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Home My WebLink AboutREP PWC 005 03/14/1969 1969-1972 :r PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT REPORT NO 5 Councilmen County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii The following are the recommendations of the Public Works Committee which were considered at its meeting of March 14, 1969: C OMMUN ICAT IONS �No . 2910: Governor Burns Submits reply deferring the Board' s request for the reconsideration of the overpass-underpass at Hilo High, Hilo Intermediate, and Hilo Union-Riverside Annex Schools; would appreciate continuing investiga- tion of the matter: Accept and file. No . 58: Dr. Fujio Matsuda, Director, State Dept. of Trans- portation Re: Palani Road, FAS 190 - Informs that the improvement Of Palani Road will be given a priority consideration: Accept and file. GL), �o . 72: Residents of Hale Nani Street, Hualalai Subdivision , y Hilo , Hawaii Request Council ' s serious consideration and help on the critical flooding conditions of the area. Also request street light facilities for the area: � 72.1: Chief Engineer Submits report: Accept recommendations of the Chief Engineer. Send a copy of the Chief Engineer' s letter to the residents of the Hualalai Subdivision. Report No. 5 ADOPTED: March 19, 1969 File No. Po M. B. No. Date: MAR 1 9 1969 • S • PWC Rep. 5 - 2 - Msrch 14, 1969 6 . No . 80: Director, State Department of Transportation Kaimu-Paho a Road, FASP No . 5-0130(11) Informs that the State is proceeding with the acquisi- tion of all lands required for the right-of-way of said project: 80.1: Chief Engineer C-80/PWC-3 - Kaimu-Paho a. Road, FASP No . S-0130(11) Submits a recommendation by the Planning Consultant for the Parks and Recreation Department asking consid- eration of the State Highway Division plan to provide a 300-feet right-of-way for the approach to Kaimu Perk development: Approve recommendation. No . 129: E. Alvey Wright, ; Acting State Highway Safety Coordinator Transmits for the Council ' s information and comments a. draft of the rules and regulations covering The Design, Placement and Maintenance of Traffic Control Devices and The Design, Construction and Maintenance of Public Streets and Highways: Refer to the Chief Engineer for comments. {6.«C-ia4.//�,wc-,r ci C-/a74/(3<Uc-/off No . 130: E. Alvey Wright, Deputy Director, State Department of Transportation Informs that the department is presently working on the traffic signal design to be installed at the inter- section of Kanoelehua Street and Kamehameha Avenue. This project is tentatively scheduled for completion • in the earlier part of the next fiscal year: Received and filed. Informa- tion only. 42, No . 131: Corporation Counsel Re: Road Dedication Deed - Transmits for acceptance by the County of Hawaii a Warranty Deed dedicating certain roadways in Puna Beach Palisades Subdivision, Increment 2, Kehena, Puna, Hawaii. Informs that he has approved said deed as to form based on the Chief Engineer' s advice that the roadways have been constructed and completed according to County standards: Accept road dedication deeds and request Mayor to execute documents. 111 PWC Rep. 5 - 3 - March 14, 1969 No . 132: Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: 'C-77/PWC-3 - Amendment to Ordinance No . 39 (Traffic Ordinance) - Submits draft on the proposed ordinance creating a new crosswalk in North Kona: Recommends adoption of the proposed ordinance for first reading. AA;U iv-,,• No . 133: Chief Engineer Re: C-971/PWC-18 (1967) - Road off Hoaka Road - Request by Mr. Perry Dickenson to Correct Flooding Problem -- Transmits for Council ' s information a report of actions taken, actions pending and costs involved in the correction of the flooding problem on the road off Hoaka Road. • Refer to the Mayor for his consideration for inclusion in the CIP 1969-70 budget. ,�Q134: Chief Engineer ,VRe: RBC. 1/PWC-2 - Removal of Rock Heads in the Ho lualo a 41) ?� . Stream - Submits cost estimates of the subject matter: V Removal of the outcrop of solid rock formation makai of the old Mamal aho a Highway $ 4,000 Excavate and deepen the existing channel and reconstruct the channel wall mauka of the old Mamalahoa Highway $16,000 Refer to the Mayor for his consideration for inclusion in the CIP 1969-70 budget. c e0. . No . 135: Chief Engineer Re: 1"lotion 6/PWC-3 - Drainage Problem - Mr. M. J. Tavares Recommends that the existing sump be cleaned and deepened to make it more functional at a cost of $3,500. Also recommends the construction of an additional sump along Kawili Street at the intersection of Holomua and Kawili Streets at a cost of $5,000. Approve recommendations of the Chief Engineer and refer to the Mayor for his consideration and funding. S PWC Rep. 5 - 4 - March 14, 1969 „(2,,,,A0 ,, No . 136: ChiefEngineer Re: otion 148 - Installation of Lights at Waipio Lookout Point (PWC-3/C-2770) -- Informs that cost for the installation of wiring and fixtures for floodlights and the pavilion at the time of construction in 1967 would have been $6,500.00 and Helco ' s service charge was $593.00. Present estimates for the lighting system is $10,000, which includes Helco ' s service cost of $800.00: • Refer to the Mayor for his consideration for inclusion in the CIP 1969-70 budget. , L p-,Y.• No . 137: Chief Engineer Re: Notion 13 - Ahualoa Homesteads Road -- Informs that cost estimate to provide a passable road is $13,800 (including $2,500 labor cost) . The estimated cost covers the construction of a 10-foot wide gravel road for 2,640 lineal feet within an unimproved State right-of-way. A right-of-entry must be obtained from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources in order to utilize this government road reserve right-of- way: Refer to the Mayor for his consideration for inclusion in the C IP 1969-70 budget. a; &,,, . . 138: Chief Engineer Re: Kaohe Homestead Road, Puna (C-1816/PWC-40 & 42) - Transmits petition signed by Albert T. Kudo , et al , regarding request for partial paving of Kaohe Homestead Road in Puna. Informs that the department has been carrying out the maintenance of the road ($20,706.41 - total maintenance cost for the past five years) but no capital improve- ments have been done since no funds have been appropriated to perform such work: Request Chief Engineer to include cost of paving Kaohe Homestead Road in :the Capital Improvement Budget for the next fiscal year on an incremental basis to alleviate the present condition of the road in areas that need to be considered first. PWC Rep. 5 - 5 - March 14, 1969 No . 138: (Cont ' d) Request the Chief Engineer to negotiate with the Roman Catholic Church for the acquisition of land for road purposes. Notify Mr. Albert T. Kudo of the action. .vcz, �G�� +�� No . 139: Chief Engineer Re: Wright Road - Mrs. Dorathea L. Evensen' s February 9, 1969 Request for Maintenance and Tmprovement Memorandum to the Mayor informing that the road is in fairly good condition and that any major improvement such as widening of the road and improved drainage be considered in the next fiscal year' s CIP budget if the Council so directs: Accept the recommendation of the Chief Engineer that this request be considered in the 1969-70 C IP budget. 140: Deputy Chief of Police Request that the Council take appropriate action to rectify the serious problem of access to the newly t constructed Honokaa Police Station. There are presently no paved sidewalks, parking areas and roadways. Cost estimate is X20,000 to provide paving of the areas involved: (Rec. 1/FC-4) Approve the project and refer to the Mayor for his recommendation on funding. 4,, 0„,„ . No . 141 : Director of Personnel Services Request amendment to the Salary Ordinance for South Hilo Road District,Bureau of Road Construction and Maintenance, Department of Public Works: Reallocate position of Road Construction and Maintenance Foreman FI-10 to class of Road Construction and Maintenance Working Foreman WF-10. Approve request to amend the Salary Ordinance. Liu „ No . 142: Peter Kawahara, Kailua and Honokohau School PTA ('Rec. 3/PWC-3) - Request consideration to alleviate possible traffic congestion in the Kealakehe School area although he is not sure his three recommendations would "fall within the confines of the committee' s responsibility: " Refer to the Chief Engineer for study and report back to committee. A • 41 PWC Rep. 5 - 6 - March 14, 1969 • v.sc . 143: Mrs. Gloria Vincent, 127 Palani Street, Hilo Copy of letter to the Mayor requesting assistance on the flooding conditions of the Ainako area: Refer communication to the Mayor. A,,",., . No . 147: Finance Director Request that the Capital Budget Ordinance be amended to include planning funds in the sum of $25,000 for the Piihonua Bridge project and request funds for con- struction in the 1969-70 capital budget: Approve request to amend the Capital Budget Ordinance and construction funds for the project be inserted in the 1969-70 capital budget. ORDINANCES Bill 575: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No . 39 (Traffic Ordinance) , Revised Ordinances of the County of Hawaii 1967, by Adding A Paragraph to Section 17-8, Relating to No-parking Zones -- "Puna-Kaohe Homestead Road, on the west side, from the Pahoa Road to and including the Pahoa School Gym: " Recommends adoption of the pro- posed ordinance for second �� reading. � Bill 581: An Ordinance Making It Unlawful to Permit Dogs to Run at Large: Refer to the Police Department and the Humane Society for study and comments as to how Bill 581 differs with Ordinances 15 and 49 and also ways in which Bill 581 could strengthen these ordinances which are already in existence, and report back to committee. REC OMMENDAT IONS No . 1: Transmit copy of Resolution 584, adopted December 4, 1968, to the Puna Council and request their comments in writing. PWC Rep. 5 No. 2: - 7 - March 14, 1969 Hr. Walter Freitas' Request - Kupulau Road Request the Chief Engineer to get quotations from the contractor to cut the grade of the road and report back by the next Council meeting. No. 3: Parking for the County Employees Request the Mayor and the Hawaii Redevelopment Agency to pursue the matter of a permanent parking area for the County employees. <a,, AMENDF�% raj Oem. A4. ,s,5t ,�a 4epct- TEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Re: Kupulau Road 1. Walter Freitas Re: Parking on Pahoa Road 1. Sadamu Tsubota, Pahoa Re: Proposed Dog Leash Law Ordinance 1. Joseph Pa-palimu 2. Philip Hooton, Chairman, 3. Captain Guy Paul, Police 4. Mrs. Mary Vana 5. John Perreira 6. Mrs. Margaret Stearns 7. Henry Kawaihae Highway Safety Council Department Re: Request to Pave Kaohe Homestead Road (C-138) 1. Albert T. Kudo, Pahoa Cane Planters Association 2. Isami Otsuka, Pahoa 3. Stanley Oishi, Pahoa 4. Tooru Oishi, Pahoa Re: Kaimu-Pahoa Road (Kaimu. Park Development) (C80 and 80.1) 1. Sanford Hill, Planning Consultant for the Parks and Recreation Department Respectfully submitted, 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Report No. 5 AMENDMENTS COMM. 72: Residents of Hale Nani Street, Hualalai Subdivision Hilo, Hawaii Request Council's serious consideration and help on the critical flooding conditions of the area. Also request street light facilities for the area:- 72.1: Chief Engineer - submits report: Accept recommendations of the Chief Engineer. Send a copy of the Chief Engineer's letter to the residents of the Hualalai Subdivision. Advise the Planning Director of the serious concern of the Council and request that he be conscious about the flooding problems in future subdivision approvals. COMM. 134: Chief Engineer Re: Rec. 1/PWC-2 - Removal of rock heads in the Holualoa Stream - submits cost estimates of the subject matter: Item 1: Removal of the outcrop of solid rock formation makai of the old Mamalahoa Highway $ 4,000 Item 1 be referred to the Mayor for his consideration in supplemental funding. Item 2: Excavate and deepen the existing channel and reconstruct the channel wall mauka of the old Mamalahoa Highway $16,000 Item 2 be referred to Representative .Minoru Inaba for his consideration. Report No. 5 File No. M. B. No. Date: MAR 19 1969 IIP 411 PWC Rept. 5 Page 2 COMM. 138: Chief Engineer Re: Kaohe Homestead Road, Puna (C-1816/PWC-40 & 42) - Transmits petition signed by Albert T. Kudo, et al, regarding request for partial paving of Kaohe Homestead Road in Puna. Informs that the department has been carrying out the maintenance of the road ($20,706.41 - total maintenance cost for the past five years) but no capital improvements have been done since no funds have been appropria•ced to perform such work: Request Chief Engineer to include cost of paving Kaohe Homestead Road in the Capital Improvement Budget for the next fiscal year on an incremental basis to alleviate the present. condition of the road in areas that need to be considered first. Request the Chief Engineer to negotiate with the Roman Catholic Church for the acquisition of land for road purposes. Request Chief Engineer to repair those portions of the road that are impassable. Notify Mr. Albert T. Kudo of the action. COMM. 140: Deputy Chief of Police • Request that the Council take appropriate action to rectify the serious problem of access to the newly constructed Honokaa Police Station. There are presently no paved sidewalks, parking areas and roadways. Cost estimate is $20,000 to provide paving of the areas involved: (Rec. l/FC-4) The project be referred to the Mayor for consideration. COMM. 143: Mrs. Gloria Vincent, 127 Palani Street, Hilo Copy of letter to the Maypr requesting assistance on the flooding conditions of the Ainako area: ' Accept and filed. 4 • PWC Rept. 5 Page 3 ORDINANCE Bill 581: An Ordinance making it unlawful to permit dogs to run at large: Refer to the Police Department, district • Traffic Safety Committees and the Humane Society for study and comments as to how Bill 581 differs with Ordinances 15 and 49 and also ways in which Bill 581 could strengthen these ordinances which are already in existence and report back to committee. COMMUNICATION COMM. 154: Mr. Shigeki Iwashita, Construction Engineer of Kuwaye Brothers, Inc. Submit cost estimate for additional work required for Job No. P-1510, Improvement to Kupulau Road: Reiterate the continuance of the project as originally recommended by the Public Works Department. .. . . .' - Ilk- . .' i'. - , .. . . - March 21, 1969 . - Rec. 1/PWC-5 . . .:Mr. Isami Otsuka - . ' ' - .Puna Community Council . Pahoa,. Hawaii 96778 The County Council at its March 19 meeting re qusated that the . 'attached copy of .Resolution No. 584 be transmitted to you for - the Council's "comments in .writing. Your early attention. and reply to this ,matter is respectfully . .. requested. . .. . ..: Tadashi Suzuki . . . _ . - COUNTY CLERK . :, -,., Encl. )11'''t " "' - d- t� ./ u.4cLtb ,��a� . . So 1114. 614- , . J 7,= ., . ( 2 ,. . \A - . Report No. 6: .Fi'e Na. • \ __ I.1. No, ' 1..1Z.te: MAR 1 9 i969e. .. 111• County of Hawaii—State of Hawaii Resolution No. 5. r�r A Rn k'.�LUT,F.ctit,i AMWDING SECTION € (NO PARKING ING ZONAND SECTION 22 ( ,NWAY SyEET ) OF RESOLUTION Na � 175 OP JULY 3 9, 1967, AS AMENDED. DED. BE ITP RESOLVED ,i THE Et !t1,}^y^ OF IN y q OR T y 3 j:+:r. ..F.;:;'1,.,,� a.r�AL'd.,�'h..�i cions 6'3+�4R� FOR THE COUNTY OF E'A 3AI R SECTION 1 . Section 6-7 of Resolution No, 175 of %1 ae 1J " 2,."'1,,. ?9, ,m`dam �v as t v „q :1 .p' `cs�, �:��G 3.€�s hereby �fi2�.'�6']�b amended by •.�.,�:C1•:��,�a1P,� e.�, now No tr kin+ Zone by adding . new ouhpa'?b3:ag.+" aph to °F ad.. as 'o1 1 ak a " ,c the mauko side of Paboa Roy? from the old �i:5 unfkti•,.�.a wd crus ing to end including h P`�'ehof.n Yost -ar :a V=•T'.kOR 2, Se tion 12 of Resolution Hoc, 175 of July 19, 1967, ; s1 he eby fur-nor amended by creating a new One Way. Street by *dding a aew sub seasrapb to road fol roes s n12-21,„ All traffic southerly or Alii Drive from Pai ni towards SBf1r i.E.elat." �a, ,+�� SBCT/Cr0 3, This resolution shall 'n:.s' ke effect �.:5,'.o it, 8 approval, . T O.Dt3 r iE)) F g (SOD) �.i oSEPHINW R. .T OA° rSizpewvi ao p Cou-nt7. of Fn:=ti,wfir1 .... -- I March 28, .1969 . Rec. 1/PWC-5 Mr. Sadamu Tsubota • _ Puna Community-Council * • - Pahoa, Hawaii 9677.8 , . . The County Council at its March 19 meeting requested that the . • 'attached:.copy of Resolution No. 584 be transmitted to you for • • the•Puna Community •Council',s comments in writing. . • Your early attention and reply.to. this matter is respectfully requested. ' . • - Tadashi Suzuki . ' . • . . COUNTY CLERK _ ' • Encl. - . - - ,7v �� . • • • • • • April 1, 1969 • Rec. 1/PWC-5 . ' Mr. Haruo Taira, President Puna Community Council Pahoa, Hawaii, 96778 , • The County Council at its March- 19 meeting .requested that the .attached. copy of Resolution No. 584 be transmitted to you for • the Puna Community Council's comments in writing. Your-earl attention and replyto this matter is respectfully • Y . requested. • Tadashi Suzuki ' COUNTY CLERK • Encl. oil Rice of the County Clerk. Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 March 219 1969 To: MAYOR KIMURA Refer to: Rec. 3/P14C-5 • c Em Permanent Parking Re: to Area for County Employees d ee The following action was adopted by the Council at its meeting held March 199 1969 • Recommendation No. 3: Request the Mayor and the Hawaii Redevelopment Agency topursue the matter of a permanent parking area for the County,employees. . cc: Hawaii Redevelopment Agency • County Clerk • 1 OFFICE INFORMATION ONLY Mmaiak See: CLK/LA .• - .• Action: ManagingDi,rector informs present staffing and workl6ad prevents Public Works Dept frommaking the systematic and comprehensive study required. The inventory is still desirable and will be attempted on a time available basis. Dated December 6, 1972, Re: PWC-6 (Rec. 3)