When

January 12, 2026

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where

Waimānalo Public Library
411320 Kalanianaʻole Highway, Waimānalo, Hawaiʻi, 96795

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WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OF THE WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD #32
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

IN PERSON
Waimānalo Public Library Meeting Room, 41-1320 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Waimānalo, HI 96795

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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) Opening Pule/Oli – Volunteer participant
b) Welcoming Remarks – Chair Kimeona Kane
c) Rules of the meeting and announcements – Chair Kimeona Kane
d) Roll Call – Neighborhood Board Assistant Melissa Urubio
e) ʻŌlelo Noʻeau o ka Mahina- #17 Ahu ke pilo. A heap of stinks.
2) EMERGENCY PROVIDERS REPORT (Limited to three (3) minutes)
a) Honolulu Fire Department, email the Honolulu Fire Department’s Public Information Office at hfdnhb@honolulu.gov
b) Honolulu Police Department, https://www.honolulupd.org/information/
c) City and County of Honolulu Department of Ocean Safety, Lieutenant Aka Tamashiro

3) 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) Hawaiʻi State Department of Transportation- Casey Abe, casey.abe@hawaii.gov
4) FILLING OF FOUR (4) VACANCIES ON THE BOARD (Proof of Residency and Oath of Office as needed)
a) One (1) AT-LARGE vacancy
b) One (1) AT-LARGE vacancy
c) One (1) AT-LARGE vacancy
d) One (1) AT-LARGE vacancy
5) COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
a) Education Reports
i) Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School – Principal Jamie Dela Cruz, jaime.delacruz@k12.hi.us
ii) Blanche Pope Elementary School, Kula Kaiapuni o Waimānalo – Principal Heidi Rezentes, heidi.rezentes@k12.hi.us
iii) Mālama Honua Public Charter School – Principal Denise Espania, despania@malamahonuapcs.org
iv) Hui Mālama O Ke Kai – Maile Ahsam, info@huimalamaokekai.org
v) Windward Community College – Ardis Eschenberg, ardise@hawaii.edu
vi) University of Hawaiʻi, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources – Ilima Ho-Lastimosa, lipuupuu@hawaii.edu
vii) Hawaiʻi Job Corps – Julie Dugan, Dugan.Julie@jobcorps.org
b) Community Services Reports
i) Waimānalo Health Center – Jasmine Lefiti, JLefiti@waimanalohealth.org
ii) Waimānalo Hawaiian Homestead Association – Kenneth Ho, kianiani@gmail.com
c) Military Reports
i) Bellows Air Force Station – Major Eric Johnson, eric.johnson.138@us.af.mil
ii) Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Colonel Jeremy W. Beaven, Kristi Kaluhiwa, Kristi.kaluhiwa@usmc.mil
iii) 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) Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center Draft Master Plan Presentation – Ty Shiramizu, AICP Bowers + Kubota, tshiramizu@bowersandkubota.com, Main Office: (808) 521-5361 (15 mins)
b) Kula Kaiapuni o Kailua- Kumu Hōkū Akana a Haumana (12 mins)
c) Other
7) ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS (Limited to five (5) minutes)
a) City Councilmember 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) Governor Josh Green, https://governor.hawaii.gov/, (808) 586-0034, Randi Jeung, randi.s.jeung@hawaii.gov
e) Congressmember Jill Tokuda, https://tokuda.house.gov/
8) BOARD BUSINESS
a) Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, Monday, November 10, 2025
b) Dog Friendly Parks Proposal Consideration and Discussion, pending proposals and consultation with Department of Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries and the Native Hawaiian community where applicable.
c) Approving and submitting the recommended Waimānalo Public Park Signage Request, generated from the Parks and Recreations Committee addressed to the City and County of Honolulu Parks and Recreation Department.

d) Update from Taylor Hunt regarding Waimānalo Apartments as well as introduction to Resolution: SUPPORTING THE IMPROVEMENT OF WAIMANALO AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS drafted by Taylor Hunt.

9) MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – Chair Kimeona Kane (Five (5) minutes)
a) Neighborhood Commission Office Announcements – Neighborhood Board Assistant Melissa Urubio
b) The next Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 Regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026.
c) 2026 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.

10) ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, & PULE – Chair Kimeona Kane (Two (2) Minutes)

All 13 seats are At Large
Kanela Kamahalonuilai, Treasurer
Kūʻikeokalani Kamakea-ʻŌhelo,
Vice Chair
Kimeona Kane, Chair
Lillie Makaila
Jehnna McKeague
Moeata Mokulehua, Secretary
Kapiʻolani Nee
Ted Ralston
Brenda Wong
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M.
WAIMĀNALO PUBLIC LIBRARY, 41-1320 KALANIANA’OLE HIGHWAY, WAIMĀNALO, HI 96795
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video recording of this meeting is found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjrm16jcH5g

Meeting materials are found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12YXyGq4fcxrkfzlLmf4saaylQ9Os5f9z

1) CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:38]: Vice Chair Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻŌhelo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and chaired the meeting in the absence of Chair Kane.

a) Opening Pule/Oli – [0:04:16]: Member Kanela Kamahalohanuilai offered the pule.

b) Welcoming Remarks – [0:00:40]: Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo welcomed attendees and announced meeting format (hybrid).

c) Rules of the meeting and announcements – [0:01:44]: Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo read the Rules for Engagement and Sunshine Law reminders.

d) Roll Call – [0:05:14]: Seven members were present at roll call. Member Ralston joined later, bringing total present to eight members.

e) ʻŌlelo Noʻeau o ka Mahina – [0:06:50]: #16 – Ahu kāpeku i ka nalu o Puhili. Much thrashing about in the surf of Puhili, signifying abundance of food. Thrashing about in the water drives fish into the nets.

Members Present: Kanela Kamahalohanuilai, Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Lillie Makaila, Jehnna McKeague, Moeʻata Mokulehua, Kapi’olani Nee, Ted Ralston, and Brenda Wong. Note: This 13-member Board requires seven members to establish a quorum and to take official action.

Members Absent: Kimeona Kane

Guests: Captain David Schubert (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Aka Tamashiro (Department of Ocean Safety); Danielle Ornellas (Board of Water Supply); Ardis Eschenberg (Windward Community College); Denise Espania (Mālama Honua PCS); Jasmine Lefiti (Waimānalo Health Center); Councilmember Esther Kiaaina; Gloria Palma; Mike Buck for C.O.R.E.; Holly San Miguel, Joshua Ponton, Taylor Campbell WAA, Pilialoha Callahan, Haley, S P (Residents and Community Members); Melissa Urubio (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Names were not included if not legible.

2) EMERGENCY PROVIDERS REPORT – [0:08:14]

a) Honolulu Fire Department – [0:08:21]: Captain David Schubert reported October statistics: 42 medical calls, 5 motor vehicle accidents (2 involving pedestrians), and 1 activated alarm. He also shared this month’s safety tip, Cooking Safety for the Holidays – stay alert, avoid cooking if sleepy/after alcohol, never leave heat unattended, use timers, keep combustibles away from stovetops, and keep children/pets 3 feet from cooking areas. Lastly, he answered a question regarding helicopter operations and noted that any petition to lower tour helicopter flight levels will not impact Honolulu Fire Department response operations and Honolulu Fire Department air group follows best safety practices.

Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uei3tngrfmsBqXomyE9ZPQe7Y0PynCWn/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:10:23]
1. Halloween Block Party: Member Mokulehua thanked the Honolulu Fire Department for participating at the Halloween Block Party at Puha Street.

b) Honolulu Police Department – [0:11:21]: No representative present.
c) Department of Ocean Safety – [0:11:46]: Lieutenant Aka Tamashiro reported last month’s activity below and noted a recent 3-day multi-agency search in Kailua (no patient contact), multiple kayak incidents (Spitting Caves/Mokolua), and current large North and Northeast swell with strong trades.
• Makapuʻu: ~16,000 visitors, ~2,500 preventative actions, ~250 first aids, >3,000 public contacts, 14 rescues, 1 serious call (EMS response).
• Waimānalo Beach Park: ~10,000 visitors, ~200 preventative actions, ~50 first aids, 0 rescues.
• Hūnānāniho: ~25,000 visitors, ~1,700 preventative actions, ~200 first aids, 5 rescues
• Bellows (weekends/holidays): ~8,000 visitors, 406 preventative actions, ~80 first aids; 4 rescues

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:15:22]
1. Dog-Friendly Parks Coordination: Member Kamahalohanuilai inquired whether Ocean Safety could participate in community discussions about making certain beach parks dog-friendly and identify safety considerations. Lieutenant Tamashiro indicated willingness to engage and flagged concerns about increasing numbers of dogs associated with the houseless community.
2. Preventative Action: Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo requested a definition of preventative actions given the high volume reported. Lieutenant Tamashiro said they include hazard advisories, intervening before people enter unsafe conditions, and guiding them to safer alternatives.

3) PUBLIC AGENCIES’ REPORT – [0:19:09]

a) Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:19:14]: Danielle Ornellas reported one 6-inch water main break in October on Lukanela Street (installed 1950). She also shared that when a water main break occurs or a fire hydrant is hit, the Board of Water does its best to work quickly to reduce impact to customers, protect public safety and restore water service. In addition, Board of Water Supply posts 4″+ main breaks and repair information at boardofwatersupply.com/mainbreaks and issues service disruption updates via Facebook/Nextdoor and HNL Alerts.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:20:40]
1. Pipe Material for the 6″ Main: Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo asked what material the broken main is made of. Danielle Ornellas mentioned it might be ductile iron with a concrete core but will confirm.
2. Watershed Restoration Efforts/Grants: Member Makaila asked if Board of Water Supply still runs grants supporting watershed restoration tied to the Koʻolau Poko Watershed Management Plan. Danielle Ornellas will follow up.

Member Ted Ralston joined online at 7:22 p.m. – 8 members present.

b) Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:23:05]: Director Laura Thielen submitted a written report with Mayor’s monthly Highlights and answers to previous questions. The report was read by the Neighborhood Assistant, Melissa Urubio.

Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19_ckiPq7KAdmhQc4CoaKgcJ0cd_SVCse/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:29:58]
1. Routing Cultural Correspondence to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands: Member Makaila asked the Mayor’s team to route Department of Hawaiian Home Lands correspondence to her email address for expedited response regarding cultural guidance on the comfort station project.
2. Hūnānāniho Equipment and Polaris Priority: Member Wong reiterated that groundskeepers lack City-provided weed-whackers/blowers and requested priority delivery of the Polaris ATV, now that storage exists.
3. Request for In-Person City Representation: Given the volume/complexity of updates, Member Kamahalohanuilai asked that a City representative attend to answer detailed questions.

c) Hawaiʻi State Department of Transportation (HDOT) – [0:33:14]: No representative present.

4) COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS – [0:33:52]

a) Education Reports – [0:33:59]

i. Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School – [0:34:04]: No representative present.

ii. Blanche Pope Elementary School, Kula Kaiapuni o Waimānalo – [0:34:19]: No representative present.

iii. Mālama Honua Public Charter School – [0:34:37]: Principal Denise Espania reported the close of Trimester 1 and a successful Hōʻike at Windward Community College with reader’s theater, interactive learning, and showcases. She also noted that students participated in the State Farmers Union conference and Bingo for Books. Lastly, Principal Denise Espania shared key dates including application window (Kindergarten to 8th grade) through March 2026, Lā Kūʻokoʻa school celebration on Tuesday, November 25,2025, Waimānalo Christmas Parade on Saturday December 13, 2025 and Winter Break from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:39:03]
1. Lā Kūʻokoʻa School Celebration: Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo asked how the school will mark Lā Kūʻokoʻa on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Kumu Kapi’olani Nee mentioned that the school will run rotations with cultural activities and reader’s theater.

iv. Hui Mālama O Ke Kai – [0:41:48]: No representative present.

v. Windward Community College – [0:42:01]: Chancellor Ardis Eschenberg announced system-wide student records upgrades will take the system offline from Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. through Saturday, January 3, 2026. She urged students to register by Friday, November 28, 2025. Lastly, Backyard Bash concert will be on Friday, December 5, 2025 and Windward Community College continues to host community food distributions (Hawaiʻi Foodbank box pickup, campus pantry, free meals during the week, Aloha Harvest).

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:45:43]
1. Hui Malama O Ke Kai Foundation: Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo thanked Windward Community College for collaborating to allow students to present their hana (work/craft) and believes that collaborations like this are the future of our community.
2. Backyard Bash Community Access: A resident asked if the Backyard Bash is open to the public. Chancellor Ardis Eschenberg will prioritize students, if capacity remains, $20 cash-only walk-up tickets will be offered.

vi. University of Hawaiʻi, CTAHR – [0:48:25]: No representative present.

vii. Hawai’i Job Corps – [0:48:36]: No representative present.

b) Community Services Reports – [0:48:48]

i. Waimānalo Health Center – [0:48:55]: Jasmine Lefiti noted that November is Diabetes Awareness Month and promoted risk awareness. She also shared information about the Diabetes Prevention Program, which offers free one-year weekly lifestyle coaching, Diabetes Talk Story with Dr. Katherine Singh, a monthly education and support session, cooking classes and healthy living programs. For program information, contact Jennifer at 808-954-7162, or for free smoking cessation services, call 808-259-7948.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:51:50]
1. Eligibility for Diabetes Talk Story: Member Kamahalohanuilai asked whether attendees must have a diagnosis to join. Jasmine Lefiti believes diagnosis may be required but will confirm with program lead and report back.
2. Age Eligibility for Diabetes Prevention Program: Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo asked whether youth can enroll in the prevention program. Jasmine Lefiti will verify any age restrictions.
3. Aligning Programs to ‘Ai Pono/Access Realities: Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo asked about designing programs that meet families where they are (cost/access to food) and apply ‘Ai Pono principles. Jasmine Lefiti highlighted existing food education and lāʻau programs.

ii. Waimānalo Hawaiian Homestead Association – [0:58:17]: No representative present. Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo noted that the association just underwent a leadership transition and suggested an email invitation to the new leadership

c) Military Reports – [0:58:39]

i. Bellows Air Force Station – [0:58:46]: No representative present.
ii. Marine Corps Base Hawaii – [0:58:59]: No representative present.
iii. Hawaiʻi Army National Guard – [0:59:13]: No representative present.

5) RESIDENT/COMMUNITY CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS / PUBLIC REPORTS – [0:59:58]

1. Pump Track at Waimānalo District Park Update – [1:00:32]: Holly San Miguel shared that Ahonui Works (501c3) is advancing an asphalt pump track (~$600,000 est.), pursuing City/State budget inclusion for next year, and doing community outreach (including parade participation). She noted that they need more board members/sponsorships, grant writing support, and a culturally appropriate Hawaiian name tied to Waimānalo moʻolelo. Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo suggested to email the chair for any updates.
2. Recognizing Service Members & Ceremony Notices – [1:04:03]: Member Kamahalohanuilai asked how the public can better learn about service-related ceremonies noting a small turnout at the U.S. Marine Corps birthday at the State Capitol. The goal is improved visibility for events honoring service members during holidays/uncertainty. A resident online commented that service members have resources that are able to mass communicate regarding these events.
3. Hui Mahiʻai ʻĀina Kickoff – [1:06:17]: Member Ralston shared that Saturday,November 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. is the kickoff for the next phase at Hui Mahiʻai ʻĀina and the community is invited.

6) ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – [1:07:04]

a) City Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina – [1:07:12]: Councilmember Kiaʻāina reported that she placed $100,000 in the current City budget as a kickstart for the Waimānalo pump track. She encouraged coordination with Department of Parks and Recreation and the Parks Advisory Committee (noting Chuck Mitsui of 808 Skate serves on it). She also discussed her Charter Commission proposal (Amendment #148) to add historic preservation to the Clean Water & Natural Lands Fund, citing adequate annual revenue and surplus. Lastly, she updated an ongoing work regarding Bellows lands history and a forthcoming resolution.

Charter Amendment Proposal: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fZmpUmJEtfID3x4JyrV7v8nulzJghqy/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:12:27]
1. Pump Track Funding Source and Next Steps: Holly San Miguel thanked the Councilmember for funding and asked whether it is City or State money and how to move forward. Councilmember Kiaʻāina noted that it is current-year City operating funds. Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo also suggested that Department of Parks and Recreation coordination and urgency are encouraged to avoid any sunset.

b) State Senator Chris Lee – [1:19:27]: No representative present.

c) State Representative Lisa Marten – [1:19:38]: No representative present.

d) Governor Josh Green’s Office – [1:19:52]: No representative present.

e) Congressmember Jill Tokuda – [1:20:05]: No representative present.

7) BOARD BUSINESS – [1:20:24]

a) Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, Monday, October 13, 2025 – [1:20:24]: Member Mokulehua MOVED and Member Makaila SECONDED to approve the minutes as distributed. The motion was ADOPTED; 7-0-0. (Aye: Kamahalohanuilai, Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Makaila, McKeague, Mokulehua, Nee, Wong; Nay: none; Abstain: none.) – [1:23:18]

b) Consideration of Dog Friendly Parks Proposal and Recommendation to the Department of Parks and Recreation – [1:23:24]: Discussion included safety, houseless-community dog issues, and cultural considerations. Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo recommended deferring until January to allow for review of Department of Parks and Recreation proposals and consultation with Department of Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries and the Native Hawaiian community where applicable. Item TABLED to January by consensus.

c) Considerations of State Department of Transportation recommendations – [1:35:30]: The Board considered seven (7) requested recommendations to forward to the State Department of Transportation/City partners:
i. Recommend that the City Department of Facilities Maintenance or appropriate department install new trash bins at all stops with a bench
ii. Kalanianaʻole Highway fronting St. Matthews Church – both marked crosswalks at Hihimanu Street and Ehukai Street to raised crosswalks with flashing lights (School Zone)
iii. Request Traffic Analytics Opportunity by the State Department of Transportation for Waimānalo
iv. Recommend installation of a raised crosswalk between Kumuhau Street and the S-turn on Kalanianaʻole Highway headed to Kailua, perhaps at Flamingo Street
v. Recommend speed reduction on Kumuniu Street from 25 mph to 10 mph
vi. Recommend a mirror or other driver’s aid when turning out of Kumuniu Street onto Kumuhau Street
vii. Recommend a raised crosswalk at Aloiloi Street and Kalanianaʻole Highway fronting McDonald’s and the bus stop

[1:37:48] Member Mokulehua MOVED and Member Wong SECONDED to adopt the seven recommendations as a bundle, with amendments to: (a) clarify “bus stops” in #1; and (b) add delineators (mauka side) to #7 to deter overtaking and protect pedestrians. Member Ralston also noted current open items that Department of Transportation is working on including the crosswalks at Tinker Road, makai shoulder improvement between Tinker Road and the Village and the pole at Wailea Sttreet. The motion was ADOPTED; 8-0-0. (Aye: Kamahalohanuilai, Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Makaila, McKeague, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Wong; Nay: none; Abstain: none) – [1:44:51]

8) MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:45:30]

a) Parks Signage Requests – [1:45:43]: Member Brenda Wong presented signage/equipment requests compiled with Hūnānāniho grounds staff and community input for Department of Parks and Recreationʻs consideration. Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo suggested to email the list to the Chair to be added to the January agenda.

b) Neighborhood Commission Office Announcements / Toys for Tots – [2:00:14]: Neighborhood Assistant Melissa Urubio collected new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots at the meeting.

c) The Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 will be in recess for December 2025 and will return in January 2026. – [2:01:00]

d) 2025 ʻŌlelo Broadcast Schedule – [2:01:14]: 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.

9) ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, AND PULE – [2:01:39]: Vice Chair Kamakea-ʻŌhelo offered closing remarks, thanked participants, and noted recess in December. Member Brenda Wong offered the closing pule. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

Submitted by: Melissa Urubio, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Robert Whitsell, Deputy, NCO
Finalized by: Kimeona Kane, Chair and Moe’ata Mokulehua, Secretary

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