MAKAKILO – KAPOLEI – HONOKAI HALE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 34

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.
KAPOLEI HALE – CONFERENCE ROOM A & B
1000 ULUʻŌHIʻA STREET, KAPOLEI, HI 96707
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=ma93b5a0b3b63d441d8b32f9d23e383b0
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Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1GE3KMhGmxV2jxDLUnSvRUvThmykz8vGn
Board Meeting Recordings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vl-Osiiixw&list=PLfqRwVpRroomSjGDU7ob3P55DcqT5oWZx

MEETING RULES AND GUIDELINES

1. Order and Decorum: Meetings are conducted with fairness, order, and in compliance with the Neighborhood Plan 2008 (NP). Participants must treat each other with respect and share aloha, stay focused on the agenda, and adhere to time limits. Please silence electronic devices and keep yourself on mute if on WebEx. Disruptive behavior or violations may result in removal (NP §2-14-117).
2. Reports and Presentations: Reports and presentations should be limited to 10 minutes unless otherwise specified. The Chair may allow public questions (Auth: NP §2-14-123(2)). Neighborhood board members are allowed to discuss, ask questions, and receive information as outlined in the agenda, as well as receive additional information without providing comments (Agenda Guidance for Neighborhood Boards, CORR 2024-0718-01, p. 3-5).
3. Public Input: The public may present community concerns to the board. Neighborhood board members may discuss, ask questions, and receive information on these matters under the limited notice exemption under HRS §92-81; however, no action may be taken on issues raised by the public (Agenda Guidance for Neighborhood Boards, CORR 2024-0718-01, p. 7)
4. Oral Testimony: Public oral testimony will be allowed on agenda items, with the Chair setting reasonable procedures (NP §2-14-118(c) and (d); HRS §92-3). Testimony is limited to 3 minutes (adopted August 24, 2022; Auth: NP §2-14-118(d)).
5. Requesting to Speak: To speak, raise your hand. Once recognized by the Chair, direct comments to the Chair and stay on the agenda topic (NP §2-14-118(a)).
6. Written Testimony: Participants may submit written comments on agenda items. To submit testimony, visit https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/testimony (NP §2-14-118(b); HRS §92-3).
7. Board Packet: All written reports, presentations, flyers, handouts, and documents distributed to the Board are available on Google Drive (HRS §92-7.5).
8. Agenda Items and Voting: Under the Hawaii State Sunshine Law (HRS §92), matters not listed on the agenda cannot be voted on unless added during the meeting. The Board may add items if (1) the matter is not major, (2) it doesn’t affect many people, and (3) two-thirds of the full membership approves (HRS §92-7(d)). Items may also be added if an unanticipated event requires timely action for public health, welfare, or safety (HRS §92-8).
9. Board Boundaries: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/boards-and-sub-district-boundary-descriptions
10. Stay Informed: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/newsletter-subscription

1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Anthony Makana Paris (makana.paris@gmail.com)

2. ROLL CALL – Neighborhood Board Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov)

3. REPORTS (Limited to 10 minutes each)
a. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) regarding fire and emergency incidents and statistics related to District 34 and fire safety tips (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)
b. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) on crime incidents and statistics related to District 34 and crime prevention and safety tips (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us)
c. Board of Water Supply (BWS) regarding incidents, statistics, and existing and planned projects related to District 34, Red Hill-related water concerns, current and planned landfill water concerns, and water conservation tips – Liaison Nicole Rodwell (https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/contact)
d. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative on constituent concerns (including Makakilo Drive, TheBus, and Skyline updates), city projects/services (including East Kapolei Transit-Oriented Development Special District, Kapolei Parkway Parcels, and HONU Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons Program), town halls (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/townhall), and newsletter updates (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter, https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor) – Liaison Department of Housing and Land Management (DHLM) Executive for Housing Keith Suzuka (keith.suzuka@honolulu.gov)
e. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) regarding airports, harbors, highway incidents and statistics, traffic, and existing and planned projects related to District 34 (https://hidot.hawaii.gov/contact)
f. O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) regarding OMPO Policy Board, Citizen’s Advisory Board, Technical Advisory Committee discussions and actions, OMPO events, and the status of Makakilo Drive completion on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – Board Delegate Frank Genadio (https://oahumpo.org) (genadiof001@hawaii.rr.com)

4. PRESENTATIONS (Limited to 10 minutes each)
a. Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Update – Introduction, Mission, Engagement at Neighborhood Board Community Meetings; Mana I Mauli Ola Strategic Plan; and Budget –McKenna Woodward, OHA Public Policy Advocate. For comments, questions, or concerns: (info@oha.org)
b. Hawaiki Project Update – Hawaiki Submarine Cable USA, LLC, a subsidiary of BW Digital, owns and operates the Hawaiki Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Kapolei, Oʻahu. The company proposes the Hawaiki Cable Landing Expansion Project, which involves constructing additional carrier-neutral Cable Landing Facilities (CLF) to accommodate up to six new subsea cable systems terminating at the Hawaiki CLS. The project includes the installation of up to six steel bore pipes, up to three associated beach manholes (BMHs), an onshore subsurface fronthaul conduit system connecting the new infrastructure to the existing Hawaiki CLS, and a gravel access road. The installation of subsea cables is not part of the proposed project. The expansion aims to enhance telecommunications infrastructure and connectivity in the region. Draft Environmental Assessment Hawaiki Cable Landing Expansion Project available (https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hawaiki-Draft-EA.pdf) For questions, comments, and concerns: (community@hawaiki.us)

5. PUBLIC INPUT (Limited to 3 minutes per member of the public in totality)

Contact Information for District Elected Officials and their Community Liaisons to the Board
a. Mayor Rick Blangiardi (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor) – Liaison Department of Housing and Land Management (DHLM) Executive for Housing Keith Suzuka (keith.suzuka@honolulu.gov)
b. Councilmember Andria Tupola (atupola@honolulu.gov)
c. U.S. Congressman Ed Case (https://case.house.gov/contact)
d. U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (https://tokuda.house.gov/contact)
e. Governor Josh Green (https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us) – Liaison HHFDC Housing Information Officer Gordon Pang (gordon.pang@hawaii.gov)
f. State Senator Mike Gabbard (District 21) (sengabbard@capitol.hawaii.gov) – Liaison Melanie June (m.june@capitol.hawaii.gov)
g. State Senator Samantha DeCorte (District 22) (sendecorte@capitol.hawaii.gov)
h. State Representative Diamond Garcia (District 42) (repgarcia@capitol.hawaii.gov)
i. State Representative Kanani Souza (District 43) (repsouza@capitol.hawaii.gov)
j. State Representative Darius Kila (District 44) (repkila@capitol.hawaii.gov)

6. BOARD BUSINESS
a. Position on Draft Environmental Assessment for Hawaiki Cable Landing Expansion Project Located at 92-301 Farrington Highway, Kahe Beach Park, Honouliuli, Ewa, Oahu, Tax Map Key (TMK): (1) 9-2051:010 (seaward), and authorize the Chair to send comments to the Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands as requested in their March 27, 2025 Letter

b. Identification of Pet Friendly Parks: Position on potential parks for the installation of fenced dog areas to accommodate unleashed dogs, parks to allow leashed dogs for signage, bag dispenser installations, and other related pet amenities, and authorize the Chair to send comments to the Department of Parks and Recreation as requested in their April 25, 2025 Letter.
c. Authorize the Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board No. 34 to participate in a joint special meeting with the Waiʻanae Coast Neighborhood Board No. 24 and the Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board No. 36, and authorize Vice Chair Dr. Kioni Dudley to coordinate with the other boards to finalize the details, including participation confirmation, date, time, location, and agenda items.
d. Resolution: Supporting the Establishment of a State Wide Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program
e. Resolution: Standing in Solidarity with Pearl City Supporting Hawaiian Immersion Education
f. Resolution: Supporting Puʻu o Kapolei becoming a Public Community Garden
g. Resolution: Opposing the Opening of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument to Commercial Fishing
h. Resolution: Supporting the Protection of Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument

7. MEMBER REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEM (Limited to 3 minutes per board member in totality)

8. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Scheduled Meeting: The next regular Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board No. 34 meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Kapolei Hale – Conference Room A & B and online via Webex (https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb34).

9. ADJOURNMENT

‘Olelo Community Television Cablecast of Board Meetings: The Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board regular meetings are video recorded and televised on ‘Olelo Community Television Channel 49 at 9:00 p.m. on the second Friday of the month and on Channel 49 with a schedule of the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 12:00 p.m. determined by ‘Olelo. The ‘Olelo program schedule is posted at http://www.olelo.org/programming/default.html.

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, HI 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or emailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.

All written testimony must be received in the NCO 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting, 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, HI 96817, fax (808) 768-3711, email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov or visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/testimony.

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.

REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.
KAPOLEI HALE CONFERENCE ROOM A & B – 1000 ULUʻŌHIʻA STREET, KAPOLEI, HI 96707
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vl-Osiiixw&list=PLfqRwVpRroomSjGDU7ob3P55DcqT5oWZx&index=1

Google Drive Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GE3KMhGmxV2jxDLUnSvRUvThmykz8vGn

1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:04]: Chair Paris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. This 9-member board requires 5 members to establish quorum and take official board action.

Board Members Present: Anthony Makana Paris (Chair), Mikiala Lidstone (Vice Chair), Kioni Dudley (Second Vice Chair), Amy Bossler (Secretary), Matthew Khan (Treasurer), Michael Ferreira, Moon Kahele, Michael Singleton, and Tiare Taala.

Board Members Absent: None.

Guests: Fire Fighter III Kyle Steinke and Fire Captain Shawn Yoshimura (Honolulu Fire Department); Corporal Cory Makino, Sergeant Fumi Muraoka, Lieutenant Marino Carreira, and Corporal Roland Pagan (Honolulu Police Department); Keith Suzuka (Mayor Blangiardi); Frank Genadio (O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization); Kathleen Iriarte and Tony Gaston (Hunt Companies Hawai‘i); Jojo Acebo (Google); Kent Yang (Department of Transportation Services); Catie Cullison and Peter Garino (PBR Hawaii); Roberta Hickey-Gomez (The Mediation Center of the Pacific); Matt Caires (James Campbell Company); Jeannie Timoteo (Councilmember Tupola); Gordon Pang (Governor Green); Representative Diamond Garcia; Val Kupihea Tuiloma, Ben Brennan, Justin Smith, Marguerite Casillas, Mark Clemente, Thad Spreg, Carol “Kara” England, and Sheila Medeiros (Residents/Guests); Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 78 total participants.

2. ROLL CALL – [0:01:57]: Neighborhood Assistant (NA) Curtis Hayashi carried out a roll call. Quorum was established with 9 members present.

3. REPORTS – [0:02:28]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:02:29]: Fire Fighter Steinke provided the April 2025 report and evacuation planning safety tips. Should you have questions, please email the HFD’s Public Affairs & Media Liaison at HFDNHB@honolulu.gov or visit https://fire.honolulu.gov/requests-for-information.
• Website: https://fire.honolulu.gov
• April 2025 Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GEAaSWLJARXG5XS2ARcx-DDvrejviRHx/view?usp=drive_link
• March 2025 Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FJsb4ufZFMkT2oDwYM8E96wktK9hsjWW/view?usp=drive_link

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:04:29]: Corporal Makino provided the April 2025 report.
• Website: https://www.honolulupd.org/information
• April 2025 Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LpiPZJ0ulvOB35DDqbJVTZt_qM3u9fiD/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:05:53].

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:06:45]: No representative present.
• Website: http://www.boardofwatersupply.com

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:07:01]: Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s representative, Department of Land Management (DLM) Deputy Director Keith Suzuka, provided the report. Suzuka shared the following information:
• highlights from the Mayor’s Newsletter (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter);
• information about the Honolulu Charter Commission (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/charter-commission);
• East Kapolei Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) updates (https://www.honolulu.gov/tod);
• the City is preparing to develop vacant land at Kapolei Parkway Lots 1-5 for future affordable and workforce housing (https://www.honolulu.gov/dhlm/development);
• voting information for the 2025-2027 Neighborhood Board Elections (voting deadline is Friday, May 16, 2025 and final results will be published by Monday, June 2, 2025) (https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/neighborhood-board-elections);
• information about the City’s HONU (Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons) Program (https://www.honolulu.gov/dcs/honu); and
• the City’s DTS (Department of Transportation Services) estimates restarting the Makakilo Drive Extension planning/design contract in the second half of 2026.
• Contact the Mayor: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:18:20].

[0:26:31] – Without objection, Chair Paris took the agenda out of order to consider board business.

6. BOARD BUSINESS – [0:27:04]

Action: Requesting the Mayor to include Kapolei Hale as part of his 2025 Town Hall Schedule – [0:27:04]: Chair Paris recommended board members to make this request to the Mayor. [0:27:15] – Bossler MOVED and Ferreira SECONDED to request the Mayor to include Kapolei Hale as part of his 2025 Town Hall schedule.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:27:21].

[0:28:11] – Without objection, Chair Paris amended the motion. A motion requesting the Mayor to include Kapolei Hale or Kapolei High School as part of his 2025 Town Hall Schedule was ADOPTED; 9-0-0 (Aye: Bossler, Dudley, Ferreira, Kahele, Khan, Lidstone, Paris, Singleton, Taala; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:28:45].

3. REPORTS – CONTINUED – [0:29:40]

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) – [0:29:45]: No representative present.

O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – [0:29:53]: Frank Genadio provided the report and shared updates from two OMPO citizens advisory committee meetings (https://oahumpo.org/policy-board).
• Newsletter: https://oahumpo.org/news/newsletters

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:32:40].

[0:34:41] – Without objection, Chair Paris added two correspondence items to the meeting agenda.

Department of Environmental Services Correspondence to Neighborhood Board No. 34 Dated April 8, 2025 – [0:35:10]: Chair Paris shared a letter from Department of Environmental Services Director Roger Babcock regarding Neighborhood Board No. 34’s conditional support for the modification of the ʻEwa Public Infrastructure Map (PIM) symbol for the materials processing and solid waste to energy facilities project.
• Correspondence: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sfxr9FT0yKEznWREoVMq6Ppw-IEVu4vZ/view?usp=drive_link

Board of Water Supply Correspondence to Neighborhood Board No. 34 Dated March 4, 2025 – [0:36:45]: Chair Paris shared a letter from Board of Water Supply Manager and Chief Engineer Ernest Lau regarding a construction project at the Department of Agriculture Animal Quarantine Station that involves the installation of a monitoring well in ʻAiea to monitor the underground aquifer due to the Red Hill contamination crisis.
• Correspondence: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q-B05MEw7yNDINIBv_DlrsVrooIg7c-I/view?usp=drive_link

4. PRESENTATIONS – [0:37:50]

Update on Parcel 10 Project within the Kalaeloa Community Development District (https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hcda/files/2024/03/06-05-2024-Presentation-Public-Hearing_Hunt-Parcel-10-StaffReport.pdf) – Hunt Companies, Inc. Kathleen Iriarte, Asset Manager (kathleen.iriarte@huntcompanies.com) – [0:37:57]: Chair Paris recognized Iriarte and Gaston (Hunt Companies Hawai‘i) who deferred their presentation to the Public Input agenda item.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HSculeQe9baQ5_pbE1CVlJePmeOgTd_t/view?usp=sharing

Proposed O‘ahu Subsea Cable Telecommunications Project – [0:38:20]: Jojo Acebo of Google represented subsidiaries Humuhumu Services LLC and Starfish Infrastructure, Inc. for a proposed subsea fiber optic cable project with a landing site at Barbers Point Beach Park, and an underground conduit system to be installed in public road rights-of-way between the cable landing site and a telecommunication facility to be located at the University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu Campus. The overall purpose of the project is to enhance internet connectivity between Hawai‘i, the continental United States, other Pacific Islands, Australia, and Japan. The cable will be carrier neutral and the Oʻahu Subsea Cable Telecommunications Project would be located in Honouliuli Ahupuaʻa, ʻEwa Moku, Oʻahu Island [TMKs: (1) 9-1-026:027 (por.); (1) 9-1-016:179 (por.); Olai St ROW; Kalaeloa Blvd ROW; Kamokila Blvd ROW; Farrington Hwy ROW].
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A9qaQxOZhQggFb0n8A4lPrthOYub9yEC/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:49:15].

Public Transit Title VI Program – Department of Transportation Services, Ken Yang (kent.yang@honolulu.gov) – [1:10:36]: Kent Yang presented the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) Title VI Program. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. DTS is a direct recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants that help fund public transit services. FTA requires its grantees to submit a Title VI Program report documenting how public transit services are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner. The deadline for written comments is Thursday, May 1, 2025. DTS’ deadline to submit the 2025 Title VI Program report to the FTA is Sunday, June 1, 2025.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LXx903oU93uxkgly9RIIOpqCfVMQqNqO/view?usp=drive_link
• Draft Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PHBYquM5kBiMxg1-YplyH4DIm1Zs_zvE/view?usp=drive_link

TheBus Proposed Bus Route Changes for Opening 2nd Phase of Skyline – [1:18:49]: Catie Cullison (PBR Hawaii) presented DTS’ proposed bus route changes for the second phase of Skyline opening on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Instead of running TheBus Route C into town, the C Line is proposed to be truncated at the Keoneʻae (University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu) Skyline Station with direct routing via the freeway, fewer stops, and higher frequency. Instead of running TheBus Route E into town, the E Line is proposed to be rerouted to Wahiawā to provide mauka-makai service. The deadline for questions and comments is Tuesday, July 15, 2025. For questions, comments, and concerns, call (808) 768-8368 or email thebusstop@honolulu.gov.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xFWVnM59abYIujak_JFhDPotcdzhz46J/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:32:44].

Early Eviction Mediation Program – [1:39:47]: Roberta Hickey-Gomez presented The Mediation Center of the Pacific’s Early Eviction Mediation (EEM) program. The program aims to support both landlords and tenants in resolving housing disputes early before they escalate to eviction proceedings. The Mediation Center is committed to fostering open communication and helping individuals reach mutually beneficial agreements. The program has achieved a 90% agreement rate over the past two years, which has helped many tenants remain in their homes and landlords continue receiving rental income. Visit www.mediatehawaii.org/eem for details or call (808) 521-6767.
• Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OOItTIiBPwD0LNrNBGDxGn2L5uYVQiHm/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115549024476463870729&rtpof=true&sd=true

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:48:08].

The Cove Redevelopment Project Update – [1:51:08]: Matt Harris (James Campbell Company) presented the status of redeveloping “The Cove” at 92-1089 Aliinui Drive, Ko Olina, which plans to demolish existing buildings, construct 12 new buildings, and expand the outdoor amusement facility use on a shoreline lot in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District (https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document350029/THE%20COVE%20Star%20Advertiser.pdf).
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DcEHdK0m8po1o007Ihiz1vCeZTekj3lM/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:05:27].

[2:23:45] – Without objection, Chair Paris took the agenda out of order to consider board business.

6. BOARD BUSINESS – CONTINUED – [2:24:15]

Position on SMA Major Permit No. 2025/SMA-19 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Major Permit No. 2025/CUP-4 (LP) for The Cove Redevelopment Project, located at 92-1089 Aliinui Drive, Ko Olina, to allow for the demolition of existing buildings, construction of 12 new buildings, and expansion of the outdoor amusement facility use on a shoreline lot in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District and authorize the Chair to submit a letter to the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) – [2:24:15]: Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:24:42]. [2:41:50] – Lidstone MOVED and Dudley SECONDED to adopt a letter of general support for The Cove Redevelopment Project. A position and letter expressing conditional support of The Cove Redevelopment Project was ADOPTED; 9-0-0 (Aye: Bossler, Dudley, Ferreira, Kahele, Khan, Lidstone, Paris, Singleton, Taala; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:43:05].

Approval of Special Meeting Minutes: Thursday, January 9, 2025: Postponed to the next meeting.

Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Wednesday, February 26, 2025: Postponed to the next meeting.

Resolution Supporting the Establishment of a Statewide Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program: Postponed to the next meeting.

Resolution Standing in Solidarity with Pearl City Supporting Hawaiian Immersion Education: Postponed to the next meeting.

4. PRESENTATIONS – CONTINUED – [2:43:39]

Neighborhood Board Candidate Speeches (each candidate allowed 2 minutes) – [2:43:39]: There are 15 candidates for 9 seats on Neighborhood Board No. 34 (Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale), including Amy Bossler, Anna Odom, Carol England, Dan Haire, Daniel Ulu, Kioni Dudley, M. H. Ferreira, Melvin Dizon, Miki’ala M. Lidstone, Moon Kahele, Raymond Maae, Sheila Medeiros, Thad Spreg, Tiare Taala, and Anthony Makana Paris (https://web5.hnl.info/nbe/starter). The following candidates gave a speech: Thad Spreg [2:44:55], Carol “Kara” England [2:46:19], Sheila Medeiros [2:49:16], Kioni Dudley [2:51:35], Moon Kahele [2:52:22], Amy Bossler [2:53:01], M. H. “Michael” Ferreira [2:54:21], Miki’ala Lidstone [2:55:29], and Anthony Makana Paris [2:56:12].

5. PUBLIC INPUT: Postponed to the next meeting.

7. MEMBER REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEM – [3:00:04]

National Monument Resolutions – [3:00:13]: Bossler requested a resolution to support the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument and a resolution to support the protection of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

Tiare Taala – [3:00:54]: Chair Paris recognized Tiare Taala who commented about the time.

Special Meeting – [3:01:07]: Dudley would like to see a special meeting of three Neighborhood Boards [not specified].

8. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS – [3:01:57]

Next Scheduled Meeting – [3:01:59]: The next regular Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board No. 34 meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Kapolei Hale – Conference Room A & B and online via Webex (https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb34).

2025 Neighborhood Board Elections (https://web5.hnl.info/nbe) – [3:02:11]:
Important Dates:
• Friday, April 25, 2025: Voting begins; Passcodes mailed out
• Friday, May 16, 2025: Voting ends
• Friday, May 23, 2025: Deadline for ballots postmarked no later than Monday, May 19, 2025 to be received
Please visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/neighborhood-board-elections for more details or contact the Neighborhood Commission Office at NCO@honolulu.gov or call (808) 768-3710.

City and County of Honolulu and Hawai’i Foodbank Food Drive – [3:02:33]: Your Neighborhood Assistant will be collecting donated canned goods at this regular board meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The public can donate nonperishable food items at all Satellite City Halls and HFD fire stations.

9. ADJOURNMENT – [3:02:46]: Chair Paris adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m.

Submitted by: Curtis Hayashi, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, Neighborhood Commission Office
Finalized by: Amy Bossler, Secretary, Neighborhood Board No. 34

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

Event shows physical location; however, other options of participation may also include WebEx and phone.  If available, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agenda.