No 07 Mānoa Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting September 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No 07 Mānoa Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on September 3, 2026. The meeting included updates from the Honolulu Fire Department and Police Department on safety and crime statistics, as well as discussions on emergency preparedness related to hurricane season. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to community concerns about flooding, pedestrian safety, and infrastructure projects, including a special meeting outcome regarding the Manoa stream clearing project. The board voted not to send a critical letter to the city and state about the stream clearing, opting instead to draft a letter of thanks to city officials for their engagement. The board also discussed and amended meeting minutes from previous sessions, addressing procedural and accuracy issues. A draft resolution supporting pedestrian safety and ADA compliance on Lowry Avenue was introduced for discussion but not voted on, with members expressing differing views on the necessity and implications of the resolution. Updates were provided on local infrastructure projects, including University Lab School and wastewater management plans. The meeting concluded with community updates and a presentation on a proposed charter amendment to fund local food security. No contract awards, RFPs, or direct procurement actions were reported during this meeting.