BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Pacific/Honolulu X-WR-TIMEZONE:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53-18665@honolulu.gov DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250904T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250904T220000 DTSTAMP:20250829T200833Z URL:https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/events/31-kailua-nb-regular-meeting-2025- 09-04/ SUMMARY:31. Kailua NB Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 31\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; \n\nREGULAR MEETING AGENDA\nTHURSDAY\, SEPTEMBER 4\, 2025\, 7:00 pm\nIN-PE RSON AT THE KAILUA DISTRICT PARK MULTIPURPOSE ROOM\, \n21 SOUTH KAINALU DR IVE\, KAILUA\nAND ALSO VIA VIDEO TELECONFERENCE (WEBEX)\n\nNOTE: The Kailu a District Park closes at 10 pm and the meeting must end not later than 9: 55 pm.\nRemote Access Information:\nMeeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/ cchnl/j.php?MTID=m0576cdb024d15b30bfd6c01ecb868a44\nMeeting number (access code): 2492 696 7184\nMeeting password: NB31 (6231 from phones and video systems)\nJoin by Video System: Dial 24926967184@cchnl.webex.com and enter meeting number.\nJoin by Phone: (408) 418-9388 (long distance call) and e nter meeting number.\nIf anyone has any problems connecting to this WEBEX link\, please contact our Neighborhood Assistant\, Brandon Tsark\, for ass istance at: brandon.tsark@honolulu.gov\nRules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak remotely should click the “raise hand” icon. When recognized by the Chair\, address comments to the Chair. Remarks should not exceed 3 minutes. The “chat” box can also be used to ask simple questions.\nOle lo delayed Broadcasts: OLELO Channel 49 on the 3rd Saturday of the month a t 6 pm and the 4th Sunday of the month at 12 noon (Subject to change).\nVi sit: www.honolulu.gov/nco and www.facebook.com/KailuaNeighborhoodBoard for more information from the Kailua Neighborhood Board.\nMeeting Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t7pXEx-Xn6l_ZVmmmoTvqF84EifuBbGn\n Neighborhood Board Meeting Recordings: Typically posted the day after the meeting and can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DZJTKor6TTN Yiqx5U-P2w\n\nI. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Bill Hicks\n\nII. ANNO UNCEMENTS\nA. Kailua Beach Park Operating Hours. The Department of Parks a nd Recreation (DPR) intends to start a 3-month pilot project in September to modify the operating hours to become 4 am until 12 midnight. This is lo osely consistent with recommendations from the Kailua Neighborhood Board i n 2023 and 2024. Most Oahu beach parks are currently closed from 10 pm unt il 5 am. This trial period is intended to explore the impact of nightly cl osures and DPR will work with the community\, Kailua Neighborhood Board\, and other City agencies to determine the effectiveness of these nightly cl osures\, and whether they should be implemented permanently. Any closed Ci ty park may be traversed at any time\, particularly to access the ocean or other natural or culturally significant areas\, however it is illegal to remain in a park during closure hours unless otherwise permitted by DPR.\n B. Kailua Emergency Preparedness Fair. The fair will be held on Saturday S eptember 13\, 2025\, from 9:00 am until noon\, at the Kailua Town Center\, 609 Kailua Road (near the Ulta Beauty Store).\nC. Kailua Fall Festival. T he 4th annual festival will take place on Saturday September 27th from 4 p m until 10 pm on Hahani Street. It is a night of award winning musical act s and entertainment (Kapena\, Big Every Time (BET)\, Nesian 9\, Irie Love\ , Lion Dance\, hula\, and more)\, 120 vendors\, food\, drinks\, and fun fo r the entire family! This is a free event to attend and enjoy. Parking &am p\; trolley ride is available at Kainalu Elementary School with a presale price of $8 per vehicle or $3 per rider with funds going to Kainalu’s JP O Program. If you’re 21 and want to have a beverage at any of the partic ipating bars\, you may purchase the event wristband good for cover charges and a stein. Details at https://kailuaevents.com/\nD. The Kailua Windspor ts Association\, a local nonprofit ocean-based organization that embraces all disciplines of wind sports\, is hosting a community fun day featuring a “Kailua Windsports Association Fall Classic 2025” in which up to 75 windsurfers and kiteboarders will tour Kailua Bay. In accordance with DLNR and DPR regulations\, the 5-mile course will begin and end at Kailua Beac h Park Area A\, the area designated for wind sports near the entrance of K ailua Beach Park locally known as “Kite Beach”. The event has a safety plan\, two safety escort vessels\, liability insurance\, and DLNR and DPR permits pending. Subject to favorable weather and wind conditions\, the e vent is tentatively scheduled for Saturday\, September 20th with back-up d ates September 27th\, or October 4th\, 2025.\nE. Uloha Kailua ½ Marathon. This 13.14 mile race will take place on Sunday September 28th. The course loops through Lanikai\, then rolls down Kalaheo before doing a challengin g and scenic loop going up Mokapu\, and returning back via Kaneohe Bay Dri ve and then back along Kalaheo to the finish at Kailua Beach Park. Details at https://raceroster.com/events/2025/98198/uloha-kailua-half-marathon\nF . Climate Action Public Input. The Draft City and County of Honolulu 2025- 2030 Climate Action Plan at https://resilientoahu.konveio.com/2025capcommu nity is now open for public comment until September 12\, 2025. Additionall y\, the Draft State of Hawaii Climate Action Pathways (CAP) report at http s://hiclimate.consider.it/?tab=Introduction is also now open for public co mment until September 30\, 2025.\n\nIII. HPD and HFD REPORTS – Three (3) minutes each\nA. Honolulu Police Department representative (usually Offic er Jarret Atkins).\nB. Honolulu Fire Department representative.\nC. Honolu lu Ocean Safety Department representative (usually Lieutenant Tristian Fab ro).\n\nIV. BOARD BUSINESS: COMMITTEE MOTION\nA. In response to the City a nd County of Honolulu's request for stormwater infrastructure solutions fr om the community to help mitigate pollution in Kailua's waterways\, improv e water quality and the health of Kaelepulu Watershed\, the Kailua Neighbo rhood Board recommends consideration of the following three initiatives:\n (1) Build a new berm at the Kaopa Silt Basin to restore its designed funct ionality\n(2) Provide additional curb inlet screens and trash collection b oxes in storm drains\n(3) Implement a trash and sediment capture structure at Keolu Channel\n(Kailua Water Quality PHPSCD Subcommittee motion)\n\nV. LOCAL AGENCY REPORTS – Three (3) minutes each\nA. Board of Water Supply representative (usually Dani Ornellas).\nB. Marine Corps Base Hawaii repr esentative (usually Kristi Kaluhiwa)\n\nVI. RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY CONCERN S – Three (3) minutes each\n\nVII. MAYOR AND GOVERNOR REPORTS\nA. Mayor Rick Blangiardi's representative (usually Jim Ireland or Shayne Enright).\ nB. Governor Josh Green's representative (usually Erin Conner-Jerome).\n\n VIII. ELECTED OFFICIAL REPORTS – Three (3) minutes each (The order is ra ndomly selected.)\nA. Representative Scot Matayoshi.\nB. Senator Chris Lee .\nC. Representative Lisa Marten.\nD. Representative Mike Lee.\nE. Council member Esther Kia’aina.\nF. Senator Jarrett Keohokalole.\nG. Tolua Samif ua\, on behalf of U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda.\nIX. REPORTS FROM MEMBE RS WHO ATTENDED OTHER MEETINGS\n\nX. PRESENTATIONS – Ten (10) minutes ea ch\nA. 411 Dune Circle TMK (1) 4-3-017:053 SMA Major Permit Application by Mark Howland\, Whale Environmental Services\nB. Ko’olau Resilience Hub Network by Joe Wat\, KEY Project\nC. Kailua Neighborhood Board 2025 Survey Responses by Levani Lipton\n\nXI. BOARD BUSINESS: INDIVIDUAL MOTION\nA. I n response to the Department of Parks and Recreation’s request for input on revised dog regulations in Kailua parks\, the Kailua Neighborhood Boar d recommends:\n1. The exploration of fenced\, off-leash dog parks at Kawai nui Park and Maunawili Valley Neighborhood Park.\n2. The following parks r etain on-leash privileges: The rest of Kawainui Park that would not be off -leash\, Kaʻelepulu Mini Park\, Enchanted Lake Community Park\, and Pōh ākupu Mini Park.\n3. The following parks should be considered for new on- leash dog privileges: Kalama Beach Park\, Kailua District Park\, Kailua Be ach Park\, and Maunawili Neighborhood Park.\n4. The following parks should NOT be considered for dog privileges: ‘Aikahi Community Park\, Kalaheo Neighborhood Park and Keolu Hills Neighborhood Park.\n\nXII. APPROVAL OF M INUTES: Thursday\, August 7\, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.\n\nXIII. COMMI TTEE REPORTS\nA. Executive Committee – Chair\, Bill Hicks\nB. Public Saf ety\, Public Health\, and Civil Defense (PSPHCD) – Chair\, Jeremy Tresko n\nC. Kailua Water Quality PHPSCD Subcommittee – Chair\, Levani Lipton\n D. Homelessness in Kailua PSPHCD Subcommittee – Chair\, Levani Lipton\nE . Disaster Preparedness PSPHCD Subcommittee – Chair\, David Laeha\nF. Tr ansportation and Public Works – Chair\, Jade Lau\nG. Parks and Recreatio n – Chair\, Evan Weber\nH. Planning\, Zoning &\; Environment (PZ&\ ;E) - Chair\, Donna Wong\nI. Community and Government Engagement – Chair \, Gary Weller\n\nXIV. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP MOTIONS: Changes to committee membership.\n\nXV. CHAIR’S REPORT: Committee agendas for October 2025 ar e due to the Chair by Sunday\, September 21\, 2025.\nXVI. ADJOURNMENT\n\nA mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions\, corrections\, and deletion s to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Offic e (NCO) at Kapālama Hale\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Honolul u\, Hawai’i 96817\, by telephone on (808) 768-3710\, fax (808) 768-3711\ , or e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also ava ilable online at http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html\n\nAll written te stimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours pr ior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting\, written and/or ora l testimony may be submitted directly to the Board at the meeting. If subm itting written testimony\, please note the Board and agenda item(s) your t estimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office\, 925 Dillingha m Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\, fax (808) 768-3711\, or em ail nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.\n\nIf you need an auxiliary aid/service or o ther accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language ot her 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.\n\n \;\ n\nDRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD\nTHURSDAY\, AUGU ST 7\, 2025 AT 7:00 PM\nKAILUA DISTRICT PARK\, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM\, 21 SOUT H KAINALU DRIVE\, KAILUA\, HI 96734\nAND VIA WEBEX\n\nVideo Recording of M eeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQF_Xn_kX4o\n\nGoogle Drive Meetin g Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t7pXEx-Xn6l_ZVmmmoTvq F84EifuBbGn\n\nI. Call To Order [0:00:30]: Vice Chair Levani Lipton served as Acting Chair and called the Kailua Neighborhood Board No. 31 meeting t o order at 7:00 pm. Quorum was established with 17 members present. Note: this 19-member board requires a majority of 10 members to establish quorum and conduct board business.\n\nBoard Members Present: Emily Andrade\, Bru ce Andrews\, Jennifer Barra\, Ana Malia Kia\, Kelli Ann Kobayashi (joined 7:05 pm)\, David Laeha\, Jade\, Lau\, Levani Lipton\, Max Markrich\, Kate Righter (joined 7:25 pm)\, Kalama Souza\, Steve Trecker\, Jeremy Treskon\, Gary Weller\, Jon White\, Donna Wong\, and Evan Weber\n\nBoard Members Ab sent: Bill Hicks and Malie Thoemmes\n\nTotal Guests 132: Officer Jarret At kins (Honolulu Police Department HPD)\, Firefighter Kalama Souza (Honolulu Fire Department HFD)\, Lieutenant Tristan Fabro (Honolulu Ocean Safety De partment HOSD)\, Ms. Danielle Ornellas (Board of Water Supply BWS)\, Presi dent Chase Aalborg (Adventist Health Castle) Public Information Officer Sh ayne Enright (Honolulu Emergency Services Department HESD and Representati ve from Mayor Blangiardi’s Office)\, Councilmember Esther Kiaʻaina (Hon olulu City Council CCL)\, Ms. Erin Conner-Jerome (Representative from Gove rnor Green’s Office)\, Representative Lisa Marten (Representative Lisa M arten)\, Mr. Tolua Samifua (Representative Jill Tokuda)\, Arlene\, Iliaina \, Kalaheo Hillside Neighborhood Association\, Kanoelehua\, MM\, Moritsugu \, Nathalie\, Rebecca and Jim\, Stephanie\, Carol Abe\, Zeema Akau\, Alani Apio\, Bronson Azama\, Bob Bourke\, Bob Bruhl\, Mike Buck\, Brennan C\, P at Caldwell\, Mahane Coleman\, Tahouu Coleman\, Jerry Davis\, Kia De Silva \, Mappuana De Silva\, Chris Evans\, Chris Fong\, Frederick Fong\, Nicole Fong\, Barbara Geronnau\, Cheyenne Greg\, Kim Gould\, John Huck\, Richard Ihoke\, Susie Jannuzzi\, John Junk\, Mary K Junk\, Keanu K.\, Corbett Kamo a Kelanc\, Napoleon Koloinua\, Barboura Krasuieioski\, Kaliko Loveland\, B lanche McMillan\, Maile Mechler\, Judy Mick\, Rich and Michelle Milner\, W ynn Miyamoto\, John Nakamoego\, Malia Peters\, David Pound\, Alan Richards on\, Kim Ryan\, Donald Sakamoto\, Sharon Sawdey\, Uta Tanginoa\, David Tan oue\, Cat Taschue\, David Tomo\, Ian W\, Kali Watson\, Ted Wen\, David Whi te (Residents and Community Members)\; Brandon Tsark (Neighborhood Commiss ion Office NCO). Note: name may not be included if illegible\, inaudible\, or otherwise withheld for record-keeping purposes.\n\nII. ANNOUNCEMENTS [ 0:03:15]:\n\nCertificate of Appreciation to Sean Dupee of Forever Stone [0 :03:15]: Chair Lipton and the Kailua Neighborhood Board expressed their gr atitude to Mr. Sean Dupee of Forever Stone for loaning the use of his flat bed truck for use in the annual Kailua 4th of July Parade.\n\nKailua Legis lative Town Hall [0:04:30]: Kailua Legislative Town Hall for House Distric t 50 (Representative Mike Lee) will be held on Tuesday August 19\, 2025 at Kailua District Park at 6 pm. Several members of House leadership\, inclu ding the House Speaker\, will also be attending.\n\nKobayashi arrived at 7 :05 p.m.\, 16 members present.\n\nIII. HPD AND HFD REPORTS [0:05:15]:\n\nH onolulu Police Department [0:05:15]: Officer Jarret Atkins from the Distri ct 4 Community Policing Team reported crime statistics for July (3 motor v ehicle thefts\, 4 burglaries\, 24 thefts\, 5 car break-ins\, and 1 robbery ).\n\nHonolulu Fire Department [0:06:40]: Firefighter Kalama Souza reporte d July statistics (1 structure fire\, 1 brush fire\, 1 nuisance fire\, 14 activated alarms\, 91 medical emergencies\, 7 vehicle collisions\, 1 mount ain rescue\, and 1 ocean rescue)\, and followed up on last meeting by prov iding information about the State Fire Marshall's role and emergency notif ication systems.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed [0:10:45] \n\nResident asked how many emergency calls were received from smartwatche s. Firefighter Souza responded that he did not have the information but wo uld research it for next meeting.\n\nBoard Member Laeha inquired about pla ns to improve traffic during tsunami evacuations. Firefighter Souza explai ned that while HFD assists with alerts\, traffic management during evacuat ion is HPD’s jurisdiction.\n\nHonolulu Ocean Safety Department [0:13:25] : Lieutenant Tristan Fabro reported statistics for July regarding beaches from Kailua boat ramp to Castles that detail approximately 150\,000 visito rs and 13\,000 preventative actions\, which involve making contact with be achgoers unfamiliar with conditions to prevent dangerous situations.\n\nQu estions\, comments\, and concerns followed [0:14:20]\n\nBoard Member Laeha inquired about tsunami response takeaways and improvements for ocean safe ty\, as well as water being shut off at Sandy Beach bathrooms and showers during the tsunami event. The Lieutenant explained that public response to beach clearing was effective\, acknowledged traffic issues\, and recommen ded that everyone follow directions from authorities during emergencies.\n \nIV. BOARD BUSINESS: COMMITTEE MOTION [0:16:40]:\n\nResolution to Adopt C ommunity Points of Distribution [0:16:40]:\n\nBoard Member Treskon who is serving as Chair of the Public Safety\, Public Health\, and Civil Defense Committee\, motioned to adopt a resolution to establish Community Points o f Distribution (CPODs) throughout Kailua to provide essential goods and se rvices during emergencies when the Windward side might be isolated from th e rest of the island. Furthermore\, the resolution seeks the endorsement o f CPODs by Elected Officials [17:00]. Board Member White seconded [18:30]. \n\nChair opened the floor for discussion. Resident Claudine Tomasa provid ed detailed information regarding specific CPOD sites under consideration. She fielded questions from board members asking clarifying questions rega rding locations\, accessibility\, involvement with City and County of Hono lulu (City or CCH) and State of Hawaiʻi (State) departments\, budget\, an d funding.\n\nHearing no further comments\, Chair closed discussion and ca lled the question. A roll-call vote followed\, with Chair announcing that the ayes have it and the motion to support the resolution is adopted\, 16- 0-0 (Aye: Andrade\, Andrews\, Barra\, Kia\, Kobayashi\, Laeha\, Lau\, Lipt on\, Markrich\, Souza\, Trecker\, Treskon\, Weber\, Weller\, White\, and W ong\, No: None\, Abstain: None) [0:25:50].\n\nRighter arrived at 7:25 p.m. \, 17 members present.\n\nNo-Parking Restrictions between Kaha and Kaipiʻ i and Entrance to Kawainui Park [0:28:00]:\n\nBoard Member Lau who is serv ing as Chair of the Transportation and Public Works Committee\, motioned t hat the Kailua Neighborhood Board submits the following recommendations to the Department of Transportation Services (DTS): implement no-parking res trictions on both sides of Kaha Street between the intersection of Kaha St reet and Kaipi’i Street and the entrance to Kawainui Park (often referre d to as Kaha Park). This very short section of roadway (approximately 100 feet) is excessively congested due to heavy park usage and vehicles parked in this short section often block driveways\, encroach into the intersect ion\, and can affect park ingress and egress. Board Member Weber seconded [29:10].\n\nChair opened the floor for discussion. Board Member Weber expl ained that the park has become very popular for dog use\, impacting reside nts in unacceptable ways\, and the proposed restrictions would help mainta in quality of life for neighbors. Board Member White asked for clarificati on about the specific area where parking would be restricted. Resident Kal iko Loveland described how parked cars reduce the road to a single lane wi th two-way traffic\, creating safety hazards for drivers\, cyclists\, and pedestrians\, and noted several crashes have already occurred. Board Membe r Kobayashi asked what other mitigation measures had been explored and exp ressed concern about displacing parking to other areas. Board Member Weber clarified that the restriction would affect only 3-4 parking spaces\, but would significantly improve safety at a dangerous intersection that lacks a four-way stop.\n\nHearing no further comments\, Chair closed discussion and called the question. A roll-call vote followed\, with Chair announcin g that the ayes have it and the motion is adopted\, 14-0-3 (Aye: Andrade\, Andrews\, Barra\, Kia\, Lau\, Lipton\, Markrich\, Righter\, Souza\, Treck er\, Treskon\, Weber\, Weller\, and White\, No: None\, Abstain: Kobayashi\ , Laeha\, and Wong) [0:38:10].\n\nV. Local-Agency Reports [0:40:15]:\n\nBo ard of Water Supply Representative [0:40:40]: No representative present.\n \nMarine Corps Base Hawaii Representative [0:41:05]: No representative pre sent.\n\nAdventist Health Castle [0:41:30]: President Chase Aalborg provid ed updates on hospital achievements and projects\, including receiving fiv e-star designation from Medicare/Medicaid and an "A" rating from the Leapf rog Group (the only Hawaii hospital with both awards)\, progress on the Ha waii Loa campus sale\, solar panel installation plans\, upcoming facility master planning\, new CT scanner installation\, and improved psychiatric p atient discharge processes in coordination with state and county officials .\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed [0:44:25]\n\nBoard Membe r Trecker asked if the hospital could provide statistics on waterborne ill nesses to support the board's water quality subcommittee work. President A alborg confirmed they could research and provide this information while ma intaining patient confidentiality.\n\nBoard Member Weller inquired about t he hospital's emergency power capabilities and whether solar panels would enhance their ability to serve during emergencies. President Aalborg expla ined that emergency planning is part of their facility master plan to ensu re appropriate backup power systems.\n\nBoard Member White asked about psy chiatric patient transfers. President Aalborg responded by saying that the y coordinate with Queen's Hospital based on availability and district maps \, and are working with Governor Green on funding for proper post-discharg e care.\n\nBoard Member Laeha inquired about implications of healthcare le gislation (referred to as "one big beautiful bill") on Medicare and Medica id funding. President Aalborg noted the $4 billion impact on Hawaii\, expl ained that existing provisions help protect Medicaid temporarily\, and ass ured that the hospital is planning accordingly to manage expenses.\n\nVI. Presentations [0:51:10]:\nKihapai Place Apartment Project [0:51:10]: Senio r Investment Associate Chris Fong from Tradewind Capital presented plans f or an affordable housing development at 734-735 Kihapai Place\, explaining that the 25\,000 square foot site previously housed apartments until 2004 and was acquired by the City in 2023 specifically for affordable housing development\, with Tradewind Capital selected as the developer through a c ompetitive process.\n\nThe project will include:\n• 42 one and two-bedro om affordable rental units for residents earning up to 60% of Area Median Income (some units at 30% AMI)\n• Four stories total (three residential floors above ground-floor parking)\n• 53 on-site parking stalls plus one loading stall\n• Compliance with A-2 zoning requirements including 40-f oot height limit\n• Financing through low-income housing tax credits and private activity bonds\n• Projected timeline: building permit applicati on in early 2026\, financing application in February 2026\, construction b eginning late 2026\, and completion in summer 2028\n\nQuestions\, comments \, and concerns followed [1:03:15]\n\nIn response to a question about the cultural review process\, Cultural Consultant Alani Apio explained they've been working with recognized cultural descendants for over a year\, condu cting archaeological surveys\, and developing protocols for handling any i wi kūpuna.\n\nResident Bronson Azama expressed opposition to the removal of iwi kūpuna at 734-735 Kihapai Place for an affordable housing developm ent. He raised concerns about disrespectful treatment of iwi\, lack of cul tural practitioners present during work\, and other issues including impac ts on native birds\, traffic\, and neighborhood character.\n\nBoard Member Donna Wong inquired about proximity to Kawainui Marsh and environmental i mpacts. Mr. Fong confirmed they're working with environmental consultants to ensure compliance\, noting the project is outside the marsh boundary an d will include stormwater management systems.\n\nBoard Member Jon White as ked about the affordability period. Mr. Fong stated units would remain aff ordable for a minimum of 61 years under their ground lease with the City\, with rents restricted to 30% of residents' income.\n\nIn response to a qu estion about cultural impacts and traditional protocols\, Mr. Apio assured they've established a comprehensive cultural monitoring plan with input f rom recognized descendants and will follow all proper protocols under stat e law.\n\nBoard Member Weller asked about sustainability features. Mr. Fon g described plans for solar panels\, energy-efficient appliances\, and wat er conservation measures to be incorporated into the final design.\n\nBoar d Member Laeha questioned whether Kailua residents would receive preferenc e in tenant selection. Mr. Fong explained that while fair housing laws pre vent preference based solely on residency\, they would conduct extensive l ocal marketing.\n\nResident David expressed concern about the project's pr oximity to Kawainui Marsh and asked if the building would be elevated at l east 5 feet above the marsh level to account for potential flooding. Mr. F ong confirmed they are working with civil engineers to ensure proper eleva tion and drainage systems\, noting that the finished floor elevation would be designed to exceed flood requirements and protect the structure from p otential marsh water level increases.\n\nResident Alyssa Vanderson a mothe r of three who lives at Kihapai Pl raised concerns about traffic impacts. Mr. Fong noted their traffic study indicated minimal impact given the site 's previous use as apartments and the inclusion of adequate on-site parkin g.\n\nBoard Member Kobayashi asked about the adequacy of parking given the project's 42 units. Mr. Fong explained that their 53 parking stalls excee d the number of units\, providing sufficient parking for both residents an d guests\, which was a priority in their design to avoid impacts on street parking in the neighborhood.\n\nBoard Member Lipton asked about future co mmunity engagement. Mr. Fong committed to returning with updates as the pr oject progresses and maintaining open communication with neighbors through out development.\n\nKalaheo Hillside Update [1:36:55]: Director Kali Watso n from State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) presented on the pro posed transfer of the 10-acre Kalaheo Hillside property to DHHL for develo ping residential homesites for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries\, providing h istorical context about the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920 and expl aining that despite being established over 100 years ago\, poor land quali ty and insufficient funding resulted in only about 10\,000 homesteads whil e 29\,000 Native Hawaiians remain on waitlists today. He emphasized they a re in the preliminary due diligence phase\, with soil samples collected an d awaiting analysis (expected in 8 weeks)\, after which civil engineers wi ll develop a preliminary engineering report evaluating utilities\, drainag e\, and stormwater control (taking 8-12 weeks). Director Watson committed that any development would be consistent with the existing R-7.5 zoning an d neighborhood character\, not high-rises or townhouses\, and assured that they would design the project to avoid exacerbating any soil stability is sues in the area\, emphasizing their commitment to being good neighbors wh ile fulfilling their mission to return Native Hawaiians to their ancestral lands\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed [1:50:30]\n\nBoard Member Markrich asked how DHHL and the City arrived at selecting this part icular site and what alternatives were considered. Director Watson praised the City Council for their initiative in transferring lands to DHHL\, exp laining that they're seeking better-located lands for Native Hawaiians rat her than isolated areas\, including acquisitions on multiple islands and h igh-rise development overlooking Diamond Head.\n\nBoard Member Jon White e xpressed support for the project and asked if there was any evidence the d evelopment might not be possible due to soil conditions. Director Watson e xplained they're studying the adobe soil depth and may need to use pier fo undations to bedrock or extensive excavation with engineered fill\, assuri ng that whatever approach they take will be solid\, safe\, and durable.\n\ nBoard Member Donna Wong asked if DHHL would self-permit the project. Dire ctor Watson explained they have legal authority to self-permit and are con sidering it for vertical construction to avoid lengthy delays with county permitting departments\, noting they've hired a former Director of DPP to develop suggestions and are exploring third-party inspections\, but emphas ized they would fully comply with environmental requirements.\n\nBoard Mem ber Lipton asked if the company GeoLabs\, which is conducting soil samplin g\, could present their findings to the public\, emphasizing the importanc e of transparency\, especially since residents are concerned about their h omes and potential future developments. Board Member Kobayashi echoed thes e concerns\, wanting specifics from GeoLabs about their work and timelines to alleviate community worries about the project's impact.\n\nBoard Membe r Laeha raised financial concerns\, questioning the city's decision to tra nsfer a $10 million asset and the implications for property taxes. He also scrutinized DHHL's agricultural land usage\, advocating for Native Hawaii an preference in leases. Additionally\, he expressed concerns about gradin g work being conducted without permits\, potentially illegal and environme ntally harmful. Director Watson responded by framing the land transfer as a commitment to supporting Native Hawaiian housing rather than a financial giveaway. He emphasized legal and financial obligations\, comparing it to other counties' support mechanisms. Regarding grading\, he assured that n o grading would occur until thorough analyses and environmental assessment s were completed\, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.\n\nBoa rd Member Treskon posed several questions to Director Watson\, inquiring a bout the number of Hawaiian Homestead locations in Kailua\, the site's his tory as designated for a school\, and the plans for the property's develop ment. He also asked about zoning compliance\, specifically whether the pro ject would meet the 7.5 zoning requirements for Kalaheo Hillside\, and rai sed concerns about grading and geotechnical engineering\, including the po tential use of micropilings for a secure foundation. Additionally\, he com mented on self-permitting\, suggesting it could push DPP to improve permit processing efficiency. Director Watson responded by explaining the site's past as a planned school and later a higher-density development\, both of which were abandoned\, and outlined their current plans for a neighborhoo d-consistent development. He confirmed compliance with 7.5 zoning\, discus sed the consideration of soil samples and micropilings for a sustainable f oundation\, and addressed self-permitting\, expressing reservations but ac knowledging its potential necessity.\n\nResident Cleopatra expressed her c oncerns about the historical theft of Hawaiian land in 1958 and demanded r estitution of both land and money to restore the land to its original visi on under traditional governance. She shared her personal struggles\, inclu ding being tortured\, imprisoned\, and enslaved\, highlighting the systemi c injustices faced by her people. She criticized the system for not addres sing these issues properly and emphasized the need for acknowledgment and proper representation in government dealings.\n\nMr. David Tanoue from RM Towill Corporation addressed concerns about a grading violation\, explaini ng that there was no violation\, but excessive clearing had occurred\, and that DPP had put them on notice. The contractor had cleared too much land \, up to 22 feet in some areas\, which was wider than necessary\, and addi tional environmental maps and Best Management Practices (BMPs) were requir ed to control runoff. DPP had issued a notice of non-compliance\, but ther e was no formal violation.\n\nResident Pat Caldwell expressed his concerns about the development\, questioning why the developers would choose to bu ild on a complex and problematic area\, given the challenges of working wi th the soil and the potential risks to nearby homes. He noted that the soi l in the area is prone to slipping and expanding\, and that the constructi on process would require massive equipment and pounding\, which could caus e damage to nearby foundations. As a meteorologist with 35 years of experi ence\, he expressed his concern about the potential risks of flash floodin g in the area\, particularly during heavy rainfall events.\n\nBoard Member White acknowledged the community's concerns about the development\, shari ng his personal background and family history in Hawaii\, which dates back 64 generations. He emphasized the importance of careful planning and cons ideration of the area's soil and infrastructure challenges\, while also hi ghlighting the need to support Native Hawaiian families. He urged the comm unity to give DHHL the opportunity to conduct due diligence and address co ncerns.\n\nResident and CEO Stacy Ferreira from the Office of Hawaiian Aff airs (OHA) expressed strong support for DHHL's efforts to develop the Kala heo Hillside site for residential use\, emphasizing its importance for aff ordable housing and Native Hawaiian families. She highlighted OHA's alignm ent with DHHL's mission to improve living conditions and ensure equitable access to housing\, while also supporting measures to address drainage and other environmental concerns. She advocated for allowing DHHL the time an d space to complete its planning and outreach efforts to ensure the projec t's success.\n\nResident Aunty Judy Mick shared historical and scientific concerns about the Kalaheo Hillside area\, citing a 1952 soil study that d eemed the land unstable due to clay content and unsuitable for constructio n. She noted that despite this\, hundreds of homes were built\, leading to significant damage over the years\, including cracked foundations and col lapsed walls\, which residents have spent heavily to repair. She strongly opposed further construction\, warning that disturbing the soil would exac erbate existing damage and put future homes at risk.\n\nResident Napoleon Koloinua expressed pride in the Kailua community's unity and shared values \, emphasizing the importance of trusting their leaders and preserving the ir land. She voiced frustration over the need for constant education on Ha waiian rights and history\, and highlighted concerns about environmental i ssues like soil erosion. She also highlighted the need for housing and the return of land to Hawaiian people\, emphasizing that it is their right.\n \nResident David Pound raised concerns about the potential environmental i mpacts of development on the community\, particularly regarding stormwater runoff and infrastructure. He emphasized the need for transparency and co mmunication from the city and developers\, and requested a two-way convers ation to address community concerns. He also mentioned the risk of hurrica nes and heavy rains\, and the potential for mud and water to flow into nei ghboring properties\, causing damage and disruption.\n\nResident Keanu K. shared his personal story of his mother's 20-year wait for a Hawaiian home stead lease\, which she received after her passing. He expressed strong su pport for DHHL's efforts to return land to Hawaiians\, emphasizing it as a state and city responsibility. As a licensed civil engineer and contracto r\, he believes that with proper techniques and planning\, environmental c oncerns can be addressed\, and the focus should be on getting Hawaiians ba ck on their land quickly.\n\nBoard Member Souza stated that he would be re miss if he didn't speak about the things he's feeling\, and his sentiment has changed as the line of speakers came through. He acknowledged being fo rtunate and privileged\, and in response to a question about why developed complexes are necessary\, He explained that complex issues require consid eration of various factors. He noted that the rhetoric surrounding opposit ion to these types of issues often overlooks the concept of how to address them effectively.\n\nResident Chris Evans expressed support for placing h omes on the land but raised concerns about the construction process and it s impact on the environment. He highlighted issues with clay soils and uns table rock that require careful handling to prevent damage. He stressed th e need for meticulous monitoring and proper techniques to ensure that deve lopment is done responsibly\, citing past grading issues that caused signi ficant problems and emphasizing the importance of protecting the land and existing properties.\n\nResident Malia Peters thanked the board and Counci lmember Kiaʻaina for her efforts in including the community and providing information about the housing development. She shared her personal connec tion to the issue\, having been raised in Kailua and having a father who w as evicted and displaced\, and never received his Hawaiian homestead lease . She expressed support for the project\, conditional on the soil study's findings\, and hoped that it would allow younger Kanaka to remain in Kailu a.\n\nAunty Mappuana De Silva shared her deep connection to the land\, hav ing grown up in a community with a high percentage of Hawaiians. She noted that over the years\, many Hawaiian families\, including her own\, have b een displaced\, and now only a small percentage of Hawaiians remain in Kai lua. She expressed strong support for the Hawaiian Homelands project\, sta ting that she is 100% to 200% in favor of it\, and urged the community to move forward with the project.\n\nVII. Resident and Community Concerns [2: 46:21]: Chair bypassed this and the following four items\, VII-XI\, due to time constraints after hearing no objections from anyone present.\n\nVIII . Mayor and Governor Reports [2:46:40]:\n\nMayor Rick Blangiardi's Represe ntative [2:46:40]: No report given due to time constraints.\n\nGovernor Jo sh Green's Representative [2:47:20]: No report given due to time constrain ts.\n\nIX. Elected-Official Reports [2:47:20]:\n\nCouncilmember Esther Kia 'āina [2:47:20]: No report given due to time constraints.\n\nRepresentati ve Mike Lee [2:47:20]: No representative present.\n\nRepresentative Lisa M arten [2:47:45]: No report given due to time constraints.\n\nRepresentativ e Scot Matayoshi [2:47:45]: No representative present.\n\nSenator Jarrett Keohokalole [2:47:45]: No representative present.\n\nSenator Chris Lee [2: 47:45]: No representative present.\n\nU.S. Representative Jill Tokuda [2:4 7:45]: No report given due to time constraints.\n\nX. Reports from Members who attended Other Meetings [2:48:00]: No reports given due to time const raints.\n\nXI. Presentation [2:48:00]:\n\nKailua Neighborhood Board 2025 S urvey Responses [2:48:00]: No presentation given due to time constraints.\ n\nXII. Board Business: Individual Motions [2:48:20]:\n\nMotion to Submit NB31’s Position in Response to DPR’s Invitation for Public Feedback in Q3 regarding Pet Regulations at Community Parks [2:48:20]: Board Member W eber introduced the motion as printed in the agenda [2:48:20]. He elaborat ed on DPR’s survey to reassess dog policies in parks\, and outlined the board's recommendations following community input. The recommendations inc lude designating two specific parks as off-leash dog parks\, while transit ioning most other parks in the area to on-leash\, with exceptions for a fe w small parks. Board Member White seconded [2:50:00].\n\nChair opened the floor for discussion. Board Member Kobayashi inquired about the reasons be hind recommending certain parks to remain without dog privileges\, with th e response indicating that these parks are too small and could be disrupte d by the presence of dogs. Board Member Treskon raised financial concerns\ , noting that implementing off-leash areas could cost around $100\,000\, w hich is currently unbudgeted. Board Member Laeha sought clarification on t he current policies at specific parks\, such as whether dogs are allowed a nd under what conditions\, to ensure alignment with existing rules.\n\nBoa rd Member Weller motioned to defer this item to next agenda due to time co nstraints [2:50:00]. Chair called the question for motion to defer\, follo wing a show of hands and hearing no objections\, Chair declared the motion to defer approved [2:56:00].\n\nMotion to Support Community Participation in Kailua Emergency Preparedness Fair [2:57:40]: Board Member Lau motione d to support participation in Kailua Emergency Preparedness Fair [2:58:10] \, second by Board Member Treskon [2:58:20]. Chair opened the floor to dis cussion and quickly called the question after hearing no comments for disc ussion. Following a show of hands and hearing no objections\, Chair declar ed that the motion is approved\, 17-0-0 (Aye: Andrade\, Andrews\, Barra\, Kia\, Kobayashi\, Laeha\, Lau\, Lipton\, Markrich\, Righter\, Souza\, Trec ker\, Treskon\, Weber\, Weller\, White\, and Wong\, No: None\, Abstain: No ne) [2:58:50].\n\nXIII. Approval of Regular-Meeting Minutes [2:59:00]: hea ring no objections\, Chair declared the minutes of the Thursday\, July 3\, 2025\, regular meeting are approved as distributed.\n\nXIV. Committee Rep orts [2:59:10]: Board Member Weber offered an amendment to clarify that he was present for the Community and Government Engagement Committee meeting \, and upon hearing no objections\, Chair declared the reports for July 20 25 are approved as amended.\n\nXV. Committee Membership Motions [2:59:50]: \n\nMotion to add the following members to committees: Board Member Lipton motioned to add Board Member Kia to Homeless Committee\, and as Chair\, d eclared motion adopted after hearing no objections.\n\nXVI. Chair’s Repo rt [3:00:20]: Chair announced that committee agendas for September are due by Sunday\, August 24\, 2025.\n\nXVII. Adjournment [3:00:40]: Chair adjou rned the meeting at 10:00 pm.\n\nRespectfully submitted by: Brandon Tsark\ , Neighborhood Assistant\, NCO\nReviewed by: Dylan Whitsell\, Deputy\, NCO \nFinalized by: Bill Hicks\, Chairman\, Kailua Neighborhood Board\n\n  \;\n\nTo view agenda and minutes\, visit our board website.\n\nEvent show s physical location\; however\, other options of participation may also in clude WebEx and phone.  If available\, instructions for WebEx and phone c an be found at the top of the agenda. 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