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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. 527/Bill148
Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations, to which was referred
Communication No. 527 and Bill 148, reports as follows:
Bill 148, transmitted by Council Member Donald Ikeda, via Communication No. 527, dated
September 11,2009, amends Chapter 24, article 10, division 1, section 24-253.1, schedule 1 1
(15 mile per hour limit), paragraph (c), South Hilo, ofthe Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2005
Edition, as amended), by adding the following, to appropriately numbered and to read as follows:
"() Pi'ihonua Road, from a point 7 mile northwest ofthe terminus ofWaianuenue
Avenue at the southern terminus of Bridge 25-2 to its western terminus"
The purpose of this amendment is to lessen the speed limit on this narrow, one-lane road, thereby
promoting public safety.
There was testimony in support of this proposed bill. Several testimonies stated that the
congregation of large group of teen 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 community meetings and discussion with residents ofthis area.
Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations is in accord with the purpose and
intent of Bill 148 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. 48
ADOPTED: OCT 2 1 2009