HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE PWIRC 10/05/2004 2002-2004
Gary Safarik James Y. Arakaki, Member
Chair `Y O'"+~ Aaron S.Y. Chung, Member
~i Leningrad Elarionoff, Memher
Fred C. Holschuh, M.D., Memher
Joe Reynolds Bob Jacobson, Memher
Vice Chair ''i:;•;;•~;+~ Michael C. Tulang, Member
J. Curtis Tyler, III, Member
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS &
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
30th Session
DATE: October 5, 2004 (Tuesday)
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REFERRALS
Comm. 761: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
(Bill 323) CODE 1983 (1995 EDITION) RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
(Ka`apahu Road-Yield Location(s) Kalopa Gulch Bridge, No. 44-7).
From Public Works Director Bruce C. McClure, dated September 14, 2004,
transmitting the above bill. States that the Hamakua Safety Council and the
Honoka`a Community Association requests that a yield sign be installed along
Ka`apahu Road on the east (Hilo) side of Kalopa Gulch Bridge, because the roadway
width between the bridge and the top of the gulch is not wide enough for two-way
traffic.
Comm. 766: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
(Bill 324) CODE 1983 (1995 EDITION), RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
(Authority of Transit Administrator to Establish Temporary Promotional Bus Fares;
Creation of a "Transportation Free Zone").
From Transit Administrator Tom Brown, dated August 9, 2004, transmitting the
above bill, and describing the amendments. States purpose as: 1) Allowing Transit
Administrator to establish bus fares for a temporary period to provide lower bus fares
to a new route or service to boost ridership; and 2) Designating the Kona district
between Kalaoa and Kealia as an area where riders would ride free of charge for two
years.
Hawai `i Connry is cep Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
PW&IRC - 30 Page 2 October 5, 2004
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT
The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need special
accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8245 by Friday, October 1, 2004. Persons
using TUDs may call 961-852].
(Copies of this agenda and the communications are posted and filed at the County Clerk's Office,
25 Aupuni St., Hilo; the Offtce of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona;
and the Kona Councilmembers' Office, 77-6399 Nalani St., Suite 104, Kailua-Kona. For further
information, please call 961-8245. Those wishing to testify, please register with the County Clerk's
staff prior to the convening of the meeting. If possible, submit fifteen (15) written copies of the
testimony to staff prior to the convening of the meeting.)
VIEWING OF MEETING ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION -Channel 52 (Hilo/Kona)
Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations and Finance Committee meetings -Tuesdays,
October 12 and 19, 2004, at 8:30 p.m.; Human Services and Economic Development and Planning
Committee meetings -Thursdays, October 14 and 21, 2004, at 8:30 p.m.; and all four Committee
meetings -Sunday, October 24, 2004, at 10:30 a.m.