HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE PC 03/11/2008 2006-2008 K. Angel Pilago Brenda Ford, Member
Chair a?~ Stacy K. Higa, Member
`~S` 4i Pete Hoffmann, Member
Donald Ikeda, Member
Dominic Yagong Bob Jacobson, Member
vice Chair 'i:•~•..::°•~
o, w.r Emily I. Naeole, Member
J Yoshimoto, Member
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
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DATE: March 11, 2008 (Tuesday)
PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 3
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78-128 Ehukai Street - _
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(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. 998: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 97-102 AND AMENDING
(Bill 237) SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICTS ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF TILE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) TO RESIDENTIAL AND
AGRICULTURAL - 5 ACRE (RA-Sa) AT KAHUA 1 sT, NORTH KOHALA, HAWAI`[,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 5-9-001:008 (Planning Director Initiated) (Area: 37.88 acres)
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 29, 2008, transmitting the above bills and the Planning
Commission letter and enclosures. The Planning Commission forwards an unfavorable
recommendation to the Council.
Comm. 998.1: From Steven S. C. Lim, dated February I, 2008.
Comm. 998.2: From Steven S. C. Lim, dated February 27, 2008.
Comm. 1041: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 4,
(Bill 254) SECTION 25-2-45 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION) WITH
RESPECT TO NON-SIGNIFICANT ZONING CHANGES (defines limits of the scope of
non-significant zoning changes the Planning Director can administratively grant without the
County Council's approval) (Planning Director Initiated)
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 13, 2008, transmitting the above bill.
(Comm. 1041.1 continues on the next page)
Serving the Interes4s of the People of our Island
Hawai `i County it an Egua[ Opportunity Provider and Employer
PC-28 Page 2 March 11, 2008
Comm. 1041.1: From Councilmember K. Angel Pilago, dated February 27, 2008, transmitting a proposed
amendment of anon-substantive nature to remedy some minor formatting errors within the
bill.
Comm. 1057: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE'FO PLAN THE LONG
(Res. 549-08) TERM DISPOSITION OF MUD LANE ROAD IN THE DISTRICT OF HAMAKUA
From Councilmember Dominic Yagong, dated February 25, 2008, transmitting the above
resolution.
Comm. 1058: PRESENTATION BY JIM CHANNON ON CONCEPTS TO BE INCORPORATED IN THE
NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR RURAL LAND USE
From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated February 27, 2008, requesting time on the Planning
Committee agenda for the above presentation.
Comm. 1064: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY OF HAWAII COMPLETE
(Res. 553-08) CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAMALAHOA BYPASS HIGHWAY OVER THE
RICHARDS/COUPE PROPERTY
From Councilmember Stacy K. Higa, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting the above
resolution.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 997: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-7 BY AMENDING THE PORTION
(Bill 235) OF CONDITION M.4 RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BARRICADE OR
BREAKAWAY GATE TO PREVENT THE USE OF HALEKI`I STREET AS A VEHICULAR
THOROUGHFARE PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE ENTIRE MAMALAHOA BYPASS.
ORDINANCE NO. 96-7 RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM UNPLANNED (U) TO
AGRICULTURAL l-ACRE (A-la) AT HONUAINO 3RD AND 4T", HOKUKANO 1sT AND
2ND HALEKI`I, KEEKEE 1sT AND 2NU, IL[KAHI, KANAKAU ls.~, AND 2"D, KALUKALU
isT 2ND AND 3RD, AND ONOULI 1sT, NORTH AND SOUTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED
BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-9-]2:4 & 11;8-1-4:3, 7, 65 & 68; 8-1-27:16, 20, 21, 27-43; 8-1-28:9, 10,
19-28, 30, 44-47; 8-1-30:1-3, 5-9, 12-53; 8-1-32:1-54; 8-I-33:1-20; 8-1-34:1-25 (formerly
7-9-12: PORTION OF 3, 4 & 11 AND 8-1-4: PORTION OF 3), AND INCLUDED A
CONDITION M.4 STATING THAT A BARRICADE OR BREAKAWAY GATE MEETING
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHALL BE
INSTALLED BY THE APPLICANT AS PART OF THE REQUIRED HALEKI`I STREET
IMPROVEMENTS, THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONDITION BEING TO PREVENT THE USE
OF HALEKI`I STREET AS A VEHICULAR THOROUGI-{PARE BETWEEN THE EXISTING
MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY AND A PORTION OF THE MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY
BYPASS UNTIL THE ENTIRE PROPOSED MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY BYPASS
BETWEEN THE APPROXIMATE VICINITY OF KEAUHOU AND CAPTAIN COOK HAS
BEEN COMPLETED AND OPENED FOR GENERAL PUBLIC USG
(Planning Director Initiated); and
(Note: Bi11236 eo~atinues on the next page.)
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(Bill 236) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-8 BY AMENDING THE PORTION
OF CONDITION L.4 RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BARRICADE OR
BREAKAWAY GATE TO PREVENT THE USE OF HALEKI`I STREET AS A
VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE ENTIRE
MAMALAHOA BYPASS. ORDINANCE NO. 96-8 RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
AGRICULTURAL 5-ACRE (A-5a) AND UNPLANNED (U) TO AGRICULTURAL I-ACRE
(A-1 a) AT HONUAINO 3RD AND 4Tn, HOKUKANO ls~ AND 2ND, KANAUEUE 1 s~r AND
2ND HALEKI`I, KEEKEE lsT AND 2ND, ILIKAHI, KANAKAU IsT AND 2"D, KALUKALU
1sT 2ND AND 3RD, AND ONOULI IsT, NORTH AND SOUTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED
BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-9-12:4, 6, 9, 29; 8-1-4:3, 56, 59-62, 64, 70; 8-I-26:1-3, 5-9, 1 I-57;
8-1-27:1-15, 17-26, 33-38, 43; 8-1-28:1-3, 7-18, 28-38, 40-43; 8-1-29:1, 2, 4, 6-46, 53-59, 62,
63; 8-1-30:1-9, 49, 51 (formerly 7-9-6: PORTION OF 1, 7-9-12: PORTIONS OF 3 AND 4
AND 8-1-4: PORTION OF 3), AND INCLUDED A CONDITION L.4 STATING THAT A
BARRICADE OR BREAKAWAY GATE MEETING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHALL BE INSTALLED BY THE APPLICANT AS
PART OF THE REQUIRED HALEKI`[ STREET IMPROVEMENTS, THE PURPOSE OF
THIS CONDITION BEING TO PREVENT THE USE OF HALEKI`1 STREET AS A
VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE BETWEEN THE EXISTING MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY
AND A PORTION OF THE MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY BYPASS UNTIL THE ENTIRE
PROPOSED MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY BYPASS BETWEEN THE APPROXIMATE
VICINITY OF KEAUHOU AND CAPTAIN COOK fiAS BEEN COMPLETED AND
OPENED FOR GENERAL PUBLIC USE (Planning Director Initiated)
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 29, 2008, transmitting the above bills and the Planning
Commission letters and enclosures.
Postponed: February 20, 2008
(Note: There is pending motion made by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Ms. Naeole to
close file on Comm. 997 and recommend passage of Bills 235 and 236.)
Comm. 997.1: From Charles Flaherty, dated February 20, 2008.
Comm. 997.2: From Councilmember K. Angel Pilago, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 235.
Comm. 997.3: From Councilmember K. Angel Pilago, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 236.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for
this meeting should call 961-8245 by March 6, 2008. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521.
Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at
httn://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/aeendas and actions.htm, the County Clerk's Office, 333 Kilauea Avenue,
Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona Council Office,
Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and the Waimea Council Office at the
Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea. For further information, please call
961-8245.
PC-28 Page 4 March 11, 2008
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• Hilo Councilroom at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and
• Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center.
Videoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. [f for technical or other
unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting
will continue.
In the event of an unanticipated emergency situation, including but not limited to: severe adverse weather
conditions, road closures, or natural disasters, the Hawaii County Council and its Committees may conduct
its meetings via videoconference pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. If that occurs, individual
Councilmembers may be at either the meeting site or one of the videoconference sites. If audio connection
is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated.
Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk's staff.
Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring tifteen (15) copies for distribution.
Testimony may also be submitted (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St., Hilo,
Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimonyC~co.hawaii.hi.us.
Please submit separate testimony for each item. For testimony received via e-mail or fax, copies will be
distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. All oral and written testimony will be made
a part of the public record.
Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television -Channel 52: All Committee meetings -
Tuesdays, March 18 & 25, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
K. Angel Pilago Brenda Ford, Member
Chair q~
°i•.N~ Stacy K. Higa, Member
I~;~ Pete Hoffmann, Member
Donald Ikeda, Member
Dominic Yagong Bob Jacobson, Member
Vice Chair 'ti•~"~:i~~ Emily L Naeole, Member
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J Yoshimoto, Member
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HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL i7
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING O~ ~
28'"Session 2
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DATE: March 11, 2008 (Tuesday) ~ ~
PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa r ' ca i ' '
78-128 Ehukai Street = - ~ ~
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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii ca
TIME: 3:00 p.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers and other mobile communication devices ou silent mode.)
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REFERRALS
Comm. 998: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 97-102 AND AMENDING
(Bill 237) SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICTS ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`1 COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) TO RESIDENTIAL AND
AGRICULTURAL- 5 ACRE (RA-Sa) AT KAHUA lsr, NORTH KOHALA, HAWAII,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 5-9-OOL•008 (Plannine Director Initiated) (Area: 37.88 acres)
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 29, 2008, transmitting the above bills and the Planning
Commission letter and enclosures. The Planning Commission forwards an unfavorable
recommendation to the Council.
Comm. 998.1: From Steven S. C. Lim, dated February 1, 2008.
Comm. 998.2: From Steven S. C. Lim, dated February 27, 2008.
Comm. 1041: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 4,
(Bill 254) SECTION 25-2-45 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION) WITH
RESPECT TONON-SIGNIFICANT ZONING CHANGES (defines limits of the scope of
non-significant zoning changes the Planning Director can administratively grant without the
County Council's approval) (Plannine Director Initiated)
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 13, 2008, transmitting the above bill.
(Comm. 1041.1 continues on the next page)
Serving the Interests of the People of our Island
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Emp/Dyer
PC-28 Page 2 March 11, 2008
Comm. 1041.1: From Councilmember K. Angel Pilago, dated February 27, 2008, transmitting a proposed
amendment of anon-substantive nature to remedy some minor formatting errors within the
bill.
Comm. 1057: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO PLAN THE LONG
(Res. 549-08) TERM DISPOSITION OF MUD LANE ROAD IN THE DISTRICT OF HAMAKUA
From Councilmember Dominic Yagong, dated February 25, 2008, transmitting the above
resolution.
Comm. 1058: PRESENTATION BY JIM CHANNON ON CONCEPTS TO BE INCORPORATED IN THE
NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR RURAL LAND USE
From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated February 27, 2008, requesting time on the Planning
Committee agenda for the above presentation.
Comm. 1064: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY OF HA WAI`I COMPLETE
(Res. 553-08) CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAMALAHOA BYPASS HIGHWAY OVER THE
RICHARDS/COUPE PROPERTY
From Councilmember Stacy K. Higa, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting the above
resolution.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 997: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-7 BY AMENDING THE PORTION
(Bill 235) OF CONDITION M.4 RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BARRICADE OR
BREAKAWAY GATE TO PREVENT THE USE OF HALEKI`I STREET AS A VEHICULAR
THOROUGHFARE PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE ENTIRE MAMALAHOA BYPASS.
ORDINANCE NO. 96-7 RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM UNPLANNED (U) TO
AGRICULTURAL 1-ACRE (A-1 a) AT HONUAINO 3RD AND 4T", HOKUKANO 1sT AND
2ND HALEKI`I, KEEKEE IsT AND 2ND, IL[KAHI, KANAKAU 1sT AND 2ND, KALUKALU
1sT 2ND AND 3RD, AND ONOULI 1sT, NORTH AND SOUTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED
BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-9-12:4 & 11;8-1-4:3, 7, 65 & 68; 8-1-27:16, 20, 21, 27-43; 8-1-28:9, 10,
19-28, 30, 44-47; 8-1-30:1-3, 5-9, 12-53; 8-1-32:1-54; 8-1-33:1-20; 8-I-34:1-25 (formerly
7-9-12: PORTION OF 3, 4 & 11 AND 8-1-4: PORTION OF 3), AND INCLUDED A
CONDITION M.4 STATING THAT A BARRICADE OR BREAKAWAY GATE MEETING
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHALL BE
INSTALLED BY THE APPLICANT AS PART OF THE REQUIRED HALEKI`I STREET
IMPROVEMENTS, THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONDITION BEING TO PREVENT THE USE
OF HALEKI`[ STREET AS A VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE BETWEEN THE EXISTING
MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY AND A PORTION OF THE MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY
BYPASS UNTIL THE ENTIRE PROPOSED MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY BYPASS
BETWEEN THE APPROXIMATE VICINITY OF KEAUHOU AND CAPTAIN COOK HAS
BEEN COMPLETED AND OPENED FOR GENERAL PUBLIC USE
(Planning Director Initiated); and
(Nate: Bill 236 continues nn the next page.)
PC-28 Page 3 March 11, 2008
(Bill 236) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-8 BY AMENDING THE PORTION
OF CONDITION L.4 RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BARRICADE OR
BREAKAWAY GATE TO PREVENT THE USE OF HALEKI'1 STREET AS A
VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE ENTIRE
MAMALAHOA BYPASS. ORDINANCE NO. 96-8 RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
AGRICULTURAL 5-ACRE (A-Sa) AND UNPLANNED (U) TO AGRICULTURAL 1-ACRE
(A-la) AT HONUAINO 3RD AND 4T", HOKUKANO 1sT AND 2ND, KANAUEUE 1sT AND
2ND HALEKI`I, KEEKEE 1sT AND 2ND, ILIKAHI, KANAKAU 1sT AND 2ND, KALUKALU
lsr 2ND AND 3RD, AND ONOULI 1sT, NORTH AND SOUTH KONA, HAWAI`l, COVERED
BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-9-12:4, 6, 9, 29; 8-1-4:3, 56, 59-62, 64, 70; 8-1-26:1-3, 5-9, 11-57;
8-1-27:1-I5, 17-26, 33-38, 43; 8-1-28:1-3, 7-18, 28-38, 40-43; 8-1-29:1, 2, 4, 6-46, 53-59, 62,
63; 8-1-30:1-9, 49, 51 (formerly 7-9-6: PORTION OF 1, 7-9-12: PORTIONS OF 3 AND 4
AND 8-1-4: PORTION OF 3), AND INCLUDED A CONDITION L.4 STATING THAT A
BARRICADE OR BREAKAWAY GATE MEETING W[TH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHALL BE INSTALLED BY THE APPLICANT AS
PART OF THE REQUIRED HALEKI`[ STREET IMPROVEMENTS, THE PURPOSE OF
THIS CONDITION BEING TO PREVENT THE USE OF HALEKI`I STREET AS A
VEHICULAR THOROUGHFARE BETWEEN THE EXISTING MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY
AND A PORTION OF THE MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY BYPASS UNTIL THE ENTIRE
PROPOSED MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY BYPASS BETWEEN THE APPROXIMATE
VICINITY OF KEAUHOU AND CAPTAIN COOK HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND
OPENED FOR GENERAL PUBLIC USE (Planning Director Initiated
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 29, 2008, transmitting the above bills and the Planning
Commission letters and enclosures.
Comm. 997.1: From Charles Flaherty, dated February 20, 2008.
Comm. 997.2: From Councilmember K. Angel Pilago, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 235.
Comm. 997.3: From Councilmember K. Angel Pilago, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 236.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for
this meeting should call 961-8245 by March 6, 2008. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521.
Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at
httn://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/a ee ndas_and_actions.htm, the County Clerk's Office, 333 K7lauea Avenue,
Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona Council Office,
Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and the Waimea Council Office at the
Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea. For further information, please call
961-8245.
PC-28 Page 4 March 11, 2008
Videoconferencing is available at the following locations:
• Hilo Councilroom at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and
• Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center.
Videoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. If for technical or other
unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting
will continue.
In the event of an unanticipated emergency situation, including but not limited to: severe adverse weather
conditions, road closures, or natural disasters, the Hawaii County Council and its Committees may conduct
its meetings via videoconference pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. If that occurs, individual
Councilmembers may be at either the meeting site or one of the videoconference sites. If audio connection
is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated.
Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk's staff.
Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fifteen (15) copies for distribution.
Testimony may also be submitted (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St., Hilo,
Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony(n~co.hawaii.hi.us.
Please submit separate testimony for each item. For testimony received via e-mail or fax, copies will be
distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. All oral and written testimony will be made
a part of the public record.
Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television -Channel 52: All Committee meetings -
Tuesdays, March 18 & 25, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.