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Home My WebLink About2026-03-27 Banyan Drive Hawaii Redevelopment Agency C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. James McCully, Chair Mayor Nathan Gaddis, Vice Chair Kealohanui Browning William V. Brilhante, Jr. Bruce Heidenfeldt Managing Director Anna Liu County of Hawai‘i BANYAN DRIVE HAWAI‘I REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Aupuni Center • 101Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 Phone (808) 961-8288 • Fax (808) 961-8742 AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Banyan Drive Hawai‘i Revised Statutes and Section 2-- DATE:Friday, March 27, 2026 TIME:1:00 P.M. LOCATION:Hilo Planning Department Conference Room 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, HI 96720 NOTICE REGARDING INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY (ICT): Banyan Drive Hawai`i Redevelopment Agencymembers and members of the public may participate in this meeting via the Zoom interactive video conference platformor in person. A meeting held by interactive conference technology shall be automatically recessed for up to thirty (30) minutes to restore communication when audiovisual communication cannot be maintained with all members participating in the meeting or with the “in-person” location identified in this agenda. The meeting may reconvene when either audiovisual communication is restored, or audio-only communication is established after an unsuccessful attempt to restore audiovisual communication. If it is not possible to reconvene the meeting as provided in this section within thirty (30) minutes after an interruption to communication, the meeting shall be automatically terminated. To attend the meeting via Zoom, we recommend registeringat the link below 24 hours prior to the meeting. https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/YmOGmCJpSBWZcam8p6bljg We encourage anyone not providing testimony to watch via the optional alternative of YouTube which can be accessed via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFoRMb3rfWLQMPd6TAkEGA?view_as=subscriber CALL TO ORDER 1 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – Pursuant to HRS 92-3 interested persons that want to provide oral testimony may do so either at the time the board takes public statements on the agenda or at the time the specific agenda item is called or as otherwise allowed at the sole discretion of the Chair. BUSINESS OFTHEAGENCY 1. Legislative Update on the Peninsula: Invited members of the State Legislature to provide updates on the status of the 2026 legislative session bills affecting the Peninsula. Invited Legislators: Senator Lorraine Inouye Representative Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy Representative Matthias Kusch Representative Chris Todd 2. Peninsula: HCDA Executive Director Craig Nakamoto to provide an update on components and cost structure of the total allocation ($1mm) and an update on what type of Phase 1 or Environmental Assessment is being done, if any. Allow for questions & answers to include questions to the other agenda participants. 3. Mayor’s Office Update on the Peninsula: Mayor Kimo Alameda and/or designated representatives have been invited to comment and provide guidance on initiatives related to the . 4. Hilo Bayfront Trails Inc.: Presentationby representatives of Hilo Bayfront Trails Inc. regarding proposed future plans and visions for pedestrian and bicycle trail connectivity along Banyan Drive. Concerns on Private Property Interest: Discussion of concerns related to private property interests along Banyan Drive, including potential implications for redevelopment and long-term planning. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Approval of meeting minutes from the February 27 Redevelopment Agency meeting. 2. Scheduling of the next meeting date. ADJOURNMENT 2 Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Submitting Written Testimony: Pursuant to § 92-3, HRS, interested persons who want to provide oral testimony may do so either at the time the committee takes public statements on the agenda, or at the time the specific agenda item is called. Please note that public testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes in length per agenda item. Those wishing to testify in person should register with the Commission Secretary at the in-person location at the meeting. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring 6 copies for distribution. Testimony may be submitted by (1) mail to Hilo Planning ; or (2) by email to Department at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawa planning@hawaiicounty.gov. In order for the Commissioners to timely receive written testimony and to be in compliance with Chapter 92, HRS, any interested person who wants to submit written testimony should submit his/her/their written testimony, which shall be received by the Commission, by Monday, February 23, 2026, by 10:00 A.M. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Timely written testimony will be distributed to the Commissioners by February 23, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. All oral and written testimony will be public record. Optional Alternative to Provide Remote Oral Testimony: The public may provide verbal testimony at the meeting location provided or by joining Zoom. To provide verbal testimony via Zoom, please register at the following at least 24 hours prior to the meeting: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/9SoxU1_2STeFcyMyBqVkaA Meeting Materials: Documents provided to members of this board for this meeting are available for public inspection online three business days prior to the meeting at https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/WebLink/1/fol/78742/Row1.aspx or during regular business hours at the Hilo office of the Planning Department, Aupuni Center, 101 - E, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i. Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai‘i County Clerk within 2-91.3 (b), Hawai‘i County Code\]. A lobbyist means “any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in -month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials.” -91.3(a) (6), Hawai‘i County Code\]. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Planning Department at (808) 961- the meeting date. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request, this notice may be made available in alternate/accessible formats. The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above matters. BANYAN DRIVE HAWAI‘I REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY James McCully, Chairman 3 Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer