WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OF THE WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD #32
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

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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-ʻOhelo
a) Opening Pule/Oli – Volunteer participant
b) Welcoming Remarks – Vice Chair Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻOhelo
c) Rules of the meeting and announcements – Vice Chair Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻOhelo
d) Roll Call – Neighborhood Board Assistant Melissa Urubio
e) ʻŌlelo Noʻeau o ka Mahina – #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.
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) 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
5) 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
6) 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/
7) BOARD BUSINESS
a) Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, Monday, October 13, 2025, (requires a Board Member motion and a second)
b) Consideration of Dog Friendly Parks Proposal and Recommendation to the Department of Parks and Recreation
c) Considerations of State Department of Transportation recommendations
i) Recommend that the City Department of Facilities Maintenance or appropriate department to 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) Recommendation of installation of raised crosswalk between Kumuhau Street and the S turn Kalanianaʻole Highway headed to Kailua, perhaps at Flamingo Street
v) Recommendation of speed reduction on Kumuniu Street from 25 mph to 10 mph
vi) Recommendation for mirror or other type of driver’s aid turning out of Kumuniu Street onto Kumuhau Street
vii) Recommendation for raised crosswalk at Aloiloi Street and Kalanianaʻole Highway fronting McDonalds and bus stop

8) MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – Vice Chair Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻOhelo (Five (5) minutes)
a) Neighborhood Commissions Office Announcements – Neighborhood Board Assistant Melissa Urubio
i. NCO and Toys for Tots – Toy Drive: Your Neighborhood Assistant will be collecting donated children’s toys (new and unwrapped) at tonight’s meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025. If you’d like to donate, please bring your toy(s) to this meeting.
b) The Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 will be in recess for December 2025 and will return in January 2026.
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.

9) ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, & PULE – Vice Chair Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻŌhelo (Two (2) Minutes)

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M.
WAIMĀNALO PUBLIC LIBRARY, 41-1320 KALANIANA’OLE HIGHWAY, WAIMĀNALO, HI 96795
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1) CALL-TO-ORDER – [0:00:10]: Chair Kane called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

Members Present: Kanela Kamahalohanuilai, Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Kimeona Kane, Lillie Makaila, Jehnna McKeague, Moeʻata Mokulehua, Kapiʻolani Nee, Ted Ralston, and Brenda Wong. Note: This 13 member Board requires 7 members to establish a quorum and to take official action.

Members Absent: None.

Guests: Lieutenant Akagi and Officer Jared Atkins (Honolulu Police Department, HPD); Lieutenant Aka Tamashiro (Department of Ocean Safety); Danielle Ornellas (Board of Water Supply, BWS); Director Laura Thielen (Office of the Mayor); Casey Abe (Hawaiʻi State Department of Transportation – Highways Division); Principal Denise Espania (Mālama Honua PCS); Chancellor Ardis Eschenberg (Windward Community College); Julie Dugan (Hawaiʻi Job Corps); Jasmine Lefiti (Waimānalo Health Center); City Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina; State Senator Chris Lee; State Representative Lisa Marten; Aaron Magee (Global Preservation Initiative); Laura Safranski (Aloha Animal Outreach); Olivia Eagle (Office of Representative Perusso); Tj Joseph, Ray Cabrera, Clarence “Sonny” Silva, Leiala Cook, Kalani Kalima, Kristie Duarte, Kenani Gramberg, Racquel Achiu, Sonelle Poe, Anu Oden, Kat, Barb Mayer, Monica (Residents and Community Members); Melissa Urubio (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Names were not included if not legible. There were 48 total attendees.

a) Opening Pule/Oli – [0:00:38]: Member Wong offered the pule.

b) Welcoming Remarks – [0:01:19]: Chair Kane followed with opening remarks.

c) Rules of the meeting and announcements – [0:01:30]: Chair Kane read the Rules of the meeting and announced restroom location and emergency exits.
d)
Roll Call – [0:03:37]: Six members were present at roll call. Quorum was subsequently achieved when additional members joined, bringing the total to 9 members.

e) ʻŌlelo Noʻeau o ka Mahina – [0:04:59]: #15 – Aʻa i ka hula, waiho ka hilahila ma ka hale which translates, encouragement to leave your shyness at home when called to serve.

2) EMERGENCY PROVIDERS REPORT – [0:06:18]

a) Honolulu Fire Department – [0:06:23]: No representative present.

Members Kamakea-‘Ōhelo and McKeague joined virtually at 7:17 p.m. – 8 members present.

b) Honolulu Police Department – [0:06:33]: Lieutenant Akagi and Officer Jared Atkins reported that for September 2025 in Waimānalo, there were 1 motor vehicle theft, 1 burglary, 3 thefts, 4 UEMV (car break ins), and 0 robberies.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:07:20]
1. Hūnānāniho Presence & Gate Locking: Member Wong requested increased police presence and consistent gate locking at night. Officer Atkins responded they have increased enforcement and asked Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure the gate is locked nightly.
2. Protection of Beautification Barrier: Member Kamahalohanuilai asked who ensures accountability when the beautification barrier is damaged around Makapuʻu to Kailua area. Lieutenant Akagi responded they will maintain “No Parking” enforcement to protect the fence line and continue visible presence.
3. Community Safety Context: Resident Tj Joseph expressed appreciation for Honolulu Police Departmentʻs role in safeguarding vulnerable persons and urged community reporting. Lieutenant Akagi acknowledged and appreciated community collaboration.
4. Community Policing Team Reporting: Chair Kane requested that Honolulu Police Department include Community Policing Team outreach/enforcement activities in future monthly reports. Officer Atkins agreed to add this information.
5. Makapuʻu Surveillance Towers: Lieutenant Akagi provided an update regarding the solar surveillance towers (thermal/hi resolution/weather alerts). He mentoned that this is a six month project that began around August. He noted that its been proven very effective and crime has gone down.

c) Department of Ocean Safety – [0:14:42]: Lieutenant Tamashiro reported that September activity included approximately 25,000 beachgoers at Makapuʻu/Waimānalo Beach Park/Hūnānāniho and 10,000 at Bellows (weekends/holidays). There were about 6,000 first aid cases and about 1,000 assists/rescues across District 2 including 27 in Makapuʻu, 6 in Waimānalo Beach Park, 2 in Hūnānāniho and 0 at Bellows. A new 40’ storage container was installed and initial vandalism (no theft) occurred but they will conitnue to work with Honolulu Police Department to keep everything secure.

Member Ralston joined virtually at 7:17 p.m. – 9 members present.

3) PUBLIC AGENCIESʻ REPORTS – [0:18:06]

a) Board of Water Supply – [0:18:29]: Danielle Ornellas reported one 4” main break on Mahailua Road (install year believed 1965) and no planned Board of Water Supply roadwork. Due to low rainfall, residents are asked to reduce water use by 20% by turning off your tap while brushing your teeth, washing hands or shaving, shorter showers, and using garden nozzle on your garden hose and irrigate plants in the morning to reduce evaporation.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:20:14]
1. Water Conservation Outreach to the Visitor Industry: Chair Kane asked how Board of Water supply handle outreach to the visitor industry during times of drought. Danielle explained that they send out informational packets to hotels. In addition, Kathleen Pahinui mentioned that they do audits in hotel restaurants, and have a robust commercial rebate program. She also added that hotels are not the largest water users on the island.

b) Mayor Rick Blangiardiʻs Representative – [0:22:31]: Director Laura Thielen announced Skyline Segment 2 opening this week (with free rides for the weekend), integrated airport station access, and express bus connections from Middle Street to UH/Waikīkī. The City seeks a new Chief Resiliency Officer for the Office of Climate Change and Resiliency. As a result of a survey, Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden will be closed on Thursdays starting January 2026 as a weekly Day of Rest. Director Thielen reminded the community of proper disposal practices to prevent incidents like the fire at H-Power, promoted a new sewer use monitoring tool to reduce sewer bill (Department of Environmental Services – 808-768-3330), and noted Waimānalo Beach Park Pavilion construction starts this month. For the Waimānalo Beach Park Comfort Station utilities reroute, three options were presented: (A) replace under the existing parking lot (deep trench/lot closure), (B) previously proposed route exiting the park across the highway (flagged as sensitive), and (C) a wrap alignment around the lot’s edge hugging previously disturbed areas at shallower depth (avoids lot closure). The Board’s preference was requested to maintain schedule.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:32:39]
1. Parks Operations (Equipment/Signage): Member Wong requested an ATV for workers, weed wacker for the groundskeeper, signage (campsite numbers and enforcement signage). Director Thielen asked for an emailed list of specific signage/locations and will follow up with the district manager on the weed wacker.
2. Skyline User Support: Member Kamahalohanuilai asked for a hotline and visual materials to guide new rail users. She also asked about bus service changes at the airport or Nimitz Highway. Director Thielen will provide a hotline update, coordinate station signage/visuals, and confirm any bus service changes.
3. Rail Benefits to Waimānalo: Resident Sonelle Poe asked how rail benefits Waimānalo. Director Thielen stressed the island wide system benefit, particularly relieving commute times for residents who work in Honolulu.
4. Comfort Station Cost/Sensitivity: Resident TJ asked about costs and impacts of re-route options. Director Thielen said the wrap alignment, while longer, avoids deep trenching/repaving and may be similar or less in cost than replacing under the parking lot.

c) Hawaiʻi State Department of Transportation – [0:42:58]: Casey Abe reported ongoing maintenance including addressing overgrowth, graffiti, and trash, installing reflective markers on poles and updating school zone signage/flashing beacons consistent with the 20-mph limit in school zones. Mr. Abe requested City coordination to place trash bins at bus stops with benches and asked the Board which crosswalk(s) should be converted to raised crosswalk(s). Lastly, Mr. Abe thanked Member Ralston for attending the State Highway’s 2-day Traffic Safety Summit.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:47:58]
1. Traffic Safety Meeting Summit: Member Ralston thanked Mr. Abe for the recommendation to attend the meeting. Member Ralston recommended taking advantage of the state’s offer to help analyze local traffic data, as it could reveal useful insights to guide potential safety improvements in Waimanalo. Mr. Abe replied that they can assist pending Board input.
2. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at Crossings: Senator Chris Lee asked about adding push button flashing beacons at Hihimanu Street and Ehukai Street for night visibility as part of Vision Zero Implementation. Mr. Abe replied that they can coordinate with the Traffic Branch pending Board input.
3. Shade Trees: Senator Chris Lee asked about planting shade trees along the pathway at Hihimanu Street and Ehukai Street. Mr. Abe requested the prior plan be forwarded and agreed to help coordinate implementation.
4. Speed Table vs. Speed Bump: Resident Barb Mayer asked if a speed table is the same as a speed bump. Mr. Abe explained that a speed table is about 10 feet wide and slopes up then stoops back down. A speed bump is cone shaped with a round curvature.
5. Speed Table Request: Resident Ray Cabrera requested a speed table around Kumuhau Street where he frequently crosses to reach the bus stop. Chair Kane noted the request to be discussed at the next meeting.
6. Trash Label Suggestion: Resident Tj Joseph suggested to label the trash cans in the area, Opala and add infographics.
7. Speeding Concerns and Fisheye Mirror Request: Resident Tj Joseph raised concerns about speeding around Kumuniu Street. She noted that 25 miles per hour is too fast and 10 miles per hour would be appropriate. Due to multiple accidents, she also requested for a convex mirror/fisheye mirror.
8. Restricted Right Turns Near Kailua High School: Member Kamahalohanuilai asked about morning right turn restrictions impacting access to Kailua High School. Senator Chris Lee explained historical neighborhood safety concerns. Member Kamahalohanuilai added that implementing speed tables or reflecting lights can help with safety.
9. Sidewalk Safety: Member Kamahalohanuilai reported a driver mounting the sidewalk by Waimānalo McDonald’s endangering cyclists/pedestrians and requested for dividers or reflectors. Mr. Abe requested precise location details via email to assess mitigation options.
10. Turn Schedule Timing Question: Resident Kalani Kalima questioned why there are two different time schedules for turns going to Maunawili Elementary School and Kailua High School. He asked for clarification or explanation about why these separate timing schedules are necessary.

4) FILLING OF FOUR (4) VACANCIES ON THE BOARD – [1:02:04]: No applicants were present. Chair Kane noted that the board is preparing to recommend conversion of subdistrict to at large seats to support recruitment.

5) COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS – [1:02:30]

a) Education Reports – [1:02:31]

i. Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School – [1:02:33]: No representative present.

ii. Blanche Pope Elementary School, Kula Kaiapuni o Waimānalo – [1:02:34]: No representative present.

iii. Mālama Honua Public Charter School – [1:02:40]: Principal Denise Espania shared trimester highlights including student led conferences, Grade 5 science/cultural projects including kukui oil making, and announced upcoming events: State Farmers Union conference in Kona, Career Day on 10/31/25, Bingo for Books on 11/6/25, and Trimester 1 Hōʻike at Wimdward Community College on 11/8/25.

iv. Hui Mālama O Ke Kai – [1:08:20]: No representative present.

v. Windward Community College – [1:09:21]: Chancellor Ardis Eschenberg reported an upcoming Makahiki practice for 233 high school students, progress on accreditation review. She added that registration downtime will be from Thrusday, Dec 11, 2025 to Tueday, January 6, 2025). Lastly, Chancellor Eschenberg announced that a free reggae concert is in the works for Spring registrants whose home campus is Windward Community College.

vi. University of Hawaiʻi, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources – [1:12:14]: No representative present.

vii. Hawaiʻi Job Corps – [1:12:22]: Julie Dugan shared that the center is open and they offer weekly Thursday tours at 9:00 a.m. She also added that they are rebuilding their personnel so job opening are available.

b) Community Services Reports – [1:13:23]

i. Waimānalo Health Centerr – [1:13:29]: Jasmine Lefiti highlighted a free smoking cessation program and active hiring across departments.

viii. Waimānalo Hawaiian Homestead Association – [1:14:32]: No representative present.

c) Military Reports – [1:14:33]

i. Bellows Air Force Station – [1:14:37]: No representative present.

ii. Marine Corps Base Hawaii – [1:14:38]: No representative present.

iii. Hawaiʻi Army National Guard – [1:14:46]: No representative present.

6) RESIDENT/COMMUNITY CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC REPORTS – [1:14:51]

a) Project Dana – [1:14:56]: No representative present.

b) Solar Powered Surveillance Towers – [1:15:29]: Clarence “Sonny” Silva raised concerns about the new blue/white strobe lights at the Kaiwi Coast scenic lookouts (Lānaʻi Lookout/Hālona blow hole/Makapūʻu) causing driver distraction, dark sky loss, and bird impacts, and asked that the lights be turned off while keeping cameras on. Mr. Silvaʻs objective is to raise community awareness. Lieutenant Akagi explained that this is a six month pilot project from late August 2025 until February 2026. He will elevate the concerns, and will coordinate a post pilot review with neighboring boards. Chair Kane added that the board will also follow up with the councilmembers to ensure consistency.

c) Midwives Law Update – [1:22:47]: Kristie Duarte summarized that a 2019 law requiring licensure led to a 2024 partial court block of penalties affecting Native Hawaiian midwives. She highlighted two bills that was introduced this year, HB1328 and HB1194. Lastly, she reported that there was a town hall meeting this past week organized by Senator Keohokalole and thanked the Waimānalo board for consistently standing for the right of every woman to choose who she wants to attend during the very intimate and sacred moment of birth.

d) Charter Commission Proposals – [1:29:11]: Chair announced that proposals are due Friday, November 7, 2025.

e) Dog Friendly Parks Proposal – [1:29:36]: Chair Kane announced that the Department of Parks and Recreation seeks community input regarding dog parks and discussion will be on the agenda in November.

f) Makapuʻu Beach Park Curation – [1:30:08]: Aaron Magee, founder and Executive Director of Global Preservation Initiative Inc., noted the recent adoption of Makapuʻu Beach Park in partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation. He reported that they just had their first work day with 66 volunteers where they cleared invasive plants/litter. They will have bi monthly work days planned for two years hoping for community participation.

g) Waimānalo Christmas Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa– [1:31:36]: Leiala Cook announced that the parade is on Saturday, December 13, 2025 (Kalanianaole Highway to Waimānalo Beach Park). Kalani Kalima announced that a post parade community event will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m with services, vendors, and scholarships.

h) Waimānalo Neighborhood Board 50th Anniversary – [1:41:04]: Former Board Member John Knox recognized the 50th anniversary of the Waimānalo Neighborhood Board. He attended the meeting to represent the original neighborhood board and brought cake for everyone to share. Chair Kane and Member Kamahalohanuilai acknowledged and gave appreciation for Mr. Knoxʻs kind gesture.

i) Aloha Animal Outreach – [1:45:09]: Laura Safranski announced that there will be a Free Spay/Neuter Clinic on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Aunty Blanche’s Hui Mahiʻai ʻĀina (41 902 Oluolu Street) for low income families.

7) ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – [1:47:32]

a) City Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina – [1:47:52]: Councilmember Kiaʻāina reported that there was a recent tsunami evacuation lessons learned hearing, with a Windward Emergency Preparedness Town Hall being planned. She added key upcoming items including Charter Commission proposals due date and Clean Water & Natural Lands Fund acquisitions in Maunawili focused on food security plans, along with a proposal to permit historic preservation projects. The City Council is preparing a resolution urging the Department of Defense to return Bellows recreation lands, with a chain of title review currently in progress. Additionally, a site visit is being coordinated with Representative Marten to review the shelter expansion project.

b) State Senator Chris Lee – [1:58:27]: Senator Chris Lee noted that he will follow up on Kaʻiwi Coast strobe concerns. He talked about the exploration of endangered species recovery models (from New Zealand) for Hawaiʻi forest birds and anti vandalism park restroom design. He noted significant federal cuts and ongoing efforts to secure alternative funding for local projects/programs. Lastly, state traffic safety funds are proceeding.

c) Representative Lisa Marten – [2:06:32]: Representative Marten aaddressed the recent highway fatality’s impact on families and thanked the community and the Department of Transportation for supporting traffic safety. She announced a Waimānalo Emergency Shelter expansion community meeting set for Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (6:30p.m – 8:30 pm, Waimānalo Library), discussed anticipated SNAP benefit reductions, encouraged residents to update their Department of Human Services files (rent/medical/child care), apply for free school meals and SUN Bucks (summer meal program), use WIC (Women, Infants and Children) and DA BUX (discount for select Hawaii grown fruits and vegetables), and noted local food distributions at Hui Mahiai ʻĀina, Waimānalo District Park, and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.

d) Governor Josh Green’s Office / Congressional Offices – [2:13:11]: No representative present.

e) Congressmember Jill Tokuda – [2:13:20]: No representative present.

8) BOARD BUSINESS – [2:13:33]
a) Neighborhood Plan §2 14 106 – Three Absences Notice (Member Brenda Wong) – [2:13:39]: Member Wong addressed circumstances of three absences and requested to remain on the Board.

[2:14:27] Member Mokulehua MOVED and Member Kamahalohanuilai SECONDED to retain Member Wong on the Board. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 8 0 0 (Aye: Kamahalohanulai, Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Kane, Makaila, McKeague, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston; No: none; Abstain: none). [2:16:33]

b) Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – Monday, August 11, 2025 – [2:16:46]: Member Kamakea ʻŌhelo MOVED and Member Ralston SECONDED to approve the minutes as distributed. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 9 0 0 (Aye: Kamahalohanulai, Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Kane, Makaila, McKeague, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Wong; No: none; Abstain: none). [2:17:19]

c) Approval of the Memorandum for the Record – Monday, September 8, 2025 – [2:17:32]: Member Kane explained that the Memorandum for the Record reflects that no action could be taken due to lack of quorum. Member Kamakea ʻŌhelo MOVED and Member Ralston SECONDED to approve the Memorandum for the Record. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 9 0 0 (Aye: Kamahalohanulai, Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Kane, Makaila, McKeague, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Wong; No: none; Abstain: none). [2:19:12]

d) Consideration of the Kamananui Gondola Project Resolution – [2:19:19]: Member Ralston MOVED and Member Kamahalohanuilai SECONDED to support North Shore Neighborhood Board No. 27’s resolution urging the City to deny/revoke conditional use permits for the Kamananui project. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 9 0 0 (Aye: Kamahalohanulai, Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Kane, Makaila, McKeague, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Wong; No: none; Abstain: none). [2:23:30]

e) Consideration of the Good Governance Resolution – [2:23:36]: Member Kamakea ʻŌhelo MOVED and Member Mokukehua SECONDED to adopt the Good Governance Resolution as written. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 9 0 0 (Aye: Kamahalohanulai, Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Kane, Makaila, McKeague, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Wong; No: none; Abstain: none). [2:25:59]

f) Consideration of the Pesticides Resolution – [2:26:12]: Member Kamakea ʻŌhelo MOVED and Member Ralston SECONDED to support the Pesticide Resolution. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 9 0 0 (Aye: Kamahalohanulai, Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Kane, Makaila, McKeague, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Wong; No: none; Abstain: none). [2:33:52]

g) Waimānalo Beach Park Comfort Station – Utility Reroute Recommendation – [2:34:05]: Member Kamakea ʻŌhelo MOVED and Member Kamahalohanuilai SECONDED to add the item to the agenda. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 9 0 0 (Aye: Kamahalohanulai, Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Kane, Makaila, McKeague, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Wong; No: none; Abstain: none). [2:35:45]

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:35:45]
1. Development Options and Site Sensitivity Issues – [2:36:20]: Member Kamakea-‘Ōhelo asked whatʻs the feasibility of both options or either options and brought up his concerns about the sensitivity of the area. Chair Kane explained the different options presented by Director Thielen.
2. Land Ownership and Cultural Resource Protection Requirements – [2:39:54]: Member Makaila commented that the land in question is technically owned by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, though site control was transferred via executive order to the City and County of Honolulu. Due to the area’s long history under government control, there are insufficient records of historic sites or burials to guide development decisions. Importantly, because the land falls under Department of Hawaiian Home Lands jurisdiction, it is classified as tribal land, meaning any inadvertent discoveries of remains would require a NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) plan of action.
3. Iwi Kupuna Discovery – [2:42:00]: Member Kamalohanuilai noted that Iwi Kupuna was discovered in the original route plan.

[2:43:11]: Member Kamakea-‘Ōhelo MOVED to recommend the path that is least invasive and to push the project back with clear determinations on the potential cultural impacts. Member Kamahalohanuilai SECONDED and requested to include water and electric lines that will be used for the project. Chair Kane closed the discussion recognizing that the position is to defer decision with the recommendations and comments made regarding the new plan presented. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 9 0 0 (Aye: Kamahalohanulai, Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, Kane, Makaila, McKeague, Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Wong; No: none; Abstain: none). [2:47:46]

9) MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:47:50]

a) Neighborhood Commission Office Announcements – [2:47:51]: No announcements.

b) Regular Meeting Schedule – [2:47:58]: The next Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 Regular Monthly Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm (hybrid).

c) 2025 ʻŌlelo Broadcast Schedule – [2:48:03]: The Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 meetings are broadcast on ʻŌlelo Channel 49 on the fourth (4th) Monday of the month at 9:00 pm; and on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Saturdays of the month at 3:00 pm.

10) ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, AND PULE – [2:48:10]: Vice Chair Kamakea ʻŌhelo closed with a pule. Chair Kane adjourned the meeting at 9:49 pm.

Submitted by: Melissa Urubio, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy, NCO
Finalized by:

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