No 16 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting September 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No. 16 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on September 10, 2026. The meeting covered a range of community and city issues including public safety reports from the Honolulu Fire and Police Departments, with discussions on fire prevention, illegal parking enforcement, and crime surveillance technology. Significant procurement-related topics included updates on the Kalihi Valley District Park gymnasium roof replacement project, which is in the design phase with construction bidding anticipated later in the year, and the ongoing delay in opening the newly renovated pool showers due to facade work. Board members expressed concerns about the allocation and use of funds for park improvements, security camera trailers as a crime deterrent, and infrastructure maintenance such as street repairs and sidewalk construction. The meeting also addressed challenges related to parking enforcement, with calls for consistent police action against illegal parking and discussions about potential traffic calming measures. Additionally, representatives from various government levels discussed funding opportunities for affordable housing and community resilience projects. No formal votes or contract awards were reported during the meeting, but several action items were identified for follow-up, including confirming schedules for park facility repairs and pursuing enforcement of parking regulations.