Waikiki Neighborhood Board Meeting APRIL 2026 Agenda

Community website by MBC/Ernest Abrams. Call 808-739-9797 for advertising/sponsorship. Community website by MBC/Ernest Abrams. Call 808-739-9797 for advertising/sponsorship.

Waikiki Get Down - Honolulu, Hawaii
Event Calendar Item
Waikiki Neighborhood Board Meeting APRIL 2026 Agenda
Tweet
Type: Community
Date: Tuesday - 4/14/2026
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Location:
Waikiki Community Center
310 Paoakalani Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
View Map
Cost:

LAST MEETING NOTES - Click here to read Waikiki Neighborhood Board Meeting MARCH 2026 Minutes minutes notes prior to the meeting scheduled below.

With Permission / Courtesy of: City and County of Honolulu Neighborhood Commission Office

WAIKĪKĪ NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 9

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M.

WAIKĪKĪ COMMUNITY CENTER

310 PAOAKALANI AVENUE, HONOLULU, HI 96815

HYBRID MEETING

PRESENTERS USING PROJECTION MUST BRING EQUIPMENT ONLY AGENDA PRESENTERS MAY SCREEN SHARE DURING MEETING

Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=m2138b1440f1f29820d7c892b39201129

Meeting Number / Access Code: 2492 497 4001

Password: NB09 (6209 from phones and video systems)

Join by Phone: +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll

Meeting Materials: Find an archive of handouts and referenced materials for Neighborhood Board No.9 at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U5LqhO7cjTWUAsZeSiesn99MJa87ouZE

Recordings of Board Meetings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

Rules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports under three (3) minutes. Please silence all electronic devices.

Note: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda.

Privacy: This meeting is being recorded for future telecast. Comments made will be part of the video presentation.

I. CALL TO ORDER -- Chair Robert Finley

II. MESSAGE FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION -- Patrick Smith

III. Vote to fill vacancy in Sub District 2 (Dabbs Resignation)

IV. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS

a. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) on incidents/statistics and safety tips (HFDNHB@honolulu.gov) -- Waikīkī Captain

b. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) on incidents/statistics and safety tips (https://www.honolulupd.org/contact-us/) -- Duty Officer

c. Board of Water Supply (BWS) on main break report and BWS announcements -- Written

V. CITIZENS CONCERNS NOT COVERED IN REGULAR AGENDA

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Legislative -- Anderson and Erteschik

• List of Bills: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UW8wQkP_RsLGUzALE3xIfNXz6PpRSGGy/view?usp=drive_link

SB2367 Relating to State Boating Facilities

HB1588 Relating to Department of Transportation

HB2375 Relating to Towing Practices

HB1797 Relating to Autonomous Vehicle Operation

HB2413 Relating to Pre Trial Reform

SB2591 Relating to Noise

VII. Oahu Schedule of Major Parades and Street Events

Times reflect official street closure times from the Honolulu Department of Transportation for closure of Kalakaua Avenue or areas around Kapiolani Park. HPD and others may start road closures about 30 minutes prior

a. Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:30 p.m. -- Midnight, Waikīkī Spam Jam Street Festival

b. Saturday, May 2, 2026 6:00 a.m. -- Noon, 46th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk

c. Saturday, May 23, 2026 1:30 p.m. -- Midnight, Kanikapila Festival

d. Monday, May 25, 2026 Evening Event, 2026 Shinnyo Lantern Floating (Ala Moana Beach Park)

e. Friday, June 5, 2026 7:00 p.m. -- 8:30 p.m., Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run

VIII. APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENSE

a. Bacchus Waikīkī, 1682 Kalakaua Suite 101, Special License March 25, 2026 -- April 2, 2026

b. Davy's Evolution, 444 Kanekapolei, Special License, May 1, 2026 -- October 31, 2026

c. Capitol Grille, 2380 Kuhio #105, Special License, May 1, 2026 -- November 30, 2026

d. May 12 Hearing, Aloha Amigo Island Mexican Cantina/Peppermint Café, 2200 Kuhio Ave Cat 2

IX. ELECTED OFFICIALS OR OFFICIALS' REPRESENTATIVES

Officials will provide a briefing on current events that impact the Waikīkī Neighborhood, Board will not vote on any presentation.

a. Mayor's Representative on constituent concerns and highlights from Mayor's newsletter -- Director of Human Resources Nola Miyasaki on constituent concerns and highlights from Mayor's Newsletter (https://www8.honolulu.gov/mayor/contact-the-mayor/)

b. Council Member Tommy Waters on constituent concerns, highlights from newsletter, and other activities. (tommy.waters@honolulu.gov, https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/district4)

c. Senator Sharon Moriwaki on constituent concerns and highlights from newsletter (senmoriwaki@capitol.hawaii.gov, https://www.sharonmoriwaki.com/)

d. Representative Adrian Tam on constituent concerns and highlights from newsletter (reptam@capitol.hawaii.govreptam@capitol.hawaii.gov, https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=132&year=2026)

e. Governors Representative Yvonne Hunter on constituent concerns and highlights from newsletter (https://governor.hawaii.gov/)

X. WAIKĪKĪ IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

Presentation to update Waikīkī Neighborhood on Commercial Events that impact the community. The board will not vote on the presentation -- Rick Egged

XI. NEW BOARD BUSINESS: For Neighbors and Board Members Discussion and vote by Board Members.

a. Saratoga Tower Project, a Condo-Hotel/Commercial building to be built between Saratoga, Kalakaua and Beachwalk. Building will cover 73,873 square feet on completion.

XII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Board Members to vote on corrections and final Minutes.

Corrections to Draft Minutes (unless minor spelling) need to be sent to board members 48 hours prior to the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 meeting.

a. Tuesday January 13, 2026 Meeting

b. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Meeting

c. Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Meeting

XIII. REPORTS (Limited to three (3) minutes each)

a. Sub district 1 Report- Merz

b. Sub district 2 Report- Anderson

c. Sub district 3 Report- Henski

d. Chair Report

XIV. ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday May 12 2026, at 6:00p.m.

XV. ADJOURNMENT

View this meeting on Olelo Channel 49 at 9:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday each month, and at 6:00 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. View on line at:

A mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board's agenda and minutes. Additions, corrections, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711; or call (808) 768-3710 or e-mail nco@honolulu.gov . Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco.

All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Neighborhood Commission Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nco@honolulu.gov as soon as possible, preferably at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. If a request is received with fewer than three (3) business days remaining before the meeting, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but it may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.

Questions? Ready for an appointment?

Like Our Facebook

Waikiki Get Down - Honolulu, Hawaii Event Calendar Item

Waikiki Neighborhood Board Meeting APRIL 2026 Agenda

Waikiki Get Down - Honolulu, Hawaii
Event Calendar Item