BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Pacific/Honolulu X-WR-TIMEZONE:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53-19202@honolulu.gov DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250924T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250924T220000 DTSTAMP:20250918T204345Z URL:https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/events/34-makakilo-kapolei-nb-regular-mee ting-2025-09-24/ SUMMARY:34. Makakilo-Kapolei NB Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:MAKAKILO - KAPOLEI - HONOKAI HALE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 34\n&n bsp\;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nREGULAR MEETING AGENDA\nWEDNESDAY\, SEPTEMB ER 24\, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.\nKAPOLEI HALE – CONFERENCE ROOM A &\; B\n10 00 ULUʻŌHIʻA STREET\, KAPOLEI\, HI 96707\nAND ONLINE VIA WEBEX\n\nMeeti ng Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m88121d4a49b24530cb2f683 6f63653b8 \nMeeting Number / Access Code: 2495 342 6108\nPassword: NB34 (6 234 when dialing from a phone or video system)\nJoin by Phone: +1-408-418- 9388 United States Toll\n\nGoogle Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/dri ve/u/0/folders/1GE3KMhGmxV2jxDLUnSvRUvThmykz8vGn\nBoard Meeting Recordings :\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vl-Osiiixw&\;list=PLfqRwVpRroomSjGD U7ob3P55DcqT5oWZx\n\nMEETING RULES AND GUIDELINES\n\n1. Order and Decorum: Meetings are conducted with fairness\, order\, and in compliance with the Neighborhood Plan 2008 (NP). Participants must treat each other with resp ect and share aloha\, stay focused on the agenda\, and adhere to time limi ts. Please silence electronic devices and keep yourself on mute if on WebE x. Disruptive behavior or violations may result in removal (NP §2-14-117) .\n2. Reports and Presentations: Reports and presentations should be limit ed to 10 minutes unless otherwise specified. The Chair may allow public qu estions (Auth: NP §2-14-123(2)). Neighborhood board members are allowed t o discuss\, ask questions\, and receive information as outlined in the age nda\, as well as receive additional information without providing comments (Agenda Guidance for Neighborhood Boards\, CORR 2024-0718-01\, p. 3-5).\n 3. Public Input: The public may present community concerns to the board. N eighborhood board members may discuss\, ask questions\, and receive inform ation on these matters under the limited notice exemption under HRS §92-8 1\; however\, no action may be taken on issues raised by the public (Agend a Guidance for Neighborhood Boards\, CORR 2024-0718-01\, p. 7)\n4. Oral Te stimony: Public oral testimony will be allowed on agenda items\, with the Chair setting reasonable procedures (NP §2-14-118(c) and (d)\; HRS §92-3 ). Testimony is limited to 3 minutes (adopted August 24\, 2022\; Auth: NP §2-14-118(d)).\n5. Requesting to Speak: To speak\, raise your hand. Once recognized by the Chair\, direct comments to the Chair and stay on the age nda topic (NP §2-14-118(a)).\n6. Written Testimony: Participants may subm it written comments on agenda items. To submit testimony\, visit https://w ww.honolulu.gov/nco/testimony (NP §2-14-118(b)\; HRS §92-3).\n7. Board P acket: All written reports\, presentations\, flyers\, handouts\, and docum ents distributed to the Board are available on Google Drive (HRS §92-7.5) .\n8. Agenda Items and Voting: Under the Hawaii State Sunshine Law (HRS § 92)\, matters not listed on the agenda cannot be voted on unless added dur ing the meeting. The Board may add items if (1) the matter is not major\, (2) it doesn’t affect many people\, and (3) two-thirds of the full membe rship approves (HRS §92-7(d)). Items may also be added if an unanticipate d event requires timely action for public health\, welfare\, or safety (HR S §92-8).\n9. Board Boundaries: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/boards-and- sub-district-boundary-descriptions\n10. Stay Informed: https://www8.honolu lu.gov/nco/newsletter-subscription\n\n1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Anthony M akana Paris (makana.paris@gmail.com)\n\n2. WELINA – Welcome Message in C elebration of Hawaiian History Month\n\n3. MELE – Hawai‘i Pono‘i\n\n 4. ROLL CALL – Neighborhood Board Assistant Jeffrey Jones (jeffrey.jones @honolulu.gov)\n\n5. REPORTS (Limited to 10 minutes each)\na. Honolulu Fir e Department (HFD) regarding fire and emergency incidents and statistics r elated to District 34 and fire safety tips (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)\nb. Honol ulu Police Department (HPD) on crime incidents and statistics related to D istrict 34 and crime prevention and safety tips (https://www.honolulupd.or g/contact-us)\nc. Board of Water Supply (BWS) regarding incidents\, statis tics\, and existing and planned projects related to District 34\, Red Hill -related water concerns\, current and planned landfill water concerns\, an d water conservation tips – Liaison Nicole Rodwell (https://www.boardofw atersupply.com/contact)\nd. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative on co nstituent concerns (including Makakilo Drive\, TheBus\, and Skyline update s)\, city projects/services (including East Kapolei Transit-Oriented Devel opment Special District\, Kapolei Parkway Parcels\, and HONU Homeless Outr each and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons Program)\, town halls (https:/ /www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/townhall)\, and newsletter updates (https://www8. honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter\, https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-th e-mayor)\ne. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) regarding airpor ts\, harbors\, highway incidents and statistics\, traffic\, and existing a nd planned projects related to District 34 (https://hidot.hawaii.gov/conta ct)\nf. Office of Hawaiian Affairs regarding programming and planned proje cts related to District 34\, and statewide efforts on cultural protection\ , investment in education\, economic sustainability\, health\, quality hea lth\, annual event\, and sponsorship support. For questions\, comments\, o r concerns: (info@oha.org)\ng. O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) regarding OMPO Policy Board\, Citizen’s Advisory Board\, Technica l Advisory Committee discussions and actions\, OMPO events\, and the statu s of Makakilo Drive completion on the Transportation Improvement Program ( TIP) – Board Delegate Frank Genadio (https://oahumpo.org) (genadiof001@h awaii.rr.com)\n\n6. PRESENTATIONS (Limited to 10 minutes each)\na. Walk Bi ke Drive Program – Presentation by Paula Bender\, Hawaii Bicycling Leagu e. For questions\, comments\, or concerns: (paula@hbl.org)\nb. Neighborhoo d Concerns to Proposed Makakilo Bluffs Neighborhood and Kūlihi Street Ext ension – Presentation by William Albritton\, Kūlihi Street Resident. Fo r comments\, questions\, or concerns: (kaizaru@gmail.com)\n\n7. PUBLIC INP UT (Limited to 3 minutes per member of the public in totality)\n\nContact Information for District Elected Officials and their Community Liaisons to the Board\na. Mayor Rick Blangiardi (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/cont act-the-mayor)\nb. Councilmember Andria Tupola (atupola@honolulu.gov)\nc. U.S. Congressman Ed Case (https://case.house.gov/contact)\nd. U.S. Congres swoman Jill Tokuda (https://tokuda.house.gov/contact)\ne. Governor Josh Gr een (https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us) – Liaison HHFDC Housing Inf ormation Officer Gordon Pang (gordon.pang@hawaii.gov)\nf. State Senator Mi ke Gabbard (District 21) (sengabbard@capitol.hawaii.gov) – Liaison Melan ie June (m.june@capitol.hawaii.gov)\ng. State Senator Samantha DeCorte (Di strict 22) (sendecorte@capitol.hawaii.gov)\nh. State Representative Diamon d Garcia (District 42) (repgarcia@capitol.hawaii.gov)\ni. State Representa tive Kanani Souza (District 43) (repsouza@capitol.hawaii.gov)\nj. State Re presentative Darius Kila (District 44) (repkila@capitol.hawaii.gov)\n\n8. BOARD BUSINESS\na. Resolution: Supporting the Development of Additional Po stal Services in Kapolei\nb. Resolution: Supporting the Expansion of Pesti cide Buffer Zones\nc. Resolution: Expressing Gratitude to the Hawaiʻi Pon o‘ī Coalition for Organizing Hawaiian History Month Celebrations\nd. Re solution: Standing in Solidarity with Kamehameha Schools Regarding its Adm issions Policy to Give Preference to Native Hawaiians to the Extent Permis sible by Law\ne. Resolution: Establishing a Permitted Interaction Group to Support Disaster Preparedness\, including Community Resiliency Hubs in th e ‘Ewa Region\nf. Regarding Meetings Rules and Guidelines: Requiring pre senters on WebEx to either have their cameras turned on\, share their slid es during their presentations\, or both.\ng. Regarding the Thursday\, Sept ember 4\, 2025\, letter from the Office of Information Practice\na. Offici al Response of the Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board No. 34 (NB 34) to the Office of Information Practice regarding the Appeal of Sun shine Law Complaint (S APPEAL 26-04) as articulated in the letter dated Se ptember 4\, 2025\, which may include: (1) a concise statement of factual b ackground\; (2) an explanation of the NB 34’s position\, including its j ustification for the actions with citations to the specific statutory sect ions and other law supporting the NB 34’s position\; (3) any evidence ne cessary to support the NB 34’s argument\; and (4) contact information fo r the NB 34’s officer who is authorized to respond and make representati ons on behalf of the NB 34 concerning the appeal\nb. Authorize the Chair t o draft and submit the Official Response of NB 34 to the Office of Informa tion Practices and to represent NB 34 regarding Appeal 26-04\n\n9. BOARD A NNOUNCEMENTS\nNext Scheduled Meeting: The next Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Ha le Neighborhood Board No. 34 meeting is scheduled for October 22\, 2025\, at 7:00 p.m. at Kapolei Hale – Conference Room A &\; B and online via Webex (https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb34/).\n\n10. MELE – Hawai‘i Al oha\n\n11. ADJOURNMENT\n\n‘Olelo Community Television Cablecast of Board Meetings: The Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board regular me etings are video recorded and televised on ‘Olelo Community Television C hannel 49 at 9:00 p.m. on the second Friday of the month and on Channel 49 with a schedule of the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 12:00 p.m. de termined by ‘Olelo. The ‘Olelo program schedule is posted at http://ww w.olelo.org/programming/default.html.\n\nA mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minut es. Additions\, corrections\, and deletions to the mailing list may be dir ected to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\, by telephone on ( 808) 768-3710\, fax (808) 768-3711\, or emailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at https://www8.honolulu.g ov/nco/boards.\n\nAll written testimony must be received in the NCO 48 hou rs prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting\, written and/o r oral testimony may be submitted directly to the Board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony\, please note the Board and agenda item(s) y our testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office\, 925 Dill ingham Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\, fax (808) 768-3711\, email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov or visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/test imony.\n\nIf you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English\, plea se 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 ful fill requests received after this date.\n\n \;\n\nDRAFT REGULAR MEETIN G WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD\nWEDNESDAY\, AUGUST 27\, 2025 at 7:00 P .M.\nKAPOLEI HALE – CONFERENCE ROOM A &\; B\n1000 ULUʻŌHIʻA STREET \, KAPOLEI\, HI 96707\nAND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING\nVideo recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aroPtWjOmA& amp\;t\nReports &\; other meeting materials can be found at: https://dr ive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1GE3KMhGmxV2jxDLUnSvRUvThmykz8vGn\n1. CAL L TO ORDER – [0:00:01]: 7:00 p.m.\nChair Anthony Makana Paris called the Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board No. 34 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was established with 9 members present. Note: This boa rd requires five (5) members to establish quorum and to take official Boar d action.\nMembers Present: Carol England\, Michael Ferreira (online)\, Da n Haire (online)\, Moon Kahele\, Tiare Ta’ala (online)\, Mikiala Lidston e\, Sheila Medeiros\, Anthony Makana Paris\, and Kioni Dudley.\nMembers Ab sent: None.\nGuests: Captain Douglas Yee (Honolulu Fire Department)\; Serg eant Fumi Muraoka and Lieutenant Marino Carreira (Honolulu Police Departme nt)\; Nicole Rodwell (Board of Water Supply)\; McKenna Woodward (Office of Hawaiian Affairs)\; Ryan Tam and Craig Nakamoto (Hawaii Community Develop ment Authority)\; Alika Garcia (Kuleana Coral Restoration)\; Ben Jones (Un iversity of Hawaii)\; Genevieve Sullivan (Department of Transportation)\; Arlene Lardizabal (Department of Parks and Recreation)\; Ryan Tam\, Craig Nakamoto\, Francine Murray (HCDA Kalaeloa)\; Nestor Garcia (Congressman Ed Case's Office)\; Melanie June (Senator Mike Gabbard's Office)\; Jeannie T imoteo (Councilmember Andria Tupola's Office)\; Frank Genadio (OMPO Citize n's Advisory Committee)\; Mike Buck (C.O.R.E)\; Corinna\, Tristie\, Tiare (Kealahou West Oahu) Kahu Mark Kyle Hayworth\, Jill Hayworth (Episcopal Ch urch in Hawaii)\; Cillah\, Sunny Rosario\, Thad Spreg\, Lauren Tolentino\, Mike Reis\, Kanehili\, Joni Henderson\, Nanvy Valdez\, Lei’a Haff\, Wil liam Albrittain\, Patrick Watson\, Steve Luring\, Maggie Richagor\, Leslie Kading\, Ryan Sullivan\, Charles Kaneshiro\, Huijin Sergi\, and Svea Brac kberg (Residents)\; Jeffrey Jones (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 39 total attendees.\n2. P UBLIC SAFETY REPORTS – [0:03:14]\nHonolulu Fire Department – [0:03:16] : Captain Douglas Shei provided the report and highlighted the following:\ n• July 2025 Statistics: There were 4 structure fires\, 10 wildland and brush fires\, 4 nuisance fires\, 0 cooking fires\, 20 activated alarms wit h no fires\, 182 medical emergencies\, 0 motor vehicle collisions with ped estrians\, 12 motor vehicle crash/collisions\, 0 mountain rescues\, 1 ocea n rescue\, and 0 hazardous materials incidents.\n• Safety Tip: Emergency Notifications and Resources – Understanding how you'll be alerted durin g urgent emergencies and knowing where to find accurate official informati on is a key part of being prepared. Alert methods include opt-in alerts vi a text\, email\, or app push notifications. Systems include HNL Alert and official government social media. Public alert and warning systems include the Emergency Alert System (EAS)\, Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)\, and outdoor warning sirens. Learn more at honolulu.gov/dem/stay-informed.\nQue stions\, comments and concerns followed – [0:06:53]\n1. Wildfire Respons e: Member Lidstone thanked HFD for their swift response to a recent wildfi re in Kapolei and for monitoring flare-ups throughout the night\, which wa s reassuring to her learning center staff and students who were affected b y the smoke.\n\nHonolulu Police Department – [0:07:50]: Sergeant Fumi Mu raoka provided the report and highlighted the following:\n• July 2025 St atistics: There were 23 motor vehicle thefts (9 in Kapolei area)\, 14 burg laries (4 in area)\, 110 thefts (40 in area)\, 17 unauthorized entries int o motor vehicles (6 in area)\, 906 citations issued\, and 9\,111total call s for service (2\,800 in area).\n• Updates: The speed trailer was down d ue to rusted legs but has been repaired and will be deployed to Makakilo s oon. E-bike enforcement is planned for the Kapolei area. Homeless encampme nts on Kapolei Parkway have been cleared and will continue to be monitored .\nQuestions\, comments and concerns followed – [0:10:36]\n1. Tsunami Re sponse: Medeiros asked about lessons learned from the recent tsunami warni ng regarding response messaging\, evacuation of danger zones\, and whether HPD supports the immediate development of the Makakilo Drive completion a s an evacuation route. Lieutenant Carreira responded that these questions would need to be researched and may involve multiple agencies beyond HPD a nd HFD.\n2. Littering and Public Defecation: Watson reported ongoing issue s with an individual littering and defecating in a field between Kapolei W almart and the Akaka Veteran Center. Despite multiple reports to police an d 311\, the issue persists. Sergeant Muraoka indicated they would reach ou t to the property owner\, identified as HHFDC\, which is currently in leas e negotiations with Michael's Development Group.\n3. Radar Trailers: Ferre ira suggested seeking grant funding to replace outdated radar trailers wit h newer models that include traffic counting capabilities. Lieutenant Carr eira explained that budget cuts have affected equipment purchases\, but a speed trailer is budgeted for next fiscal year.\n4. Emergency Communicatio ns: Brackberg asked about communication plans between first responders dur ing emergencies like hurricanes when cell service might be unavailable. Li eutenant Carreira explained that HPD has satellite phones tested monthly\, conducts joint training exercises with other agencies\, and participates in the Hawaii Wireless Interoperability Network (HIWIN)\, which can withst and up to category four hurricanes.\n5. Security at 7-Eleven: Reis express ed concerns about homeless individuals causing disturbances at the 7-Eleve n near the police station. Lieutenant Carreira explained that officers nee d to observe a crime or have a complainant willing to prosecute to take ac tion. Board member Kahele suggested businesses consider hiring two securit y officers during high-activity periods.\n\nBoard of Water Supply – [0:4 1:06]: Nicole Rodwell provided the report and highlighted the following:\n • July 2025 Statistics: There was one (1) water main break in the Makaki lo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale area on July 8\, 2025\, when a 4-inch water main i nstalled in 2001 broke at 215 Connie McConney Place.\n• Announcements: T he Water Wisdom program supports condominiums and townhome residents\, own ers\, and property managers in reducing water usage through presentations\ , water audits\, and conservation materials. The "Imagine a Day Without Wa ter" event will be held on September 20\, 2025\, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p .m. at Windward Mall's Center Court.\n\nQuestions\, comments and concerns followed – [0:42:44]\n1. Water Supply for Development: Member Dudley exp ressed concerns about water availability for ongoing and planned developme nts in the area\, noting that years ago they were told there was no more w ater for development. Rodwell agreed to provide a report at the next meeti ng.\n2. Infrastructure Planning: Member Medeiros requested information on tracking mechanisms for available water supply\, strategies to ensure suff icient water for growth\, and plans for desalination plants. Rodwell menti oned that the Kalaeloa desalination facility is in progress but would prov ide more detailed information next month.\n3. Fire Impact and Red Hill: Wa tson asked if recent fires threatened any BWS infrastructure and requested updates on wells affected by Red Hill. Rodwell confirmed that BWS facilit ies were not affected by recent fires and that while BWS has filed a lawsu it regarding Red Hill\, she would consult with the water resources and wat er quality teams for more information.\nMayor Rick Blangiardi's Representa tive – [0:48:39]: No representative was present. Chair Paris noted that the Mayor's Office is still looking for a representative for the board\, a nd highlights from the Mayor's newsletter are available online at honolulu .gov/mayor/newsletter.\nHawaii Department of Transportation – [0:49:54]: No representative was present.\nOffice of Hawaiian Affairs – [0:50:16]: McKenna Woodward provided updates on OHA's work in cultural protection\, community investment\, and advocacy.\n• Presentation: https://docs.googl e.com/presentation/d/1oj2SGw5K-xz4jJEx9WABOSNnmSS9rZH1/edit?usp=drive_link &\;ouid=115604878251730642927&\;rtpof=true&\;sd=true\nQuestions\, comments and concerns followed – [0:54:43]\n1. Local Focus: Chair Paris requested that future presentations focus specifically on projects in the Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale area and surrounding districts to help the community understand what's happening locally\, such as whether OHA is sup porting the Kula Kaiapuni Hawaiian immersion high school in West Oahu.\n\n O'ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – [0:57:25]: Frank Genad io reported on the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) August meeting.\n• U pdates: OMPO Executive Director Mark Garretty reported on community outrea ch meetings in Chinatown and with University of Hawaii Manoa students. The Policy Board approved revision five of the Transportation Improvement Pro gram. Janet Mikey Law briefed on the Haleiwa Transportation Hub study\, wi th residents preferring a Dole Foods agricultural site with a city-operate d shuttle\, while OMPO prefers a site inside Haleiwa town close to the com mercial center. Covered proposed bus changes for the opening of Skyline's second phase. Rail service times will be increased to 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p .m. Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Satu rday. Some bus routes will be truncated\, and service will be added from M iddle Street to Manoa. Genadio shared his experience during the July 30 ts unami warning\, noting that Makakilo has become a temporary tsunami evacua tion zone for people from the Ewa plain. The lack of a second access for M akakilo is a major safety issue\, as demonstrated by the traffic congestio n during the evacuation.\n3. PRESENTATIONS – [1:02:08]\nRapid Resilience Reefs for Coastal Defense (R3D) – [1:02:12]: Alika Garcia (Kuleana Cora l Restoration)\, Ben Jones (University of Hawaii)\, and Genevieve Sullivan (Department of Transportation) presented on the R3D project\, which aims to create artificial reef structures that reduce wave energy\, protect coa stal infrastructure\, and enhance marine ecosystems.\n• Presentation: ht tps://drive.google.com/file/d/1U8x_hInYhg4phnqWAxcIEuExK4ZTnNg0/view?usp=d rive_link\n\nQuestions\, comments and concerns followed – [1:14:21]\n1. Marine Life: Member Kahele asked if limu (seaweed) could grow on the struc tures. The team expressed interest in limu growth but noted they would nee d to research this further.\n2. Scale and Purpose: Member Dudley asked abo ut the size and purpose of the project. Jones explained that the initial d eployment is a prototype to test performance\, not large enough to protect a coastline. If successful\, similar systems could be deployed at larger scales (500-1\,000 yards minimum) to protect coastlines from large storm w aves\, though not tsunamis.\n3. Technology: Member England inquired about the acoustic enrichment technology. Jones explained that speakers play sou nds of healthy reefs to attract herbivorous fish that graze algae\, reduci ng competition with coral. The system also includes lights to attract zoop lankton during bleaching periods to help corals feed.\n4. Anchoring and Ti meline: Jones explained that the structures would be anchored to the seafl oor using a micropile system. The project is currently in the community en gagement and permitting process\, with deployment targeted for the end of 2025. The structures are designed to remain in place permanently as they d evelop into a healthy reef ecosystem.\n5. Industrial Impact: Kading expres sed concern about potential noise pollution from the nearby refinery affec ting marine life. Jones acknowledged they haven't measured noise levels ye t but would include acoustic measurements in their monitoring plan.\n\nMem ber Ferreira logged off the meeting at 9:10p.m.\; 8 members present.\n\nKa polei City Lights 2025 – [1:30:00]: Arlene Lardizabal\, Culture and Arts Coordinator for the Department of Parks and Recreation provided a PowerPo int presentation regarding the update for Kapolei City Lights Opening Nigh t for Saturday\, December 6\, 2025. She shared the parade route (same as l ast year) that is pending approval\, the proposed changes to the block par ty that will take place following the parade\, and the traffic alert for r esidents. Setup at Kapolei Hale is scheduled to begin in October 2025.\n • Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qvyqpUqJiTLk48OE tivggivfU44M2Z9t/edit?usp=drive_link&\;ouid=115604878251730642927&\; rtpof=true&\;sd=true\n\nQuestions\, comments and concerns followed – [1:32:56]\n1. Security Concerns: Member Lidstone expressed concerns about increased congestion due to population growth along Kapolei Parkway and as ked about security planning. Lardizabal confirmed they are working closely with HPD and DTS to ensure resident access and public safety\, and will a lso engage the Neighborhood Safety Watch volunteers.\n2. Christmas Tree Di splays: Member England asked about dates for installing Christmas trees. L ardizabal stated that installation would be November 17-21\, 2025.\n3. Eve nt Layout: Member Kahele asked about the setup at the end of the parade. L ardizabal explained there would be a stage with live music from 5:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.\, along with food trucks and vendors.\n4. Seating: Richagor a sked if bleacher seating would be considered along the parade route. Lardi zabal appreciated the suggestion but said no bleacher seating would be ava ilable this year due to budget constraints\, though they would consider it for future events. A kupuna seating area will be available for the entert ainment portion\, and Olelo will be streaming the event.\n[1:38:40] Lidsto ne MOVED and Kahele SECONDED to amend the agenda to add a position for sup port for the R3D and Kapolei City Lights projects. A voice vote was conduc ted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 8-0-0 (Aye: Taʻala\, England\, Haire \, Kahele\, Lidstone\, Medeiros\, Dudley\, Paris\; Nay: None\; Abstain: No ne) – [1:39:02]\n[1:39:40] Dudley MOVED and Kahele SECONDED to support t he Rapid Resilience Reefs for Coastal Defense (R3D) project. Following dis cussion\, a voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 8-0- 0 (Aye: Taʻala\, England\, Haire\, Kahele\, Lidstone\, Medeiros\, Dudley\ , Paris\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None) – [1:41:12]\n[1:41:30] Kahele MOVED and Lindstone SECONDED to support Kapolei City Lights 2025. Following dis cussion\, a voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 8-0- 0 (Aye: Taʻala\, England\, Haire\, Kahele\, Lidstone\, Medeiros\, Dudley\ , Paris\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None) – [1:42:09]\nHCDA Kalaeloa Plan and Rules Update – [1:42:31]: Ryan Tam\, Director of Planning and Developme nt at the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA)\, and Craig Nakamo to\, Executive Director\, presented updates to the Kalaeloa Master Plan an d Rules. The updated master plan aims to balance social value (housing\, c onnectivity\, open space) with economic development and employment\, desig ned with sustainability and socioeconomic equity. The concept focuses on c reating a 15–20-minute community where daily needs are within a 5-minute walk\, broader uses within a 20-minute walk\, and regional activities wit hin a 20-minute bike or transit ride.\n• Presentation: https://drive.goo gle.com/file/d/1_qlW8UA9VodiZDyHFI3vsuE-z_vBQ6bp/view?usp=drive_link\n\nQu estions\, comments and concerns followed – [1:54:38]\n1. Infrastructure Concerns: Member Medeiros expressed frustration about development without adequate infrastructure\, noting issues with water supply\, waste manageme nt\, schools at capacity\, and limited hospital services. Tam explained th at the development permit process requires developers to consult with agen cies and provide documentation of capacity.\n2. Water Resources: Tam noted that Kalaeloa has a private water system inherited from the Navy. They ar e working on fixing leaks\, upgrading the system\, and incorporating R1 re cycled water\, particularly for the Navy golf course and new developments. \n3. Green Building Standards: Member England asked about "more flexible g reen building standards." Tam explained they are making standards more fle xible so developers aren't limited to specific certification systems like LEED.\n4. Traffic and Employment: Member Dudley expressed concern about tr affic if every household has someone commuting to Honolulu. Tam noted that Kapolei was intended to be a self-sustaining second city with proximity t o industrial areas and potential for more local jobs.\n5. Racetrack Propos al: Member Dudley raised concerns about the proposed racetrack's impact on nearby residents. Tam stated that any city proposal would need to come be fore the HCDA board for review\, which would include public notice and opp ortunity for comment.\n6. Native Plants: Albrittain asked if native plants were included in the plan. Chair Paris confirmed that the update includes a preference for native plants in section 15-215-44.\n7. Community Promis es: Watson highlighted past broken promises regarding underground utilitie s in Hoopili and the Makakilo Drive extension. He also mentioned concerns about maintenance of community features and requested more information abo ut the 15-minute city concept.\nPUBLIC INPUT – [2:19:08]\nMakakilo Bluff s Development Opposition – [2:19:20]: William Albrittain reported on a n eighborhood meeting held August 4\, 2025\, regarding the proposed Makakilo Bluffs development that would extend Kulihi Street. Of the 40 residents w ho attended\, 39 opposed the proposal. Concerns included traffic\, noise d uring construction\, and having only one road in and out creating a fire h azard. Despite developers reducing the number of homes from 54 to 37\, res idents remain opposed.\nHHFDC Property Clarification – [2:23:20]: Steve Luring clarified that the parcel between Kapolei Walmart and the Akaka Vet eran Center is owned by HHFDC\, not Villages of Kapolei. Chair Paris confi rmed that HHFDC is currently in lease negotiations with Michael's Developm ent Group. Luring shared his experience moving to Kapolei in 1990\, noting they waited three years for a grocery store and drugstore\, and 4-5 years for a library that initially had no books or librarians. He emphasized th at infrastructure like schools and libraries should be built before homes. \nELECTED OFFICIALS – [2:25:39]\nMayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representativ e – [2:25:42]: No representative present.\nCouncilmember Andria Tupola's Representative – [2:25:48]: Jeannie Timoteo provided the report and hig hlighted the following: Resolutions 25-109\, 25-222\, Bill 5\, and Bill 62 that the office is working to implement\; A successful Board of Water Sup ply watershed management meeting\; the R3 program (Restore\, Revive\, Conn ect) at Kapolei High School to assist those experiencing homelessness\; th e office is still reviewing the interim Kalaeloa Racetrack proposal and ha s not yet taken a position.\nCongressman Ed Case's Representative – [2:2 8:05]: Nestor Garcia provided the report and highlighted the following: Co ngressman Case is seeking applicants for congressional nominations to the four service academies\, with applications due by October 10\; Congressman 's tele-town hall talk story\, postponed due to the July 29 tsunami scare\ , has been rescheduled for October 2 at 6:00 p.m.\nGovernor Josh Green's R epresentative – [2:30:11]: No representative was present\, but Chair Par is shared that Gordon Pang had clarified that HHFDC is the landowner of th e property involved with the littering issue discussed earlier\, and Micha el's Development Group is the current lessee who will post no trespassing signs and work with HPD to resolve the situation.\nState Senator Mike Gabb ard's Representative – [2:31:04]: Melanie June provided the report and h ighlighted the following: Hawaii's Purple Heart Day on August 7 in the Sen ator's August newsletter\; Senator Gabbard will host his next listen story meeting on Saturday\, September 27\, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Villa ges of Kapolei\, with a Zoom option available.\nQuestions\, comments and c oncerns followed – [2:31:56]\n1. Rhinoceros Beetle: Member Dudley asked about trees dying on Makakilo Drive and whether the coconut rhinoceros bee tle was responsible. June confirmed there is a significant CRB problem on the west side and would provide more information on invasive species next month.\nState Senator Samantha DeCorte – [2:33:46]: No representative pr esent.\nState Representatives Diamond Garcia – [2:33:55]: No representat ive present.\nState Representative Kanani Souza – [2:34:00]: No represen tative present.\nState Representative Darius Kila – [2:34:05]: No repres entative present.\nBOARD BUSINESS – [2:34:16]\nCommittee and Committee A ssignments – [2:34:18]: Chair Paris recommended establishing the followi ng committees with chairs: Transportation (Member Ferreira)\, Environmenta l Justice (Member Dudley)\, Parks and Recreation (Member Lidstone)\, Educa tion (Member Medeiros)\, Holiday (Member England)\, Beautification (Member England)\, and Community Outreach (Member Medeiros). Frank Genadio was ap pointed as the community member for Transportation and OMPO Citizen's Advi sory Committee Liaison\, Dr. Amy Bossler for Holiday\, and Thad Spreg for Beautification. Additional board members volunteered for various committee s.\nPosition on Hālau Waʻa Commons Project – [2:39:24]: The board cons idered the Episcopal Church in Hawaii's project for a new community center at 91-1122 Kamaaha Loop\, which would house the Hālau Waʻa Episcopal Ch urch\, a Montessori School\, and an adult care facility with a commercial kitchen.\n[2:39:42] Lidstone MOVED and Dudley SECONDED to support the Hāl au Waʻa Commons Project. Following discussion\, a voice vote was conducte d and ADOPTED with a vote count of 8-0-0 (Aye: England\, Haire\, Kahele\, Lindstone\, Medeiros\, Dudley\, Ta’ala\, Paris\; Nay: None\; Abstain: No ne) – [2:40:52]\nPosition on Hawaiki Cable Landing Expansion Project – [2:41:07]: The board considered the expansion project located at 92-301 F arrington Highway\, Kahe Beach Park.\n[2:41:26] Lidstone MOVED and England SECONDED to support the Hawaiki Cable Landing Expansion Project. Followin g discussion\, a voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 8-0-0 (Aye: England\, Haire\, Kahele\, Lindstone\, Medeiros\, Dudley\, Ta ’ala\, Paris\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None) – [2:42:02]\nResolution: Est ablishing a Permitted Interaction Group to Support the Development of Comm unity Resiliency Hubs in the 'Ewa Region – [2:42:30]: Member Dudley sugg ested expanding the scope beyond just resiliency hubs to include hurricane \, tsunami\, and wildfire preparations. The matter was referred to the Env ironmental Justice Committee to develop a broader scope.\nResolution: Supp orting the Development of Additional Postal Services in Kapolei – [2:44: 48]: Dudley MOVED and Kahele SECONDED to support the resolution supporting the development of additional postal services in Kapolei. Following discu ssion\, there was no vote taken. The resolution was deferred due to edits needing to be made.\nResolution: Supporting Sponsorship of Local Artists t o Create Public Murals – [2:47:02]: Lidstone MOVED and England SECONDED to adopt the resolution supporting sponsorship of local artists to create public murals. Following discussion\, there was no vote taken. The resolut ion was referred to the Beautification Committee.\nRegarding the Order of Business for Neighborhood Board No. 34 – [2:58:50]: Chair Paris explaine d that elected officials can speak during the public input section without prior notice\, though they need to request agenda items seven days in adv ance if they want the board to take a position. The board decided to maint ain the current order of business.\nRegarding Meetings Rules and Guideline s: Requiring presenters on WebEx to either have their cameras turned on\, share their slides during their presentations\, or both: Postponed due to lack of time.\n\nApproval of Meeting Minutes: Wednesday\, June 25\, 2025 R egular Meeting Minutes and Wednesday\, July 23\, 2025 Initial Convening Me eting Minutes: Postponed due to lack of time.\nANNOUNCEMENTS – [3:02:23] \nNext Meeting: The next regular Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhoo d Board No. 34 meeting is scheduled for Wednesday\, September 24\, 2025\, at 7:00 p.m. at Kapolei Hale Conference Rooms A and B and online via WebEx .\nADJOURNMENT – [3:02:40]: The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m.\nSub mitted by: Jeffrey Jones\, Neighborhood Assistant\, NCO\nReviewed by: Dyla n Buck\, Community Relations Specialist\, NCO\nFinalized by:\n\nTo view ag enda and minutes\, visit our board website.\n\nEvent shows physical locat ion\; however\, other options of participation may also include WebEx and phone.  If available\, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at t he top of the agenda. 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