The devil is in the contract details.  The City makes a lot [emphasis added] of money off of contractors at Hanauma Bay with several contracts for parking/gift shop/food & beverage/transportation/and equipment rental.  At Ala Moana open space is needed,  The urban core is a glut of people people everywhere,  One wonders how long discussions have been going on with the mayor and his priority spending at Ala Moana.