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Wahiawā-Whitmore Village NB Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:WAHIAWĀ - WHITMORE VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 26\n \;\ n\nREGULAR MEETING AGENDA\nMONDAY\, NOVEMBER 17\, 2025\, at 7:00 P.M.\nWHI TMORE VILLAGE COMMUNITY PARK\n1259 WHITMORE AVENUE WAHIAWA\, HI 96786\nAND ONLINE VIA WEBEX\n\nMeeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTI D=m28c9b5a055c2d0b8b8b678d5d69ce7a4 \nMeeting Number / Access Code: 2491 1 61 6187\nPassword: NB26 (6226 from phones and video systems)\nJoin by Phon e: United States Toll +1-408-418-9388\n\nPhone: Chair will ask if there ar e any participants on the phone\, state your name and position on issue/co ncern.\nVideo: Raise your hand\, Chair will recognize you and ask to state your name and position on the issue/concern.\n\nNeighborhood Board 26 Rul es of Decorum: Listed under Agenda Item V and shall be followed by all par ticipants.\nWritten testimony: All written testimony must be received in t he 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 b oard and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Com mission Office\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Honolulu\, HI 9681 7. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.\n\nMeeting Materi als: Find an archive of handouts and referenced materials for Neighborhood Board No. 26 at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yd5HUNwQV4zDLyFM yvEkED-_DA0Xxgd7\nMeeting Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/@Neighborhoo dCommissionOffice/search?query=wahiawa\nSign-In: Attendees are encouraged to sign the NCO Sign-In Sheet. Virtual attendees: identify themselves and the organization they represent.\nRules of Speaking: 1. Anyone wishing to speak shall do so at the microphone\, by identifying themselves and addres sing their comments to the Chair\, and are encouraged to keep to the two ( 2) minutes rule. 2. Those giving reports shall also do so at the microphon e and are urged to keep their reports to three (3) minutes. Presentations are allowed ten (10) minutes. 3. Please silence all electronic devices.\nN OTE: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the Stat e Sunshine Law (HRS92)\, specific issues not noted on this Agenda cannot b e 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. It ems may not be added if they are of major importance and will affect a sig nificant number of people.\n\nOPENING CEREMONIES AT 6:58 P.M.: Aloha and P ledge of Allegiance\n\nI. CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.: Chair Jeanne Ishikaw a\n\nII. FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS\nA. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD )\nB. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)\n\nIII. MONTHLY REPORTS (Limited to three (3) minutes each)\nA. Federal/Military\n1. Congressmember Jill Toku da Nicole Grey\n2. United States Army 1st Lt Julia Gogal\n3. United States Navy Daniel Sanford\n\nB. Government Agencies\n1. Board of Water Supply ( BWS) Nicole Rodwell\n2. State Dept of Transportation Fawn Yamada\n\nIV. RE SIDENT’S CONCERNS &\; COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS\n1. 2025 Wahiawa Christ mas Parade on December 5\, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.\nParade starts at Kaala Eleme ntary School and ends at North Cane Street/California Avenue\n\nV. PRESENT ATIONS: Rules of Decorum: All participants at this meeting shall extend th e 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 limi ts and without interruption\, unless the comments are offensive and/or out of order and are “not conducive to civil discourse.”\n\nA. Presentati on: Update on The Queen’s Medical Center – Wahiawa\nNew State-of-the-A rt Computed Tomography (CT) in the Hospital’s expanded Emergency Departm ent.\nPresenter: Robin Kalohelani\, Sr. Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer at Queen’s - West O’ahu and\nQueen’s - Wahiawa\n\nVI. ELECT ED OFFICIALS (Limited to three (3) minutes each)\nA. Mayor Rick Blangiardi Kevin Auger\nB. Councilmember Matt Weyer Kelly Anaya\nC. Governor Josh Gr een Rosemarie Bernardo\nD. Senator Donovan Dela Cruz Malachi Burrows\nE. R epresentative Amy Perruso Representative Amy Perruso\n\nVII. BOARD BUSINES S\nA. Approval of Minutes\n1. Regular Meeting of Monday\, October 20\, 202 5\n\nB. Chair’s Report and Board Actions\n1. Call for Disclosure by Boar d Members (meetings\, events\, etc.)\n2. Correspondence and Distribution\n \nC. Committee Reports\n1. Education Erin Mendelson\, Committee Chair\n2. Military Jyun Yamamoto and Ethan Roesler\, Committee Co-Chairs\n3. Transpo rtation/OMPO Joe Francher\, Committee Chair\n4. Water Yvonne Yoro\, Commit tee Chair\n5. Hawaiian Affairs TJ Cuaresma and Ethan Roesler\, Committee C o-Chairs\n\nVIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:\nA. Board Meetings: NB26 will be on reces s for the month of December 2025. Our next Wahiawā-Whitmore Village Neigh borhood Board No. 26 Meeting will be held on Monday\, January 26\, 2026 du e to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday on January 19\, 2026. Please c heck the website for updates on our meeting schedule. Mahalo!\n\nB. Inform ation Contacts:\n• City Streets Pothole Hotline: #808.768.7777\n• Stat e Streets Pothole Hotline: #808.536.7852\n• HART Maintained Roads Pothol e Hotline: #808.566.2299\n• City’s Refuse Inspector Office #808.768-52 20.\n• Schofield Noise Complaints: #808.656.3487(email: usaghi.comrel@gm ail.com) or the 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office at (808) 655- 4756 or email usaghi.comrel@gmail.com.\n\nC. Holiday Message:\nAloha every one! We’ve journeyed through another busy year of our 2025 Agenda. Toget her\, we addressed the community’s year-long concerns regarding Avocado Street issues\; in May\, an arsonist damaged our keiki’s new play appara tus in Fred Wright Park\, but in June\, a company donated materials and ma npower to refurbish the damaged play apparatus\; we addressed the illegal dumping on Koa Street/Kilani Avenues with great appreciation from the resi dents who have taken ownership of monitoring that area\; and we thank the several organizations who tirelessly volunteered their time\, and shared t heir hope to serve the needy throughout Wahiawa and Whitmore areas. MAHALO to our Wahiawa and Whitmore communities. Please take care\, and ENJOY a S AFE and HAPPY HOLIDAY season! See you in January 2026! Peace be with you!\ n\nD. NCO and Toys for Tots – Toy Drive:\nYour Neighborhood Assistant wi ll be collecting donated children’s toys (new and unwrapped) at tonight ’s meeting on Monday\, November 17\, 2025. If you’d like to donate\, p lease bring your toy(s) to this meeting.\n\nIX. ADJOURNMENT\n\n‘Olelo: W WV NB26 meetings are videotaped for re-broadcast on ‘Olelo on the follow ing dates: 1st Tuesday on Focus 49 at 9:00 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturdays on View 54 at 6:00 a.m.\nA mailing list is maintained for interested perso ns and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions\, corrections\, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Nei ghborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapalama Hale\, Suite 160\, 925 Dilli ngham Boulevard\, Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi 96817\; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco.\nAll written testimony must be received in the Neig hborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hou rs\, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony\, please note the board an d 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.\nIf you need an auxiliar y aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English\, please call the Neighborhood Commissi on Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an ema il to nco@honolulu.gov at least three (3) business days before the schedul ed meeting. It may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nDRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD\nMONDAY\, OCTOBER 20\, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.\nWAHIAWĀ DISTRICT P ARK - HALE KOA BUILDING - 1129 KILANI AVENUE\, WAHIAWĀ\, HI 96786\nAND ON LINE VIA WEBEX\nVideo recording of Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=9yvnzaKkk1Y&\;\nGoogle Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/fol ders/1Yd5HUNwQV4zDLyFMyvEkED-_DA0Xxgd7?usp=drive_link\nI. CALL TO ORDER -- [0:01:00]: 7:00 p.m.\nChair Jeanne Ishikawa called the Wahiawā-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board No. 26 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was established with 9 members present. Note: This nine-member Board requires five (5) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.\n Members Present: Jeanne Ishikawa\, Joe Francher\, Michelle Umaki\, Jyun Ya mamoto\, Ethan Roesler\, Yvonne Yoro\, Erin Mendelson\, TJ Cuaresma\, and Sylvia Manley-Koch.\nMembers Absent: None.\nGuests: Captain Brandon Ricard (Honolulu Fire Department)\; Lieutenant Scott Vieira and Sergeant Mike Ya mal (Honolulu Police Department)\; Lieutenant Julia Gogal (US Army)\; Nico le Rodwell (Board of Water Supply)\; Fawn Yamada (State Department of Tran sportation)\; Guillaume Maman (City Office of Economic Revitalization)\; J ohn Vieira (Hawaii Emergency Management Agency)\; Brian Miyamoto (Hawaii F arm Bureau)\; Kevin Auger (Mayor Rick Blangiardi)\; Kelly Anaya (Councilme mber Matt Weyer)\; Rosemarie Bernardo (Governor Josh Green)\; Charles Mill er (Senator Donovan Dela Cruz)\; Representative Amy Perruso\; Laura (Aloha Animal Outreach)\; Sierra Martin and Myra Lee (KWO Homeless Outreach)\; L iz McCarthy\, Dean Harvest\, Nani Brown\, Maureen Muncho\, and other commu nity members. Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were appro ximately 40 total attendees.\nII. FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS -- [0:01 :11]\nHonolulu Fire Department -- [0:01:11]: Captain Brandon Ricard provid ed the incident statistics for October 2025 and shared safety tips regardi ng seasonal decorations.\n• October 2025 Statistics: There were 1 struct ure fire\, 3 wildland fires\, 8 nuisance fires\, 3 activated alarms with n o fires\, 84 medical calls\, 5 vehicle collisions\, and 2 hazardous materi als incidents.\n• Safety Tip: Seasonal Decorations -- With the holiday s eason approaching\, consider fire-resistant\, non-combustible decorations. Choose only Underwriters Laboratory approved electrical decorations and f ollow manufacturers' instructions. Use lights that are in good repair and always turn off lights before leaving home or going to bed. Do not overloa d power strips\, surge protectors\, and extension cords. Never leave candl es unattended and secure lighters and matches out of the reach of children .\n• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fDWNbs9-gXju06PiUg8UBS14dZ Df-kPg/view?usp=drive_link\nHonolulu Police Department -- [0:02:43]: Lieut enant Scott Vieira provided the crime statistics for October 2025.\n• Oc tober 2025 Statistics: There were 12 assaults (7 misdemeanors\, 5 felonies \, with 4 arrests made\, four complaints withdrawn\, and 4 still under inv estigation)\, 1 robbery\, 3 burglaries\, 2 unauthorized entry into motor v ehicles\, 66 motor vehicle collisions\, and 2\,514 total calls for service .\n• Safety Tip: Home Security -- HPD encourages the community to secure their homes with alarms that fit their needs\, lock doors with deadbolts\ , secure windows (especially louvered windows at ground level)\, and inven tory property by photographing serial numbers of valuable items.\nQuestion s\, comments\, and concerns followed -- [0:05:25]\n1. Assault Statistics C larification: Member Manley-Koch asked and Lieutenant Vieira responded tha t the 12 assaults were not domestic violence-related and were categorized separately. Seven were misdemeanors and five were felonies based on the ex tent of injuries.\n2. E-bikes and Scooters on Rose Street: Member Francher expressed concerns about young kids racing on e-bikes and scooters\, as w ell as cars speeding on Rose Street near the middle school. Acting Major K urt Ing responded that parents need to be responsible and teach their chil dren proper behavior. HPD will patrol and cite violations\, when possible\ , but staffing vacancies (over 20%) limit patrol capacity.\n3. Reporting T raffic Violations: Member Manley-Koch asked and Lieutenant Vieira responde d that residents should always call 911 when they see violations\, even if the offenders are gone\, as they often return to the area. Residents can remain anonymous\, provide descriptions\, or request callback from officer s.\n4. Photos and Video Evidence: Member Umaki asked and Lieutenant Vieira responded that HPD can use photos and videos to identify offenders and co nduct IC (informational contact) visits\, which serve as deterrents.\n5. C ommunity Growth and Assault Patterns: Acting Major Ing clarified that assa ults tend to occur in newer communities with higher turnover and lower-inc ome areas where neighbors are not as well established\, not in older roote d communities like California Avenue.\n6. Staffing Shortages: Member Franc her asked and Acting Major Ing responded that the district is approximatel y five sergeants short and footmen positions will be filled with the upcom ing graduating class.\n7. Gun Law Changes: Resident Nani Brown asked and A cting Major Ing responded that gun laws have not become easier—backgroun d checks\, psychological evaluations\, and training classes are still requ ired. Hawaii remains one of the strictest gun states in the nation.\n8. St udent Bullying Case: A community member asked and Lieutenant Vierra respon ded that the mother and daughter were arrested and the prosecutors accepte d the case with enhanced charges. The case is public record and can be fol lowed on the ecourt website.\n9. Homelessness Issues: A community member e xpressed concerns about growing homeless encampments. Acting Major Ing res ponded that homelessness is not a crime and HPD's hands are tied due to AC LU involvement. Resources are available for those who accept help\, but ma ny refuse assistance. The issue requires multi-agency coordination.\n10. A vocado Street Property Update: Chair Ishikawa shared that through communit y and city efforts\, one of the property owners has cleared the area. The state is moving forward with condemnation proceedings to turn the property into a DLNR facility.\n11. Illegal Banners on Highway: Chair Ishikawa sha red DOT's response regarding illegal banners on state highway right-of-way s\, including off-ramps and fencing. DOT's maintenance team will remove il legal banners. Community members should report violations to DOT.\nIII. MO NTHLY REPORTS -- [0:35:11]\nCongresswoman Jill Tokuda's Office – [0:35:1 3]: No representative present.\n\nUnited States Army -- [0:35:20]: Lieuten ant Julia Gogal provided the military training report.\n• Training Activ ities: Small arms\, blank fire\, and aviation training will continue throu gh the end of the month. Artillery\, mortar\, and demolitions training wil l occur through the remainder of the week.\n• JPMRC Training Exercise: T he 25th Infantry Division will execute the annual JPMRC training exercise from November 7-16\, 2025. Residents should expect increased traffic\, noi se\, military aircraft overflight\, and troop movement. Training locations include Kahuku Training Area\, Dillingham Airfield\, East Range\, and Sch ofield Barracks.\n• Community Concern Line: 808-787-1528\n• Note: Answ ers to previous questions are delayed due to government shutdown affecting support staff.\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed -- [0:36:49] \n1. International Participation: Member Francher asked and Lieutenant Gog al responded that other nations will participate in the training but she w ould need to confirm which countries.\n2. Foote Gate Weekend Access: Membe r Yamamoto commented and Lieutenant Gogal confirmed that Foote Gate is ope n on weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, which has helped relieve traff ic.\n3. Government Shutdown Impact: Member Mendelson asked and Lieutenant Gogal responded that child care centers (supported by MWR) remain open. Sh e would provide a comprehensive list of affected services once available. Mike clarified that MWR-supported services are not congressionally appropr iated and continue operating.\n4. Military Pay Status: Member Manley-Koch asked and Lieutenant Gogal responded that service members received their l ast paycheck and President Trump indicated pay would continue\, though it' s not 100% concrete.\nUnited States Navy -- [0:39:29]: No representative p resent.\nBoard of Water Supply -- [0:39:40]: No representative present.\nS tate Department of Transportation -- [0:39:46]: No representative present. \nIV. RESIDENT'S CONCERNS &\; COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS -- [0:39:55]\nAlo ha Animal Outreach Spay/Neuter Clinic -- [0:40:21]: Laura announced Missio n Aloha Foundation's monthly spay/neuter clinic coming to Wahiawā on Satu rday\, November 8\, 2025. The event will be first-come\, first-serve start ing at 8:00 a.m. and ending around 4:00-5:00 p.m. Services are free for lo w-income families (bring proof of Quest\, SNAP\, or Section 8) and include surgery\, spay/neuter\, microchip\, and vaccination. The location is stil l being determined (possibly First Baptist Church). Volunteers and foster families are welcome. Contact: alohaaffordablebusiness@gmail.com.\nQuestio ns\, comments\, and concerns followed -- [0:41:48]\n1. Event Details: Chai r Ishikawa confirmed the event is Saturday\, November 8th\, starting at 8: 00 a.m.\, first-come first-serve\, ending when animals run out (typically 4:00-5:00 p.m.).\n2. Location Requirements: Chair Ishikawa asked and Laura responded they need a parking lot with easy access for people coming by b us or car\, as the event can be a long day.\nKWO Homeless Outreach Report -- [0:42:57]: Sierra Martin (housing worker) provided the monthly report.\ n• September 2025 Statistics: KWO encountered 57 people in Wahiawā\, wi th 22 interested in services and 20 not interested. 6 people joined the pr ogram with others pending intake appointments.\n• Upcoming Activities: K WO will not attend Pastor Linda's Halloween event in person but will provi de paper materials for goodie bags. KWO has meetings scheduled with the mi litary on Wednesday regarding potential sweeps.\nCVS Flu Shot Reminder -- [0:45:24]: Chair Ishikawa announced flu shots are available at Longs with appointments or walk-ins. A $10 coupon is available with vaccination.\nCha rter Commission Amendment Deadline -- [0:45:47]: Chair Ishikawa announced the Honolulu Charter Commission is accepting amendment proposals with a de adline of November 7\, 2025. Information is available online at the Charte r Commission website.\nWahiawā Alliance SPCA Fundraiser -- [0:46:36]: Mem ber Yamamoto announced the Wahiawā Alliance is conducting a fundraiser fo r SPCA on Saturday\, October 25\, 2025\, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in f ront of Longs. Accepting monetary donations\, towels\, bedding\, pet food\ , and office supplies.\nV. PRESENTATIONS -- [0:47:36]\nFollow-Up Discussio n on "Taste the Town Wahiawā" (Center Street Event) -- [0:48:04]: Guillau me Maman (Regenerative Tourism Program Manager\, Office of Economic Revita lization) provided updates addressing concerns raised at the previous meet ing regarding the Taste of the Town Wahiawā event happening Saturday\, No vember 15\, 2025.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed -- [0:52 :46]\n1. Event Duration Concerns: Resident Dean Harvest expressed concern that reducing hours from 1:00-8:00 p.m. to 1:00-6:00 p.m. makes Wahiawā s ound unsafe at night. He noted other events (Hongwanji church\, concerts) run past 8:00 p.m. without issues. Guillaume responded that vendors were a ctually happy with shorter hours and this is a pilot program that can be a djusted based on success.\n2. Event Cost: A community member asked and Gui llaume confirmed the event is completely free\, paid for by the City and C ounty of Honolulu with support from partners including Wahiawā Fresh\, Al liance Club\, and Hawaiian Electric.\n3. Opening Protocol: Member Cuaresma requested that the event include proper Hawaiian protocol with a kahu ble ssing before opening. Guillaume acknowledged this and noted they want to r eplicate their successful Chinatown "Dazzle" event in Wahiawā in 2026.\n4 . Trolley Drop-off Locations: Chair Ishikawa asked and Guillaume confirmed three marked drop-off locations: Town Center\, State Farm area\, and anot her location. A-frame signs will mark drop-off points and parking areas. D TS is coordinating no-parking zones.\nHawai'i Hazards Awareness and Resili ence Program (HHARP)\, Community/Individual Awareness -- [1:01:35]: John V ierra\, the Community Outreach Lead from Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Age ncy (HIEMA) provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding community and ind ividual awareness for proper preparation for any form of disaster. He shar ed only 12% of the State is properly prepared for a disaster. Vierra provi ded information and personal testimony to express the importance of being prepared with necessities for both individuals and families.\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed -- [1:13:31]\n1. City and State Preparedn ess Levels: Member Umaki asked and John responded that across the state\, all household preparedness is below 20%\, which is dismal. More research i s needed for detailed breakdowns.\n2. Wahiawā as Evacuation Destination: Member Francher noted that during tsunami warnings\, Wahiawā receives an influx of evacuees from the North Shore. John confirmed this challenge and noted Wahiawā's central location makes it ideal for malauka (go inland) evacuations\, but extended stays strain community resources.\n3. Team Deve lopment: A community member asked about developing a team. John responded that HHARP seeks community leaders and facilitators to train. HIMA will wo rk with communities to identify leaders\, provide six modules of training\ , conduct exercises\, and develop emergency action plans.\n4. Three-Day vs . Two-Week Preparedness: Member Yamamoto questioned whether people actuall y have three days of supplies. John acknowledged this is likely true but t he baseline survey measured two-week preparedness. Communities know their needs best\, and HHARP will help identify actual readiness levels.\n5. Tsu nami Evacuation Challenges: Member Yamamoto raised concerns about accessin g home supplies during tsunami evacuations. John agreed and emphasized the importance of go-bags\, emergency kits at home\, in cars\, and for pets.\ n6. Food Systems and Agriculture: Member Yoro asked about food resilience and agriculture's role in disaster preparedness. John responded that HIMA is working with the Department of Agriculture on food sustainability\, irr igation systems for fire mitigation\, and attending the December 8-9 food security summit in Wahiawā. Current challenges include dehydrating local foods and addressing dietary needs (diabetes concerns with high sugar/salt emergency foods).\n7. Military Coordination: Member Umaki asked about coo rdination with the military. John confirmed HIMA participates in Waianae K upuna Council meetings and works with garrison command\, Army\, and Navy o n agreements for opening gates and providing support during emergencies. T he National Guard is integrated into all state plans.\nPresentation: Discu ssion/Review of 2025 Hawaii Farm Bureau Event at Whitmore Village (July 12 -13\, 2025) -- [1:29:54]: Brian Miyamoto from the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau pro vided an oral presentation regarding the July 2025 event in Whitmore Villa ge. He shared the various actions that were taken to hold the event proper ly\, what went into the weekend of the event\, and the takeaways for impro vement for future events. Miyamoto also addressed various community concer ns shared about the event and shared more consideration will be taken movi ng forward.\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed -- [1:42:30]\n1. Land Designation Concerns: Member Yoro asked whether the farm fair qualif ies as a permitted activity on Important Agricultural Land. Brian clarifie d that the Farm Bureau only has right-of-entry for the two-day event (no l ease or license) and those agricultural fairs are permitted on agricultura l land as they showcase agriculture and support farmers and ranchers.\n2. Angry Residents: Member Umaki expressed concerns about angry residents and traffic problems. Brian acknowledged the concerns and stated the Farm Bur eau wants to engage with the community\, hear solutions\, and make peace w ith residents to create a win-win situation.\n3. Timeline and ADC Approval : Member Cuaresma clarified that while community notice was short\, the Fa rm Bureau came to the neighborhood board almost a year before the event. A DC waited until 47 days before the event to give final approval. Member Cu aresma thanked Brian for doing everything required and encouraged communit y feedback for making future fairs successful.\n4. Emergency Response Prot ocol: Chair Ishikawa asked about day-of emergency responses. Brian explain ed that flooding was addressed with heavy equipment and volunteer support. Farmers and ranchers are resilient problem-solvers. The Farm Bureau has c omprehensive insurance coverage. In extreme health/safety situations\, eve nts can be canceled (as done at other markets during lightning).\n5. Futur e Traffic Plans: Chair Ishikawa asked about traffic plans for 2026. Brian responded they will maintain current measures (HPD officers\, parking atte ndants)\, provide messaging about alternate routes (H-2 Wilikina)\, ensure Saipan Road flows (their trigger point for concern)\, improve engineering at Kamehameha Highway with community input\, and coordinate with other ev ent organizers to avoid conflicts.\n6. Alternate Traffic Flow: Resident De an Harvest suggested opening the bypass road exit as an entrance for North Shore traffic to filter through from the backside. Brian responded they a re working with the Navy and ADC to open more berms and create contra-flow options\, utilizing community input to create the best possible fair expe rience.\n\nVI. ELECTED OFFICIALS -- [1:58:19]\nMayor Rick Blangiardi's Rep resentative -- [1:58:23]: Kevin Auger experienced technical difficulties a nd was unable to provide his report.\nCity Council (District 8) -- Matt We yer -- [1:59:47]: Kelly Anaya provided the report and highlighted the foll owing: Councilmember Weyer had his recent Talk Story event\; the upcoming Charter Commission virtual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday\, October 22 \, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.\; Bill 56 and Resolution 25-228 allowing communities to have a stronger voice in the land use process\; Resolution 25-268 which urges the Department of Planning and Permitting to create a public databa se of all permit applications\; Skyline bus route changes\; Councilmember Weyer speaking to Leilehua High School students about the Na Alakaʻi Ao L eadership Program\; recognition of the Domestic Violence Awareness Center. \n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed -- [2:04:38]\n1. Building Maintenance and Housekeeping: Member Umaki asked about housekeeping for t he building. Anaya responded she would check whether maintenance and house keeping are the same position. She mentioned speaking with Member Mendelso n about a community cleanup project at the park.\n2. Rail Train Naming and Parking: Resident Dean Harvest asked about the promised naming of rail tr ains (which hasn't occurred) and requested the city acquire the former RH Lee trucking property near Wahiawā station for a multi-story parking stru cture. Anaya said she would investigate\, and Member Cuaresma clarified th e city already acquired that property years ago. Anaya confirmed she knows which parcel and will follow up.\nSenator Donovan Dela Cruz (District 22) -- [2:11:04]: Charles Miller provided the report and highlighted the foll owing: the next treatment along Royal Palm Drive is scheduled for November \; the events Senator Dela Cruz attended in the community\; Senate Bill 93 3/Act 310 which appropriates $50 million to the nonprofit sector.\nQuestio ns\, comments\, and concerns followed -- [2:11:54]\n1. Avocado Street Prop erty Condemnation: Member Cuaresma asked for an update on Avocado Street p roperty condemnation. Charles confirmed the condemnation process has start ed. Governor released $1 million in CIP funding on Friday for DLNR for pla n and design\, legal fees\, and property acquisition. DLNR intends to buil d a Docare station on the property. Additional funding will be needed for building construction.\n\nState House (District 46) -- Amy Perruso -- [2:1 4:18]: Representative Perruso provided the report and highlighted the foll owing: the continued work being done in various committees\; wastewater ma nagement work and the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) after ongoing landfill discussions\; developing legislation for energy affordability\; progressive revenue generators from the House finance committee\; HHARP Pr ogram.\n\nGovernor Josh Green's Representative – Rosemarie Bernardo – [2:18:14]: Rosemarie Bernardo provided the report and highlighted a new fr amework introduced for military land leases and an update on the COVID -19 numbers compared to last year.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns fol lowed -- [2:22:14]\n1. Illegal Banner Follow-up: Chair Ishikawa thanked Ro semarie for DOT's response regarding illegal banners on state highways.\n2 . Commercial Vehicle Citations: Resident Dean Harvest asked about SB 3022 enforcement (transfer of authority from PUC to DOT MVSO for commercial pas senger vehicle enforcement). Since January 2025\, only five citations have been issued at $1\,000 each. Harvest requested data on total citations is sued and enforcement of commercial passenger vehicles operating without au thority.\n3. Fiscal Crisis Plans: Member Cuaresma asked about the governor 's plans to address the fiscal crisis with upcoming federal cuts and budge t shortfalls. Rosemarie said she would take the question back. The communi ty member referenced Representative Perruso's report that four of the next six budget years are projected to be in the red.\nVII. BOARD BUSINESS -- [2:25:50]\n\nRegular Meeting of Monday\, September 15\, 2025 -- [2:26:51]\ nA resident requested a correction: Change "Wahiawā Alliance Club" to "Wa hiawā Lions Club" in Item 4 (Resident's Concerns).\nFrancher MOVED and Ya mamoto SECONDED to approve the minutes of Monday\, September 15\, 2025\, w ith the correction. A voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote cou nt of 9-0-0 (Aye: Francher\, Yamamoto\, Yoro\, Roesler\, Manley-Koch\, Uma ki\, Cuaresma\, Ishikawa\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None) -- [2:28:14]\nDiscus sion and Vote on Upcoming Events – [2:28:43]\nTaste the Town Wahiawā -- November 15\, 2025 – [2:28:45]: Yamamoto MOVED and Roesler SECONDED to accept the time amendment from 1:00-8:00 p.m. to 1:00-6:00 p.m. A voice vo te was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 9-0-0 (Aye: Francher\, Y amamoto\, Yoro\, Roesler\, Manley-Koch\, Umaki\, Cuaresma\, Ishikawa\; Nay : None\; Abstain: None) -- [2:29:03]\n[2:29:11] Mendelson MOVED and Yoro S ECONDED to support the Taste the Town Wahiawā event on November 15\, 2025 \, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 9-0-0 (Aye: Francher\, Yamamoto\, Yoro\, Roesler\, Manley -Koch\, Umaki\, Cuaresma\, Ishikawa\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None) -- [2:29: 21]\n79th Wahiawā Lions Veterans Day Parade -- November 11\, 2025\nFranch er MOVED and Yamamoto SECONDED to add the Veterans Day Parade as Item 7A3 for voting. The motion was ADOPTED\; 9-0-0 (Aye: All present\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None) -- [2:26:24]\nKamai MOVED and Roesler SECONDED to support the 79th Wahiawā Lions Veterans Day Parade on November 11\, 2025. The mot ion was ADOPTED\; 9-0-0 (Aye: All present\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None) (No te: Exact vote timestamp not recorded)\nChair's Report and Board Actions – [2:29:38]\nCall for Disclosure by Board Members -- [2:29:40]\n• Chai r Ishikawa disclosed attending the Charter Commission meeting for upcoming charter amendments.\n• Member Yamamoto disclosed attending Councilmembe r Matt Weyer's talk story session.\nCorrespondence and Distribution -- [2: 30:24]\n• Charter Commission: Honolulu Charter Commission is accepting a mendment proposals. Deadline is November 7\, 2025. Information available o nline.\n• 79th Wahiawā Lions Veterans Day Parade: November 11\, 2025\, starting at 10:00 a.m. Schedule: Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Wahiawā District Pa rk (1067 California Avenue). Vehicles enter at 1017 Kilani Avenue only. Pa rade begins at 10:00 a.m. Veterans Day celebration at Kaala Elementary Sch ool from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Parade ends at Mahoe Street. Sign up at: bit.ly/veteransparade2025. Contact: Lion Maureen Muncho at 808-291-6151. A ll marching units must display a "Mahalo Veterans" sign. Free trolley avai lable for those who cannot walk. Grand Marshal: Brigadier General Tyson Ta hara (Hawaii National Guard\, Wahiawā-born\, Mililani High School graduat e). Bands performing: Royal Hawaiian Band\, Wahiawā Middle School Marchin g Band\, Wahiawā Middle School Jazz Band (first time performing in parade )\, Sacred Hearts\, and St. Louis. Nine trophies awarded for best units (a ppearance and spirit). Democratic Party and Republican Party participating but cannot pass out materials or throw candy—only flags allowed.\nCommi ttee Reports -- [2:36:54]\n• Education -- [2:36:56]: Member Mendelson re ported nothing new to report today.\n• Military -- [2:36:58]: Member Yam amoto reported nothing to report.\n• Transportation/OMPO -- [2:37:04]: M ember Francher reported the October Citizens Advisory Committee meeting wa s cancelled. The next OMPO CAC meeting is Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025.\n • Water -- [2:37:18]: Yvonne Yoro reported nothing to report at this tim e.\n• Hawaiian Affairs -- [2:37:22]: Position vacant. Discussion opened regarding filling the vacant position.\nChair Ishikawa clarified NCO guida nce on committee membership: Community members can be part of committees b ut cannot be chair or vice chair/co-chair. Only board members (except the board chair) can serve as committee chairs. The board would need to vote t o add a resident to a committee as a member. Currently\, there is no estab lished Hawaiian Affairs Committee due to no officer being appointed.\nQues tions\, comments\, and concerns followed -- [2:37:45]\n1. Exception Reques t for Community Member: Member Umaki asked if an exception could be made f or Dean Harvest to serve as chair due to technical problems preventing his board application submission. Chair Ishikawa said she would relay this to NCO.\n2. Committee Structure Question: Member Francher asked if Dean coul d be the de facto Hawaiian chair with a board member serving as official c hair. NCO staff clarified this is possible once a chair is established\, t hen the board can vote to add Dean as a committee member.\n3. Meeting With out Chair Present: Resident Dean Harvest asked what happens if the committ ee chair cannot attend a meeting when only resident members are present. N CO staff said this was a unique question requiring follow-up with the offi ce\, and an answer would be provided the next day with confirmation sent t o all board members.\n[2:46:13] Francher MOVED and Mendelson SECONDED to n ominate Member Cuaresma and Member Roesler as co-chairs of the Hawaiian Af fairs Committee. The motion was ADOPTED\; 7-2-0 (Aye: Francher\, Yamamoto\ , Roesler\, Yoro\, Mendelson\, Cuaresma\; Nay: Umaki\, Manley-Koch\; Absta in: Ishikawa) -- [2:46:41]\nVIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS -- [2:47:24]\nThe next Wah iawā-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board No. 26 meeting will be held on M onday\, November 17\, 2025\, at 7:00 p.m. at Whitmore Village Park's Meeti ng Room. Please check the website for updates on our meeting schedule.\nIn formation Contacts:\n• City Streets Pothole Hotline: 808-768-7777\n• S tate Streets Pothole Hotline: 808-536-7852\n• HART Maintained Roads Poth ole Hotline: 808-566-2299\n• City's Refuse Inspector Office: 808-768-522 0\n• Schofield Noise Complaints: 808-656-3487 or email usaghi.comrel@gma il.com\n• 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office: 808-655-4756 or email usaghi.comrel@gmail.com\n9. ADJOURNMENT -- [2:48:15]: The meeting wa s adjourned at 9:47 p.m.\nSubmitted by: Jeffrey Jones\, Neighborhood Assis tant\, NCO\nReviewed by:\nFinalized by:\n\n \;\n\nTo view agenda and m inutes\, visit our board website.\n\nEvent shows physical location\; howe ver\, other options of participation may also include WebEx and phone.  I f available\, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agenda. 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