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

This was a regular meeting of the No 05 Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St. Louis Heights Neighborhood Board held on September 11, 2026, under the City and County Neighborhood Commission Office. The meeting covered a broad range of community issues including public safety reports from the Honolulu Fire Department and Police Districts 6 and 7, with discussions on nuisance fires, crime statistics, parking enforcement, and traffic safety concerns. The Board also received updates from the Board of Water Supply regarding recent main breaks and water infrastructure assessments. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to community concerns such as food security, with local students advocating for a food security fund (Proposal 119) on the upcoming ballot to support local farmers and address food insecurity. Additionally, city council members discussed recent legislation including increased fines for illegal peddling, potential user fees for park visitors, and property tax assessment issues. There were no specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions reported during this meeting. However, discussions on infrastructure projects like park improvements and traffic safety measures were noted as pending or in planning stages, with some awaiting archaeological surveys or further community input. The meeting also touched on emergency preparedness and disaster response coordination, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve community resilience to storms and flooding.