‘AIEA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 20

INITIAL CONVENING MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025 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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Password: NB20 (6220 from phones and video systems)
Join by Phone: +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll

View Reports and Presentations: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PYA1awPDNKw0d94SfFP4_-JAuhzIifUp
Board 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.

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 Pro Tem Stephen Wood (sswood@gmail.com)
2. ROLL CALL – Neighborhood Assistant Curtis Hayashi (curtis.hayashi@honolulu.gov)
3. HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT (HFD) on incidents/statistics/safety tips (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov)
4. HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT (HPD) on incidents/statistics/safety tips (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us)

5. INITIAL COVENING BUSINESS
A. Filling Vacant Seats: 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.
i. Subdistrict 1 – Hālawa Heights, Hālawa Valley, & Ford Island (One Vacant Seat)
ii. Subdistrict 4 – Newtown, Royal Summit, ʻAiea side of Kaʻahumanu (Two Vacant Seats)
B. Election of Officers (to serve till Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
i. Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
C. Determination of Regular Meeting Date, Time, Location, and Online Webex Option
D. Determination of Recess Schedule (up to 3 recesses between July 1 and June 30 with no consecutive recesses per Neighborhood Plan §2-14-109)
E. Adopt Board Meeting Rules of Participation
F. Request the Neighborhood Commission to Change the Representation of the Members on Neighborhood Board No. 20 From Subdistricts to the District At-Large (per Neighborhood Plan §2-15-108)

6. CITY REPORTS (Limited to 5 minutes each)
A. Board of Water Supply (BWS) on main break report and BWS announcements – T. Burgo (https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/contact)
B. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative on constituent concerns (illegal short-term rentals and tree droppings), city projects/services (parks and TheBus/Skyline), and newsletter updates – Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Director H. Milles (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor)
C. City Council District 7: Councilmember Radiant Cordero on constituent updates (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-7-cordero)
D. City Council District 8: Councilmember Val Okimoto on constituent updates (https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-8-okimoto)

7. COMMUNITY REPORTS (Limited to 5 minutes each)
A. ‘Aiea Community Association (ACA) on community concerns and event/general announcements – C. Tamamoto (https://www.aieacommunity.org/contact-us)
B. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) on HDOT projects/updates and roadway/traffic concerns (https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/safety-camera-systems) – C. Abe (casey.abe@hawaii.gov)
C. Pearlridge Center on tenant news, events, and property concerns – D. Cianelli (https://pearlridgeonline.com)
D. 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)
E. 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)
F. 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)
G. Hawaiian Electric on community updates, power outages, and the Waiau Repower project application (https://hpuc.my.site.com/cdms/s/puc-case/a2Gcs000001nJiTEAU/pc199643)

8. 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.

9. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS (Limited to 3 minutes each/Presentations limited to 10 minutes each)
A. Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
B. Cyber Seeds: How to Empower Families and Communities to Navigate the Digital World – Dr. Sparks
C. Catholic Charities and Department of Health Resident Question and Answer Session
D. Board Member Attendance at Meetings Affecting ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board Business
E. Determination of Board Committees and Committee Chairs
i. Executive; Community Relations & Publicity; Parks & Recreation; Planning & Zoning; Military Intergovernmental Affairs; Environmental & Utilities; and Education & Culture

10. FEDERAL & STATE REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. U.S. Congressman Ed Case on constituent updates – (https://case.house.gov/contact)
B. Governor Josh Green on constituent updates – Janelle Saneishi (https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us)
C. State Senate District 15: Senator Glenn Wakai on constituent updates (senwakai@capitol.hawaii.gov)
D. State Senate District 16: Senator Brandon Elefante on constituent updates (senelefante@capitol.hawaii.gov)
E. State House District 31: Representative Linda Ichiyama on constituent updates (repichiyama@capitol.hawaii.gov)
F. State House District 32: Representative Garner Shimizu on constituent updates (repshimizu@capitol.hawaii.gov)
G. State House District 33: Representative Sam Kong on constituent updates (repkong@capitol.hawaii.gov)

11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Meeting and Televised Rebroadcasts: The ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board No. 20 is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 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>.

12. 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, MAY 13, 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=Cxo8JM8bzlQ&list=PLfqRwVpRrooni1cEfpP_TQn4yENpXT6YT

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

1. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:04]: Chair Wood called the meeting to order at 7:01 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), Tracy Arakaki (Secretary), Ronald Fitch (Treasurer), Jane Anderson, Bernie Caalim, Bill Clark, Danielle Espiritu, Lawrence Higa, May Imamura-Uruu, Jane Sugimura, Russell Tsuji, and Francie Whitfield.

Members Absent: Paul Glen and Richard Mizusawa (Vice Chair).

Guests: Fire Captain Alejandro Cisternas (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Keoni Hong (Honolulu Police Department); Tracy Burgo (Board of Water Supply); Department of Design and Construction Director Haku Milles (Mayor Blangiardi); Councilmember Radiant Cordero; Pualani “Pua” Smith-Kauhane (Councilmember Okimoto); Chris Kinimaka and Samantha Spain (Stadium Authority); Jeff Ramsey (Crawford Architects); John Schell (Oʻahu Community Correctional Center); Teresita Fernandez (Hawai‘i Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation); David Cianelli (Pearlridge Center); Lydia Robertson and Joanna Delfin (U.S. Navy/Department of Defense); Shanelle Aoki and Michelle Chang (Hawaiian Electric); Claire Tamamoto (‘Aiea Community Association); Jay Egusa (Department of Transportation Services); Dave Simpson (PBR Hawaii); Janelle Saneishi (Governor Green); Casey Abe (Hawai‘i Department of Transportation); Senator Brandon Elefante and Taylor Sayles (Senator Elefante); Representative Garner Shimizu; Representative Sam Kong; Kevin Lye, John Sakuma, Randy Yim, Val Kupihea Tuiloma, and Kathy Maeda (Residents/Guests); Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible or stated for the record. About 43 participants joined the meeting.

2. CITY REPORTS – [0:00:54]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:00:54]: Fire Captain provided the report, including information about the January 2023 Lele Pono condo fire, incident statistics for April 2025, and safety tips for home fire sprinklers. Should you have questions, please email HFDNHB@honolulu.gov or visit https://fire.honolulu.gov/requests-for-information.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YYu3nLYgHdk1SJEgvvQyFgzxpJhZJcUf/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:03:54].

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:04:26]: Lieutenant Hong provided the report and highlighted the following:
• April 2025 Statistics: There were 8 motor vehicle thefts, 10 burglaries, 24 thefts, and 10 unauthorized entry into motor vehicle (UEMV) offenses, and 1,357 calls for service. For more information, visit https://www.honolulupd.org.
• Safety Tips: Drive safely, please obey all traffic laws, and do not drink and drive.
• Valor at Pearlridge Center will close by 10:00 p.m. with no more overnight events.
• A robbery occurred on Monday, March 24, 2025 around 2:47 a.m. at 7-Eleven on Aiea Heights Drive.
• A burglary occurred on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the Newtown Recreation Center.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:07:49].

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:17:11]: Tracy Burgo reported one main break at 99-1165 Napuanani Road on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 and highlighted the following:
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MacbMNHxnN4hkGzqPbzjXedyY9bFX8hv/view?usp=drive_link
• General Water Announcement: Saving water not only helps conserve this precious resource, but it can also lower your water bill. Get summer water conservation tips at www.boardofwatersupply.com/7ways.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:18:50].

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:20:47]: Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Director Haku Milles provided the report and shared the following information:
• Newsletter: https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter
• Voting in the 2025 Neighborhood Board Election (only Subdistrict 2 is a contested race) (https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/neighborhood-board-elections)
• Summer Fun and classes at City parks and gardens (https://bit.ly/SummerFunMap, https://bit.ly/summerfunjob, https://bit.ly/OahuParkMap)
• 99-230 Moanalua Road: On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) Building Inspection Section conducted an investigation and revealed per phone conversation with the construction manager, the project should be completed by July 2025. The sidewalk area fronting the property should be restored to its existing condition at that time. There were no building code violations observed at this time.
• Parking lot concerns at Newtown Neighborhood Park (inquiry submitted to the Department of Parks and Recreation)
• 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 – [0:25:41].

City Council District 7: Councilmember Radiant Cordero – [0:27:25]: Councilmember Cordero provided the report and shared community/legislative updates, including high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane violation concerns, road safety tips, Heleconia Place concerns, update on the ‘Aiea District Park gym reopening expected by the end of May 2025, Summer Fun registration (https://www.honolulu.gov/dpr/summer-fun), Resolution 25-128 authorizing the use of overt video monitoring in the City and County of Honolulu in city parks (https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/measure/browse/3332), and UH Mānoa community meeting. 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

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:34:32].

City Council District 8: Councilmember Val Okimoto – [0:48:05]: Pua Smith-Kauhane provided the report and shared community/legislative updates, including a $5 million request for capital improvement projects and graduation season announcements. Should you have any questions, call (808) 768-5008 or email valokimoto@honolulu.gov.
• Website: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district-8-okimoto
• Newsletter: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6098c5bb75e480679bd2fab3/t/682281fcac4d3052209b2c7c/1747091987874/MAY_NL%28Pages%29.pdf

3. COMMUNITY REPORTS – [0:50:20]

Stadium Authority – [0:50:20]: Chris Kinimaka shared that the Aloha Halawa District Partners (AHDP) due diligence progress at Aloha Stadium with hazardous material and structural evaluation testing. Kinimaka also highlighted legislative bills related to the Aloha Stadium project. Samantha Spain shared event updates, including the upper Hālawa lot construction work, Aloha Stadium Swap Meet relocation, and Aloha Stadium sculpture challenge (https://alohastadium.hawaii.gov/main/legacywall).
• 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 – [0:58:49].

Oʻahu Community Correctional Facility (OCCC) – [1:04:47]: OCCC Warden John Schell shared updates on legislation related to correctional facilities and the judicial process. Warden Schell provided answers to frequently asked questions. OCCC is a jail for pre-trial and misdemeanor offenders. OCCC has a current population of about 925 inmates. Warden Schell provided a timeline for the new OCCC project.
• New Oʻahu Jail Website: newoahujail.hawaii.gov
• Newsletters: https://dcr.hawaii.gov/occc-future-plans/newsletters

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:16:03].

Pearlridge Center – [1:18:00]: David Cianelli shared Pearlridge Center tenant news and upcoming events, including the opening of Sports Box, HPD outreach events, music school recital, interactive butterfly experience, mental health fair, blood drives, and pop-up event providing free identification cards for children.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BkBjUZ10VgsxNBp60Ys_YR1EtMUFP6Om/view?usp=drive_link
• Website: https://pearlridgeonline.com
• Upcoming Events: https://pearlridgeonline.com/events

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:21:03].

U.S. Navy/Department of Defense (DOD) – [1:27:14]: Lydia Robertson (lydia.r.robertson.civ@us.navy.mil) highlighted the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II is this year and there will be events (to be announced). 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 quarterly open house on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hokulani Community Center.
• 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
• NCTF Open House: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_ogqplhtSSwCiVvmFeXDxQ_w_T-5o1Zg?usp=drive_link
• Red Hill Highlights Newsletter: https://www.navyclosuretaskforce.navy.mil/Document-Library/Red-Hill-Highlights

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:29:22].

Hawaiian Electric – [1:31:47]: Shanelle Aoki shared Hawaiian Electric’s proposed project to repower the Waiau Power Plant, including a community benefits package with ongoing outreach through an advisory group. Hawaiian Electric is working to obtain permitting and regulatory approvals with a PUC (Public Utilities Commission) application filed in March 2025 (https://hpuc.my.site.com/cdms/s/puc-case/a2Gcs000001nJiTEAU/pc199643). The project is scheduled to be completed in 2033. By replacing six aging, fossil-fueled steam generators with six modern, smaller, more efficient and fuel-flexible combustion turbine units that run cleaner, quieter and fewer hours than the technology it replaces, Hawaiian Electric will enable more renewable energy onto the Oʻahu electric grid, help reduce carbon emissions and contribute to Hawaii’s 100% renewable energy goal. For more information, visit hawaiianelectric.com/waiaurepower or email pcdevelopment@hawaiianelectric.com.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:37:16].

‘Aiea Community Association (ACA) – [1:42:20]: ACA President Claire Tamamoto provided the report and announced the next scheduled ACA meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The ACA parade is scheduled on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
• Website: https://www.aieacommunity.org

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:44:03].

4. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS – [1:51:10]

Special Treatment Facility in Royal Summit – [1:51:32]: Residents raised concerns about Catholic Charities’ special treatment facility starting operations in Royal Summit this summer and a safety action plan. Chair Wood responded and plans to add this topic on the July 2025 meeting agenda.

ʻAiea District Park Benches – [2:03:23]: A resident asked if concrete slabs can be placed under park benches to prevent grass from growing under the benches.

Tree Droppings – [2:04:10]: A resident raised concerns about fruits and leaves dropping from a tree on private property onto public property at the intersection of Aiea Heights Drive and Hakina Street. What is the process to notify the property owner about maintaining their tree?

Special Treatment Facility in Royal Summit – CONTINUED – [2:07:21]: “Joanne” suggested inviting the State of Hawai‘i Department of Health to attend the next ʻAiea Neighborhood Board meeting to talk about regulatory requirements related to the special treatment facility in Royal Summit.

2025 Neighborhood Board Election – [2:08:42]: Kevin Lye raised concerns about the 2025 Neighborhood Board Election.

Special Treatment Facility in Royal Summit – CONTINUED – [2:09:51]: Board members Tsuji, Wood, and Arakaki had a discussion on inviting the State of Hawai‘i Department of Health to attend the next ʻAiea Neighborhood Board meeting.

5. BOARD BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS – [2:11:28]

Approval of Written Summary for Video Record: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – [2:11:30]: Without objection, the written summary was ADOPTED; 12-0-0 (Aye: Anderson, Arakaki, Caalim, Clark, Espiritu, Fitch, Higa, Imamura-Uruu, Sugimura, Tsuji, Whitfield, and Wood; Nay: None; Abstain: None). – [2:11:40].

Presentation: PBR Hawaii Changes Under Consideration to TheBus Routes/Department of Transportation Services (DTS) Bus Rail Integration Project Brief and Discussion – [2:12:03]: Jay Egusa (DTS) introduced Dave Simpson (PBR Hawaii) who presented proposed bus service changes for Skyline Phase 2 beginning service from East Kapolei (Kualakaʻi) to Middle Street (Kahauiki) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Simpson highlighted the proposed Route A truncation, discontinuation of Route 20, and proposed addition of Route U (Māpunapuna-UH Mānoa) and Route W (HNL Airport to Waikiki). Beginning on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Skyline is proposed to operate from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. from Friday through Saturday. The deadline for questions and comments is Tuesday, July 15, 2025. For questions, comments, and concerns, call (808) 768-8368 or email thebusstop@honolulu.gov.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KSbHuMc2hMF-1W2_C02r_bLg2UhpJQmA/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:20:38].

Waiau Repower Project Update and Discussion: Hawaiian Electric provided this update earlier in the meeting.

Filling of Vacant Sub-District 3 Board Seat – [2:27:46]: There were no nominations, so the seat remains vacant.

6. FEDERAL & STATE OFFICIAL REPORTS – [2:28:01]

U.S. Congressman Ed Case – [2:28:02]: No representative present.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [2:28:09]: No report at this time.

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT), Highways Division – [2:28:28]: Casey Abe provided the report, including updates on traffic signage reinstallation, homeless encampments, freeway projects, delineator poles, vegetation overgrowth, and no parking zones. To help expedite future complaints, concerns should be emailed to elected officials. For questions/concerns, email casey.abe@hawaii.gov or call (808) 265-7299.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:33:41].

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – CONTINUED – [2:37:35]: Janelle Saneishi provided the report and shared updates, including Operation Hire Hawai‘i (https://dhrd.hawaii.gov/ohhi), Ready Keiki initiative (https://ltgov.hawaii.gov/featured/lieutenant-governor-sylvia-luke-unveils-ready-keiki-plan), and Governor Green’s newsletter. Should you have any questions, visit https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us or email hdoa.info@hawaii.gov.
• Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsletter

State Senate District 15: Senator Glenn Wakai – [2:38:53]: No representative present.

State Senate District 16: Senator Brandon Elefante – [2:38:57]: Senator Elefante provided the report and end-of-session newsletter, including Public Utilities Commission concerns, a joint town hall featuring UH Mānoa’s president, and ʻAiea High School’s graduation. Senator Elefante thanked outgoing board members and encouraged residents to complete his feedback survey online. Should you have any questions, email SenElefante@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-6230.
• Webpage: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=229&year=2025
• Newsletter: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/MemberFiles/senate/elefante/Newsletters/2025-Summer_Newsletter.pdf
• Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lYJdyL7aSkmwZ_qrwuLcLI4kxz5d3_5Ll-YAFrjkS3dURThXWDVHRU5JUVpOSzFTSVg5N01OSDlWVC4u

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:43:46].

State House District 31: Representative Linda Ichiyama – [2:44:00]: No representative present.

State House District 32: Representative Garner Shimizu – [2:44:09]: Representative Shimizu provided the report and shared legislative updates, including fireworks enforcement, sports betting, the legalization of recreational marijuana, and homelessness. Representative Shimizu highlighted Mayor Blangiardi’s town hall on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Radford High School cafeteria, the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) seeking community input for dog-friendly parks, and the Salt Lake Neighborhood Board’s resolution to propose a “super dog park” at Ke’ehi Lagoon Beach Park. Should you have any questions, email repshimizu@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-9470.
• Webpage: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=306&year=2025
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YQWzu4iKrU6dF6doz73Nj2–lSwRVeQW/view?usp=drive_link
• Super Dog Park Resolution: https://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-350603/Resolution%20Regarding%20the%20Expansion%20of%20Dog%20Friendly%20Parks%2c%20Specifically%20at%20Ke%ca%bbehi%20Lagoon%20Park.pdf

State House District 33: Representative Sam Kong – [2:47:18]: Representative Kong provided the report and was available to answer questions. Should you have any questions, email repkong@capitol.hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-8455.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DPdFIs4Mc4orGML0sT4GBVNWk816yzk_/view?usp=drive_link

7. BOARD REPORTS – [2:47:44]

Board member attendance at other meetings affecting ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board Business – [2:47:47]: None.

Committees – [2:47:47]:
i. Executive – [2:47:47]: Chair Wood asked board members if they want to participate in a July 2025 walkthrough at the Halawa View Apartments (https://www.honolulu.gov/dhlm/now-leasing-naulu).
ii. Community Relations & Publicity – [2:49:08]: No report.
iii. Parks and Recreation – [2:49:12]: No report.
iv. Planning & Zoning – [2:49:14]: No report.
v. Military Intergovernmental Affairs – [2:49:17]: Whitfield provided the report. The next Pearl Harbor Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Email RAB Community Co-Chair Henry Curtis at henry.lifeoftheland@gmail.com to receive the agenda and be on the distribution list.
vi. Environmental and Utilities – [2:49:30]: No report.
vii. Education & Culture – [2:49:34]: No report.

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:49:37]

Next Meeting and Televised Rebroadcasts – [2:49:08]: 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 – [2:49:54]: 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:

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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.