MILILANI MAUKA – LAUNANI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD No. 35

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
MILILANI MAUKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
95-1111 MAKAIKAI STREET, MILILANI HI 96789 AND
VIA WEBEX

WebEx Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mda3110550817610029390c6f72decace
Meeting number / Access Code: 2490 158 5754
Password: NB35 (6235 from phones and video systems)
Join by phone: +1-408-418-9388 (United States Toll)

Meeting Materials Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zCauqWgTX4syd8vO3Ci5UCL_ePiRXlbE
Video Recordings: http://www.youtube.com/@cityandcountyneighborhoodc2559
Rules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. All dialogue at the meeting will be conducted by use of the microphone. Those joining the meeting on WebEx are reminded to mute their speakers until they wish to be recognized by the Chair. Anyone not following these rules will be ruled out of order by the Chair. Those providing Presentations to the Board are encouraged to do so via a PowerPoint presentation, with a projector and provide handouts for the board and the community. The public concerns and comments are limited to three (3) minutes each. Please silence all electronic devices.
Note: 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 allowed for under HRS 92. A two-thirds (2/3) vote (5) of this 9- member Board is required to meet quorum requirements.
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Dean I. Hazama
II. PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Scouts BSA Troup 664
III. MEETING DECORUM: Vice Chair Keith Tamashiro
IV. MONTHLY REPORTS
A. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
B. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)
C. Board of Water Supply (BWS)
D. Military Representative Report
V. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Update on Affordable Housing Project at Mililani High School – Cherri Nakamura (HISFA)
B. Presentation on City and County of Honolulu Proposed Sewer Rate Increases – Roger Babcock (ENV)
VI. RESIDENT/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Any community member can come forward and express any comment or concern within decorum. Please, limit your comments to three (3) minutes each per issue for items not on the agenda.
VII. ELECTED OFFICIALS

A. Office of Governor Josh Green – Melanie Martin
B. Office of Congressman Ed Case – Nestor Garcia
C. Office of the Mayor Rick Blangiardi – Carrie Castle
D. Office of Councilmember District 8, Val Okimoto
E. Office of Councilmember District 2, Matt Weyer
F. Office of Senator District 17, Donovan Dela Cruz
G. Office of Representative District 38, Lauren Matsumoto
H. Office of Representative District 46, Amy Perruso
I. Office of Representative District 37, Trish La Chica
J. State Department of Transportation – Casey Abe
VIII. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES: November 19, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes
IX. REPORTS
A. Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park
B. Committees
a) Education – Stephen Melendrez/Anna Hudson
b) Military and Civil Defense – Keith Tamashiro
c) Parks and Recreation – Susan Miyamoto
d) Planning, Permitting and Zoning – Stanton Oishi & Dana Agader
e) Transportation – Dean Hazama
f) Recognition and Service Awards – Alice Rogers
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The next Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley Neighborhood Board will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Mililani Mauka Elementary School and via WebEx.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
A map of the subdistrict boundaries is at – https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/nco/maps/35Mililani-Mauka.jpg.
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Budget Planning. Suggestions for projects in the Neighborhood Board district and adjacent areas are welcome at any time to prepare for planning actions and the next fiscal year.
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 e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html
All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 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, or email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.
R.1. 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.

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. 
MILILANI MAUKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 95-1111 MĀKAʻIKAʻI STREET, MILILANI, HI 96789
AND VIA WEBEX

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9QmHrUGEKI 

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zCauqWgTX4syd8vO3Ci5UCL_ePiRXlbE 

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:25]: 7:00 p.m.

Chair Dean I. Hazama called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.; Quorum was established with 7 members present. Note – This 9-member Board requires 5 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Dana Agader, Dean Hazama, Anna Hudson, Theresa Kuehu, Steven Melendrez, Alice Rogers, Keith Tamashiro, and Stanton Oishi (arrived at 7:03 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Susan Miyamoto.

Guests: Firefighter R. Canotal (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Scott Vierra (Honolulu Police Department); Selena Gentkowski (Military Representative); Melanie Martin (Governor Green); Carrie Castle (Mayor Rick Blangiardi); Jame Schaedel (Councilmember Val Okimoto); Kelly Anaya (Councilmember Matt Weyer); Malachi Burrows (Senator Donovan Dela Cruz); Representative Lauren Matsumoto (House District 38); Representative Amy Perruso (House District 46); Erin Conway (Representative Trish La Chica); Casey Abe (State Department of Transportation – Highways Division); Scouts BSA Troop 664;   Rick Broxsom; Yvonne Yoro; Val Kupihea Tuiloma (Residents); Camilia Epa Gomes (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 31 total participants.

II. PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – [0:00:50]: Scouts BSA Troop 664.

III. MEETING DECORUM – [0:02:35]: Vice Chair Keith Tamashiro recited the rules of speaking.

Oishi arrived at 7:03 p.m.; 8 members present.

IV. MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:04:16]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:03:30]: No representative at this time. HFD representative arrived later in the meeting to provide their report.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hr9aGnMMdyT0u3NG-wMoVurIYBKNP9-R/view?usp=drive_link
• Honolulu Fire Department Community Relations Office: HFDNHB@honolulu.gov

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:03:40]: Lieutenant Vierra provided the report and shared there were zero assaults, zero burglaries, zero robberies, and zero car break-ins for October 2024. The safety tip for the month is in regards to shopping safety during the holidays.
• HPD Data Dashboard: Microsoft Power BI
• Crime Mapping: https://www.crimemapping.com/

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:05:30]: Kathleen provided the report and shared there were no water main breaks to report. BWS is looking to hire people to fill open vacancies. More information on career opportunities with BWS can be found on their website. BWS will be installing a temporary bypass at Melemanu 808 Reservoir on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will have to shut off the water temporarily.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ns-xLpy8rye3mxzSomf3VQhXsUEb820N/view?usp=drive_link
• To apply, go to: https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/jobs

Military Representative Report – [0:07:50]: Selena Genkowski provided the report and shared that U.S Army Garrison just held their last job fair for the year, but for anyone who’s still looking for job opportunities, can apply online. Regular training advisories for the month of November include artillery and mortar live fire training on Schofield Barracks during November 16-27, 2024. There will be day and night live fire, including late evening and early morning hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Military bands across Oahu will be hosted at the Waikiki Holiday Parade on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The 83rd Anniversary National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration is open to the public to attend at Kuroda Field in Fort DeRussy Beach Park from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_lBPShg6dYzGXrb73PNx3eIHyuuLoNcY/view?usp=drive_link
• To find more information on U.S Army Garrison Civilian Job Opportunities: https://hawaii.armymwr.com/
• Subscribe to Monthly Training Advisory Schedule: usag.hawaii.comrel@army.mil
• Community Concern Hotline: (808) 787-1528

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:10:00]

V. RESIDENT/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:12:53]

Mililani High School Teacher Housing Project – [0:13:00]: Member Rogers and Member Kuehu attended a community meeting at Mililani High School Library to hear updates from the Hawaii School Facilities Authority (HISFA). The next community meetings will be on December 17th & 18th at the Mililani High School Cafeteria from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12DuQqL7Ss9T4YWBebj31_aVqcOpYW09b/view?usp=drive_link

VI. ELECTED OFFICIALS – [0:15:05]

Office of Governor Josh Green – [0:15:10]: Melani Martin provided the report and highlighted the monthly newsletter for November 2024.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zLIytiTkSLRCY7dCLRBVSf3fSomwSZ43/view?usp=drive_link

Hearing no objections, the Chair took the agenda out of order to hear item IV.A. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) at this time.

Honolulu Fire Department – [0:18:30]: Firefighter Canotal provided the report and highlighted the fire incident statistics for November 2024 and safety tips in regards to kitchen and cooking safety.

Office of Congressman Ed Case – [0:20:30]: No representative present.
• For any questions, please visit website: https://case.house.gov/
• Contact Information for Honolulu District Office: (808) 650-6688 or email at ed.case@mail.house.gov

Office of Mayor Rick Blangiardi – [0:20:40]: Deputy Director Carrie Castle (Department of Budget and Fiscal Services) provided the report and highlighted the following: Mililani Skate Park and the proposed sewer fee increase starting July 2025.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wEPfSqU3P1ZvmYooa-fPlVUW_CgbA4io/view?usp=drive_link
• Sewer Fee Increase Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KavmOEGPJMAZX8ejGhqymYwHPKdMBsqM/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:26:30]

Office of Councilmember District 8, Val Okimoto – [0:31:33]: Jame Schaedel provided the report and highlighted the following: the Miliani Mauka road re-pavement project does not have an exact start date to begin repairs; The Honolulu Fire Department received a new helicopter to improve firefighting efforts on Oahu. Legislative updates were provided on Resolution 24-272 (requesting the mayor to establish a task force to explore the integration of the EMS program into the HFD) and Bill 46 (empty homes tax).
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Ghga58_wmkZbDuuNOyAWPKCfDdSW-Gg/view?usp=drive_link
• Contact Information for Councilmember Okimoto’s Office: (808)768-5008 or email valokimoto@honolulu.gov

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:34:50]

Office of Councilmember District 2, Matt Weyer – [0:35:50]: Kelly Anaya provided the report and highlighted legislative updates. Councilmember Weyer attended the 2024 Senior Safety Conference with Councilmember Okimoto. Legislative updates were provided on the following measures: Bill 22 (relating to the fire code) which legalizes certain fireworks; Bill 64 (relating to land use ordinance); Bill 59 (relating to single use plastics at city facilities and events); Bill 61 (relating to wheelies).
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V3zQNRNnoRRUsg4bGL26EduVDmu5v7R4/view?usp=drive_link

Office of Senator District 17, Donovan Dela Cruz – [0:38:23]: Malachi Burrows provided the report and highlighted the following: update on the Mililani High School teacher housing project; follow-up response for question raised at last month’s Board meeting regarding the Mililani Tech Park Parcel; State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Job & Resource Fair is on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:41:20]
Office of Representative District 38, Lauren Matsumoto – [0:46:00]: Representative Matsumoto provided her report and highlighted the following: newsletter highlights for November 2024; updates on the Mililani Satellite Hall; updates on the Task Force Condo Insurance; and assisting with sending information on meetings for the community on the teacher housing project. A 2025 pre-session survey from the office was created to help receive community input which will help shape Rep Matsumoto’s legislative package for the 2025 legislative session. Residents can fill out the paper survey or take it online.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mSz8v8t1j77-yV7G0GNF4iw-1ZpCRhKt/view?usp=drive_link
• Participate in Rep Matsumoto’s 2025 Pre-Session Survey online at: https://www.repmatsumoto.com

Office of Representative District 46, Amy Perruso – [0:51:20]: Representative Perruso provided her report and highlighted the following: learning sessions are in place to help lawmakers’ gain knowledge on important topics such as condo insurance and housing; the People’s Budget: Part 3 Community Forum will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Mililani High School Library from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• For more information on internship opportunities for high school students at the State Capital:  https://www.representativeamyperruso.com/
• To register and join the People’s Budget: Part 3 meeting virtually: https://tinyurl.com/PeoplesBudgetPart3

Office of Representative District 37, Trish La Chica – [0:55:33]: Erin Conway provided the report and highlighted the following: the office has been closely monitoring the avian flu outbreak at the Mililani pet fair in November and provided updates on reports. The Department of Health Director spoke to Rep La Chica and shared that the risk to the public is low and there is no human-to-human infection. There will be a community meeting that the public is invited to attend and discuss the condo insurance crisis. The community meeting will be Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Mililani Uka Elementary Cafeteria at 5:30 p.m.; Rep La Chica was given an Outstanding Filipino Award from TOPA and was given the Presidential Volunteer Service Award from President Biden for her dedication and service to the Filipino community.
• For more information on monitoring the Avian Influenza in Hawaii: https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease_listing/avian-influenza/
• State Department of Health Oahu (Disease Reporting Line): 808-586-4586
• Register here to attend the community meeting on the condo insurance crisis: https://www.bit.ly/D37condoinsurance

State Department of Transportation – [0:58:47]: Casey Abe provided the report and shared a short presentation on the current events and efforts being made by Federal and State Officials to address the safety issues of guardrails and crash attenuators to address heavier electric vehicles. Updates were given on the proposed Mililani Mauka Emergency Evacuation route plan.
• For questions on the State’s highways, please forward and attach photos or Google map location to: casey.abe@hawaii.gov

VII. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES – [1:03:25]

Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Regular Meeting Written Summary for Video Record – [1:03:25]: Hearing no objections, the Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Written Summary for Video Record was approved as written; 8-0-0 (Aye: Agader, Hudson, Kuehu, Melendrez, Oishi, Rogers, Tamashiro; Hazama; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:03:51]

VIII. REPORTS – [1:03:53]

Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park – [1:03:57]: No report.

Committees – Education – [1:04:00]: Committee Co-Chairs Anna Hudson and Steven Melendrez provided their reports. Co-chair Hudson highlighted the following: Mililani Ike Elementary School will have a drop-off location for Toys for Tots and the community is invited to participate by dropping off new, unwrapped toys in the donation can at the school’s office now until Wednesday, December 4, 2024; Mililani Mauka Elementary School Junior Police Officers McDonald’s Night Fundraiser; Wheeler Middle School’s 8th grade students were invited to learn more about Leilehua High School for incoming freshmen; Leilehua High School celebrates its 100th anniversary; A Leilehua High School student was given the National 2024 Scholastic Art Gold Medal in Photography Award. Co-chair Melendrez highlighted the following: Mililani Middle School Blazer Bugle Newsletter; important calendar dates for Mililani Middle School; the School Community Council meets every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the PTSO meets at 5:00 p.m.; due date to order yearbooks; information to receive free/reduced fee lunch can be found on their website; Mililani Middle School has thirty-two (32) high interest after-school extra-curricular programs that students can join for free; The administrative office will have a drop off location to receive new and unwrapped toy donations for Toys for Tots.
• Co-Chair Hudson Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MV2uemq-fzjVcBMEZZCpUOd6cDPRW96-/view?usp=drive_link

Committees – Military and Civil Defense – [1:08:45]: No report.

Committees – Parks and Recreation – [1:08:48]: No report.

Committees – Planning, Permitting and Zoning – [1:08:51]: No report.

Committees – Transportation – [1:08:57]: No report

Committees – Recognition and Service Awards – [1:08:58]: Member Rogers shared there is no report for the committee but requested for the Neighborhood Commission Office to distribute the updated guidebook on the Sunshine Law and Neighborhood Board Plan to all Board members.
• Guide to “The Sunshine Law” for Neighborhood Boards: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1txtcP1IgBjGwdCUo_JjauGKgVe59IHY-/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:10:20]

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:11:31]

Next Meeting – [1:11:40]: The next Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley Neighborhood Board will recess in December. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mililani Mauka Elementary School and via WebEx.

Video Recordings: Videotapes of board meetings are scheduled to be shown on ‘Olelo Channel 49 on the 1st Saturday of the month at 6:00 p.m., and 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Videotapes of board meetings are also available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@cityandcountyneighborhoodc2559

X. ADJOURNMENT – [1:11:55]: The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

Submitted by: Camilia Epa Gomes, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO
Finalized by:

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

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