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With Permission / Courtesy of: City and County of Honolulu Neighborhood Commission Office

KAIMUKĪ NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 4

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M.

KAIMUKĪ PUBLIC LIBRARY MEETING ROOM -- 1041 KOKO HEAD AVENUE, HONOLULU, HI 96816

AND ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Meeting Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvLKtfCGPrY&list=PLfqRwVpRroom3zp43KJkZZ4nynu8uuap1

Meeting Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Wt9pOrbakhHBtITFDEP84GlbdXeCis0s

1. CALL TO ORDER -- [0:00:00]: Chair Kang called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL -- [0:00:09]: Quorum was established with eight (8) members present. This 11-member Board requires six (6) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Audrey Abe (Secretary), John Arnest, Becky Gardner, Calvin Hara, Paul Hoe (Vice Chair), Sean Koegel, Carole Mandryk, and Brian Kang (Chair).

Board Members Absent: Kelsie Aguilera, James Logue (Treasurer), and Christine Otto Zaa.

Guests: Lieutenant Michael Thompson (Honolulu Police Department); Lorna Heller (Board of Water Supply); Lisa Yamamoto (Kapiʻolani Community College); Robert Dewitz (Hawai'i Kyudo Foundation); Department of Information Technology (DIT) Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director Brian McKee (Mayor Blangiardi); City Council Chair Tommy Waters and Kevin Imanaka (City Council Chair Waters); Amanda Stevens (Governor Green); Representative Tina Grandinetti; Representative Jackson Sayama; Juanita Liu, John Brunald, Lori Yamada, Stephen Lung, and Mike Buck; Curtis Hayashi (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name was not included if not legible or stated for the record. About 28 participants joined the meeting.

3. HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT (HFD) -- [0:01:09]: No representative present. Chair Kang noted that the HFD report is in the Board's Google Drive folder for October 2025.

• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10yy2s_eBYf6JoJBN6OvVZIe9XS3HNVU6/view

4. HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT (HPD) -- [0:01:31]: Lieutenant Thompson provided the crime statistics for September 2025. There were 11 motor vehicle thefts, five (5) burglaries, 29 general thefts, six (6) unauthorized entry into motor vehicles (UEMV), and 5,874 total calls for service.

• Safety Tip: Lock doors/windows; leave lights/radio on when away; secure garages/sheds; keep valuables out of sight; trim shrubbery; install motion lighting; never leave keys in "secret" spots; don't leave notes; engrave valuables; use a bolted safe; change locks if keys lost; address louvered window vulnerabilities; consider alarm systems; dogs deter intruders; report suspicious activity via 911; more tips at honolulupd.org.

5. COMMUNITY REPORTS -- [0:04:05]

Board of Water Supply (BWS) -- [0:04:13]: Lorna Heller reported two main breaks in September 2025 on Koko Head Avenue and Sierra Drive (September 16 and September 12). BWS asked residents to reduce water usage by 20%. Simple ways to help include: turn off the tap while brushing teeth, washing hands, and shaving; shorten showers by a few minutes; use a garden hose when watering lawns outside; and irrigate early in the morning to reduce evaporation. Even the smallest changes make a big difference. For more information and tips, visit www.boardofwatersupply.com.

[0:05:52] -- Chair Kang MOVED and Vice Chair Hoe SECONDED to amend the agenda to include a report and update from Kapiʻolani Community College on a community forum. Without objection, the motion was ADOPTED; 8-0-0 (Aye: Abe, Arnest, Gardner, Hara, Hoe, Koegel, Mandryk, and Kang; Nay: None; Abstain: None) -- [0:06:22].

Kapiʻolani Community College -- [0:05:52]: Lisa Yamamoto invited the community to an upcoming open forum with the finalist for the position of Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services. This position plays a key role in overseeing the facilities, buildings, and grounds of the campus, as well as ensuring the safety and security of students, employees, and visitors. The open forum will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Kapiʻolani Community College in the ʻŌhiʻa building, room 202A. More information about the finalist can be found on the campus website at https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu.

6. PRESENTATION: Update on Kyudojo at Mauʻumae Nature Park -- [0:08:42]: Robert Dewitz (Hawai'i Kyudo Foundation) presented an update on the Kyudojo (Japanese archery range) at Mauʻumae Nature Park. The Hawai'i Kyudo Foundation, a nonprofit organization, partnered with the City on this project.

• Design: The site layout is now final. The original layout was revised after the civil engineer identified significant drainage issues with runoff coming from the BWS property, so the orientation was changed to east-west. The main shooting gallery will have a classroom, with an open grass area where arrows pass over, and a target house. A small Japanese garden and parking with 19 parking stalls are configured in the design.

• Background: Kyudo is a traditional Japanese discipline of archery, a mental and spiritual discipline very important in Japanese culture that plays a role in Shinto rituals. It came to Hawai'i with Japanese immigrants. The oldest Kyudo club in Hawai'i is more than 125 years old, but they never had a proper place to practice.

• Operation and Cost: The facility will never be used for archery without a qualified range master present. Finally, there is no cost to the taxpayer. The City provides raw land while the private foundation raises money, designs, builds, and operates. Supporters include Chair Waters' office, the Mayor's office, and Envision Kaimukī.

• Environmental Assessment: The required environmental assessment is underway and required letters to residents are being sent out. There are about 300 letters going out to solicit feedback. There is a 30-day period to take all those in and respond, then the report will go to the city. The City has 30 or 60 days to review it, then it goes to the state, gets published, and there is another 30 or 60 days. The design phase is almost done. Dewitz hopes to go in for permit by November 2025, and depending on the permitting department, be in the ground in the first quarter and have the building completed by midyear of 2026.

• Slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yubIYm4lg7JEAjJ8O-c2y050-L5fZuEL/view

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:21:35]:

1. Mauʻumae Restoration: Member Koegel asked about plans for the rest of the wild land beyond the project. Mr. Dewitz responded that the two key leaders of Envision Kaimukī are working closely with them to clear the undergrowth and do restoration in that area. They are working closely with them and will stub out an irrigation supply because that is one of the big issues when starting new seedlings.

2. Project Timeline: Member Mandryk asked how long it took to get to this point. Mr. Dewitz responded that last summer he wrote a letter to the mayor's office and within days got a call from the chief of staff saying they liked it and to run with it. There were legal requirements that had to be met to prevent corruption and favoritism, so they had to go through due diligence to get the formal agreement in place.

3. Financing and Operations: Juanita Liu asked about the scale of the project and sources of funding, and whether it would be entirely by private foundation or relying on donations, and about operational expenses. Mr. Dewitz responded the scale is probably $850,000 to a million. He comes from the construction industry and has committed supporters including a general contractor, mechanical contractor, civil contractor, drywall contractor, and plumbing and electrical contractors all donating services. Suppliers are also stepping forward. On the construction side, it is all private money from private individuals and companies serving their community. Operationally, it is a fairly minimal budget. The city will cover utilities, water, and lights. They just have to do maintenance and operations with a budget of probably $25,000 a year because it is all volunteer.

4. Park Area: Member Arnest asked to reaffirm that the open space below by Claudine Street will remain the same size. Mr. Dewitz confirmed it does not get touched; it is all going up above.

5. Safety Measures: Secretary Abe asked about safety standards or measures since 16th Avenue is a residential area and Claudine, and people may be roaming around the grass area. Abe was concerned about the fence height and stray arrows possibly reaching the street. Mr. Dewitz responded they are shooting from 16th Avenue over toward the Board of Water Supply. There will be a high barrier, an arrow-impermeable barrier, so people in the park are not at risk. There will be a barrier so anybody in the parking lot is not at risk. There will probably be a barrier even behind to some extent. They visited many dojos in Japan and have seen the kind of barriers that are effective. Those barriers should be high enough for any possible arrows. Regarding parking, there will be enough for the Kyudo operations with a maximum of six shooters at a time, maximum probably 12-14 people there. They do not want to burden the neighborhood streets.

6. Public Access: John Brunald asked who gets to use it and if kids can join. Mr. Dewitz responded it is a public facility and part of their obligation is to have public classes. There is a path for every citizen of Honolulu to use the facility. Their plan is to have at least one, maybe two beginner classes a year depending on demand.

7. Current Practice Location: Member Gardner asked where the club currently practices, if this will be the first facility, about space for the community to rent, and what is the biggest hurdle. Mr. Dewitz responded Kyudo Kai for the past couple of decades has been practicing at a cafeteria or event room at Soto Mission down on Nuʻuanu Avenue. It is not big enough; they have to set up styrofoam barriers and take them down every time they use it. This will be the first public dojo available in the state of Hawai'i. The shooting gallery is a hardwood floor, so activities in bare feet like hula would be allowed, but not in hiking boots. You could do hula there or on the grass. They do not have plans for expansion; the site is pretty well maximized. Everything is manageable right now.

8. Kyudo in Japan: Secretary Abe asked if this is a sport found in most colleges in Japan where they compete with each other. Mr. Dewitz responded it is found in many high schools and almost every college in Japan. It is huge, not only in schools but also in many civic clubs with practitioners in their eighties. His wife was ranked number three in Japan when she was in college. They just came back from a very impressive Kyudo ceremony at one of the big shrines in Tokyo with a very large group of archers participating in a formal ceremony at the shrine. There is huge interest in Hawai'i, and Kyudo practitioners in Japan will want to come here and use this dojo.

9. Kendo Practice: A resident asked on behalf of someone looking for Kendo practicing places if the Hawai'i Kyudo Foundation is open to that. Mr. Dewitz responded yes, anything where they are doing it in bare feet where they are not wearing shoes is allowed. It is a high ceiling, so it should work.

7. RESOLUTION: Consideration of Proposed Resolution Supporting the Construction and Operation of a Kyudojo (Archery Range) at Mauʻumae Nature Park -- [0:34:02]: Chair Kang presented the proposed resolution supporting the construction and operation of a Kyudojo at Mauʻumae Nature Park. The resolution includes recitals summarizing the presentation on the park, aspects of the Kyudojo, the benefits of the project for the community, and the alignment with the Department of Parks and Recreation of the city to provide cultural and recreational programs for the people of Honolulu and the strengthening of cultural ties between Hawai'i and Japan. The resolution is to support the Hawai'i Kyudo Foundation's proposal in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu to construct, operate, and maintain a Kyudojo at Mauʻumae Nature Park. [0:35:28] -- Vice Chair Hoe MOVED and Member Hara SECONDED to adopt the resolution as written. Without objection, the motion was ADOPTED; 8-0-0 (Aye: Abe, Arnest, Gardner, Hara, Hoe, Koegel, Mandryk, and Kang; Nay: None; Abstain: None) -- [0:36:08].

• Resolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NEFwUKeCYE2qd-N4Tw8Mj9KxsCkA9Pry/edit

8. ELECTED OFFICIALS -- [0:36:16]

Mayor Rick Blangiardi's Representative -- [0:36:26]: Director McKee reported the following: A couple weeks back, Oʻahu said farewell to the musician Fiji with a huge concert and celebration of life with upwards of 30,000 people attending. The city mobilized public health and safety personnel. By all accounts, the event was a huge success - probably the largest event at the Shell. There was very little disruption of traffic; Waikīkī was for the most part not affected through the help of HPD, HFD, EMS, DTS, DIT, Enterprise Services, and others. Thousands of Oʻahu residents were able to say aloha to a local music legend. The Honolulu Charter Commission is seeking input from island residents about potential amendments to the city's governing documents. Director McKee went to the Skyline service expansion to new stations including Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and the airport. Everyone is hoping that with the addition of the airport terminal, a lot of traffic coming in from the east side will use Skyline. Many people, including former Honolulu Mayors and the Royal Hawaiian Band, attended the opening ceremony for Skyline Phase 2. The newly confirmed members of the city's Ocean Safety Commission held their first meeting on September 9, 2025 at Hanauma Bay. They will eventually appoint a permanent chief of ocean safety that will be commensurate to the chief of police and chief of fire department. Jada Rossman has joined the city from the Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellowship. There was competition among cities to get one of these fellowship people to come out and help, and Honolulu won. Rossman is here on grant funding for two years to help streamline city processes and reduce bureaucracy.

• Newsletter: https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:39:34]:

1. Bus Route 200 Meeting: Juanita Liu stated the joint transportation committee meeting with the Diamond Head and Kaimukī Neighborhood Boards and the Pālolo NB was also included had met with DTS regarding TheBus Route 200 in May. Liu state the committee has been trying to schedule a meeting with DTS as they promised in terms of timing. DTS got caught up with the rail, but they said after October things should lighten up. The committee is wondering if McKee could get in touch with either the Mayor or DTS to schedule this meeting regarding TheBus Route 200.

2. Speeding on Maunaloa Avenue: Secretary Abe shared that a resident on Maunaloa Ave raised concerns as a follow-up from the last meeting about speeding going down Maunaloa Avenue starting from 12th Avenue. There is no speeding/speed limit sign on Maunaloa Ave starting from 12th Avenue to almost 9th Avenue where Liholiho Elementary is located. There is no 25 MPH speed limit sign on this downhill stretch, and there is a lot of speeding. She stated it was mentioned there was a study done that did not detect any problems but she was wondering if it was done by police officers in uniforms and during what time of day. McKee responded he remembers following up on this. HPD said they ran a couple of interdiction patrols where they waited for people to speed by so they could ticket them, and they said they had not really had much success with that, which he knows surprised this group. The study itself is done by DTS, and they take traffic engineers and look at it and see what they can do in terms of speed bumps, rumble strips, or more signage, and they sometimes take a long time to come out with recommendations. He can get a status and bring it back to the next meeting. If it is a study done by DTS, it could be a while. Abe responded there are a lot of people who cross Maunaloa Ave by 11th and 10th Avenues because the Kapaolono Park is located there, and further down there is a bus stop by 9th Avenue and the Liholiho school. A lot of pedestrians cross this area and there are a lot of close calls. Abe stated that it is kind of scary because vehicles come down Maunaloa Ave sometime 40-45 MPH on the downhill slope. Abe lives right on Maunaloa Avenue and walks the park regularly and have seen these situations. McKee replied he will follow up.

City Council Chair Tommy Waters (District 4) -- [0:43:17]: Chair Waters provided the report.

• Tax Relief Legislation: Bills 49 & 50 raised homeowner exemptions to $140,000 (general) and $180,000 (65+).

• Transit Fares (Bill 54): Ongoing debate on rate increases; issues include higher charges for out-of-state riders (verification burden on drivers) and expanded reduced fares (potential $6--$8M revenue loss amid OTS contract issues).

• Empty Homes Tax (Bill 46) & Residential A Reform (Bill 63): Encourage renting underused units; Residential A threshold raising to $1.3M advancing; multiple exemptions included (caregivers, second homes for residents, inherited homes).

• Charter Commission: Public encouraged to propose amendments; Council staff can assist drafting.

• Lapsed Funds (Bills 64 & 65): Increased transparency on ~$1.2 billion annual lapses (vacancies, unspent O&M) to reallocate to urgent needs (HPD vests/cars, parks, bathrooms).

• Honolulu Youth Commission: Chair Waters' appointee is now the Honolulu Youth Commission Chair (https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/honolulu-youth-commission).

• Webpage: https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district4

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [0:54:46]:

1. Bus Fares and Rental Properties: Carol testified in support for lowering bus fares for locals with ID/HOLO verification; preference to incentivize renting empty homes; support for Residential A relief when renting. Chair Waters responded.

2. Residential A Tax Rate: A resident asked about the Residential A properties over a million dollars at about $11 per thousand and if that will ever be adjusted. The resident noted it is hard because they have rentals and it is hard to raise the rent because property taxes are really high and insurance has gone up too. Chair Waters responded and mentioned that he has introduced the bill twice to raise the threshold for Residential A from $1 million.

3. Empty Homes Tax Exemptions & Practical Challenges: Discussion on caregivers, inherited homes, and high-wealth investors; Chair Waters emphasized focus on outside investors, not locals.

Governor Josh Green's Representative -- [1:02:46]: Amanda Stevens provided the report and addressed a question from the last Board meeting. She believed it was from Calvin Hara about the timeline regarding repair or replacement of inoperable emergency civil defense sirens. The answer she received from the communications director from the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency was that there are two sirens in the Kaimukī area (one on 11th Avenue and one on 22nd Avenue). As of October 1, 2025, their monthly outdoor warning siren test showed both were operational and working fine. The public siren dashboard is currently indicating both are green or operational. She placed the link to that public siren dashboard in the chat, and for those in person not seeing the chat, you can find this on the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency website. She shared Governor Green's newsletter highlights: The Department of Accounting and General Services opened a new West Hawai'i District office. The Department of Taxation carried out a series of tax education workshops across the state. The Department of Transportation celebrated their inaugural internship program that welcomed more than 120 interns into their offices. There have been some questions about if the WIC office is still operational. The WIC program announced on October 3, 2025 that WIC clinics across the state will remain open and fully operational. Folks were asking about that with regards to the government shutdown. They want families to know to keep your scheduled appointments. Nutrition education and benefit issuance services are proceeding as normal.

• Newsletter: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsletter

Questions, comments, and concerns followed -- [1:05:21]:

1. Koko Head Avenue Traffic Concern: Calvin Hara stated at the last meeting they had two residents who live on Koko Head Avenue, basically from the Koko Head Avenue exit going, and their house is right across the avenue. They have had some traffic accidents and he is not sure how the information got relayed to the DOT (Department of Transportation), but he was at a meeting which he will talk about later. There is an engineer, Casey Abe, assigned to take a look at the resident's concern, and he said he would have a report back to this Board next month.

2. Federal DOE IDEA Funding: Becky Gardner asked about the impact of the recent RIFs (reductions in force) in the DOE, the federal DOE with IDEA funding. This is funding in schools for special education, and she is curious about the recent set of layoffs and lack of funding at that federal level, what type of impact, if any, that can be expected to happen in Hawai'i. She understands this just happened - she saw the news of it over the weekend. So, Stevens might not know, but maybe something to keep an eye on and report back next month. Stevens responded yes, their division of vocational rehabilitation did share some of that information with them and they are still looking to see what the impacts are or what the impacts may be, but she can take those questions back and bring it back next month.

3. Kalaupapa National Park Trail Access: A resident stated recently the tours to Kalaupapa National Park reopened and there are approximately 30 to 50 air tours per month at $600 apiece. He has written to the governor's office and DLNR asking about when the state would reopen the trailhead to allow hikers down there. The DLNR has already acknowledged that they have legal control of that through the Historic Highways Act, but nobody from either the governor's office or DLNR has responded. Resident requested Stevens to give feedback on what the governor is doing to reopen the trail so folks like them do not have to pay $600 to go to Kalaupapa. Stevens responded --that she spoke to her colleague from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, they were just in a meeting today, so she will make sure to take back his question and it is her responsibility to bring it back next month.

Senator Stanley Chang (Senate District 9) -- [1:08:42]: No representative present.

Senator Les Ihara, Jr. (Senate District 10) -- [1:08:50]: No representative present.

Representative Tina Grandinetti (House District 20) -- [1:09:04]: Representative Grandinetti was online and shared an update. She is sorry she could not be there in person. They had a second town hall last night featuring a lawmakers listen session with the State House leadership team. They had a couple board members present, around 60 people total showed up, and it went so well. She was so proud of the community, not just for turning out but also for asking really informed and intelligent questions. They covered everything from how development goals and water issues - sort of addressing the contradictions of development goals and goals of conserving water resources. They talked about wealth inequality and how to structure tax reform in order to fund more social services given the current federal funding gaps. They also discussed the army leases, broader questions around transportation and climate goals, and overall had a really amazing conversation. House leadership was really impressed by how engaged the community was, and she was just really grateful for the opportunity to share space with everybody. She wanted to add that they had sent out a mailer, and they sent it out through their in-house postal service. She just found out today that some people did not get it until yesterday, and that meant some people did not check their mail until today and so received their flyer for last night's event this morning. If you were one of those people, they wanted to sincerely apologize and encourage you to sign up for their e-newsletter by emailing her office at repgrandinetti@capitol.hawaii.gov to receive the latest updates.

Representative Jackson Sayama (House District 21) -- [1:11:51]: Representative Sayama was online and shared updates. He is sorry he cannot be there in person today. He just put in the chat a link to applications that are open for nonprofits. The state had appropriated $50 million into the budget for nonprofits that have lost federal fundings this year. As the federal shutdown continues, they encourage nonprofit organizations to go ahead and apply for this grant. He believes the application is open until October 24th. So, it is a short window, but these are really important funds available for the community. He encourages if you or you have a friend that is involved in a nonprofit to go ahead and apply for this grant.

From his office, they are organizing a community cleanup in Pālolo Valley District Park this Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If you would like to join, feel free to contact his office through email or himself if you have his phone number so they could buy you a bento for your assistance that day. If you have a park that you need help cleaning up, they would be happy to help organize a cleanup for that as well. From constituent concerns, Representative Sayama received emails regarding some feral chickens on Koko Head Avenue that are roaming around the state DOE facility there. There are other concerns or similar concerns regarding feral chickens that he has been dealing with in Pālolo Valley that they are trying to figure ways to get rid of them. He tried using his office funds and campaign funds to hire a private service to essentially capture and get rid of these chickens, but unfortunately, he is not allowed to use those funds and it is about $340 a week, so it is a little expensive for any household or private individual to afford this kind of service. So, they are trying to figure out more creative ways to solve this issue, but in the meantime, he just wants to let the community know that he is aware of it and he is working on a solution there.

U.S. Congressman Ed Case -- [1:14:34]: No representative present.

9. COMMUNITY CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS -- [1:14:52]

Homeowner's Exemption Suggestion -- [1:15:16]: A resident stated she could not talk when Tommy Waters was on, so now she is going to talk to Tommy Waters. When Calvin Say was the budget chair for the city council, she kept bugging him. She said, you know, you are making/banking money because property values went up and yet the set percentage is - they are making more because a million dollars you are getting more than when the house was $200,000. So, she suggested that homeowners have a 40% exemption of the value of their home.

Kaimukī Christmas Parade -- [1:16:17]: John Brunald introduced himself. He is with the Kaimukī Christmas Parade. He just wanted to introduce himself. The cutoff is November 1st if you want to be a participant of the parade. Go to their website kbphawaii.com to sign up. Chair Kang thanked Mr. Brunald for taking over the chairmanship, which Mr. Hara had done for a number of years.

Mauʻumae Nature Park Cleanup -- [1:17:15]: Lori Yamada announced Mauʻumae Nature Park is having an adopt-a-park cleanup day on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. They meet at the corner of 16th Avenue and Claudine Street.

10. BOARD BUSINESS -- [1:17:45]

Vote on Neighborhood Board No. 4 Participation in Kaimukī Christmas Parade -- [1:17:54]: Chair Kang opened the floor for a motion in support of Neighborhood Board No. 4 participating in the 2025 Kaimukī Christmas Parade. Chair Kang stated that the parade is a fun, terrific community event held rain or shine, and it is about a mile. In order to request the NCO (Neighborhood Commission Office) to appropriate funds for board members to participate in the parade, they need to formally approve the Board's participation. [1:18:36] -- Vice Chair Hoe MOVED and Member Mandryk SECONDED to approve the Board's participation in the Kaimukī Christmas Parade. The motion was ADOPTED; 8-0-0 (Aye: Abe, Arnest, Gardner, Hara, Hoe, Koegel, Mandryk, and Kang; Nay: None; Abstain: None) -- [1:18:49].

Chair Kang noted all friends and family are welcome to participate in the parade with them. He gave special thanks to Member Hara for so many years of planning it and thanked John Brunald for doing it this year.

Approval of Written Summary for Video Record for Wednesday, September 17, 2025 -- [1:19:08]: Chair Kang invited a motion to approve the minutes. [1:19:21] -- Member Arnest MOVED and Secretary Abe SECONDED to approve the written summary as written for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Without objection, the motion was ADOPTED; 8-0-0 (Aye: Abe, Arnest, Gardner, Hara, Hoe, Koegel, Mandryk, and Kang; Nay: None; Abstain: None) -- [1:19:35].

Reports of Board Members Attending Other Neighborhood Board and Public Meetings -- [1:19:38]:

1. DOT Traffic Safety Summit (Oct 8--9) -- [1:19:54]: Calvin Hara reported attending a traffic safety summit. Statewide fatal crashes up ~32% year-over-year; ~90% human error; DOT framing safety as a crisis with initiatives across enforcement (red-light, speed, noise cameras), engineering (complete streets; flow improvements; investments), and education (child seat installs; reducing secondary crashes). E-bike legislation and safe system approach (safer people/speeds/roads) discussed; materials to be shared when available.

2. "Lawmakers Listen" Town Hall & East Oʻahu Climate Resilience Symposium -- [1:25:09]: Member Mandryk praised the quality of House leadership Q&A (double-purposing schools, underutilized assets); highlighted "East Oʻahu Community Climate Mandate" co-creation effort with agencies (HI Green Growth, State Climate Commission) aiming for a first draft by end of November and Board presentations Feb--June (Kaimukī included).

11. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS -- [1:29:18]

Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Kaimukī Neighborhood Board No. 4 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kaimukī Library and via Webex.

December 2025 Recess: As a reminder, this Board is in recess in December 2025, so after the recess they will resume meetings in January 2026.

ʻŌlelo Broadcast: All of the meetings may be viewed on ʻŌlelo channel 49 at 9:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month.

12. ADJOURNMENT -- [1:30:02]: The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

Submitted by: Curtis Hayashi, Neighborhood Assistant, Neighborhood Commission Office

Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relations Specialist, Neighborhood Commission Office

Finalized by: Audrey Abe, Secretary, Neighborhood Board No. 4

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