BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:Pacific/Honolulu X-WR-TIMEZONE:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53-24474@honolulu.gov DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260723T220000 DTSTAMP:20260717T194408Z URL:https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/events/22-waipahu-nb-regular-meeting-2-20 26-07-23/ SUMMARY:22. Waipahu NB Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:WAIPAHŪ NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 22\n \;\n\nREGULAR MEETING AGENDA - RECONVENING \nTHURSDAY\, JULY 23\, 2026 7:00 P.M. \nFILIPINO COMM UNITY CENTER\n94-428 MOKUOLA STREET\, WAIPAHU\, HI 96797\nVIRTUAL VIA WEBE X\n\nMeeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mbdd1403d4a10b d082646325933641624\nMeeting ID/Access Code: 2484 564 8954\nPasscode: NB22 (6222 from phones and video systems)\nJoin by video system: Dial You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.\nDial by your locati on: 1-408-418-9388\n\nMeeting Materials: Find monthly archive of handouts and referenced materials concerning to Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22 a t: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UO-g9cUa6y72reLs3sjAcsgNALCUBxn A\n\nRecordings: Recordings of Board meetings can be found at: https://www .youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice\n\nRules of Speaking: Anyone wi shing to speak is asked to raise their hand\, and when recognized by the C hair\, to address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep t heir comments under three (3) minutes\, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports under three (3) minutes. Please silence all electro nic devices.\n\nPublic 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 f or a projector and screen as needed\, and provide handouts for the board a nd the community.\n\nNote: The Board may take action on any agenda item. A s 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-thir ds (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 a ffect a significant number of people.\n\nI. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Darryl Macha\n\nII. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS\n\nIII. FIRST RESPONDER REPORT S – Limit to three (3) minutes each.\nA. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)\ nB. Honolulu Police Department (HPD)\nC. Military Report: US Army – 599t h Transportation Brigade\n\nIV. BOARD BUSINESS\nA. Election of Board Offic ers – To serve from July 1\, 2026 to June 30\, 2027 [Chair\, Vice Chair\ , Secretary\, Treasurer\, and any other officer(s) determined to be needed to conduct the board’s business.]\nB. Meeting Date\, Time\, Location/Fo rmat Determination\nNote: Most recently\, meetings were held on the Fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Filipino Community Center exce pt for November when the meeting is held on the 3rd Thursday because of th e Thanksgiving Holiday. The meeting is in-person and Web-Ex format/\nC. De termination of Board Recess Schedule – (August 2026 to June 2027)\nNote: Most recently\, the Board has recessed in August\, December\, and June.\n D. Adoption of Oral Testimony Rules\nE. Formation of Committees (NP §2-14 -124[a]). The Board may establish committees. If any Board Member Is inter ested in serving on a committee\; please inform the Chair.\nF. Approval of Minutes – Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\n\nV. RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY CONCERN S - Limited to three (3) minutes each.\n\nVI. CANDIDATES FORUM – Member Richard Oshiro to facilitate\n\nVII. ANNOUNCEMENTS\nA. Next Meeting: The n ext Regular meeting of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22 is to be dete rmined and scheduled at the Filipino Community Center.\nB. Broadcast: Rebr oadcast of Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22 meetings are scheduled on ʻ Ōlelo channel 49 for Every Second Saturday at 9:00 p.m. and Every Fourth Sunday at 9:00 a.m.\n\nVIII. ADJOURNMENT\n\nA mailing list is maintained f or interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and mi nutes. Additions\, corrections\, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale\, 9 25 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\, by telephone o n (808) 768-3710\, fax (808) 768-3711\, or emailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agen da\, documents\, minutes are also available online: https://www.honolulu.g ov/nco/boards.\n\nAll written testimony must be received in the Neighborho od 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 t he Board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony\, please note the Board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood C ommission Office\, 925 Dillingham Boulevard\, Suite 160\, Honolulu\, HI 96 817\, fax (808) 768-3711\, or complete the form on https://www.honolulu.go v/nco/board-testimony.\n\nIf you need an auxiliary aid/service or other ac commodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other tha n English\, please call the Neighborhood Commission Office at (808) 768-37 10 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) bus iness days remaining before the meeting\, we will try to obtain the auxili ary aid/service or accommodation\, but it may not be possible to fulfill r equests received after this date.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nDRAFT REGULAR M EETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD\nTHURSDAY\, MAY 28\, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.\nFILIPINO COMMUNITY CENTER\, MOKUOLA STREET\, WAIPAHU\, HI 96797\nAND VIA WEBEX TELECONFERENCING\n\nVideo recording of this meeting can be foun d at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKSGSh_RNTw\n\nReports &\; other meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ 1UO-g9cUa6y72reLs3sjAcsgNALCUBxnA\n\nCALL TO ORDER - [0:00:20]: Chair Darr yl Macha called the Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. . Quorum was established with 13 members present. This 19-member Board requires 10 members to establish a quorum and to take official Boar d action. Chair Macha reviewed the Rules of Speaking: anyone wishing to sp eak is asked to raise their hand and when recognized by the Chair\, to add ress comments to the Chair\; speakers are encouraged to keep their comment s under three (3) minutes\; those giving reports are urged to keep their r eports under three (3) minutes\; and all electronic devices should be sile nced.\n\nINTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS - [0:02:52]\nMembers Present: Musai a Siania\, Maureen Andrade\, Domineque Bonifacio\, Richard Oshiro\, Nathan Chang\, Jayton Chang\, Darryl Macha\, Tom Plong\, Danny de Gracia (arrive d at 7:07 p.m.)\, Nainoa Molitor\, John Pagan\, Rachel Cristobal (arrived at 7:31 p.m.)\, Chad Domingo\, Maurice Morita\, Teresita Tumbaga\, Edwin A lmazan (appointed)\n\nMembers Absent: David Beers\, Richard Asperin\, and Kevin Wilson\n\nGuests: Captain Barney Hanson (Honolulu Fire Department – HFD)\; Lieutenant Keoni Hong (Honolulu Police Department – HPD)\; Se rgeant First Class Marsha Feightner (US Army – 599th Transportation Brig ade)\; Dr. Roger Babcock (Director\, Department of Environmental Services – Mayor's Representative)\; Kelly Anaya (Councilmember Matt Weyer's Offi ce)\; Pua Smith-Kauhane\, Jocelyn Roberts (Councilmember Val Okimoto's Off ice)\; Aaron Ho (Councilmember Augie Tulba's Office)\; Senator Rachele Lam osao\; Dustin Lee (Representative Cory Chun's Office)\; Tosa Lobendahn (Re presentative Trish La Chica's Office)\; Ernest Martin\, Christine Lasley\, Amy Hart\, Jenifer Murillo (Costco Wholesale)\; Matt Nakamoto (Austin Ass ociates – (Traffic Consultant)\; Kevin Yim\, Ben Duquett (Zippy's Restau rants)\; Miles Ichinose (McDonalds-Waipahu)\; Douglas Duhachek\, Corey Ros enlee\, Kristine Connolly\, Ren Seguritan\, Mike Buck (CORE)\, Ben Balberd i\, Donna Siania-Eperes\, Victoria Hall\, Jesse Kakugan\, Royce Nishimura\ , Cindy Nishimura\, Sia Alo\, Cyna Tanele-Enos\, Nell Samuelu\, Prince Kon a Tanele\, Rhea Yap\, Louie Fong\, Joyce Nata (Guest/Resident)\; Zhoydell Magaoay\, Braxon Cristobal (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: The nam es of any attendees who were not legible were not included. There were app roximately 50 attendees.\n\nFILLING OF VACANT BOARD SEAT - [0:03:23]: Chai r Macha announced one At-Large board seat vacancy\, with two residents Edw in Almazan and Douglas Duhachek introducing themselves as candidates.\n\n[ 0:05:58] - Secretary Oshiro NOMINATED Edwin Almazan for the vacant At-Larg e board seat.\n[0:06:20] - Member Plong NOMINATED Douglas Duhachek for the vacant At-Large board seat.\n\nThe Board conducted a roll call vote\; 11- 2-1 (Almazan: Andrade\, Bonifacio\, Chang\, J.\, Chang\, N.\, Domingo\, Ma cha\, Molitor\, Morita\, Oshiro\, Siania\, Tumbaga\; Duhachek: Pagan\, Plo ng\; Abstain: de Gracia) – [0:09:32]. Edwin Almazan was appointed to fil l the At-Large vacancy.\n\n[0:09:42] – Chair Macha called a brief recess for Edwin Almazan to be sworn in.\n[0:11:14] – Chair Macha called the m eeting back to order.\n\nMember de Gracia arrived at 7:07 p.m. There were 14 members present.\nMember Almazan took the Oath of Office. There were 15 members present.\n\nFIRST RESPONDER REPORTS - [0:11:36]\nHonolulu Fire De partment (HFD) - [0:11:46]: Captain Hanson from the Waipahu Fire Station p resented incident statistics for the month of April 2026.\nApril 2026 Inci dent Statistics: There was one (1) structure fire\, eight (8) nuisance fir es (rubbish outside of a structure or vehicle)\, one (1) cooking fire\, se ven (7) activated alarms with no fire\, 227 medical emergencies\, two (2) motor vehicle collisions with pedestrians\, nine (9) motor vehicle crashes or collisions\, and one (1) mountain rescue.\nFire Safety Tip – Wildfir e Prevention and Preparedness: Residents are encouraged to clear dry brush and vegetation around their home\, never park on dry grass\, avoid activi ties that create sparks or heat during dry/hot/windy weather\, and stay aw are of weather and fire conditions. For more information\, visit fire.hono lulu.gov and wildfire.org. Firefighter applications will be open June 2– 4\, 2026\; visit the website for more information.\n• Report: https://dr ive.google.com/file/d/1E5oGXqMlG5TqTjA1bOCPFiwV53nQ58uT/view?usp=drive_lin k\n\nHonolulu Police Department (HPD) - [0:14:06]: Lieutenant Hong present ed crime statistics for March and April 2026.\nMarch 2026/April 2026 Stati stics: March 2026 saw 24 motor vehicle thefts\, 5 burglaries\, 36 thefts\, 15 UEMVs\, and 2\,170 calls for service\, while April 2026 decreased to 2 0 motor vehicle thefts\, 2 burglaries\, 23 thefts\, 4 UEMVs\, and 1\,879 c alls for service.\nNotable Arrest Case: On April 5\, 2026\, a male and fem ale suspect shoplifted from Longs Drugs in Waipahu and assaulted a loss pr evention officer. Identified through surveillance footage and photo lineup s\, the female (36) was arrested May 6\, 2026 and charged with 4th degree theft (bail $500)\, and the male (36) was arrested May 7\, 2026 and charge d with 2nd degree robbery (bail $50\,000).\nSpeed Trailer Follow-Up: A spe ed trailer was placed on Honowai and Hene Streets between April 30\, 2026 and May 12\, 2026\, in response to concerns raised at the previous meeting .\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed - [0:16:02]\n1. Continue d Speeding Concerns on Honowai and Hene Streets: Resident Douglas Duhachek reported that speeding continues despite the speed trailer deployment\, s tating drivers are checking their speed but not slowing down\, and express ed safety concerns for himself\, his family\, and school children. He call ed for a temporary and permanent fix. Chair Macha acknowledged the concern and indicated the Board would work with HPD and elected officials to reso lve the issue.\n2. Traffic Safety Concerns Near St. Joseph's Church: Resid ent Corey Rosenlee\, on behalf of a community member\, raised concerns abo ut illegal turns and a reported hit-and-run incident near St. Joseph's Chu rch\, asking whether HPD was aware and what mitigation efforts were underw ay. HPD responded by suggesting the church consider hiring special duty of ficers for traffic control during church hours through www.honolulupd.org. Member Andrade added that prior coordination with DOT and former Senator Aquino resulted in cone placement to limit exit lanes\, and that the churc h was asked to have parishioners control exits.\n3. Traffic Congestion at Home Depot Road and Festival Market: Resident Douglas Duhachek reported da ngerous traffic congestion at Home Depot Road due to Festival Market custo mers backing up onto Farrington Highway\, with pedestrians crossing betwee n trapped vehicles. He suggested a one-way in/one-way out system and bette r communication with Festival Market management. Chair Macha acknowledged the concern and indicated the board would work with HPD and elected offici als to address it.\n\nMilitary Report: US Army – 599th Transportation Br igade - [0:22:37]: Sergeant First Class Marsha Feightner reported that the US Army Garrison Hawaii will host a public job fair on June 24\, 2026\, a t the AMVETS West Oahu Veterans Center from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — wal k-ins welcome\, with advance applications at www.hrmwr.com\; bring two ref erences\, ID\, social security card\, and a resume. She also noted that ar tillery\, mortar\, and demolitions training with live fire exercises will take place at Schofield Barracks from May 28–31\, 2026.\n• Report: htt ps://drive.google.com/file/d/1jSdNunbivRwrUZr-BvVYD3SdwDEQ9n1M/view?usp=dr ive_link\n\nBOARD BUSINESS - [0:24:30]\nNP §2-14-106 Three Absences Notic e: Member Chad Domingo &\; Member Maurice Morita - [0:24:41]: Both Memb ers Chad Domingo and Maurice Morita were present and acknowledged receivin g the three absences notice. Board Member Domingo apologized for his absen ces due to work and travel obligations\, indicating he was unaware until r eceiving the notice. Board Member Morita also apologized\, noting he had b elieved the rule applied to three consecutive absences. No further action was taken.\n\nMember Cristobal logged on at 7:31 p.m. There were 16 member s present.\nDiscussion and Vote: Proposed Candidate Forum on July 23\, 202 6 Meeting - [0:26:12]: Chair Macha and Secretary Oshiro proposed hosting a candidate forum during the July 23\, 2026 regular meeting\, coinciding wi th primary ballot mailings on July 21\, 2026. The forum would cover contes ted local races across State Senate District 19\, House Districts 35\, 36\ , 37\, and 39\, and City Council Districts 2 and 8 — approximately 13– 14 candidates — with each receiving 3–6 minutes and a one-hour total l imit. Secretary Oshiro agreed to chair the forum. Members raised concerns about time management based on past forums running long\, with Member J. C hang calling for guardrails on follow-up questions\; Members de Gracia and Morita indicated they would abstain due to potential conflicts of interes t as candidates. [0:42:00] - Oshiro MOVED and Bonifacio SECONDED to hold a candidate forum during the July 23\, 2026 regular meeting\, with Secretar y Oshiro serving as chair for that section. The Board conducted a voice vo te\; 13-1-2. (Aye: Almazan\, Bonifacio\, J. Chang\, N. Chang\, Cristobal\, Domingo\, Molitor\, Oshiro\, Pagan\, Plong\, Siania\, Tumbaga\, Macha\; N ay: Andrade\; Abstain: de Gracia\, Morita.) - [0:46:08] The motion was ADO PTED.\n• Forum: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1akzf0bhHo48BpyDbPl7v90Z ZQTIgqvds/view?usp=drive_link\n\nProposed Resolution Requesting the City t o Install Speed Humps on Kahuanui Street and Curb Bulb-Outs at the Interse ction of Kahuanui Street and Paiwa Street to Improve Pedestrian and Traffi c Safety - [0:46:27]: The resolution was circulated to Board members prior to the meeting. No questions or discussion were raised.\n• Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GVyc5fwxrdRMlN08QFPNrKeWbsr9XURG/view?usp =drive_link\n\n[0:47:40] - Molitor MOVED and Andrade SECONDED to adopt the proposed resolution requesting the City to install speed humps on Kahuanu i Street and curb bulb-outs at the intersection of Kahuanui Street and Pai wa Street to improve pedestrian and traffic safety. Hearing no discussions \, the Board conducted a voice vote\; 16-0-0 [Aye: Andrade\, Bonifacio\, C hang\, J.\, Chang\, N.\, Cristobal\, de Gracia\, Domingo\, Molitor\, Morit a\, Oshiro\, pagan\, Plong\, Siania\, Tumbaga\, Almazan\; Nay: None\; Abst ain: None] - [0:48:11]. The motion was ADOPTED.\n\nApproval of Minutes: Ap ril 23\, 2026 - [0:48:21]: Chair Macha called for any corrections to the A pril 23\, 2026 meeting minutes. With none offered\, the minutes were appro ved as presented.\n\nRESIDENT AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS - [0:48:50]\n1. Reque st for Community Safety Committee Involvement: Resident Douglas Duhachek e xpressed interest in joining a committee or board focused on safety improv ements such as crosswalks and sidewalk improvements throughout Waipahu. Ch air Macha acknowledged the request and indicated the board would take it i nto consideration for future action.\n\n2. Homeless Encampment and Trash B urning on Navy Land Near Waipahu Intermediate School: Resident Corey Rosen lee of the ʻEwa Neighborhood Board\, raised a concern shared between both boards: a homeless encampment burning trash near West Loch\, behind Waipa hu Intermediate School\, on Navy-owned land. HPD has been unable to act du e to jurisdictional limitations. He called for collaboration between the t wo boards to address health\, safety\, and speeding issues in the area. Ch air Macha responded that the board has worked with area legislators to add ress issues on the stretch of Navy property behind Waipahu High School\, i nviting Rosenlee to connect with area representatives for assistance.\n\n3 . Feral Chicken and Cat Population Growth in Royal Kunia: Board Member de Gracia raised a health and environmental concern regarding the significant proliferation of feral chickens and cats in the Royal Kunia area\, partic ularly near the golf course\, with chickens beginning to impact residentia l areas. Chair Macha noted that Senator Lamosao's office had previously su bmitted a report on feral chicken remedies and suggested reconnecting with her office.\n\nPRESENTATIONS - [0:53:54]\nProposed Costco Business Center &\; Gas Station at the Former Don Quijote Site – [0:54:12]: Ernest M artin and Christine Lasley presented a proposal for Hawaii's first Costco Business Center — one of only 30 in the U.S. — at the former Don Quijo te site on Farrington Highway in Waipahu. Unlike standard warehouses\, the approximately 150\,000 sq. ft. facility would serve small businesses with bulk merchandise\, operating Monday–Sunday\, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.\, wi th half the parking and one-quarter to one-third the customer traffic of a typical Costco. The project would demolish the existing Don Quijote\, old Punuwai building\, include a gas station at the southeast corner\, solar structures\, and approximately 400 parking stalls. If approved\, the proje ct would create 200+ jobs and is projected to open by end of 2028 or early 2029\, with entitlements and permitting estimated at one and a half years and construction at six to seven months.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and co ncerns followed - [1:11:00]\n1. Zippy's Closure and Food Court Availabilit y: Member Andrade asked whether the Zippy's restaurant would be removed an d whether a food court would be included. Christine Lasley confirmed that Zippy's would be displaced to accommodate the gas station\, and acknowledg ed that the business center would include a food service area.\n2. Current Businesses – What Stays and What Goes: Secretary Oshiro asked which exi sting businesses would remain. Christine Lasley confirmed the bank would s tay\, while Zippy's and the existing gas station would be removed. The bui lding would be fully demolished and rebuilt to meet current height and str uctural codes.\n3. Punuwai Clinic and Pedestrian Traffic Light: Member Dom ingo asked about the old Punuwai Clinic and raised concerns about pedestri an safety near the former post office area\, noting the area has long-stan ding pedestrian crossing issues and asking whether a traffic light would b e installed. Traffic consultant Matt Nakamoto (Austin Associates) responde d that the intersection would be studied as part of their traffic impact a nalysis. The scope is still being negotiated with the City and State\, and results are not yet available.\n4. Demolition of Old Don Quijote Building : Member Molitor asked whether the existing Don Quijote building would be torn down or renovated. Christine Lasley confirmed the building would be f ully demolished and replaced with a new structure meeting current height a nd structural code requirements.\n5. Traffic Congestion at Gas Station and Peak Hours: Member Plong expressed concern about traffic congestion assoc iated with the gas station\, noting the current traffic problems near Cost co ʻEwa Beach. Christine Lasley responded that the new gas station is des igned with more stacking length and fueling positions than ʻEwa Beach. Tr affic consultant Nakamoto added that the aggregate traffic generated by th e business center would likely be comparable to or less than other commerc ial uses that could occupy the site\, such as a shopping center or Walmart .\n6. Lease vs. Purchase of Property: Member Plong asked whether Costco wo uld lease or purchase the property. Christine Lasley confirmed it would be a long-term lease of more than 20 years.\n7. Food Desert Concern – Acce ssibility for Average Residents: Vice Chair Jayton Chang asked how a busin ess center targeting businesses addresses the food desert if residents can not afford to buy in large quantities. He also noted that displacing Zippy 's worsens food access. Christine Lasley clarified that individual consume rs with Costco memberships can shop there. Items are sold in larger quanti ties (e.g.\, 2 dozen eggs\, quarter wheels of cheese) that are larger than typical retail but manageable for families. She acknowledged that without Zippy's space\, the gas station layout cannot fit\, and expressed persona l regret about Zippy's displacement.\n8. Approval Status – Is This Alrea dy Decided: Vice Chair Jayton Chang questioned whether the project was alr eady approved\, based on Christine Lasley's comment that she would miss Zi ppy's. She clarified the project is not yet approved and remains in discus sion.\n9. Gas Station Location and Artesian Wells: Member Andrade raised c oncerns about relocating the gas station to the southeast corner near Farr ington Highway\, citing known artesian wells in the area and questioning w hether moving fuel closer to the highway made sense given existing soil an d water concerns. Christine Lasley explained that the gas station was move d to the southeast corner to separate pedestrian traffic from vehicle traf fic near the transit center. The geotechnical engineer has conducted sever al borings and will investigate and mitigate any artesian well concerns pr operly.\n10. Local Business and Agriculture Partnerships: Member Bonifacio asked whether local restaurants could sell in the business center and whe ther local agriculture products would be sourced. Christine Lasley clarifi ed that the center would supply local restaurants\, not feature them as ve ndors inside. Local suppliers would be prioritized by their buyers as much as possible.\n11. Zippy's Waipahu – Statement on Closure and Community Identity: Kevin Yim\, representing Zippy's Restaurants\, stated that the W aipahu Zippy's has served the community since 1971 (marking its 55th anniv ersary)\, employs approximately 50 staff\, supports Waipahu High School pr ograms\, and has 12 team members with more than 20 years of service\, incl uding one with over 40 years. While welcoming Costco to the community\, he stated Zippy's hopes to remain at its current location\, emphasizing that the restaurant represents the cultural identity and local character of Wa ipahu.\n12. McDonald's Owner – Call for Community Input and Traffic Tran sparency: The owner of Waipahu McDonald's (in the community since 1971) ex pressed concerns about traffic and community impact\, while noting the Don Quijote site in its current condition is unwelcoming. He affirmed belief in Zippy's as a great company and the community\, and called for the busin ess community to have opportunities to see and comment on the development plan.\n13. Products for Families and Timeline: Corey Rosenlee asked about the availability of family-friendly products (fruits\, vegetables\, eggs\, milk)\, the approval process\, and anticipated opening timeline. Christin e Lasley confirmed fruits and vegetables would be sold (by flat or tray)\, and indicated a projected opening of late 2028 or early 2029 if approved\ , after approximately one and a half years of entitlements and permits and six to seven months of construction.\n\nELECTED OFFICIALS - [1:36:40]\nMa yor Rick Blangiardi's Representative – [1:36:50]: Director Roger Babcock provided several updates: the City released a draft Oʻahu Food Systems P lan with over 70 action items on food production\, distribution\, access\, and disposal — open for public comment through June 30 at www.resilient oahu.org/foodsystemsplan. Storm recovery from three consecutive weather sy stems continues\, with resources available at oneoahu.org. On prior board concerns\, HPD monitored speeding on Hene and Honowai Streets with two cit ations issued and a speed trailer deployed\, while DTS is conducting a ful l traffic investigation with findings expected by November 2026. Additiona l signage was installed on Waipahu Depot Road with bridge repairs anticipa ted by end of June pending permits. HPD monitored noise concerns near Hono wai Elementary with no disturbances observed. A rescheduled G.R.O.W. works hop was held at Waipahu Elementary with green waste containers distributed . Finally\, DTS will install "No Parking from the Corner" signs on Laukea and Kanawao Streets to address a traffic safety concern.\n• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/132ogkvbYDaa7J3lCAGc0KvPlymI_VF3J/view?usp =drive_link\n\nQuestions\, comments\, and concerns followed - [1:45:30]\n1 . Pothole and Road Deterioration on Waipahu Street Near Leoku: Member Andr ade reported significant road dips on Waipahu Street near Leoku (near the post office/Oasis Apartments area)\, resulting from an incompletely repair ed water main break during the storms. Vehicles are swerving into oncoming lanes to avoid the dips. Director Babcock agreed to follow up\, noting th at BWS sometimes makes temporary repairs and that a proper resurfacing may not yet be scheduled.\n2. Bridge Repair Status – End of June or July: M ember Plong asked for confirmation on the bridge repair completion timelin e\, which he had previously been told was July 2026 but heard mentioned as end of June 2026. Director Babcock confirmed the end of June 2026 as the anticipated start date for repair work\, acknowledging he could not commit to the completion date as it is not his project\, and offered to report b ack with any new information.\n\nCouncilmember Matt Weyer – [1:47:59]: K elly Anaya reported that Councilmember Weyer's budget amendment includes $ 1M for the Mark Takai Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center and $1M for the Kū puna Feeding and Social Support Program. Storm debris at Central Oʻahu Re gional Park was cleared April 9\, 2026 with 2\,700 tons processed and no s oil contamination found\, though final DOH clearance is needed before reop ening. The FEMA and SBA assistance deadline is June 14\, 2026 at www.oneoa hu.org. Darrell T. Young Waikele Park improvements are underway for approx imately three months with most facilities remaining open and summer progra ms relocated. She also offered to follow up on the Royal Kunia feral chick en concern raised by Member de Gracia.\n• Newsletter: https://drive.goog le.com/file/d/1pNv-wcNVxqmtGyWD-O3UIihaC__fjuK4/view?usp=drive_link\n\nCou ncilmember Val Okimoto – [1:50:54]: Pua Smith-Kauhane reported that Bill 8\, addressing excessive barking and animal nuisances\, has been approved for third reading and heads to the full council next month\, while Bill 3 4\, which updates flood construction standards to maintain Honolulu's elig ibility for the National Flood Insurance Program\, is moving to a public h earing after passing second reading. The FY2027 budget process is underway with Councilmember Okimoto chairing the Budget Committee\, committee revi ews running through May\, and key deadlines set for June 3\, 2026 and June 15\, 2026. Maintenance requests have been submitted for tree inspections and sidewalk sweeping in the Waipio Gentry/Village area\, and congratulati ons were extended to the Waipahu High School Class of 2026\, with a remind er to the community to be cautious of traffic and safety during graduation celebrations.\n• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13_AsR5RQQ NxTmHmRZVNnlBZ_ClZny0Q-/view?usp=drive_link\n• Feral Chickens https://ww w8.honolulu.gov/csd/feral-chickens/\n• To report graffiti - https://www. honolulupd.org/police-services/report-graffiti/\n• Adopt A Park - https: //www8.honolulu.gov/swq/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/adopt-a-block /\n\nCouncilmember Augie Tulba – [1:54:41]: Aaron Ho updated the board t hat the Manager's Drive roundabout is in Phase PE1 with a contract amendme nt expected by end of June 2026 and a 2030 completion estimate\; the small er Waipahu Street bridge needs no repairs\, while Phase 1 of the larger ar ch bridge repair is set to begin late June 2026 and take three to four mon ths to restore two-way traffic\; the Keawalau/Times Supermarket site await s Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) funding wit h no construction expected before late 2027 and no confirmed closure date for Times\; and an arborist will be sent to inspect a tree near the Oasis Apartments flagged as a potential falling hazard.\n• Newsletter: https:/ /drive.google.com/file/d/1rzB4Z1pDC4vHr8mVhiQC9GAZLk26NWA8/view?usp=drive_ link\n• Project: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19QYqVkAnsQXCAC2beMusdB wO9C9wadGR/view?usp=drive_link\nGovernor Josh Green's Representative – [ 2:01:23]: No representative was in attendance.\n• Newsletter: https://dr ive.google.com/file/d/1mJ1BSvy00odV8NL-VDyju2L9bcon-L3g/view?usp=drive_lin k\n\nSenator Michelle Kidani – [2:01:36]: No representative was in atten dance.\n\nSenator Rachele Lamosao – [2:01:49]: Senator Lamosao reported several legislative wins for Waipahu\, including approximately $5 million in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding\, additional grants for commu nity organizations\, and green fees funding for loch cleanup including man grove and invasive species removal. She is following up with the Navy rega rding a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on bike path maintenance behind Waip ahu Intermediate School and has requested they address homeless encampment and security concerns on their property. Additional highlights include $5 0\,000 for humane feral chicken disposal and $2 million for traffic safety improvements\, including crosswalk upgrades at Farrington Highway and the Waipahu Access Road following student advocacy for pedestrian safety.\n • Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHDrN4ueNywk4rgQtasafkaMX D6M-ld5/view?usp=drive_link\n\nRepresentative Cory Chun – [2:06:31]: Dus tin Lee noted that an eight-page session summary was emailed to the board\ ; a printed copy would be made available at the next meeting. Board member s were directed to email the representative's office with any questions.\n • Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rC8FKdssBZ_awUV6KrkUCtzH_ oHysdPN/view?usp=drive_link\n\nRepresentative Daisy Hartsfield – [2:07:1 9]: No representative was in attendance.\n\nRepresentative Trish La Chica – [2:07:27]: Tosa Lobendahn highlighted key legislative achievements inc luding SB 3001\, establishing AI protections for minors\, and HB 1785\, ad dressing bus contracting and service reliability. He also secured $18.6 mi llion for highway repaving along Kamehameha Highway and Waipahu Street bet ween Mililani and ʻEwa\, and $4 million for sewer infrastructure upgrades at Waiawa Correctional Facility. Congratulations were extended to all 202 6 graduates.\n• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kcr3FzxOLl2 GcEZc2TmickI5X_7vDG2P/view?usp=drive_link\n\nRepresentative Elijah Pierick – District 39 – [2:08:35]: No representative was in attendance.\n\nUS Representative Ed Case – [2:08:47]: No representative was in attendance .\n\nUS Representative Jill Tokuda – [2:08:51]: No representative was in attendance.\n\nREPORTS - [2:09:01]\nBoard of Water Supply: No representat ive was in attendance.\n• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Galfz pbYrN4du4PISs8Ji0JbyUB3JVze/view?usp=drive_link\n\nReports of Board Member s Attendance at Other Meetings: Chair Macha noted he attended the Leeward Community College commencement exercise and extended congratulations to th e 2026 graduates\, with a special shout-out to former Neighborhood Assista nt Naomi Hanohano\, who graduated from LCC.\n\nANNOUNCEMENTS - [2:09:44]\n Next Meeting: The Board will recess in June 2026. The next Regular Meeting of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22 is scheduled for Thursday\, July 23\, 2026 at the Filipino Community Center at 7:00 p.m. The July meeting will include the Candidate Forum\, chaired by Secretary Oshiro.\n\nBroadca st: Rebroadcasts of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22 meetings are sch eduled on ʻŌlelo channel 49 for Every Second Saturday at 9:00 p.m. and E very Fourth Sunday at 9:00 a.m.\n\nADJOURNMENT - [2:10:05]: Chair Macha ad journed the meeting at 9:08 p.m.\n\nSubmitted by: Zhoydell Magaoay\, Neigh borhood Assistant\nReviewed by: Dylan Whitsell\, Deputy\nFinalized by: Ric hard Oshiro\, Secretary &\; Darryl Macha\, Chair\n\n \;\n\nTo view agenda and minutes\, visit our board website.\n\nEvent shows physical loc ation\; however\, other options of participation may also include WebEx an d phone.  If available\, instructions for WebEx and phone can be found at the top of the agenda. 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