REP JConPWIRC/FC/PC 007 03/11/2008 2006-2008

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I Communication 997 I Bill 235 i Page 7 of 8 I Council Member Ford would require a referral back to the Planning Commission for further hearings. Director Yuen said both amendments do not require a referral back to the Commission, however, reminded the Council of a technical problem with how these amendments are being proposed. Director Yuen further explained that because the title of the bill is amending Section MA, and the amendment adds a long list of numbered sections to Condition M, those numbered Sections should technically be a lettered list that amends Section MA specifically. If the change was made, Mr. Yuen stated that the amendments as proposed would be within the scope of what the Council can do without having to go back to the Planning Commission. Council Member Yagong stated he supports the amendments and looked forward to the Department putting a time frame on how long it will take to complete. However, Mr. Yagong did want to note that there are also other communities that have been asking for traffic signals for many, many years without success. Council Member Higa said although he doesn't want Haleki`i Street opened, he supports the amendment because if it does open, at least the mitigation would be in place. Mr. Sumada stated the Department would like to have a chance to review Ms. Ford's amendments and submit comments regarding the timing issue as well as feasibility, including the overall intent of the initiative. Upon the request of Director McClure, Council Chair Hoffmann stated that this matter will be agendized for the April 9, 2008 Council meeting to give the Department ample opportunity to respond. The proposed floor amendment and secondary amendments presented by Council Member Ford were approved. JC-PWIRC, PC, & FC Report No. 7