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REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
DATE:
PLACE:
October 6, 2009
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 'Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
2:57 p.m.
TIME:
Council Chair and Members
Hawai'i County Council
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
Re: Comm. No. 522/Bi11146
Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations, to which was referred
Communication No. 522 and Bill 146, reports as follows:
Bill 146, transmitted by Council Member Donald Ikeda, via Communication No. 522, dated
September 8, 2009, amends Chapter 24, article 10, division 5, section 24-280, schedule 28 (No
parking at any time), paragraph (c), South Hilo, ofthe Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition,
as amended), by adding the following, to be appropriately numbered and to read as follows:
"() Pi'ihonua Road, both sides, beginning from the northern terminus of Bridge
25-1, extending .5 mile in the northwesterly direction."
The purpose of this amendment is to promote public safety and reduce the risk of traffic accidents
on this narrow, winding road.
There was testimony in support ofthis proposed bill. Several testimonies stated that the
congregation of large group of teens and young adults has been causing problems consisting of
illegal activities, noise and littering in this area for many years.
Traffic Division Chief Ron Thiel appeared before Your Committee. As the introducer ofthis
proposed bill, Mr. Ikeda has the support ofthe Department of Public Works. This proposed bill
was based on numerous cOllllllunity meetings and discussion with residents of this area.
Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations is in accord with the purpose and
intent of Bill 146 and recommends passage at first reading.
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AYES NOES A&E EX
ENRIQUES X
FORD X
GREENWELL X
HOFFMANN X
lKEDA X
NAEOLE X
ONISHI X
YAGONG X
YOSHIMOTO X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
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BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
PWIRC REPORT NO. 46
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