‘EWA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 23
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025 7:00 P.M.
Ewa Beach Public Library 91-950 North Road, ʻEwa Beach, HI 96706 & WEBEX Teleconference
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Meeting Materials: Find an archive of handouts and referenced materials concerning to ʻEwa Neighborhood Board No. 23 at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dzLurzztmyWv4B00ZQWXoxydjOBMv0cY
Video recording of this meeting can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice
Rules of Speaking:
Aloha! This is your Community Public Forum; your input and cooperation are really appreciated. The ʻEwa Neighborhood Board is an advisory board and we provide fairness, integrity and collaboration to all to increase and assure effective citizen participation in the decisions of government. 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 one (1) minute – one (1) turn per person. Those giving reports are urged to keep their reports less than Three (3) minutes and presentations under 10 minutes. Please silence all electronic devices.
Video-Teleconference: The Board will be making a good-faith effort to provide the public with the opportunity to observe the meeting as it happens and an opportunity to provide oral testimony without a physical presence in the physical meeting room. Please ensure that your computer or phone is muted unless you are speaking.
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 vote eight (8) of this 11-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.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Alexander Gaos
A. Reading of the Rules of Speaking
B. Introduction of Board Members
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chair (To Serve from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
3. PUBLIC SAFETY (FIRST RESPONDER) REPORTS: (Limited to three (3) minutes each report. Follow up questions & answers are limited to one (1) turn – one (1) minute per person. (Questions in private, or in writing, to these officials before or after they speak would be greatly appreciated in the interest of time).
A. Honolulu Fire Department – Duty Officer
B. Honolulu Police Department – Duty Officer
C. Ewa Weed & Seed Unit – Duty Officer https://www.weedandseedhi.org/ Phone (808)376-7005
4. BOARD ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
A. Approval of Initial Convening Meeting Minutes: Thursday, July 10, 2025
B. Consideration to Adopt Resolution: Urging Immediate Action to Improve Traffic and Pedestrian Safety at Holomua Elementary School
• Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZuMgdpWzrMS3A1bvvPYFHVyHreVQVGm/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115604878251730642927&rtpof=true&sd=true
C. Consideration to Adopt Resolution: Acknowledging Community Engagement Regarding a Proposed Offshore Aquaculture Project off ʻEwa Beach
• Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r1xrfDAJQrk0OSN4rh3QaFq_kEuku0mI/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115604878251730642927&rtpof=true&sd=true
D. Consideration to Adopt Resolution: Calling On Marine Corps Base Hawai’i And Hawai’i Department Of Health To Conduct Comprehensive Lead And Antimony Testing In And Around The Pu‘uloa Range Training Facility To Evaluate Potential Impacts To The Public
• Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_kVW7N_1Y1OWhq0gCZn5lkn1YZlFB6Y5/view?usp=drive_link
E. Consideration to Adopt Resolution: Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Kapolei to a K-12 Hawaiian Immersion School within the ʻEwa Moku
• Resolution:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xr9dFvGc_uoh7s_-ZHojjO2_xcp_FHUq/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115604878251730642927&rtpof=true&sd=true
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Harmful Effects of Pesticide Use in Hawaiʻi – Representative Amy Perruso’s Office
B. Introducing DPR Initiative to Have More City Parks to Allow Leashed Dogs – Nate Serota (Department of Parks and Recreation)
C. Updates on Cultural Protection and Community Investment – Office of Hawaiian Affairs
D. ʻEwa Beach Surf Club Concerns on Hau Bush (Oneʻula Beach Park)
6. RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Limited to one (1) turn – two (2) minutes per person. Concerns or comments to Public Safety & Government Officials should be addressed in Sections two (2) & seven (7). In the interest of time, please be brief with your concerns or questions.
7. OTHER MONTHLY REPORTS: Limited to three (3) minutes per report. Follow up, questions & answers, and comments limited to (1) one turn – one (1) minute per person.
A. HUNT Communities Update
B. Gentry Homes Update
C. Haseko Homes Update
D. DR Horton Hoʻopili Update
8. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS: (Limited to three (3) minutes per report. Follow up, questions & answers, and comments limited to (1) one turn – one (1) minute per person.
A. US Marine Corp Base Hawaii (MCBH) – Duty Officer
B. US Navy
C. US Army – Duty Officer
D. US Representative Ed Case – Quarterly Report
E. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – Deputy Director Mark Yonamine myonamine@honolulu.gov
F. Councilmember District 1 – Councilmember Andria Tupola atupola@honolulu.gov
G. Councilmember District 9 – Councilmember Augie Tulba atulba@honolulu.gov
H. Board of Water Supply
I. Department of Education (DOE)
J. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Tara Castrovinci tara.castrovinci@eoel.hawaii.gov
K. Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) – Quarterly report
L. Senate District 19 – Senator Henry Aquino senaquino@capitol.hawaii.gov
M. Senate District 20 – Senator Kurt Fevella senfevella@capitol.hawaii.gov
N. Senate District 21 – Senator Mike Gabbard sengabbard@capitol.hawaii.gov
O. Representative District 39 – Representative Elijah Pierick reppierick@capitol.hawaii.gov
P. Representative District 40 – Representative Julie Reyes Oda repreyesoda@capitol.hawaii.gov
Q. Representative District 41 – Representative David Alcos, III repalcos@capitol.hawaii.gov
R. Representative District 42 – Representative Diamond Garcia repgarcia@capitol.hawaii.gov
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Parks
B. Education
C. Transportation
D. Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) Citizen’s Advisory
E. Public Safety/Community Outreach/Homeless Outreach
F. Economic Development
G. Climate Change
H. Hawaiian Affairs
I. Military Affairs
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Regular Meeting – Scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. – Virtually via Webex and in person at the ʻEwa Beach Public Library.
B. Regular Board Meetings are broadcasted every first Sunday at 6:00 p.m. and every second and fourth Friday at 10:00 a.m. on Ōlelo digital channel 49.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Hawaii Revised Statutes – §92-3 – Open meetings: Every meeting of all boards shall be open to the public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting unless otherwise provided in the constitution or as closed pursuant to sections 92-4 and 92-5; provided that the removal of any person or persons who willfully disrupts a meeting to prevent and compromise the conduct of the meeting shall not be prohibited. The boards shall afford all interested persons an opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments, in writing, on any agenda item. The boards shall also afford all interested persons an opportunity to present oral testimony on any agenda item. The boards may provide for reasonable administration of oral testimony by rule.
A mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions, corrections, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711; or call Neighborhood Assistant Jeffrey Jones at (808) 768-3720 or e-mail jeffrey.jones@honolulu.gov. 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, 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 REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
‘EWA BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY, 91-950 NORTH ROAD, ‘EWA BEACH, HI 96706
AND VIA WEBEX
Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPYHxmfCKPI
Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dzLurzztmyWv4B00ZQWXoxydjOBMv0cY
1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:03]
Chair Pro-Tem John Clark III called the ‘Ewa Beach Neighborhood Board No. 23 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Note: This 11-member Board requires six (6) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action. Quorum was established with 10 members present.
Board Members Present: John Clark III, Noah Borgia, Susan Gorman-Chang, Bernadette Pada, Zachary Espino, John Rogers, Alexander Gaos, Mitchell Tynanes, Mike Plowman (online), and Charmaine Valerio (online).
Board Members Absent: Corey Rosenlee.
Guests: Captain Michael Han (Honolulu Fire Department); Corporal Pagan, Lieutenant Carreira, and Sergeant Muraoka (Honolulu Police Department); Kent Yang (Department of Transportation Services); Jolie Numasaki and Stephanie Wagner (Red Hill Registry); First Lieutenant Haley Harms (U.S. Marine Corps Base Hawai’i); Daniel Sanford (Navy Region Hawaii); Major Rance T. Blake (U.S. Army); Mark Yonamine (Mayor Rick Blangiardi); Jeannie Timoteo (Councilmember Andria Tupola); Aaron Michael Ho (Councilmember Augie Tulba); Nathaniel Isei (Senator Henry Aquino); Melanie Jun (Senator Mike Gabbard); Robbie Allen (Representative Julie Reyes Oda); Representative David Alcos, III; Sunny Rosario (Gentry Homes); Andrea Diaz-Machado (Kula Kaiopuni o Kapōlei); Chris Bonilla (Holomua Elementary School); Corey Asuncion (Ewa Beach Surf Club); Jennifer Lum, Tara Roas, Eileen Gawrys (Residents); Jeffrey Jones (Neighborhood Commission Office).
Reading of the Rules of Speaking – [0:00:25]: Board Member Alexander Gaos read the Rules of Speaking.
Introduction of Board Members – [0:01:46]: Chair Pro-Tem John Clark III led the introductions, noting the number of members present.
2. PUBLIC SAFETY (FIRST RESPONDER) REPORTS – [0:03:24]
Honolulu Fire Department – [0:03:24]: Captain Michael Han reported the June 2025 statistics: one nuisance fire, seven activated alarms with no fire, 199 medical alarms, one vehicle collision with a pedestrian, one vehicle crash, and four hazardous material incidents. The July safety tip focused on wildland fire awareness, prevention, and preparedness.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:04:52]
Honolulu Police Department – [0:05:13]: Corporal Pagan reported the June 2025 statistics: 11 motor vehicle thefts (three in area), 13 burglaries (five in area), 89 thefts (12 in area), 25 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (three in area), 1,127 citations issued, and 8,283 calls for service (2,264 in area).
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:06:02]
Ewa Weed and Seed Unit – [0:06:54]: Corporal Pag reported they are finishing the last week of their culinary class at James Campbell High School with 25 students. He thanked Principal John Henry Lee and the Eva Makai counselors for their support.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:07:47]: Board Member Tynanes recognized Corporal Pag for being honored as the Honolulu Police Department’s Corporal of the Year for 2025.
3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS – [0:08:33]
Chair – [0:08:58]: After three rounds of voting with an even split (5-5) between John Clark III and Mitchell Tynanes, no chair was elected.
Vice Chair – [0:18:02]: Alexander Gaos was unanimously elected as Vice Chair (10-0) and assumed chairing the remainder of the meeting.
Vice Chair Gaos began running the meeting due to no Chair being voted.
Secretary – [0:19:51]: John Rogers was elected as Secretary.
Treasurer – [0:21:17]: Zachary Espino was elected as Treasurer.
Sergeant-At-Arms – [0:22:01]: The Vice Chair will carry the duties of the Sergeant-At-Arms.
4. BOARD ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING – [0:23:15]
Determination of Meeting Date, Time, Location – [0:23:15]: Following discussion, the Board voted to continue meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the ‘Ewa Beach Public Library.
Determination of Recess Schedule – [0:23:47]: Following discussion, the Board voted to recess in May and December.
Adoption of Oral Testimony Rules – [0:24:57]: Following discussion, the Board voted to change testimony time limits from three minutes for reports and one minute for public testimony to two minutes for both reports and public testimony.
Designation of Board Committees and Committee Chairs – [0:28:22]: The Board voted to maintain current committee chairs and added new members to committees. New board members Noah Bourja, Bernadette Pada, and Charmaine Valerio joined the Education Committee. Zachary Espino joined the Transportation Committee.
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: Thursday, May 8, 2025 – [0:33:17]: The minutes were approved as written.
Discussion on the Proposed Kalaeloa Dirt Race Track – [0:34:11]: Board Member Rogers raised concerns about the Parks Department’s plan to build a dirt racetrack on Kalaeloa parklands near residential housing without community consultation. The Board discussed environmental assessment needs, noise concerns, and the lack of community input.
Discussion on Proposed Leashed Dog Parks in the Community – [0:44:45]: Board Member Rogers presented a proposal to allow leashed dogs in all city parks in ‘Ewa, noting that currently only ‘Ewa Beach Community Park allows dogs. The Board will vote on specific recommendations at the next meeting.
Discussion/Consideration of Resolution Working Group Established by Hawaiʻi State Legislature HCR28 (Lead at Marine Corps Range) – [0:47:37]: Board Member Plowman presented a resolution calling on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and the Hawaii Department of Health to conduct comprehensive lead and antimony testing around the Puʻuloa Range Training Facility. The Board agreed to postpone voting until the August meeting to allow all members to review the resolution.
Consideration to Support Nenue-Moi-Limu Aquaculture Proposal – [0:52:09]: Neil Anthony Sims presented his proposal to restart offshore aquaculture operations for moi, nenue, kampachi, and limu. The Board expressed concerns about operational details and decided to revise resolution language for consideration at the August meeting.
5. PRESENTATIONS – [1:04:34]
Early Eviction Mediation Program – [1:04:39]: No presenter was present.
E. Kapolei Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan – [1:04:44]: No presenter was present.
The Bus: Bus routes into Kapalina – [1:05:02]: Kent Yang from the Department of Transportation Services presented information about the new Route 421, effective August 17, 2025. The route will provide weekday service between Kapalina and Campbell High School with two trips daily (6:40 a.m. and 4:48 p.m.) as a nine-month pilot program.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:06:36]
Office of Hawaiian Affairs – [1:11:02]: No presenter was present.
Red Hill Registry – [1:11:24]: Jolie Numasaki and Stephanie Wagner presented information about the Red Hill Registry, established to track health outcomes and provide resources for those affected by the Red Hill fuel spill. The registry will host a launch event on August 2, 2025, at Moanalua High School from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:24:21]
6. RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:30:57]
• A former president of the ‘Ewa Beach Surf Club expressed concerns about conditions at ‘Ewa Beach Park, including drug use, homelessness, and lack of bathroom facilities after 39 years of promises from various mayors.
• Corey Asuncion announced the revitalization of the ‘Ewa Beach Surf Club and invited the community to a beach cleanup on July 28, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Andrea Diaz-Machado requested the Board’s support for a resolution to expand Kula Kaiopuni o Kapōlei into a self-contained K-12 Hawaiian immersion school.
• Eileen Gawrys commented on the proposed Kalaeloa racetrack, noting environmental concerns and past issues with the previous racetrack.
• John Clark announced that free bus passes will be available to middle and intermediate school students starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
• Mitchell Tynanes requested additional bus routes for Kapalina to accommodate the 136 students from area schools.
• Chris Bonilla, Principal of Holomua Elementary School, and Representative Julie Reyes Oda discussed traffic safety concerns and the need to replace and extend delineators in front of the school.
• Jennifer Lum inquired about establishing a community garden in ‘Ewa to address food security concerns.
7. OTHER MONTHLY REPORTS – [1:58:36]
Gentry Homes Update – [1:58:36]: Sunny Rosario reported on challenges with the traffic light installation at Geiger Road, where DTS is requesting traffic cameras that require infrastructure not currently available. She also provided updates on the tennis court facility and land transfer to Holomua Elementary School for a parking lot.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:00:06]
HUNT Communities Update – [2:04:33]: No representative present.
Haseko Homes Update – [2:04:35]: No representative present.
DR Horton Ho’opili Update – [2:04:40]: No representative present.
8. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS – [2:04:53]
US Marine Corp Base Hawaii (MCBH) – [2:05:01]: First Lieutenant Haley Harms announced upcoming events including a canoe regatta on Sunday and the air show on August 9-10, 2025. She reported that suppressors have been implemented for ARQs since June, and the impact berm and sound barrier extension plan is still under review.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:06:37]
US Navy – [2:08:17]: Daniel Sanford reported on the monthly ship tours program, community white boat tours, and the Laulima Navy program, which has reached 210 acts of voluntary community service.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:10:46]
US Army – [2:12:57]: Major Rance T. Blake introduced himself and offered to answer questions.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:13:24]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [2:14:28]: Mark Yonamine provided updates on the process for splitting neighborhood boards, One’ula Beach Park maintenance, and took questions about the Kalaeloa racetrack and road closure by the Hawaiian Railway Society.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:16:14]
Councilmember District 1 – Councilmember Andria Tupola – [2:22:10]: Jeannie Timoteo reported that the Parks Committee meeting regarding the racetrack was pushed to August. She announced the Wai’anae Watershed Management Town Hall on August 26 and the Price Into Paradise event on October 25.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:24:38]
Councilmember District 9 – Councilmember Augie Tulba – [2:26:13]: Aaron Michael Ho announced a cleanup event on July 19 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on Pepper Row and Miula Street in ‘Ewa Villages. He also reported on the Council reorganization and new committee schedule.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:28:29]
Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) – No representative present.
Senate District 19 – Senator Henry Aquino – [2:34:42]: Nathaniel Isei stood on his written report.
Senate District 21 – Senator Mike Gabbard – [2:35:46]: Melanie Jun announced Senator Gabbard’s next listen story meeting on July 26 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Kapolei High School teachers’ lounge, featuring Lee Cobbian, president of the Oahu Motorsports Association.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:37:04]
Representative District 40 – Representative Julie Reyes Oda – [2:39:28]: Robbie Allen congratulated new board members and reported on PRTF research, noting an ongoing study by Kuleana Coral in collaboration with a West Coast lab.
Representative District 41 – Representative David Alcos, III – [2:41:08]: Representative Alcos reported on the Ever Bird Show at ‘Ewa Elementary School, Aloon Farm developments, town hall meetings, parks inspections, James Campbell High School construction progress, and the Kalaeloa racetrack discussions.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:47:38]
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS – [2:54:07]
Parks – [2:54:07]: Board Member Rogers reported on the bathroom project at One’ula Beach Park, noting that funding is in place for planning and construction must be completed within two years of CIP award.
Transportation – [2:55:45]: Board Member Rogers reported on proposed bus service changes for the second phase of Skyline and urged the community to request 15-minute frequency bus service from ‘Ewa to Skyline.
Climate Change – [2:57:01]: Board Member Gorman-Chang announced a committee meeting on July 24 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss resiliency hubs and community gardens.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:57:35]
Next Regular Meeting: Vice Chair Gaos announced the next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the ‘Ewa Beach Public Library and via WebEx.
11. ADJOURNMENT – [2:57:41]:
Vice Chair Gaos adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Submitted by: Jeffrey Jones, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO
Finalized by:
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