ALA MOANA – KAKA‘AKO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 11

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Physical Location: Makiki Christian Church
829 PENSACOLA STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96814
IN-PERSON AND WEBEX

Virtual Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mb7f6e1b40156ae36b78556e96eabf086
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Note: 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 (8) of this eleven (11)-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.
Meeting materials are available online at: https://tinyurl.com/nb11home
YouTube Video Recordings: http://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

1. Call to Order: Chair Kathleen Lee
1.1 Roll call

2. Public Safety Reports
2.1 Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
2.2 Honolulu Police Department (HPD)

3. Presentations
3.1 Hawaiʻi America250 Celebration, July 4th at Kapiʻolani Park – Lynn Mariano, Commissioner, Hawaiʻi America250/Vice Chair, Military Committee
3.2 Homeless/Houseless Services – Castro Masaniai, Outreach Program Manager, The Institute for Human Services, Inc. (IHS)

4. Board Business
4.1 Approval of the May 26, 2026 regular meeting minutes
4.2 Board vacancy for Subdistrict 3: Residents interested in filling a vacant board seat must bring current proof of residency to the board meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Camilia Epa Gomes [camilia.epa@honolulu.gov] to verify residency in advance.
Map: https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards-and-sub-district-boundary-descriptions/
4.3 Discussion on letter re: Youme/Pagoda parking structure/graffiti
4.4 Discussion on City/County budget (C&C Special Meeting on June 24, 2026) (https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=28375)
4.5 Discussion on City Council bills – Second Vice-Chair Dale VanderBrink
4.6 Board Participation in community outreach events
4.7 Action Committee Updates – First Vice-Chair Jeanne Rice, Second Vice-Chair Dale VanderBrink
a. Tabling: Sam’s Club, Kolowalu Park, Farmers Market, Midtown Easts (The Park at Keʻeaumoku)
b. Events: park cleanups, parades
4.8 Voter Registration Drive – Secretary Kaili Morala
4.9 Candidate Forum (area candidates) at the next regular board meeting – Tuesday, July 28, 2026
4.10 Attendance/presence at other meetings/events
a. Past events
b. Upcoming events
4.11 Reminder to fill out DPR survey by Monday, June 29, 9:00 a.m.: https://bit.ly/parkgoals

5. Subdistrict Reports

6. Residents’ and Community Concerns (3 minutes per speaker)

7. Elected Official Reports (3 minutes each) – priority will be given to elected officials/representatives attending in person
7.1 Mayor Rick Blangiardi or office representative Deputy Director Mark Yonamine from the City Department of Design & Construction
7.2 City Councilmember Scott Nishimoto (District 5) or office representative
7.3 City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam (District 6) or office representative
7.4 State Representative Ikaika Olds (District 23) or office representative
7.5 State Representative Adrian Tam (District 24) or office representative
7.6 State Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto (District 25) or office representative
7.7 State Senator Sharon Moriwaki (District 12) or office representative
7.8 Governor Josh Green’s Representative – DCCA

8. Agency Reports (3 minutes each)
8.1 Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (HCDA)
8.2 Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART)

9. Announcements
9.1 Upcoming events:
a. 35th Annual Honolulu AIDS Walk, Saturday, June 27, 2026, Kapiʻolani Park (https://www.honoluluaidswalk.org/)
b. Hawaiʻi America250 Celebration, July 4, 2026, Kapiʻolani Park
c. 2026 Honolulu Night Market, Saturday, July 18, 2026
For information on upcoming events/street closures, visit: https://www.honolulu.gov/dts/2026-events/
9.2 Notice of Voter Registration – registered members should have already received in the mail. To
check voter registration status: https://olvr.hawaii.gov (Office of Elections website)
9.3 NB11 social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlaMoanaKakaakoNB11;
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alamoanakakaakonb11/
The next Action Committee meeting will be on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
The next regular Board meeting will be on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. NOTE: this will be a shortened meeting, with the rest of the time dedicated to a Candidate Forum.
The ʻŌlelo Broadcasts: Recordings of the meetings are broadcast on ʻŌlelo 49 on the first and third Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., and every second Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
The full schedule is at https://olelo.org/tv-schedule/
Recordings may also be viewed at https://olelo.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=20

10. Adjournment

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DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.
MAKIKI CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 829 PENSACOLA STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96814
AND VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3ikzBBaE-8

Google Drive Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm7PfnzM3Wc

1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:13]: Chair Kathleen Lee called the Ala Moana-Kakaʻako Neighborhood Board No. 11 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Quorum was established with seven (7) members present. Note: This 11-member Board requires six (6) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Rodney Chang, Dyson Chee, Chris Chung, Lori Farinas (arrived 6:28 p.m.), Quinn Hashimoto, Kathleen Lee, Sheri Rand, and Dale VanderBrink.

Board Member(s) Absent: Kaili Morala and Jeanne Rice.

Guests: Firefighter Yoshimura (Honolulu Fire Department); Captain Scott Matsumura, Lieutenant Henry Lee, Lieutenant Lane Ogawa, Sergeant Aaron Ostachuk (Honolulu Police Department); Mark Yonamine (Mayor Blangiardi); Harry Cho (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation); Sophia Anderson (Councilmember Nishimoto); Malcolm (Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam); Representative Adrian Tam (State House District 24); Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto, Kate Ozawa (State House District 25); Ashton Stallings (Governor Josh Green); Joseph Kopshy (Senator Sharon Moriwaki); Bishop Reyn Yorio Tsuru (Shingon Mission of Hawaiʻi); Daniel Sandomire (Office of Hawaiian Affairs); Robert Chong (Environmental Science International, Inc.); Zoë Wilks, Randi Jeung (Military and Community Relations Office); Honuaina Nichols (Oʻahu Hub Learning Community); Mike Buck (Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement); Todd Adams, Kendall Matsuyoshi, Johnnie Mae L. Perry, Ronald Higa (Residents); and Camilia Epa Gomes (Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO). Note: Name was not included if not legible. There were 40 total participants.

Roll Call Attendance – [0:00:30]: Chair Lee called for a roll call, which was conducted by Neighborhood Assistant Epa Gomes.

2. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS – [0:01:10]

Honolulu Fire Department – [0:01:15]: Firefighter Yoshimura highlighted the following:
• April 2026 Statistics: 5 nuisance fires, 1 cooking fire, 31 activated alarms with no fire, 136 medical emergencies, 3 motor vehicle collisions with pedestrians, and 1 mountain rescue.
• Fire Safety Tip – Wildfire Prevention and Preparedness: Clear dry brush, never park on dry grass, avoid activities that create sparks in dry/windy weather, and visit https://wwww.fire.honolulu.gov and http://www.hawaiiwildfire.org for more information.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N-cEBy2dAc_A8XqVqN7Nkk5bet-QL90s/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:03:20]
1. Mountain Rescue Location Clarification: Member VanderBrink asked where the mountain rescue occurred. Firefighter Yoshimura indicated the station conducted the rescue but it may have been deployed outside the immediate geographic area.
2. Smoke Alarm Battery Assistance: Member Chung asked whether the American Red Cross assists senior citizens with battery replacement for smoke alarms. Firefighter Yoshimura noted a prior HFD program for kūpuna no longer exists, and that residents typically buy their own battery-operated alarms. HFD does respond to beeping alarms when neighbors call, but if no smoke or fire is found, they advise contacting the owner.

Honolulu Police Department – [0:05:31]: Sergeant Aaron Ostachuk, along with District 1 command – First Watch Lieutenant Henry Lee, Second Watch Lieutenant Lane Ogawa, Captain Scott Matsumura presented the following:
• Crime Statistics for April 2026 vs. March 2026: 10 motor vehicle thefts (vs. 9); 4 burglaries (vs. 8); 117 thefts (vs. 83); 9 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (vs. 7); 22 assaults (vs. 11); 6 sexual assaults (vs. 2); 0 graffiti cases (vs. 1); 7 drug cases (vs. 3); and 131 motor vehicle collisions (vs. 113). 3,139 total calls for service (vs. 3,533).
• Safety Tip – Impaired and Distracted: Impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving contribute to 90% of accidents. Residents are encouraged to use ride-share apps and to practice defensive driving.
• Homeless Enforcement Update: Since the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 board meeting, HPD issued approximately 40 citations for creating/maintaining sidewalk obstructions, 10 for obstructing sidewalk, 115 for various park rules, 99 for park closure, 15 for sitting/lying on public sidewalk, 8 bicycles recovered, and 30 shopping carts returned to DFM. In Ala Moana Beach Park alone: 55 park closure citations, 3 arrests, 9 tent citations, 6 bus stop citations, 2 liquor violations, 2 smoking citations, 4 animals in the park citations, 8 stored property citations, and 14 arrests for warrants, 4 dangerous drug arrests, 1 stolen vehicle arrest, and 1 driving with no license arrest. A commercial van type vehicle parked on Cooke St./Pohukaina St. area that was reported to have houseless individuals living in the van was addressed.
• Follow-up Items: No timeline yet from City Department of Transportation Services on replacing the downed stanchions at Kapiʿolani Blvd/Sheridan Street. First Watch checked Kapiʿolani Blvd for e-bike groups but found none in violation. Bar closures on Kona Street are checked regularly on Friday and Saturday evenings.
• Vacant Lots Update: The vacant lot near Sky Ala Moana/Renaissance Hotel (private property) was cleared after HPD coordinated with the property manager. The Sheridan Street vacant lot was recently leased to Paul’s Electric, which is moving in equipment and securing the area.
• HNL 311 Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uqHVSEinv6jcHXeUKds6Y0VUTqx1B117/view?usp=drive_link
• HNL Alert Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/194Rsla9UP3lVSV4JngU-irMMKE1Z78T4/view?usp=drive_link

Member Farinas joined the meeting at 6:28 p.m.; 8 members present.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:16:00]
1. Bar Safety on Kona Street: Member VanderBrink raised concerns about a shooting outside The Gatsby Hawaiʻi bar at approximately 2:13 a.m., requesting increased HPD presence during bar closing hours (1:45–2:30 a.m.) at troubled establishments. Captain Matsumura confirmed they would pass the request to night watch officers.
2. Kakaʻako Waterfront Park Safety Trends: Member Chung invited HPD to speak about joining the force and supporting HPD. Major Okamoto encouraged those interested to visit https://www.honolulupd.org/. HPD has a shortage of approximately 400 officers. He also noted collaboration with the Waikīkī Business Improvement District as a model for community partnerships.
3. Early Towing at Italian Festival – Reporting Options: Member Chung reported a complaint that a tow company was allegedly towing cars early before park closure during a prior Italian Festival. Captain Matsumura advised calling 911 if a car is being towed without justification while it is still present, and directed disputes to the Department of Customer Services for completed tows.
4. McDonaldʻs Homeless/Trespass Issues: General Manager of McDonald’s in Keʻeaumoku, addressed HPD about ongoing challenges with homeless individuals sleeping near the property and encampments behind the adjacent building. Captain Matsumura advised calling 911 when incidents occur so an officer can observe and take action. It was clarified that trespass forms are only valid for the issuing property; the Department of Customer Services handles related disputes.
5. Dog Attack Warrant Update: Member Farinas asked for an update on a warrant issued for Kenneth Morrow, whose dog mauled a neighbor and her dog. Captain Matsumura confirmed the warrant remains active, the individual has not been apprehended, and the dog was confiscated by the Humane Society and remains there pending a legal hearing.
6. Dog Attack Crime Classification: Member Chung asked how dog attacks are categorized in HPD’s reporting. Sergeant Ostachuk explained dog attacks are classified under a separate “dangerous dog” offense category and are not typically included in standard monthly statistics due to low volume, but can be looked up upon request.
7. Sit-Lie Zone Clarification Near McDonald’s: Bishop Tsuru (Shingon Mission of Hawaiʻi) clarified that the sit-lie zone on the Keʻeaumoku side extends to South King Street, but on the Sheridan side, it ends at Liona Street – bisecting the Shingon Mission’s secondary parking lot. Member VanderBrink requested that HPD advise officers to actively address homeless issues in the bushes adjacent to McDonald’s even if technically off private property. Captain Matsumura agreed to pass this along.

3. PRESENTATIONS – [0:37:20]

Kakaʻako Makai Updates (Office of Hawaiian Affairs) – [0:37:50]: Daniel Sandomire, Managing Director of Real Estate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), along with Robert Chong, Environmental Science International, Inc. presented an update on OHA’s approximately 29-acre landholdings in Kakaʿako Makai, acquired in 2012 for $200 million as settlement for unpaid public land trust revenue owed to the Native Hawaiian community. Key highlights:
• Mission: OHA’s mission focuses on education, health, housing, and economic well-being. The 9 makai parcels must be managed for long-term cultural, community, and economic benefit.
• Land Types: Kakaʿako Mauka side is reclaimed engineered fill; Kakaʿako Makai side contains historic landfill with ash waste from former incinerators. The environmental assessment process Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Grant is currently in the site characterization phase, with sampling analysis plans underway.
• Current Zoning: Kakaʿako Makai parcels are limited to 200 ft. height (vs. 400 ft on the Kakaʿako Mauka side), with greater setbacks required near the shoreline Special Management Area (SMA) zone. Current massing studies are illustrative only – not a final design.
• Massing Studies: OHA envisions connectivity from Magic Island through the property to Kakaʿako Waterfront Park, an activated harbor-front promenade, and community/cultural spaces. A potential Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) partnership is being explored for Native Hawaiian housing on the site.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:51:06]
1. EPA Brownsfields Grant & Environmental Safety: Member Farinas asked how the EPA Brownfields grant is being utilized prior to development. Robert Chong explained the current phase involves Phase 2 environmental site assessments, soil/groundwater/vapor sampling, and evaluating contaminant levels against EPA and Department of Housing action levels before any remediation.
2. Native Hawaiian Housing Set-Aside: Member VanderBrink asked whether homes would be set aside for Native Hawaiians, noting over 40% of the homeless population is Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Mr. Sandomire confirmed OHA is exploring a DHHL partnership to include a DHHL project within the Kakaʿako Makai development.
3. Climate Change & Long-Term Planning: Member Chee asked about development longevity relative to climate change and sea level rise. Mr. Sandomire stated OHA is committed to Hawaiʻi in perpetuity and will adhere to Environmental Protection Agency, State Department of Health, and City Deparment of Planning and Permitting standards, but acknowledged most of Kakaʿako Makai could be underwater by approximately 2100 at 6 feet of sea level rise, which the community must weigh.
4. Commercial vs. Residential Mix: Member Chang asked about the commercial-to-residential ratio. Mr. Sandomire noted market studies show low demand for additional retail; housing will drive the development, with retail primarily servicing residents rather than serving as a destination center.
5. Park Dedication Fee: Member Chang asked whether OHA would be subject to a park dedication fee and encouraged directing any such fee toward parks adjacent to the development. Mr. Sandomire indicated a fee-in-lieu approach is likely and agreed to explore directing resources to the local neighborhood.
6. OHA Purchasing KITV: Randi Jeung asked about news reports that OHA may be purchasing KITV. Mr. Sandomire stated he had no information on the matter and could not comment.

Military and Community Relations Office (MACRO) Community Outreach – [1:03:50]: Zoë Wilks and Randi Jeung from MACRO introduced their “Community Conversations” series, aimed at gathering community input on two questions: (1) what a suitable approach to military training in Hawai’i shaped by community input might look like, and (2) what would it take to meaningfully improve the military-community relationship. A survey was available in hard copy and via QR code through Friday at 3:00 p.m. MACRO also conducts small group conversations (5–10 people) whose summarized notes are shared with the Governor’s office.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:07:39]
1. MACRO’s Mission & Budget: Member Chee asked whether MACRO advocates for the community or for the military. Mrs. Wilks clarified MACRO serves as a neutral middle party, a state office that is federally funded, aiming to benefit Hawaiʻi as a whole. Member Chee also inquired about their operating budget; Mrs. Wilks stated she did not have the exact figure on hand but offered to follow up.
2. Military’s Economic Contribution: Member Chang expressed support for the military, noting it represents over 10% of Hawaii’s Gross Domestic Product and has historically sustained communities like Wahiawā. Member VanderBrink added that MACRO would be an appropriate resource for concerns about military lands and activities like the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) excercise. Member Chee acknowledged both the economic benefits and environmental detriments (including Red Hill) and expressed hope for a new direction that genuinely engages the community.
3. Makahiki Tradition & Coordination: Member Chung asked whether MACRO is involved with the Makahiki tradition, noting the Air Force and Navy each conduct separate events at different bases. Mrs. Wilks confirmed MACRO values the tradition and agreed it would be beneficial to act as a coordinator to unify efforts and broaden community impact.
4. MACRO Outreach to Other Boards & Red Hill Concerns: Community member Johnnie-Mae L. Perry asked whether MACRO would be visiting other neighborhood boards. Mrs. Wilks confirmed that is the goal. Ms. Perry also raised concerns that community members have been denied participation in Red Hill remediation oversight processes, calling for MACRO to hold to its stated values of honesty and respect.

4. BOARD BUSINESS – [1:17:05]

Approval of the April 28, 2026 regular meeting minutes – [1:17:10]: [1:17:18] – VanderBrink MOVED and Farinas SECONDED to approve the April 2026 minutes as written. Hearing no objections, the motion was ADOPTED; 8-0-0 (Aye: Chang, Chee, Chung, Farinas, Hashimoto, Rand, VanderBrink, Lee; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:17:30].

Board Vacancy for Subdistrict 3 – [1:17:36]: No volunteers at this time.

NB11 Participation in 2026 Legislative Process (including bills) – [1:18:05]: Member VanderBrink presented a visual recap of the 20 bills the board supported during the 2026 legislative session. Bills were whittled down through cutoffs ending with one bill passed – HB 1875 (Gender-Affirming Care). All submitted testimonies will be uploaded to the board’s public Google Drive. Member VanderBrink recommended engaging legislators more directly during action committee meetings to inform future bill drafting.

Voter Registration Drive – [1:21:44]: Chair Lee noted that Member Morala’s voter registration drive is planned for a farmers market before the August primary elections to encourage voter registration, especially among youth.

Action Committee Updates – [1:22:00]: Member VanderBrink reported on behalf of Committee Chair Rice:
• Samʻs Club Outreach: Approval received to set up an outreach table (Saturday preferred) at Sam’s Club. Additional board member volunteers are needed.
• Community Outreach – Kolowalu Park (Kakaʻako): HCDA approved a table at Kolowalu Park (makai side by the playground). Outreach will also target new residents at The Park at Keʻeaumoku.
• Park Cleanups: The Board intends to schedule additional Ala Moana Park cleanups in partnership with Councilmember Nishimoto’s Office.
• Queen St./Waimanu St. Noise: The ongoing construction noise discussion was deferred to the Residents’ Concerns section.

Attendance/Presence at Other Meetings/Events – [1:24:30]:
• D.R. Horton Hoʻopili Pōhaku Estates Project: Member VanderBrink reported attending a D.R. Horton event about the Hoʻopili planned development community, noting D.R. Horton bore all infrastructure costs (roads, sewer, water, electrical) but that the state has yet to begin construction on land set aside for a high school and elementary school despite hundreds of homes already built. He noted this as a cautionary example for holding the state accountable on infrastructure promises.
• Candidate Forum: Chair Lee announced a candidate forum is being planned for the July 2026 meeting before the August 2026 primary. The format will not be a debate. Member Chee and Member VanderBrink volunteered to help organize. Focus will be on local legislators and council members, with Congressional District 1 candidates invited if possible.
• Past Events – Ala Moana Neighborhood Historical Association Event (Friday, May 22, 2026): Chair Lee commended Bishop Tsuru for organizing the event at Shingon Mission of Hawaiʿi. Six out of ten board members attended, the highest board attendance at any event to date.
• Recent NCO Chair/Vice Chair Meeting: Member VanderBrink reported that at a recent chairs/vice chairs meeting, NCO floated a proposal to limit all boards to 9 members and make all districts at-large island-wide. There was near-universal opposition from chairs and vice chairs, including VanderBrink.
• Upcoming Events: Chair Lee mentioned multiple upcoming events in the district.

5. SUBDISTRICT REPORTS – [1:31:50]

Subdistrict Four – Member Farinas and Member Chung: Member Farinas reiterated the dog attack warrant for Kenneth Morrow; HPD has not yet apprehended the suspect. Member Chung raised an overgrown hedge at the Makiki First Hawaiian Bank strip mall (Walgreens/pet store) that blocks sightlines for drivers exiting the parking lot, endangering pedestrians. Member VanderBrink clarified the location falls under the Makiki Neighborhood Board’s jurisdiction (boundary at South King Street).

Subdistrict One – Member VanderBrink: Member VanderBrink noted that the graffiti-covered parking garage at the former Ross (now You Me Mart on Keʻeaumoku remains unaddressed despite You Me Mart’s own building being cleaned up in January 2026. He stated he would prepare a formal letter on behalf of the board to the building owners requesting cleanup, CCing elected officials, as it has been visible for over a year.

6. RESIDENTS’ AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [1:35:47]

Kakaʻako Homeless Situation Involving Sidewalk Blockage/Towing – [1:35:47]: Chair Lee addressed a recent incident where a resident contacted the board about a converted van blocking a sidewalk. She commended Representative Tam’s office, Senator Moriwaki (who contacted Major Okamoto), and Deputy Director Yonamine for quickly coordinating a response. Chair Lee clarified the board is not a first-responder body but facilitates connections to the appropriate agencies.

Vibration/Mechanical Issues at Ulana at Ward Village – [1:37:30]: Resident Todd Adams reported ongoing challenges obtaining independent engineering evaluation of structure-borne vibration in his unit at Ulana Ward Village. He has contacted multiple firms but found many either unresponsive or conflicted by existing developer relationships. He placed his concerns on the public record to highlight the difficulty reserved housing purchasers face when seeking independent technical evaluation of approved building system performance. Representative Iwamoto noted she would refer him to law firms with relevant experience from developer litigation testimony.

Oʻahu Hub Learning Community – Resilience Hub Announcement – [1:43:50]: Honuaina Nichols from the Oʻahu Hub Learning Community (Kapiʿolani Community College / Lāhui Foundation) announced their monthly Community of Practice (3rd Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. on Zoom) focused on community resilience hubs. She also announced the 1st Oʻahu Resilience Hub Summit at Camp Palehua on Friday, June 5–6, 2026 open to all, with a $200 stipend for participants. Website: https://www.oahuhublearningcommunity.org.

7. ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS – [1:47:55]

State Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto (District 25) – [1:47:55]: Representative Iwamoto highlighted the following: commitment to follow-up with Makiki strip mall owners directly about the overgrown hedge blocking sightlines; April 2026 survey results (400 responses received); update on Queen St./Waimanu St. construction noise; and Ulana Ward Village property tax issue.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:54:40]
1. Military Economic Contribution: Member Chang reiterated that the military contributes over 10% of Hawaii’s GDP and urged against discouraging their presence. Representative Iwamoto acknowledged military federal tax funding while noting the state bills in question involved state taxpayer dollars.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative [1:55:40]: City Department of Design and Construction Deputy Director Mark Yonamine highlighted the following:
• Crosswalk Timer at Ala Moana/Atkinson Drive: City Department of Transportation Services (DTS) confirmed the traffic signal is under State Department of Transportation (HDOT) control, not the city. Residents should contact state legislators for follow-up.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed. [1:56:40]
1. Street Lighting Request: Member VanderBrink raised inadequate lighting on Kalākaua Avenue near senior housing (Kalākaua Gardens) between Fern Street and Kapiʻolani Boulevard. Deputy Director Yonamine agreed to explore brightening existing street lights in that area.

City Councilmember Scott Nishimoto (District 5) – [1:58:30]: No representative in attendance.
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City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam (District 6) – [1:59:00]: Malcolm reported the upcoming full council meeting for the 3rd reading of city budget ordinances (Bills 22 and 23). He encouraged testimony submission.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PWRc95h9F8CB6D7leokA3RNYDNKf9rMW/view?usp=drive_link

State Representative Ikaika Olds (District 23) – [2:00:30]: No representative present at this time.
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State Representative Adrian Tam (District 24) – [2:01:00]: Representative Tam highlighted the following: shared that HB 2505, HB 1946, and SB 2367 passed. A full end-of-session newsletter will be mailed to district residents and physical copies brought to the next meeting.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s5kt5lGGxpvQxadPDwRDxTpkfd5J-Ywd/view?usp=drive_link

State Senator Sharon Moriwaki (District 12) – [2:02:20]: Joseph Kopshy reported the legislative session ended with 268 bills passed (13 from Senator Moriwaki’s office). He noted bills may still be vetoed and invited the board to forward Todd Adams’ concerns to the senator’s office. Capital improvement projects of note include beach restoration projects.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KBfCvtKH7q9ICZXmCXUONnTLM216WCgz/view?usp=drive_link
• To sign up for Senator Moriwaki’s bi-weekly newsletter, please go to: https://www.senatormoriwaki.com/

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [2:04:50]: Ashton Stallings reported that the May 2026 newsletter highlights state agency efforts responding to recent Kona storms (rescues, evacuations, debris removal, disaster recovery). Emergency tax relief is available; links to services are in the digital newsletter.
• Follow-up on State Tax Deadline Extension: Individuals impacted by storms have until July 20, 2026 to file state income tax returns without penalty. A press release was shared.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ON06yHzjkCv4_HTMLLzUJ3VBkPwhmJo/view?usp=drive_link
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8. AGENCY REPORTS – [2:06:15]

Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (HCDA) – [2:06:20]: No representative present at this time. Chair Lee noted she received an email from HCDA addressing Michelle Opiteck’s concerns about the Queen/Waimanu construction noise permit.
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Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) – [2:06:40]: Harry Cho announced the last station design workshop for the Downtown Station on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Hawaii Pacific University Multipurpose Room 3. He also previewed upcoming HART construction activity through Halekauwila Street in the Kakaʻako area and will provide more details next month.
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9. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:07:40]

Upcoming events – [2:07:40]
• Festa Italiana Hawaiʻi: Saturday, June 6, 2026.
• 109th King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade: Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (ʻIolani Palace to Kapiʻolani Park, via Ala Moana Blvd)
• 35th Annual Honolulu AIDS Walk: Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Kapiʻolani Park (https://www.honoluluaidswalk.org/)
• 2026 Honolulu Night Market: Saturday, July 18, 2026.
• For more information on upcoming events/street closures, visit: https://www.honolulu.gov/dts/2026-events/

Social Media – [2:08:21]: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlaMoanaKakaʻakoNB11; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alamoanaKakaʻakonb11/

Next Meetings – [2:08:22]
• Action Committe Meeting: The next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
• Regular Board Meeting: The next regular Board meeting will be on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

The ʻŌlelo Broadcasts – [2:08:27]: Recordings of the meetings are broadcasted on ʻŌlelo 49 on the first and third Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., and every second Sunday at 6:00 p.m. The full schedule is at https://olelo.org/tv-schedule/ Recordings may also be viewed at https://www.honolulu.gov/cms-nco-menu/site-nco-sitearticles/1657-board-meeting-video-archive.html

10. ADJOURNMENT – [2:08:37]: Chair Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.

Submitted by: Camilia Epa Gomes, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Lindon Valenciano, Public Relations Assistant, NCO
Finalized by: Kaili Morala, Secretary, Neighborhood Board No.11