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Home My WebLink AboutREP PWC 008 05/02/1969 1969-1972 • PUBLIC WORKS • COMMITTEE REPORT • REPORT NO 8 Councilmen County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii • The following are the recommendations of the Public Works Committee which were considered at its meeting of May 2, 1969: COMMUNICATIONS 10.1 : Chief Engineer Re: Road Dedication Deed - Portion of L.C. Aw. 387, R.P. 1930, Kahauloa, S. Kona, Hawaii Memorandum to the Corporation Counsel informing that the roadway within the subdivision was constructed and completed according to County of Hawaii standards under the old subdivision ordinance and that this subdivision has been. granted recordation approval by the Plann=ing Department: 10.2: Corporation Counsel Transmits the original and three copies of the dedication deed for the above matter with approval as to form: Recommends acceptance of the • road dedication deed. No . 80.2: Dr. Fujio Matsuda, Director, State Department of Transportation Re: Kaimu-Pahoa Road, RASP No . S-0130(11) (C-80/PWC-3, 80.1/PWC-5) - Acknowledges receipt of the Council ' s letter approving the' recommendation of the Planning Consultant that the subject highway be shifted approximately 100 ' mauka of the present designed location and informs that they do not anticipate any difficulties in the new alignment : Received and file. Renort No. (�ct ADOPTED: May 7, 1969 1:i:,? No. PWG.-• M. B. r.o. / 3 Date: MAY 7 196 • PWC Rep. 8 - 2 - May 2, 1969 110.1 : Chief Engineer Re : C-110/PWC-4 - Purchase of Sewer Easement - Kona K-K Corp. -- Informs that relocation of the sewer force main can be done at the owner' s expense if a comparable alignment is considered. - The zigzag route proposed by the owner will not be permitted: Accept the recommendation of the Chief Engineer and a copy of the Chief Engineer' s letter be sent to Mr.. Sedlachek informing him that the Public Works Dept. • is available to offer any help • on the recommendation. • ,eco No . 165.1 : Corporation Counsel Re: Amendment to Ordinance No . 39, Traffic Ordinance (C-165/PWC-7) - Transmits a proposed bill for an ordinance creating crosswalks in Puna: Recommends approval of the proposed bill for first reading. kc-1 6,-„ No . 165.2: Corporation Counsel Re : Amendment to Ordinance No . 39, Traffic Ordinance (C-165/PUC-7) - Transmits a proposed bill for an ordinance reducing the speed limit for Anderton Camp Road in Papaikou, Hawaii: Recommends approval of the proposed bill for first reading. 181 : N. 0. Isherwood,. Sr. , Civil Defense Administrator Transmits to the Councilmen updated copies of the F County' s Plan for Emergency Preparedness : Accept the updated County' s Plan for Emergency Preparedness and recommends that the Civil Defense Agency include an organizational chart in their description of activities. I PWC Rep. 8 - 3 - May 2, 1969 • —��—No . 193: . Edward K. Ochiai, Head, Right-of-Way Branch, State Department of Transportation Re : Honokaa-Waipio Road, FASP No . S-0240(1) , Section 1-C, Unit 2 (C-2452/PWC-50) - Transmits for the County' s approval and execution copies of a Quitclaim Deed conveying Parcels 14, 14A, 24 (Revised) and 39 (Revised) of the subject project to the State of Hawaii: Refer to the administration for execution of the documents. CSMM No . 195: Mrs. Norma. Hunt, _President, Kona Outdoor Circle Informs that the Board of Directors of the I<ona Outdoor Circle has gone on record is favor of any measures aimed at a reduction :in the allowable size of signs in Hawaii County: Recommends that a copy of the sign ordinance be sent to the Kona Outdoor Circle and ask for their comments on what areas they • would like to have a reduction in the size of signs. •�e.� (T -w-- No . 196: Paul T. I"Iannen, Secretary, Mauna Kea Memorial Park Informs that the owners of Mauna Kea Memorial Park on Kaieie Road, Papaikou, 'IDE: 2-7-6-18, would like to enter into negotiations to purchase property located on the makai side of their land which is presently a "paper" road that leads to nowhere : Refer to the Corporation Counsel to pursue the question of selling of the public right-of-way to the abutting land owners. -No . 206: Chief Engineer Re : Driveway OrdLaance Variance for Safeway Store - • Recommends that the granting of the variance with the .. condition that the ingress and egress into parking • lot "B" be reversed, as recommended by the Planning Department: 206.1 : Chief Engineer Re : Driveway Ordinance Variance Transmits for adoption of the proposed resolution should the Council approve the above request. The Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved the resolution: • II , 110 411 • PWC Rep. 8 - 4 - May 2, 1969 No . 206: Accept the recommendation of 206.1 : the Chief Engineer to grant a (Continued) variance with the condition as recommended by the Planning Department. Recommends the adoption of the resolution for a driveway ordinance variance. (Ls• _No . 207: Chief Engineer Re: PWC-50/Resolution No . 172 - Abandonment of Old Government Road Abutting Lot 19 at Kealakehe Home- stead, 1st Series, North Kona, Hawaii -- Informs that to be able to carry out the former Board of Supervisors ' September 18, 1968 directive or the sale of the above road to the adjoining owners, a resolution abandoning the road must be adopted, and that parcel maps and descriptions must be prepared and appraisal made for sale price. The Council ' s consideration and final action on this matter is sought : Recommends that the property be offered to the abutting land owners and the Corporation Counsel be requested to ..execute the transaction. (,6,,„ C-ah7• I/Ptec-ic> \,« -No . 210: Mrs. Winona D. Jenkins, Corresponding Secretary, Kohala Hawaiian Civic Club Calls the Council ' s attention to the unsafe situation at the Waipio Valley Lookout. The paved walkway leading down to the lookout is very steep and could be made safe with hand railings : Refer to the administration for imp l e ment at io n. . 211: Mrs. Robert Speer, President, Hilo Woman' s Club Asks the Council ' s consideration in establishing a County-wide rubbish collection system and informs that Hawaii is the only county that does not provide that service, except on a limited basis: Refer to the administration for study and recommendation. - k, .P • PWC Rep. 8 - 5 - Hay 2, 1969 227: Director of Finance Reauests amendment to the capital budget (Ordinance • No . 192) to include the following projects : 1. Hamalahoa Highway Resurfacing - Kainaliu to Konawaena School Road. Estimated cost $50,000. 2. K amehameha Avenue Lights - Ponahawai to Nanono Streets. Estimated cost - 63,000 (`j$23, 351.48 to be paid by HRA) : Recommends approval for an amendment to the capital budget and the passage of the bill on first reading. MOT ION AA43C M-28: It was moved, seconded and carried that the concern of Hr. Smale.. regarding the area of the lighthouse and former railroad station site (Mouth of Wailuku River) be referred to the PVC for consideration: Refer to the administration for consideration to use the area as a park. {, C--36-vpLoa. `a> PET 1'1'ION No . 4: Residents of Papaikou, Hawaii request the County to take over and repair the road that leads from the Kalaoa Junction on the Namalaho a Highway to lower Kalaoa: Recommends against acceptance of the road due to present County policy of accepting private roads only if they meet County standards. Suggest to the residents that they go into an improvement district with 100% participation. A copy of the petition be sent to Mauna Kea Sugar Company for their disposition with the Committee ' s recommendations . PECOITFPNTATTOTqS fNro . 1 : Recommends that the administration work with the planta- tions to look into the possibility of providing rubbish dumps for the communities along the Hamakua coast. • „, • PWC Rep. 8 6 - May 2, 1969 "No . 2: Recommends that the administration check on the drainage and flooding problem at the Veterans ' Cemetery near the Boys ' Club: (ham C-4gOwe-r;4- e-"W-c � �No . 3: Recommends that the administration check on the unsafe condition of the overhangingroof of the Okano buildin (Takara market areon Keawe Street. ?km_ C-34//Pcoe,o STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC No . 1: Re: Petition 4 Henry Kawaihae Respectfully submitted, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE • J` N/4i E R. YADfrIAI' ' , • 1111b E '_ Cs VENTER, % CE CHR. ,RWOOD R. H. GRE 7WELL, MEMBER . (*' •4‘0/ • - OBER T. TATA•VIS J, EMBER Ai .. / J r S SOUZA, MEMB 'R (ABSENT AND EXCUSED) ROBERT M. YAMADA, MEMBER