NĀNĀKULI – MĀ‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 36

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
NĀNĀKULI PUBLIC LIBRARY
89-070 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY – HAWAIʻI 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.

Order of Decorum – The Neighborhood Plan states: §2-13-104 Standards of conduct. (a) Board members, in the performance of their duties, shall demonstrate by their example the highest standards of ethical conduct, to the end that the public may justifiably have trust and confidence in the integrity of the neighborhood board system. Board members shall hold their offices or positions for the benefit of the public, shall recognize that the public’s interest is their primary concern, and shall faithfully discharge the duties of their offices regardless of personal considerations.

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Malia Agustin
a. Pule
b. Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board Roll Call

II. CITY EMERGENCY & FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS
a. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
b. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)
c. Honolulu Ocean Safety Department- Kelly Krohne

III. CITY OFFICIALS MONTHLY REPORTS: Limited to three (3) minutes
a. Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative
b. Councilmember – Andria Tupola
c. Board of Water Supply – Kathleen Pahinui

IV. PRESENTATIONS: Limited to ten (10) minutes:
a. Waiʻanae Coast Community Foundation- 8th Annual Legacy Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Festival on Saturday March 21, 2026 at Kalanianaʻole Beach Park- Patty Kahanamoku Teruya
b. Education at Nānākuli Butler Building – Leinaʻala Kanana, LSW, Vice President & Interim Director of Ka ‘Ike Ola, WCCHC

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

VI. MILITARY/STATE OFFICIALS MONTHLY REPORTS: Limited to three (3) minutes
a. Army Representative – Lieutenant Colonel Ricky McArthur
b. Navy Representative – Jhewel Felipe
c. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – DOA Chair Sharon Hurd
d. State Senator – Samantha DeCorte
e. State Representative – Darius Kila
f. Department of Hawaiian Homelands Representative- Diamond Badajos
g. Office of Hawaiian Affairs – Lise Vaughan-Sekona

VII. BOARD BUSINESS
a. Approval of December 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. December 2025 Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings and/or Public Hearings.
c. Mahalo for participating in the Kapolei City Lights Christmas Tree Display
d. Pesticide Use Awareness Resolution- Yvonne Yoro & Representative Amy Perruso
e. Special Meeting Approved Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board Legislative Priorities for 2026
f. Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board to Canvas/Submit to New HNL 311 (HNL311.com)

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Limited to three (3) minutes each
a. Transportation Chair – Germaine Meyers: 1st Thursday 6:30PM Nānākuli Public Library
b. Housing & Zoning Chair – Germaine Meyers: 1st Thursday 8:00PM Nānākuli Public Library
c. Education Chair – Valerie-Mae Manoa: 2nd Thursday 6:30PM Nānākuli Public Library
d. Water & Land Chair – Valerie-Mae Manoa: 2nd Thursday 8:00PM Nānākuli Public Library
e. Hawaiian Affairs Chair – Mapuana Tector: 3rd Wednesday 6:00PM Nānākuli Public Library
f. Park & Recreation Chair – James Cowles: Last Tuesday 6:30PM Māʻili Community Park
g. Public Health & Safety Chair – Paul Aio: Last Tuesday 7:30PM Māʻili Community Park

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS –
a. Friday, February 20, 2026 7:00 PM Young Women Prom Event at New Hope Oʻahu
b. Saturday, March 21, 2026 Legacy Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaʻole 8th Annual Festival at Kalanianaʻole Beach Park
c. Next Regular Board Meeting – TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026, 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 Kapālama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 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

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DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
NĀNĀKULI PUBLIC LIBRARY — 89-070 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY, WAIʻANAE, HI 96792
AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING
Meeting Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY8LQDCroIE
Meeting Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OpQrZcPlM4-SOeAKbx0CAgcA0tazyEYf
1. CALL TO ORDER — [0:00:00]: Chair Malia Agustin called the Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board No. 36 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was established with 8 members present. Note: This nine-member Board requires 5 members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.
Members Present: Paul Aio, James Cowles, Blessings De La Cruz, Kaui Asinsin, Germaine Meyers, Valerie-Mae Manoa, Mapuana Tector, and Malia Agustin.
Members Absent: None
Guests: Firefighter Lino Wilhelm (Honolulu Fire Department); Corporal Roland Pagan, Lieutenant Marino Carreira (Honolulu Police Department); Kelly Krohne, Blake Coporuz, Bradburry (Honolulu Ocean Safety Department); Jhewel Felipe (Navy); Richard Kim (Department of Agriculture); Lamina Kafa (Senator Samantha DeCorte); Kika, Jeannie Timoteo (Councilmember Andria Tupola); Kathleen Pahinui (Board of Water Supply); Danny Wyatt, Pastor Tala, Amanda Mahelona, Sabrina Grayson, Kalei Salcedo, Pikachu Shelby, Richard Landford, Laura (Aloha Animal Outreach); Jeffrey Jones (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 58 total attendees.
Member Meyers opened in pule (prayer) — [0:02:06]
Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board Roll Call — [0:03:08]: Neighborhood Assistant Jeffrey Jones conducted a roll call.
2. CITY EMERGENCY & FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS — [0:03:43]

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) — [0:03:56]: Corporal Makino provided the crime statistics for November 2025:
• November 2025 Statistics: There were 31 motor vehicle thefts district-wide (5 in Nānākuli-Māʻili area); 13 burglaries district-wide (4 in area); 91 thefts district-wide (16 in area); 28 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles district-wide (2 in area); 53 speeding citations; 528 moving violations; 14 parking violations; 1,064 total traffic citations issued; 8,049 total calls for service district-wide (1,603 in area).

Questions, comments, and concerns followed — [0:05:24]
1. Crime Statistics Website Access: Aio asked about the new statistical analysis website where the public can access information about crimes in the community broken down by arrest type. Sergeant Muraoka stated he would email the website information. Aio clarified it was a statewide website covering all islands, not just HPD. Muraoka confirmed he would follow up with the information.
2. CPT Team Appreciation: Manoa expressed appreciation for the Community Policing Team (CPT) who have been committed to Nānākuli High and Intermediate School, showing up at their Ohana night on Monday and going above and beyond in creating a greater partnership with the school.
3. Operation Blue Light Christmas Appreciation: Chair Agustin thanked HPD for coordinating with the mayor’s office on Operation Blue Light Christmas, noting the keiki were excited to see officers.

[0:08:35] Chair Agustin called a recess at 7:09p.m. to fix the internet connection in the physical meeting space.

[0:08:40] Chair Agustin called the meeting back to order at 7:11 p.m.

Honolulu Ocean Safety Department — [0:08:44]: Kelly Krohne provided the statistics for November 2025.
• November 2025 Statistics: Koʻolina had an unconscious diver resuscitated; Tower 41 responded to a two-car accident; Tower 42 responded to another accident where HPD officer was rear-ended by a bus; Nānākuli had a truck driver with difficulty breathing; Tower 43 Māʻili Beach Park had multiple monk seal sightings; Tracks Beach had two calls for seals people thought were dead but were sunbathing; false alarm for divers in distress at Tracks; Kahe Point had three kayakers stuck needing assistance getting in; Tower 40 had a young lady who passed out underwater and was resuscitated; Tower 40 again at Kahe Point had multiple assists with snorkelers in distress.
• New Initiatives: Getting storage container for Nānākuli Beach Park to store ATV, rescue boards, emergency kits, backboards, and signs. Introducing Narcan for opioid overdose response starting January as part of first responders. Considering stepping into Ko Olina lagoon waters.
• Lieutenant Blake Coporuz Introduction: Lieutenant of Ocean Safety for Leeward coast from Kahe Point to Tracks Point with 22 years of experience. Noted Nānākuli Beach has significant rescue and response activity. Starting January, ocean safety will be part of first responder Narcan program to combat opioid overdose.
• Rescue Jet Ski Operator Bradbury Introduction: Provided update on boat in distress at Nānākuli Tracks area. Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has plans to safely remove vessel but waiting for onshore winds and strong shore break to die down, anticipated Thursday or Friday. Lifeguards at Station 41 monitoring boat and keeping area safe. Multiple rescues at Kahe Point with tourists getting in trouble. High surf season creates hazards; lifeguards doing preventive work warning public.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed — [0:14:26]
1. Junior Rescuer Training: Meyers asked how to teach junior rescuers like the two young boys who went fishing to rescue each other without drowning themselves. Coporuz responded: (1) See something, say something – call 911 first; (2) Lions Club and Rotary Club implementing rescue tubes in unguarded areas with instructions; (3) Junior guard programs run during summer months; (4) Surfing is now a school sport with junior guard programs throughout state teaching kids rescue skills; (5) Junior lifeguard program is prerequisite for high school surf teams.
2. Lifeguard Statistics Request: Meyers requested statistics for all life stands and beaches from Kahe to Kaʻena Point, including hours lifeguards are present, to be provided by February meeting.
3. Pokaʻi Bay Canoe Incident Follow-up: Aio asked about status of Jerry and B who were injured in six-man canoe incident at Pokaʻi Bay. Coporuz responded that due to HIPAA law they don’t follow up at that level but hope to see them on the beach again.
4. Narcan Use Clarification: De La Cruz raised concerns about Narcan use by Ocean Safety staff, asking if related to Ko Olina area. Coporuz clarified it comes from the mayor and applies to all first responders citywide, adding another tool to their toolbox throughout the city.
5. Ocean Safety Service Appreciation: Chair Agustin thanked Ocean Safety for their service and noted the high number of people they serve shows ocean safety is needed within the district and throughout the islands.

3. FILLING OF VACANCY: One (1) At Large Vacancy — [0:19:47]: Chair Agustin noted Naomi Hanohano was unable to attend but thanked her for approximately 3 years of service on the board. Certificate will be presented in person at a later date.

[0:23:00] Meyers MOVED to nominate Charla Weaver. De La Cruz nominated Pastor Alan Cardines (respectfully declined due to prior commitments). A roll call vote was conducted and was ADOPTED for Charla Weaver to fill the At-Large vacancy with a vote count of 8-0 (Weaver: Asinsin, Aio, Meyers, Manoa, Cowles, Tector, De La Cruz, Agustin; Nay: None)

[0:26:00] Weaver recited the Oath of Office and joined the Board.; 9 members present.

4. STATE OFFICIALS’ MONTHLY REPORTS — [0:27:32]

Governor Josh Green’s Representative — Department of Agriculture — [0:27:34]: Sharon Hurd provided the report and highlighted the following:
• Governor’s Report: Previously sent link to publicly accessible governor’s report listing all December events. Previously uploaded map of dead trees identified on coast for removal; trees deemed infested will be treated to avoid future deaths.
• Traffic Safety Response: Governor’s office received message about board’s concern for traffic safety following untimely death of Taya who was walking to work early morning. Traffic safety department has website (email address sent to chair). They suggested signs, lights, flashing lights, bumps or humps. Prefer neighborhood respond via website to let traffic department and Director Sniffen know preferences. Process will take time – if signs, will be months before installation. Bumps have been and are constantly being installed. Director Sniffen is fan of bumps/humps.
• Homeless Administrator: Administrator Park aware of open invitation and will get back to board as he has been busy with work across the state.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed — [0:30:33]
1. Waiʻanae Boat Harbor Meeting Request: Meyers requested meeting with governor and DLNR Chair Chang with Nānākuli-Māʻili neighborhood board members to understand Waiʻanae Boat Harbor situation. Wants to ensure fairness with all encampments and enforcement along coastline. Wants to understand state process and Administrator Park’s plan for moving forward as it impacts whole Waiʻanae coastline. Noted Waiʻanae Boat Harbor water bill is $100,000/month. Wants to understand state lands encampments versus city lands, specifically regarding 18-year encampment at Waiʻanae Boat Harbor on DLNR lands. Hurd confirmed she would pass message to governor and Director Chang.

State Senator — Samantha DeCorte — [0:33:06]: Senator DeCorte provided the report and highlighted the following:
• Condolences: Offered condolences to Mahelona family and continuing to advocate for more traffic mitigation resources.
• Traffic Safety Initiatives: Working with Ed Sniffen at Department of Transportation. Will be getting lighted crosswalks – in talks for 2-3 hopefully spanning between Nānākuli-Māʻili areas, coming hopefully beginning of year. Considering red light cameras and need to ramp up enforcement on Waiʻanae Coast. Believes people only learn through consequences imposed.
• HPD Officers: HPD received 12 additional officers in District 8. Has seen many officers on streets pulling people over for expired tags and other violations. Constituents complaining about tickets but this is what community asked for – more blue lights and enforcement. Cannot complain when enforcements come.
• Legislation: Working on legislation for more restricted consequences on speeding specifically. Need to change culture through imposing consequences.
• Legislative Session: Opens January 21. Now is time to submit bill ideas to office. Will send chair email reminder.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed — [0:36:07]
1. Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) Paper Leases and Waitlist Concerns: Tector asked about homesteaders and people taken off list. Noted 10,000 awardees, many 50% kupuna, taking 2-3 years to get into homes. Example: auntie in cancer remission approved/qualified with son but won’t be ready for 3 years. Received funds and met deadline but when do they move in? Dealing with $700,000 homes on fixed income. Even though off list, numbers not correct. Asked for help presenting something comforting. Senator DeCorte responded: Also receiving calls from waitlisters who received paper leases (not land leases – big difference). Civil Beat article yesterday noted this is 3rd time administration issued paper leases without success. Still unfulfilled paper leases from Lingle administration. N
2. DHHL Legislative Bill Request: Meyers wants to work on bill or resolution regarding DHHL. In 2005, 1,400 leases issued; 20 years later in 2025, 700 people from original distribution still waiting. Received $600 million but 700 people still waiting. According to article, 7,000 waitlisters will be given paper leases above the 700 who have waited 20 years. Paper lease still a waiting game causing more trauma. $600 million didn’t solve problem for 700 people. Selling $750,000 3-bedroom home in Maui at Pūko’a – unbelievable, don’t want $4,000 mortgages. Everyone should have opportunity for small home or container home instead of developers being winners. Legislature needs to get involved in solving problem instead of throwing money that gets sunk. Senator DeCorte agreed. Been sounding alarm on paper leases since they manifested again. 700 unfulfilled paper leases from 20 years ago still existing not okay.
3. DHHL Commission Meeting Time Concerns: Manoa noted beneficiaries told to make voices heard but last night’s meeting ran out of time at 8:20pm with no time for questions. Agenda packed so much that nobody able to speak at end because they called meeting. They should be limited to amount of time they present like everybody else and give time to beneficiaries to speak. Senator DeCorte agreed: People not stupid – when you put important agenda item at end and allow time to drag on, it’s offensive way for community to be engaged but not allow voices heard.
4. DHHL Cesspool Conversion Funding: Kahanamoku-Teruya brought up DHHL cesspool conversion as important subject. Over 30,000 conversions needed along leeward coast. Kupuna and people cannot afford mandatory conversion cost. Suggestion: Use NAHASDA funds (federal funds) for rehabilitation for beneficiaries for things like cesspool conversion. Beneficiaries’ homes don’t have equity so can’t do home improvements – why federal government gives DHHL millions in NAHASDA funds.
5. Modular Homes Alternative: Salcedo informed board about modular homes on Kamehameha Highway across from Noholio. Already licensed and ready – bachelor kitchen, kitchen sink, everything. Cost $34,000 less than what DHHL selling homes to leaseholders on waiting list. Getting three modules and turning two into bedrooms comes out way less. Shouldn’t be about profit – contractor’s or DHHL’s profit. Should be about taking care of people and putting them on land. They got land, give them land, let them get modular home.

State Representative — Darius Kila — [0:51:37]: Representative Kila provided the report and highlighted the following:
• Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Community Briefing: Office of Hawaiian Affairs hosting community briefing meeting tomorrow (December 17) for west side residents regarding military leased lands. Great opportunity for community involvement. Native Hawaiian caucus met with governor expressing community’s rightful concerns about land lease negotiations. Governor asking military for several billion dollars to remediate community issues. Without proper engagement, will continue to hurt people feeling most disenfranchised by military presence.
• E-bike Regulations: Notice went out to Department of Education parents about existing regulations. Will send copy so board knows what’s being asked to stay in compliance with law.
• Safe Driving Campaign: Thanked everyone who joined December 9 and 10 promoting safe driving for holiday season. Mahelona family experiencing heartbreak. CrimeStoppers still asking public to share information leading to arrest of individual who caused hit-and-run accident.
• Legislative Session: Upon us and will continue working on main legislation benefiting community while staying mindful of things that may not. Looks forward to productive year.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed — [0:54:02]
1. Legislative Bills Affecting 96792: Meyers requested Representative Kila send all bills he plans to introduce affecting 96792 before legislature starts, specifically transportation committee bills and anything affecting 96792 related to transportation (e-bikes again, Farrington Highway, funding for community improvements). Also any other issues introducing bills for 96792 so board can be prepared for potential support/testimony and watch for hearings. Also asked if introducing anything to help get SRO back at Nānākuli High. Representative Kila responded: Farrington Highway – no bills needed to push forward. Request for proposals going out by end of month to commence Farrington Highway widening. Will take 5th lane from Heleʻula down to as far as Māʻili or Hakimo depending on how far they get. Will bring requested upgrades of sidewalks, drainage, some safety concerns.
2. School Zone Speed Limits: Manoa reminded of news announcing some speed limits near schools being reduced from 25mph to 20mph but not enforced due to lack of signage. Asked if should be 20mph. Representative Kila clarified: County ordinance allows enacting speed limits in school zones from 25mph down to 20mph. City/county didn’t anticipate how much signage needed changing/replacing. Not just changing 5 to 0 – different material to stay in compliance with FHWA (federal highways).
3. Guardrails at Schools on Highways: Chair Agustin asked if guardrails could be added to all schools located on highways (Waiʻanae High School, Kawaihona, Waipahu High School) considering traffic level, speeding conditions, classrooms close to road. Can this be implemented statewide this upcoming legislative session? Representative Kila responded: biggest challenge at Kawaihona is people illegally parking on sidewalk when school not out creating dangerous situation. Appreciates Principal Komo Crewe cracking down on families. Tried to figure way to safely protect sidewalk but it’s one-off situation – what if emergency vehicle needs to access sidewalk?
4. Legislative Committees: Chair Agustin asked which committees Representative Kila serves on to direct specific requests. Representative Kila responded: Chairs House Committee on Transportation. Sits on both education committees (lower and higher). Sits on Housing committee. Recent retirement by Senator Akino triggered vacancy appointment with former house colleague Senator Lamosau. New house member coming to legislature. With Senate changes, they reworked committees.

Department of Hawaiian Homelands Representative — [1:07:02]: No representative present.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs — [1:07:08]: No representative present.

5. PRESENTATIONS — [1:07:21]

Christmas on the Avenue & Operation Blue Light Christmas Mahalo — [1:07:29]: Co-Chairs Pauahi Leoiki, Trisha Palenepa, Alana Mahoe, Char-Al Mahoe and Pastor Alan Cardines presented the following:
• Presentation Summary: Sincerely thanked board, auntie Carol, auntie Lita, and dedicated volunteers. Trusting them to carry forward mission is true honor. Humbled to continue tradition built on love, vision, and commitment shared with community.
• Theme for 2025: Vision to unite community organizations, churches, businesses, and schools with shared purpose to bring joy and create safe welcoming space where multi-generational families could come together and celebrate. Vision truly came to life.
• Operation Blue Light Christmas — Pastor Alan: Truly honor to support three leaders and board. Good news and bad news: struggle every year with goal to gather 2,000 gifts (2025 goal: 2,025 gifts). Government shutdown in October threw wrench but priorities shifted to helping people. Good news: despite government shutdown and no support from Toys for Tots and Marines, gathered 2,027 gifts because community heard about challenges and stepped up. Operation Blue Light Christmas idea birthed in 2020 when COVID divided families, churches, community, entire nation.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed — [1:17:09]
1. First Time Attendance Experience: Meyers shared this was first year attending Christmas on Avenue and Operation Blue Light (off avenue). Previous years stayed home due to family health so only saw videos. Walked up avenue with auntie Puʻa – saw lots of families, strollers, kupuna. Wonderful to see people including from outside 96792. Really appreciated lots of places to sit down and have meal, talk story with family or fellowship with strangers.
2. Future Leadership Recognition: Asinsin acknowledged team of future leaders showing great success. Not taking away from past leaders but seeing greater success – listening to community. Thankful to see what it did this year. Every year wants to do more. T-shirt said it’s kokua thing. Thank you for coming together being that kokua, that representation. Partnership with HPD important – way community looks at HPD has to change, perspective has to change.
3. Personal Acknowledgment: Tector acknowledged Miss Kirkland who lost spouse but still has smile, hugs and kisses. Everyone did wonderful job. Regarding survey: if leave open-ended “why,” people don’t put simple answers like “I like it” or “because.” Could be “share your thoughts” so that’s simpler.
4. Visitor Experience: Aio commented visitors from Maui spent money, had great experience.
5. Board Support Appreciation: Uncle Richard noted board couldn’t do it without these leaders. They took over, did everything, no complaints, worked it out, never complained. Can’t think how could have done without them.
6. Logistical Improvements: Chair Agustin noted placement of booths and adjustments from last year created constant flow because strategically placed – no roadblocks from popular food trucks across from each other. Put all food on one side, all trinkets and other stuff on other side. Thank you for logistical planning. Local families doing mom-and-pop DIY businesses also benefiting financially during holidays – giving opportunity to make extra income to bless families during holiday season.
[1:26:13] Chair Agustin called a recess at 8:27 p.m. to take a photo with presenters.
[1:26:20] Chair Agustin called the meeting back to order at 8:32 p.m.
6. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS — [1:26:44]
Kahe Point Beach Park Mural Project — [1:27:03]: Neighborhood Assistant Jeffrey Jones shared announcement from Mayor’s Office of Culture and Arts (MOCA) from Marianne Cadora. Phase three of project will create site-specific mural on pavilion at Kahe Point Beach Park. Native Hawaiian artists Milliana Meyer and Solomon Enos (artist from Nānākuli) will collaborate closely with local community organizations and leaders from Nānākuli and Māʻili to design imagery reflecting various ahupuaʻa of Waiʻanae Coast. Mural workshop mid-January 2026 working on designs and concepts. Painting begins late January or early February 2026. Opening celebration weekend of February 21-22. Project aims to activate and reimagine space encouraging positive use and engagement. Welcome participation. Will send email in January inviting all to opening event. Contact: marianne.cadora@honolulu.gov for questions/concerns.

7. CITY & MILITARY OFFICIALS MONTHLY REPORTS — [1:28:54]

Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative — [1:29:12]: Neighborhood Assistant Jeffrey Jones read written report as no representative appointed yet:
• Newsletter Highlights:
o New classes of HOSD and HESD recruits graduate adding more lifesaving personnel to city operations
o Blessings held for new ENV facilities at Hale o Honouliuli
o ENV launches informational campaign for island-wide sewer rate changes effective January 2026
o Veterans exempted from paying car registration fees
o Honolulu signs new friendship city agreement with Japan
o Holidays come to Honolulu including return of Shaka Santa, tree topping ceremony, opening of 2026 City Lights with annual electric light parade
• Department Follow-ups:
o Farrington Highway speed calming measures: Resident requested more speed bumps and illuminated crosswalks similar to Ko Olina drive to decrease speeding and increase pedestrian safety. DTS response: Farrington Highway under Hawaii Department of Transportation jurisdiction – concerns should be referred to them.

City Council (District 2) — Andria Tupola — [1:31:25]: Kika Tapeni provided the report and highlighted the following:
• Apologies: Unable to attend in person due to illness.
• HPD Task Force Report: Distributed copies of Honolulu Police Department’s Staffing and Retention Task Force report for board review. Can discuss more at next meeting or contact office directly.
• Black Rocks Cattle Gate: Will get cattle gate at Black Rocks completed by March. Put in budget for gate and lights at parking lot. Gate is first thing they’ll work on in Q3 budget – March deadline for gate completion.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed — [1:32:31]
1. Ulehawa Cleanup Appreciation: Eleanor gave big mahalo to Councilwoman Tupola’s office for big cleanup at Ulehawa Hakimo Road beach park. Much quieter, more peaceful, much appreciated. Families can now go enjoy beach park. Very huge undertaking seeing amount of garbage pulled out from berms and stuff still left there. Kika responded: Thank everybody who was part of it. Was a lot. Staying on with Parks – sand still has to be restored, park still has to be restored. Recommend if utilize it, does look clean but not completely cleaned to their liking. Want to do more there. Working with Parks to keep area utilized.
2. Māʻili Beach Park Encampments: Cowles noted at Māʻili Beach Park about 15-20 tents set up all along ocean side of park. Looks like some moved in from Ulihawa. Can see them on whole coastline of Māʻili Beach Park when drive over there. Asked if someone can check because knows they’re not supposed to be there. Kika responded: Recently had SPO meeting with HPD – was high ask from elective officials including Darius Kila. Will be doing SPO in area soon. Asked to do heavy outreach so not moving back to Nānākuli or other cleaned areas or further down.
3. HPD Staffing Report Questions: Meyers reviewed HPD Staffing and Retention Task Force report. Page 5 shows 2025 has 450 vacancies – highest amount compared to prior years. Page 8 very surprising: 2024 had 2,136 applications submitted eligible for exams (2,040), sat for exam (1,301), passed exam (1,016), cleared background check (897), but final hires only 98. How did we go from going through all steps to only 98 final hires? Originally thought they don’t want to complete or no interest in working for HPD because pay too high or too low, but here see people applied, went through all steps, big gap between cleared but then final hires only 98. Page 9 shows top ten recruitment disqualifiers (entrance exam no-show, failed to schedule) but clearly previous page shows people took exam (1,301), passed exam (1,016). Even though people failed or no-showed for exam, still had 897 that cleared background. Wondering what HPD says – why didn’t hire more than 98? Does councilmember have answers about this report highlighting something going on at HPD? Kika responded: Will have councilmember answer that. Will note and have her answer or if needed before next board can email. Was Q&A possibly because they met and showed report. Some reports coming from task force or HPD itself.
4. Board of Water Supply Bill Pay Process: Tector asked about bill pay process when customers go online and pay bill then things are locked in if they need to make installments. Once locked in and go back in, hard to unlock. Trying to get Department of Water to release it so could go back on and make sure. Pay certain amount then there’s fee. Kathleen Pahinui responded: Don’t charge any fees – no fees. Will give customer care head their phone number or email tomorrow and ask to call personally.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) — [1:44:47]: Kathleen Pahinui provided the report and highlighted the following:
• November 2025 Statistics: No main breaks to report for past month in community.
• Holiday Scam Warning: Careful of scams during holidays. If somebody calls saying they’re from Board of Water Supply and need to pay bill immediately – don’t take gift cards, wire transfers, app payments, or cryptocurrency. Recommend hang up phone immediately and call back at 808-748-5000 to ask customer service rep “did you call us?” Especially important for kupuna. Report to BWS and file police report – just takes few minutes but gives record.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwHcqiHnWHYmROI1_chu1I3zNIbVPH_D/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed — [1:45:54]
1. Waiʻanae Boat Harbor Water Usage: Meyers just learned tonight about $100,000/month water bill. Does Board of Water Supply or boat harbor masters have plan ensuring water doesn’t get excessively used or used by public not by boaters? Waiʻanae Neighborhood Board chair Terry stated she drove by Waiʻanae Boat Harbor and someone leaving water on full blast while taking bath instead of turning off, soaping down, rinsing off. Is there way since we’re all asked to protect water, watch for leaks? Plan of action Board of Water Supply institutes at city parks and boat harbors to ensure water doesn’t get wasted? Pahinui responded: Yes and no. Responsibility of DOBOR and DPR to ensure facilities and fixtures in good working order. However, when they get complaints, they will call them directly. Have great relationship with DPR – usually act quickly when call in complaint.
2. Fire Hydrant Installation Timeline: Chair Agustin asked for updated timeline for fire hydrant installation. Pahinui will have on follow-up for January but probably not have much to say other than it’s in design. Not yet engaging with community because too far out – need something to show them and get input on like replacement of fire hydrants. Know people want it but to get actual input need to show design. Will keep following up.
3. Town Hall During Planning Process: Chair Agustin asked if in planning process can entertain town hall for residents so concerns can be raised and board can assist process. Pahinui agreed and will bring to board.

Army Representative — [1:51:13]: No representative present.

Navy Representative — [1:51:19]: Jhewel Felipe provided report and highlighted the following:
• MA’O Organic Farms Funding: Awarded $1.57 million from US Navy to advance wildfire and flood mitigation at Lualualei. Funding will advance food security, climate resilience, and ʻāina stewardship through long-standing partnership between MA’O Organic Farms and US Navy. Partnership began 2019. Includes Trust for Public Lands and Iʻa Mountain Watershed Partnership. MA’O has total 236 acres property but project concentrated on 40 acres.
• REPI Program: Money from REPI program (Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration). US Navy works in partnership with local communities to ensure both mission readiness and protection of natural and cultural resources. At end of day, have same mission to care for ʻāina. For more information: www.repi.mil. Can send chat or get email to connect to right person to talk more about program.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J0V2TnXS-WIE5hcBP–x4g99oLlNjSmY/view?usp=drive_link

8. BOARD BUSINESS — [1:54:24]

Approval of September 16, 2025 & October 21, 2025 Tabled Meeting Minutes — [1:54:28]: Meyers MOVED and Manoa SECONDED to approve September 16, 2025 and October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion was ADOPTED with a vote count of 9-0-0. (Aye: Asinsin, Aio, Meyers, Manoa, Cowles, Weaver, Tector De La Cruz, Agustin; Nay: None; Abstain: None) — [1:54:55]
Approval of November 18, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes — [1:55:10]: Meyers MOVED and Aio SECONDED to approve November 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes. The motion was ADOPTED with a vote count of 9-0-0. (Aye: Asinsin, Aio, Meyers, Manoa, Cowles, Weaver, Tector De La Cruz, Agustin; Nay: None; Abstain: None) — [1:55:43]
November 2025 Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings — [1:55:58]: The following Board Members shared the various community meetings and public hearings throughout the month of November 2025: Aio, De La Cruz, Tector, Meyers, Asinsin, Manoa, Weaver, Agustin.

Adopt 2025 Charter Commission Amendment Proposals — [2:02:09]: Chair Agustin explained charter commission deadline was in November. Recommendations were to submit independently to meet deadline. Now that submissions gone through, will read out independently recommendations for charter commission by board member. Opportunity presented for board to adopt proposals. Charter Commission amendments only happen every 10 years – opportunity for board to allow changes to occur with city and county. Member Manoa, Member Meyers, and Chair Agustin shared their submitted amendments.
[2:13:41] Meyers MOVED and Manoa SECONDED that Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board No. 36 supports and adopts the following five charter amendments submitted to City Charter Commission: Charter Amendment P265 submitted by Board Member Agustin regarding resource allocation to underserved districts; Charter Amendment P255 submitted by Board Member Manoa regarding election notification; Charter Amendment P275 submitted by Board Member Manoa regarding government efficiency; Charter Amendment P212 submitted by Board Member Meyers regarding equitable landfill siting; Charter Amendment P271 submitted by Board Member Meyers regarding homeless encampment enforcement at city parks and beaches. After discussion, a voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a voice vote of 9-0-0 (Aye: Asinsin, Aio, Meyers, Manoa, Cowles, Weaver, Tector De La Cruz, Agustin; Nay: None; Abstain: None) — [2:15:17]
DPP Hearing December 5, 2025 – Review of Testimony for Hawaiki Cable Landing Station — [2:16:02]: Board member Manoa reported: Wanted to thank Chair Agustin for attending December 5 meeting to give testimony in opposition of Hawaiki Cable Landing Station. One main reason: still in discussion on some questions they responded to in letter in June 2025. However, some responses still didn’t satisfy questions and other questions brought up during site visit still in discussion. At site visit there was no urgency or notification there would be DPP hearing December 5. Thought had good working relationship with representative but that didn’t happen. He sent apology note after found out Chair Agustin attended meeting and that letter written in opposition.

Resolution of Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board Legislative Priorities for 2026 — [2:22:07]: Chair Agustin invited board to attend special meeting Thursday January 8, 2026 here at Nānākuli Public Library from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Come prepared with list of legislative priorities so can submit all together as board – recommendations of board for upcoming legislative session before January 21.

[2:22:51] Tector MOVED and De La Cruz SECONDED to accept January 8 date to assist in legislative session for 2026. The motion was ADOPTED with a vote count of 9-0-0. (Aye: Asinsin, Aio, Meyers, Manoa, Cowles, Weaver, Tector De La Cruz, Agustin; Nay: None; Abstain: None) — [2:23:08]
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS — [2:25:44]
Transportation and Housing/Zoning Chair — Germaine Meyers — [2:25:46]: Didn’t have meeting December 4 (first Thursday) because wasn’t feeling well so canceled. However, for January for first Thursday is New Year’s Day, library gave Friday January 2. Transportation committee meeting 6:30-8:00 p.m. followed by Housing and Zoning committee meeting 8:00-9:30 p.m. Will file agendas with Jeffrey by Monday. Full agenda because lot needs to be addressed prior to legislative session January 8. Hoping committee can discuss legislative proposals to bring up January 8. Committee also includes homelessness. At December 4 meeting would like to address issues with Sabrina before meeting to be specific on agenda. Committee members: Paul Aio (vice chair), Uncle Richard Landford, Gary Shinsato, Board Member Valerie consistently comes, Puʻa (Nānākuli homesteader). Good to have variety of community members share what’s happening in backyard. Past community members eventually led to asking about Ulihawa cleanup. Want to continue momentum.
Education Chair — Valerie-Mae Manoa — [2:27:19]: ʻŌlelo noʻeau: “ʻO ka mea hoʻokō i ka mea i aʻo ʻia iā ia ʻoi aku ka naʻauao” (He or she who takes their teachings and applies them increases his or her knowledge). Education committee purpose: How can we provide or take away barriers for keiki, kupuna, ohana in area in order to explore, journey, evolve, become and belong. Waiʻanae Coast Comprehensive Health Center came to present to committee. Asking when there is time in board meeting to present. Have great educational and employment opportunities for Nānākuli and Māʻili residents and residents in Ewa and ʻAiea Moku. Those who attended: Paul Aio and chair. Some good discussions and suggestions during meeting but don’t want to take up their presentation. Very fabulous presentation especially knowing what’s happening in Butler Building. Whenever can schedule them, chair. Will be on recess in January. Continuing education and Land and Water meetings in February Thursday here starting 6:30 for education committee then Land and Water at 8:00 p.m.
Land and Water Chair — Valerie-Mae Manoa — [2:29:55]: Invite everyone to familiarize with Waiʻanae community sustainable plan – please go look at it. For any organization coming in wanting letter of support or other support from Nānākuli-Māʻili neighborhood board, understand what sustainable plan is when come in and present because really don’t want to go far from that. Last thing to bring up: Grateful for Leiʻa Haff (hope saying last name correctly). She sent email with link to Civil Beat talking about newest pests happening on Big Island – Queensland long horn beetle. So familiar on Oahu with rhinoceros’ beetle. Queensland long horn beetle from Australia attacking other fruit trees like ʻulu, also attacks and prefers kukui tree, other fruit trees. Other trees damaged on Big Island. Need to be vigilant about pests coming in to take up food trees. Know another legislator in Wahiawa talking about pest control. Have battle between pest control and how to battle pests and just us being vigilant. If have opportunity, look on Civil Beat article from November 7 – read through, educate yourself, ensure trees on your property or where employed or family property doesn’t look like trees described in article. Hope can move forward with maybe bringing Sharon onto committee to talk more about that and how to prevent beetle coming onto island.
Hawaiian Affairs Chair — Mapuana Tector — [2:32:23]: For November had to cancel meeting because clashed with Darius Kila Rep Kila which was ok. This month meeting is tomorrow. Yesterday attended DHHL commissioners meeting held at Colonial Call. Submitted letter on behalf of Hawaiian Affairs requesting attendance due to beneficiaries requesting presence and attendance in answering questions referencing homes. Will be waiting for Director Kalihi Watson. At this point next letter will be more aggressive letting them know it’s just pure negligent. After New Year’s need answers. Will be recessing in January and resume in February. Tomorrow’s meeting December 17 at library 6:00 p.m.
Park & Recreation Chair — James Cowles — [2:33:51]: Will be having meeting this month (December 30 at 6:30 p.m.). Recess for January and resume February 24. Don’t have anything else to report yet – working on some things but no report.
Public Health & Safety Chair — Paul Aio — [2:34:20]: Regarding public health: Health part – pretty sure if go out and find how many people relocated from Princess Kahanu Estates. Know have two families already relocated because of bad air they’re submitted to. Related to me – have son and daughter, daughter now experiencing difficulties breathing, only 9 or 10 years old. Relocated, sold place at Princess Kahanu, moved all the way to town. Point of interest regarding health. Young couple only in forties. Think of older people living in estates – air quality there for them must be worse because of their age. That’s health part.Safety part regarding horrific accident happened right in front of Ka Waihona in regards to Mahelona’s: Going to submit something regarding crosswalk. Crosswalk itself is main attraction to walk across street. Been there almost every day noticing how people walk across from Māʻili to Nānākuli or Nānākuli to Māʻili that crosswalk. Think have to illuminate crosswalk – not so much lighting up above but illuminate crosswalk that becomes point it glares in eye especially at night if somebody’s gonna walk across. Even though light might be red, once that light goes across street indicating somebody’s walking because all you gotta do is hit button. Light comes on even though light’s red but we all seen already – no matter what intersection go through on Farrington Highway with red lighters, people go through red light because they’re faster, they’re late already. That’s what occurred – people going through red lane. Gonna try put something together so can submit for legislation. Public health and safety committee meets every last Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at Kalanianaʻole Beach Park. Meeting this month December 30. Will recess in January.

10. ANNOUNCEMENTS — [2:41:49]
• Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:00 p.m.: Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board Hawaiian Affairs Committee meeting at Nānākuli Public Library.
• Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Briefing & Listening Session on Military Leased Lands at Māʻili Learning Center.
• Wednesday, January 21, 2026: Hawaiʻi State Legislative Session begins (opening day).
• Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00-6:00 p.m.: Special meeting for legislative priorities at Nānākuli Public Library.
• Board Recess in January 2026
• Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:00 P.M., at Nānākuli Public Library and via WebEx Platform.
• December 27-28, 2025: Hawaii Convention Center – Nānākuli Volleyball Club (10s, 12s, 14s, 16s) competing in Christmas holiday volleyball tournament.
11. ADJOURNMENT — [2:45:21]: Chair Agustin adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.

Submitted by: Jeffrey Jones, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, Neighborhood Commission Office
Finalized by:

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