WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32
HYBRID REGULAR WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32 MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, JUNE 09, 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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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 – Vice Chair Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻŌhelo
A. Welcoming Remarks, Opening Pule/Oli – Vice Chair Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Volunteer participant
B. Purpose, Rules of the meeting and announcements – Chair Kimeona Kane
C. Roll Call – Neighborhood Board Assistant Brandon Tsark/ Secretary Jehnna Mckeague
D. A message from our Kūpuna or a reading from Sites of Oahu
E. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau o ka Mahina- #11
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. 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. 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 Ah Sam, 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
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. Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi Earth Week recap- Rafael Bergstrom
B. Early Eviction Mediation Program, Roberta Hickey-Gomez, Program Manager for the Early Eviction Mediation Program at the Mediation Center of the Pacific (5 Minutes)
C. 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, Randi Jeung, randi.s.jeung@hawaii.gov
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) Monday May 12, 2025
B. Landfill Site Visit report, Position on the determination of the next landfill site for Oʻahu
C. Recommendation to change all Subdistrict positions to At Large positions and submit recommendation to the Neighborhood Commission Office
D. Recommendation to submit a letter of support to the Congressional District on behalf of Hawaiʻi Job Corps Hawaiʻi
9. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – (Five (5) minutes)
A. Neighborhood Commissions Office Announcements – Neighborhood Board Assistant Brandon Tsark
B. The next Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 Regular Monthly meeting will be held on Monday July 14, 2025 at 07:00 pm and will be a hybrid meeting.
C. 2025 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
10. 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, Hawaii 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3705 Fax (808) 768-3711; or contact the Neighborhood Board Assistant, Brandon Tsark by email at brandon.tsark@honolulu.gov. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at wwddw.honolulu.gov/nco.
If you require special assistance, auxiliary aid and/or service to participate in this event (i.e., sign language interpreter; interpreter for a language other than English, or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the NCO at (808) 768-3710 or email your request to nco@honolulu.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
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, MAY 12, 2025 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=WISxPwpqGB4
Reports and other meeting materials can be found at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12YXyGq4fcxrkfzlLmf4saaylQ9Os5f9z
I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:13]
Chair Kimeona Kane called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and recited the rules.
Board Members Present: Kimeona Kane, Kapi’olani Nee, Kenani Gramberg, Kanela Kamahalohanuilai, Moeʻata Mokulehua, Brenda Wong, Kūʻike Kamakea-Ohelo (joined at 7:07 p.m.), and Ted Ralston (joined at 7:40 p.m.).
Board Members Absent: Lourdes Millan and Jehnna McKeague.
Guests: Captain Shubert (Honolulu Police Department); Danielle Ornellas (Board of Water Supply); Maile Ah Sam (Hui Mālama O Ke Kai); Randi Jeung (Governor Josh Green’s Office); Irene Limos (Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina’s Office); Director Laura Thielen (Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Office); Representative Lisa Marten; Ardis Eschenberg (Windward Community College); Lieutenant O’hara (Marine Base Corps Hawaii); Julie Dugan (Hawai’i Job Corps); Jasmine Lefiti (Waimanalo Health Center); Kaleihikina Akaka, Kuʻuleianuhea Awo-Chun, Mark Watanabe (Office of Hawaiian Affairs); Jennifer Meehan (Lift HI); Casey Abe, Barb Mayer, Karin O., Lillie, Pilialoha Callahan, David L. (Residents & Guests); Rachel Cristobal, Brandon Tsark (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 – [0:02:42]: Chair Kane asked if there were any volunteers that would like to provide a pule; seeing none. Chair Kane asked Member Kamahalohanuilai to provide an opening pule. Member Kamahalohanuilai provided the opening pule.
Roll Call – [0:03:40]: Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) Brandon Tsark conducted a roll call. Quorum was NOT established with 6 members present [0:05:16]. Note – This 13-member Board requires 7 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.
Chair Kane introduced Neighborhood Assistant Brandon Tsark to the Board and the community that he will be joining tonight’s meeting – [0:05:35].
A Message From Our Kupuna – [0:05:49]: Chair Kane asked if there were any Kupunas that would like to provide a message; hearing none. Chair Kane read Burials at Bellow’s Field from a book called, “Sites of Oʻahu” on page 244.
Member Kamahea-Ohelo joined at 7:07 p.m.; 7 members present.
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau o ka Mahina – [0:07:20]: #10 A hīkipalalē, hinolue o walawala ki pohā. This is what the Hawaiians thought the first white men to visit the islands said. It is untranslatable gibberish repeated with laughter when one is told something utterly incomprehensible.
II. EMERGENCY PROVIDERS – [0:08:05]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:08:12]: Captain Shubert reported the following:
● Monthly statistics for the month of April 2025
● Safety tip regarding home fire sprinklers
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TX6cF4vgrVSHMJB6lcbrVfyf-IBuVbJi/view?usp=drive_link
● Website: http://fire.honolulu.gov/
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:09:30]
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:10:23]: No representative present.
Chair Kane acknowledged Member Kamahea-Ohelo and announced that quorum has been established – [0:10:31]
A Message From Our Kupuna (Continued) – [0:10:40]: Barb Mayer introduced herself and shared a little information regarding how long she has been living in Waimānalo. She wanted to share concerns relating to the beach lots area which has a straight street called Laumilo Street. The speed limit is 15 mph, but there are vehicles going over the speed limit. There are people who go on for walks with/without their dogs and strollers. She proposed that she would like to have a discussion on adding a few speed bumps.
III. FILLING OF BOARD VACANCIES – [0:12:47]:
One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 9 (Old Homestead and beach homes to Makapuʻu) – [0:12:52]: None.
One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 10 (Ag Lots) – [0:13:01]: None.
One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 11 (Hale Aupuni) – [0:13:13]: None.
IV. FILLING OF COMMITTEE VACANCIES – [0:13:53]: Chair Kane asked if there were any objections to defer this item to July 2025. This is when the new term will be starting and the committees are currently taking a pause. There were no objections; the item was deferred to July 2025.
Hawaiian Affairs and Natural Resources Committee – One (1) vacancy
V. PUBLIC AGENCIES’ REPORTS – [0:14:10]
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:14:10]: Danielle Ornellas reported the following:
● No water main breaks were listed on the April report, but she believed that there was one.
● Summer conservation tips
● The Board of Water has rebates on water efficient appliances and systems.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:15:33]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:16:34]: Director Theilen reported the following:
● Highlights from the Mayorʻs Newsletter which covered the following:
○ City and State leaders recruit more Guardians Ad Litem to help with Assisted Community Treatment programs for Oahu’s homeless community
○ Mayor Blangiardi signs bills into law on Waikīkī street festivals, outdoor dining rules
○ Recreational fishing returns to the world-famous Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden
○ City leaders unveil a massive new solar canopy at the Blaisdell Center to celebrate Earth Day in Honolulu
○ Details on the first Mālama ‘Āina Day at Kalaeokauna‘oa (Kahuku Point) on O‘ahu’s North Shore
● Voting for the 2025 – 2027 Neighborhood Board Elections
● Registration for Summer Fun Programs
● Summer Fun Program Jobs: https://bit.ly/summerfunjob
● The 2025 Summer Fun sites, and which ones offer Summer Plus, are indicated on the interactive Summer Fun map: https://bit.ly/SummerFunMap
● Pending on responses for concerns from the previous meeting, but offered with the Chairʻs permission that she can do a brief overview regarding the improvements on the Waimānalo Beach Park and the status of the design at a future board meeting.
● Had a community meeting at the Waimānalo School and Public Library which had pictures of the options for the design for the 2 comfort stations (near campsite and main park area).
● Information on the bathroom for the arts and crafts building and other parts of the park.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1824pUghbktWpuRdAF2SF6zm8FK3PP1LN/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:25:42]
VI. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS – [0:33:51]
Education Reports – [0:33:51]
Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School – Principal Jamie Dela Cruz, jaime.delacruz@k12.hi.us – [0:33:51]: No representative present, but Chair Kane shared that they are celebrating the 100 years of Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Blanche Pope Elementary School (BPES), Kula Kaiapuni o Waimānalo – Principal Heidi Rezentes heidi.rezentes@k12.hi.us – [0:35:01]: No representative present.
Mālama Honua Public Charter School (MHPCS) – Principal Denise Espania, despania@malamahonuapcs.org – [0:35:04]: Member Nee provided a presentation that covered the following:
● 19 6th grade students completed their 4 day and 3 night sail and stayed in Kaneohe Bay.
● Won this yearʻs highest honor $20,000 for the Building Hope Impact Awards
● Important dates for MHPCS
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:38:06]
Hui Mālama O Ke Kai – Maile Vickery, info@huimalamaokekai.org – [0:38:46]: No representative due to technical difficulties, but the item was discussed later in the meeting.
Windward Community College (WCC) – Ardis Eschenberg, ardise@hawaii.edu – [0:39:24]: Ardis Eschenberg reported the following:
● Provided details on 2 events: Concert with Kapena; Graduation
● Summer school tuition will be the same price as the rest of year due to not enough students signing up. This was due to the cost being 3 times more. They will run about 20 classes regardless of the enrollment turnout.
● Fall enrollment is open
● Will have scholarships for those who are interested in pursuing mental health tech certificate
● WCC Admissions and Records: https://windward.hawaii.edu/how-to-apply/admissions-records/
● Available Classes: https://www.sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/avail.classes?i=WIN
Member Ralston joined at 7:40 p.m.; 8 members present.
University of Hawaiʻi, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) – Ilima Ho-Lastimosa, lipuupuu@hawaii.edu – [0:43:56]: No representative present.
Hawaiʻi Job Corps – Julie Dugan, Dugan.Julie@jobcorps.org – [0:44:07]: Julie Dugan announced the following:
● 2 students that are attending WCC and will be walking on Friday.
● Announced that Member Kamahalohanuilai was one of their students that graduated.
● Supporting the 20th year for City and County Memorial Day Lei Project.
● Staffing is going great. Current job openings are for residential advisors which are during the afternoon/evening shifts for Waimānalo community.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:47:38]
Hui Mālama O Ke Kai (Continued) – Maile Vickery, info@huimalamaokekai.org – [0:48:36]: Maile reported the following:
● Provided information on an after-school program, partnered paid internships, SNAP partnership, and cooking classes. If anyone is interested for more information, they are asked to contact their office number: (808) 259-2030
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:50:19]
Chair Kane asked if there were updates on Grow Good Hawai’i with Hui Malama o Ke Kai since there was supposed to be a presentation, but the Board had a rescheduled and canceled meeting. Maile shared that they’re in the process of trying to bring that back. The funding for the project was frozen due to the new administration.
Community Organizations/Services Report Reports – [0:52:39]
Waimānalo Health Center – Jasmine Lefiti, Jlefiti@waimanalohealth.org – [0:52:39]: Jasmine reported the following:
● Measles protection and vaccines.
● Hiring in medical, dental, human resources, and other departments.
● ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Classes
○ Every Monday 9-10am with Kumu Carol Silva.
○ Open to all.
○ Can be attended via Zoom. No RSVP required.
○ In-person attendance is limited. To reserve a space, please call Jennifer at (808) 954-7162.
○ Zoom meeting information: Meeting ID: 984 8091 1165. Passcode: 859517
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98480911165?pwd=iSuJpZWzrtAVzdK5ekMAaEU7MYa13C.1
● Careers: https://www.waimanalohealth.org/careers
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:54:40]
Waimānalo Hawaiian Homestead Association – Kenneth Ho, kianiani@gmail.com – [0:58:01]: No representative present.
Military Reports – [0:58:07]
Bellows Air Force Station (BAFS) – Major Dalin Chhen, dalin.chhen.4@us.af.mil (808) 864-0722 – [0:58:07]: No representative present.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) – [0:58:13]: Lieutenant O’hara shared the following:
● Sunday, July 13, 2025 is the Canoe Regatta.
● August 8-10, 2025 is the Blue Angels Airshow.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:59:06]
Hawaiʻi Army National Guard – Major Sean Dodge, sean.m.dodge.mil@army.mil (808) 672-1828 – [1:08:42]: No representative present.
VII. RESIDENTS / COMMUNITY CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS / PUBLIC REPORTS – [1:08:50]
Grow Good Hawaiʻi with Hui Mālama o Ke Kai – [1:08:52]: A brief update was provided earlier during Hui Mālama O Ke Kai’s portion of the meeting.
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi Earth Week Recap – [1:08:59]: Item was deferred.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Community Engagement Program – [1:09:14]: Kaleihikina Akaka, Kuʻuleianuhea Awo-Chun, Mark Watanabe, and Kūʻike Kamakea-Ohelo shared the following:
● Introduction, Mission, Engagement at the neighborhood board community meeting
● Mana i Mauli Ola-strategic Plan
● Brief Budget
Lift HI – [1:47:58]: – Jennifer Meehan provided a presentation on what Lift HI was. Lift HI provides paid, no-experience-required healthcare training that leads directly to jobs.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:52:05]
Fruit Fly Facility Follow Up – [1:54:06]: David wanted to follow up with the Board since a few members had visited the CDFA Fruit Fly Facility. He provided questions to the Board. Chair Kane mentioned that he could have the item agendized so that the Board can take a position. However, he did share that they were able to tour the facility in detail and every concern/question that was provided was answered openly.
VIII. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – [2:03:10]
City Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina, ekiaaina@honolulu.gov (808) 768-5003 – [2:03:22]: Irene Limos reported the following:
● Fiscal Year Budget Items on park improvements, speed humps, and the development on the pump track park in Waimānalo District Park.
● Update on Invasive Species Management
○ City takes proactive approach to address Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Threat
City takes proactive approach to address Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle threat
● Landfill Updates
○ Kailua Neighborhood Board Permitted Action Group (PIG) Regarding Landfill in Kailua:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fLuuk-EvEEnOiuO1YsYv4Q68NosXGKHW/view?usp=sharing
○ Kailua Neighborhood Board Final Report Appendix Regarding a Landfill in Kailua
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aYUfNHs28iXylgQkAQ-m6c4_csk8TbuH/view?usp=sharing
● Contact Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina
Email: ekiaaina@honolulu.gov | Phone: (808) 768-5003 | Website: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-3-kiaaina
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:06:12]
State Senator Chris Lee, senlee@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 587-8388 – [2:10:41]: No representative present.
State Representative Lisa Marten, repmarten@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 586-9450 – [2:10:47]: Representative Lisa Marten shared the following:
● CIP Projects that were important to Waimānalo.
○ Half of a million to remove an old building at Makai Pier to restore fishing.
○ 9.5 million was funded to Kailua High Schoolʻs girls lockers room.
○ Other projects included the football and field track, Waimānalo Health Center IT, Grants in Aid (GIAs).
○ Grants for those that want to be a midwife
● Expansion of different types of housing – Waimanalo Emergency Shelter.
● Update on Invasive Species
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:18:28]
Governor Josh Green’s Representative, https://governor.hawaii.gov (808) 586-0034 – [2:26:21]: Randi Jeung reported the following:
● Hundreds of bills passed and it’s the Governor’s time to review
● Graduation season
● Free Preschool
● Marine Corps Base is working on an anniversary for a helicopter crash
● Little Fire Ant Treatment – There will be free treatment.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:30:48]
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, https://tokuda.house.gov/ – [2:35:47]: No representative present.
IX. BOARD BUSINESS – [2:35:54]
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – Monday, March 24, 2025 Meeting – [2:35:54]: MOVED by Member Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Kamahalohanuilai to approve the minutes as written. Chair Kane passed the gavel (mic) to Member Kamakea-Ohelo to be Chair, so that he may offer an amendment. Member Kane requested that he would like to make an amendment on the March 2024 minutes under the Mediterranean Fruit Fly Center Visit Report to insert that he was also present for the tour. The gavel was passed back to Chair Kane. Member Kamakea-Ohelo MOVED and Member Kamahalohanuilai SECONDED to accept amendment [2:36:49]. There was no discussion. Neighborhood Assistant Brand Tsark conducted a roll call vote. The motion was ADOPTED 8-0-0 [Aye: Gramberg, Kane, Nee, Kamahalohanuilai, Mokulehua, Kamakea-Ohelo, Wong, and Ralston. Nay: None. Abstain: None.]
Landfill Site Visit report, Position on the determination of the next landfill site for Oʻahu – [2:40:22]: Item was deferred to the next meeting with no objections
X. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT – [2:41:09]
Neighborhood Commissions Office Announcements – Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal announced that tonight was her last meeting and introduced Brandon Tsark, who will be taking over starting June 2025.
The next Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 Regular Monthly meeting will be held on Monday, June 09, 2025 at 07:00 pm and will be a hybrid meeting.
2025 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
XI. ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, & PULE – [2:43:04]
Chair Kane passed the mic to Member Kamakea-Ohelo to provide a closing pule. Member Kamakea-Ohelo provided a pule.
Chair Kane adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m.
Submitted by: Rachel Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy, NCO
Final approval by:
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