No 03 Waiʻalae-Kāhala Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting September 2026

The September 18, 2026 regular meeting of the Waiʻalae-Kāhala Neighborhood Board, convened by the City and County Neighborhood Commission Office, covered a range of community and public safety updates. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on infrastructure projects such as Hawaii Gas's pipeline replacement along Hunekai Street and Kahala Avenue, with work scheduled through the end of the year. The board also discussed traffic signal modernization efforts involving cellular communication upgrades to enable real-time adjustments and AI-based signal timing, addressing long-standing traffic issues at key intersections. Additionally, a proposal for multiple roundabout conversions was presented to improve traffic flow and safety, with considerations of funding challenges and potential resolutions to urge city departments to study these options. The board reviewed the formation of a permitted interaction group to investigate and address property management issues at a Department of Education site, aiming to engage with DOE leadership for future planning. The City and County Refuse Division presented on the Grow Green organic waste program, highlighting its expansion and operational details. No contract awards or specific vendor selections were reported, but several capital improvement projects and policy initiatives with procurement implications were discussed, including infrastructure upgrades and community safety enhancements.