No 15 Kalihi Pālama Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting August 2026

The Kalihi Pālama Neighborhood Board held a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, facilitated by the City and County Neighborhood Commission Office. The meeting included reports from various city departments such as the Honolulu Police Department, Fire Department, Board of Water Supply, and updates from the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) and Department of Transportation Services. Key procurement-related discussions involved updates on ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects, including the full closure of Gulick Avenue for overpass construction, sidewalk improvement projects funded by federal and local funds, and transit-oriented development near the former Delight Bakery site. The board also discussed neighborhood boundary adjustments related to transit development and coordinated with the Downtown Chinatown Neighborhood Board on jurisdictional changes. Additionally, the meeting covered community concerns about traffic safety, ADA compliance issues, and public transportation accessibility, with several action items to engage relevant city and state agencies for follow-up. The board conducted elections for chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer positions and approved a resolution addressing community concerns. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but several capital improvement projects and budget allocations were highlighted, including a $2.7 million acquisition supporting transit-oriented development. The meeting emphasized community engagement and coordination with multiple government entities to address infrastructure and accessibility challenges in the neighborhood.