‘EWA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 23

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
Ewa Beach Public Library 91-950 North Road, ʻEwa Beach, HI 96706 & WEBEX Teleconference
Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m0dc3a379f38aa821d39bb05b80fe2de4
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Passcode: NB23 (6223 from phones and video systems)
Dial by Phone: 1-408-418-9388

Meeting Materials: Find an archive of handouts and referenced materials concerning to ʻEwa Neighborhood Board No. 23 at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dzLurzztmyWv4B00ZQWXoxydjOBMv0cY
Video recording of this meeting can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice
Rules of Speaking:
Aloha! This is your Community Public Forum; your input and cooperation are really appreciated. The ʻEwa Neighborhood Board is an advisory board and we provide fairness, integrity and collaboration to all to increase and assure effective citizen participation in the decisions of government. Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep their comments under two (2) minutes – one (1) turn per person. Those giving reports are urged to keep their reports less than two (2) minutes and presentations under 10 minutes.
Please silence all electronic devices.
Video-Teleconference: The Board will be making a good-faith effort to provide the public with the opportunity to observe the meeting as it happens and an opportunity to provide oral testimony without a physical presence in the physical meeting room. Please ensure that your computer or phone is muted unless you are speaking.
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 vote eight (8) of this 11-member Board is needed to add an item to the agenda. Items may not be added if they are of major importance and will affect a significant number of people.

I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pro Tem Gaos
A. Reading of the Rules of Speaking
B. Introduction of Board Members

II. PUBLIC SAFETY (FIRST RESPONDER) REPORTS: Limited to (3) minutes each. Q&A limited to (1) turn, (1) minute per person.
A. Honolulu Fire Department – Duty Officer
B. Honolulu Police Department – Duty Officer
C. Ewa Weed & Seed Unit – Duty Officer https://www.weedandseedhi.org/ Phone (808) 376-7005

III. BOARD BUSINESS (Administrative Action, Discussion, and Board Action)
A. Filling of Vacancy – 2 (two) At-Large Seats (Nomination of Candidates. Introductions less than 2 minutes. Board Vote)
B. Election of Officers – To serve from July 2026 to June 30, 2027: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and any other officer the board determines it needs to conduct its business.
C. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, June 17, 2026
D. Determination of Meeting Time
E. Determination of Recess Schedule – Up to three (3) per year
F. Resolution: Kamahaʻo Canoe Club

IV. PRESENTATIONS (Limited to 10 minutes)
A. Proposed new antenna facility at the Coral Creek Golf Course – Steven Sung, Agent to Verizon
B. Fire & Life Safety – Honolulu Fire Department

V. RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Limited to one (1) turn – two (2) minutes per person. Concerns or comments to Public Safety & Government Officials should be addressed in Sections two (2) and eight (8). In the interest of time, please be brief with your concerns or questions.

VI. OTHER MONTHLY REPORTS: Limited to two (2) minutes per report. Follow up, questions & answers, and comments limited to (1) one turn – one (1) minute per person.
A. HUNT Communities Update
B. Gentry Homes Update
C. Haseko (‘Ewa)
D. DR Horton Hoʻopili Update

VII. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS: (Limited to two (2) minutes per report. Follow up, questions & answers, and comments limited to (1) one turn – one (1) minute per person).
A. US Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi (MCBH) – Duty Officer
B. US Navy – Duty Officer
C. US Army – Duty Officer
D. US Representative Ed Case – Quarterly Report
E. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – Deputy Director Kēhaulani Puʻu kehaulani.puu@honolulu.gov
F. Councilmember District 1 – Councilmember Andria Tupola atupola@honolulu.gov
G. Councilmember District 9 – Councilmember Augie Tulba atulba@honolulu.gov
H. Board of Water Supply – Keoni Mattos kmattos@hbws.org
I. Department of Education (DOE)
J. Governor Josh Green’s Representative – Tara Castrovinci tara.castrovinci@eoel.hawaii.gov
K. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) – Quarterly report
L. Senate District 19 – Senator Rachele Lamosao senlamosao@capitol.hawaii.gov
M. Senate District 20 – Senator Kurt Fevella senfevella@capitol.hawaii.gov
N. Senate District 21 – Senator Mike Gabbard sengabbard@capitol.hawaii.gov
O. Representative District 39 – Representative Elijah Pierick reppierick@capitol.hawaii.gov
P. Representative District 40 – Representative Julie Reyes Oda repreyesoda@capitol.hawaii.gov
Q. Representative District 41 – Representative David Alcos III repalcos@capitol.hawaii.gov
R. Representative District 42 – Representative Diamond Garcia repgarcia@capitol.hawaii.gov

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Parks
B. Education
C. Transportation
D. Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) Citizen’s Advisory
E. Public Safety/Community Outreach/Homeless Outreach
F. Economic Development
G. Climate Change
H. Hawaiian Affairs
I. Military Affairs

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Regular Meeting – The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. – Virtually via WebEx and in person at the ʻEwa Beach Public Library.
B. Regular Board Meetings are broadcasted every first Sunday at 6:00 p.m. and every second and fourth Friday at 10:00 a.m. on ʻŌlelo digital channel 49.

X. 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 https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/boards.

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 complete the form on https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/board-testimony.

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
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
‘EWA BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY – 91-950 NORTH ROAD, EWA BEACH, HI 96706
AND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING

Video recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvV3EGTKKgM

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dzLurzztmyWv4B00ZQWXoxydjOBMv0cY

CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:54]: Vice Chair Gaos, serving as Acting Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Reading of the Rules of Speaking – [0:01:08]: Member Rogers read the rules of speaking.

Introduction of Board Members – [0:03:02]: Members present introduced themselves and quorum WAS established with six members present. Note: This 11-member Board requires 6 members to establish quorum and to take official board action.

Members Present: Zachary Espino, Alexander Gaos, Michael Plowman, John Rogers, Corey Rosenlee, and Mitchell Tynanes.

Members Absent: Susan Gorman-Chang and Charmane Valerio.

Guests: Firefighter Chagami (Honolulu Fire Department); Corporal Makino (Honolulu Police Department); Corporal Roland Pagan (ʻEwa Weed & Seed Unit); Shane Pale, Patti Tancayo and Sun Ik Ham (Kalanianaʻole Development); Garrett Gomes and Madonna (Hale Kipa); Arisa Barcinas (Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program); Elray “Mana” Santiago (Kamahaʻo Canoe Club); Kauʻi Serrao (ʻEwa Puʻuloa Canoe Club Cultural Foundation/ʻEwa Puʻuloa Hawaiian Civic Club); Iwalani Laybon-McBrayer (Kaupeʻa Homestead Association); Jolie Numisaki (Red Hill Registry); Ekahi Ritte (James Campbell High School Band Boosters); Sunny Rosario (Gentry Homes); Keola Fisher (Haseko ʻEwa); Chief Jaen (US Navy); Deputy Director Kēhaulani Puʻu (Mayor’s Representative); Tifanie “Kika” Tapeni (Office of Councilmember Andria Tupola); Keoni Mattos (Board of Water Supply); Senator Kurt Fevella (Senate District 20); Melanie June (Office of Senator Mike Gabbard); Mike Buck (C.O.R.E.); Tawny Tynanes (Senate); Tiare, Tristie, Johnnie-Mae L. Perry, Jay Bal, Thesz K. Mokuahi Moikeha, Sharon Pualani Freitas, Erin Weiss, David Morris, Shayne Greenland, Kahi, Heakeni Sonoda-Pale (Residents and Community Members); Olelo Virtual; Videographer; Melissa Urubio (Neighborhood Commission Office).
Note: Names were not included if not legible. There were approximately 107 participants.

PUBLIC SAFETY (FIRST RESPONDER) REPORTS – [0:03:34]

Honolulu Fire Department – [0:03:57]: Firefighter Chagami reported the following May 2026 statistics: one structure fire, two nuisance fires, one cooking fire, 22 activated alarms with no fire, 176 medical calls, two motor vehicle collisions with pedestrian, two motor vehicle crash/collisions, and three hazardous materials incidents. He shared the monthly safety tip for hurricane season encouraging residents to build a 14-day disaster supply kit, review homeowner/renter insurance for hurricane and flood coverage, obtain window protection sized in advance, and sign up for storm alerts at hnlalert.gov.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P57uw_Iyo8CafwsvrldjT80rn7U8pRJh/view?usp=drive_link

Honolulu Police Department – [0:05:39]: Corporal Makino reported the following May 2026 statistics (District/ʻEwa): motor vehicle theft (25/7), burglary (25/7), theft (101/18), unauthorized entry to motor vehicle (19/2), 55 speeding citations, 1,710 moving violations, 686 parking violations, 2,671 total citations, 9,497 total calls for service in District 8, and 2,814 total calls for service in ʻEwa. He followed up on a prior request for e-bike statistics, reporting 20 e-bike citations issued in May 2026, and noted that All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) units continue to make routine checks of the area behind West Loch where homeless encampments have been reported.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:07:36]
1. Common Citation Types: Acting Chair Gaos asked what types of citations are most common. Corporal Makino responded that unregistered vehicles, no insurance, driving without a license, and helmet violations make up the majority.
2. Follow-Up on Homeless Encampments on Navy Land: Member Rosenlee asked what happens when police units find homeless individuals on Navy land. Corporal Pagan explained that the Honolulu Police Department notifies the Department of Defense but does not take direct enforcement action on Navy property, comparing it to private property, and noted there is generally little two-way communication unless an arrest involving a non-military individual is needed.

ʻEwa Weed & Seed – [0:10:02]: Corporal Pagan reported a successful Weed & Seed golf tournament held Thursday, May 21, 2026, with final numbers still being tallied, and thanked all participants and donors. He also announced the program is in its second week of the 23rd annual culinary class at James Campbell High School.

BOARD ADMINISTRATION – [0:11:08]: Acting Chair Gaos noted several vacant at-large seats and encouraged interested community members to consider joining the Board. He also suggested postponing the election of Chair until next month’s reconvening—when new officers will need to be elected regardless—and noted plans to try to lower quorum requirements given the current vacancies, while leaving room for a formal motion later and acknowledging others may feel differently.

Neighborhood Plan §2-14-106 Three Absences Notice for Board Member – Charmane Valerio – [0:12:47]: Acting Chair Gaos noted that Member Valerio was not present.

[0:13:10] Member Tynanes MOVED and Member Plowman SECONDED to vacate the seat. The motion was ADOPTED by voice vote; 6-0-0. (Aye: Espino, Gaos, Plowman, Rogers, Rosenlee, Tynanes; Nay: none; Abstain: none.) – [0:15:17]

Filling of Vacancy – 3 (three) At-Large Seats – [0:15:25]: Acting Chair Gaos invited interested community members to come forward, state their name, and share why they wished to serve. Erin Weiss introduced himself as a four-year ʻEwa resident, retired Air Force intelligence analyst of 20 years, and current employee at Fort Shafter. A resident asked about the Board’s time commitment and Acting Chair Gaos responded that it is a two-year, unpaid volunteer term. David Morris introduced himself as a 16-year ʻEwa resident and attorney focused on energy and environmental issues, a former Hawaiian Telecom product manager, and a six-year Navy veteran. Shayne Greenland, Principal of ʻIlima Intermediate School, introduced himself as a 17-year community resident and former administrator at James Campbell High School and Principal at ʻEwa Beach Elementary.

[0:20:22] Acting Chair Gaos nominated Erin Weiss; the nomination was seconded by Member Plowman. Erin Weiss filled one (1) At-Large vacancy with 6 votes (Espino, Gaos, Plowman, Rogers, Rosenlee, Tynanes). – [0:20:51]

[0:20:59] Member Rogers nominated David Morris; the nomination was seconded by Acting Chair Gaos. David Morris filled one (1) At-Large vacancy with 6 votes (Espino, Gaos, Plowman, Rogers, Rosenlee, Tynanes). – [0:21:12]

[0:20:59] Member Tynanes nominated Shayne Greenland; the nomination was seconded by Member Plowman. Shayne Greenland filled one (1) At-Large vacancy with 6 votes (Espino, Gaos, Plowman, Rogers, Rosenlee, Tynanes). – [0:21:28]

[0:21:39] Acting Chair Gaos called for a recess at 7:21 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:24 p.m. Members Greenland, Morris, and Weiss were sworn in – 9 members present.

Election of Officers – [0:25:02]: Acting Chair Gaos suggested postponing the election of Chair until next month’s reconvening. Member Rogers MOVED and Member Plowman SECONDED to move the election of officers to the July meeting.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:25:31]
1. Quorum Rules Clarification: Member Rosenlee asked for clarification on quorum rules. Acting Chair Gaos explained that a reduced quorum is likely unnecessary now that three new members are joining and that any quorum changes would be a Neighborhood Commission decision.
2. Resolution for Additional Hoʻopili Neighborhood Board: Senator Fevella raised a point of order recommending that the Board instead pursue a resolution asking the Mayor to establish an additional neighborhood board for the growing Hoʻopili area.

[0:28:43] Acting Chair Gaos called for the vote. The motion was ADOPTED; 8-0-1. (Aye: Gaos, Greenland, Morris, Plowman, Rogers, Rosenlee, Tynanes, Weiss; Nay: none; Abstain: Espino.) – [0:29:55]

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – Thursday, February 12, 2026 – [0:30:00]: With no requested amendments, the minutes were APPROVED; 9-0-0 (Aye: Espino, Gaos, Greenland, Morris, Plowman, Rogers, Rosenlee, Tynanes, Weiss; Nay: none; Abstain: none).

Approval of Memorandum for Record – Thursday, May 14, 2026 – [0:30:29]: With no requested amendments, the Memorandum for Record was APPROVED; 9-0-0 (Aye: Espino, Gaos, Greenland, Morris, Plowman, Rogers, Rosenlee, Tynanes, Weiss; Nay: none; Abstain: none).

PRESENTATIONS – [0:30:41]

Prince Kūhiō Gateway Plaza Project – [0:31:18]: Shane Pale with Kalanianaʻole Development outlined the historical background of Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) and the proposed Prince Kūhiō Gateway Plaza—a 22.7-acre mixed-use development near Fort Weaver Road that would direct ground lease rent and 50% of net commercial profits to the Hawaiian Homelands Trust, with all improvements gifted to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands at lease end. He noted the project is undergoing Chapter 343 environmental review (with an estimated 2030 completion) and highlighted potential community benefits, including over 200 construction jobs, ~650 permanent jobs, 60–80 affordable kūpuna housing units, a $100,000 Native Hawaiian entrepreneur fund, subsidized retail space, and paid student internships.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:43:22]
1. Funding and Land Ownership: Member Plowman asked how the land transfer is being funded and who currently owns the land. Patti Tancayo responded that she and her partner are purchasing the property under a purchase and sale agreement.
2. Road and Pedestrian Infrastructure: Member Rogers voiced support for the project and asked whether Fort Weaver Road infrastructure, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, would be improved, and what types of commercial tenants are planned. Patti Tancayo and Sun Ik Ham responded that those details have not yet been secured as the project is still moving through the environmental review process, but that infrastructure needs are being coordinated with the broader Hoʻopili master plan.
3. Zoning and Regulatory Benefit to Developer: Member Rosenlee asked what zoning or regulatory benefits the developer would gain in exchange for the land gift; Sun Ik Ham confirmed the currently agricultural/residential land would be rezoned for commercial and residential use, while noting he was unaware of any changes to environmental or building codes. Responding to criticism of the project, Shane Pale noted that the project was deliberately designed with Hawaiʻi’s history in mind to benefit the Hawaiian community, and hoped more companies would take a similar approach. Patti Tancayo added that after 30-plus years in Native Hawaiian housing work, she sees economic development—jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities for Native Hawaiians—as one of the only real paths to stable housing.
4. Traffic, Flooding, and Lease Profit: Member Tynanes raised concerns about traffic and flooding in the low-lying area, noting the historic freshwater stream running through it, and asked for clarification on where 50% of the lease profits would go. Sun Ik Ham confirmed the funds would go to DHHL, similar to the Kamakana arrangement with a 50-year lease.
5. Tenant Plans and Project Goals: Acting Chair Gaos asked whether there were any specifics yet on what types of businesses might occupy the development, noting community curiosity about what could go in. Sun Ik Ham noted no firm tenants had been determined yet, as the project’s goal is to generate the greatest financial value for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to fund more homes for Hawaiians, while talks with potential lessees are ongoing.
6. DHHL Funding and Road Access: Member Tynanes asked whether the developer had any affiliation with the Buddhist temple on the adjacent 30-plus acres in Honouliʻuli, suggesting a possible partnership to address expanding the historically single-lane road serving the area. Shane Pale responded by emphasizing the scale of Department of Hawaiian Home Lands underfunding—citing an $8 billion need to clear the 29,000-person waitlist—and framed the project as a creative, self-determined effort to help generate revenue for Hawaiian homeownership rather than addressing the road question directly.
7. Beneficiary Testimony and Call for Further Review: Resident Sharon Pualani Freitas, a 30-year waitlist beneficiary, shared emotional testimony about her long wait and expressed hope that the project could offer help to others like her. Senator Fevella recommended the developer return for a more detailed planning and zoning session to address outstanding issues, including the proposed sports center, the lack of improvements to Old Fort Weaver Road, and community opposition to a planned egress/ingress point on Fort Weaver Road due to traffic concerns.
8. Retail Space and Revenue Projections: Resident Johnnie-Mae L. Perry asked how many retail spaces are planned and how much annual revenue would go to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Sun Ik Ham responded that specific figures are not yet available, as all studies must be completed before commitments can be finalized.
9. Support for Self-Determination and Homesteading: Iwalani Laybon-McBrayer, representing Kaupeʻa Homestead and the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations, voiced strong support for the project as an exercise of Kanaka sovereign rights to self-determination, culture, and economic development, framing it as a path to get beneficiaries off the waitlist.
10. Follow-up Presentation: Member Plowman requested that the developer return for a follow-up presentation once the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) is available and with sufficient time before the public comment period closes. Acting Chair Gaos suggested that this project would be a good topic for the Economic Development Committee to take up in a dedicated, focused discussion.
11. Intent Behind Questions on Community Benefit: Shane Pale urged more aloha in the proceedings going forward. Member Rosenlee responded that he felt mischaracterized, clarifying that his questions were meant to ensure the development maximizes tangible benefits for the Native Hawaiian community before moving forward.

Hale Kipa: Kamalama Parent Groups and Lokahi Teenager Groups – [1:08:32]: Garrett Gomes described Hale Kipa’s nearly 50 years of service on Old Fort Weaver Road supporting youth in need of safety, many referred through the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division. He introduced therapist Madonna, who explained that Hale Kipa is expanding services to youth, adults, couples, and parents through group and individual sessions (Kamalama Parent Groups and Lokahi Teenager Groups), now accepting private insurance and co-pays.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:14:56]
1. Shelter Update: Member Rogers asked whether the organization still operates a house in the West Loch Fairways neighborhood and whether there are two shelters. Garrett Gomes confirmed that there are two separate shelters for males and females, with residents kept busy through schooling or on-campus courses, overnight staff on site, and ample parking available.
2. Shelter Capacity Inquiry: Resident Johnnie-Mae L. Perry asked how many individuals are currently in Hale Kipa’s shelters and the shelter capacity. Garrett Gomes responded that such figures cannot be disclosed.

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) Community Resource Program – [1:17:44]: Arisa Barcinas presented on the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) affecting Hawaiʻi’s palms and crops. She detailed the beetle’s life cycle, damage caused, and management strategies including prevention, physical, biological, and chemical treatments. She also noted that the program offers community resources such as traps and nets.
• Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mqVe-8c9BinyjmOgBz9pG8PpDjzTthFN/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:27:07]
1. Large-Scale Park Treatment: Member Plowman asked whether there is a plan to treat parks and large-scale plantings systemically, noting worsening damage at Puʻuloa Beach Park. Arisa Barcinas responded that the program is a University of Hawaiʻi program and noted that City prioritizes treating palms with the best survival chances, generally in urban areas with less available green waste for breeding.
2. Treatment Duration and Food Safety: Member Tynanes asked how long contact treatments last and whether they affect coconuts intended for consumption. Arisa Barcinas explained that systemic treatments (injections/soil drenches) last up to a year, most effective around six months, while contact treatments break down more quickly, lasting roughly three months for the longer-lasting formulation and about a week for the organic formulation.
3. Damage to Secondary Hosts: Member Tynanes asked whether bananas are being affected. Arisa Barcinas confirmed banana, hala, and sugarcane are secondary hosts once coconut palms become limited.

[1:31:43] Hearing no objections, Acting Chair Gaos took the agenda out of order to hear item VI: Residents and Community Concerns and Community Announcements.

RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:32:00]

Department of Parks and Recreation Survey, Hurricane Alerts, and Honolulu 311 – [1:32:20]: Member Rogers announced a Department of Parks and Recreation community survey available by QR code, encouraged residents to sign up for HNL Alert ahead of hurricane season, and highlighted the Honolulu 311 app for reporting community issues.

Kamahaʻo Canoe Club Eviction Concern – [1:34:16]: Mana Santiago spoke on behalf of Kamahaʻo Canoe Club, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has paddled from the shores of Iroquois Point at Puʻuloa for 20 years, a place of deep Hawaiian cultural and spiritual significance. He noted that the club has faced ongoing challenges including coastal erosion displacing their original site and after a fallen tree damaged one of their canoes, two eviction notices from the private operator of the Navy-leased land despite the club securing additional insurance and proposing a memorandum of understanding. He asked board members and representatives to allow follow-up conversations to help facilitate dialogue between the Navy, the property manager, and the club before their eviction deadline in November 2026.
• Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_oh4g-1SW_POAZ8Z9o-M5I7weOdqIRhJ/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:37:12]
1. Support for Kamahaʻo Canoe Club: Acting Chair Gaos, Member Tynanes, Senator Fevella, and Member Rosenlee voiced support, prompting the Navy representative to research the Navy’s agreement with the property’s management and follow up by email or at the July 2026 meeting. Acting Chair Gaos also proposed that the Board consider drafting a resolution in support of the canoe club.
2. Relocation Options and Eviction Background: Member Rosenlee asked about possible relocation options the City and County had offered, and Mana Santiago responded that Puʻuloa Beach Park had been identified as a potential alternative, but raised safety concerns due to its rough waters, particularly for keiki and kupuna. Mana Santiago also noted that while the club has had limited contact with the Navy, the immediate eviction pressure is coming from Kapilina Beach Homes.

Red Hill Registry – [1:45:04]: Jolie Numisaki, Community Engagement Specialist with the Red Hill Registry, encouraged residents affected by the 2021 Red Hill jet fuel water contamination to enroll, and invited community feedback through upcoming focus groups and a survey.
• Survey: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MMXIybn8leSvE5RljNM951HVm18SsDFA/view?usp=drive_link

James Campbell High School Band Boosters Fundraiser – [1:46:21]: Ekahi Ritte announced that the James Campbell High School Band, now 150 students with about 110 expected to travel, is fundraising to attend the Bands of America regional competition in Utah including a Raising Cane’s fundraiser on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, sponsorships, and donations with a goal of about $100,000.

[1:49:21] Hearing no objections, the agenda was taken out of order to allow Member Tynanes to ask an additional question regarding the Kamaha’o Canoe Club eviction concern.

Lease Status and Potential Site Expansion: Member Tynanes asked whether the club had a formal lease or rental agreement for the land, and Mana Santiago clarified that no formal agreement currently exists, noting that the club had actually attempted to establish one along with securing their own insurance to limit liability. Member Tynanes also suggested that engaging the Navy directly could open the possibility of expanding the club’s footprint into adjacent land with Kiawe trees, given the ongoing erosion pushing the club further inland.

NEW BUSINESS – [1:51:03]: Acting Chair Gaos deferred Item A: ENB Roles, Responsibilities, and Sunshine Laws to the end of the meeting, noting it would be briefly discussed if time permitted, as it was not essential.

Resolution [2026-001]: “Calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Treat Noise Abatement and Community Health as Core Priorities in the Hawaiʻi Airspace Modernization Project” – [1:51:40]: Member Plowman summarized the resolution, noting it was presented and unanimously supported by the Board in February 2026 and similar resolutions have since passed in Makakilo and Pearl City. He explained the resolution asks the Federal Aviation Administration to consider noise abatement, new population patterns, and modern approach technologies as it modernizes Hawaiʻi airspace, including exploring more approaches over water, consolidating military flight paths, and formally reviewing overlapping airspace near Puʻuloa Range Training Facility.
• Draft Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yLdzE6N1kSs3iiS0reUtvB7mpV9RTU-Z/view?usp=drive_link

[1:55:46] Acting Chair Gaos MOVED and Member Plowman SECONDED to adopt Resolution 2026-001. The motion was ADOPTED by voice vote; 9-0-0. (Aye: Espino, Gaos, Greenland, Morris, Plowman, Rogers, Rosenlee, Tynanes, Weiss; Nay: none; Abstain: none.) – [1:56:19]
Resolution [2026-002]: “Calling for the Establishment of a Public Vehicular and Pedestrian Connection Between Tripoli Street and Keoneʻula Boulevard…” – [1:56:28]: Acting Chair Gaos and Member Rogers summarized revisions to the resolution, shifting its focus from supporting the Hoakalei luau development’s traffic needs to emphasizing infrastructure improvements and emergency/pass-through access connecting ʻEwa Beach to White Plains, Nimitz Beach, and surrounding parklands on the west side of Hoʻopili.
• Draft Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1otTAPlb365zCFacTMJCPss43dHsMSOhq/view?usp=drive_link

[1:57:55] Acting Chair Gaos MOVED and Member Rogers SECONDED to adopt Resolution 2026-002.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:58:16]
1. Emergency Access vs. Permanent Connection: Member Tynanes asked that the resolution emphasize an emergency exit in the near term rather than a permanent connection, citing safety, parking, and homelessness concerns. Acting Chair Gaos confirmed the resolution already highlights emergency access as a priority while supporting longer-term infrastructure improvement.
2. Opposition to Resolution: Kauʻi Serrao, a lifetime ʻEwa Beach resident and community leader involved in several local organizations, opposed the resolution on the grounds that Hoakalei Wai Kai remains private property and an active construction zone, making public access premature at this time.
3. Property Ownership and Federal Involvement: Member Rosenlee asked who currently owns Tripoli Street and whether federal entities should also receive the resolution. Acting Chair Gaos noted that Tripoli Street is Federal and City land, and agreed to add federal recipients to the resolution.

[2:04:04] Acting Chair Gaos called for the vote to adopt Resolution 2026-002 with the noted federal-recipient edit. The motion was ADOPTED by voice vote; 6-0-3. (Aye: Espino, Gaos, Plowman, Rogers, Rosenlee, Weiss; Nay: none; Abstain: Greenland, Morris, Tynanes.) – [2:04:30]

OTHER MONTHLY REPORTS – [2:04:39]

HUNT Communities Update – [2:04:40]: No representative present.

Gentry Homes Update – [2:04:56]: Sunny Rosario reported that revised plans for the Geiger Road stoplight project were resubmitted in March 2026 addressing prior comments from the Department of Transportation Services (DTS), awaiting a response. She also reported a “Meet Your Builders, Meet Your Neighbors” event walking residents through construction phases from foundation to finishing.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:06:19]
1. Geiger Road Stoplight and Roadwork Update: Member Tynanes and Acting Chair Gaos asked for clarification on the Geiger Road stoplight handoff and nearby roadwork. Sunny Rosario confirmed Gentry is still awaiting response from the Department of Transportation Services and is not aware of the unrelated roadwork.

Haseko (ʻEwa) – [2:08:00]: Keola Fisher reported no items.

DR Horton Hoʻopili Update – [2:08:31]: No representative present.

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS – [2:08:36]

US Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi (MCBH) – Duty Officer – [2:08:37]: No representative present.

US Navy – [2:08:52]: Chief Jaen provided updates on the Navy’s ship tour program, noting potentially three tours next month on Saturday mornings, a mid-August 2026 white boat tour for 40–50 people, and offered to add residents to the weekly Moʻolelo newsletter distributed every Wednesday.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e2HUKZkghR9O8yxfsPAWc9n0nTPERrOG/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:10:07]
1. Homeless Encampments on Navy Land: Member Rosenlee followed up on Honolulu Police Department’s earlier comment that it notifies the Navy of homeless individuals found on Navy property, asking for an update. Chief Jaen stated he was not aware of the issue but would raise it with the installation and report back by email or at the July 2026 meeting.
2. Navy Agreement with Canoe Club Property Management: Member Rosenlee asked what the Navy’s agreement is with the property management company in connection with the canoe club concern raised earlier. Chief Jaen agreed to follow up.
3. West Loch Magazine Road Relocation Project: Member Plowman noted the Board has requested a briefing on the West Loch magazine and associated road relocation project for approximately 13 consecutive months and asked why the Navy has not yet provided one. Chief Jaen stated he could not speak on the installation’s behalf but would formally relay the Board’s renewed, multi-member request for a presentation at the July 2026 meeting. Member Morris asked that contact information be shared if a presentation cannot be arranged in time.
4. Road Closure Concerns and Navy Outreach: Senator Fevella raised ongoing community concerns about a potential road closure in the Kapilina/West Loch area, noting that neither the Navy nor Kapilina has provided clear answers, and recommended routing future military matters through the board’s Military Affairs Committee. He offered to share his Navy and Kapilina contacts with the board to help facilitate a meeting with the right decision-makers.

US Army – [2:17:45]: No representative present.

US Representative Ed Case – Quarterly Report – [2:17:53]: No representative present.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [2:18:14]: Deputy Director Puʻu announced the release of the draft Oʻahu Food Systems Plan for public comment through Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and shared Mayor’s newsletter highlights, including the naming of new Police Chief David Lazar. She also followed up on community concerns, clarifying that the West Loch brush-burning issue falls under federal/Navy jurisdiction, providing updates on HART park-and-ride expansions at East Kapolei and West Oʻahu stations, and confirming that baseball field dirt restoration has begun at Puʻuloa District Park and is being requested for ʻEwa Beach Community Park.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mxYOgYz6tiU7j_IuMbmAw5MRmiV4dM3g/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:21:59]
1. Gate Behind West Loch Fairways: Member Rogers expressed gratitude that the gate behind West Loch Fairways had finally been resolved and kept locked.
2. CRB Park Tree Treatment: Member Plowman asked whether the City is treating coconut palms in ʻEwa Beach parks. Deputy Director Puʻu confirmed treatment focuses on trees with the best survival chance and that the City is not currently planting new coconut palms due to coconut rhinoceros beetle risk, though urban forestry efforts continue island-wide.
3. Kapapapuhi Park: Member Rosenlee clarified the brush at Kapapapuhi Park is a City and County responsibility distinct from the separate Navy-area brush issue.
4. First Exceptional Tree Recognition: Member Rogers requested a small recognition, possibly a plaque, for ʻEwa Beach’s first designated exceptional tree on Renton Road.
5. One’ula Beach Park Comfort Station and CIP Status: Acting Chair Gaos asked for an update on the comfort station design at One’ula Beach Park and on related Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding status. Deputy Director Puʻu confirmed the design is complete pending bid-out and agreed to confirm funding status with the Department of Design and Construction.

Councilmember District 1 – Councilmember Andria Tupola – [2:27:04]: Tifanie “Kika” Tapeni had no formal report but invited the community to a cleanup event with Representative Alcos at Coral Sea Road on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Councilmember District 9 – Councilmember Augie Tulba – [2:27:58]: No representative present.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rG48xPyx7s41PMsvPMBXQc4OurF7_jh_/view?usp=drive_link

Board of Water Supply – [2:28:19]: Keoni Mattos reported two May 2026 water main breaks: a 12-inch break at 91-183 ʻEwa Beach Road and an 8-inch break at 91-201 Fort Weaver Road, both occurring the same day. He announced the semiannual water quality report, mailed and also available at boardofwatersupply.com, and noted in follow-up to a resident’s prior question that the ʻEwa Watershed Management Plan remains on hold pending re-procurement of its contract, though a public review draft is available online and will incorporate findings from the Kalaeloa master water plan.

Department of Education – [2:30:58]: No representative present.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [2:31:06]: No representative present.
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) – Quarterly Report – [2:31:14]: No representative present.

Senate District 19 – Senator Rachele Lamosao – [2:31:20]: No representative present.

Senate District 20 – Senator Kurt Fevella – [2:31:45]: Senator Fevella reported on several recent town hall meetings, including one on water quality and mold concerns at Kapolei with no agency representation, a well-attended budget town hall hosted with Principal Shane Greenland, and a cesspool-to-sewer conversion town hall, with a follow-up scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026. He raised concerns that residents converting septic systems are not being treated fairly regarding required easement setbacks and discount timelines, and stated he is working on legislation to address exemptions for residents who already invested in septic systems.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:36:59]
1. Sustaining Weed & Seed Funding: Member Tynanes asked what the community and Board can do to help sustain Weed & Seed funding long-term. Senator Fevella recommended publicizing the program’s impact and adding a donation QR code to outreach materials, since Weed & Seed is a registered 501(c)(3).

Senate District 21 – Senator Mike Gabbard – [2:39:18]: Melanie June announced that the Senator’s June newsletter and invited the community to the next “Listen Story” community meeting on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Kapolei High School teachers’ lounge, featuring Amazon Senior Economic Development Manager Stephen Maduli-Williams discussing the proposed Kapolei Amazon fulfillment center.

Representative District 39 – Representative Elijah Pierick – [2:40:26]: No representative present.

Representative District 40 – Representative Julie Reyes Oda – [2:40:36]: No representative present.

Representative District 41 – Representative David Alcos, III – [2:40:46]: No representative present.

Representative District 42 – Representative Diamond Garcia – [2:40:47]: No representative present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS – [2:40:57]

Parks, Education, Transportation, Public Safety/Community Outreach/Homeless Outreach, Economic Development, Climate Change, and Hawaiian Affairs – [2:41:04]: No reports given.

Oʻahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) Citizen’s Advisory – [2:41:14]: Member Rogers reported he attended the June 2026 meeting and there was no presentation specific to ʻEwa to report.

[2:41:57] Acting Chair Gaos took the agenda out of order to address Item V-A: ENB Roles, Responsibilities, and Sunshine Law. He distributed a handout summarizing relevant provisions of the Neighborhood Plan in light of email exchanges earlier this year involving former Chair, who has since resigned from the Board, regarding officer authority and Sunshine Law compliance. He clarified that the Board acts collectively, each member represents the entire district with equal standing, and the Chair’s authority is procedural and limited to managing board proceedings, with no authority to issue binding directives to individual members or unilaterally determine Sunshine Law violations. He noted that Sunshine Law compliance is governed by state law and the Office of Information Practices (OIP).

Military Affairs – [2:45:35]: Acting Chair Gaos reported on the Puʻuloa Range Training Facility (PRTF) working group, noting that fish and limu sampling results commissioned by Kuleana Coral remain delayed years after collection, and that the working group intends to develop formal recommendations in a letter to the Department of Defense, anticipated by its next meeting in August 2026.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:47:34]: Acting Chair Gaos announced that the next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. – Virtually via WebEx and in person at the ʻEwa Beach Public Library. He also noted that regular board meetings are broadcast every first Sunday at 6:00 p.m. and every second and fourth Friday at 10:00 a.m. on ʻŌlelo digital channel 49.

ADJOURNMENT – [2:48:00]: Acting Chair Gaos adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m.

Submitted by: Melissa Urubio, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Rachel Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Finalized by: Alex Gaos, Vice Chair

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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.