No 28 Koʻolauloa Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting July 2026

The No 28 Koʻolauloa Neighborhood Board held its regular meeting on July 10, 2026, addressing a wide range of community and government issues. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Malaikahana Beach project by the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, which involves a $7 million infrastructure overhaul including new comfort stations, roadways, and utilities, with an RFP process underway to select a lessee for park management. The Department of Education presented a $1.5 million electrical upgrade and long-term maintenance project for Kaha'a Elementary School, including plans for underground electrical lines and facility modernization, currently in the environmental assessment and special management area permit process. The City and County's new GROW program for green recycling and organic waste was introduced, highlighting upcoming island-wide implementation and composting operations. The board also discussed infrastructure concerns such as flood monitoring technology, speed limit reductions near schools, and community benefits related to Turtle Bay development. Motions were passed to restructure board committees to focus on housing, infrastructure, government transparency, and economic development. Several community concerns were raised regarding illegal vacation rentals, emergency preparedness, and local job training initiatives. The meeting included multiple presentations and concluded with approval of minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.