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With Permission / Courtesy of: City and County of Honolulu Neighborhood Commission Office

WAIKĪKĪ NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 9

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.

WAIKĪKĪ COMMUNITY CENTER -- 310 PAOAKALANI AVENUE, HONOLULU, HI 96815

AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wLADoHPQ_o

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U5LqhO7cjTWUAsZeSiesn99MJa87ouZE

I. CALL TO ORDER -- [0:00:01]: Chair Robert Finley called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

Quorum was established with 14 members present. Note -- This 17-member Board requires nine (9) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action. Board members must be in-person or have video access.

Board Members Present: Jillian Anderson, Lisa Cabanero, Shotaro Dabbs, Stephanie Easly, Louis Erteschik, Melissa Filek, Robert Finley, Kathryn Henski, Daniel Jacob, Ken Jacob, Jeff Merz, Greg Misakian, Chad Snater, Sarah Worth, and Rolf Nordahl (6:40 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Robert Boyack and Katherine Li.

Guests: Fire Captain Lee K. Marquez (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant A. Kitagawa (Honolulu Police Department); Dominic Dias (Board of Water Supply); Director Nola Miyasaki (Mayor Blangiardi); Kevin Imanaka (Councilman Chair Tommy Waters); Representative Adrian Tam; Yvonne Hunter (Governor Josh Green); Irene Banao (Department of Transportation Services); Catie Cullison (PBR Hawai'i); Nathan Seorta (Department of Parks and Recreation); Director Mike Lambert Department of Law Enforcement; Adrian, Kam Napier, Nathan Serota, Mr. Chin, Mike Buck, Mike Buck, Daisy Murai, Kevin Imanaka, Mark Howard, Kevin Lye, Andrew Phomsouvanh, Michelle Katchuck, Daisy Murai, Dale, Margaret Murchie, Shamooji, Mike Swain, Richard Byron, Spope, Laura Ruby, Jacob Wiencek, Tim Huycke, Clatie Cullison, Denise Chung, Andy Boctor, Shari McCllan, Yusuke Komoriya, Irene Banao, Jen, Caroline Brimblecombe, and Patrick Smith (Residents); and Anson Wu (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 59 total participants.

II. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS -- [0:00:10]

Honolulu Fire Department -- [0:00:10]: Fire Captain Lee K. Marquez provided the statistics for the month of April 2025 and the safety tips for May 2025 regarding home fire sprinklers.

• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_NWFU_hc_6HlEJc_RfIzjgmWmslsUibV/view?usp=drive_link

• For more information: https://fire.honolulu.gov/

Honolulu Police Department -- [0:03:50]: Lieutenant A. Kitagawa provided the statistics for the month of April 2025.

• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1osu2bQTKGxBOXY3y2AfNxeI3JpO7Nb16/view?usp=drive_link

• Crime statistics: the statistics can be found here: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/agency/165#;

• For more information¬: https://www.honolulupd.org/

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:05:41]

Board of Water Supply (BWS) -- [0:17:57]: Dominic Dias provided the report and highlighted the following: no main break for the month of April 2025; no BWS construction; and tips on water conservation.

• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xMXkmNNiMGqUiz7cXA9aJFoRJNYpwyoe/view?usp=drive_link

III. CITIZENS CONCERNS NOT COVERED IN REGULAR AGENDA -- [0:20:07]

Noise Pollution -- [0:20:31]: Resident Laura Ruby suggested forming a permitted interaction group to look into former Representative Jones Hayes' work on legislation to mitigate noise pollution.

Damaged Storm Grate Update -- [0:21:38]: A resident wants an update on a damaged drain grill fronting 222 Kaiulani Avenue.

Neighborhood Board Elections -- [0:22:11]: Resident Kevin Lye (Neighborhood Board #13) shared of the alleged errors in the Neighborhood Board Election process.

Homeless Encampment -- [0:24:08]: Resident Tim raised concerns about a homeless encampment in the perimeter of the Ala Wai Golf Course.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:26:52]

Neighborhood Board Elections [0:27:16] Resident Jacob Wiencek reminded the community about Neighborhood Board Elections and the purpose of the Neighborhood Boards.

Rent Increase -- [0:29:22]: Resident Amy Ammen questions if the city or the building owners increased the rent for 417 Kane Kapolei.

IV. FILLING OF VACANCIES -- [0:31:13]

Sub District 3 -- [0:31:31]: [0:31:22] -- Henski nominated Rolf Nordahl to fill-in Sub District 3 vacancy. Nordahl provided background information about himself. Discussion followed. The board conducted a roll call vote, Nordahl is voted onto the board; 14-0-0 (AYE: Anderson, Cabanero, Dabbs, Easly, Erteschik, Filek, Finley, Henski, D. Jacob, K. Jacob, Merz, Misakian, Snater, and Worth; NO: None; ABSTAIN: None) -- [0:33:53].

[0:35:14] -- The NA conducted the oath of office for Rolf Nordahl. 15 members present.

V. PUBLIC EVENTS 2025 -- [0:37:30]

• Friday, June 6, 2025, start time at 7:00 p.m. -- 8:30 p.m., Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run

• Friday, June 13, 2025, start time at 12:00 p.m. -- 5:30 p.m., 43 rd. Annual Pan-Pacific Hoolaulea

• Saturday, June 14, 2025, start at 7:30 a.m. road closes at 8:30 p.m. till 1:00 p.m., King Kamehameha Floral Parade

• Sunday, June 15, 2025, start at 3:00 p.m. road closes at 4:15 p.m. till 7:30 p.m., 43 rd. Annual Pan-Pacific Parade

• Saturday, June 28, 2025 starts at 12:30 p.m. road closes at 2:00 p.m. till Midnight, Waikiki Pineapple Festival

VI. APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENSES -- [0:38:57]

• Twin Fin Hotel and Tiki's Bar and Grill temporary license separating service areas in Hotel.

VII. ELECTED OFFICIALS OR OFFICIALS' REPRESENTATIVES -- [0:39:21]

Mayor Rick Blangiardi's Representative -- [0:39:25]: Director Nola Miyasaki provided the report and highlighted the following: City and State leaders recruit more guardians ad litem to help with Assisted Community Treatment programs for O‘ahu's homeless community; Mayor Blangiardi signs bills into law on Waikīkī street festivals and outdoor dining rules; signups for Summer Fun are from Thursday, May 15, 2025, to Monday, May 19, 2025; and responses to questions asked in the previous meeting.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wLPBv582YOJY_jgOMRhZpNN5dxVI09ft/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:49:17]

Council Chair Tommy Waters -- [1:18:27]: Kevin Imanaka provided the report and highlighted the following: Bill 24 regarding the primary urban core development plan passed 3rd reading in May and is waiting to be signed; the City's Charter Commission is undertaking recommending key Charter amendments for voters to decide on in next year's election; a reminder to residents about the Honolulu 311 app; and Mike Formby, Deputy Director Krishna Jayaram, and Chair Waters are planning to hold a town hall to discuss Waikīkī trash pickup very soon.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nx7wz6w3M_6i1iOtMYipbJTYZLSGVzS_/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [1:21:00]

Senator Sharon Moriwaki -- [1:25:13]: No representative present.

Representative Adrian Tam -- [1:25:27]: Representative Adrian Tam provided his report and highlighted the following: announced that the legislature has adjourned; secured 5 million dollars for beach restoration in Waikīkī and grants for the Waikīkī Business Improvement Association; was able to get money for the Ala Wai Elementary School Playground; the passing of Senate Bill (SB) 1044 regarding condominium stabilization insurance; and the passing of a green fee.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/135pTVInRlh1JzbY5bxav48lGG99c5eBb/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [1:27:29]

Governor Josh Green's Representative -- [1:30:26]: Yvonne Hunter provided the report and more information regarding the green fee.

• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eHMKAexzZaaScju7EurwdRX-cAmd4fls/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [1:31:27]

VIII. WAIKĪKĪ IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATION -- [1:42:15]

Presentation to update Waikiki Neighborhood on Commercial Events that impact the community -- [1:42:15]: No representative present.

IX. NEW BOARD BUSINESS -- [1:42:29]

City Department of Transportation. Bus Route -- Skyline phase 2 update -- [1:42:32]: Irene Banao from the Department of Transportation Services and Catie Cullison from PBR Hawai'i provided a presentation regarding the proposed bus service changes for opening the second phase of Skyline from Makalapa (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman) and Kahauiki (Middle Street). Phase 2 of the project will include: 4 additional stations to the current Skyline Rail Service from Joint Base Harbor- Hickman to Middle Street; Skyline hours will have early start and stop times; and TheBus will be making service changes to accommodate the rail extension. TheBus Service Route changes will include the proposed discontinuation of Routes 20 and 303; the addition of route 331; reroutes of Routes 40, 42, and 51; a service frequency reduction on route 46; and a proposed Phase 3 of the project.

• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/172UFG5B8YF4siXXLe-WlZGrnXqQJ5dVp/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [1:55:32]

City Department of Parks, Allowing City Parks Use by Dogs on Leashes -- [2:03:14]: Nathan Serota from the Department of Parks and Recreation asked for any community input to allow dog privileges in Waikīkī parks.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [2:07:10]

State of Hawaii Proposed Waikīkī Safety Project -- [2:28:56]: Director Mike Lambert from the Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) provided a presentation regarding a proposed program to invest in technology to increase public safety in the Waikīkī district and to aid the Honolulu Police Department. The program will be using a Real Time Operation Center (RTOC) to use active surveillance camera monitoring, license plate readers, live body-worn cameras, computer-aided dispatch systems, social media monitoring, crime databases, and advanced analytics. DLE is currently looking for partnerships from nearby hotels to allow access to security cameras facing public areas, place license plate readers at access points, and utilize rooftop areas for drone launch points.

• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ffXb3ohsJVgSYhUdHxjUA6qBw3_GuBi/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [2:40:23]

[2:47:52] -- Worth MOVED and K. Jacob SECONDED to support the concept of the State of Hawaii Proposed Waikīkī Safety Project. Discussion followed.

[2:50:27] -- Nordahl MOVED to Call the Question. Hearing no SECOND the motion was not considered. Discussion continued.

[2:54:57] -- Worth Rescinded her motion.

[2:55:28] -- Erteschik MOVED and K. Jacob SECONDED to support the concept of the State of Hawaii Proposed Waikīkī Safety Project. Discussion followed. Due to time, Chair Finley postponed this item to the next agenda.

Legislation Report -- Permitted Interaction Group: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge Project -- Public concerns and proposed resolution from Ms. Laura Ruby, followed by a discussion and a vote -- Requested by Greg Misakian. Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

X. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Regular meeting written summary for video recording: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

XI. REPORTS

Sub District 1: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

Sub District 2: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

Sub District 3: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

Chair's Report: Due to time, this item was postponed to the next agenda.

XII. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Waikīkī Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue and Via WebEX

XIII. ADJOURNMENT -- [3:00:33]: The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Submitted by: Anson Wu, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO

Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO

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