WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32
HYBRID REGULAR WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32 MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
IN PERSON
Waimānalo Public Library Meeting Room, 41-1320 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795
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MEETING INFORMATION
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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- #8 Ahē no ka manu o Kaʻula, he lā ʻino. When the birds of Kaʻula appear wild, it denotes a stormy day. Signs of trouble keep people away.
2. EMERGENCY PROVIDERS (Limited to 3 minutes)
A. Honolulu Fire Department, hfdnhb@honolulu.gov
B. Honolulu Police Department, https://www.honolulupd.org/information/
3. FILLING OF BOARD VACANCIES
A. One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 9 (Old Homestead and beach homes to Makapuʻu)
B. One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 10 (Ag Lots)
C. One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 11 (Hale Aupuni)
4. FILLING OF COMMITTEE VACANCIES
A. Hawaiian Affairs and Natural Resources Committee – 1 vacancy
5. PUBLIC AGENCIES’ REPORT (Limited to 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 (5 minutes)
6. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS (Limited to 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 minutess)
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
7. RESIDENT/COMMUNITY CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC REPORTS (Limited to 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
8. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS (Limited to 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/
9. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes (Requires a Board Member motion and a second.)
1) Monday, January 13, 2025 Meeting
B. Waimanalo Apartments Renovation Update – Taylor Hunt
C. Letter to Director Laura Thielen identifying priorities for Waimānalo Parks – Parks and Recreation Committee, Brenda Wong
10. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – Chair Kimeona Kane (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, February 24, 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, March 10, 2025 at 07:00 pm and will be a hybrid meeting.
D. 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
11. ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, & PULE – Vice Chair Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻŌhelo (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, jehnnamckeague@gmail.com
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- Kanela Kamahalonuilai,
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, JANUARY 13, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
WAIMĀNALO PUBLIC LIBRARY – 41-1320 KALANIANAʻOLE HWY, WAIMĀNALO HI 96795
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Reports and other meeting materials can be found at:
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I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:05]
Chair Kimeona Kane called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and recited the rules.
Board Members Present: Kimeona Kane, Kūʻike Kamakea-Ohelo, Moeʻata Mokulehua, Kenani Gramberg, Brenda Wong, Lourdes Millan, Kapi’olani Nee, Ted Ralston (joined at 7:06 p.m.), and Jehnna McKeague (joined at 7:30 p.m.).
Board Members Absent: None.
Guests: Captain Granato (Honolulu Fire Department); Officer Atkins (Honolulu Police Department); Major Dalin Chhen (Bellows Air Force Station); Kristi Kaluhiwa (Marine Corps Base Hawaii); Blanche McMillan (Hui Mahiʻiai ʻĀina); Danielle Ornellas (Board of Water Supply); Duane Kurisu (Aio); Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina, Irene Limos (Councilmember Kiaʻāina’s Office); Jasmine Lefiti, Jennifer Conway (Waimānalo Health Center); Roger Babcock (Department of Environmental Services); Ardis Eschenberg (Windward Community College); Ilima Ho-Lastimosa (University of Hawaiʻi, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources); Laura Thielen (Mayor Blangiardi’s Office); Diane Ako (Governor Green’s Office); Jamie Dela Cruz (Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School); George Kaeo, Christine McMillan, Richard Muraoka, Kanela Kamahalohanuila, Mitch W., Karin O., Kiʻinaniokalani, Kristie Duarte, Megan Yarberry, Piuaoeleili, Taylor Campbell, Zabrina (Residents & Guests); Spencer Johnson (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible, signed-in, not stated, and/or not participated in the discussion. There were 35 total attendees.
Pule – [0:02:23]: Chair Kane left the floor open for those attending if he/she would like to provide a pule. Member Wong provided a pule.
Roll Call – [0:03:09]: Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) Spencer Johnson conducted a roll call. Quorum was established with 7 members present [0:04:20]. Note – This 13-member Board requires 7 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.
A Message From Our Kupuna – [0:04:29]: Chair Kane asked if there were any Kupunas that would like to provide a message; hearing none.
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau o ka Mahina – [0:05:00]: #7 ʻĀhaʻi la i ka pupuhi. Away like a gust [of wind]. Travel with the speed of wind.
Message from Mr. John Mizuno – [0:05:37]: Chair Kane read a brief message provided by Mr. John Mizuno that was meant to be presented at the Neighborhood Board’s November 2024 meeting. He shared why it was not presented.
Member Ralston joined at 7:06 p.m.; 8 members present.
II. EMERGENCY PROVIDERS – [0:07:39]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:07:40]: Captain Granato reported the following:
● Monthly statistics for the month of December 2024
● Fire safety tips regarding electrical fire appliances safety
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cBPjXajG4knwt3TRqFsy8jQAG6nXWhb9/view?usp=drive_link
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:09:44]: Officer Atkins reported the following:
● Monthly statistics for the month of December 2024
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:10:22]
III. DECLARATION OF VACANCIES – [0:12:08]
Subdistrict 7 held by Kenani Gramberg – [0:12:11]: Chair Kane invited Member Gramberg to share any comments, and also asked if any Board members wished to make a motion. Member Kamakea-Ohelo inquired whether Member Gramberg was interested in continuing to serve on the Board, to which she responded affirmatively. MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Wong to take no action. Hearing no discussion; a roll call vote was conducted [0:14:35]. The motion was ADOPTED 8-0-0 (Aye: Gramberg, Millan, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Wong, Kane, Kamekea-Ohelo. Nay: None. Abstain: None) [0:15:14].
IV. FILLING OF BOARD VACANCIES – [0:15:23]
One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 5 (Waimānalo Village) – [0:15:25]: Member Kamakea-Ohelo nominated Kanela Kamahalohanuilai. Kanela shared details about herself and why she would like to be on the Neighborhood Board [0:16:30]. Hearing no other nominations; a roll call vote was conducted [0:17:51]. Kanela was voted to fill in the Sub-District 5 vacancy 7-0-0 (Kanela: Gramberg, Millan, Nee, Ralston, Wong, Kane, and Kamakea-Ohelo. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [0:18:34].
Kanela recited the Oath of Office and has been sworn in; 9 members present – [0:19:44]
One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 9 (Old Homestead and beach homes to Makapuʻu) – [0:20:32]: Hearing none.
One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 10 (Ag Lots) – [0:20:40]: Hearing none.
One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 11 (Hale Aupuni) – [0:20:50]: Hearing none.
V. FILLING OF COMMITTEE VACANCIES – [0:21:19]
Hawaiian Affairs and Natural Resources Committee – One (1) vacancy – [0:21:20]: Hearing none.
VI. PUBLIC AGENCIES’ REPORTS – [0:21:59]
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:22:02]: Danielle Ornellas reported the following:
● 3 water main breaks during the month of December 2024
● Perform A Home Water Audit: Board of Water Supply’s Water Wisdom Program offers tools to help customers conserve and detect leaks
○ To watch a short video on conducting your own water audit: www.boardofwatersupply.com/waterwisdom
● Follow ups from the November 2024 meeting
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:25:23]
Member McKeague joined at 7:30 p.m.; 10 members present.
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:30:47]: Director Thielen reported the following:
● Highlights from the newsletter regarding “The Eddie”, new landfill site on Oʻahu, Councilmember Calvin Say retiring after nearly five decades of public service, 40th Honolulu City Lights celebration wraps up, and the City wins a $2 million grant for affordable housing development in Iwilei.
● Registration for the 2025 Neighborhood Board Elections is open
○ Candidate and Voter Registration are available at www.honolulu.gov/nco
● City seeks Ocean Safety Commissioner candidates for 2025 launch
○ Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by Friday, January 31, 2025, to mdoffice@honolulu.gov
● Public meeting regarding the Waimānalo Beach Parkʻs Bathroom Project will be hosted on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Waimānalo Library.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pap3DokIaXQvlP5XP_cvn6h4LW5_W3Ef/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:36:23]
Sewer Rate Presentation – Department of Environmental Services – [0:37:00]: Director Roger Babcock from the Department of Environmental Services (ENV) provided a presentation. Included in his presentation were the following: What does ENV do; why sewer fees are going up; changes in the fee structure; new low-income assistance program; and how the additional money will be used.
● Sewer Rate Increases Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QR2QSTwwqYQcx6xpzbOn19-9YKEYpYMP/view?usp=drive_link
● Comparing Sewer Bills: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRh-23qJbgwdEYaBefnvh49PBwj0_8k1/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:46:20]
VII. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS – [0:47:25]
Education Reports – [0:47:25]
Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School – Principal Jamie Dela Cruz, jaime.delacruz@k12.hi.us – [0:47:32]: Principal Dela Cruz announced the following:
● Requesting for feedback on what the school is doing
○ Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1XzI1zWzuPziMrZWG-LcPbk5X1h2q79CZBsrDRdlWy7A/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true
● Currently in the process of their academic financial plan
● Waimānalo did not receive sufficient funds, so they lost 2 teaching lines to reach their budget.
● Moved up from #52 to #14 as a State middle school
● The 100th Year Anniversary is on Saturday, May 17, 2025
● Looking for 2 new teachers
Blanche Pope Elementary School (BPES), Kula Kaiapuni o Waimānalo – Principal Heidi Rezentes heidi.rezentes@k12.hi.us – [0:52:50]: No representative present.
Mālama Honua Public Charter School – Principal Denise Espania, despania@malamahonuapcs.org – [0:52:56]: Kapi’olani Nee reported the following:
● What they did in December 2024 before the year ended such as participated in the Waimānalo Christmas Parade.
Hui Mālama O Ke Kai – Maile Vickery, info@huimalamaokekai.org – [0:56:04]: No representative present.
Windward Community College (WCC) – Ardis Eschenberg, ardise@hawaii.edu – [0:56:08]: Ardis reported the following:
● Gallery ʻIolani exhibit: Hoʻokāhi Ka ʻIlau Like Ana – https://gallery.windward.hawaii.edu/hookahi-ka-ilau-like-ana/
● Had her first meeting with the new University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel regarding the Waimānalo Neighborhood Baordʻs concerns regarding the community had reached out, but has not been heard a response during the process of the selection of the new President. Although Wendy had not heard from them, she is open to attending the Waimānalo Neighborhood Boardʻs meeting to answer any questions or concerns from the community.
University of Hawaiʻi, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) – Ilima Ho-Lastimosa, lipuupuu@hawaii.edu – [0:59:26]: Ilima reported the following:
● Had a Kalo Field Day on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 with community members
● Waimānalo Research Hui had a meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Hawaiʻi Job Corps – Julie Dugan, Dugan.Julie@jobcorps.org – [1:01:21]: No representative present.
Community Organizations/Services Report Reports – [1:01:31]
Waimānalo Health Center – Jasmine Lefiti, Jlefiti@waimanalohealth.org – [1:01:31]: Jasmine Lefiti announced that Director of Health Promotions Jennifer Conway was attending to share details of offered programs. Jennifer shared the following programs:
● Hula for Hypertension – Starting in February 2025
● Waimānalo Farmers Market – Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School on Wednesdays from 2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
● Cooking Class – Last Tuesday of every month
● Diabetes Talk Story
● Diabetes Prevention Program
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:07:11]
Waimānalo Hawaiian Homestead Association – Kenneth Ho, kianiani@gmail.com – [1:08:33]: No representative present.
Military Reports – [1:08:39]
Bellows Air Force Station (BAFS) – Major Dalin Chhen, dalin.chhen.4@us.af.mil (808) 864-0722 – [1:08:39]: Major Chhen reported the following:
● If any schools are interested in participating or would like to join Bellows with the Environmental team to learn, they are asked to contact BAFS.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:09:11]
Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) – [1:10:21]: Kristi Kaluhiwa reported the following:
● Hosted Hōkūleʻa on the Marine Corps Base
● Provided training advisory for Wednesday, January 22, 2025 between 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
● Hawaiʻi-California Training and Testing Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VejV58b1XyK_jBFyoejdG_RQTZzbENl1/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:15:38]
Hawaiʻi Army National Guard – Major Sean Dodge, sean.m.dodge.mil@army.mil (808) 672-1828 – [1:16:22]: No representative present.
VIII. RESIDENTS / COMMUNITY CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS / PUBLIC REPORTS – [1:16:42]
Environmental Impact Statement relating to Commercial Aquarium Collection – [1:16:42]: Item was discussed at the previous meeting.
Hui Mahiʻiai ʻĀina [1:16:52]: Blanche McMillan introduced herself as the CEO and founder of Hui Mahiʻiai ʻĀina and shared what they did during the holidays of 2024. She introduced Duane Kurisu, who is the CEO of Aio. Duane provided information about the land that Blanche plans to move forward with. Blanche announced that there will be a meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hui Mahiʻiai ʻĀina.
Opposition Towards Sewer Extensions [1:27:27]: Barb Mayer expressed her opposition towards the sewer extensions into the beach lots and shared her reasonings.
IX. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – [1:38:46]
City Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina, ekiaaina@honolulu.gov (808) 768-5003 – [1:38:46]: Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina reported the following:
● Bill 64 (2023), FD1, CD2 – Amending the Land Use Ordinance – Adopted by Full City Council on December 11, 2024 and enacted into law by Mayor Rick Blangiardi on January 3, 2025 as Ordinance 25-2. Bill 64 website: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/bill64
● She is the new Chair of Zoning
● SMA Waimānalo Beach Park Improvements
● Renaming of the Campground at Waimānalo Beach Park in Honor of George Mahoe
● Bill 7 (2025) – Increasing City Penalties and Fines for Aerial Fireworks to More Closely Align with State Law: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=23373
● The Committee on Public Safety will be having an informational briefing meeting on illegal aerial fireworks, including updates from the City and State law enforcement on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=23389
● The Committee on Housing, Sustainability, Economy & Health will be having an informational briefing on the Update by the Board of Water Supply on Landfill Siting Issues on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=23378
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:45:46]
State Senator Chris Lee, senlee@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 587-8388 – [2:00:28]: No representative present.
State Representative Lisa Marten, repmarten@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 586-9450 – [2:00:34]: No representative present.
Governor Josh Green’s Representative, https://governor.hawaii.gov (808) 586-0034 – [2:00:50]: Diane Ako reported the following:
● Updates on Hawaiʻiʻs Medicaid program Quest without interruptions
● State Foundation and Culture in the Arts Applications are now open
● Updates on Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Tree Removal Contract
● Public can submit grant proposals for projects that celebrate and bring awareness to the communityʻs forests.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XVaIg75h1qRvV1sU7dcnOJoERJaPK-ED/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:05:23]
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, https://tokuda.house.gov/ – [2:12:11]: No representative present.
X. BOARD BUSINESS – [2:12:19]
Resolution supporting Licensed Midwives – Hawaiian Affairs Committee – [2:12:24]: MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Kamahalohanuila to support the resolution supporting licensed midwives [2:18:06]. No discussion, but Chair Kane provided a comment. Neighborhood Assistant Spencer conducted a roll call vote [2:19:28]. The motion was ADOPTED 10-0-0 (Aye: Gramberg, McKeague, Millan, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Kamahalohanuila, Wong, Kane, and Kamakea-Ohelo. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [2:20:40].
Urging the Department of Transportation to install a speed table at the crosswalk fronting McDonalds on Kalanianaʻole Highway and at St. Matthews Church on Kalanianaʻole Highway – [2:21:02]: MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Ralston to support to urge the Department of Transportation to install a speed table at the crosswalk fronting McDonalds on Kalanianaʻole Highway and at St. Matthews Church on Kalanianaʻole Highway [2:21:13]. Hearing no discussion, but a question was made if the Board can ask Director Sniffen to move with urgency. A voice vote was conducted [2:21:57]. The motion was ADOPTED 10-0-0 (Aye: Gramberg, McKeague, Millan, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Kamahalohanuila, Wong, Kane, and Kamakea-Ohelo. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [2:22:10].
Urging the Department of Transportation to install delineators at the mauka corner across of McDonalds to discourage illegal overtaking – [2:22:17]: MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Kamahalohanuila to support to urge the Department of Transportation to install delineators at the mauka corner across of McDonalds to discourage illegal overtaking [2:22:29]. Member Kamakea-Ohelo made a request to inform Director Sniffen to move with urgency. Hearing no other discussion; a voice vote was conducted [2:23:28]. The motion was ADOPTED 10-0-0 (Aye: Gramberg, McKeague, Millan, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Kamahalohanuila, Wong, Kane, and Kamakea-Ohelo. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [2:23:42].
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 – [2:23:49]: MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Kamahalohanuila to encourage the Department of Hawaiian Home Land to engage with community for an installation of a 4 way stop sign at ʻOluʻolu Street and Hihimanu Street [2:23:54]. There was a brief discussion explaining this is only an outreach and not to urge for an installation; a voice vote was conducted [2:25:33]. The motion was ADOPTED 10-0-0 (Aye: Gramberg, McKeague, Millan, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Kamahalohanuila, Wong, Kane, and Kamakea-Ohelo. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [2:25:45].
Chair Kane shared that an item was missed to be added onto the agenda, so he asked if it would be possible to add – [2:26:02].
Adding Item to the Agenda [2:26:45]: MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Ralston to add the Waimānalo Apartments updated letter for support for grant funding to the agenda [2:27:40]. A voice vote was conducted; the motion was ADOPTED 10-0-0 (Aye: Gramberg, McKeague, Millan, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Kamahalohanuila, Wong, Kane, and Kamakea-Ohelo. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [2:28:39].
Updated Letter of Support for Grant Funding for Waimānalo Apartments – [2:28:44]: Chair Kane read the letter and shared that the request is to redate the letter to the date of January 13, 2025 if the Board approves. MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Kamahalohanuila to recycle the letter and change the date and show support to the project [2:29:58]. There was a brief discussion; a voice vote was conducted [2:34:37]. The motion was ADOPTED 10-0-0 (Aye: Gramberg, McKeague, Millan, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Kamahalohanuila, Wong, Kane, and Kamakea-Ohelo. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [2:34:49].
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – [2:35:04]:
● Monday, September 10, 2024 Meeting – MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Kamahalohanuila to approve the Monday, September 10, 2024 Meeting [2:35:10]. No discussion; a voice vote was conducted [2:35:26]. The motion was ADOPTED 10-0-0 (Aye: Gramberg, McKeague, Millan, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Kamahalohanuila, Wong, Kane, and Kamakea-Ohelo. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [2:35:38].
● Monday, October 14, 2024 Meeting – MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Kamahalohanuila to approve the Monday, October 14, 2024 Meeting [2:35:49]. No discussion; a voice vote was conducted [2:36:10]. The motion was ADOPTED 10-0-0 (Aye: Gramberg, McKeague, Millan, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Kamahalohanuila, Wong, Kane, and Kamakea-Ohelo. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [2:36:25].
● Monday, November 14, 2024 Meeting – MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Ralston to approve the Monday, November 14, 2024 Meeting [2:36:34]. Chair Kane requested for an amendment under Board Business to reflect Vice Chair Kamakea-Ohelo instead of Vice Chair Kane on page 4 out of 5 [2:36:51]. MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Member Kamahalohanuila to have the Monday, November 14, 2024 Meeting reflect with the amendment provided by Chair Kane [2:37:21]. No discussion, but a comment was made; a voice vote was conducted [2:38:15]. The motion was ADOPTED 10-0-0 (Aye: Gramberg, McKeague, Millan, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Kamahalohanuila, Wong, Kane, and Kamakea-Ohelo. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [2:38:29].
XI. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT – [2:38:34]
Neighborhood Commissions Office Announcements – Neighborhood Board Assistant Spencer Johnson
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.
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.
The Education Committee meeting is on the second Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
The Hawaiian Affairs and Natural Resources Committee meeting is on the second Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30 pm.
The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting is to be scheduled on the second Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
The Waimānalo Community Plan Committee meeting is on the second Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00 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
XII. ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, & PULE – [2:40:47]
Chair Kane asked Member Wong to close the meeting off with pule. Member Wong provided a closing pule. Chair Kane adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m. – [2:41:35].
Submitted by: Rachel Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy, NCO
Final approval by:
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