MAKAKILO – KAPOLEI – HONOKAI HALE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 34

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.
KAPOLEI HALE – CONFERENCE ROOM A & B
1000 ULUʻŌHIʻA STREET, KAPOLEI, HI 96707
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

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MEETING RULES AND GUIDELINES

1. Order and Decorum: Meetings are conducted with fairness, order, and in compliance with the Neighborhood Plan 2008 (NP). Participants must treat each other with respect and share aloha, stay focused on the agenda, and adhere to time limits. Please silence electronic devices and keep yourself on mute if on WebEx. Disruptive behavior or violations may result in removal (NP §2-14-117).
2. Reports and Presentations: Reports and presentations should be limited to 10 minutes unless otherwise specified. The Chair may allow public questions (Auth: NP §2-14-123(2)). Neighborhood board members are allowed to discuss, ask questions, and receive information as outlined in the agenda, as well as receive additional information without providing comments (Agenda Guidance for Neighborhood Boards, CORR 2024-0718-01, p. 3-5).
3. Public Input: The public may present community concerns to the board. Neighborhood board members may discuss, ask questions, and receive information on these matters under the limited notice exemption under HRS §92-81; however, no action may be taken on issues raised by the public (Agenda Guidance for Neighborhood Boards, CORR 2024-0718-01, p. 7)
4. Oral Testimony: Public oral testimony will be allowed on agenda items, with the Chair setting reasonable procedures (NP §2-14-118(c) and (d); HRS §92-3). Testimony is limited to 3 minutes (adopted August 24, 2022; Auth: NP §2-14-118(d)).
5. Requesting to Speak: To speak, raise your hand. Once recognized by the Chair, direct comments to the Chair and stay on the agenda topic (NP §2-14-118(a)).
6. Written Testimony: Participants may submit written comments on agenda items. To submit testimony, visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/testimony (NP §2-14-118(b); HRS §92-3).
7. Board Packet: All written reports, presentations, flyers, handouts, and documents distributed to the Board are available on the Google Drive (HRS §92-7.5).
8. Agenda Items and Voting: Under the Hawaiʻi State Sunshine Law (HRS §92), matters not listed on the agenda cannot be voted on unless added during the meeting. The Board may add items if (1) the matter is not major, (2) it doesn’t affect many people, and (3) two-thirds of the full membership approves (HRS §92-7(d)). Items may also be added if an unanticipated event requires timely action for public health, welfare, or safety (HRS §92-8).
9. Board Boundaries: To learn more about the board’s boundaries, visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/boards-and-sub-district-boundary-descriptions.
10. Stay Informed: To subscribe to monthly agendas and minutes, visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/newsletter-subscription.

1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Anthony Makana Paris (makana.paris@gmail.com)

2. ROLL CALL – Neighborhood Board Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov)

3. REPORTS (Limited to 10 minutes each)
a. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) regarding fire and emergency incidents and statistics related to District 34 for December 2024 and fire safety tips (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)
b. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) on crime incidents and statistics related to District 34 for December 2024 and crime prevention and safety tips (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us/)
c. Board of Water Supply (BWS) regarding December 2024 incidents and statistics and existing and planned projects related to District 34, Red Hill-related water concerns, current and planned landfill water concerns, and water conservation tips – Liaison Nicole Rodwell (https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/contact)
d. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) regarding airports, harbors, highway incidents and statistics, traffic, and existing and planned projects related to District 34 (https://hidot.hawaii.gov/contact/)
e. O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) regarding OMPO Policy Board, Citizen’s Advisory Board, and Technical Advisory Committee discussions and actions and OMPO events for December 2024 and the status of Makakilo Drive completion on the Transportation Improvement Program – Board Delegate Frank Genadio (https://oahumpo.org) (genadiof001@hawaii.rr.com)

4. PRESENTATIONS (Limited to 10 minutes each)
a. Proposed 10-year sewer fee increase starting July 1, 2025, to fund essential upgrades under the Capital Improvement Program, including the $1.8 billion Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant project, and to meet 2010 Consent Decree commitments, with details on the planned 115% fee rise, annual increases, and financial relief, Department of Environmental Services, Roger Babcock Jr., Ph.D., P.E. Director (https://www8.honolulu.gov/env/sewer-fee-rates) (ENV@honolulu.gov)
b. Proposed Roadway Construction, Housing Development, and Infrastructure at University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu Campus Adjacent to Kualakaʻi Parkway – Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority, Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation, and University of Hawaiʻi, Stephanie Kim Director Government Relations University of Hawaiʻi (scskim@hawaii.edu)
c. Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link (HIFL) project, including the deployment of a low-latency submarine cable system with 24 fiber pairs to enhance inter-island connectivity and digital services, with landing sites on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi; responsibilities of Ocean Networks for supply, construction, operations, and maintenance; and the role of the University of Hawaiʻi System Office for Information Technology, supported by RCUH (Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi), in overseeing the project, expected to be operational by late 2026 – Ocean Networks, Cliff Miyake (808) 722-1908
d. Community Human and Sex Trafficking Awareness Campaign – Project Nehemia Hawaiʻi, Christina Everett, Chief Executive Director (ceverett@projectnehemiahhi.com)

5. PUBLIC INPUT (Limited to 3 minutes per member of the public in totality)

Contact Information for District Elected Officials and their Community Liaisons to the Board
a. Mayor Rick Blangiardi (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor/) – Liaison Department of Land Management (DLM) Deputy Director Keith Suzuka (keith.suzuka@honolulu.gov)
b. Councilmember Andria Tupola (atupola@honolulu.gov)
c. U.S. Congressman Ed Case (https://case.house.gov/contact/)
d. U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (https://tokuda.house.gov/contact)
e. Governor Josh Green (https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us/) – Liaison HHFDC (Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation) Housing Information Officer Gordon Pang (gordon.pang@hawaii.gov)
f. State Senator Mike Gabbard (District 21) (sengabbard@capitol.hawaii.gov) – Liaison Melanie June (m.june@capitol.hawaii.gov)
g. State Senator Samantha DeCorte (District 22) (sendecorte@capitol.hawaii.gov)
h. State Representative David Alcos III (District 41) (repalcos@capitol.hawaii.gov)
i. State Representative Diamond Garcia (District 42) (repgarcia@capitol.hawaii.gov)
j. State Representative Kanani Souza (District 43) (repsouza@capitol.hawaii.gov)
k. State Representative Darius Kila (District 44) (repkila@capitol.hawaii.gov)

6. BOARD BUSINESS
a. Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
b. Support the repeal of the 1984 amended rules and the adoption of Chapters 19-12 of the City and County of Honolulu Administrative Rules (https://www8.honolulu.gov/dpr/volunteer-give/community-gardening/hrcgp-rule-revision-process), which establishes guidelines for the Honolulu Recreational Community Gardening Program to promote public participation, ensure equitable access, maintain garden plots for recreational use, and enhance the health, safety, and welfare of all users
c. Resolution – Standing in Solidarity with the Neighborhood Commission in Calling for Amendments to State Sunshine Law to allow more Discussion at Neighborhood Board Meetings and Designate the Neighborhood Commission as the Governing Body Under the Sunshine Law

7. MEMBER REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 minutes per board member in totality)

8. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Scheduled Meeting: The next regular Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board No. 34 meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Kapolei Hale – Conference Room A & B and online via Webex (https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb34).

9. ADJOURNMENT

‘Olelo Community Television Cablecast of Board Meetings: The Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board regular meetings are video recorded and televised on ‘Olelo Community Television Channel 49 at 9:00 p.m. on the second Friday of the month and on Channel 49 with a schedule of the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 12:00 p.m. determined by ‘Olelo. The ‘Olelo program schedule is posted at http://www.olelo.org/programming/default.html.

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, HI 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or emailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.

All written testimony must be received in the NCO 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, email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov or visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/testimony.

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
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.
KAPĀLAMA HALE (ROOM 277) – 925 DILLINGHAM BOULEVARD, HONOLULU, HI 96817
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqhTL6kQVFU

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GE3KMhGmxV2jxDLUnSvRUvThmykz8vGn

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Anthony Makana Paris – [0:00:06]: Chair Paris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
This 9-member board requires 5 members to establish quorum and take official board action.

Board Members Present: Amy Bossler (Secretary), Kioni Dudley (Second Vice Chair), Michael Ferreira (arrived at 7:03 p.m.), Moon Kahele (arrived at 8:55 p.m.), Matthew Khan (Treasurer), Mikiala Lidstone (Vice Chair), Michael Singleton, Tiare Taala (arrived at 7:07 p.m.), and Anthony Makana Paris (Chair).

Board Members Absent: None.

Guests: Fire Fighter 3 Jonathan Doane, Fire Captain Mitchell Pang (Honolulu Fire Department); Sergeant Fumi Muraoka, Corporal Cory Makino, Lieutenant Marino Carreira (Honolulu Police Department); Nicole Rodwell (Board of Water Supply); Department of Land Management Deputy Director Keith Suzuka (Mayor Blangiardi); Frank Genadio (Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization); Gordon Pang (Governor Josh Green); Anna Odom, Sheila Medeiros, Representative David Alcos, Claudia Quintanilla, Darren Holbrook, Kiran Polk, Tony Gaston, Shane McMonagle, Mike Golojuch (Residents/Guests); Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 26 total participants.

Member Ferreira joined at 7:03 p.m.; 7 members present.
Member Taala joined at 7:07 p.m.; 8 members present.

II. ROLL CALL – Neighborhood Board Assistant Curtis Hayashi – [0:27:55]: The Neighborhood Assistant (NA) carried out a roll call. Quorum was established with 8 members present.

[0:28:55] – Dudley MOVED and Ferreira SECONDED to “proceed as we [board members] have for the last 50 years tonight so that we would be free to ask questions at any time.” Chair Paris ruled the motion out of order – [0:30:55].

[0:31:02] – Bossler MOVED and Singleton SECONDED to reorder agenda item “VII. BOARD CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS” as agenda item IV. Board members did not vote on this motion.

[0:32:33] – Following discussion on the previous motion, Bossler MOVED and Ferreira SECONDED to keep agenda item “VII. BOARD CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS” and add “BOARD CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS” as agenda item IV. The motion was ADOPTED; 7-1-0 (Aye: Bossler, Dudley, Ferreira, Khan, Singleton, Taala, Paris; Nay: Lidstone; Abstain: None) – [0:33:02].

III. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:34:38]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:34:40]: Fire Fighter 3 Jonathan Doane provided the report and highlighted the monthly statistics for November 2024 and fire safety tip about cooking safety. Should you have questions, please email the HFD’s Public Affairs & Media Liaison at HFDNHB@honolulu.gov.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cid3qvbiCTWcpKHNNSlp21SOQ711nnHk/view?usp=sharing
• HFD Website: https://fire.honolulu.gov/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:38:15].

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:44:22]: Sergeant Muraoka reported the November 2024 statistics and highlighted:
• November 2024 Statistics: There were 29 motor vehicle thefts, 10 burglaries, 104 thefts, 21 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles, 711 total citations issued, and 8,637 total calls for service. For more information, visit https://www.honolulupd.org/.
• Info & Resources: https://www.honolulupd.org/information/
• Community Events and Parades: HPD successfully completed the Kapolei parade and tree lighting ceremony. The ʻEwa and Waiʻanae parades are upcoming, and there is a Christmas event in Nānākuli.
• Safety Tip: Drive safely, keep your attention on the road, and do not be distracted by fireworks.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:46:50].

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Nicole Rodwell – [0:52:26]: Nicole Rodwell reported two water main breaks in the area from October 2024 to November 2024. BWS is looking to fill permanent full-time positions and temporary contract positions. To apply, visit https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/jobs. Be aware of utility scams and call BWS at (808) 748-5000 (option 0) if you have any questions or concerns.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ENiMaa7WI6BuSipYFf8yP00JEHPcIuWb/view?usp=sharing
• Website: http://www.boardofwatersupply.com/

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:57:26]: Department of Land Management (DLM) Deputy Director Keith Suzuka provided the report and highlighted:
• Skyline ridership numbers for October 2024 (109,430 riders)
• Honolulu City Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 7, 2024
• TheBus Route Changes: https://www.thebus.org/HTMLFILE/THEBUS/FILES/Survey-Notice_41-44-415-461-47.pdf, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EpUizr0LfrhW5iULzKGQzUInVfn4FSF-/view?usp=sharing
• Mayor’s Newsletter: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter/
• Career Opportunities at the City & County of Honolulu: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu

Councilmember Andria Tupola – [1:00:37]: No representative present.

Oʻahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OahuMPO/OMPO) Report – [1:00:49]: Frank Genadio provided the report and highlighted the OMPO citizens advisory committee meetings in November 2024 and December 2024. A survey was conducted with state government employees related to strategies for transportation demand management. Results included using transit to reduce traffic congestion, reducing pressure on parking and its cost, using more carpooling, and subsidizing transit passes, parking, and the use of bicycles. Genadio said that Larry Veray of the Pearl City Neighborhood Board wants to move the Pearl City post office to the nearby Pearl City Peninsula to reduce traffic in the area. OMPO Executive Director Mark Garrity presented an update on the 2050 O‘ahu Regional Transportation Plan with the goal of having a safe, reliable, and affordable multimodal system. Scenarios for 6 rail extensions (to West O‘ahu, Central O‘ahu, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Waikīkī, and Kahala), 12 bus rapid transit routes, and 12 roadway projects were evaluated against a travel demand model. Also, a road usage charge for all roads is being considered.
• OMPO Newsletters: https://oahumpo.org/news/newsletters/

IV. BOARD CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:05:23]

Honolulu City Council Bill 65 – [1:05:46]: Second Vice Chair Dudley raised concerns about Bill 65 related to building regulations, hurricanes, tsunamis, and “safe rooms.” Dudley requested information from Councilmember Tupola.
• Bill 65: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/measure/2881

Ala Wai Bridge and Makakilo Drive Extension – [1:10:49]: Member Ferreira raised concerns about the proposed Ala Wai Bridge and completion of the Makakilo Drive extension.

Honolulu City Council Zoning Committee – [1:12:32]: Second Vice Chair Dudley commented that Councilmember Tupola was not a member of the zoning committee.

Crime and Homelessness – [1:12:44]: First Vice Chair Lidstone raised concerns about crime and homelessness in the community. Lidstone asked for crime statistics involving homeless individuals.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:14:55].

Bumps on Makakilo Drive Due to Street Trees – [1:19:15]: Second Vice Chair Dudley raised concerns about tree roots creating bumps on Makakilo Drive along the entirety of Makakilo Drive wherever there are trees.

Crime and Safety – [1:20:35]: Member Ferreira raised concerns about motorcycle accidents on Makakilo Drive, Honolulu Emergency Services Department’s Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) program, and shoplifting.

V. COMMUNITY CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:26:27]

State Representative David Alcos (District 41) – [1:27:40]: Representative Alcos provided updates during community concerns. He introduced his legislative team and shared updates, including cleanups in the district, a planned sports complex and raceway track in Kalaeloa (where the Navy transferred 400 acres to the City), homelessness, mental health, water shortage concerns, legislative initiatives, and a town hall happening today (Thursday, December 5, 2024) at Ewa Beach Library from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rJz4jnCD-uYWIGjZxNtDlLeHfwQjzazy/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:33:13].

Mākeke at Kalaeloa Town (Farmers’ and Greens Market) – [1:43:40]: Kiran Polk invited the public to the next market on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Kalaeloa Professional Center (91-1010 Shangrila Street, Kapolei, HI 96707).
• Website: https://wcchc.com/Services/Page/Makeke-Farmers-and-Greens-Market
• Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gpv5idalk_bOVz9Yntnj4hLcPL8xX9Ye/view?usp=sharing

Kalaeloa Roadway Update – [1:45:30]: Tony Gaston provided a Hunt Companies Hawai’i update about Hawaiian Electric turning on the streetlights on Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) Avenue and Kamokila Boulevard. Also, the Copahee Avenue road project can be completed after the United States Department of Education signs off on the project.
• News: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hcda/news-hunt-companies-hawaii-invests-in-kalaeloa/

Kapolei Housing and Development Concerns – [1:48:00]: Resident Frank Genadio raised concerns about the housing project by Walmart (location not specified). Genadio suggested a “village center” in Kapolei and asked if elected officials can take another look at that area of development.

Makakilo Drive Traffic – [1:49:33]: Member Ferreira raised concerns about heavy traffic congestion on Makakilo Drive going southbound to Fort Barrette Road due to traffic from the freeway offramp.

Food Drive at Kapolei High School – [1:51:07]: Resident Sheila Medeiros asked for volunteers to help with a monthly food bank distribution in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Food Bank on Saturday, December 14, 2024 (the second Saturday of each month) from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Volunteers should arrive at 6:00 a.m. with covered shoes. Food assistance is available for anyone and there is no eligibility requirement. Email Medeiros at secondcitypeoplefirst.sm@gmail.com and she will be happy to provide you with further details.

VI. BOARD BUSINESS – [1:52:39]

Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – [1:52:44]: Bossler MOVED and Dudley SECONDED to approve the written summary as written. The written summary was ADOPTED; 8-0-0 (Aye: Bossler, Dudley, Ferreira, Khan, Lidstone, Singleton, Taala, Paris; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:53:00].

Resolution: Supporting Quality-Of-Life and Sustainable Design Elements in Multifamily Housing Developments That Respect Local Values and Are Place-Based – [1:53:19]: Chair Paris introduced the resolution for a third reading about recommending design elements in multifamily housing developments and supporting the use of quality of life and sustainable design elements in multifamily housing developments. [1:53:30] – Dudley MOVED and Lidstone SECONDED to adopt the resolution. The resolution was ADOPTED; 8-0-0 (Aye: Bossler, Dudley, Ferreira, Khan, Lidstone, Singleton, Taala, Paris; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:54:55].

Member Kahele joined at 8:55 p.m.; 9 members present.

Resolution: Calling for Increased Support and Resources for Community Safety and Unsheltered in Kapolei – [1:55:00]: Chair Paris introduced the resolution calling for increased support and resources for community safety and unsheltered persons in Kapolei. [1:55:08] – Lidstone MOVED and Dudley SECONDED to adopt the resolution. Following public testimony, Chair Paris amended the resolution without objection and the resolution was ADOPTED AS AMENDED; 9-0-0 (Aye: Bossler, Dudley, Ferreira, Kahele, Khan, Lidstone, Singleton, Taala, Paris; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:07:05].

Resolution: Requesting the Hawaiʻi Legislature to Enhance Hurricane Preparedness for the State – [2:08:27]: Chair Paris introduced the resolution requesting the Hawaiʻi Legislature to enhance hurricane preparedness for the State of Hawaiʻi. [2:08:45] – Dudley MOVED and Lidstone SECONDED to adopt the resolution. Second Vice Chair Dudley amended the resolution without objection and the resolution was ADOPTED AS AMENDED; 9-0-0 (Aye: Bossler, Dudley, Ferreira, Kahele, Khan, Lidstone, Singleton, Taala, Paris; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:09:20].

Committee Reports – [2:10:50]
Transportation Committee – Michael Ferreira – [2:10:58]: Ferreira said he stands on comments made by him and Frank Genadio during the meeting.
Parks & Recreation Committee – Mikiala Lidstone – [2:11:39]: No report.
Environmental Justice Committee – Dr. Kioni Dudley – [2:11:44]: No report.

VII. FEDERAL & STATE MONTHLY REPORTS – [2:11:53]

U.S. Congressman Ed Case – [2:12:00]: No representative present.

U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda – [2:12:00]: No representative present.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Gordon Pang – [2:12:07]: Gordon Pang provided the report and shared that the State is trying to provide as much funding as possible for as many projects as possible. The Villages of Kapolei is continuing to work with the City to transfer roads to the City. For any questions/concerns, email gordon.pang@hawaii.gov.
• Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsletter/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:14:07].

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT), Highways Division – [2:20:27]: No representative present.

State Senator Mike Gabbard (District 21) – [2:20:27]: No representative present.

State Senator Samantha DeCorte (District 22) – [2:20:27]: No representative present.

State Representative Diamond Garcia (District 42) – [2:20:27]: No representative present.

State Representative Kanani Souza (District 43) – [2:20:27]: No representative present.

State Representative Darius Kila (District 44) – [2:20:27]: No representative present.

Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) – [2:20:27]: No representative present.

VIII. BOARD CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS – CONTINUED – [2:20:43]

Disaster Preparedness – [2:20:43]: Second Vice Chair Dudley raised concerns about the State’s role in hurricane preparedness, mentioned the resolution the board adopted, and encouraged the Governor to address disaster preparedness in the budget.

Elected Officials and Community Concerns Agenda Item – [2:24:35]: First Vice Chair Lidstone suggested that all reports should be put under the “Community Concerns” agenda item. Chair Paris concurred with First Vice Chair Lidstone’s suggestion and will ask elected officials and their representatives to speak during the “Community Concerns” agenda item so that board members can ask them questions.

Mililani Neighborhood – [2:27:05]: Member Ferreira talked about Mililani’s “neatly manicured” public roads and dividers, which they would like to see in Makakilo. Ferreira mentioned the association fees, community centers, and pools.

Property Owner – [2:28:48]: Secretary Bossler would like to know who is the property owner of “a strip of dirt” nearby the Kapolei Costco and suggested that it be turned into a walking trail or loop.

Fire in Kalaeloa – [2:33:38]: Member Khan raised concerns about a fire in Kalaeloa and high voltage power lines.

Disaster Preparedness Public Service Announcement – [2:36:23]: The New Hurricane Threat for Hawaiʻi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tGfqtkNxbs) is a YouTube video featuring Second Vice Chair Dudley.

Next Scheduled Meeting – [2:37:14]: The next regular Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board No. 34 meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Kapolei Hale – Conference Room A & B and online via Webex (https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb34/).

IX. ADJOURNMENT – [2:37:37]: The meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.

Submitted by: Curtis Hayashi, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, Neighborhood Commission Office
Finalized by:

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