WAI‘ALAE – KĀHALA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 3

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
ALA WAI GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE 404 KAPAHULU AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR
HONOLULU, HI 96815
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Rules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep their comments under three (3) minutes, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports under three (3) minutes. Please silence all electronic devices.

Note: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda. A two-thirds (2/3) vote six (6) of this nine (9)-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. Items may not be added if they are of major importance and will affect a significant number of people.
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Christian de Quevedo

II. CITY & STATE MONTHLY REPORTS (3 MINUTES EACH)
A. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
B. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – neighborhood statistics & enforcement updates
C. Board of Water Supply (BWS) – projects/repairs in the area
D. Hawaiʻi DOT–Highways / DTS

III. FILLING OF BOARD VACANCIES – SUBDISTRICT 2 – ONE VACANCY
A. Residents interested in filling a board seat must bring current proof of residency or contact Neighborhood Assistant Anson Wu at anson.wu@honolulu.gov

IV. REPORTS OF MEMBERS’ ATTENDANCE AT OTHER MEETINGS
A. Brief summaries (1–2 minutes each)

V. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS (3 MINUTES EACH)
A. Office of the Governor – Governor Josh Green
a. Follow-up on Department of Education (DOE) Facility Cleanup – 22nd Avenue Site
B. Office of the Mayor – Mayor Rick Blangiardi
C. City Council District 4 – Councilmember Tommy Waters
a. Kāhala Towers no-parking zone extension; 949 Kealaolu Pl. fence enforcement status.
D. House District 19 – Representative Mark Hashem
E. House District 20 – Representative Tina Nakada Grandinetti
F. Senate District 9 – Senator Stanley Chang

VI. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA; 3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
a. Open forum for resident concerns.

VII. BOARD BUSINESS / PRESENTATIONS / UNFINISHED & NEW BUSINESS
A. Board Business
a. Approval of Thursday, August 21, 2025 and Thursday, September 18, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Unfinished Business
a. Complete Streets / Kilauea Ave – lane configuration and crosswalk improvements in Kāhala–Waiʻalae; request timelines/design alternatives; possible action on Board position.
C. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request for Board Letter of Support (Action Item): Consider a request from The Doris Duke Foundation for a Board vote in support of a cup modification.
b. Liquor License Notice – “Sip, Shop, Sparkle” (Kāhala Mall): Informational notice of an event at Kāhala Mall, 4211 Waiʻalae Ave on Saturday, November 8, 2025, 5:00–7:00 p.m. (setup/breakdown 3:00–8:00 p.m.). Presented by Honolulu Magazine; questions/concerns to Troy Gravatt (808-753-9321).
c. DOE Facility Maintenance/Cleanup – Status Update: Inform the community that Representative Tina Nakada Grandinetti met with neighbors regarding the unmaintained DOE facility and contacted DOE Facilities requesting a site visit. Request a status update on cleanup/maintenance actions and timing from DOE and the Representative.
d. Community Event/Traffic Notice – Val Nolasco Half Marathon & 5K: Taylor Urban to present the Sunday, November 9, 2025 races (start/finish Kapiʻolani Park; portions of the course through Kāhala–Waiʻalae) and share course maps/traffic notice. Expect temporary lane and no-parking controls in the Diamond Head–Kāhala corridor; Q&A for residents. Contact: Shaka Racing (808-286-8622, run@shakaracinghawaii.com).
D. NOTICES / ONGOING PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITIES
a. Honolulu Charter Commission 10-year review – proposals invited; deadline Friday, November 7, 2025 (contacts/website noted).

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 p.m. at Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse 404 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd Floor Honolulu, HI 96815 And via WebEx
B. How to receive agendas/minutes: sign up with the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO).
C. To request an interpreter, assistive listening device, or other accommodation, contact NCO at least 3 business days before the meeting.

IX. ADJOURNMENT

Waiʻalae Kāhala Neighborhood Board
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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, Hawaiʻi 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Neighborhood Commission Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nco@honolulu.gov at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. It may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.

DRAFT MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
ALA WAI GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE 404 KAPAHULU AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, HONOLULU, HI 96815
AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING

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I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:02]: Chair Christian De Quevedo called the Waiʻalae-Kāhala Neighborhood Board No. 3 meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

Quorum WAS NOT established with two (2) members present. Note – This nine (9)-member Board requires five (5) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action. Board members must be in-person or have video access.

Members Present: Christian De Quevedo, Lee Castonguay, Richard Turbin (7:07 p.m.), and Colin Fujiki (7:10 p.m.).

Members Absent: Aloha McGuffie, Peter Dudgeon, Sylvia Himeda, and Brian Wong.

Guests: Captain William Ahuna (Honolulu Fire Department); Lorna Heller (Board of Water Supply); Casey Abe (State Department of Transportation – Highways Division); Deputy Director Jon Nouchi (Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Office); Patti Jette (Governor Josh Green’s Office); Kevin Imanaka (Councilmember Tommy Waters Office); Representative Tina Grandinetti (House District 20); Andrew Lawrence, Mike Buck, M. Rose, Dalan Kam, Lisa Yamamoto, Angelli Tacderan, Maynhel Cabaya, and James Nicolay (resident) and Anson Wu (NCO). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were approximately 21 total attendees.

II. CITY/STATE MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:00:18]

Honolulu Fire Department – [0:00:25]: Captain William Ahuna provided the August 2025 incident statistics and fire safety tips.
• August 2025 Statistics: There was 1 structure fires; 0 wildland/brush fire; 0 nuisance fire; 0 cooking fire; 9 activated alarms (no fire); 40 medical emergencies; 0 motor vehicle collisions with pedestrians; 0 motor vehicle crash collisions; 0 mountain rescues; 0 ocean rescues; and 0 hazardous material incidents.
• September 2025 Safety Tip: Captain Ahuna provided information on lithium-ion battery safety for September’s 2025 “Charge into Fire Safety” campaign. He noted that lithium-ion batteries can overheat, start fires, or explode if overcharged or damaged. He advised to buy only products with safety certification marks (UL, ETL, or CSA), use manufacturer-approved chargers, charge devices on hard surfaces, avoid overcharging, and recycle batteries responsibly at designated locations. Captain Ahuna also announced HFD’s Fire Prevention Family Day on October 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Honolulu Zoo.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q05jWQ_78bOjiQxA1wRMCKGa2GmJTJ5-/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:03:23]
1. Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Chair De Quevedo asked if standard fire extinguishers could be used for lithium-ion battery fires. Captain Ahuna responded that for small battery fires, standard fire extinguishers can be used, but for larger battery fires, he recommended evacuation and calling 911 due to the continuous burning that occurs when one battery cell charges adjacent cells.
2. Frequency of Battery Fires: Member Castonguay inquired about how often battery fires occur. Captain Ahuna responded that while they’ve seen an increase in recent years as more people buy products with lithium-ion batteries. He explained that most fires occur due to incorrect charging practices, with many incidents involving batteries still plugged into wall outlets. Member Castonguay asked if the rate of lithium-ion battery fires occurs once a month. Captain Ahuna explained that lithium-ion battery fires is not very frequent, it happens once every three months rather than monthly.

Honolulu Police Department – [0:05:42]: No representative present.
Turbin arrived to the meeting at 7:07 p.m. 3 members present.
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:06:00]: Lorna Heller reported two main breaks in the past month: one on Halekoa on Thursday, August 14, 2025 and another on Ahapii Place on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She announced the “Imagine a Day Without Water” event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Windward Mall Center Court. The free family-friendly event will feature interactive displays from over 20 city, state, and community organizations, hands-on activities, and prize giveaways including a 45-gallon rain barrel.
• August 2025 Responses: Heller also addressed a previous question about water conservation, noting that while there is currently no risk of running out of water, conservation is strongly encouraged, especially during the current drought. She reported that water use on Oahu has dropped 16.5% since 1990, saving about 10 billion gallons annually.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:08:48]
1. Rebate Program Effectiveness: Member Castonguay asked if there was a way to measure how well the rebate programs are doing in terms of saving water.

Fujiki arrived to the meeting at (7:10 p.m.); 4 members present.

[0:09:26] – Due to technical difficulties with audio at the physical meeting, BWS questions and comments were revisited at a later time.

[0:10:18] – Due to technical difficulties with audio at the physical meeting, the meeting was paused to fix the issue.

[0:11:32] – Audio was restored at the physical meeting location, the meeting continued.

Department of Transportation (Highways Division) – [0:11:40]: Casey Abe provided updates on various transportation projects. He reported that maintenance crews had removed and painted over graffiti but noted that graffiti artists remain active in the area. He will have crews address a pothole near Kilauea Avenue. Abe thanked Tasha from Councilmember Waters’ office for her Monday, August 25, 2025 email about a homeless encampment near the Aloha Island Mart’s viaduct, which has been removed. However, during his Friday, September 12, 2025 field inspection, he noticed another encampment under the pedestrian overpass along with trash and an empty shopping cart at the end of 19th Avenue. This was subsequently removed, but new encampments have been established on the eastbound on-ramp to Kalanianaʻole Highway and under the Waiʻalae Nui Stream Bridge. He also noted new graffiti and a tree that needs to be cut.
• Responses: Abe addressed concerns about bus stops being intermittently closed during construction, causing bus drivers to drop off passengers in the middle of the road or block mall driveways. He provided contact information for Jordan Bleasdale of Mocon Corporation, whom the public can contact directly with concerns about the seismic retrofit construction. Regarding pedestrian safety along Waiʻalae Avenue, Abe reported no updates to Chair De Quevedo’s letter requesting immediate action. The traffic branch is tentatively scheduled to complete data collection next month with a final report expected in April 2026. Abe thanked Tasha Thursday, September 4, 2025 email regarding a resident’s concerns of a traffic signal at the intersection of Waiʻalae Avenue and Kilauea Avenue was difficult to see. Abe will be working with his traffic branch to include a signal head mounted on the underpass. Abe shared information about the installation of noise cameras, with the first installed on Monday, September 15, 2025 on the H-3 Freeway at Halekou Interchange in Kāneʻohe and another on Ala Moana Boulevard near Kalia Road. Eight more locations will be installed by January 2026. The two-year, $2.5 million pilot project will gather data on vehicle noise levels, with monthly reports on events exceeding 90 decibels. No tickets will be issued during this pilot phase. Two locations in the Waiʻalae-Kāhala area were identified but ranked 15th and 21st, so they were not selected among the top ten locations. Abe announced a two-day traffic safety summit on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 and Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport’s 7th floor conference room.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:17:46]
1. Traffic Signal Timing: Member Turbin asked about the light sequence at Kilauea Avenue and Pueo Street, which seems to have gone out of sync several weeks ago. Abe explained that the state does not control traffic signal timing; it’s handled by the City and County. Deputy Director Nouchi from DTS noted he would address this issue.
2. Potholes: Member Fujiki inquired about potholes on Waiʻalae Avenue when turning from Kilauea Avenue. Abe said he would research and address this issue.
3. Traffic Safety Summit: Chair De Quevedo volunteered to attend the Wednesday, October 8, 2025 and Thursday, October 9, 2025 traffics safety summit.

BWS Questions, comments and concerns (Continued) – [0:08:48]
1. Rebate Program Effectiveness: Heller provided a response to Member Castonguay question regarding BWS’s rebate program. BWS’s rebate program saved over 92 million gallons of water annually with nearly 21,000 rebates issued. She noted they typically receive a 9.8 out of 10 customer satisfaction rating. Heller specifically mentioned that replacing older six-gallon toilets with 1.28-gallon models can reduce water use by 20-60% or up to 13,000 gallons annually.

III. FILLING OF VACANCIES – [0:22:50]

Subdistrict 2 – [0:22:51]: Due to quorum not being established this item was postponed to the next meeting.

IV. REPORTS OF MEMBERS’ ATTENDANCE AT OTHER MEETINGS – [0:23:01]: No reports were given.

V. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – [0:23:10]

Office of the Governor – [0:23:15]: Patti Jette represented Governor Josh Green and shared the Governor’s newsletter. She followed up on the Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HDOE) property on 22nd Avenue that was discussed at the previous meeting. Chair De Quevedo reported that while some minor trimming had been done, the property still has significant issues including trash, overgrown grass encroaching on walkways, growing population of chickens, and shipping containers in a state of decomposition. The surrounding community has been helping with cleanup efforts.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y9_3Hbj_0o2uZNjTdGnbvLWKI2y3-im5/view?usp=drive_linkv

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:25:37]
1. DOE Property Concerns: Representative Grandinetti noted that her office has been working with residents and has tried to reach out to DOE facilities but hasn’t received a response. They’ve requested meetings several times, but haven’t been able to get facilities on board. Jette agreed to help follow up on this issue.

Office of the Mayor – [0:27:00]: Deputy Director Jon Nouchi provided updates from the mayor’s office. Highlights from the Mayor’s newsletter included: the city honoring Oahu’s Purple Heart recipients; Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) breaking ground on new guideway and rail stations across the third segment of the rail project; the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Region 9 administrator visiting to discuss housing and homelessness; new members of the Honolulu Youth Commission being sworn in; and Oʻahu’s junior lifeguards returning from the state championship with a historic victory. Deputy Director Nouchi announced that the Honolulu Charter Commission is conducting a once-in-a-decade review of the city charter. Community members are invited to submit proposals by November 7, 2025, with commission meetings scheduled for October. He encouraged participation from the community.
• August 2025 Response: Deputy Director Nouchi reported that he has assigned engineers to investigate removing two on-street parking stalls to improve egress from the Kāhala Towers driveway. He will provide a report as soon as the investigation is completed.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I4ZOoKWdMwp0n3vESY_pJfmov9yetdWU/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:30:17]
1. Traffic Light Signal: Member Turbin asked if Deputy Director Nouchi has written down his question asked to Casey Abe regarding traffic signal timing.
2. Rail Station Location: Member Turbin asked about the downtown rail station location. Deputy Director Nouchi explained that the Kuloloia/Downtown Skyline Station will be in the median of Nimitz Highway between Bishop and Alakea Streets, with landing points on both sides of Nimitz Highway. The design will include elevators and an overpass for pedestrians to cross safely without entering the station.
3. Fence at 949 Kealaolu Place: Chair De Quevedo inquired about the status of the fence at 949 Kealaolu Place. Deputy Director Nouchi explained that the owner has filed appeals, so enforcement action is on hold until the appeals process is completed. Civil fines are still being assessed. Chair De Quevedo asked about the typical length of the appeals process, which Deputy Director Nouchi said varies depending on the nature of the appeal.
4. Unpermitted House on Waiʻalae Offramp: Member Fujiki and chair De Quevedo asked about a house built without permits near the Waiʻalae offramp at approximately 4041 Waiʻalae Avenue or the end of 20th Avenue. The property has become a hazard with a houseless population living there and discarding trash on the street. Deputy Director Nouchi agreed to take this concern back to Department of Permiting and Planning (DPP).

City Council (District 4) – [0:38:48]: Kevin Imanaka, Chief of Staff for Councilmember Tommy Waters, reported that Tasha Luke had emailed the September 2025 newsletter earlier that day. He thanked Deputy Director Nouchi for following up on the Kāhala Towers parking zone issue. Regarding the 30-foot fence at 949 Kealaolu Place, he confirmed that civil fines against the owner are still being assessed. He also noted that they are familiar with the unpermitted house on the Waiʻalae offramp and have discussed potential legislation with Chair Waters to address similar situations.
Imanaka announced that Bills 49 and 50 (2025) passed third and final reading at the last Council meeting. These bills, introduced by Chair Waters and Budget Chair Val Okimoto, increase the home exemption to $140,000 and the kupuna exemption to $180,000 starting in 2027, which should translate to hundreds of dollars in property tax savings per year.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:41:35]
1. Traffic Safety Support: Chair De Quevedo requested a letter of support from Councilmember Waters for the Department of Transportation to implement higher-level safety protocols in the Kāhala area, particularly regarding Hunakai and Waiʻalae, and Kilauea and Waiʻalae intersections. He noted the accident involving resident Sakai, who was struck by a vehicle and gravely injured, and suggested solutions like pedestrian scrambles and red-light cameras. Imanaka agreed to discuss this with Councilmember Waters during their upcoming meeting. Casey Abe asked if Chair De Quevedo can send the letter to the Deputy Director of Highways Robin Shishido and copy him to the email.
2. Kāhala Beach Cleanup: Member Turbin noted that while homeless encampments have been removed from Kāhala Beach, remnants like old tents and discarded clothing remain in the bushes. He asked if someone from the office could walk the beach, note where debris exists, and arrange for its removal. Imanaka agreed to follow up with the director of homeless services and personally walk the beach to assess the situation. Imanaka will take a look at it.

House District 19 – [0:46:37]: No representative present.

House District 20 – [0:47:00]: Representative Tina Grandinetti reported that she attended the first day of the climate resilience symposium at the Kāhala Hotel. She spent August 2025 traveling and attending several conferences in Boston, including the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (focusing on coastal management and sustainable housing policies), the National Asian and Pacific American Caucus of Legislators (support a resolution for birthright citizenship), and the National Conference of State Legislators (focusing on federal budget impacts on state budgets, particularly Medicaid and SNAP). Representative Grandinetti announced a “Lawmakers Listen” event on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Liholiho Elementary School. House leadership, including Speaker Nadine Nakamura, Majority Leader Sean Quinlan, Majority Floor Leader Chris Todd, and Judiciary Chair David Tarnas, will attend to hear community concerns about statewide matters and policy.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:51:20]
1. Traffic Safety Support: Chair De Quevedo requested a letter of support from Representative Grandinetti for the traffic safety initiative at the Kāhala underpasses, which she agreed to provide.

Senate District 9 – [0:52:34]: No representative present.

VI. RESIDENTS’ COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:52:58]

Honolulu Marathon Clinic Turkey Trot – [0:53:25]: Andrew Lawrence from the Honolulu Marathon Clinic presented information about the upcoming Turkey Trot event on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Kapiʻolani Park. The event will include four different races: a 1-mile fast run (chasing someone dressed as a turkey), a 5-mile run, a 5K, and a 1.8-mile run around Kapiʻolani Park. The event will be free for children five and under, and will include a costume contest and prizes. Setup will begin at 4:30 a.m., with the event running from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Lawrence provided a map showing the course and explained that they have obtained permits from transportation services and park services, and are working with police on officer placement for community safety. The bus routes will be temporarily rerouted. Registration is available online through “Run Sign Up” by searching for “Honolulu Turkey Trot.” The event serves as a fundraiser for the Honolulu Marathon Clinic, which provides nine months of free marathon training.
• Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qh1WVvARu29HaAV6B64TyXdXbQF6wpdV/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:51:20]
1. Marathon Organization Appearance: Member Turbin thanked Lawrence for coming back and requested that someone from the Honolulu Marathon Organization come to the October 2025 meeting before the December 2025 marathon event. Lawrence responded that he would use his network to contact them and arrange for their attendance.
2. Registration Process: Chair De Quevedo asked how community members could join the Turkey Trot event. Lawrence explained that registration is available online through “Run Sign Up” by searching for “Honolulu Turkey Trot,” noting it’s very easy to find and register.
3. Fundraising Purpose: Member Castonguay asked if there was a fundraising component to the event. Lawrence responded that while the Honolulu Marathon Clinic offers nine months of free marathon training, the Turkey Trot is their only fundraising opportunity. He explained that a portion of the registration proceeds supports their continued community efforts, and there will be no on-site registration on the day of the event.
Chair De Quevedo conducted a 5 minute recess at (8:03 p.m.).

Chair De Quevedo call the meeting back to order at (8:07 p.m.).

Traffic Signal Request – [1:01:10]: Chair De Quevedo shared a community request for the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Malia Street and Kilauea Avenue to help Wilson Elementary students and families cross safely. Deputy Director Nouchi agreed to have engineers study the issue and develop appropriate solutions. Member Castonguay provided context that the main problem occurs during school pickup times when cars line up on Kilauea Avenue going towards Wilson Elementary School, blocking the street and causing other drivers to use the left lane and cut across, leading to speeding and unsafe conditions for children crossing the street. Deputy Director Nouchi thanked member Castonguay for the extra context of the situation.

Speeding Ticket Program – [1:06:38]: Chair De Quevedo expressed concern about the red-light camera speeding ticket notification system. While he acknowledged his speeding violation, he noted that the notification came from a company in Arizona, making it appear like a scam. He questioned why an out-of-state company is handling this process when the government could print letters locally.

VII. BOARD BUSINESS – [1:08:26]

Approval of Thursday, August 21, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes – [1:08:27]: Due to lack of quorum, this item was postponed to the next meeting.

Hawaiian Electric utility pole work at 4389 Malia St. – [1:08:35]: Chair De Quevedo informed residents that Hawaiian Electric will be installing a utility pole at 4389 Malia Street. Residents who do not want the pole in their community should contact Hawaiian Electric at the number provided.
• Contact Information: Hawaiian Eletric, Phone: (808) 543-4000 or email: community@hawaiianelectric.com

State Climate Commission Draft Climate Action Pathways (CAP) report – [1:09:05]: Chair De Quevedo announced that public comment on the State Climate Commission Draft Climate Action Pathways report is open through Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Community feedback can be submitted via the online platform or by email.
• Contact Information: Bill Unruh, Climate Outreach Leader, Phone: (808) 583-0797 or email:  hi_climate@hawaii.gov

Honolulu Charter Commission review – [1:09:40]: Chair De Quevedo reminded the community about the Honolulu Charter Commission’s once-in-a-decade review of the City Charter. Proposals can be submitted until Friday, November 7, 2025, with meetings scheduled for October 2025.
• Contact Information: Kaleopaʻa Vares, Communications & Outreach Specialist, Phone: (808) 768-5198 or email: kaleopaa.vares@honolulu.gov.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:10:11]

Next Meeting – [1:10:12]: The next regular meeting will be Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse at 7:00 p.m.

Shangri La Conditional Use Permit – [1:10:35]: Chair De Quevedo announced that he had received several more letters of support for the Shangri La conditional use permit change that would allow them to operate at night.

IX. ADJOURNMENT – [1:11:08]: The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.

Submitted by: Anson Wu, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relation Specialist
Finalized by:

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