STATE OF HAWAIʻI

DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS

HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION MEETING/WORKSHOP AGENDA

Hale Ponoʻi, 91-5420 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Oʻahu, 96707, and Zoom Meeting ID: 609 754 2925

Monday, March 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. to be continued, if necessary,

on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

Livestream available at www.dhhl.hawaii.gov/live

Note: Commission Meeting Packets will be available at dhhl.hawaii.gov by Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

       I.            ORDER OF BUSINESS

A.     Roll Call

B.      Approval of Agenda

C.      Approval of Minutes:

a.       February 17 & 18, 2026 Regular Meeting

D.     Public Testimony on Agendized Items - see information below

Public testimony on any item relevant to this agenda may be taken at this time, or a testifier may wait to testify when the agenda item is called for discussion. Pursuant to section 92-3, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, and section 10-2-11(c), Hawai‘i Administrative Rules, the Chair of the Commission has the authority to impose reasonable conditions to ensure an orderly and efficient meeting.

    II.            ITEMS FOR DECISION MAKING

A.    CONSENT AGENDA

Homestead Services Division

D-2  Approval of Consent to Mortgage (see exhibit)

D-3  Approval Streamline Refinance of Loans

D-4  Approval of Homestead Application Transfers / Cancellations (see exhibit)

D-5  Approval of Certify Applications of Qualified Applicants for the month of February, 2026 (see exhibit)

D-6  Commission Designation of Successors to Application Rights-Public Notice 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024(see exhibit)

D-7  Approval of Assignment of Leasehold Interest (see exhibit)

D-8  Approval of Amendment of Leasehold Interest (see exhibit)

D-9  Approval to Issue Non-Exclusive Licenses for Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems for Certain Lessees (see exhibit)

D-10 Commission Designation of Successor – PAULETTE K. LANE, Residential Lease No. 12930, Lot No. 108, Kauluokahai, Oahu

D-11 Commission Designation of Successor – BEVERLY P. DOI, Residential Lease No. 1269-A, Lot No. 201-B, Keaukaha, Hawaii

D-12 Commission Designation of Successor – CADE K. KUAMOO, Residential Lease No. 4260, Lot No. 314, Keaukaha, Hawaii

D-13 Commission Designation of Successor – DAVID K. KEAULANA, Residential Lease No. 8388, Lot No. 97, PKE, Oahu

D-14 Request to Surrender Lot – YVETTE SATOMI MASAOKA, Residential Lease No. 9970, Lot No. 6-A, Kurtistown, Hawaii 

B.   REGULAR AGENDA 

                  Office of the Chairman

C-1  Approval of Budget to Support Geothermal Exploration and Development on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) Trust Lands.

Land Development Division

E-1   Ratification of Agreements Between Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, and Department of Human Services, and Approval of Advancement of Trust Funds for Use Under the 2025 Tri-Party Memorandum of Agreement for Water System Improvements at Wahikuli, Villages of Leiali‘i, Maui, Hawai‘i

E-2   Approval of Lease Award and Cancellation of Corresponding Application -

Courtyards at Waipouli – Rent with Option to Purchase Residential Project Lease Kapa’a, Kaua’i (see exhibit)

E-3   Approval of Lease Award and Cancellation of Corresponding Application-

Puʻuhona Subdivision Residential Lots - Waikapū, Maui (see exhibit)

E-4    Approval of Environmental Assessment, Ho‘olehua Scattered Lots Subdivision; Ho‘olehua, Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i; TMK Nos. (2)5-2-005:031; (2)5-2-026:003, :014, :016, and :017, Pu‘u Kapele Ave. (por.), Farrington Ave. (por.) and Mo‘omomi Ave. (por.)

     Land Management Division

F-1  Approval to Issue a Right of Entry to Spectrum Oceanic, LLC, Portions[LB1]  of Various TMKs Statewide--Islands of Maui, Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, State of Hawaii

F-2    Approval to Extend the term of Right-of-Entry Permit No. 750 issued to De Mont

       Kalai Manaole, Lualualei, Oahu Island, Tax Map Key No. (1) 8-6-001:052 (p)

F-3  Approval to Issue Right-of-Entry Permit, EC Trucking, LLC, Nanakuli, Island of Oahu, Tax Map Key No (1) 8-8-007:002 (p)

F-4    Approval to Issuance of License Agreement to Alu Like, Inc., Nanakuli, Island of Oahu, TMK: (1)8-9-005:022

Planning Office

G-1   Declare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Final Environmental
Assessment for the Ka'ū Hawaiian Culture Community Center Tax Map Key No.
(3) 9-5-005:003 (por.), Waiʻōhinu, Ka‘ū, Hawai‘i.

G-2  Approval of Recommendations for Various Grant Awards (see exhibit)

Administrative Services Office

H-1  Transfer of Hawaiian Home Receipts Fund Balance – End of 3rd Quarter, FY26

 III.            EXECUTIVE SESSION 

The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), HRS, to consult with its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities on the following matters: 

1.       Discussion on Right of Entry Permit to Spectrum Oceanic, LLC, Portions of Various TMKs Statewide--Islands of Maui, Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, State of Hawaii 

 IV.            ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/DISCUSSION 

A.    WORKSHOP

                  Office of the Chairman

C-2  For Information Only - Legislative Update 2026

C-3 For Information Only - Status Report of DHHL Enforcement Unit Efforts and Statistics (February 9, 2026 – March 9, 2026)

Homestead Services Division

D-1   HSD Status Reports

A.   Homestead Lease Totals & Monthly Activity Reports

B.   Delinquency Report

C.   DHHL Guarantees for FHA Construction Loans

Land Development Division

E-5  For Information Only – Land Development Updates ( Options & Opportunities related to Housing. Partnerships with Governmental Agencies, 501(c)(3) entities, and other Hawaiian Trusts, 2026 Homestead Lease Awards Schedule, House Bill 2049 Relating to Housing, and 10-year Projection)

Land Management Division

F-5    For Information Only - Genesis Oahu, Solid Waste to Sustainable Fuels and Tire Processing Plant DHHL Lands in Honouliuli, Ewa, Oahu Island TMK: (1)9-1-013:117

Planning Office

G-3  For Information Only - Integrating Coastal Zone Management In Hawaiian Home Lands – NOAA Project of Special Merit

G-4     For Information Only - Status Update on Plan Implementation in Ko‘olaupoko Moku – O‘ahu Island Plan and Waimanalo Regional Plan

    V.            ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RECESS

1.             DHHL Community Meeting March 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Blanche Pope Elementary School, 41-133 Huli Street, Waimanalo, Hawaii, 96795

STATE OF HAWAIʻI

DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS

HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION MEETING/WORKSHOP AGENDA

Hale Ponoʻī, 91-5420 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, O‘ahu, 96707,

and Zoom Meeting ID: 609 754 2925

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

Livestream available at www.dhhl.hawaii.gov/live 

                   I.            ORDER OF BUSINESS

A.     Roll Call

B.      Public Testimony on Agendized Items - see information below

Public testimony on any item relevant to this agenda may be taken at this time, or a testifier may wait to testify at the time the agenda item is called for discussion. Pursuant to section 92-3, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, and section 10-2-11(c), Hawai‘i Administrative Rules, the Chair of the Commission has the authority to impose reasonable conditions to ensure an orderly and efficient meeting.

                II.            ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/DISCUSSION

General Agenda

Requests to Address the Commission 

J-1   Jan Makepa – Waianae Valley Homestead Association

J-2   Kalaniakea Wilson – Koa Kia’i

J-3   Garen Mousser, Garry Mousser Jr. – Various Concerns

J-4   Brandon Ching, Noelani Couch, Blaise Couch

J-5   Sheen Butler, Anthony Akiona – Various Concerns

J-6   Jay Lusano, Daniel Chung – Various Concerns

J-7   Nalani Kaneakua – Hosea Lovell Foundation

J-8   Leiana Keliikoa – Paukukalo Hall

J-9   Patty Kahanamoku Teruya – Various Concerns

J-10 Ruth Solomon – Nanakuli Concerns

J-11 De Mont Manaole – Various Concerns

J-12 Kekoa Enomoto – Pa’upena Community Development Corporation

                      III.            ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT

A.     Next Regular HHC Meeting –April 20 & 21, 2026, Lanikeha Community Center, 2200 Farrington Avenue, Ho’olehua, Moloka’i.

B.      Adjournment

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Kali Watson, Chairman

Hawaiian Homes Commission