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COUNTY OF HAWAI`I •_ STATE OF HAWAI`I
OF
RESOLUTION NO. 286 25
A RESOLUTION URGING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PROCEED WITH THE
ACQUISITION OF HONOLULU LANDING IN THE DISTRICT OF PUNA USING THE
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
FUND.
WHEREAS, authorization to negotiate the acquisition of the historic Honolulu Landing
using the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund was granted in
2007 through Resolution No. 287-07, introduced by former Council Member Emily Naeole; and
WHEREAS, despite this authorization, these parcels have not been acquired; and
WHEREAS, the two parcels comprising Honolulu Landing, identified as Tax Map Key
Nos. 1-4-003:019 and 1-4-003:020, lie between the old coastal village of Waiakahi`ula and the
Nanawale Forest Reserve, encompass 364.4 acres with approximately four thousand feet of
shoreline; and
WHEREAS, these parcels are currently for sale; and
WHEREAS, Honolulu Landing contains archaeological resources first recorded by the
Bishop Museum in 1932 and later documented in the early 1970s, where it was identified as an
integrated site with high research potential, and designated as "valuable," and eligible for listing
in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, a 2004 survey of Honolulu Landing documented ancient burial sites of
lineal descendants, village complexes, heiau, ancient burials, house platforms, rock walls, ahu,
planting areas; and
WHEREAS, the natural resources at Honolulu Landing include freshwater springs,
groves of hala, kukui and hau trees, and habitats for endangered native species such as the `io
(Hawaiian hawk), `6pe`ape`a (Hawaiian hoary bat), and pueo (Hawaiian owl); and
WHEREAS, restoring and ensuring public access to Puna Makai is essential as the 2018
Lower East Rift Zone eruption significantly reduced access; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of Honolulu Landing would honor the legacy of Malama O
Puna, a non-profit volunteer service organization dedicated to protecting the precious natural
resources and heritage of Hawaii, and whose efforts were pivotal in placing Honolulu Landing
onto the Commission's priority list; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAFI that the
Director of Finance is hereby directed and urged to resume acquisition of Honolulu Landing,
identified as Tax Map Key Nos. 1-4-003:019 and 1-4-003:020, using the Public Access, Open
Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, to ensure Honolulu Landing's management
reflects cultural, historical, and environmental stewardship, the County should consult and
collaborate with lineal descendants, cultural practitioners, anthropologists, scientists,
conservationists, and residential fishers and gatherers, and should encourage partnerships with
skillful and knowledgeable organizations.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Honorable C. Kimo Alameda, Mayor of the County of Hawaii; Diane T.
Nakagawa, the Director of Finance; Jeffrey W. Darrow, the Planning Director; Matthew Clark,
Chair of the Cultural Resources Commission; Jodie Rosam, Chair of the Public Access, Open
Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission; and Timothy Rowan, President of
Malama O Puna.
Dated at Kona , Hawai`i, this 17th day of September , 20 25 .
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on September 17, 2025
ATTEST:
INTRO ED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
GALIMBA
X
HUSTACE
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
ONISHI
X
VILLEGAS
X
9
0
0
0
Reference: C-459/LAAC-21
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