MILILANI MAUKA – LAUNANI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD No. 35

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 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/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice
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 Troop 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. Update on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DOE and C&C Parks on Community use of new Mililani Middle School Parking Lot.
C. Presentation on the Early Eviction Mediation Program – Roberta Hickey (Mediation Center of the Pacific)
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: April 15, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
IX. REPORTS
A. Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park
B. Committees
a) Education – Steven 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, June 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Mililani Mauka Elementary School and via WebEx.
B. Neighborhood Board Elections: Voting has ended on Friday, May 16, 2025. The deadline for mail-in ballots to be received is Friday, May 23, 2025 and the ballots must be postmarked no later than Friday, May 16, 2025. Please call the NCO office for any assistance at 808-768-3710 or for more information, please visit https://web5.hnl.info/nbe
XI. ADJOURNMENT

A map of the subdistrict boundaries is at – https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/boards-and-sub-district-boundary-descriptions/
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 https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/
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
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, APRIL 15, 2025 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=2aJtW9BCDrQ

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

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:10]: 7:00 p.m.

Vice Chair Keith Tamashiro called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.; Quorum was established with five (5) members present. Note – This nine (9) member Board requires five (5) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Theresa Kuehu, Steven Melendrez, Susan Miyamoto, Alice Rogers and Keith Tamashiro.

Board Members Absent: Dean Hazama, Anna Hudson, Dana Agader and Stanton Oishi.

Guests: Firefighter Brandon Woods (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Scott Vierra (Honolulu Police Department); Colonel Jarrod Melander (Military Representative); Melanie Martin (Governor Josh Green); Deputy Director Carrie Castle (Mayor Rick Blangiardi); Jame Schaedel and Judi-Ann (Pua) Smith-Kauhane (Councilmember Val Okimoto’s Office); Chelsea (Councilmember Matt Weyer’s Office); Representative Lauren Matsumoto; Representative Amy Perruso (Representative Amy Perruso’s Office); Erin Conway (Representative Trish La Chica); Charles Miller (Senator Donovan Dela Cruz’s Office); Scout BSA Troop 664; Rick Bloxson, Martin Ortogero, Megan, Val Kupihea Tuiloma (Residents); Camilia Epa Gomes (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 21 total participants.

II. PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – [0:00:25]: Scout BSA Troop 664.

III. MEETING DECORUM – [0:02:00]: Vice Chair Keith Tamashiro recited the rules of speaking.

IV. MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:03:00]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:03:06]: Firefighter Brandon Woods provided the monthly statistics for March 2025 and safety tips regarding evacuation planning.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L-TklrCrVcxT-u-KsLbdvYcmLbh7N1hX/view?usp=drive_link

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:05:05]: Lieutenant Scott Vierra provided the monthly crime statistics for March 2025 and safety tips regarding vehicle safety.
• HPD Data Dashboard: https://www.honolulupd.org/olddashboard2024/
• Crime Mapping: https://www.crimemapping.com/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:07:36]

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:09:00]: Vice Chair Tamashiro shared he was notified that the representative is unable to attend the meeting but submitted her report.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zvwmTlmAoRWKM90A1v8yCOiF2xyKNqMx/view?usp=drive_link

Military Representative Report – [0:09:28]: Colonel Melander reported the following: range and jungle tactics as well as small arms blank fire will continue at East Range April 21-27 and April 28-30; the U.S Army will begin conducting a prescribed burn on Schofield Training Area Complex which was approved by the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Health Clean Air Branch and coordinated with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service to ensure all State, Federal, and U.S Army requirements are met; the prescribed burn will take place during daylight hours and the U.S Army wildland firefighters will remain on site each night to monitor the areas. The next job fair is on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Aliamanu Military Reservation Gym from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Training Advisory: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Di9dv_Cf3dl3E2Lah5oEvn8djy1NC2SB/view?usp=drive_link
• Prescribed Burn Advisory Notice: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XZZkZvPxQYRVCu2z6s0k1JGv5f7Y_TdX/view?usp=drive_link
• For more information on the job fair, go to: https://www.himwr.com
• Community Concern Hotline: (808) 787-1528

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:11:14]

V. BOARD BUSINESS – [0:13:25]

Update on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Dept. of Education and City Parks and Recreation on Community Use of New Mililani Middle School Parking Lot – [0:13:27]: Vice Chair Tamashiro shared he was notified this presentation will be deferred to a future Board meeting.

VI. RESIDENT/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:13:57]: No concerns at this time.

IV. ELECTED OFFICIALS – [0:14:13]

Office of Governor Josh Green – [0:14:15]: Melanie Martin provided the report and highlighted the following from the monthly newsletter for April 2025: State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) awarded 790 leases in March for two projects in West Oʻahu; the State Department of Human Resources launched a recruitment initiative called Operations Hire Hawaiʻi to assist displaced federal employees and other similarly impacted individuals who have the skill sets that the State is looking for; Operation Hire Hawaiʻi will have a job fair on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and the State Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Halawa Correctional Facility has their first Kids Day for Easter.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SEzYnosfl2AzE68DilBdmfp-B2XboZOV/view?usp=drive_link

Office of Congressman Ed Case – [0:17:20]: Alan submitted the report and was present to take any concerns.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K2i11Lz0Dvw7IXZeSZB06DiKGc3wXoG9/view?usp=drive_link

Office of Mayor Rick Blangiardi – [0:18:36]: Due to technical issues, the representative provided the report later in the meeting due.

Office of Councilmember District 8, Val Okimoto – [0:19:08]: Jame Schaedel provided the report and highlighted the following: upcoming full council meetings and deliberations for specific City Council Bills that will be heard.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CKS_j11XzeTNr9UdaBqpkM-q-oh9i_Zh/view?usp=drive_link
• For more information on real property tax, please visit https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/
• Honolulu City Council meetings, please visit https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/meetings
• To submit testimony for Bills/Resolutions, please visit https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/testimony
• Complete Streets – Sign up for quarterly reports, please visit https://www.honolulu.gov/completestreets/
• For more information on feral chickens, please visit https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/feral-chickens/
• To report graffiti, please visit Report Graffiti – Honolulu Police Department
• For more information on Adopt-a-Park, please visit Adopt-A-Block Notification Form | Storm Water Quality

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:21:30]

Office of Councilmember District 2, Matt Weyer – [0:22:50]: Chelsea provided the report and highlighted the following: the next Mayor’s town hall meeting will be on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Mililani High School Cafeteria; Bill 61 relating to wheelies was signed into law; and Bill 18 relating to plastics will have a hearing in the City Council.

Office of Senator District 17, Donovan Dela Cruz – [0:24:55]: Charles Miller provided the report and highlighted the following: conference committee meetings have started at the State legislature; noted budget details for House Bill (HB) 300 Senate Draft (SD) 1 relating to the State Budget; Senator Dela Cruz attended the blessing at Mililani Mauka Elementary School; Senator Dela Cruz recognized Principal Lynn Ajifu from Mililani Ike Elementary school for being named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.

Office of Representative District 38, Lauren Matsumoto – [0:27:13]: Representative Matsumoto provided her report at a later time in the meeting.

Office of Representative District 46, Amy Perruso – [0:27:40]: Representative Perruso provided her report and highlighted the following: mentioned various key policies that will be moving forward in conference hearings; and expressed gratitude for her intern Annie Kuehu who successfully completed her internship at the State Capitol and noted she provided a presentation for the Keiki Caucus.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:31:07]

Office of Representative District 37, Trish La Chica – [0:33:55]: A representative provides the report at a later time in the meeting.

State Department of Transportation, Casey Abe – [0:34:33]: Casey Abe provided his report and highlighted the following: the landscaping crew were able to cut back on the overgrowth of trees obstructing traffic signs; the maintenance crew managed to paint over or remove graffiti; a recent field inspection was done and a work order request was submitted to replace traffic signs and landscaping to cut back on overgrowth of grass; the maintenance crew was able to partially cut back on the overgrowth of grass on the H2 freeway near the Mililani Mauka Exit and a follow-up will be done to see when their contractor will complete the grass cutting; the maintenance crew removed the damaged portion of the hand rail near the Mililiani Mauka off-ramp; and provided an update on the construction project for the Mililani Mauka Emergency Access Road.
• For questions or concerns, please attach photos or google map location to casey.abe@hawaii.gov

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:37:24]

Hearing no objections, Vice Chair Tamashiro took the agenda out of order to hear item VII.C. Office of the Mayor Rick Blangiardi at this time.

Office of Mayor Rick Blangiardi – [0:42:04]: Carries Castle provided the report and highlighted the following: the Mayor’s next town hall meeting will be on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Mililani High School at 7:00 p.m.; The City launched a new notification system called HNL Alert to notify residents and visitors about emergencies such as natural disasters and emergency situations; and follow-up responses were provided for concerns raised at last monthʻs Board meeting.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V_YlpCJ1Yoo35ZaFe4JGkxJA2wXV_8R8/view?usp=drive_link
• For more information on HNL Alert and to subscribe, please visit: https://member.everbridge.net/77929497231425/login or text “HNLALERT” TO 888777

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:48:40]

Hearing no objections, Vice Chair Tamashiro took the agenda out of order to hear item VII.G. Office of Representative District 38 at this time.

Office of Representative District 38, Lauren Matsumoto – [0:55:00]: Representative Matsumoto provided her report and highlighted the following: created an online mid-session survey for anyone to take to help better understand comunity needs; bill updates; and Mililani High School floor presentation.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NC7CTGSnoUJ5PaFxvjTtqvJmAeuCCZMD/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:00:00]

Hearing no objections, Vice Chair Tamashiro took the agenda out of order to hear item VII.H Office of Representative District 46 and VII.I. Office of Representative District 37 at this time.

Office of Representative District 46, Amy Perruso – Continued – [1:02:10]: Representative Perruso announced she will be holding a community meeting at Mililani High School from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025 to review the legislative session.

Office of Representative District 37, Trish La Chica – [1:03:00]: Erin Conway provided the report and highlighted the following: bill updates; passing of the Department of Education’s Deputy Superintendant; and a “Talk Story” meeting on Thursday May 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hawaiʻi Okinawa Ballroom to discuss community safety and transportation.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hqmu_IHQq9CcJzoZ46t3XkEg3jyQLi4w/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:06:00]

VIII. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES – [1:09:45]
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Regular Meeting Written Summary for Video Record – [1:09:45]: Hearing no corrections, the Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Regular Meeting Written Summary for Video Record were approved as written; 5-0-0 (Aye: Kuehu, Melendrez, Miyamoto, Rogers, Tamashiro; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:09:57].

IX. REPORTS – [1:10:00]

Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park – [1:10:00]: No report.

Committees – Education – [1:10:05]: Member Roger’s shared Committee Co-Chair Hudson’s report which highlights the following: Mililani ʻIke Elementary School – will be holding a Senior Event on Wednesday, May 14, 2025; “Purple Up” event; the school’s May Day will be on Friday, May 16, 2025; Memorial Day lei collection is on Friday, May 23, 2025; and McDonald’s McTeacher Night; Mililani Mauka Elementary School (MMES) – Hoʻike event will be on Friday, May 16, 2025; Wheeler Elementary School – Hawaii Department of Education is conducting a pre-assessment consultation to gather input on enviornmental issues for an upcoming Draft Enviornmental Assessment (EA) related to proposed upgrades at the school and other schools located within the Wheeler Army Airfield (WAAF) in Hawaiʻi; Leilehua High School – will be holding a Leilehua Centennial Gala on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Committee Chair Melendrez reported and highlighted the following: Mililani Middle School – administration, Summer School registration dates and announcements, and the school’s year calendar.
• Report (Hudson): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PQyrvSu36ZfXp2PjIs-s_wibK5wFcR7q/view?usp=drive_link
• Report (Melendrez): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aNbETR6zj-s3P5jPsgYg-cPfuQoGACPw/view?usp=drive_link

Committees – Military and Civil Defense – [1:17:56]: No report.

Committees – Parks and Recreation – [1:17:59]: No report.

Committees – Planning, Permitting and Zoning – [1:18:00]: No report.

Committees – Transportation – [1:18:03]: No report.

Committees – Recognition and Service Awards – [1:18:05]: No report.

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:18:11]

Next Meeting – [1:18:12]: The Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley Neighborhood Board will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Mililani Mauka Elementary School and via WebEx.

City and County of Honolulu and Hawaiʻi Foodbank – [1:18:50]: Neighborhood Assistant Camilia Epa Gomes will be collecting donated canned goods at tonight’s meeting.

XI. ADJOURNMENT – [1:19:27]: The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

Submitted by: Camilia Epa Gomes, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO
Finalized by: Susan Miyamoto, Secretary, Neighborhood Board No.35

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.