MAKIKI – LOWER PUNCHBOWL – TANTALUS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 10
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
MAKIKI DISTRICT PARK (OLD MAKIKI COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 2ND FLOOR)
1527 KE’EAUMOKU STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96822
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX
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Purpose: §2-13-101 [Neighborhood Plan of 2008, City Charter] “Purpose. The purpose of this neighborhood plan and the neighborhood boards is to increase and assure effective citizen participation in the decisions of government.”
Community Vision Statement: “A safe and healthy community with a lei of parks connected by roads, sidewalks, and public transportation; where daily life is not interrupted by loud vehicles and other obnoxious noises; where all community members are valued, including the least fortunate; and where residents are proud to live.”
Rules of Speaking and Notes: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand. When recognized by the Chair, address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep their comments under 3 minutes, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports under 3 minutes. Please silence all electronic devices. 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 of this 17-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. No item shall be added to the agenda if it is of reasonably major importance and action thereon by the board will affect a significant number of persons.
Description of Board Boundaries: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/boards-and-sub-district-boundary-descriptions/
1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Nathan Char (nathanielchar@gmail.com)
2. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU MONTHLY REPORTS
A. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) on incidents/statistics, fire hydrants, fireworks, and safety tips (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)
B. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) on event updates, homeless concerns, incidents/statistics, missing persons, safety tips, fireworks, Tipsy Pig 2 Bar & Grill, and parking/traffic concerns/enforcement (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us/)
C. Board of Water Supply (BWS) on main break report, BWS announcements, fire hydrants, and utility charges/rates – Michele Harman (contactus@hbws.org)
3. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Filling of 2 Vacant Seats in Subdistrict 1 (Tantalus, Mott-Smith, Heulu) and 1 Vacant Seat in Subdistrict 2 (Kinaʻu, Lower Makiki, Kewalo): Interested residents must bring proof of residency to the board meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov) to verify residency in advance.
B. Election of Board Secretary – To serve until June 30, 2025
C. Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Thursday, November 21, 2024
D. Nice Neighborhood Committee Report – Harris Nakamoto
i. Discussion on Punchbowl Perimeter Project and cooperating with the Nuʻuanu/Punchbowl Neighborhood Board No. 12 regarding homeless encampments, illegal dumping, and fire prevention
E. Resolution Addressing Traffic and Safety Hazards Caused by Chick-fil-A Makiki Operations
F. Discussion and Motion to Address the Enforcement and Proliferation of Illegal Fireworks
G. Discussion and Motion to Address the Planned Sewer Fee Hikes (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/city-proposes-first-sewer-fee-increases-since-2016-to-fund-wastewater-operations-improvements/)
H. Discussion and Motion for the Chair to write a letter in support of funding to TUKAH (The United Korean Association of Hawai‘i) for air conditioning and a remote entry system
4. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative on constituent concerns, 2025 Neighborhood Board Elections (https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/neighborhood-board-elections/), fireworks, city projects/services, and newsletter updates (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor/)
B. District 5: Councilmember Scott Nishimoto on constituent concerns (including proposed sewer rate increase and fireworks), legislative/office/newsletter updates, and general announcements (scott.nishimoto@honolulu.gov)
C. District 6: Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam on constituent concerns (including 1617 Alapaʻi Street Project, safety concerns at the laundromat on Liholiho Street, fireworks, former Piʻikoi Street Mini Park, and proposed sewer rate increase), legislative/office/newsletter updates, little fire ants, and general announcements
(tdossantos-tam@honolulu.gov)
5. STATE OF HAWAIʻI ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Governor Josh Green’s Representative on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, general announcements, lights at the skateboard park, fireworks, and traffic concerns/projects – Russell Pang (russell.wk.pang@hawaii.gov)
B. Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, little fire ants, fireworks, and general announcements (senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov)
C. House District 26: Representative Della Au Belatti on constituent concerns, “Crafting a People’s Budget” (state budget process), legislative/office/newsletter updates, little fire ants, fireworks, and general announcements (repbelatti@capitol.hawaii.gov)
D. House District 25: Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, fireworks, and general announcements (repiwamoto@capitol.hawaii.gov)
E. House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, fireworks, and general announcements (repolds@capitol.hawaii.gov)
F. House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, fireworks, and general announcements (repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov)
6. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS (Limited to 2 minutes each)
Residents, not board members, can share comments and concerns that are not listed on the agenda. Per the “Sunshine Law” (HRS 92), concerns not on the agenda may be presented, but the Board cannot take action.
7. BOARD/COMMUNITY REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Makiki/Lower Punchbowl Neighborhood Security Watch – Chuck Lee (makikipb.nsw@gmail.com)
B. O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – John Steelquist (john@steelquist.com)
8. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Regular Meeting: The Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No. 10 is scheduled to meet on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Makiki District Park and online via Webex.
Broadcast, Social Media, and Board Info: The meetings can be viewed on ʻŌlelo FOCUS 49 on the first Friday at 9:00 p.m. and third Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (https://olelo.org/tune-in/).
Follow us at http://www.facebook.com/MakikiNB.
Visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb10/ for Makiki Neighborhood Board info.
9. 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, 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 http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html.
All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the Board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the Board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817, fax (808) 768-3711, email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov, or complete the form on 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
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024 AT 6:00 P.M.
MAKIKI DISTRICT PARK (OLD MAKIKI COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 2ND FLOOR) – 1527 KE’EAUMOKU STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96822 AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX
Video Recording of Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeV-DMUVs1M
Google Drive Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1su4uYFuTVRMZYxBlR8WnaR0cDMcjbHjE
I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:10]: Chair Char called the Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No. 10 meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Quorum WAS NOT established with 7 members present. Note: This 17-member Board requires 9 members to establish quorum and take official Board action.
Members Present: Corinne Carson, Nathaniel Char (Chair), Sam Granger (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), Richard Kawano, Geni Lakalaka-Manupuna (arrived at 7:14 p.m.), Chuck Lee, Sam Mitchell, Harris Nakamoto, Ken Peck, Ian Ross (arrived at 6:02 p.m.), Eric Salassa, and John Steelquist (Vice Chair arrived at 6:04 p.m.).
Members Absent: Paul Klink and Claire Santos (Treasurer).
Guests: Fire Fighter I Raceson Youth, Fire Fighter III Daryl Mau (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Winston Leong, Major Paul Okamoto, Lieutenant James Ferrell, Captain Henry Roberts (Honolulu Police Department); Michele Harman (Board of Water Supply); Office of Housing (HOU) Executive Director Denise Iseri-Matsubara (Mayor Blangiardi); Deputy Director Michael O’Keefe (Department of Environmental Services); Chassity Santiago, Janel Denny, Councilmember Calvin Say (Councilmember Say); Robin Henski (Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam); Russell Pang (Governor Green); Senator Carol Fukunaga; Representative Della Au Belatti, Tom Heinrich (Representative Belatti); Representative Ikaika Olds; Kevin Fung (Chick-fil-A Makiki); Kimberley Gallant, Ronald Higa, Miku Lenentine, Nancy Depicolzuane, Richard Ching, Deb Uemura, Lindsay Chambers, Dave Nagaji, Maria Rallojay (Residents/Guests); Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 46 total participants.
II. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:00:12]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:00:25]: Fire Fighter I Youth provided the report and highlighted the monthly statistics for October 2024 and fire safety tip about having working smoke alarms. Should you have questions, please email the HFD’s Public Affairs & Media Liaison at HFDNHB@honolulu.gov.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ksFHmw-WNInN_N9LQsht9cyp754Bt8dP/view?usp=sharing
• Website: https://fire.honolulu.gov
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:02:10].
Ross joined the meeting at 6:02 p.m.; 8 members present.
Steelquist joined the meeting at 6:04 p.m.; 9 members present.
Granger joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m.; 10 members present.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:03:55]: Lieutenant Leong provided the report and highlighted the following:
• October 2024 Statistics: There were 14 motor vehicle thefts, 4 burglaries, 14 unauthorized entry into motor vehicle (UEMV) offenses, 7 assaults, 1 sex assault, 0 graffiti cases, 0 drug-related offenses, and 2,088 calls for service. For more information, go to https://www.honolulupd.org/.
• Safety Tip: Lock and secure your cars and houses. Help prevent thefts and car break-ins.
• Crime Mapping Statistics: https://www.honolulupd.org/information/crime-mapping/
Major Okamoto introduced himself and highlighted HPD’s homelessness outreach and enforcement.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:10:20].
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:29:11]: Michele Harman provided the report and highlighted the following:
• Water Main Breaks: Monday, October 14, 2024 at 2131 Makiki Heights Drive and Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2345 Maunalaha Road
• Recruitment: BWS is looking to fill permanent full-time positions in Engineering, Information Technology, Customer Care, and administrative support. Contract positions are also available. To apply, visit https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/jobs/featured#bws.
• Website: https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:30:17].
III. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS – [0:31:05]
Filling of 2 Vacant Seats in Subdistrict 1 (Tantalus, Mott-Smith, Heulu) and 1 Vacant Seat in Subdistrict 2 (Kinaʻu, Lower Makiki, Kewalo) – [0:31:11]: Resident Kimberley Gallant introduced herself, expressed interest in the board, but she declined to fill a vacant seat. There were no nominations, so the seat remains vacant. Residents interested in filling a vacant board seat must bring current proof of residency to the board meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov) to verify residency in advance.
Election of Board Secretary – [0:33:07]: There were no nominations, so the seat remains vacant.
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: Thursday, October 17, 2024 – [0:34:32]: Vice Chair John Steelquist requested that his remarks about homeless concerns at 0:06:25 of the October 2024 meeting be added to the written summary. The written summary was ADOPTED AS AMENDED; 11–0–0 (Aye: Carson, Char, Granger, Kawano, Lakalaka-Manupuna, Nakamoto, Peck, Salassa, Steelquist; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [0:20:55].
City Presentation: Sewer Service Charge Increase Proposal – [0:35:55]: Department of Environmental Services (ENV) Deputy Director Michael O’Keefe presented in person about the sewer service charge increase proposal. A copy of the flyer was shared at the meeting and online via Google Drive. ENV collects, treats, disposes and recovers the resources in 100 million gallons of wastewater generated by residents and visitors on Oʻahu every day. Sewer fees have been unchanged since 2016 and the proposal is to increase sewer fees annually over a 10-year period, the fee structure will change to 50:50, fixed:volumetric, and $10 million per year will be dedicated to a new low-income customer assistance program. ENV stated that additional revenue is now required for wastewater operations and maintenance (O&M) and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). ENV’s CIP will cost $10.1 billion between 2025 and 2040. The largest CIP project is the final phase of the 2010 consent decree, the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade, to be completed by 2035 at a cost of $1.8 billion. The CIP includes many other projects to repair and upgrade facilities to meet regulatory requirements and to continue preparing critical infrastructure for climate change/sea level rise. Sewer fees must increase to fund these critical programs. Visit www8.honolulu.gov/env/sewer-fee-rates for more information.
• Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O9f9A-U5fuUsq9sR50PtxMGUxGrTVscn/view?usp=sharing
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:45:15].
Lakalaka-Manupuna joined the meeting at 7:14 p.m.; 11 members present.
Resolution Urging Legislature to Adopt Good-Government Reforms – [0:59:09]: Maria Rallojay who is a part of a coalition of organizations dedicated to good governance introduced the resolution. [1:04:19] – Kawano MOVED and Mitchell SECONDED to adopt the resolution. Discussion followed. [1:12:25] – Ross MOVED and Kawano SECONDED to amend the resolution (adopting the Manoa Neighborhood Board’s Good Government Resolution). The amended resolution WAS ADOPTED; 11–0–1 (Aye: Carson, Char, Granger, Kawano, Lakalaka-Manupuna, Lee, Mitchell, Nakamoto, Peck, Ross, Salassa; Nay: None; Abstain: Steelquist) – [1:23:33].
• Draft Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E0Bd-78fCEClcnH82s9MY8NU7MuXmQNe/edit
Resolution for the Testing and Cleanup of Makiki Stream and the Permanent Removal of Homeless Camps by the State of Hawaiʻi and the City and County of Honolulu – [1:25:19]: [1:25:25] – Ross MOVED and Steelquist SECONDED to adopt the resolution. Following discussion, the amended resolution WAS ADOPTED; 12–0–0 (Aye: Carson, Char, Granger, Kawano, Lakalaka-Manupuna, Lee, Mitchell, Nakamoto, Peck, Ross, Salassa, Steelquist; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:29:40].
• Draft Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pec6YlTlayYyBMvYLS16J5f4VbTskSm9/edit
Nice Neighborhood Committee Report – [1:30:46]: Nice Neighborhood Committee (NNC) Chair Harris Nakamoto provided the report and highlighted the committee’s work to address issues at the Makiki laundromat and 1011 Palm Drive racing/speeding concerns. The next NNC meeting is scheduled on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. online via Webex and in-person location at 1314 Victoria Street community access.
Committee Meeting Agendas: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-12766
i. Discussion on Fire Hydrant Inventory – [1:31:22]: There was a committee discussion with the Board of Water Supply and Honolulu Fire Department. There was no board discussion on the fire hydrant inventory.
ii. Discussion on Punchbowl Perimeter Project – [1:31:58]: 666 Prospect Street illegal dumping concerns, homeless encampments, and fire hazards in the neighborhood were discussed. Creating a “Punchbowl Perimeter Project” is ongoing and Nakamoto will communicate with the Nu‘uanu Neighborhood Board.
iii. Discussion on Resilience Hubs – [1:34:30]: On Kinaʻu Street, residents developed a partnership with the Honolulu Museum of Art to designate the museum as a “Community Resilience Hub.” With the large number of condominiums in the Makiki-Tantalus area, the idea of the “Resilience Hub” was primarily for displaced residents in the case of an emergency. Nakamoto introduced Dr. Miku Lenentine who focuses on identifying “Community Resilience Hubs” across Oʻahu and supporting community resilience efforts islandwide. Dr. Lenentine provided a report, shared a Hub Learning Community document (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d9vzQ1YCLNqXLexwe8z1KOV5X673Lu2R/view?usp=sharing), and discussion followed. Contact Dr. Lenentine at miku4@hawaii.edu.
Discussion and Motion to Support Speed Bumps on Akala Lane and Palm Drive – [1:46:03]: Resident Nancy Depicolzuane reiterated concerns from October 2024 about street racers racing on South King Street (from Piikoi Street to Keeaumoku Street) and they gather at the Tipsy Pig Bar & Grill on Saturday nights. She also requested speed humps on Akala Lane and Palm Drive (located between South King Street and Young Street). HPD responded to her concerns. [1:49:13] – Nakamoto MOVED and Lee SECONDED a motion to support speed bumps on Akala Lane and Palm Drive, which was ADOPTED; 12–0–0 (Aye: Carson, Char, Granger, Kawano, Lakalaka-Manupuna, Lee, Mitchell, Nakamoto, Peck, Ross, Salassa, Steelquist; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:54:22].
Discussion and Motion to Coordinate Efforts on Little Fire Ants – [1:55:20]: Salassa led the discussion on little fire ants and he was asked by the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab (https://littlefireants.com/) to conduct little fire ant bait application for 10 properties in his neighborhood. Visit https://stoptheant.org/request-ant-collection-kit/ to request a FREE Ant Collection Kit to be mailed to you. There was no motion.
Discussion and Motion to Address Traffic Concerns Nearby Chick-fil-A Makiki at 1056 South Beretania Street – [1:59:10]: Residents Deb Uemura and Lindsay Chambers raised parking and traffic concerns about the Chick-fil-A Makiki next to the Queen Victoria Condominium. Kevin F. from Chick-fil-A Makiki responded to their concerns and the board will carryover this agenda item to the January 2025 meeting. There was no motion.
IV. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU ELECTED OFFICIAL MONTHLY REPORTS – [2:11:57]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [2:12:08]: Outgoing Office of Housing (HOU) Executive Director Denise Iseri-Matsubara provided the report and highlighted the Royal Hawaiian Band’s new home in the Waikiki Vista, Ala Wai Bridge Project workshops (https://www8.honolulu.gov/dts/ala-pono/), and responses from the Honolulu Police Department and the Department of Transportation Services about racing and speeding concerns on South King Street, Akala Lane, and Palm Drive.
• Contact the Mayor: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor/
• Newsletter: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter/
Councilmember Calvin Say – [2:15:57]: Outgoing Councilmember Say wished everyone all the best and announced he will be leaving public service at the end of 2024.
• Contact Information: ckysay@honolulu.gov and (808) 768-5005
• Website/Newsletter: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-5-say
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:16:20].
Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam – [2:17:24]: Robin Henski provided the report and shared updates about the newsletter, 1617 Alapaʻi Street Project Department of Planning and Permitting inquiry, Nice Neighborhood Committee meeting, and Kay Laundry in Makiki.
• Contact Information: tdossantos-tam@honolulu.gov and (808) 768-5006
• Website: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-6-dos-santos-tam
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HKjQd2HXp2kuI3mePw8_0pJW2NSFoC95/view?usp=sharing
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:44:21].
V. STATE OF HAWAIʻI ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS – [2:18:27]
Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [2:18:31]: Russell Pang provided the report and lane closure (https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/oahu/). The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) homeless outreach team is closely monitoring homeless encampments and conducted cleanups in the Makiki/Tantalus/Punchbowl area. Contact Russell Pang at russell.wk.pang@hawaii.gov or call (808) 265-5239.
• Governor Green’s Proclamation on Crash Responder Safety Week: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2024/11/18/governor-josh-green-m-d-proclaims-november-18-24-crash-responder-safety-week-in-hawaii/
• Website/Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov/
Senate District 11: Senator Carol Fukunaga – [2:22:20]: Senator Fukunaga provided the report and highlighted Bill 24 (Revised Primary Urban Center Development Plan) and the condo property insurance crisis. Contact Senator Fukunaga at senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-6460.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kUR81wMZDgQfuP6ztGzcJGjWeSg_E4XC/view?usp=sharing
House District 26: Representative Della Au Belatti – [2:23:35]: Tom Heinrich provided the report and highlighted the state legislature’s leadership, reorganization of committees, and a “crafting a people’s budget” community meeting in person and online via Zoom on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the Mililani High School Library. For questions/concerns, email repbelatti@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-9425.
House District 23: Representative Ikaika Olds – [2:25:42]: Representative Olds introduced himself as the newly elected State House District 23 representative (Mō‘ili‘ili, McCully). You can contact Representative Olds at (808) 586-8515 or email repolds@capitol.hawaii.gov.
House District 22: Representative Andrew Garrett – [2:26:52]: No representative present.
VI. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS – [2:27:04]: No concerns.
VII. BOARD/COMMUNITY REPORTS – [2:27:32]
Makiki/Lower Punchbowl Neighborhood Security Watch Report – [2:27:34]: No report.
Oʻahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) – [2:27:41]: The 2025-2026 procurement cycle is starting and OMPO will ask for public input in January/February 2025.
• Newsletter: https://oahumpo.org/news/newsletters/
VIII. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:28:03]
Next Regular Meeting – [2:28:04]: The Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No. 10 is scheduled to meet on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Makiki District Park (Old Makiki Community Library, 2nd Floor) and online via Webex.
Broadcast, Social Media, and Board Info – [2:28:21]: The meetings can be viewed on ʻŌlelo FOCUS 49 on the first Friday at 9:00 p.m. and third Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (https://olelo.org/tune-in/). Follow us at http://www.facebook.com/MakikiNB. Visit https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/nb10/ for Makiki Neighborhood Board info.
IX. ADJOURNMENT – [2:28:50]: [2:28:51] – Steelquist MOVED and Kawano SECONDED to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, Chair Char adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Submitted by: Curtis Hayashi, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, Neighborhood Commission Office
Finalized by: Nathaniel Char, Chair, Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus Neighborhood Board No. 10
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