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PW&PG44 Page 2 November 17, 1998 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comm. 993: TRAFFIC CODE AMENDMENT (Bill 300) KAHAKAI ROAD -ONE-WAY TRAFFIC PATTERN From Deputy Chief Engineer Jiro A. Sumada, dated September 17, 1998, per request, transmits a bill to change the traffic pattern along Kahakai Road in Kona to one-way in the southerly direction. Informs Kahakai Road is narrow and accommodates a variety of vehicles to include busses, commercial/service vehicles and local residents. The one-way pattern will improve overall traftc safety for motorists and pedestrians along Kahakai Road and will eliminate vehicle conflicts occurring at the intersection of Kahakai Road and Alii Drive. Comm. 993.01: From Police Chief Wayne G. Carvalho, dated October 1, 1998, stating his support of Bill 300 as it will improve traffic flow and eliminate the hazards that occur with vehicles attempting to exit Kahakai Road onto Alii Drive near Huggo's. Comm. 993.02: From Cameron Hewines, Royal Kona Resort, dated October 5, 1998, commenting on Bill 300. Recommends leaving Kahakai Road as a two way or change it to a one way, north to south, beginning at Alii Drive and ending at Royal Kona Resort to allow convenient access to the businesses at the south end of Kahakai Road while easing the congestion at the north end at Alii Drive. Comm. 993.03: From Mrs. C. J. Kimberly, C. J. Kimberly Realtors, dated October 5, 1998, stating she owns an office building on the South East end of Kahakai Road and feels that the amendment to Bill 300 will negatively impact the flow of traffic on this road and inconvenience all the property owners on this end of the street. States other reasons for her opposition to the bill. Comm. 993.04: From Roy Thompson, Kona Reef, dated October 6, 1998, opposing Bill 300, for reasons, as stated. Comm. 993.05: From Councilman Curtis Tyler, submitting a map of the proposed one-way traffic pattern on Kahakai Road (Bill 300).