When

July 14, 2026

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where

ʻAiea Public Library
99-374 Pōhai Place, 'Aiea, Hawaiʻi, 96701

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‘AIEA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 20

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 AT 7:00 P.M.
‘AIEA PUBLIC LIBRARY – PROGRAM ROOM
99-374 POHAI PLACE, ‘AIEA, HI 96701
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mdd2772e99a16c041243663dd449c1ec4
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Join by Phone: +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll

Meeting Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PYA1awPDNKw0d94SfFP4_-JAuhzIifUp
Meeting Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfqRwVpRrooni1cEfpP_TQn4yENpXT6YT

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.

Neighborhood Board Boundaries: https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/boards-and-sub-district-boundary-descriptions

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

2. ROLL CALL – Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov)

3. HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT (HFD) (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)

4. HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT (HPD) (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us)

5. BOARD BUSINESS
A. 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
B. Determination of Recess Schedule (up to 3 recesses between July 1 and June 30 with no consecutive recesses per Neighborhood Plan §2-14-109): Potential Recesses in August 2026, November 2026 (day before Veterans’ Day), and June 2027
C. Consideration of Board Member Tracy Arakaki’s Seven Absences and Request for a Motion to Declare the Seat Vacant Pursuant to Neighborhood Plan §2-14-106
D. Consideration of Three Absences for Board Members William Clark, Jordan Conley, and May Imamura-Uruu and Request for a Motion to Declare the Seats Vacant Pursuant to Neighborhood Plan §2-14-106
E. Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6. CITY REPORTS (5 minutes each)
A. Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Tracy Burgo (https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/contact)
B. Mayor Rick Blangiardi – Director of Design and Construction (DDC) Director Haku Milles (https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter)
C. Councilmember Radiant Cordero (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-7-cordero)
D. Councilmember Val Okimoto (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-8-okimoto)

7. STATE OFFICIAL REPORTS (3 minutes each)
A. Governor Josh Green (https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us)
B. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) – Shelly Kunishige (dotpao@hawaii.gov)
C. State Senate District 15: Senator Glenn Wakai (senwakai@capitol.hawaii.gov)
D. State Senate District 16: Senator Brandon Elefante (senelefante@capitol.hawaii.gov)
E. State House District 31: Representative Linda Ichiyama (repichiyama@capitol.hawaii.gov)
F. State House District 32: Representative Garner Shimizu (repshimizu@capitol.hawaii.gov)
G. State House District 33: Representative Sam Kong (repkong@capitol.hawaii.gov)

8. COMMUNITY REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
A. Aiea Community Association (ACA) – Claire Tamamoto (https://www.aieacommunity.org/contact-us)
B. Pearlridge Center – David Cianelli (https://pearlridgeonline.com)
C. Hawai’i State Department of Health on Child & Adolescent Mental Health – Keli Acquaro
D. Stadium Authority/New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) –
Chris Kinimaka and Samantha Spain (https://alohastadium.hawaii.gov)
E. Oʻahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) on the New Oʻahu Jail – Bettina Mehnert (AHL) and Warden John Schell (OCCC) (https://newoahujail.hawaii.gov, https://dcr.hawaii.gov/occc-future-plans/newsletters)
F. U.S. Navy/Department of Defense (DOD) on Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill (NCTF-RH) updates and general announcements – Lydia Robertson (lydia.r.robertson.civ@us.navy.mil) and JoAnna Delfin (joanna.r.delfin.civ@us.navy.mil)
G. Oʻahu Resilience Hub Learning Community Presentation – Sage Murakami (sagem@hawaii.edu)
H. The Sex Abuse Treatment Center (https://satchawaii.org) – Emma Enloe (emma.enloe@hawaiipacifichealth.org)

9. 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. Per the “Sunshine Law” (HRS 92), concerns not on the agenda may be presented, but the Board cannot take action.

10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Meeting: We will RECESS our August 2026 meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at ‘Aiea Public Library and online via Webex.
B. Meeting Agendas/Notices: Sign up for agendas/notices and minutes via email at https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/newsletter-subscription. Board members shall send a written request to the Chair at least 10 days before the next regular meeting (Neighborhood Plan §2-14-111).
C. Televised Rebroadcasts: 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>.

11. 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.

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, or complete the form on https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/board-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 as soon as possible, preferably at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. If a request is received with fewer than three (3) business days remaining before the meeting, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but it may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 AT 7:00 P.M.
ʻAIEA PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM – 99-374 PŌHAI PLACE, ‘AIEA, HI 96701
AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Meeting Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww8-qnQb5Js&list=PLfqRwVpRrooni1cEfpP_TQn4yENpXT6YT

Meeting Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PYA1awPDNKw0d94SfFP4_-JAuhzIifUp

1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL [0:00:00]: Chair Stephen Wood called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Neighborhood Assistant Hayashi conducted roll call. Quorum WAS NOT established with 7 members present. This 15-member board requires eight members to establish quorum.

Members Present: Bernie Caalim (joined at 7:01 p.m.), William “Bill” Clark (Treasurer), Caz Ferguson, Ronald Fitch, Lawrence Higa, May Imamura-Uruu, Kathy Maeda, Richard Mizusawa (Vice Chair joined at 7:03 p.m.), Russell Tsuji (joined at 7:06 p.m.) and Stephen Wood (Chair).

Members Absent: Jane Anderson, Tracy Arakaki (Secretary), Jordan Conley, Paul Glen, and Ernella “Mana” Kiyuna.

Guests: Brandon and Fire Captain Vincent Mokulehua (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Keoni Hong (Honolulu Police Department); Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Director Haku Milles (Mayor Blangiardi); Councilmember Radiant Cordero; Pualani “Pua” Smith-Kauhane (Councilmember Okimoto); Shelly Kunishige (Governor Green/Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation); Senator Brandon Elefante and Taylor Sayles (Senator Elefante); Representative Linda Ichiyama; Caleb Barney (Representative Shimizu); Claire Tamamoto (ʻAiea Community Association); David Cianelli (Pearlridge Center); Keli Acquaro and Tricia Sakamoto (Hawaiʻi State Department of Health/CAMHD); Samantha Spain (Stadium Authority/NASED); Chris Kinimaka (Department of Accounting and General Services); Kaloa Robinson (Aloha Hālawa District Partners); Warden John Schell (Oʻahu Community Correctional Center); JoAnna Delfin (Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill); Lei Mahi (Green Recycling Organic Waste Program); Executive Director Michael Angelo (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Consumer Advocacy); Mike, Jeanne Omaye, Randy Yim, and Tara Sutton (Residents/Guests); Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible or stated for the record. About 62 participants joined the meeting.

Member Caalim joined the meeting at 7:01 p.m.; 8 members present. Quorum WAS established.

2. HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT (HFD) [0:01:18]: Brandon (HFD) reported April 2026 statistics: two nuisance fires, 17 activated alarms with no fire, 117 medical calls, six motor vehicle collisions, and four hazmat calls. He urged residents to clear dry brush and vegetation, avoid parking on dry grass, avoid spark-producing activities, and stay aware of weather and fire conditions.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E1tuHDhqwUSIit0XJwehldjj9fY_h2ND/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:02:18]:
1. Fire Response on Narrow Streets: Member Higa asked whether HFD would drive down a narrow dead-end street blocked by parked vehicles. Captain Mokulehua replied HFD would respond as best as they can without turning away.
2. Outreach Program: Member Ferguson asked whether HFD offers basic first aid or CPR training at Newtown Estates Recreation Center. Captain Mokulehua will follow up with Member Ferguson.
3. Camp Smith Emergency Generator: A resident said a Camp Smith emergency generator beside homes activates monthly, sending diesel smoke and fumes into nearby residences. He said the placement seems environmentally problematic and a security risk. Chair Wood suggested directing the concern to the Navy’s representative.

Vice Chair Mizusawa joined the meeting at 7:03 p.m.; 9 members present.
Member Tsuji joined the meeting at 7:06 p.m.; 10 members present.

3. HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT (HPD) [0:06:31]: Lieutenant Hong compared the statistics from March 2026 to April 2026: motor vehicle thefts rose from four to nine, burglaries fell from six to three, thefts dropped from 23 to 19, and car break-ins declined from nine to eight. Calls for service decreased from 1,215 to 1,140, and reported no significant cases.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:07:23]:
1. Pearlridge Center: Chair Wood asked David Cianelli about police activity at Pearlridge Center and noted David’s response that it has been better.
2. Pamoho Place Parking: Member Higa reported illegal parking on Pamoho Place. Lieutenant Hong confirmed Pamoho Place is a two-way street, said parking is allowed on the inbound side unless it blocks emergency access, and offered to resume patrol checks. Lieutenant Hong encouraged residents to call 911 and report the illegally parked vehicle.
3. Kaʻahele Street Crosswalk: Member Maeda said the Newtown Estates Community Association requested a flashing beacon at the crosswalk fronting 98-456 Kaʻahele Street near the recreation center entrance. HPD can provide enforcement and a speed trailer. Director Milles will refer this request to the City’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS).
4. Community Frustration with Homelessness and Crime: Mike raised concerns about crime and homeless in ʻAiea by Times, gambling house by Wendy’s, and a homeless individual at ‘Ie’ie Mini Park. Chair Wood shared similar concerns in his Halawa neighborhood. Director Milles asked if he spoke with the City’s Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) team (https://emergencyservices.honolulu.gov/core). Member Tsuji asked and Lieutenant Hong addressed HPD’s proper response. If the resident is unsatisfied with the initial 911 response, Lieutenant Hong said the resident should call 911 again and ask for a supervisor who will reevaluate the situation. Member Higa shared comments about the Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons (HONU) program leaving ʻAiea.
5. Kaʻahele Street Crosswalk (continued): Jeanne Omaye shared that the City’s DTS approved a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) on Kaʻahele Street.
6. Homeless Concerns: Randy Yim raised concerns about homeless individuals around the Newtown Recreation Center bathroom on Kaahele Street, and asked about crime incidents in the area.
7. Kaʻahele Street Parking: Randy Yim raised concerns about a white Tacoma truck belonging to a Catholic Charities employee parking too close to the intersection of Kaʻahele and Keikialiʻi Street for months, causing visibility hazards.

4. CITY REPORTS [0:29:54]

A. Board of Water Supply (BWS) [0:29:56]: Tracy Burgo reported three 8-inch main breaks in April 2026. BWS urged conservation, offered water-saving tips and rebates, and apologized for missing the April meeting.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jcnhApP96E9xASJTEhaV9djEPiYPI_Vj/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:31:52]:
1. Sewer Bill Separation Timeline: Member Higa asked when BWS will issue a separate sewer bill. Burgo confirmed it is in the works and no concrete timeline is available at this time.
2. Water Main Work Status: Claire Tamamoto asked for an update on the ʻAiea Heights Drive water main work.
3. Ka‘amilo Wells: Claire Tamamoto asked about the levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) being detected at the Ka‘amilo Wells and what is happening with the PFAS during filtration.
4. Uneven Road Patch on Hālawa Heights Drive: A resident reported a large raised asphalt patch (approximately 6 feet by 6 feet) near the intersection of Aliipoe and Hālawa Heights Drive from a prior water main repair that has remained uneven for several months.

B. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative [0:34:55]: Director Milles provided updates from the Mayor’s April/May 2026 newsletter, including Kona Low storm recovery, the Mayor’s 2026 State of the City address, Honolulu Zoo reaccreditation, Chinatown housing expansion, the 2026 Sustainability Report, Deputy Director Tricia Dang’s appointment to the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency, and the annual Hawaiʻi Food Bank drive. He also reported that DTS found a traffic signal warranted at Moanalua Road and Ualo Street, with interim crosswalk changes and beacon installation planned for fiscal year 2027–2028. DTS said sidewalk work at 99-230 Moanalua Road should finish by early June 2026, and DPR still needs to follow up on the Aiea park update.
• Mayor’s Newsletter: https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:38:23]:
1. Open Trench: Claire Tamamoto noted a trench under Trenching Permit TP 2025-8080 (issued to Structural Builders) has been open for an extended period with no active work visible at 99-230 Moanalua Road. Director Milles confirmed the contractor gave a completion date of June 2026 and offered to have the City’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) send an inspector to the site if the trench remains open.

C. Councilmember Radiant Cordero [0:40:50]: Councilmember Cordero shared several updates, including sewer bill credits for qualifying customers, junior lifeguard signups for ages 11-17, an audit of the City’s towing program, proposed towing expansion for large vehicles and vessels, and upcoming TheBus route changes. She also reviewed the FY2027 budget process, noted a pending service request on no-parking signs for Pamoho Place, and highlighted recent community events, including the Hālawa Read Aloud event. She is following up on the gambling concern near Wendy’s.
• Neighborhood Board No. 20 Reports (2026): https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-16672

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [0:49:40]:
1. Hālawa Stream Dredging: Chair Wood said Hālawa Stream was heavily filled with rock and debris during the Kona Low storms and asked whether federal disaster funds could dredge it. Councilmember Cordero said federal funds have arrived mainly for City facilities and would share details on possible stream-dredging eligibility.
2. Stray Cat Feeding: Member Higa raised concerns about a lady driving into his neighborhood and feeding stray cats nearby Nalopaka and Pamoho Place. Councilmember Cordero said she would work with residents. Member Imamura-Uruu shared comments about witnessing people feeding cats. A resident said her neighbor called the police and they asked the lady to not feed the cats. Another resident asked about how he can reduce the cat and chicken population. Councilmember Cordero shared information about the City’s cat management program (https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/free-roaming-cat-management) and noted City and State laws related to feral animals.

D. Councilmember Val Okimoto [0:59:19]: Pua Smith-Kauhane reported that Bill 8, which updates animal nuisance rules on issues like hoarding, barking, and feeding, has been reported out for third reading with stronger fines and a new dog-bite reporting requirement. Bill 34, updating flood hazard ordinances to meet FEMA standards, is set for a public hearing. Resolution 2026-007 creates a landfill task force. FY2027 budget work continues, with final council action due June 15. She also noted high school graduations from May 16 to 27 and said COVID hazard pay under Resolution 2026-074 applies only to Teamsters and allied workers under their contract.
• Webpage: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-8-okimoto-1

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:07:24]:
1. Animal Nuisance Scope: Chair Wood asked for examples of Bill 8’s scope. Smith-Kauhane said it would address animal hoarding with odor complaints, excessive barking, and chronic nuisance animals by increasing fines and involving the Humane Society more. She confirmed it applies to dogs and cats, not chickens.

5. FEDERAL & STATE OFFICIAL REPORTS [1:09:43]

A. U.S. Congressman Ed Case’s Representative [1:09:43]: No report.

B. Governor Josh Green’s Representative [1:09:51]: Shelly Kunishige shared updates on the Wahiawā Dam groundbreaking that occurred a few days before the meeting. The project will expand irrigation from about 9,000 to 12,000 acres, modernize the spillway up to modern safety standards, and add hydroelectric generation. For the ʻAiea Public Library parking lot lights, permanent replacement is expected in about a year and temporary solar lights are in use.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:12:58]:
1. Wahiawā Dam: Member Higa asked why the State acquired the dam and raised liability concerns. Kunishige responded that Dole Foods and Sustainable Hawaiʻi were supposed to maintain the Wahiawā Dam and repair the spillway, which the Army Corps had flagged as inadequate for decades, so the State decided to step in. Member Tsuji raised concerns about Lake Wilson and the $65 million cost of repairing the Wahiawā Dam.
2. Hālawa Stream: Claire Tamamoto thanked the State for repairing the slope at ʻAiea Cemetery. She said the ʻAiea Stream has been cleared of overgrowth, but recent flooding deposited significant rock in the stream. Tamamoto asked about the Convention Center contract.

C. State Senate District 15: Senator Glenn Wakai [1:21:28]: No report.

D. State Senate District 16: Senator Brandon Elefante [1:21:32]: Senator Elefante reported that the 2026 legislative session ended on May 9, 2026, and that the governor has until July 15 to sign, veto, or allow bills to become law. Of more than 2,000 bills introduced, nearly 300 passed. He highlighted $450,000 for ʻAiea High School, a $7.69 million athletic field contract, Claire Tamamoto’s confirmation to the Stadium Authority Board, SB 3157 on speed camera expansion, e-bike regulation legislation, and $50,000 for feral chicken management. He also noted temporary lighting at the ʻAiea Public Library parking lot and congratulated the Class of 2026 graduates.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I6kCVqA-iZHflXUzxs_y3OmRXwm-baOe/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:25:51]:
1. New ʻAiea High School Athletic Field Location: Member Imamura-Uruu asked for clarification on where the new athletic field would be located. Chair Wood confirmed it is on the existing ʻAiea High School campus (not at Aloha Stadium).
2. Community Safety Action Plan Status: Member Maeda asked about House Bill (HB) 1530 relating to a community safety action plan. Senator Elefante reported the measure was deferred in the State House’s Health Committee in February 2026 (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=87&year=2026).

E. State House District 31: Representative Linda Ichiyama [1:28:02]: Representative Ichiyama reported Capital Improvement Projects secured for the district include air conditioning upgrades and tennis court improvements at Moanalua High School, and $8 million for Red Hill remediation (long-term research and planning for environmental remediation of fuel released into the environment), secured in coordination with Senator Elefante and the Red Hill Water Alliance. A grant was also secured for Reuse Hawaiʻi. Several bills benefiting seniors passed this session and details are available in Representative Ichiyama’s report.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wKC7YgSVxZXKpYbnsnmVxEvcGTsW0yV3/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:29:33]:
1. Oʻahu Jail: A resident asked about the relocation of the Oʻahu jail.

F. State House District 32: Representative Garner Shimizu [1:30:20]: Caleb Barney announced the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session. He thanked everyone who submitted testimony and completed the mid-session survey. Highlights: the representative attended the ʻAiea High School Student Association Induction Ceremony with Representative Kong and Senator Elefante, where the AIHSSA was recognized for the 2026 National Gold Council of Excellence Distinction; Red Hill remains a top priority – the representative attended the Navy’s Red Hill Open House and will continue sharing updates; a possible District 32 Community Town Hall is in the planning stages, to focus on public safety, infrastructure, traffic, water quality, and quality-of-life concerns. The office can be reached at 808-586-9470 or repshimizu@capitol.hawaii.gov. Sign up for newsletters at https://www.repshimizu.com.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sL31ux0ZL5SXjeVfLkUT48AEvwxgYk__/view

G. State House District 33: Representative Sam Kong [1:33:33]: No report.

6. COMMUNITY REPORTS [1:33:50]

A. Aiea Community Association (ACA) [1:33:50]: Claire Tamamoto announced the next ACA meeting will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the ʻAiea Public Library Program Room and online. ACA is also exploring options to install a plexiglass cover to protect the mural in the ʻAiea Public Library Program Room.

B. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) [1:34:52]: Shelly Kunishige reported that crews completed the ʻAiea Cemetery slope repair (resin wall) on May 7, 2026, and added striping and slope capping beyond the original scope. She said the H-1/Moanalua Freeway paving project between the H-3 ramp and Fort Shafter overpass will resume nighttime operations. She identified a conflict with the Moanalua High School graduation date and will coordinate with project managers to resolve it. She added that Salt Lake Boulevard rehabilitation continues on weekends. HDOT posts weekly lane closure information on https://hidot.hawaii.gov. Residents can sign up for email notifications at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/hidot/subscriber/new.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:36:16]:
1. Salt Lake Boulevard Project: Chair Wood asked when the Salt Lake Boulevard rehabilitation will be completed. Kunishige noted it is a City project (https://www.honolulu.gov/completestreets/salt-lake).

C. Pearlridge Center [1:36:36]: David Cianelli, General Manager, provided a brief update. Upcoming community events at Pearlridge include various concerts and activities in May and June (with updated dates posted online at https://pearlridgeonline.com), Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the food court area, and Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi at Pearlridge Center on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:37:44]:
1. Escalator Out of Service: Member Higa relayed concerns from seniors about an escalator on Phase 2 (Makai side) that has been out of service for an extended period. Cianelli explained that escalator parts have taken six to eight months to procure since the COVID-era supply chain disruptions. He noted that elevator parts have recently.

D. Hawai’i State Department of Health on Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHD) [1:39:06]: Keli Acquaro said cameras have been added to some individualized clinical plans as a targeted supervision tool, but they do not replace staff who can respond immediately in person. She said openly watching, recording, or photographing kids and staff members gets in the way of trauma-informed care for the youth. All Catholic Charities staff were directed to park on Kaʻahele Street and the complaint about a white Tacoma truck is being addressed. CAMHD is preparing an annual report for the Neighborhood Board. Acquaro also noted May is Mental Health Month, with sign-waving events and green building lights planned. The statewide mental health crisis line is 988, available 24/7 by call or text.
• Report (April 2026): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yVc_bO_eVdwPS6YnUXNDx7bn2VE9Awki/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [1:42:08]:
1. Community Surveillance and Supervision Protocols: Member Higa acknowledged CAMHD’s request that residents avoid openly photographing or videoing youth and staff, but said neighbors document incidents because trust is low and they need evidence for authorities. He asked how residents should properly document incidents.
2. Communication with Catholic Charities: Jeanne Omaye stated she had been directed to Sarah Antone at Catholic Charities as a community contact but was later told that direct contact with Catholic Charities is not the appropriate channel and questions should go through CAMHD. She asked for clarification.
3. Community Member Statement on Neighborhood Trust: As a resident, Tricia Sakamoto stated that after five meetings and a review of the Board’s history, she does not understand the basis of the distrust in Catholic Charities and expressed concern that the home and its youth are being treated differently than any.

E. Stadium Authority/New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) [2:01:33]: Samantha Spain reported that vendor demand is rising as summer approaches and the Stadium Authority is responding while recommending Saturday attendance to avoid Sunday congestion. The April 2026 food drive raised more than $2,000 in five days, and the newsletter now includes University of Hawaiʻi athletics updates. Murals will be painted on construction-site plywood through a partnership with the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Kaloa Robinson of Aloha Hālawa District Partners said dismantling is underway, design is 80% complete, and stadium construction is targeted for 2027. Chris Kinimaka reviewed stadium-related bills.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:10:02]:
1. Digital Signage: Chair Wood asked about the status of SB 2353 and whether outward-facing signs might still be installed. Kinimaka confirmed the bill died in conference and did not reach the governor. Existing billboard laws prohibit that type of signage, so any installation would require a separate permit.

F. Oʻahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) [2:11:32]: Warden John Schell said new Oʻahu jail project is moving forward with community input shaping the design process. A new Prison Oversight Commission task force established by the legislature will provide recommendations on rehabilitative programming statewide that must be incorporated into the facility design. The design remains in flux and subject to these ongoing legislative and community input.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:13:14]:
1. Work Furlough Program: Member Higa asked for an update on the work furlough program review following a prior incident. Warden Schell confirmed the program was reviewed comprehensively and found to be largely sound with some gaps; additional oversight has been added at the screening stage. The individual involved in the incident is back.
2. Staffing Levels and Emergency Hires: A resident noted the facility was approximately 100 positions short at the time of the board’s prior tour. Warden Schell confirmed the shortage persists at a similar level. OCCC is using 89-day emergency (temporary) hires who train alongside experienced officers.

G. U.S. Navy/Department of Defense (DOD) [2:16:52]: JoAnna Delfin provided updates for Navy Region Hawaiʻi and the Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill (NCTF-RH). For Navy Region Hawaiʻi, the weekly Moʻōlelo newsletter is available online and shared on the board’s Google Drive, and monthly ship tours and community White Boat tours continue. RIMPAC is scheduled for June 24 through July 31, 2026, with about 25,000 personnel expected and increased traffic around Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. For Red Hill, tank 11 is being degassed, pipeline removal is being prepared, and pipes will be removed off-island. Delfin also offered to connect the Camp Smith resident with the appropriate Navy contact.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:19:17]:
1. Hālawa Shaft Reactivation Status: Member Higa asked for a status update on reactivating the Navy’s Hālawa water shaft. Delfin confirmed that the reactivation involves engineering and construction improvements to the existing infrastructure and that delays are attributable to the scope of that work. No timeline is available.

H. Hawaiian Electric [2:20:10]: No report.

7. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS [2:20:20]

Red Hill Registry: Tara Sutton said Red Hill Registry enrollment is still open to anyone exposed during or around the 2021 contamination event. A second round of focus groups and surveys is being planned, and residents can subscribe for updates on the registry website. The team also helped with a cleanup and welcomes opportunities to assist in the ʻAiea area.

8. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS [2:22:08]

A. Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 [2:22:08]: Chair Wood noted the March 2026 written summary will be corrected to add Member Caalim’s name with her arrival time at the top of the minutes, per a correction identified prior to the vote. Vice Chair Mizusawa MOVED and Member Caalim SECONDED to adopt the written summary for the March 10, 2026 regular meeting as corrected. Without objection, the motion was ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Caalim, Clark, Ferguson, Fitch, Higa, Imamura-Uruu, Maeda, Mizusawa, Tsuji, and Wood; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [2:23:06].

B. Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 [2:23:25]: Vice Chair Mizusawa MOVED and Member Caalim SECONDED to adopt the written summary for the April 14, 2026 regular meeting as written. Without objection, the motion was ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Caalim, Clark, Ferguson, Fitch, Higa, Imamura-Uruu, Maeda, Mizusawa, Tsuji, and Wood; Nay: None; Abstain: None).

C. Green Recycling Organic Waste Program (G.R.O.W.) Presentation [2:23:51]: Lei Mahi, filling in for Amber Unabia, said the City’s G.R.O.W. program will expand island-wide on October 1, 2026. Oʻahu homes generate about 60,000 tons of residential food waste each year. Residents may add food scraps to green carts with yard waste, but not liquids, bags, containers, compostable items, pet waste, or fats and oils. Food scraps can also be dropped off at Hawaiian Earth Recycling’s Wahiawa facility. The program shortens composting from 12-24 months to about six months. Information is available at https://www.honolulu.gov/env/ref/grow.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rSRIvEcxbed6cbNLSNbpW8RzYtAWp0Kt/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:33:20]:
1. Additional Green Cart Eligibility and Pickup Frequency: Claire Tamamoto asked whether her preschool and adult daycare center, which generates significant food waste, could obtain additional green carts and whether more frequent pickups are possible. Mahi explained that cart allotment is based on the property’s square footage and recommended Tamamoto to email the department directly to assess eligibility.

D. DCCA (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) Division of Consumer Advocacy Presentation [2:39:59]: Michael Angelo, Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi Division of Consumer Advocacy, said the division represents customers of privately owned regulated utilities before the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). It reviews rate cases, evaluates utility proposals, helps with billing disputes, and works to keep service connected for customers facing financial hardship. Board of Water Supply is not under its jurisdiction because it is government-owned. Residents are encouraged to submit comments during PUC proceedings, since they carry weight. The division’s website and contact information are available, and unresolved complaints may be filed with the PUC. Additional resources include Hawaiʻi Energy, the Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority, and Hawaiian Electric’s rate breakdown.
• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P5JwCkK2y94n1IOjrNQb2isJLq00qf-W/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:48:52]:
1. Waiau Repower Project: Member Higa noted the PUC approved the Waiau Repower project. He asked what happens if the project goes over budget. Angelo confirmed the PUC capped ratepayer recovery at approximately $850 million; any costs above that would require Hawaiian Electric to separately justify additional recovery in a future rate case.
2. Community Benefits Package: Member Higa asked why the community benefits package associated with the Waiau plant appears to be allocated primarily to Pearl City. Angelo indicated he would follow up on the specific standards governing the community benefits package allocation.
3. Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) Proposal: Chair Wood referenced a prior proposal backed by the Governor for synthetic natural gas to power generation plants, noting a major cost error was discovered. Angelo confirmed he is aware of the proposal but that no application has been filed before the PUC, so the Division has not been formally.
4. Sewer Bill Separation and Rate Implications: Member Higa asked whether the Division would be involved in advocating for consumers when the City begins issuing a separate sewer bill. Angelo clarified the Division covers only privately owned utilities; BWS (city-owned) falls outside its jurisdiction. Chair Wood and Member Higa noted the board has previously raised concerns about.

E. Resolution to Oppose HMSA-Hawai‘i Pacific Health Partnership [2:54:50]: Member Higa introduced the resolution and said HMSA provided no concrete written commitments on using savings to improve physician compensation and retention, contributing to doctors leaving Hawaiʻi. He warned the partnership could pass Department of Justice review and become irreversible before adequate community information is available. He also cited inequity between nationally benchmarked HMSA executive salaries and below‑national reimbursement rates for private practice physicians. Higa emphasized his opposition is based on the lack of firm commitments, not the concept, if clear benefits can be demonstrated.
• Draft Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NKjr2bsCeQQbNZWLwtcHegxlO-U_Aywu/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed [2:59:05]:
1. Information Gaps and Administrative Simplification: Board members and community members expressed that insufficient information is available to make an informed vote for or against. A resident noted one stated rationale for the partnership is eliminating the prior-authorization requirement for sub-specialty procedures, which could benefit physicians and patients by reducing administrative delays. Claire Tamamoto suggested the Board invite the CEO of Hawaiʻi Pacific Health (Ray Vara) to present at the July 2026 meeting so the board can hear directly from HPH before voting. This was agreed to by consensus.
2. No Motion: No motion was made. Chair Wood confirmed the resolution will be placed on the July 2026 agenda (third and final time), and the board will vote following the HPH presentation.

9. ANNOUNCEMENTS [3:07:16]

A. Next Meeting: We will RECESS our June 2026 meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at ‘Aiea Public Library and online via Webex.
B. Meeting Agendas/Notices: Sign up for agendas/notices and minutes via email at https://www8.honolulu.gov/nco/newsletter-subscription. Board members shall send a written request to the Chair at least 10 days before the next regular meeting (Neighborhood Plan §2-14-111).
C. Televised Rebroadcasts: 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>.

10. ADJOURNMENT [3:07:27]: Chair Wood adjourned the meeting at 10:07 p.m.

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