HAWAI‘I KAI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 1
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – Tuesday, January 28, 2025
7:00 pm Haha’ione Elementary School Cafeteria and Web Access:
Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mae76dcd47dffb65b7757ca96f711001f
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Neighborhood Commission Office YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cityandcountyneighborhoodc2559/videos
1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Roberta Mayor
1.1. Introduction of Board members
2. STATUS REPORTS–Three (3) minutes maximum per department. Questions to follow.
2.1. Honolulu Fire Department
2.2. Honolulu Police Department
2.3. Board of Water Supply
2.4 Kaiser Complex Schools
3. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS – Brief announcements by board members and
the public on events, activities, and general information directly relating to Hawaii Kai.
4. PUBLIC-GENERATED ISSUES– Two (2) minutes per speaker. Questions to follow.
Issues/concerns not listed elsewhere on the Board’s agenda may be raised but no Board action may be taken because of the “Sunshine Law.”
5. PRESENTATIONS – Ten (10) minutes per presentation. Questions to follow. Discussion
or action as needed.
5.1. Proposed Resolution of Appreciation for Contributions of Fujitsu, Ltd. and the Japan-America Institute of Management Sciences (JAIMS) to the Hawaii Kai Community – Presenter/Submitter: Cheryl Park, Haha’ione Advocates for Respectful Development (HARD)
6. OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – Three (3) minutes per speaker. Reports should relate to issues of interest to residents of Hawaii Kai. Questions to follow.
6.1. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – Amy Asselbaye
6.2. City Council Chair Tommy Waters – District 4
6.3. Governor Josh Green’s Representative
6.4. Senator Stanley Chang – District 9
6.5. Senator Chris Lee – District 25
6.6. Representative Gene Ward – District 18
6.7. Representative Mark Hashem – District 19
6.8. Congressional Representatives
7. BOARD BUSINESS – For discussion/action. Five (5) minutes per item.
7.1. Update on Kaiwi Coast Scenic Byway
7.2. Update on Kamilo Nui Valley Agriculture
7.3. Proposed Project to Pave the Dirt Parking Lot at Sandy Beach
8. BOARD COMMITTEES
8.1. Board Committees: Transportation; Education; Parks & Recreation; Planning, Zoning & Environment
8.2. Announcements by committee chairpersons or members as needed.
9. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – Minutes for November 26, 2024.
10. OTHER BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
10.1. Board Member Announcements
10.2. Board Chairperson Announcements
10.2.1. Correspondence
10.2.2. Other Announcements
11. CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
11.1. The next regular meeting of the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board is on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Haha’ione Elementary School Cafeteria and on Webex.
11.2. Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board regular meetings are cablecast on Olelo Ch. 49 on the 2nd Monday of the following month at 9:00 p.m. and repeating on that month’s 3rd Friday at 7:00 a.m. Videos can also be seen online at www.olelo.org/olelonet (search “Hawaii Kai Board”), or via www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards (“Board Meeting Video Archive”).
Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board
For agenda, minutes, member contact directory, and other information, go to www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.
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DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024
ONLINE VIA WEBEX AND IN PERSON AT HAHA’IONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUUjnViwejs
Reports and other meeting materials can be found at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZNUDkxp2QU3dU9HJritG0vz3iFWRBceU
CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:04]: Chair Roberta Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A quorum was established with 12 members of the Board present. Note: This 15-member Board requires eight (8) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.
Board Members Present: Herb Schreiner, Greg Knudsen (virtual), Elijah Lee (virtual), Roberta Mayor, Elizabeth Reilly, Samuel Wolff, Chelsea Chae, Joseph Pugh (virtual), Paige Altonn, Joel Brilliant, Lisa Bishop, and Dixon Park (virtual).
Board Members Absent: Gene Tierney, Holly Lyons, Ilse Silva-Krott.
Guests: Captain Nourrie (Honolulu Fire Department) Lieutenant Taro Nakamura (Honolulu Police Department); Iris Oda (Board of Water Supply); Amy Asselbaye (Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative); Representative Gene Ward; Marissa Harman, Todd Gray, Calvin Mann, Jennifer Tom (Kamehameha Schools); Chris Salas (Hawaii Bicycling League); Shannon Goo (Haha’ione School); Amanda Zepeda (City Council Chair’s Office); MaryLou Toyama, Ann Marie Kirk, Kathy Honda, Chandra Huang, Rudy & Cheryl Park, Joy Schoenecker, Sally Flian, Michelle Schreiner, Helen Slaughter, D.L. Mercado, Kanthi de Alcos, Lana Bosk, David McWalter, Carolyn Stephenson, M. Lin Chinn, Kathy Laurance, Dorothy Davis, June Ann Lee, Heather Mohr, Machiko Wohri, Nevin Bryant, Elizabeth Bryant, Bill & Suzie Emel, Sandy Jansen, Hannelore Herrman, Byz Tennent, Karen & Matt McCorville, Steve & Charlotte Rudolph, Nancy McCormick, James Proctor, Evangeline Yacuk, Mariliz Reilly, Ben Balberdi, Elaine Wong, K. Scott, G. Lemson, Eileen Flanigan, Tom Cooper, Deanna Leon, Nick Menas, Vince & Sue Totero, Phil Estermann, Cynthia Toth, Dave Lee, David Gilbreth, Cynthia Frickleton, David Stilwell, Cassidy Hollenbeck, Chris Kray, Brendan Reilly, Nancy Hall, Jane & Kenny Dacks, Bravin & Theres Denai, Leanne Donahue, Nancy Connolly, Carl Higashi, Kathryn & Charles Woody, Michelle & Peter Schall, Wendy Oshiro, Suzanne, Howard, Jo Ann Kocher, Natalie Iwasa, Tehani Malterre, Michelle Anne Rogondino, Lao, Andrew Gomes, Linda, Cynthia & Dick Johnson, Jennifer, Sarah, Carla Houser, Cidny A, Jay, Susan R, Kent Tsukamoto, Bryant Carvalho, Ken, Laurie, Rachel B, Roeland, Healani Sonoda-Pale, Al Medeiros, Brandon, Russel Yost, Thomas Heaton, Jerry Brennan, Duncan Oshiro, Jeannine Johnson, Katy Parsons, James Waldron Lindblad, David Monk, Ben Puccetti, Charlotte Ichiyama, A.L. Myers, Shawn Ford, Malia Marquez, Tom Cooper, Ernie Parks, Al Keaka, David Rosa, Leiala Cook, Kalani Kalima, Sally Flynn (Residents); and Jeffrey Jones (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible, signed-in, not stated, and/or not participated in the discussion—total Attendees: 278 Participants.
STATUS REPORTS [0:02:33]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) [0:02:36]: No representative present at this time. Captain J. Nourrie arrived later at [0:25:37] and presented the statistics for October: 1 nuisance fire, 5 activated alarms (no fire), 69 medical emergencies, 6 motor vehicle crash/collisions, 2 mountain rescues, and 1 hazardous materials incident. He presented safety tips on kitchen and cooking safety during the holidays, and answered questions from the audience on whether rescue victims and/or residents are charged for ambulance services, and whether baking soda is a good replacement for fire extinguishers to extinguish kitchen fires.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vXlG2RUJaYnOC97ihROjtr3cLtTZ1V32/view?usp=drive_link
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) [0:02:27]: Lieutenant Nakamura provided the monthly statistics for October 2024: 1 motor vehicle theft, 4 burglaries, 7 thefts, and 3 unauthorized entry into motor vehicles (UEMV).
• Crime Mapping Statistics: https://www.honolulupd.org/information/crime-mapping/
Board of Water Supply (BWS) [0:04:21]: Iris Oda shared the general water announcements for October 2024. She reported a main break on Honokahua St and announced that the BWS has a hiring campaign for new employees.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:07:17]
Kaiser Complex Schools [0:09:47]: Principal Shannon Goo shared the Kaiser Complex updates for October 2024, which included that the Kaiser HS football team will be in the state championship playoffs; a full-term WASC accreditation visit will be occurring at Kaiser HS in January 2025; Kaiser HS Principal Justin Mew will be the Parade Marshall at the Lion’s Club Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade; Kamiloiki Elementary will be visited in January for the reauthorization of their IB program; and Haha’ione Elementary completed their Annual Fun Run. Kaiser Complex’s vision is to develop service-minded students who will go forth to serve our global and local communities.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS [0:13:02]
Kaiwi Mauka Lands Opportunity: Member Reilly shared that Saturday, December 14, 2024 will be the last opportunity for interested residents to participate in taking care of the Kaiwi Mauka Lands.
New Maunalua Signage: Resident Malia Marquez shared that there will be a blessing of the newly erected Maunalua sign at the entrance to Hawaii Kai on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 9:00 am and invited residents to attend. She also acknowledged the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board and the Marina Association leadership for their assistance in making this community project a reality.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:15:01]
More Volunteer Opportunities: Resident Cassidy Hollenbeck shared there are more Kaiwi Mauka Lands being opened up for more volunteer opportunities.
Increased Wetland Accessibility: College students from Massachusetts, Ethan, Chris, Brendan and Riley, shared that they are working on a college service project with the Livable Hawaii Kai Hui organization to increase accessibility to native lands.
Waimanalo Christmas Parade: Residents Leiala Cook and Kalani Kalima shared that the upcoming Waimanalo Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 and noted that traffic in the morning would be affected. They also shared the many scholarship opportunities available for graduates.
PUBLIC-GENERATED ISSUES [0:34:29]
Opposition to Off-shore Windmills: Resident Anne Marie Kirk commended the HK Neighborhood Board and elected officials for taking a position in opposition to windmills in the Kaiwi Channel, and urged the governor to also take a position to oppose them.
Homeless Encampments: Member Reilly asked Kalama Valley residents to be more vigilant of homeless encampments in the community, particularly if they are cooking in the dry brush, which creates a wildfire hazard.
Shopping Center Vacancies: Resident Sally Flynn shared her concerns about the number of business vacancies at Koko Marina Shopping Center and wondered if the Neighborhood Board had any insight into why this was occurring.
PRESENTATIONS [0:38:48]
ʻĀina Pauahi Update – Kamehameha Schoolsʻ Plan for Leased Properties in Maunalua [0:38:50]: Members of the Kamehameha Schools’ Management Team shared an update as to where they currently are in their process of assessing their various leased properties in Maunalua. They shared that they underestimated the time needed to complete the process, when they introduced the project to the Neighborhood Board and the community in early 2023. Going forward, they will need to share any proposed plans with the Kamehameha Schools leadership and Trustees before being able to report back to the community. Lead presenter Marissa Harman shared that Kamehameha Schools is working with individual tenants whose leases are expiring, and will be focusing attention on vegetation maintenance to mitigate any danger from wildfires.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:49:37] Numerous residents voiced many concerns and shared their discontent that more information on the properties whose leases are expiring is not currently available. Concerns were raised about farmers needing time to plan their crops; fears that the well-maintained JAIMS property might be greatly changed by development, destroying the view plane for Haha’ione Valley; concerns that plans will be developed by Kamehameha Schools with little community input; criticism that the process is taking so long; etc.
Proposed Change to Outbound Route for the Honolulu Century Ride [1:53:49]: Chris Salas from the Hawaii Bicycling League shared a proposal to change the outbound route of the ride to enable riders to remain on Kalanianaʻole Highway from Hanauma Bay to Sandy Beach. The riders currently turn left onto Lunalilo Home Road and make additional right turns through the residential neighborhood before returning to Kalaniana’ole Hwy at Sandy Beach. One lane will be closed for most of the route, but for that stretch of the ride from Hanauma Bay to Sandy Beach, both lanes will be closed for a time in the morning. He shared that the riders are usually bunched up at the early part of the ride, and the group progressively thins out as the ride goes on.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:55:26]
OFFICIALS’ REPORTS [2:01:10]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative [2:01:16]: Amy Asselbaye provided the report and highlighted the following: the boulders at Wawamalu Beach are spaced to bar vehicles and to allow passage of pedestrians; and motorized vehicles, including E-Bikes, are already banned from the beaches. She also shared that the city checked and repaired the solar gate at the entrance to Koko Head District Park in response to a complaint that the gate was not working.
• Mayor’s Monthly Newsletter: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter/
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:05:10]
City Council Chair Tommy Waters [2:25:27]: Amanda Zepeda provided the report and highlighted the following: Bill 52 (2024) defining E-Bikes; Bill 50 relating to street parades and activities; Resolution 24-176 relating to the Queen Theater; Bill 46 regarding the empty homes tax. She shared that the office has worked with the Koko Kai Community Association on wildfire mitigation efforts; and followed up on a report of E-Bikes in Kamiloiki Park;
• November 2024 Newsletter:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6098c5bb75e480679bd2fab3/t/65f1f3dd5f09575737bed311/1710355444%E2%80%8E%E2%80%8E337/November2024_D4+Newsletter.pdf%E2%80%8E
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:32:25]
Governor Josh Green’s Representative [2:36:41]: No representative present. For more updates, visit https://governor.hawaii.gov
Senator Stanley Chang [2:36:52]: No representative present.
• For updates, visit https://www.senatorchang.com/newsletters
Senator Chris Lee [2:37:01]: No representative present.
Representative Gene Ward [2:37:08]: Representative Ward provided the report and highlighted the following: his opposition to potential wind farms in the Kaiwi Channel; the perceived conflict of interest demonstrated by the Kaiwi Channel wind farm presenter; the new speaker for the House of Representatives; and the date of the next beer summit which is set for Thursday, January 9, 2024.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:41:36]
Representative Mark Hashem – [2:42:33]: No representative present.
Congressional Representatives – [2:42:37]: No representatives present.
BOARD BUSINESS [2:42:43]
Update on Kaiwi Coast Scenic Byway [2:42:46]: Member Reilly shared that Livable Hawaii Kai Hui is working with environmental planning firm, Townscape, on a Management Plan for Kaiwi mauka, to cover the makai restoration efforts and address an entire contiguous landscape, mauka to makai.
Update on Kamilo Nui Valley Agriculture [2:43:24]: The Kamehameha Schools presentation earlier in the meeting indicated that Kamehameha Schools was meeting and working individually with the farmers/tenants.
Proposed Project to Pave the Dirt Parking Lot at Sandy Beach [2:43:40]: Resident Nick Menas shared his proposed project to pave the dirt parking lot at Sandy Beach. He presented photos of what the current dirt parking lot looks like, the limited number of parking spaces, and shared the potential hazards of loose rocks for beach goers. The project would extend the paved parking lot by paving the dirt parking area, and have vegetation near the guardrails.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:49:28] Members voiced concerns that extending the asphalt parking lot is contrary to keeping the coastline in its wild and natural state. This item will be considered further at the next board meeting.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES [2:58:27]: Hearing no issues or revisions, the October 29, 2024 regular meeting minutes were approved as written and distributed.
OTHER BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS [2:58:23]: No additional announcements made.
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:58:55]
● Meeting: The next regular meeting of the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board is Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 7:00 p.m., at Haha’ione Elementary School Cafeteria and on WebEx. The Board is in recess in December, 2024 for the holidays.
● Olelo: The Hawai’i Kai Neighborhood Board’s regular meetings are cablecast on Olelo Ch. 49 on the 2nd Monday of the following month at 9:00 p.m. and repeating on that month’s 3rd Friday at 7:00 a.m. Videos can also be seen online at www.olelo.org/olelonet (search “Hawai’i Kai Board”) or via www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards (“Board Meeting Video Archive”).
ADJOURNMENT – [2:58:36] – Chair Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:01 p.m.
Submitted By: Jeffrey Jones, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed and Finalized By: Roberta Mayor, Chair
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