HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2007/03/09 2006-2008 PETE HOFFMANN BRENDA FORD
Chair & Presiding Officer ~'6 STACY K. HIGA
DONALD IKEDA
K. ANGELPILAGO BOBJACOBSON
Vice Chair , •
y EMILY I. NAEOLE
~ DOMINIC YAGONG
J YOSHIMOTO
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai `i
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 _ ,
7`h Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS - -
Hawaii County Council
333 Kilauea Avenue
(Ben Franklin Building)
Second Floor, Council Room
Hilo, Hawaii
Friday, March 9, 2007
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Minister Earl Ikeda of Puna Hongwanji Mission
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF
RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 186: NOMINATES MINORU HANATO (SOUTH KONA) AND GEORGE MUKAI
(HILOI TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 9, 2007, recommending approval of the
above nominations.
Waived: PSPRC
;and
Comm. 186.1: From Public Safety and Pazks and Recreation Committee Chair J Yoshimoto, dated
February 28, 2007, requesting that this matter be waived to the full Council.
Comm. 188: NOMINATES KELLY Y. KURAKAZU (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4) TO THE
LIOUOR ADJUDICATION BOARD
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 14, 2007, recommending approval of the
above nomination.
Waived: PSPRC
;and
Comm. 188.1: From Public Safety and Parks and Recreation Committee Chair J Yoshimoto, dated
February 28, 2007, requesting that this matter be waived to the full Council.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 58-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services (American Legion Kona Post 20 Womens'
Auxiliary). Discretionary funds from District 8 would be used to help the American
Legion Kona Post 20 Womens' Auxiliary defray costs of hosting meetings, public
announcements, educational materials, special recognition presentations, and
transportation costs relating to veteran memorial services in the Kona community.}
Re: Comm. 142
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: FC-50
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Res. 59-07: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Donation of Three Buses for the County Mass
Transit Agency. {Donated by the City and County of Honolulu, with an estimated
total value of $5,7] 5.}
Re: Comm. 146
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-51
Res. 60-07: Postpones Pending Public Auction of Hamakua Lands in Pa`auilo, Tax Map Keys
(TMKs) (3) 4-3-07:01; 4-3-09:19; 4-3-09:24; 4-3-11:01 and 4-3-11:02, to Enable
the Hawaii County Council to Formulate a Plan of Land Disposition to Help
Alleviate the Affordable Housing Crisis on Hawaii Island. {Postpones the
pending sale by public auction by the Hawaii County Finance Department until
such time that the Hamakua Lands Ad Hoc Committee formulates a plan of land
disposition that would help to meet the affordable housing needs of our Hawaii
Island community.}
Re: Comm. 148
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-52
Res. 61-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $21,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Public Works Transfer
to Capital Projects Fund-General (New Streetlight Installation - Islandwide Melia
Street Roundabout in Waikoloa. Discretionary funds from District 9 would be used
to install a new streetlight at the Melia Street Roundabout in Waikoloa Village.}
Re: Comm. 151
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: FC-53
Res. 64-07: Requests Mayor Harry Kim to Consider Reducing the Fiscal Year 2008 Homeowner
Real Property Tax Rate. {Requests reducing the homeowner real property tax rate
by at least 10 percent for Fiscal Year 2008.}
Re: Comm. 154
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
Postponed: February 22,2007
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Pilago and duly seconded by
Mr. Yagong to adopt Resolution 64-07.)
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Res. 65-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services (Kealakehe Junior Reserve Officers' Training
Corps (JROTC)). Discretionary funds from District 8 would be used towards
transportation costs for 70 Hawaii Island cadets in the JROTC to participate in the
2007 Statewide Spring Camp at Schofield Barracks on Oahu and the Summer
Leadership Training in Hilo.}
Re: Comm. 158
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: FC-54
Res. 66-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Progams
Miscellaneous Contract Services (Kealakehe Junior Reserve Officers' Training
Corps (JROTC)). Discretionary funds from District 7 would be used towards
transportation costs for 70 Hawaii Island cadets in the JROTC to participate in the
2007 Statewide Spring Camp at Schofield Barracks on Oahu and the Summer
Leadership Training in Hilo.}
Re: Comm. 159
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: FC-55
Res. 69-07: Appoints the Deputy County Clerk. {Appoints Kenneth G. Goodenow to the
position of Deputy Clerk.}
Re: Comm. 163
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-8
Res. 70-07: Appoints the Legislative Auditor. {Appoints Colleen Schrandt to the position of
Legislative Auditor.}
Re: Comm. 164
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-9
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Res. 72-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $6,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services (Kealakehe Project Grad). Discretionary funds
from District 8 would be used to defray the cost of providing drug and alcohol-free
graduation activities for the Kealakehe High School seniors through the Kealakehe
Project Grad program.}
Re: Comm. 167
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: FC-56
Res. 73-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $20,000 out and from East Hawaii Coalition -Emergency
account; credits same to Office of Social Ministry (OSM) -Kihei Pua Emergency
Shelter. Funds would be used by the Office of Social Ministry to administer the
East Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless's Kihei Pua Emergency Shelter program in
South Hilo, which provides 24-hour emergency shelter that serves families and
individuals, and provides participants opportunities to become self-sufficient, and
prepares them to secure and maintain permanent housing.}
Re: Comm. 168
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-57
Res. 75-07: Creates a Departmental Personnel Clerk Position for the Department of Finance.
{This position would serve as backup to the Personnel Assistant II and provide
continuity of operations in the event the Personnel Assistant II is not available to
work. }
Re: Comm. 177
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-63
Res. 76-07: Authorizes the Extension of the Public Sewer to Kulana Street for Hilo One, Inc. at
Hilo, Hawaii. {Extends the existing 8-inch sewer line 38 lineal feet, installs one
new sewer manhole and two sewer laterals in Paukaa Village along the old
Mamalahoa Highway (Kulana Street).}
Re: Comm. 179
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
Approve: EMC-4
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Res. 81-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Other Current Expense (Papa`aloa Gym). Discretionary funds from
District 1 would be used towards the purchase of equipment for the Papa`aloa
Gym. }
Re: Comm. 189
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
Res. 83-07: 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-Council Services-
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Planning, Planning
Other Current Expense, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Envision Downtown
Hilo 2025, Phase II). Discretionary funds from District 3 would be used for the
implementation of the Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 Community-Based Vision
and Living Action Plan.}
Re: Comm. 196
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
Res. 85-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Prosecuting Attorney's Office Weed and Seed -
Coordinator/County (Neighborhood Place of Puna). Discretionary funds from
District 6 would be used to support the "Ready to Learn" Project (the purchase and
distribution of school supplies to needy children in Puna).}
Re: Comm. 214
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
Waived: FC
Res. 86-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Prosecuting Attorney's Office Weed and Seed
Coordinator-County (Neighborhood Place of Puna). Discretionary funds from
District 5 would be used to supplement the purchase of school supplies for low-
income children in the Puna District.}
Re: Comm. 215
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
Waived: FC
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Res. 87-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Fire Department Training and Volunteer Other
Currrent Expense (Laupahoehoe Volunteer Fire Station: Safety Equipment and
Garage Extension Building Materials). Discretionary funds from District 1 would
be used towazds funding the Laupahoehoe Volunteer Fire Station for safety
equipment and the garage extension building materials.}
Re: Comm. 216
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
Res. 88-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Fire Department Training and Volunteer Other
Current Expense (Pa`auilo Volunteer Fire Station for Safety Equipment and Paint
Tanker 8). Discretionary funds from District 1 would be used towards funding the
Pa`auilo Volunteer Fire Station for safety equipment and the painting of
Tanker 8.}
Re: Comm. 217
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
Res. 89-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,919 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Fire Department Training and Volunteer Fire Other
Current Expense (Pepe`ekeo Volunteer Fire Station Automatic External
Defibrillator (AED) Equipment Purchase). Discretionary funds from District 1
would be used towards the purchase of an AED for the Pepe`ekeo Volunteer Fire
Station. }
Re: Comm. 218
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
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Res. 90-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $17,269.75 out and from Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Hawaii Fire Department Training and
Volunteer Fire Equipment (Nine Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) for
Council District 6). Discretionary funds from District 6 would be used for nine
AEDs to be located in the volunteer fire departments in Puna, Ka`u and South
Kona. }
Re: Comm. 219
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
Waived: FC
10:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST
READING)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 12: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Increases an
appropriation to PUBLIC WORKS: Land Acquisition for Public Works Facilities
[$100,000] $1,000,000; appropriation increase shall be provided from General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources
($900,000). Additional funds would be used to acquire properties as requested by
the landowners who have not been able to utilize their property due to the pond
created by the County/State of Hawai `i (runoff generated by the State Mohouli
Housing Project) and would like to be properly compensated for their loss.}
Re: Comm. 38
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-19
Postponed: February 22, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Yagong and duly seconded by
Mr. Pilago to approve Bill 12.)
Bill 24: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Maps for the County of Hawaii by
Changing the District Classification From the Agricultural to the Urban District at
Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-56:23 (approx.
2.649 acres). {Glenn T. Nakamura, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 86
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-13
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Bill 25: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification From Agricultural - 3 Acres (A-3a) to Residential and Agricultural -
.5 Acre (RA-.Sa) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key
2-2-56:23 (approx. 2.649 acres). {Glenn T. Nakamura, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 86
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-14
Bill 30: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification From Limited Industrial - 20,000 Square Feet (ML-20) to
Industrial-Commercial Mixed Use - 20,000 Square Feet (MCX-20) at Waiakea,
South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-35:47 (approx. 21,050 square
feet). {Clark Realty Corporation, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 104
Intr. by: Mc Pilago
Approve: PC-15
Bill 34 Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
(Drafr 2): Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Yeaz July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Increases
PUBLIC WORKS: Laiopua Connector Road Project [$7,600,000] ($10,000,000);
funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($2,400,000). Funds would be used to extend
Keanalehu Drive approximately 1,700 feet and Manawalea Street approximately
3,800 feet to the intersection of both roads providing another link between
Kealakehe Schools and residents of Laiopua}
Re: Comm. 125.1
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-36
Postponed: February 22, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Pilago and duly seconded by
Mr. Jacobson to approve Bi1134, Draft 2.)
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Bill 36: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
PUBLIC WORKS: Traffic Safety and Efficiency Study ($350,000); funds shall be
provided from Highway Fund -Fund Balance ($350,000). Funds would be used to
assist the Public Works Departrnent lay the foundation for developing an overall
strategy to effectively operate their transportation roadways for the next
20-30 years.}
Re: Comm. 130
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-42
Postponed: February 22, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Yagong and duly seconded by
Mr. Jacobson to approve Bi1136.)
Bill 39: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
MANAGEMENT: West Hawaii Emergency Shelter -County Match ($500,000)
and West Hawaii Emergency Shelter -State Grant ($500,000), for a total of
$1,000,000; funds shall be provided from Transfer from General Fund ($500,000)
and State Grants Receivable ($500,000), for a total of $1,000,000. Funds would be
used towards the planning, design, and construction costs of the West Hawaii
Emergency Shelter.}
Re: Comm. 131
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-45
Postponed: February 22, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Jacobson and duly seconded by
Mr. Yagong to approve Bi1139.)
Bill 40: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
FINANCE: Earthquake Damages -County Share ($5,000,000); funds shall be
provided from Transfer from General Fund ($5,000,000). Funds would be used
towards any and all costs relating to the October 15, 2006, earthquake. }
Re: Comm. 131
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-46
Postponed: February 22, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Yagong and duly seconded by
Mr. Jacobson to approve Bi1140.)
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Bill 41: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds FIRE:
Kapoho Communications Radio Site and Tower Replacement ($755,000); funds
shall be provided from Transfer from General Fund ($755,000). Funds would be
used towards the development of a facility to house radio equipment to utilize an
existing tower in partnership with HELCO enabling County agencies radio
communication in the Puna area.}
Re: Comm. 131
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-47
Postponed: February 22, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Yagong and duly seconded by
Mr. Jacobson to approve Bi1141.)
Bill 44: Planning Director Initiated Amends Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District
Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(2005 Edition), by Changing the District Classification From Agricultural - 1 Acre
(A-la) to Open (O) at Pu`uanahulu, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map
Key 7-1-5:9 and 7-1-7:44-47 (approx. 182.946 acres).
Re: Comm. ] 56
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-16
Bill 45: Authorizes the Mayor of the County of Hawaii to Enter Into an Intergovernmental
Agreement for a State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan for
Wastewater Public Improvement Projects; and Authorizes the Issuance of
$6,747,000 General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawaii for the Purpose of
Financing Qualified Wastewater Public Improvements of the County of Hawaii.
{An application will be submitted for a State Water Pollution Control Revolving
Fund Loan (SRF loan) to the Director of the Department of Health to finance the
construction of the wastewater projects listed in "Exhibit A."}
Re: Comm.l69
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-58
_ _ _ _
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Bill 46: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: North Kona Sewer -County ($466,000)
and North Kona Sewer -State Revolving Funds ($3,104,000); funds shall be
provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance
and/or Other Sources ($466,000) and State Revolving Funds ($3,104,000).
Installation of the Sewer Infrastructure is required to allow planned development of
the North Kona area. }
Re: Comm. 169
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-59
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 47: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: North Kona Effluent Reuse Upgrade -
County ($546,000) and North Kona Effluent Reuse Upgrade -State Revolving
Funds ($3,643,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds,
Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($546,000) and State
Revolving Funds ($3,643,000). Installation of the Reuse Water Infrastructure is
required to allow future use of treated wastewater from the Kealakehe Wastewater
Treatment Plant for irrigation in lieu of current disposal into a seepage pit.}
Re: Comm. 169
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-60
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 48: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Yeaz July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Increases
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Honoka`a Lazge Capacity Cesspool
Replacement [$600,000] $1,200,000; fund increase shall be provided from General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources
($600,000). Fund increase is due to the additional complexity involved in the
design of a Wastewater Treatment Plant and would include property surveying,
installation of roadway access, as well as utility infrastructure (water, electricity,
telephone).}
Re: Comm. 170
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-61
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
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Bill 49: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant
Aeration Upgrade ($300,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation
Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($300,000).
Funds would be used to upgrade the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant
Aeration system.}
Re: Comm. 171
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-62
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 50: Amends Chapter 2, Article 25, Section 2-139 and Section 2-140 of the Hawaii
County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), as Amended, Administration, Relating to
Appropriation of Funds to Nonprofit Organizations. {Establishes procedures for the
awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations from other sources, including the
Council's district contingency relief account.}
Re: Comm. 174
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
Approve: HSEDC-1
Bill 52 Amends Chapters 23 (Subdivision Control Code) and 25 (Zoning Code), Hawaii
(Draft 2): County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Stormwater
Management. {Requires that most new development have onsite drainage of
rainwater into drywells or other methods that infiltrate Stormwater into the ground.}
Re: Comm. 178.3
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-17
Bill 53: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Vehicles and
Traffic, Relating to Temporary Changes in Traffic Controls to Effectuate Traffic
Code Amendments. {Allows the Public Works Director to extend the period of
temporary traffic control for an additional 90 days without obtaining an extension
from the County Council.}
Re: Comm. 180
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-11
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Bill 63: Amends Chapter 15, Article 7, Section 15-62, Hawaii County Code 1983
(2005 Edition) Relating to Membership and Tenure of the Veterans Advisory
Committee. {Adds Camp Tarawa Detachment #1255 of the Marine Corps League
to the Veterans Advisory Committee.}
Re: Comm: 202
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Waived: PSPRC
;and
Comm. 202.1: From Public Safety and Pazks and Recreation Committee Chair J Yoshimoto, dated
February 28, 2007, requesting that this matter be waived to the full Council.
Bill 65: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Yeaz Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Wireless
Enhanced 911 System ($50,000); appropriates same to Wireless Enhanced 911
System. Funds would be used to lease, purchase, or maintain all necessary
equipment, including hardware, sofrware, and database provisioning required to
provide technical functionality for Wireless Enhanced 911 Services.}
Re: Comm. 206
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
Bill 156 Amends Chapter 11 (Housing), Article 1, Section 11-4(d), Hawai`i County Code
(2004-2006): 1983 (2005 Edition), to Include Affordable Housing Requirements for Industrial
Park Developments. {Requires industrial pazk developments, consisting of multiple
individual enterprises which cumulatively generate over 100 employees on a
fulltime equivalent basis, to earn one affordable housing credit for every four
fulltime equivalentjobs created.}
Re: Comm. 463
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Negative Recommendation: PC-36 (due to a vote of
4-ayes, 3-noes and 2-absent
and excused)
Postponed: November 9 and
December 7, 2005
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Hoffmann and duly seconded by
Mr. Jacobson to approve Bill 156.)
;and
Comm. 200: From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated February 13, 2007, requesting that
Bill 156 be placed on the Council's agenda for first reading.
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Bill 345 Planning Director Initiated Amends Chapter 25, Article 1, Subsection 25-1-5(B), of
(Draft 3) the Zoning Code of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
(2004-2006): Relating to the Definition of Family and Group Living Facility, and Amending
Chapter 25, Article 2, Section 25-2-61, Applicability; Use Permit Required.
Re: Comm. 67.57
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PC-128
Postponed: December 20, 2006
1~' Reading: January 4, 2007 (Note: Pursuant to
Council Rule No. 12-9(b), due to the tie
vote of 4-ayes, 4-noes, and 1-absent &
excused, this matter was placed on the
January 19, 2007, agenda)
Committed to
Planning Committee: February 7, 2007
Approve: PC-18
;and
Comm. 67.56: From Planning Director Christopher J. Yuen, dated February 16, 2007,
attaching for information a letter from Dr. Scott Ray, State Department of
Human Services; and
Comm. 67.58: From Council Member Brenda Ford, dated February 28, 2007, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 345, Draft 3, which memorializes additional
amendments to the definition of "group living facility".
2:00 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND
OR FINAL READING)
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 2 L• Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
PARKS AND RECREATION: Kulaimano Park Expansion ($330,000); funds shall
be provided from Private Contributions ($330,000).}
Re: Comm. 73
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
ls` Reading: February 7, 2007
Postponed: February 22,2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Jacobson and duly seconded by
Mr. Yagong to approve Bi1121.)
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Bill 22: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: East Hawaii Reload Facility
($2,000,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital
Projects Fund -Fund Balance andlor Other Sources ($2,000,000). Funds would be
used towards the East Hawaii Reload Facility Project allowing for the construction
of the reload building, scale trailer, scales, utilities, and roadways in the area of the
existing Hilo Solid Waste Transfer Station.}
Re: Comm. 74
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong (B/R)
ls' Reading: February 7, 2007
Postponed: February 22, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Yagong and duly seconded by
Mr. Jacobson to approve Bi1122.)
Bill 26: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification From Open (O) to Multiple Family Residential - 1,000 Square Feet
(RM-1) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-4-057:029,
Por. 030 &Por. 031 (Formerly 2-4-057:001) (approx. 4.888 acres.). {Hawai`i
Island Veterans' Memorial, Inc., Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 87
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
1 s' Reading: February 22, 2007
Bill 27: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification From Single Family Residential - 10,000 Square Feet (RS-]0) to
Limited Industrial - 20,000 Square Feet (ML-20) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii,
Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-35:58 (approx. 21,050 square feet). {Bruce A.
Hansen, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 88
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
ls` Reading: February 22, 2007
Bi1129: Planning Director Initiated -Amends Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Hawaii County
Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Plan Approval. {Proposes that
the mitigation of noise impacts be included in the criteria for receiving plan
approval. }
Re: Comm. 90
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
15' Reading: February 22, 2007
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Bill 31: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Transfer
from General Fund ($2,000); appropriates same to Streetlights Other Current
Expense (District 6 -Pearl Street, Mauna Loa Estates Subdivision). Funds would
be used to install a streetlight on Pearl Street in the Mauna Loa Estates Subdivision
(within Council District 6) to improve public safety.}
Re: Comm. 105
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
ls` Reading: February 22, 2007
Bill 32: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants - Pahoa Get High on Life Grant ($16,000); appropriates same to
Pahoa Get High on Life Grant.}
Re: Comm. 123
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1~' Reading: February 22, 2007
Bill 33: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Sexual assault Training Program ($34,500); appropriates same to
Sexual assault Multi-Disciplinary Training.}
Re: Comm. 124
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
ls` Reading: February 22, 2007
Bill 35: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Fund
Balance from Previous Yeaz ($3,016,506); appropriates to the following: Traffic
Division -Other Curzent Expense ($120,000), Street Lights ($299,172), Highway
Maintenance Administration -Equipment ($1,027,500), Roadside Maintenance
Service ($69,834), Highway Mass Transit Other Curzent Expense ($650,000), and
Transfer to Capital Project Fund ($850,000), for a total of $3,016,506. A brief
explanation of these appropriations aze included in this Communication.}
Re: Comm. 130
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
151 Reading: February 22, 2007
Hawaii County Council-7 Page 18 March 9, 2007
Bill 37 Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
(Draft 4): Hawaii for the Fiscal Yeaz Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Fund
Balance from Previous Yeaz ($11,049,514); appropriates to the following: Clerk-
Council Services -Other Current Expense ($84,000), External Audit ($86,400),
Legislative -Contingency Relief ($900,000), Elections Division -Salaries and
Wages ($2,000), Elections Division -Other Current Expense ($14,000), Data
Systems -Other Current Expense ($80,000), Data Systems -Equipment ($22,000),
Finance Administration and Budget -Salaries and Wages ($7,300), Finance
Administration and Budget -Other Current Expense ($35,000), Finance
Administration and Budget -Equipment ($2,200), Research and Development -
Other Current Expense ($6,740), Research and Development -Equipment
($11,200), New Industry and Industrial Development ($7,000), Hawaii County
Resource Center ($1,800), Building Repair and Maintenance -Other Current
Expense ($312,784), Police Administration Division -Other Current Expense
($189,000), Police Administration Division -Equipment ($3,500), Police
Administration Services- Salaries and Wages ($13,930), Fire Protection- Other
Current Expense ($110,520), Fire Protection-Equipment ($23,158), Building
Inspection -Equipment ($30,668), Humane Society ($50,000), Civil Defense
Agency -Equipment ($375,000), Prosecuting Attorney -Other Current Expense
($34,000), Rural Cemeteries -Other Current Expense ($6,700), RSVP -Other
Current Expense ($4,000), Parks Repair and Maintenance and Improvements
($150,000), West Hawaii Golf Program ($250,000), Transfer to Housing Fund
($67,000), Transfer to Capital Projects Fund ($6,340,025), Transfer to Solid Waste
Fund ($168,538), Transfer to Golf Course Fund ($61,OS 1), and Transfer to Public
Access/Open Space Preservation Fund ($1,600,000), for a total of $11,049,514.}
Re: Comm. 131.4
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1~` Reading: February 22, 2007
Bill 38: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Yeaz Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Transfer
from General Fund ($67,000); appropriates same to Office of Housing -Other
Current Expense. Funds to be used at the Kiheipua Emergency Shelter.}
Re: Comm. 131
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1 s' Reading: February 22, 2007
Bill S6: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Healthy Aging Partnership -Empowering Elders ($78,760);
appropriates to Aging -Healthy Aging Partnership -Empowering Elders ($3,760)
and Nutrition -Healthy Aging Partnership -Empowering Elders ($75,000), for a
total of $78,760.}
Re: Comm. 184
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
ls' Reading: February 22, 2007
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Bill 231 Amends Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, Relating to Scenic
(2002-2004): Corridors. {Adds a new division to Chapter 25, Article 6, Hawaii County Code
1983 (2005 Edition) entitled, "Division 6. Scenic Corridors," which delineates
criteria and procedures for the establishment and initiation of scenic corridors.}
Re: Comm. 509
Intr. by: Mr. Reynolds (B/R)
ls` Reading: December 20, 2006
Postponed: January 4, 19, February 7, and 22, 2007
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Pilago and duly seconded by
Mr. Jacobson to approve Bi11231.)
REPORTS
FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the
REPORT: Months Ended September 30, 2006.
FC-49 Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Reiko Ford (Council
(Comm. 149): District 7) to the Tax Board of Review.
PSPRC-2 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Michael B. Sumja (Council
(Comm. 143): District 9) to the Police Commission.
PSPRC-3 Recommends approval of the following nominations to the Liquor
(Comm. 175): Commission: Ms. Everette L. Souza (Council District 1), Ms. Ioana D. Agasa
(Council District 4), and Ms. Iris M. McGuire (Council District 5).
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the following cases, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purpose of consulting with the
Corporation Counsel and/or its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties,
privileges, immunities and liabilities, including the current status of the litigation. A 2/3 vote, pursuant to
HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an
executive meeting.
Comm. 138: COUNTY OF HAWAII V. ROBERT NIGEL RICHARDS, ET. AL. CIV.
NO. OS-1-O15K
From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated January 25, 2007.
Comm. 192: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/THE HARTFORD ON BEHALF OF
HERBERT DAIMONJI
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harry P. Freitas, dated February 16, 2007.
. .
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Comm. 207: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/ATTORNEY STUART KODISH ON
BEHALF OF PEGGYSUE KAHALIOUMI
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harry P. Freitas, dated February 22, 2007.
Comm. 208: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/ATTORNEY STUART KODISH ON
BEHALF OF FRANCINE MAROUEZ
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harry P. Freitas, dated February 22, 2007.
Comm. 209: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/GEICO INSURANCE ON BEHALF OF
AMALETA MAROUEZ
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harry P. Freitas, dated February 22, 2007.
Comm. 210: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/JAMES AND LOVENA SIMMONS
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harry P. Freitas, dated February 22, 2007.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2007
COUNCIL PUBLIC 6:00 p.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU
HEARING RE BAY RESORT AND SPA
OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGETS
(W. HAWAII)
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2007
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
333 Kilauea Avenue
Ben Franklin Building
Second Floor
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2007
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
333 Kilauea Avenue
Ben Franklin Building
Second Floor
COUNCIL PUBLIC 5:00 p.m. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
HEARING RE 333 Kilauea Avenue
OPERATING AND Ben Franklin Building
CAPITAL BUDGETS Second Floor
(E. HAWAII)
Hawaii County Council-7 Page 21 March 9, 2007
ADJOURNMENT
Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to
introduce legislation "By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or
opposition to the proposal.
The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend
this meeting should call 961-8255 by March 7, 2007. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521.
Copies of an item listed on the agenda may be viewed at the Hawaii County Services Office at 75-5706 Kuakini
Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740; at the Office of the County Clerk at 333 Kilauea Avenue,
Hilo, Hawaii 96720; at the Kona Council Members' Office at the Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place,
Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740; and at the Waimea Council Members' Office at the Holomua Center,
64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea, Hawaii 96743.
V ideoconferencin¢ is available at the following locations:
• Kona Council Office at the Kailua Trade Center; and
• Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center.
If, for technical reasons the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will
continue.
• V ideoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available.
Submitting Testimony: Those persons wishing to testify in person must register with the Council/Clerk's staff.
Those testifying in person and submitting written testimony should bring seventeen (17) copies of the testimony
for distribution at the meeting. Those persons unable to testify in person may submit testimony (1) by mail to the
County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912, or
(3) by e-mail to counci!testimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit a separate testimony for each item. For
testimonies submitted by a-mail or fax, copies will be made and distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a
timely manner. In any case, both oral and written testimony will be considered public record.
Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of
becoming a lobbyist. {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(6), Hawaii County Code} A lobbyist means "any individual
engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month
period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging
others to communicate with public officials." {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawaii County Code}
Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council,
333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.
Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Friday, Mazch 16, 2007, at 6 p.m.; Sunday,
March 18, 2007, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at 6 p.m.