No 01 Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting April 2026

The Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board held its regular meeting on April 29, 2026, addressing a variety of community and infrastructure issues. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Kaiser High School Visual and Performing Arts Center project, with an estimated total cost of $65.5 million split into two phases: a $50.66 million auditorium and a $15.03 million classroom building. The project is in the design phase with construction targeted to begin after securing funds. The Board of Water Supply reported on ongoing and planned infrastructure repairs, including temporary fixes and a multi-year design and construction process for road repairs in Mariners's Ridge. City Council Chair Tommy Waters discussed budget advocacy efforts, including a $34 million proposal to acquire the James property for community use and a push for $2 million resilience hub funding in each council district to support disaster preparedness. Waters also provided detailed information on landfill siting challenges and environmental regulations affecting future waste management projects. Additionally, presentations on community resilience hubs highlighted grassroots efforts to enhance emergency preparedness and resource sharing. Several community infrastructure concerns, such as road maintenance, traffic safety, and environmental hazards, were raised with references to city services and reporting mechanisms. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during the meeting, but multiple action items and follow-ups related to capital projects and community resilience initiatives were discussed.