HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PWPRC 013 2017/07/06 (2016-2018) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: July 6, 2017 Re: Comm. No. 332/Bill No. 48
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 1:43 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Public Works and Parks and Recreation,to which was referred Bill 48, reports
as follows:
Bill 48,transmitted by Council Member Sue Lee Loy, via Communication 332, dated June 16, 2017,
amends Chapter 14, Article 1, of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), relating to
alcoholic beverages.
The bill adds James Kealoha Beach Park to the list of public parks where intoxicating liquors are
completely prohibited. It removes James Kealoha Beach Park from the list where drinking of
intoxicating liquors is allowed between the hours of 10 am and 10 pm.
There was widespread community support for this measure. Testifier Mark Lau was the closest resident
to the park and objected to the trash left behind, the drunken driving, and the abusive behavior. Police
Captain Esteban and Community Police Officer Matt Lewis fully supported this ban and recited many
instances of criminal behavior. Police response to calls involving alcohol consumption has put a serious
strain on the Police force.
Your Committee on Public Works and Parks and Recreation is in accord with the purpose and intent of
Bill No. 48, 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
KANUHA X
LEE LOY X
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O'HARA X
POINDEXTER x IFER RUGGLES, CHAIR
RICHARDS X PWPRC REPORT NO.: 13
RUGGLES X ADOPTED: JUL 1 8 2017