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Home My WebLink AboutAGE PWPRC 2014/11/06 2012-2014 ACTIONS DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF BRENDA FORD Chair and Presiding Officer GREGGOR ILAGAN ZENDO KERN DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI VALERIE T. POINDEXTER MARGARET WILLE Vice Chair J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS AND RECREATION th 28 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i November 6, 2014 2:30 p.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER - 2:55 p.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. ______________ Intr. by: PWPRC-28 November 6, 2014 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 552-14: GRANTS A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3-12(a), HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), TO ALLOW ONE GROUND SIGN ON 48-5370 HONOKA‘A/WAIPI‘O ROAD, TAX MAP KEY: 4-8-006:043 (ZONED “A” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) The applicant, Colleen Gold, requests a sign variance for one sign to be placed at the Waipi‘o Cookhouse location on Honoka‘a/Waipi‘o Road in Honoka‘a. Reference: Comm. 1081 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Postponed: October 14, 2014 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Ilagan and duly seconded by Mr. Kern to recommend adoption of Res. 552-14.) Postponed to November 18, 2014: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kanuha - 6. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kern, Onishi, and Poindexter - 3. Res. 564-14: ACCEPTS THE GRANT OF EASEMENT D-2 FOR DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PURPOSES NEEDED FOR THE KAPI‘OLANI STREET EXTENSION, JOB NO. E-4039, SITUATE AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I, HAWAI‘I, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-056:021 (POR.) FROM THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, HAWAI‘I PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY The easement contains an area of 62 square feet. Reference: Comm. 1107 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Recommends adoption of Res. 564-14: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kanuha - 6. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kern, Onishi, and Poindexter - 3. Page 2 PWPRC-28 November 6, 2014 Res. 566-14: URGES THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO CREATE A PLAQUE FOR THE NEW GYMNASIUM AND SHELTERS HONORING REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT “BOB” N. HERKES AND PRINCIPAL LAURENCE J. CAPELLAS, SR. The plaque would be placed at the new gymnasium and emergency shelters in Ka‘ū, in honor of Representative Robert “Bob” N. Herkes and Principal Laurence J. Capellas, Sr. Reference: Comm. 1109 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Recommends adoption of Res. 566-14: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kanuha - 7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kern and Poindexter - 2. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 305: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-279, SCHEDULE 27 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING ON PAVEMENT PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES Adds Marlin Road and Ono Road to Subsection (f), Kona. Reference: Comm. 1101 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Recommends passage of Bill 305 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kanuha - 6. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kern, Onishi, and Poindexter - 3. Page 3 PWPRC-28 November 6, 2014 Bill 306: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 3, SECTION 24-275, SCHEDULE 23 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BUS STOPS AND PUBLIC ROAD TAXI STANDS Amends Subsection (c), South Hilo, to provide a bus stop on Shipman Street from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on school days. Reference: Comm. 1102 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Recommends passage of Bill 306 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kanuha - 7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kern and Poindexter - 2. Bill 307: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24-287, SCHEDULE 35 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PASSENGER LOADING ZONES Adds portion of Kamehameha Avenue to Subsection (c), South Hilo, to provide a designated loading/unloading area for the Connections Public Charter School between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on school days. Reference: Comm. 1103 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Recommends passage of Bill 307 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kanuha - 7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kern and Poindexter - 2. Page 4 PWPRC-28 November 6, 2014 Bill 308: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24-288, SCHEDULE 36 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FREIGHT LOADING ZONES Removes portion of Kino‘ole Street from Subsection (c), South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1104 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Recommends passage of Bill 308 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kanuha - 7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kern and Poindexter - 2. Bill 309: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24-288, SCHEDULE 36 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FREIGHT LOADING ZONES Removes portion of Furneaux Lane from Subsection (c), South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1105 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Recommends passage of Bill 309 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kanuha - 7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kern and Poindexter - 2. Page 5 PWPRC-28 November 6, 2014 Bill 310: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 6, SECTION 24-288.1, SCHEDULE 36.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ACTIVE LOADING AND UNLOADING ZONES Lengthens an existing loading/unloading zone on Punahoa Street; Subsection (c), South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1106 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R) Recommends passage of Bill 310 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kanuha - 7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kern and Poindexter - 2. Bill 316: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE Names the new gymnasium and emergency shelters in Pāhala, Ka‘ū, in honor of Representative Robert “Bob” N. Herkes and Principal Laurence J. Capellas, Sr. Reference: Comm. 1134 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Recommends passage of Bill 316 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Kanuha - 7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kern and Poindexter - 2. ADJOURNMENT - 4:29 p.m. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special November 3, 2014 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by . Relay users please call 711(961-8245) to contact our office. Page 6 PWPRC-28 November 6, 2014 Public attendance via videoconference is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A; and  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  County Facility (former Bank of Hawai‘i Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala;  Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and  Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street. If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video and/or audio connection cannot be made or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-committee/. For further information, please call 961-8245. Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14)before 12:00 noon copies for distribution. 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Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Human Services and Social Services, Public Safety and Mass Transit, Planning, Finance, and Public Works and Parks and Recreation Committees meetings - Tuesdays, November 18 and 25 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, November 15 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i website at http://www.naleo.tv/tv-schedules/channel-55/. Page 7