‘AIEA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 20

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.
‘AIEA PUBLIC LIBRARY – PROGRAM ROOM
99-374 POHAI PLACE, AIEA, HI 96701
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

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RULES OF PARTICIPATION: Anyone wishing to speak, please raise your hand. After recognition, address your comments to the Chair. Comments must relate to the current agenda item. If participating online, please mute yourself when not speaking and use the “raise hand” feature in the participants panel if you want to speak. Remember to unclick, or lower, your hand afterwards. All speakers shall keep comments to under 3 minutes and keep reports to under 5 minutes.

NOTE: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), no item can be added to an agenda if it is of reasonably major importance and the board’s action will affect a significant number of persons. At least two-thirds of the board’s total members (present or absent) must vote in favor of amending the agenda.

BOARD BOUNDARIES: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/boards-and-sub-district-boundary-descriptions

SUBSCRIBE TO MONTHLY AGENDAS: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/newsletter-subscription

1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Stephen Wood (sswood@gmail.com)

2. CITY REPORTS (Limited to 5 minutes each)
A. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) on incidents/statistics/safety tips (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)
B. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) on incidents/statistics/safety tips (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us)
C. Board of Water Supply (BWS) on main break report, BWS announcements, and utility charges/rates – T. Burgo (https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/contact)
D. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative on constituent concerns, city projects/services, newsletter updates, town hall meetings (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/townhall) – Director of Design and Construction (DDC)
Director H. Milles (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor)
E. City Council District 7: Councilmember Radiant Cordero on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, and parking/speeding/traffic concerns (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-7-cordero)
F. City Council District 8: Councilmember Val Okimoto on constituent concerns, traffic concerns, and legislative/office/newsletter updates (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-8-okimoto)

3. COMMUNITY REPORTS (Limited to 5 minutes each)
A. Stadium Authority on the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District updates and events at Aloha Stadium –
C. Kinimaka, S. Spain (https://alohastadium.hawaii.gov/stadium-info/contact-us, https://nased.hawaii.gov)
B. Oʻahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) on the New Oʻahu Jail updates – B. Mehnert (AHL) (https://newoahujail.hawaii.gov, https://dcr.hawaii.gov/occc-future-plans/newsletters)
C. Pearlridge Center on tenant news, events, and property concerns (crime, elevators, feral cats) – D. Cianelli (https://pearlridgeonline.com/contact-us)
D. U.S. Navy/Department of Defense (DOD) on Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill (NCTF-RH) updates and general announcements – J. Delfin, L. Robertson (https://cnrh.cnic.navy.mil/About/Regional-Directory)
E. Hawaiian Electric on community updates, power outages, and the proposed Waiau Repower project application (https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/our-vision-and-commitment/investing-in-the-future/waiau-repower)
F. ‘Aiea Community Association (ACA) on community/development concerns and event/general announcements – C. Tamamoto (https://www.aieacommunity.org/contact-us)

4. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
Questions for HFD, HPD, BWS, city officials, and state officials should be asked after their report. Residents, not board members, can share comments and concerns that are not listed on the agenda. Per the “Sunshine Law” (HRS 92), concerns not on the agenda may be presented, but the Board cannot take action.

5. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS (Presentations limited to 10 minutes each)
A. Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
B. Presentation: PBR Hawaii Changes Under Consideration to TheBus Routes/Department of Transportation Services (DTS) Bus Rail Integration Project Brief and Discussion – D. Simpson
C. Waiau Repower Project Update and Discussion – S. Aoki
D. Filling of Vacant Sub-District 3 Board Seat: Interested residents must bring current proof of residency to the board meeting or contact Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov) to verify residency before the meeting.

6. FEDERAL & STATE OFFICIAL REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. U.S. Congressman Ed Case on constituent updates – (https://case.house.gov/contact)
B. Governor Josh Green’s Representative on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, and general announcements – Janelle Saneishi (https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us)
C. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT), Highways Division on HDOT projects/updates, roadway/traffic concerns, and traffic safety camera systems (https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/safety-camera-systems) – C. Abe (casey.abe@hawaii.gov)
D. State Senate District 15: Senator Glenn Wakai on legislative/office updates (senwakai@capitol.hawaii.gov)
E. State Senate District 16: Senator Brandon Elefante on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, traffic concerns, and general announcements (senelefante@capitol.hawaii.gov)
F. State House District 31: Representative Linda Ichiyama on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, and general announcements (repichiyama@capitol.hawaii.gov)
G. State House District 32: Representative Garner Shimizu on constituent concerns, legislative/office/newsletter updates, and general announcements (repshimizu@capitol.hawaii.gov)
H. State House District 33: Representative Sam Kong on constituent updates (repkong@capitol.hawaii.gov)

7. BOARD REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Board member attendance at other meetings affecting ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board Business
B. Committees
i. Executive – S. Wood
ii. Community Relations & Publicity – T. Arakaki
iii. Parks & Recreation – P. Glen
iv. Planning & Zoning – Appointment or election of new committee chair
v. Military Intergovernmental Affairs – F. Whitfield
vi. Environmental and Utilities – L. Higa
vii. Education & Culture – D. Espiritu

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Meeting and Televised Rebroadcasts: The ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board No. 20 will recess its June 2025 regular meeting and is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at ‘Aiea Public Library and online via Webex. Rebroadcasts are scheduled on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for every last Thursday at 6:00 p.m. An archive of past meetings can be found on https://olelo.org/olelonet by searching <Aiea>.

9. ADJOURNMENT

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, HI 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or emailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html.

All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting, 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, HI 96817, fax (808) 768-3711, email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov, or complete the form on https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/testimony.

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.

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.
ʻAIEA PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM – 99-374 PŌHAI PLACE, AIEA, HI 96701
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j951c9HLHxs&list=PLfqRwVpRrooni1cEfpP_TQn4yENpXT6YT&index=1

Google Drive Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PYA1awPDNKw0d94SfFP4_-JAuhzIifUp

1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:09]: Chair Wood called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum WAS established with 9 members present. Note: This 15-member board requires 8 members to establish quorum and take official Board action.

Members Present: Stephen Wood (Chair), Richard Mizusawa (Vice Chair joined at 7:04 p.m.), Tracy Arakaki (Secretary joined at 7:01 p.m.), Ronald Fitch (Treasurer), Jane Anderson, Bernie Caalim (joined at 7:46 p.m.), Bill Clark, Danielle Espiritu, Lawrence Higa, May Imamura-Uruu (arrived at 7:20 p.m.), Jane Sugimura, Russell Tsuji, and Francie Whitfield.

Members Absent: Paul Glen.

Guests: Fire Fighter I Nicholas Hudson (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Glenn Iwasaki (Honolulu Police Department); Department of Design and Construction Director Haku Milles (Mayor Blangiardi); Robert Sato and Councilmember Radiant Cordero (Councilmember Cordero); Pualani “Pua” Smith-Kauhane (Councilmember Okimoto); Chris Kinimaka and Samantha Spain (Stadium Authority); Bettina Mehnert and Christopher “Chris” Gaydosh (AHL – Architects Hawai‘i); Jeff Ramsey (Crawford Architects); Tommy Johnson (Hawai‘i Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation); John Schell (Oʻahu Community Correctional Facility); David Cianelli (Pearlridge Center); Lydia Robertson and Joanna Delfin (U.S. Navy/Department of Defense); Claire Tamamoto and Kehaulani Lum (‘Aiea Community Association); Roberta Hickey-Gomez (The Mediation Center of the Pacific); Janelle Saneishi (Governor Green); Casey Abe, Shelly Kunishige, and Lee Nagano (Hawai‘i Department of Transportation); Senator Brandon Elefante and Faith Quintua (Senator Elefante); Shanda Delos Reyes (Representative Ichiyama); Carole Kaapu (Representative Shimizu); Randy Yim, Claire Yim, Kellee Hearther, Alison Yasuoka, Naomi Yap, Kathy Maeda, Jocelyn Roberts, Val Kupihea Tuiloma, Isaac Quintana, and Lee Nagano (Residents/Guests); Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 43 total participants.

2. CITY REPORTS – [0:00:23]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:00:24]: Fire Fighter Hudson provided the statistics for March 2025 and evacuation planning safety tips. Should you have questions, please email HFD’s Public Affairs & Media Liaison at HFDNHB@honolulu.gov or visit https://fire.honolulu.gov/requests-for-information.
• March 2025 Statistics: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xwklsBi71LFXvqK2RMPZQLBo3F-b7vtM/view?usp=drive_link
• Search for Fire Incidents: http://www.responsemapping.com/map.aspx?aid=2d8b134f-7c9f-4f42-8ef7-424c4cfe3ae5

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:02:27].

Arakaki joined the meeting at 7:01 p.m.; 10 members present.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:03:05]: Lieutenant Iwasaki provided the report and highlighted the following:
• March 2025 Statistics: There were 10 motor vehicle thefts, 9 burglaries, 20 thefts, and 15 unauthorized entry into motor vehicle (UEMV) offenses. For more information, visit https://www.honolulupd.org.
• Safety Tip: Share the road responsibly with other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
• Incidents at Pearlridge Center in March 2025

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:06:47].

Mizusawa joined the meeting at 7:04 p.m.; 11 members present.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:16:42]: No representative present.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15jMKlvOlNvPEsVAjavGCKPcLO3KO7L3N/view?usp=sharing

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:16:56]: No representative present.

City Council District 7: Councilmember Radiant Cordero – [0:17:06]: Robert Sato provided the report and shared community/legislative updates, including HPD’s Community Policing Team conducting checks on parked vehicles at ‘Iwa‘iwa Street in front of the Hālawa District Park gym, Pearl Harbor bike path cleanup, and adopting the City’s Revised Primary Urban Center Development Plan (https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/measure/2925). Should you have any questions, call (808) 768-5007 or email rcordero@honolulu.gov.
• Website: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-7-cordero
• Neighborhood Board #20 Reports: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-8801
• Honolulu City Council Bill/Resolution Search: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:20:08].

Imamura-Uruu joined the meeting at 7:20 p.m.; 12 members present.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – CONTINUED – [0:23:13]: Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Director Haku Milles provided the report and highlighted Mayor Blangiardi’s town hall meetings across Oʻahu (https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/townhall), the reopening of the Blaisdell Center Concert Hall after renovations, hiring staff for the City’s Summer Fun program (https://www.honolulu.gov/dpr/summer-fun/summer-fun-jobs), Hōkūleʻa’s 50th Anniversary at Kualoa Regional Park, and HNL Alert (https://www.honolulu.gov/dem/hnl-alert), which is the City’s new alert system for natural disasters and emergency situations. Text “HNLALERT” to 888777 to quick subscribe and get the most important safety alerts by text (no registration needed). Also, Director Milles addressed a question about the City’s proposed sewer fee increases (https://www.honolulu.gov/env/sewer-fee-rates).
• Newsletter: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter
• Contact the Mayor: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor
• Career Opportunities at the City & County of Honolulu: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:25:11].

City Council District 8: Councilmember Val Okimoto – [0:27:15]: Pua Smith-Kauhane provided the report and shared community/legislative updates, including working on opening the parking lot at Newtown Neighborhood Park on Sunday mornings, revamping restrooms at Waimalu Neighborhood Park, and urging the Department of Enterprise Services to pursue the sponsorship of naming rights for the Neal S. Blaisdell Center (https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/measure/3228). Should you have any questions, call (808) 768-5008 or email valokimoto@honolulu.gov.
• Website: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-8-okimoto
• Honolulu City Council Bill/Resolution Search: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:29:55].

3. COMMUNITY REPORTS – [0:31:29]

Stadium Authority – [0:31:31]: Chris Kinimaka shared that the Aloha Halawa District Partners (AHDP) are actively going through due diligence with testing and analysis at Aloha Stadium. The Stadium Authority is still on track to sign an agreement with AHDP by June 2025 and competition date of the new stadium in 2028. Kinimaka also highlighted legislative bills related to the Aloha Stadium project. Samantha Spain shared event updates, including the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet.
• Aloha Stadium Website: https://alohastadium.hawaii.gov
• Aloha Stadium Upcoming Events: https://alohastadium.hawaii.gov/main/as-upcoming-events
• New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) Website: https://nased.hawaii.gov

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:36:38].

Caalim joined the meeting at 7:46 p.m.; 13 members present.

Oʻahu Community Correctional Facility (OCCC) – [0:49:43]: Bettina Mehnert shared highlights from the OCCC Newsletter. Chris Gaydosh provided updates on legislation related to correctional facilities and the judicial process.
• New Oʻahu Jail Website: newoahujail.hawaii.gov
• Newsletters: https://dcr.hawaii.gov/occc-future-plans/newsletters

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:57:34].

Pearlridge Center – [1:07:48]: David Cianelli shared Pearlridge Center tenant news and upcoming events, including Planet Fitness construction, a Board of Water Supply Detect-A-Leek event, and Royal Hawaiian Band performance.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/169inJjhNIG6JNLIY9yX1m9WWQpAdnRKE/view?usp=drive_link
• Website: https://pearlridgeonline.com
• Upcoming Events: https://pearlridgeonline.com/events

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:10:30].

U.S. Navy/Department of Defense (DOD) – [1:11:50]: Lydia Robertson (lydia.r.robertson.civ@us.navy.mil) highlighted the Navy Region’s newsletter, monthly ship tours, and community service initiative (Laulima Navy). Contact Robertson if there are volunteer opportunities in the community. Joanna Delfin (joanna.r.delfin.civ@us.navy.mil) shared Navy Closure Task Force – Red Hill (NCTF-RH) updates, including a new “Red Hill Highlights” weekly newsletter and upcoming events.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UHeY-bkkhIj67Y839ZvYnk2N1VdS9ADC?usp=drive_link
• Navy Region Hawai‘i Newsletter: https://cnrh.cnic.navy.mil/News/The-Weekly-Moolelo-News-from-around-the-Region
• NCTF Website: www.navyclosuretaskforce.navy.mil
• Red Hill Highlights Newsletter: https://www.navyclosuretaskforce.navy.mil/Document-Library/Red-Hill-Highlights

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:15:18].

‘Aiea Community Association (ACA) – [1:20:58]: ACA President Claire Tamamoto provided the report and announced the next ACA hybrid meeting is scheduled on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the ‘Aiea Public Library. Tamamoto shared information about the Primary Urban Center Development Plan (PUC DP). ACA member Kehaulani Lum shared ACA’s testimony on the revised PUC DP for the City and County of Honolulu (https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/measure/2925).
• Website: https://www.aieacommunity.org

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:31:16].

4. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS – [1:32:46]

Testimony in Support of Honolulu City Council Bill 24 (2024) – [1:33:05]: Resident and ACA member Kellee Hearther provided testimony in support on Bill 24 (2024) to adopt the revised Primary Urban Center Development Plan.

[1:35:38] – Resident Alison Yasuoka shared testimony in support of amendments to Honolulu City Council Bill 24 (2024) proposed by Councilmember Cordero.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:39:40].

5. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS – [1:41:39]

Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 – [1:41:43]: [1:41:55] – Sugimura MOVED and Clark SECONDED to approve the written summary. Without objection, the written summary was ADOPTED; 13-0-0 (Aye: Anderson, Arakaki, Caalim, Clark, Espiritu, Fitch, Higa, Imamura-Uruu, Mizusawa, Sugimura, Tsuji, Whitfield, and Wood; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:42:02].

[1:42:22] – Without objection, Chair Wood added the Introduction on Early Eviction Mediation Program presentation to the agenda; 13-0-0 (Aye: Anderson, Arakaki, Caalim, Clark, Espiritu, Fitch, Higa, Imamura-Uruu, Mizusawa, Sugimura, Tsuji, Whitfield, and Wood; Nay: None; Abstain: None).

Presentation: PBR Hawaii Changes Under Consideration to TheBus Routes – [1:43:08]: No representative present. Presentation postponed to May 2025.

Filling of Vacant Sub-District 3 Board Seat – [1:43:20]: There were no nominations, so the seat remains vacant.

Discussion and Update on the 5-Bed Special Treatment Facility Catholic Charities in Royal Summit – [1:44:16]: Royal Summit resident Randy Yim provided an update on the Keikialiʻi Street special treatment facility owned by Catholic Charities. Yim shared that Dr. Jack Lewin (Hawaiʻi State Health Planning and Development Agency) accepted Catholic Charities’ Certificate of Need on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Residents submitted a request for reconsideration of the Certificate of Need approval on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, and a decision is pending. Yim noted that State Senator Elefante and Representative Kong introduced legislation regarding this matter. Residents requested for Catholic Charities to provide a safety action plan and Yim commented that Catholic Charities referred residents to Chair Wood’s February 2025 memorandum (https://drive.google.com/file/d/19J7owH3bqN2zdO2UkUxOYXIT83iy-8qU/view?usp=sharing).

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:47:35].

Introduction on Early Eviction Mediation Program – [2:07:21]: Roberta Hickey-Gomez (The Mediation Center of the Pacific) presented on an early eviction mediation program, which aims to support both landlords and tenants in resolving housing disputes before they escalate to eviction proceedings. Visit www.mediatehawaii.org/eem for details or call (808) 521-6767.
• Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IuC2SydtfF_sGoWXYKQ11KPYk_LEQlzX/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115549024476463870729&rtpof=true&sd=true

6. FEDERAL & STATE OFFICIAL REPORTS – [2:18:05]

U.S. Congressman Ed Case – [2:18:07]: No representative present.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [2:18:15]: Janelle Saneishi provided the report and shared updates, including the first case of measles in the State of Hawai‘i, agriculture declaration form (https://governor.hawaii.gov/main/akamai-arrival-modernizing-hawai%CA%BBis-agriculture-declaration-form), and little fire ant treatment program (https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/nr25-06-oahu-lfa-treatment). Should you have any questions, visit https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us or email hdoa.info@hawaii.gov.
• Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsletter

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:21:49].

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT), Highways Division – [2:23:30]: Casey Abe introduced Shelly Kunishige who shared information on HDOT’s Red-Light Safety Program and Speed Safety Cameras (https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/safety-camera-systems). For questions/concerns, email casey.abe@hawaii.gov or call (808) 265-7299.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:28:45].

State Senate District 15: Senator Glenn Wakai – [2:32:55]: No representative present.

State Senate District 16: Senator Brandon Elefante – [2:33:03]: Senator Elefante provided the report and updates on invasive species, illegal fireworks, the state budget, appropriations, and traffic safety cameras.
• Webpage: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=229&year=2025
• Newsletter: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/MemberFiles/senate/elefante/Newsletters/2025-Spring_Newsletter.pdf

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:37:59].

State House District 31: Representative Linda Ichiyama – [2:40:36]: No representative present.

State House District 32: Representative Garner Shimizu – [2:40:48]: Carole Kaapu was online via Webex, but did not unmute.

State House District 33: Representative Sam Kong – [2:41:07]: No representative present.

7. BOARD REPORTS – [2:41:14]

Board Member Attendance at Other Meetings Affecting ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board Business: No report.

Committees – [2:41:15]:
i. Executive – [2:41:18]: No report.
ii. Community Relations & Publicity – [2:41:20]: No report.
iii. Parks and Recreation – [2:41:24]: No report.
iv. Planning & Zoning – [2:41:27]: No report.
v. Military Intergovernmental Affairs – [2:41:30]: Whitfield provided the report and shared information about the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee (FTAC) meeting (https://health.hawaii.gov/ust/ust-home-test/ust-red-hill-project-main/red-hill-task-force-meeting) on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The next Pearl Harbor Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Oʻahu Veterans Center. Email RAB Community Co-Chair Henry Curtis at henry.lifeoftheland@gmail.com to receive the agenda and be on the distribution list.

6. FEDERAL & STATE OFFICIAL REPORTS – CONTINUED – [2:43:20]

State House District 32: Representative Garner Shimizu – CONTINUED – [2:43:23]: Carole Kaapu provided the report and shared event/legislative updates. Should you have any questions, call (808) 586-9470 or email repshimizu@capitol.hawaii.gov.
• Webpage: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=306&year=2025
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3Heijxr0oJ8d3HbsRKzUN-6FnnH8Vdv/view?usp=drive_link

7. BOARD REPORTS – CONTINUED – [2:44:50]

Committees – CONTINUED – [2:44:50]:
vi. Environmental & Utilities – [2:44:57]: Higa provided the report and requested an audit of Hawaiian Electric.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:46:36].

vii. Education & Culture – [2:48:27]: Espiritu provided the report, including a Hōʻike performance at Moanalua High School (https://www.aieacommunity.org/2024/04/hale-haola-kanaka-cultural-institute-ho%CA%BBike-2024) and Hoʻōla Hou iā Kalauao Community Workday at Kaʻōnohi (https://hoolahouiakalauao.wordpress.com/kakoo-support/community-work-days).

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:49:06]

Next Meeting and Televised Rebroadcasts – [2:49:08]: The ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board No. 20 is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at ‘Aiea Public Library and online via Webex. Rebroadcasts are scheduled on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for every last Thursday at 6:00 p.m. An archive of past meetings can be found on https://olelo.org/olelonet by searching <Aiea>.
City and County of Honolulu and Hawai’i Foodbank Food Drive – [2:49:27]: Your Neighborhood Assistant will be collecting donated canned goods at tonight’s regular meeting.

9. ADJOURNMENT – [2:49:42]: The meeting adjourned at 9:49 p.m.

Submitted by: Curtis Hayashi, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, Neighborhood Commission Office
Finalized by:

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

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.