No 03 Waiʻalae-Kāhala Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting June 2026

The Waiʻalae-Kāhala Neighborhood Board held its regular meeting on July 9, 2026, under the City and County Neighborhood Commission Office. The meeting included reports from the Honolulu Fire and Police Departments focusing on public safety and emergency preparedness, with reminders about hurricane season and disaster kits. A significant portion of the meeting addressed community concerns related to property maintenance and safety, particularly regarding a vacant lot at 235 Kulamanu Place, where issues of overgrown vegetation and fire hazards were discussed. The board also reviewed ongoing efforts to improve sidewalk safety and maintenance near Department of Education properties, highlighting challenges with weed control and communication delays from DOE. Updates were provided on local development projects, including a single-family residence at Kulamanu Place, with commitments to maintain communication with neighbors. The board discussed the formation of a permitted interaction group (PIG) to address community issues, emphasizing the need for clear resolutions and specific goals. Additionally, cultural and community events, such as the Shangri-La partnership with Ballet Hawaii West, were briefly reported. No contract awards, RFPs, or direct procurement actions were reported during this meeting, but discussions on infrastructure maintenance and community safety may influence future procurement activities.