No 31 Kailua Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting August 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No 31 Kailua Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on August 7, 2026. The meeting covered a wide range of community issues including board vacancies, public safety reports from the Honolulu Police and Fire Departments, and updates from local agencies such as the Board of Water Supply, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and Adventist Health Castle. Significant procurement-related discussions included motions on community resiliency and disaster preparedness, comments on a liquor license application for Sunrise Shack with concerns about noise and compatibility with residential areas, and feedback on a draft environmental assessment for a new driveway project on conservation land. The board also discussed ongoing infrastructure projects like road resurfacing and bridge work, and raised concerns about maintenance contracts for highway landscaping. Budget allocations were mentioned in relation to resiliency hubs and staffing increases for disaster planning. The meeting featured extensive community input on a proposed landfill site in Kailua, with strong opposition expressed and calls for transparency and further due diligence. Several motions were voted on, including one urging improved disaster preparedness and another submitting comments on the liquor license application, both passing with majority support. The meeting concluded with updates from elected officials and announcements of upcoming community events and workshops.