30. Kāneʻohe NB Regular Meeting

KĀNE‘OHE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 30     REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE – HALE A’O 45-720 KEA‘AHALA ROAD, KĀNEʻOHE, HI 96744 AND VIA WEBEX ONLINE PLATFORM Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m8f32dea97453c24a6b16cc874f162d17 Meeting Number / Access Code: 2489 742 2777 Password: NB30 (6230 when dialing from a phone or video system) Join By Phone: +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Location WebEx from Phone: 1-408-418-9388,, 24897422777#,,6230# YouTube Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DZJTKor6TTNYiqx5U-P2w Material: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bP-j4YYw0YCi4sBV5QEZ8TwVGavf7v_K?usp=sharing Rules of Speaking: To ensure the maximum opportunity for all attendees 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 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 number wishes to speak. To mute/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 official reports, comments or concerns shall be three (3) minutes or less. Please Kōkua: To help all attendees the opportunity to hear presentations & comments, please place your device on mute until you would like to speak. When you are recognized, unmute yourself and make your comments. 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 on, unless added to the agenda. A two-thirds vote (12) of this 17-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. Items may not be added if they are of major importance and will affect a significant number of people. I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Mo Radke 6:30 – 6:31 II. FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD: 6:31 – 6:36 Subdistrict 2 - Crown Terrace Subdistrict 9 - Keapuka Subdistrict 13 - Kokokahi Subdistrict 14 - Yacht Club Terrace III. CITY/STATE/COMMUNITY REPORTS AND DISCUSSION (3 minutes each) 6:36 ̶ 6:54 A. Honolulu Fire Department B. Honolulu Police Department C. Marine Corps Base Hawaii D. Windward Community College E. Office of Hawaiian Affairs F. Castle High School IV. BOARD BRIEFS & DISCUSSION (10 minutes each) 6:54 – 7:17 A. Presentation/possible vote – Kāneʻohe NB Emergency Preparedness Committee B. Discussion – 45-221 Ka Hanahou Circle – Mike Elhoff, Rob Walker, & Taylor Caster V. RESIDENT/ COMMUNITY CONCERNS (3 minutes each) 7:17 ̶ 7:40 VI. ELECTED OFFICIALS (2 minutes each for formal comments) 7:40 – 8:05 Note: The two minutes does not include community Q & A A. US Representative Jill Tokuda B. Governor Green’s Representative C. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative D. Council Member Esther Kia’aina Congressional, Governor, Mayor & City and County Q&A E. Senator Jarrett Keohokalole F. Senator Brenton Awa G. Representative Lisa Kitagawa H. Representative Scot Matayoshi I. Representative Mike Lee State Officials: Q&A VII. BOARD BUSINESS 8:05 – 8:10 A. Approval of Thursday, April 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS / ASSIGNMENTS 8:10 – 8:20 A. Attended Meeting Reports B. Subdistrict PIG C. Community Engagement Committee – Toma, Lam D. Emergency Preparedness Committee - Carstensen, Fleitell, Quitevis, Sakamoto E. Education Committee - VACANT F. Transportation - Lam, Sakamoto G. Military Affairs – Radke, Sakamoto H. Haiku Stairs - VACANT I. State Legislative – VACANT J. Environmental - VACANT K. HPD Liaison - Carstensen, Sakamoto L. Planning - Lam M. Homeless/Kauhale – Burbage, Bryant, Fleitell, Hewett IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8:20 – 8:25 Next Regular Board Meeting: Thursday, June 18, 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. X. ADJOURNMENT 8:25 A mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions, corrections, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the Board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the Board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817, fax (808) 768-3711, or email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Neighborhood Commission Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nco@honolulu.gov as soon as possible, preferably at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. If a request is received with fewer than three (3) business days remaining before the meeting, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but it may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.   DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE – HALE AʻO - 101-102, 45-720 KEA‘AHALA ROAD, KĀNEʻOHE, HI 96744 AND VIA WEBEX Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lcgYQsbWPM Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bP-j4YYw0YCi4sBV5QEZ8TwVGavf7v_K I. CALL TO ORDER - [0:00:39] Vice Chair Shizuma called the Kāne'ohe Neighborhood Board No. 30 meeting to order at 6:33 p.m and recited the rules of speaking. Quorum was NOT established with 8 members present. Note: This 17-member Board requires nine (9) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action. Members Present: Donald Sakamoto, Dale Carstensen, Neil Fleitell, Abe Toma, David (Keoni) Shizuma, Greg (Maka) Quitevis, Adriel Lam, Zachary Pilien, Patty Yamashiro (joined at 6:34 p.m.), Mo Radke (joined at 6:36 p.m.) and John Hewitt (joined at 6:49 p.m.). Members Absent: Lora Burbage and Elena Bryant. Guests: Fire Fighter Kubo (Honolulu Fire Department); Kristi Kaluhiwa (Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi); Chancellor Ardis Eschenberg (Windward Community College); Diane Ako (Governor Green's Representative); Andy Kawano (Mayor Blangiardi's Representative); Tolua Samifua (Representative Tokuda’s Representative); Councilmember Esther Kia'āina, Irene Limos (Councilmember Kia'āina's Representative); Rich Seaman (Representative Kitagawa's Office); Tate Castillo (Representative Matayoshi’s Representative); Jonah McNear (Representative Lee’s Representative); Lisa Uyesato (Windward Neighborhood Security Watch Coordinators Group); Marie Samudio (KKCERT); Renee Omori, Jersey Livingston, Kaleoaloha Biven, Joseph Ooi, Cameron Pierce (Castle High School); Mac Curran (O’ahu Pentathlon); Patrick Smith (Neighborhood Commission); Sean Kekina (Office of Hawaiian Affairs); Robert Harter, Ale Rodas, Annette Tashiro, Darian, Frank Young, Jason, Karen R., Meiqi He, Mimi Factora, Neicy F., Sean O’Connor, Yongqi O. (Residents & Guests). There were approximately 49 total participants. II. FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD - [0:02:30]: Item was discussed later in the meeting due to quorum not being established. III. CITY/STATE/COMMUNITY MONTHLY REPORTS AND DISCUSSION - [0:03:06] Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) - [0:03:06]: Fire Fighter Kubo reported the following: ● March 2026 Statistics: One structure fire, one nuisance fire, 16 activated alarms with no fire, 125 medical emergencies, one motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian, two motor vehicle crashes/collisions, one mountain rescue, one ocean rescue, and one hazmat incident. ● Fire Safety Tip – Evacuation Planning: Have an emergency preparedness plan, know at least two escape routes, designate a meeting place, sign up for HNL Alert, and prepare a go bag. ● Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TEIjGNkredft-1mUfGWxpB5eyrQaWsV0/view?usp=drive_link Member Yamashiro joined at 6:34 p.m.; 9 members present. Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [0:05:06]: 1. Access to Botanical Gardens via Washed-Out Road: Member Sakamoto asked how HFD would be able to respond to emergencies in the area behind Ko’olau Golf Course as the road was washed out during the first Kona Low — leaving a two-mile narrow, dark road through the botanical gardens park as the only access route for hikers and visitors to the area. Fire Fighter Kubo responded with a brief route response. 2. Fire Smart Presentation Follow-Up: Member Carstensen shared information about a Fire Smart Lance Mahi La Pierre presentation conducted during the week of April 6, 2026 in collaboration with HFD, highlighting Hawaii wildfire risk areas. He asked if it would be possible to have a presentation at the next meeting. Fire Fighter Kubo requested for information to be shared to his email so that he can forward the request. Chair Radke joined at 6:36 p.m.; 10 members present. Quorum was established. II. FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD - (CONTINUED) - [0:07:38]: Subdistrict 2 - Crown Terrace: Seeing no volunteers. Subdistrict 13 - Kokokahi: Seeing no volunteers. Subdistrict 14 - Yacht Club Terrace: Seeing no volunteers. III. CITY/STATE/COMMUNITY MONTHLY REPORTS AND DISCUSSION - (CONTINUED) - [0:07:56] Honolulu Police Department - [0:07:56]: No representative present. The gavel was passed to Chair Radke at 6:38 p.m. Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi – [0:08:19]: Kristi Kaluhiwa reported the following: ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) groups from Reno, Nevada are visiting units for potential recruitment; a Coastal Defense Study Group arrives in early May 2026; Change of Command is Thursday, May 21, 2026 with an incoming commander; RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) is this year — elevated noise expected, noise complaint line is active, a QR code postcard is forthcoming; an open base event with an all-nations canoe race is planned during RIMPAC. Windward Community College – [0:11:21]: Item was discussed later in the meeting. Castle High School – [0:11:29]: Item was discussed later in the meeting. IV. BOARD BRIEFS & DISCUSSION – [0:11:40] Presentation – O’ahu Pentathlon – [0:11:50]: Mac Curran (O’ahu Pentathlon Athlete Director) presented for the 5th consecutive year, seeking the board's blessing for the event on August 8–9, 2026. The 135-mile, five-stage race (swim, run, paddle, sandbag carry, and bike). Around 120 athletes are expected; no road closures or traffic control changes requested. Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [0:15:23]: 1. Registration Cost: Member Sakamoto asked about the cost of the registration fee. Mac noted that the fee is approximately $450 and subject to change. He also mentioned that if an individual registers early, they would get a discount. 2. Support: Chair Radke mentioned if there were no objections then the Board would approve their participation. III. CITY/STATE/COMMUNITY MONTHLY REPORTS AND DISCUSSION - (CONTINUED) - [0:17:16] Castle High School - (Continued) – [0:17:16]: Kaleoaloha Biven and Jersey Livingston reported the following: Auto Show (Auto Club) – Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., still accepting car exhibitors and vendors; Polynesian Music & Dance Hoʻike – Friday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., shows at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., tickets $7. Windward Community College - (Continued) – [0:18:34]: Chancellor Eschenberg reported the following: Senior Bash (next day) with an estimate of 300 high school seniors from across the Koʻolau region for college-going activities and a concert; Harold Castle Foundation scholarships covering any unpaid tuition for Windward-side graduates; on-campus jobs for freshmen in the fall; Graduation on Friday, May 15, 2026; and the play J-Pop Killers coming up at Palikū Theater. Member Hewitt joined at 6:49 p.m.; 11 members present. IV. BOARD BRIEFS & DISCUSSION – [0:22:53] Presentation Neighborhood Commission Enhancements – [0:22:53]: Patrick Smith reported that most boards did not want boundary changes, the complaint process has been updated with more resolution options, and the Commission is reviewing potential changes such as limiting boards to nine members (no decision made). Boards with persistently vacant sub-districts can request conversion to at-large seats, and a legislative bill is moving to calculate quorum based on filled seats only. Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [0:26:29] 1. Term Limits: Member Sakamoto asked about Neighborhood Board term limits. Patrick Smith noted the commission opposed a prior charter amendment on term limits, believing the electorate should decide and that experienced members should not be removed arbitrarily. 2. Board Boundary Discussion: Vice Chair Shizuma summarized the PIG (Permitted Interaction Group) consensus: current boundaries are acceptable, with one consistently vacant subdistrict as the exception. Patrick Smith confirmed the commission is flexible and can accommodate various structural configurations if the board proposes a plan. 3. Quorum Calculation for Boards with Vacancies: Member Shizuma asked about a bill currently moving through the legislature regarding quorum requirements for neighborhood boards. Patrick Smith confirmed the bill and clarified that quorum would be calculated based on occupied seats only, meaning vacant seats would not be counted toward the quorum threshold. He added that a similar proposal is also in front of the City Charter Commission, which has put it on hold pending the outcome of the legislation. Presentation – OHA (Office of Hawaiian Affairs) – [0:30:31]: Sean Kekina shared that OHA's board approved nearly $4 million in relief for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries and community members impacted by the Kona Low storms. A resource hub was opened at the Waiʻalua courthouse in partnership with the Hawaiian Council. Three of OHA's six legislative bills are still alive: HB (House Bill) 2104 (Island Burial Councils — reduces quorum requirements, authorizes per-diem stipends); HB 2102 (Historic Preservation — closes a loophole exempting residential properties in nominally sensitive areas from burial review); and HB 2101 (Reef Fish Protection — permanently bans commercial aquarium collection except for educational or scientific purposes). Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [0:34:11]: 1. OHA Support for Disabled Kānaka Maoli: Member Sakamoto asked about programs for disabled Native Hawaiian youth and young adults. Keshawn Kina noted health is a core strategic pillar and directed inquiries to oha.org. 2. Storm Response Coordination: Marie Samudio asked about coordinated long-term recovery response across neighborhood boards and OHA. Keshawn Kina reiterated OHA's $4M commitment and resource hub. Patrick Smith acknowledged historically poor inter-board communication and stated the commission is working to improve coordination, including emergency preparedness and recovery. V. RESIDENT/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:40:19] Mālama 96744 Graffiti Paint Out & Community Cleanup – [0:40:43]: Lisa Uyesato announced the cleanup is rescheduled to Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Kāneʻohe District Park (pool side). Registration deadline: Thursday, April 23, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. All equipment provided. The Windward Neighborhood Security Watch Coordinators Group meeting follows the same day at 10:00 a.m. at Central Union Windward Church. ● Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bb4eHx_6uEOYYqka0o8qaHuubLvkp5XD/view?usp=drive_link Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [0:42:51]: 1. Windward Neighborhood Security Watch Volunteer Numbers: Member Sakamoto asked Lisa Uyesato how many volunteers are currently participating in the Windward Neighborhood Security Watch program. Lisa responded that the organization is in the process of rebuilding and recruiting more residents. Chair Radke followed up by asking if the numbers were small, to which Lisa responded that she was not sure of the exact numbers. Chair Radke then used the opportunity to encourage community members to get involved, to which Lisa confirmed they could use the help. Down Trees & Infrastructure Maintenance – [0:44:15]: Member Lam raised concerns about fallen trees on Government land following the Kona low storms, citing a tree on Anchor Church’s property. He encouraged proactive, continuous maintenance of roads, waterways, and stream corridors — not just post-storm response. Member Carstensen noted these points were raised at a recent town hall and that council and legislative officials are aware. VI. ELECTED OFFICIALS – [0:47:19] U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda – [0:47:34]: Tolua Samifua reported the following: Presidential Disaster Declaration officially approved; constituents may apply at disasterassistance.gov (official guidance pending). The office is assisting constituents who lost federal documents (Social Security cards, passports, immigration documents) in the floods. Still following up on obstructed roadways impacting mail and meal deliveries. ● Disaster Assistance Programs for Flooding Victims: https://tokuda.house.gov/disaster-assistance-programs-for-flooding-victims ● Community Resources & Flood Response Guidance: https://tokuda.house.gov/community-resources-and-flood-response-guidance ● Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaii approved: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ Governor Green's Representative – [0:51:09]: Diane Ako reported the following: Governor's Newsletter available at governor.hawaii.gov/newsletter; Childcare Programs (follow-up for Member Sakamoto) – (1) Childcare Subsidy Program for low-income families via DHS (Department of Human Services) - approved providers; (2) Preschool Open Doors for eligible 3–4 year olds, administered by PATCH Hawai’i; Kionaole Road near H-3 – contractor mobilizing, road expected to reopen in about 4 weeks with new concrete box culverts; IRS/State Tax Relief – Federal Tax deadline extended to Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (automatic); State Tax relief deadline Monday, July 20, 2026 (application required). Mayor Rick Blangiardi's Representative – [0:54:57]: Andy Kawano reported the following: Town halls indefinitely postponed due to storms; Mayor traveling to Mainland China/Taiwan to address the Chinese Cultural Plaza and explore bringing pandas to the Honolulu Zoo; City Budget – special meeting Friday, May 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m., third reading on Wednesday, June 3, 2026; Real Property Tax Relief – apply at realpropertyhonolulu.com. Andy also reported on the behalf of HPD that two Laulima 311 complaints were filed about a vehicle (License Plate EE128) parked at 45-657 Keneke Street creating unsafe conditions. Officers responded on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 and Monday, April 6, 2026, but found no violations — the vehicle was legally parked and no unsafe conditions were observed. All results were shared with the constituent via Laulima 311, with a recommendation to call 911 for immediate response in future situations. Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina – [0:58:28]: Councilmember Kiaʻāina reported the following: Storm resource documents uploaded to board's Google Drive (Post-Disaster FAQs, Kokua opportunities, real property tax relief, flood insurance info); FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Flood Insurance Rate Maps take effect Wednesday, June 10, 2026 — Bill 34 introduced to update City ordinance, expected passage by Wednesday, June 3, 2026; Kāneʻohe District Park sheltered evacuees (mostly from Waimānalo) during all Kona low storms; requesting five new positions for the Department of Emergency Management in budget amendments. ● City resources for Kona Low Storm recovery efforts - Website: http://www.OneOahu.org ● OneOahu resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SM0KI4sCDhcbz4aC6X_IMrcGr39oTq-T/view?usp=sharing ● FEMA Oʻahu Updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps Take Effect Wednesday, June 10, 2026: Discounts May Be Available Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vZ5cXs9Z5dV4o4uGLqksdXFWMAmS1JXq/view?usp=sharing Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [1:03:15]: 1. Near-Term Infrastructure vs. Long-Term Carbon Neutrality Goals: Member Lam questioned whether the City's long-term 2045 carbon-neutral goals are coming at the expense of near-term infrastructure maintenance priorities — such as roads, waterways, and transportation systems. He asked the Governor's and Mayor's offices to re-examine the assumptions behind the net-zero target and consider rebalancing priorities to better protect communities in the short term, especially in light of the recent storm damage that exposed gaps in infrastructure upkeep. 2. Kāneʻohe Library Reopening: Member Sakamoto raised concerns about the delayed library reopening, noting a claim of an ADA design issue arising after the original 2022 approval, and asked who is responsible for the delay. 3. Kawa Street Follow Ups: Member Sakamoto requested for follow up responses on the status of bus pads, street lightings, road repaving on Kawa Street near Zippy’s. Councilmember Kiaʻāina responded with updates on various phases of Kamehameha Highway. She also mentioned that the bus stop improvements are in the design phase. Andy Kawano responded that he was still awaiting responses from the Department of Facilities Maintenance and the Department of Design and Construction on five of the six follow-up items. On the one response received regarding street lights on Kionaole Road, the Department of Facilities Maintenance reported that the lights have been changed twice, but overgrown trees on privately owned properties are blocking the lights and need to be addressed by the property owners. 4. Maps for ADA Compliance: Member Sakamoto raised concerns about the accessibility of maps for individuals who are blind, referencing a Department of Justice mandate issued in October 2024 that required States and Counties nationwide to ensure documents and maps are ADA-compliant by April 24, 2026. 5. ADA Sidewalk & Audible Signal Issues: Member Sakamoto flagged a dangerous asphalt sidewalk near Whiskey Smoke 808 on Kamehameha Highway going towards the stream affecting a blind resident. The resident shared that it’s dangerous for her and other people to traverse on an eroding asphalt sidewalk with the ramp. Member Sakamoto also brought up a non-functioning audible crosswalk signal between Zippy's and Windward Mall. The ticking sounds aren't working as well as the entrance into the Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center across Kamehameha highway. 6. Pahia Road Crosswalk: Chair Radke raised the longstanding crosswalk issue at Pahia Road. Councilmember Kiaʻāina confirmed federal funding did not come through but has inserted funding for quick-build interim improvements in the current budget. Senator Jarrett Keohokalole – [1:15:27]: No representative present. Senator Brenton Awa – [1:15:39]: No representative present. Representative Lisa Kitagawa – [1:15:47]: Rich Seaman reported the following: Kāneʻohe Town Hall (Monday, April 13, 2026) drew 85+ attendees; Hawaiian Electric Company presented on REZs (Renewable Energy Zones); HB 2361 (Kāneʻohe Bay Regional Council) is alive in conference — requires DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources) administrative support, elected chairperson on rotating basis, quarterly meetings. Three weeks left in session. Representative Scot Matayoshi – [1:17:48]: Tate Castillo reported the following: 10+ bills moving into conference including workers' comp, license plate covers, fireworks safety, vaccine insurance, and crypto kiosk safety for kūpuna. Mālama 96744 cleanup rescheduled to Saturday, April 25, 2026 — register through PATCH Hawai’i. Representative Mike Lee – [1:19:41]: Jonah McNear reported the following: Representative Lee expressed gratitude for community resilience during the Kona low storms. The office is focused on recovery and infrastructure restoration. Legislative session nearing completion — a recap will be provided once the session concludes. Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [1:21:16]: 1. HB 1875 – Minor Gender-Affirming Surgery Without Parental Consent: Member Sakamoto expressed concern about legislation allowing minors to have gender-affirming surgery without parental consent, noting a child is still developing and parents should be involved. He would like to know the position of the representative. 2. Bail Reform: Member Sakamoto raised concerns about bail reform legislation, expressing those individuals charged with crimes including assault should not have bail waived. 3. SB 2151 – Governor's Emergency Order Authority: Member Sakamoto requested SB (Senate Bill) 2151 be deferred and returned with stronger, more clearly defined language. 4. SB 3048 – Conveyance Tax on Inherited Property: Member Sakamoto opposed a proposed one-time 6% conveyance tax on property transfers at death, calling it harsh and urging more work before passage. VII. BOARD BUSINESS – [1:26:15] Approval of March 2026 Meeting Minutes – [1:26:15]: Chair Radke announced that there were amendments that were sent to all Board Members (also included in the Google Drive). Member Sakamoto MOVED and Member Fleitell SECONDED to approve the March 2026 meeting minutes as amended - [1:26:35]. There was no discussion. The motion was ADOPTED; 11-0-0. (Aye: Sakamoto, Carstensen, Fleitell, Toma, Shizuma, Quitevis, Lam, Yamashiro, Radke, Hewitt, Pilien. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) – [1:27:09]. Church Signage & DPP Inquiry: Chair Radke acknowledged that this isn’t on the agenda, but no decision making is required. He shared that the Christmas parade had already received the board's approval in February 2026 and does not need to return for another presentation. He also reported that a local church placed a signage on a public-facing fence and was told by a City official to take it down. After reviewing the ordinance, Chair Radke found the rules unclear and inconsistent, noting that similar signs on nearby fences were not being enforced. He acknowledged that as Board Chair, inquiries to DPP (Department of Planning and Permitting) must be routed through the Neighborhood Commission Office rather than sent directly. The board is awaiting a formal response from DPP on how the church can legally display their banner. VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ASSIGNMENTS – [1:29:59] Subdistrict PIG: Chair Radke shared that Vice Chair Shimuza provided an update earlier in the meeting. Transportation: Member Lam attended the O’ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) meeting which discussed a couple of projects that were being approved and there will be no meeting next month. Emergency Preparedness Committee: Member Sakamoto requested his name be added to the committee. He announced the upcoming Emergency Preparedness Fair at Windward Mall. Questions, Comments, & Concerns – [1:30:40]: 1. H-3 & Pali Highway Projects Removed from State DOT Plan: Member Sakamoto asked Member Lam what transportation projects were removed from the State DOT plan at the OMPO meeting. Member Lam responded that four projects along Likelike Highway, the Rock Tunnel, and H-3 had their funding removed and placed on a lower priority waitlist, and urged that near-term infrastructure needs be reprioritized over long-term 2045 carbon-neutral goals. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:34:34] Next Regular Board Meeting: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE - HALE AʻO - or using the virtual login credentials listed at the top of page 1 of this document. Neighborhood Commission Office Announcements: The City and County of Honolulu and Hawaiʻi Foodbank are Partnering up to Fight Against Hunger. Neighborhood Board Assistant Rachel Cristobal will be collecting donated canned goods at tonight’s meeting. Special Needs Elections: Member Sakamoto announced he was sworn in for a new term for the Mayor’s Honolulu County Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee. He encouraged community members to vote in upcoming primaries. Emergency Preparedness Fair: Chair Radke reminded the Board about an Emergency Preparedness Fair that will be held at Windward Mall on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Members were encouraged to attend. X. ADJOURNMENT – [1:37:33] The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Submitted by: Rachel Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy, NCO Finalized by: To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website. 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