WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32
HYBRID WAIMĀNALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 32 MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
IN PERSON
KAPĀLAMA HALE
925 DILLINGHAM BOULEVARD, ROOM 260, HONOLULU, HI 96817
This is an alternative meeting location open to public participation.
VIA WEBEX VIDEO TELECONFERENCE
MEETING INFORMATION
Meeting link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m4eab55b312ed0a612abb6a9bc7720f93
Meeting number: 2496 613 1930 Password: NB32 (6232 from phones and video systems)
Join by phone: +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
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Purpose: The purpose of Neighborhood Boards and the Neighborhood Plan is to increase and assure effective citizen participation in the decisions of government.
Rules for Engaging: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to click the “raise hand” icon, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Remarks should not exceed three (3) minutes. Please ensure your microphone is muted unless you are speaking. You can mute and unmute for those dialing in on the phone by pressing * 6. Please state your first and last name for the record, before moving into your comment/question etc. Written testimony may also be submitted via email using the contact information listed on the Neighborhood Commission Office website. Akahai(modest), Lōkahi(unity), ʻOluʻolu(pleasant), Haʻahaʻa(humble), Ahonui(patient) to be used as a standard of conduct of all participating.
Notes: 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, nine (9) of this 13-member Board, is needed to add an item to the agenda. Adding an item to the agenda, however, is not permitted if 1. The item to be added is of reasonably major importance and 2. Action on the item by the Board will affect a significant number of persons. Determination of whether a specific matter may be added to an agenda must be done on a case-by-case basis. Please silence all electronic devices. This meeting is being recorded.
1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Kimeona Kane
A. Welcoming Remarks, Opening Pule/Oli – Chair Kimeona Kane/ Volunteer participant
B. Purpose, Rules of the meeting and announcements – Chair Kimeona Kane
C. Roll Call – Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal/ Secretary Lourdes Millan
D. A message from our Kūpuna
E. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau o ka Mahina- ʻIke i ke au nui, me ke au iki. Know the big currents and the little currents. (Is very well versed- #1209
2. EMERGENCY PROVIDERS’ & PUBLIC AGENCIES’ REPORT (Limited to three (3) minutes)
A. Honolulu Fire Department, hfdnhb@honolulu.gov
B. Honolulu Police Department, https://www.honolulupd.org/information/ , jatkins@honolulu.gov
C. Board of Water Supply – Danielle Ornelas. https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/
D. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – Director Laura Thielen, laura.thielen@honolulu.gov (Five (5) minutes)
1) Ocean Safety Follow Up Presentation
3. FILLING OF THREE (3) VACANCIES ON THE BOARD (Proof of Residency and Oath of Office as needed)
A. One (1) vacancy in Subdistrict 9 (Old Homestead and beach homes to Makapuʻu)
B. One (1) vacacy in Subdistrict 11 (Hale Aupuni)
C. One (1) vacancy At Large
4. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS (Limited to three (3) minutes each)
A. Education Reports
1) Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School – Principal Jamie Dela Cruz, jaime.delacruz@k12.hi.us
2) Blanche Pope Elementary School, Kula Kaiapuni o Waimānalo – Principal Heidi Rezentes, heidi.rezentes@k12.hi.us
3) Mālama Honua Public Charter School – Principal Denise Espania, despania@malamahonuapcs.org
4) Hui Mālama O Ke Kai – Maile Vickery, info@huimalamaokekai.org
5) Windward Community College – Ardis Eschenberg, ardise@hawaii.edu
6) University of Hawaiʻi, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources – Ilima Ho-Lastimosa, lipuupuu@hawaii.edu
7) Hawaiʻi Job Corps – Julie Dugan, Dugan.Julie@jobcorps.org
B. Community Organizations/Services Report Reports
1) Waimānalo Health Center – Jasmine Lefiti, Jlefiti@waimanalohealth.org
2) Waimānalo Hawaiian Homestead Association – Kenneth Ho, kianiani@gmail.com
C. Military Reports
1) Bellows Air Force Station – Major Dalin Chhen, dalin.chhen.4@us.af.mil, 808-864-0722
2) Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Colonel Jeremy W. Beaven, Kristi Kaluhiwa, Kristi.kaluhiwa@usmc.mil,
3) Hawaiʻi Army National Guard – Major Sean Dodge, sean.m.dodge.mil@army.mil, 808-672-1828
5. RESIDENT/COMMUNITY CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC REPORTS (Limited to three (3) minutes) For Community Concerns please review the NOTE section in the box at the top of the page regarding adding items to the agenda.
A. B. Azama- University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Student Experience Update (10 Minutes)
B. Department of Boating and Recreation Presentation
C. Department of Conservation and Resource Enforcement Presentation
D. Other
6. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS (Limited to five (5) minutes)
A. City Councilwoman Esther Kiaʻāina, ekiaaina@honolulu.gov (808) 768-5003
B. State Senator Chris Lee, senlee@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 587-8388
C. State Representative Lisa Marten, repmarten@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 586-9450
D. Govenor Josh Green, https://governor.hawaii.gov/, (808) 586-0034
1) Department of Boating and Recreation Presentation
2) Department of Conservation and Resource Enforcement Presentation
E. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, https://tokuda.house.gov/,
7. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes (Requires a Board Member motion and a second.)
1) Monday, April 08, 2024
B. July Neighborhood Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Waimanalo Library or Monday, July 8, 2024 (original date) at the Kapālama Hale
C. September Neighborhood Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Waimanalo Library or Monday, September 9, 2024 (original date) at the Kapālama Hale
D. November Neighborhood Board Meeting on Thursday November 7, 2024 at the Waimanalo Library or provide 3 new dates for NCO to check for availability at the Kapālama Hale due to the Veteran Affair Holiday, Dates Not Available: 11/5, 11/11, 11/13, 11/18, 11/19, & 11/27
E. Kenani Gramberg Three Absences
F. Parks and Recreation Committee
1) Supporting the Honolulu City Council Resolution 24-51,
“URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO MAKE OFFICIAL REQUESTS FOR USE OF STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FACILITIES AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY OF SCHOOL GROUNDS FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES. ”
G. Waimānalo Community Plan Committee
1) Committee Charter Ammendment- Changing membership from 7 to 9 members
2) Note: Consolidation of Residentially Challenged Committee and the Transportation Committee
8. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – Chair Kimeona Kane (Five (5) minutes)
A. Neighborhood Commissions Office Announcements – Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal
B. The next meeting of the Neighborhood Commission is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. on Webex, and at Kapālama Hale First Floor Conference Room: Room 153.
C. The next Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 Regular Monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday June 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm and will be a hybrid meeting.
D. The Education Committee meeting is on the second Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
E. The Hawaiian Affairs and Natural Resources Committee meeting is on the third Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
F. The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting is on the third Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
G. The Waimānalo Community Plan Committee meeting is on the third Tuesday May 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
H. 2024 ʻŌlelo Broadcast Schedule – The Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 meetings are broadcast on ʻŌlelo Channel 49 on the fourth (4th) Monday of the month at 9:00 p.m. and on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Saturdays of the month at 3:00 p.m. Video replay can be found at http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-nco-menu/site-nco-sitearticles/1657-board-meeting-video-archive.html
I. The Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board #1 meeting is scheduled on the last Thursday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
J. The Kahaluʻu Neighborhood Board #29 meeting is scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
K. The Kāneʻohe Neighborhood Board #30 meeting is scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
L. The Kailua Neighborhood Board #31 meeting is scheduled on the 1st Thursday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
9. ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, & PULE – Chair Kimeona Kane (Two (2) Minutes)
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, Hawaii 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711; or Email nco@honolulu.gov. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco
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.
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, Hawaii 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov
At Large- Kapiʻolani Nee,
At Large- VACANT
Subdistrict 1- Lourdes Millan, millan.lourdes1@gmail.com
Subdistrict 2- Kimeona Kane, kimeonakane@gmail.com
Subdistrict 3- Moeata Mokulehua, j.mokulehua@gmail.com
Subdistrict 4- Brenda Wong, ihilanijowong@yahoo.com
Subdistrict 5- Chassity Santiago,
Subdistrict 6- Ted Ralston, ted.ralston@gmail.com
Subdistrict 7- Kenani Gramberg, kenanigramberg@gmail.com
Subdistrict 8- Kūʻike Kamakea-ʻŌhelo, kuike.farmaloha@gmail.com
Subdistrict 9- VACANT
Subdistrict 10- Zoltan Rudolics,
Subdistrict 11- VACANT
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.
WAIMĀNALO PUBLIC LIBRARY – 41-1320 KALANIANA’OLE HWY, WAIMANALO, HI 96795
AND VIA WEBEX
Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FrnnivSz8w
Reports and other meeting materials can be found at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12YXyGq4fcxrkfzlLmf4saaylQ9Os5f9z
I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:03:14]
Chair Kimeona Kane called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Board Members Present: Kimeona Kane, Moeʻata Mokulehua, Chassity Santiago, Kūʻike Kamakea-Ōhelo Ted Ralston (joined at 7:50 p.m.), Zoltan Rudolics (joined at 7:12 p.m.), Brenda Wong, Kapi’olani Nee, Lourdes Millan (logged at 7:19 p.m.).
Board Members Absent: Kenani Gramberg.
Guests: Captain Randall Lindsey (Honolulu Fire Department); Director Laura Thielen (Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative); Jamie Dela Cruz, Kainani Kahunanui (Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School); Denise Espania (Mālama Honua Public Charter School); Ardis Eschenberg (Windward Community College); Jasmine Lefiti (Waimānalo Health Center); Julie Dugan (Hawai’i Job Corps); Kristi Kaluhiwa (Marine Corps Base Hawaii); Ilima Ho-Lastimosa (University of Hawaiʻi, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources); Rafael Bergstrom (Sustainable Coastlines); Brian Kimura (Department of Transportation); Dexter Kishida (Department of Agriculture); Tony Benabese (Governor Josh Greenʻs Office); Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina, Irene Limos (Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina’s Office); Representative Lisa Marten, Makiʻilei (Representative Lisa Martenʻs Office); Astrid, Austin Kino, Karin O., Kristie Duarte, Lillie Makaila, Maka, PuaoEleili Pinto, Sarah-Jeanne Royer, Slyvia Yanagisako (Residents & Guests); Rachel Cristobal (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible, signed-in, not stated, and/or not participated in the discussion. There were 48 total attendees.
Pule – [0:03:44]: Chair Kane left the floor open for those attending if he/she would like provide a pule. There were no volunteers; Pule was provided by Member Wong.
Chair Kane recited the rules [0:04:43].
Roll Call – [0:07:20]: Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) Rachel Cristobal conducted a roll call. Quorum was not established with six (6) members present [0:08:52]. Note – This 13-member Board requires seven (7) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.
A Message from Our Kupuna – [0:09:15]: No Kupuna; Chair Kane recited a section from a book called, “Sites of Oahu.”
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau o ka Mahina – [0:11:07]: Chair Kane shared ‘Ōlelo No‘eau #2267, Nānā ka maka, hana ka lima. Observe with the eyes; work with the hands. Just watching isnʻt enough. Pitch in and help.
II. EMERGENCY PROVIDERS’ & PUBLIC AGENCIES’ REPORTS – [0:11:36]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:11:40]: Captain Randall Lindsey reported the following:
● Monthly statistics for the month of March 2024.
o Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dSCAeUpp08zGsBa72Z2KwXRpDUI_Xn1l/view?usp=drive_link
● Fire safety tips regarding evacuation planning.
Chair Kane announced that Member Rudolics logged on at 7:12 p.m. and quorum has been established with 7 members present.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:14:14]: No representative present.
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:14:26]: No representative present. Chair Kane provided the report.
● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OP6EDdegk-efIBc2OGsuqCaoj1wzfpGg/view?usp=drive_link
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:15:53]: Director Thielen reported the following:
● Waimānalo, Kailua, Kanenohe Town Hall was on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
● Met with Holly and others to go over sites at the Waimānalo District Park for the pump track.
● Hawaiʻi Kai, Kahala, East Honolulu Town Hall: Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Koko Head District Park Gymnasium
● Responses to questions from the previous meeting.
Member Millan logged on at 7:19 p.m.; 8 members present.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:20:33]
III. FILLING OF VACANCIES – [0:27:55]
Subdistrict 9 (nine) – [0:27:57]: No volunteers.
Subdistrict 11 – [0:28:17]: No volunteers.
At-Large – [0:28:50]: Chair Kane announced that Mabel Ann Keliihoomalu stepped down from the Neighborhood Board, and expresses his gratitude for her services to this community.
IV. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS – [0:30:18]
Education Reports – [0:30:29]
Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School – Principal Jamie Dela Cruz, jaime.delacruz@k12.hi.us – [0:30:29]:
Principal Dela Cruz announced the following: Read a board – digital marquee; cafeteria updates; request for funds to upgrade furniture; Career Day; SBA assessments; Hōʻike is on Friday, May 17, 2024; and the promotion ceremony is on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Community Schools Coordinator Kainani announced the following: Waimanalo Love Literacy is from Monday, April 15, 2024 through Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Waimanalo Library from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; resource pop up fairs; and a bingo family event.
• Digital Marquee Twitter Post: https://x.com/dela808/status/1777520141020041391?s=61
Blanche Pope Elementary School (BPES), Kula Kaiapuni o Waimānalo – Principal Heidi Rezentes heidi.rezentes@k12.hi.us – [0:35:13]: No representative present.
Mālama Honua Public Charter School – Principal Denise Espania, despania@malamahonuapcs.org – [0:35:27]: Principal Espania presented a slide presentation on what the haumāna (students) and kumus (teachers) had done before and after returning from spring break. The haumāna performed hula at the Kaneohe Yacht Club to an international audience and kumus got together to engage on grants.
Hui Mālama O Ke Kai – Maile Vickery, info@huimalamaokekai.org – [0:39:33]: No representative present.
Windward Community College (WCC) – Ardis Eschenberg, ardise@hawaii.edu – [0:39:38]: Ardis shared the following:
● Hoolei Scholarship: https://windward.hawaii.edu/paying-for-college/scholarships/hoolei-scholarship/
● Hālau Hekili for upcoming 9th graders to study at WCC and Kailua: https://windward.hawaii.edu/programs-of-study/pre-college-programs/halau-hekili/\
● A mental health tech bill was not chosen to be heard, however they will be offering a cohort to Honolulu Police Department based on trauma informed care and awareness and a cohort to adult corrections officers throughout the state.
● Three incarcerated education specialist positions made it through the House Budget Bill, however the Senate has them removed.
University of Hawaiʻi, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) – Ilima Ho-Lastimosa, lipuupuu@hawaii.edu – [0:42:56]: No representative present.
Hawaiʻi Job Corps – Julie Dugan, Dugan.Julie@jobcorps.org – [0:43:09]: Julie Dugan reported the following: Three students went into the painters union; open enrollment; pop up job fair; position vacancies; assisting with the parking management at the Gabby Pahinui Music Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2024; helping the Sustainable Coastlineʻs clean up at Bellows on Sunday, April 21, 2024; and supporting the City and County on the Memorial Day project on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Community Organizations/Services Report Reports – [0:45:14]
Waimānalo Health Center – Jasmine Lefiti, Jlefiti@waimanalohealth.org – [0:45:14]: Jasmine reported the following:
● Farmers Marketʻs time has shifted from 2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. every Wednesday at the Waimānalo Health Center.
● Hawaii Child Wellness Incentive Program
● Vision services and Medicaid Med-Quest benefits for vision
● Ke Ola Mamo will be holding a baby shower on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 for hāpai moms or moms that have recently given birth.
Member Ralston logged on at 7:50 p.m.; 9 members present.
Waimānalo Hawaiian Homestead Association – Kenneth Ho, kianiani@gmail.com – [0:48:09]: No representative present.
Military Reports – [0:48:17]
Bellows Air Force Station (BAFS) – Major Dalin Chhen, dalin.chhen.4@us.af.mil (808) 864-0722 – [0:48:17]: Experienced technical difficulties, this item was addressed later in the meeting.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) – [0:48:52]: Kristi Kaluhiwa reported the following: Small boat exercises will occur at the beginning of June 2024; aircraft exercises will occur during the middle of July 2024; two events; and camping is close due to turtle nesting, which is from Friday, May 31, 2024 until Sunday, September 1, 2024, but will be open for Labor Day.
Bellows Air Force Station (BAFS) – Major Dalin Chhen, dalin.chhen.4@us.af.mil (808) 864-0722 – (CONTINUED) [0:53:04]: Due to technical difficulties, Chair Kane read the following from the chat from Major Chhen: Inviting the public to the restoration advisory board, which is scheduled on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Army National Guard – Major Sean Dodge, sean.m.dodge.mil@army.mil (808) 672-1828 – [0:54:40]: No representative present.
V. RESIDENTS / COMMUNITY CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS / PUBLIC REPORTS – [0:55:16]
Sustainable Coastlines Earth Week- [0:55:20]: Rafael Bergstrom announced their the clean ups will be for four days. This will start at Bellows Beach Park on Sunday, April 21, 2024. On Thursday, April 25, 2024 will be the Full Circle Farm Compost Day.
● Earth Week Registration: https://donate.sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org/event/sch-earth-week-from-makai-to-mauka/e571909
Department of Transportation Updates – [0:58:11]: Brian Kimura provided updates on the Kalanianaole Highway Project. He also shared that the Department of Transportation are doing an assessment due to a request that came in from the community regarding having additional installations of speed tables and speed humps from the Olomana Golf Club to Shima’s Supermarket. The assessment is anticipated to be completed sometime in May.
Hawaiian Birth Worker – [1:00:20]: PuaoEleili Pinto and Kristie Duarte shared their concerns regarding being a Hawaiian Birth Worker is illegal. They shared the obstacles that they’re facing while trying to bring back the Hawaiian birthing practices.
VI. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – [1:09:10]
City Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina, ekiaaina@honolulu.gov (808) 768-5003 – [1:09:12]: Councilmember Kiaʻāina reported the following: Budgetary process; Waimanalo Beach Park funding; Waimanalo Wastewater Treatment Plan; hazard pay funding for government employees; secured 25 million dollars for a department of community services relating to homeless services and other community focused projects; trying to increase the community policing team from five to nine; and combined the research on electric vehicles and bikes that are going onto the beaches and the parks.
● Resolution 24-51: Urging the Department of Parks and Recreation to make official requests for use of State Department of Education Facilities and the State Board of Education to ensure availability of school grounds for recreational purposes – https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=20230
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:14:22]
State Senator Chris Lee, senlee@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 587-8388 – [1:16:54]: No representative present.
State Representative Lisa Marten, repmarten@capitol.hawaii.gov (808) 586-9450 – [1:17:02]: Representative Marten reported the following:
● Updates on a bill regarding to force all of the counties to allow subdivision of lots to 2,000 square feet.
● DOA rules for little fire ants: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LFA-Interim-Rule-Chair-Signature-Final_03.26.24_signed.docx.pdf.
● Energy initiative Waimānalo DHHL – Nicole Rodriguez (808) 585-1255
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:25:55]
Governor Josh Green’s Representative, https://governor.hawaii.gov (808) 586-0034 – [1:52:54]:
● [1:52:54] Department of Agriculture Dexter Kishida provided updates on the five nurseries in Waimanalo that they are working with regarding invasive species management. He shared that little fire ants were found at a plant sale during the Punahou carnival. The nurseries did actively spray their plants, but it was ineffective due to the timeframe between spraying. If there are any questionable ants found at a store or nursery, please call 643-PEST. The line has been rerouted to the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture.
● [2:13:38] Governorʻs Representative Benabese shared the following:
○ Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ke-Ala-Hou-Newsletter-April-2024-v6-DRAFT-1.pdf
○ April is tsunami awareness month – https://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:15:21]
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, https://tokuda.house.gov/ – [2:22:53]: No representative present.
VII. BOARD BUSINESS – [2:23:03]
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – Monday, March 11, 2024 – [2:23:29]: MOVED by Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Ralston to approve the March 2024 minutes as written. The motion was ADOPTED 9-0-0 [2:26:30] (Aye: Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Rudolics, Wong, Kane, Santiago, Kamakea-Ohelo, Millan; Nay: None; Abstain: None).
July Regular Neighborhood Board Meeting – [2:26:34]: MOVED by Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Rudolics to have the July 2024 Neighborhood Board Meeting rescheduled to the following Monday, July 15, 2024. Motion was ADOPTED 9-0-0 [2:29:28] (Aye: Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Rudolics, Wong, Kane, Santiago, Kamakea-Ohelo, Millan; Nay: None; Abstain: None). Date is pending on availability.
September Regular Neighborhood Board Meeting – [2:29:44]: MOVED by Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Rudolics to have the September 2024 Neighborhood Board Meeting rescheduled to the following Monday, September 16, 2024. Motion was ADOPTED 9-0-0 [2:31:13] (Aye: Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Rudolics, Wong, Kane, Santiago, Kamakea-Ohelo, Millan; Nay: None; Abstain: None). Date is pending on availability.
November Regular Neighborhood Board Meeting – [2:31:50]: MOVED by Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Rudolics to have the November 2024 Neighborhood Board Meeting rescheduled to the following Monday, November 18, 2024. Motion was ADOPTED 9-0-0 [2:32:55] (Aye: Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Rudolics, Wong, Kane, Santiago, Kamakea-Ohelo, Millan; Nay: None; Abstain: None). Date is pending on availability.
Parks and Recreation Committee Comments on the Waimānalo Beach Park Improvements Draft Environmental Assessment – [2:33:15]: MOVED by Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Wong to have the document approved with amendments. Motion was ADOPTED 9-0-0 [2:37:16] (Aye: Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Rudolics, Wong, Kane, Santiago, Kamakea-Ohelo, Millan; Nay: None; Abstain: None).
Resolution 03-24 Naming the Multipurpose Room at the Waimānalo District Park after Aunty Grace Adviento – [2:37:21]: MOVED by Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Rudolics to approve Resolution 03-24. Motion was ADOPTED 9-0-0 [2:39:09] (Aye: Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Rudolics, Wong, Kane, Santiago, Kamakea-Ohelo, Millan; Nay: None; Abstain: None).
Request for Summary of Work Done by the Army Corps of Engineers in Waimānalo – [2:39:30]: MOVED by Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Ralston to send an official request to Army Corps of Engineer for specific work projects and completed work in Waimānalo. Motion was ADOPTED 9-0-0 [2:40:33] (Aye: Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Rudolics, Wong, Kane, Santiago, Kamakea-Ohelo, Millan; Nay: None; Abstain: None).
Committee Charter Amendments to include Ted Raslton to the Committee – [2:42:00]: Hearing no objections, the item was postponed to the next meeting.
Requesting Next Steps to get the Waimānalo Community Plan, Keeping Waimānalo, Waimānalo, From Our Elected Officials – [2:42:38]: MOVED by Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Ralston to ask elected officials to document what are the next steps to get the Waimānalo Community Plan, Keeping Waimānalo, and Waimānalo’s project updates and into the hands of those that are making decisions on the Waimānalo’s behalf. Motion was ADOPTED 9-0-0 [2:44:04] (Aye: Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Rudolics, Wong, Kane, Santiago, Kamakea-Ohelo, Millan; Nay: None; Abstain: None).
Waimānalo Community Plan Committee Comments on the Waimānalo Beach Park Improvements Draft Environmental Assessment – [2:44:17]: MOVED by Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Ralston to approve the position of the Waimānalo Community Plan Committee towards the Waimānalo Beach Park Improvements Draft Environmental Assessment. Motion was ADOPTED 9-0-0 [2:45:03] (Aye: Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Rudolics, Wong, Kane, Santiago, Kamakea-Ohelo, Millan; Nay: None; Abstain: None).
Strong Support of Resolution 24-65 of the Honolulu City Council – [2:45:14]: MOVED by Kamakea-Ohelo and SECONDED by Ralston to provide strong support of Resolution 24-65. Motion was ADOPTED 9-0-0 [2:46:38] (Aye: Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Rudolics, Wong, Kane, Santiago, Kamakea-Ohelo, Millan; Nay: None; Abstain: None).
Opposition to Senate Bill 3202 SD 2 – [2:46:55]: MOVED by Ralston and SECONDED by Kamakea-Ohelo to oppose Senate Bill 3202 SD 2 and future House Bills relating to the same matter. Motion was ADOPTED 9-0-0 [2:51:09] (Aye: Mokulehua, Nee, Ralston, Rudolics, Wong, Kane, Santiago, Kamakea-Ohelo, Millan; Nay: None; Abstain: None).
IV. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS (CONTINUED) – [2:51:26]
University of Hawaiʻi, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) – Ilima Ho-Lastimosa, lipuupuu@hawaii.edu – [2:52:08]: Ilima shared that they had two ʻOlena work days in the field and harvested over 1,000 pounds of ʻOlena.
VIII. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT – [2:53:04]
A. Neighborhood Commissions Office Announcements – Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal
B. The next meeting of the Neighborhood Commission is tentatively scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. on Webex, and at Kapālama Hale First Floor Conference Room: Room 153.
C. The next Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 Regular Monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00 pm and will be a hybrid meeting.
D. The Education Committee meeting is on the second Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
E. The Hawaiian Affairs and Natural Resources Committee meeting is on the third Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
F. The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting is on the third Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
G. The Waimānalo Community Plan Committee meeting is on the third Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
H. 2024 ʻŌlelo Broadcast Schedule – The Waimānalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 meetings are broadcast on ʻŌlelo Channel 49 on the fourth (4th) Monday of the month at 9:00 p.m. and on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Saturdays of the month at 3:00 p.m. Video replay can be found at http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-nco-menu/site-nco-sitearticles/1657-board-meeting-video-archive.html
I. The Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board #1 meeting is scheduled on the last Thursday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
J. The Kahaluʻu Neighborhood Board #29 meeting is scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
K. The Kāneʻohe Neighborhood Board #30 meeting is scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
L. The Kailua Neighborhood Board #31 meeting is scheduled on the 1st Thursday of the month. Please confirm at www.honolulu.gov/nco
IX. ADJOURNMENT, CLOSING REMARKS, & PULE – [2:55:17]
Kamakea-Ōhelo shared a brief closing remark and Makiʻilei provided a pule. Chair Kane adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m. [2:57:31]
Submitted by: Rachel Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist
Final approval by:
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Event shows physical location; however, other options of participation may also include WebEx and phone. If available, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agenda.