NĀNĀKULI – MĀ‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 36

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
NĀNĀKULI PUBLIC LIBRARY
89-070 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY – HAWAIʻI 96792
7:00 PM
ZOOM Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86163153250?pwd=7VlVe2bt67Iq8aNPnhKOgmiaoCxjrk.1
Meeting ID Number 861 6315 3250
Password: 96792

Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OpQrZcPlM4-SOeAKbx0CAgcA0tazyEYf
YouTube Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

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 Pro Tem Malia Agustin
a. Pule
b. Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board Roll Call

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

III. BOARD BUSINESS
a. Election of Officers to serve from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and any other officer the board determines it needs to conduct its business.
b. Approval of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, March 17, 2026, April 21, 2026, June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
c. Board Member Email April, May & June 2026 Attendance at Community Meetings and/or Public Hearings to NCO Braxon
d. Election of Officers to serve from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027: Education Committee Chair & Vice Chair
e. Election of Officers to serve from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027: Land & Water Committee Chair
f. Designation of Board Member Cowles Transportation Committee Vice Chair
g. Designation of Board Member Cowles as the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) Representative for the NMNB #36
h. RESOLUTION ADOPTED- AFFIRMING KO’OLINA AS A JOINT AREA OF CONCERN OF THE MAKAKILO–KAPOLEI–HONOKAI HALE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD AND THE NĀNĀKULI–MA’ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD
i. RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND EXTENSION OF THE WAIMĀNALO GULCH SANITARY LANDFILL SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND CALLING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, ENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EQUITABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR OʻAHU
j. RESOLUTION OPPOSING PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE MAP AMENDMENT NO. 2026-PIM-2, OPPOSING FURTHER EXPANSION OF LANDFILL OPERATIONS INTO MAKAĪWA HILLS, AND DEMANDING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, ENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTIONS, COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EQUITABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT
k. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING KULEANA CORAL RESTORATION FOR SURPASSING 10,000 CORALS PLANTED, ADVANCING COMMUNITY-BASED REEF RESTORATION, AND SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF HAWAIʻI’S CORAL REEFS
l. RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT ESTABLISHING AN EMPTY HOMES TAX IN HONOLULU
m. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LUALUALEI FLOOD MITIGATION STUDIES TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY, AGRICULTURAL LANDS, HOMES, EMERGENCY ACCESS, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE.

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

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Saturday, July 25, 2026 Nānākuli High & Intermediate School (NHIS) Campus Beautification 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
b. Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Keiki Steps Open House at INPEACE 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
c. Monday, August 3, 2026 Department of Education (DOE) 2026-2027 schools back in session
d. Monday, August 3, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Māʻili parking lot repaving at Nani Kai Beach Park
e. Monday, August 10, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026 Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Māʻili parking lot repaving at Surfer’s Beach Park
f. Next Regular Board Meeting – Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Nānākuli Public Library and via WebEx Platform

VI. 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, Suite 160, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711. 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, HI 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711, or complete the form on https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/board-testimony.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accomodationdue 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 as soon as possible, preferably at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. If a request is received with fewer than three (3) business days remaining before the meeting, we will try to obrain the auxiliary aid/service or accomodation, but it may not be possible to fulfull requests received after this date.

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 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=V0waFMxNDLA
Meeting Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OpQrZcPlM4-SOeAKbx0CAgcA0tazyEYf

1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:01:25]: Secretary Germaine Meyers, serving as Chair Pro Tem due to the absence of Chair Malia Agustin and the vacancy of the Vice Chair position, called the Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board No. 36 meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Quorum was established with 6 members present. Note: This nine-member Board requires 5 members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.

Members Present: Paul Aio, Mapuana Tector (7:06 p.m.), James Cowles, Blessings De La Cruz, Charla Weaver, and Germaine Meyers.

Members Absent: Malia Agustin (Chair), Mark Kong, and Skye Kolealani Razon-Olds.

Guests: Corporal Makino and Sergeant Fumi Muraoka (Honolulu Police Department); Tricia Dang (Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Office/Office of Resilience); Councilmember Andria Tupola (via WebEx) and Kika Tapeni (in person); Kathleen Pahinui (Board of Water Supply); Representative Darius Kila and Doreen Eddy; Lt. Col. Ricky McArthur (Army Representative); Sharon Hurd (Governor Josh Green’s Office/Dept. of Agriculture); Tolua Samifua (Congresswoman Jill Tokuda); Randi Jeung (State of Hawaiʻi Military and Community Relations Office); Naomi Kukac, Colleen Gear, Raymond Doke, Richard Landford, Johnnie-Mae L. Perry, Austin Salcedo, residents; Braxon Cristobal, Rachel Cristobal (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 44 total attendees.

Member Weaver opened in pule (prayer) – [0:03:53]

2. CITY EMERGENCY & FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:08:37]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:08:37]: Due to HFD not being present in person or online, Chair Pro Tem Meyers read the submitted written report on behalf of the department for May 2026.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H_VleFsSzth9IMOM7csG5TS8czFSZg2o/view?usp=drive_link
• May 2026 Statistics: Zero structure fires; one wildland/brush fire; seven nuisance fires; two cooking fires; four activated alarms with no fire; 100 medical emergencies; zero motor vehicle collisions with pedestrians; one motor vehicle crash/collision; zero mountain rescues; zero ocean rescues; and zero hazardous materials incidents.
• Fire Safety Tip – Hurricane Season: Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 in Hawaiʻi. Residents are encouraged to build a 14-day disaster supply kit, check insurance policies for hurricane/flood coverage, secure window protection materials in advance, and sign up for alerts at HNLAlert.gov.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:00:00]
1. Road Closure and Evacuation Concerns During Wildfire: Kalei Salcedo raised concerns about a recent wildfire near the highway, noting that if the fire had spread to Farrington Highway, the one-way-in-one-way-out road would have trapped residents, as occurred during the Maui disaster. She asked whether HFD calls for mutual aid, such as Army or police assistance, to open alternate routes for large incidents. Captain Kevin Calleon of the Nānākuli Fire Station explained that for the cited incident, contraflow was used on the side road; for larger incidents, battalion chiefs and above coordinate mutual aid with HPD and EMS. He committed to sending the question upstairs for a more comprehensive answer.
2. Overgrown Vegetation Fire Risk on Park Hill Road: Landford raised concern about overgrown grass—six feet or taller—on unoccupied lots along Park Hill Road and in the Pōhakea Valley area, noting that a fire in those areas could trap residents with no way out. He asked whether HFD or a city agency could assess the overgrowth and create an evacuation plan. Captain Callion acknowledged the concern and committed to escalating it to the battalion chief.
3. HFD Emergency Alert and Traffic Signal System: Chair Pro Tem Meyers asked about the stoplight alert system (flashing lights and sirens) that previously activated when HFD vehicles were responding from Station 2 down Nānākuli Avenue, noting it appeared to no longer be functioning. Captain Callion acknowledged the question was beyond his scope and committed to researching and reporting back next month.
4. Graduation Season Incidents and Loss of Life Inquiry: Chair Pro Tem Meyers asked whether any May incidents were related to graduation celebrations and whether any lives were lost. Captain Callion stated he could not confirm graduation-related incidents offhand and would need to research further. He confirmed that to his knowledge, no lives were lost, but committed to verifying the statistics.
5. Hurricane Season Evacuation Site Concerns: Chair Pro Tem Meyers asked whether HFD sees shortcomings in DEM’s evacuation plans or community civil defense preparedness, noting the Waiʻanae Coast has only one evacuation site. Captain Callion noted this was beyond his scope but committed to sending the question to the battalion chief for a response at the next meeting.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:11:41]: Sergeant Fumi Muraoka provided the report and highlighted the following:
• May 2026 Statistics: Motor vehicle thefts — district: 25; Nānākuli-Māʻili area: 2. Burglaries — district: 25; area: 6. Thefts — district: 101; area: 18. Unauthorized entry into motor vehicle — district: 19; area: 1. Total citations issued: 735. Total calls for service — district: 9,497; Nānākuli-Māʻili area: 1,400.
• Evacuation Drill: HPD participated in an evacuation drill at Nānākuli High School shelter organized by Pastor Allen Cardinas of Nānaʻikopono Church and American Red Cross. DEM and all stakeholders present during the Kona Low were included. HPD committed to inviting Pastor Allen to give a report to the board.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:16:19]
1. Illegal Exhaust and Music Noise Enforcement – Decibel Readers: Gere, a resident of Māʻili Cove and former law enforcement officer, reported excessive noise from illegal exhaust systems and loud music well beyond the 30-foot threshold at all hours. She asked why patrol cars do not carry decibel readers. Sgt. Muraoka confirmed HPD does not have decibel readers, noting the Department of Health handles noise complaints, and that for vehicles, officers cite based on audible distance. He committed to raising the idea of decibel readers with his command, acknowledging a department-wide solution would be needed.
2. Speeding and Request for Increased Traffic Enforcement: Landford raised concerns about dramatically increased vehicle speeds on Farrington Highway, noting he was being passed by cars going 50–60 mph while driving 35 mph. He requested more visible motorcycle officer presence as a deterrent. Sgt. Muraoka acknowledged the issue, noting traffic division had done enforcement but officers are spread island-wide. He committed to requesting more enforcement on the Leeward Coast.
3. Māʻili Beach Park Noise and Late-Night Activity: Doke, a resident adjacent to Māʻili Beach Park, reported crowds gathering in the parking lot until 1–2 a.m. on weekends with 90+ decibel readings from his front door, and requested unmarked police presence. He also raised concerns about scooters running on highway shoulders. Sgt. Muraoka stated that patrol officers make frequent checks at closed parks and can issue citations. He acknowledged the difficulty of pursuing scooters due to public safety risks and noted many citations are dismissed by the courts.
4. Evacuation Drill Report Request: Chair Pro Tem Meyers asked whether DEM was involved in the evacuation drill with Pastor Allen and requested that a report be provided to the board on lessons learned and improvements planned. Sgt. Muraoka confirmed DEM was present and committed to reaching out to Pastor Allen about presenting to the board.

Honolulu Ocean Safety Department – [0:45:29]: No representative present.

3. CITY OFFICIALS MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:45:51]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative – Tricia Dang (Office of Resilience) – [0:45:52]: Tricia Dang, Deputy in the Mayor’s Office of Resilience, provided the report and highlighted the following:
• Newsletter: https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter
• O’ahu Food Systems Plan: https://www.resilientoahu.org/foodsystemsplan
• Point-in-Time Homeless Survey: A decline in unsheltered individuals was reported in the most recent count.
• City Micro Loans for Small Businesses: The City offers innovative micro loans of $5,000–$50,000 below market rate for early-stage entrepreneurs facing barriers to traditional bank loans. More information available at OahuBusinessConnector.org.
• Oʻahu Food System Plan: The City’s first-ever food system plan is out for public comment. The plan takes a holistic look at improving the food system island-wide. Comments are due June 30, 2026. Available at ResilientOahu.org.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed — [0:48:28]
1. Mayor’s Town Hall in the District: Kalei Salcedo raised the community’s need for a town hall with the mayor to address ongoing Kona Low recovery questions and incomplete assistance applications. She asked when the mayor would schedule a community meeting in the 96792. Dang committed to relaying the request and following up.
2. Landfill Status Update: Perry asked whether the mayor’s landfill plans for Makaiwa Hills were on or off. Dang committed to reporting back.
3. FEMA Application Progress and City Assistance: Board Member Tector noted that residents are still completing Kona Low recovery applications with outstanding questions, and requested the mayor meet with the community to address gaps in the process. Dang clarified the various assistance programs available and committed to follow-up.
4. Historical Plantation Homes Program Extension: Board Member De La Cruz asked whether the city’s program assisting seven historical plantation homes in ʻEwa could be extended to this area to help reduce the Hawaiian homestead waitlist. Dang committed to following up.
5. Landfill Appreciation and Next Steps: Chair Pro Tem Meyers expressed appreciation that the mayor appeared to have decided against pursuing Makaiwa Hills for a new landfill and asked Dang to convey the board’s mahalo. She also requested that the mayor provide an update next month on next steps and what specific budget items are allocated for the Nānākuli-Māʻili community.

Councilmember Andria Tupola – [1:12:41]: Councilmember Tupola provided the report and highlighted the following:
• HPD Personnel and Budget: Councilmember Tupola noted that when she took office in 2021, HPD had 320 vacancies; that figure has grown to 460. She included budget items for retention incentives, referral bonuses, and dispatcher parking. HPD lapsed $30–50 million in prior years and has available funds to spend on equipment. New Chief started Monday; the council will monitor his priorities.
• Three School Resource Officers (SROs) at Nānākuli High: Effective this coming fall, three SROs will be assigned to Nānākuli High School—the first time for this community. The effort involved coordination between Councilmember Tupola, DOE, and DHR using 89-day contract hires that do not pull patrol officers off the street.
• HPD Station Second Floor Completion: The second floor of the Nānākuli HPD station, vacant since 2017, is now complete following $1.8 million in budget investment.
• Kona Low Recovery: Councilmember Tupola thanked Pastor Allen’s team, Hawaiian Council (which donated 15 million worth, 69 truckloads of material to farms in the back roads), and Beach Side Roofing for roof repairs in the affected area.
• Landfill Update: The reason the mayor did not move forward with Makaiwa Hills is because Councilmember Tupola removed the $30 million land acquisition from Bill 23 and blocked the required Public Infrastructure Map (PIM) hearing in the council’s zoning committee. Without the PIM, no acquisition can proceed. The Ending Landfill Task Force (Resolution 267) begins next month with approximately 15–16 members including state and city representatives, and will hold a public meeting in March 2027.
• Unsheltered Population Decline: District 8 (now Region 8) saw a 39% decrease in unsheltered veterans and a 40% overall decrease in unsheltered individuals. Councilmember Tupola credited community efforts including Paradise Chapel’s Restore, Reconnect, Revive program.
• City Budget (Bills 22 and 23): Budget amendments include $2 million for Kulaʻōpuʻu drainage, $750,000 for a long-reach excavator for Uliupā stream clearing, additional prosecutor positions, and five additional DEM staff. The council has enough votes to override a veto if the mayor chooses to veto.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:19:23]
1. Historical Plantation Homes and Department Lawsuit Accountability: Perry asked about the status of resolving housing issues for plantation homes and whether departments should be required to fund lawsuit settlements from their own budgets. Councilmember Tupola committed to follow-up on the historical homes question and acknowledged the council’s interest in departmental accountability for lawsuits, noting no mechanism has been found yet to tie judgments to specific department budgets.
2. Landfill Task Force – Community Representation: Perry asked who from the Nānākuli-Māʻili community or board would be appointed to the Ending Landfill Task Force. Councilmember Tupola clarified the task force is a technical report body with pre-designated categories of experts (recycling, plastics, waste-to-energy, etc.) and will hold a public meeting in March 2027 open to all. She welcomed contact from interested community members or organizations through Kika’s office.
3. Landfill Task Force Industry Participation: Kukac, a resident working in the waste management/sustainability field, asked how organizations could participate in the task force. Councilmember Tupola invited her to contact Kika’s office and noted the March 2027 public meeting would be a showcase of different technologies and ideas from various industries.
4. Trespassing and Judicial Enforcement: Austin Salcedo raised concerns that habitual offenders were repeatedly released by courts despite HPD enforcement, citing HRS §708-814 (trespassing). He called for a coordinated HFD/HPD team to pursue habitual offenders and for the judiciary to prosecute at the highest level. Councilmember Tupola acknowledged the frustration and noted the budget includes additional prosecutor positions to address this gap.
5. Landfill Opposition and District Safety Concerns: Kalei Salcedo expressed frustration over years of unaddressed concerns in the 96792 regarding safety, flooding, beaches, cesspools, and the landfill. She asked Councilmember Tupola what concrete actions will be taken. Councilmember Tupola outlined the significant work accomplished: reduction in homeless population, game rooms reduced from 26 to 5, drainage projects, SROs, landfill blocking, and ongoing infrastructure improvements, and committed to continued advocacy.
6. Buffer Zone Expansion – Landfill Distance Requirements: Weaver asked whether Act 73’s buffer zone could be expanded to protect more areas from future landfill siting. Councilmember Tupola replied that this would need to go through the state legislature, that she has not heard of any legislators willing to introduce a change to Act 73, and noted that opening the law could politicize the issue.
7. Māʻili Beach Park Noise Cameras and After-Hours Gate Closures: Weaver asked about installing a camera at Māʻili Beach Park to address noise from late-night activity, similar to the Nānākuli one, and about why noise tickets take two years to be enforced. Councilmember Tupola committed to exploring a gate for the Māʻili Beach parking lot to prevent after-hours access, noted that cameras are being expanded under a city monitoring bill, and committed to follow-up on the ticket enforcement delay timeline.
8. Medical Examiners Budget and Mental Health Doctors: De La Cruz asked whether the medical examiner’s budget could be increased given rising homicides, and whether more mental health doctors could be deployed in the community. Councilmember Tupola acknowledged the difficulty in filling medical examiner positions and committed to consulting the current medical examiner on staffing needs.
9. City Budget Report for the District and Beach Cleanups: Chair Pro Tem Meyers asked for a report next month on specific budget items benefiting the Nānākuli-Māʻili district, and requested a schedule of beach cleanups for 2026. Councilmember Tupola confirmed at least four cleanups this year—one recently in Kalāeloa, one upcoming in the Māʻili area—and committed to providing dates.
10. Pīleokahi Avenue Resolution and Name Change Process: Chair Pro Tem Meyers asked to meet with Councilmember Tupola before the July commission meeting to discuss supporting the Pīleokahi Avenue Street name matter for beneficiaries whose leases bear that name. Councilmember Tupola noted the council has no purview over street name changes but agreed to meet and listen.

Board of Water Supply – Kathleen Pahinui – [1:47:19]: Kathleen Pahinui reported and highlighted the following:
• No Recent Main Breaks: No main breaks in the Nānākuli-Māʻili area. A break in Waiʻanae was noted but did not affect this district. She acknowledged the April break in Nānākuli.
• Water Quality Report: BWS now issues water quality reports twice a year (June and December). The report will be going out soon, with a guidebook available on the BWS website to help residents interpret the report.
• Easement Outreach: BWS has begun design on a project and will begin reaching out to over 100 property owners about easements needed for the work. Board Member Cowles offered to assist with locating neighbors along the road.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:49:19]
1. Online Bill Payment User Experience: Tector raised concerns about difficulty paying bills online, particularly when banks update card information. Pahinui confirmed BWS does not charge fees for online payments, including credit card payments, and encouraged residents to check with their bank if charges are appearing.
2. Water Quality During Kona Lows – North Shore Incident vs. This District: De La Cruz asked why residents were not notified about bacteria concerns during the Kona Lows, referencing the North Shore boil water notice. Pahinui confirmed there was no bacteria in the North Shore water and no loss of pressure or reservoir drainage in the Nānākuli-Māʻili area. A boil water notice was issued on the North Shore solely as a precautionary measure after a power outage caused pressure to drop; all tests came back clean. She apologized for the delay in communication of prior answers to the resident.

4. PRESENTATIONS – [1:54:38]

a. Neighborhood Plan Committee – Chair Larry Veray: No representative present.

b. 2026 State Legislative Review – Representative Darius Kila – [1:55:09]: Representative Kila presented a power point going over bills that passed. Senator Samantha DeCorte was absent due to illness.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GixC7uH2ErNAILm1iAopUQoqqW42u_CD/view?usp=drive_link
• Overview: In the 2026 session, Representative Kila’s office focused on transportation, housing, and Native Hawaiian advancement. 3,122 bills were introduced statewide; 268 passed both chambers. Representative Kila co-sponsored approximately 285 measures; over 54 sponsored bills reached the governor’s desk.
• Traffic Safety Act 95 (HB 1692): Strengthens the move-over law for all stationary vehicles, not just emergency vehicles. Raises the minimum age for riding in the bed of a pickup truck from 12 to 16.
• Workforce Pipeline Act 22 (HB 1696): Allows 18-year-olds to begin CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) training to address the CDL workforce shortage worsened by the Maui wildfire recovery.
• E-Bike Regulation (Enrolled): Establishes age requirements, parental oversight for certain classes, and allows HPD to remove non-compliant e-bikes. An educational campaign and DOE rule updates will follow signature.
• Producer Subsidy (Act 68 / HB 1707): Pilot program under the Department of Agriculture giving $2 million to help offset operating and shipping costs for local farmers, capped at $2,000 per producer.
• Traffic Fines Update (Act 73 / SB 2697): Creates a fine mechanism for illegal shoulder lane use ($250–$1,000) and authorizes removal of long-term unregistered/derelict vehicles. Adds fines for out-of-state vehicles not registered in Hawaiʻi ($500–$1,000 for repeat offenders.
• Housing Bills: SB 3125 – tax relief preserving and expanding income tax cuts. HB 1711 – extends rent-to-own fixed purchase price period from 5 to 10 years.
• District Funding Highlights: $48.5 million for capital improvement projects including $48.4 million for the Farrington Highway 5th-lane extension (second tranche); $6.5 million for Nānākuli school improvements; $3.7 million for the Nānākuli High School baseball field; $2.5 million for 15 new DHHL homestead lots in Nānākuli Valley; $40 million for DHHL repair and maintenance.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:19:10]
1. Next Legislative Priorities and Town Halls: Kalei Salcedo asked what Representative Kila plans to fight for next and when town halls are scheduled. Representative Kila noted two upcoming town halls—one on transportation next week and one on housing in September—and committed to continuing to push for infrastructure funding and DHHL housing for the west side.
2. CDL Age Requirement Concern: Board Member (James Cowles) with 42 years of CDL experience expressed opposition to lowering the CDL training age to 18, citing past accidents caused by young drivers and the difficulty of handling large vehicles at that age. Representative Kila acknowledged the concern and noted the bill requires DLI-approved schools and conditional CDL restrictions before full licensing.
3. License Revocation Reform – Child Support Stoppers: Board Member (James Cowles) asked whether the ADLRO reform (Act 71) applies to licenses suspended for failure to pay child support. Representative Kila clarified that license revocation (for alcohol/drug offenses) is distinct from a license stopper (for child support). He offered to connect affected constituents with DHS caseworkers to pursue conditional stopper releases.
4. Kamehameha Schools Tuition Reimbursement: Board Member Tector asked whether parents who paid tuition for the now-free Kamehameha Schools could be reimbursed under HB 3123 (Supporting Pauahi). Representative Kila confirmed the state and school are exploring what reimbursement could look like for past payers.

5. RESIDENTSʻ/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [2:46:13]

Military-Community Relationship Initiative – [2:46:22]: Jeung of the State of Hawaiʻi Military and Community Relations Office introduced the office’s Community Conversations initiative, which asks two questions: (1) What should the future relationship between Hawaiʻi and the military look like? and (2) What would it take to improve that relationship? Notes from conversations go to the governor’s Military Lease Lands Advisory Committee. Community members were invited to participate via QR code or business cards available at the meeting.
Community Engagement and Civic Participation – [2:49:58]: Shelby Pikachu Billionaire highlighted low civic participation statistics—approximately 0.022% of Hawaiʻi’s 1.4 million population filed election candidacy papers—and called for more community engagement. He suggested a summer barbecue as a way to combine a military-community kūkākūkā with community building.
Coordination Between External Agencies and Neighborhood Board – [2:52:17]: Kalei Salcedo expressed concern that when outside entities such as the military gather community concerns from the 96792, those inputs are not always shared back with the neighborhood board, creating information silos. He asked that any agency collecting community input in the district also communicate those findings to the board so there is a unified and informed response.
Māʻili Beach Park Misuse and Quality of Life Concerns – [2:54:22]: A resident who has lived in the area for 40 years described ongoing issues at Māʻili Beach Park—noise, pollution, illegal motorcycle and ATV activity, and after-hours gatherings—making daily life difficult for neighboring residents. He called on the board and parks committee to advocate for better enforcement and park maintenance.
Paʻakea Road Flooding Resolution Request – [2:56:55]: Perry asked that the board generate a resolution addressing the flooding in Paʻakea, noting this community concern has not yet been formally addressed. She also raised inequity concerns about DHHL being held to different standards than other state agencies on issues such as renewable energy and annual budget appropriations.

[2:58:08]: Tector MOVED and De La Cruz SECONDED to extend the meeting by 10 minutes. A voice vote was conducted. The motion WAS ADOPTED; 6-0-0 (Aye: Aio, Tector, Cowles, De La Cruz, Weaver, Meyers. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) – [2:58:43]

Wildfire Risk – Overgrown Vegetation on Akowai Road – [2:59:27]: Naomi Kukac, a resident of Akowai Road, raised concern about a large property behind homes on that road—potentially a church or private facility—that has significant dry grass accumulation along its fence line and perimeter embankment. She noted the brush has accumulated for years and poses a wildfire risk, especially following recent brush fires in the area. She asked if anyone in the board or community could help her identify the property owner to address the hazard proactively.

6. FEDERAL/STATE OFFICIALS MONTHLY REPORTS – [3:01:46]

Army Representative – Lt. Col. Ricky MacArthur – [3:01:46]: Lt. Col. McArthur briefly reported and announced the following:
• Army Garrison Hawaiʻi is holding two job fairs this summer: June 24, 2026 at AmVets West Oʻahu Veterans Center and July 21, 2026 at Aliamanu Military Reservation, both from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Sharon Hurd – [3:02:26]: Sharon Hurd reported that answers to the seven questions raised at the April board meeting have been routed to the appropriate agencies, and written responses along with attachments were sent to Chair Agustin for distribution. She indicated her schedule would require the EO to rotate attendance going forward.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed — [3:04:08]
1. DLNR Fire Mitigation: Austin Salcedo asked how fire mitigation will be addressed going forward given that DLNR owns approximately 70% of west side land. He asked for a response at next month’s meeting. Hurd committed to relaying the question.
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda Representative – Tolua Samifua – [3:04:50]: Tolua Samifua reported online and provided the following update:
• Paʻakea Road Flooding Update: The Navy has completely cut the drain that was sending water from the base onto state property on Paʻakea Road and is digging additional catch-all trenches on Navy property to prevent overflow. Ongoing coordination continues between HDOT, the state, and the city. Written responses from March’s questions were re-shared with Chair Agustin.
State Senator – Samantha DeCorte – [3:07:00]: No representative present.

State Representative – Darius Kila – [3:07:05]: No representative present.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12YeR8NgzxywzB-6PUBMSJs4e61a4zm-z/view?usp=drive_link

7. BOARD BUSINESS – [3:07:13]
Due to time, all board business items were deferred to the next meeting, including:
• Approval of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, & Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
• April & May 2026 Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings and/or Public Hearings
• Filling of the Vacancies for Education Committee Chair & Vice Chair
• Filling of the Vacancy for Land & Water Committee Chair
• Resolution Update – AFFIRMING KO OLINA AS A JOINT AREA OF CONCERN of the Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board and the Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board
• Resolution OPPOSING THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND EXTENSION OF THE WAIMĀNALO GULCH SANITARY LANDFILL SPECIAL USE PERMIT
• Resolution OPPOSING PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE MAP AMENDMENT NO. 2026-PIM-2
• Resolution RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING KULEANA CORAL RESTORATION
• Resolution TO SUPPORT ESTABLISHING AN EMPTY HOMES TAX IN HONOLULU
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS – [3:07:13]
Due to time, this item was deferred to the next meeting. Committee meeting schedule for reference:
• Transportation Chair – Germaine Meyers: 1st Thursday 6:30 p.m. Nānākuli Public Library
• Housing & Zoning Chair – Germaine Meyers: 1st Thursday 8:00 p.m. Nānākuli Public Library
• Education: TBD
• Water & Land: TBD
• Hawaiian Affairs Chair – Mapuana Tector: 3rd Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Nānākuli Public Library
• Park & Recreation Chair – James Cowles: Last Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Māʻili Community Park
• Public Health & Safety Chair – Paul Aio: Last Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Māʻili Community Park
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [3:07:13]
• Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Representative Kila and Representative Muraoka Joint Town Hall Addressing Fentanyl. Location: Ark of Safety Christian Fellowship – Waiʻanae Mall.
• Next Regular Board Meeting – Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Nānākuli Public Library and via WebEx Platform.
10. ADJOURNMENT – [3:07:39]

Chair Pro Tem Meyers adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:07 p.m.
Submitted by: Braxon Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, Neighborhood Commission Office
Finalized by:

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