BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:Pacific/Honolulu X-WR-TIMEZONE:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53-19229@honolulu.gov DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251028T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251028T220000 DTSTAMP:20251022T195721Z URL:https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/events/hawaii-kai-nb-regular-meeting-2025 -10-28/ SUMMARY:01. Hawaiʻi Kai NB Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:HAWAI‘I KAI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 1\n \;\n\n \;\n\nR EGULAR MEETING AGENDA – Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025\nTime and Location: 7:00 p.m.\,\nHahaʻione Elementary School Cafeteria\, and Web Access:\nMee ting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mc6784c3106d34ccaa8d4b e9e29f3279f \nMeeting Number/Access Code: 2498 556 8981\nPassword: NB01 ( 6201)\nJoin by Phone: +1-408-418-9388\nMeeting Materials: https://drive.go ogle.com/drive/folders/1ZNUDkxp2QU3dU9HJritG0vz3iFWRBceU\nYouTube: https:/ /www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice\n\n1. CALL TO ORDER – Cha ir Roberta Mayor\n1.1. Introduction of Board members\n\n2. STATUS REPORTS –Three (3) minutes maximum per department. Questions to follow.\n2.1. Ho nolulu Fire Department\n2.2. Honolulu Police Department\n2.3. Board of Wat er Supply\n2.4 Kaiser Complex Schools\n2.5. Hawaiʻi Department of Transpo rtation\n\n3. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS – Brief announcements by board mem bers and\nthe public on events\, activities\, and general information dire ctly relating to Hawaiʻi Kai.\n\n4. PUBLIC-GENERATED ISSUES– Two (2) mi nutes per speaker. Questions to follow.\nIssues/concerns not listed elsewh ere on the Board’s agenda may be raised but no Board action may be taken because of the “Sunshine Law.”\n\n5. PRESENTATIONS – Ten (10) minut es per presentation. Questions to follow.  Discussion\nor action as neede d.\n5.1. Hawaiʻi Energy EmPOWER Grants - Small Business &\; Non-Profit Program\nOverview – Presenter: Sophia Somers\, Energy Advisor\, Hawaiʻ i Energy &\; Leidos\nProprietary\n5.2. Exceptional Tree Program – Pre senter: Heather McMillen\, Arborist\, Hawaiʻi Division of Forest &\; W ildlife\, and Member of the Mayor’s Arborist Advisory Committee\n\n6.VAC ANCIES: Sub-districts 1\, 7\, and 8.\nAppointment through June 2027. Three minutes per candidate.  See endnote.1\n\n7. OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – Thr ee (3) minutes per speaker. Reports should relate to issues of interest to residents of Hawaiʻi Kai. Questions to follow.\n7.1. Mayor Rick Blangiar di’s Representative – Amy Asselbaye\n7.2. City Council Chair Tommy Wat ers – District 4\n7.3. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Camero n Black\n7.4. Senator Stanley Chang – District 9\n7.5. Senator Chris Lee – District 25\n7.6. Representative Joe Gedeon – District 18\n7.7. Rep resentative Mark Hashem – District 19\n7.8. Congressional Representative s\n\n8. BOARD BUSINESS – For discussion/action. Five (5) minutes per ite m.\n8.1. Update on Kaiwi Coast Scenic Byway\; Protecting Local Bird Coloni es\n8.2. Update on Kamilo Nui Valley Agriculture\n\n9. BOARD COMMITTEES\n9 .1. Board Committees: Transportation\; Education\; Parks &\; Recreation \; Planning\, Zoning &\; Environment\n9.2. Announcements by committee c hairpersons or members as needed.\n\n10. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUT ES – Minutes for Tuesday\, September 30\, 2025.\n\n11. OTHER BOARD ANNOU NCEMENTS\n11.1. Board Member Announcements\n11.2. Board Chairperson Announ cements\n11.2.1. Correspondence\n11.2.2. Other Announcements\n\n12. CLOSIN G ANNOUNCEMENTS\n12.1. The next regular meeting of the Hawaiʻi Kai Neighb orhood Board is on Tuesday\, November 25\, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Haha’i one Elementary School Cafeteria and on Webex.\n12.2. Hawaiʻi Kai Neighbor hood Board regular meetings are cablecast on Olelo Ch. 49 on the 2nd Monda y of the following month at 9:00 p.m. and repeating on that month’s 3rd Friday at 7:00 a.m. Videos can also be seen online at www.olelo.org/olelon et (search “Hawaiʻi Kai Board”)\, or via www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards (“Board Meeting Video Archive”).\n\n13. ADJOURNMENT\n\n1 VACANCIES: SU B DISTRICT 1 (Marina West)\, SUBDISTRICT 7 (Kalama Valley)\, and SUB DISTR ICT 8 (Lunalilo Park\, Mauka) – Appointment through June 30\, 2027. Cand idates must be 18 or older and reside in their district (bring official ID ). Board majority of at least eight votes needed for appointment. More tha n one round of voting may occur. Successful candidate(s) will take Oath of Office upon appointment. Boundary descriptions are available online at ht tp://www.honolulu.gov/cms-nco-menu/site-nco-sitearticles/20115-board-subdi strict-descriptions.html.\n\nFor agenda\, minutes\, member contact directo ry\, and other information\, go to www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.\n\nTo rece ive this Board’s agenda and minutes by mail or email\, visit the Neighbo rhood Commission Office\, 925 Dillingham Blvd.\, Suite 160\, Honolulu\, Ha waii 96817\; call 768-3710 or fax 768-3711\; or go to www.honolulu.gov/nco .\n\nIf you would like to attend a Neighborhood Board meeting and have que stions about accommodations for a physical disability or a special physica l need\, call the Neighborhood Commission Office at 808-768-3710 between 8 :00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting.\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\nDRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECO RD\nTUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 30\, 2025\, AT 7:00 PM\nIN PERSON AT HAHA'IONE ELE MENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA\, 595 PEPE'EKEO ST\, HONOLULU\, HI 96825\nAND ONL INE VIA WEBEX\n\nVideo recording of this meeting is found at: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=1qUyXPcQe_A\n\nMeeting materials are found at: https:/ /drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZNUDkxp2QU3dU9HJritG0vz3iFWRBceU\n\n1. CA LL TO ORDER [0:00:02]: Chair Roberta Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. and passed the gavel to Acting Chair Elizabeth Reilly to conduct the meeting\, as Chair Mayor was participating online.\n\nQuorum was estab lished with 8 members of the Board present. Note: This 15-member Board req uires eight (8) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board a ction.\n\nBoard Members Present: Robbie Allen\, Tiffany Donnelly\, Lisa Bi shop\, Roberta Mayor (online)\, Elizabeth Reilly\, Herb Schreiner\, Johann a Ward\, Samuel Wolff\, Elijah Lee (online - joined 8:28 p.m.)\, and Paula Bender (appointed 8:51 p.m.)\n\nBoard Members Absent: Paige Altonn and Gr eg Knudsen.\n\nGuest Total: Firefighter Brandon Felix (Honolulu Fire Depar tment)\; Lieutenant Taro Nakamura (Honolulu Police Department)\; Civil Eng ineer Iris Oda (Board of Water Supply)\; Principal Shannon Goo\; Managemen t Analyst Galen Wong (Hawaiʻi State Department of Transportation)\; Jonat han Lance (the State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission)\ ; Janis Matsunaga (Division of Forestry &\; Wildlife) and Dr. Paul Krus helnycky (University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa)\; Executive Director Amy Asselbay e (Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative)\, Energy Analyst Cameron Blac k (Governor Josh Green’s Representative)\; Representative Joe Gedeon\; J udith Nii\, Mike Buck\, Oscar Ramirez\, Mardi LaPrade\, Chris Cramer\, Mic hael Garrison\, Rosemary Nishi\, Judith Gage\, Johnnie Mae L.\, Perry\, Al ana Libed\, Scot Long (residents)\; and Anson Wu (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 37 total participants.\n\n2. STATUS REPORTS [0:01 :37]\n\nHonolulu Fire Department (HFD) [0:01:58]: Firefighter Brandon Feli x provided a response to Member Schreiner’s inquiry\, indicating there w ere no plans to rebuild or move the Wailupe fire station. He reported the August 2025 statistics: 1 structure fire\, 1 wildland fire\, 3 activated a larms\, 97 medical emergencies\, 6 motor-vehicle collisions\, 4 mountain r escues\, 3 ocean rescues\, and 1 hazardous-material incident. Firefighter Felix also provided fire safety tips for Fire Prevention Week focusing on lithium-ion battery safety\, including proper purchasing\, charging\, and recycling of these batteries. He announced HFD's Fire Prevention Family Da y event on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025 at the Honolulu Zoo from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\n\nHonolulu Police Department (HPD) [0:04:55]: Lieutenant Ta ro Nakamura provided August 2025 crime statistics: 4 motor-vehicle thefts\ , 1 burglary\, 9 thefts\, 4 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles\, and 5\,882 total calls for service. Lieutenant Nakamura directed the public t o honolulupd.org for full statistics and provided flash flood preparedness safety tips\, emphasizing the importance of staying alert to emergency wa rnings.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed [0:06:43]\n1. Secu rity Cameras at Lookouts: Board Member Schreiner asked about security came ras at lookouts that were mentioned in the news. Lieutenant Nakamura respo nded that he hadn't heard specific feedback about the cameras but emphasiz ed that prevention through common sense measures like not leaving valuable s in cars is also important.\n2. Vehicle Width Regulations: Board Member W olff asked about regulations for oversized vehicles parked on city streets \, noting issues with large boats\, containers\, dumpsters\, and commercia l vehicles on Hawaiʻi Kai Drive creating safety hazards. Lieutenant Nakam ura explained that while each situation is different\, vehicles more than 12 feet from the curb that impede traffic or emergency vehicle access are in violation. He recommended calling 911 for specific violations.\n3. Boat Trailer Hazards: Resident Judith Gage reported nearly hitting a boat trai ler that remains parked on Hawaiʻi Kai Drive despite previous complaints\ , suggesting "No Boat" parking signs as a solution. Lieutenant Nakamura ac knowledged the issue and explained that while HPD can cite vehicles\, they cannot tow them due to limitations in the law\, recommending continued re porting of violations. Lieutenant Nakamura recommended calling 911 for spe cific violations. Acting Chair Reilly will speak with Chair Mayor to add t his issue to the next meeting. Chair Mayor suggested adding boat trailers to the letter that will be presented at tonight’s meeting.\n4. Vehicle T ow: Member Schreiner asked what can residents do to help tow the vehicles. Lieutenant Nakamura reminded that HPD can only cite and cannot tow.\n5. N eighborhood Watch: Resident Rosemary Nishi asked if HPD is still active wi th the Neighborhood Watch. Lieutenant Nakamura confirmed that they have a community policing team that works with the neighborhood watch. Resident N ishi asked if they have meetings. Lieutenant Nakamura did not have the ans wer but will provide the phone number for the neighborhood policing team.\ n6. Homeless: Resident Nishi raised concerns of homeless people living in their cars at the boat ramp. Lieutenant Nakamura acknowledged that HPD add resses violations at Maunalua Bay regularly through citations and arrests\ , but noted that individuals often return\, making it an ongoing situation that requires continuous monitoring.\n7. Homelessness at Park and Ride: B oard Member Ward reported increasing homelessness at the Hawaiʻi Kai Park and Ride\, noting that since Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, the number has gro wn from zero to about five individuals\, creating discomfort for women com muters taking early morning buses. Lieutenant Nakamura encouraged calling HPD when specific violations occur\, noting that homelessness itself is no t a crime\, but they can address specific violations and their (HPD) prese nce may serve as a deterrent.\n\nBoard of Water Supply (BWS) [0:25:48]: Ir is Oda from BWS reported no main breaks in August 2025 for the neighborhoo d and requested community cooperation to reduce water usage by 20% due to lower-than-normal rainfall and high-water demand. Conservation tips includ ed turning off taps while brushing teeth or washing hands\, shortening sho wers\, using garden hose nozzles\, and irrigating early in the morning to reduce evaporation. The representative directed residents to boardofwaters upply.com for conservation information and rebates.\n\nKaiser Complex Scho ols [0:27:18]: Principal Shannon Goo of Hahaʻione Elementary School\, rep resenting the Kaiser Complex\, reported that the complex is an Internation al Baccalaureate school system focused on building a community of learners . He highlighted their goal to graduate every student with knowledge of an other world language. Principal Goo announced Kaiser High School's homecom ing parade on Wednesday\, October 1\, 2025 starting at 5:30 p.m. from Koko Head District Park and ending at Kaiser High School’s Driveway\, and Ka iser’s homecoming football game on Friday\, October 3\, 2025. He mention ed Niu Valley Middle School's fall clubs and the Japanese language program s offered at Niu Valley Middle\, ‘Āina Haina\, Hahaʻione\, Kamiloʻiki \, and Koko Head Elementary schools.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concern s followed [0:30:55]\n1. Additional Comments: Principal Goo provided addit ional comments regarding the importance of learning another language.\n\nH awaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) [0:31:21]: Management Analyst Galen Wong provided follow-up information on previous board questions. Reg arding Hanauma Bay traffic management\, Wong explained that guards and con es are up at 6:00 a.m.\, gates open at 6:45 a.m.\, and signs direct cars n ot to stop when cones are up. For the Koko Marina traffic study\, HDOT pai d $120\,240\, with most costs due to data collection and analysis of inter sections and shopping center access points. Wong explained that moving the left turn in/out of Koko Marina wasn't considered because shopping center representatives told HDOT over 20 years ago it wasn't an option. He clari fied that the yield sign after the crosswalk at the Lunalilo Home Road int ersection is for vehicles to yield to other vehicles\, not for pedestrians . Wong noted that none of the proposed traffic improvements will be implem ented by HDOT due to negative cost ratios and lack of funding\, suggesting that legislators would need to obtain appropriations for any improvements .\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed [0:38:32]\n1. Koko Marin a Traffic Solutions: Member Wolff suggested a simpler solution for the Kok o Marina left turn issue\, recommending installing metal poles in the cent er median similar to those on Kalanianaʻole Highway rather than expensive infrastructure changes. Wong responded that they would need to involve th e shopping center in discussions about preventing left turns in/out of the ir property.\n2. Hanauma Bay Clarification: Member Bishop requested clarif ication about Hanauma Bay traffic management. Wong explained that the City and County Transportation Services manages the area with HDOT's approval\ , allowing coning at 6:00 a.m. and vehicle entry beginning at 6:45 a.m.\n3 . Native Plant Restoration: Member Wolff inquired about recently killed ha ole koa in the center median along Kalanianaʻole Highway and requested in formation about what spray was used. He also asked about replacing dead na upaka bushes in the median with native plants like naupaka or ilima to bea utify the area. Wong agreed to check with maintenance and get back to the board about what was used and the possibility of native plant restoration. \n4. Makapu’u Safety Concerns: Resident Judith Gage expressed concern ab out safety at Makapuʻu parking area\, sharing that her son lost a leg in 2015 when a truck came off the road while he was loading his surfboard int o his SUV. She questioned whether beautification efforts should take prior ity over safety measures. Acting Chair Reilly responded that Makapuʻu par king is what it is with no additional parking planned\, as the goal for Ka iwi is to keep it in its wild and natural state. She offered to connect wi th the resident after the meeting to provide information about jurisdictio nal responsibilities and contacts.\n\n3. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS [0:49:59] \n\nHigher Advocates for Responsible Development (HARD) [0:50:13]: Residen t Oscar Ramirez from Hahaione Advocates for Respectful Development (HARD) provided an update on their opposition to further high-rise development in Haha’ione Valley\, reporting continued community outreach and petition growth both online and through ground efforts. He thanked the Oahu Club\, Representative Gedeon\, and Chair Waters for their support\, and encourage d community involvement through their website.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, a nd concerns followed [0:52:34]:\n1. Contact Information: Acting Chair Reil ly asked Resident Ramirez to share how someone can get in touch with the o rganization. Resident Ramirez provided the website address and explained w hat the website contains.\n\nLivable Hawaiʻi Kai Hui [0:53:32]: Resident Mardi LaPrade\, Livable Hawaiʻi Kai Hui\, announced monthly community eve nts including open houses at Keawāwa Wetland and Hāwea Heiau Complex on the second Saturday of the month\, weekly volunteer events on Thursdays\, and Kaiwi hikes in November 2025. Information is available at lhkh.org. Sh e invited everyone to visit the website to RSVP or sign up for events to l earn more about Hawaiian plants\, animals\, and the community.\n\nHawaiʻi Kai Mile [0:54:52]: Resident Michael Garrison\, owner of Hawaiʻi Running Lab\, announced the third Hawaiʻi Kai Mile on Sunday\, November 2\, 2025 from the Kamiloiki skate park to Kaiser High School\, expecting about 250 runners with approximately 30% being children.\n\nMaunalua Fishpond Herit age Center [0:55:35]: Resident Chris Cramer informed that their organizati on offers community work days at the fish ponds. He also reported a recent incident where 21 Koaʻe Ula (red-tailed tropicbirds) were killed at the Sandy Beach/Lānaʻi Lookout area. He noted this is the only nesting colon y on Oahu and requested the board consider this issue as a future agenda i tem\, suggesting community action could help protect these birds as has be en done successfully at Kaʻena Point.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and conce rns followed [0:58:03]\n1. Bird Protection Collaboration: Acting Chair Rei lly suggested connecting Dr. Eric VanderWerf with the board to start a con versation about protecting the tropicbirds. Cramer agreed and noted that K aʻena Point provides an example of how fencing and protective measures ha ve helped these birds return.\n\nHawaiʻi Kai Holiday Parade [0:59:25]: Ch air Mayor announced the Hawaiʻi Kai Holiday Parade scheduled for Saturday \, November 29\, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.\, hosted by the Hawaiʻi Kai Lions Clu b and Koko Marina Center.\n\nFeral Cat Management [0:59:45]: Member Wolff mentioned that in early 2023 he had introduced a resolution modeling a bil l passed in Kauai County and Hawaiʻi Island to prevent feeding of feral a nimals on county property\, but the previous board did not vote on it due to community opposition. He suggested revisiting this issue given the rece nt bird deaths.\n\n4. PUBLIC-GENERATED ISSUES [1:01:37]\n\nNo additional p ublic-generated issues were raised beyond those addressed during community announcements.\n\n5. PRESENTATIONS [1:02:04]\n\nClimate Action Pathways R eport [1:02:34]: Jonathan Lance from the State Climate Change Mitigation a nd Adaptation Commission presented the Climate Action Pathways (CAP) repor t\, which provides a roadmap for addressing climate change impacts includi ng rising heat\, flooding\, sea level rise\, coastal erosion\, intense sto rms\, drought\, and wildfire risk. The report contains 23 specific measure s across eight sectors: energy\, building efficiency\, transportation\, ag riculture\, forestry\, land use\, waste\, and circular/well-being economie s. Lance explained they are in the public commentary period (extended beyo nd Tuesday\, September 30\, 2025) and encouraged community input through t heir online platform. He noted that the commission is adding additional ch apters on resilience\, adaptation to extreme weather\, sea level rise\, he alth\, military land use\, and natural resource protection.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed [1:17:04]\n1. Report Implementation: Mem ber Bishop asked about the relationship between the Climate Commission and the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office. Lance explained that the Energy Office has been a key partner in developing the report\, especially with calculat ions and modeling how actions will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Member Bishop asked how the report would be implemented and inquired about the d eadline extension for comments\, noting that the current deadline was that day (Tuesday\, September 30\, 2025). He confirmed they would extend the c omment period for another week and explained that while the Climate Commis sion is an advisory council without regulatory power\, they plan to source funding for implementation and work with legislators to introduce policie s in the upcoming legislative session. He noted the report was funded by a n EPA climate pollution reduction grant with a Monday\, December 1\, 2025 deadline\, after which they would continue to shape the report based on fe edback.\n2. Prioritization Process: Member Donnelly asked if the 23 recomm endations would be prioritized. Lance confirmed that public feedback is he lping identify priorities\, with bike paths and urban tree canopies receiv ing strong support so far. He explained that the 23 measures were already narrowed down from a longer list based on community feedback\, stakeholder input\, and technical working groups.\n3. Public Outreach: Resident Perry asked how the report was advertised for public input. Lance described eff orts through social media\, radio\, Hawaiʻi Public Radio (HPR)\, communit y organizational partners\, libraries\, neighborhood boards\, and communit y events\, acknowledging challenges in reaching everyone. She also express ed surprise that heat concerns ranked only at 5%\, given its impact on far ming and produce production. He agreed with her surprise about heat not ra nking higher\, just as he was surprised wildfires didn't make the top conc erns list.\n4. Distribution Channels: Acting Chair Reilly suggested that i n the future\, Lance could send materials to the Neighborhood Commission O ffice for distribution to all neighborhood boards\, even if they couldn't make presentations in person. Lance agreed this was a great suggestion.\n\ nMember Lee arrived to the meeting at (8:28 p.m.)\; 9 members present.\n\n Yellow-Faced Bee Conservation and Management [1:29:29]: Janis Matsunaga\, Entomologist with the Division of Forestry &\; Wildlife\, Hawaiʻi Depa rtment of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR)\, presented on conservation ef forts for the endangered Hylaeus anthracinus (yellow-faced bee/nalo meli m eli) at Kaiwi. She explained that DLNR received a three-year grant from Fi sh and Wildlife Service to continue planting native plants and monitoring bee populations\, working with partners including Dr. Paul Krushelnycky (U niversity of Hawaiʻi Mānoa)\, DLNR Division of State Parks\, and 808 Cle anups. Matsunaga showed how symbolic fencing (post and rope method) has su ccessfully deterred trampling of sensitive areas while maintaining public access\, and described interpretive signage used to educate visitors.\n\nQ uestions\, comments\, and concerns followed [1:35:43]\n1. Equipment Suppor t: Member Wolff asked if DLNR could provide electric equipment alternative s to gas-powered tools that affect the bees during volunteer cleanup work. Matsunaga wasn't aware of this issue but committed to discussing it with 808 Cleanups at their upcoming meeting.\n2. Bee Behavior: Resident Bender asked if the yellow-faced bees create hives and produce honey. Matsunaga e xplained they don't form colonies or produce honey\, but instead have sing le nests.\n3. Population Monitoring: Board Member Bishop asked if conserva tion actions have increased bee numbers. Dr. Krushelnycky explained they m onitor relative abundance\, finding that populations fluctuate seasonally and yearly based on flowering patterns\, making long-term trends difficult to determine without extended monitoring.\n4. Contact Information: Acting Chair Reilly asked for any website for more information and possible volu nteer work. Matsunaga will provide the website and Dr. Krushelnycky inform ed residents they can contact state parks to get involved.\n5. Trespassing Prevention: Resident Perry asked about trespassing violation signs. Matsu naga explained they use various signage and boulders to prevent off-road d riving\, while trying to maintain the natural scenery without excessive si gnage. She noted that while volunteers often talk to people about staying out of sensitive areas\, they cannot monitor the site 24/7.\n6. Educationa l Outreach: Resident Perry asked about school excursions to educate childr en about the yellow-faced bees. Dr. Krushelnycky confirmed that State Park s works with school groups\, providing interpretive talks during hikes in the area.\n\n6. VACANCIES [1:43:21]\n\nFilling of Vacancy in Subdistrict 1 \, 8\, and 9 [1:43:39]: Resident Paula Bender expressed interest in fillin g the vacancy for Subdistrict 9. She introduced herself as a Hawaiʻi resi dent since 1981\, having worked for Kaiser Permanente\, the Honolulu Adver tiser as a freelance journalist\, and as a substitute teacher for the Depa rtment of Education (DOE). Currently\, she works with the Hawaiʻi Bicycli ng League on road safety initiatives.\n\n[1:47:39] – Samuel Wolff nomina ted Paula Bender to fill the vacancy in Subdistrict 9. Hearing no further nominations\, the board conducted a roll call vote. Paula Bender filled th e vacancy for Subdistrict 9\; 9-0 (Bender: Allen\, Bishop\, Donnelly\, May or\, Reilly\, Schreiner\, Wolff\, Lee\, and Ward\; Abstain: None) [1:47:48 ].\n\n7. OFFICIALS' REPORTS [1:49:15]\n\nMayor Rick Blangiardi's Represent ative [1:49:25]: Executive Director Amy Asselbaye announced that the once- per-decade City Charter review is underway\, with a Friday\, November 7\, 2025 deadline for community proposals. She reported that a Department of P lanning and Permitting (DPP) inspector issued a notice of violation to the owner of 404 Portlock Road for an unauthorized walkway and sprinkler syst em in the unimproved sidewalk area. She mentioned that if there is possibl e commercial use on residential property\, you can submit a zoning violati on on the DPP's website. Regarding Hale Manu affordable housing\, she conf irmed a permit is in process to convert three-bedroom units to one and two -bedroom units\, which would increase affordable units from 55 to 69. She noted that Managing Director Mike Formby is requesting the developer brief the neighborhood board on these plans. Executive Director Asselbaye also mentioned that the Hanauma Bay Education and Interpretive Program solicita tion closed on Friday\, September 26\, 2025.\n\nNeighborhood Assistant Wu conducted the oath of office to Paula Bender\, who was appointed to the bo ard (8:51 p.m.)\; Board member Bender took her seat. 10 members present.\n \nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed [1:53:46]\n1. Affordable Ho using Conversion Concerns: Acting Chair Reilly expressed disappointment ab out the Hale Manu conversion\, noting that families with children are bein g displaced and forced to find new housing and schools.\n2. Opposition to Conversion: Chair Mayor voiced opposition to the conversion and willingnes s to communicate this to developers. She emphasized the importance of main taining three-bedroom rental units in Hawaiʻi Kai. Executive Director Ass elbaye suggested the board request the developer to come and explain their permit.\n3. Board Action: Chair Mayor suggested this issue might be put o n the next agenda or a letter could be sent to request the developer to at tend the board meeting. Board members agreed to have Chair Mayor send a le tter inviting the developer and expressing concerns.\n4. Appreciation for Managing Director: Member Bishop thanked Managing Director Mike Formby for personally reaching out to the developer on the board's behalf.\n\nCounci lmember Tommy Waters – District 4 [1:58:36]: No representative present\n \nGovernor Josh Green's Representative [1:59:03]: Energy Analyst Cameron B lack reported that the Koko Head/Portlock siren is now fully operational a s of Friday\, September 12\, 2025 crediting Representative Gedeon for enco uraging Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) to prioritize the coa stal siren. Black highlighted 14 state government job postings in the Gove rnor's September 2025 newsletter and noted the Hawaiʻi State Energy Offic e's involvement in the Climate Action Pathways report\, particularly suppo rting renewable energy\, permitting process improvements\, and power plant efficiency measures.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed [2:0 1:56]\n1. Nuclear Energy Exploration: Member Wolff asked if the state is c onsidering nuclear energy to meet renewable goals. Black confirmed that th e legislature created a nuclear working group in the last session to evalu ate this option\, noting it's in early exploratory stages.\n2. Hawaiʻi Ka i Drive/Wailua Street Development: Board Member Schreiner asked about plan s for a property at Hawaiʻi Kai Drive and Wailua Street that was part of a land swap with Hawaiian Homelands\, expressing concern about potential z oning changes and development types. Acting Chair Reilly also noted concer ns about the Governor's executive order for affordable housing that could potentially bypass normal planning processes. Black promised to seek infor mation on the conditions of the swap and development plans.\n3. Wildfire R estoration: Member Wolff asked if the state has plans to repopulate burned areas with native plants after wildfires\, suggesting aerial seed bombing to prevent highly flammable invasive species like California grasses or i ronwood trees from returning. He inquired whether the state maintains a se ed bank to take advantage of newly cleared land for native plant restorati on. Black offered to consult with DLNR\, which he guessed would be the res ponsible agency\, and provide information at a future meeting.\n\nSenator Stanley Chang – District 9 [2:06:18]: No representative present\nSenator Chris Lee – District 25 [2:06:29]: No representative present.\n\nRepres entative Joe Gedeon – District 18 [2:06:51]: Representative Gedeon prese nted certificates of appreciation to returning and new board members. He s hared results from his community survey identifying dining/restaurants (75 .5%) and grocery shopping options (69.3%) as the top desired businesses fo r Hawaiʻi Kai\, with entertainment/recreation as a distant third. This in formation has been shared with Hawaiʻi Kai Town Center\, Koko Marina\, an d Hawaiʻi Kai Shopping Center developers. Represenative Gedeon announced that Maunalua Bay improvement work is progressing\, with completion expect ed by April 2026. He reported that his office is restarting a homeless tra cking program to address community concerns and announced a new monthly "L et's Talk Story" series beginning Thursday\, October 23\, 2025 at 6:00 p.m . at Savon (below Roy's at Hawaiʻi Kai Town Center) featuring Hawaiian El ectric representatives. He also invited constituents to join a Capitol tou r on Monday\, October 6\, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.\n\nQuestions\, commen ts\, and concerns followed [2:18:45]\n1. Alternative Power Line Proposal: Member Wolff asked about reviving a 20-year-old proposal for an alternativ e power line down Kalanianaʻole Highway to address power outages. Represe ntative Gedeon confirmed Hawaiian Eletric Company (HECO) is hesitant due t o previous pushback and lawsuits but suggested raising this at the upcomin g Let’s Talk Story.\n2. Emergency Siren Status: Representative Gedeon cl arified that while the online dashboard may show the Koko Head and Portloc k siren as non-operational\, it has been confirmed operational but the das hboard hasn't been updated since they do screenshots only once a month.\n\ nRepresentative Mark Hashem – District 19 [2:20:32]: No representative p resent.\nCongressional Representatives [2:20:35]: No other representative present.\n\n8. BOARD BUSINESS [2:20:47]\n\nUpdate on Kaiwi Coast Scenic By way [2:20:50]: Acting Chair Reilly will ask Chair Mayor to add the concern regarding the Koaʻe Ula to the agenda\, perhaps as part of the Kaiwi Coa st update.\n\nUpdate on Kamilo Nui Valley Agriculture [2:21:33]: Resident Judy Nii reported that four farmers have left the valley\, two more will l eave by year's end\, and six farmers remain. Current licenses expire at th e end of June 2026\, and Kamehameha Schools has made no commitments to the farmers. Some remaining farmers have invested significantly in their oper ations and hope for feasible long-term leases from Kamehameha School to re coup their investments.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed [2 :23:21]\n1. Poinsettia Availability: Acting Chair Reilly asked if poinsett ias would still be available from her Kamilo Nui Valley nursery. Ms. Nii c onfirmed they are working really hard on it now and that there would be at least one more year of poinsettias from the valley. She explained that he r own lease ends in June 2026 of next year\, after which she won't be grow ing them anymore. She noted that poinsettias represent a significant porti on of her revenue and expressed hope that Kamehameha Schools would offer a reasonable plan and a reasonable lease.\n\nConsider Sending Letter to Hon olulu City Council to Revise Ordinances Governing Commercial Vehicles on R esidential Streets [2:24:07]: Member Wolff read Chair Mayor's draft letter aloud requesting revision of ordinances 15-16.6 (storage and parking of c ommercial vehicles) and 15-13.8 (abandoned vehicles) to eliminate loophole s allowing large commercial vehicles to remain parked on residential stree ts\, and requesting the city renegotiate its towing contract to include ov ersized vehicles.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed [2:26:44 ]\n1. Including Boats and Boat Trailers: Member Bishop suggested adding bo ats and boat trailers to the letter\, noting they may not be classified as commercial vehicles. She asked about the specific language in the ordinan ce and whether it covered recreational vessels. After reviewing the ordina nce language with Member Ward\, she confirmed that recreational boats and trailers would not be covered and requested they be specifically added to the letter.\n\n[2:28:30] – Member Schreiner MOVED and Member Ward SECOND ED to send a letter to the Honolulu City Council to Revise Ordinances Gove rning Commercial Vehicles on Residential Streets. Discussion continued.\n\ n2. Including Boats and Boat Trailers (Continued): Member Schreiner agreed with Member Bishop to add boats and boat trailers to the letter. Chair Ma yor will add the changes to the letter.\n3. Distinction Between Commercial and Personal Vehicles: Member Lee noted there's a distinction between com mercial vehicles and personal property like boats\, suggesting different c onsiderations might be appropriate.\n4. Complaint-Based Enforcement: Membe r Bender recommended that enforcement for personal property (versus commer cial vehicles) should be complaint-based rather than automatic\, to mainta in neighborhood harmony.\n5. Vehicle Width Concerns: Member Ward suggested that future discussions might focus on vehicle width rather than vehicle type\, as the primary safety concern is vehicles that force other traffic to cross the center line.\n6. Clarification of Regulations: Member Wolff n oted that even HPD officers seem unclear about specific regulations regard ing vehicle width and safety requirements.\n7. Vehicle Width Concerns (con tinued): Member Lee agreed with Member Ward to consider the revisions to t he ordinance in regards to the car’s width and not vehicle type.\n\n[2:3 4:36] – Hearing no further discussion and no objections\, the Letter to Honolulu City Council to Revise Ordinances Governing Commercial Vehicles o n Residential Streets WAS ADOPTED with amendments\; 10-0-0 (Aye: Allen\, B ishop\, Donnelly\, Mayor\, Reilly\, Schreiner\, Wolff\, Lee\, Ward\, and B ender\; Nay: None\; Abstain: none) – [2:34:44].\n\nConsider Closing Kami loiki Community Park Restrooms Overnight (10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.) [2:34: 54]: Board Member Schreiner reported that after investigating this issue i n his district\, HPD statistics showed only one noise complaint at night\, and his personal observations revealed minimal nighttime activity at the park. He recommended dropping the issue.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and con cerns followed [2:36:39]\n1. Board Action: Acting Chair Reilly acknowledge d the recommendation and indicated she would let Chair Mayor know the Boar d’s sentiment and defer to Chair Mayor on whether to keep it on the agen da or remove it. Chair Mayor agreed the item should be removed from the ag enda unless future complaints arise.\n\n9. BOARD COMMITTEES [2:37:21]: No reports given.\n\n10. OTHER BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS [2:37:36]: No additional a nnouncements shared.\n\n11. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES [2:37:51]\ n\n[2:38:10] – Member Bishop MOVED and Member Bender SECONDED to approve the August 26\, 2025 regular meeting minutes as written. Hearing no objec tions\, the motion WAS ADOPTED\; 10-0-0 (Aye: Allen\, Bishop\, Donnelly\, Mayor\, Reilly\, Schreiner\, Wolff\, Lee\, Ward\, and Bender\; Nay: None\; Abstain: none) – [2:38:14].\n\n12. CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS [2:38:37]\n\nM eeting [2:38:38]: The next regular meeting of the Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhoo d Board is Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025\, 7:00 p.m.\, at Hahaʻione Element ary School Cafeteria and on WebEx.\n\nOlelo [2:38:52]: The Hawaiʻi Kai Ne ighborhood Board's regular meetings are cablecast on Olelo Ch. 49 on the 2 nd Monday of the following month at 9:00 p.m. and repeating on that month' s 3rd Friday at 7:00 a.m. Videos can also be seen online at www.olelo.org/ olelonet (search "Hawaiʻi Kai Board") or via www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards ("Board Meeting Video Archive").\n\n13. ADJOURNMENT [2:39:16] Acting Chair Reilly adjourned the meeting at 9:40 pm.\n\nRespectfully Submitted: Anson Wu\, Neighborhood Assistant\, NCO\nReviewed By: Dylan Buck\, Community Re lations Specialist\, NCO\nReviewed By: Lisa Bishop\, Board Secretary\nRevi ewed and Finalized By: Roberta Mayor\, Board Chair\n\nTo view agenda and m inutes\, visit our board website.\n\nEvent shows physical location\; howev er\, other options of participation may also include WebEx and phone.  If available\, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of t he agenda. 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