No 34 Makakilo Kapolei Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting September 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No. 34 Makakilo Kapolei Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on September 23, 2026. The meeting covered a wide range of community concerns including fire safety related to lithium-ion batteries, police reports on local crime and school tardiness enforcement, traffic safety issues, street lighting outages, and community events. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on urban development and zoning changes associated with transit-oriented development near rail stations. The board discussed three bills (37, 38, and 39) proposing amendments to state land use districts and zoning to allow upzoning from agricultural to urban uses, including increased building heights and densities. Concerns were raised about the lack of updated environmental assessments, insufficient community engagement, and the absence of enforceable public benefits tied to private landowner upzoning, particularly involving developer D.R. Horton. The board considered a conditional opposition position to these bills, emphasizing the need for binding community benefits, infrastructure funding, and protections for agricultural lands. A motion was made and seconded to adopt this conditional opposition, with plans to hold a special meeting to further refine the board's position before submitting testimony to the city council. Other topics included updates on local infrastructure projects, homelessness services, and upcoming community events. No contract awards or specific procurement vehicle decisions were reported, but the zoning and development discussions have implications for future capital projects and community planning.