STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3235

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    H.C.R. No. 86

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 86 entitled:

 

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I TO RESTORE PRINCE KUHIO PARK TO ITS FORMER CONFIGURATION,"

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     The purpose of this measure is to urge the County of Kaua‘i to design and construct a new Lawa‘i Beach Road that restores the natural flow of water from the historic fishpond to the shoreline while maintaining appropriate access for park visitors.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Chapter 3; and two individuals.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     Prince Kuhio Park in Koloa on the island of Kaua‘i is an historical and cultural treasure, preserving the foundation of Prince Kuhio's royal home and fishpond, as well as the Ho‘ai Heiau.  The County of Kaua‘i constructed Lawa‘i Beach Road through the park after Hurricane Iwa.  The current path of Lawa‘i Beach Road essentially restricts water flow from the historic fishpond to the ocean, resulting in compromised water quality.  It is imperative to the integrity of this historic place that the natural flow of water be restored and preserved.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 86, and recommends its adoption.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs,

 

		____________________________ J. KALANI ENGLISH, Chair