No 16 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting August 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No 16 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on August 13, 2026. The meeting included discussions on community concerns such as water main breaks, local construction activities, and storm preparedness. Key procurement-related topics included budget requests for the design and construction of community facilities like the Kalihi Valley Homes recreation center and gym, with specific funding amounts of $1.1 to $2 million and $1.3 million respectively. The board also voted on supporting the nomination of a monkey pod tree to the exceptional tree program and approved holding a stream cleanup event behind Kalihi Valley District Park on October 3, 2026. Additionally, the board discussed organizing and volunteering for the "We Are Kalihi" community event on September 12, 2026, including seeking sponsorships and coordinating with the Neighborhood Commission Office for a booth. The meeting addressed infrastructure concerns such as street lighting, sidewalks, and bridge rehabilitation, including the upcoming closure of the Numana Road Bridge for seven months starting August 17, 2026. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but several community improvement projects and budget allocations were highlighted. The board also emphasized the importance of community safety, emergency preparedness for an approaching storm, and ongoing efforts to address homelessness and housing issues in the area.