2025-12-10 Cultural Resources Commission Meeting

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determination of "effect, with proposed mitigation commitments," which would include documentation in accordance with the Historic American Engineering Record(HAER). [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 14:01] The Section 106 public outreach with Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHO) and potential consulting parties was listed in the presentation, with NHO letters sent on October 8th and 9th.A news advertisement was published in the Hawai`i Tribune- Herald and West Hawai`i Today. The construction schedule for the project anticipated initiating construction in Summer 2027, with completion expected in Summer 2029. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 14:43] The project contacts were identified as HDOT Project Manager, Evan Kimoto; WSP Project Manager, Randall Urasaki; and WSP Environmental Planner, Dennis Silva, Jr. This concluded the presentation, and Chair Clark opened the floor for questions. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 15:20] Chair Clark noted that the bridge was originally built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1950, asking whether the reconstruction was to accommodate highway travel and if it had previously been a railroad bridge. Mr. Silva confirmed that the bridge was a railroad bridge and was modified to accommodate vehicular travel. Chair Clark then asked whether the bridge was listed individually in the bridge inventory or as part of the larger Mamalahoa Highway. Mr. Silva confirmed that it was listed individually on the SHPD list. Chair Clark inquired whether consultation with SHPD had begun, whether a ground survey had been requested, and whether a new archaeological survey had been conducted within the APE. Mr. Silva responded that currently no survey had been conducted, but the project was proceeding through the Section 106 process. He added that the effect determination letter had not yet been completed and Chapter 343 Environmental Assessment(EA) had been initiated. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 16:57] Commissioner Six asked whether the project team had consulted with Office of Hawaiian Affairs(OHA)Kipuka database to review Land Commission Awards and suggested examining Hawaiian language sources for chants or meles, or place names that could provide additional context about the area. Mr. Silva responded that they would conduct additional research and include the findings in the draft EA. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 17:48] Commissioner Keakealani asked whether any of the organizations that had been contacted had responded. Mr. Silva stated that, as to date, no responses had been received and that more than a month had passed since outreach was conducted. Vice Chair Haumea requested a list of the individuals and organizations that were contacted, noting that he was involved with several of those organizations. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 20:08] Commissioner Haumea motioned to continue participation in the Section 106 process as the project moved forward and proposed that the CRC draft a letter to be submitted as formal comments. Commissioner Six recommended that the letter include consideration of place names and Hawaiian language sources, including consultation of the OHA Kipuka database. Chair Clark added that the letter should emphasize staying in contact with SHPD regarding the APE and any potential archaeological survey. It was agreed that staff would draft the letter summarizing the comments made during the meeting, Cultural Resources Commission December 10,2025 Minutes Page 3 of 10