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North Shore NB Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 27\n \;\n\n \;\n\nRE GULAR MEETING AGENDA\nTUESDAY\, MARCH 24\, 2026\nWAIALUA ELEMENTARY CAFETE RIA\n67-020 WAIALUA BEACH ROAD\n7:00 P.M.\n\nMeeting Materials: Find an ar chive of handouts and referenced materials concerning to North Shore Neigh borhood Board No. 27 at:\nhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IHC_YHAU oI_2hPauiSJ1nbvIiMu5giyt.\n\nRules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand\, and when recognized by the Chair\, to address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep their comments und er two (2) minutes\, and those giving reports are urged to keep their repo rts less than three (3) minutes. Please silence all electronic devices.\n\ nNote: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the St ate Sunshine Law (HRS 92)\, specific issues not noted on this agenda canno t be voted on\, unless added to the agenda. A two-thirds (2/3) vote (10) o f this 15-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. Items may n ot be added if they are of major importance and will affect a significant number of people.\n\nI. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kathleen Pahinui\n\nII. DECLA RATION OF ANY CONFLICTS BY BOARD MEMBERS: Board members to state if they h old any conflicts regarding any issue under board business\, per Section 2 -14-116 and Section 2-13-105 of the Neighborhood Plan\, that would require disclosure or recusal.\n\nIII. FILLING OF VACANT BOARD SEAT: There is one (1) vacancy in Sub District 4 (Kawailoa). Residents interested in filling the vacant board seat must bring current proof of residency and present t hemselves to the Neighborhood Assistant BEFORE the Board meeting starting at 7 pm. Term commencing March 24\, 2026 and ending June 30\, 2027. 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 add ress\n\nIV. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS (Limited to three (3) Minutes Each)\nA. H onolulu Fire Department\nB. Honolulu Police Department\nC. Honolulu Ocean Safety\nD. Board of Water Supply\n\nV. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: (L imited to two (2) Minutes Each)\n\nVI. BOARD BUSINESS (Limited to maximum 10 Minute Presentation)\nA. Haleʻiwa Beach Park Mauka Canoe Hālau Update – Jason Woll\, District 2 Supervisor\, Dept of Parks and Recreation\nB. Free Youth Transportation Bills – Luca Cuniberti\, Mayorʻs Youth Commi ssion\nC. North Shore Trails Annual Report – Kaleohano Farrant\, North S hore Community Land Trust\n\nVII. CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS (Limited to three (3) Minutes Each)\nA. Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative – Dr. Kealoh a Fox\nB. Council Member Matt Weyer\n\nVIII. STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS: (Lim ited to three (3) Minutes Each)\nA. State Senator Brenton Awa\nB. State Re presentatives: Sean Quinlan and Amy Perruso\nIX. U.S. ARMY 8TH MILITARY PO LICE BRIGADE and 25TH COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE\n\nX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES\nA . February 24\, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes\n\nXI. COMMITTEE REPORTS\nA. Water and Land Committee - Chair Racquel Achiu\nB. Cesspool Committee – Chair Kathleen Pahinui\nC. Parks Committee – Chair Denise Antolini\nD. H ealth and Emergency Prep Committee – Chair Kathleen Pahinui\nE. Transpor tation Committee – Chair Carol Philips\n\nXII. BOARD MEMBER ATTENDANCE A T COMMUNITY MEETINGS / PUBLIC HEARINGS\n\nXIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS\nA. Chair’ s Correspondence – correspondence is emailed to board members.\nB. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday\, May 26\, 2026\nC. Board Member Anno uncements\n\nXIV. ADJOURNMENT\n\nA mailing list is maintained for interest ed persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Addi tions\, corrections\, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale\, 925 Dillingh am Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi 96817\, by telephone on (80 8) 768-3710\, fax (808) 768-3711\, or e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda d ocuments and minutes are also available online at http://www.honolulu.gov/ nco/boards.html\n\nAll written testimony must be received in the Neighborh ood 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 th e Board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Honolulu\, HI 9 6817\, fax (808) 768-3711\, or email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov\n\nIf you ne ed an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English\, please call the Neighbo rhood 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 l east three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. If a request is received with fewer that three (3) business days remaining before the mee ting\, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation\, but it may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.\n \n \;\n\nDRAFT REGULAR MEETING\nWRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD\nTUES DAY\, FEBRUARY 24\, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.\nWAIALUA ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA AND VI A WEBEX TELECONFERENCING\n\nVideo recording of this meeting can be found a t: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rne0a6PBDIc&\;t=7712s\n\nReports and other meeting materials can be found at:\nhttps://drive.google.com/drive/ folders/1IHC_YHAUoI_2hPauiSJ1nbvIiMu5giyt\n\nCALL TO ORDER – [0:01:06]: Chair Kathleen Pahinui called the North Shore Neighborhood Board No. 27 me eting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was established with 14 members present . Note: This 15-member Board requires eight (8) members to establish quoru m and to take official Board action.\n\nMembers Present: Dave Burlew\, Amy Denzer\, Sharryl Matsumoto\, Kristina Zazueta\, SharLyn Foo\, Bob Leinau\ , Kathleen Pahinui\, Carol Philips\, Leif Andersen\, Racquel Achiu\, Georg e Atkins\, Andrew Wycklendt\, Blake McElheny\, and Denise Antolini\n\nMemb ers Absent: None\n\nGuests: Firefighter Dustin Hope (Honolulu Fire Departm ent – HFD)\; Lieutenant Scott Vierra (Honolulu Police Department – HPD )\; Lieutenant Jesse King\, Assistant Chief Adam Lerner (Honolulu Ocean Sa fety)\; Dr. Kealoha Fox (Mayor Blangiardi's Representative\, Office of Cli mate Change Sustainability and Resiliency)\; Kelly Anaya (Councilmember Ma tt Weyer's Office)\; Callie Bolosan (Representative Sean Quinlan's Office) \; Representative Perruso\, Yvonne Yoro\, Hope Fuentes (Representative Amy Perruso's Office)\; Melissa Pavlicek\, Henry Aquino\, Kanoe Isen (Crown C astle)\; Corey Schaefer\, Noah Grodzn (Verizon)\; Kristian House (Haleʻiw a Bottle Shop)\; Natasha Keshishian\, James Roberts (WaiHome)\; Brandon Ki nard (HAPA)\; Edwin Ampon (Hoʻomaluhia Horse Rescue)\; Sierra Martin (KWO )\; Jacqueline Leinau\, Rex Dubiel-Shanahan\, Ed Shanahan\, Janice Lee\, B arb Luke-Boe\, Karen Gallagher\, Christopher Salas (Hawaiʻi Bicycling Lea gue)\, Lynelle DaMate\, Michelle Cazimero (Waialua High &\; Intermediat e)\, Franco\, Billy A.\, Norman Fujioka\, Peter Savio\, Christian Adams\, Erendira Aldana\, Thomas Milcarek\, Melissa Casale\, and Andrea Woods (Gue sts/Residents)\; Zhoydell Magaoay (NCO). Note: The names of any attendees who were illegible were not included. There were 69 total participants.\n\ nDECLARATION OF ANY CONFLICTS BY BOARD MEMBERS – [0:01:12]: No conflicts were declared by board members.\n\nFILLING OF VACANT BOARD SEAT – [0:01 :22]: Chair Pahinui announced a vacant board seat in Sub District 4 (Kawai loa). No residents came forward to fill the vacancy. The item will remain on the agenda until filled.\n\nCITY MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:01:47]\nHonolul u Fire Department – [0:02:13]: Firefighter Dustin Hope reported the inci dent statistics for January 2026.\nJanuary 2026 Statistics: There were two (2) nuisance fires\, one (1) activated alarm\, 50 medical calls\, and thr ee (3) motor vehicle crashes and collisions.\nFire Safety Tip: The Honolul u Fire Department reminded the public to call 911 first in an emergency an d not to drive to the nearest fire station\, as the fire company may not b e present due to other duties. When calling 911\, state your initial need (police\, fire\, or EMS)\, and when transferred\, provide an accurate desc ription and address. HFD can also field 911 text messages for areas with p oor voice reception (e.g.\, while hiking).\n• Report: https://drive.goog le.com/file/d/1848S50SJSdCICD_Ug_e-UJ47oUe9u5hX/view?usp=drive_link\n\nHon olulu Police Department – [0:03:59]: Lieutenant Scott Vierra reported st atistics for the month:\nFebruary 2026 Statistics: There were four (4) ass aults\, two (2) robberies\, zero (0) burglaries\, seven (7) UEMVs (unautho rized entry into motor vehicles)\, 37 motor vehicle collisions\, six (6) c riminal citations\, 57 parking violations\, 217 traffic violations\, and 8 09 total calls for service.\nSafety Tip: February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Warning signs include physical threats or violence\, unwanted sexual pressure\, explosive anger\, property damage\, controlling behavior\, isolation tactics\, excessive monitoring\, and jeal ousy. For more information\, visit loveisrespect.org or call the Domestic Violence Action Center at 531-3771.\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns f ollowed – [0:05:28].\n1. Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Violence Preven tion Education: Member Denzer commented that public school teachers are be ing asked to begin teaching sexual violence prevention starting next year\ , from kindergarten through 12th grade. She emphasized that it takes a who le community and that parents are the number one teacher — encouraging e veryone to talk to their kids.\n\nHonolulu Ocean Safety – [0:06:34]: Lie utenant Jesse King reported January 2026 statistics.\nJanuary 2026 Statist ics: There were over 238\,000 beach attendees at guarded beaches\, 66 viol ations\, over 87\,000 preventative actions\, 1\,841 minor first aids\, ove r 50\,000 public contacts\, 31 rescues\, 13 first aid reports\, and zero d rownings.\nSafety Tip: Lieutenant King recommended that residents and visi tors attend only beaches with lifeguard towers\, especially during this ti me of year when hazardous conditions and large swells are prevalent. Educa tion is the first line of defense in preventing coastal emergencies.\n\nQu estions\, comments\, and concerns followed – [0:08:25].\n1. Lifeguard To wer at Shark’s Cove: Member Foo requested a status update on the propose d lifeguard tower at Shark's Cove. Assistant Chief Lerner of Ocean Safety reported that the contractor agreement had been revised and finalized appr oximately three days prior. The tower is expected to be installed within t he next five weeks\, though some additional tree trimming may be needed be fore installation can proceed.\n\nBoard of Water Supply – [0:09:47]: BWS representative Pahinui apologized for the water main break on Kamehameha Highway near Tutu Street\, explaining that DOT paving had covered the valv es\, requiring crews to work overnight to locate them. January 2026 statis tics recorded three main breaks\, all involving 4-inch lines\, at the foll owing locations: (1) Kamehameha Highway opposite Kawailoa Drive\, (2) 66-6 8 Kamehameha Highway in Haleʻiwa\, and (3) 61-727 Kamehameha Highway in H aleʻiwa. Representative Pahinui also announced that the annual poster and poetry contests — running for nearly 50 and 20 years respectively — a re approaching their conclusion.\n• Report: https://drive.google.com/fil e/d/17Ohqghz97HwkgLva0FvY5Su_LZ0U9J0s/view?usp=drive_link\n\nQuestions\, c omments\, and concerns followed – [0:11:28].\n1. BWS and DOT Project Coo rdination Member McElheny raised concerns about coordination between the B oard of Water Supply (BWS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT)\, re ferencing past road work that preceded the current water main break. BWS r esponded that two projects in the area are not scheduled until fiscal year s 2028 and 2030\, and that while coordination efforts are ongoing\, the ti ming of infrastructure projects cannot always align ideally.\n\nRESIDENTS' / COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:13:29]\nHawaii Bicycling League Events: Chris topher Salas from the Hawaii Bicycling League announced the annual Haleʻi wa Metrics Century ride on April 26\, 2026 starting and ending at Kaiaka B ay Beach Park. Two new events are planned for May 10\, 2026 (Mother's Day) : a bike race on Farrington Highway from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and a fami ly fun event at the Waialua District Park from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\n\nW orld Water Day March: Lynelle DaMate announced a World Water Day March fro m Ala Moana Beach Park to Kapiolani Beach Park\, with details to be shared with Chair Pahinui.\n\nWaialua High &\; Intermediate School Update: Mi chelle Cazimero\, student activities coordinator for Waialua High &\; I ntermediate\, reported that election season has begun\, and prom ticket sa les have started. Prom will be held at Koʻolau Ballrooms on Friday\, Apri l 17\, 2026. The Wednesday/Friday schedule will be swapped that week. Juni ors took their ACT test\, and a Faculty Face-Off pickleball and volleyball event is planned. 3rd Quarter ends on March 13\,2026 with a Spring Surf/C raft Sample sale on March 14\, 2026. May Day and graduation details will b e shared at the next meeting.\n\nRestricted Use Pesticides / Safe Farms\, Safe Food: Brandon Canard\, representing HOPA and Hawaii Farmers Union (No rth Shore Board Vice President)\, presented an overview of restricted use pesticide data compiled from 2019–2021 (available at safefarmssafefood.c om). He highlighted upcoming legislative hearings\, including SB 2103 (buf fer zones\, hearing that Thursday)\, HB 1880 (introduced by Representative Quinlan)\, SB 2100\, and SB 2333\, all with deadlines of March 6. Packets were distributed showing schools within districts that fall within buffer zones for restricted use pesticides.\nHoʻomaluhia Horse Rescue Hawaiʻi Introduction: Edwin Ampon\, co-founder of Hoʻomaluhia Horse Rescue\, intr oduced himself and the organization\, located in front of North Shore Stab les (unaffiliated). He invited the community to approach him with question s.\n\nPesticide Health Concerns – Turtles and Community Health: Resident Thomas Milcarek shared observations of sea turtles with tumors near Kaʻe na Point\, which he attributed to pesticide runoff. He expressed concern a bout restricted-use pesticides sprayed near the North Shore and noted sign ificant research into the connection between agricultural pesticides and h ealthcare costs. He requested the opportunity to make a full presentation to the board. Chair Pahinui referred him to the Water and Land Committee.\ n\nBike Path Maintenance: Rex Dubiel-Shanahan\, a teacher at Sunset Beach Elementary and vice president of the North Shore Outdoor Circle\, requeste d board support in the form of a letter advocating for proper maintenance of the bike path. He noted repeated requests to city officials have gone u nanswered. Chair Pahinui indicated this must be placed on a future agenda but encouraged community members to call 311 to report maintenance issues. \n\nBOARD BUSINESS – [0:23:08]\nVerizon Cell Tower Upgrade – Crown Cas tle Presentation – [0:23:20]: Melissa Pavlicek\, Henry Aquino\, and Kano e Isen from Crown Castle presented a proposal to raise an existing cell to wer at 66-19A Kamehameha Highway by 15 feet (from ~50 to 65 feet) to impro ve Verizon coverage and capacity in North Haleiwa. The proposal aligns wit h state co-location policy\, requires no footprint expansion\, and would e nhance 911 reliability\, indoor coverage\, and service during peak hours. Verizon's Corey Schaefer confirmed 4G and 5G deployment across four FCC-co mpliant frequencies. Crown Castle maintains over 450 statewide locations w ith a 30-year safety record.\n• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/f ile/d/11oqSGF7KYXS5mrcHkxHV6Qq3v8Qjc3wY/view?usp=drive_link\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed – [0:27:38].\n1. Proposed Antenna Arra y and Tower Extension Diagram: Member Philips noted that red text on page three of the proposal was too small to read and asked for clarification. P avlicek explained that the text referenced the proposed Verizon panel ante nna array and lattice tower extension\, and directed the board to the last page for a visual of the updated structure.\n2. Changes Beyond the 15-Foo t Height Increase: Member Philips asked what changes\, beyond the 15-foot height increase\, would occur — specifically regarding electromagnetic r adiation. Pavlicek noted the tower currently has no active service provide r and the upgrade would simply restore prior capability by adding Verizon\ , but acknowledged not having specific radiofrequency (RF) data on hand an d offered to follow up with the Board.\n3. Additional Carriers on the Towe r: Member Denzer asked whether the tower would be shared with other cell p hone carriers. Pavlicek confirmed that at this time only Verizon is being added\, and that any future upgrades or additional providers would require notification to the board\, consistent with the statewide co-location eff ort.\n4. Tower History and Alternative Sites: Norman Fujioka\, landlord re presentative for Mālama Market\, provided background on the tower's histo ry\, noting it was originally built for Sprint approximately 20 years ago\ , later abandoned\, and is now operated by Crown Castle. He stated he sold the ground lease and no longer receives rent from the property\, and that his tenant Mālama Market views the existing inactive tower as a hazard. He suggested Verizon explore alternative sites at higher elevations with s horter towers before bringing the proposal back to the board.\n5. Support for Improved Service / Call for Better Preparation: Resident Billy express ed support for improved cell service\, noting his property is a dead zone\ , but felt Verizon should come better prepared to answer technical questio ns and should have addressed the abandoned tower sooner\n6. Satellite Alte rnatives: Resident Franco asked whether satellite alternatives could be co nsidered instead of additional poles and towers. Crown Castle and Verizon acknowledged the question but explained the current proposal uses an exist ing structure\, consistent with state co-location policy.\n7. RF Radiation \, Additional Carriers\, and Wildlife Impacts: Member Zazueta asked about the G-level service (4G/5G)\, electromagnetic radiation levels\, whether o ther carriers would be added\, and potential impacts on wildlife and birds . Verizon's Corey Schaefer explained that raising the tower moves RF energ y higher\, which is safer\, and that they comply with all FCC regulations. Bird studies are not required at this site but are performed at locations such as Kauai and the Big Island.\n8. Number of Towers on Oʻahu: Member Atkins asked how many towers Crown Castle and Verizon collectively have on Oahu. Verizon noted approximately 200 cell sites on the island\, includin g rooftops and towers. Crown Castle's Kanoe Isen added that Crown Castle o perates approximately 60 to 70 towers on Oʻahu alone.\n9. Emergency Backu p Generators and Disaster Preparedness: Member Atkins asked about emergenc y backup generators at cell towers\, citing Lahaina. Schaefer noted over h alf of Verizon's sites have generators\, though some landlords have refuse d installation. Lahaina's outage stemmed from burned fiber optic cables\, not power loss. Verizon restored service in six days via satellite\, with full fiber and power recovery taking three weeks and three months\, respec tively.\n10. Property Setback Waiver:Vice Chair Achiu asked how the 15-foo t height increase would impact the property setback\, noting the standard of 1 foot for every 5 feet of height. Isen responded that a setback waiver was previously obtained and a new waiver application will be submitted as part of the zoning request.\n11. Tower Ownership and Land Lease: Member M atsumoto asked for clarification on the distinction between Crown Castle a nd Verizon\, and who owns the land. Pavlicek clarified that Crown Castle o wns and operates the tower while Verizon is the tenant customer. Norman Fu jioka confirmed he sold the ground lease\, which he believes runs approxim ately 30 years\, and that the master lease was originally acquired from Sp rint. Member Matsumoto expressed concern that a height increase could lead to additional carriers being added to the tower in the future.\n12. Lengt h of Ground Lease and Tower Removal: Member Philips asked about the length of the lease and why the tower had not been taken down when it fell out o f use. Norman confirmed the lease is approximately 30 years and that Crown Castle had been working within the past two to three years to secure a ne w provider for the site. Member Philips asked about health and safety conc erns for nearby employees and the structural lifespan of the tower.\n13. S tructural Safety and Tower Lifespan: Member Denzer asked about the tower's lifespan. Schaefer explained that licensed structural engineers would con duct a full structural\, mount\, and wind loading analysis prior to any up grade\, with failing components replaced as needed.\n14. Photo Simulation from Bypass Road: Member Denzer asked whether a photo simulation from the bypass road could be provided. Crown Castle acknowledged the request and c ommitted to putting one together.\n15. Impact on Verizon's North Shore Exp ansion if Extension is Denied: Norman Fujioka asked whether denial of the extension would prevent Verizon from pursuing another site in Haleʻiwa to serve the North Shore. Crown Castle and Verizon stated they could not ans wer that question at this time.\n16. Structural Requirements if Tower is R ebuilt: Member Zazueta asked whether rebuilding the tower would require de eper foundation work. Crown Castle indicated that would not be the case fo r this proposal.\n17. Shared Equipment Across Carriers: Member Wycklendt a sked why different carriers could not share the same physical equipment on the tower. Verizon explained that each carrier operates on FCC-licensed f requency ranges requiring physically distinct antennas\, making shared har dware both technically and regulatorily infeasible.\n18. Other Sites Consi dered: Verizon's Noah\, real estate manager for Hawaiʻi\, clarified that other options were evaluated\, including new sites and rooftop installatio ns\, but the existing tower was identified as the best engineering solutio n given that current coverage is not reaching businesses and residents thr oughout Haleʻiwa.\nHaleʻiwa Bottle Shop Liquor License Application – [ 0:56:31]: Kristian House\, owner of the Haleʻiwa Bottle Shop and Kahuku B eer Garden\, requested board support to convert the Haleʻiwa Bottle Shop' s license from general retail to a hybrid retail and on-premises consumpti on model — mirroring the low-key Kahuku Beer Garden format with draft be er\, retail sales\, bring-your-own-food\, and limited seating. No entertai nment events\, happy hours\, or dancing are planned\, and noise will be ma intained at or below 55 dB per liquor commission requirements. A permanent license application was submitted last June 2025\; a special license is c urrently in effect. The property manager submitted a letter of support\, n oting no complaints in five years at the Kahuku location.\n• Presentatio n: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zSB49pn5CaqE0EmrKE1QEd8Ph9Sc_Vd1/view? usp=drive_link\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed – [1:03:0 0].\n1. Neighbor Notification and Kombucha: Treasurer Leinau asked about n eighbor notification and the nature of kombucha. House explained that neig hbor notifications are handled by his attorney as part of the permanent li cense application process\, and that kombucha with lower alcohol content w ould be handled appropriately.\n2. Support – Personal Visit to Kahuku Lo cation: Vice Chair Achiu spoke in support\, noting she had personally visi ted the Kahuku Beer Garden and found it to be a clean\, mellow atmosphere with a nice vibe.\n3. Business Model Viability: Member Denzer noted the bu siness model is nearly identical with a slightly upgraded interior. She su pported the outside food policy as a local-friendly feature but questioned whether the model would be equally viable given fewer nearby food trucks and lower tipping potential.\n4. Support – North Shore Chamber of Commer ce: Member Philips expressed support as a North Shore Chamber of Commerce representative\, noting zero incidents at the Kahuku location and apprecia tion for locally owned and operated businesses. Member Antolini echoed a p revious comment supporting the application as an ideal model for local bus iness — citing the applicant's family ties\, community connections\, and proven track record.\n5. Parking Lot Condition: Member Antolini raised co ncerns about the parking lot's poor condition\, noting significant pothole s and a rough driveway. House acknowledged the issue and indicated they wo uld speak with the landlord\, adding that other tenants in the space also have an interest in improvements.\n\n[1:09:22] – Member Antolini MOVED a nd Member Burlew SECONDED to send a letter of support to the Liquor Commis sion for the Haleʻiwa Bottle Shop liquor license application. Discussions followed.\n\n6. Beverages &\; Trivia Nights: Member McElheny spoke in support of the motion and asked whether outside non-alcoholic beverages we re permitted. House confirmed soda would be available and outside drinks a llowed. Member McElheny also asked about trivia nights\, noting the applic ation seemed opposed to them and House confirmed no plans for trivia night s.\n7. Tourist vs. Resident Ratio and DUI Incidents: Lynelle DaMate asked about the ratio of tourists to residents at the Kahuku location and whethe r any DUI citations had been linked to customers. House estimated the dayt ime crowd leans more tourist while evenings skew more local\, and he was n ot aware of any DUI citations traceable to his establishment.\n\nHearing n o futher discussions\, the Board conducted a roll call vote\; 13-0-1 (Aye: Burlew\, Denzer\, Matsumoto\, Atkins\, Wycklendt\, Achiu\, Zazueta\, Phil ips\, Antolini\, Foo\, Leinau\, McElheny\, Pahinui\; Nay: None\; Abstain: Andersen) – [1:13:19]. The motion was ADOPTED.\n\nWaiHome Alternative Wa stewater System Presentation – [1:14:17]: Natasha Keshishian and James R oberts of WaiHome presented the Mata system\, an above-ground modular alte rnative to traditional cesspool upgrades designed for Hawaiʻi’s unique geological conditions. Standard upgrades cost $20\,000–$60\,000+ and are infeasible for 97% of homeowners per a 2022 DOH study. The compact 2×2× 4-ft unit screens and dehydrates solids\, achieving ~90% suspended solids removal in a 6-month UH third-party study. The system costs approximately $6\,000 plus $1\,500 installation\, with monthly energy costs of $22–$26 . Mata is currently seeking DOH approval as an alternative small technolog y\, and the board was asked to send a letter of support recommending the D OH Wastewater Branch review and approve the system.\n• Presentation: htt ps://drive.google.com/file/d/1XCdp8Ub4qeVtneFr0JstkUJUYI2x2Ir-/view?usp=dr ive_link\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed – [1:29:15].\n1 . Applicability for Slab Foundations: Member Atkins asked about applicabil ity for homes on a concrete slab. Keshishian responded that the system is not currently designed for slab foundations due to pump failure risk.\n2. Energy Use and Solid Waste Disposal: Member Burlew asked about energy use and the disposal of dehydrated solid waste. WaiHome confirmed the unit use s approximately $22–$26 per month in electricity and that disposal optio ns — including on-site reuse\, trash\, or maintenance service — will b e determined by DOH.\n3. Water Quality Improvement Quantification: Member McElheny praised the presentation and asked for a visual comparison of the reduction in fecal matter reaching the ocean using the Mata system versus a standard cesspool. Keshishian noted that studies show flush-to-coast ti me can be as little as 8 hours from cesspools and committed to providing a clearer quantification of the water quality improvement.\n4. Pathogen Act ivity and Prior Field Testing: Treasurer Leinau raised questions about var iability in waste streams\, pathogen activity in dehydrated solids\, and p rior field testing. Roberts explained the system completed a 6-month third -party study achieving over 90% suspended solids removal\, 87% BOD removal \, and 46% nitrogen removal. Dehydration temperatures exceed 150°F\, inac tivating viruses and pathogens.\n5. Flood Plain and Sea Level Rise Adaptab ility: Member Wycklendt asked about options for homes in flood plains and how the system might adapt as sea levels rise. WaiHome noted that Mata's a bove-ground design is advantageous in flood scenarios and that future modu lar upgrades could accommodate different liquid disposal options.\n\n[1:44 :00] – Member Philips moved and Treasurer Leinau seconded to send a lett er to the Department of Health (DOH) Wastewater Branch recommending a revi ew and approval of WaiHome’ s innovative alternative wastewater system\, which may offer an affordable pollution reduction alternative for North S hore and other Hawaiʻi communities. Discussions followed.\n6. Agricultura l and Non-Pastoral Zone Use: Resident Franco asked whether the system coul d be used on agricultural lands or in non-pastoral zones. Chair Pahinui no ted that cesspools are mostly located at lower elevations\, and that other WaiHome technologies may be preferable for uphill agricultural areas.\n\n Hearing no further discussions\, the Board conducted a roll call vote\; 14 -0-0 (Aye: Burlew\, Denzer\, Matsumoto\, Atkins\, Wycklendt\, Achiu\, Zazu eta\, Philips\, Antolini\, Foo\, Leinau\, Pahinui\, McElheny\, Andersen. N ay: None. Abstain: None.) – [1:46:51]. The motion was ADOPTED.\n\nCity C ouncil Resolution 26-17 – Land Use Ordinance Amendment (Conditional Use Permits) – [1:47:35]: Vice Chair Racquel Achiu presented Resolution 26-1 7\, which proposes amending the Land Use Ordinance to require Minor Condit ional Use Permits — currently exempt from public review — to come befo re neighborhood boards or community associations. The amendment would also allow the DPP Director to reconsider previously issued CUPs under certain conditions\, and would reclassify agritourism uses from Minor to Major CU P status. The resolution is under DPPP review and will proceed to the Plan ning Commission. The board was asked to send a letter of support for the r esolution's intent while committing to submit additional comments as the p rocess develops.\n• Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tSIoUBX gwwGe2O6aa2zLrcTW-8_QB12k/view?usp=drive_link\n\nVice Chair Achiu MOVED an d Member Antolini SECONDED to send a letter to Department of Planning & \; Permitting (DPP) Director Apuna expressing that the Board supports the intent of Resolution 26-17 and will provide additional comments and sugges tions as the resolution moves through the process. Hearing no discussions\ , the Board conducted a roll call vote\; 14-0-0 (Aye: Burlew\, Denzer\, Ma tsumoto\, Atkins\, Wycklendt\, Achiu\, Zazueta\, Philips\, Antolini\, Foo\ , Leinau\, Pahinui\, McElheny\, Andersen. Nay: None. Abstain: None.) – [ 1:55:10]. The motion was ADOPTED.\n\nCITY ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:56:18]\ nMayor Rick Blangiardi's Representative - [1:56:28]: Dr. Kealoha Fox repor ted that HPD found no violations on the North Shore bike path\, and outlin ed city protocols for the Eddie Aikau contest covering public updates\, ro ute rerouting\, and highway closures. The HNL 311 system has reached 12\,0 00 users since its December 1 launch\, with three outstanding drainage inq uiries to be followed up next month. All nine parks recommended by the boa rd for on-leash dog privileges were approved\; restricted hours details wi ll follow. Mayor's Newsletter highlights included proposed renovations at Kahuku District Park\, Black History Month and Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ce lebrations\, HFD's 175th anniversary\, Ocean Safety's new Deputy Chief Jim my Barros\, and a new UV system protecting Kailua waters.\n\nQuestions\, c omments\, and concerns followed – [2:04:29]\n1. Cityʻs Use of AI Techno logy: Board Member McElheny asked how the city is utilizing AI and gave ex amples of how he heard it is being used such as permitting and services\, public communication\, and driver’s licenses. Dr. Fox explained that the city is developing an internal AI use policy and current use is limited a nd has considerations like a closed-loop system. CSD satellite city halls are piloting a chatbot for driver's license renewals and other inquiries. Dr. Fox indicated she can follow-up about arranging a presentation from CS D/DIT as relevant.\n2. Cityʻs Flood Event Response and After-Action Revie w: Board Member Antolini asked about the city's response to the recent maj or flood event and community recovery efforts. Dr. Fox explained that DEM conducts after-action reviews (AARs) coordinating across DCS\, HPD\, and H FD\, and that a full cabinet meeting is being held to address the repeated severe weather events. She noted damage reports were submitted and commit ted to sharing compiled stream maintenance information with the board. Boa rd Member Antolini requested the AAR be made publicly available and includ e the city's role in stream and bridge maintenance.\n\nCouncilmember Matt Weyer – [2:13:40]: Kelly Anaya reported that DPP received an extension t o review Kamananui/Gondola reconsideration testimony. DTS is advancing sch ool zone improvements near six North Shore schools\, reducing speed limits to 20 mph. Anaya noted that Councilmember Weyer attended Congresswoman To kuda's agricultural listening session with North Shore farmers. Anaya prov ided a legislative report indicating that Bill 4\, concerning affordable r ental housing\, passed its first reading\, while Bill 54\, which proposes a bus fare increase\, passed its third reading with Councilmember Weyer ca sting the sole dissenting vote. Anaya provided updates from the previous m eeting\, including DTS's proposal for a raised crosswalk near Haleʻiwa El ementary as part of the multi-use path project and the deferral of Haleʻi wa Beach Park closure hours to the Parks Committee.\n\n \;\n\nSTATE EL ECTED OFFICIALS – [2:18:21]\nState Representative Sean Quinlan – [2:18 :24]: Callie Bolosan reported that Department of Transportation (HDOT) is reviewing a crosswalk near Sunset Recreation Center with drainage concerns \, and that Mount Kaʻala conservation efforts remain complicated by agric ultural zoning and fair market value requirements. Bolosan reported that H B 1881 (Gondola Ban) passed the Water and Land Committee and awaits schedu ling\, HB 2589 (Sarah's Law Update) increases penalties for habitual unlic ensed drivers\, and although HB 1578 (Stream Maintenance) did not clear co mmittees\, Representative Quinlan will continue pursuing proactive stream maintenance efforts.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed – [ 2:22:02]\n1. Air Quality Monitoring Near Pesticide Hotspots: Member McElhe ny asked both Representative Quinlan's and Representative Perruso's office s to look into air quality monitoring around known pesticide hotspots\, no ting that buffer zone regulation would require monitoring systems and that it may be beneficial to begin air monitoring around schools now.\n\nState Representatives Amy Perruso – Hope Fuentes – [2:23:37]: Hope Fuentes reported that under HRS 46-115\, private property owners are responsible f or maintaining streams\, channels\, and drain ways\, with civil penalties for non-compliance. HB 1571 would require developer presentations to neigh borhood boards for projects with at least two units\, with a hearing sched uled Thursday\, February 26\, 2026 before the Consumer Protection and Comm erce Committee\, and HB 1618 would establish a revolving loan fund through the Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority for low-interest and forgivab le cesspool conversion loans. Representative Perruso's office urges commun ity support for all three initiatives.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and conce rns followed – [2:27:10].\n1. Air Quality Monitoring Near Pesticide Hots pots: Member McElheny asked both Representative Quinlan's and Representati ve Perruso's offices to look into air quality monitoring around known pest icide hotspots\, noting that buffer zone regulation would require monitori ng systems and that it may be beneficial to begin air monitoring around sc hools now.\n\nAPPROVAL OF MINUTES – [2:27:29]\nJanuary 27\, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes: [2:27:35] - Atkins MOVED and Foo SECONDED to approve the January 27\, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. Hearing no discussions\, the m otion was ADOPTED by voice vote\; 14-0-0 (Aye: Burlew\, Denzer\, Matsumoto \, Atkins\, Wycklendt\, Achiu\, Zazueta\, Philips\, Antolini\, Foo\, Leina u\, Pahinui\, McElheny\, Andersen\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None) – [2:27:4 7].\n\nANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:27:52]\nChair Pahinui announced that the water main break is located on the 16-inch line within the existing constructio n lane for paving\, and repairs are expected to proceed with minimal addit ional disruption to commuters.\n\nADJOURNMENT – [2:28:10]: Chair Pahinui adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:27 p.m.\n\nSubmitted by: Zhoydel l Magaoay\, Neighborhood Assistant\nReviewed by: Dylan Whitsell\, Deputy\n Finalized By: Chair Kathleen Pahinui\n\nTo view agenda and minutes\, visit our board website.\n\nEvent shows physical location\; however\, other op tions of participation may also include WebEx and phone.  If available\, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agenda. 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