BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:Pacific/Honolulu X-WR-TIMEZONE:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53-30471@honolulu.gov DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260728T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260728T220000 DTSTAMP:20260722T200901Z URL:https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/events/27-north-shore-nb-regular-meeting- 2026-07-28/ SUMMARY:27. North Shore NB Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 27\n \;\n\n \;\n\nRE GULAR MEETING AGENDA \nTUESDAY\, JULY 28\, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.\nKAPĀLAMA HA LE\, ROOM 153\n925 DILLINGHAM BOULEVARD\, HONOLULU\, HI 96817\nAND VIA WEB EX\n\nMeeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m1a303c8a3026 5e64c3547cdd80cae4b3 \nMeeting Number / Access Code: 2494 450 0494\nPasswo rd: NB27 (6227 when dialing from a phone)\nJoin by Phone: +1-408-418-9388\ n\nThis meeting location is open to public participation. Although remote oral testimony is being permitted\, this is a regular meeting and not a re mote meeting by interactive conference technology under HRS Section 92-3.7 . Therefore\, the meeting will continue notwithstanding loss of audiovisua l communication with remote testifiers or loss of the public broadcast of the meeting.\n\nMeeting Materials: Find an archive of handouts and referen ced materials concerning to North Shore Neighborhood Board No. 27 at: http s://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IHC_YHAUoI_2hPauiSJ1nbvIiMu5giyt.\n\nR ules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand\, a nd when recognized by the Chair\, to address comments to the Chair. Speake rs are encouraged to keep their comments under two (2) minutes\, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports less than three (3) minute s. Please silence all electronic devices.\n\nNote: The Board may take acti on on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92)\, sp ecific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on\, unless added t o the agenda. A two-thirds (2/3) vote (10) of this 15-member Board is need ed to add an item to the agenda. Items may not be added if they are of maj or importance and will affect a significant number of people.\n\nI. CALL T O ORDER: Chair Kathleen Pahinui\n\nII. ELECTION OF OFFICERS TO SERVE FROM JULY 1\, 2026 to JUNE 30\, 2027 [NP §2-14-120(b)].\nThe officers to be el ected 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.\n\nIII. DECLARATION OF ANY CONFLICTS BY BOARD MEMBERS: Board m embers 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.\n\nIV. CITY MONTHLY REPOR TS (Limited to three (3) Minutes Each)\nA. Honolulu Fire Department\nB. Ho nolulu Police Department\nC. Honolulu Ocean Safety\nD. Board of Water Supp ly\n\nV. BOARD BUSINESS (Limited to maximum 10 Minute Presentation)\nA. Mo tion in Support of City and County Makaleha Lease Extension to Hawaiʻi Po lo – Devon Dailey\, Hawaiʻi Polo\nB. Presentation on the Development at 59-032 Kamehameha Highway and Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) Enforcement of the Land Use Ordinance and Rules – Phil Mislinski\n\nVI. CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS (Limited to three (3) Minutes Each)\nA. Mayor Rick Blangiardi Representative – Dr. Kealoha Fox\nB. Council Member Matt Wey er\n\nVII. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: (Limited to two (2) Minutes Ea ch)\n\nVIII. STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS: (Limited to three (3) Minutes Each)\ nA. State Senator Brenton Awa\nB. State Representatives: Sean Quinlan and Amy Perruso\n\nIX. U.S. ARMY 8TH MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE and 25TH COMBAT A VIATION BRIGADE\n\nX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES\nA. Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026 Reg ular 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. Health and Emergency Pr ep Committee – Chair Kathleen Pahinui\nE. Transportation Committee – C hair Carol Philips\n\nXII. BOARD MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT COMMUNITY MEETINGS / PUBLIC HEARINGS\n\nXIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS\nA. Chair’s Correspondence – c orrespondence is emailed to board members.\nB. Next Regularly Scheduled Me eting: The Board will recess in August 2026. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday\, September 22\, 2026.\nC. Board Member Announcements\n\nXIV. ADJOURNMENT\n\nA mailing list is maintained for interested persons and ag encies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions\, correctio ns\, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Su ite 160\, Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi 96817\, by telephone on (808) 768-3710\, fax (808) 768-3711\, or e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minu tes are also available online at https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.\n\nA ll written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Offic e 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting\, writt en and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the Board at the mee ting. If submitting written testimony\, please note the Board and agenda i tem(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\, fax (808) 768 -3711 or complete the form on https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/board-testimony .\n\nIf you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English\, please ca ll 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\, p referably at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. I f 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 ac commodation\, but it may not be possible to fulfill requests received afte r this date.\n\n \;\n\nDRAFT REGULAR MEETING\nWRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDE O RECORD\nTUESDAY\, JUNE 23\, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.\nWAIALUA ELEMENTARY CAFETE RIA\n\nVideo recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=Au8uDJqsdUE\nReports and other meeting materials can be foun d at:\nhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IHC_YHAUoI_2hPauiSJ1nbvIiMu 5giyt\n\nCALL TO ORDER – [0:01:06]: Chair Kathleen Pahinui called the No rth Shore Neighborhood Board No. 27 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Seven (7 ) members were present\; quorum was not established. Note: This 15-member Board requires eight (8) members to establish quorum and to take official Board action.\n\nMembers Present: Amy Denzer\, Sharryl Matsumoto\, Kristin a Zazueta (arrived at 7:06 p.m.)\, Bob Leinau\, Kathleen Pahinui\, Leif An dersen\, Blake McElheny\, Andrew Wycklendt (arrived at 7:07 p.m.)\, Denise Antolini\, Racquel Achiu (arrived at 7:11 p.m.)\, and Kiron Jabour (appoi nted)\n\nMembers Absent: Dave Burlew\, George Atkins\, SharLyn Foo\, and C arol Philips\n\nGuests: Firefighter Eugenio Catalan Alberto\, Firefighter Dustin Pope\; Captain Jay Ishihara\, Engineer Jake Miller (Honolulu Fire D epartment - HFD)\; Lieutenant Rommel Baysa\, Officer Napali Brandt\, Serge ant Johnny Fiatoa (Honolulu Police Department - HPD)\; Lieutenant Kyle Foy le (Ocean Safety)\; Dr. Kealoha Fox (Mayor Blangiardi’s Representative)\ ; Kelly Anaya (Councilmember Matt Weyer’s Office)\; Mark Taliai (Senator Brenton Awa’s Office)\; Representative Amy Perruso\; Makanani Rivera (K ealahou West Oʻahu)\; Thomas Milcarek\, Dennis Park\, Larry McElheny\, Me lissa Allen\, Luca Cuniberti\, Sandy Park\, Yvonne Alexander\, Daniel Mich ael Gabriel\, Karen Gallagher\, Warren Gualdarama\, Valerie Tudor\, Lori R ough\, Brian Gorberg\, Lucy Smith\, Marcello Del Zotto\, Blane Andrade\, L ynell DaMate (Guests/Residents). Note: The names of any attendees who were illegible were not included. There were approximately 48 attendees.\n\nDE CLARATION OF ANY CONFLICTS BY BOARD MEMBERS – [0:01:32]: No conflicts we re declared by board members.\n\nFILLING OF VACANT BOARD SEAT – Chair Pa hinui announced the item would be skipped until quorum was reached.\n\nCIT Y MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:01:46]\nHonolulu Fire Department – [0:01:50]: E ugenio\, representing Waialua Fire Station\, presented May 2026 statistics : one structure fire\, one brush fire\, two activated fire alarms\, 46 med ical calls\, one motor vehicle crash\, two ocean rescues\, one mountain re scue\, and one hazmat incident. As hurricane season approaches\, residents were encouraged to refresh their disaster supply kits to sustain their ho usehold for two weeks\, review insurance policies (standard homeowner and renter’s insurance do not include hurricane or flood coverage)\, and sec ure window protection in advance of storms. Firefighter Dustin Pope and En gineer Jake Miller were also introduced.\n• Report: https://drive.google .com/file/d/1yNllbh-Z2GCiZb-fRmkhAZxaShTeLxKJ/view?usp=drive_link\n\nHonol ulu Police Department – [0:03:31]: Lieutenant Rommel Baysa presented sta tistics for the past 30 days covering the Waialua\, Mokulēʻia\, and Hale ʻiwa area:\nMay 2026 Statistics: There was one (1) assault case\, two (2) burglary cases\, 41 motor vehicle collisions (6 major)\, one (1) robbery case (arrest made)\, four (4) car break-ins\, and approximately 849 calls for service. Citations included 225 parking\, 601 traffic infractions\, 73 traffic crimes\, and 30 criminal citations\; 54 arrests with 65 charges. Safety Tip – Scams: The monthly safety tip focused on scams and fraudule nt schemes. HPD encouraged residents to secure accounts with unique passwo rds\, ignore unsolicited communications\, and beware of high-pressure tact ics.\nCoffee with a Cop: Lieutenant Baysa announced the “Coffee with a C op” event is scheduled on Friday\, June 26\, 2026 at Cane Street Café\, 140 North Cane Avenue\, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.\nMember Zazueta arrived at 7:06 p.m. There were eight (8) members present. Quorum was established. \nMember Wycklendt arrived at 7:07 p.m. There were nine (9) members presen t.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed – [0:08:10]\n1. Assau lt Incident Near District Border: Treasurer Leinau asked about a serious a ssault incident in the area involving injuries and whether suspects were s till being sought. Lieutenant Baysa clarified that the incident fell under a different district’s statistics (District 4\, near the District 2 bor der)\, and seven (7) arrests had been made with no further suspects being sought.\n2. Burglary Locations: Sandy Park asked which areas on the North Shore experienced the burglaries. Lieutenant Baysa noted one burglary was in Mokulēʻia and indicated there is an ongoing investigation. Officer Br andt reported that car break-ins near Turtle Beach frequently target touri sts who leave valuables unattended in their vehicles\, and encouraged resi dents to monitor local crime patterns through the HPD crime mapping websit e at www.honolulupd.org. With burglaries on the rise across District 2\, i ncluding Mililani\, Wahiawa\, and the North Shore\, all residents and visi tors are urged to lock their vehicles and homes.\n3. Thefts in Mokulēʻia : A resident inquired about home burglaries in Mokulēʻia\, and Officer B randt directed them to www.honolulupd.org\, where a crime mapping tool all ows users to view crime patterns by district. Officer Brandt emphasized th at most incidents are crimes of opportunity\, urging residents to keep gar ages fully closed and secured\, as partially open doors have previously be en exploited by thieves targeting bikes\, tools\, and other items.\n\nVice Chair Achiu arrived at 7:11 p.m. There were 10 members present.\n\nHonolu lu Ocean Safety – [0:13:56]: Lieutenant Kyle Foyle presented the April 2 026 statistics.\nApril 2026 Statistics: During the reporting period\, atte ndance reached 291\,308 visitors\, during which lifeguards recorded 80 vio lations and conducted 3\,842 preventive actions. Approximately 2\,000 firs t aid services were administered\, around 55\,000 public contacts were mad e\, and 23 rescues were performed.\nNotable Incidents: Notable incidents i ncluded two scuba divers in distress at Three Tables (Tower 28 – Sharks Cove\, installed in March 2026)\, an unattended jet ski that led to a body search on Tuesday\, May 23\, 2026\, and an aggressive shark encounter on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 near Jocko’s area.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed – [0:15:13]\n1. Value of Preventive Actions: Member M cElheny asked Lieutenant Foyle to explain the significance of preventive a ctions in ocean safety work. Lieutenant Foyle explained that zero rescues are the goal\, achieved through proactive outreach and educating beachgoer s before incidents occur. Lieutenant Foyle discussed the value of preventi ve actions\, noting that proactive public outreach and education reduces t he need for rescues.\n2. Watchtower App Implementation: Vice Chair Achiu a sked Lieutenant Foyle to explain the new Watchtower app. Foyle described i t as an iPad-based system replacing pen-and-paper reporting\, enabling ins tant daily updates on stats\, preventives\, rescues\, and equipment needs\ , streamlining communications between towers\, Captain Marcal\, and Headqu arter.\n3. Violations Defined: Treasurer Leinau asked what types of violat ions Ocean Safety addresses. Lieutenant Foyle noted violations are primari ly fishing-related (especially in marine conservation areas like Sharks Co ve) as well as parking issues at popular summer beaches like Waimea.\n4. M ahalo for Sharks Cove Tower and Junior Lifeguard Programs: Member Antolini thanked Ocean Safety for the new tower at Sharks Cove and expressed appre ciation for junior lifeguard programs. Lieutenant Foyle noted the Northsho re Lifeguard Association runs a 9-week program for ages 8–17\, and recog nized the Tamayo Perry Foundation’s work in underserved areas.\n5. AI-Ba sed Beach Crowd Data via Surf Line: Member Wycklendt\, who has been involv ed in the Northshore Beach Management Plan\, described an AI-powered surf cam system that tracks beach attendance and surfer counts hourly\, and off ered to share data with Ocean Safety to potentially inform staffing needs. Lieutenant Foyle expressed interest and suggested connecting with Directo r Lager.\n6. Jet Ski Distance Regulations: Resident Dennis Park asked abou t the minimum distance jet skis must maintain from shore and how to report violations in real time. Lieutenant Foyle advised calling 911\, which rou tes to Ocean Safety dispatch\; Ocean Safety can deploy a ski from Haleʻiw a to respond.\n\nBoard of Water Supply – [0:25:58]: The BWS representati ve Pahinui reported three (3) main line breaks the previous month: two in Pūpūkea and one in Kaimanu on Waialua Beach Road (8-inch and 12-inch mai ns). Residents were advised that semiannual water quality reports are bein g distributed and any questions should be directed to the BWS representati ve Pahinui directly at 808-748-5319. Water rates will increase effective W ednesday\, July 1\, 2026. Sewer rates will also increase for those on sewe r systems.\n• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ewho9q7j3SfmUW2-i nq7SiD8K-P-W42X/view?usp=drive_link\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns f ollowed – [0:26:58]\n1. Water Rate Increase and Sewer Submetering: Membe r Zazueta shared a personal experience of an underground water leak that r esulted in a $5\,000 water bill and a $3\,000 sewer bill. She advised resi dents in Paʻalaʻa Kai (which has a septivc treatment facility) to consid er a sewer submeter\, which provides a 20% reduction on sewer charges by a ccurately measuring actual discharge.\n2. Credit for Underground Leaks: Re sident Daniel Michael Gabriel asked about water credits for underground le aks. Chair Pahinui confirmed she received a partial credit on water but ha d to pay 100% of the sewer bill\, noting it remains an ongoing issue.\n\nR ESIDENTS’ / COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:29:50]\n1. Pesticides\, Soil Biolo gy\, and Flood Vulnerability: Resident Thomas Milcarek presented that wide spread pesticide use since World War II has destroyed organic matter in so il\, eliminating the soil’s natural “sponge” capacity to absorb rain fall. He argued this is a significant contributing factor to the severity of recent flooding in the Wahiawā to Waialua corridor and called on the b oard to examine the pesticide issue as part of flood resilience efforts.\n 2. Otake Camp Water Status: Community member Mark Taliai asked about the w ater situation for Otake Camp residents\, specifically whether there was a boil-water advisory in effect. The BWS representative Pahinui clarified t hat Otake Camp is served by the Waialua Water Association\, not BWS. Resid ents were advised to contact David Robichaux of the Waialua Water Associat ion for current status.\n3. Goodale Turnaround Beautification: Resident De nnis Park raised a concern about the damaged turnaround at the end of Good ale Road (near Wailua High School) that was used as a staging area during cleanup. Chair Pahinui noted that Gil Riviere has a beautification project planned in coordination with Department of Transportation (DOT) and that cleanup would be addressed.\n4. Planning and Zoning Committee – Bill 37 – Opposing Land Use Change in Haleʻiwa: Resident Larry McElheny urged c ommunity members to submit testimony opposing Bill 37\, which would rezone approximately 7 acres in Haleʻiwa from agricultural to urban use\, citin g concerns over its scale\, conflict with North Shore Sustainable Communit ies Plans\, and the risk of adding 150 homes to an area already challengin g to evacuate. The Planning and Zoning Committee hearing will be held on T hursday\, June 25\, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.\n5. Bill 38 Enforcemen t – Commercial Tour Buses at Puaʻena Point: Resident Melissa Allen rene wed her longstanding call for enforcement of Bill 38\, which prohibits com mercial tour bus operations at public beaches. She reported ongoing violat ions at Puaʻena Point\, including tour operators running snorkeling tours and that she submitted video evidence to Vice Chair Achiu. Member Antolin i noted the Parks Committee is working to schedule an educational meeting with Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)’s Park Ranger Program rega rding Bill 38 enforcement.\n6. Hawaiʻi Youth Transportation Council Repre sentative: Luca Cuniberti announced his term is ending as he departs for c ollege. He thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve and committed to introducing his replacement to the Board.\n\nFILLING OF VACANT BOARD SEAT – [0:42:27]\nWith quorum established\, Chair Pahinui returned to the it em. Kiron Jabour\, a lifelong Kawailoa resident\, came forward to fill the vacancy in Sub District 4 (Kawailoa). He briefly introduced himself. [0:4 3:11] - Member Antolini NOMINATED Kiron Jabour to fill the vacant board se at in Sub District 4. Jabour was appointed to fill the Sub District 4 seat by voice vote\; 10-0-0 (Jabour: Denzer\, Matsumoto\, Zazueta\, Leinau\, P ahinui\, Andersen\, McElheny\, Wycklendt\, Antolini\, Achiu\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None.) – [0:43:24].\n\n7:42 p.m. – Chair Pahinui called for a brief recess to swear in Member Jabour.\n7:44 p.m. – Chair Pahinui reco nvened the meeting. There were 11 members present.\n\nBOARD BUSINESS – [ 0:45:48]\nHaleʻiwa Beach Park (including Puaʻena Beach) Proposed Park Cl osure Hours\, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. – [0:45:54]:\nParks Committee Chai r Antolini reported that following a May 19\, 2026 site visit with HPD and DPR\, the committee unanimously supported requesting that Haleʻiwa Beach Park's posted closure hours be aligned with existing parking lot and rest room hours of 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.\, with enforcement preceded by socia l services outreach. Officer Brandt noted the change would help address en campments while still allowing residents to traverse the park for shorelin e fishing access\; the item was presented for community input and no vote was taken.\n• Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19IQK8HbEDzxYn6TfTlR IDLfV-oYQwJjO/view?usp=drive_link\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns f ollowed – [51:30]\n1. Traversal Rights for Fishing: Resident Sandy Park asked whether kupuna and fishers would still be able to access the beach f or fishing after 10:00 p.m. Officer Brandt and Member Antolini clarified t hat passing through the park to reach state shoreline land remains permitt ed\, as the closure applies only to the park itself\, and residents retain the right to access state shoreline land at any hour. Resident Sandy Park raised concern that not all HPD officers are aware of traversal rights un der Bill 58 (2009). Officer Brandt committed to ensuring officers are upda ted once signage is posted.\n2. Bill 38 Overlap and Local Access Concerns: Resident Melissa Allen expressed concern that the park closure could disp roportionately restrict local residents while commercial tour bus operator s (subject to Bill 38) continue operating during daytime hours unchecked. She asked that local access and tour bus enforcement be addressed together rather than only placing restrictions on residents.\n3. Pattern of Park C losures and Community Rights: Resident Dennis Park raised a broader concer n that successive park closures over the past 20 years (from Mokulēʻia P oint through Aliʻi Beach Park\, and now potentially to Haleʻiwa Beach Pa rk) have progressively eliminated public access for law-abiding residents while failing to resolve the underlying houselessness issue. He cited cons titutional fishing rights and urged the board to address the root cause ra ther than continue displacing the problem. Member Andersen echoed these co ncerns.\n4. Map Clarity – Boundary Questions: Resident Yvonne Alexander questioned whether the closure would extend to Surf &\; Sea area near t he breakwater and noted concerns about a commercial canoe operation in the area (unlicensed vehicle and canoe trailer). Member Antolini noted the DP R-provided map defines the exact park boundaries and recommended getting a more detailed map from DPR. Parking lot enforcement was noted as a separa te issue already in effect.\n5. Houseless Outreach – Kealahou West Oʻah u (KWO): Makanani Rivera\, representative of KWO\, introduced their outrea ch organization\, which visits the North Shore every Monday from Mokulēʻ ia to Kawela Bay\, and noted that most houseless individuals in the area c onsider Hawaiʻi their home and decline services. She offered to coordinat e with HPD and DPR. She can be reached at 808-745-7880.\n6. Houselessness Outreach and Displacement Concerns: Luca Cuniberti praised CORE and other outreach organizations while expressing concern that displacing individual s from the park could push them further into Haleʻiwa or surrounding area s. Officer Brandt confirmed that CORE and Honu already conduct outreach in the area\, but noted that placement cannot be forced and that his jurisdi ction is limited to city and state land\, with many affected individuals b eing local residents dealing with hardship\, mental illness\, or drug depe ndency.\n7. Community Signage and Outreach Suggestion: Member Zazueta sugg ested that signage be posted at the park to inform the public of recently passed bills\, including Bill 38 restricting bus tours and Bill 58 affirmi ng fishing rights\, to help educate visitors and locals who may be unaware of the new regulations. Member Zazueta also proposed organizing a communi ty day to engage locals in reclaiming the area and offered to collaborate with resident Melissa Allen on planning the event.\n8. Compassion and Comm unity Members’ Rights: Resident Daniel Michael Gabriel echoed Dennis Par k’s concerns\, stating that true compassion means lifting people up rath er than allowing them to remain in difficult circumstances while law-abidi ng community members are displaced from public spaces.\n9. Remarks on Comm unity-Driven Solutions: Vice Chair Achiu acknowledged community input\, no ting that park boundaries are defined by DPR\, and encouraged broader comm unity participation in developing solutions\, while expressing disappointm ent over DPR's absence. Chair Pahinui announced the item would be revisite d at a future Parks Committee meeting at a larger venue to gather wider co mmunity input.\n\nMotion in Support of Updating the Kaiaka Bay Watershed S tudy to Include Flood Issues and Solutions – [1:15:36]:\nChair Pahinui p rovided background on the 2018 Kaiaka Bay Watershed-Based Plan and noted t hat\, in response to the severity of the Kona Low 2 flooding events\, the board discussed updating the plan to include comprehensive hydrology\, inf rastructure assessments\, and both near- and long-term solutions\, with Co uncil Member Weyer allocating $2 million in the city budget for the effort . Upcoming community meetings were announced\, including a tsunami and hur ricane preparedness meeting on Monday\, July 6\, 2026 at the Mormon Church on Kamehameha Highway at 6:30 p.m.\, and a disaster prep kit distribution on Saturday\, July 18\, 2026 at the WCA Gym.\n\n[1:18:13] - Vice Chair Ac hiu MOVED and Member Zazueta SECONDED that North Shore Neighborhood Board No. 27 requests that the City and County of Honolulu\, along with the Nort h Shore Neighborhood Board and community\, work to update the 2018 Kaiaka Bay Watershed-Based Plan. The updated plan should include detailed hydrolo gy as well as updated solutions to be implemented for resolving the ongoin g and pervasive flooding in the Waialua and Haleʻiwa communities. We requ est that the City and/or City Council fund this initiative as soon as poss ible\, contract with the University of Hawaiʻi as they oversaw the origin al plan and other appropriate contractors\, and set up a community-based c ommittee to work on this issue and develop solutions for the flooding the community regularly experiences. The current Coastal Working Group studyin g beach erosion could be a model to follow as it includes agency\, communi ty\, and technical experts. The board would like to have the process for t his project started as soon as possible. Discussions followed. Amendments were made to add: ditches\, culverts\, and irrigation systems\; prior stud ies from the 1990s onward\; a biological component for Kaiaka Bay\; an act ion plan with near-term and long-term recommendations\; and compound flood ing considerations. Hearing no further discussions\, the Board conducted a roll call vote\; 11-0-0 (Aye: Denzer\, Matsumoto\, Wycklendt\, Achiu\, An dersen\, Zazueta\, Antolini\, Leinau\, McElheny\, Jabour\, Pahinui\; Nay: None\; Abstain: None) – [1:26:37]. The motion was ADOPTED as amended.\n\ nDiscussion and Vote Regarding the North Shore Neighborhood Board’s Prop osed In-Person with Remote Access Meeting Format – [1:26:55]: Chair Pahi nui proposed a hybrid meeting format beginning July 2026\, requiring board members to attend in person while allowing community members to participa te remotely via WebEx\, modeled after the City Council's approach\, with q uorum maintained in person if connectivity is lost. The Board expressed ge neral consensus in support\, with Member McElheny suggesting a secondary b ackup hotspot and system testing prior to the first hybrid meeting\, and C hair Pahinui indicated she would notify NCO Executive Director Lloyd Yonen aka to proceed with implementation.\n\nCITY ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:36:26 ]\nMayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:36:45]: Dr. Kealoha Fox announced that the Oahu Food Systems Draft Plan is open for public commen t through Tuesday\, June 30\, 2026 at www.resilientoahu.org/foodsystemspla n\, and highlighted key items from Mayor Blangiardi's June 2026 newsletter \, including approaching federal aid deadlines\, the appointment of David Lazar as Honolulu's new Chief of Police\, houselessness reduction initiati ves\, and small business microloan programs. She also provided departmenta l updates\, noting that the Waialua Bridge replacement project remains on schedule with construction anticipated in spring 2029\, mold and mosquito remediation has been coordinated through the Waialua CAC with FEMA individ ual assistance still available\, and several DFM follow-up items remain pe nding for the next meeting.\n• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file /d/179SezjHSX4XAiztkEY26kCXViAc80_FQ/view?usp=drive_link\n\nQuestions\, co mments\, and concerns followed – [1:42:45]\n1. Tree Debris Under Anahulu Bridge: Member Andersen noted a large tree is lodged under Anahulu Bridge and requested it be removed before the next flood event. Dr. Fox acknowle dged and committed to follow up.\n2. Sediment at Otake Bridge and Dole Lan d Sale: Member Zazueta raised concerns about sediment buildup at Otake Bri dge and other critical stream bends\, plus the recent sale of ~92–100 ac res of unmaintained Dole land near Waialua Elementary. Chair Pahinui repor ted touring the property with Vice Chair Achiu and learning it will stay i n agricultural use under a cacao farmer\, who is expected to present to th e board soon.\n3. Dredging Plan and Continuation Updates: Member Antolini asked Dr. Fox to provide an update at the next meeting (or by email) on th e DFM dredging plan\, including how far dredging will continue and how Cit y and State efforts are being coordinated toward Kaiaka Bay. Chair Pahinui confirmed the Governor extended the emergency proclamation\, which means dredging can continue. Dr. Fox confirmed the After-Action Review (AAR) pro cess begins on Wednesday\, July 9\, 2026.\n4. Park and Recreation Survey R esults: Treasurer Leinau asked about the status of the citywide Parks and Recreation survey. Dr. Fox indicated the North Shore district received sig nificant attention in the survey’s identified park improvement locations and offered to bring back results.\n5. After-Action Review Community Part icipation: Vice Chair Achiu asked whether the community and Neighborhood B oard would have an opportunity to be part of the AAR process or receive a presentation on its findings. Dr. Fox confirmed she and Chair Pahinui will both be at the Thursday\, July 9\, 2026 meeting and will advocate for com munity inclusion.\n\nCouncilmember Matt Weyer – [1:51:17]: Kelly Anaya o utlined key budget allocations\, including $1.5 million for the Kaiaka Bay federal watershed study\, $250\,000 for a replacement Waialua Fire Statio n\, $13 million for regional watershed infrastructure improvements\, and $ 800\,000 for planning the Haleʻiwa Beach Park Mauka Canoe Hālau. She als o provided updates on DPR maintenance projects\, including bike path clear ing at Pūpūkea\, a tree inspection with no safety concerns\, the Waialua girls surf team's state championship win\, an upcoming Sharks Cove restro om closure\, and clarified that the community drown-proofing program recal led by a resident was a discontinued Department of Education program\, whi le noting that court lights at Pūpūkea remain pending DFM response.\n• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AS93AvQ-4eWJRB16qgMCj4rqdwiW zje7/view?usp=drive_link\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed – [1:56:50]\n1. Kaiaka Bay Watershed Study – Army Corps Involvement Co nfirmed: Member Wycklendt asked for clarification on the nature of the Kai aka Bay study funding. Anaya confirmed it is a $1.5 million city cost-shar e for an Army Corps of Engineers study.\n2. Status of Weed Circle Dirt: Ma rk Taliai asked on behalf of Paalaa-Kai 2 residents about the status of di rt remaining in Weed Circle from flood recovery staging. Kelly Anaya confi rmed a request has been submitted to DFM. Dr. Fox confirmed Department of Environmetal Services (ENV) and DFM are both aware and working on it.\n3. Canoe Hālau Design Cost Compared to Other Projects: Resident Karen Gallag her questioned why the Haleʻiwa Canoe Hālau planning and design is budge ted at $800\,000 while the Waialua fire station planning is only $250\,000 . Kelly Anaya offered to look into the cost difference.\n\nSTATE ELECTED O FFICIALS – [2:00:13]\nState Senator Brenton Awa – [2:00:29]: Mark Tali ai announced that the Senator’s office is seeking up to five paid positi ons ($20/hour\, 3–6 months) for recent high school graduates\, recent co llege graduates\, or current college students through the State’s Workfo rce Development Division. Work will focus on outdoor projects related to l and stewardship and local food sustainability. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Senator Awa’s office.\n\nRepresentative Sean Quinl an- [2:01:47]: No representative was present. No report provided.\n\nRepre sentative Amy Perruso – [2:01:58]: Representative Perruso noted that she has received concerns about traffic safety at Poamoho Camp and is pursuin g DOT traffic calming measures for access to Kamehameha Highway. On HRS 46 -11.5 (Act 121\, stream maintenance responsibility)\, her office canvassed approximately 700 homes: nearly 50% favor shared state/county-private res ponsibility\, 43% favor full state/county responsibility\, and 95% support a stronger state role in water management. A 15-member legislative workin g group begins meeting Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, to draft legislation.\n \nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed – [2:05:41]\n1. Sharing S urvey Results with Community: Chair Pahinui asked if the survey results co uld be shared via the Facebook page. Representative Perruso indicated she will share the results once canvassing is finalized.\n2. Stream Law Reform – Working Group Meeting on the Road: Chair Pahinui asked that the strea m maintenance working group visit affected communities and not just conven e in the legislature\, noting the importance of hearing directly from resi dents. Perruso agreed.\n3. Instream Flow Standards for Perennial Streams: Member McElheny asked whether the Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM) could help establish instream flow standards for the eight perennia l streams in the area (estimated ~$500\,000 per stream). Representative Pe rruso expressed openness to exploring the idea through the stream working group and with Representative Quinlan.\n4. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a Study Resource: Treasurer Leinau suggested the NRCS co uld contribute hydrology expertise to the watershed study effort\, potenti ally at no cost. Representative Perruso acknowledged this as a viable opti on to explore.\n5. Stream Maintenance Law History and Landowner Concerns: Member Andersen noted the City and County handled stream dredging until ~1 976\, warning that shifting responsibility to ill-equipped private landown ers is ineffective and could lead to streams being fenced off for liabilit y reasons. Representative Perruso acknowledged the complexity\, noting the 1986 law stemmed from county efforts to divest financial liability.\n6. E nforcement is Critical in Any Stream Maintenance Reform: Vice Chair Achiu stressed that revised legislation needs strong enforcement\, since landown ers who clean their ditches are undercut when neighbors don't. Chair Pahin ui agreed\, citing unfilled ditches and culverts in one subdivision as a f looding contributor during the Kona Low events.\n7. Drone Inspections for Waterway Enforcement: Member Zazueta suggested drone flyovers for inspecti ng and enforcing waterway maintenance\, especially the agricultural ditch network\, and pointed to stormwater.supersistence.org as a drainage-tracki ng resource. Representative Perruso and others strongly supported the dron e idea.\n8. Landowner Responsibility and State Takeover – Access Rights: Resident Daniel Gabriel asked whether state assumption of stream maintena nce responsibility could result in restrictions on landowner access to or use of adjacent streams. Representative Perruso acknowledged this is a key consideration that the working group will need to address.\n\nU.S. ARMY 8 TH MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE AND 25TH COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE: No representa tive was present.\n• Advisory: https://drive.google.com/file/d/196Ei69Pf QZwqAOX0MsMUg2G58KT5Xs75/view?usp=drive_link\n• Military Leased Lands Co mmunity Briefing Flyer:\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1wZBoN3S8so3ntjTw _NbPWs5l3C_EdiY3/view?usp=drive_link\n\nAPPROVAL OF MINUTES – [2:16:56]\ nMay 26\, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes: Chair Pahinui noted the minutes we re distributed and asked if there were any corrections or comments. Hearin g none\, the minutes were accepted as submitted.\n\nCOMMITTEE REPORTS – Deferred to the next meeting.\n\nBOARD MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT COMMUNITY MEET INGS / PUBLIC HEARINGS – Deferred to the next meeting.\n\nANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:17:28]\nChair’s Correspondence: Correspondence is emailed to Boar d members.\n\nNext Regularly Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026.\ n\nBoard Member Announcements:\nStop Backyards Stickers: Member Zazueta an nounced “Stop Backyards Haleʻiwa” stickers and a petition opposing th e Bill 37 land use change proposal (over 1\,800 signatures collected). She invited community members to take stickers and sign the petition via QR c ode.\n\nCommunity Work Day: Member Zazueta announced a Community Mālama ʻĀina work day on Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\, from 7:00–11:00 a.m. beh ind the sugar mill\, past Surfer Surf Shop\, to clear ditches at Mill 6 Fa rms—a site where 24 ditches converge into a single outlet. Volunteers wi th chainsaws and weed eaters are welcome\, and bathrooms\, water\, and pos sibly bentos will be provided.\n\nADJOURNMENT – [2:18:59]: Chair Pahinui adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.\n\nSubmitted by: Zhoydell Magaoay\, Ne ighborhood Assistant\nReviewed by: Camilia Epa Gomes\, Neighborhood Assist ant\nFinalized By: Chair Kathleen Pahinui\n\nTo view agenda and minutes\, visit our board website.\n\nEvent shows physical location\; however\, oth er options of participation may also include WebEx and phone.  If availab le\, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agend a. 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