HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE PSPRC 05/19/2009 2008-2010 ACTIONS
Guy Enriques Brenda Ford, Member
Chair oo+<:`~ "+y Kelly Greenwell, Member
Pete Hoffmann, Member
c. Donald Ikeda, Member
Dennis "Fresh" Onishi _ Emily L Naeole, Member
Vice Chair Dominic Yagong, Member
J Yoshimoto, Member
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND
PARKS AND RECREATION
7'h Session
DATE: May 19, 2009 (Tuesday)
PLACE: Councilroom
Ben Franklin Bldg., 2nd Floor
333 Kilauea Ave.
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 3:00 p.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. 349: APPOINTMENT OF MR. JACK FERGUSON TO THE HAWAII COUNTY
LIQUOR COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated April 22, 2009, requesting confirmation of the
above appointment.
Recommends Confirmation of the Above Appointment.
Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Greenwell Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Naeole, Onishi, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Enriques.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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Comm. 262: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Bill 66) (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO INATTENTION TO DRIVING
(adds a new section making it a violation to use a mobile electronic device while
operating any vehicle, unless used with a hands-free device, subject to a maximum fine
of $150; or if such uses causes an accident, a maximum fine of $500 or not more than
30 days in prison or both)
From Councilmember Pete Hoffmann, dated April 8, 2009, transmitting the above bill.
Recommend passage of Bill 66, as amended to Draft 2, on first reading; and close
file on all related communications.
Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda,
Naeole, Onishi, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Enriques.
Noes: Committee Member Greenwell.
Absent: None.
(NOTE: Committee Member Naeole voted "kanalua times two.")
Comm. 262.2: From Councilmember Pete Hoffmann, dated April 29, 2009, submitting the following
proposed amendments to Bill 66, relating to inattention to driving: 1) removes the
penalty of 30 days imprisonment; 2) exempts drivers holding an operator license issued
by the federal communications commission; and 3) changes the effective date from
upon approval to October 1, 2009.
Comm. 262.5: From Police Chief Harry S. Kubojiri, dated May 6, 2009.
Comm. 262.6: From Councilmember Dennis Onishi, dated April 30, 2009 submitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 66 to change the effective date from upon approval to
January 1, 2010.
ADJOURNMENT
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accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by May 14, 2009. Relay users please call
711-961-8245 to contact our office.
Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web
page at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas_and_actions.htm. For further information, please call
961-8245.
Public Attendance Via Videoconference is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m., or later
in the event public witness testimony has not been completed:
• Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and
• Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5.
If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is
disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue.
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Submitting Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14)
copies for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day
prior to the meeting (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@co.hawaii.hi.us.
Please submit separate testimony for each item.
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Committee meetings -Tuesdays, May 26 and June 2, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Planning and
Public Safety and Parks & Recreation Committee meetings - Thursdays, May 28 and June 4, 2009 at
7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and all six Committee meetings - Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. and
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