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Comm.25-024 On a related topic-PONC and subsequently the Council approved the acquisition of nearby Honolulu Landing(in 2018/2019?). That area which would have also been part of the same Hawaiian village in historic times. It is now actively for sale!!!! The area approved for acquisition and with stewardship available is full of Hawaiian artifacts that are very important to protect before they are lost to development. We are hoping that the County will move forward expeditiously on acquiring this property before a developer buys it. We had been talking with Hamana Ventura about the situation earlier in the year. With many people interested in knowing what is happening on this and concerned about its possible loss to development-would it be possible for you to bring us up to date on the County's efforts? If you need more background on Honolulu Landing, we would be happyto work on bringing people together who could brief you on it. We believe that the County needs to move on this now!!!! Sincerely, Janet Marshall and David (Kawika)Young From: Kekai, Malia <malia.kekai@hawaiicounty.gov> Sent: Friday,June 13, 2025 8:22 AM To: 2ianmarshall@gmail.com Subject: PONC Questions RE: Sugg 25-08 Waiakahi'ula Village Ocean Access Aloha, Please answer the following questions from the Commission by or before July 1, 2025. • Can it be established that the public has the right to traverse the coast laterally along the top of cliff in Suggestion 25-08? Is there an ancient Hawaiian trail along that coast? If not an ancient Hawaiian trail, can a prescriptive right be claimed?The state's Na Ala Hele program may be able to advise on how to establish that a traditional right to lateral coastal access exists. • Is the blowhole location confirmed to be on the property? Mahalo, Malia Malia Kekai Deputy Finance Director County of Hawai'i `O ke kahua ma mua, ma hope ke kukulu "First set the foundation, then build." 2