WAHIAWĀ – WHITMORE VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 26
INITIAL CONVENING MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.
WAHIAWĀ DISTRICT PARK – HALE KOA BUILDING
1129 KILANI AVENUE WAHIAWĀ, HI 96786
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX
Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m27ff9c072181d80a5844ef69aa15cb48
Meeting Number / Access Code: 2483 022 9900
Password: NB26 (6226 from phones and video systems)
Join by Phone: United States Toll +1-408-418-9388
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Meeting Materials: Find an archive of handouts and referenced materials for Neighborhood Board No. 26 at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yd5HUNwQV4zDLyFMyvEkED-_DA0Xxgd7
Meeting Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice/search?query=wahiawa
Sign-In: Attendees are encouraged to sign the NCO Sign-In Sheet. Virtual attendees should identify themselves and the organization they represent (if applicable).
Rules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak shall do so at the microphone, by identifying themselves and addressing their comments to the Chair, and are encouraged to keep to the two (2) minutes rule. Those giving reports shall also do so at the microphone and are urged to keep their reports to three (3) minutes. Presentations are allowed ten (10) minutes. Please silence all electronic devices.
NOTE: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS92), specific issues not noted on this Agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of 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.
OATH OF OFFICE & OPENING CEREMONIES AT 6:55 P.M.: Aloha and Pledge of Allegiance
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.: Chair Pro Tem Jeanne Ishikawa (jeannenb26@yahoo.com)
2. HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT (HFD) on incidents/statistics/safety tips (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)
3. HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT (HPD) on incidents/statistics/safety tips (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us)
4. INITIAL COVENING BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers (to serve till Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
● Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
B. Determination of Regular Meeting Date, Time, Location, and Online Webex Option
C. Determination of Recess Schedule (up to 3 recesses between July 1 and June 30 with no consecutive recesses per Neighborhood Plan §2-14-109)
D. Adopt Board Meeting Rules of Participation
5. MONTHLY REPORTS (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
A. Federal/Military
1. Congressmember Jill Tokuda Nicole Grey
2. United States Army Lt. Lexi Cox
3. United States Navy Daniel Sanford
B. Government Agencies
1. Board of Water Supply (BWS) Nicole Rodwell
2. State Department of Transportation Fawn Yamada
6. ELECTED OFFICIALS (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
A. Mayor Rick Blangiardi Kevin Auger
B. Councilmember Matt Weyer Kelly Anaya
C. Governor Josh Green Rosemarie Bernardo
D. State Senator Donovan Dela Cruz Malachi Burrows
E. State Representative Amy Perruso
7. RESIDENT’S CONCERNS & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Please state your name and organization. Limited to two (2) minutes each.)
A. Planned Joint Neighborhood Community Meeting Regarding Proposed Gondola Entertainment Project in Waialua. Meeting Date/Time/Location to be announced.
8. PRESENTATIONS: Rules of Decorum: All participants at this meeting shall extend the spirit of aloha to one another. There shall be no displays of disrespect to one another. Public comments can be made, within the stated time limits and without interruption, unless the comments are offensive and/or out of order and are “not conducive to civil discourse.”
A. Upcoming Presentation: Wahiawā Center for Workforce Excellence Project Discussion/Presentation: Demolition existing library and storefront portable buildings. Build new 40k/ 3-story office building with adjacent 86 stall parking garage. New building will be the new home of the Wahiawā Library on Level 1; DOE LMW staff on Level 2; and UH Community College classrooms and Labs will be on Level 3.
9. BOARD BUSINESS:
A. Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025
B. Chair’s Report and Board Actions
1. Call for Disclosure by Board Members (meetings, events, etc.)
2. Correspondence and Distribution.
C. Determination of Board Committees and Committee Chairs
1. Education
2. Military
3. Transportation/OMPO (Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization)
4. Water
5. Hawaiian Affairs
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Board Meetings: The next Wahiawā-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board No. 26 scheduled meetings will be announced after the 2025 Initial Convening Business is completed on Monday, July 21, 2025.
B. Information Contacts:
• City Streets Pothole Hotline: #808.768.7777
• State Streets Pothole Hotline: #808.536.7852
• HART Maintained Roads Pothole Hotline: #808.566.2299
• City’s Refuse Inspector Office #808.768-5220.
• Schofield Noise Complaints: #808.656.3487(email: usaghi.comrel@gmail.com) or the 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office at (808) 655-4756 or email usaghi.comrel@gmail.com.
C. ‘Olelo: WWV NB26 meetings are videotaped for re-broadcast on ‘Olelo on the following dates: 1st Tuesday on Focus 49 at 9:00 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturdays on View 54 at 6:00 a.m.
11. 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 http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html.
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 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
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
WAHIAWĀ DISTRICT PARK – HALE KOA BUILDING – 1129 KILANI AVENUE, WAHIAWĀ, HI 96786
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX
Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CncKdv5d_wo
Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yd5HUNwQV4zDLyFMyvEkED-_DA0Xxgd7
I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:26]
Chair Ishikawa called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum WAS established with 6 members present. Note: This 9-member Board requires 5 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.
Board Members Present: Jeanne Ishikawa, Dean Harvest, Michele Umaki, Jyun Yamamoto, TJ Cuaresma, and Joe Francher.
Board Members Absent: Erin Mendelson, Silvia Manley-Koch, and Matthew Kirk.
Guests: Lieutenant Scott Vierra (Honolulu Police Department); Fire Fighter Matt Cheape, Fire Fighter Ryan Bump (Honolulu Fire Department); Daniel Sanford (United States Navy); Kelly Anaya (Councilmember Weyer); Kevin Auger (Mayor Blangiardi); Charles Miller (Senator Dela Cruz); Representative Amy Perruso; Nicole Rodwell (Board of Water Supply); Nicole Gray (Congressmember Tokuda); Michael Holmberg, Dianna Motley (The Queenʻs Medical Center West Oʻahu and Wahiawā); Erik Nakamura (Kiewit); Roberta Hickey-Gomez (The Mediation Center of the Pacific, Inc); Mike Buck (C.O.R.E.); Brian Miyamoto (Hawai’i Farm Bureau); Darlene M., Manawakolu, Marcy Healey, Lei Learmont, Warren Gualdarama (Residents and Guests); Jeffrey Jones (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 39 participants.
Chair Ishikawa announced that tonightʻs meeting was Member Harvestʻs last meeting who has been on the Board for years since 2006. She presented Member Harvest with a lei. Member Harvest provided a few words – [0:00:48]
II. FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:02:57]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:03:09]: Fire Fighter Ryan Bump reported the following:
● Introduced Fire Fighter Matt Cheape
● Monthly statistics for May 2025. For more details on the incidents, visit fire.honolulu.gov
● Fire Safety Tip: HFD is excited to announce the launch of two new public data tools on its official website, which are the Incident Trend Dash Board and the Fire Response Search Tool.
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19FqNmH8rebAVryblCHcmSBYQDE9tWQzI/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:05:30]
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:07:52]: Lieutenant Vierra reported the following:
● Monthly statistics for the month of June 2025.
● Robbery statistics were higher than usual, prompting a review. Upon investigation, it was determined that all of the reported robberies were connected to a single case involving the assault of a special needs individual.
● Safety Tip: Launched a Gun Buy Back Program
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:10:15]
Chair Ishikawa announced that she would like to do a roll call. A roll call was conducted – [0:13:31]
III. UPDATE ON THE QUEEN’S MEDICAL CENTER (QMC) – WAHIAWĀ – [0:14:15]
An update on QMC – Wahiawā was provided by Michael Holmberg, Director of Security and Facilities, and Dianna Motley, Director of the Emergency Department. They highlighted three key points: the facility recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, there has been an increase in the average number of incoming patients, and the design and construction phase of the facility’s development.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:16:33]
IV. MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:25:06]
Congressmember Jill Tokuda – [0:25:10]: Nicole Gray reported the following:
● Rep Tokuda voted against the republican big ugly bill also known as the Republican Budget Bill.
● Introduced the Ghost Act: A gun hardware oversight and shipment tracking act to help law enforcements prevent the spread of ghost guns.
● Details on the Congressional App Challenge
● Voted in favor of the support for House of Representatives (H.R.) 2483 relating to the support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:27:04]
United States Army – [0:29:40]: No representative present.
United States Navy – [0:30:09]: Daniel Sanford reported the following:
● The Shipboard Tour Program has been put on hold for at least the next 30 days.
● Has been helping with the Laulima Program for volunteer opportunities.
● Helping with Member Cuaresma’s program that she mentioned at the previous meeting regarding feeding needy families.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:31:42]
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:32:30] Nicole Rodwell reported the following:
● Expressed gratitude to Member Harvest for all he did for the Neighborhood Board.
● No water main breaks in the month of May 2025.
● Announced details regarding their annual water quality report.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:34:45]
State Department of Transportation (HDOT) – [0:37:39]: No representative present.
V. RESIDENT CONCERNS & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS – [0:37:48]
Update on the Hawai’i State Farm Fair – [0:38:08]: Brian Miyamoto from the Hawai’i Farm Bureau provided updates on the Hawai’i State Farm Fair. The location will remain the same, but the dates and times are Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. He also shared updates on traffic, when they will be setting up and leaving.
• Hawaiʻi State Farm Fair Proposal: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ejihlNsTxXpCXjp5DnD21FLBqR-vMgXg/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:45:19]
Update on the Construction of the New Wahiawā Library – [0:59:01]: Erik Nakamura announced that he would like to provide an update on the construction of the library and introduce Stacy Kaneshige from the Hawaiʻi State Library System. Stacy announced that there will be a soft launch of the pop-up library on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Wahiawā Shopping Center. It will be from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Erik provided brief construction details.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:00:39]
Kau Kau for Keiki Program Update – [1:06:00]: Member Cuaresma updated the Board and the community on the Kau Kau for Keiki event. She mentioned that they’re always looking for volunteers. Volunteers must be over 16 years old.
VI. PRESENTATIONS – [1:07:10]
Landlord and Tenant Disputes – [1:07:39]: Roberta Hickey-Gomez from the Mediation Center of the Pacific provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Early Eviction Mediation Program. This program is set to support landlords and tenants in resolving housing disputes before they escalate to eviction proceedings. The program is said to have a 90% agreement rate when mutual beneficial agreements are set between landlords and tenants.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:15:29]
VII. ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:18:07]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:18:09]: Kevin Auger reported the following:
● Responses to concerns raised at the previous meeting regarding 123 Mango Street, request for cleanup for an illegal dumping, unimproved sidewalks, request for a replacement no parking sign, and tree maintenance in front of Wahiawā Value Added Product Development Center.
● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18dJRQmcVvXyZXBCcyr2_BUbvGPPKvfzN/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:24:51]
Councilmember Matt Weyer – [1:35:18] Kelly Anaya reported the following:
● The City Council completed its review of the administrationʻs proposed budget.
● Wahiawā District Park is planning to have their grand opening ceremony and the parkʻs donated playground installation has started.
● Provided community and legislative updates.
● Informed that concerns raised at the last meeting are awaiting responses. The concerns were related to the non-operational fans in the Hale Koa Room at the Wahiawā District Park, the Transitʻs clock not working, and the tree located at Cane Street/California Avenue fronting at the Wahiawā Value Added Product Development Center.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:39:07]
Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [1:42:54]: No representative present.
Senator Donovan Dela Cruz – [1:43:00]: Charles Miller reported the following:
● A follow up response regarding a traffic report relating to the Central Oʻahu Agriculture Food Hub.
● A response to a concern relating to the Royal Palms on Palm Drive.
● Senator Dela Cruz led a complete staff site visit to all the projects occurring within the district.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:46:26]
Representative Amy Perruso – [1:53:47]: Representative Amy Perruso reported the following:
● House Bill 969 relating to the landfill will most likely go into law.
● Discussed about the development on Mount Kaʻala and the concerns.
● There has been a reorganization in the State House of Representatives, which included a new Finance Chair of the Agriculture Committee.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:58:17]
VIII. BOARD BUSINESS – [2:14:57]
Regular Meeting of Monday, May 19, 2025 – [2:15:01]: MOVED by Member Francher and SECONDED by Member Cuaresma to approve the minutes as written [2:15:03]. A roll call vote was conducted. The motion was ADOPTED 6-0-0 (Aye: Ishikawa, Harvest, Umaki, Yamamoto, Cuaresma, and Francher. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) [2:15:54]
Chair’s Report and Board Actions – [2:15:59]
● Call for Disclosure by Board Members (meetings, events, etc.) – [2:15:59]: Member Cuaresma announced that she had attended a meeting at Waialua High School on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 regarding the Mount Kaʻala Development.
● Correspondence and Distribution – [2:16:29]: Chair Ishikawa announced that it was received today.
● Committee Reports – [2:16:32]
○ Education: Silvia Koch, Committee Chair – [2:16:33]: No representative present.
○ Military: Jeanne Ishikawa, Committee Chair – [2:16:37]: No report.
○ Transportation/OMPO: Joe Francher, Committee Chair – [2:16:40]: No report.
○ Water: Jeanne Ishikawa, Committee Chair – [2:16:45]: Chair Ishikawa announced that she will be in contact with Representative Perruso to discuss the issue regarding Mount Kaʻala.
○ Hawaiian Affairs: Dean Harvest, Committee Chair – [2:16:59]: No report.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:17:02]
Board Meetings: The next Wahiawā-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board No. 26 meeting will be on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the Wahiawa District Park’s Hale Koa Meeting Room. Please check the website for any updates on our meeting schedule.
Information Contacts:
● City Streets Pothole Hotline: #808.768.7777
● State Streets Pothole Hotline: #808.536.7852
● HART Maintained Roads Pothole Hotline: #808.566.2299
● City’s Refuse Inspector Office #808.768-5220.
● Schofield Noise Complaints: #808.656.3487(email: usaghi.comrel@gmail.com) or the 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office at (808) 655-4756 or email usaghi.comrel@gmail.com.
X. ADJOURNMENT – [2:18:32]
The meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
Submitted by: Rachel Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO
Finalized by:
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