NĀNĀKULI – MĀ‘ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 36

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
NĀNĀKULI PUBLIC LIBRARY
89-070 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY – HAWAII 96792
7:00 PM

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Rules of Speaking: Anyone intending to speak, we will ask that in-person attendees’ line up at the microphone. Attendees joining us virtually, please raise your virtual hand. When recognized by the Chair, state your name clearly for the minutes. Comments must be kept under two (2) minutes. Official’s monthly reports must be kept under three (3) minutes. Presentations are asked to stay under ten (10) minutes. Sergeant-At-Arms will be keeping time, please conclude your comments when the timer goes off or asked to end by the Chair. When making comments, please address your remarks to the Chair. Silence all electronic devices.

Note: The Board may act on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda. A two-thirds vote of six (6) of this nine (9) member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. Items may not be added if they are of major importance and will affect a significant number of people.

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Samantha DeCorte
a. Pule

II. CITY EMERGENCY & FIRST RESPONDER MONTHLY REPORTS
a. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
b. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)

III. FILLING OF VACANCY: One (1) At Large Vacancy.

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

V. OFFICIAL’S MONTHLY REPORTS: Limited to three (3) minutes
a. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Gary Yamashiroya
b. Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative – Erwin Kawata
c. Board of Water Supply – Erwin Kawata, Deputy Manager
d. Congresswomen Jill Tokuda
e. Councilmember Andria Tupola
f. State Senator Cross Crabbe
g. Representative Darius Kila
h. Army Representative – Lieutenant Colonel Jason Kappes
i. Navy Representative – Victor Flint

VI. BOARD BUSINESS
a. Consider Draft Resolution on State Kauhale Initiative Projects proposed to be built in State Representative District 44 and Senate District 22.
b. Consider Draft Resolution on State Kauhale proposed to be built on property located at 87-045 Mailiili Road and/or property located at 86-145 Mailiili Road with easement on Kulaaupuni Street.
c. Motion: The Nanakuli-Maili Neighborhood Board opposes the City Honu Program Services at Nani Kai Beach Park from September 2024 through December 2024.
d. Approval of Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
e. Approval of Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
f. July 2024 Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings – Public Hearings; continued from August 2024 board meeting, remaining board members to report, DeCorte, Agustin, Carona, N. Hanohano and E. Hanohano.
g. August 2024 Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings – Public Hearings.

VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Limited to three (3) minutes each
a. Transportation Chair – Committee Chair David Carona
b. Housing & Zoning Chair – Committee Vice Chair Germaine Meyers
c. Hawaiian Affairs Chair – Committee Chair Mapuana Tector
d. Park & Recreation Chair – Committee Chair Mapuana Tector
e. Water & Land Chair – Committee Chair Malia Agustin
f. Education Chair – Committee Chair Malia Agustin
g. Public Health & Safety Chair – Committee Chair Paul Aio

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS – Next Regular Board Meeting – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024, at 7:00 pm, at Nānākuli Public Library and via WebEx Platform.

IX. ADJOURNMENT

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DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
NĀNĀKULI PUBLIC LIBRARY – 89-070 Farrington Hwy, Wai’anae, HI 96792 & via WebEx

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmhDgiyxqcg

Reports and other meeting materials can be found at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OpQrZcPlM4-SOeAKbx0CAgcA0tazyEYf

I. CALL TO ORDER [0:00:02]: Chair DeCorte called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. Quorum was established with 7 members present. Note: This 9-member Board requires 5 members to establish quorum and to take official board action.

Board Members Present: Samantha DeCorte, Malia Agustin, Paul Aio, Germaine Meyers, Mapuana Tector, Naomi Hanohano, and Ed Hanohano.

Board Members Absent: Kaʻinoa Kea and David Carona.

Guests: Captain Scott Oshiro (Honolulu Fire Department); Sergeant Fumi Muraoka (Honolulu Police Department); Gary Yamashiro (Governor Josh Green’s Representative); Erwin Kawata (Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative / Board of Water Supply (BWS)); Lieutenant Colonel Jason Kappes (United States Army Representative); Victor Flint, Jhewel Filipe (United States Navy Representative); John Naputi-Travis, Daniel Dixon, Lokana Keliikoa-Pua, Charlita Mahoe, Allen Mahoe, Maysana Aldeguer, R.J. Martin, Scott Oshiro, Bruce Young, Jan Makepa, Carol Pelekai, Erin Kaneaiakala, Ed Werner, Patty Kahanamoku-Teruya, Cynthia Rezentes, Valerie-Moe Manoa (Residents); Jeffrey Jones (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were 156 total participants including those on Webex.

PULE – [0:01:28]: Chair DeCorte opened in pule.

II. EMERGENCY RESPONDERS REPORTS [0:02:09]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) [0:02:11]: Firefighter was present via WebEx but unable to unmute themselves to provide the report.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WWMwj127WJ9UEyBibkMCYSZ_-tTfYr-7/view?usp=drive_link

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) [0:03:24]: Sergeant Fumi Muraoka provided the monthly statistics for July 2024.
• Crime Mapping Statistics: https://www.honolulupd.org/information/crime-mapping/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:05:33]

III. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS [0:16:00]

Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery [0:16:40]: Resident Alex Kaohi shared about the work being done to better serve the families who have family buried at the cemetery due to the current leadership there retiring.

Leeward Community College – Waiʻanae Campus [0:19:03]: Resident Danny Wyatt shared that people are not taking advantage of the campus being in the community.

Waiʻanae Police Station [0:20:55]: A resident asked if the Waiʻanae Police Station has been funded and if the Sheriff will have a place in the station to serve the community.

Police Engagement [0:22:03]: A resident shared how important it would be for police to exit their cars and engage with the community to avoid policing those who are not doing anything wrong.

Gun Violence Concerns [0:24:26]: Resident Austin Salcedo shared his concerns regarding the increase in gun violence in the Waiʻanae Community and shared other resources that are available for the community regarding law enforcement.

Police Mentorship [0:27:50]: Resident Johnnie-Mae Perry shared that she reached out to HPD before regarding mentorship with high school students to help prevent them from getting into violence during and after high school.

Clarifying Force in the Community [0:29:41]: Resident Patty Kahanamoku-Teruya shared that there should be a long-term plan to increase police presence in the community.

Creating a Safer Community [0:32:23]: Pastor Alan Cardines Jr. shared that the community needs to be a part of creating a safer community one family at a time.

Government Assistance [0:36:11]: Resident Kalei Salcedo shared that the City and State government needs to be involved in finding solutions to the problems in the community.

Increasing Community Parks [0:39:20]: A resident shared that the community would benefit from having more parks and a community swimming pool for residents to gather.

Satellite City Hall [0:40:55]: Resident Richard Landford Jr. shared his concerns regarding there not being a satellite city hall on the Waiʻanae Coast, with the closest being in Pearl City.

Homeless Solutions [0:43:07]: Uncle Sparky shared his concern regarding the importance of finding a solution to the homeless problem in the community.

IV. PRESENTATIONS [0:45:54]

HONU (Homeless Outreach and Navigation for the Unsheltered) [0:47:58]: Anton Krucky, Director of the Department of Community Services, provided a presentation outlining the HONU project and how it is set to serve the Nānākuli-Māʻili community and the Waiʻanae Coast. This project is set to help homeless residents gain access to resources and housing in an attempt to get them established into a long-term housing/living situation. It is a voluntary program that has the capacity to serve up to 40-50 individuals per site and gives them access to shelter, hygiene facilities, and one meal per day and these facilities are open on a 24/7 basis.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IYyHI9JHzbC_BKnuERQHjGbTFIpyr_GW/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:59:20]

State of Hawaiʻi Kauhale Initiative [1:34:50]: Aunty Blanche McMillan, Eric Ford, residents of Kauhale initiatives, and Nānākuli-Māʻili residents all were given the opportunity to share their thoughts on the project. Some expressing how beneficial the program is and how much it can serve the homeless community on the Waiʻanae Coast and others expressed opposition to the program, stating the potential issues it could bring to the community.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:45:00]

V. OFFICIAL’S MONTHLY REPORTS [2:33:56]

Governor Josh Green’s Representative [2:34:18]: Gary Yamashiroya addressed concerns that were brought up at the July 2024 meeting regarding the inoperable warning siren and the Department of Education’s plan for school libraries.

Mayor Blangiardi’s Representative [2:36:00]: Erwin Kawata provided the report and highlighted the following: the economic development project at 86-220 Farrington Hwy. and the narrow street parking along Pua Ave.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) [2:36:51]: Erwin Kawata shared the BWS updates for July 2024.

Councilmember Andria Tupola [2:37:20]: Councilmember Tupola provided the report and highlighted the following: the upcoming Youth Empowerment Town Hall on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Waiʻanae High School; the upcoming beach cleanup on Saturday, September 7, 2024; Bill 41 regarding animal outreach; and her stance on the communal living projects in the community.

Senator Cross Crabbe [2:44:00]: Senator Cross Crabbe provided the report and highlighted the following: collaboration with Board members and residents about scheduling town halls; a requested town hall regarding the Kauhale project; preparing legislation for the next senator who will fill the seat once the interim term is over.

Representative Darius Kila [2:45:55]: Representative Darius Kila provided the report and highlighted the following: condolences to Aunty Twinkles and her family; a new action plan being put into action to better serve the community; the Youth Empowerment Town Hall; the left turn signal at Kaukamana St. is repaired and operational along with every light through Māʻili having a left turn signal; the upcoming Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) Town Hall on Tuesday, August 27, 2024; the upcoming School Safety Town Hall on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Nānākuli High and Intermediate School; how to report a highway problem.

Army Representative [2:50:00]: Lieutenant Colonel Kappes provided the report and highlighted the following: the next job fair will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the AMR gymnasium; the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center; military blackout driving hours.

Navy Representative [2:51:27]: Jhewel Felipe and Victory Flint provided the update and highlighted the following: the wastewater treatment plant centrifuge transferring to Maui County; the upcoming Navy Closure Task Force Open House on Wednesday, August 21, 2024; RIMPAC finishing; the Navy’s readiness to help during the hurricane season; Kolekole Pass is still clear and passable in case of declared emergencies.

VI. BOARD BUSINESS [2:54:29]

Approval for Nānākuli-Mā’ili Neighborhood Board No. 36 to participate in the Nānākuli Homecoming Parade on October 4, 2024 [2:54:33]: Member Agustin MOVED and Member Tector SECONDED for the Board to participate in the homecoming parade. A voice vote was conducted and ADOPTED with a vote of 7-0-0 (Aye: E. Hanohano, N. Hanohano, Agustin, Tector, Aio, Meyers, DeCorte; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:55:55]

Approval of Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes [2:56:21]: Deferred to next month due to edits needing to be made.

July 2024 Board Member Attendance at Community Meetings – Public Hearings [2:56:34]: Board members shared their attendance at community meetings during July 2024.

VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Deferred to next month due to lack of time.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS [2:58:43]: The next regular Board meeting will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Nānākuli Public Library and via WebEx.

IX. ADJOURNMENT [2:58:54]: Chair DeCorte adjourned the meeting at 10:01 p.m.

Submitted By: Jeffrey Jones, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed By: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist
Final Review By:

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