WAIPAHŪ NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 22

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 7:00 P.M.
FILIPINO COMMUNITY CENTER
94-428 MOKUOLA STREET, WAIPAHU, HI 96797
VIRTUAL VIA WEBEX

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Recordings: Recordings of Board meetings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

Rules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep their comments under three (3) minutes, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports under three (3) minutes. Please silence all electronic devices.

Public Announcements, Reports & Presentations to the Board: Please provide all materials before the meeting for posting online sent to the NCO office. Presentations may utilize PowerPoint, should be succinct, and mindful of time. If presenting in person, please arrange for a projector and screen as needed, and provide handouts for the board and the community.

Note: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda. A two-thirds (2/3) vote (13) of this 19-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. Items may not be added if they are of major importance and will affect a significant number of people.

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Darryl Macha

II. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS

III. FIRST RESPONDER REPORTS – Limit to three (3) minutes each.
A. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)
B. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)
C. Military Report: US Army – 599th Transportation Brigade

V. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes: February 26, 2026

VI. RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS – Limited to three (3) minutes each.

VII. PRESENTATIONS
A. Exceptional Tree Program – Roxanne Adams & Navin Tagore, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Urban Forestry (DPR/DUF)

VIII. ELECTED OFFICIALS – Limit to three (3) minutes each
A. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative: Roger Babcock, Director, Department of Environmental Services (ENV).
B. Councilmember District 2 – Councilmember Matt Weyer mweyer@honolulu.gov
C. Councilmember District 8 – Councilmember Val Okimoto valokimoto@honolulu.gov
D. Councilmember District 9 – Councilmember Augie Tulba atulba@honolulu.gov
E. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Glenn Dela Cruz glenn.l.delacruz@hawaii.gov
F. Senate District 18 – Senator Michelle Kidani senkidani@capitol.hawaii.gov
G. Senate District 19 – Senator Rachele Lamosao senlamosao@capitol.hawaii.gov
H. Representative District 35 – Rep. Cory Chun repchun@capitol.hawaii.gov
I. Representative District 36 – Rep. Daisy Hartsfield rephartsfield@capitol.hawaii.gov
J. Representative District 37 – Rep. Trish La Chica replachica@capitol.hawaii.gov
K. Representative District 39 – Rep. Elijah Pierick reppierick@capitol.hawaii.gov
L. US Representative Ed Case https://case.house.gov/
M. US Representative Jill Tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/

IX. REPORTS – Limit to three (3) minutes each.
A. Board of Water Supply – Nikki Rodwell www.boardofwatersupply.com
B. Reports of Board Members Attendance at other Meetings

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Meeting: The next Regular meeting of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22 is on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the Filipino Community Center.
B. Hawaiʻi Foodbank Food Drive: City and County of Honolulu and Hawaiʻi Foodbank are Partnering up to Fight Against Hunger: Neighborhood Assistant Zhoydell Magaoay will be collecting donated canned goods at the next Neighborhood Board Meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
C. Broadcast: Rebroadcast of Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22 meetings are scheduled on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for Every Second Saturday at 9:00 p.m. and Every Fourth Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

XI. ADJOURNMENT

A mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions, corrections, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or e-mailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda documents and minutes are also available online at http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.html

All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours of the meeting, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the Board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the Board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817, fax (808) 768-3711, or email nbtestimony@honolulu.gov

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Neighborhood Commission Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nco@honolulu.gov as soon as possible, preferably at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. If 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 accommodation, but it may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
FILIPINO COMMUNITY CENTER MOKUOLA STREET, WAIPAHU, HI 96797
AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMH8rIsUkoM

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UO-g9cUa6y72reLs3sjAcsgNALCUBxnA
CALL TO ORDER – [0:02:36]: Chair Darryl Macha called the Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was established with 15 members present. This 19-member Board requires 10 members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action. Chair Macha reviewed the Rules of Speaking. Audio and network issues were experienced momentarily.

INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
Members Present: David Beers, Maureen Andrade, Chad Domingo, Nathan Chang, Jayton Chang, Darryl Macha, Richard Oshiro, Domineque Bonifacio, Nainoa Molitor, Terry Tumbaga, Debbie Segall, Richard Asperin, Rachel Cristobal, John Pagan, Maurice Morita, and Musuai Siania (appointed).

Members Absent: Kevin Wilson, Tom Plong, and Danny de Gracia

Guests: Lieutenant Glenn Iwasaki, Sergeant Chris Koanui (Honolulu Police Department – HPD); Dr. Roger Babcock (Director, Department of Environmental Services – Mayor’s Representative); Kelly Anaya (Councilmember Matt Weyer’s Office); Jocelyn Roberts, Pua Smith-Kauhane (Councilmember Val Okimoto’s Office); Aaron Michael Ho (Councilmember Augie Tulba’s Office); Nikki Rodwell (Board of Water Supply); Major Ryan Abella (US Air Force/US Army 599th Transportation Brigade); Commission Vice Chair Larry Veray (Neighborhood Commission); Henry Gabriel (ENV – G.R.O.W Pilot Program); Senator Rachele Lamosao; Representative Cory Chun; Representative Daisy Hartsfield, Nate Isei (Representative Hartsfield’s Office); Tiara Tenorio (Representative Trish La Chica’s Office); Representative Della Belatti, Loren Doctolero, Aiden, Sophia, Kylie, Kevin (Waipahu High School AVID/CTL Students); Blane Yoshimura (Hawaiian Earth); James Fawby, Johnnie-Mae L. Perry, Edwin Almazan, Reggie Bell, Katheryne Huihui, Princess Ballesteros, Chance Batin, Cee, Palakiko, Aaron R., Ace, Mike Buck, Julia, (Guests/Residents); Zhoydell Magaoay (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: The names of any attendees who were not legible were not included.

Filling of Vacant At-Large Board Seat – [0:04:06]: Chair Macha announced that there was one (1) at-large seat available. Two candidates came forward: Edwin Almazan, a longtime Waipahu resident and Waipahu High School graduate who spoke about representing disadvantaged community members, and Musaia Siania, a Village Park resident since 1985 who also serves on the Village Park board and expressed interest in improving the neighborhood.

[0:06:06] – Member Andrade NOMINATED Edwin Almazan to fill the At-Large seat. [0:07:43] – Member Cristobal NOMINATED Musaia Siania to fill the At-Large seat. Both candidates briefly addressed why they wished to serve. Chair Macha noted that 10 votes were required for a candidate to be appointed. A roll call vote was conducted; 3-12-0 [Almazan: Bonifacio, Segall, Tumbaga; Siania: Andrade, Asperin, Beers, J. Chang, N. Chang, Cristobal, Domingo, Molitor, Morita, Oshiro, Pagan, Macha; Abstain: None] – [0:15:25]. Musaia Siania was elected to the At-Large seat.

7:16 p.m. Chair Macha called a brief recess to administer the Oath of Office to Member Musaia Siania.
7:18 p.m. Chair Macha reconvened the meeting. There were 16 members present.

FIRST RESPONDER REPORTS – [0:18:03]
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:18:06]: No representative was present. Chair Macha noted that HFD was responding to a major residential fire in Waipahu that evening in which three families lost their homes.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1shzdbgW-ZUOI-QVzg6dd8CgMICY8bsDl/view?usp=drive_link
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:18:40]: Lieutenant Glenn Iwasaki reported the December 2025 to January 2026 statistics.
December 2025/January 2026 Statistics: Comparing December 2025 to January 2026, motor vehicle thefts increased from 10 to 15, burglaries remained steady at four (4), thefts rose from 29 to 41, and car break-ins increased from three (3) to five (5). Calls for service in the Waipahu area decreased from 2,354 in December to 2,228 in January, while total calls for District 3 Pearl City decreased from 5,417 to 5,081.
Safety Tip – Beware of Scams: Do not click on text message links; do not give personal information over the phone to imposters.
Highlighted Case: On February 20, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Officer Bastatas observed a black Kia Soul at Keiki Kingdom parking lot and recalled it from the HPD stolen vehicle log. After monitoring the vehicle and two female individuals, he confirmed it was stolen when they attempted to leave. Both individuals were arrested. Lieutenant Iwasaki reminded the public that www.CrimeMapping.com can be used to identify crime incidents by address.
Hoʻaeʻae Neighborhood Park: HPD has been conducting nightly checks following complaints of after-hours use. The first night, two individuals were found but were not committing crimes. No further incidents were observed in the subsequent week and a half.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:22:12]
1. Abandoned Vehicle at Hoʻaeʻae Neighborhood Park: Member Andrade reported that a white Toyota or Honda sedan with no license plates had been observed lingering in the park after hours and may have moved to the Park and Ride. Lieutenant Iwasaki acknowledged the concern and noted that Sergeant Chris Koanui was present and would have officers check the area after the meeting.
2. Pedestrian Statistics: Tiara Tenorio asked whether pedestrian accidents were tracked within the reported motor vehicle statistics. Lieutenant Iwasaki confirmed the most recent pedestrian accident was on February 12, 2026 and agreed to provide updated 2026 pedestrian fatality statistics at the next board meeting.
Military Report: US Army – 599th Transportation Brigade – [0:26:45]: Major Ryan Abella announced several upcoming events and activities. A public job fair will be held at Mililani High School on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with same-day job offers available to attendees. He also noted that live fire and aviation training at Schofield Barracks and East Range was scheduled to conclude on Friday, February 27, 2026. Additionally, a 10K Fun Run through Kolekole Pass is planned for Saturday, February 28, 2026, running from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with a registration fee of $35. Finally, Major Abella informed the public of prescribed burns at the Schofield Barracks training range set to take place from April 13–19, 2026, which have been approved by the Hawaii State Department of Health Clean Air Branch.
• Training Advisory: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fr_GpNrucX99dblB_V7IhJhcfef-89j6/view?usp=drive_link
BOARD BUSINESS – [0:33:20]
Approval of Minutes: November 20, 2025 and January 22, 2026 – [0:33:25]: Chair Macha asked for any corrections to the minutes. Hearing none, the minutes were deemed approved.

Neighborhood Commission Update – [0:33:56]: Commission Vice Chair Larry Veray expressed condolences to families affected by the Waipahu fire, commended the Waipahu Neighborhood Board for its cohesive dynamic, and stressed the importance of Sunshine Law compliance, noting non-compliance could result in suspension or removal. He encouraged members to draft issue papers and resolutions for the annual legislative cycle and noted the Neighborhood Commission is streamlining its complaint process to 10 working days per step, with meetings held the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:42:28]
1. Sunset Memorial Graveyard 501(c): Member Andrade acknowledged Vice Chair Veray for helping secure 501(c) nonprofit status for the Sunset Memorial Graveyard, which serves Waipahu, ʻEwa, Pearl City, and ʻAiea. She noted the graveyard needs ongoing cleanup volunteers.
Discussion on Including Department of Transportation Services (DTS) and Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) on the Agenda to Provide Monthly Updates – [0:44:26]: Chair Macha proposed adding DTS and HDOT as regular agenda reporters given the community’s proximity to the rail corridor and state freeways. After discussion, members generally agreed that standalone agenda items were unnecessary, suggesting instead that DTS updates be incorporated into the Mayor’s Representative report and HDOT updates coordinated through the Governor’s Representative. Chair Macha concluded by directing both representatives to coordinate transportation updates from their respective agencies without adding new agenda items.

RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:50:57]
1. Congressional District 1 Candidate Introduction: State Representative Della Belatti addressed the Board in her capacity as a Congressional District 1 candidate. She announced a Waipahu community dinner and talk story on Monday, March 9th at the United Visayan Hall from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ni2oUr9ukZzD-lyEaqf6DPJ-vaSLvJZO/view?usp=drive_link

2. Sidewalk Presentation Follow-Up: Edwin Almazan asked about a date to present his sidewalk concern to the Board. Chair indicated it would most likely be placed on the April 2026 agenda since the Board will be on recess in March.
3. Marauder Mākeke – Waipahu High School Advancement Via Individual Determination/Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders (AVID/CTL) Community Market: Students Aiden, Sophia, Kylie, and Kevin (11th grade AVID students from Waipahu High School) presented their CTL culminating community project – “Marauder Mākeke” – a community day at Waipahu High School planned for April 11, 2026. The event aims to bring together families, small businesses, organizations, and residents to support local vendors, share resources, and strengthen community ties. Flyers with a QR code for sign-ups and volunteering were distributed. Chair Macha, a proud Waipahu High School alumnus, expressed his support.
• Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13SbjT9C-RH4wvnJ1iUdhvgMJ5uuBp5Th/view?usp=drive_link

4. House District 39 Candidate Introduction: Loren Doctolero introduced himself as a candidate for House District 39 and a Waipahu community product, noting he is a Waipahu High School graduate, former AVID student and tutor. He invited questions about his campaign.
Chair Macha asked if there were any additional candidates running for office.

PRESENTATIONS – [1:00:23]
Exceptional Tree Program – Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Urban Forestry (DPR/DUF) – [1:00:27]: No representative was present. Chair Macha indicated that if Roxanne Adams wishes to present, she should contact the Chair directly to be scheduled for the next available meeting in April 2026.

G.R.O.W. Pilot Program – Recycling Program Branch Chief (Department of Environmental Services, ENV Refuse Division-Recycling Branch) – [1:01:00]: Mr. Henry Gabriel presented the GROW (Green Recycling Organic Waste) Pilot Program, launching April 1, 2026, which allows residents in pilot areas — including Waipahu — to place food waste alongside green waste in their compost carts under the slogan “Include the Food.” Acceptable materials include fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, bones, and table scraps, while liquids, plastics, pet waste, and compostable packaging are excluded. Residents are encouraged to layer food waste with green waste or freeze scraps to manage odor. Food waste is processed at Hawaiian Earth Recycling using an in-vessel composting system that produces finished compost in approximately six months, which is then sold to local farmers. Residents may also self-drop off at Hawaiian Earth Recycling up to two loads per day. A public workshop will be held at Waipahu Elementary School Cafeteria on March 20, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with kitchen containers and reusable bags distributed to participants. More information is available at honolulu.gov/env/grow.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZRV1q3xHZ0WvcR_UK6M5eoMt6nBoBIIf/view?usp=drive_link
• Pamphlet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uhQdZI1vtrIqdwXh4qkIzYSynaU6h10-/view?usp=drive_link
• Pamphlet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1010D8RMzYmgxZeob4cwQ4JLSYumLL4JI/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:15:45]
1. Education and Language Accessibility: Member Morita praised the program but raised concerns about education challenges, particularly for non-English speakers in Waipahu’s diverse community, and suggested multilingual materials. He also noted the challenge of motivating participation without tangible incentives. Mr. Gabriel acknowledged the concern and committed to producing materials in multiple languages, including Ilocano.
2. Home Composting vs. Program Participation: Member Segall asked about composting food waste at home. Mr. Gabriel clarified that home composting is a different process and that placing already-decomposing food waste into the green cart for the program would not begin until April 1, 2026.
3. Resident Information Outreach: Member Segall asked how residents not on social media would be informed. Mr. Gabriel confirmed the program’s workshops and printed materials are designed for outreach, and multilingual brochures are being considered.
4. Dog Bones and Pest Concerns: Resident James Fawby of Waipahu asked about bones attracting dogs. Mr. Gabriel confirmed bones of any size would be accepted and stated the composter grinds all material. He advised residents to close their cart lids and layer material to minimize odors and pests.
5. Dead Animals in Green Cart: Johnnie-Mae Perry asked whether people might put dead animals or feral chickens in the green compost cart. Mr. Gabriel clarified that dead animals and roadkill are not food waste and will not be accepted. Post-launch inspections will help address and re-educate on this issue.
6. Holiday Pickup Schedule: Member Tumbaga asked about food waste during holiday weeks when green cart pickup may be skipped. Mr. Gabriel explained that on Christmas and New Year’s, pickup is not conducted and the cart would have to wait two additional weeks. Residents should plan accordingly — for example, holding food waste in the gray cart that week. Dr. Babcock clarified that for all other missed pickups (non-holiday), carts should be left at the curb and the City will pick them up the next day or day after.
Member Andrade left the meeting at 8:27 p.m. There were 15 members present.

ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:27:00]
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:27:07]: Director Roger Babcock of the Department of Environmental Services clarified the green cart pickup process and shared that the improved HNL 311 app performed well during recent storms for reporting downed trees. On follow-up matters, DTS found an all-way stop unwarranted at Waipahu/Kahuanui Streets but will conduct a separate speeding study; Bus Route 433 added Sunday service to Waipio on March 1, 2026; and sidewalk construction along Waipio Point Access Road to the Waipahu Aloha Clubhouse begins next month. Drainage ditch maintenance near Bank of Hawaii was completed February 5th, driver’s licenses affected by TSA scanning issues can be replaced free at any DMV with a new polycarbonate card coming soon, DPP cannot deny TOD applications for uses not prohibited by law with public comment available at www.honolulu.gov/dbp, and HNL 311 handles only City and County requests with state or DLNR issues referred to the appropriate agency.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uHFZCjUgn2q6YeVb16mWsQsiDRzUrMn-/view?usp=drive_link
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:41:45]
1. Hawaii Self-Storage Facility TOD Decision: Secretary Oshiro requested that Director Babcock report back at the next meeting on DPP’s March 5, 2026 decision regarding the Hawaii Self-Storage and car wash TOD project, expressing concern over its low-quality development and minimal job creation. Member Beers raised concerns about the board’s limited influence over TOD waivers, and Director Babcock clarified that while neighborhood boards cannot block such projects, their testimony and formal positions carry weight with the City Council when variances are required.
Member Morita left the meeting at 8:44 p.m. There were 14 members present.

Councilmember Matt Weyer – [1:49:28]: Kelly Anaya reported that DTS, in partnership with the state DOT, will install a speed table and new signage at Lumiʻaina Street near Waikele Elementary to deter speeding and improve pedestrian safety. She also noted that a bill to strengthen incentives for affordable rental housing, co-introduced by Councilmembers Weyer and Okimoto, passed first reading and has been referred to the zoning and planning committee, while a separate bus fare increase bill passed third reading, with Councilmember Weyer voting no due to concerns about the financial burden on working families. Finally, Anaya identified the construction near the Royal Kunia Community Association across from the golf course as the Haseko property’s Royal Kunia Phase 2, with an open permit indicating approximately 2,007 units.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:51:59]
1. Royal Kunia Phase 2 Unit Count: Member Oshiro asked for clarification on the number of units. Anaya confirmed it appears to be 2,007 units based on the permit.
2. Royal Kunia Phase 2 Completion Date: Member Segall asked about the projected completion date. Anaya stated she did not have that information from the permit but would follow up.
Member Domingo left the meeting at 8:50 p.m. There were 13 members present.

Councilmember Val Okimoto – [1:53:11]: Pua Smith-Kauhane reported on three budget-related bills: Bill 1-2026 establishing fees for non-mandated services from the Department of the Medical Examiner, Bill 76-2026 requiring DPP to develop a free public online database of city revenues and expenditures by January 1, 2027, and Bill 77-2025 requiring real-time legislative access to budget management software. She also confirmed that a diesel pump truck operating for over 72 hours at Lanikeha Place was part of a now-completed forced main break repair at the Palisades Valley wastewater treatment plant, and noted that February newsletters were distributed and Councilmember Okimoto’s office links were shared via WebEx chat.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/114Qz2ejjf9xCY3kufkojGKP1rjfLBzk2/view?usp=drive_link
Councilmember Augie Tulba – [1:56:34]: Aaron Michael Ho reported that the February 2026 newsletter features the Kiso Store celebrating its 80th anniversary and the Tamanaha family, and highlights Mr. Okada (affectionately known as “Mr. Waipahu”). The planned Hawaii Plantation Village community cleanup was rained out and postponed; a new date will be announced.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bPk0Yd0O73GxG-FatlgRT0x7UbO7Bsd-/view?usp=drive_link
Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [1:57:47]: Glenn Dela Cruz was not present.
• Newsletter:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YHEJ_FoWLCe79mxvGWbMDBM8AfMSbDyn/view?usp=drive_link
Senator Michelle Kidani: No representative was present. Senator Kidani’s written report was delivered and is available for board member review.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I1ldoat3_-jFiEk0FAcQig4n2YsZzb4f/view?usp=drive_link
Senator Rachele Lamosao – [1:58:12]: Senator Lamosao highlighted her written report, which included a community feedback survey, a free tax filing workshop at Waipahu High School, and a scholarship opportunity from the Waiʻanae Comprehensive Health Center.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sT81R8MM8tQS8UeeNAtcNVZ97BeHipNw/view?usp=drive_link
Members J. Chang and N. Chang left the meeting at 9:00 p.m. There were 11 members present.

Representative Cory Chun – [2:00:06]: Representative Chun highlighted House Bill 2498, co-developed with Senator Lamosao and Representative Daisy Hartsfield, which proposes a pilot project to fortify care homes in the 96797-zip code for emergency preparedness, making sheltering in place a more resilient option for medically dependent residents than evacuation. He also noted that the Kamehameha Highway repaving project has been delayed due to weather with construction now expected in summer 2026, and announced the Waipahu Public Library’s 30th anniversary celebration on March 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qRJdWq8rxGa-PkX9fHr8iFCi02rsnLdL/view?usp=drive_link
Representative Daisy Hartsfield – [2:02:34]: Representative Hartsfield, attending for the first time, introduced her office manager Nate Isei and highlighted her advocacy for capital improvement projects at several Waipahu schools, including fencing, air conditioning, roofing, and driveway resurfacing. She noted that Aaron Ho from Councilmember Tulba’s office helped resolve safety and flooding concerns near August Ahrens Elementary. She also announced a master’s program in health policy at the Thompson School of Social Work with scholarships available for Waipahu-area students, and referenced a homelessness-related CORE program in her newsletter.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WXgC_PyMwEig8OhP0sBAWIXRgiFUEoJl/view?usp=drive_link
Representative Trish La Chica – [2:07:06]: Tiara Tenorio highlighted three priority bills — HB 1782 on AI protections for minors, HB 2186 on pedestrian and crosswalk safety, and HB 1779 establishing universal free school lunch from 2026 to 2030 — and thanked Member de Gracia for submitting testimony in support of Rep. La Chica’s shared use facilities bill, which was unfortunately deferred due to liability concerns. She reminded residents that testimony on legislative matters can be submitted through the Capitol website.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wFZYblOJqVBq85uKBBI7utIbfzdkdP4R/view?usp=drive_link
Representative Elijah Pierick: No representative was present and no report was submitted.

US Representative Ed Case: No representative was present and no report was submitted.

US Representative Jill Tokuda: No representative was present and no report was submitted.

REPORTS – [2:10:13]
Board of Water Supply – [2:10:17]: Nikki Rodwell reported no water main breaks in the Waipahu area last month and shared three announcements: the annual poster and poetry contest deadline is February 27th with winners to be announced in May; World Water Day on March 22, 2026 carries the theme “Where Water Flows, Equality Grows,” with more information available on the UN and BWS websites; and residents are reminded that BWS employees always wear logoed shirts and carry city ID badges and will never solicit home access without a prior request, with any concerns directed to 748-5000.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bwAn2-7WlJfaGRbnsIJjj-70Hwv3DKrR/view?usp=drive_link
Reports of Board Members Attendance at other Meetings: No reports.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:12:55]
Next Meeting: The Board will recess in March 2026. The next Regular Meeting of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22 is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Filipino Community Center and via WebEx.

Broadcast: Rebroadcasts on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for Every Second Saturday at 9:00 p.m. and Every Fourth Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

ADJOURNMENT – [2:13:39]: Chair Macha adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m.

Submitted by: Zhoydell Magaoay, Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed by: Dylan Whitsell, Deputy
Finalized by: Richard Oshiro, Secretary & Darryl Macha, Chair

To view agenda and minutes, visit our board website.

Event shows physical location; however, other options of participation may also include WebEx and phone.  If available, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agenda.