HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PCIA 016 2024/10/01 (2022-2024)REPORT OF THE
POLICY COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSETS
DATE: October 1, 2024 Re: Comm. No. 1047/Bill No. 205
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 9:06 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Policy Committee on Infrastructure and Assets, to which was referred Bill No. 205, reports
as follows:
Bill No. 205, transmitted by Public Works Director Stephen M. Pause via Communication
No. 1047, dated August 26, 2024, amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 5, Section 24-279,
Schedule 27, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), relating to parking
on pavement prohibited at all times and Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 5, Section 24-280,
Schedule 28 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), relating to no
parking at anytime.
This bill establishes parking restrictions for certain portions of Opelo Road in Kohala.
Committee Member Cindy Evans shared the increased traffic has caused a situation where an
unofficial bypass was created. This has caused a dangerous road situation compounded by
haphazard parking along the roadside.
Director Pause explained the fundamental issue is cars parking on pavement is not allowed.
Therefore, after receiving several complaints, the Department increased the markings and pushed
the parking off the pavement with clear signage. These actions, along with clearing the line of
sight, has cleared the roadway and made it safer. However, there are still issues with parking for
the complex that need to be addressed.
Chair Lee Loy acknowledged the improvements the Department has made with these Code
amendments. She emphasized the importance of allowing the Department to collaborate with the
community and noted the need for a comprehensive approach to the traffic issues in the area.
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Your Policy Committee on Infrastructure and Assets is in accord with the purpose and intent of
Bill No. 205, and recommends its passage on first reading.
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AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
EVANS
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GALIMBA
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INABA
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KAGIWADA
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KANEALI'l-KLEINFELDER
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KIERKIEWICZ
x
KIMBALL
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LEE LOY
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VILLEGAS
x
Respectfully submitted,
POLICY COMMITTEE ON
INFRASTRUCTURE
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PCIA Report No.: 16