NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 27

NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD
WATER & LAND COMMITTEE AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
WAIALUA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (WCA)
66-434 KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY
HALEʻIWA, HAWAIʻI 96712
6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Racquel Achiu

Rules of Speaking: (In Person Meeting)
Please silence all electronic devices – Anyone wishing to participate in the meeting discussions please raise your hand to be recognized by the Chair. Please identify yourself by name (and affiliation if any) when speaking for the first time. When recognized by the Chair, please address comments to the Chair. You will have 2 MINUTES to speak and/or ask your question. Please do not interrupt others when they are speaking; committees are less formal but want every voice to be heard
Note: The Committee may take action 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.

II. COMMUNITY CONCERNS REGARDING AGRICULTURAL ISSUES – Limit to Two (2)
Minutes each person.

III. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
A. Future Visit by US Rep Jill Tokuda
B. Kona Low Recovery
C. Emergency Planning
D. Wahiawa Irrigation System (Dam)

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Committee Minutes of February 10, 2026

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS

VI. ADJOURNMENT

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NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD
WATER & LAND COMMITTEE MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 , 2026
WAIALUA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (WCA)
66-434 KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY
HALE’IWA, HAWAI’I 96712
6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Racquel Achiu
A. 6:14 P.M. Chair Achiu called the meeting to order.
B. Members in Attendance: Racquel Achiu, Leif Andersen, Ron Weidenbach, Zaz Dahlin, Antya Miller
C. Public Attendance: Sharryl Matsumoto, Thomas Milcarek
D. Absent: Mark Takemoto, Boyd Ready

II. COMMUNITY CONCERNS REGARDING AGRICULTURAL ISSUES
Community member Thomas Milcarek expressed concern of illegal pesticides allegedly being used in farms in and air around areas in Mokulē`ia. Also noted he has seen turtles with tumor growths and suspects it is related to pesticide use in the area and potentially in the ocean water due to runoff (??)
Concerns continue to be shared regarding Agricultural Crimes of trespass, theft and vandalism. Police reports have been made on certain incidents however it seems the use of the Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) is uncertain. Chair Achiu suggested to invite DLE to a future meeting for discussion of their program and process. Chair will reach out to the director to coordinate.

III. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
A. Resolution 25-228 Land Use Ordinance Amendment Relating to Conditional Use Permits (CUP)
Chair Achiu explained Resolution 25-228 that was introduced by Council Member Weyer. The purpose of this Resolution was to ultimately determine the difference and or identify the uses that clarify/prompt a CUP MINOR vs a CUP MAJOR while also requiring the applicant to present the application whether a MINOR or MAJOR to the appropriate community board (Neighborhood Board Community Association etc.) where the activity would take place. The Resolution was not reported out and remains Pending in Zoning Committee

B. Resolution 26-17 Land Use Ordinance Amendment Relating to Conditional Use Permits(CUP)
Chair Achiu explained that this resolution is somewhat the same as Res 25-228 in that it is more focused on CUP’s directly related to Agritourism. Although this resolution passed Committee to be heard at Full Council where discussion can be had with input from DPP. This meeting will take place on Wednesday Feb 18, 2026 in Council Chamber. Of note, although the resolution will likely pass it will go through DPP and Planning Commission for consideration of potential amendments.

C. House Bill No. 1848 Relating to Land Use
Chair Achiu explained that this Bill was an attempt to require any petitioner for a district boundary amendment to get a certification from CWRM that thereʻs enough water resource available for whatever the proposed project woud need without causing harm to the aquifers and be able to provide the certification to the LUC. However, this Bill was deferred by the House WAL Committee on 2/3/2026

Adjourn 7:38pm

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