WAIPAHŪ NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 22

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024 7:00 P.M. 
FILIPINO COMMUNITY CENTER
94-428 MOKUOLA STREET, WAIPAHŪ, HI 96797

Meeting Materials: Find monthly archive of handouts and referenced materials concerning to Waipahū Neighborhood Board No. 22 at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UO-g9cUa6y72reLs3sjAcsgNALCUBxnA

Recordings: Recordings of Board meetings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DZJTKor6TTNYiqx5U-P2w

Rules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep their comments under three (3) minutes, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports under three (3) minutes. Please silence all electronic devices.

Public Announcements, Reports & Presentations to the Board: Please provide all materials before the meeting for posting online sent to the NCO office. Presentations may utilize PowerPoint, should be succinct, and mindful of time. If presenting in person, please arrange for a projector and screen as needed, and provide handouts for the board and the community.

Note: The Board may take action 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 (2/3) vote (13) of this 19-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.

I.       CALL TO ORDER – Chair Connie Herolaga

II. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS

III. FIRST RESPONDER REPORTS-Limit to three (3) minutes each.
A. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
B. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)
C. Military Report: US Army – 599th Transportation Brigade

V. RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS-Limited to three (3) minutes each.

VI. PRESENTATIONS
A. Waipahū Transit Station Makai Entrance Updates – Joey Manahan and Director Lori Kahikina (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit – HART)

VII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Board Vacancies – Five (5) At-Large Seats: Residents interested in filling a vacant board seat must bring current proof of residency to the board meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Zhoydell Magaoay (zhoydell.magaoay@honolulu.gov) to verify residency in advance. Candidates may speak for up to three minutes prior to board voting.
B. Approval of Minutes – Thursday, July 25, 2024 and Thursday, September 26, 2024

VIII. ELECTED OFFICIALS – Limit to three (3) minutes each
A. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative: Roger Babcock, Director, Department of
Environmental Services (ENV).
B. Councilmember District 2 – Councilmember Matt Weyer mweyer@honolulu.gov
C. Councilmember District 8 – Councilmember Val Okimoto valokimoto@honolulu.gov
D. Councilmember District 9 — Councilmember Augie Tulba atulba@honolulu.gov
E. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Chavonnie Ramos
F. Senate District 18 — Senator Michelle Kidani senkidani@capitol.hawaii.gov
G. Senate District 19 — Senator Henry Aquino senaquino@capitol.hawaii.gov
H. Representative District 35 – Rep. Cory Chun repchun@capitol.hawaii.gov
I. Representative District 36 – Rep. Rachele Lamosao replamosao@capitol.hawaii.gov
J. Representative District 37 – Rep. Trish La Chica replachica@capitol.hawaii.gov
K. Representative District 39 – Rep. Elijah Pierick reppierick@capitol.hawaii.gov
L. US Representative Ed Case
M. US Representative Jill Tokuda

IX. REPORTS-Limit to three (3) minutes each.
A. Board of Water Supply – Nikki Rodwell
B. Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, Citizens Advisory Committee (OMPO-CAC): Daniel de Gracia II
C. Reports of Board Members Attendance at other Meetings

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Meeting: The next Regular meeting of the Waipahū Neighborhood Board No. 22 is on Thursday, November 21, 2024 (3rd-Thursday due to Thanksgiving holiday) at the Filipino Community Center.
B. Broadcast: Rebroadcast of Waipahū Neighborhood Board No. 22 meetings are scheduled on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for Every Second Saturday at 9:00 p.m. and Every Fourth Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

XI.      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; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711; or call Neighborhood Assistant Zhoydell Magaoay at (808) 768-4224 or e-mail zhoydell.magaoay@honolulu.gov. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco.

All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting.  If within 48 hours, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. 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 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
7:00 P.M.
Filipino Community Center

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVQFySkVBdw

CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:24]: Vice Chair Macha called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was not established with 8 members present. Note: This 19-member Board requires 10 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

RULES OF SPEAKING – [0:00:31]: Vice Chair Macha read the rules of speaking.

Board Members Present – Jayton Chang, Dave Beers, Terry Tumbaga, Nathan Chang, Darryl Macha, Danny de Gracia, Debbie Segall, and Jordana Ferreira.

Board Members Absent – Connie Herolaga, Richard Oshiro, Maureen Andrade, Annette Yamaguchi, Kevin Wilson, Maurice Morita and Chad Domingo

Guests – Captain Tory Tamayose (Honolulu Fire Department – HFD); Lieutenant Keoni Hong (Honolulu Police Department – HPD); Colonel Corrinne McClellan (Military Services-599th Army Transportation Brigade); Nikki Rodwell (Board of Water Supply – BWS); Kelly Anaya (Councilmember Matt Weyer’s Office); Aaron Wilson, Jocelyn Roberts (Councilmember Val Okimoto’s Office); Councilmember Augie Tulba, Aaron Ho (Councilmember Augie Tulba’s Office); Chavonnie Ramos (Governor Josh Green’s Representative); Dustin Lee (Representative Cory Chun’s Office); Jared Ellis (Representative Trish La Chica’s Office); Dr. Sondra Lecgui Brandon, Jacce Mikulavee (Queen’s Health Systems); Litia Uini-Kuehu, Kahiau Kalawa (Kealoahou West Oahu Outreach Program); Karen Awana (Kūlia Academy); Justin Oadiz (Residents and Guests); Zhoydell Magaoay (Neighborhood Commission Office – NCO). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 29 total participants.

FIRST RESPONDERS’ REPORTS – [0:01:47]:
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:01:51]: Captain Tory Tamayose reported the following.
August 2024 Statistics: There was one (1) structure fire, six (6) wildland/brush fires, nine (9) nuisance fires, three (3) cooking fires, 11 activated alarms (no fire), 224 medical emergencies, two (2) motor vehicle collissions with pedestrian, and 10 motor vehicle crashes/collisions. Captain Tamayose reminded the public of the Move Over for Emergency Vehicles Law. A copy of the report can be found at: HFD September 2024 Report. Should you have any questions, please e-mail the HFD’s Community Relations Office at HFDNHB@honolulu.gov.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:03:49]. Question raised regarding the causes of the nuisance/rubbish fires.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:04:35]: Lieutenant Keoni Hong reported the following statistics.
August 2024 Statistics: There were 11 motor vehicle thefts, three (3) burglaries, 36 thefts, 17 unauthorized entries to motor vehicle (UEMV), and 2,257 calls for services. For more detailed breakdown of statistics, visit www.honolulupd.org. Lieutenant Hong reminded the public that whenever you get into a vehicle, make sure to use your seatbelts and make sure your children are buckled in too. A copy of the report can be found at: HPD September 2024 Report. Lieutenant Hong provided detailed information regarding car break-ins or UEMVs.

US Army 599th Transportation – [0:07:20]: Colonel Corinne McClellan reported the training advisory which can be found at: U.S. Army Training Advisory. Colonel McClellan announced that the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) exercises will start on Monday, October 7, 2024 through Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Additional information of the JPMRC can be found at: JPMRC Training Information and JPMRC Special Note. To report concerns related to noise or training, can be found at: U.S. Army Noise Complaint Resources & Reporting. Colonel McClellan also announced the U. S. Army Garrison Hawaii (USAG) is having a hiring fair on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Leilehua High School from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and it is open to the public. Advanced applications can go to: www.himwr.com.
RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:11:22]:
Christmas Parade – [0:11:37]: Ferreira announced that the Village Park Association will be holding their Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Kūlia Academy – [0:12:18]: Karen Awana provided information about the Kūlia Academy – Public Charter School which opened in July 2024. The campus is in Kalihi. The Academy currently have 100 sixth graders enrolled. The Academy is focused on AI and data science curriculum. Applications are now being accepted for next school year. More information can be found at: Kūlia Academy Flyer. A question was raised regarding admission requirements.
PRESENTATION – [0:15:23]:
Queenʻs Health Systems – Kāhi Mōhala – [0:15:35]: Dr. Sondra Lecqui Brandon informed the public that on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Kahi Mohala will become Queen’s Kahi Mohala. Dr. Lecqui Brandon noted that Queens is acquiring the 88-bed facility to provide behavioral health care which is currently serving children and adolescents for residential care. Dr. Lecqui Brandon further noted that acute care services will be transferred to Queen’s Punchbowl campus.

BOARD BUSINESS – [0:17:07]:
Board Vacancies: Deferred to the next meeting due to lack of quorum. Vice Chair Macha announced that there are four (4) At-Large seats that are vacant.

Approval of Minutes – Thursday, July 25, 2024: Deferred to the next meeting due to lack of quorum.

Chairʻs Report: No Report.

ELECTED OFFICIALS – [0:17:48]:
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:17:51]: There was no representative present. Neighborhood Assistant (NA) Magaoay read the highlights and announcements, which can be found at: Mayor’s Representative Report September 2024. The Mayor’s Newletter can be found at: Mayor Blangiardi’s Newsletter September 2024. More information can be found at: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter/.
Councilmember Matt Weyer – [0:19:35]: Kelly Anaya provided the report, which can be found at: Councilmember Matt Weyer September 2024 Report. Anaya highlighted Waikele Elementary School Annual Career & College Fair, hurricane emergency procedures, and Bill 46 (2024) which would impose a tax on homes that remain vacant for more than six months of the year and seeks to discourage real estate speculation land banking while simultaneously encouraging the use of vacant properties to address Oʻahuʻs housing needs.

Councilmember Augie Tulba – [0:21:58]: Councilmember Tulba provided his report, which can be found at: Councilmember Augie Tulba September 2024 Report. Councilmember Tulba reported that he and his staff held an e-bike round table to education the community about e-bike laws and ways to be safe on the road at August Ahrens Elementary School on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Councilmember Tulba announced that his office is hosting a Beautification Day to clear up brush and trash next to Waipahu Elementary School on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Councilmember also announced that the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will open Hans L’Orange Park on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Councilmember Tulba will be holding a park beautification at and around Hans L’Orange Park on Saturday, October 18, 2024. Councilmember Tulba also announced that Waipahu High School will be holding their Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:25:02]. A question was raised regarding Bill 46.

Councilmember Val Okimoto – [0:26:19] – Aaron Wilson provided the report, which can be found at: Councilmember Val Okimoto September 2024 Report. Wilson reported that a Resolution was passed regarding e-bikes that is going to be sent to the State Legislature asking them to strengthen and clarify the laws e-bikes and e-motorcycles. Wilson announced that Bill 41 which enhances the current City animal outreach programs passed the second reading. Wilson reported that Bill 39, which removes the affidavit requirements when applying for building permits, has been sent to the Mayor.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [0:27:55]: Chavonnie Ramos provided the report which can be found at: Governor Green’s September 2024 Newsletter. Ramos responded to an inquiry regarding mental health resources. A copy of the list of resources can be found at: Hawaiʻi Mental Health & Trauma Support Resources. Ramos highlighted on the one-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires, Hawaiʻi receiving over $149 million in federal funding under the Broadband Equity Access and Employment Program, and the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office’s new interactive web page.

Senator Michelle Kidani – [0:30:56] – No representative present. Report was submitted and can be found at: Senator Kidani September 2024 Report.

Senator Henry Aquino – [0:30:58] – No representative present.

Representative Cory Chun – [0:31:09]: Dustin Lee provided the report which can be found at: Representative Chun September 2024 Report. Lee requesting a representative from the Waipahu Neighborhood Board to attend the Central Oahu Regional Park Advisory Committee meetings on the fourth Monday of every month, from 5:00 p.m. at the Corp Aquatic Center. Vice Chair Macha requested more information regarding the Advisory Committee via email to the Chair, Vice Chair, and Neighborhood Assistant.

Representative Rachele Lamosao – [0:32:53] – No representative present. Report was submitted and can be found at: Representative Lamosao September 2024 Report.

Representative Trish La Chica – [0:33:18] – Jared Ellis noted that there is no report for this month and he was available for questions.

Representative Elijah Pierick – [0:33:30] – No representative present and no report was submitted.

U.S. Representative Ed Case – [0:33:42] – No representative present and no report was submitted.

U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda – [0:33:48] No representative present. Report was submitted and can be found at: Congresswoman Tokuda September 2024 Report.

REPORTS – [0:33:59]
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:34:10]: Nikki Rodwell provided the report which can be found at: BWS September 2024 Report. Rodwell reported one (1) water main break on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 94-1014 Ka Uka Boulevard. Rodwell announced the Imagine-A-Day Without Water event on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Kapolei Regional Park. For more information visit, www.boardofwatersupply.com or see flyer which can be found at: Imagine-A-Day Without Water Flyer.
Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, Citizens Advisory Committee (OMPO-CAC) – [0:35:58]: De Gracia noted that the Advisory Committee received several briefings, one of which was on the new Honolulu Complete Streets Vision Zero Action Plan and the other on the educational framework for youth engagement in Oʻahu’s transportation planning.

Reports of Board Member Attendance at Other Meetings – [0:38:40]: No reports.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – [0:38:53]:
Meeting: The next regular meeting of the Waipahū Neighborhood Board No. 22 is on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in-person at the Fil-Com Center.
Recordings: Rebroadcast of Waipahū Neighborhood Board No. 22 meetings are scheduled on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for Every Second Saturday at 9:00 p.m. and Every Fourth Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and YouTube recordings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DZJTKor6TTNYiqx5U-P2w
Archive: Find an archive of handouts and referenced materials concerning to No. 22 Waipahū Neighborhood Board at: No. 22 Waipahū Neighborhood Board Google Drive.
ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chair Macha adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.

Submitted by: Zhoydell Magaoay, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy Director
Finalized by: Chair Connie Herolaga and Secretary Richard Oshiro

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024
7:00 P.M.
Filipino Community Center

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvbRKtpkxFg

CALL TO ORDER [0:00:05] – Vice Chair Darryl Macha called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was established with 11 members present. Note: This 19-member Board requires 10 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present – Richard Oshiro, Maureen Andrade, Jordana Ferreira, Kevin Wilson, Chad Domingo, Jayton Chang, Dave Beers, Terry Tumbaga, Nathan Chang, Darryl Macha, and Danny de Gracia.

Board Members Absent – Connie Herolaga, Maurice Morita, and Annette Yamaguchi

Guests – Lieutenant Glenn Iwasaki, Major Randall Platt (Honolulu Police Department – HPD); Captain Hickey, Alison Martinez (Military Services-599th Army Transportation Brigade); Kelly Anaya (Councilmember Matt Weyer’s Office); Jocelyn Roberts (Councilmember Val Okimoto’s Office); Councilmember Augie Tulba, Aaron Ho (Councilmember Augie Tulba’s Office); Jared Ellis (Representative Trish La Chica); Arthur Kluvo (Residents and Guests); Jeffrey Jones (Neighborhood Commission Office – NCO). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 22 total participants.

RULES OF SPEAKING [0:00:14] – Vice Chair Macha read the rules of speaking.

BOARD VACANCIES – Debbie Segall volunteered to fill the Vacancy. Following discussion, a voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED.

FIRST RESPONDERS’ REPORTS [0:01:56]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) [0:02:00]: No representative present. A copy of the report can be found at: HFD July 2024 Report. Should you have any questions, please e-mail the HFD’s Community Relations Office at HFDNHB@honolulu.gov.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) [0:02:03]: No representative present. No report given.
For more detailed breakdown of statistics, visit www.honolulupd.org.

US Army 599th Transportation [0:02:08]: A representative provided the report and highlighted the following: U.S. Army Garrison will be having a hiring fair on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Training advisories can be found at: U.S. Army Training Advisory – Media Release and U.S. Army Additional Training Advisory. To report concerns related to noise or training, contact the Community Concern Line at (808) 787-1528 or usag.hawaii.comrel@army.mil.

BOARD VACANCIES [0:05:44] – Debbie Segall volunteered to fill the Vacancy. Following discussion, a voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote count of 11-0-0 (Aye: Oshiro, Andrade, Ferreira, Wilson, Domingo, J. Chang, Beers, Tumbaga, N. Chang, Macha, Gracia; Nay: None; Abstain: None)

Vice Chair Macha called a recess at 7:08 p.m. for the newly elected Board member could take her oath of office.
Vice Chair Macha called meeting back to order at 7:10 p.m.

Member Segall joined the Board for the remainder of the meeting.; 12 Members present.

BOARD BUSINESS [0:09:40]
Election of Board Officers [0:09:44]: Andrade MOVED and Wilson SECONDED to keep the same officer positions. Following discussion, a voice vote was conducted and passed with a vote count of 12-0-0 (Aye: Oshiro, Andrade, Ferreira, Wilson, Domingo, J. Chang, Beers, Tumbaga, N. Chang, Macha, Gracia, Segall; Nay: None; Abstain: None)

Meeting Date, Time, Location/Format Determination [0:11:33]: Member Andrade MOVED and Member Oshiro SECONDED to keep the meeting date, time, location and format the same. Following discussion, a voice vote was conducted and passed with a vote count of 12-0-0 (Aye: Oshiro, Andrade, Ferreira, Wilson, Domingo, J. Chang, Beers, Tumbaga, N. Chang, Macha, Gracia, Segall; Nay: None; Abstain: None)

Determination of Board Recess Schedule [0:12:49]: Member Andrade MOVED and Member Oshiro SECONDED to keep the same recess schedule of August 2024 and December 2024. Following discussion, a voice vote was conducted and passed with a vote count of 12-0-0 (Aye: Oshiro, Andrade, Ferreira, Wilson, Domingo, J. Chang, Beers, Tumbaga, N. Chang, Macha, Gracia, Segall; Nay: None; Abstain: None)

Adoption of Oral Testimony Rules [0:14:03]: Member J. Chang MOVED and Member N. Chang SECONDED to keep the same rules of speaking. Following discussion, a voice vote was conducted and passed with a vote count of 12-0-0 (Aye: Oshiro, Andrade, Ferreira, Wilson, Domingo, J. Chang, Beers, Tumbaga, N. Chang, Macha, Gracia, Segall; Nay: None; Abstain: None)

Formation of Committees [0:14:40]: No discussion of new committees.

Approval of Minutes – Thursday, May 23, 2024 [0:15:18]: Member J. Chang MOVED and Member Andrade SECONDED to approve the May 2024 meeting minutes with amendments. Following discussion, a voice vote was conducted and passed with a vote count of 12-0-0 (Aye: Oshiro, Andrade, Ferreira, Wilson, Domingo, J. Chang, Beers, Tumbaga, N. Chang, Macha, Gracia, Segall; Nay: None; Abstain: None)

Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, Citizens Advisory Committee [0:16:50]: Member Wilson volunteered to be an alternate for the committee lead by member Gracia.

RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS [0:18:12]
• Ongoing Issues in Community: Member Andrade raised her concerns regarding the ongoing racing in Village Park and Royal Kunia. She also shared her concerns regarding the firework usage despite efforts to stop the problem.
• Better Block Hawaii Update: Abby Sitz provided an update on the Oahu Quick Build Safety Project that was presented to the Board during the January 2024 meeting.

[0:24:05] Member Gracia MOVED and Member Ferreira SECONDED to add the Better Block Hawaii organization to the agenda to present further updates. Following discussion, a voice vote was conducted and passed with a vote count of 12-0-0 (Aye: Oshiro, Andrade, Ferreira, Wilson, Domingo, J. Chang, Beers, Tumbaga, N. Chang, Macha, Gracia, Segall; Nay: None; Abstain: None)

PRESENTATIONS [0:24:55]
Update on the Mahi Solar Project [0:25:00]: Wren Wescoatt provided a PowerPoint presentation on the current status of the Mahi Solar Project. This project is set to be in Kunia and will be the largest renewable energy project in the State with Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) endorsing the project to continue after being halted during the pandemic. Mahi Solar will also integrate agricultural practices, planting various crops both underneath and between the solar panels. After the project is completed in 2027 and connected to the grid, the solar farm will service 40,000 homes.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:37:34]

Waipiʻo Point Access Road Multimodal & Safety Improvement Project Update [0:42:15]: Dean Sakamoto from SHADE Institute provided a PowerPoint presentation on the current status of their safety improvement project. This is a Complete Streets project and will install various assets to better serve the residents in the area. There will be an installed car loading zone, school bus loading zone, a 10-foot-wide multimodal pathway, additional parallel parking stalls, and a linear bioswale. SHADE is trying to better service the high school and Aloha Clubhouse residents to provide them convenience with their respective areas. Construction is set to begin in the first quarter of 2025 and take a year to complete.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:58:38]

ELECTED OFFICIALS [1:01:19]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative [1:01:21]: There was no representative present. The Mayor’s Newletter can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZZm-WfbSrHcmvzpGWdSQ6c5lutSCt6Iw/view?usp=drive_link. More information can be found at: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter/.
Councilmember Matt Weyer [1:01:32]: Councilmember Weyer provided the report and highlighted the following: Bill 64 regarding land use ordinance; a new bike lane installed in the community; Community Policing Team participation at the Waipahu High School Academy of Public Services end of the year event to speak with students; the new Behavioral Health Clinic in Waipiʻo; the deadline to file dedication petition, exemption forms, credit forms for property owners is September 2024; low income tax credit increase; addressing questions regarding the new Ocean Safety department; update on the Illegal Fireworks Task Force.

Councilmember Val Okimoto [1:09:40]: Jame Schaedel provided the report and highlighted the following: Councilmember Okimoto chaired the public safety committee; 3 resolutions going before council on Wednesday, August 7, 2024; resubmitted request to the Department of Transportation Services addressing speeding Lumi Kula St.

Councilmember Augie Tulba [1:11:17] – Councilmember Tulba provided his report and highlighted the following: addressing past questions regarding flooding in the Waiphu District Park parking lot; update on curb extensions; homeless encampments at Hans L’Orange Neighborhood Park.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative [1:14:46]: Chavonnie Ramos provided the report and highlighted the following: Festival of the Pacific overview; Governor Green signing 253 out of 260 bills presented during the 2024 legislative session; graduation 2024 recap.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:17:46]

Senator Michelle Kidani [1:19:40]: No representative present. Report was submitted and can be found at: Senator Kidani July 2024 Report.

Senator Henry Aquino [1:19:42]: No representative present.

Representative Cory Chun [1:19:45]: Representative Chun provided the report and highlighted the following: SHADE project update; property and casualty insurance being looking at prior to the 2025 legislative session.

Representative Rachele Lamosao [1:23:03]: No representative present.

Representative Trish La Chica [1:23:05]: No representative present.

Representative Elijah Pierick [1:23:07]: No representative present.

U.S. Representative Ed Case [1:23:12]: Nestor Garcia provided the report and highlighted the following: Congressman Case is a member of the House of Appropriations Committee; what has been secured for military construction and Veterans Affairs; what has been secured for Homeland Security funding measures; the approval of the National Defense Authorization Act; the discussion on whether or not the military draft is returning; how selective service works and women eligibility for selective service; Congress can appoint people interested in attending Military Service Communities.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:30:18]

U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda [1:31:00]: No representative present. Report was submitted and can be found at: Congresswoman Tokuda July 2024 Report.

REPORTS [1:31:05]
Board of Water Supply (BWS) [1:31:07]: No representative present and no report was submitted.
Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, Citizens Advisory Committee (OMPO-CAC) [1:31:12]: No reports to share.

Reports of Board Member Attendance at Other Meetings [1:31:20]: No reports to share.

ANNOUNCEMENTS [1:31:27]:
Meeting: The next regular meeting of the Waipahū Neighborhood Board No. 22 is on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in-person at the Fil-Com Center.
Rebroadcast: Rebroadcast of Waipahū Neighborhood Board No. 22 meetings are scheduled on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for Every Second Saturday at 9:00 p.m. and Every Fourth Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

ADJOURNMENT [1:32:10]: Vice Chair Macha adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.

Submitted by: Jeffrey Jones, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy Director
Finalized by: Chair Connie Herolaga and Secretary Richard Oshiro

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

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