No 9 Waikīkī Neighborhood Board Legislative Engagement Committee Meeting July 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No. 9 Waikīkī Neighborhood Board Legislative Engagement Committee meeting on July 14, 2026. The meeting focused primarily on discussing several legislative proposals related to local governance and community issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the development of a city ordinance to regulate busking activities in Waikīkī through a permit and lottery system, aiming to balance cultural street performances with noise and obstruction concerns. The committee also explored legislation to introduce digital kiosks replacing traditional publication racks, which would require changes to existing billboard laws and involve vendor selection for procurement. Additional proposals discussed included imposing an additional residential tax tier for properties valued above $10 million to generate city revenue, amending low-income rental housing exemptions to limit rents to 20% of gross income, and increasing the floor area ratio (FAR) in Waikīkī to encourage more housing and commercial development. Other topics included addressing illegal dumping and fishing in the Ala Wai Canal, prohibiting shopping carts outside commercial stores to reduce sidewalk clutter, and revisiting sit-lie laws enforcement. The committee emphasized collaboration with city council and neighborhood boards for feedback and support before formal introduction of bills. No formal votes were recorded during this meeting, but action items included further drafting and community engagement for the busking ordinance and upcoming presentations on zoning and development issues.