anderson shared he recently had his baby at home in the care of a trained midwife.
X. BOARD BUSINESS – [2:48:15] Vice Chair Kane asked if there were any objections to defer Board Business to the next meeting. Hearing no objections; Board Business was deferred to the next meeting.
XI. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT – [2:49:06]
A. Neighborhood Commissions Office Announcements. Neighborhood Assistant Jeffrey Jones read the following:
a. The next regular meeting of the Neighborhood Commission is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. on Webex, and at Kapālama Hale.
B. The next Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 Regular Monthly meeting will be on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 07:00 pm and will be a hybrid meeting.
C. The Education Committee meeting is on the second Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
D. The Hawaiian Affairs and Natural Resources Committee meeting is on the second Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30 pm.
E. The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting is to be scheduled on the second Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
F. The Waimānalo Community Plan Committee meeting is on the second Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:30 pm. 2024 ʻŌlelo Broadcast Schedule – The Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 meetings are broadcast on ʻŌlelo Channel 49 on the fourth (4th) Monday of the month at 9:00 p.m. and on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Saturdays of the month at 3:00 p.m. Video replay can be found at http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-nco-menu/site-nco-sitearticles/1657-board-meeting-video-archive.html
G. The Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board #1 meeting is scheduled on the last Thursday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
H. The Kahaluʻu Neighborhood Board #29 meeting is scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
I. The Kāneʻohe Neighborhood Board #30 meeting is scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
J. The Kailua Neighborhood Board #31 meeting is scheduled on the 1st Thursday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
XII. ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, & PULE – [2:51:40]
Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo provided a pule. Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m. – [2:53:21].
Submitted by: Jeffrey Jones, NA, NCO
Reviewed by: Rachel Cristobal, NA, NCO
Final approval by:
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