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Kāneʻohe NB Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:KĀNE‘OHE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 30\n \;\n\nREGULAR MEETI NG AGENDA\nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 16\, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M.\nWINDWARD COMMUNITY COL LEGE – HALE A’O\n45-720 KEA‘AHALA ROAD\, KĀNEʻOHE\, HI 96744\nAND VIA WEBEX ONLINE PLATFORM\n\nMeeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j .php?MTID=m8f32dea97453c24a6b16cc874f162d17\nMeeting Number/ Access Code: 2489 742 2777\nPassword: NB30 (6230 when dialing from a phone or video sys tem)\nJoin By Phone: +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll\nLocation WebEx fr om Phone: 1-408-418-9388\,\, 24897422777#\,\,6230#\n\nYouTube Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DZJTKor6TTNYiqx5U-P2w\nMaterial: https: //drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bP-j4YYw0YCi4sBV5QEZ8TwVGavf7v_K?usp=sha ring\n\nRules of Speaking: To ensure the maximum opportunity for all atten dees to be heard\, the following guidelines apply: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to type their question in the chat box or raise their hand using the “raise hand” function in the online Zoom platform - which is indi cated by a hand. If accessing the meeting using your phone and you have a comment\, indicate this by pressing the symbols *3 – this will show the moderator that the person calling from that number wishes to speak. To mut e/unmute your phone\, press *6. Please wait until recognized by the chair to begin comments and address those comments to the chair. Please preface your comments by identifying yourself and your affiliation\, if any. All o fficial reports\, comments or concerns shall be three (3) minutes or less. \nPlease Kōkua: To help all attendees the opportunity to hear presentatio ns &\; comments\, please place your device on mute until you would like to speak. When you are recognized\, unmute yourself and make your comment s. The Board may act on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92)\, specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted o n\, unless added to the agenda. A two-thirds vote (12) of this 17-member B oard is needed to add an item to the agenda. Items may not be added if the y are of major importance and will affect a significant number of people.\ n\nI. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Mo Radke 6:30 – 6:31\n\nII. FILLING OF VAC ANCIES ON THE BOARD: 6:31 – 6:36\nSubdistrict 2 - Crown Terrace\nSubdist rict 13 - Kokokahi\nSubdistrict 14 - Yacht Club Terrace\n\nIII. CITY/STATE /COMMUNITY REPORTS AND DISCUSSION (3 minutes each) 6:36 -- 6:51\nA. Honolu lu Fire Department\nB. Honolulu Police Department\nC. Marine Corps Base Ha waii\nD. Windward Community College\nE. Castle High School\n\nIV. BOARD BR IEFS &\; DISCUSSION (10 minutes each) 6:51 – 7:21\nA. Presentation – Oahu Pentathlon – Sarah Aiko Mayo (5 Min)\nB. Presentation Neighborh ood Commission Enhancements – Patrick Smith (5 min)\nC. Presentation – OHA – Micah Kahiwa (10 min)\n\nV. RESIDENT/ COMMUNITY CONCERNS (3 minut es each) 7:21 -- 7:30\n\nVI. ELECTED OFFICIALS (2 minutes each for formal comments) 7:30 – 7:55\nNote: The two minutes does not to include communi ty Q &\; A\nA. US Representative Jill Tokuda\nB. Governor Green’s Rep resentative\nC. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative\nD. Council Membe r Esther Kia’aina\nCongressional\, Governor\, Mayor &\; City and Coun ty Q&\;A\nE. Senator Jarrett Keohokalole\nF. Senator Brenton Awa\nG. Re presentative Lisa Kitagawa\nH. Representative Scot Matayoshi\nI. Represent ative Mike Lee\nState Officials: Q&\;A\n\nVII. BOARD BUSINESS 7:55 – 8:00\nA. Approval of March 2026 meeting minutes\n\nVIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS / ASSIGNMENTS 8:00 – 8:10\nA. Attended Meeting Reports\nB. Subdistrict PIG\nC. Community Engagement Committee – Toma\, Lam\nD. Emergency Prepar edness Committee - Carstensen\, Fleitell\, Quitevis\nE. Education Committe e - VACANT\nF. Transportation - Lam\, Sakamoto\nG. Military Affairs – Ra dke\, Sakamoto\nH. Haiku Stairs - VACANT\nI. State Legislative – VACANT\ nJ. Environmental - VACANT\nK. HPD Liaison - Carstensen\, Sakamoto\nL. Pla nning - Lam\nM. Homeless/Kauhale – Burbage\, Bryant\, Fleitell\, Hewitt\ n\nIX. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8:10 – 8:15\nA. Neighborhood Commission Office Anno uncements – The City and County of Honolulu and Hawaiʻi Foodbank are Pa rtnering up to Fight Against Hunger. Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel C ristobal will be collecting donated canned goods at tonight’s meeting.\n B. Next Regular Board Meeting: Thursday\, May 21\, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at WI NDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE - HALE AʻO - or using the virtual login credenti als listed at the top of page 1 of this document.\n\nX. ADJOURNMENT 8:15\n \nA mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to rece ive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions\, corrections\, and delet ions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Of fice (NCO) at Kapālama Hale\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Hono lulu\, Hawaiʻi 96817\, by telephone on (808) 768-3710\, fax (808) 768-371 1\, or e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov Agenda documents and minutes are also av ailable online at http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html\nAll written tes timony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours pri or 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 submi tting written testimony\, please note the Board and agenda item(s) your te stimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\, fax (808) 768-3711\, or ema il nbtestimony@honolulu.gov\nIf 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 aux iliary aid/service or accommodation\, but it may not be possible to fulfil l requests received after this date.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nDRAFT REGULA R MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD\nTHURSDAY\, MARCH 19\, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.\nWINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE – HALEʻAKOAKOA 101-105\, 45-720 K EA‘AHALA ROAD\, KĀNEʻOHE\, HI 96744 AND VIA WEBEX\n\nVideo Recording o f Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1kNsIfXo7g\nGoogle Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bP-j4YYw0YCi4sBV5QEZ8TwVGavf 7v_K\n\nI. CALL TO ORDER - [0:00:02]\nChair Mo Radke called the Kāne'ohe Neighborhood Board No. 30 meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Quorum WAS establi shed with 10 members present. Note: This 17-member Board requires nine (9) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.\n\nMembers Present: Mo Radke\, Donald Sakamoto\, Dale Carstensen\, Neil Fleitell\, A be Toma\, Lora Burbage\, John Hewitt\, David (Keoni) Shizuma\, Greg (Maka) Quitevis\, and Adriel Lam.\n\nMembers Absent: Patty Yamashiro and Elena B ryant.\n\nGuests: Kristi Kaluhiwa (Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi)\; Chancello r Ardis Eschenberg (Windward Community College)\; Diane Ako (Governor Gree n's Representative)\; Andy Kawano (Mayor Blangiardi's Representative)\; To lua Samifua (Representative Tokuda’s Representative)\; Councilmember Est her Kia'āina\, Irene Limos (Councilmember Kia'āina's Office)\; Kristin L ee (Representative Kitagawa's Representative)\; Senator Jarrett Keohokalol e\; Emma Baron (Representative Matayoshi’s Representative)\; Jonah McNea r (Representative Lee’s Representative)\; Lisa Uyesato (Windward Neighbo rhood Security Watch Coordinators Group)\; Marie Samudio (KKCERT)\; Liko K aluhiwa (Kāneʻohe Bay Council)\; Talin Sokugawa (Hawaiian Electric)\; Re nee Omori\, Jersey Livingston\, Kealoha Biven\, and Yuko Obatay (Castle Hi gh School)\; Annette Tashiro\, Kuu\, Samantha P.\, Skye Haraga\, Lynn Shir ama\, Andrea Bates\, Alejandra R.\, Koa R.\, Patrina Hewitt (Residents &am p\; Guests). There were approximately 48 total participants.\n\nII. FILLIN G OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD - [0:00:31]\nSubdistrict 2 - Crown Terrace: Se eing no volunteers.\n\nSubdistrict 8 - Kapunahala: Resident Zachary Piliea volunteered.\n\nChair Radke called a short recess for Neighborhood Assist ant Jeffrey Jones to verify the resident’s address at 6:31 p.m.\nChair R adke called the meeting back to order at 6:31 p.m.\n\nSubdistrict 13 - Kok okahi: Seeing no volunteers.\n\nSubdistrict 14-Yacht Club Terrace: Seeing no volunteers.\n\nSubdistrict 8 - Kapunahala (Continued): Chair Radke requ ested Zachary to introduce himself. Zachary provided a brief introduction about himself. Member Fleitell nominated Zachary Piliea - [0:03:02]. A voi ce vote was conducted and Zachary was voted to join the Board\; 10-0-0 (Pi liea: Radke\, Sakamoto\, Carstensen\, Fleitell\, Toma\, Burbage\, Hewitt\, Shizuma\, Quitevis\, Lam. Abstain: None.) - [0:03:09].\n\nIII. CITY/STATE /COMMUNITY MONTHLY REPORTS AND DISCUSSION - [0:03:38]\nHonolulu Fire Depar tment - [0:03:45]: No representative present.\n● Report: https://drive.g oogle.com/file/d/1v56nL24d4wlbLn-7b81ccShZYcStJbgx/view?usp=drive_link\n\n Honolulu Police Department – [0:03:51]: No representative present.\n\nMa rine Corps Base Hawaiʻi – [0:04:03]: Item was discussed later in the me eting.\n\nWindward Community College – [0:04:10]: Item was discussed lat er in the meeting.\n\nZachary Piliea was sworn in at 6:34 p.m.\; 11 member s present.\n\nCastle High School – [0:04:14]: Renee Omori (Student Activ ities Coordinator) and students Jersey Livingston\, Kealoha Biven\, and Yu ko Obatay from the Castle High School Student Council shared upcoming even ts:\n● Crafter's Clearance (2nd Craft Fair) – Saturday\, April 11\, 20 26\, cafeteria/quad area.\n● Auto Show hosted by the Auto Club – Frida y\, April 25\, 2026\, with cars\, vendors\, and food.\n● Polynesian Danc e and Music Ho'ike Celebration – May 1–3\, 2026 (location TBD due to a uditorium construction).\n\nQuestions\, Comments\, &\; Concerns – [0: 07:42]:\n1. Student Participation: Chair Radke asked who would be speaking in future meetings. One of the students stated he would like to participa te. Chair Radke also requested an email address to share board materials w ith students in advance for more meaningful engagement at future meetings. \n\nIV. BOARD BRIEFS &\; DISCUSSION – [0:08:56]\nPresentation – Nei ghborhood Commission Office enhancements – Patrick Smith - [0:09:00]: Th e NCO presentation was cancelled. Chair Radke led a discussion on the boar d's composition of 14 sub-districts and 3 at-large seats. Member Burbage a sked about the board's autonomy in restructuring and how final decisions a re made. Neighborhood Assistant Jeffrey Jones clarified that any proposed changes must go through the Neighborhood Commission for approval\, and sug gested that sub-districts unable to fill vacancies could temporarily be co nverted to at-large seats for the current term\, reverting back in 2027. C hair Radke noted that quorum — requiring 9 of 17 members — has been a challenge prompting other boards to consider structural changes. Member Ca rstensen expressed support for maintaining sub-districts to preserve commu nity representation\, while Vice Chair Shizuma inquired about the vacancy history of sub-districts 13 and 14. Chair Radke noted that sub-district 14 (Yacht Club Terrace) has had frequent vacancies compared to sub-district 13 (Kokokahi).\n\nVice Chair Shizuma MOVED and Member Fleitell SECONDED to establish a Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) to allow members additional time over the next three weeks to research the board's vacancy history an d further discuss potential changes to the board's composition - [0:15:11] . There was no further discussion\, so a voice vote was conducted. The mot ion was ADOPTED\; 11-0-0 (Aye: Radke\, Sakamoto\, Carstensen\, Fleitell\, Toma\, Burbage\, Hewitt\, Shizuma\, Quitevis\, Lam\, Piliea. Nay: None. Ab stain: None.) - [0:15:43]. Chair Radke asked if Vice Chair Shizuma would l ike to take the lead. Vice Chair Shizuma agreed.\n\nDiscussion/Position – 45-221 Ka Hanahou Circle Dock Construction - [0:16:08]: Applicants wer e not present. Vice Chair Shizuma reviewed a draft EA for a CDUP (Conditio nal Development Use Permit) proposing a private dock and ocean access net\ , finding the applicant's claims of alignment with the Oahu General Plan\, Kāneʻohe Bay Master Plan\, and Koolaupoko Sustainable Communities Plan to be inaccurate\, as all three plans support public rather than private s horeline access. He recommended the board not support the draft EA and sug gested the applicant revise and resubmit. Member Lam noted that existing d ocks may still be improved\, and Member Fleitell asked whether the County had issued a compliance determination\, to which Chair Radke clarified tha t the shared document was simply a transmittal letter\, not a compliance d etermination.\n\nMember Lam MOVED and Member Sakamoto SECONDED to return t he proposal to the applicants with the board's disapproval and noted comme nts\, including a correction to the conflicting address on the submission noted by Member Carstensen during the discussion - [0:22:49]. There was no further discussion\, so a voice vote was conducted. The motion was ADOPTE D\; 11-0-0 (Aye: Radke\, Sakamoto\, Carstensen\, Fleitell\, Toma\, Burbage \, Hewitt\, Shizuma\, Quitevis\, Lam\, Piliea. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) - [0:23:43].\n\nPresentation/Position – Dangerous Road at Kāneʻohe Bay Yacht Club – Alcorn/Bates - [0:23:50]: A Kāneʻohe Yacht Club Board re presentative presented a pedestrian safety concern along Kāneʻohe Bay Dr ive between the Yacht Club and Yacht Club Terrace’s condos. There is no sidewalk on the Yacht Club side\, two bus stops are directly across from e ach other\, and 1\,000+ users frequent the area\, including children in ju nior sailing programs. The board was asked to write a letter supporting a crosswalk and traffic control measures in order for the representative to receive the Department of Transportation Services’ consideration.\n\nQue stions\, Comments\, &\; Concerns – [0:28:26]:\n1. Crosswalk Feasibili ty: Member Fleitell raised the question of whether a crosswalk at a non-si gnalized\, non-intersection location had already been explored and denied by the County. While expressing support for the idea\, he noted that Count y policy likely requires either a traffic light or flashing/caution signal at any such crossing — suggesting that if the crosswalk were to move fo rward\, installing some type of signal would probably be a prerequisite.\n 2. Yacht Club Traffic Control Request: Member Lam expressed a preference f or traffic control measures over speed bumps\, suggesting the board draft a letter to the county requesting some form of traffic control — such as a crosswalk — near the yacht club to address speeding concerns.\n3. Cha ir Radke's Position on the Letter: Chair Radke clarified that rather than drafting a formal letter\, he intends to state the Board's request directl y on the record at the meeting\, with the minutes serving as the official documentation.\n4. ADA Access: Member Sakamoto expressed strong support fo r safe pedestrian access as a blind individual.\n\nPresentation/Position – Dangerous Road at Kāneʻohe Bay Yacht Club – Alcorn/Bates (Continue d) - [0:31:26]: Member Fleitell MOVED and Member Burbage SECONDED to take a position of supporting a crosswalk at the Kāneʻohe Bay Yacht Club whic h will be noted in the minutes - [0:31:34]. There was no further discussio n. The motion was ADOPTED\; 11-0-0 (Aye: Radke\, Sakamoto\, Carstensen\, F leitell\, Toma\, Burbage\, Hewitt\, Shizuma\, Quitevis\, Lam\, Piliea. Nay : None. Abstain: None.) - [0:31:52].\n\nPresentation/Position – Kulauli Street Crosswalk – Shaelyn Pasco - [0:32:19]: Shaelyn Pasco requested in stallation of a sidewalk along Kulauli Street in front of Puʻohala Elemen tary School. Students use an informal path on one side while the other is blocked by overgrown vegetation\, creating a safety and ADA hazard. In add ition\, the community also expressed support for HB 2360 (paid family leav e).\n\nQuestions\, Comments\, &\; Concerns – [0:33:54]:\n1. Overgrowt h vs. Sidewalk: Chair Radke clarified the overgrowth recurs. The real need is a permanent sidewalk on the school side. Members supported a formal si dewalk on the left side heading toward Puʻohala Elementary.\n2. ADA Acces s: Member Sakamoto emphasized ADA-compliant 3-foot minimum clearance and s upported sidewalk installation.\n\nPresentation/Position – Kulauli Stree t Crosswalk – Shaelyn Pasco (Continued) - [0:39:34]: Member Fleitell MOV ED and Member Sakamoto SECONDED to recommend that a sidewalk be built on t he side of the street that has Puʻohala Elementary School - [0:39:34]. Th ere was no further discussion\, so a voice vote was conducted. The motion was ADOPTED\; 11-0-0 (Aye: Radke\, Sakamoto\, Carstensen\, Fleitell\, Toma \, Burbage\, Hewitt\, Shizuma\, Quitevis\, Lam\, Piliea. Nay: None. Abstai n: None.) Chair Radke wanted to make it clear in the minutes that the Boar d is requesting construction of a sidewalk on the left side of Puʻohala E lementary School for student and community safety and the maintenance of t he right side of Puʻohala Elementary School by property owners to be able to have a sidewalk that is about 50 feet - [0:40:12].\n\nPresentation – HECO Renewable Energy Zones – Briana Ackerman - [0:40:46]: Talin Sokuga wa (Manager of Corporate Energy Planning\, Hawaiian Electric) presented th e Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) concept — areas proactively identified fo r renewable energy infrastructure to reduce project-by-project costs and t imelines. The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) directed Hawaiian Electric to identify two REZs on Oʻahu by June 2026\, narrowed from eight to a cu rrent short list of four. Community input is accepted at https://hawaiipow ered.com/rez/cycle2/. There will be 2 Public open houses: Monday\, April 6 \, 2026 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) at Leeward Community College and Thursday\ , April 9\, 2026 at WCC (Windward Community College) Room 113 (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.).\n● Renewable Energy Zones: https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1IfyOXslhvMYMZTl25bBNV1j7PYmP5ZcO/view?usp=drive_link\n\nQuestions\, Comme nts\, &\; Concerns – [0:47:15]:\n1. Website Accessibility: Member Sak amoto raised concerns about screen reader accessibility of the interactive REZ map. Sokugawa committed to following up with the communications team. \n2. Project Scale: Vice Chair Shizuma asked whether REZs apply to utility -scale or rooftop solar. Talin clarified REZs focus on larger utility-scal e projects\; the company is not limited to specific technologies.\n3. Rene wable Energy Projects: Member Fleitell asked what specific renewable energ y projects were being considered for their zone\, noting limited space for large-scale options like solar farms. Talin clarified that no specific pr ojects have been identified yet\, and the process remains open to various technologies\, with site selection driven by factors like infrastructure p roximity and cost.\n4. Energy Independence: Member Lam asked how each regi on could achieve energy independence — including local power generation and storage — and whether emerging technologies like sand batteries woul d be considered. Talin responded that while no specific design is in place yet\, there is potential for renewable systems to serve local communities \, and that the right design could improve grid resiliency. The process re mains open to all technologies\, with cost-effectiveness\, reliability\, a nd sustainability as the key criteria.\n5. Land Availability: Member Burba ge asked whether the effort was targeting State\, City\, or privately offe red land. Talin replied it's a combination — coordinating with state and county agencies while welcoming community input\, without asking resident s to commit anything yet.\n6. Open House &\; Community Engagement: Chai r Radke inquired about the open house and Talin confirmed there will be mo re in-depth community workshops on the renewable energy zones. Vice Chair Shizuma asked whether community input had a deadline and Chair Radke asked how to prepare for the April 2026 meeting. Talin noted the comment period is ongoing with no set end date\, and Hawaii Electric's Kani clarified th at the Thursday\, April 9\, 2026 meeting will include an open house from 6 :00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and a presentation with Q&\;A from 7:00 p.m. - 8:3 0 p.m.\, with community members encouraged to drop pins on an online map t o submit location-based feedback.\n\nIII. CITY/STATE/COMMUNITY MONTHLY REP ORTS AND DISCUSSION (CONTINUED) - [0:57:34]\nMarine Corps Base Hawaiʻi – [0:57:56]: Kristi Kaluhiwa reported: (1) RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific): Additional military members expected to arrive late June 2026 and depart b y early August 2026\; final planning underway. (2) Change of Command: Colo nel Bevin's change of command expected in May 2026\; he will remain on isl and at INDOPACOM (Indo-Pacific Command). (3) Noise Reporting: The MCBH web site noise reporting function has been restored\; a QR code flyer is being developed. (4) MCCS (Marine Corps Community Services) 5K Races: Monthly p ublic races available at mccshawaii.com\; March race has been rescheduled to Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\; April 2026 registration open. (5) MCCS Hir ing: Positions available for childcare and other roles\; installation is a t around 40–41% staffing reduction.\n\nQuestions\, Comments\, &\; Con cerns – [1:01:32]:\n1. Gas Station Status: Chair Radke asked about the M CBH gas station\; Kristi will follow up.\n2. Base Security Alert Level: Me mber Sakamoto asked about current security alert levels at the base gates given ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Chair Radke intervened\, statin g that security measures are not discussed\, but assured that people are s afe.\n\nWindward Community College – [1:03:05]: Chancellor Ardis Eschenb erg announced the Koʻolau Career Expo: Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Haleʻakoakoa. 47–48 employers offering minimum $40\ ,000/year equivalent positions (federal\, state\, county\, private\, and t elework). Free lunch provided by WCC cafeteria.\n● Ko’olau Career Expo : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DniivdvAluiZUOO4JHYDeqKJXr3Qid4c/view?u sp=drive_link\n\nV. RESIDENT/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [1:05:37]\nKāneʻohe Public Library Reopening – [1:06:07]: A resident asked when the library will reopen.\nMālama 96744 Graffiti Paint Out &\; Community Cleanup – [1:07:03]: Lisa Uyesato (Windward Neighborhood Security Watch Coordina tors Group) announced: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Kāneʻohe District Park (pool side). All equipment provided. Registra tion deadline: Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026. Youth (17 and under) must be ac companied by an adult\; eligible for 4 community service hours.\n● Flyer : https://drive.google.com/file/d/18f_L-3vcSHzGNEJFwOW71P8sm4fQt5LA/view?u sp=drive_link\n\nVI. ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:08:40]\nU.S. Representative Jill Tokuda – [1:08:54]: Tolua Samifua reported: (1) 2026 Congressional Art Competition open for grades 8 – 12\; artwork due Wednesday\, April 8 \, 2026\; theme: Reflections of Hawaiʻi\; contact the district office for details. (2) Representative Tokuda's office is working with USPS (United States Postal Service) on mail delivery disruptions related to storm-damag ed roads in the district.\n\nGovernor Green's Representative – [1:12:12] : Diane Ako reported: Temporary Library at Windward Mall location was clos ed Wednesday\, December 31\, 2025\; the renovated library's February 2026 reopening date was pushed back\; a new date will be announced soon\; the H awaii Department of Taxation reminding taxpayers that USPS now postmarks m ail upon facility processing rather than drop-off\, which could delay post marks by 3 or more days\; the Hawaii DOT (Department of Transportation) se eking public feedback on adding Hawaiian diacritical markings to State hig hway street signs\, with misspelled signs to be corrected over time\; and the Governor releasing $2 million toward a $4.1 million electronic health record system at Kahuku Medical Center\, set for completion in September 2 026.\n● Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YnMTESm9o95uAPsC4nr j7fBGb29Y6CwF/view?usp=drive_link\n\nMayor Rick Blangiardi's Representativ e – [1:15:23]: Andy Kawano reported: Mayor's Town Halls – Final Tour: The Mayor is conducting his final town hall tour. The Windward-side town h all will be on April 23\, 2026\, 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Waimānalo Distri ct Park Gym\; City Budget: The City is working on the budget. The Council Members' first amendment set has been received and will be incorporated in to Council Draft One\, with a public hearing on March 30\, 2026\; DPR – Kāneʻohe District Park Tennis Courts: A DPR maintenance supervisor inspe cted the upper tennis courts on February 24\, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. Cracks wer e found\, but were assessed as not deep enough to pose a public safety ris k. Weeds were removed on February 27\, 2026.\; DPP – Building Permit Sta tistics (H&\;L Build): DPP indicated it needs more time to gather data on permit processing speed since implementing the H&\;L Build platform. Director Kawano noted that permit speed depends on multiple factors beyon d the platform itself\, including the quality of applications submitted an d applicants' ability to respond to comments\; DPP – 45-201 Nohonani Pla ce STR Violation (Status Update): DPP conducted several inspections at 45- 201 Nohonani Place since the February 2026 meeting. The property owner tol d investigators she no longer operates short-term rentals and stopped afte r receiving a notice of violation and order of fines last year. However\, during one inspection\, investigators found an active advertisement for re ntals of less than 30 days. Evidence was captured\, and a new notice of vi olation will be issued in early April 2026.\n● Newsletter: https://drive .google.com/file/d/1zzRT8dkN8wxeK1EE05o4mQTXjMFwpuwM/view?usp=drive_link\n \nCouncilmember Esther Kiaʻāina – [1:20:55]: Councilmember Kiaʻāina reported: Mayor's Budget – Kāneʻohe Projects: The Mayor's budget inclu des projects relevant to Kāneʻohe: Hui Mano wastewater pump station\, Hu i Mano wastewater preliminary treatment facility\, Kāwa Stream and ditch\ , and Poly Golf Course\; Pahia Road Crosswalk: Federal funding for crosswa lk improvements at Pahia Road did not come through. However\, Councilmembe r Kiaʻāina is allocating funds for quick-build improvements until the ne cessary federal funding is secured\; Storm Damage Response: Given the rece nt Kona storms and ongoing rain\, residents are encouraged to: (1) Report potholes and infrastructure issues via Honolulu 311 (most effective) or em ail DFM roads at dfmroads@honolulu.gov (also applicable for stream issues) . (2) File insurance claims first. Hawaiian Electric claims must be filed within 30 days of a power outage. (3) Report storm damages to the City's D epartment of Emergency Management via an online self-reporting form (for i nformational/tracking purposes\, not reimbursement). Soil erosion is occur ring along streams near Bay View Golf Course\, adversely impacting nearby residents and homes\; Fire Mitigation Town Hall: On April 30\, 2026\, a Ci ty informational briefing on overall fire mitigation strategy will be held .\n\nSenator Jarrett Keohokalole – [1:30:30]: Senator Keohokalole report ed: Town Hall at Windward Community College: A joint town hall is being ho sted at Windward Community College on April 13\, 2026\, alongside Rep. Kit agawa and Rep. Matayoshi. Flyers are available. HECO will present on Renew able Energy Zones from 5:30–6:00 p.m.\; the main session runs 5:30–7:3 0 p.m. RSVP at bit.ly/kaneohaytown hall 2026\; Community Field Trip to the Legislature: Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026. Bus pickup in Kailua Town (near Longs). Spots still available. Activities include a tour\, lunch\, and wa tching a floor session\; Legislative Priorities – Commerce Committee (Ch air): social media and AI legislation (including SB 3001 on AI chatbots)\; digital assets and cryptocurrency bills\; good government and elections m easures\; budget balancing efforts without cutting core services or signif icantly rolling back income tax cuts.\n\nSenator Brenton Awa – [1:33:30] : No representative present.\n\nRepresentative Lisa Kitagawa – [1:33:37] : Kristin Lee reported: Community Survey Results: Over 560 community surve y responses were received. Results will be mailed to respondents and share d in Rep. Kitagawa's e-newsletter on Friday\; Town Hall – April 13\, 202 6: A joint town hall at Windward Community College\, 5:30–7:30 p.m.\, wi th HECO presenting on REZs from 5:30–6:00 p.m. RSVP at bit.ly/kaneohetow nhall2026.\n\nRepresentative Scot Matayoshi – [1:34:56]: Emma Baron repo rted: Legislative Update: House bills have crossed over to the Senate. Sur viving bills in the Senate include: HB 1559 (cell phone ban in schools)\, HB 2198 (prediction markets)\, and HB 1511 (unsolicited mail)\; Capital Im provement Funding: CIP funding received for Hawaiʻi State Hospital\, Kān eʻohe Elementary School\, and Heʻeia Elementary School\; Events: Town ha ll at WCC on Monday\, April 13\, 2026 (details above)\; Mālama 96744 clea nup on April 11 at Kāneʻohe District Park (registration through office o r PATCH Hawaiʻi by Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026)\; Ho’oulu He’eia at Wi ndward Mall on Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\; Kāneʻohe Service Fair at Kān eʻohe Community Park on Friday\, April 17\, 2026.\n\nRepresentative Mike Lee – [1:36:32]: Jonah McNear reported: Legislative Session Status: The session is more than halfway complete. House bills have passed the House a nd are now in the Senate\; Key Bills: HB 2021 (e-bike safety: age limits\, helmets\, operating restrictions)\; HB 2361 (strengthening the Kāneʻohe Bay Regional Council's advisory role)\; HB 1588 (noise detection program on Hawaiʻi roadways\, including H-3).\n\nQuestions\, Comments\, &\; Co ncerns – [1:38:08]:\n1. Senate Bill (SB) 2151 – Governor's Emergency O rder Authority: Member Sakamoto asked Senator Keohokalole about SB 2151\, which would regulate the governor's ability to issue emergency orders. Sen ator Keohokalole explained that this bill has been introduced every year s ince COVID. The core provision is to institute a legislative override of t he governor's emergency order authority\, which currently does not exist.\ n2. House Bill (HB) 2360 – Paid Family Leave: Pasco asked about the stat us of HB 2360 (paid family leave). Senator Keohokalole confirmed the bill is jointly referred to the Labor Committee and his Commerce Committee. He has not yet heard from the Labor Committee chair on scheduling. Pasco conf irmed strong community support for the bill. Senator Keohokalole invited P asco to call his office the following day for a follow-up on the bill's st atus.\n3. SB 3001 – AI Chatbot Legislation: Member Burbage asked Senator Keohokalole to explain the AI chatbot bill. Senator Keohokalole described SB 3001\, which was prompted by a constituent sharing a transcript of an AI chatbot conversation her 12-year-old daughter had on Character.AI. The transcript involved aggressive fictional roleplay including violent and gr ooming behavior directed at the child. Research revealed this is a growing national and international trend.\n\nVII. BOARD BUSINESS – [1:46:08]\nA pproval of February 2026 Meeting Minutes – [1:46:06]: Chair Radke called for changes or amendments. Hearing none\; Member Sakamoto MOVED and Membe r Fleitell SECONDED to accept the minutes as written - [1:46:26]. A voice vote was conducted. The motion was ADOPTED\; 9-0-0 (Aye: Radke\, Sakamoto\ , Carstensen\, Fleitell\, Toma\, Burbage\, Hewitt\, Shizuma\, Quitevis\, T oma\, Lam. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) - [1:46:31].\n\nVote to Disestablish Kāneʻohe Canoe Club PIG – [1:46:37]: Chair Radke noted the PIG has be en inactive for over a year and asked if there was any discussion on the t opic. There was no discussion. Member Carstensen MOVED and Member Sakamoto SECONDED to disestablish the Kāneʻohe Canoe Club Permitted Interaction Group - [1:46:58]. The motion was ADOPTED\; 9-0-0 (Aye: Radke\, Sakamoto\, Carstensen\, Fleitell\, Toma\, Burbage\, Hewitt\, Shizuma\, Quitevis\, La m\, Piliea. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) - [1:47:19].\n\nVIII. COMMITTEE REP ORTS/ASSIGNMENTS – [1:47:29]\nVacant Committees: Chair Radke encouraged volunteers for vacant committees: Education\, Haiku Stairs (currently unde r a court-ordered stay)\, State Legislative\, and Environmental.\n\nEmerge ncy Preparedness Committee: Member Sakamoto reminded the Board about an Em ergency Preparedness Fair that will be held at Windward Mall on Saturday\, May 2nd. Members were encouraged to attend.\n\nTransportation: Member Lam reported serving as Vice Chair for the Oʻahu Metropolitan Planning Organ ization (OMPO) invited board feedback on regional planning topics.\n\nIX. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:49:42]\nNext Regular Board Meeting: Thursday\, April 16\, 2026\, at 6:30 p.m. – Windward Community College\, Haleʻakoakoa 10 1-105.\n\nX. ADJOURNMENT – [1:50:25]\nThe meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.\n\nSubmitted by: Jeffrey Jones\, Neighborhood Assistant\, NCO\nReview ed by: Rachel Cristobal\, Neighborhood Assistant\, NCO\nFinalized by:\n\nT o view agenda and minutes\, visit our board website.\n\nEvent shows physi cal location\; however\, other options of participation may also include W ebEx and phone.  If available\, instructions for WebEx and phone can be f ound at the top of the agenda. LOCATION:Windward Community College - Hale A'o 101-102\, 45-720 Kea'ahala R oad\, Kāne'ohe\, Hawaii\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=45-720 Kea'ahala Road\, Kā ne'ohe\, Hawaii\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Windward Commun ity College - Hale A'o 101-102:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Honolulu X-LIC-LOCATION:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250416T183000 TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:HST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR