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Nānākuli-Māʻili NB Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:NĀNĀKULI - MĀ‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 36\n \;\n\n&n bsp\;\n\nREGULAR MEETING AGENDA\nTUESDAY\, AUGUST 19\, 2025\nNĀNĀKULI PU BLIC LIBRARY \n89-070 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY - HAWAIʻI 96792\n7:00 PM\n\nWebE x Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m9bcd2624f5d167608f501972 217fd99e \nMeeting Number/ Access Code: 2499 274 8031\nPassword: NB36 (623 6 when dialing from a phone or video system)\nJoin By Video System: You ca n also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.\nJoin By Phone: 1- 408-418-9388 United States Toll\n\nGoogle Drive: https://drive.google.com/ drive/folders/1OpQrZcPlM4-SOeAKbx0CAgcA0tazyEYf\nYouTube Recordings: https ://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice\n\nRules of Speaking: Any one intending to speak\, we will ask that in-person attendees’ line up a t the microphone. Attendees joining us virtually\, please raise your virtu al hand. When recognized by the Chair\, state your name clearly for the mi nutes. Comments must be kept under two (2) minutes. Official’s monthly r eports must be kept under three (3) minutes. Presentations are asked to st ay under ten (10) minutes. Sergeant-At-Arms will be keeping time\, please conclude your comments when the timer goes off or asked to end by the Chai r. When making comments\, please address your remarks to the Chair. Silenc e all electronic devices.\n\nNote: The Board may act on any agenda item. A s required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92)\, specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on\, unless added to the agenda. A two-thir ds 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.\n\n1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Malia Agustin\na) Pule\n\n2. CITY EMERGENCY &\; FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS\na) Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)\nb) Honolulu Police Department (HPD)\nc) Honolulu Ocean Safety Department- Kelly Krohne\n\n3. MILITARY O FFICIALS’ MONTHLY REPORTS\na) Army Representative – Lieutenant Colonel Ricky McArthur\nb) Navy Representative – Jhewel Felipe\n\n4. PRESENTATI ONS: Limited to ten (10) minutes:\na) PVT Landfill Annual Report – Ben Y amamoto\n\n5. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Limited to two (2) minutes\ n\n6. OFFICIALS MONTHLY REPORTS: Limited to three (3) minutes\na) Governor Josh Green’s Representative – DOA Chair Sharon Hurd\nb) State Senator – Samantha DeCorte\nc) State Representative – Darius Kila\nd) Departm ent of Hawaiian Homelands Representative – Diamond Badajos\ne) Office of Hawaiian Affairs – CEO Stacy Ferreira\nf) Mayor Rick Blangiardi Represe ntative – Ted Hayden\ng) Councilmember – Andria Tupola\nh) Board of Wa ter Supply – Kathleen Pahinui\n\n7. BOARD BUSINESS\na) Board Recess Sche dule: The Board is allotted three (3) recess months.\nb) Adoption of Oral Testimony Rules: The Board is to determine the time allowed for speakers.\ n1. Community Concerns\, Questions\, &\; Responses - Two (2) Minutes Ea ch\n2. Presentations - Ten (10) Minutes Each\n3. Officials Monthly Reports - Three (3) Minutes Each\nc) Transportation Committee and Housing &\; Zoning Committee: Appoint community members Richard Landford and Gary Shin sato\nd) Approval of Tuesday June 17\, 2025 and July 15\, 2025 Regular Mee ting Minutes.\ne) June and July 2025 Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings and/or Public Hearings.\nf) Special Joint Meeting with Waianae Co st Neighborhood Board: Tuesday September 23\, 2025 7:00PM Location TBD. Re solution on Mt. Kaʻala Kamananui Project- gondolas and ziplines.\n\n8. CO MMITTEE REPORTS: Limited to three (3) minutes each\na. Transportation Chai r – Germaine Meyers: 1st Thursday 6:30PM Nānākuli Public Library\nb. H ousing &\; Zoning Chair – Germaine Meyers: 1st Thursday 8:00PM Nānā kuli Public Library\nc. Hawaiian Affairs Chair – Mapuana Tector: 2nd Wed nesday 6:00PM Nānākuli Public Library\nd. Education Chair – Valerie-Ma e Manoa: 2nd Thursday 6:30PM Nānākuli Public Library\ne. Water &\; La nd Chair – Valerie-Mae Manoa: 2nd Thursday 8:00PM Nānākuli Public Libr ary\nf. Park &\; Recreation Chair – James Cowles: Last Tuesday 6:30PM Kalanianaʻole Beach Park\ng. Public Health &\; Safety Chair – Paul Aio: Last Tuesday 7:30PM Kalanianaʻole Beach Park\n\n9. ANNOUNCEMENTS -\n a) Representative Darius Kila Townhall featuring representatives from the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) to discuss methods of reducing gun violence and incarceration. The Townhall will be held at t he Nānākuli Public Library on Wednesday\, August 20\, 2025\, from 6:00 p m to 8:00 pm.\nb) Hawaii State Public Library System Genealogy Nights- Aug ust 25\, 2025 Topic: Ancestry.com at Nānākuli Public Library 5:00PM-7:00 PM go to https://www.librarieshawaii.org/events/\nc) Councilmember Tupolas Mauna Lahi Lahi Beach Clean Up in partnership with Malama Rising on Satur day\, August 30\, 2025 8:00AM-12:00PM Check in at 7:30AM at the pop up ten t- wear covered shoes\, heavy duty gloves\, hat\, and sun protection. Tras h bags\, water and bentos will be provided. Register at (808) 861-2208 or email councildistrict1@honolulu.gov\nd) Representative Darius Kila Townhal l featuring representatives from the Department of Transportation (DOT) an d Department of Transportation Services (DTS) on Wednesday\, September 10\ , 2025\, at the Nānākuli Public Library from 6:00 pm – 8-00 pm.\ne) Ne xt Regular Board Meeting – TUESDAY\, AUGUST 19\, 2025\, at 7:00 PM\, at Nānākuli Public Library and via WebEx Platform.\n\n10. ADJOURNMENT\n\nA 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 Kapalama Hale\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160 Honolulu\, Hawaii 96817\; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711\; or call Neigh borhood Assistant Jeffrey Jones at (808) 768-3720 or e-mail nco@honolulu.g ov. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu .gov/nco.\n\nAll written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Co mmission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours\, writte n and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the board at the meet ing. If submitting written testimony\, please note the board and agenda it em(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office\, 9 25 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160 Honolulu\, Hawaii 96817. Fax: (808) 76 8-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.\n\nIf you need an auxiliary aid/s ervice or other accommodation due to a disabilityor an interpreter for a l anguage other than English\, please call the Neighborhood Commission Offic e at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nc o@honolulu.gov at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeti ng. It may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.\n \n \;\n\n \;\n\nDRAFT INITIAL CONVENING MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FO R VIDEO RECORD\nTUESDAY\, JULY 15\, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.\nNANAKULI PUBLIC LIB RARY – 89-070 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY\, HAWAII 96792\nAND VIA WEBEX TELECONFE RENCING\nVideo recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.yout ube.com/watch?v=quCX-dptzIE\nReports &\; other meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OpQrZcPlM4-SOeAKbx0CAgc A0tazyEYf\n1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:02]\nChair Malia Agustin called the Nanakuli-Maili Neighborhood Board No. 36 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quo rum was established with 8 members present. Note: This nine-member Board r equires five (5) members to establish quorum and to take official Board ac tion.\nMembers Present: Paul Aio\, Germaine Meyers\, Valerie-Mae Manoa\, M alia Agustin\, James Cowles\, Blessings Dela Cruz\, Mapuana Tector\, and K aui Asinsin.\nMembers Absent: Naomi Hanohano.\nGuests: Corporal Pagan (Hon olulu Police Department)\; Lieutenant Marina Carrera (HPD)\; Sergeant Fumi Muraoka (HPD)\; Captain Krohne (Honolulu Ocean Safety Department)\; Sharo n Hurd (Department of Agriculture)\; Senator Samantha DeCorte (State Senat e District 22)\; Representative Darius Kila (State House)\; Diamond Badajo s (Department of Hawaiian Homelands)\; Oriana Leao (DHHL)\; Kika Tapeni (C ouncilmember Andria Tupola)\; Steven Norstrom (Board of Water Supply)\; Li eutenant Colonel Ricky McArthur (Army)\; Jhewel Felipe (Joint Base Pearl H arbor-Hickam)\; Wally Ahuna\, Shelby Billionaire\, Haysten Jesus\, Promise Jellings-Faletogo\, Gary Shinsato\, Austin Salcedo\, Kalei Salcedo\, Tany a Tique\, Lei’a Haff (Residents)\; Jeffrey Jones (NCO). Note: Name not i ncluded if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 46 total participants.\n2. CITY EMERGENCY &\; FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY R EPORTS – [0:17:51]\nHonolulu Fire Department: No representative present. \nHonolulu Police Department – [0:17:56]: Corporal Pagan provided the cr ime statistics for June 2025.\n• June 2025 Statistics: There were 11 mot or vehicle thefts (one in the area)\, 13 burglaries (two in the area)\, 89 thefts (15 in the area)\, 25 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (si x in the area)\, 739 citations\, and 8\,283 calls for service (1\,454 in t he area).\n• Safety Tip: HPD reminded the community that vending along F arrington Highway by the Hecko plant is illegal. Violators can be cited up to $1\,000 and charged with a petty misdemeanor. Vending is only allowed where legal parking is available\, with proper permits for cooked food\, o r for fresh fish and fruit only. Vending in public parks is illegal.\nQues tions\, comments\, and concerns followed – [0:20:38]\n1. Board Member Co wles thanked the officers who worked during the Maili fire and helped with traffic control despite people not wanting to move their vehicles.\n2. Bo ard Member Aio asked about arrests for burglaries. Sergeant Muraoka later reported there were three burglary arrests in the district during June.\nH onolulu Ocean Safety Department – [0:23:17]: Captain Khrone provided the beach attendance and incident statistics for June 2025.\n• June 2025 St atistics: Kahe Point had 16\,746 visitors\, 2\,585 preventions\, and 290 m inor first aids. Nanakuli Beach Park had 41\,790 visitors\, about 6\,000 p reventions\, and 3\,000 public contacts. Maili Beach had 49\,100 visitors\ , 3\,500 preventive actions\, and 172 minor first aids.\n• Incidents: A drowning at Ewa Beach\; multiple shark sightings at Kahe Point\; a large s et that took out canoes at Nanakuli Beach Park (lifeguards recovered the c anoes)\; a large fight at Nanakuli Beach Park that HPD helped break up\; a nd multiple monk seal sightings along the Leeward Coast.\nQuestions\, comm ents\, and concerns followed – [0:25:39]\n1. Board Member Meyers asked a bout the new Ocean Safety Commission and resources for addressing child dr ownings\, which are the highest form of fatality for keiki in Hawaii. Crow responded that increased staffing\, school career days\, and the Junior L ifeguard program will help address these concerns.\n2. Board Member Aio as ked about staffing at Kahe Point/Electric Beach. Crow confirmed there are two lifeguards from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.\, plus mobile units including l ieutenant trucks and rescue skis that patrol the coastline.\n3. ELECTION O F OFFICERS – [0:33:31]\n• Chair – [0:34:00]: Malia Agustin was nomin ated by Board Member Meyers. Hearing no other nominations\, a roll call vo te was conducted and Agustin was voted to be chair with a vote count of 7- 1 (Aye: Aio\, Meyers\, Manoa\, Cowles\, Tector\, Asinsin\, Augustin\; Abst ain: Dela Cruz) – [0:34:54]\n\n• Vice Chair – [0:36:33]: Dela Cruz s elf-nominated to fill the Vice Chair position.\nChair Agustin called a rec ess at 7:36 p.m. due to technical difficulties in the physical meeting roo m.\nChair Agustin called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.\; Discussion fo r the Vice Chair position continued.\n• Vice Chair (cont.) – [0:38:45] : Dela Cruz and Cowles self-nominated\; Chair Agustin nominated Manoa. Hea ring no other nominations\, a roll call vote was conducted and Manoa was E LECTED to be Vice Chair with a vote count of 5-2-1 (Manoa: Aio\, Meyers\, Asinsin\, Manoa\, Agustin\; Cowles: Tector\, Cowles\; Dela Cruz: Dela Cruz ) – [0:39:50]\n• Secretary – [0:41:16]: Manoa nominated Meyers. Hear ing no other nominations\, a roll call was conducted and Meyers was ELECTE D to be Secretary with a vote of 6-2 (Aye: Aio\, Tector\, Asinsin\, Manoa\ , Meyers\, Agustin\; Nay: None\; Abstain: Dela Cruz\, Cowles) – [0:41:46 ]\nTreasurer – [0:42:28]: Meyers nominated Aio\, he declined the nominat ion\; Meyers nominated Cowles\, he declined the nomination\; Meyers nomina ted Dela Cruz\; Tector nominated Asinsin. Hearing no other nominated\, a r oll call vote was conducted and Asinsin was voted to be Treasurer with a v ote count of 7-1 (Asinsin: Aio\, Tector\, Dela Cruz\, Meyers\, Asinsin\, M anoa\, Agustin\; Dela Cruz (Cowles) – [0:44:12]\n• Sergeant-at-Arms – [0:45:27]: Meyers nominated Tector\; Cowles self-nominated. Hearing no other nominations\, a roll call vote was conducted and Tector was ELECTED to be Sergeant-at-Arms with a vote count of 6-1-1 (Tector: Aio\, Agustin\ , Tector\, Meyers\, Asinsin\, Manoa\; Cowles: Cowles\; Abstain: Dela Cruz) – [0:46:02]\n4. PRESENTATIONS – [0:47:23]\nNanakuli High &\; Inter mediate School Student Government - Homecoming Parade on Nanakuli Ave – [0:47:23]: Haysten Jesus and Promise Jellings-Faletogo presented informati on about the upcoming homecoming parade scheduled for Thursday\, October 1 6\, 2025\, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. The parade will begin on Pa Avenue/First Road\, travel up Nanakuli Avenue\, and end at Nanakuli High &\; Interm ediate School. This year's theme is "Once Upon a Homecoming\," inspired by classic fairy tales. The homecoming football game against Aiea High Schoo l will be held the following day\, Friday\, October 17.\nQuestions\, comme nts\, and concerns followed – [0:48:40]\n1. Board Member Meyers complime nted the students on their presentation and asked for clarification on the theme. The students explained that each class will choose a fairy tale th eme for their float.\n2. Board Member Manoa complimented the students on r epresenting their school.\n3. Board Member Asinsin suggested that students bring presentations about all school events to future board meetings.\n[0 :52:00] – Tector MOVED and Cowles SECONDED to support the Nanakuli High &\; Intermediate School parade on October 16th. Hearing no discussion\, a voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 8-0-0 (Aye: A io\, Agustin\, Tector\, Cowles\, Dela Cruz\, Meyers\, Asinsin\, Manoa\; Na y: None\; Abstain: None) – [0:52:41]\nHawaiki – Member of BW Digital - Fiber Optic Submarine Cable Landing Facilities Project Follow Up – [0:5 3:05]: This item was tabled until the August agenda. Information has been sent to the board regarding questions raised at the previous meeting.\n5. RESIDENTS'/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:53:44]\nMaili Fire Impact – [0:54:5 6]: Wally Ahuna shared his experience losing his home\, business\, and a d og in the recent Maili fire. He thanked the community for their support an d expressed concern about fire safety infrastructure\, noting that fire hy drant installation costs are prohibitively expensive ($800\,000 to $1.2 mi llion). He urged elected officials to address these issues to prevent futu re tragedies.\nEpstein Client List – [1:03:27]: Pikachu claimed to have found the Epstein client list on the Department of Justice website and exp ressed distrust in government officials.\nAgriculture Crime Reporting – [1:05:16]: Resident Kalei Salcedo shared information about Duke's Law (Act 235) and the agriculture tip line (808-427-3323) that goes directly to th e state Department of Law enforcement. Salcedo also expressed concerns abo ut fire mitigation\, overdevelopment\, and infrastructure issues.\n6. OFFI CIALS MONTHLY REPORTS – [1:08:08]\nGovernor Josh Green's Representative – Department of Agriculture Chair Sharon Hurd – [1:08:26]: Chair Hurd provided information about Act 235 (Duke's Law)\, which establishes trespa ssing as a crime and creates an agricultural security fund from penalties collected. The fund will purchase equipment for the Department of Law Enfo rcement and compensate victims of agricultural crimes.\nQuestions\, commen ts\, and concerns followed – [1:10:34]\n1. Board Member Asinsin asked ab out the lack of school bus transportation at Nanakuli High &\; Intermed iate School\, noting that both high school and intermediate transportation has been eliminated\, which will affect attendance.\n2. Board Member Meye rs followed up on a previous request for information from John Zuno regard ing funding for Kahale\, which had not been provided since February.\nStat e Senator – Samantha DeCorte – [1:13:50]: Senator DeCorte congratulate d the newly elected board members and provided updates on the Maili and Na nakuli fires. She expressed condolences to the Ahuna family and noted that she\, Representative Kila\, Representative Morooka\, and Councilwoman Tup ola were on the ground during the emergency. She is meeting with the state fire marshal to discuss solutions and emphasized the importance of follow ing evacuation orders. She also highlighted Duke's Law\, which increases p enalties for trespassers and poachers\, and announced a town hall on Augus t 12 at Ark of Safety Christian Fellowship.\nQuestions\, comments\, and co ncerns followed – [1:20:58]\n1. Resident Kalei Salcedo raised concerns a bout individuals with autism who lose support services when they turn 18.\ n2. Board Member Tector asked how the community could help expedite soluti ons for fire hydrants and water access.\n3. Board Member Asinsin reiterate d concerns about the lack of school bus transportation.\n4. Board Member M eyers asked about emergency alerts and evacuation plans\, noting she didn' t receive notifications during the fires despite being signed up for alert s.\n5. Board Member Dela Cruz and Board Member Cowles shared their experie nces as first responders during the Maili fire\, expressing disappointment with the lack of coordination and communication regarding evacuation shel ters.\nState Representative – Darius Kila – [1:44:16]: Representative Kila provided updates on upcoming events\, including a McKinney-Vento Act town hall on July 16\, a DOT town hall on July 29\, and a legislative town hall in August. He discussed the pre-K classroom opening at Maili\, the D OT climate resilience plan open for public comment until July 31\, and pro posed bus line changes. He also addressed the recent fires\, emphasizing t he need for property maintenance to reduce fuel loads and the importance o f community cooperation during emergencies.\nQuestions\, comments\, and co ncerns followed – [1:54:30]\n1. Resident Kalei Salcedo thanked Represent ative Kila for his efforts and expressed hope for continued improvements.\ n2. Board Member Cowles expressed concern about potential bus route elimin ations that would force kupuna to use rail transit\, which doesn't serve t heir medical appointment locations.\n3. Board Member Aio suggested focusin g on neighbor-to-neighbor relationships to improve community safety and re commended a tabletop exercise to analyze the emergency response.\n4. Board Member Meyers discussed the need for better emergency alert systems and l ong-term planning for climate change impacts.\n5. Board Member Dela Cruz t hanked Representative Kila for his updates during the fire.\n6. Board Memb er Asinsin asked about the McKinney-Vento town hall and resources for home less youth\, noting there are approximately 200 homeless youth in Nanakuli Valley alone.\nDepartment of Hawaiian Homelands Representative – Diamon d Badajos – [2:13:58]: Diamond Badajos provided updates on lease awards\ , stating that all project leases will eventually become land awards. DHHL is working on a comprehensive timeline for this process. She reported on recent award orientations on Maui and upcoming events on Kauai and in Kapo lei. The Hawaiian Homes Commission meeting will be held in Kapolei on July 21-22. Oriana Leao announced that DHHL is soliciting legislative proposal s for the 2026 legislative session\, due on July 28. Proposals must addres s regulations\, budget processes\, or create benefits for the department\, trust\, or beneficiaries.\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed – [2:17:12]\n1. Board Member Meyers expressed frustration about the lack of transparency regarding the timeline for converting project leases to l and leases\, comparing the current situation to undivided interest leases issued 20 years ago that still haven't resulted in land awards.\n2. Board Member Tector raised concerns about the financial burden placed on benefic iaries\, noting that homes will cost approximately $800\,000\, making them unaffordable for many.\n3. Board Member Dela Cruz requested that DHHL rep resentatives attend board meetings in person to address community concerns directly.\n4. Board Member Aio asked about trash bin maintenance at the N anakuli Cemetery.\nMayor Rick Blangiardi's Representative – Ted Hayden – [2:30:48]: Not present. A letter with updates was provided to the boar d.\n• Memo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ivr4AmMJGsiRCwQql-kO7pZx3z7 emupO/view?usp=drive_link\nCouncilmember – Andria Tupola – [2:31:14]: Kika Tapeni reported that Councilmember Tupola is planning a committee hea ring to address accountability for the wildfire response. Upcoming events include a "Priced into Paradise" event on October 25 at the Blaisdell Cent er\, a water management town hall on August 26\, and a cleanup in Makaha o n August 30. The R3 program will focus on the Ulehawa pump station area fr om August 4 to November 20\, addressing homelessness\, drug abuse\, and me ntal health issues. A brush clearing project at Sea Country's Pua Hulu Par k is scheduled for July 23-24.\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns follow ed – [2:35:51]\n1. Gary Shinsato asked about the status of a flood study for Hale Makana O Maili\, noting that the original drainage plan was chan ged and the current system doesn't work.\n2. Board Member Meyers asked abo ut the WCAR (Waianae Coast Alternative Roads) timeline and when the MOU wo uld be completed\, as it expires at the end of August.\n3. Board Member As insin asked about the Sea Country cleanup and park lighting to allow for e xtended sports practice times.\nBoard of Water Supply – Steven Norstrom – [2:44:11]: Steven Norstrom reported no main breaks in the previous mon th and announced the annual Unthirsty Plant Sale on August 2 at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed – [2:45:14]\n1. Chair Agustin asked about the installa tion cost and process for fire hydrants in Maili\, particularly on the str eet where the fires occurred.\n2. Board Member Cowles expressed concern ab out the lack of fire hydrants on Kamanu Street\, noting that firefighters had to run lines from Maili Elementary School during the recent fire.\nArm y Representative – Lieutenant Colonel Ricky MacArthur – [2:48:23]: Lie utenant Colonel McArthur announced a hiring fair on August 19 at the Helem ano Military Reservation and provided the July training advisory. He repor ted on a June wildfire at Schofield Barracks that burned approximately 600 acres but remained contained within the installation. The cause is still under investigation. He also noted that the 25th Infantry Division will co nduct joint training exercises in August and November.\nQuestions\, commen ts\, and concerns followed – [2:50:25]\n1. Board Member Dela Cruz asked about the cause of the Schofield fire and whether it was related to the Ma ili and Nanakuli fires. Lieutenant Colonel MacArthur clarified that the Sc hofield fire occurred in mid-June\, before the other fires\, and was on th e north side of the installation\, not the west side.\nNavy Representative – Jhewel Felipe – [2:51:41]: Jhewel Felipe reported that research sho wed the Navy purchased over 8\,000 acres of the Mendenhall estate in 1929 at fair market price when it was being used as a cattle ranch. She also an nounced that the Trusted Traveler Program has been reinstated as of July 7 \, though all personnel and visitors are still required to show identifica tion and may undergo additional screening.\n7. INITIAL CONVENING &\; BO ARD BUSINESS – [2:53:46]\nMeeting Date\, Time\, and Location – [2:54:0 0]: Meyers MOVED and Aio SECONDED to continue meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Nānākuli Public Library. Hearing no o ther recommendations\, a voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 8-0-0 (Aye: Aio\, Asinsin\, Tector\, Cowles\, Meyers\, Dela Cruz\ , Manoa\, Agustin\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None) – [2:54:29]\nBoard Recess Schedule and Adoption of Oral Testimony Rules – [2:54:40]: Hearing no o pposition\, Chair Agustin deferred the discussion of recess schedule and a doption of oral testimony rules to the August 2025 Regular Board Meeting.\ nCreation of Board Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs – [2:54:54]: Chair A gustin appointed the following committee chairs and vice chairs:\n1. Publi c Health and Safety Committee: Chair - Paul Aio\, Vice Chair - James Cowle s\n2. Education Committee: Chair - Valerie-Mae Manoa\, Vice Chair - Kaui A sinsin\n3. Park and Recreation Committee: Chair - James Cowles\, Vice Chai r - Mapuana Tector\n4. Hawaiian Affairs Committee: Chair - Mapuana Tector\ , Vice Chair - Blessings Dela Cruz\n5. Land and Water Committee: Chair - V alerie-Mae Manoa\, Vice Chair - Mapuana Tector\n6. Housing and Zoning Comm ittee: Chair - Germaine Meyers\, Vice Chair - Paul Aio\n7. Transportation Committee: Chair - Germaine Meyers\, Vice Chair - James Cowles\nChair Agus tin requested that each committee meet at least once a month with agendas posted six days in advance in accordance with Sunshine Law requirements.\n 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:59:24]\n• Representative Kila's Virtual Town Hal l on McKinney-Vento Act: Wednesday\, July 16\, 2025\, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (onli ne)\n• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Rally: Friday\, July 25\, 2 025\, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Hawaii State Capitol Rotunda\n• Representative Kila's Department of Transportation Town Hall: Tuesday\, July 29\, 2025\, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Olelo 49 live)\n• Senator DeCorte's District 22 Legislat ive Town Hall: Tuesday\, August 12\, 2025\, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Ark of Safet y Christian Fellowship\n• Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday\, August 1 9\, 2025\, at 7:00 p.m. at Nanakuli Public Library and via WebEx\n9. ADJOU RNMENT – [3:00:19]\nChair Agustin adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.\nS ubmitted by: Jeffrey Jones\, Neighborhood Assistant\, NCO\nReviewed by: Dy lan Buck\, Community Relations Specialist\, NCO\nFinalized by:\n\n \;\ n\n \;\n\nTo view agenda and minutes\, visit our board website.\n\nEv ent shows physical location\; however\, other options of participation may also include WebEx and phone.  If available\, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agenda. 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