HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 11/10/2004 2002-2004 NiV oe N
JAMES Y. ARAKAKI _ '4, AARON S.Y. CHUNG
6t~ LENINGRAD ELARIONOFF
Chmrmnn & PresidLig O~e~r ~
i. FRED C HOLSCHUH, M.D.
L CI;RTIS TYLER, III BOB JACOBSON
L'irr (~hnirnm~~ oi,~~y~ 10E REYNOLDS
GARY SAFARIK
MICHAEL C TULANG
COUNTY COUNCIL
County ofHawai'i
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni S[rc et
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
4TH' Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS ~ -
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii -
Wednesday, November 10, 2004 _ _
9:00 a.m. _
INVOCATION Pastor Richard Uejo, KMC Chapel and Heritage Fellowship
CALL'I'O ORDER
ROLL. CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile commw~ication devices on silent mode.)
Hnwai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND
EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 248-04: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of Transportation, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Repeat
Offenders Project Grant for the Hawaii County Police Department. {Funds to be
used to reduce major crashes and fatalities involving drivers with no valid driver's
license. }
Re: Comm. 795
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-329
Res. 249-04: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, Pursuant
to HRS 46-7, for a Geopowering the West Grant. {Funds to be used to establish a
working group to support utilization of the direct use of geothermal heat by
gathering and providing information from and to the community, the County
government, and interest parties.}
Re: Comm. 796
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-331
Res. 250-04: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Hawaii
Community Foundation, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Community Oriented
Policing Services (COPS) Grant for the Hawaii County Police Department in
Connection with the Hawaii Island Meth Initiative. {Funds to be used to purchase
needed equipment for the Hawaii County Police Department's Crime Laboratory
and to train the Criminalists to assist the Department in its current "war" against the
ice epidemic.;
Re: Comm. 797
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-333
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Res. 255-04: Amends Salary Ordinance No. 04-60 to Add Exempt Classes of Work for
Persons Employed by the Office of the County Council and Office of Housing
and Community Development Whose Pay is Not Otherwise Provided for;
Re: Comm. 810
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Waived: FC
Deferred: October 20, 2004
and
Res. 255-04 Amends Salary Ordinance No. 04-60 to Add Exempt Classes of Work for
(Draft 2): Persons Employed by the Office of the County Council and Office of Housing
and Community Development Whose Pay is Not Otherwise Provided for.
Draft 2 adds the Election Clerk I position under Section 7.01 of the bill;
Re: Comm. 810.1
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Deferred: October 20, 2004
and
Res. 255-04 Amends Salary Ordinance No. 04-60 to Add Exempt Classes of Work for
(Draft 3): Persons Employed by the Office of the County Council and Office of Housing
and Community Development Whose Pay is Not Otherwise Provided for.
{Draft 3 amendments are as follows: deletes Legislative Analyst I, II, and III;
deletes Council Services Supervisor, Council Services Assistant I and II, and
Legislative Information and Reference Technician; and deletes related
information in the recitals. }
Re: Comm. 8103
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Deterred: October 20, 2004
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Chung and duly seconded by
Mr. Jacobson to approve Resolution 255-04; and a pending motion by Mr. Chung
and duly seconded by Mr. Jacobson to amend Resolution 255-04 with Draft 2; and
Resolution 255-04, Draft 2, was further amended to Draft 3 on October 20, 2004.)
Res. 256-04: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $74,500 out and from the Clerk -Council Services -
Contingency Relief account; credits same to the'Fransfer to Capital Improvement
Project Fund account. Funds to be used for facility repairs to Harold FI. Higashihara
Park. }
Re: Comm. 802
Intr. by: Mr. Reynolds
Waived: FC
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Res. 257-04: Recobmizes November 2004 as Alternative Dispute Resolution Month in the State of
Hawaii. {Supports the efforts of the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution in
helping mediate complex litigation, and administrative and judicial disputes that
affect the public interest or that involve agencies of state and local governments. }
Re: Comm. 827
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: FC
Res. 261-04: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s);
;Transfers/appropriates $99,500 out and from Clerk Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Transfer to Capital Improvement Project Fund
account which includes the following projects -Repairs to Facilities for the
Pana'ewa Equestrian Center ($49,500) and Machado Acres Park ($50,000), for a
total of $99,500.}
Re: Comm. 835
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
Waived: FC
Res. 264-04: Affirms the Continued Civil Service Status of Certain Positions in the Office of the
County Clerk/Council. {Includes the council services supervisor positions, council
services assistant positions, and the legislative information and reference technician
position. }
Re: Comm. 841
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki, Mr. Tyler, Mr. Chung,
Mr. Elarionoff, Mr. Holschuh, Mr. Jacobson,
Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Safarik, and Mr. Tulang
Waived: FC
Res. 265-04: Creates a Deputy Corporation Counsel Position for the Office of the Corporation
Counsel. {Position will mitigate the workload of all attorneys, allowing each
attorney to focus on their County clients by providing further training and updating
out-of-date regulations, forms, and contracts and projects such as risk management,
standardizing County contracts, and reviewing and updating department and
County-wide policies and procedures, and to specialize in needed areas (such as
labor litigation and personnel law)};
Re: Comm. 842
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: FC
acrd
Comm. 842.1: From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated October 28, 2004.
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Res. 26G-04: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from Clerk-Counci] Services -
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Clerk-Council Services Other Current
Expense Equipment account. Funds to be used to purchase handheld wireless
microphones to facilitate public testimony at Council meetings and public
hearings. }
Re: Comm. 843
In[r. by: Mr. Tyler
Waived: FC
Res. 267-04: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $25,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Friends of the Park -Miscellaneous
Charges. Funds to support park beautification activities for Friends of the Park in
Kona. }
Re: Comm. 844
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
Waived: FC
Res. 268-04: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $107,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Impact Fees Needs Assessment Study.
These studies are required pursuant to Section 46-143, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
prior to the adoption of an impact fee ordinance, which will provide a valuable and
accountable planning tool for our County.}
Re: Comm. 845
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
Waived: FC
Res. 269-04: Requests the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii to Render an Expedited
Decision in the Appeal of Civil Case No. 00-1-0192K, Walter John Kelly et. al. vs.
1250 Oceanside Partners et. al. {Expresses the Council's interest in a prompt, clear
and conclusive resolution to this lawsuit.}
Re: Camm.846
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Waived: PC
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 49 Amends Chapter 19, Articles 1,7 and 8 of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(Draft 3): (1995 Edition), Relating to Real Property Tax Definitions; Non-Dedicated
Agricultural Use Assessment and Agricultural Use Dedication. {Proposes
amendments to real property tax provisions to support the agriculture industry
through property tax incentives, and to close loopholes that enable some non-
farmers to take advantage of tax provisions intended to help the agriculture
industry. } ;
Re: Comm. 118.6
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Approve: FC-338
and
Comm. 71836: From Finance Committee Chair Aaron S. Y. Chung, dated October 20, 2004;
and
Comm. l 1837: From Council Member Michael C. Tulang, dated October 27, 2004; and
Comm. l 1838: From Council Vice Chair J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated October 28, 2004,
transmitting Bill 49, Drafr 4. The major differences between Draft 4 and
Draft 3 include the following: 1) adds a definition for "agricultural use value";
2) adds a definition for farm dwelling; 3) changes the valuation method for
determining farm dwelling site to the highest commercial agriculture use value
and limits assessment of site to one-fourth acre; and 4) consequently eliminates
ability of home site on non-dedicated and commercial dedicated agriculture
lands to qualify for Homeowner Class; and
Bill 49 Amends Chapter 19, Articles 1,7 and 8 of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(Draft 4): (1995 Edition), Relating to Real Property Tax Definitions; Non-Dedicated
Agricultural Use Assessment and Agricultural Use Dedication.
Intr. by: Mr. Chung and Mc Tyler
Bill 248 Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Draft 4): (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District
Classification from Agricultural 1-Acre (A-la), Neighborhood Commercial -
40,000 Square Foot (CN-40), Single Family Residential - 7,500 Square Foot
and 10,000 Square Foot (RS-7.5 and RS-10) and Open (O) to Project District at
South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-3-44:19, 2-3-49:53 and
2-3-37:1 (171.504 acres). {Western United Life Assurance Company,
Applicant. }
Re: Comm. 560.42
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-117
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Bill 327 Amends Ordinance No. 91-71, Which Amended Ordinance No. 89-54, Which
(Draft 2): Reclassified 2.23 Acres of Land from a Multiple Family Residential 1,000
Square Foot (RM-1) to a Resort-Hotel 1,000 Square Foot (V-1) District at Puaa
2nd, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-9:40
(approx. 2.23 acres). {Kona Oasis, Inc., Applicant.};
Re: Comm. 770.3
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-110
Deferred: October 20, 2004
and
Bill 327 Amends Ordinance No. 9]-71, Which Amended Ordinance No. 89-54, Which
(Draft 3): Reclassifted 2.23 Acres of Land from a Multiple Family Residential 1,000
Square Foot (RM-1) to a Resort-Hotel 1,000 Square Foot (V-1) District at Puaa
2nd, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-9:40
(approx. 2.23 acres). {Kona Oasis, Inc., Applicant.}. (Drafr 3 amends
Condition B re the effective date of final plan approval.);
Re: Comm. 770.6
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Deferred: October 20, 2004
and
Comm. 770.5: From Planning Consultant Sidney M. Fuke, dated October 22, 2004; and
Comm. 770.7: From Richard T. Denison, dated October 19, 2004; and
Comm. 770.8: From Council Vice Chair J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated October 29, 2004.
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Elarionoff and duly seconded
by Mr. Holschuh to approve Bill 327, Draft 2; and Bill 327, Draft 2, was
further amended to Draft 3 on October 20, 2004.)
Bill 329 Amends Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District Zone Map), Article 8,
(Draft 2): Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the
District Classification from Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-l0a) at
Kaloko, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-27:21 (approx.
20.992 acres). {Thad E. Bond, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 786.1
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-112
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Bill 341 Amends Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District Zone Map), Article 8,
(Draft 2): Chapter 25 (Z,oning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the
District Classification from Agricultural (A-20a) to Family Agricultural
(FA-3a) at Kaloko, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-25:7
(approx. 20.477 acres). {Phil Knierim, Applicant. }
Re: Comm. 787.1
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-113
Bill 342: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-7 for the County of Hawaii,
by Changing the District Classification from the Agricultural to the Urban
District at Kalaoa 1st and 2nd, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key
7-3-011:068 (approx. 1.8628 acres). {Lilian Mahi, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 788
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-114
Bill 343 Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Draft 2): (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District
Classification from Agricultural - 5 Acres (A-Sa) to Single Family Residential
- 20,000 Square Feet (RS-20) at Kalaoa 1st and 2nd, North Kona, Hawaii,
Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-011:068 (approx. 1.8628 acres). {Lilian Mahi,
Applicant. }
Re: Comm. 788.1
[na. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-115
Bill 344 Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Draft 2): (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District
Classification from Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10) to Industrial-
Commercial Mixed (MCX-20) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by
Tax Map Key 2-2-32:93 (approx. 59,356 square feet). {WKSP Limited
Partnership, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 793.1
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-116
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Bill 345: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Federal Grants -Repeat Offenders Project ($16,800); appropriates
same to Repeat Offenders Project.}
Re: Comm. 795
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-330
Bill 346: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Federal Grants - Geopowering the West ($9,560); appropriates
same to Geopowering the West.}
Re: Comm. 796
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-332
Bill 347: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Federal Grants -Community Oriented Policing Services -Police
($200,000); appropriates same to Community Oriented Policing Services -
Police.}
Re: Comm. 797
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-334
Bill 348 Amends Ordinance No. 04-59 of the County of Hawaii on May 19, 2004
(Draft 2): Relating to the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for the Purpose of
Financing Various Public Improvements for the County of Hawaii. {Proceeds
to be apportioned as follows: North and South Kona ($23,000,000); South
Kohala ($10,000,000); Puna ($7,000,000); four park-and-ride facilities in
Hamakua, South Kona, North Kona, and Puna ($1,500,000); Sand Gulch
by-pass road in Hamakua ($2,400,000); Laupahoehoe Point emergency access
road ($100,000); transportation enhancement projects in Hilo ($1,000,000); and
island wide facility planning efforts to include $2,000,000 for the identification
of roadway corridors, wastewater facilities planning and expansion, solid waste
facilities planning and implementation and multimodal transportation planning
and implementation, for a total bond authorization of $47,000,000.
Re: Comm. 798.7
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-335
and
(Cornrn. 798.8 continues on the next page.)
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Comm. 798.8: From Rick Berman, President, Paauilo Mauka-Kalopa Community
Association, dated October 22, 2004; and
Comm. 798.9: From Council Chair James Y. Arakaki, dated October 23, 2004.
Bill 349: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Fund Balance from Previous Year ($298,200); appropriates same
to Highway Maintenance Administration Equipment. Funds to be used for the
purchase of seven 6-passenger dump trucks with radio accessories for the new
additional positions being requested (ref. to Res. 225-04 and Bill 310) and will
be funded from the available fund balance.}
Re: Comm. 803
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-336
Bill 350: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Fund Balance from Previous Year ($3,217,488); appropriates to [he
following: Research and Development Salaries and Wages ($37,488), Building
Repair and Maintenance Other Current Expense ($80,000), Transfer to Capital
Project Fund -General Fund ($600,000), Transfer to Self Insurance Fund
($2,500,000), for a total of $3,217,488. Pursuant to Section 10-8 of the
Hawaii County Charter relating to supplemental appropriations, certifies there
is an excess balance of $6,697,734.37 in the General Fund fund balance as of
June 30, 2004 and, therefore, proposes to fund a portion of this amount for the
above projects.
Re: Comm. 804
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FG337
arad
Comm. 804.14: From Council Chair James Y. Arakaki, dated October 28, 2004, transmitting
Bill 350, Draft 2. Drafr 2 increases the Fund Balance appropriation by
$2,000,000 and increases the expenses to the Planning Department for
$2,000,000 to conduct Community Development Plans around the island
reflecting the future character of the districts, community values, its goals and
its interrelationship with other districts; and
(Bill 350, Draft Z, continues on the next page.)
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Bill 350 Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
(Draft 2): County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Fund Balance from Previous Year ($5,217,488); appropriates to the
following: Research and Development Salaries and Wages ($37,488), Building
Repair and Maintenance Other Current Expense ($80,000), Transfer to Capital
Project Fund -General Fund ($600,000), Transfer to Self Insurance Fund
($2,500,000), and Planning Other Current Expense Miscellaneous Contract
Services ($2,000,000), for a total of $5,217,488.}
Re: Comm. 804
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-337
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 175 Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Rea]
(Draft 5): Property Taxes, Relating to Valuation. {Limits the increase in the market
value of properties in the homeowners class to not more than 3% per tax year
until the property is sold or otherwise transferred.
Re: Comm.39S.6
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
1" Reading: October 20, 2004
and
Comm. 395.7: From Marshall Blann, dated October 23, 2004.
Bill 176 Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Rea]
(Draft 3): Property Taxes, Relating to Nonspeculative Residential Use Assessment.
{Reduces the nonspeculative residential use dedication from ten years to
five years, and reduces the corresponding rollback provisions by five years. }
Re: Comm. 394.8
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
1 Reading: October 20, 2004
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Bill 280 Amends Chapter 3, of the Hawaii County Code, by Repealing Article ] -Relating
(Draft 7): to Signs, Adding a New Article 1 -Relating to Signs, and Amends Article 2 -
(1996-1998) Relating to Kailua Village Signs. {Major changes involve or include but are not
limited to the following items or subjects regarding Article 1: Hawaii County
Code -Chapter 3, Article 1, Advertising & Signs, Summary of Allowable Signs -
Prohibi[ed Signs (al] districts); Exempt Signs (allowed without a permit in all
districts); Signs Allowed With Permits (all districts); Signs Allowed with Permits -
Residential Districts (RS, RD, RM); Signs Allowed with Permits -
Commercial/Industrial Districts (RCX, V, CN, CG, CV, MCX, ML, MG); Signs
Allowed with Permits -Agricultural/Open Districts (RA, FA, A, IA, O). Major
changes involve or include but are not limited to the following items or subjects
regarding Article 2, Advertising & Signs, Kailua Village Special Design District -
Signs Allowed With Permits; Prohibited Signs (in addition to Article 1); and
Exempt Signs (in addition to Article 1). Draft 7 amends provisions relating to
purpose, definitions, temporary painted window signs, directory signs,
nonconforming signs, administrative enforcement, Kailua Village guidelines for
review, permissible signs, effective date, etc.};
Re: Comm. 42.64
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
1"Reading: October 20, 2004
and
Comm. 42.72: From Council Vice Chair J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated October 29, 2004; and
Comm. 42.73: From Marie Aguilar, President, Kailua Village Merchants Association Kona
Marketplace, dated October 22, 2004; and
Comm. 42.74: From Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Member
J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated October 29, 2004, transmitting Bill 280, Draft 8. The
changes between Drafr 8 and Draft 7 include provisions relating to: balloons,
airplanes banners, the definition of the "Kailua Industrial Subdivision",
window signs, spherical signs, banner permits, enforcement and directory
signs; and
Bill 280 Amends Chapter 3, of the Hawaii County Code, by Repealing Article 1 -Relating
(Draft 8): to Signs, Adding a New Article 1 -Relating to Signs, and Amends Article 2 -
(1996-1998) Relating to Kailua Village Signs. {Major changes involve or include but are not
limited to the following items or subjects regarding Article L Hawaii County
Code -Chapter 3, Article 1, Advertising & Signs, Summary of Allowable Signs -
Prohibited Signs (all districts); Exempt Signs (allowed without a permit in all
districts); Signs Allowed With Permits (all districts); Signs Allowed with Permits -
Residential Dishicts (RS, RD, RM); Signs Allowed with Permits -
Commercial/Industrial Districts (RCX, V, CN, CG, CV, MCX, ML, MG); Signs
Allowed with Permits -Agricultural/Open Districts (RA, FA, A, IA, O). Major
changes involve or include but are not limited to the following items or subjects
regarding Article 2, Advertising & Signs, Kailua Village Special Design District -
Signs Allowed With Permits; Prohibited Signs (in addition to Article 1); and
Exempt Signs (in addition to Article 1).
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
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Bill 320 Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), as
(Draft 4): Amended, Real Property Taxes, Relating to Home Exemptions. {Improves and
clarifies definition of "principal home" and creates an additional exemption of
20% of the pre-exemption assessed value to a minimum of $80,000 for those
eligible for home exemptions.}
Re: Comm. 753.4
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1" Reading: Oetober20,2004
Bill 322: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budge[ for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Contribution from Private Source ($10,000); appropriates same to
Computer Recycling Grant Private.}
Re: Comm. 759
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1" Reading: October 20, 2004
Bill 323 Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition) Relating
(Draft 2): to Vehicles and Trafftc. {Requests a Yield sign be installed along Ka'apahu
Road on the east (Hilo) side of Kalopa Gulch Bridge, as the roadway width
between the bridge and the top of the gulch is not wide enough for two-way
traffic.
Re: Comm. 761.1
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
1 Reading: October 20, 2004
and
Comm. 761.2: From Public Works Director Bruce C. McClure, P.E., dated October 13, 2004,
transmitting Bill 323, Draft 3. Draft 3 contains the proper spelling of Hawaiian
words and includes the macrons and glottal stops that were not provided in
Draft l; and
Bill 323 Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition) Relating
(Draft 3): to Vehicles and Traffic.
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Bill 324 Amends Chapter 18 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Relating
(Draft 3): to Public Transportation. {Allows Transit Administrator to establish bus fares
on a temporary basis for bus routes and services; and 2) Designates the Kona
district between Kalaoa and Kealia as a transportation free zone. }
Re: Comm. 766.2
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler and Mr. Safarik
1"Reading: October 20, 2004
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Bill 325 Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Draft 2): (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District
Classification from Agricultural (a-Sa) to Family Agricultural (FA-3a) at
Honuaula, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-24:25 (approx.
6.069 acres). {Mitsugi Komo Revocable Trust, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 768.2
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
1" Reading: October 20, 2004
Bill 326 Amends Section 2-8-8 (Upolu Point - Kaauhuhu Homesteads Zone Map),
(Draft 2): Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing
the District Classification from Agricultural - 20 Acre (a-20a) to Family
Agricultural - 1 Acre (FA-la) at Kokoiki, North Kohala, Hawaii, Covered by
Tax Map Key 5-5-4:33 (approx. 3.936 acres). {Alyssa Ackerman, Applicant. }
Re: Comm. 769.2
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
1" Reading: October 20, 2004
Bill 328: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii far the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Federal Grants -Volcano Fire Truck ($250,000); appropriates
same to Volcano Fire Truck -Federal. Additional County funding is needed to
complete the purchase of a structural fire engine for Fire Station 19
(Volcano).}
Re: Comm. 771
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
P' Reading: October 20, 2004
Bill 330: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.
{Adds PUBLIC WORKS: Old Volcano Trail, Kea`au Town to Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park -Federal ($100,000); funds to be provided from
Federal Grants Receivable ($100,000). Funds to be used to address the
resource management needs relating to expanding access to the Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park including the planning and design of the Old Volcano
trail for tourism and recreational travel. }
Re: Comm. 773
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1 Reading: October 20, 2004
2/3 Vole: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Hawaii County Council-47 Page 15 November 10, 2004
Bill 33 ] : Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Fund Balance from Prior Year -Reserved ($261,239.24);
appropriates same Co Transfer to Capital Project Fund. Funds are excess fuel
tax revenues collected in FY 2003-2004.}
Re: Comm. 774
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
l~' Reading: October 20, 2004
Bill 332: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005. {Establishes
the following program appropriations: Transportation Equity Act for the 21"
Century (TEA-21) Projects (Federal Aid), which includes the following projects -
Kawailani Bridge Replacement, Ali`i Highway, Mohouli Extension, and Puainako
Extension ($216,061.79); and Local Road Improvements, which include the
fallowing road improvements -Puna ($51,444.31), South Hilo ($54,145.09), North
Hilo ($9,917.24), Hamakua ($79,856.08), North Kohala ($8,318.38), South Kohala
($22,427.21), North Kona ($25,236.02), South Kona ($6,633.10), and Ka'u
($18,084.37), for a total of $216,061.80 and a combined total of $432,123.59.
Funds are excess fuel tax revenues collected from 2002-2004, which exceeded the
$6,000,000 of projected revenues established by Ordinance 03-62 by
$432,123.59. }
Re: Comm. 775
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
1"Reading: October 20, 2004
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 333: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in Fund
Balance from Prior Year- Designated ($1,345.76); appropriates to The following:
Bayview Estates ($115.94), Bay Club Waikoloa ($1.76), Kahakai Subdivision
($1.42), Manini`owali Project ($325.35), Pualani Estates Subdivision ($625.56),
and Ali`i Cove ($276.33), for a total of $1,345.76. Funds are the in-lieu fees and
interests income from the fund balance account of the County Housing Revolving
Fund to the individual accounts. }
Re: Comm. 776
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1" Reading: October 20, 2004
Hawaii County Council-47 Page 16 November 10, 2004
Bill 334: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in
Federal Grants -Traffic Training and Equipment ($12,475); appropriates same to
Traffic Training and Equipment. Funds to be used to reduce the number of alcohol
related fatalities and injuries, increase public awareness, and provide a constant
deterrence against drunk driving. }
Re: Comm. 777
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1" Reading: October 20, 2004
Bill 335: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget For the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in
Federal Grants -Click It or Ticket Program ($444); appropriates same to Click It
or Ticke[ Program. Funds to be used to reduce the fatalities and injuries to front
seat occupants and rear seat occupants aged 17 and under, of motor vehicle
collisions by improving awareness of state laws.}
Re: Comm. 778
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1" Reading: October 20, 2004
Bill 336: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in
Federal Grants -Occupant Protection Program ($10,000); appropriates same to
Occupant Protection Program. Funds to be used to reduce the fatalities and
injuries to front seat occupants and rear seat occupants aged 17 and under, of
motor vehicle collisions by increasing the usage rate of seat belts. }
Re: Comm. 779
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1 s' Reading: October 20, 2004
Bill 337 Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
(Draft 2): of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in
Federal Grants -Speed Enforcement ($22,400); appropriates same to Speed
Enforcement. Funds to be used to reduce the number of motor vehicle collisions
resulting in injuries and fatalities caused by speeding drivers.}
Re: Comm. 780.1
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1 Reading: October 20, 2004
Hawaii County Council-47 Page 17 November 10, 2004
Bill 338: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Community Based Traffic Coordinator ($52,000); appropriates
same to Community Based Traffic Coordinator. }
Re: Comm. 781
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1 Reading: October 20, 2004
Bill 339: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Hawaii County Police Department Roadblock Program
38,700); appropriates same to Hawaii County Police Department Roadblock
Program. }
Re: Comm. 782
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
191 Reading: October 20, 2004
Bill 340: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants - Hawaii County Police Department Data Grant ($10,000);
appropriates same to Hawaii County Police Department Data Grant.}
Re: Comm. 783
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
151 Reading: October 20, 2004
Bill 352: Amends Chapter 21, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Relating to
Sewer Service Charges. {Allows sewer customers to document accurate readings of
discharge into the County sewer system and for customers to be charged only for
the amount actually discharged into the County system.
Re: Comm. 808
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
1"Reading: October 2Q 2004
and
Comm. 808. I : From Environmental Management Director Barbara Bell, dated October 28,
2004.
Hawaii County Counci]-47 Page 18 November 10, 2004
Bill 353: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget For the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in
'Transfer from General Fund ($4,000); appropriates same to Recycling Program. }
Re: Comm. 809
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
1"Reading: October 20, 2004
RENORTS
FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the
REPOR'I~: Month Ended August 31, 2004.
FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the
REPORT: Month Ended September 30, 2004.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
(the purpose of the meeting is to consult with Corporation Counsel relating to matters involving
potential County liability, as authorized by Sections 92-4 and 92-5, HRS. Note: 2/3 Vote -Pursuant to
p92-4, HRS, and Rule 12 of Rules of Procedure of the County Council.)
Comm. 752.1: EMORY SPRINGER V. COUNTY OF HAWAIh CIVIL NO. 02-00289 HG/KSC
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Katherine A. Garson, dated October 19, 2004.
Comm. 828: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/JEANNE L. BALOG
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated October 25,
2004.
Comm. 833: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/MARK A. HARRELL
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated October 27,
2004.
Comm. 428.2: KEALOHA M. J. WELLS, ET AL., V. MARK FARIAS, ET AL., CIVIL
NO. 02-1-0149K
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated October 29,
2004.
Hawaii County Council-47 Page 19 November ]0, 2004
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2004
PUBLIC' WORKS & 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
IN7"ERGOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS COMMITTEE
FINANC'F. COMMITTEE 9:30 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
PARKS & ENVIRONMEN"FAL 11:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
PLANNING COMM17"PEE 1:00 p.m. COUNCIL ROOM
HOUSING AGENCY 3:00 p.m. COUNCIL ROOM
HUMAN SERVICES AND ECONOMIC 3:30 p.m. COUNCIL ROOM
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2004
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2004
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. OHANA KEAUHOU
BEACH RESORT
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2004
C'OUNC'IL SINE DIE 10:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
COUNCIL NEW 3:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM
Hawaii County Council-47 Page 20 November 10, 2004
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT
(Nate: B/R, as listed next to the name of an Infroducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to
introduce legislation "by Request' and on behalf of the requesting party; however, it does not necessarily
signify their support of or opposition to the proposal.)
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County C'lerk's Office prior to the convening of the meeting. Copies may be viewed at the Hawaii County
Services Office at 75-5706 Kuakini IIighway, Suite ]03, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740; at the Office of the
County Clerk at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720; and the County Council's Kona Branch Office at
77-6399 Nalani Street, Suite 104, Kailua-Kona, I[awai`i 96740.
Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at 6 p.m.;
Sunday, November 21, 2004, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, November 24, 2004, at 6 p.m.