KALIHI – PĀLAMA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 15

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M.
KAPĀLAMA HALE, 925 DILLINGHAM BOULEVARD, HONOLULU HI 96817, ROOM 153
AND VIRTUAL VIA WEBEX

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Meeting Materials: Find a monthly archive of handouts and referenced materials concerning to Kalihi-Palāma Neighborhood Board No. 15 at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jZWmXmsk6bquFmxc5Ch_JqHL1wlHZrRL

Recordings: Recordings of Board meetings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DZJTKor6TTNYiqx5U-P2w

Rules of Speaking: 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 one minute-thirty seconds and one question per speaker, additional questions be posted in the chat or emailed to presenters. Please ensure your microphone is muted unless you are speaking. Please state your first and last name for the record before moving into your comments/question, etc. Written testimony may also be submitted via email using the contact information listed on the Neighborhood Commission Office website.

Purpose: The purpose of neighborhood boards and the neighborhood plan is to increase and assure effective citizen participation in the decisions of government.

Notes: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (Hawaii Revised Statutes (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 thirteen (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.

I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pro Tem Evelyn Cullen
A. Roll Call

II. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS: Three (3) minutes each
A. Honolulu Fire Department
B. Honolulu Police Department – District 1
C. Honolulu Police Department – District 5
D. Board of Water Supply – Iris Oda
E. Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) – Gabby Camacho

III. FILLING OF THREE (3) AT-LARGE VACANCIES

IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS – To serve from July 2026 to June 30, 2027: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and any other officer the board determines it needs to conduct its business.
A. Chair
B. Vice Chair
C. Secretary
D. Treasurer

V. RESIDENTS’ AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS (Three (3) Minutes each): Meeting participants may present their community concerns at this time. Note – Due to the State “Sunshine Law,” concerns not listed on the agenda may be presented, but no Board action can be taken. Items brought up may be placed on a future agenda for discussion/action.
VI. CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS: Three (3) minutes each
A. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – Deputy Director Stephen Courtney, Department of Information Technology (DIT)
B. Councilmember Radiant Cordero
C. Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam

VII. COMMUNITY UPDATES
A. U.S. Army Garrison Hawaiʻi Military Report – Selina Gentkowski

VIII. STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS: Three (3) minutes each
A. Senator Karl Rhoads (District 13)
B. Senator Donna Mercado Kim (District 14)
C. Senator Glenn Wakai (District 15)
D. Representative Michael “Cov” Ratcliffe (District 28)
E. Representative Shirley Templo (House District 30)
F. Governor Josh Green’s MD Representative – Dreana Kalili, Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT)

IX. CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS
A. Congressman Ed Case – Tristan Fujimoto

X. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Determination of Board Recess Schedule (JULY 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027) – Note: Most recently, the Board has recessed in August 2025, December 2025, and June 2026.
B. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 and Wednesday, April 15, 2026
C. Approval of Memorandum for the Record: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
D. Neighborhood Plan §2-14-106 Five Absences Notice for Board Member – Ken Farm
E. Neighborhood Plan §2-14-106 Five Absences Notice for Board Member – Erich Mitamura
F. Neighborhood Plan §2-14-106 Three Absences Notice for Board Member – Randy Jadulang
G. Establishment of Committees and Committee Chairs
H. Resolution Addressing Ongoing Safety and Nuisance Concerns at 901 Gulick Avenue
I. Certificate Presentation – Lloyd Pohano

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The next Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board No. 15 meeting is scheduled to be on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kapālama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Room 153.
B. The Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board No. 15 recordings can be seen on ʻŌlelo Channel 49 or at www.olelo.org/live at the following times: 1st Monday of each month at 9:00 p.m. and 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

DRAFT MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.
KAPĀLAMA HALE, ROOM 153, 925 DILLINGHAM BLVD., HONOLULU, HI 96817
AND VIRTUAL VIA WEBEX

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEVYHX5_AAc

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jZWmXmsk6bquFmxc5Ch_JqHL1wlHZrRL

CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:11]: Chair Cullen called the Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board No. 15 regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Roll Call – [0:00:44]: Quorum was not established with only five members present. Chair Cullen also announced the Rules of Speaking. Note: This 13-member Board requires 7 members to establish a quorum and to take official action.

Members Present: Evelyn Cullen, Diosa Mae, Patricia Hoopii, Lloyd Pohano, and Lynn Vasquez.

Members Absent: Ken Farm, Donald Guerrero, Randy Jadulang, Erich Mitamura, Willis Moore, and Vangie Tolete.

Guests: Sergeant Hosaka (Honolulu Police Department – District 1); Sergeant Rujimori (Honolulu Police Department – District 5); Iris Oda (Board of Water Supply); Gabby Camacho (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation); Deputy Director Stephen Courtney (Mayor’s Representative); Tricia Ripell and Ellie (Office of Councilmember Radiant Cordero); Kathy Nii (Office of Senator Donna Mercado Kim); Ed Thompson (Office of Representative Shirley Templo); Ernie Martin (Attorney, representing Costco); Therese Garcia, Ben Culver, and Jennifer Murillo (Costco); Pono Suganuma, Christine Sanpei, Bobbie Lau, and Jennifer Wong (Kamehameha Schools); Anthony McLean Jr., (MG2 Engineer); Claire Buha, Matt Nakamoto (Austin, Tsutsumi &Associates, Inc.); Craig Luke and Cristina Luke (R.M. Towill Corporation); Patrick Watson (Honua Consulting); Brent Maeda (Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation); Dylan Kuwabe (Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company); P.M. Azinga, Faatea Faatea, Ronald Higa, Kimo, Blair Bonuccell, An, Chris Ferko, Elle M, Hilarie Alomar, Johnnie-Mae L. Perry, Kekoa Kealoha, Kirsten Liana, Kristine Connolly, Lisa Jaso, Mel, Mike Buck for C.O.R.E., ʻOlelo Virtual, Jay (Residents and Community Members); Zhoydell Magaoay (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Names were not included if not legible. There were approximately 59 total attendees.

CITY MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:01:53]
Honolulu Fire Department – [0:01:54]: No representative present at this time.

Honolulu Police Department – District 1 – [0:02:20]: Sergeant Hosaka reported April 2026 statistics: zero motor vehicle thefts, zero burglaries, three thefts, one unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle, two assaults, zero sex assaults, zero graffiti, one drug case, 60 motor vehicle collisions, and 294 total calls for service. He noted a full report is available on the Honolulu Police Department public website, www.honolulupd.org.

Honolulu Police Department – District 5 – [0:03:50]: No representative present at this time.

Board of Water Supply – [0:04:06]: Iris Oda reported that on Friday, April 25, 2026, there was one main break near 914 Kaaahi Place. She also announced a toilet rebate program offering up to $200 per WaterSense-labeled toilet (1.28 gallons per flush), doubled from the usual $100 rebate through a partnership with the City and County’s Department of Environmental Services, noting that the rebate can reduce water waste by 20 to 60% or approximately 13,000 gallons annually.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gzr9McnQZBXcI21kal_dO6uulD9wC5fm/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:05:41]
1. Toilet Rebate Application Process: Member Hoopii asked where the application for the $200 toilet rebate could be obtained. Iris Oda explained the application is available online at boardofwatersupply.com under the WaterSense section, and that applicants should apply as soon as possible as there is a time limit and limited funding available. She noted the application requires name, address, proof of purchase, and receipts.

[0:07:27] Hearing no objections, Chair Cullen took the agenda out of order to hear Item II-C: Honolulu Police Department – District 5; however, the representative was experiencing technical difficulties.

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) – [0:08:04]: Gabby Camacho reported three updates: a 2047 Kalihi Street northbound lane closure from Hau Street to Kaumualiʻi Street, in place until July 2026, followed by a southbound lane closure from July to September 2026, with north and southbound traffic maintained throughout. She also announced that the Spring 2026 project update newsletter covering utility relocation, guideway and station projects, and Dillingham Boulevard traffic updates is available online. Lastly, she noted that a virtual business and community meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., featuring contractors Tutor Perini and Nan Inc. presenting on construction projects in Kalihi, Iwilei, Downtown/Chinatown, and Kākaʻako areas.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:10:07]
1. Americans with Disabilities Act Safety Protocols During Construction: Donald Sakamoto, a longtime public transit user and Americans with Disabilities Act advocate, asked what the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation safety protocols are for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance during the project and whether guidelines have been given to contractors regarding sidewalk and crosswalk accessibility. Gabby Camacho confirmed that the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation does have a plan and offered to send it to Mr. Sakamoto and the Board, adding that she would follow up with him the next day.

[0:12:16] Hearing no objections, Chair Cullen took the agenda out of order to hear Item II-C: Honolulu Police Department – District 5; however, the representative was still experiencing technical difficulties.

RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:12:44]

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible Walkways – [0:13:17]: Lisa Jaso reported that she attended a meeting on Monday, April 14, 2026 with construction representatives and a staff member from Representative Shirley Templo’s office, where construction staff could not produce Americans with Disabilities Act plans for accessible walkways and crossways along Dillingham Boulevard. She was disturbed that a construction worker offered to build a walkway specifically for her, as she emphasized the issue affects the entire community. She expressed disappointment that after the April meeting, no one from the City and County, Councilmember Cordero’s office, or Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation had followed up with her, and she called on elected officials and agencies to take accountability.

Ongoing Nuisance at 901 Gulick Avenue – [0:15:46]: Kirsten Liana provided an update on the ongoing nuisance at 901 Gulick Avenue that she has been raising since January. She acknowledged progress made since a meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, involving herself, Councilmember Cordero’s team, Honolulu Police Department, and the Hawaiian Snow business owner, including a tree that was cut down to improve property visibility and lighting upgraded from dimmer yellow to white. However, she noted the core after-hours and weekend nuisance activities remain and that wooden pallets have been returned to the property. She proposed moving forward with her resolution to install a 24/7 surveillance camera system as a practical, cost-effective alternative to overnight private security.

Affordable Housing Covenant Expirations – [0:18:51]: P.M. Azinga brought to the Board’s attention an upcoming crisis related to the expiration of affordable housing covenants at several rental properties in the community, where rent stabilization protections will expire and allow property management companies to raise rents to full market value. She stated the issue could impact approximately 1,600 local families and up to 6,000 persons in the neighborhood alone, and over 300,000 units nationwide. She requested the Board form an affordable housing preservation committee, and asked that the item be placed on the July agenda since the Board is in recess in June.
• Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1REyUNfTgxB1-BH5LGizv5AgydkoyOctD/view?usp=drive_link

Sidewalks on Gulick Street – [0:23:13]: Resident Faatea Faatea, who has been a resident for over 50 years, raised concerns about the lack of sidewalks on Gulick Street, noting that three children had been hit in the area and two older women fell while walking. He asked the Board who has jurisdiction to build sidewalks on Gulick Street to improve safety for pedestrians and school children.

[0:24:53] Hearing no objections, Chair Cullen took the agenda out of order to hear Item II-C: Honolulu Police Department – District 5.

Honolulu Police Department – District 5 – [0:25:03]: Sergeant Rujimori reported April 2026 statistics: nine aggravated assaults, 13 auto thefts, eight burglaries, one robbery, one sex assault, 14 misdemeanor assaults, 19 thefts, nine unauthorized entries into motor vehicles, and 2,628 total calls for service.

PRESENTATIONS – [0:26:10]
Costco Presentation – Former Sizzler/Burger King Site – [0:26:25]: Attorney Ernie Martin, presenting remotely from the East Coast, introduced Therese Garcia, Real Estate Development Lead, who presented the proposed off-site fuel-only station at 1505 Dillingham Boulevard (the former Burger King/Sizzler site), leasing approximately 1.6 acres from Kamehameha Schools. Therese Garcia noted that the standalone facility would feature 20 fuel dispensers in a 4×5 layout with 28-foot dispenser spacing, 32-foot island spacing, dual ingress/egress off Dillingham Boulevard and Coburn Street, a 200-foot queuing area entirely on-site, and a red light/green light system for fuel availability. She also added that the project is zoned IMX (Industrial Mixed Use) and permits have been submitted, with permit approval anticipated by Quarter 2 2027, construction beginning summer 2027, and completion by year-end 2027.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hXPjq5fZ5DWb31ZpAEpjQtdj0MG95EmM/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:34:43]
1. Safety of Underground Fuel Tanks Near Residences and Schools: Chair Cullen asked about safety concerns related to industrial fuel tanks near residential neighborhoods and the planned public housing redevelopment with approximately 1,500 new families, including the possibility of an explosion. Therese Garcia responded that the project meets and exceeds all applicable regulations, including double-lined underground tanks and state-of-the-art equipment, with all employees going through extensive training and certification before working at the fuel station. A community member also raised pedestrian safety concerns given nearby residential density, and Therese Garcia affirmed that safety measures are in place.
2. Local Hiring Practices: Resident P.M. Azinga asked whether local laborers from the west side would be prioritized for construction rather than bringing workers from the mainland. No definitive response was given from the Costco team.
3. Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility at Fuel Dispensers: Donald Sakamoto asked whether attendants would assist wheelchair and scooter users who cannot reach fuel pump heights, or if there would be lower accessible pump options. A Costco team representative confirmed that attendants are trained to assist members with accessibility needs.
4. Community Opposition to Fuel Station: Lisa Jaso, a resident of Kaahumanu Homes near the site, expressed concern about increased traffic, especially during ongoing rail construction, and the impact on nearby schools She stated the community was previously told that restaurants would replace Burger King/Sizzler and expressed frustration at a fuel station instead.
5. Traffic and Congestion During and After Construction: Kekoa Kealoha asked about anticipated traffic congestion on surrounding streets, including Dillingham and the street near Foodland. Traffic Engineer Matt Nakamoto explained that the station is designed with 80-car queuing capacity and 40 fueling dispensers—compared to 24 at the existing Alakawa location—to reduce overcapacity issues. Craig Luke also stated that construction-related traffic impacts would be minimal with only utility connections on Colburn Street scheduled during off-peak hours.
6. Reasons for Choosing This Location: Member Diosa asked why no other locations were explored. She also asked whether Costco had considered delaying the project to a time when there is less traffic congestion, and whether there is a significant urgency to proceed now. Jennifer Murillo explained this is one of the first phases of Costco’s effort to increase fuel capacity on Oʻahu, and the Dillingham site was selected for its proximity to the existing Alakawa warehouse, dual access points, and sufficient size for the planned design. She also added that the urgency stems from long lines at the existing Alakawa location backing onto public right-of-way, and that they cannot predict the rail construction timeline.
7. Alternative Traffic Access Structure: P.M. Azinga suggested that Costco consider an engineered structure, such as a bridge or elevated feeder, to pull traffic off Dillingham Boulevard and directly into the fuel station to alleviate bottlenecking. Craig Luke responded that construction-related traffic impacts would be minimal, as most work will be handled on-site with only minor driveway connections and utility work on Colburn Street, making the overall traffic impact negligible compared to larger regional projects like the rail.
8. Status of Existing Costco Fuel Location: Bryce Moore of KHON2 News asked whether the existing Costco fuel station at Alakawa Street would remain open once the new Dillingham Boulevard location opens. Therese Garcia confirmed that both locations will operate simultaneously.

H-1 Widening Project – [0:51:21]: Patrick Watson, Public Information Manager with Honua Consulting, presented the Eastbound H-1 Improvements project, which aims to eliminate the center lane merge from H-201 eastbound to H-1 and add a new lane to improve traffic flow and safety. He highlighted two upcoming full H-1 closures — Saturday, June 6, 2026 and Saturday, July 11, 2026, both from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. — for utility relocation and installation of a temporary pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Gulick Avenue overcrossing. He also noted that a full Gulick Avenue overpass closure is anticipated from late July 2026 through August 2027, with detour information available at hidot.hawaii.gov and https://h1widening.com.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Aat7nw5mYAlKL36tFKJtRxdHBgyhlGp3/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:02:34]
1. Temporary Bridge Dimensions and Child Safety: Member Diosa asked about the bridge’s dimensions and whether children throwing objects off the bridge could pose a danger. Dylan Kuwabe, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company Superintendent, confirmed the bridge is 10 feet 8 inches wide with approximately 6 feet of clearance above the walkway and 17.5 feet above the roadway below. Brent Maeda (Resident Engineer) also acknowledged the concern about items being thrown and said the team would explore additional screening options. Regarding special duty police officers, Brent Maeda stated they would be present during initial installation and as needed for traffic control.
2. Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility and Accessible Maps: Donald Sakamoto asked whether the temporary bridge is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant and whether accessible versions of the color-coded detour maps could be provided for people who are color blind or visually impaired. Brent Maeda confirmed the bridge and connecting paths are compliant. He acknowledged the concern about inaccessible color maps and committed to updating graphics on the project website with symbols and accessible formatting, apologizing for the oversight. Lisa Jaso also requested that presentation materials be shared in advance in large print or accessible formats, noting it is required by law.
3. Richard Lane Resident Access During Bridge Closure: Kekoa Kealoha asked about impacts to residents on Richard Lane during the Gulick Bridge closure. Dylan Kuwabe stated that daytime work would be performed with flaggers providing contraflow to maintain access in and out of the one-road-in, one-road-out street.
4. Community Outreach for Beckley Street Area Residents: Kekoa Kealoha raised concerns from residents near Beckley Street and along Leilani Street and Fernandez Street experiencing increased traffic, and asked how they could elevate their concerns. Brent Maeda encouraged those residents to email inquiries@h1widening.com and said the team would be open to coordinating community meetings if there is sufficient interest.

CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:14:26]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:14:49]: Deputy Director Stephen Courtney reported that the City and County is continuing cleanup and recovery efforts following three consecutive severe weather events, with a recovery website launched at oneoahu.org providing information on damage reporting, health and safety tips, and available assistance, while storm debris may be dropped off at City transfer stations daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. He also shared highlights from the Mayor’s April and May 2026 newsletters and provided follow-up on two items — noting that a meeting was held with the Hawaiian Snow owner and community stakeholders at 901 Gulick Avenue to discuss mitigation options, with a two-to-three week evaluation period agreed upon, and clarifying that under Bill 57, illegal game room civil fines can reach up to $1,000 per day per violation, potentially exceeding $150,000, with unpaid fines subject to motor vehicle and driver’s license renewal holds.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ln8L0I4gEEsURWZJ_MhS0zhbPRXxXSbI/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:20:51]
1. City Staffing Vacancies and Park Maintenance: Faatea Faatea raised concerns about staffing shortages across City departments, specifically noting that Kalihi Valley District Park’s boxing gym is in disrepair, bleachers are broken, and maintenance has been reduced from three workers to one when the park first opened, with children now being asked to sweep the gym. He noted that Honolulu is approximately 500 police officers short and asked what the City is doing to fill these positions given that budgets have been approved but vacancies remain unfilled. Deputy Director Courtney acknowledged the issue as citywide, stated he personally conducts recruiting for his department which has one of the lowest vacancy rates in the City, and committed to raising the parks issue with the relevant director.
2. Overgrown Grass and Accessible Walkways: Lisa Jaso asked whether the shortage of workers is why overgrown grass at the corner of McNeil Street and Kaiwiula Street in front of the basketball court has not been cut, and when someone from the City and County would contact her about accessible walkways. Deputy Director Courtney committed to finding out which department is responsible for the grass cutting, and suggested she report issues through the HNL 311 app. Lisa Jaso noted that as a legally blind resident, she cannot independently use phone or internet apps and would need assistance.

Councilmember Radiant Cordero – [1:31:14]: Trisha Ripell shared several community updates including the rescheduled Kalihi Ahupuaʻa bike ride on Saturday, May 30, 2026, resources for sewer bill payments and Junior Lifeguard registration, upcoming bus service changes, and a read aloud event also on Saturday, May 30, 2026. She provided follow-up on community concerns, noting a work order initiated for court lighting at Kalākaua District Park, a bus stop shelter scheduled for Dillingham Boulevard and North King Street, ongoing efforts to address the Gulick and Waterhouse nuisance by identifying contributing nearby properties, and a recommendation for Lisa Jaso to work directly with the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation regarding Americans with Disabilities Act concerns in their jurisdiction.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yEehpZBJ50ETUjqY4oMFwjgLv4yrqN41/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:34:31]
1. Americans with Disabilities Act Dillingham Sidewalk Concerns: Donald Sakamoto noted that on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the full City Council, including Councilmember Cordero, passed a proclamation for the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act referencing accessibility of sidewalks, crosswalks, and buses. He urged the Councilmember to take a more active role in pressuring the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation rather than simply referring residents to the agency, and expressed concern that recommending HNL 311 to a legally blind resident is not an accessible solution.
2. Accessibility Concerns: Lisa Jaso confirmed that the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation did not reach out to her, and expressed frustration at the loss of her independence due to construction barriers on Dillingham Boulevard, noting she has sustained cuts and bruises and nearly fallen multiple times.

Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam – [1:37:59]: No representative was present.

COMMUNITY UPDATES – [1:38:10]
U.S. Army Garrison Hawaiʻi Military Report – [1:38:11]: No representative was present.

STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:38:20]

Senator Karl Rhoads (District 13) – [1:38:21]: No representative was present.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BQGBRk3u-3eVLk96ryD-HpirR6UYotTM/view?usp=drive_link

Senator Donna Mercado Kim (District 14) – [1:38:36]: Kathy Nii reported that the Senator’s community report was digitally sent to the Board with legislative updates from Sine Die on Friday, May 8, 2026. She provided a follow-up on the Board’s prior resolution regarding a U-turn on Olomea Street by Pālama Settlement, noting that at the Senator’s town hall, Ed Sniffen indicated the cost would be approximately $2.5 million, and that Senator Kim is keeping tabs on the matter.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XbQXAOhbuNakBi1e7s3Av3GwdZ89nWAJ/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:39:27]
1. Braille Literacy and Dyslexia Legislation: Donald Sakamoto expressed gratitude to Senator Kim for her role as Education Committee Chair in advancing House Bill 1894, a braille literacy bill for students to read documents and websites at school, which has reached the Governor’s desk. Kathy Nii added that House Bill 1891, a related dyslexia bill, is also moving forward.

Senator Glenn Wakai (District 15) – [1:40:58]: No representative was present.

Representative Michael “Cov” Ratcliffe (District 28) – [1:41:07]: No representative was present.

Representative Shirley Templo (House District 30) – [1:41:26]: Ed Thompson reported that the office helped secure over $15 million in funding this session for District 30 schools, the Kalihi-Pālama Public Library, Red Hill remediation, and nonprofit grants serving families and vulnerable populations. He highlighted ongoing community engagement efforts including work with the Kalihi Safety Task Force, outreach on Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation pedestrian access concerns, and a visit from the Mayor of Narvacan, Philippines, and announced that Representative Templo is accepting new legislative ideas at reptemplo@capitol.hawaii.gov.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HuOEJBuJPrbMpzElhiBaVfDnf0ZBhEuc/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:44:32]
1. Appreciation for Representative Templo’s Community Engagement: Lisa Jaso expressed gratitude to Representative Templo for her assistance with the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation situation, attendance at school events, and her overall community engagement. Donald Sakamoto also thanked Representative Templo for personally discussing the Dillingham/Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation situation with him, and for sending letters to inquire about having a briefing at the next Board meeting on the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance status of the Dillingham construction project.

Governor Josh Green’s MD Representative – [1:46:12]: No representative was present.

CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS – [1:46:22]
Congressman Ed Case – Tristan Fujimoto – [1:46:23]: No representative was present.

BOARD BUSINESS – [1:46:33]: Hearing no objections, Chair Cullen postponed all items to the July meeting due to lack of quorum.
• Filling of Two (2) At-Large Vacancies
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 and Wednesday, April 15, 2026
• Neighborhood Plan §2-14-106 Three Absences Notice for Board Member – Ken Farm
• Neighborhood Plan §2-14-106 Three Absences Notice for Board Member – Erich Mitamura
• Neighborhood Plan §2-14-106 Three Absences Notice for Board Member – Randy Jadulang
• Resolution Addressing Ongoing Safety and Nuisance Concerns at 901 Gulick Avenue

ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:46:42]: Chair Cullen announced that the Kalihi-Pālama Neighborhood Board No. 15 will recess its regular meeting in June 2026 and the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Kapālama Hale, Room 153. She also shared that recordings can be seen on ʻOlelo Channel 49 or at www.olelo.org/live at the following times: 1st Monday of each month at 9:00 p.m. and 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

[1:47:04] Hearing no objections, Chair Cullen took the agenda out of order to share the report from Honolulu Fire Department.

Honolulu Fire Department – [1:47:19]: Member Pohano read the report on behalf of the Honolulu Fire Department, as the fire department representative had to leave. He read April 2026 statistics: zero structure fires, zero wildland or brush fires, three cooking fires, eight nuisance fires, 11 activated alarms with no fires, 202 medical emergencies, zero motor vehicle collisions with a pedestrian, five motor vehicle crash collisions, zero mountain rescues, two ocean rescues, and two hazardous material incidents. He also shared the monthly fire safety tip on wildfire prevention, advising residents to clear dry brush, avoid parking on dry grass, and refrain from spark-generating activities in dry conditions and noted that the Honolulu Fire Department is currently hiring.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qcsuI-QlW2COT3Ksm9of7eEJAy0cmFQB/view?usp=drive_link

ADJOURNMENT – [1:48:50]: The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

Submitted by: Melissa Urubio, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO
Finalized by: Evelyn Cullen, Chair

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