BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:Pacific/Honolulu X-WR-TIMEZONE:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53-21347@honolulu.gov DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260618T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260618T213000 DTSTAMP:20260612T223333Z URL:https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/events/30-kane%ca%bbohe-nb-regular-meetin g-2026-06-18/ SUMMARY:30. Kāneʻohe NB Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:KĀNE‘OHE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 30\n \;\n\nREGULAR MEETI NG AGENDA\nTHURSDAY\, JUNE 18\, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M.\nWINDWARD COMMUNITY COLL EGE – HALE’AKOAKOA 101-105\n45-720 KEA‘AHALA ROAD\, KĀNEʻOHE\, HI 96744\nAND VIA WEBEX ONLINE PLATFORM\n\nMeeting Link: https://cchnl.webex. com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m289f3083da584caabf8dad1d531b1ad6\nMeeting Number: 24 88 928 6851\nPassword: NB30 (6230 when dialing from a phone or video syste m)\nJoin By Phone: +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll\nAccess Code: 2488 9 28 6851\nYouTube Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DZJTKor6TT NYiqx5U-P2w\nMaterial: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bP-j4YYw0YC i4sBV5QEZ8TwVGavf7v_K?usp=sharing\nRules of Speaking: To ensure the maximu m opportunity for all attendees to be heard\, the following guidelines app ly: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to type their question in the chat bo x or raise their hand using the “raise hand” function in the online Zo om platform - which is indicated 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 num ber wishes to speak. To mute/unmute your phone\, press *6. Please wait unt il 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 official reports\, comments or concerns shall be three (3) minutes or less.\nPlease Kōkua: To help all attendees the oppo rtunity to hear presentations &\; comments\, please place your device o n mute until you would like to speak. When you are recognized\, unmute you rself and make your comments. The Board may act on any agenda item. As req uired by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92)\, specific issues not noted on th is agenda cannot be voted on\, unless added to the agenda. A two-thirds vo te (12) of this 17-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. It ems may not be added if they are of major importance and will affect a sig nificant number of people.\nI. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Mo Radke 6:30 – 6 :31\n\nII. FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD: 6:31 – 6:36\nInterested re sidents must bring current proof of residency to the board meeting or cont act Neighborhood Assistant Chelsea Smith (chelsea.smith@honolulu.gov) to v erify residency before the meeting.\nSubdistrict 2 - Crown Terrace\nSubdis trict 13 - Kokokahi\,\nSubdistrict 14 - Yacht Club Terrace\n\nIII. CITY/ST ATE/COMMUNITY REPORTS AND DISCUSSION (3 minutes each) 6:36 – 6:54\nA. Ho nolulu Fire Department\nB. Honolulu Police Department\nC. Marine Corps Bas e Hawaii\nD. Windward Community College\nE. Office of Hawaiian Affairs\nF. Castle High School\n\nIV. BOARD BRIEFS &\; DISCUSSION (10 minutes each ) 6:54 – 6:55\nA. No Briefs Scheduled\n\nV. RESIDENT/ COMMUNITY CONCERNS (3 minutes each) 6:55 -- 7:15\n\nVI. ELECTED OFFICIALS (2 minutes each fo r formal comments) 7:15 – 7:45\nNote: The two minutes does not to includ e community Q &\; A\nA. US Representative Jill Tokuda\nB. Governor Gree n’s Representative\nC. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative\nD. Coun cil Member Esther Kia’aina\nCongressional\, Governor\, Mayor &\; City and County Q&\;A\nE. Senator Jarrett Keohokalole\nF. Senator Brenton A wa\nG. Representative Lisa Kitagawa\nH. Representative Scot Matayoshi\nI. Representative Mike Lee\nState Officials: Q&\;A\n\nVII. BOARD BUSINESS 7:45 – 7:50\nA. Approval of May 2025 meeting minutes\n\nVIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS / ASSIGNMENTS 7:50 – 8:00\nA. Attended Meeting Reports\nB. Commu nity Engagement Committee – Toma\, Lam\nC. Emergency Preparedness Commit tee - Carstensen\, Fleitell\, Quitevis\, Sakamoto\nD. Education Committee - VACANT\nE. Transportation - Lam\, Sakamoto\nF. Military Affairs – Radk e\, Sakamoto\nG. Haiku Stairs - VACANT\nH. State Legislative – VACANT\nB . Environmental - VACANT\nI. HPD Liaison - Carstensen\, Sakamoto\nJ. Plann ing - Lam\nK. Homeless/Kauhale – Burbage\, Bryant\, Fleitell\, Hewitt\n\ nIX. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8:10 – 8:15\nNext Regular Board Meeting: Thursday\, J uly 16\, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE - HALE’AKOAKOA 101-105 - or using the virtual login credentials listed at the top of page 1 of this document.\n\nX. ADJOURNMENT 8:15\n\nA mailing list is maintaine d 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 te lephone 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\nAll written testimony must be received in th e Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting\, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted d irectly to the Board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony\, ple ase note the Board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Ne ighborhood Commission Office\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Hono lulu\, HI 96817\, fax (808) 768-3711\, or complete the form on http://www. honolulu.gov/nco/board-tesimony\nIf you need an auxiliary aid/service or o ther accomodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language oth er 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 befo re 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 adi/service or accomodation\, but if may not be possible to fulf ull requests received after this date.\n\n \;\n\nDRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD\nTHURSDAY\, MAY 21\, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.\n WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE – HALE AʻO - 101-102\, 45-720 KEA‘AHALA RO AD\, KĀNEʻOHE\, HI 96744 \nAND VIA WEBEX\n\nVideo Recording of Meeting L ink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u6IwAvIkRk\nGoogle Drive Link: https ://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bP-j4YYw0YCi4sBV5QEZ8TwVGavf7v_K\n\nI. CALL TO ORDER - [0:00:00]\n\nChair Radke called the Kāne'ohe Neighborhood Board No. 30 meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Quorum was established with 9 members present. Note: This 17-member Board requires nine (9) members to e stablish quorum and to take official Board action.\n\nMembers Present: Don ald Sakamoto\, Greg (Maka) Quitevis\,)\, Neil Fleitell\, Dale Cartensen\, Elena Bryant\, Abe Toma\, Zachary Pilien\, Mo Radke\, Adriel Lam\, John He wett (joined at 6:35 p.m.)\, and Patty Yamashiro (joined at 7:07 p.m.).\n\ nMembers Absent: Lora Burbage and David (Keoni) Shizuma.\n\nGuests: Captai n B. Vierra (Honolulu Fire Department)\; Lieutenant Sanford Yu\, Captain C ampbell\, Seagant Nakagawa (Honolulu Police Department)\, Kristi Kaluhiwa (Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi)\; Diane Ako (Governor Green's Representative) \; Andy Kawano (Mayor Blangiardi's Representative)\; Tolua Samifua (Repres entative Tokuda’s Representative)\; Elizabeth Tavake (Senator Awaʻs Off ice)\; Councilmember Esther Kia'āina\, Irene Limos (Councilmember Kia'āi na's Representative)\; Representative Lisa Kitagawa\; Representative Scott Matayoshi\; Lisa Uyesato (Windward Neighborhood Security Watch Coordinato rs Group)\; Kaleoaloha Biven\, Joseph Ooi\, Cameron Pierce (Castle High Sc hool)\; Mike Elhoff\, Taylor Caster\, Janice Lai\, Patrick Chandler\, Sean Oʻconnor\, Cherie Oʻconnor\, Hoku Gilbert\, Annette Tashiro and Celeste Andres (Residents &\; Guests). Chelsea Smith and Rachel Cristobal (Nei ghborhood Commission Office). There were approximately 51 total participan ts.\n\nII. FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD - [0:00:01]\n\nSubdistrict 2 – Crown Terrace: No volunteers.\n\nSubdistrict 9 – Keapuka: No volunte ers.\n\nSubdistrict 13 – Kokokahi: No volunteers.\n\nSubdistrict 14 – Yacht Club Terrace: No volunteers.\n\nIII. CITY/STATE/COMMUNITY MONTHLY RE PORTS AND DISCUSSION - [0:00:46]\n\nHonolulu Fire Department (HFD) - [0:03 :06]: Captain B. Vierra reported the following:\n● April 2026 Statistics : One structure fire\, nine activated alarms\, 120 medicals\, one motor ve hicle collision with a pedestrian\, and five motor vehicle crashes/collisi ons.\n● Fire Safety Tip – Evacuation Planning: Wildfire Prevention and Preparedness – Hawaii is entering a high-risk wildfire season due to dr y conditions. Community is encourgaed to take preventative measures\n● R eport: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JZ21zy4wHhgISiFj9poc4Dg5UZvwS4hA/v iew?usp=sharing\n\nQuestions\, Comments\, &\; Concerns – [0:02:10]:\n 1. Wildfire Presentation Acknowledgment: Member Cartensen thanked HFD for their collaboration in a presentation for Hawaii Wildfires.\n2. Wildfire R eignition: Member Sakamoto asked for clarification about extinguised wildf ires where root systems from certain vegetation may reignite. Captain Vier ra explained surface fuel may not be the only things burning\, so in their fire suppression efforts\, they will dig into root systems to ensure ever ything is cooled down and saturated to avoid and rekindling.\n3. Kapaʻa Q uarry Utility Pole: Chair Radke asked for more information regarding a pol e that had falled on Kapaʻa Quarry Road. Captain Vierra did not have any details to report but HFD was following the situation.\n\nHonolulu Police Department (HPD) - [0:03:30]: Lt. Sanford Yu\, Capt Campbell and Sgt. Naka gawa reported the following:\n• April 2026 Statistics: No motor vehicle thefts compared to four the previous month\, one burglary compared to five the previous month\, 15 thefts compared to 10 the previous month\, five m otor vehicle break ins compared to three the previous month\, and zero rob beries. HPD responded to 1\,690 calls for service.\n\nQuestions\, Comments \, &\; Concerns – [0:04:23]\n1. H3 Speeding/Noise Control: Member Sak amoto thanked HPD for their continued efforts to control speeding and nois y cars on the H3.\n\nMember John Hewett joined at 6:35 p.m.\; 10 members p resent.\n\nMarine Corps Base Hawaiʻi – [0:05:06]: Kristi Kaluhiwa repor ted the following: Colonel Beaven relinquished command to Colonel DeTrinis . RIMPAC Year anticipate more air traffic\, expecting most of the foreign countries to be mobilizing at the ending of June. Training will continue t hrough July ending the first week of August. There will be less closures o f the City &\; County portion of Bellows Beach this year\, MCBH plans t o keep the beach open as long as there is no turtle nesting. There are thr ee weekends that will affect public access to the beach and they will be f orwarded to Chair Radke. In addition to RIMPAC\, MCBH will be supporting t he Kaupiko Canoe Regatta in July. More details to follow as the event gets closer.\n\nQuestions\, Comments\, &\; Concerns – [0:07:28]\n1. Openi ng of the Officer’s Club: Member Sakamoto inquired about the efforts of reopening the Officer’s Club. Kaluhiwa reported that it remains a conver sation piece and the biggest question is funding.\n\nWindward Community Co llege – [0:08:34]: No representative present.\n\nOffice of Hawaiian Affa irs (OHA) – [0:08:47]: No representative present.\n\nCastle High School (CHS) – [0:08:57]: Cameron Pierce reported the following: Castle High Sc hool wrapped up graduation and in the process of planning for future event s.\n\nQuestions\, Comments\, &\; Concerns – [0:09:28]\n1. Future Even ts Inquiry: Member Lam asked what events are planned for the summer and fa ll. Cameron Pierce mentioned the High-Five Recycling events that serve as fundraisers for each class’s graduation.\n2. Graduation Season Safety: C hair Radke raised awareness about dangerous behavior observed near graduat ion season\, including trucks with smoking tires and e-bike riders doing w heelies. Pierce acknowledged some teachers discuss safety but it has not b een addressed school-wide.\n3. Current CTE Course Offerings: Member Sakamo to\, a 1980 Castle High School alumnus\, asked about current career and te chnical education courses. Karen Pierce confirmed automotive and FFA (Futu re Farmers of America) are still offered\; carpentry has been discontinued \; electronics may have been dropped as well. Member Sakamoto expressed ho pe that carpentry could be restored.\n\nIV. BOARD BRIEFS &\; DISCUSSION – [0:11:57]\n\nPresentation/possible vote – Kāneʻohe NB Emergency P reparedness Committee – [0:12:07]: Member Carstensen presented on behalf of the Emergency Preparedness Committee\, acknowledging National EMS Week and the committee's work with constituents in the Kāneʻohe area\, inclu ding John Perkins from emergency management at Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi. He presented a PowerPoint titled "Pre-Disaster Planning and Mitigation" c overing:\n• Definition: Pre-disaster planning and mitigation refers to p roactive measures taken before disaster strikes to minimize loss of life\, property damage\, and reliance on emergency aid — distinct from emergen cy management.\n• Four Key Aspects: (1) Structural hardening and retrofi tting of critical infrastructure against earthquakes\, hurricanes\, floods \, and wildfires\; (2) upgrading utilities\, installing microgrids\, redun dant communications\, and burying power cables\; (3) improved drainage and stormwater management systems\; (4) proactive zoning and building code up dates incorporating hazard mitigation requirements. Noted that only one Wi ndward-side elementary school currently meets hurricane preparedness stand ards\, and nearly 50% of Hawaiʻi homes lack hurricane straps.\n• FEMA C ost-Effectiveness: A National Institute of Building Sciences/FEMA study fo und that federal grants save $6 for every $1 spent on pre-disaster plannin g. Member Carstensen stated the Kona Low storm damage locally was minimal compared to what it could have been.\nMember Carstensen read the full text of the Resolution Urging Greater Focus on Pre-Disaster Planning and Mitig ation and Community Resiliency Planning in Hawaiʻi. Key whereas clauses a ddressed: ongoing disaster risks\; importance of pre-disaster preparedness distinct from emergency management\; community concerns regarding evacuat ion planning\, backup communications\, flood mitigation\, and supply stagi ng\; FEMA's recognition of mitigation cost savings. Resolved clauses calle d for: increased attention to visible and community-informed mitigation\; collaboration among agencies and community organizations\; exploration of pre-disaster working groups\; future government buildings built to shelter specifications\; redundant communications\; flood/storm drainage maintena nce\; care of kūpuna and disabled persons\; and distribution of the resol ution to the Governor\, HIEMA\, Honolulu DEM\, Mayor\, State Legislature\, City Council\, congressional delegation\, and all Oʻahu Neighborhood Boa rds. Member Sakamoto MOVED and Member Fleitell SECONDED to adopt the resol ution [0:24:30].\n• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/107mN1 A6imSE4OeWHKomC1yWUytv0JR6w/view?usp=drive_link\n• Draft Resolution: htt ps://drive.google.com/file/d/1sI4u4kIyyTqABrVeAUBMsO33Yo0lw6LU/view?usp=dr ive_link\n\nQuestions\, Comments\, &\; Concerns – [0:24:30]\n1. Addit ion of "Disabled" Language: Member Sakamoto\, as a board member\, Emergenc y Response Committee member\, and blind individual\, requested that "disab led" be added to the resolution alongside "kūpuna" to ensure individuals with disabilities are not overlooked. The committee agreed to add this lan guage.\n2. Maintenance and Alternate Access Routes: Member Lam praised the resolution's depth and highlighted the importance of regular maintenance not merely for beautification but to minimize debris\, increase safety\, a nd improve emergency access. He noted that the recent Kailua Road closure lacked pre-planned alternate access routes and urged maintaining all avail able roadways. He also raised the issue of above-ground power lines\, noti ng federal funding is available to assist in underground conversion\, and that the resolution can help direct government and HECO to those resources .\n3. Community Voice – Petition Reference: Member Carstensen noted that approximately 50 community members signed a petition during the Windward emergency preparedness fair calling for a better community voice in emerge ncy preparedness — many of whom were senior citizens. He suggested langu age referencing this community input be added to the resolution to make th e case more concrete. The committee agreed to include this language.\n4. A cknowledgments and Purpose: Member Carstensen acknowledged Councilmember K iaʻāina's budget efforts and Representative Matayoshi and his team for m eeting with the committee. He reiterated the resolution's primary goal is to educate government officials and neighborhood boards\, with the hope of fostering workshops and/or a dedicated government forum for community inp ut on pre-disaster planning.\nMember Lam called the question [0:31:05] Mem ber Fleitell MOVED and Member Carstenten SECONDED the motion to end discus sion [0:33:06]. Hearing no objections the motion was ADOPTED\; 10-0-0 (Aye : Radke\, Sakamoto\, Quitevas\, Fleitell\, Hewett\, Carstensen\, Bryant\, Toma\, Pilien\, and Lam\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None) Member Lam MOVED and Member Sakamoto SECONDED to adopt the resolution as ammendmeded. The motio n was ADOPTED\; 10-0-0 (Aye: Radke\, Sakamoto\, Quitevas\, Fleitell\, Hewe tt\, Carstensen\, Bryant\, Toma\, Pilien\, and Lam\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None) – [0:33:36].\n\nDiscussion – 45-221 Ka Hanahou Circle – Mike E lhoff\, Rob Walker &\; Taylor Caster – [0:33:44]: Taylor Caster (Inte gral Consulting) and Mike Elhoff (property owner and applicant) presented regarding a proposed private boat dock at 45-221 Ka Hanahou Circle. Caster noted that the Environmental Assessment (EA) was revised in response to b oard comments\, with a summary letter sent to the board prior to the meeti ng. Elhoff introduced himself as a 40-year Oʻahu resident and 10-year Kā neʻohe resident\, marine engineer\, and longtime advocate for removing ma rine plastics. He described the five-year permitting process and his commi tment to proceeding legally and respectfully\, having resolved prior prope rty encroachments. He read a letter of support from neighbor Richard Nishi da praising the project's environmental sensitivity and the dock's potenti al benefit in reducing reef anchoring. Elhoff stated submerged lands remai n public trust lands and the dock will in no way impede public access or n avigation.\n\nMember Yamashiro joined at 7:07 p.m.\; 11 members present.\n \nQuestions\, Comments\, &\; Concerns – [0:40:02]\n1. Board's Standin g Concerns and Referral to Kāneʻohe Bay Regional Council: Chair Radke co nfirmed the board's prior record stands and concerns remain regarding alig nment of the project with three plans protecting Kāneʻohe Bay: the Oʻah u General Plan\, the Kāneʻohe Bay Regional Master Plan\, and the Koʻola upoko Sustainable Communities Plan. He directed Elhoff to present to the K āneʻohe Bay Regional Council (chair: Brian Nielsen)\, noting the council 's next meeting may be in June or July. Elhoff confirmed outreach to Membe r Bryant\, HIMB\, and DLNR\, and that OCCL feedback has been generally pos itive.\n2. Council Meeting Notification: Member Bryant confirmed she had a lready informed Brian Nielsen of Elhoff's likely outreach and urged Elhoff to contact him immediately\, as the June meeting is being considered and agendas must be posted approximately one week in advance.\n3. Plan Complia nce Clarification: Taylor Caster addressed the board's concerns regarding the three plans protecting Kāneʻohe Bay\, arguing the plans do not speci fically preclude private docks and that nothing in the plan conflicts with the proposal. He noted the Kāneʻohe Bay Regional Master Plan's recommen dation regarding mooring availability actually suggests not requiring unne cessary regulatory burdens on private facilities\, and that the moratorium on commercial activities does not apply to this private dock.\n4. Histori cal Precedents – Nearby Properties: Member Carstensen shared two relevan t cases: (1) a nearby property at 45-277 A was denied a fixed dock and req uired to use a portable dock\, pay the state monthly for 99 years\, and ma intain a special insurance policy\; and (2) a property near Ka Hanahou Cir cle received fines approaching $200\,000 in 2022 for unpermitted dock repa ir. Elhoff confirmed his awareness of these precedents and his commitment to full compliance\, noting he has resolved the boat ramp encroachment and carries public liability insurance.\n5. Water Access and Mooring Culture: Member Lam commended the applicant for pursuing this process correctly an d noted that Hawaiʻi has among the lowest per-capita docking/mooring spac e of any state. He expressed appreciation for the effort to increase respo nsible water access while acknowledging the board's concerns stem from pas t abuses.\n\nMotion to support banning aquarium fishing – Elena Bryant – [0:49:21]: Member Bryant provided the following background on commerci al aquarium collection:\n• History of Commercial Aquarium Collection: Co mmercial collection of reef fish for the pet trade began during the territ orial period based on the misconception that herbivores had no ecological or subsistence value. Current DAR data indicates 99% of reef wildlife coll ected in Hawaiʻi is sold on mainland pet markets\; less than 1% remains i n the state\; most fish die within the first year of capture.\n• Legal A ctions and EIS History: In the 2010s\, community organizations brought leg al action to close the trade. Courts held collection must be closed until environmental review is completed. Between 2018–2020\, following a colla pse in West Oʻahu herbivore populations\, collection was redirected to K āneʻohe Bay — yellow tang catch alone tripled. The 2021 board became t he first Windward community organization to pass a resolution calling for a legislative ban\, followed by numerous other organizations (Kahaluʻu NB \, Kailua NB\, Waimānalo\, Kāneʻohe Bay Regional Council\, Koʻolaupoko and Kōloa Hawaiian Civic Clubs\, and others).\n• Current Status: A leg islative bill banning collection passed both the House and Senate this ses sion but died in conference. A court recently ruled BLNR does have authori ty to ban commercial collection. Collectors have published an EIS Preparat ion Notice (EISPN). A public scoping meeting is scheduled for May 26\, 202 6\, 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the BLNR meeting room. The public comment period c loses June 8\, 2026 — before the next board meeting.\nChair Radke read t he following new sections of the draft comment letter into the record:\n • Oʻahu's Herbivore Population: Oʻahu's herbivore population is in per il. Given the degraded state of Oʻahu's reefs and declining herbivore pop ulations\, BLNR can and should prohibit commercial aquarium collection sta tewide rather than prolonging the EIS process for a practice targeting her bivorous fish essential to reef health. During the 2026 legislative sessio n\, DNR itself acknowledged significant stressors on Oʻahu's herbivore po pulations and proposed temporarily banning spear fishing of uhu and kala t o help rebuild populations. The applicant should evaluate less harmful alt ernatives such as collecting only non-native species or limited take for c aptive-bred aquaculture operations\, as is currently done successfully in Waimānalo.\n• Permittee Identification: The Hawaii Fishers Association seeks approval for up to 15 permittees on Oʻahu to harvest reef wildlife for the commercial aquarium pet trade\; however\, the permittees are not i dentified in the EISPN. BLNR has an affirmative duty to evaluate each appl icant's qualifications\, compliance history\, collection practices\, geogr aphic scope\, and potential impacts on public trust resources and native r ights. Without disclosure of collector identities\, the agency and public cannot meaningfully assess whether the permits serve the public interest o r whether cumulative impacts have been adequately considered.\n\nMember Fl eitell MOVED and Member Pilien SECONDED to adopt the comment letter as the boardʻs input to the EIS Preliminary Notice to DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources and Hawaii Fishers Association [1:02:25]. The motion was ADOPTED \; 10-0-1 (Aye: Radke\, Quitevas\, Fleitell\, Hewett\, Carstensen\, Bryant \, Toma\, Pilien\, Yamashiro and Lam\; Nay: None\; Abstain: Sakamoto) – [1:02:58].\n\nV. RESIDENT/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [1:03:03]\n\nSidewalk Haz ard near Castle High School – [1:03:27]: Castle High School student repo rted that since the first major storm\, telephone poles on Kāneʻohe Bay Drive outside Castle High School were replaced\, but noticeably large hole s remain along the adjacent sidewalk\, posing a fall risk for community me mbers.\n\nStorm Debris – Punawai St. – [1:04:05]: Castle High School s tudent reported a tree on Punawai Street across from Heʻeia Elementary fe ll during the storm. Although the tree was removed\, the stump and roots r emain\, the sidewalk is lifted and a large hole has formed beneath it crea ting a danger to children\, pets\, and kupuna. Chair Radke acknowledged th e concerns of both students and thanked the students for providing specifi c addresses.\n\nWatermain Break and Aging Infrastructure – Ikeanani Driv e [1:05:10]: Resident Sean Oʻconnor described a water main break on April 27th on Ikeanani Drive that flooded five properties\, including his own. This was the second break at that location in his tenure there. He raised concerns about: (1) aging infrastructure with no budget for upgrades under the Koʻolaupoko Sustainable Communities Plan (which limits growth projec tions)\; (2) temporary city fixes that are not being permanently resolved\ ; (3) clogged city storm drains in the area\; and (4) an ongoing landslide at a blind corner on Kāneʻohe Bay Drive near the Mōkapu intersection\, ongoing for nearly two months. Chair Radke directed him to submit written testimony through the Neighborhood Commission website for routing to the appropriate government entities. Oʻconnor requested a maintenance schedul e for city- and state-owned drainage infrastructure\, with reference to a similar request made in Kailua.\n\nKāneʻohe Christmas Parade – [1:12:1 4]: Janice Lai requested that the board's approval of the Kāneʻohe Chris tmas Parade on Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 be formally documented in the printed meeting minutes\, as required by the City for a road closure permi t. Chair Radke confirmed the board has previously blessed the parade on mu ltiple occasions. Separately\, Lai raised concerns about receiving a notic e that banners at Grace Mortuary could not be displayed for more than one week under the sign ordinance. Representative Matayoshi cited Revised Ordi nance of Honolulu Chapter 21-7.20: special events banners are limited to s even consecutive days\, but non-commercial banners on non-commercial prope rty have no limit. The consensus was that a non-commercial parade banner o n private residential or nonprofit-affiliated property is likely constitut ionally protected speech\, though Grace Mortuary may have different consid erations as a business.\nNā Mele Koʻolaupoko Announcement – [1:17:00]: Chair Radke announced a biannual song competition to be held on September 5\, 2026 at Windward Mall Center Court. Five categories: professional\, a mateur\, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi adult\, Hawaiʻi youth\, and English youth. Rec ording and entry deadline: August 5\, 2026. Sponsored by Kamehameha School s\, Windward Mall\, Kola Foundation\, Koʻolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club\, a nd others. Flyers were left at the registration table.\n• Flyer: https:/ /drive.google.com/file/d/1nrLcQ2m0ylrIUBw0zoci8eMKF19ys-R2/view?usp=drive_ link\n• Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-SIeMtaXGqVinEN2o8o 6mTBJ03FZBSqv/view?usp=drive_link\n\nCoffee With a Cop – [1:10:49]: Wind ward Neighborhood Security Watch Coordinator Lisa Uyesato announced a “C offee With a Cop” event on Thursday June 18\, 2026\, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Starbucks Enchanted Lakes. This is an opportunity for community member s to meet local officers\, share concerns\, or simply chat.\n• Flyer: ht tps://drive.google.com/file/d/1RkOWLX_acCYn_ykNJtqH05-zY5hQ0lsy/view?usp=d rive_link\n\nVI. ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:18:31]\n\nU.S. Representative Ji ll Tokuda – [1:18:37]: Tolua Samifua for Representative Tokudaʻs office was present online but had to leave before the elected officials section. Chair Radke noted that at written update was submitted to the board.\n\nG overnor Green's Representative – [1:19:02]: Diane Ako reported the follo wing: Governor's Monthly Newsletter: Ke Ala Hou\, A New Path Forward is av ailable online\; sign-up link shared with the board. Public Land Maintenan ce (Follow-up for Member Lam): No single government entity owns all public lands — ownership varies between city\, state\, federal government\, an d private owners. Stream banks are maintained by the owner or under a join t maintenance agreement. Contact information for reporting public right-of -way and roadside maintenance issues will be posted on the Kāneʻohe Neig hborhood Board website. Kāneʻohe Public Library Update (Follow-up for Me mber Sakamoto): The library reopened for limited services starting Sunday\ , May 17\, 2026\, with hours returning to the previous schedule. Outstandi ng issues: (1) funding is in process for steel plates over a drainage swel l in the parking lot\, with construction completion estimated by end of Ju ly if funding is approved by June\; (2) an odor in the lower-level meeting room has not yet been identified by DAGS's construction team\; the rest o f the library is odor-free. Kiʻonaʻole Road Update (Follow-up for Chair Radke): HDOT issued a press release on May 21\, 2026 noting continued full closure and detour for culvert and drainage repairs. Unforeseen utilities discovered in the work area have caused delays. Utility relocation is pen ding approval and expected to begin the week of May 26\, 2026 (note: Memor ial Day falls on May 25th). Work hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daytime\; 5: 00 p.m.–3:30 a.m. nighttime\, Monday through Sunday. Further details and web links available on the neighborhood board's website.\n\nMayor Rick Bl angiardi's Representative – [1:22:45]: Andy Kawano appearing online\, re covering from outpatient surgery reported the following: Hoʻomaluhia Bota nical Gardens Detour: Handy van services must continue using the back road for pickup and drop-off due to ongoing storm repair work from the Kona Lo w damage. This echoed the update from the Governor's representative. City Budget: Third reading of the operating and CIP budget scheduled for Wednes day\, June 3\, 2026. Community members are invited to participate. Agenda to be posted by May 28\, 2026. Honolulu Zoo AZA Accreditation: The Honolul u Zoo received its AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) accreditation — a distinction achieved by only approximately 10% of licensed animal ex hibitors. The Mayor and staff are very proud of this achievement.\n\nCounc ilmember Esther Kiaʻāina – [1:26:07]: Councilmember Kiaʻāina reporte d that the Department of Emergency Management is critically understaffed a t roughly 15 employees\; eight positions were added in the first budget ro und\, and she is working to add five more at the June 3rd hearing\, acknow ledging the need for the city and state to strengthen community support am id a changing federal funding landscape. She expressed support for explori ng an Oʻahu-specific aquarium collection ban following the failure of the state bill\, and noted ongoing discussions with Member Bryant on the matt er. Legislation authorized by Senator Chris Lee will reduce the speed limi t from 30 to 20 mph near King Intermediate School — the first such schoo l zone reduction on the Windward side — and Bill 34 updating the City's National Flood Insurance Program ordinance is on track for final passage o n June 3rd. Following a public safety committee meeting\, Councilmember Ki aʻāina met with the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization and the Ka ilua Neighborhood Board Disaster Preparedness Subcommittee\, with an ARC t own hall planned for August 2026\, and she invited the Kāneʻohe NB Emerg ency Preparedness Committee to collaborate on wildfire protection planning and FireWise programs. The city's climate change office has released a dr aft Oʻahu Food Systems Plan\, with community feedback welcome through Jun e 30\, 2026\, and the plan will be shared in the board's Google Drive.\n\n Questions\, Comments\, &\; Concerns – [1:29:49]:\n1. Pre-Disaster vs. Emergency Management Distinction: Member Fleitell clarified that pre-disa ster planning and mitigation is not the same as emergency management\, and that DEM has explicitly stated that pre-disaster work is outside their mi ssion. He urged the need for an additional entity or function to address t his gap. Councilmember Kiaʻāina acknowledged the capacity problem at DEM and stated her focus is on bolstering resources and community connectivit y — not excusing DEM's limitations but improving their interface with co mmunities.\n2. Neighborhood Board Authority in Maintenance Coordination: M ember Lam questioned what authority neighborhood boards have to direct gov ernment agencies on maintenance tasks and get responses. He asked whether a statutory mechanism is needed to give boards a meaningful voice in infra structure maintenance and coordination between agencies. Councilmember Kia ʻāina acknowledged this as an important challenge and engaged in further discussion.\n3. ADA and Accessibility Legislation: Member Sakamoto raised multiple accessibility concerns: (1) urged the Governor to sign HB 1894 ( Braille Literacy Bill) and SB 2852 (Title 380 bill for website and self-se rve checkout accessibility)\; (2) expressed disappointment that the DOJ ex tended the Title II compliance deadline for counties and states to April 2 027 rather than April 24\, 2026\; (3) flagged a dangerous deteriorated ped estrian bridge on Keneke Street raised with Councilmember Kiaʻāina's off ice since August 2024 that has not been repaired\; (4) reported that a bli nd woman was forced to walk in the street along Kamehameha Highway on a Tu esday when the sidewalk was closed for construction without ADA accommodat ions or assistance\; and (5) noted the City's 311 app is not accessible to blind users\, confirmed by a technology professional who was unable to na vigate it.\n4. Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund: Member Pilien asked how the community and board can support getting more projects funded through the City's Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund in Kāneʻohe. Councilmember Kiaʻāina explained the program receives approximately $9 million per ye ar from a percentage of real property tax and works through nonprofit faci litators such as the Trust for Public Land and Hawaiʻi Islands Land Trust . She cited a current $21 million\, 170-acre North Shore agricultural land project as an example of the complexity involved\, with multiple stakehol ders including DOD\, DLNR\, and OHA. Councilmember Kiaʻāina pledged to i mprove outreach and offered to connect Member Pilien with administrators a nd facilitators. She suggested hosting a dedicated workshop at the communi ty college for nonprofit organizations interested in accessing the approxi mately $50 million available for land acquisition.\n\nSenator Jarrett Keoh okalole – [1:44:20]: No representative present.\n\nSenator Brenton Awa – [1:44:33]: Elizabeth Tavake reported the following: 2026 Legislative S ession Summary: The session concluded with 268 bills passed and sent to th e Governor. As of tonight\, 24 have been signed into law. Bills Signed Tod ay: Governor Green signed four new bills: (1) tax relief for low- and midd le-income families while protecting SNAP and healthcare\; (2) emergency fo od and health coverage for residents impacted by federal funding changes\; (3) lowering the minimum age for inter-island commercial drivers from 19 to 18 with training safeguards\; (4) improving oversight of Hawaiʻi's por t pilot system. SB 2471 – Campaign Finance Reform: A major bill prohibit ing corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi\, strongly supported by Senat or Awa. SB 3025 – Medical Debt Forgiveness Program: Would establish a Ha waiʻi medical debt forgiveness program for qualifying residents. Currentl y awaiting Governor action\; July 15\, 2026 deadline for signature\, lapse \, or veto. Community Initiatives: Senator Awa propagated 67 ulu trees in Kahaluʻu through air layering for distribution to community members inter ested in growing food at home and increasing local food sustainability.\n\ nRepresentative Lisa Kitagawa – [1:47:22]: Representative Kitagawa repor ted the following: HB 2361 – Kāneʻohe Bay Regional Council: The bill p assed. DLNR is now required to provide administrative support to the counc il. DLNR will no longer serve as chairperson\; the chair will be elected f rom among the board members\, a change supported by the community. CIP Fun ding for Windward Schools: Schools receiving funding include: Castle High School (deferred maintenance plus over $6 million for Title IX softball fi eld improvements)\; Ben Parker\, Haʻikū\, King Intermediate\, ʻĀhuiman u\, Kahaluʻu\, and others. GIA (Grant-in-Aid) Funding for Community Organ izations: Pacific American Foundation (wāhūloa/local eels program)\, Hin a Malu\, I'm a Bright Kid Foundation (community theater by Castle alumni)\ , and others. End-of-Year Legislative Mailer: Constituents will receive an annual session update mailer in the coming weeks. Available at repkitagaw a.com for others. Emergency Preparedness Working Group: Representative Kit agawa shared that she met with Members Carstensen and Fleitell at the Emer gency Preparedness Fair and discussed a working group bringing together th e state\, city\, community organizations\, and others to advance emergency preparedness legislation. She encouraged the board to reach out if intere sted\, noting that community testimony and presence at the legislature is essential for bills to pass.\n\nRepresentative Scot Matayoshi – [1:50:47 ]: Rep. Matayoshi reported that Kāneʻohe Public Library has largely reop ened following a soft opening\, with all services available except the low er-level meeting room due to an unknown odor\; after two years of closure and delays involving electrical issues\, off-gassing\, and ADA parking\, H PD authorized two temporary ADA stalls from their adjacent property\, enab ling the reopening\, with the library's own stalls expected to be restored by July 2026. Regarding utility poles on Kāneʻohe Bay Drive flagged by Castle High School students\, Rep. Matayoshi contacted HECO and learned th e poles belong to Hawaiian Telecom\, and immediately texted their governme nt relations representative to expedite repairs. Legislative highlights in clude three workers' compensation bills to speed up medical care\, a landm ark dark money ban making Hawaiʻi the first state to prohibit unlimited c orporate campaign donations\, a mail fraud disclaimer bill\, and a cryptoc urrency kiosk purchase ban making Hawaiʻi second in the nation after Indi ana. SB 2553\, improving disability access to state and county public webs ites\, also passed with strong advocacy from Member Sakamoto. Rep. Matayos hi reminded all interested participants to submit their Kāneʻohe Christm as Parade applications on time. An E-Waste Recycle Drive is scheduled for June 20\, 2026\, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at Castle High School\, accepting flat-screen TVs\, computers\, cell phones\, laptops\, and lead-acid batter ies\, with junk car tow service available by calling 808-291-6151 in advan ce\, and Hi-Five collections accepted for Castle High School clubs.\n\nRep resentative Mike Lee – [1:57:10]: Rep. Matayoshi reported: Invasive Maja no Anemone Removal Funding: Next week\, an additional round of funding wil l be released to remove invasive Majano anemone from Kāneʻohe Bay. Repre sentative Lee sends his apologies for not attending due to a school event for his children.\n\nQuestions\, Comments\, &\; Concerns – [1:57:48]: \n1. E-Waste Tow Service – Tire Requirement: Member Bryant asked whether vehicles being towed need to have their tires intact. Representative Mata yoshi was unsure about flatbed availability and directed her to call 808-2 91-6151 for details.\n2. Long-Term Care Legislation: Member Sakamoto refer enced a May 18 Star Advertiser article on long-term care and asked about H B 1808 and HB 1852 (Executive Office on Aging studies for dementia and Alz heimer's). Representative Matayoshi noted he believed a working group may be formed during the interim and offered to have his office follow up. Rep resentative Kitagawa added that HB 1853 (Hanai Memory Network) did pass\, providing $3 million to open centers for dementia diagnosis\, treatment\, and family referral services.\n3. E-Bike Legislation: Member Sakamoto aske d about the e-bike bill. Representative Matayoshi confirmed that the conce pt from his bill was incorporated into Representative Kila's e-bike bill\, which passed. Level 3 e-bikes are now illegal on public roads. Member Sak amoto also requested future legislation requiring audible signals on elect ric vehicles at low speeds for the safety of blind pedestrians. Representa tive Matayoshi expressed support.\n4. Kāneʻohe Bay Drive Repaving: Chair Radke asked about the deteriorated condition of Kāneʻohe Bay Drive. Rep resentative Matayoshi noted the area is likely City jurisdiction and said he would look into it. He mentioned that Keaʻahala Road is among the firs t Kāneʻohe town repaving projects under a newly selected contractor\, wi th work expected throughout 2026–2027. Sidewalk repaving currently only includes Kailua.\n5. HB 1875 – Gender-Affirming Care: Member Sakamoto as ked about HB 1875. Representative Kitagawa clarified the bill passed and i s a shield bill protecting healthcare providers from out-of-state attorney general lawsuits for providing gender-affirming care with parental consen t — it does not override parental consent. Member Sakamoto confirmed thi s aligned with his understanding.\n6. SB 2151 – Governor's Emergency Ord er Authority: Member Sakamoto asked about SB 2151. Representative Kitagawa confirmed the bill did not pass\, noting a notice of disagreement from th e Senate.\n7. Handicapped Parking Stall Access: Member Sakamoto raised the concern of insufficient driver-side clearance in handicapped parking stal ls. Representative Matayoshi confirmed he is already looking into the issu e and noted his literal next-door neighbor has been advocating for the sam e. He posted a bill concept this session that did not advance but plans to continue pursuing it.\n\nVII. BOARD BUSINESS – [2:07:47]\nApproval of A pril 2026 Meeting Minutes – [2:07:54]: Member Sakamoto MOVED and Member Pilien SECONDED to approve the April 2026 meeting minutes as written - [2: 08:07]. The motion was ADOPTED\; 11-0-0. (Aye: Radke\, Sakamoto\, Quitevas \, Fleitell\, Hewett\, Carstensen\, Bryant\, Toma\, Pilien\, Lam\, and Yam ashiro\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None.) – [2:08:18].\n\nVIII. COMMITTEE REP ORTS/ASSIGNMENTS – [2:08:20] – Chair Radke defferred these items to th e next meeting due to time constraints. There were no objections.\n\nIX. A NNOUNCEMENTS – [2:08:35]\nNext Regular Board Meeting: Thursday\, June 18 \, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE - HALE ʻĀKOAKOA - or using the virtual login credentials listed at the top of page 1 of this do cument.\n\nX. ADJOURNMENT – [2:08:50]\nThe meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m.\n\nSubmitted by: Chelsea Smith\, Neighborhood Assistant\, NCO\nRevie wed by: Dylan Buck\, Community Relations Specialist\, NCO\nFinalized by:\n \nTo view agenda and minutes\, visit our board website.\n\nEvent shows ph ysical location\; however\, other options of participation may also includ e WebEx and phone.  If available\, instructions for WebEx and phone can b e found at the top of the agenda. 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