2017-10-30 Hearing Transcript - Amendments to PC Rule 9 (Joint Meeting)

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HALL: Sorry, Ms. McMichael. This is Malia Hall, Corporation Counsel. I just, could you describe, is that what's actually in the photos are the pictures of broken pumps? That's what the Commissioner's question is MCMICHAEL: Everything, and explanation of each, each item. HALL: Yeah, can you tell me what it actually, the picture, for the record we need to know like what the picture is of So is it of the pumps or is it of the shoreline? Like that kind of description, please? Thank you. MCMICHAEL: Okay, it shows the Kahalu`u shaft. There is the graph. There is the caution sign of the bacteria. There is a front page of the West Hawaii Today. And there is the close sign beach. There is the pavilion falling apart into the ocean, and it's the erosion that's never been fixed. There's the sewer, actually the sewer is open. It's in the ocean, and they let it go for days, just open. There's still a cesspool. Here's a barbecue, been broke since 2011. There's the pavilion, one of, there's two, one is closed, completely closed, and due to erosion. And then there's all the historic rock walls, it's all falling apart. There's the Menehune Rock Wall that's [inaudible] of the day. It's not fixed; the next big storm, it's going to wipe out Kahalu`u Beach. And it shows that the public parking here, it's totally flooded. And there is parking here, parking illegally all along Alii Drive at Kahalu`u. They're signs that say no parking, so there is no pedestrian walking space for anyone, and it's really dangerous when you walk with your boards, surfboards, anything with kids, you have to go in and out the car to duck them. It's very hazardous for everybody. LINGER: Great, thank you. So the MCMICHAEL: And it's here. LINGER: so a hundred percent of the pictures are of Kahalu`u Bay in Keauhou Kona. So, thank you. HENKEL: Thank you. Does that answer your question, Commissioner Clarkson? Okay, thank you. We're ready here. LINGER: Thank you. Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth before the Planning Commission? VAN PERNIS: [Inaudible affirmative response.] LINGER: Please state your name and where you reside. VAN PERNIS: I'm Mark Van Pernis. I reside in North Kona, at Makalei. I learned of this proceeding only yesterday. It's a very important procedure, and I would suggest that the minimal notice requirements be expanded upon in this case, that you continue this hearing, and a press release to explain all of the issues that are arising. I have seen the suggested recommendations of the Planning Director for the first time this morning. I'm not an ignorant person. The minimum requirements are, should be exceeded in this case. EXHIBIT A 6