HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PWPC 127 09/15/1998 1996-1998 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
DATE: September 15, 1998 RE: COMM. NO. 96$ I BILL NO. 287
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Works and Parks, to which was referred Communication No. 968, and
attached Bill No. 287, reports as follows:
The purpose of Bill No. 287 is to amend Chapter 22, Hawaii County Code 1983, to the prohibit the use of
coasters, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, and similar devices in the downtown Hilo commercial area.
Communication No. 968 is from Council Member Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, dated September 2, 1998,
transmitting Bill No. 287 for the Council's review and consideration. This bill has been prepared at the
request of the Community Police Program and the Hilo Main Street Program. These programs in
conjunction with staff from the Legislative Auditor's Office, and representatives from the Prosecuting
Attorney's Office and the Corporation Counsel's Office, participated in the drafting of this bill.
Discussion on this measure at today's meeting expressed concerns that young adults who utilize roller
skates, blades, etc., for transportation purposes in the downtown area, may be penalized by the
prohibition. However, Council Member Leithead-Todd stated that an alternative at the Butler Building is
being considered, with continued networking of business organization, community policing, and young
adults in the setting up of guidelines for [he use of the Butler Building facility.
Your Committee is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 287, and recommends that it pass
first reading.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted
YAGONG X
REYNOLDS X C MIT'fEE ON PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS
CHUNG X
LEITHEAD--TODD x DOMINIC YAG R
RAY X
SANTANGELO X PW&FC RE 1ZJ
SMITH X ADOPTED: OCT 0 7 1998
A RAKAKI E.O.M. X "