HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PWPRC 044 2016/05/03 (2014-2016) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: May 3, 2016 Re: Comm. No. 866/Bill No. 201
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kona, Hawai`i
TIME: 9:50 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Works and Parks and Recreation, to which was referred Bill No. 201,
reports as follows:
Bill No. 201,transmitted by Council Member Maile David, via Communication No. 866 dated
April 12, 2016, amends Chapter 14, Article 1, Section 14-2 and Section 14-2.1 of the Hawai`i
County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to consumption of intoxicating liquors at
parks.
The bill adds Hawaiian Ocean View Park to Section 14-2 (areas requiring permits for
intoxicating liquors between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.) and removes Hawaiian
Ocean View Park from Section 14-2.1 (intoxicating liquors allowed between the hours of
6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.).
Council Member David stated that she was contacted by the Ocean View community seeking
help in addressing the concerns of drinking in the park. She met with the community first to
gather input before working with the Parks and Recreation Department on the proposed changes
to the Hawai`i County Code for Hawaiian Ocean View Park. It was clarified to the council that
with the proposed changes, a Park and Recreation facilities use permit will now be required, as
well as a permit from the Police Department for alcohol consumption. Signs will also be posted
in the park informing the public of the new law.
Parks and Recreation Director Clayton Honma appeared before Your Committee for questions
and comments. He expressed his support of the code change. Mr. Honma stated that the permit
process and code change are the first steps in addressing the excessive drinking in the park, by
enforcing stricter rules in regard to alcohol consumption.
Several Council Members expressed their support of Bill No. 201. However, some expressed
concern over police presence and enforcement in the parks.
PWPRC Report No. 44
PWPRC-44 Page 2 May 3, 2016
Your Committee on Public Works and Parks and Recreation is in accord with the purpose and
intent of Bill No. 201, and recommends its passage on first reading.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
CHUNG X
DAVID x COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
EOFF x PARKS AND RECREATION
ILAGAN X =
KANUHA X
ONISHI X
PALEKA x VALERIE T. POINDEXTER, CHAIR
POINDEXTER X PWPRC REPORT NO.: 44
WILLE X ADOPTED: MAY 1 7 2016