HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PSPRC 019 09/09/2008 2006-2008REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
AND PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: September 9, 2008 RE: Comm. No. 1410/Bill 354
PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Council Chambers
333 Kilauea Avenue, 2"~ Floor
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 10:25 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Safety and Parks and Recreation, to which was referred
Bi11354, reports as follows:
Bill 354, transmitted by Council Member Stacy Higa, via Communication No. 1410, dated
August 4, 2008, amends the Parks and Recreation Facility Schedule, Chapter 15, Section 15-68.1,
of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to naming the horseshoe
courts located at Onekahakaha Beach Park "Uncle David K. Canes, Sr. Horseshoe Courts,'' in
honor of David K. Calles, Sr. (honoring Mr. Canes' contributions to our County by commemorating
his name in.perpetuity).
Communication 1410 was accompanied by a petition in support of naming the horseshoe courts in
honor of David K. Calles, Sr. The petition contained over 100 wlverified signatures.
Committee Member Stacy Higa stated that Mr. Canes is the quintessential horseshoe advocate.
His diligent efforts and commitment in promoting the sport have helped it flourish.
There was testimony from four members of the public. All spoke in support of Bill 354, lauding
Mr. Calles' dedication and devotion to his community and to the sport of horseshoe pitching.
Pat Engelhard, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation stated that she is in favor of
Bill 354.
Mr. David Calles, Sr. addressed your Committee members. He thanked Mayor Kim, Pat Engelhard,
and former Council Chair Stacy Higa for their roles in the naming of the horseshoe courts and for
their support of the sport of horseshoe pitching.
Your Committee on Public Safety and Parks and Recreation is in accord with the purpose and intent
of Bill 354, and recommends it pass first reading.
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AYES NOES A&E EX
FORD X
HIGA X
HOFFMANN X
IKEDA X
JAC06SON X
NAEOLE X
PILAGO X
YAGONG X
YOSIi1MOT0 X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON PUBLiC SAFETY
AND PARKS AND RECREATION
DONALD IKEDA, CI-LAIR
PSPRC REPORT NO. 19
ADOPTED: SEP 2 4 2008