No 31 Kailua Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting May 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No 31 Kailua Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on May 11, 2026. The meeting covered a wide range of community and public safety topics, including updates from Honolulu Police Department, Fire Department, and Ocean Safety, as well as discussions on local infrastructure issues such as water main breaks and road conditions. Significant procurement-related discussions included Council Member Esther Pina securing $240,000 to recruit 20 engineers to address the Department of Planning and Permitting backlog, and updates on archaeological surveys and planned renovations for local parking lots. The board passed motions to participate in the 77th annual Kailua Fourth of July parade with a $155 application fee funded by the Neighborhood Commission Office, and to support participation in the annual Kailua Emergency Preparedness Fair. Additionally, the board discussed Bill 53 concerning affordable housing project notifications and parking requirements, with mixed opinions and a vote resulting in 5 in favor, 5 opposed, and 3 abstentions. The meeting also included updates on property ownership changes at Alexander & Baldwin and community input on future development plans. No direct contract awards or RFPs were reported, but several budget allocations and capital improvement projects were noted.