KULI‘OU‘OU – KALANI IKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 2

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026
6:30 PM VIA IN PERSON & WEBEX

IN PERSON
ʻĀina Haina Library Meeting Room
5246 Kalanianaʻole Highway, Honolulu, HI 96821
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WEBEX
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Recordings: Recordings of Board meetings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

Rules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise his/her hand, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes, those giving reports are asked to keep them under three (3) minutes, and presenters under five (5) minutes. Comments should be brief and to the point. Please silence all electronic devices. Participants on WebEx please be sure to mute yourself when you are not speaking to avoid any background noise. When attending the meeting via cell phone press *6 to mute and unmute.
Note: The Board 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.
Privacy: This meeting is being recorded for future telecast. Comments made will be part of the video presentation.

1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Pro Tem Clarissa Burkert
1.1 Rules of Speaking – Vice Chair Kaui Lucas
1.2 Roll Call and Quorum – Neighborhood Assistant Zhoydell Magaoay

2. CITY / STATE MONTHLY REPORTS–Three (3) minutes maximum per department.
2.1. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) https://www.hfd.honolulu.gov/
2.2. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) https://www.honolulupd.org/
2.3. Board of Water Supply (BWS) https://www.boardofwatersupply.com – Jimmy Yanos

3. BOARD VACANCIES
3.1. Five (5) Vacancies: SD#1 (1); SD#2 (1); SD#5 (1); SD#7 (1); SD#8 (1). Residents interested in filling the vacant board seat must bring current proof of residency and present themselves to the Neighborhood Assistant BEFORE the Board meeting starting at 6:30 pm. Proof of residency will consist of a current Driver’s License or State ID with a current address or a utility bill in resident’s name with current address

4. ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS
4.1. Chair
4.2. Vice Chair
4.3. Secretary
4.4. Treasurer
5. MEETING ARRANGEMENTS AND PROTOCOLS
5.1. Recess months (January 2027, June 2027)
5.2. Approval of regular meeting minutes from May 6, 2026
5.3. Presentation time exemption for Part 2 Community Climate Mandate on August 5, 2026

6. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Two 2) minutes each
(Because of the State “Sunshine Law”, concerns may be discussed, but no Board action may be taken
until a subsequent meeting.)

7. OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – Three (3) minutes per speaker. Reports should relate to issues of interest to residents of the Kuliʻouʻou Kalani Iki area.
7.1. Congressman Ed Case Representative- Kekoa Kaluhiwa
7.2. Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative – Dita Holifield
7.3. Governor Josh Green Representative – Dave Day
7.4. City Council Chair Tommy Waters – District 4- Adam Doo
7.5. Senator Stanley Chang – District 9
7.6. Representative Mark Hashem – District 19
7.7. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) – Maaza Mekuria https://hidot.hawaii.gov/

8. PRESENTATIONS
8.1. Green Recycling Organic Waste (G.R.O.W) Program – Amber Unabia
8.2. Kuliʻouʻou Beach Park mural – Nathan Serota

9. CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
9.1. The next regular meeting of the Kuliʻouʻou-Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board is Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m., at the ʻĀina Haina Library and via Webex.
9.2. Audio and Video Recordings: Informal audio and video recordings of the meetings are available to the general public via ʻŌlelo On Demand at https://olelo.org/olelonet/. Search for “Kuliʻouʻou Kalani Iki Board” and you can download an mp3 file or watch a video of the meetings online. Recordings of Board meetings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice.

10. ADJOURNMENT

Kuliʻouʻou-Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board
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 https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/board-testimony

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
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.
ʻĀina Haina Library Meeting Room – 5246 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96821
AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGis1Cm9z-8

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1wezRyARsyx1JlCFN56ejBuKud14s8u5P

CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:18]: Chair Clarissa Burkert called the Kuliʻouʻou-Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board No. 2 meeting to order. Vice Chair Kaui Lucas read the rules of speaking. Neighborhood Assistant Zhoydell Magaoay conducted roll call. Eight (8) members were present; quorum was not established. Note: This seventeen-member Board requires nine (9) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.

Members Present: Clarissa Burkert, Jeannine Johnson, Mecca Monson-Gere (arrived at 6:36 p.m.), Frank Fujii, Shelley Ham, William Kilcoyne, Kaui Lucas, Doorae Shin, Healani Sonoda-Pale, and Sandra Pfund (appointed)

Members Absent: Kevin Palmer and Sheridan Spangler

Guests: Lieutenant Mike Thompson (Honolulu Police Department – HPD); Firefighter Cole Caster, Firefighter Cory Mullen, Captain Emmett Hall (Honolulu Fire Department – HFD); Jimmy Yanos (Board of Water Supply – BWS); Director Dita Holifield (Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative); Tasha Luke (Council Chair Tommy Waters’ Office); Zephanii Smith Eisenstat (Senator Stanley Chang’s Office); Jane Taylor (Representative Mark Hashem’s Office); Aloha McGuffie (Community Climate Mandate for East Oʻahu); Tyrone Montayre, Ryan Ringuette (Protecting Preserve Hawaiʻi/G70); Veronica Gibson (Mālama Maunalua); Rick Wagner, Kikka Go, Jason Liang, Kahi Pacarro, Sue Cowing, Andrea Wagner, Steve Bell, Angela Correa-Pei, Mike Buck, and Katie Young (Guest/Resident); Zhoydell Magaoay (Neighborhood Assistant). Note: The names of any attendees who were illegible were not included. There were approximated 50 participants.

CITY / STATE MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:03:02]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:03:12]: Firefighter Cole Caster, accompanied by Captain Emmett Hall and Firefighter Cory Mullen from Wailupe Bay Fire Station 23, reported the April 2026 incident statistics.
April 2026 Statistics: There were six (6) activated alarms, forty-six (46) medical emergencies, one (1) motor vehicle collision, and two (2) mountain rescues.
Monthly Safety Tip – Wildfire Prevention: Hawaiʻi is entering a period of increased wildfire risk with dry conditions, tall grass, and shifting winds. Most wildfires are human-caused and preventable. Tips include: clear dry brush and vegetation around your home; never park on dry grass as hot exhaust can ignite it; avoid activities that create sparks or heat during dry, hot, and windy weather; and stay aware of weather and fire conditions. For more information, visit www.fire.honolulu.gov and www.hawaiiwildfire.org.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QGUyPs2jA1XXlwnvuMJWD-zaWX5xLlxi/view?usp=drive_link

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:05:28]: Lieutenant Mike Thompson reported the April 2026 incident statistics.
April 2026 Statistics: There were two (2) motor vehicle thefts, three (3) burglaries, eight (8) thefts, three (3) unauthorized entry to motor vehicle (UEMV) cases, and 5,614 total calls for service.
Monthly Safety Tip – Hurricane Preparedness: With hurricane season approaching in June, residents are encouraged to prepare now using FEMA’s 12 tips: sign up for alerts and warnings, make a plan, save for a rainy day, practice emergency drills, test family communication plans, safeguard documents, plan with neighbors, make your home safer, know evacuation routes, assemble or update supplies, get involved in your community, and document and insure property. Additional information available at www.dod.hawaii.gov/hiema.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:06:30]
1. HPD and U.S. Military Police Joint Operation in Waikīkī: Member Sonoda-Pale asked about a reported joint operation in Waikīkī involving HPD, DLNR, and the U.S. Military Police, inquiring about the nature of any cooperation agreement between the agencies. Lieutenant Thompson explained that agreements exist for cases on military bases involving non-military personnel, and that the reported operation at Fort DeRussy appeared consistent with those existing protocols.

Member Monson-Gere arrived at 6:36 p.m. There were nine (9) members present. Quorum was established.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:09:03]: Jimmy Yanos reported one (1) main water line break in April 2026 — an 8-inch diameter pipe on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 14 Niuhi Street. BWS encouraged residents to continue conserving water despite recent storms, noting that rainfall alone does not offset summer water use. Tips and rebate information are available at www.boardofwatersupply.com/sevenways.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JIwPRM28kty1chFRLbAHdOdZofnnjIOS/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [0:10:32]
1. Data Center Water Consumption on Oʻahu: Member Sonoda-Pale asked whether the seven (7) to nine (9) data centers on Oʻahu are consuming large amounts of water, referencing a recent report indicating significant water use by data centers nationally. Yanos acknowledged he did not have the information on hand but committed to checking with his team and reporting back at the next meeting. Member Sonoda-Pale offered to send the report to BWS.

BOARD BUSINESS – [0:12:59]
Vacancies – [0:13:06]: Chair Burkert announced ongoing vacancies in Subdistricts #1, #2, #3, #5, #7, and #8. Sandra Pfund introduced herself as a candidate for Subdistrict #3, citing her background as a former City Department of Land Management Director with experience in affordable housing, land acquisitions, the Clean Water Natural Lands Program, and board service with Mālama Maunalua and Home Hawaiʻi Inc. Ham NOMINATED and Kilcoyne SECONDED Sandra Pfund to fill the Subdistrict #3 vacant seat. The Board conducted voice vote; 9-0-0 [Pfund: Fujii, Ham, Johnson, Kilcoyne, Lucas, Monson-Gere, Shin, Sonoda-Pale, Burkert; Nay: None; Abstain: None] – [0:18:41].

6:49 p.m. – Chair Burkert called for a short recess to administer the Oath of Office.
6:50 p.m. – Chair Burkert called the meeting back to order. There were 10 members present.

Resolution – Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Path Changes – [0:20:17]: Chair Burkert introduced a resolution, drafted with input from aviation advocate Chad Wasden of Neighborhood Board No. 11, recommending the FAA: reroute or eliminate the MAGGI3 and SYMIN1 arrival paths at least 5 miles offshore; reroute the MKK5 and PALAY3 departure paths south of Diamond Head; designate the Freeway VFR path as a last resort with a 10:00 P.M.–7:00 A.M. curfew; and require tour aircraft to stay 2 miles off all Hawaiʻi coastlines. [0:20:51] – Kilcoyne MOVED and Lucas SECONDED to consider the Resolution recommending FAA flight path changes. Member Kilcoyne raised concerns about potential safety implications of the proposed flight path changes. Secretary Johnson noted that airlines have opposed rerouting due to equipment costs. The Board also questioned the comment period deadline, emissions impacts, and the scope of the tour helicopter provision. Hearing no further discussions, the Board conducted hand vote; 5-4-2 [Aye: Ham, Lucas, Shin, Burkert, Johnson; Nay: Fujii, Kilcoyne, Monson-Gere, Pfund; Abstain: Sonoda-Pale] – [0:33:27]. The motion WAS NOT ADOPTED. Chair Burkert indicated she would request Chad Wasden return to address outstanding questions at a future meeting.
• Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q70KFno0_J-GDN6u6cem2xuMBZZL0Y10/view?usp=drive_link

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from April 1, 2026 – [0:34:34]: With no corrections noted, the minutes were approved.

Speaker Timing Revisions – [0:34:56]: Chair Burkert introduced proposed changes to speaker timing rules. The proposal would give officials up to ten (10) minutes for reports (increased from five minutes) and allow presenters up to ten (10) minutes with prior Board approval at least one month before the scheduled presentation. [0:38:07] -Ham MOVED and Lucas SECONDED to adopt the revised speaker timing rules extending officials’ reports and pre-approved presentations to ten (10) minutes. Discussions followed. The Board discussed the intent to maintain fairness and transparency in granting extended time. Hearing no further discussions, the Board conducted hand vote; 10-0-0 [Aye: Fujii, Ham, Johnson, Kilcoyne, Lucas, Monson-Gere, Shin, Sonoda-Pale, Pfund, Burkert; Nay: None: Abstain: None] – [0:45:28]. The motion was ADOPTED.
• Proposal: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DEdB6XtJybK88STCTAXXnBr7Go-YOXzI/view?usp=drive_link
Community Climate Mandate for East Oʻahu – [0:46:02]: Aloha McGuffie presented the draft Community Climate and Resilience Mandate for East Oʻahu, an initiative organized by the KISCA (Kāhala Initiative for Sustainability, Culture, and the Arts) Hui. The mandate aims to unite six East Oʻahu neighborhood boards — covering areas from Kaimukī to Hawaiʻi Kai and Waimānalo — around shared climate challenges including flooding, wildfires, reef and watershed impacts, power outages, coastal erosion, and sea level rise. The mandate was developed following a September 18–19, 2025 symposium with approximately 100 attendees, ten round tables, and alignment with the Hawaiʻi Green Growth Organization’s Aloha+ Challenge goals. McGuffie invited board members and community members to review the draft mandate and PowerPoint (available on the Neighborhood Commission Office website and via the Google Drive link on the agenda) and return with questions and feedback in July 2026.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BW1F9_lILGGV8h1ykMk3mkrs5ZJMV6vv/view?usp=drive_link
• Draft Mandate: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W6lchlIXyXNP9yrmnYDgnEp86t59F-hi/view?usp=drive_link

PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA – [1:00:01]
1. ʻĀina Haina Wetlands Poetry Ceremony – May 30, 2026: Resident Sue Cowing announced an unveiling ceremony for the first poetry box in the ʻĀina Haina Wetlands on May 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., at Keawāwa Wetland, as part of the Poetry from Ridge-to-Reef poetry project. A safety waiver is required. Interested residents may pick up a flyer or contact Cowing directly.
• Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_T5YidzbDkj13EPU6jlv6RtvY3o0MuNQ/view?usp=drive_link

2. City Council Candidate Introduction: Jason Liang introduced himself as a candidate for City Council and made literature available after the meeting.
• Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UaftqzmUVrCajhKOspLHAdRsHjGG_YNC/view?usp=drive_link

3. House of Representatives Candidate Introduction: Kahi Pacarro introduced himself as a candidate for House of Representatives for the district and invited residents with questions to speak with him after the meeting.

OFFICIALS’ REPORTS – [1:03:24]
U.S. Congressman Ed Case – [1:03:36]: Kekoa Kaluhiwa was not present.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi – [1:03:54]: Director Dita Holifield delivered the Mayor’s report, highlighting ongoing clean-up and recovery efforts following three consecutive Kona low storms that caused island-wide flooding. The City launched a recovery website at www.oneoahu.com, with operations concentrated on the North Shore. H-POWER is accepting commercial waste and Waimānalo Gulch is accepting residential construction debris from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Mayor’s Town Hall meetings are indefinitely postponed. Other newsletter updates included the 2026 State of the City Address, Honolulu Zoo’s AZA accreditation, and Chinatown housing expansion. On follow-up items, speed humps near Kahalakua Street are outside city jurisdiction due to a private gated community, and burnt debris at a Lawelawe Street property has been removed per permit BP 2025-192701.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CTJm32UiA9FGqbJhLy_gy-H8g80n5SIS/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [1:09:17]
1. FEMA Assistance Application: Member Sonoda-Pale confirmed she had submitted storm damage at the oneoahu.com website and that the FEMA link was accessible there.
2. Lawelawe Street Fire Property – Ongoing Hazards: Resident Andrea Wagner clarified that while the physical structure debris was largely removed, broken glass and metal shards remain on the property, and the property owner who started the fires has returned and is camping on the property. Director Holifield committed to following up with DPP regarding the remaining hazardous debris.
3. Neighbor Safety Concerns at Lawelawe Street Property: Member Ham asked what resources and options are available for neighbors concerned about their safety given the ongoing situation. Director Holifield indicated she would coordinate with multiple departments including HPD to provide solid information at a future meeting.
4. Speed Calming on State Road Near Bend in Highway: Secretary Johnson asked about pursuing speed calming measures on a state roadway, noting prior requests had been denied but the current response indicated private roads are outside city jurisdiction. Director Holifield asked for the specific location to be shared so she could direct the inquiry to DTS or DOT accordingly. Secretary Johnson pointed out it was the section of Kalaniana’ole Highway between 5839 to 5975.
5. Street Lights on ‘Anali‘i Place – Permanent Fix: Member Pfund asked about the status of a permanent fix for street lights on ‘Anali‘i Place that were repaired with an overhead stringing solution after the underground poles were found to be damaged. Director Holifield committed to following up and reporting back in July.

Governor Josh Green – [1:18:33]: Representative Dave Day was not present. Resident Kahi Pacarro requested that if SB 2471 (related to sustainable tourism) reaches the Governor’s desk, the Governor be encouraged to sign it.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u33xxexSPNasM-fXrF9NbWuWkRRAajWA/view?usp=drive_link
City Council Chair Tommy Waters – [1:21:04]: Tasha Luke reported that Chair Waters will host a Kuliʻouʻou-ʻĀina Haina Town Hall on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. at ʻĀina Haina Elementary School cafeteria. Attendees will include DTS Director Roger Morton, DFM Director Gene Albano, Director of Homeless Solutions Roy Miyahira, HPD Major Brandon Yamamoto, and Emergency Services Director Dr. Jim Ireland. Additionally, the Honolulu Youth Commission is seeking applicants ages 14–24 to fill the District 4 representative seat being vacated by outgoing Commission Chair Asa Shimizu. An application link will be posted on the website.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J80fKTS3keuoFt9KPFd9d8zB1SkQ1nB1/view?usp=drive_link
• Town Hall Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qFJMZw5JLCzb2-Y6ibSle4vCOX79SOdI/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [1:22:38]
1. Wailupe Stream Maintenance Timeline: Member Kilcoyne noted that stream clearing was previously expected in April 2026 and asked for an update given the approaching June hurricane season. Tasha Luke committed to bringing the question back to Chair Waters, noting Director Albano may be able to address it at the May 28, 2026 town hall.

Senator Stanley Chang – [1:24:10]: Zephanii Smith Eisenstat reported that numerous floor votes took place that day, with one final floor session on Friday, May 8, 2026 to close the 2026 legislative session. Residents can follow bill statuses on the legislature’s website or at www.senatorchang.com. A housing post-session briefing and wrap-up event is planned for the following week. The office also recognized the life and legacy of former Congresswoman and Senator Colleen Hanabusa. Residents were thanked for their testimony and advocacy throughout session. The May newsletter includes resources related to storm recovery, federal mortgage relief protections, and a quality-of-life survey.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-u1BIeMYR1oDs9MyFvEY1nDIyYeRECA4/view?usp=drive_link

Representative Mark Hashem – [1:29:09]: Jane Taylor reported that the office is working on additional funding for stream flooding mitigation and a Honolulu-wide library security budget, with $1 million confirmed for upgrades at ʻĀina Haina Library. Work on securing funds for Wailupe Stream flooding from green fee revenues is ongoing but not yet finalized. No new updates were available on the Kuliʻouʻou traffic signal modernization project, though the office is working to obtain timeline information before construction begins. Residents were encouraged to use the City and County 311 mobile app for service requests.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [1:31:11]
1. Town Hall Attendance: Chair Burkert inquired whether Representative Hashem would be attending Chair Waters’ Town Hall. Taylor will follow up with Representative Hashem to confirm.
2. Niu Valley Middle School – No Trespassing Signs: Secretary Johnson asked about signs posted at Niu Valley Middle School prohibiting public access to the field and playground, which longtime residents had used for years. Taylor reported that, following outreach to the school principal, the signs were placed to deter vandals who were using dirt bikes on the field — not to stop general community use. Taylor offered to forward the principal’s email to Chair Burkert for distribution.
3. ʻĀina Haina Library Security Guard: Member Kilcoyne noted that the library’s security guard position had been lost and asked about plans to restore it. Taylor indicated she was unaware of future plans but committed to raising the issue with Representative Hashem the next day.

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) – [1:36:30]: HDOT representative Casey Abe was not present. No report was submitted.

PRESENTATIONS – [1:36:34]
Pia Valley Restoration Project – [1:37:00]: Tyrone Montayre, President of Protect & Preserve Hawaiʻi (PPH), a 501©(3) nonprofit, and Ryan Ringuette, Urban Planner with G70, presented an early look at a project to support ongoing restoration work in Pia Valley, located above Niu Valley. PPH stewards approximately 330 acres in the valley. The project site is a vacant parcel at the end of Haleola Street (TMK 3-7-015:076), currently covered in non-native vegetation and used for dumping. The proposal includes an education center, office, plant nursery, parking, caretaker’s residence, landscaping, and a land subdivision/swap with an adjacent parcel for access. The project is in the state conservation district (general subzone), and will require HRS Chapter 343 Environmental Assessment (EA) compliance and a Conservation District Use Application (CDUA) with DLNR. The timeline anticipates a draft EA comment period in October 2026, EA finalization in February 2027, and a CDUA public hearing in April 2027. Funding is currently provided by a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) grant. To be included on the draft EA contact list, please email piavalleypph@g70.design.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qye5G4RZD980d9MCrmy8q7pS9BJnlEDe/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [1:42:53]
1. Land Swap Clarification: Member Fujii asked for clarification on the proposed land swap. Ringuette explained it involves exchanging approximately equal portions of land between PPH’s parcel and an adjacent private parcel to allow PPH access to the end of Haleola Street.
2. Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) Sighting: Member Kilcoyne inquired whether the project team had encountered any invasive species such as little fire ants (LFA) or coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) in the area. Montayre noted CRB has been spotted in Kaluanui and some Niu Valley areas, but not within the project site itself.
3. Traffic Impact Assessment: Member Monson-Gere asked whether the environmental assessment would include an examination of traffic impacts in the area. Ringuette confirmed this would be reviewed during the draft EA process.
4. Nonprofit Status and Hawaiian Practitioners: Member Sonoda-Pale asked about the organization’s nonprofit status and inclusion of Native Hawaiian practitioners. Montayre confirmed PPH is a 501(c)(3) and noted that multiple practitioners, including Kimeona Kane from another neighborhood board, participate in and use the space; the land is open to the community.
5. Native Plants and Archaeological Assessment: Member Sonoda-Pale asked whether there are native plants on the site and whether an archaeological inventory survey (AIS) would be conducted. Ringuette stated the project site appears to consist primarily of non-native vegetation, pending a biological consultant’s survey, and that the project includes an archaeological literature review, field inspection, and cultural impact assessment by a separate firm.
6. Federal Funding and Section 106 Compliance: Member Pfund inquired about the project’s funding source, which comes from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) as part of the Mauka to Makai project with Mālama Maunalua, currently covering permitting and planning costs with capital improvement funding to be sought later. Member Pfund followed up by asking whether federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance was required, given the funding source. It was clarified that a NEPA EA is not being pursued, as the NFWF is considered quasi-governmental and therefore does not trigger NEPA compliance requirements.
7. Map Discrepancies: Vice Chair Lucas noted two features shown on the project map — an existing trail and an existing cleared path — that she disputed as not actually present on the site. Ringuette acknowledged the comment and committed to reviewing the site map.
8. Federal Funding and Section 106 Compliance: Member Sonoda-Pale raised that if any federal funding is involved (including NFWF grants), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act may be triggered. Ringuette acknowledged the concern and committed to looking into Section 106 requirements.
9. Concerns About Building on Conservation Land: Member Sonoda-Pale expressed concern about building infrastructure on conservation land, noting that any ground disturbance raises the possibility of disturbing cultural or archaeological resources. She emphasized support for the cleanup and ecological restoration work but opposed the installation of pipes and other infrastructure on conservation land.

Green Stormwater Initiative – [1:54:28]: Veronica Gibson, Science and Planning Manager for Mālama Maunalua, presented the Rain Barrel Incentive Program. The program offers free rain barrel installations island-wide (250 barrels total), with a Wailupe-specific initiative targeting 200 barrels in the Wailupe Valley watershed funded by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health. Rain barrels capture and store rainwater on-site, allowing it to soak into the soil and reduce runoff volume entering streams and near-shore ecosystems during rain events. Each barrel holds 55 gallons. Additional benefits include reduced energy use, lower water bills, and an emergency water source during disruptions. Eligibility requires a downspout for connection. Applications are open at rainwaterhawaii.com and close on July 1, 2026. Residents outside the Wailupe watershed are also eligible for the island-wide program. Runoff inquiries can be directed to www.runoff@malamamanualua.org.

Questions, comments and concerns followed – [2:00:28]
1. Number of Rain Barrels Per Household: Member Sonoda-Pale asked how many rain barrels could be requested per household. Gibson confirmed the current limit is one per household, though additional barrels may be available if the program does not reach full capacity. The BWS rebate program is also available for residents wishing to purchase additional barrels.

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:02:18]
Board Recess in June 2026: The Board will recess in June 2026. The next regular meeting of the Kuliʻouʻou-Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board No. 2 is Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the ʻĀina Haina Library Meeting Room and via WebEx.
May 28, 2026 Town Hall: Chair Burkert encouraged all community members to attend the ʻĀina Haina/Kuliʻouʻou Town Hall hosted by Chair Waters on May 28, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. at ʻĀina Haina Elementary School cafeteria. Multiple city officials and directors will be in attendance.

Audio and Video Recordings: Informal audio and video recordings of the meetings are available to the general public via ʻŌlelo On Demand at https://olelo.org/olelonet/. Search for “Kuliʻouʻou Kalani Iki Board.” Recordings can also be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice.

ADJOURNMENT – [2:02:50]: Chair Burkert adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:33 P.M.

Submitted by: Zhoydell Magaoay, NA
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy
Finalized by: Jeannine Johnson, Secretary and Clarissa Burkert, Chair

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Event shows physical location; however, other options of participation may also include WebEx and phone.  If available, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agenda.