WAIPAHU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 22

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026 7:00 P.M. 
FILIPINO COMMUNITY CENTER
94-428 MOKUOLA STREET, WAIPAHU, HI 96797
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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

IV. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes – Thursday, September 24, 2026

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

VI. PRESENTATIONS
A. Leigh Ann Lopez Mobility, Accessibility & Transportation Security (MATI) Project

VII. 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 Danielle M.M. Bass senbass@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/

VIII. 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

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Meeting: The next Regular meeting of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22 is on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at the Filipino Community Center.
B. 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.

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, HI 96817, by telephone on (808) 768-3710, fax (808) 768-3711, or emailing nco@honolulu.gov. Agenda, documents, minutes are also available online: 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
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 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=naBbFDeRE_M

Reports & other meeting materials can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UO-g9cUa6y72reLs3sjAcsgNALCUBxnA

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:15]: Chair Darryl 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 Board action. Chair Macha reviewed the 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; those giving reports are urged to keep their reports under three (3) minutes; and all electronic devices should be silenced.

INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS – [0:01:13]

Members Present: Maureen Andrade, Domineque Bonifacio, Richard Oshiro, Darryl Macha, Tom Plong, Nainoa Molitor, Chad Domingo, Maurice Morita, Teresita Tumbaga, Edwin Almazan, David Beers, Musaia Siania, Rachel Cristobal (joined at 8:02 p.m.).

Members Absent: Jayton Chang, Nathan Chang, Danny de Gracia, John Pagan, Richard Asperin, and Kevin Wilson

Guests: Sergeant Makanani (Honolulu Police Department – HPD); Major Abella (US Army – 599th Transportation Brigade); Raelynn Nakabayashi (Department of Environmental Services – Mayor’s Representative); Kelly Anaya (Councilmember Matt Weyer’s Office); Pua Smith-Kauhane, Jocelyn Roberts (Councilmember Val Okimoto’s Office); Ka’eo Kealoha-Lindsey (Councilmember Augie Tulba’s Office); Senator Danielle Bass; Senator Rachele Lamosao; Nathaniel Esay (Representative Daisy Hartsfield’s Office); Representative Trish La Chica; Nestor Garcia (US Representative Ed Case’s Office); Nikki Rodwell (Board of Water Supply); Henry Aquino (Hawaii Public Policy Advocates, LLC); Justice Vega, Caitlin, Alyssa Padua, Bella (Waipahu High School); Loren Doctolero (Waipahu Community Association); Abbey Seitz (Hawaiʻi Appleseed); Sophia (Zippy’s Restaurants); Ray Bolouri, Corey Rosenlee, Amanda (Resident); Braxon Cristobal (Neighborhood Commission Office) Note: The names of any attendees who were not legible were not included. There were approximately 48 attendees.

II. FIRST RESPONDER REPORTS – [0:02:05]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:02:23]: No representative present.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hhyaYW-6kOajL2RUid6Cp0PzyLFXKQc-/view?usp=drive_link

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:02:43]: Sergeant Makanani from the Pearl City Police Station (District 3) presented comparative crime statistics for July and August 2026.
• July 2026/August 2026 Statistics: August 2026 saw nine (9) motor vehicle thefts (16 in July), six (6) burglaries (6 in July), 26 thefts (23 in July), three (3) UEMVs (7 in July), and 5,240 calls for service in District 3 (5,082 in July).
• Traffic and Pedestrian Safety: Island-wide traffic fatalities decreased by 29% and critical motor vehicle collisions by 67%; however, pedestrian fatalities increased by 10%, mostly involving people crossing outside of a crosswalk. October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Pedestrians are urged to use marked crosswalks, obey traffic signals, and make eye contact with motorists, and motorists are asked to leave early and avoid speeding.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
1. Abandoned Vehicles in Village Park – [0:05:30]: Rosenlee relayed a community member’s concern about limited parking in Village Park and abandoned vehicles that were reported with no visible action, and asked about the process. Sergeant Makanani responded that vehicles not moved for 24 hours can be reported to HPD to be marked, and that the Department of Customer Services’ abandoned vehicle section also investigates, marks, cites, and tows vehicles; he exchanged contact information with Rosenlee to follow up.

Military Report: US Army – 599th Transportation Brigade – [0:06:36]: Major Abella reported that a public job fair will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Helemano Military Reservation training room from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with job offers and provisional hiring on the day of the event; advance applicants may apply at www.himwr.com, and walk-ins should bring two references, ID, a social security card, and a resume or application. Openings include business operations (golf, bowling, food service) and Child and Youth Services. Aviation training continues through Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and artillery, mortar, and demolitions training with day and night live fire will take place at Schofield Barracks from Friday, September 25–30, 2026. The 25th Infantry Division will conduct its annual Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) exercise in October 2026 and November 2026; residents may see increased military vehicle traffic and training noise. Contact information for the training advisory list will be provided in the written brief.

III. BOARD BUSINESS – [0:12:17]

Approval of Minutes: July 23, 2026 – [0:12:17]: Chair Macha called for any corrections or amendments to the Thursday, July 23, 2026 meeting minutes. With none offered, the minutes were APPROVED as presented; 12-0-0. (Aye: Almazan, Andrade, Beers, Bonifacio, Domingo, Macha, Molitor, Morita, Oshiro, Plong, Siania, Tumbaga; Nay: None; Abstain: None.) – [0:12:32].

Discussion and Possible Action on Candidate Forum and Q&A Procedures – [0:12:49]: Chair Macha opened a review of the Board’s recent Candidate Forum, reminding members that the discussion concerned Board procedures and not any individual candidate or campaign, and noted that a Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) could be formed to research best practices. Plong called the forum a great opportunity for the community and candidates and asked the Board to support a committee to develop a standardized process (SOP) saved to the Board’s drive so future forums do not have to “reinvent the wheel.” Oshiro cautioned that every election differs: the recent forum was limited to contested local House and Senate races, with 11 of 13 candidates participating, while inviting all candidates in the Congressional, Governor, and Lieutenant Governor races would add about 35 candidates, too many for a 90-minute segment. Stand-alone forums have been held in the past but have no ʻŌlelo coverage and require a venue budget. Plong noted that no prior process was found in the drive and that an SOP would help as Board membership changes. No motion was made; Chair Macha indicated the Board may consider forming a PIG ahead of the next election cycle.

Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution Regarding Proposed Costco 24-Pump Gas Station at West Loch Station – [0:21:23]: Chair Macha noted that Costco presented its proposed Business Center and gas station to the Board on Thursday, May 28, 2026, and that the proposed resolution, written public testimony, and a petition were made available to members in the drive. He clarified that the resolution does not oppose the Costco Business Center as a whole, but specifically addresses whether the proposed 24-pump gas station is consistent with applicable Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) requirements.

[0:22:33] – Andrade MOVED and Molitor SECONDED to adopt the resolution urging the Department of Planning and Permitting and the Honolulu City Council not to approve a TOD Special District permit, including a Planned Development–Transit (PD-T) permit, for the proposed Costco 24-pump gas station unless applicable TOD requirements are satisfied.

Proposed Amendments – [0:22:55]: Oshiro proposed two friendly amendments, distributed to members in person: (1) delete the phrase “does not oppose the proposed Costco Business Center but” from paragraph two on page three, since the Board has not discussed whether it supports or opposes the Business Center; and (2) insert a new WHEREAS clause after paragraph three stating that at its Thursday, May 28, 2026 meeting the Board learned the gas station would displace Zippy’s and that a Zippy’s representative reported there is no suitable location for relocation.

[0:25:25] – Oshiro MOVED and Bonifacio SECONDED to amend the proposed resolution as described. The motion was ADOPTED; 12-0-0. (Aye: Almazan, Andrade, Beers, Bonifacio, Domingo, Macha, Molitor, Morita, Oshiro, Plong, Siania, Tumbaga; Nay: None; Abstain: None.) – [0:26:20]

Public Testimony – [0:26:28]: Chair Macha noted the Board received numerous testimonies opposing the gas station and supporting the resolution, including a letter of support from the Waipahu Community Association.
1. Lifelong Resident Opposes Gas Station in TOD Area – [0:27:55]: Amanda, 26, born and raised in Waipahu, opposed the 24-pump gas station on Farrington Highway, stating it does not reflect the promised vision of walkable, family-friendly transit-oriented development and asking whether a gas station is the best use of land near the rail station.
2. Zippy’s Supports Resolution – [0:31:10]: Sophia, Zippy’s Mililani store manager and former Waipahu store manager, supported the resolution, noting Zippy’s 55 years in Waipahu and stating the gas station would bring drivers rather than diners, add traffic, and reduce pedestrian safety.
3. Pedestrian Safety and TOD Goals – [0:33:15]: Seitz of Hawaiʻi Appleseed supported the resolution, stating the gas station works against TOD goals and pedestrian safety, particularly at the Leoku Street crossing, and does not address community priorities such as affordable housing and food.

[0:34:56] – Andrade MOVED and Molitor SECONDED to adopt the resolution regarding the proposed Costco 24-pump gas station at West Loch Station, as amended. The motion was ADOPTED; 11-1-0. (Aye: Almazan, Andrade, Beers, Bonifacio, Domingo, Macha, Molitor, Oshiro, Plong, Siania, Tumbaga; Nay: Morita; Abstain: None.) – [0:35:22]

IV. RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS – [0:35:46]

Neighborhood Safety Concerns – 94-103 Pupupuhi Street – [0:37:05]: Ray Bolouri, the property owner’s representative (via Webex), reported a pattern of break-ins, vandalism, and unauthorized entry over more than two years. Following an approximately $128,000 renovation in 2024, the property sustained interior graffiti and broken jalousie windows by September 2025, additional break-ins through March 2026, and new damage in August 2026 and early September 2026, including a door kicked in. Dead chickens were thrown over the fence, and a group of men broke through the gates and started a small fire in the backyard. He asked the Board to raise the pattern with HPD District 3 and support a monitoring camera at the nearby street corner and a street lighting survey of the intersection.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
1. Property Occupancy and Owner Protection Measures – [0:41:02]: Siania asked whether the property is vacant and what the owner is doing to protect it. Bolour responded it is vacant when the owners are off-island, that interior cameras are in place, and that eight exterior cameras with a live monitoring service are being installed.
2. Coordination with HPD – [0:44:10]: Chair Macha asked whether the owners are working with HPD to deter the activity. Bolour responded that after reaching out to the Board and others they received a favorable response, and patrols now pass by periodically.
3. Property Management – [0:45:37]: Andrade asked about hiring a property manager. Bolour responded that a property manager conducts weekly checks, but incidents occur at odd hours.
4. Occupancy as a Deterrent – [0:47:19]: Siania suggested having someone occupy the property. Bolour responded that break-in attempts have occurred even while the owners were in town.
5. Long-Term Plans for the Property – [0:47:47]: Oshiro asked about the owner’s plans given the extended vacancy. Bolour responded that the property was renovated to sell and later intended as a residence when in town, and that the owners may now fix it up and sell it.
6. Reminder for Coordinating with HPD – [0:49:10]: Chair Macha advised the representative to continue working with HPD on reported property damage and break-ins.

V. PRESENTATIONS – [0:49:27]

Food Insecurity and the Proposed Honolulu City Charter Amendment 1 – [0:49:47]: Henry Aquino, Vice President of Community Affairs, Hawaii Public Policy Advocates, LLC, advocated for Charter Amendment Question 1, which would create a sixth city fund dedicated to food security, funded by 0.5% of existing real property tax revenues rather than a new tax. Four Waipahu High School students, Justice Vega, Caitlin, Bella, and Alyssa Padua, shared personal experiences with food insecurity, noting that one in three households are food insecure, that 85–90% of Hawaiʻi’s food is imported, and that the Charter Commission meets only once per decade. The fund would support programs, grants, and subsidies for local farmers and the local food system.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
1. Estimated Fund Amount – [1:00:14]: Oshiro asked how much would go to the fund. Henry Aquino responded that with an overall city budget of about $5 billion, the fund would be roughly $8 million.
2. Use of Funds – [1:00:42]: Beers commended the students, noted residents already pay property taxes, estimated the fund at about $8.5 million based on $1.7 billion in real property tax revenue, and asked what the fund would specifically support. Henry Aquino responded that it would support grants, subsidies, local farmers, and organizations; if passed, the City Council would budget it and create a framework under a city agency to administer it.

Board member Cristobal joined at 8:02 p.m. 13 members present.

Taste of Waipahu – [1:03:33]: Loren Doctolero, Event Planning Committee Member, Waipahu Community Association, announced the 20th Annual Taste of Waipahu on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Waipahu Depot Street and Hikimoe Street, featuring over 30 food and craft vendors, student entertainment, and a kendama tournament under the theme of building a stronger community. Street closures begin at 12:00 p.m. on Waipahu Depot Street from Farrington Highway to the Waipahu Plantation Marketplace entrance and on Hikimoe Street from Depot Street to Kahuailani Street; access to the Plantation Marketplace and Festival Market parking will remain. HPD officers and barricades will be present, and the Association is coordinating with Department of Transportation Services (DTS). Parking will be available at Festival Market and the YMCA, with discussions underway with the Filipino Community Center and United Church of Christ; signage will be posted one week prior.

VI. ELECTED OFFICIALS – [1:08:13]

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Representative – [1:08:33]: Raelynn Nakabayashi, Department of Environmental Services (ENV), reported on behalf of Director Babcock that the Mayor’s September newsletter highlights the recent tropical storm’s impacts and recovery assistance, available at https://www.honolulu.gov/mayor/newsletter/. On prior concerns, a Department of Customer Services inspector could not locate the reported abandoned truck on Nawaakoa Street on Friday, July 31, 2026; residents are encouraged to report abandoned vehicles via the HNL 311 app. HPD District 3 officers monitored the vacant home on the same street on Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026 with no suspicious activity observed, and will continue to monitor; residents should call 911 to report violations.

Councilmember Matt Weyer – [1:11:23]: Kelly Anaya encouraged residents to report storm damage at https://www.oneoahu.org/ to help the City assess eligibility for federal assistance, noting a report is not an application for aid or a substitute for insurance claims. Certain emergency repairs may begin without a Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) permit if an application is submitted by the next working day. Real property tax relief for storm damage is available through Tuesday, June 30, 2027, and the real property tax exemption and low-income credit deadline for FY2027–2028 is Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Resolutions 26-159 and 26-160, protecting marine resources from commercial aquarium collection, passed in August 2026. Urban Forestry maintenance on Lumiaina Place in Waikele is expected by the end of October 2026.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
1. Separate Fund vs. Direct Budgeting for Charter Amendment 1 – [1:16:32]: Beers asked why a separate fund is needed rather than funding the need directly through the budget. Kelly Anaya responded she would look into it and follow up.
2. Administration of the Food Security Fund – [1:17:28]: Oshiro asked who would administer the fund and how the approximately $8 million would be spent. Kelly Anaya agreed to take the question back to the Councilmember.

Councilmember Val Okimoto – [1:18:22]: Pua Smith-Kauhane reported on Bill 16 (increased fines for irresponsible dog owners), Bill 30 (nonprofit farmers markets and food distribution in city parks), Bill 31 (stewardship of cultural sites in city parks), Bill 32 (park and botanical garden fees, including camping fees, subject to public hearing), Bill 33 (special funds including Waipio Soccer Park and Central Oʻahu Regional Park accounts), and reappointments to the Board of Water Supply and Civil Service Commission. Following the tropical storm, the office assessed damage in Mililani and reported locations to the Department of Facility Maintenance; residents are asked to report remaining debris and prepare for the approaching hurricane.

Councilmember Augie Tulba – [1:23:33]: Ka’eo Kealoha-Lindsey, replacing Aaron Ho, reported potholes on Waipahu Depot Street at Farrington Highway sent to the City; HPD checks and a speed post in response to unsafe driving on Honowai Street near the school; tree trimming near the Waipahu Bike Shop; removal of an illegally dumped couch on Pupupuhi Street; and referral of unregistered vehicles and homeless individuals near a neighborhood park to HPD. The office’s revamped website includes a constituent concern form.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed:
1. Recurring Bulky Items Near Hawaiʻi’s Plantation Village – [1:26:43]: Andrade reported that items, including a couch, continue to pile up on Waipahu Street near the Plantation Village despite prior cleanups, and asked who should be contacted. Kealoha-Lindsey responded that the office works with Protectors of Paradise and other partners on bulky item disposal and will follow up.
2. Tree Trimming Debris – [1:28:19]: Siania added that cut tree branches from recent trimming remain at the same location. Kealoha-Lindsey acknowledged the concern.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative – [1:28:57]: No representative present.

Senator Danielle Bass – [1:29:17]: Senator Bass introduced herself as the newly appointed Senator for District 18, appointed Sunday, August 9, 2026, citing 19 years on the Mililani Neighborhood Board and experience as a House legislative manager, urban planner, and emergency manager. Her office has received over 100 calls related to storm damage, conducted damage assessments, attended over 52 community events, and is coordinating the transition with retiring Senator Kidani.

Board member Andrade left at 8:30 p.m. 12 members present.

Senator Rachele Lamosao – [1:33:05]: Senator Lamosao invited input on priorities for the upcoming legislative session, congratulated the Waipahu Public Library on 30 years and the Waipahu Marauders on winning the Cane Knife after 22 years, and thanked Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) for clearing debris and overgrowth on Waipahu Street near Kamehameha Highway. The office can be reached at 808-586-6970.

Representative Cory Chun – [1:35:51]: No representative present.

Representative Daisy Hartsfield – [1:36:23]: Office Manager Nathaniel Esay attended to take questions back to the Representative.

Representative Trish La Chica – [1:37:18]: Representative La Chica reported participating in the Mothers Against Drunk Driving walk, a graffiti and trash cleanup in Waipio Gentry with HPD District 3 and DFM, with a second cleanup planned in Mililani, and a pre-legislative survey in her newsletter. State and county buildings will be lit in Philippine flag colors for Filipino American History Month in October 2026.

Representative Elijah Pierick – [1:40:07]: No representative was in attendance.

US Representative Ed Case – [1:40:46]: Nestor Garcia reported that applications for congressional nominations to the service academies are due Friday, October 9, 2026; a continuing resolution funds the federal government through Friday, December 11, 2026; and the Water Resources Development Act passed with four Hawaiʻi projects, including a Honolulu Harbor resilience study and shoreline protection near Kaimana Beach.

US Representative Jill Tokuda – [1:44:04]: No representative present.

VII. REPORTS – [1:44:24]

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – [1:44:35]: Nikki Rodwell reported no water main breaks in Waipahu in August 2026. Surveying for new water sampling stations is underway, with letters mailed to affected residents, and the year-long Waipio Heights Wells II pump replacement and electrical upgrades project is expected to begin on or after Monday, September 14, 2026, with completion anticipated in October 2027. BWS has issued a water conservation advisory due to the approaching storm and urges residents to store 1.5 gallons of water per person per day for 14 days. An update on the carryover road repair question, delayed pending paving contracts, will be sent to the Chair.

Reports of Board Members Attendance at Other Meetings – [1:49:07]: No reports were given. Chair Macha noted receipt of an anonymous letter regarding an ongoing, recurring weekend disturbance in the neighborhood and will determine how to share it with the Board.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS – [1:49:54]

Next Meeting: The next Regular Meeting of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22 is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the Filipino Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

Broadcast: Rebroadcasts of the 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.

IX. ADJOURNMENT – [1:50:14]:

Chair Macha adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:50 p.m.

Submitted by: Braxon Cristobal, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Camilia Epa Gomes, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Finalized by:

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