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REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
INTERGOVERNMENT AL 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. 523/Bi1l147
Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations, to which was referred
Communication No. 523 and Bill 147, reports as follows:
Bill 147, transmitted by Council Member, Donald Ikeda via Communication No. 523, dated
September 8, 2009, amends Chapter 24, article 10, division 5, section 24-281, schedule 29
(Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets; tow-away zone), paragraph (c), South
Hilo, of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), is amended by adding the
following to be appropriately numbered and to read as follows:
"() Pi' ihonua Road, both sides, beginning at the southern terminus of Bridge 25-2 to
the southern terminus of Bridge 25-1, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m."
The purpose ofthis amendment is to address public safety.
There was testimony in support ofthis proposed bill. Several testimonies stated that the
congregation of large group ofteen 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 of this
proposed bill, Mr. Ikeda has the support ofthe Department of Public Works. This proposed bill
was based on numerous community meetings and discussion with residents of this area.
Your Committee on Publ ic Works and Intergovernmental Relations is in accord with the purpose and
intent of Bill 147 and recommends passage at first reading.
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AYES NOES A&E EX
ENRIQUES X
FORD X
GREENWELL X
HOFFMANN X
IKEDA X
NAEOLE X
ONISHI X
YAGONG X
YOSHIMOTO X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELA nONS
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BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
PWIRC REPORT NO. 47
ADOPTED: OCT 2 1 2009