Votes at a glance: Hawaiian Homes Commission actions Aug. 18, 2025

Below are the formal actions the Hawaiian Homes Commission recorded on Aug. 18. This roundup lists motions that commissioners voted on during the public meeting; it does not attempt to summarize all discussion.

Consent and routine business - Consent agenda (D2–D12): Commission approved the consent agenda items covering standard administrative items (consents of mortgage, ratification of loan approvals, streamlined refinances, application transfers and certifications, assignment and amendment approvals, and rooftop PV nonexclusive licenses). (Agenda: D2–D12; outcome: approved.) - D13 (Amendment to lease 4821‑A): Approved amendment to update the property description to include an unencumbered lot (TMK provided in packet). (Agenda: D13; outcome: approved.)

Lease awards and housing actions - E1 (Pūhōnua turnkey awards): Approved three DHHL lot lease awards for Pūhōnua subdivision turnkey offerings (applicants listed in packet). (Agenda: E1; outcome: approved.) - E2 (Pilani Maʻikai Subdivision Phase 2): Approved 13 DHHL lot lease awards (names listed in packet). (Agenda: E2; outcome: approved.) - E3 (Pre‑owned lot award): Approved one pre‑owned lot award to Barbara Phillips (99‑year lease subject to purchase of existing improvements). (Agenda: E3; outcome: approved.) - E4 (Hualihua Subdivision lease award): Approved DHHL lot lease award to the listed applicant (99 years). (Agenda: E4; outcome: approved.)

Solar project and lease amendments - F1 (Kalaʻi Loa Homeland Solar / GL‑294): Commission approved a conditional second amendment to GL‑294 to authorize a condominium property regime and to keep the base lease term at 20 years while allowing the chairman to grant term extensions tied to PPA extensions; the approval was subject to attorney‑general review and acceptance of executed community benefits agreements (CBAs) that Pivot Energy negotiated with homestead associations. (Agenda: F1; outcome: approved as amended, final documents subject to AG review.)

Other land/permit actions - F2 (Renewal of revocable permit #585, Nanakuli Ranch): Approved renewal for one year (applicant West Valley Ranch Limited / Nanakuli Ranch) after the entity completed required corporate registration. (Agenda: F2; outcome: approved.) - F3 (General lease #129 to Kenneth L. Antonio, Ken's Towing): Commissioners deferred action for one month to allow the lessee’s representative to propose a payment plan and to provide additional documentation; staff will work with the lessee and return the item at the next meeting. (Agenda: F3; outcome: deferred.) - F5 (License agreement #847, Kahalepo Maikai, Molokai): Approved a three‑month extension of the existing license while the lessee arranges relocation and cleanup. (Agenda: F5; outcome: approved.)

Commission procedure on the MOA (C1) - C1 (Draft MOA for donation of ʻEwa parcel(s)): The commission accepted the draft MOA for the record and voted to ask the Hawaiian Homes Commission to take final action next month after attorney‑general review. (Agenda: C1; action: accepted for AG review; HHC will be asked to approve at subsequent meeting.)

Notes and limitations - Vote tallies were not read individually on the record for every item in the transcript; motions carried by voice vote with no recorded roll‑call counts in the meeting transcript for most items. Where items were deferred, staff indicated follow‑up and additional documentation will be presented at the next meeting.

If you need the specific applicant names, TMK numbers, or the packet references for any listed motion, those appear in the meeting packet and the meeting transcript for Aug. 18 and will be attached to the items when the commission takes formal follow‑up actions.