NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 27
INITIAL CONVENING MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025
WAIALUA ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA
67-020 WAIALUA BEACH ROAD
7:00 P.M.
Meeting Materials: Find an archive of handouts and referenced materials concerning to North Shore Neighborhood Board No. 27 at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IHC_YHAUoI_2hPauiSJ1nbvIiMu5giyt
Rules 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 under two (2) minutes, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports less than three (3) minutes. Please silence all electronic devices.
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. A two-thirds (2/3) vote (10) of this 15-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. Items may not be added if they are of major importance and will affect a significant number of people.
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pro Tem Kathleen Pahinui
II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS TO SERVE FROM JULY 1, 2025 to JUNE 30, 2026 [NP §2-14-120(b)].
The officers to be elected are the Chair, one or more Vice Chairs, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and any other officer(s) determined to be needed to conduct the board’s business.
III. FILLING OF VACANT BOARD SEAT: There are (3) vacancies in Sub District 2 (Waialua) and two (2) vacancies in Sub District 3 (Haleʻiwa). 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 7 pm. Term commencing July 22, 2025 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 address.
IV. DECLARATION OF ANY CONFLICTS BY BOARD MEMBERS: Board members to state if they hold 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.
V. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS (Limited to three (3) Minutes Each)
A. Honolulu Fire Department
B. Honolulu Police Department
C. Ocean Safety
D. Board of Water Supply
VI. MEETING DETERMINATION-DATE/TIME/LOCATION (AUGUST 2025 to JUNE 2026)
A. North Shore Neighborhood Board will meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Waialua Elementary School.
i. Request to move start time to 6:30 pm
VII. DETERMINATION OF BOARD RECESS SCHEDULE (AUGUST 2025 to JUNE 2026)
A. North Shore Neighborhood Board will recess in August 2025, December 2025 and April 2026.
VIII. ADOPTION OF ORAL TESTIMONY RULES
A. Two (2) minutes will be allotted for oral testimony
IX. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: (Limited to two (2) Minutes Each)
X. BOARD BUSINESS (Limited to maximum 10 Minute Presentation)
A. Creation of Board Committees and Members
i. Designation of committee chairs by board chair and confirmation of committee members
1. Water and Land Committee – Chair Racquel Achiu
2. Health and Emergency Preparedness Committee – Chair Maka Casson Fisher
3. Cesspool Committee – Chair Kathleen Pahinui
a. Confirming appointment of Chair to the Storm Water Stakeholders Advisory Group
4. Parks Committee – Chair Denise Antolini
B. Camp Mokulēʻia Family Festival, September 27-28, 2025 – Darrell Whitaker, Executive Director
C. Wahi Pana, Haleʻiwa Beach Park – Marion Cadora and Paige Okamura, Mayorʻs Office of Culture and Arts
D. Waialua Beach Rd Bridge Replacement Project – James Nierman, RM Towill Corporation
XI. U.S. ARMY 8TH MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE and 25TH COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE
XII. CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS (Limited to three (3) Minutes Each)
A. Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative – Dr. Kealoha Fox
B. Council Member Matt Weyer
XIII. STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS: (Limited to three (3) Minutes Each)
A. State Senator Brenton Awa
B. State Representatives: Sean Quinlan and Amy Perruso
XIV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. June 24, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
XV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Water and Land Committee – Chair Racquel Achiu
B. Health and Emergency Preparedness Committee – Chair Maka Casson-Fisher
C. Cesspool Committee – Chair Kathleen Pahinui
D. Parks Committee – Chair Denise Antolini
XVI. BOARD MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT COMMUNITY MEETINGS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
XVII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Chair’s Correspondence – correspondence is emailed to board members.
B. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
C. Board Member Announcements
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
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; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711; or call Neighborhood Assistant Zhoydell Magaoay at (808) 768-4224 or e-mail zhoydell.magaoay@honolulu.gov. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco.
All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours, 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, Hawaiʻi 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Neighborhood Commission Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nco@honolulu.gov at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. It may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025
WAIALUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
7:00 P.M.
Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sQUPOD0TsA
Meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IHC_YHAUoI_2hPauiSJ1nbvIiMu5giyt
CALL TO ORDER – [0:02:00]: Chair Pahinui called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was established with nine (9) members present. Note – This 15-member Board requires eight (8) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action
Board Members Present: Racquel Achiu, Deborah Aldrich, Denise Antolini, Michael Biechler, Erica Lehmkuhl, Bob Leinau, Kathleen Pahinui, SharLyn Foo, Sharryl Matsumoto, Leif Anderson (arrived at 7:02 p.m.), and Blake McElheny (arrived at 7:15 p.m.)
Board Members Absent: Frank Kimitch, Mark Clemente, Maka Casson-Fisher, and Michael Lyons.
Guests: Captain Nick Ihori (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Scott Vierra (Honolulu Police Department); Vitor Marcal (Honolulu Ocean Safety Department – HOSD); Deputy Director Dr. Kealoha Fox (Mayor Blangiardi’s Representative); Kelly Anaya (Councilmember Matt Weyer’s Office); Senator Brenton Awa; Yvonne Yoro (Representative Amy Perruso’s Office); Oryn Nakamura Kelly Akasaki (Department of Transportation Services – DTS); Lindsey Nakashima, Jared Chang (Bowers and Kubota); Jim Hayes (Planning Solutions, Inc.); John Libby, Lynell DaMate, T. Kuehu, A. Livingston-Sturge, Michelle Cazimero, Karen Gallagher, Barb Luke-Boe, Corrinne Kaululaoee, Christian Adams, Amy Denzer, Kilinoe Ikalani, Jaxon Zamudio, Moana Masaniai, Malie Turner, Lennie Espinoza, Honu Nichols, Tia Masaniai-Estrera, Marcello Del Zotto, Zaz Dahlin, Paileguta Aukuso-Reopoamo, Andrea Woods, Kathleen Ells (Guests/Residents); Zhoydell Magaoay (Neighborhood Commission Office). Name not included if not legible on sign-in sheet, not signed in, not stated for the record and/or not participated in discussion. There were 50 total participants.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS BY BOARD MEMBERS – [0:02:08]: None.
CITY MONTHLY REPORTS
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:02:27]: Captain Ihori reported the following.
April 2025 Statistics: There was one (1) structure fire, one (1) wildland/brush fire, one (1) nuisance fire, four (4) activated alarms (no fire), 52 medical emergencies, six (6) motor vehicle crashes/collisions, one (1) mountain rescue, and two (2) ocean rescues.
Fire Safety Tip: Captain Ihori provided safety tips on home fire sprinklers. For more information visit, www.fire.honolulu.gov. Should you have questions, please e-mail the HFD’s Public Affairs & Media Liaison at HFDNHB@honolulu.gov. A copy of the report can be found at: HFD May 2025 Report.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:04:27]. A question was raised regarding lithium battery incidents on the North Shore.
Member Andersen arrived at 7:02 p.m. There were 10 members present.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:06:16]: Lieutenant Vierra reported the April 2025 crime statistics, which may be found at https://www.honolulupd.org/.
April 2025 Statistics: There were five (5) assaults, one (1) burglary, three (3) unauthorized entries to motor vehicle (UEMV), 34 motor vehicle collisions, one (1) criminal citation, 122 parking citations, 286 traffic violations or miscellaneous crime offenses, and 830 calls for service.
Safety Tips: Lieutenant Vierra provided tips when making a report or calling for service. Lieutenant Vierra suggested online reporting through the HPD website at www.honolulupd.org.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:08:00]. Questions were raised regarding asset forfeiture or foreclosure on the property next to 7-11, used as a game room that was recently raided, abandoned vehicle on the side of the road as you turn into Haleʻiwa, down to Puaʻena Point, difference between buglary and robbery, identifying commercial vehicles, and moped safety enforcement.
Honolulu Ocean Safety (HOSD) – [0:14:42]: Captain Marcal reported the following statistics.
April 2025 Statistics: There were 37 total incidences; 14 incidences related to rescue which is swimming, surf, diving; 12 preventative assist and rescues; two (2) park maintenance calls; nine (9) medical and other trauma; one (1) shark sighting at Backyards; one (1) CPR at Sunset Beach Motherʻs; five (5) thefts; 253,637 visitors on the North Shore beaches; 21 rescues; one (1) surf accident; and one (1) drowning.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:16:34]. Questions were raised regarding total visitors, ocean safety presentation, staffing plans for the summer, and status of the CPR person.
Member McElheny arrived at 7:15 p.m. There were 11 members present.
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:21:58]: BWS Representative Pahinui reported two (2) main breaks; one on 67-643 Kahui Street and the other on 67-321 Farrington Highway. BWS Representative Pahinui provided summer water conservation tips. For more information, visit https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/jobs or call 808-748-5041. A copy of the report can be found at: BWS May 2025 Report.
RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:22:57]:
Community Meeting – [0:23:51]: Chair Pahinui announced that the Waialua Hawaiian Civic Club and Keep The North Shore Country will be hosting a community meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Waialua High School Cafeteria, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed Gondola development project on Mt. Kaala.
Waialua High School Events – [0:24:55]: Michelle Cazimero announced past and upcoming events for the school, including graduation and kick start event on July 29, 2025.
Road Condition and Safety Hazard – [0:27:11]: Karen Gallagher noted that there are some severe drop offs on Kamehameha Highway around the Chun’s Reef area.
Haleʻiwa Arts Festival – [0:29:18]: Kathleen Els announced that the Haleiwa Arts Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025 and Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More information can be found at: Haleʻiwa Arts Festival Flyer.
Health Fair – [0:33:07]: Sharryl Matsumoto announced that the Waialua Historical Society will be hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Military Leases – [0:35:26]: Lynell DaMate noted that the military leases will expire in 2029. DaMate announced that the next Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) meeting will be on June 27, 2025 to review the final environmental impact statement (FEIS).
Gondola Concern – [0:39:26]: Kilinoe Ikalani raised her concern regarding the proposed gondola development on Mt. Kaʻala.
CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS – [0:47:57]:
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [0:41:09]: Deputy Director Fox provided the report which can be found at: Mayor’s Highlights May 2025. Deputy Director Fox highlighted Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Summer Fun classes. Deputy Director Fox addressed concerns raised at the previous meeting regarding the request for new street lights be installed at the corner of Goodale Avenue and Waialua Beach Road. Deputy Director Fox was available for questions.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:42:56].
Public Facilities Map – [0:42:59]: Board Member Leinau asked for the lead time for designation of a new facility on the map.
Climate Action Plan Community Workshops – [0:43:40]: Deputy Director Fox announced that the Climate Action Plan Community Workshops will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Waialua Elementary School Cafeteria. More information can be found at: Climate Action Plan Community Workshops Flyer.
Councilmember Matt Weyer – [0:44:56]: Kelly Anaya provided the report which can be found at: Councilmember Weyer May 2025 Report. Anaya provided community updates regarding the North Shore Mayor’s Town Hall; Project 93 30-day public notice comment period for the proposed Community Noise Variance is open until June 16, 2025; deployment of 17 new emergency response vehicles; and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)’s initiative to expand City dog parks. Anaya provided legislative updates, which included Bill 18, Bill 15, Bill 36, and Bill 29.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:47:51].
STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS – [0:51:35]:
Senator Brenton Awa – [0:51:52]: Senator Awa responded to concerns that came up in the meeting, including Chun’s Kamehameha Highway transition between the pavement and the dirt and Mount Kaʻala development. Senator Awa provided updates on the last Legislative session, food tree projects, Genki balls in cesspools.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:55:30].
Representative Amy Perruso – [0:57:08]: Yvonne Yoro provided the report, which can be found at: Representative Perruso May 2025 Report. Yoro provided updates on the last Legislative session, including the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1300, relating to free school meals and House Bill (HB) 969, banning new landfills over major aquifers. Yoro noted that Representative Perruso’s office have already begun doing community forums in the interim.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:59:25].
Representative Sean Quinlan: No representative present and no report was submitted.
BOARD BUSINESS – [1:00:02]:
North Shore Disaster Prep Fair – [1:00:06]: Chair Pahinui announced that the North Shore Disaster Prep Fair will be on Saturday, October 11, 2025. [1:00:23] – Antolini MOVED and Leinau SECONDED to have the North Shore Neighborhood Board No. 27 co-sponsor the North Shore Disaster Prep Fair. Hearing no discussions, the Board conducted a voice vote; 11-0-0 [Aye: Achiu, Aldrich, Andersen, Antolini, Biechler, Matsumoto, Foo, Lehmkuhl, Leinau, McElheny, Pahinui; Nay: None; Abstain: None] – [1:00:33]. The motion was adopted.
Ke Ala Pūpūkea Path Update – [1:02:04]: Oryn Nakamura, Lindsey Nakashima, and Kelly Akasaki provided an overview of the Department of Transportation Services (DTS)’s plans to improving the bike path. Nakashima discussed the process of getting the project moving forward. Nakashima noted that DTS and arborists evaluated over 390 trees, focusing on the tree health and safety measures. DTS will be working with the Division of Urban Forestry for concurrence on the trees and then will be evaluating the whole path to see where to widen the path, improve the pavement section, improve the striping and signage, and address any drainage issues. DTS ensure that any tree removals during bike path improvements are mitigated with appropriate replacements and consult with the outdoor circle for suitable tree options. A copy of the presentation can be found at: Ke Ala Pūpūkea Path Presentation.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:04:31]. Questions raised regarding parking impacts like loss of parking spaces, removal and replacement of trees, project design, e-bike safety on the paths. Community members suggested DTS to consider speed humps on the path and creative designs for bollards to improve aesthetics while ensuring safety on bike baths.
Libby Trust Special Management Area (SMA) Permit – [1:13:03]: Jim Hayes provided a short presentation regarding the proposed residential development on Crozier Drive. Hayes noted that a draft environmental assessment and is currently available for public review. Hayes noted that the proposed development complies with the short line setback ordinance and the policies in place at Department of Planning and Permitting concerning shoreline hazards. Hayes discussed the requirements for any SMA permit project. Hayes noted that the project is in compliance and the site is zoned R.5. A copy of the presentation can be found at: Libby Trust Special Management Area Permit Presentation.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:19:38]. Board members and community members asked that short-term rental restrictions be included in the SMA permit conditions for the Libby single-family residences project, provide updates regarding cultural support protocols during construction related to potential archaeological findings, ensure public beach access is maintained at all times during construction activities, add information regarding the depth of the wastewater system and excavation for the pool to the final environmental assessment.
U.S. ARMY 8TH MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE and 25TH COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE – [1:38:27]: No representative present. A copy of the training advisory can be found at: Army Training Advisory May 2025.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – [1:38:29]:
Approval of Minutes – March 25, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes: Foo MOVED and Biechler SECONDED to adopt the March 25, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes as written. Hearing no corrections and objections, the Minutes were adopted as written.
COMMITTEE REPORTS – [1:38:54]:
Agriculture Committee – [1:38:56]: Committee Chair Achiu reported that SB1249 passed, which will establish an agricultural enforcement pilot program for Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island within the Department of Law Enforcement.
Cesspool Committee – [1:41:12]: Committee Chair Pahinui noted that the Committee will look into Genki balls on the North Shore. Committee Chair Pahinui reported that no legislative bills relating to cesspool passed this session. The Cesspool Committee is on hiatus until September 2025.
Parks Committee – [1:41:54]: Committee Chair Antolini noted that the Committee have until the end of summer to give input to DPR’s dog park initiatives. Committee Chair Antolini also noted that the Committee will meet in June 2025 and then report back to the Board. Committee Chair Antolini invited the public to join the Parks Committee meeting.
BOARD MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT COMMUNITY MEETINGS / PUBLIC HEARINGS: Chair Pahinui noted that several Board members attending the noise variance meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Next Regular Scheduled Meeting: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Submitted by: Zhoydell Magaoay, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy
Finalized By: Chair Kathleen Pahinui
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025
WAIALUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
7:00 P.M.
Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyyR0HBjjKQ
Meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IHC_YHAUoI_2hPauiSJ1nbvIiMu5giyt
CALL TO ORDER – [0:01:59]: Vice Chair Achiu called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was established with eight (8) members present. Note – This 15-member Board requires eight (8) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.
The Board offered a moment of silence for community member Dakota Brierly. Vice Chair Achiu acknowledged Board members Lehmkuhl, Clemente, Kimitch, Biechler, Lyons, Matsumoto, and Casson-Fisher that this meeting will be their final meeting as Board members.
Announcement: Vice Chair Achiu announced that a special joint North Shore-Wahiawā-Mililani Neighborhood Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Leilehua High School Cafeteria regarding the proposed gondola on Mount Kaʻala.
Board Members Present: Racquel Achiu, Deborah Aldrich, Frank Kimitch, Denise Antolini, Erica Lehmkuhl, Bob Leinau, SharLyn Foo, Sharryl Matsumoto, Leif Anderson (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), Maka Casson-Fisher (arrived at 7:25 p.m.), and Blake McElheny (arrived at 7:35 p.m.).
Board Members Absent: Michael Biechler, Kathleen Pahinui, Mark Clemente, and Michael Lyons.
Guests: Captain Renbert Miyamoto (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Rommel Baysa, Sergeant Lucius Crabbe (Honolulu Police Department); Deputy Director Dr. Kealoha Fox (Mayor Blangiardi’s Representative); Kelly Anaya (Councilmember Matt Weyer’s Office); Senator Brenton Awa; Representative Perruso; Jon Storm, Tracy Damas (North Shore Swim Series); Nicole Pahale (Dillingham Ranch); Tom Holowach, Holly Holowach, Malia Wisch (Pōpoki Place Oʻahu Cat Sanctuary); Henry Kennedy, Robert Sun (Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation – HDOT); Barb Luke-Boe, Yvonne Alexander, Valerie Tudor, Carl Hodel, Erendira Aldama, Karen Gallagher, Gil Riviere, Lynell DaMate, Andrea Woods, Pailegutu Aukuso-Reopoamo, Larry McElheny, Kanoa Dahlin, Todd Nishioka, Zaz Dahlin (Guests/Residents); Zhoydell Magaoay (Neighborhood Commission Office). Name not included if not legible on sign-in sheet, not signed in, not stated for the record and/or not participated in discussion. There were 50 total participants.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS BY BOARD MEMBERS – [0:03:54]: None.
CITY MONTHLY REPORTS
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:04:16]: Captain Miyamoto provided responded to information previously requested regarding the safety use, storage, and charging of lithium-ion batteries. Captain Miyamoto reported the following.
May 2025 Statistics: There were three (3) wildland/brush fires, three (3) nuisance fires, three (3) activated alarms (no fire), 44 medical emergencies, four (4) motor vehicle crashes/collisions, two (2) mountain rescues, and one (1) ocean rescue.
Fire Safety Tip: Captain Miyamoto announced the launch of two (2) new public data tools on its official website: the Incident Trend Dashboard and the Fire Response Search Tool. To access these data tools, please visit www.fire.honolulu.gov/news-and-info/. Should you have questions, please e-mail the HFD’s Public Affairs & Media Liaison at HFDNHB@honolulu.gov. A copy of the report can be found at: HFD June 2025 Report. For more information visit, www.fire.honolulu.gov.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:08:46]. Questions regarding the fire on the slopes of Mount Kaʻala and Kamananui area, whether it was a controlled burn that got loose; division of labor or the utilization of assets between HFD and the Army; firebreaks, HFD plans on the land across the Waialua District Park; Army access to HNL Alert.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:14:10]: Lieutenant Vierra reported the June 1, 2025 to June 22, 2025 crime statistics, which may be found at https://www.honolulupd.org/.
June 2025 Statistics: There was one (1) assault, two (2) burglaries, two (2) vehicle collissions involving cars that are being towed, three (3) unauthorized entries to motor vehicle (UEMV), 584 calls for service, 375 parking citations, 399 traffic infractions, and 46 criminal citations.
Safety Tips: Lieutenant Baysa encouraged the residents to teach their children on how to call 911, when to call 911, and what emergencies are. Lieutenant Baysa announced that the island-wide gun buyback is set for Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Wahiawā Police Station.
Member Andersen arrived at 7:15 p.m. There were nine (9) members present.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:16:56]. Questions were raised regarding total 911 service calls and reporting vehicle collissions.
Honolulu Ocean Safety (HOSD) – [0:19:56]: There was no representative present. A copy of the report can be found at: HOSD June 2025 Report.
May 2025 Statistics: There were 32 total incidents; 384,973 visitors, 40,680 preventative action, 16 rescues, two (2) first aid report, and 1,534 minor first aid incidents. A more detailed information can be found at: HOSD June 2025 Statistics Report.
Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [0:20:58]: Vice Chair Achiu noted no main breaks to report. Vice Chari Achiu announced that the Water Quality Report is available online at www.boardofwatersupply.com. A copy of the report can be found at: BWS June 2025 Report.
RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:21:35]:
Haleʻiwa Backyards/Bill 37 – [0:22:07]: Larry McElheny noted that he attended the City Council Zoning Committee meeting on the Andy Anderson proposed Haleʻiwa Backyards proposal, which he felt disturbing because the consultant and DPP representatives were talking a lot about the North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan and were cherry picking sections of that plan to make their proposal sound acceptable. He is opposed to Bill 37 which seeks to amend the State Land Use district boundary from agricultural to urban. McElheny encouraged residents to submit testimony opposing the Andy Anderson Backyard proposal and Bill 37, which apparently DPP is supporting the zone change. [0:26:19] – Karen Gallagher expressed her disbelief that the Committee would consider proceeding with the project given the overwhelming opposition, with 168 testimonies against the project and only one in favor, namely the Carpenter’s Union. Gallagher encouraged residents to submit testimonies.
City Council Zoning Committee Meeting – [0:25:39]: Vice Chair Achiu announced that the Zoning Committee is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in the Main Chamber.
Member Casson-Fisher arrived at 7:23 p.m. There were 10 members present.
No Gondolas on Mount Kaʻala Sign Waving – [0:26:59]: Gil Riviere announced that the Kupaʻa Kaʻala Alliance will be having a sign waving event opposing the gondola project on Mount Kaʻala on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., across the proposed site on upper Kaukonahua Road. Parking and free shuttle service at Waialua High and Intermediate School starting at 9:30 a.m. Sign-making will be held at the Waialua Community Association on Saturday, June 28, 2029, at 9:30 a.m. More information can be found at: No Gondolas on Mount Kaʻala Flyer
Waialua Health Fair – [0:29:47]: Barb Luke-Boe announced that the Waialua Historical Society will be hosting the Waialua Health Fair on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Waialua Sugar Company Admin Building. There will be a lot of health presentations, display tables and activities. More information can be found at: Waialua Health Fair Flyer.
Final EIS-Military Land Retention Hearing – [0:31:30]: Lynell DaMate announced that the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) meeting regarding the record of decision for the Final EIS for Kahuku, Makua, Kawailoa-Poamoho Training Areas on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at the DLNR Boardroom, Kalanimoku Building. Van shuttle will be available at Kahuku District Park, at 6:30 a.m. and at Foodland around 7:15 a.m. Lunch and chairs will be provided for those interested in attending the meeting.
Waimea Bay Swim – [0:33:19]: Jon Storm announced that the second race of the North Shore Swim Series will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Waimea Bay. The race is expected to draw between 500-600 people. John encouraged all the participants to come early and carpool. Race start at 9:00 a.m. and ends around noon.
Member McElheny arrived at 7:33 p.m. There were 11 members present.
BOARD BUSINESS – [0:34:20]:
North Shore NB #27 Recommendation to the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) on Dogs in North Shore Parks – [0:34:41]: Parks Committee Chair Antolini discussed DPR’s request to have Neighborhood Boards to assess their district parks to determine suitability for on- and off-leash dog parks. Committee Chair Antolini noted that the Parks Committee met to discuss and make recommendations to the Board to convey to DPR for both on-leash and off-leash dog park use. [0:38:23] – Parks Committee Chair Antolini MOVED and Foo SECONDED to adopt the following recommendations from the Parks Committee regarding on- and off-leash dog parks for the North Shore: (1) on-leash dogs with restricted hours: ʻĀweoweo Beach Park, Waialua Bandstand Park, Kamananui Neighborhood Park (no limitations on hours), Bill and Peggy Paty Kaiaka Bay Beach Park, Sunset Point Beach Park (“Backyards”), Mokulēʻia Beach Park, Waialua District Park, Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park, Kawailoa Beach Park, and Haleʻiwa Beach Park; (2) new off-leash dog parks: Sunset side: Banzai Skate Park or lot next to Sunset Beach Recreation Center and unused open lot across from Waialua District Park. A copy of the attachment to the motion can be found at: Attachment to the Motion regarding Dog Parks. Questions and concerns were raised regarding the process of making undeveloped City owned lands into a City park, designating Waialua District Park as a possible off-leash dog park, review process involved any type of outreach to the adjacent neighbors, DPR asking the Parks Committee to perform the review, and consider Mililani Mauka off leash dog park as a model. Friendly amendments to the motion were accepted, which include making the lot next to Sunset Beach Recreation Center, Waialua District Park, and the unused open lot across from Waialua District Park as new off-leash dog parks; and the Board encourages DPR to engage all adjacent landowners and the community near these parks/areas to determine compatibility and obtain feedback in any planning process moving forward. Attachment to the Motion (Amendments). Hearing no further discussions, the Board conducted voice vote, 10-1-0 [Aye: Achiu, Aldrich, Kimitch, Andersen, Antolini, Casson-Fisher, Matsumoto, Foo, Lehmkuhl, Leinau; Nay: McElheny; Abstain: None] – [0:49:55]. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.
Dillingham Ranch Spartan Race – [0:50:29]: Nicole Pahale shared information regarding the 2025 Hawaii Spartan Race at Dillingham Ranch. This is the second year the event is at Dillingham Ranch. The race will be on Saturday, August 16, 2025 and Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The race will be expected over 2,000 cars over two days, 1700 roughly on the first day, and 1400 on the second day. Pahale noted there were some traffic issues last year, so Spartan adjusted their traffic plan and added more parking staffing. More information can be found at: 2025 Hawaiʻi Spartan Race Event.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:51:22]. Questions were raised regarding cost of the venue, for-profit benefit to Dillingham Ranch, benefits to the community, and parking on site or on highway.
Pōpoki Place Oʻahu Cat Sanctuary – [0:55:25]: Founder Holly Holowach and President Malia Wisch provided information regarding 501c3 nonprofit organization to help manage the overpopulation of cats on Oahu. The sanctuary will take in community cats near native wildlife. Pōpoki Place Oʻahu Cat Sanctuary will be modeled after the successful Lanai Cat Sanctuary, which has been open for 15 years. All cats will be fixed, vaccinated before they come in to their care, large, secure enclosures are surrounded by escape-proof fencing, cats will receive food, shelter, enrichment and medical care. Pōpoki Place vision is to provide clinic on site, provide affordable, small animal vet care for the community, and wildlife rehab center. The process of finding the ideal location for the Sanctuary started five years ago with the support of DLNR Chair Dawn Chang, by saying “she would give the Oʻahu Cat Sanctuary land if the organization can find one.” The potential site is Parcel 53, between Sunset Beach and Turtle Bay, which is designated Ag2 land. The organization was granted Right of Entry (ROE) for three months, performed due diligence on the land and in the process of writing an Environmental assessment. A copy of the presentation can be found at: Pōpoki Place Oʻahu Cat Santuary Presentation.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:07:17]. Questions and concerns were raised regarding DLNR Chair’s statement of giving land to a particular project; having a right of entry and draft environment assessment; the lack of community outreach prior to those documents and right of entry being granted; Cat Sanctuary accessory to the Agriculture; cat density; traffic concerns; lack of community engagement; concerns with the extreme close proximity to sensitive environmental areas including wetlands, wildlife habitats, Waialeʻe historic land, and agroforestry.
Laniakea Update – [1:44:27]: State Department of Transportation (HDOT) Henry Kennedy provided updates to the Kamehameha Highway drainage and safety improvements in the vicinity of Laniakea Beach. The primary purpose of the project is to improve safety for pedestrians and all modes of transportation at Kamehameha Highway fronting Laniakea Beach. A 1,100 foot stretch of Kamehameha Highway near Laniakea Beach will be shifted mauka which will include two 11-foot wide through lanes, one in each direction and a 10-foot wide median and left turn lane, a new asphalt paved parking lot on the makai side of the realigned Kamehameha Highway, buried concrete cut-off wall on the makai side of the highway, guardrails, pole delineators, existing cross street and driveway modifications, streetlights on the mauka side of the highway, drainage improvements, a new bridge at Lauhulu Stream mauka of the existing Lauhulu Stream Bridge, and repurposing the existing highway by converting the mauka lane into a 8-fott wide shared use path for bicycles and pedestrians. SMA Use permit and Conservation District Use permit were granted to address the parking lot and manage ingress and egress. HDOT modified their plans after community presentations and feedbacks of the original proposed parking lot layout. The new parking lot layout addresses the concerns regarding parking lot access and exit revisions, Kamehameha Highway intersection with Pohaku Loa Way adjustment, safety concerns, including U-turns along Kamehameha Highway, first responder access, parking and consultation. Kennedy noted a working group will convene sometime in September which is comprised of representative members of the different parties that have interest in the parking lot. The working group will help HDOT refine and finalize the design details or issues that need to be addressed as well as the long-term management or maintenance of the parking lot.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:51:09]. Questions and concerns were raised regarding archaeologist monitoring for cultural significance, iwi kupuna findings at the site of the new Lauhulu Stream Bridge and protocols, DPR and State joint projects, and how the beach access work from the Makai parking lot.
CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS – [2:16:40]:
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [2:16:42]: Deputy Director Fox provided the report which can be found at: Mayor’s Highlights June 2025. Deputy Director Fox addressed information previously requested regarding the designation of new facilities and how they get placed onto the map. Deputy Director Fox was available for questions.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:17:43].
Public Facilities Map Concerns-Andy Anderson’s Backyards – [2:17:46]: Board Member Leinau raised concerns regarding Andy Anderson’s 7-acre program on the backside. Leinau noted that acreage was designated as a public facility, when looking at the Public Facilities Map. It is not public land and the Board have not had a presentation to suggest there is a public use for it. Leinau asked how did they get it on the map and more specifically how to get it off the map.
Bike Paths – [2:18:26]: Board Member Kimitch raised concerns about dangerous gaps in bike paths and safety measures along Waialua Beach Road and Haleiwa Road, near the bridge and schools.
Aliʻi Beach Park Drainage Concern – [2:20:57]: Board Member Leif Andersen requested a follow up on the concern regarding the clearing of the drainage at Aliʻi Beach park.
Councilmember Matt Weyer – [2:22:15]: Kelly Anaya provided the report which can be found at: Councilmember Weyer June 2025 Report. Anaya noted that the Mayor approved and signed Bill 15, which will provide financial relief for local families to comply with the State’s cesspool conversion regulations and Bill 29, which extends the Real Property Tax exemption period for qualifying affordable rental units from 10 years to 15 years. Anaya provided community updates which included the Mount Kaʻala community meeting and Clean Water and Natural Land Advisory Committeeʻs approval of Ke Kīpuka o Kalaeuila project proposal.
STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS – [2:25:00]:
Representative Amy Perruso – [2:25:08]: Representative Perruso noted that the Governor has just recently amended his intent to veto list to include the measure that would have singled out judges for a cut in their pension, the budget which gives the Governor the flexibility to move money around potentially to address the Medicaid shortfall, and House Bill 496, which was meant to sunset tax credits for the film industry and solar industry. Representative Perruso asked the residents to contact her regarding any concerns that they would like to see addressed in the next session.
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:27:37]. Questions regarding early college opportunities for Waialua High School.
Senator Brenton Awa – [2:30:07]: No representative and no report was submitted.
Representative Sean Quinlan – [2:30:07]: No representative present and no report was submitted.
U.S. ARMY 8TH MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE and 25TH COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE – [2:30:07]: No representative present. A copy of the advisory can be found at: Army Press Release – Schofield Access on July 4th.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 27, 2025: Deferred due to time constraints.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Deferred due to time constraints.
BOARD MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT COMMUNITY MEETINGS / PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Members Pahinui, Achiu, Foo, Matsumoto, Aldrich, Antolini, and Andersen attended the City Council Zoning Committee on June 17, 2025.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Next Regular Scheduled Meeting: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
Submitted by: Zhoydell Magaoay, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Lindon Valenciano, Public Relations Assistant
Finalized By: Chair Kathleen Pahinui
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