Honolulu Committee on Aging

**CANCELLED**

MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
2:00 p.m.
DCS Hale, Conference Room 4A
222 North School Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

In Person/ Microsoft Teams

MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

DRAFT MINUTES FOR 4/22/2026

Pursuant to Part I of Chapter 92-3.7, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS), as amended, this meeting will be conducted with one meeting location that is open to the public at 222 North School Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817, Conference Room 4A.

Some members of the Committee and presenters may participate remotely through interactive conference technology.

ORAL TESTIMONY:

Oral Testimony will be accepted on all agenda items, subject to the following guidelines:

1. In-Person Testimony:  Members of the public may testify in-person at 222 North School Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817, Conference Room 4A. Upon arrival, please call 808-768-7706 for assistance or see security located in the 1st floor parking structure.

2. Remote Testimony:  Members of the public may also testify remotely via Microsoft Teams. To participate, please click on the link below under “MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING INFORMATION”. Please find the meeting ID, passcode, and other meeting information below.

3. Testimony Process:  Prior to discussion of each agenda item, the Chair will provide an opportunity for public testimony. Individuals participating remotely should use the “Raise Hand” feature. A staff member will unmute the speaker and the speaker may enable their video camera, if available. Note: If the speaker If the speaker enables their video camera to provide testimoney, they MUST be dressed appropriately.

4. Time Limit:  Each speaker is limited to two (2) minutes. Speakers are asked to conclude promptly when the time limit expires.

WRITTEN TESTIMONY:

Written testimony may be submitted utilizing the following methods:

1. By email to burns@honolulu.gov; or

2. By mail to:  Honolulu Committee on Aging

222 North School Street

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817

Written testimony received will be distributed to Committee members

ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation, due to a disability, contact Maria Burns at (808) 768-7706 or maria.burns@honolulu.gov by Monday, April 20, 2026. If a request for accomodations is received after Monday, April 20, 2026, EAD will try to make necessary accommodations but it cannot be guaranteed.

Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.

MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING INFORMATION:

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AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call and Introduction(s)
3. Approval of Minutes: April 22, 2026 meeting of the Honolulu Committee on Aging
4. Public testimony – 2-minute limit per person
5. Written testimony
6. Briefing by the Executive Assistant of the Department of Community Services, Elderly Affairs Division, on the Honolulu Committee on Aging’s response to the Office of Information Practices (OIP)’s Notice of Sunshine Law Appeal (S APPEAL 26-08), related to:
   • Posting of Board Packet
   • Notice of Topics to be Discussed at Meeting
   • Postal Contact Information for Submission of Testimony

7. EAD’s FFY 2027 Planned Activities:
8. Grants Management Branch’s 2 Year Solicitation.
9. Preparations for Upcoming 4 Year Area Plan (FY 2027 – 2030)

8. Update on Federal Community Project Funding for the City’s Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) buildout, including an overview of the following ADRC components:

1. Status of the Project Package
2. Planned Features:
   1. Multi-purpose rooms for training classes and workshops.
   2. Meeting rooms for individual and group counseling sessions.

• Intergenerational Resource Center and Resource Library.

1. Assistive Technology Integration.
2. Establish Partnerships with Disability Advocacy Groups.

9. Update and discussion on the Pauahi Recreation Center, a new senior center site, including potential programs and services.

10. Update on EAD’s Information and Assistance Branch
11. Mon Ami – New Statewide Database System
12. Emergency Preparedness Initiatives
13. Disaster Kits
14. Outreach Sessions

• RSVP Train the Training for Emergency Preparedness

11. Next Meeting

Need to reschedule this meeting

Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – 2:00 pm.

12. Adjournment