WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32

HYBRID WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32 MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

IN PERSON
WAIMĀNALO PUBLIC LIBRARY
41-1320 KALANIANAʻOLE HWY, WAIMĀNALO HI 96795

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MEETING INFORMATION

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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.  Akahai(modest), Lōkahi(unity), ʻOluʻolu(pleasant),  Haʻahaʻa(humble), Ahonui(patient) to be used as a standard of conduct of all participating.

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- #2 ʻAʻa i ka hula, waiho ka hilahila i ka hale.  When one wants to dance the hula, bashfulness should be left at home.  Also expressed Aʻo i ka hula…
2. EMERGENCY PROVIDERS (Limited to three (3) minutes)
A. Honolulu Fire Department, hfdnhb@honolulu.gov
B. Honolulu Police Department, https://www.honolulupd.org/information/ , jatkins@honolulu.gov
3. FILLING OF THREE (3) VACANCIES ON THE BOARD (Proof of Residency and Oath of Office as needed)
A. One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 9 (Old Homestead and beach homes to Makapuʻu)
B. One (1) vacacy in Subdistrict 11 (Hale Aupuni)
4. 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)

5. 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 (15 minutes)
2) Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Colonel Jeremy W. Beaven, Kristi Kaluhiwa, Kristi.kaluhiwa@usmc.mil
3) Hawaiʻi Army National Guard – Colonel Ronald Hogsten, ronald.d.hogsten.mil@army.mil, 808-672-1828
6. 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. Other
7. 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/
8. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes (Requires a Board Member motion and a second.)
1) Tuesday, July 09, 2024 Meeting

9. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – Chair Kimeona Kane (Five (5) minutes)
A. Neighborhood Commissions Office Announcements – Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal
B. The next meeting of the Neighborhood Commission is tentatively scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. on Webex, and at Kapālama Hale First Floor Conference Room: Room 153.
C. The next Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 Regular Monthly meeting will be on Monday, September 10, 2024 at 07:00 pm and will be a hybrid meeting.
D. The Education Committee meeting is on the second Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
E. The Hawaiian Affairs and Natural Resources Committee meeting is on the second Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:30 pm.
F. The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting is to be scheduled in September.
G. The Waimānalo Community Plan Committee meeting is on Thursday, August 15, 2024 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
I. The Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board #1 meeting is scheduled on the last Thursday of the month.  Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
J. The Kahaluʻu Neighborhood Board #29 meeting is scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.  Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
K. The Kāneʻohe Neighborhood Board #30 meeting is scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of the month.  Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
L. The Kailua Neighborhood Board #31 meeting is scheduled on the 1st Thursday of the month.  Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco

10. ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, & PULE – Chair Kimeona Kane (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- Chassity Santiago,
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- Zoltan Rudolics,
Subdistrict 11- VACANT

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 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=bzIGV5QhT4U

Reports and other meeting materials can be found at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12YXyGq4fcxrkfzlLmf4saaylQ9Os5f9z

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:18]

Pro Tem Chair Kimeona Kane called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Board Members Present: Kimeona Kane, Brenda Wong, Kapi’olani Nee, Jehnna McKeague, Kūʻike Kamakea-Ohelo, Moeʻata Mokulehua, and Ted Ralston (joined at 8:09 p.m.),

Board Members Absent: Kenani Gramberg, Chassity Santiago, Lourdes Millan, and Zoltan Rudolics.

Guests: Captain Lindsey (Honolulu Fire Department); Director Laura Thielen (Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative); Ardis Eschenberg (Windward Community College); Major Dalin Chhen (Bellows Air Force Station); Kristi Kaluhiwa (Marine Corps Base Hawaii); Irene Limos (Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina’s Office); Representative Lisa Marten; Julie Dugan (Hawaiʻi Job Corps); Blanche McMillan (Hui Mahi’ai ‘Āina); Brian Kimura (Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation); Shaun Wilcox (Malama Ohana Working Group); Shaun Kim (Congresswoman Jill Tokudaʻs Office); Cameron, Karin O., Noelani Kalipi, and Sonelle Poe (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 28 total attendees.

Pule – [0:00:55]: Gwendolyn Kailihiwa provided a pule.

Pro Tem Chair Kane announced the meeting rules – [0:02:18]

Roll Call – [0:04:36]: Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) Rachel Cristobal conducted a roll call. Quorum was not established with 6 members present [0:05:20]. Note – This 13-member Board requires 7 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

A Message From Our Kupuna – [0:05:40]: No Kupuna; Pro Tem Chair Kane recited a section on page 244 from a book called, “Sites of Oahu.”

ʻŌlelo Noʻeau o ka Mahina – [0:07:52]: Chair Kane shared ‘Ōlelo No‘eau o ka Mahina – #1 ʻAʻahu ʻili kao. Wearer of goat hide. An expression of contempt for a person who is so lazy he uses goat hides instead of mats, which require work to make, for his bedding. Such a person is recognized by his goaty odor.

II. EMERGENCY PROVIDERS – [0:08:21]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:08:28]: Captain Lindsey provided the monthly statistics for the month of June 2024 and the safety tip regarding heat safety.
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zkKeDudUSw7slOiBh4ACftFrx2J2_qbg/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:10:30]

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:17:24]: No representative present.

III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND CONFIRMATION OF BOARD DETAILS – [0:17:37]
Section was discussed later in the meeting due to quorum not being met.

IV. PUBLIC AGENCIES’ REPORTS – [0:17:39]

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:17:42]: No representative present. Pro Tem Chair Kane provided the report, which mentioned the collaboration between Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) and Board of Water Supplyʻs focus on preparing for public safety power shut-offs affecting the west side. This includes planning efforts involving HECO, emergency management, Honolulu Fire Department (HFD), and City partners. HECO attends planning meetings to assess impacts of potential power outages. The city coordinates alert messaging. The planning priority currently is the west side due to high risk, but a template for emergency response is being developed island-wide.The Board of Water Supply supports HFD during fire incidents but doesn’t test stream-to-ocean water quality, which falls under the state’s jurisdiction, as their supply is solely groundwater.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:21:03]: Director Thielen provided the responses to concerns from the previous meeting. The Waimānalo Pavilion’s design has been approved, with the contract awarded to T. Lida Contracting Limited. The selection was based on the Cityʻs evaluation of the lowest responsive and qualified bidder. Community efforts were encouraged to prevent unauthorized vehicle access at shoreline and camping areas like Bellows and Waimānalo Beach Park, with The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) adding barriers and seeking community help for placement of obstacles. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) has conducted enforcement operations and is collaborating with the military and the Waimānalo Neighborhood Board to resolve issues. DPR does random checks for camping permits, and HPD enforces parking regulations. Regarding an accidental cable dislodging at Mahiku Place, Hawaiian Telecom has been notified, and steps are being taken to prevent future disruptions. Contact details were provided for further inquiries regarding telecom issues and garbage collection.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QZOLcOVL9M0AIGq_ueiBd7utpKUQ4YiC/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:28:03]

V. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS – [0:34:27]

Education Reports – [0:34:27]

Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School – Principal Jamie Dela Cruz, jaime.delacruz@k12.hi.us – [0:34:28]: No representative present.

Blanche Pope Elementary School (BPES), Kula Kaiapuni o Waimānalo – Principal Heidi Rezentes heidi.rezentes@k12.hi.us – [0:34:40]: No representative present.

Mālama Honua Public Charter School – Principal Denise Espania, despania@malamahonuapcs.org – [0:34:44]: No representative present.

Hui Mālama O Ke Kai – Maile Vickery, info@huimalamaokekai.org – [0:34:50]: No representative present.

Windward Community College (WCC) – Ardis Eschenberg, ardise@hawaii.edu – [0:34:59]: Ardis reported the following:
● Free classes leading Early Childhood Teacher Certification: https://windward.hawaii.edu/programs-of-study/kumuola-pathway/
● Full scholarships for Limu Studies program: https://windward.hawaii.edu/programs-of-study/agripharmatech/#limu

University of Hawaiʻi, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) – Ilima Ho-Lastimosa, lipuupuu@hawaii.edu – [0:37:29]: No representative present.

Hawaiʻi Job Corps – Julie Dugan, Dugan.Julie@jobcorps.org – [0:37:38]: Julie announced that the student body at the institution has reached 180 out of its full capacity of 211, leaving 31 openings available for their career and education programs. They conduct weekly tours every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. for new student enrollment and emphasize community involvement, including supporting parking management and a monthly food distribution program. The Job Corps program is marking its 60th anniversary in August 2024, having opened its first Hawaiʻi center in 1965. Celebrations will coincide with a graduation ceremony on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at their campus, with invitations sent out and further details available upon request. Currently, there are job openings for various roles such as marketing specialists, academic instructors, cooks, recreation advisors, residential advisors, and security officers. Interested individuals can contact directly for more information or to apply.

Community Organizations/Services Report Reports – [0:40:34]

Waimānalo Health Center – Jasmine Lefiti, Jlefiti@waimanalohealth.org – [0:40:38]: No representative present. Pro Tem Chair Kane provided the report which covered the following:
● Med-Quest Redetermination Update
● Farmerʻs Market: Every Wednesday from 2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Waimānalo Health Center

Waimānalo Hawaiian Homestead Association – Kenneth Ho, kianiani@gmail.com – [0:42:13]: No representative present.

Military Reports – [0:42:18]

Bellows Air Force Station (BAFS) – Major Dalin Chhen, dalin.chhen.4@us.af.mil (808) 864-0722 – [0:42:19]: Major Chhen provided an update regarding parcel six and seven that they have been working with their public affairs and hopes to share at the August 2024 Neighborhood Board meeting.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:43:02]

Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) – [0:43:54]: Kristi Kaluhiwa reported that during a meeting held on Monday, July 1, 2024 updates were discussed including the presence of Dave Lindsey, who maintains good communication with the National Guard and Honolulu Police Department regarding ongoing situations such as the trespassing and the fence cutting. Despite logistical challenges, they remain connected and informed. There’s anticipation of increased air traffic due to upcoming amphibious training and Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises. The Environmental Department continues to monitor for turtle nesting, with adjustments planned for training activities. On Sunday, July 14, 2024 an event called Kaupiko Regatta will be hosted at the base with about 3,000 attendees expected. It’s open to the public, featuring races and activities throughout the day.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:48:42]

Hawaiʻi Army National Guard – Major Sean Dodge, sean.m.dodge.mil@army.mil (808) 672-1828 – [0:52:45]: No representative present.

VI. RESIDENTS / COMMUNITY CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS / PUBLIC REPORTS – [0:52:50]
Hui Mahi’ai ‘Āina – [0:52:56]: Blanche McMillan reported that the homeless shelter, which currently accommodates 75 people including 26 children and 15 seniors, the oldest being 91. She expressed pride in helping terminally ill patients and shared plans to expand to house 100 more. The shelter operates without drugs to protect children and seniors, following old Hawaiian traditions of community and mutual support. She emphasized welcoming all, even those turned away elsewhere, and seeked solutions for homeless individuals struggling with addiction. Despite challenges, they remain committed to their nonprofit mission driven by community support rather than government funding.
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation – [0:59:02]:[0:59:23] Brian Kimura discussed several transportation issues and projects in the area:
● Shoulder Safety: Concerns about vehicles and coaching on the shoulder prompted plans to install delineators 20 feet apart to prevent unsafe practices.
● Speed Tables: Assessments and community requests led to plans for a speed table between Olomana golf course and a residential area, with ongoing evaluations for additional tables.
● Merge Relocation: There was discussion about relocating a merge coming into Waimānalo from Kailua for safety reasons. Research showed a reduction in crashes after a 2009 safety improvement project, recommending against reverting to the previous configuration.
● Highway Resurfacing Project: Updates on the resurfacing of Kalanianaʻole Highway from Makai Pier to Hanauma Bay, with bidding in September-October 2024 and construction expected to start in February 2025, spanning about two years.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:04:58]

Malama Ohana Working Group – [1:09:57]: Shaun Wilcox informed the community that the Malama Ohana Working Group sought input on improving child welfare services. He expressed disappointment with the State’s lack of engagement with specific individuals. After setting a deadline, he received responses from Director Tia Hartsock from the Stateʻs Wellness and Resilience Office and their Child Welfare Services Administrator, indicating future collaborative sessions.

Chair Kane announced that Member Ralston was present at 8:10 p.m. and quorum was established; 7 members present [1:12:26].

VII. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – [1:12:42]

City Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina, ekiaaina@honolulu.gov (808) 768-5003 – [1:12:52]: Irene Limos announced upcoming community engagements and legislative initiatives. On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, there will be a community meeting at Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School with the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to discuss offshore wind permitting and answer questions. Additionally, on Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Committee on Planning and the Economy, chaired by Council Member Kiaʻāina, will hold a hearing on Resolution 24-151, focusing on transferring a ten-acre residentially zoned parcel in Kailua Oahu to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands. Interested parties can contact Council Member Kiaʻāina for future hearing notifications. Furthermore, Bill 64 FD 1 will be reviewed on Thursday, August 22, 2024, concerning proposed amendments for agriculture use. Council Member Kiaʻāina expressed appreciation to the Waimānalo Neighborhood Board for proposing Resolution 3-24 to name the new Waimānalo District Park Multipurpose Building after Grace Aviento, currently in progress with the Office of Council Services.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:14:59]

State Senator Chris Lee, senlee@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 587-8388 – [1:16:10]: No representative present.

State Representative Lisa Marten, repmarten@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 586-9450 – [1:16:16]: Representative Marten reported that the Governor recently signed 17 public safety bills, including ones extending the time to file civil cases for sex abuse crimes against children, cracking down on game rooms, and helping individuals expunge criminal records. She expressed disappointment with the Governor vetoing seven bills, particularly those affecting biosecurity funding, including Hawaiʻi Ant Lab. Concerns were raised about potential funding cuts impacting their crucial work. Representative Marten also highlighted efforts in child welfare services and visits to a new crisis center for mental health emergencies, now offering an alternative to jail or hospital for individuals in crisis. Ongoing advocacy and preparation for future legislative sessions were emphasized.
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Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:23:07]

Governor Josh Green’s Representative, https://governor.hawaii.gov (808) 586-0034 – [1:29:20]: No representative present. Chair Kane provided the report which covered announcements about grants awarded for community programs addressing Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles (CRB) control and green waste management across Oʻahu communities. Additionally, the newsletter highlights the signing of House Bill 2404, a landmark measure aimed at providing substantial tax relief for working families in Hawaiʻi, with details accessible through provided links. It also covers the ongoing national recruitment for the next president of the University of Hawaii’s ten-campus system, targeting an early 2025 appointment. The newsletter further addresses challenges faced by the Department of Land and Natural Resources in attending meetings and provides resources for reporting abandoned vehicles, underscoring the state’s efforts in environmental management and governance.
● Report: https://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ke-Ala-Hou-Newsletter-July-2024-FINAL-1.pdf

Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, https://tokuda.house.gov/ – [1:32:01]: Shaun Kim reported that Congresswoman Tokuda has been actively engaged in community health visits and legislative initiatives. She visited Koʻolauloa Health Center and Queenʻs Medical Center in Wahiawā, organizing talk story sessions with healthcare providers and stakeholders to address rural community needs. Congresswoman Tokuda also introduced legislation for the Lahaina National Heritage Area Act, aimed at potentially designating Lahaina as Hawaii’s first national heritage area, facilitating federal funding and recognition. Additionally, she addressed concerns about military leases in Waimānalo and invited federal oversight from her office at an upcoming community meeting with U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to discuss wind energy opportunities.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:33:21]
III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND CONFIRMATION OF BOARD DETAILS (CONTINUED) – [1:38:35]
Election of Officers To Serve From Monday, July 1, 2024, to Monday, June 30, 2025 – [1:39:26]:
Chair – [1:39:56]: Member Ralston nominated Kimeona Kane [1:39:59]. Hearing no other nominations; a roll call vote was conducted by Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal [1:40:47]. Kimeona Kane was elected as Chair 7-0-0 (Kimeona: Kane, Wong, Nee, McKeague, Kamakea-Ohelo, Mokulehua, and Ralston; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [1:41:48].
Vice Chair – [1:41:58]: Member Wong nominated Member Kamakea-Ohelo [1:42:09]. Member Kamakea-Ohelo nominated Member Mokulehua [1:42:34]. Hearing no other nominees, a roll call vote was conducted by Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal [1:45:34]. No Vice Chair was elected 6-1-0 (Mokulehua: Kane, Wong, Nee, McKeague, Mokulehua, and Ralston; Kamakea-Ohelo: Kamakea-Ohelo; Abstain: None) [1:46:45]. There was a recommendation about creating another position to have 2 Vice Chairs. Member Ralston MOVED and Member Wong SECONDED to have 2 Vice Chair Positions [1:47:54]. There was a discussion. A voice vote was done later in the meeting. Member Kamakea-Ohelo still showed interest in filling the 1st Vice Chair position [1:52:56]. A roll call vote was conducted Neighborhood Assistant Rachel Cristobal [1:53:27]. Member Kamakea-Ohelo was elected as the 1st Vice Chair 7-0-0 (Kamakea-Ohelo: Kane, Wong, Nee, McKeague, Kamakea-Ohelo, Mokulehua, and Ralston; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [1:54:23]. Member Mokulehua acknowledged that she still shows interest in filling the 2nd Vice Chair position [1:54:29]. Member Kamakea-Ohelo informed that the motion and discussion were completed, however a vote was oversighted [1:54:48]. There was a discussion regarding if the motion to have 2 Vice Chairs would be reconsidered and if the Board would be satisfied with 1 Vice Chair, since the position has been fulfilled. There was confusion between members, so Neighborhood Assistant Rachel Cristobal acknowledged that the Board did not formally vote on having 2 Vice Chairs, however it seemed that the 2nd roll call vote results may have been due to the Board believing that they are voting to fill 2 Vice Chairs positions. Member Ralston shared that he made his motion due to the Board could not decide on a Vice Chair on the 1st vote. Member Ralston and Member Wong acknowledged that they still MOVED and SECONDED to have 2 Vice Chairs [2:01:45]. Discussion was done earlier in the meeting. A voice call vote was conducted and the motion was ADOPTED 7-0-0 [2:02:33]. Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal made a recommendation since the first Vice Chair has been voted earlier in the meeting that it can be indicated on the minutes. The Board showed support for the recommendation [2:03:15].
2nd Vice Chair – [2:03:35]: Member Ralston nominated Member Mokulehua [2:03:42]. Hearing no other nominations; a roll call vote was conducted by Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal [2:04:02]. Member Mokulehua was elected as the 2nd Vice Chair 7-0-0 (Mokulehua: Kane, Wong, Nee, McKeague, Kamakea-Ohelo, Mokulehua, and Ralston; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [2:04:30].
Secretary – [2:04:40]: Member Wong nominated Member Ralston. Member Nee nominated Member McKeague. Member Ralston declined the position [2:05:08]. Hearing no other nominees, a roll call vote was conducted by Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal [2:06:52]. Jehnna McKeague was elected as Secretary 7-0-0 (McKeague: Kane, Wong, Nee, McKeague, Kamakea-Ohelo, Mokulehua, and Ralston; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [2:07:22].
Treasurer – [2:07:29]: Member Kamakea-Ohelo nominated Member Nee [2:08:06]. Hearing no other nominees, a roll call vote was conducted by Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal [2:08:37]. Kapiʻolani Nee was elected as Treasurer 7-0-0 (Nee: Kane, Wong, Nee, McKeague, Kamakea-Ohelo, Mokulehua, and Ralston; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [2:08:59].

Meeting Date, Time, Location, and Format – [2:09:07]: Moved by Member Wong and SECONDED by Member Nee that the meeting date will remain on the 2nd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in a hybrid format at the Waimanalo Library and have the Neighborhood Commission Office as an alternative when availability is challenged [2:11:56]. Hearing no discussion; a voice vote was conducted by Neighborhood Assistant Rachel Cristobal [2:13:03]. The motion was ADOPTED 7-0-0 (Aye: Kane, Wong, Nee, McKeague, Kamakea-Ohelo, Mokulehua, and Ralston; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [2:13:19].

Determination Of Recess Schedule-Up to Three (3) Per Year – [2:13:25]: MOVED by Member Mokulehua and SECONDED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo to keep December as the recessed month [2:15:10]. Hearing no discussion; a voice vote was conducted by Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal [2:15:52].The motion was ADOPTED 7-0-0 (Aye: Kane, Wong, Nee, McKeague, Kamakea-Ohelo, Mokulehua, and Ralston; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [2:16:04].

Adoption Of Oral Testimony Rules – [2:16:08]: MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Ralston to have the oral testimony rules remain the same [2:17:17]. Hearing no discussion; a voice vote was conducted by Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal [2:17:41]. The motion was ADOPTED 7-0-0 (Aye: Kane, Wong, Nee, McKeague, Kamakea-Ohelo, Mokulehua, and Ralston; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [2:17:55].

VIII. BOARD BUSINESS – [2:19:05]

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – [2:19:06]:
● Monday, May 13, 2024 Meeting – [2:19:09]: MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Nee to approve the Monday, May 13, 2024 meeting minutes as written [2:19:12]. Hearing no discussion; a voice vote was conducted by Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal [2:19:43]. The motion was ADOPTED 7-0-0 (Aye: Kane, Wong, Nee, McKeague, Kamakea-Ohelo, Mokulehua, and Ralston; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [2:19:59].
● Monday, June 10, 2024 Meeting – [2:20:01]: MOVED by Member Wong and SECONDED by Member Nee to approve the Monday, June 10, 2024 meeting minutes as written [2:20:05]. Hearing no discussion; a voice vote was conducted by Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal [2:20:39]. The motion was ADOPTED 6-0-1 (Aye: Kane, Wong, Nee, McKeague, Mokulehua, and Ralston; Nay: None; Abstain: Kamakea-Ohelo) [2:21:02].

Waimānalo Community Plan Committee – Supporting Agriculture Development option for the Department of Hawaiian Homelands Wong’s Farms Parcel Development – [2:21:08]: Moved by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Ralston to accept the recommendation from the committee [2:21:41]. Hearing no discussion; a voice vote was conducted by Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal [2:22:17]. The motion was ADOPTED 7-0-0 (Aye: Kane, Wong, Nee, McKeague, Kamakea-Ohelo, Mokulehua, and Ralston; Nay: None; Abstain: None) [2:33:34].

IX. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT – [2:22:41]

A. Neighborhood Commissions Office Announcements – Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal
B. The next meeting of the Neighborhood Commission is tentatively scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. on Webex, and at Kapālama Hale First Floor Conference Room: Room 153.
C. The next Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 Regular Monthly meeting has not been determined yet.
D. The Education Committee meeting date has not been determined yet.
E. The Hawaiian Affairs and Natural Resources Committee meeting date has not been determined yet.
F. The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting date has not been determined yet.
G. The Waimānalo Community Plan Committee meeting date has not been determined yet.
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
I. The Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board #1 meeting is scheduled on the last Thursday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
J. The Kahaluʻu Neighborhood Board #29 meeting is scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
K. The Kāneʻohe Neighborhood Board #30 meeting is scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
L. The Kailua Neighborhood Board #31 meeting is scheduled on the 1st Thursday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco

X. ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, & PULE – [2:25:18]

Member Wong provided a closing pule [2:25:25]. Chair Kane adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.

Submitted by: Rachel Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy
Final approval by:

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