NĀNĀKULI – MĀ‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 36

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025
NĀNĀKULI PUBLIC LIBRARY
89-070 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY – HAWAIʻI 96792
7:00 PM

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Rules of Speaking: Anyone intending to speak, we will ask that in-person attendees’ line up at the microphone. Attendees joining us virtually, please raise your virtual hand. When recognized by the Chair, state your name clearly for the minutes. Comments must be kept under two (2) minutes. Official’s monthly reports must be kept under three (3) minutes. Presentations are asked to stay 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 Chair. When making comments, please address your remarks to the Chair. Silence all electronic devices.

Note: The Board may act on any agenda item. As 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-thirds 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.

Order of Decorum – The Neighborhood Plan states: §2-13-104 Standards of conduct. (a) Board members, in the performance of their duties, shall demonstrate by their example the highest standards of ethical conduct, to the end that the public may justifiably have trust and confidence in the integrity of the neighborhood board system. Board members shall hold their offices or positions for the benefit of the public, shall recognize that the public’s interest is their primary concern, and shall faithfully discharge the duties of their offices regardless of personal considerations.

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Malia Agustin
a. Pule
b. Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board Roll Call

II. CITY EMERGENCY & FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS
a. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
b. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)
c. Honolulu Ocean Safety Department- Kelly Krohne

III. CITY OFFICIALS MONTHLY REPORTS: : Limited to three (3) minutes
a. Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative
b. Councilmember – Andria Tupola
c. Board of Water Supply – Kathleen Pahinui

IV. PRESENTATIONS: Limited to ten (10) minutes:
a. McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act (1987) Education for Homeless Youth – Presented by Jeanna Hurt, Abigail Eli and Hoppe Cruz.
b. The Cove Redevelopment Project – Informational Presentation Presentation on The Cove Redevelopment Project, located at the current Paradise Cove Lūʻau site in the Ko Olina area. Presented by Jacob Aki and Kahanu Palencia-Cuban of DTL Hawaiʻi, in partnership with the James Campbell Company team. The presenters are requested to provide the public with periodic, quarterly updates as the development progresses.
c. City Park Tree Planting Initiative with Division of Urban Forestry – Presented by Roxanne Adams and Navin Tagore

V. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Limited to two (2) minutes

VI. MILITARY/STATE OFFICIALS MONTHLY REPORTS: Limited to three (3) minutes
a. Army Representative – Lieutenant Colonel Ricky McArthur
b. Navy Representative – Jhewel Felipe
c. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – DOA Chair Sharon Hurd
d. State Senator – Samantha DeCorte
e. State Representative – Darius Kila
f. Department of Hawaiian Homelands Representative- Diamond Badajos
g. Office of Hawaiian Affairs – Representative

VII. BOARD BUSINESS
a. Approval of September 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
b. September 2025 Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings and/or Public Hearings.
c. Nānākuli – Māʻili Neighborhood Board PVT Landfill Site Visit – Friday October 24, 2025 3:00 p.m.
d. 2025 Kapolei City Lights “Season of Stars” Courtyard of Trees- Invitation to participate in decorating a Christmas Tree before the December 6 annual parade and block party.

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Limited to three (3) minutes each
a. Transportation Chair – Germaine Meyers: 1st Thursday 6:30PM Nānākuli Public Library
b. Housing & Zoning Chair – Germaine Meyers: 1st Thursday 8:00PM Nānākuli Public Library
c. Education Chair – Valerie-Mae Manoa: 2nd Thursday 6:30PM Nānākuli Public Library
d. Water & Land Chair – Valerie-Mae Manoa: 2nd Thursday 8:00PM Nānākuli Public Library
e. Hawaiian Affairs Chair – Mapuana Tector: 2nd Wednesday 6:00PM Nānākuli Public Library
f. Park & Recreation Chair – James Cowles: Last Tuesday 6:30PM Kalanianaʻole Beach Park
g. Public Health & Safety Chair – Paul Aio: Last Tuesday 7:30PM Kalanianaʻole Beach Park
h. Public Health & Safety Notice: No Meeting October 2025

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS –
a. October 24, 2025- 7PM at Kamaile Academy – Talk Story Friday Representatives Muraoka & Kila
b. October 25, 9AM-5PM at the Blaisdell Expo Hall- Councilmember Tupola- Priced into Paradise
c. November 7, 2025 Deadline to Submit Honolulu Charter Commission Proposals. https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/charter-commission
d. Next Regular Board Meeting – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM, at Nānākuli Public Library and via WebEx Platform.

X. ADJOURNMENT

A mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions, corrections, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html

All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the Board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the Board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817, fax (808) 768-3711, or email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Neighborhood Commission Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nco@honolulu.gov at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. It may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
NĀNĀKULI PUBLIC LIBRARY
89-070 FARRINGTON HWY, WAIʻANAE, HI 96792
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Meeting Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBDjpfmKhlY&t

Meeting Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OpQrZcPlM4-SOeAKbx0CAgcA0tazyEYf

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:06]: Chair Agustin called the Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board No. 36 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Pule – [0:01:15]: Member De La Cruz opened in pule (prayer).

Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board Roll Call – [0:02:10]: Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi conducted a roll call. Quorum WAS established with 9 members present. Note: This 9-member Board requires 5 members to establish a quorum to take official Board action.

Members Present: Kaui Asinsin, Paul Aio, James Cowles, Blessings De La Cruz, Naomi Hanohano, Valerie-Mae Manoa, Germaine Meyers, Mapuana Tector, and Chair Malia Agustin.

Members Absent: None.

Guests: Battalion 4 Chief Keith Ito (Honolulu Fire Department); Corporal Roland Pagan and Sergeant Fumi Muraoka (Honolulu Police Department); Captain Kelly Khrone (Ocean Safety); Lieutenant Colonel Ricky McArthur (Army); Jhewel Felipe (Navy); Bronson Meyers (Senator Samantha DeCorte); Representative Darius Kila; Jeannie Timoteo and Councilmember Andria Tupola (Councilmember Tupola); Ernie Lau and Kathleen Pahinui (Board of Water Supply); JB Araula (Representative Jill Tokuda Staff); Jonathan Lance (State Climate Commission); Austin Salcedo, Kalei Salcedo, Richard Landford, Jan Makepa, Racquel Achiu, Ginger Burch, Johnnie-Mae Perry, Mike Buck, Lavinia Kafa, Teri Savaiinaea, Tristie-KWO, Vea KWO; Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. About 61 participants joined the meeting.

II. CITY EMERGENCY & FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:02:03]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:02:06]: Battalion Chief Ito reported the following:
• August 2025 Statistics: 2 structure fires, 5 wildland/brush fires, 14 nuisance fires, 0 cooking fires, 1 activated alarm, 140 medical emergencies, 1 motor vehicle collision with pedestrian, 11 motor vehicle collisions, 1 mountain rescue, 0 ocean rescues, and 2 hazardous materials incidents.
• Safety Tip: Charging lithium-ion batteries safely in your home. The National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week campaign educates everyone about using these batteries safely. Lithium-ion batteries store a lot of energy in a small space and can overheat, start a fire, or explode if overcharged or damaged. When buying products with lithium-ion batteries, look for safety certification marks such as UL, ETL, or CSA. Always use the cords that come with the product, follow manufacturer instructions, and charge devices on hard surfaces. Don’t overcharge devices and unplug when fully charged. Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in regular trash or recycling as they could start fires. Visit call2recycle.org to find proper recycling locations.
• Event: HFD is hosting a Fire Prevention Family Day event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Honolulu Fire Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E1-PGjoFOsz_PpOC00tZNw_s4-mvAgu0/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:05:19]:
1. Community Fire: A community member asked about the fire behind Second Street. Chief Ito responded that while he wasn’t sure about that specific fire, 99% of fires in Hawaiʻi are human-caused, whether by homeless individuals, accidental, or intentional.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:06:21]: Corporal Pagan reported the following:
• August 2025 Statistics: 27 motor vehicle thefts district-wide (4 in Nānākuli-Māʻili area); 10 burglaries district-wide (1 in area); 117 thefts district-wide (17 in area); 17 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles district-wide (1 in area); 8,086 total calls for service district-wide (1,323 in area); and 619 total citations issued.
• Community Event: On Friday last week, HPD participated in a “Stop the Violence” sign-waving event with Clay Warner, the Teamsters, and iron workers to raise awareness about community violence.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:07:33]:
1. Report Request: Chair Agustin requested hard copy reports be provided prior to meetings.
2. Park Enforcement: Eleanor asked when HPD would start enforcing laws prohibiting overnight stays in parks and beach areas. Corporal Pagan explained that HPD, Department of Facility Maintenance, and Department of Parks and Recreation conduct weekly enforcement throughout the coast, but are restricted by an ACLU lawsuit that limits their actions. He noted successful clearings at Depot Beach, the east side of the pump station area, and Coconut Grove area.
3. School Safety Protocol: Member Meyers raised concerns about homeless individuals stealing from homes and engaging in inappropriate behavior in residential areas. Corporal Pagan emphasized the importance of reporting incidents to police and being willing to prosecute. He offered to attend the Parks committee meeting to explain HPD’s challenges regarding homeless enforcement.
4. School Resource Officers: Member Asinsin inquired about the School Resource Officer (SRO) program being placed at Waiʻanae High School instead of Nānākuli High School. Corporal Pagan shared that HPD was also surprised by this decision and is hoping the program will eventually expand to Nānākuli.
5. School Threats: A resident asked about HPD’s protocol for school threats, particularly regarding the recent threat at Māʻili Elementary School. Corporal Pagan explained that HPD takes all threats as credible until determined otherwise, but decisions about school closures rest with the Department of Education.

Honolulu Ocean Safety Department – [0:31:10]: District Captain Kelly Khrone reported the following:
• August 2025 Statistics:
o Kahe Point: 15,509 attendance, 2,490 preventive actions, 169 minor first aids
o Nānākuli Beach Park: 30,000 attendance, 5,569 preventive actions, 235 first aids, nearly 4,000 public contacts
o Depot Beach: 8,100 attendance, 760 preventive actions, 81 first aids
o Māʻili Beach Park: 40,013 attendance, 3,135 preventive actions, 201 minor first aids, over 5,000 public contacts
• Notable incidents: Ocean Safety received 266 911 calls island-wide, with 32 calls (12%) from the Leeward coast. Incidents included a drowning by Paradise Cove, a boat flip during large south swell, routine rescues at Kahe Point Beach Park, a swimmer in distress at Kahe Point Beach Park, multiple rescues at Māʻili Beach Park during large south swell, a medical emergency at Tower 41, two males fighting in the bathroom at Tower 41, and two males fighting in a vehicle by Kahe Point Beach Park

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:35:17]:
1. Recent Drowning: Member Aio asked about a drowning at Depot’s Beach. Captain Khrone confirmed there were two drownings – one Hawaiian gentleman about 42 years old near McDonald’s, and another female between Hakimo and Māʻili. Both were body recoveries. Board member Meyers requested copies of the incident reports and mentioned concerns about concrete bunkers on the beach that may have contributed to the drownings.

III. STATE OFFICIALS’ MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:40:19]

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Department of Agriculture Chair Sharon Hurd – [0:40:23]: No representative was present at this time.

State Senator Samantha DeCorte – [0:40:57]: Bronson Meyers reported the following:
• Siren Updates: The Nānākuli siren across from Princess Kahanu is scheduled to be fixed on October 6, another siren on September 23, and Ulehawa Point on September 25.
• Community Meetings: Senator DeCorte encourages residents to attend neighborhood board meetings to receive information from state, city, and federal representatives simultaneously.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:42:29]:
1. Gratitude: Member Cowles thanked Senator DeCorte for helping his neighborhood.
2. Homeless Services: Resident Johnnie-Mae Perry noted that DOE (Department of Education) had three homeless liaison positions but one was removed, and requested that the position be restored to serve the 96792 area.

State Representative Darius Kila – [0:43:50]: Representative Kila reported the following:
• Town Hall Meeting: Thanked attendees of his recent DOT town hall with Director Ed Sniffin.
• DHHL Meeting: Invited the community to attend a meeting with the Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) on September 25 at the Māʻili Learning Center from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Beneficiary services will be available from 5:00-5:30 p.m., followed by a department presentation.
• Kamehameha Schools (KS) Support: Representative Kila supports Kamehameha Schools and their potential litigation, clarifying that community-driven sign-waving events are separate from KS-coordinated activities.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:46:09]:
1. Rail Extension Opposition: Resident Johnnie-Mae Perry stated her opposition to HR 37 and ACR 44 regarding extending rail to Koʻolina and 96792. Representative Kila noted that the legislative session is no longer in progress and that he’s exploring creative transportation solutions.
2. DOT Town Hall: Member Asinsin thanked Representative Kila for the engaging DOT (Department of Transportation) town hall meeting with Director Ed Sniffin.
3. Racetrack Development: Member Asinsin mentioned testifying at the Hawaiian Homes Commission meeting about concerns that a proposed world-class racetrack might be unaffordable for local drag racers.
4. School Resource Officers (SRO): Members Asinsin and Tector expressed disappointment that the SRO program was not implemented at Nānākuli High School despite being the “brainchild” for the initiative. Representative Kila shared their disappointment and explained he and Councilmember Tupola are working to determine when Nānākuli will receive SROs.

Department of Hawaiian Homelands Representative – [0:55:40]: No representative was present at this time.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs – CEO Stacy Ferreira – [0:55:54]: No representative was present at this time.

4. PRESENTATION – [0:56:06]

Board of Water Supply – Fire Hydrants for Private Roads – [0:56:22]: Ernie Lau, Manager and Chief Engineer of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), presented a proposed Kaukamana Road 8-inch pipeline and fire hydrant project following the Māʻili fire. The presentation covered:
• Design Considerations: Installing about one mile of new pipelines and fire hydrants on private roads, requiring easements from landowners. Challenges include determining road ownership, maintenance responsibilities, and relocating water meters closer to properties.
• Tentative Schedule and Cost Estimate: Easement acquisition is expected to take 2 years, the design is expected to take 3 years at an estimated cost of $800,000, and construction is expected to take 2 years with an estimated cost of $4.2 million.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GEZstrdFdbNnWE8Gk7xWOajTb6WtKtN_/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:05:00]:
1. Community Support: Resident Lily Cabina-Tan, who lives across from where the fire occurred, expressed support for the project.
2. Gentrification Concerns: Resident Austin Salcedo raised concerns about gentrification following infrastructure improvements and requested grandfathering of existing cesspools so residents wouldn’t be forced to connect to sewer lines.
3. Fire Safety: A resident shared her family’s experience losing their home to fire due to lack of fire hydrants and expressed support for the project while acknowledging concerns about associated costs.

Motion to Support the Proposed BWS Project – [1:32:16]: Manoa MOVED and Cowles SECONDED to support the Board of Water Supply’s proposed Kaukamana Road waterline project while grandfathering in residential cesspools. The motion was ADOPTED; 9-0-0 (Aye: Aio, Asinsin, Cowles, De La Cruz, Hanohano, Manoa, Meyers, Tector, and Agustin; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:32:53]

5. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [1:34:32]

Wastewater Diversion Program – [1:34:41]: Resident Austin Salcedo expressed concerns regarding the State’s wastewater diversion program. Sharing that any resident with a sewer line in front of their property are required to hook up to the City’s sewer line regardless if they have a septic tank.

Multiple Concerns – [1:37:45]: Resident Johnnie-Mae Perry shared a few different concerns regarding: the SRO program not being at Nānākuli High and Intermediate School despite it being mentioned as a pilot for the program; not being able to share to HPD; she shared concerns about whether or not the U.S. will be going into another war.

Nonprofit Grant Usage – [1:39:00]: Resident Kalei Salcedo expressed concern about nonprofit organizations diverting federal grants from Congresswoman Tokuda to purchase open lands in the community, contributing to gentrification that displaces local residents.

Cesspool Conversion – [1:42:44]: Resident Jan Makepa from Waiʻanae Valley Homestead Community Association supported the Board of Water Supply’s fire hydrant initiative but expressed concern about other agricultural properties lacking fire hydrants. She also discussed challenges with cesspool conversion, noting that EPA and DHHL are using their homestead as a pilot project for technical assistance.

Community Unity – [1:45:51]: Resident Lokana Keliikoa-Pua mentioned support for the proposed Kaukamana Road waterline project and mentioned sewer conversion affecting the community. Keliikoa-Pua emphasized that the community should not be separated by location but should work together on issues affecting the entire Waiʻanae coast, including state and county mandates like cesspool conversion.

6. CITY & MILITARY OFFICIALS MONTHLY REPORTS – [1:48:03]

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:48:07]: Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi provided the following updates:
• September 2025 Highlights: The City honored Oʻahu’s Purple Heart recipients; broke ground on new guideways and rail stations from Kalihi to Kakaʻako; hosted HUD’s Region Nine Administrator to discuss housing and homelessness; swore in new members of the Honolulu Youth Commission; and celebrated Oahu’s junior lifeguards’ historic victory at the state championship event on Maui.
• Charter Review: The Honolulu Charter Commission is conducting its once-per-decade review of the city charter. Community members can submit proposals by November 7, 2025, and attend community meetings in October (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/charter-commission).

Councilmember Andria Tupola – [1:49:55]: Jeannie Timoteo, representing Councilmember Tupola’s office, provided the report and highlighted the following:
• Community Cleanup: Acknowledged a successful community cleanup at Sea Country on August 23.
• Resolutions: Mentioned Resolution 205-204 to transfer funds, particularly for parks; Resolution 205-222 regarding police chief requirements; and a resolution for Kualapu’u drainage.
• Youth Organizations Meeting: Virtual meeting for Waiʻanae youth organizations on Thursday, September 18, 2025

Councilmember Tupola joined the meeting and provided additional information:
• Homeless Encampment Cleanup: Scheduled for November 7-8 in the Hakimo Road area, with outreach continuing until November 6, followed by enforcement and community cleanup.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:52:10]:
1. Wastewater System: Austin Salcedo requested that Councilmember Tupola direct the chair of the executive council committee to revisit wastewater system requirements and allow for public testimony.
2. Homeless Encampment: Multiple Residents asked about the timeline for the Hakimo Road cleanup and what happens afterward. Timoteo explained that the area would be closed temporarily to allow the land to heal and for proper cleaning of debris in the sand.
3. Speed Humps: Member Cowles asked if speed humps can be installed along St. Johns Road. He shared cars and buses alike speed before and after school hours while students are walking to and from school.
4. SRO Clarification: Member Asinsin asked about the SRO program and how schools were determined to be a part of the program. Councilmember Tupola responded, sharing the pilot program already has the potential to be expanded.
5. Mental Health Support: Councilmember Tupola shared that she recently met with the Attorney General and IHS to request additional mental health support for homeless individuals, noting many have never been referred to mental health services.
6. Environmental Concerns: Board member Meyers raised concerns about waste disposal from homeless encampments contradicting the mandate for residents to convert from cesspools to wastewater systems to protect the ocean.

Army Representative – [2:09:56]: Lieutenant Colonel McArthur provided the report and highlighted the following:
• Hiring Fair: US Army Garrison Hawaii is holding a hiring fair on October 14 at the Oahu Veterans Center from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with opportunities in business operations and child youth services.
• Training Advisory: Artillery, mortar, and demolition training from September 19-22 and 25-28; aviation training during daytime hours until September 19; and additional training between September 27-30 including evening and early morning hours.
• Gold Star Mothers Event: US Army Garrison Hawaii and Survivor Outreach Services will host Gold Star Mothers and Family Day on September 28 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
• JPMRC Training Exercise: The 25th Infantry Division will conduct its annual Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) training exercise from October 17 to November 16, with increased traffic, noise, and military aircraft activity expected.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:12:28]:
1. Land Return: A community member expressed anticipation for the return of Makua Valley to the people.
2. Beach Bunkers: Member Meyers asked about concrete bunkers on the beach that may have contributed to drownings and requested assistance identifying which military branch placed them there.
3. Land Cleanup: A community member expressed hope that when military land is returned, it will be properly cleaned up, noting concerns about live ammunition at Makua.
4. Land Ownership: A community member raised concerns about Daniel Inouye’s announcement regarding military land and emphasized the need for community consultation before any decisions are made.

Board of Water Supply – [2:18:51]: Kathleen Pahinui provided the report and highlighted the following:
• Water Main Break: One main break at 87-151 Liopolo Street.
• Community Event: “Imagine a Day Without Water” event at Windward Mall on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with plans to hold the event in the Waiʻanae-Nānākuli area next year.
• Wildfire Management: In response to earlier questions, BWS is reprioritizing areas with wildfire risk in their water master plan and developing a wildfire management plan for the portion of Makaha Valley they own.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:20:35]:
1. Thanking BWS: Member Manoa thanked BWS for attending the Land and Water Committee meeting and providing information about the Kaukamana Road project.

Navy Representative – [2:21:51]: Jhewel Felipe provided the report and highlighted that the United States Navy is removing two World War II-era salvage platforms attached to the Arizona Memorial in coordination with Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Advanced reservations are temporarily suspended but will resume in November.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:22:52]:
1. Future Cleanup: Member Cowles asked if there were any scheduled cleanups for the Lualualei Heiʻau.
2. Beach Bunkers: Member Meyers mentioned she would include Felipe in communications regarding the concrete bunkers on the beach to help identify their origin and facilitate their removal.

[2:24:50] Cowles MOVED and Manoa SECONDED to take board business out of order and address Agenda 7f regarding the special joint meeting and resolution to deny and revoke conditional use permits of Kaukonahua Ranch LLC’s Kamananui Project. Without objection, the agenda was AMENDED; 9-0-0 (Aye: Aio, Asinsin, Cowles, De La Cruz, Hanohano, Manoa, Meyers, Tector, and Agustin; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:25:19]

7. BOARD BUSINESS – [2:25:21]

Special Joint Meeting Resolution – [2:25:24]: Chair Agustin explained that due to facility and recording requirements, the planned special joint meeting with the Waiʻanae Coast Neighborhood Board could not be held. Instead, NB 36 Nānākuli-Māʻili proceeded with considering the resolution regarding the Kamananui Project.

Resolution asking the City & County of Honolulu to deny and revoke conditional use permits of Kaukonahua Ranch, LLCʻs Kamananui Project on the Slopes of the Waiʻanae Mountains in the moku of Waialua – [2:26:06]: Chair Agustin read the draft resolution and opened the floor for public testimony.
Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p2WSUWtu_cRDhpgtaJfPiPu2h3quwnnQ/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:32:56]
1. Resident Austin Salcedo supported denying the conditional use permit, warning that developers often make promises they don’t keep and that the land could eventually be rezoned from agricultural use.
2. Resident Kalei Salcedo opposed the project, stating it would not benefit local residents but would only serve tourism interests and contribute to gentrification.
3. Kathleen Pahinui, Chair of the North Shore Neighborhood Board, described the project as hewa (wrong) and explained that the Canadian developer spends only four months a year on Maui and has minimal connection to the community. She emphasized that the project would require massive structures for gondolas and bring 1,600 people daily to the area.
4. Racquel Achiu, Vice Chair of the North Shore Neighborhood Board, shared that she visited the site with Councilmember Heidi Tsuneyoshi and was alarmed by the scale of the project and the pillars that would need to be drilled into the mountain.

[2:46:26] Manoa MOVED and Cowles SECONDED to adopt the resolution as written. A voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 9-0-0. (Aye: Aio, Asinsin, Cowles, De La Cruz, Hanohano, Manoa, Meyers, Tector, and Agustin; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:47:06]. Discussion followed.

Board Recess Schedule – [2:52:00]: Cowles MOVED and Dela Cruz SECONDED to recess in January 2026 and May 2026. A voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 9-0-0. (Aye: Aio, Asinsin, Cowles, De La Cruz, Hanohano, Manoa, Meyers, Tector, and Agustin; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:54:58].

Adoption of Oral Testimony Rules – [2:55:13]: Cowles MOVED and Meyers SECONDED to set oral testimony time limits at 2 minutes for everyone, including board members. A voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 9-0-0. (Aye: Aio, Asinsin, Cowles, De La Cruz, Hanohano, Manoa, Meyers, Tector, and Agustin; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:55:44].

Approval of June 17, 2025, July 15, 2025, and August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes – [2:55:53]: Manoa MOVED and Cowles SECONDED to adopt the June 17, 2025, July 15, 2025, and August 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes. A voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 9-0-0. (Aye: Aio, Asinsin, Cowles, De La Cruz, Hanohano, Manoa, Meyers, Tector, and Agustin; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:56:26].

Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings – [2:56:43]: Chair Agustin tabled this item and requested members to submit their June, July, and August attendance at community meetings by email before the next agenda is due on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Nānākuli High & Intermediate School Homecoming Parade – [2:57:25]: Chair Agustin reminded board members of the Nanakuli High and Intermediate School Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., starting at Nānāikapono Protestant Church and proceeding to the high school. Members interested in participating should email Chair Agustin (maliaagustin96792@gmail.com).

8. COMMITTEE REPORTS – [2:58:15]
Due to a lack of time, Chair Agustin announced the committee meeting schedules:
• Transportation Chair – Germaine Meyers: 1st Thursday 6:30 PM, Nānākuli Public Library
• Housing & Zoning Chair – Germaine Meyers: 1st Thursday 8:00 PM, Nānākuli Public Library
• Education Chair – Valerie-Mae Manoa: 2nd Thursday 6:30 PM, Nānākuli Public Library
• Water & Land Chair – Valerie-Mae Manoa: 2nd Thursday 8:00 PM, Nānākuli Public Library
• Hawaiian Affairs Chair – Mapuana Tector: 3rd Wednesday 6:00 PM, Nānākuli Public Library
• Park & Recreation Chair – James Cowles: Last Tuesday 6:30 PM, Kalanianaʻole Beach Park
• Public Health & Safety Chair – Paul Aio: Last Tuesday 7:30 PM, Kalanianaʻole Beach Park

9. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:59:36]
• September is Hawaiian History Month
• Hawaii State Public Library System Genealogy Night: September 22, 2025, Topic: Newspapers at Nānākuli Public Library, 5:00-7:00 PM
• DHHL Townhall: Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Community Learning Center at Māʻili beginning at 5:00 p.m.
• Honolulu Charter Commission: Save the date October 15, 2025, Time & Location TBA. The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, November 7, 2025.
• Nānākuli High & Intermediate School Homecoming Parade: Thursday, October 16, 2025, 4:00-6:00 PM and Game challenging Aiea High School is Friday, October 17, 2025
• Next Regular Board Meeting – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM, at Nānākuli Public Library and via WebEx Platform.

10. ADJOURNMENT – [3:00:35]: Chair Agustin adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.

Submitted by: Curtis Hayashi, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office
Reviewed by: Jeffrey Jones, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office
Finalized by:

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Event 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.