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:53-29720@honolulu.gov DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260709T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260709T213000 DTSTAMP:20260702T215625Z URL:https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/events/28-ko%ca%bbolauloa-nb-regular-meet ing-2026-07-09/ SUMMARY:28. Koʻolauloa NB Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:KO‘OLAULOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 28\n \;\n\n \;\n\nR EGULAR MEETING AGENDA\nTHURSDAY\, JULY 9\, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M.\nHAUʻULA COM MUNITY CENTER \n54-010 KUKUNA ROAD\, HAUʻULA\, HI 96717\nIN-PERSON &\; VIRTUALLY VIA WEBEX\n\nMeeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php? MTID=m25d2d2aed693974cac14ca6f8aa8a811\nMeeting Number / Access Code: 2491 959 1297\nPassword: NB28 (6228 from phones and video systems)\nJoin by Ph one: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll\n\nI. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Micha el Epp\n\nII. CITY/STATE MONTHLY REPORTS\na. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD )\nb. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)\nc. United States Army\n\nIII. ELEC TION OF OFFICERS - To serve from July 2026 to June 30\, 2027: Chair\, Vice Chair\, Secretary\, Treasurer\, and any other officer the board determine s it needs to conduct its business.\na. Chair\nb. Vice Chair\nc. Secretary \nd. Treasurer\n\nIV. GOVERNMENT REPORTS (Three (3) minute limit per speak er).\na. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – Cat Taschner https:/ /www.honolulu.gov/mayor\nb. Councilmember Matt Weyer or Staffer mweyer@hon olulu.gov\nc. US House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jill Tokuda or Staffer https://tokuda.house.gov\nd. Governor Josh Green’s Liaison\, Di rector of Communications and Engagement\, Office of Wellness and Resilienc e - Erica Yamauchi erica.k.yamauchi@hawaii.gov\ne. State Senator – Senat or Brenton Awa or Staffer senawa@capitol.hawaii.gov\nf. State House Repres entative – Representative Sean Quinlan or Staffer repquinlan@capitol.haw aii.gov\n\nV. PRESENTATIONS – (five (5) minute limit per presentation).\ na. Cross Country Race at Kualoa Ranch Sunday\, October 4\, 2026 - Scott W agner\, Athletic Director\, Punahou School\nb. Stream Flooding: Gauges and Other Monitoring Technology for Koʻolauloa - Quinn Campbell &\; Assis tants\, University of Hawaiʻi\, Manoa\nc. Honolulu G.R.O.W (Green Recycli ng Organic Waste) Program - Amber Unabia\, Recycling Specialist\, Departme nt of Environmental Services\, Refuse Division\, C&\;C Honolulu\nd. Mal aekahana Beach Project - Alan Carpenter\, Acting Administrator\, Division of State Parks\, State Department of Land and Natural Resources\ne. Kaʻa ʻawa Elementary School Electrical Upgrades and Long-Term Repair and Maint enance of Existing School Facilities: Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit Application - PBR Hawaiʻi\, Greg Nakai/Maree Medeiros\n\nVI. BOARD BUSINESS\na. Discussion: Draft Reso lution for 2026/27 Koʻolauloa Neighborhood Board Priorities - Michael Epp \, KNB Board Chair\nb. Board Member Absences Notices\ni. Carol Feinge\nii. John Feinge\niii. Kela Miller\n\nVII. COMMITTEE REPORTS\na. Charter Commi ssion Working Committee: Epp\, Kelly Paddock\, Shafer\, Weiss\, Miller and Lund\nb. Crime &\; Neighborhood Watch: None\nc. Community Resilience/E mergency Preparedness: Chair Kelly-Paddock\; Carol\, Lund\, and Weiss\nd. Food Security: Lund\ne. Planning and Permitting: Epp\, Carol\, and Shafer\ nf. Health\, Human Service\, and Housing: Chair Pasi and Vendiola\ng. Cult ural and Arts: Chair Miller\; Epp\, Pasi\, and Shafer\nh. Parks and Recrea tion: Chair Unga\; Pasi\, and Miller\ni. Transportation Committee: Chair S hafer\; Carol\, and Weiss\n\nVIII. PUBLIC INPUT/COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (T wo (2) Minute Limit per Speaker)\na. Honolulu Century Ride\, Sunday\, Sept ember 27\, 2026\, Chris Salas\, Events Director\, Hawaii Bicycling League\ n\nIX. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MINUTES\na. Approval of Thursday\, May 14\, 2026 drafted meeting minutes.\n\nX. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS\na. The next meet ing is scheduled for Thursday\, August 13\, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hauʻ ula Community Center\, 54-10 Kukuna Road\, Hauʻula Hawaiʻi 96717 in-pers on and virtually via Webex.\n\nXI. ADJOURNMENT\n\nKoʻolauloa Neighborhood Board\nA mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies t o receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions\, corrections\, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commiss ion Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160 Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi 96817\; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711\; or call (808) 768-3710 or e-mail nco@honolulu.gov . Agendas and minutes ar e also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco.\n\nAll written t estimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours p rior to the meeting. If within 48 hours\, written and/or oral testimony ma y be submitted directly to the board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony\, please note the board and agenda item(s) your testimony conce rns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160 Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711\, or complete the form on https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/board-testimony\n\nIf you need an au xiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an inter preter for a language other than English\, please call the Neighborhood Co mmission Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nco@honolulu.gov as soon as possible\, preferably at least thr ee (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. If a request is receive d with fewer than three (3) business days remaining before the meeting\, w e will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation\, but it m ay not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.\n\n \ ;\n\nDRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD\nTHURSDAY\, MA Y 14\, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.\nHAUʻULA COMMUNITY CENTER 54-010 KUKUNA ROAD\, H AUʻULA\, HI 96717\nAND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING\n\nVideo recording of t his meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFUlhKiLzaM\n \nReports and other meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.googl e.com/drive/folders/135-VFpB_IUlcPhYjRfW60vbUJhRvSyrB\n\nI. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:03]: Chair Michael Epp called the Ko'olauloa Neighborhood Board No. 28 meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.\n\nQuorum WAS NOT established\, with 5 members present. This eleven-member Board requires 6 members to establis h quorum and to take official Board action.\n\nMembers present: Michael Ep p\, Dotty Kelly-Paddock\, Atalina Pasi\, Benjamin Shafer\, Margaret Weiss\ , Sunny Unga (6:57 p.m.)\, and ʻUilafotu Vendiola (6:38 p.m.).\n\nMembers absent: Carol Feinga\, Johnny Feinga\, Allegra Lund\, and Kella Miller.\n \nGuests: Fire Fighter 3 C. Carvalho (Honolulu Police Department)\; Lieute nant B. Villaflor and Sergeant J. Kaiawe (Honolulu Police Department Repre sentatives)\; Deputy Director Catherine Taschner (Mayor Rick Blangiardi)\; Chelsea Gonzales (Councilmember Matt Weyer)\; Veronica Gibson (Mālama Ma unalua)\; Natasha Keshishian\, James Roberts\, and Gregory Wong (WaiHome)\ ; Courtney McCormick (Oʻahu Pentathlon)\; Kathryn Heath\, KC Connors\, An drea Anixt\, Jacob\, Bryce Calpito\, Ella Siroskey\, Raine Matagi\, Jarret t Pang\, Mahealani Keo\, Kanani\, Olivia Wallace\, Briana\, Kurt Tsue\, Ke n Aramaki\, Chelsea Smith\, Cynthia\, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane\, Evelyn Lane\, Misty and John Liu\, Ken Furukawa\, Olell Brink\, and Elgin Onaga (Reside nt)\; and Anson Wu (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not includ ed if not legible or stated for the record. Total Participants: 39.\n\nII. CITY/STATE MONTHLY REPORTS – [0:00:40]\n\nHonolulu Fire Department (HFD ) – [0:00:59]: Fire Fighter 3 C. Carvalho provided April 2026 statistics and May 2026 safety tips.\n• April 2026 Statistics: 1 brush fire\, 4 nu isance fires\, 1 cooking fire\, 6 activated alarms\, 46 medical emergencie s\, and 3 ocean rescues.\n• May 2026 Safety Tips: Fire Fighter 3 C. Carv alho shared a wildfire prevention safety tip\, noting the community is ent ering a period of increased wildfire risk due to dry conditions\, tall gra ss\, and shifting winds. Tips included clearing dry brush\, avoiding parki ng on dry grass\, and refraining from spark-producing activities in hot an d windy conditions. For more information\, visit fire.honolulu.gov.\n• R eport: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18QT-D975V8afSjQ0M2MZOgf1--YWQNNh/v iew?usp=drive_link\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns – [0:02:52]:\n 1. Resilience Hub Site Exploration: Kelly-Paddock asked whether the fire s tation could be considered as an emergency medical support site for the Ko ʻolauloa Resilience Hub project. She described a Department of Energy gra nt she received to explore renewable energy sources for multiple emergency sites\, noting that in a disaster the roads could be flooded and cut off access to medical centers. Fire Fighter 3 C. Carvalho offered to bring the question back to command for consideration.\n2. Ocean Rescue Details: Lan e asked about the location and background of the three ocean rescues — s pecifically whether those rescued were locals or tourists. Fire Fighter 3 C. Carvalho acknowledged he did not have those details and offered to repo rt back at the next meeting with a breakdown.\n3. Emergency Medical Tent C apacity: Shafer suggested ensuring all fire stations in the district — i ncluding Kaʻaʻawa and Kahuku suggesting to have tents or outdoor medical stations available for community emergencies.\n4. Ladder Truck Availabili ty: Connors asked whether Hauʻula has a ladder truck\, and if not\, where the nearest one is. Fire Fighter 3 C. Carvalho confirmed Hauʻula does no t have one\; the nearest is at the Kaneohe Fire Station (about 30 minutes ’ response time)\, and Waiau in the opposite direction. Kelly-Paddock as ked what fire is needed for a ladder truck. Fighter 3 C. Carvalho noted it s for high-rise type fire.\n\nVendiola arrived to the meeting at 6:38 p.m. \; Quorum was established\, 6 members present.\n\nHonolulu Police Departme nt (HPD) – [0:11:00]: Lieutenant B. Villaflor and Sergeant J. Kaiawe pro vided the crime statistcs for April 2026\n• April 2026 Crime Statistics: 0 motor vehicle thefts (down from 3)\, 3 home burglaries (unchanged)\, 5 thefts (down from 7)\, 0 Unauthorized Entry Motor Vehicles (UEMVs) (down f rom 2)\, and 1 robbery (up from 0)\, with total calls for service at 613 ( up from 559).\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns – [0:12:18]:\n1. St atistic Timeline: Kelly-Paddock asked if the statistics are from one month . Sergeant J. Kaiawe confirmed that the stats is within a months’ time.\ n2. Burglary Location Data: Kelly-Paddock asked where the three burglaries occurred and whether they were concentrated in one area. The Sergeant J. Kaiawe did not have a geographic breakdown but offered to include location -specific data going forward\, and noted stats range from Kahuku to Waiman alo. The board suggested using cluster maps for better geographic analysis \, which the Sergeant J. Kaiawe agreed to explore.\n3. Officer Staffing Co unt: Kelley-Paddock asked whether the district still only has two officers \, as previously understood. Lieutenant Sergeant J. Kaiawe clarified there are now five officers total\, plus two sergeants — one at the station a nd one on patrol.\n4. Calls for Service Related to Homelessness: Connors a sked the department to estimate the percentage of calls related to homeles sness\, noting that the Kaneohe neighborhood board used a 30% estimate to successfully write a homelessness-related grant. The Sergeant J. Kaiawe ag reed to look into the data and provide an estimate.\n5. Homeless Encampmen t and Public Beach Access at Punalāʻuʻu: Heath asked about a chained-of f designated public beach access point near a homeless encampment at the f ar end of a park in Punalāʻuʻu. The Sergeant confirmed the group holds a permit through the Read Together Foundation\, but Heath clarified her co ncern is specifically the blocking of the public beach access easement dem arcated by two poles. The Sergeant agreed to investigate whether a legal p ublic access point is being improperly closed off.\n6. Speeding Vehicles: Lieutenant B. Villaflor addressed a prior complaint about speeding vehicle s\, advising community members to call 911 and also submit complaints via the 311 app with the location\, time\, frequency\, and vehicle description s. He noted that information routes through command to patrol officers for enforcement and asked that community members identify where riders congre gate so officers can proactively cite violators or impound bikes if crimin al activity is involved.\n\nUnited States Army – [0:21:25]: No represent ative present.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns – [0:21:56]:\n1. A rmy Attendance: Shafer asked if the army is still getting invitation to at tend the meeting. Chair Epp will reach out to them and invite them to the next meeting.\n\nIII. GOVERNMENT REPORTS – [0:22:17]\n\nMayor Rick Blang iardi’s Representative – [0:22:24]: Deputy Director Cat Taschner provi ded the report and highlighted the following: on Kona Low storm recovery\, the city launched a recovery website at oneoahu.org with information on d amage reporting\, health and safety tips\, available assistance\, and comm unity support\; cleanup remains ongoing island-wide\, particularly on the North Shore\, with transfer stations and convenience centers open daily 7: 00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.\; and the Mayor’s town hall meetings have been inde finitely postponed while departments focus on storm response. The Board of Water Supply (BWS) water main break follow-up\, BWS explained the repair took approximately 24 hours for a 30-inch pipe\, with public updates provi ded via website\, Facebook\, Instagram\, NextDoor\, and HNL Alert\; a road bump appeared post-repair and BWS placed signage and reflective strips wh ile procuring a new paving contract\, with neighborhood boards able to be added to BWS’s notification list by contacting Kathleen Pahinui. The Dep artment of Planning and Permitting (DPP) conducted a site inspection on We dnesday\, March 4\, 2026 of a Hauʻula property suspected of operating a r etreat home in a residential-AG2 zone without a conditional use permit\, b ut was unable to access the premises\; DPP will continue to investigate an d may issue a notice of violation. Additionally\, DPP clarified that Turtl e Bay public amenities are not required until the developer applies for a building permit for the first hotel\, per the unilateral agreement.\n\nUng a arrived to the meeting at 6:57 p.m.\; 7 members present.\n\nCouncilmembe r Matt Weyer’s Office – [0:27:15]: Chelsea Gonzales provided the repor t and highlighted the following: budget amendments recently accepted at th e budget committee meeting on behalf of Councilmember Weyer. Accepted Capi tal Improvement Project (CIP) Budget CD1 and CD2 amendments included fundi ng for the Mark Takai Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center\, Wahiāwā Distric t Park improvements\, $1.5 million for a stream Army Corps of Engineers fl ood control study\, and similar cost-share funding for Kaʻaʻawa Bay. Acc epted operating budget CD2 amendments included $1 million for kūpuna feed ing and social support programs and $150\,000 to develop a city stream mai ntenance plan with a timeline for planned stream clearing. Chelsea also an nounced a community meeting on Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026 at the Lāʻie Ma rriott at 6:00 p.m.\, hosted by Councilmember Weyer’s office to facilita te information sharing among community members and leaders following the K ona low storms.\n\nUS House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jill Toku da’s Office – [0:31:42]: No representative present.\n\nGovernor Josh G reen’s Representative – [0:31:48]: No representative present.\n\nState Senate – Senator Brenton Awa’s Office – [0:31:57]: No representativ e present.\n\nState House Representative Sean Quinlan’s Office – [0:32 :06]: No representative present.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns – [0:32:17]:\n1. Emergency Management Budget Concerns: Lane asked Chelse a to clarify Councilmember Weyer’s position on the emergency management budget proposed by the mayor\, expressing concern that he may not be in fu ll support. Chelsea noted the Councilmember is not a voting member of the budget committee and clarified that he actually proposed a $720\,000 incre ase to DEM’s budget to fund dedicated district coordinator positions. Ch elsea suggested Lane attend the Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026 community meetin g to speak directly with the Councilmember.\n2. City Council Salary Increa ses: Shafer raised concern about a proposed city council salary increase\, questioning how laws could be changed so that salary increases only apply during favorable economic conditions. He emphasized that community infras tructure needs should be met first.\n3. Turtle Bay / ʻAreʻete Community Benefits Package and Permits: Connors asked for clarification on whether D PP considers ʻAreʻete responsible for any portion of the community benef its package following the division of the Turtle Bay property and whether permits should be withheld until the matter is resolved. She also raised c oncerns about the announced Kahuku affordable housing land purchase and wh ether it sits in a flood or tsunami zone.\n4. Anonymous Reporting of Illeg al Vacation Rentals: Connors stated that she was told residents can no lon ger report illegal vacation rentals anonymously\, which she argued is a si gnificant deterrent to reporting. She also asked government representative s to respond to prior requests regarding tourist and illegal vacation rent al occupants in emergency evacuation. Taschner acknowledged the concern an d committed to following up.\n5. Multiple Concerns: Jacob submitted severa l questions for follow-up: (1) Councilmember Weyer’s position on the Tur tle Bay project\, similar to his advocacy against the gondola\; (2) clarif ication on a bill targeting vacation rentals that could allow state forecl osure on homes with more than $20\,000 in fines\, with concern it could in advertently harm regular homeowners with minor permit violations\; (3) the Mayor to work with media on improved emergency language\, substituting “breach” with graduated terminology similar to storm watches/advisorie s\; (4) Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) and Hawaiian Eletric Company (HECO) to be added to the HNL notice app for road work coordinatio n\; and (5) whether community civil defense volunteer programs still exist and how they could be reactivated to coordinate volunteers during emergen cies.\n6. Unofficial Hotel Activity at Pats at Punaluʻu: Heath reported t hat a condo complex at Pats at Punaluʻu is displaying a ‘Check In’ si gn and using highway-side parking for guests\, effectively operating as an unofficial hotel. Taschner agreed to report to DPP and the short-term ren tal enforcement branch. Chair Epp asked for a report on enforcement measur es at both high-rise complexes in that area.\n7. Illegal Vacation Rentals as Criminal Offense: Onaga reiterated the position that operating an illeg al vacation rental should be a criminal Class C felony.\n8. Punalāʻuʻu Beach Park Pavilion Lighting: Pasi noted that the lights at Hauʻula Beach Park Pavilion are not working.\n9. Illegal Vacation Rentals and Flood Dis aster Housing: Pasi reflected on how illegal vacation rentals and how it d irectly impacted flood disaster response — when the board tried to house displaced families\, illegal units could not be used\, forcing families f urther from their homes during cleanup and recovery. She asked what action able steps elected officials could take to address the issue beyond repeat ed discussion at board meetings.\n\nIV. PRESENTATIONS – [0:49:39]\n\nThe Green Stormwater Infrastructure Initiative – [0:50:20]: Veronica Gibson \, Science and Planning Manager for Mālama Maunalua\, presented the secon d phase of the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Initiative\, an island-wide free rain barrel program. Mālama Maunalua is a community-driven nonprofi t dedicated to restoring and conserving Maunalua Bay through community ste wardship\, science\, and cultural practices. Free 55-gallon rain barrels a nd free installation are available to any Oʻahu resident with a standard 3” x 2” aluminum downspout\; the program reduces stormwater runoff\, f ilters pollutants\, and provides an emergency water source. A total of 250 barrels are being installed island-wide\, with Koʻolauloa prioritized be cause many residents do not receive Board of Water Supply mailers. Applica tions are open at rainwaterhawaii.com (account ID: “oahu”\, all lowerc ase) through Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026 on a first-come\, first-served bas is\; contact runoff@malamamaunalua.org for assistance.\n\nQuestions\, comm ents\, and concerns – [0:53:54]:\n1. Flyer and Newsletter Distribution: Kelly-Paddock requested an electronic flyer for inclusion in the board’s newsletter. Gibson agreed to send one and noted she would update existing flyers to reflect the extended deadline.\n2. Website Registration Issue: Macfarlane reported difficulty registering on the website\, noting it aske d for an account ID. Gibson clarified the account ID is “oahu” (all lo wercase) and offered to troubleshoot via email.\n3. Rain Barrel Sizes: Jac ob asked whether barrels are available in different sizes. Gibson confirme d only 55-gallon barrels are currently offered but noted the organization is applying for additional funding and may expand sizes in the future.\n\n WaiHome: Affordable Wastewater Systems – [0:57:04]: Natasha Keshishian a nd James Roberts presented WaiHome\, a North Shore–based company that ha s developed an affordable above-ground alternative to cesspool upgrades\, which typically cost $30\,000–$60\,000 in Hawaiʻi due to shallow bedroc k\, steep grades\, high groundwater tables\, and small property sizes. The ir solid waste interceptor has a 2 ft x 4 ft footprint\, sits beside a hom e on a raised foundation\, uses an augur screen to separate solids\, and t hermally dehydrates and sterilizes waste to above 55°C.\n\nQuestions\, co mments\, and concerns – [0:59:41]:\n1. Intallation Cost: Kelly-Paddock a sked for the cost for home installation. Roberts explained that the unit i s priced at $7\,500\, with installation typically under $2\,000 for pier-a nd-beam homes with accessible plumbing\, and permitting quotes of $2\,500 –$5\,000\, for a total target of under $15\,000 including engineering.\n 2. Solid Waste Handling: Jacob asked how solid waste is stored and easily for it to be removed. Keshishian explained the unit has two solid separati on bins where solids are dehydrated and sterilized into compact biosolids\ ; homeowners can safely exchange the bins themselves and dispose of the ma terial in the green bin or use it in tree planting on agricultural land. A professional maintenance program is also available.\n3. Maintenance Progr am Cost: Chair Epp asked about ongoing maintenance costs. Roberts stated t he program is still being developed but the goal is for it to cost less th an a monthly sewer bill. Chair Epp asked for the cost for installation Rob erts explained that the unit is priced at $7\,500\, with installation typi cally under $2\,000 for pier-and-beam homes with accessible plumbing\, and permitting quotes of $2\,500–$5\,000\, for a total target of under $15\ ,000 including engineering.\n5. State Regulatory Approval and Small Lot Co mpliance: Heath asked what has Wastewater Management and the state level h as to say about this and whether the product could serve properties below 10\,000 sq ft. Robertsc explained that the Department of Health (DOH) rece ived the company’s third-party testing report in February 2026 and is cu rrently reviewing it\; WaiHome also passed International Association of Pl umbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) (Z1167) facility and product inspe ctions and expects a plumbing product listing within the month. Roberts co nfirmed that if a variance is required for a septic system based on lot si ze\, the same variance would apply to WaiHome’s product. Keshishian note d the company is actively working to pressure DOH on this issue for small properties.\n6. Sterilization Technology: Jacob asked about the sterilizat ion method. Roberts explained it uses a 300W heater and fan to thermally d ehydrate and sterilize solids above 55°C.\n7. Expansion to Other Neighbor hood Boards: Shafer asked whether WaiHome would present at Kahaluʻu and o ther boards. The presenters confirmed they are making the rounds and Chair Epp requested a digital copy of materials for inclusion in the board’s newsletter.\n\nPasi left the meeting at 7:30 p.m.\; 6 members present.\n\n 6th Annual Oʻahu Pentathlon – [1:09:09]: Courtney McCormick presented t he 6th Annual Oʻahu Pentathlon\, scheduled for Saturday–Sunday\, August 8–9\, 2026\, begins and ends at Kailua\, a multi-sport endurance race ( swim\, run\, bike\, paddle\, and a 45 lb. sandbag carry around Kaʻena Poi nt)\, and benefits the nonprofit 0.1 Vision (point1vision.com). Athletes p addle from Kualoaʻa Ranch up the coast to Kokololio Bay Beach Park\, and this sector can expect athletes from approximately 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. \, with 30–40 people present at a time and up to 200 throughout the day. Athletes then transition to a 31-mile bike leg to Kaʻena Point trailhead \; all permits for beach\, water\, and roadway have been submitted\, athle tes follow all traffic laws\, and support crews remove equipment promptly with no road closures or parking changes requested.\n\nQuestions\, comment s\, and concerns – [1:12:58]:\n1. Paddle-to-Bike Transition and Course L ogistics: Kelly-Paddock asked whether the paddle segment ends at Kokololio Bay Beach Park. McCormick confirmed that athletes transition from paddlin g to a 31-mile bike leg at the beach park\, with support crew members meet ing them there with bikes and transporting equipment away promptly. She no ted that because athletes are spread out over the course\, congestion at t he park is less than might be expected\, with usually 30–40 people prese nt at a time and support crews piling into vans or trucks to follow athlet es. Athletes are expected in this sector from approximately 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n2. Community Benefit and Road Impact Concerns: Heath expressed concern about bike events on Kamehameha Highway given its poor condition a nd questioned what tangible benefit the local community receives. McCormic k acknowledged the concern\, noted the event benefits the whole island and funds a nonprofit. Chair Epp suggested the Pentathlon’s nonprofit could serve as a catalyst for a coalition of athletic event organizations to co llectively advocate for improved road conditions. McCormick agreed the eve nt could help advocate for better road infrastructure.\n3. Outreach to Oth er Neighborhood Boards: Shafer asked whether other neighborhood boards hav e been consulted. McCormick confirmed the organization presents to every n eighborhood board along the route and only has one remaining visit.\n4. Vo te Not Required: Shafer asked whether a board vote was needed. Chair Epp c onfirmed the item is informational only.\n\nDiscussion/Presentation of Dra ft Koʻolauloa Neighborhood Board (KNB) Priorities – [1:21:37]: Chair Ep p presented a draft priority framework for the Koʻolauloa Neighborhood Bo ard\, drawing from a Thursday\, January 29\, 2026 special meeting and the April 2026 flood meeting\, proposing four core areas: (1) housing\, housel essness\, and affordability (including illegal vacation rentals)\; (2) inf rastructure and emergency response (wastewater\, flood control\, roads\, p ower)\; (3) government transparency and accountability\; and (4) jobs and entrepreneurship/local economic development. Two additional emerging issue s from the April 2026 flood meeting were identified: increased support for kūpuna during emergencies\, and tourist safety and accountability in ill egal vacation rental settings. Chair Epp outlined effective board practice s including relentless follow-up\, issue specialization\, strong public te stimony culture\, coalition building\, media visibility\, frequent resolut ions\, and regional coordination with other neighborhood boards. He also a ddressed the current committee structure\, noting most committees are not sufficiently active\, and proposed aligning them with the four priority ar eas while recruiting non-board members to play leadership roles. Next step s include drafting a resolution to be circulated to board members and pote ntially holding a special meeting in June 2026 or July 2026 to finalize co mmittee structure and a year-long meeting agenda.\n\nQuestions\, comments\ , and concerns – [1:33:58]:\n1. Government Representative Attendance: He ath raised the ongoing concern about the declining attendance of governmen t representatives at board meetings\, noting it has worsened over the year s despite virtual options. Chair Epp agreed to follow up with absent repre sentatives after each meeting.\n2. Community Involvement in Committees: Sh afer encouraged all community members — both in-person and online — to express interest in joining board committees\, noting that non-board memb ers are welcome to participate.\n3. Grant-in-Aid (GIA) Grant for Emergency Preparedness: Kelly-Paddock announced that she received a GIA grant from the state to address emergency preparedness and natural disasters\, involv ing all six Koʻolauloa communities working together.\n4. Strengthening Co mmunity Association Relationships: Chair Epp noted the importance of being more intentional in listening to and integrating input from community ass ociations and invited suggestions from those with experience building thos e relationships.\n\nV. PUBLIC INPUT/COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:39:15]\ n\nRed Cross Shelter Training: Kelly-Paddock announced a two-day Red Cross shelter management training scheduled for Friday\, June 19\, 2026 and Sat urday\, June 20\, 2026. Training will equip participants to manage emergen cy shelters\; up to 25 spots are available with a second session arranged if needed.\n\nRock Mitigation Road Closure: Shafer announced that an upcom ing rock mitigation project will require temporary road closures\, likely over a weekend. Community members were advised to check online for specifi c dates and times.\n\nHawaiian Electric Company (HECO) – Renewable Energ y Zones: Aramaki from Hawaiian Electric informed the board that the state has required HECO to designate two Renewable Energy Zones by the end of Ju ne 2026 from among four currently under consideration. A public input map is available online (via QR code provided at the meeting) where residents can pin locations as suitable or unsuitable for large-scale renewable deve lopment such as solar farms. Aramaki was asked to return for the July 2026 meeting to address community concerns. Henski\, Kelly-Paddock\, shafer\, Unga\, and Conners raised questions\, comments\, and concerns.\n\nCharter Commission Meeting: Shafer announced the Charter Commission meeting is sch eduled for Monday\, May 18\, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the City Council chamber .\n\nVI. COMMITTEE REPORTS – [1:55:40]: No report.\n\nVII. APPROVAL OF T HE REGULAR MINUTES – [1:55:57]: Postponed to the next a genda.\n\nVIII. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:55:59]\n\nThe Koʻolauloa Neighborhood Board wi ll be recessing for the month of June 2026. The next regular meeting is te ntatively scheduled for Thursday\, July 9\, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hauʻ ula Community Center\, 54-010 Kukuna Road\, Hauʻula\, HI 96717\, in-perso n and virtually via WebEx. A special meeting may also be scheduled in June — stay tuned.\n\nIX. ADJOURNMENT – [1:56:08]: The meeting adjourned a t approximately 8:26 p.m.\n\nSubmitted by: Anson Wu\, Neighborhood Assista nt\, NCO\nReviewed by: Dylan Buck\, Community Relations Specialist\, NCO\n Reviewed and Finalized By:\n\nTo view agenda and minutes\, visit our boar d website.\n\nEvent shows physical location\; however\, other options of p articipation may also include WebEx and phone.  If available\, instructio ns for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agenda. 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