When

August 21, 2025

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where

Makiki District Park (Arts & Crafts Building)
1527 Keʻeaumoku Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, 96822

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MAKIKI – LOWER PUNCHBOWL – TANTALUS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 10

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
MAKIKI DISTRICT PARK (OLD MAKIKI COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 2ND FLOOR)
1527 KE’EAUMOKU STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96822 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/tn2vhKmnhhBafkJy5)
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mf66d21b6ef825a3d0e117ed0856d527b
Meeting Number / Access Code: 2500 575 4786
Password: NB10 (6210 from phones and video systems)
Join by Phone: +1-408-418-9388 (United States Toll)

Google Drive Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1su4uYFuTVRMZYxBlR8WnaR0cDMcjbHjE
Board Meeting Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfqRwVpRrookChkQxjZlnB_r8en78zV4Q

Purpose: §2-13-101 [Neighborhood Plan of 2008, City Charter] “Purpose. The purpose of this neighborhood plan and the neighborhood boards is to increase and assure effective citizen participation in the decisions of government.”

Community Vision Statement: “A safe and healthy community with a lei of parks connected by roads, sidewalks, and public transportation; where daily life is not interrupted by loud vehicles and other obnoxious noises; where all community members are valued, including the least fortunate; and where residents are proud to live.”

Rules of Speaking and Notes: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand. When recognized by the Chair, address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep their comments under 3 minutes, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports under 3 minutes. Please silence all electronic devices. 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 of this 17-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. No item shall be added to the agenda if it is of reasonably major importance and action thereon by the board will affect a significant number of persons.

Description of Board Boundaries: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/boards-and-sub-district-boundary-descriptions

Neighborhood Plan §2-14-116 Disclosure. (a) Any board member who knows he or she has a personal or private interest, direct or indirect, in any proposal before the board shall disclose the interest either orally or in writing to the board. The disclosure shall also be made a matter of public record before the board takes any action on the proposal.
(b) A member who makes any disclosure shall not be disqualified from participation in the discussion or vote on the matter. A member may choose to be recused. A recused member shall not participate in the discussion or vote.

1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Nathan Char (nathanielchar@gmail.com)
2. ROLL CALL – Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov)
3. HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT (HFD) (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)
4. HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT (HPD) (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us)

5. FILLING FIVE VACANT AT-LARGE SEATS: Interested residents must bring current proof of residency to the board meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov) to verify residency before the meeting.

6. CITY REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Michele Harman (contactus@hbws.org)
B. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter) – Megan Johnson (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor)
C. District 5: Councilmember Scott Nishimoto
(https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-5-scott-nishimoto) – Taylor Date (scott.nishimoto@honolulu.gov)
D. District 6: Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam
(https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-6-dos-santos-tam) – Robin Henski (tdossantos-tam@honolulu.gov)

7. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS (Limited to 2 minutes each)
Residents, not board members, can share comments and concerns that are not listed on the agenda. Per the “Sunshine Law” (HRS 92), concerns not on the agenda may be presented, but the Board cannot take action.

8. STATE OFFICIAL REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Russell Pang (russell.wk.pang@hawaii.gov)
B. State Senator Carol Fukunaga (District 11) (senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov)
C. State Representative Della Au Belatti (District 26) (repbelatti@capitol.hawaii.gov)
D. State Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto (District 25) (repiwamoto@capitol.hawaii.gov)
E. State Representative Ikaika Olds (District 23) (repolds@capitol.hawaii.gov)
F. State Representative Andrew Garrett (District 22) (repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov)

9. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Thursday, July 17, 2025
(Draft Written Summaries: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-11258)
B. Presentation: Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Updates on Cultural Protection and Community Investment with 2026 Legislative Survey
C. Discussion on Issues from the Makiki District Park Special Meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025
D. Discussion on Solutions to Traffic Safety Issues at the Five-Way Intersection of Iolani Avenue/Prospect Street/Alapai Street

10. BOARD/COMMUNITY REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Reporting of Board Member Attendance and Matters Presented/Discussed at Queen Victoria Residences Coffee Talk on Saturday, July 26, 2025 (per Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-2.5 Permitted interactions of members)
B. Makiki/Lower Punchbowl Neighborhood Security Watch – Chuck Lee (makikipb.nsw@gmail.com)
C. O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – John Steelquist (john@steelquist.com)

11. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Regular Meeting: The Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No. 10 is scheduled to meet on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Makiki District Park (Old Makiki Community Library, 2nd Floor) and online via Webex.

Broadcast, Social Media, and Board Info: The meetings can be viewed on ʻŌlelo FOCUS 49 on the first Friday at 9:00 p.m. and third Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (https://olelo.org/tune-in). Follow us at http://www.facebook.com/MakikiNB and visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb10 for Makiki Neighborhood Board info.

12. 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, HI 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or emailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.

All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting, 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, email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov, or complete the form on https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/testimony.

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 email nco@honolulu.gov at least 3 business days before the scheduled meeting. It may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
MAKIKI DISTRICT PARK (OLD MAKIKI COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 2ND FLOOR) – 1527 KE’EAUMOKU STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96822 AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVsclXW1qy4

Google Drive Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1su4uYFuTVRMZYxBlR8WnaR0cDMcjbHjE

1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:03]: Chair Pro Tem Char called the Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No. 10 meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL – [0:00:09]: Neighborhood Assistant Hayashi conducted a roll call. Quorum WAS established with 11 members present. Note: This 17-member Board requires 9 members to establish quorum and take official Board action.

Members Present: Nathaniel Char (Chair Pro Tem), Arthur Eberhardt, Sam Mitchell, Harris Nakamoto, Ken Peck, John Steelquist, Richard Kawano, Kahanu Chan, Chuck Lee, Robert Peters, Bronson Silva, Ian Ross (joined at 6:13 p.m.), and Janvier Witham (appointed at 6:22 p.m.).

Members Absent: Eric Salassa.

Guests: Fire Captain Daniel Goh and Fire Fighter Keola Hanohano-Hong (Honolulu Fire Department); Sergeant Johanna Sai (Honolulu Police Department); Michele Harman (Board of Water Supply); Megan Johnson (Mayor Blangiardi); Taylor Date (Councilmember Nishimoto); Robin Henski (Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam);

Russell Pang (Governor Green); Senator Carol Fukunaga and Janel Fujinaka (Senator Fukunaga); Christine Kubota (Representative Belatti); Representative Ikaika Olds; Cyrus Howe (Hawa’ii Green Growth); Glenn Nochi, Ronald Higa, Karen Lee, Tom Heinrich, Laurie Wong-Nowinski, Kalamn Mio, Nancy Depicolzuane, Lisa Ching, and Lisa Lum (Residents/Guests); Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. About 36 participants joined the meeting.

3. HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT (HFD) – [0:01:04]: Fire Captain Goh introduced Fire Fighter Hanohano-Hong who provided the report, including statistics for June 2025 (1 structure fire, 13 activated alarms, and 128 medical calls) and fire safety tip regarding wildfire awareness, prevention, and preparedness.
• July 2025 Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oh8GueaxNCpyI8i0TnwK59PbW8WjVzPQ/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:03:04]: Kawano asked about fire alarm inspections in buildings and Fire Captain Goh confirmed HFD performs routine inspections for commercial and residential buildings at least once a year.

4. HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT (HPD) – [0:04:18]: Sergeant Sai reported the statistics for June 2025 (nine motor vehicle thefts, 10 burglaries, 28 theft cases, 14 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (UEMVs), 4 assault cases, no sex assaults, no graffiti cases, no drug cases, and 2,069 total calls for service.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:05:24]: Peters raised concerns about several major accidents at the intersection of Ward Avenue and Lunalilo Street. Steelquist requested HPD’s motor vehicle collision statistics. Eberhardt asked about bicycle safety at the Pensacola and Kinau intersection. Witham asked about the enforcement of city park rules. A resident asked about a purse snatcher in the neighborhood. Peters asked about the noise enforcement of motor vehicles. Also, Peters raised concerns about people establishing encampments and obstructing sidewalks at Thomas Square. Sergeant Sai responded that HPD enforces the Stored Property Ordinance (SPO) by issuing citations and making arrests at the city park at least five times a month.

5. INITIAL CONVENING BUSINESS – [0:18:58]

Filling Vacant Seats – [0:18:59]: Janvier Witham introduced herself as a Makiki resident for more than three years and an engineer by education and profession who frequents the parks and walks around the neighborhood. [0:20:18] – Steelquist MOVED and Ross SECONDED the nomination for Janvier Witham to fill a vacant seat in Subdistrict 1. Hearing no other nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Chan was not present for the roll call vote. Witham was appointed to fill the vacant seat; 11-0-0 (Witham: Char, Eberhardt, Silva, Nakamoto, Ross, Steelquist, Peck, Mitchell, Lee, Kawano, and Peters; Abstain: None) – [0:20:29].

Chair Pro Tem Char called a recess at 6:23 p.m. to administer the oath of office to Janvier Witham. Witham took the oath of office at 6:24 p.m.; 13 members present. Chair Pro Tem Char called the meeting back to order at 6:25 p.m.

Election of Officers – [0:25:55]:
Chair – [0:26:02]: [0:26:13] – Steelquist MOVED and Nakamoto SECONDED the nomination for Char. Hearing no other nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Nathaniel “Nathan” Char was elected Chair; 11-0-2 (Char: Char, Eberhardt, Silva, Nakamoto, Ross, Steelquist, Peck, Mitchell, Lee, Chan, and Kawano; None of These Candidates: None; Abstain: Peters and Witham) – [0:26:47].

Vice Chair – [0:28:02]: [0:28:08] – Steelquist MOVED and Eberhardt SECONDED the nomination for Steelquist. [0:28:23] – Kawano nominated Ross and Ross declined the nomination. Hearing no other nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. John Steelquist was elected Vice Chair; 11-0-2 (Steelquist: Char, Eberhardt, Silva, Nakamoto, Ross, Steelquist, Peck, Mitchell, Lee, Chan, and Kawano; Abstain: Peters and Witham) – [0:28:44].

Secretary – [0:29:37]: [0:29:53] – Ross MOVED and Char SECONDED the nomination for Silva. Hearing no other nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Bronson Silva was elected Secretary; 11-0-2 (Silva: Char, Eberhardt, Silva, Nakamoto, Ross, Steelquist, Peck, Mitchell, Lee, Chan, and Kawano; Abstain: Peters and Witham) – [0:31:06].

Treasurer – [0:31:17]: [0:31:43] – Kawano nominated Ross and Ross declined the nomination. [0:32:30] – Witham MOVED and Ross SECONDED the nomination for Witham. Hearing no other nominations, the board conducted a roll call vote. Janvier Witham was elected Treasurer; 12-0-1 (Witham: Char, Eberhardt, Silva, Nakamoto, Ross, Steelquist, Peck, Mitchell, Lee, Chan, Kawano, and Witham; Abstain: Peters) – [0:33:20].

Determination of Regular Meeting Date, Time, Location, and Online Webex Option – [0:33:43]: [0:34:05] – Char MOVED and Steelquist SECONDED to keep the same meeting date, time, location, and online Webex option. Without objection, the Makiki Neighborhood Board will continue to meet on the third Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Makiki District Park (Old Makiki Community Library, 2nd floor) with an online Webex option; 13-0-0 (Aye: Char, Eberhardt, Silva, Nakamoto, Ross, Steelquist, Peck, Mitchell, Lee, Chan, Kawano, Peters, and Witham; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:34:57].

Determination of Recess Schedule – [0:35:05]: [0:35:45] – Char MOVED and Ross SECONDED to recess in December. Without objection, the Makiki Neighborhood Board will recess its regular meeting in December 2025; 13-0-0 (Aye: Char, Eberhardt, Silva, Nakamoto, Ross, Steelquist, Peck, Mitchell, Lee, Chan, Kawano, Peters, and Witham; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:37:41].

Adopt Board Meeting Rules of Speaking – [0:37:46]: [0:38:39] – Char MOVED and Nakamoto SECONDED to have the board meeting rules of speaking the same. Without objection, the board meeting rules of speaking were adopted as written on the July 2025 meeting agenda; 13-0-0 (Aye: Char, Eberhardt, Silva, Nakamoto, Ross, Steelquist, Peck, Mitchell, Lee, Chan, Kawano, Peters, and Witham; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:40:19].

Request the Neighborhood Commission to Change the Representation of the Members on Neighborhood Board No. 10 From Subdistricts to the District At-Large – [0:40:23]: [0:41:34] – Char MOVED and Steelquist SECONDED a motion to request the Neighborhood Commission to change the representation of the members on Neighborhood Board No. 10 from subdistricts to the district at-large. There was an extensive discussion from multiple board members speaking in favor of the change due to community unity, shared concerns across geographic areas, and the need to ensure all residents have equal opportunity to vote and serve regardless of their specific address within the district. [0:49:29] – Eberhardt MOVED and Nakamoto SECONDED to postpone this agenda item to the next meeting due to needing more time to consider the issue. The motion was NOT ADOPTED; 1-12-0 (Aye: Eberhardt; Nay: Char, Silva, Mitchell, Nakamoto, Peck, Ross, Steelquist, Kawano, Chan, Lee, Peters, and Witham; Abstain: None) – [0:53:23]. Following discussion, the motion to request the Neighborhood Commission to change the representation of the members on Neighborhood Board No. 10 from subdistricts to the district at-large was ADOPTED; 12-0-1 (Aye: Char, Silva, Mitchell, Nakamoto, Peck, Ross, Steelquist, Kawano, Chan, Lee, Peters, and Witham; Nay: None; Abstain: Eberhardt) – [1:02:21].

6. CITY REPORTS – [1:02:29]

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [1:02:29]: No representative was present at this time.
• July 2025 Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F3V6w3pTbi_zKgtqd9NOqv7l1Tipy93Z/view

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:03:04]: Megan Johnson provided updates on the following:
● Requested second optional right-turn lane at South Beretania and Pensacola intersection: The Department of Transportation Services (DTS) will conduct an investigation and inform the board of results by February 2026.
● Ward Avenue contraflow lanes: DTS determined removal did not significantly impact traffic flow and allowed DFM to utilize staff for other critical tasks.
● Safety measures near 1517 Makiki Street: DTS will conduct an investigation.
● Tipsy Pig establishment: The Honolulu Police Department has been monitoring the area and encourages the public to call 911 when illegal activities occur.
● Building 42 radiation concerns: The Department of Parks and Recreation has not received formal reports from the Department of Health indicating confirmed radiation hazards but is aware of community concerns
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WtCU6e7btGwRLmcBmK3YV55M-6FK0H9p/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:09:22]: Chair Char requested a review of the containment in Building 42. Ross emphasized the need for actual testing with equipment rather than just reviewing reports. Nakamoto reported on the Nice Neighborhoods Committee’s observation of Tipsy Pig on Friday, July 4, 2025 and Saturday, July 12, 2025. Lee asked about the Pence Metro affordable housing project and other developments. Peters expressed concerns about the removal of contraflow lanes on Ward Avenue. Eberhardt asked about adding a second right-hand turn lane at Kinau and Pensacola. Ross raised concerns about homeless encampments and hazardous wires near the underpass on Piikoi Street. Ross and a resident requested fence extensions near the overpass on Piikoi Street with homeless tents under the freeway.

District 5: Councilmember Scott Nishimoto – [1:25:36]: Taylor Date reported Councilmember Nishimoto is finalizing bills for community projects and plans to introduce them this month. Councilmember Nishimoto recently attended the Makiki Neighborhood Community Garden meeting to discuss the secured funding for fencing around the garden.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:26:59]: Char asked about funding for fencing to implement the leash-off dog park at Punahou Square. Kawano requested information about the development project at Wilder and Pensacola.

District 6: Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam – [1:29:39]: Robin Henski received a constituent concern on Thursday, July 10, 2025 regarding barricades on Prospect Street across from Bella Vista Reservoir. The Department Facility Maintenance responded quickly and is sending a team to investigate moving the barricades closer to the reservoir. Councilmember is working with the Department of Planning and Permitting on amendments to Bill 7 to improve the program.

7. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS – [1:31:48]

Special Meetings Request – [1:32:08]: Tom Heinrich asked board members to consider holding special meetings given hot topics like affordable housing, development projects, and pedestrian and traffic safety.

8. STATE OFFICIAL REPORTS – [1:35:26]

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [1:35:26]: Russell Pang provided contact information for the Department of Health’s Indoor and Radiological Branch Office for Building 42 concerns. Pang addressed concerns regarding the freeway underpass in the Piikoi area, noting it is state jurisdiction. A protest regarding the Ward Avenue overpass repaving contract has been resolved and work can move forward. Pang Reported on plans to install delineators to prevent illegal left turns from Punahou Street onto the H-1 westbound onramp and mentioned that the traffic signal at the H-1 offramp onto Punahou/Bingham Street is part of a modernization project. Pang noted that the Department of Transportation is addressing community concerns about a small parcel on Enos Lane with overgrowth and debris.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:41:44]: Nakamoto asked for updates on the Punchbowl perimeter fire prevention coordination. Eberhardt inquired about hurricane insurance applications and processing. Lee asked about the condition of Lunalilo Road from Piikoi to the freeway onramp. Peters raised concerns about blinding headlights on vehicles. Kawano asked if the Ward Avenue repaving would include the full intersection at Ward and Lunalilo.

Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga – [1:48:08]: Senator Fukunaga provided information about the hurricane insurance coverage, noting Hurricane Relief Fund began activities on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. As of early July, they had received 83 applications with about 10 underway. The Hawaii Property Insurance Association will provide additional assistance later this year, around October 2025. The loan program will require rulemaking and will take longer to implement.

Chair Char called a short recess at 7:50 p.m. Chair Char called the meeting back to order at 7:51 p.m.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:50:26]: Eberhardt expressed gratitude for the work that was done for Hurricane Insurance. Nakamoto recognized Senator Fukunaga for doing a great job.

House District 26: Representative Della Au Belatti – [1:52:15]: Christine Kubota reported that they are continuing to gather information and proposals for a special session. The representative supports the special session. They would like to hear from the community about impacts from the federal level, whether administrative or regarding the new House budget bill.

House District 25: Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto – [1:53:17]: No representative present.

House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds – [1:53:33]: Representative Olds reported that his bill HB 943 was signed into law as Act 299, establishing a substance abuse and mental health treatment program within the Department of Health. Representative Olds is conducting an interim 2025 survey and walking the neighborhood to deliver surveys and is preparing for the next legislative session based on community feedback.

House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett – [1:54:48]: No representative present.

9. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS – [1:54:58]

Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Thursday, June 19, 2025 – [1:55:02]: Without objection, the June 2025 regular meeting written summary was approved as written; 13-0-0 (Aye: Char, Eberhardt, Steelquist, Kawano, Mitchell, Silva, Nakamoto, Peck, Lee, Chan, Peters, Ross. Nay: None. Abstain: None) – [1:55:22].

Designation of Board Committees and Committee Chairs – [1:55:20]: The Board recreated the Nice Neighborhoods Committee with Harris Nakamoto as the Committee Chair. Committee members include Kahanu Chan, Nancy Depicolzuane, Nathan Char, Bronson Silva, Ian Ross, Chuck Lee, and Claire Santos. Member Nakamoto provided the history of the Nice Neighborhoods Committee and purpose of the group. Due to a resident asking how would a resident contact the Nice Neighborhoods Committee, Lee asked if it would be possible to give the resident time to speak if she has a concern. Resident Lisa Ching expressed concerns about a running group at Makiki Park that runs too close to walkers, is disrespectful to other park users, set up tents, pounded stakes in the ground, and consumed alcohol in the park. Resident Erin Smith, who lives across from the park, raised concerns about constant whistle-blowing from the running group daily. Concerns were raised about the response from park staff.

Initiative to Create an Ala Wai Watershed Special Improvement District – [2:09:46]: Cyrus Howe presented an initiative to make the Ala Wai Watershed a Special Improvement District designed to advance nature-based solutions that protect and enhance the watershed and its communities. The Ala Wai Watershed Collaboration is leading this initiative with a network of community, government, and business partners committed to a more resilient and prosperous Ala Wai Watershed. Visit https://sites.google.com/hawaiigreengrowth.org/ala-wai-sida/home or email cyrus@hawaiigreengrowth.org for details.
• Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gMWetqsTpjEDUvfda4i_JDNnn76tWH62KcWTETuVck4/edit?usp=drive_link

Discussion: Sheridan Park Fire and Rebuilding Process – [2:16:52]: Glenn Nochi from Bodai Mission reported:
● The mission has been located on Elm Street between Piikoi and Keeaumoku for over 100 years.
● They were shocked and saddened by the intentional fire at the Sheridan Park playground.
● He asked what could be done to replace the equipment and how the process could begin.
● He noted a similar incident at Wahiawā District Park where the community came together to replace equipment within a month.
● Bodai Mission would support a community initiative to replace the equipment.

Discussion: Planned Punahou Square Dog Park and Dog Access to Parks in Makiki – [2:18:35]: This item was deferred to the next meeting due to time constraints.

10. BOARD/COMMUNITY REPORTS – [2:18:45]

Makiki/Lower Punchbowl Neighborhood Security Watch – [2:18:45]: No report

O’ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – [2:18:48]: No report.

Queen Victoria Residences (QVR) Coffee Talk – [2:18:55]: Chair Char and Lindsay Chambers announced that a coffee talk will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The new board leadership at QVR wants to discuss possible solutions to traffic issues in front of QVR and Chick-fil-A Makiki.

11. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:19:51]: Ian Ross announced his planned resignation due to a family member’s health concerns and expressed gratitude for the honor of serving on the board.

Next Regular Meeting: The Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No. 10 is scheduled to meet on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Makiki District Park (Old Makiki Community Library, 2nd Floor) and online via Webex.

12. ADJOURNMENT – [2:21:54]: Chair Char adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.

Submitted by: Curtis Hayashi, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, Neighborhood Commission Office
Finalized by: