Laurence E. Capellas

Laurence Capellas was born on Kauai and raised on the Big Island. He graduated from Ka'u High School, attended the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Manoa, the Hawaii Technical School, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from California State Polytechnic University (Cal Poly) in 1965. He is a registered civil engineer in both Hawaii and California.

Capellas was appointed Deputy Chief Engineer in December 1990. Prior to his appointment, he was a satff engineer with the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works for four years. His background includes six years as Manager of the Hawaii Redevelopment Agency in Hilo and 16 years as an engineer with the Los Angeles County Road Department.

XVI. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

ROLE AND DUTIES

The department is responsible for all matters relating to engineering; public and private building construction and inspection; wastewater construction and the operation and maintenance of five wastewater systems; solid waste management and landfill programs; construction, inspection and maintenance of public streets, highways, bridges and drainage facilities; acquisition of public and private properties for public purposes; design, operation and maintenance of traffic signals and traffic control devices; and all other public works projects, except for matters relating to parks and recreation and water supply. Public Works is also a key support agency for Civil Defense emergencies.

Major Goals and Objectives

ˆ Implement a comprehensive Capital Improvements Program and project listing.

ˆ Maximize departmental revenues with effective fiscal management.

ˆ Encourage professionalism, productivity, and accountability at all levels.

ˆ Improve and encourage public responsiveness and effective public contact.

STAFF

Table of Organization and Personnel Information The department has 433ÿemployees and seven divisions in addition to the Office of the Chief Engineer's.

Automotive Equipment Superintendent 8/09/96

Walter Lucas, a native of Hilo, is a graduate from Hilo High School and Hawaii Community College. He joined the County of Hawaii in l972 as a maintenance mechanic with the Department of Public Works. He transferred to the Automotive Division in l976 as an automotive mechanic and became a Roads Construction Supervisor in l979 with the Highway Division. He later became the County's first Safety and Driver Improvement Coordinator. On December of l985 he was promoted to the Automotive Division where he presently serves as the Automotive Division's Superintendent.

Building Division Chief 8/96

Wayne Onomura, P.E., is a registered professional structural engineer who was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. After graduating from Honokaa High School, he continued his education at Cal State Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo, California. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering in 1965, he was also commissioned as an officer of the United States Army. After being honorably discharged as a Captain in the Air Defense Artillery branch in 1968, he began his engineering career with the County of Hawaii. His engineering background includes five years as a plans examiner, five years as a code enforcement coordinator, and fifteen years as the Building Division's Deputy Chief, and as of January, 1993, Building Division Chief.

Engineering Division Chief 8/96

Galen Kuba, P.E., was born December 30, 1951, in Hilo. Graduated from Hilo High School in 1969, then attended University of Hawaii Hilo campus until 1970. In 1973 graduated from University of Hawaii Manoa with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Returned to Hilo to work for Inaba Engineering, Inc., until April of 1975 when he began work for the County of Hawaii, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Plans and Surveys. Received his professional civil engineering license on August 5, l977. On July l, l986, moved to the Wastewater and Solid Waste Division until the creation of a new Solid Waste Division inÿl988. He was promoted to Solid Waste Division Chief on June l, l989. On August 1, 1995, Kuba was promoted to Division Chief for the department's Engineering Division. Member and past president of the Lehua Jaycees and University Heights Community Association, and member of NSPE/HSPE.

Highway Maintenance Division Superintendent_8/96

Stanley Nakasone is a graduate of Kohala High School and served in the U.S. Army Combat Engineer Division. He was employed by the Atomic Energy Commission and worked for several local construction companies before joining the County of Hawaii in 1968 as a laborer. Stanley was promoted to supervisor in 1970 and then to district road overseer in 1975, before assuming the position of Highway Maintenance Superintendent in 1991.

He has served as Public Works Safety Chairman and member of the County of Hawaii Safety Committee. Stanley received an incentive award and was a nominee for outstanding employee for the Department of Public Works. He has been active in community organizations in coaching basketball and baseball and serving as Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America.

Solid Waste Division Chief 8/96

Laurence E. Capellas, P.E., was born in Waimea, Kauai and raised on the Big Island. He graduated from Ka'u High School, attended the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Manoa, Hawaii Technical School, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from California State Polytechnic University (Cal Poly) in 1965. He is a licensed Civil Engineer in both California and Hawaii.

Mr. Capellas was appointed Solid Waste Division Chief in April, 1993. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Deputy Chief Engineer for two years and was a staff engineer with the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works for four years. His background also includes six years as Manager of the Hawaii Redevelopment Agency in Hilo and sixteen years as an engineer with the Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works.

Traffic Division Chief 8/96

Richard H. Nishimura, P.E., a native of Hilo, graduated from Hilo High School in 196l and continued his education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1966. After graduation, he served for five years as a navigator in the U.S. Air Force. In 197l he began his employment with the County of Hawaii as a civil engineer with the Department of Public Works. In Marchÿ1976, he became a traffic engineer with the department's Division of Traffic Safety and Control and was selected as the division chief of the Traffic Division in September 1985. From June to December 1990, Nishimura served as Deputy Chief Engineer of the Department of Public Works, returning to his post as Traffic Division Chief at the end of his appointment. Mr.ÿNishimura is a member of the Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers (Big Island Chapter), the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Institute of Transportation Engineers.

Wastewater Division Chief 8/96

Peter J. Boucher, P. E., while originally from Connecticut, has resided in Hawaii since 1984. He has received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He has served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Fiji. He has also been employed by Pan Pacific Construction as a project manager and by R.ÿM. Towill Corporation as a resident engineer in Kona prior to joining the Department of Public Works in 1994. Mr. Boucher is a member of the Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers (Kona Kohala Chapter) and the Water Environment Federation.

BUDGET

The department's operating budget for fiscal year 1995 96 was $31.5ÿmillion. Chart to Clerical under separate cover

HIGHLIGHTS

Automotive Division

ˆ Installed a computerized parts library resource center to better manage the maintenance and repair program.

ˆ Increased manpower at the Kohala baseyard to improve service to the County's rural repair needs.

ˆ Administered the disposal of 944 police reported abandoned or derelict vehicles.

Building Division

ˆ Issued over 7,200 building, electrical, plumbing, or sign permits valued at over $268 million and subsequently conducted over 18,400 inspections.

ˆ Completed or coordinated design and construction of fortyÿsixÿ(46) projects valued at $1.2 million.

Engineering Division

ˆ Continued to expand the County's resurfacing program by utilizing fuel tax funds as a 20% match with 80% Federal funds to maximize road paving.

ˆ Expanded bridge program using ISTEA funds to include bridge replacements, seismic retrofits, and design/build projects.

ˆ Aggressively pursued new traffic signal installations by utilizing 100% Federal ISTEA monies.

ˆ Upgraded computer aided drafting hardware and software. Completed 96 survey projects and requests.

ˆ Completed thirteen (13) fuel tax and/or ISTEA funded projects valued at over $2.8 million, five (5) CIP projects valued at over $409,000, three (3) flood improvement and damage repair projects valued at over $116,000, and three (3) Parks and Recreation projects valued at over $453,000.

ˆ Initiated construction of eight (8) fuel tax and/or ISTEA funded projects valued at over $4.7 million, four (4) CIP projects valued at over $750,000, three (3) Parks and Recreation projects valued at over $790,000, and one (1) State funded project valued at over $1.9 million.

ˆ Reviewed, approved, and inspected 529 permits for driveways, work within County rights of way, grading, grubbing and stockpiling.

ˆ Reviewed 153 subdivision applications, 160 construction plans, 57ÿohana applications, 2,962 building permits, and inspected 31ÿsubdivisions.

Highway Maintenance Division

ˆ Resurfaced various County roads islandwide including, Puako Drive, Kynnersley Road, Keokea Road, Hookena Road, Milolii Road and Kahakai Boulevard.

ˆ Provided major repairs and A.C. patching for Saddle, Mookini, Kaumana, Honolulu Landing, and Waipio Valley Roads, including repairs to the Hiilawe River crossing.

ˆ Widened shoulders and improved safety along Mamalahoa Highway in Kona, Onomea Road, Walua Road and Milolii Road.

ˆ Performed major flood control improvements, repair work and maintenance along Wailoa Channel, Keopu, Pahala, Naalehu, Waiohinu, and North Kulani sump. Contracted cleaning of 18ÿdrywells and 22 culverts. Constructed french drains at fourÿ(4)ÿlocations islandwide.

ˆ Assisted Civil Defense during major emergencies.

ˆ Assisted the Solid Waste Division with repairs and clean up of transfer stations.

ˆ Assisted with various Parks and Recreation projects, including Bayfront Soccer Field, Honokaa rodeo grounds, Laupahoehoe Gym parking lot and Kailua Park.

Solid Waste Division

ˆ Improved the accounts receivable and billing system for tipping fees to increase revenues.

ˆ Maintained a Vehicle Disposal Fund to subsidize operations for abandoned vehicle disposal, battery disposal, tire cutting and used oil recovery program.

ˆ Completed the closure of the Kailua Landfill and initiated post closure monitoring.

ˆ Continued to evaluate alternatives regarding the selection process for a new East Hawaii Transfer Station and Material Recovery Facility.

ˆ Commenced groundwater monitoring for the South Hilo Landfill. Obtained State DOH approval to extend landfill operations to the end of 1997.

ˆ Established a tire cutting and disposal contract and a program for collection and disposal of vehicle batteries.

ˆ Expanded recycling efforts through a glass recycling contract, pilot composting contract, household hazardous waste collection, and continuation of the diversion grant subsidy and educational programs.

Traffic Division

ˆ Operated and maintained 7,549 active street lights. Converted 24ÿlights to energy efficient low pressure sodium luminaires.

ˆ Operated and maintained 62 traffic signal systems and 10 flashing light systems.

ˆ Fabricated and installed over 2,000 traffic signs, 5,000 raised pavement markers, and 130 miles of striping.

ˆ Operated and maintained 1,018 parking meters.

Wastewater Division

ˆ Completed the Alii Drive Sewer Parts "A" "B", Waiaha Force Main, Ainako Interceptor Sewer, and Onekahakaha Beach Sewer Improvements.

ˆ Construction proceeding for Alii Drive Sewer Parts "C" "F", Holualoa Force Main, Disappearing Sands Force Main, Waiaha Bay Pump Station, Holualoa Bay Sewage Pump Station, Kalanianaole Collector Sewer, and Papaikou Collection Sewer.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Projects Completed/Under Construction Fiscal Year 95 96

Contract Cost

Building Division

Projects Completed

* Reroofing of Laupahoehoe Police Station 16,650

* Repairs to Wong Stadium Ceiling, B 3041 42,400

Arch. Barrier Removal Project at Seven Seas

Luau House, B 3157 39,100

* Removal of Arch. Barriers at Andrews Gym, B 3242 48,281

Arch. Barrier Removal Project at Edith Kanakaole

Stadium, B 3156 84,300

* Refinishing of Court Floor at Mt. View Gym, B 3275 21,354

* New Pavilions at Onekahakaha Beach Park, B 3262 54,994

* Reroofing & Repairs to Waimea Police Station, B 3273 58,280

* Repainting of Waimea Community Center, B 3277 18,642

Arch. Barrier Removal Project at Afook Chinen Civic

Auditorium, B 3158 60,300

* Repair and Repainting of Buildings at Hamakua County

Baseyard, B 3283 32,680

* Reroofing and Repairs to Waimea Fire Station 79,749

* Repainting and Incidental Repairs at

Kona County Baseyard, B 3279 49,800

* Reroofing of Building 3, 4, 5, 7, 11 & 17

at Panaewa Zoo, B 3270 79,700

* Exterior Restoration of Dispatch/Equipment Storage

Building at Central Fire Station, B 3299 39,000

* Repairs to Stable 'F' at Panaewa Equestrian

Center Complex, B 3302 126,437

Scoreboard Installation for Waimea Park and

Kamehameha Park, B 3291 57,685

* Installation of a Wash Pad at the S. Hilo Automotive

Division Repair Shop, B 3290 60,576

Removal of Arch. Barriers at Kawananakoa Hall, B 3287 54,559

Waimea Community Park Wastewater System, B 3306 34,450

Whittington Beach Park Wastewater System, B 3288 21,995

* Project designed by Building Division Staff

Engineering Division

Contract Cost

Projects Completed

Puna Road Improvements ISTEA/Fuel Tax $ 1,237,282

Old Volcano Road Shoulder Improvement Fuel Tax 265,249

Old Volcano Road Resurfacing Fuel Tax 192,435

Kamana, Lanihuli & Lei Streets Resurfacing Fuel Tax 142,546

Kaumana/Waianuenue/Lele Traffic Signal Fuel Tax 366,486

Pilialoha/Ualehua Streets Resurfacing Fuel Tax 84,690

Ululani Street Resurfacing Phase I Fuel Tax 113,960

Mamalahoa Hwy (Holualoa Keauhou) Resurfacing Fuel Tax 326,114

Kawainui Gulch Bridge Repair Fuel Tax 13,050

Inoino Gulch Bridge Repair Fuel Tax 26,000

Waikaalulu Gulch Bridge Repair Fuel Tax 7,100

Kalopa Gulch Bridge Repair Fuel Tax 25,000

Kaiwiki Road Bridge Repair Fuel Tax 11,533

Hokupaa Street Drainage Improvements CIP 20,050

Kinoole Wheelchair Ramps CIP 9,900

Paahana Street Drywell CIP 17,993

Puueo Drainage Improvement CIP 260,550

Waikoloa School Sidewalks CIP 100,860

Akala Road/Kaumana Drive Drainage Ditch Civil Defense 36,50

Komohana/Waiakea Stream Repair Civil Defense 34,799

Mohouli Shoulder Improvements Civil Defense 44,851

Hilo Muni Golf Course Improvements, Ph I P&R 131,42

Laupahoehoe Launch Ramp Repair P&R 174,456

Onekahakaha Beach Park Parking P&R 147,885

Projects Bid/Awarded/Under Construction

Kona Road Improvements Ph I ISTEA/Fuel Tax 927,375

Hilo Road Improvements, Ph II ISTEA/Fuel Tax 2,500,094

Mohouli/Komohana Traffic Signal ISTEA 394,222

Ainaola/Haihai Traffic Signal ISTEA 214,205

South Kopua Road Fuel Tax 274,735

Reed's Island Bridge Re decking Fuel Tax 85,933

Waianuenue Lahi Street Resurfacing Fuel Tax 224,400

Hilo Drainage and Drywell Improvements CIP 313,000

Lahi Street Drainage Improvement CIP 144,640

South Hilo Wheel Chair Ramps CIP 61,200

Waipio Valley Access Road Safety Improvements CIP 234,000

Punahoa Street Extension Highway Fund 56,000

Kahaluu Beach Parking Lot Improvements P&R 220,620

Hilo Muni Golf Cart Path Improvements P&R 354,310

Hilo Muni Parking Lot Improvements P&R 216,296

Konawaena School Traffic Signals State 1,926,384

Engineering Division continued

Contract Cost

Consultant Design

Komohana/Alenaio Bridge Fuel Tax/ISTEA $ 23,028

Inoino Gulch Bridge Repair Fuel Tax 5,000

Kalopa Gulch Bridge Repair Fuel Tax 4,000

Mohouli Extension CIP 535,699

Haaheo School Sidewalks CIP 70,000

Sand Gulch By Pass Rd (Kalopa)(compl) CIP 70,000

Mamalahoa Hwy (Kamamalu to Lindsey) CIP 575,000

Waikoloa School Sidewalks (completed) CIP 27,000

Kuakini Hwy (Palani to Hualalai Rd) CIP 273,400

Konawaena School Trf Signals (compl) State 117,537

Konawaena School Trf Signals (CM) 190,000

Mohouli/Komohana Traffic Signal Developer 0

Ponahawaii/Komohana Traffic Signal Developer 0

Wastewater Division

Projects Completed

Alii Drive Interceptor Sewer, Parts "A" & "B"

and Waiaha Force Main 2,627,285

Kalanianaole Collector System 2,545,604

Ainako Interceptor Sewer, Parts "A" & "B" 4,408,328

Onekahakaha Beach Park Sewer Improvements 423,620

Projects Underway

Alii Drive Interceptor Sewer, Parts "C" & "D" and

Holualoa Force Main 3,780,000

Waiaha Bay Sewage Pumping Station 3,697,893

Alii Drive Interceptor Sewer, Parts "E" & "F" 3,394,000

Papaikou Collector Sewer 2,317,296