No 03 Waiʻalae-Kāhala Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting May 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No 03 Waiʻalae-Kāhala Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on May 22, 2026. The meeting covered a wide range of community issues including public safety updates from the Honolulu Police Department, water supply rebate programs, transportation maintenance and homeless encampment concerns, and various neighborhood development projects. Significant procurement-related discussions included presentations on the proposed construction of a new single-family residence at 235 Kulamanu Place requiring a Special Management Area (SMA) major permit, and the Waialae Country Club office renovation and addition project also subject to SMA review. Both projects involved detailed planning and community impact considerations, with commitments to comply with regulatory requirements and minimize neighborhood disruption. The board also discussed ongoing challenges with Department of Education property maintenance and proposed forming a permitted interaction group to address community concerns and potential uses of underutilized DOE land. Additionally, the meeting featured updates on climate resiliency initiatives for East Oahu, emphasizing community engagement and sustainable planning. Votes were taken to approve previous meeting minutes and to schedule the board recess in July. The meeting concluded with announcements of upcoming events and the next meeting date.