NĀNĀKULI – MĀ‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 36

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025
NĀNĀKULI PUBLIC LIBRARY
89-070 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY – HAWAII 96792
7:00 PM

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Rules of Speaking: Anyone intending to speak, we will ask that in-person attendees’ line up at the microphone. Attendees joining us virtually, please raise your virtual hand. When recognized by the Chair, state your name clearly for the minutes. Comments must be kept under two (2) minutes. Official’s monthly reports must be kept under three (3) minutes. Presentations are asked to stay under ten (10) minutes. Sergeant-At-Arms will be keeping time, please conclude your comments when the timer goes off or asked to end by the Chair. When making comments, please address your remarks to the Chair. Silence all electronic devices.

Note: The Board may act 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 vote of six (6) of this nine (9) member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. Items may not be added if they are of major importance and will affect a significant number of people.

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Malia Agustin
a. Pule

II. CITY EMERGENCY & FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS
a. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
b. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)

III. STATE OFFICIALS MONTHLY REPORTS: : Limited to three (3) minutes
a. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Gary Yamashiroya
b. State Senator – Samantha DeCorte
c. State Representative – Darius Kila
d. Department of Hawaiian Homelands Representative- Diamond Badajos

IV. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Limited to two (2) minutes

V. PRESENTATIONS: Limited to ten (10) minutes:
a. Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Introduction of Engagement, Mana i Mauli
Ola Strategic Plan and Brief Budget- CEO Stacy Ferreira
b. Christmas on the Avenue (COTA) Operation Blue Light Christmas (OBLC)
Saturday December 13th, 2025 4pm to 10pm Road Closure to begin at 1pm Co-Chairs Pauahi Leoiki. Trisha Palenepa, Alana Mahoe, Char-Al Mahoe

VI. CITY & MILITARY OFFICIALS MONTHLY REPORTS: Limited to three (3) minutes
a. Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative – Ted Hayden
b. Councilmember – Andria Tupola
c. Army Representative – Lieutenant Colonel Jason Kappes
d. Navy Representative – Jhewel Felipe

VII. BOARD BUSINESS
a. Approval of Tuesday April 15, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
b. April 2025 Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings/Public Hearings.

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Limited to three (3) minutes each
a. Water & Land Chair – Mapuana Tector 1st Thursday 6:00PM Kalanianaʻole Beach Park
b. Transportation Chair – Germaine Meyers 1st Wednesday 6:00PM Nānākuli Public Library
c. Housing & Zoning Chair – Germaine Meyers 1st Wednesday 7:30PM Nānākuli Public Library
d. Hawaiian Affairs Chair – Mapuana Tector 2nd Wednesday 6:00PM Kalanianaʻole Beach Park
e. Park & Recreation Chair – Mapuana Tector 2nd Wednesday 7:00PM Kalanianaʻole Beach Park
f. Education Chair – Paul Aio Last Tuesday 6:30PM Kalanianaʻole Beach Park
g. Public Health & Safety Chair – Paul Aio Last Tuesday 7:30PM Kalanianaʻole Beach Park

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS –
a. Nānāikapono & Māʻili Elementary Schools May Day Wednesday, May 21, 2025 8:30AM
b. Kingdom Pathways Cesspool Talk Story- Nanakuli Public Library on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5PM
c. Hoʻomaikaʻi to the Graduating Class of 2025 Nānākuli High & Intermediate School Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2025 5PM
d. Annual Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association Fathers Day Regatta- Kalanianaʻole Beach Park Sunday, June 15, 2025
e. Next Regular Board Meeting – TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025, at 7:00 pm, at Nānākuli Public Library and via WebEx Platform.

X. ADJOURNMENT

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 Kapalama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160 Honolulu, Hawaii 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711; or call Neighborhood Assistant Jeffrey Jones at (808) 768-3720 or e-mail nco@honolulu.gov . Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco.

All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160 Honolulu, Hawaii 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.

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DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
NĀNĀKULI PUBLIC LIBRARY, 89-070 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY, HONOLULU, HI 96792
AND VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F02qTsKkyQ8&pp=0gcJCX4JAYcqIYzv

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OpQrZcPlM4-SOeAKbx0CAgcA0tazyEYf

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:00]: Chair Malia Agustin called the Nānākuli-Mā‘ili Neighborhood Board No. 36 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Quorum was established with 8 members present. Note: This 9-member Board requires five (5) members to establish a quorum and to take office Board action.

Board Members Present: Malia Agustin, Naomi Hanohano, Germaine Meyers, Gary Shinsato, Mapuana Tector, Paul Aio, Eddie Hanohano, Mark Kong.

Board Members Absent: Kaui Asinsin.

Guests: Captain Scott Oshiro (Honolulu Fire Department); Sergeant Corporal Pagan (Honolulu Police Department); Keanu Young [Hawaii State Legislator presenter]; Gary Yamashiro (Governor Josh Green); Erwin Kawata (Mayor Rick Blangiardi / Board of Water Supply (BWS); Kika Tapeni (Councilmember Andria Tupola); Senator Samantha DeCorte; Officer Joshua Aspinall (U.S. Army); Jhewel Felipe, Victor Flint (U.S. Navy); James Cowles, Austin Salcedo, Kalei Salcedo, Kaui Asinsin, Valerie Manoa, Richard Landford Jr., Blessings De La Cruz, David Carona, Danny Wyatt. (Residents); Jeffrey Jones (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 51 total participants.

Pule – [0:01:21]: Member Aio opened with pule.

II. CITY EMERGENCY & FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:02:38]:

Honolulu Fire Department – [0:02:42]: Fire Fighter Alices reported the March 2025 statistics and evacuation planning safety tips.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11GlUDqF_BAhLgnipaDaR2BWOQJMh2jeO/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:04:19]

Honolulu Police Department – [0:06:28]: Corporal Pagan reported the March 2025 crime statistics.
• Crime Mapping Statistics: https://www.honolulupd.org/information/crime-mapping/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:09:13]

III. MILITARY OFFICIALS’ MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:18:35]

Army Representative [0:18:37]: Lieutenant Colonel Jason Kappes provided the report and highlighted the following: the next Army hiring fair is scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2025; the April 2025 training advisory; the prescribed burn on Schofield Barracks; how to get the Army to volunteer in the community; military will be off for Easter weekend.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:20:54]

Navy Representative [0:25:35]: Jhewel Felipe provided the report and highlighted the following: the upcoming Restoration Advisory Board meeting; community workday at Nioiʻula Heiau on Lualualei Naval Annex; the Day on the Land event at MAʻO Organic Farms; upcoming community workdays; provided structured access to Lualualei Annex; how to contact with any future concerns.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:31:47]

IV. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:36:03]

Quarry on Paakea Road – [0:36:29]: Resident James Cowles shared his concern regarding the Pacific Aggregate Quarry on Paakea Road. The quarry is generated large amounts of dust causing issues for nearby residents.

Traffic at Intersections – [0:37:18]: Resident Kani Victor shared his concern regarding cars blocking the intersection at Piliokahi Avenue and Pohakunui Avenue. He asked if there can be a sign to remind commuters to not block the intersection for times an HPD officer is not able to direct traffic.

V. PRESENTATIONS – [0:38:14]

Kuleana Coral Restoration – [0:38:17]: Chair Agustin shared the details of the Coral Occupation Applications & Scientific Techniques (C.O.A.S.T.) Program. This will be a fully-funded 8-week professional development summer course for residents at least 18 years of age who are interested in ocean careers.

MAʻO Organic Farms – [0:40:40]: Gary Maunakea-Forth and Kaui Sana provided an oral presentation about the organization’s work over the last 25 years and the work being done to expand its operations. They shared the ongoing work to receive more parcels of land so MAʻO can service larger parts of the community and begin implementing low-income housing sites for volunteers, interns, and full-time staff.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:52:40]

VI. OFFICIALS’ MONTHLY REPORTS – [1:02:16]:

Governor Josh Green Representative – [1:02:22]: Gary Yamashiroya provided the report and highlighted the following: the legislative session is wrapping up; the federal and state tax deadlines;

Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative – [1:04:00]: Deputy Director Hayden provided the report and shared highlights from the Mayor’s newsletter.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:06:52]

Councilmember Andria Tupola – [1:11:15]: Kika Tapeni provided the report and highlighted the following: thanking the community for the support at the Waiʻanae District Park Boxing Gym dedication; Saturday, May 10, 2025 is the next community cleanup; update on the lighting request at Black Rocks.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:13:45]

State Senator Samantha DeCorte – [1:19:39]: Senator DeCorte provided the report and highlighted the following: the start of conference committee at the legislature; the Paakea Road construction is still set to begin during Summer 2025; Kolekole Pass is clear for emergency access; the Waiʻanae Police Station has closed bids on contractors.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:22:12]

Representative Darius Kila – [1:25:21]: Representative Kila provided the report and highlighted the following: conference period at the legislature; House Bill 958 regarding E-Bike regulation; fiscal implications with the budget; ongoing work to address traffic issues;

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:28:54]

Department of Hawaiian Homelands Representative [1:43:00]: Diamond Badajos provided the report and highlighted the following: the work being done to provide follow up to questions asked at the March 2025 meeting; the next Hawaiian Homes Commission meeting will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025 and Tuesday, April 22, 2025; the department has awarded over 1,500 leases to wait listers.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:44:30]

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Representative [1:49:05]: No representative present.

VIII. BOARD BUSINESS – [1:49:20]:

Approval of Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes [1:49:22]: The March 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved as written.

March 2025 Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings/Public Hearings [1:50:01]: Board Members shared the meetings they participated in March 2025

Committee Chair Testimony Submission for The Cove Redevelopment Special Management Area Permit [1:53:38]: The Board discussed the Cove Redevelopment Special Management Area permit process and the testimony that will be submitted by Members Tector and Meyers who are the Chairs for the Water & Land and Housing & Zoning committees.

[1:54:25] Tector MOVED and Meyers SECONDED to support the testimony submission from committee chairs for the Cove Redevelopment Special Management Area Permit. Following discussion, a voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 7-0-1 (Aye: Aio, Meyers, Tector, Kong, E. Hanohano, Kong, Agustin; Nay: None; Abstain: N. Hanohano)

IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS – [2:01:39]: Committee chairs shared the dates, times, and discussion topics of their upcoming committee meetings.

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:10:01]:
• Next Regular Board Meeting is Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm, at Nānākuli Public Library and via WebEx Platform.
• Neighborhood Assistant Jeffrey Jones will be collecting canned food at this meeting for the Hawaiʻi Foodbank.

XI. ADJOURNMENT – [2:10:23]: Chair Agustin adjourned the meeting at 09:12 p.m.

Submitted by: Jeffrey Jones, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by:
Finalized by:

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