KĀNE‘OHE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 30

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M.
WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE – HALE AʻO
45-720 KEA‘AHALA ROAD, KĀNEʻOHE, HI 96744
AND VIA WEBEX ONLINE PLATFORM

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I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Mo Radke 6:30 – 6:32

II. FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD: Subdistrict 2-Windward Mall

III. CITY/STATE MONTHLY REPORTS AND DISCUSSION (3 minutes each) 6:32 – 6:50
A. Honolulu Fire Department
B. Honolulu Police Department
C. Marine Corps Base Hawaii
D. Windward Community College

IV. BOARD BRIEFS & DISCUSSION (10 minutes each) 6:50 – 7:30
A. Hawaiian Memorial Park – Jay Morford

V. RESIDENT/ COMMUNITY CONCERNS (3 minutes each) 7:30 – 7:45
A. Call for comments regarding off-leash dog parks
i. here is a link to the news release (also on the Google Drive)
B. Holowai Place discussion – Roy Irei

VI. ELECTED OFFICIALS (2 minutes each) 7:45 – 8:15
Note: The two minutes is for formal comments and not to include community Q & A
A. US Representative Jill Tokuda
B. Governor Green’s Representative
C. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative
a. Stream clean up update
D. Council Member Esther Kiaʻāina
Congressional, Governor, Mayor & City and County Q&A
E. Senator Jarrett Keohokalole
F. Senator Brenton Awa
G. Representative Lisa Kitagawa
H. Representative Scot Matayoshi
I. Representative Mike Lee
a. State Officials: Q&A

VII. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS (3 minutes each) 8:15 – 8:15

VIII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Approval of the April and May 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

IX. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS / ASSIGNMENTS 8:20– 8:30
A. Attended Meeting Reports
B. Community Engagement Committee – Toma, Lam, Bryant
C. Emergency Preparedness Committee – Carstensen, Fleitell, Quitevis
D. Education Committee – Sevier
E. Transportation – Sevier, Lam, Sakamoto
F. Military Affairs – Radke, Downing
G. Haiku Stairs – Sevier
H. State Legislative – Tomey
I. Environmental – Bryant
J. HPD Liaison – Carstensen, Sakamoto
K. Planning – Lam
L. Homeless/Kauhale – Burbage, Bryant, Fleitell

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Regular Board Meeting: Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE – HALE AʻO – or using the virtual login credentials listed at the top of page 1 of this document.

XI. 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, Hawaiʻi 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or e-mailing 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, or email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov
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 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
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.
WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE – HALE AʻO 101-102 45-720 KEA‘AHALA ROAD, KĀNEʻOHE, HI 96744
AND VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5sjxbxtP1s

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bP-j4YYw0YCi4sBV5QEZ8TwVGavf7v_K

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:00]: Vice Chair Adriel Lam called the Kāneʻohe Neighborhood Board No. 30 meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Note: This 17-member Board requires nine members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action. Quorum was not established with 7 members present.

Board Members Present: Abe Toma, Adriel Lam, Dale Carstensen, David Shizuma, Donald Sakamoto, Greg Quitevis, Kim Tomey, Patty Yamashiro (6:32 p.m.); Cecil Downing (6:33 p.m.); and Elena Bryant (6:34 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Mark Brandle, Bryan Heverly, Lora Burbage, Neil Fleitell, Mo Radke, and Holly Sevier.

Guests: Fire Fighter Jacob Char (Honolulu Fire Department); Officer Jarrett Atkins (Honolulu Police Department); Kristi Kaluhiwa and Patrick (Kāneʻohe Marine Corps Base); Andy Kawano (Mayor Rick Blangiardi); Diane Ako (Governor Josh Green); Lee Nagano (Hawaiʻi State Department of Transportation); Chassity Santiago (Councilmember Kiaʻāina); Shana Kukila (Representative Matayoshi); Office Representative Makana (Senator Brenton Awa); Marie Samudio (CERT); Karla Silva-Park, Bryce Calpito, Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Rosie Goo, Kathi Takakuwa (Residents); and Spencer Johnson (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were 30 total participants.

II. FILING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD – [0:00:15]
Vice Chair Lam called for nominations for the Subdistrict 2 – Windward Mall vacancy. There were no nominations.

III. CITY/STATE MONTHLY REPORTS AND DISCUSSION – [0:00:55]
Honolulu Fire Department – [0:01:00]: Fire Fighter Jacob Char reported the March 2025 statistics and safety tip for the month concerning smoke alarms. For more detailed information, including response mapping, visit: https://fire.honolulu.gov/, click on News & Info.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15RNsLM92yOPtpV7IA0wmlp1Z-72NZKdf/view?usp=sharing

Yamashiro arrived at 6:32 p.m., 8 members present.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:03:07]

Downing arrived at 6:33 p.m., 9 members present.
Bryant arrived at 6:34 p.m., quorum was established with 10 members present.

Honolulu Police Department – [0:03:42]: Officer Jarrett Atkins reported the March 2025 statistics, including speeding citations on the H-3 Freeway.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:04:26] Member Carstensen raised questions regarding an elderly lady who was in her car, and that someone incarcerated her for a couple of days. Member Shizuma raised question regarding with Kāneʻohe hot spots where traffic accidents occur. Vice-Chair Lam commented his appreciation on the quick response by HPD for the incident that happened at the Windward Mall with the teenagers. Member Sakamoto raised the following question and comment: Has your department seen an increase of accidents occurring on Kahuhipa Street with the recent installation of bicycle lanes; Commented on the reduction of the noisy hot rod vehicles on the H-3.

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation – [0:07:55]: Lee Nagano reported motor vehicle fatalities for 2025, and addressed the status of the noise camera on the H3 as well as gatherings at the scenic lookouts at H3 and Kāneʻohe Bay Drive.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:12:15] Member Sakamoto commented on the following: According to Chair Radke who brought up at a previous meeting that the sport motorcycles would proceed from the scenic lookout on the H-3 going westbound on the long stretch towards the Kamehameha highway; to have trash cans at the lookout ; overgrown vegetation being cleaned-up on the walls of the lookout; to have fencing installed on the sides of the gates to block motorcycles from entering; question regarding with steel plates that are being installed on the H-3 lane viaducts. Member Tomey raised the following concern and question: Regarding with quite of bit of flooding that occurred on Kāneʻohe Bay Drive right below the H-3 scenic lookout from last May of 2024 in which the water was impacting the residents of Club Knows, and inquiring an update if there was a survey being done to address the slippage on the H-3. Member Shizuma raised the following regarding with the speeding traffic light at the intersection of the Likelike highway where the speed limit of 35 mph will go down to 25 mph at the intersection, and then would resume back to 35 mph.

Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi (MCBH) – [0:17:00]: Kristi Kaluhiwa announced upcoming events on-base, and introduced Patrick, Lead Environmental Engineer, to respond to questions regarding the water reclamation EA.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:20:00] Member Tomey raised questions regarding clarification on what areas and types of this recyclable water will be gathered and used throughout the base.

Windward Community College [0:23:40]: No representative present.

V. RESIDENT / COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:23:45]
Legislature – [0:24:44]: A resident raised concerns about officials that lost their election were provided other opportunities in the legislature.

Flooding and Land Use – [0:28:12]: Rosie Goo raised concerns about land usage regarding a two-story, 24-unit commercial group living facility at 44-6667 Kāneʻohe Bay Drive.

Safety and Stormwater Runoff – [0:34:40]: A resident inquired what committee could tackle issues relating to stormwater.

Parcel Development – [0:34:50]: Resident Kathy Takakuwa provided an update on the parcel development occurring at the Bayview Golf Course.
Full Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IV0s9tggaMvH-_iCUQEfz0DJnzCQ1XlC/view?usp=sharing

VI. ELECTED OFFICIALS – [0:39:50]
U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda & Q&A [0:40:12]: No representative was present.

Governor Green’s Representative – [0:40:38]: Diane Ako provided the report, which included updates from the State Wildlife Action Plan, and a free treatment for little fire ants.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SjtqVt-rlRz3VfIIU0SxAf8VkkJIxq8v/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:42:31] Member Sakamoto raised the following comments: Governor Green attended a meeting in 2022 at the United Nations and testified that Hawaiʻi is a Smart Island; at the bus expo that was held in March 2025 at the Pacific Club in which guest speaker Governor Green stated in his remarks to the audience that the state will be purchasing electric school buses.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:44:28]: Andy Kawano, Director, Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, provided the following link: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter and provided information on the City’s fiscal year 2026 budget, sewer fee increases, and follow-up from concerns raised at the last meeting.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CwHVZO1WvOwwHlWFvZ25H4gZR_C9ScMa/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:49:25] Member Sakamoto commented on the following: Provided testimony at city council committee meeting regarding with Bill 60 (2024) pertaining to sewer increases; brought-up concerns with Bill 46 empty home tax, and questioned about the law suit in San Francisco; Issues of installation of bike access way on busy street of Kahuhipa that poses a safety concern. Member Carstensen raised the following question: At a previous board meeting there was a discussion regarding with the city proposing a tax on drain storm water, and could you please provide an update.

Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina – [0:56:14]: Chassity Santiago reported on the following; Hoʻomaluhia’s Catch and Release program, landfill site visits, HNL Alert system information, and the Mayor’s upcoming Windward Town Hall.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:58:04] Member Sakamoto raised question if Councilmember is planning to do a town hall meeting in the future.

Senator Jarrett Keohokalole – [0:58:50]: Senator Keohokalole provided updates from the legislature, and potential federal funding cuts.

Senator Brenton Awa – [1:02:48]: Office Representative Makana provided legislative updates, including Coconut Rhinoceros Beatle, water quality,

Representative Lisa Kitagawa – [1:05:02]: No representative present.

Representative Scot Matayoshi – [1:05:40]: Shana Kukila provided community updates including the following; public library summer opening, Hoʻomaluhia’s Catch and Release program, an upcoming E-waste drive, and various legislative updates.

Representative Mike Lee – [1:09:39]: No representative present.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:10:00] Member Tomey raised the following comments: That she sent out a spread sheet to all board members regarding with all the bills that were proposed this year at the legislative session, and those that made it through as well as those that didn’t proceed on. Member Sakamoto raised the following questions: Update On the status with Bill SB97 SB2 HD1speeding enforcement; Update regarding with status pertaining to the budget for Hawaiʻi Government Employee workers’ pay increases. Vice-Chair Lam raised the following comment regarding with individual housing account that the current legislators allow up to $20,000 to be used.

VII. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS – [1:14:31]
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) [1:14:47]: Marie Sumudio reported updates including two projects underway, after Kāneʻohe was designated as a “hub”.

VIII. BOARD BUSINESS – [1:18:15]
Approval of March 2025 Minutes – [1:18:30]: [1:19:00] – Carstensen MOVED and Yamashiro SECONDED to approve the March 2025 Minutes as written by Sakamoto and corrected below. There being no objections, the motion WAS ADOPTED; 10-0-0 (Aye: Toma, Lam, Carstensen, Shizuma, Sakamoto, Quitevis, Tomey, Yamashiro, Downing, Bryant; Nay: None; Abstain: None) – [1:19:22]

IX. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS / ASSIGNMENTS – [1:19:40] Carstensen announced information regarding the HNL Alert system. Sakamoto reported information regarding transportation, relating to HOLO cards.

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:24:00]
Next Regular Board Meeting: Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Windward Community College – HALE AʻO 101-102 or using the virtual login listed on page 1 of this document.

XI. ADJOURNMENT – [1:24:44]: Vice Chair Lam adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Submitted by: Spencer Johnson, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO
Finalized by: Donald Sakamoto, Treasurer

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.
WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE – HALE AʻO 101-102 45-720 KEA‘AHALA ROAD, KĀNEʻOHE, HI 96744
AND VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYmFHUiSLbQ&t

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bP-j4YYw0YCi4sBV5QEZ8TwVGavf7v_K

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:00]: Chair Mo Radke called the Kāneʻohe Neighborhood Board No. 30 meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Note: This 17-member Board requires nine members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action. Quorum was established with 9 members present.

Board Members Present: Mark Brandle, Abe Toma, Dale Carstensen, Cecil Downing, Adriel Lam, Mo Radke, David Shizuma, Donald Sakamoto, Kim Tomey, Patty Yamashiro (6:45 p.m.); and Lora Burbage (7:10 p.m.).

Board Members Absent: Bryan Heverly, Neil Fleitell, Greg Quitevis, Elena Bryant and Holly Sevier.

Guests: Captain B. Vierra (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Sanford Yue (Honolulu Police Department); Andy Kawano (Mayor Rick Blangiardi); Diane Ako (Governor Josh Green); Chassity Santiago (Councilmember Kiaʻāina); Representative Scot Matayoshi, Elizabeth Tobake (Senator Brenton Awa); Renee Espiau (Honolulu Complete Streets); Hailama Farden and Kalei Akaka (Office of Hawaiian Affairs); Representative Lisa Kitagawa, Marie Sumudio (CERT); Csmith, Chasati M., Corinna Gray, Tash, Annette C Tashiro, Liana Warren, Janett K., Ana Abbey (KCF/KCC); Karla Silva-Park, Bryce Calpito, Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Rosie Goo, Kathi Takakuwa, Lisa H. Uyesato, Zachary Pilien, Margaret Schmitt, Alan Johnson, Roy Irei, Brandon Vierra, Karla Silva-Park, Brenda Watson, Colleen Ford, Pean Watson, Israel P Santam, Travis Park, Keahe Silva, Bryce Calpito, Elizabeth Tavate, Tasha Dela Cruz, Joemar Dela Cruz, Erica Bonella (Residents); and Spencer Johnson (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were 90 total participants.

II. FILING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD – [0:00:00]
Chair Radke called for nominations for the Subdistrict 2 – Windward Mall vacancy. There were no nominations.

III. CITY/STATE MONTHLY REPORTS AND DISCUSSION – [0:00:00]
Honolulu Fire Department – [0:00:01]: Captain B. Vierra reported the April 2025 statistics and safety tip for the month concerning smoke alarms. For more detailed information, including response mapping, visit: https://fire.honolulu.gov/, click on News & Info.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iAe5DxpaYt5pqTd8rVIdNkcXgrf5qEER/view?usp=sharing

Honolulu Police Department – [0:01:36]: Lieutenant Sanford Yue reported the April 2025 statistics.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:02:23] Chair Radke raised the following questions: Can you provide and update regarding with Kāneʻohe hot spots for accidents and noisy sport motorcycle speeding on the H-3. Member Sakamoto commented that he called 911 HPD to report numerous amounts of noisy hot rod vehicles speeding on the H-3 that occurred around 1:14 am Sunday, May 11, 2025, and noisy speeding sport motorcycles occurring after midnight on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Vice Chair Lam commented HPD’s efforts in keeping us safe, and that this week marks police week. Member Shizuma commented his appreciation regarding with the report pertaining to hot spots for accidents.

Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) – [0:05:23]: No representative present.

Windward Community College [0:05:30]: No representative present.

David Shizuma left at 6:38 p.m., quorum was lost with eight members present.

IV. BOARD BRIEFS & DISCUSSION – [0:06:00]
Complete Streets Update – [0:06:01]: No representative present. The brief was provided later during this meeting.

OHA Strategic Plan Briefing – [0:06:20]: Hailama Farden and Kalei Akaka, Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), presented the following. The purpose of the outreach is to visit all of the Neighborhood Boards to better the conditions of native Hawaiian people. Information on OHA’s committee membership and meeting schedule was shared. Background information and advocacy work was provided. Website: www.oha.org

Yamashiro arrived at 6:45 p.m., quorum was established with nine members present.

Complete Streets Update – [0:21:00]: Renee Espiau, Department of Transportation Services, presented the following. Background information on the Complete Streets program was shared. The scope of the Kāneʻohe Complete Streets project is Kamehameha Highway, from Likelike Highway to Haiku Road. Work is currently in the permitting phase, with construction expected to begin later in 2025. Smaller residential street improvement project is in the design phase, contract bidding not expected for a few years.
Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jrw4riJmrzFcn3mEaqxjCJ5qKWS5J5Tf/view?usp=sharing

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:28:05] Member Sakamoto raised the following concern: Issues with a particular entrance lane on Kamehameha Hwy that merges into the Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center by Wall Greens and Star Bucks that poses a safety concern when pedestrians are crossing at this location. Chair Radke raised concerns regarding with the following: Ongoing issues with traffic situation with Pahia Road for over 9 years; Issues when exiting City Mill on Kahuhipa Street that poses a challenge when cars are parked near the exit causing an obstruction to view the oncoming traffic.

Hina Mauka Briefing – [0:33:30]: Alan Johnson and Ryan Baker presented the following. Background information on Hina Mauka was provided. The purpose of the Cobb-Adams Road property is to provide a safe, structured environment where women in recovery can regain stability and independence.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:37:37] Chair Radke raised the following comments and questions: Club Adams Road consists number 79 parcel which lists units A and C, and that 80 parcel consists units B and D; Why was there a notice of violation? Are you aware of any community concerns, and what concerns are you aware of? Member Sakamoto raised the question regarding before you purchased the property from the previous owner, did they have the necessary permits to construct it legally; Resident Madine who resides on Club Adams Road and she raised the following question and comments: Which residents and community leaders did Hina Mauka contact; Expressed that She wasn’t ever approached by anyone from the project, and received a letter from them after they purchased the property; That the other residents didn’t receive any letter notices; Member Tomey raised the following questions: How many residents are affected in that area; Clarification regarding on which properties are being managing by who; Resident Richie raised the following concern regarding with the first apartment fronting Lilipuna Road at the beginning of Club Adams Road does not have proper ingress or outlet access way; The property that is in question was subdivided and was once a large family compound; . Construction of numerous apartments being built that overwhelm this area. Resident Shawn raised the following comments: Clarification regarding with the history with the permits for the building, and violations from the Department of Health from 2020.

Burbage arrived at 7:10 p.m., 10 members present.

V. RESIDENT / COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [1:06:48]
Dog Parks – [1:06:48]: Chair Radke announced that input in wanted to determine which City parks should be dog-friendly. Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ezuFoDNmh4mNYwIdzdrw9x9A3prYU8tv/view?usp=sharing

Holowai Place – [1:08:24]: A resident reported that the owner of the Bayview Golf Course has removed the bridge that leads to the fifth hole due to deterioration, and will look at installing a new bridge at a later time.

Kāneʻohe Canoe Club – [1:11:16]: Resident Karla Silva-Park shared the following safety concerns on behalf of the Kāneʻohe Canoe Club. The Department of Land and Natural Resources is requesting the canoe club remove the fence repairs completed by the club at Heeia Kea Boat Harbor. Without a fence, there is no barrier between keiki and speeding vehicles on Kamehameha Highway.

U-Turn – [1:25:47]: A resident raised concerns with the removal of the U-turn on Kamehameha Highway and Luluku Road causing vehicles to turn around on Apapane Street.

Crosswalk – [1:28:08]: Lam raised safety concerns with the crosswalk at Pahia Road and Kamehameha Highway.

VI. ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:31:28]
U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda & Q&A [1:31:50]: No representative was present.

Governor Green’s Representative – [1:32:15]: Diane Ako provided the report, and responded to renewable energy.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G8iVkIxV0oA4xM0mpltyzVohJGvsKEBZ/view?usp=sharing

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:35:04]: Andy Kawano, Director, Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, provided the report and information on stream clearing and concerns raised at this meeting.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rJoMW1xtPA3yKCxZZbSlQQOF5Plgm5sH/view?usp=sharing

Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina – [1:38:00]: Councilmember Kiaʻāina reported on the following; Kāneʻohe District Park improvement updates, Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements, ambulance facility upgrades, and Kamehameha Highway improvements.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:40:40] Member Sakamoto commented on the following: He is looking forward to having the city to clean-up the streams in Kaneohe, and expressed his concerns that more emphasis needs to be done to inform the residents regarding with Bill 60 sewer increases; Member Downing raised question regarding with the improvements at the Kaneohe District Park, and if the tennis courts were included. Resident Sumudio commented on the following: Expressed her concerns regarding with the determination with who’s responsibility it is to do the clean-up of our overgrown streams that pertains to the county and state. Member Burbage raised the following questions: Where can she find more information regarding with monster homes; Update regarding with Kaneohe playground park improvements and community gardens that was mandated by federal drainage mandates.

Senator Jarrett Keohokalole – [1:50:20]: Senator Keohokalole provided an outline of the post-session newsletter.

Senator Brenton Awa – [1:53:45]: Office Manager Elizabeth Tobake provided information on efforts for the Kāneʻohe Canoe Club fence, and water quality.

Representative Lisa Kitagawa – [1:57:45]: Representative Kitagawa provided legislative updates, specifically related to capitol improvement projects and grant in aids.

Representative Scot Matayoshi – [2:00:50]: Representative Matayoshi provided community updates including the following; an upcoming E-waste drive, and various legislative updates.

Representative Mike Lee – [2:05:20]: Representative Lee reported on invasive anemones, and medical laws.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:08:36] Member Sakamoto raised question regarding on when are you planning to host a town hall meeting this year; Chair Radke raised question on when someone has a really good idea, what can a community member do to start to bring it forward; Resident Sumudio raised question with clarification regarding with Senator Awa reporting back next month with information pertaining to rebuilding bridges.

VII. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS – [2:19:48] None.

VIII. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS / ASSIGNMENTS – [2:20:47] Sakamoto reported attending the Oʻahu Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:21:17]
NB Election: Vote for your Neighborhood Board representatives, voting ends on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Next Regular Board Meeting: Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Windward Community College – HALE AʻO 101-102 or using the virtual login listed on page 1 of this document.

X. ADJOURNMENT – [2:21:51]: Chair Radke adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
Submitted by: Spencer Johnson, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, NCO
Finalized by: Donald Sakamoto, Treasurer

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