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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 141 Draft 01 2018-2020COUNTY OF HAWAPI STATE OF HAWAI'I RESOLUTION No. 141L 19 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF KEAUKAHA ROAD ON A NIGHTLY BASIS TO PREVENT LOITERING, LITTERING, AND OTHER ILLEGAL ACTIVITY. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 24-153.3, Subsection (b) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the Council by resolution, in consultation with the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Works, may authorize the temporary closure of a roadway stub - out, dead-end and/or road terminus, subject to certain conditions; and WHEREAS, Keaukaha Road is a County road that connects the western end of Kealoha Beach Park with Kamokuna Street in the district of South Hilo, and serves primarily as an outlet for visitors to Kealoha Beach Park, as noted in the attached Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, as part of an effort to reduce illegal activity, Keaukaha Road was converted to a one-way road in 2018; and WHEREAS, the closure ofKeaukaha Road will not affect the flow of traffic or public access and adjacent landowners have been provided with written notification about the purpose and need for this temporary closure, as noted in the attached Exhibit B, and are in support ofit; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Works support the temporary closure of Keaukaha Road, as noted in the attached Exhibit C; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that, pursuant to Section 24-153.3, Subsection (b), of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), Keaukaha Road is authorized to be closed nightly for the purpose of preventing loitering, littering, and other illegal activity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief of Police, the Director of Public Works, and the Director of Parks and Recreation, or their designated representatives, are requested to determine the appropriate time for evening closure and the appropriate time for morning reopening of Keaukaha Road. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution is not intended to prevent the County from reopening Keaukaha Road for purposes of rerouting traffic or providing public safety services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Public Works is authorized tc establish a gate on Keaukaha Road at its intersection with Katnokuna Street, and to provide all signage necessary to inform the public and to allow for the enforcement of this closure. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Honorable Harry Kim, Mayor; David Yamamoto, Director of Public Works; Paul Ferreira, Chief of Police; and Roxcie Waltjen, Director of Parks and Recreation. Dated at Hilo Hawaii, this 21st day of- Maw 2019_. INTRO_ D[JCEI) BY: 40111Iw dici4 dro)_ A 'IL MEMBER, COUN k' ' HA A I`I COUNTY COUNCIL -_____—_._-------_-__ _ _. _ ROLL CALL VOTE County of Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX Hilo. Hawai`i cut'Nl-a T x r)A\'iD X I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION wwas by.L t)I')X the vote indicated to the right hereofadopted by the COIJNC-Ii of thy: County of Hawai`i on May 21 2019 K 1 NI11-KI,I INFLLDLR X KII_RK.ILWI(-.Y X FEE_:0`, ATTEST:POI''I)I X'I}.I I;I(:!I; JDS X VII.:`-.I.GAS X Kelerenec: C-238/'WMTC -8 C NTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRI SII=)T OF FIC FR I_ IION 1.',1),___-_—__—_141 1.9 Exhibit.B Notice to adjacent landowners Susan L.K. Lee Loy'•' ', Office.: (808) 9614396 Council Member Fax: (808) 965-8912 District 3 Email: sue. leeloy(a hawaiicaunty.gov HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 MEMORANDUM DATE: March 22, 2019 TO: Gordon.Heit, Hawaii Island Land Agent Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii FROM: Susan L.K. Lee Loy,. Hawaii. Count. ember SUBJECT: Proposed.. closure of.Keaukaha Road; TMK Nos. 2-1-15:50 and 2-1-15:51. I am reaching .out to you because the State ofHawaii is the owner of. the above-mentioned two parcels located adjacent to Keaukaha Road, a County road. between James Kealoha Beach Park and Kamokuna Street in the District of South Hilo. As part of a comprehensive effort to reduce illegal behavior in this area and on this particular street, I have a resolution, pending introduction to the County Council, which would authorize the Police Department to enforce a nightly closure ofKeaukaha Road. Notification to adjacent landowners is required under Section 24-153.3 of the County Code, subsection (b), prior to passage of this resolution. My office will provide you with more information when this resolution is scheduled for a hearing. Hawaii County Is an Equal Opportunity Provider And. Employer Susan L.K. Lee Loy Council Member District 3 MEMORANDUM Office: (808) 961-896 Fax: (808) 965-8912 Email: sue. leeloy@hawaiicounty.gov HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 DATE: March 22, 2019 TO: Kilohana Hirano, Regional Director Kamehameha Schools FROM: Susan L.K. Lee Loy, Co SUBJECT; Proposed closure ofKeaukaha Road; TMK Nos. 2-1-15: 037, 038, 039, 040, 042, 049, 052, 053, 054. I am reaching out to you because Kamehameha Schools is the owner of the above-mentioned nine parcels located adjacent to Keaukaha Road, a County road between James Kealoha Beach Park and Kamokuna Street in the District of South. Hilo. As part of a comprehensive effort to reduce illegal behavior in this area and on. this particular street, I have.a resolution, pending introduction to the County Council, which would authorize the Police Department to enforce a nightly closure ofKeaukaha. Road. Notification to adjacent landowners is required under Section 24-153.3 of the. County Code, subsection. (b), prior to passage of this resolution. My office will provide you. with more information when this resolution is scheduled for a hearing. Hawaii County Is an Equal Opportunity Provider And Employer Susan L.K. Lee Loy Office: (808) 961-8396a, Council Member Fax: (808) 965-8912 District 3 `: `` Email: sue. leelo)X@hawaircounty..gov HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street; Hilo, Hawaii 96720 MEMORANDUM DATE: March 22, 2.019 TO: Marc M. Lau; Jan Kikuye Lau; Shawn Kelley Paul; Reno Kai Lau FROM: Susan L.K. Lee -Loy, Hawaii Coun f ber SUBJECT: Proposed closure of Keaukaha Road; TMK No. 2-1-16:002. I am reaching out to .you because you are listed as the owners ofthe above-mentioned parcel located adjacent to Keaukaha.Road, a County road between. James Kealoha Beach Park and Kamokuna Street in the District of South Hilo. As part of a comprehensive effort to reduce illegal behavior in this area and on this particular street, I have a resolution, pending introduction to the County Council, which would authorize the Police Department to enforce a.nightly closure of. Keaukaha Road. Notification to adjacent landowners is required under Section 24-153.3 ofthe County Code, subsection. (b), prior to passage of this resolution. My office will provide you with more information when this. resolution is scheduled for a hearing. Hawaii CountyIs an Equal Oppor[unity Provider AndEmployer Exhibit C Consultations with Director of Public Works and Chief of Police Susan L.K. Lee Loy Council Member District 3 MEMORANDUM MAYAR P•'C *`"+•, Office: (808) 961-8396 Fax: (808) 965-891.2 Email. sue.leeloy@hawaiicounty.gov J • HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 DATE: March 22, 2019 TO: David Yamamoto, Director of Public Works FROM: Susan L.K. Lee Loy, Co4mia SUBJECT: Proposed closure of Keaukaha Road. In support of a comprehensive effort to reduce illegal behavior in this area, I have a resolution, pending introduction to the County Council, which would authorize the Police Departmentto enforce a. nightly closure ofKeaukaha Road. in the South Hilo District. Section 24-153.3 of the County Code, subsection (b), allows the Councilto authorize a closure in consultation with the chief of police and the director of public works." Keaukaha Road is well-known for illegal activity — primarily alcohol and. drug use in relation; to nearby James Kealoha.Beach Park. Motorists imbibing here would then pose a DUI hazard after departing the area. Nightly closures ofthis road would address this hazard. I look forward to your comments on this proposal. Pleasefeel free to contact me ifyou have any questions or concerns: Hawaii County Is an Equal Opportunity Provider And'Employer Susan L.K. Lee Loy Council Member District 3 MEMORANDUM Office:. (808) 961-8396 Fax; (808) 965-8912 Email: sue.leeloy@hawaiicounty.gov HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 DATE: March.22, 2019 TO:. Paul Ferreira, Chief ofPolic FROM: Susan L.K. Lee Loy, Co SUBJECT: Proposed closure ofKeaukaha Road. In support of a comprehensive effort to reduce illegal behavior in this area, I have a resolution, pendingintroduction to the County Council, which would authorize the Police Department to enforce a nightly closure of Keaukaha Roadin the South Hilo District. Section 24-153.3 ofthe County Code, subsection (b), allows the Council to authorize a closure in consultation with the. chief of police and the director of public works." Keaukaha. Road is well-known for illegal activity primarily alcohol and drug use in relation to nearby James Kealoha. Beach Park. Motorists imbibing here would then pose a DUI hazard after departing the area. Nightly closures of this road would address this hazard. I look forward to your comments on this proposal. Please feel free to: contact me in advance if you have any questions or concerns.. Hawai'i.County Is an Equal Opportunity Provider AbelEmployer DATE: April 1, 2019 TO: Susan L.I . Lee Loy, Council. Member FROM: David Yamamoto, .P l . j Director David Yamamoto, P.E. Director Allan -G, Simeon, P.E. Deputy Director SUBJECT: Proposed. Resolution for Evening/Night Closure of Keaukaha Road We are in support of your resolution to enforce nightly closure ofKeaukaha Road and our staff has been advised of your proposal. Identification of gate location(s) and gate design are in progress to ensure timely installation and enforcement, once the resolution has been approved. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not. hesitate to contact me, Mahalo! Countyof Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity.Provider and Employer. Harry Kim Mayor f • Wil Oltabe f•°'`, kfanagingDirector Count -afa£txai t DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AupuniC.enter 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 7 -.Hilo; Hawaii 96720.4224 808) 961-8321 • Fax (808) 961-8630 public_works(ahawaiicounty.gov DATE: April 1, 2019 TO: Susan L.I . Lee Loy, Council. Member FROM: David Yamamoto, .P l . j Director David Yamamoto, P.E. Director Allan -G, Simeon, P.E. Deputy Director SUBJECT: Proposed. Resolution for Evening/Night Closure of Keaukaha Road We are in support of your resolution to enforce nightly closure ofKeaukaha Road and our staff has been advised of your proposal. Identification of gate location(s) and gate design are in progress to ensure timely installation and enforcement, once the resolution has been approved. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not. hesitate to contact me, Mahalo! Countyof Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity.Provider and Employer. Mt qFt' Harry Kim Lh€ Paul K. Ferreira Ad•orof Police Chief Kenneth Hugado Jr. Deputy Police C`hiej County of Hawai` i POLICE DEPARTMENT 349 Kapi'olani Street • Hilo, Hawaii 96no-3998 808) 935-3311 Fax(908)961-2389 April 4, 2019 n ZZ (:5nc In CD • TO (!!US=E LOY, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT*3 FROM PAUL K. FERREIRA, POLICE CHIEF SUBJECT: PROPOSED CLOSURE OF KEAUKAHA ROAD Staff has reviewed. the proposed resolution of a nightly closure of Keaukaha Road from the western end of James Kealoha Beach Park to Kamokuna Street. We are in favor of this resolution and have no traffic or safety concerns, with the exception of having the ability to reopen the road as needed for a natural disaster evacuation or in the event of a blockage of the parallel portion of Kalanianaole Avenue due to a traffic collision. If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please contact South Hilo Patrol Captain Kenneth Quiocho at (808) 961-2214 or via email at ken neth.q uiocho(@hawaiicounty.gov. KQ:Ili119HQ0359 Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer"