MILILANI – WAIPI‘O – MELEMANU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 25

INITIAL CONVENING MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.
MILILANI HIGH SCHOOL – H BUILDING
95-1200 MEHEULA PARKWAY, MILILANI, HI 96789
AND VIRTUAL VIA WEBEX

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Meeting Materials: Find an archive of handouts and referenced materials concerning to Mililani-Waipi‘o-Melemanu Neighborhood Board No.25 at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kK0RlwlrULOHw3HFRCLnoiy8MZLoYk8D

Recordings of Board meetings: https://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

Rules for Virtual Participation and 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 two (2) minutes, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports to less than two (2) minutes. Please silence all electronic devices.

Written Testimony: 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 Blvd Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Pro Tem, Danielle M. M. Bass
A. Pledge of Allegiance, Public Notice, Roll Call/Quorum

II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS – To serve the term year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026).
A. Chair
B. Vice Chair
C. Secretary
D. Treasurer

III. MONTHLY REPORTS (Limited to two (2) minutes each)
A. Honolulu Fire Department
(Monthly report; fire and emergency incident statistics for this community’s jurisdiction for June – July 2025, HFD safety tips reminders, and upcoming events)
B. Honolulu Police Department
(Monthly report; crime and incident statistics for this community’s jurisdiction for June – July 2025, HPD safety tips, reminders, and upcoming events)
C. U.S. Army – Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division
(Monthly report; updates on previous and current questions / concerns, safety tips, reminders, and upcoming events)
D. Board of Water Supply (BWS)
(Monthly report; water main break incidents and statistics for this community’s jurisdiction for June – July 2025; BWS tips, reminders, and upcoming events)
E. State of Hawaiʻi School Facilities Authority (HiSFA)
(Monthly report and status update of Mililani High School Workforce Housing project; updates on previous and current questions / concerns, reminders, and upcoming events)

IV. INITIAL CONVENING / BOARD BUSINESS
A. Meeting Date, Time, Location, and Format (Virtual Component): The Mililani-Waipi‘o-Melemanu Neighborhood Board No. 25 presently meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Mililani High School, with virtual component.

B. Board Recess Schedule: The Board is alloted three (3) recesses with the term year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026).

C. Adoption of Oral Testimony Rules: Public comments are presently limited to 2 minutes, presentations time allotment will be made by mutual agreement between the presenter and the Chair.

D. Creation of Board Committees and Chairs: The Chair may establish committees and appoint members from the term year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026).

CREATION/APPOINTMENT OF BOARD COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS
i. Community Partnerships and Community Outreach
ii. Community Recognition and Service Awards
iii. Community Maintenance and Walk Audit
iv. Planning, Zoning, Sustainable Development, and Climate Resilience
v. Transportation and OMPO
vi. Military Affairs and Emergency Management
vii. Health, Houselessness, and Human Services
viii. Parks and Recreation & Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park
ix. Education

V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

VI. COMMUNITY CONCERNS (Limited to two (2) minutes each)
A. Report Of Any Events or Concerns Within the Community

VII. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS (Limited to two (2) minutes each)
A. Office of Hawai‘i’s 1st Congressional District, Congressman Ed Case – Nestor Garcia
B. Office of Hawai‘i State Governor Josh Green – Toni Schwartz, Governor’s Representative
C. Office of the City & County of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi – Mayor’s Representative
D. Office of the City & County of Honolulu Council District 8, Councilmember Val Okimoto
E. Office of the City & County of Honolulu Council District 2, Councilmember Matthew Weyer
F. Office of State Senate District 18, Senator Michelle Kidani
G. Office of State Senate District 17, Senator Donovan Dela Cruz
H. Office of State House District 38, Representative Lauren Matsumoto
I. Office of State House District 37, Representative Trish La Chica
J. Office of State House District 46, Representative Amy Perruso

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Board Meeting: The next scheduled regular board meeting will be tentatively held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:30 pm. at Mililani High School – H Building.
B. Broadcast: Videotaping of Board meetings are scheduled to be shown on ‘Ōlelo Focus 49, Every Second Thursday at 9:00 a.m., and on ‘Ōlelo Views 54, Every First and Third Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

IX. 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 e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html

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
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025 – 7:30 P.M.
MILILANI HIGH SCHOOL H-BUILDING – 95-1200 MEHEULA PKWY, MILILANI, HI 96789
AND VIA WEBEX

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSMnCA5Mg0U

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kK0RlwlrULOHw3HFRCLnoiy8MZLoYk8D

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:04]

Chair Danielle Bass called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Chair Bass noted this was the final meeting of the 2023-2025 term, with the next meeting in July welcoming new board members for the 2025-2027 term. Chair Bass mentioned there was no air conditioning in the facility and requested concise reports and questions to keep the meeting brief. The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance [0:01:29].

Member Segura joined at 7:31 p.m.; 17 members present.
Member Segura left at 7:31 p.m.; 16 members present.

Roll call was conducted [0:02:27] and quorum was established with 16 members present [0:03:50]. Note: This 23-member Board requires 12 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Danielle Bass, Josie Kaʻanehe (online), Dennis Kim, Rudy Rana, Trevor Nagamine, Marilyn Lee, Sabrina Gustafson, Leslie Among, Michael Dau, Elise Carmody (online), Brandon Kinard (online), Ed Flores, Mary Smart, Emil Svrcina, Ann Freed (online), Rodney Park (online), Martina Segura (joined at 7:31 p.m.), and Kurumi Kaapana-aki (joined at 8:03 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Alex Ozawa, Sharon Williams, Darsha Lee, Skyler Ross, and Katherine Kupukaa.

Guests: Captain Tateishi (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Baysa, Sergeant John (Honolulu Police Department); Specialist Charles Clark (U.S. Army); Kathleen Pahinui (Board of Water Supply); Toni Schwartz (Governor Josh Green); Aaron Wilson (Councilmember Val Okimoto); Kelly Anaya (Councilmember Matt Weyer); Representative Amy Perruso; Representative Lauren Matsumoto; Charles Miller (Senator Donovan Dela Cruz); Tosa Lobendahn (Representative Trish La Chica); Cheri Nakamura (State of Hawaiʻi School Facilities Authority); Nathan Hokama, Ken Inouye, Kate Ozawa, Daniel Gabriel (Residents and Guests); Rachel Cristobal (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 29 total participants.

II. MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:04:02]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:04:02]: Captain Tateishi provided the following:
● The monthly statistics for the month of June 2025
● Provided details on the 2 new launched tools: Incident Trend Dashboard and Fire Response Search Tool
● More information: https://fire.honolulu.gov/
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KrwQ8284y_PdPODWvVGaBluBdZaKKltb/view?usp=drive_link

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:06:39]: Lieutenant Baysa provided the following:
● Introduced Sergeant John.
● The monthly statistics for the month of June 2025.
● Safety tip regarding teaching children when to call 911.
● Island-wide Gun Buyback Program on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:09:18]
• Do you also educate the public on how to register the guns under their own name instead of giving them back?
• How often do you patrol the area?
• How many parking tickets have been given?
• Is that a lot of tickets?

Military – Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division – [0:12:13]: Specialist Charles Clark reported that a hiring fair will be in July 2025.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:12:55]: Kathleen Pahinui reported the following:
● No main breaks.
● The annual water quality report will be mailed separately from bills starting next month.

State of Hawaiʻi School Facilities Authority (HiSFA) – [0:13:51]: Cheri Nakamura reported the following:
● Lieutenant Governor Luke signed HB329 (now Act 204), which clarifies the school facilities authority’s responsibilities.
● The bill includes a $2 million appropriation for the Mililani teacher housing project.
● Expressed gratitude to area legislators Representative La Chica, Representative Matsumoto, Senator Kidani, and Senator Dela Cruz for their support.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:14:40]
• Is the $2 Million new money allocated to the project or replacement money for the previously allocated workforce housing funds?

III. COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:15:56]: None.

IV. BOARD BUSINESS – [0:16:03]

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes – [0:16:03]: Member Gustafson reported that no questions, comments, or concerns had been received regarding the minutes, so she would like to approve the Wednesday, May 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Neighborhood Assistant Rachel Cristobal asked the Board if there were any amendments that any one would like to make. Hearing no discussion and amendments. The Wednesday, May 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes were ADOPTED as written 16-0-0 (Aye: Bass, Kaʻanehe, Kim, Rana, Nagamine, Marilyn Lee, Gustafson, Among, Dau, Carmody, Kinard, Flores, Smart, Freed, Park, and Svrcina. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [0:16:47].

Presentation of Certificates of Board Service: Board Members Michael Dau & Leslie Among – [0:16:55]: Chair Bass and Vice Chair Nagamine presented certificates of appreciation to Members Michael Dau (13 years of service) and Leslie Among (6 years of service). Chair Bass thanked them for their service and welcomed them to continue participating in the community.

V. REPORTS OF CHAIRS AND BOARD COMMITTEES – [0:18:52]:

● Chair’s Report – [0:19:00]: Chair Bass announced that she had Received a request from the North Shore Neighborhood Board Chair Kathleen Pahinui for a joint special meeting of four neighborhood boards (Wahiawā, North Shore, Mililani Mauka, and Mililani- Waipiʻo – Melemanu). The joint meeting will be held on July 30, 2025 at Leilehua High School. The meeting will focus on the proposed agribusiness development on a ranch in North Shore, proposed gondolas, and zip lines connecting to Mount Ka’ala. The developer and the Department of Planning and Permitting have been invited to present. This will be a special meeting and won’t impact board members’ attendance records. The regular July 2025 meeting will still be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 for installation of officers and committee chairs.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:23:09]
• Is there a reason why Chair Pahinui wanted only the Wahiawa, Mililani and Mauka neighborhood boards to participate?
• What is the date of the meeting?
• Will this impact traffic from tourism?
• What about the Wai`anae Side?
• Were they asked to participate?

● Community Partnerships and Community Outreach – Alex Ozawa – [0:26:52]: No representative present.
● Community Recognition and Service Awards – Josie Kaʻanehe – [0:27:00]: Member Kaʻanehe thanked Michael Dau and Leslie Among for their service to the board.
● Community Maintenance and Walk Audit – Martina Segura – [0:27:23]: No representative present, but Chair Bass reminded the community to continue using the Google Form for walk audit or community maintenance issues.
○ Neighborhood Board Walk Form: https://forms.gle/3YeivtfDyT6VaAi1A
● Planning, Zoning, Sustainable Development, and Climate Resilience – Trevor Nagamine – [0:27:34]: Member Nagamine reported:
○ The City Department of Transportation Services has published planned changes to TheBus in conjunction with the Skyline extension opening on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
○ Two major bus route changes impacting Mililani:
■ Route 51
■ Route E
● Transportation & OMPO – Skyler Ross – [0:28:42]: This was not discussed, but there was no representative present.
● Military Affairs and Emergency Management – Dennis Kim – [0:28:42]: Member Kim reported that the military is celebrating its 250th anniversary.
● Health, Houselessness, and Human Services – Darsha Lee – [0:29:13]: No representative present.
● Parks and Recreation & Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Field – Sabrina Gustafson – [0:29:18]: Member Gustafson reported she is working on a survey to poll the community regarding last month’s presentation (dog park) and hopes to have it available next month.
● Education – Marilyn Lee – [0:29:37]: Member Marilyn Lee reported the following:
○ Schools are on vacation and the summer reading program at Mililani Public Library is in progress.
○ The preschool subsidy program bill was signed on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 by Acting Governor Sylvia Luke.

Member Kaapana-aki joined at 8:03 p.m.; 17 members present.

VI. ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS – [0:30:57]

Office of Hawaiʻiʻs 1st Congressional District, Congressman Ed Case – [0:30:57]: No representative present.

Office of Hawaiʻi State Governor Josh Green – [0:31:05]: Toni Schwartz reported the following recently signed bills:
● Senate Bill (SB) 1300 (School Meals): Expands access to free school meals for students who qualify for reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program; provides free meals to students whose family income is below 300% of the federal poverty level; appropriates $3.3 million over two years.
● Governor Green signed 16 bills to enhance protection and care of Hawaii’s keiki and kupuna, including: House Bill (HB) 2400 (Teacher Misconduct); SB2475 (Harm to Students Registry); HB2430 (Summer EBT Program); SB2305 (Silver Alert Program).
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hlggY0OjoTjDr5n7PksOmnC4ep8TprOE/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:36:09]
• Have the fireworks bills been signed yet?
• Why is Sylvia Luke signing the bills now?

Office of the City & County of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi – [0:37:03]: No representative present; Chair Bass noted that the Mayor’s report had been uploaded to the neighborhood board Google Drive.
● Memo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KLofCksDUGp14dr9N1Zu5M3StcqWGuM4/view?usp=drive_link
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oYwoqjIArN1nP_pCsiV8w6aWsXDfrnkQ/view?usp=drive_link

Office of the City & County of Honolulu Council District 8, Councilmember Val Okimoto – [0:37:40]: Aaron Wilson reported the following:
● Budget season concluded with $5 million secured in CIP projects.
● Complete Streets is working to lower school area speed limits from 25 to 20 mph.
● The Department of Transportation completed an investigation and found a trend of southbound motorists colliding with fixed objects while negotiating turns; work orders issued for shoulder and parking lane lines with raised pavement markings.
● Announced that Councilmember Okimoto is now chair of the Budget Committee.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:39:21]
• Can your office look into the situation at the Mililani Transit Center’s elevator?
• Can we add her to the people who look at the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle situation?
• Could you share with us Councilmember Okimoto’s new position with the City Council?

Office of the City & County of Honolulu Council District 2, Councilmember Matthew Weyer – [0:42:31]: Kelly Anaya reported the following:
● Bill 15 (financial relief for local families regarding the state’s cesspool conversion regulation) was signed by the Mayor.
● Bill 29 (extending real property tax exemption period for qualifying affordable home rentals) was also signed on May 28th.
● Councilmember Weyer participated in Mid Pacific Institute’s year-end celebration of learning.
● Councilmember Weyer is now Chair of the Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Committee.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:44:10]
• Could you share with us Councilmember Weyer’s new position with the City Council?

Office of State Senate District 18, Senator Michelle Kidani – [0:44:58]: Trevor Nagamine reported the following:
● Grateful that SB1300 was signed into law.
● Thanked Governor Green, Acting Governor Luke, and legislative counterparts including Representative Justin Woodson and Representative Trish La Chica.

Office of State Senate District 17, Senator Donovan Dela Cruz – [0:45:40]: Charles Miller reported the following:
● H2 metal plate issue: The original contractor abandoned the project; a new contract has been issued and construction should start in early July 2025 once supplies arrive from the mainland.
● SB934 (State Budget/Pearl Highlands Station): The legislature found Pearl Highlands Station is a critical expansion point for the Honolulu Transit Rail Project; funding is for plans, design, and construction of an access ramp from H2 Freeway to the bus transit center.
● A meeting with HART is scheduled for mid-July 2025 to discuss the project.

Office of State House District 38, Representative Lauren Matsumoto – [0:47:49]: No representative present.
● Distributed her newsletter highlighting May events including awards assemblies, graduations, and Mililani High School’s 37 OIA championships.
● Provided an update on the Mililani Emergency Exit Road: it’s now open; DTS and DOT will maintain the gravel road; Phase 2 (bus lane and full paving) timeline is uncertain.
● Thanked the neighborhood board, DOT, and DTS for completing the project quickly.
● Shared information about passed legislation and mid-session survey results.
● Two resolutions passed: House of Representatives (HR) 131 (Kipapa Elementary crosswalk safety) and HR130 (reflective gear for bicyclists).
● Women’s Court bill will be signed.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uo9c2brC5M8icIG71jho9ehRghpXj1iz/view?usp=drive_link
● 2025 End of Session Update: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bqiy7kmuCKSSMQiac6HuZDp5qgSp6qpU/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:51:21]
• In regards to the emergency road, who has the key to open the gate to use the road if there is an emergency?

Office of State House District 37, Representative Trish La Chica – [0:52:36]: Tosa Lobendahn reported the following:
● Highlighted SB1300 (school meals) and HB862 (the bus bill).
● The Governor’s intent to veto list includes 19 of 320 bills passed.
● Representative La Chica supports e-bike violations regulation and encourages residents to contact the Governor’s office to keep it off the veto list.
● Representative attended May Day celebrations and graduation ceremonies.
● Encouraged public testimony on Skyline Phase 2 bus routes by Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wVFtEezU-CJOMw2gxLl6-f7T4vmO8NhZ/view?usp=drive_link

Office of State House District 46, Representative Amy Perruso – [0:56:12]: Representative Perruso reported:
● Elaborated on the July 30th joint meeting:
○ The project affects the whole community through traffic and safety concerns.
○ The developer expects about 1,500 visitors per day along Farrington Highway.
○ North Shore Neighborhood Board is also in conversation with the Waiʻanae and Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Boards.
● Federal changes to Medicaid requirements will impact many residents.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gdtSzXtGS8wGEeVy8WYY75mJhWSvooFc/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:00:03]
• Is the Kuli’ou’ou-Kalani Iki neighborhood board following what is going on at North Shore?

VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:00:56]:

Next Board Meeting: The next scheduled board meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 7:30 pm. Location: Mililani High School – H Building.

Special Joint Meeting: A special meeting with the North Shore, Wahiawā, and Mililani Mauka Neighborhood Boards will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Leilehua High School regarding the Kaukonahua Ranch and Kamananui gondola project.

Broadcast: Videotaping of Board meetings are scheduled to be shown on ‘Ōlelo Focus 49, Every Second Thursday at 9:00 am, and on ‘Ōlelo Views 54, Every First and Third Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT – [1:02:16]: The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

Submitted by: Rachel Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Lindon Valenciano, Public Relations Assistant, NCO
Finalized by: Sabrina Gustafson, Secretary

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

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