No 05 Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis Heights Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting August 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No 05 Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis Heights Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on August 14, 2026. The meeting covered a range of community issues including public safety reports, homelessness encampments, and neighborhood concerns such as illegal parking and noise from recreational activities. Significant procurement-related discussions included updates on the Diamond Head State Monument Restoration Project, with the Department of Transportation Services anticipating a request for proposals later in the summer and contract awards expected early next year. The Department of Parks and Recreation discussed potential capital improvements at Capilani Park, including resurfacing and converting tennis courts into pickleball courts, though community opposition was noted. The Board also reviewed a property tax committee resolution urging the City and County of Honolulu to implement a new real property tax assessment methodology to protect long-term homeowners from escalating taxes due to rising market values; however, the resolution was not adopted and will be revisited in future committee meetings. Additionally, the meeting included updates on storm preparedness, public infrastructure maintenance work orders, and legislative bills related to property tax exemptions and fines for illegal activities. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded, but several action items and committee referrals related to capital projects and tax policy were discussed.