What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The board will review and approve the minutes from their July 1, 2026 meeting.
Land use agreement at Kewalo Basin Harbor: The board will consider extending a land use permit with Kupu, a local nonprofit organization. Kupu currently uses a portion of a state-owned lot at 1125 Ala Moana Boulevard for parking and utility storage. The proposed extension would run for two additional years, through September 30, 2028, and would include a rent increase.
Executive Director's report: Staff will provide a monthly update, including a list of recently approved building or development permits that did not require a public hearing.

Decisions Expected

A vote on whether to approve the July 2026 meeting minutes.
A vote on whether to authorize the Executive Director to extend and modify Kupu's land use agreement at Kewalo Basin Harbor, including the rent increase.

Who Should Pay Attention

Kewalo Basin Harbor neighbors and users — the agreement affects how a portion of land near Ala Moana Boulevard is used.
Supporters or stakeholders of Kupu — the nonprofit's continued use of the site depends on this decision.
Kaka'ako residents and community members — HCDA oversees development in the Kaka'ako district, and its decisions can affect the neighborhood.
Anyone interested in HCDA permitting activity — the staff report will cover recently approved permits in the area.

This meeting is open to the public in person at 547 Queen Street, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, or remotely via Zoom (ID: 826 3005 2715, Passcode: 553394). Public testimony is welcome and limited to three minutes per person.