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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 10/24/2001 2000-2002 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI ~°`•Y o~ " AARON S.Y. CHUNG Chuirmun ~ Presiding Officer ~-```rl LENINGRAD ELARIONOFF 4~ c, JULIE JACOBSON J. CURTIS TYLER, III BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD Vice Chairman ~i'~:,, ;;.'~p~` NANCY PISICCHIO ~ og Ka GARY SAFARIK DOMINIC YAGONG COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawai 'i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai 'i 96720 22nd Session ORDER OF BUSINESS c~} , (=`i r~ ~u --1rf Hawaii County Council ' ~ Councilroom, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii ' " Wednesday, October 24, 2001, 9:00 a.m. T. , INVOCATION The Reverend Pastor Richard Uejo r~wA of the KMC Chapel & Heritage Fellowship CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 12, 2001 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE Comm. 388: HSAC EXECUTIVE MEETING REPORT OF OCTOBER 8, 2001; HSAC 2002 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM POLICY STATEMENT; AND HSAC 2002 LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE From HSAC Vice President J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated October 11, 2001. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawaii County Council Page 2 October 24, 2001 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 128-0] : Relating to the designation of enterprise zones (EZ) on the Big Island of Hawaii. {Kona I, Kona II, Hilo-Puna, Hamakua, and Kohala Enterprise Zones} Re: Comm. 345 Intr. by: Ms. Pisicchio Approved: HSEDC-7 Res. 130-01: Authorizes the grant of easement for a telecommunication conduit easement between Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole Elementary and Intermediate Schools (TMK (3) 2-7-25:04 and 2-7-22:02) at Ka`apoko, District of South Hilo, Island, County and State of Hawaii, to State of Hawaii, Department of Education. Re: Comm. 351 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Approved: PWIRC-25 Deferred: October l0, 2001 Res. 132-O1: Authorizes the acceptance of a donation of $1,690 to the Hawaii County Fire Department Keauhou Fire Station. Re: Comm. 355 Intr. by: Ms. Pisicchio Approved: FC-133 Res. 134-01: Authorizes the Director of Finance to negotiate a lease with the East Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless, Inc., for the purpose of operating a shelter for homeless persons and families with terms to include a maximum duration of twenty (20) years at a set rental of $1.00 per year. Re: Comm. 372 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Approved: CHA - 9/26/01 Res. 140-0 l : Authorizes the acceptance of a donation of portable steps for the Kawamoto Pool. Re: Comm. 386 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived : FC Hawaii County Council Page 3 October 24, 2001 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 108: Amends Ordinance 01-56, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002. {Reappropriates the Lapsed 1992-1994 and 1998-2000 fuel tax district appropriations by $1,748,506.82; establishes the following district appropriations: TEA Projects ($943,011.10), Puna ($360,603.33), South Hilo ($259,143.72), North Kona ($185,748.67); that funds for these projects shall be provided from the Fund Balance -Fuel Tax Increase Accounts of the Capital Projects Fund (1992-1994 - $191,253.54; and 1998-2000 - $1,557,253.28)} Re: Comm. 357 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-134 Bill 109: Amends Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 2-7(a)(4) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), by deleting reference to the Hawaii Redevelopment Agency. Re: Comm. 358 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd Approved: PWIRC-27 Bill 110: Amends Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 2-6 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), by deleting reference to the Safety Coordinator. Re: Comm. 359 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Approved PWIRC-28 Bill 111: Amends the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition) to replace reference to "Chief Engineer" with "Director of Public Works." Re: Comm. 360 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Approved: PWIRC-29 Bill 112: Amends Chapter 2, Article 5, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), (Draft 2) relating to Administration by describing the appointment qualif cations and duties of the Fire Chief, and adding a section relating to the Fire Commission. Re: Comm. 361.1 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Approved: PWIRC-30 Hawaii County Council Page 4 October 24, 2001 Bill 113: Amends Chapter 2, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), (Draft 2) relating to Administration by amending Section 2-41and adding a new article relating to the Department of Environmental Management. Re: Comm. 362 Intr. by: Mr.Yagong Approved: PEMC-9 Bill 117: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. {Increases revenues in the Federal Grants 2001 Housing Preservation Grants by $50,000; and appropriates same to the 2001 Housing Preservation-Federal account. } Re: Comm. 373 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Approved: CHA - 9/26/01 Bill 118: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. {Increases revenues in the HOME Program Income Account by $22,114.21; and appropriates same to the 2000 Tenant Based Rental Assistance account. } Re: Comm. 374 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Approved: CHA - 9/26/01 Bill 119: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. {Increases revenues in the Block Grant Program Income account by $33,203.23; and credits to the Removal of Architechtural Barriers accounts ($33,169.56 and $33.67). } Re: Comm. 375 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Approved: CHA - 9/26/01 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 86: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating (Draft 2) to Vehicles and Traffic. {Lihiwai Street - proposedl0 mph speed limit and other amendments.} Re: Comm. 295.1 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff 1st Reading: October 10, 2001 Hawaii County Council Page 5 October 24, 2001 Bi1199: Amends Ordinance 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. {Appropriates $33,346 in the Federal Grants -Domestic Violence/Sex Crimes Database account; and appropriates same to the Domestic Violence/Sex Crimes Database account. } Re: Comm. 335 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: October 10, 2001 Bill 100: Amends Ordinance 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. {Appropriates $23,320 in the State Grants -Statewide Program on Parking for Persons with Disabilities account; and appropriates same to the Statewide Program on Parking for Persons with Disabilities account.} Re: Comm. 337 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: October 10, 2001 Bill 101: Amends Ordinance 01-56, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002. {Adds the following project: PUBLIC WORKS: Hawaiian Paradise Park Volunteer Fire Station -Water Main, by $61,195; funds for this project shall be provided from :General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($61,195).} Re: Comm. 338 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: October 10, 2001 Bill 103: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Alii Drive: Parking for lifeguards at La`aloa Beach Park} Re: Comm. 344 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff 1st Reading: October 10, 2001 Bill 104: Amends Ordinance 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. {Appropriates $50,000 to-the Federal Grants -Public Housing Drug Prevention Grant account; and appropriates same to the Public Housing Drug Prevention Grant account. } Re: Comm. 346 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: October 10, 2001 Hawaii County Council Page 6 October 24, 2001 Bill 105: Amends Ordinance 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. {Appropriates $109,994 to the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant account and appropriates same to the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant account.} Re: Comm. 347 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: October 10, 2001 Bill 106: Amends Ordinance 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. {Increases revenues in the Fund Balance from Prior Year -Designated account, County Housing Revolving Fund, by $33,830.20; and appropriates to the following accounts: Mauna Kea Affordable Housing Revolving account ($727.52); Colony Associates Housing ($45.65); Kona Op Partnership Housing ($34.35); Kona Scenic Lands Housing ($21.86); Hualalai Properties ($21.46); Hualalai Colony 2 ($60.77); Kalaoa Vista Subdivision ($11.45); Kula Ridge Subdivision Phase I ($22.68); Kealoha Subdivision ($528.62); Kukio Projects ($3,207.07); Hawaii Land Partnership ($66.49); and Bayview Estates ($29,082.28). } Re: Comm. 348 Intr. by: Mr. Chung, B/R 1st Reading: October 10, 2001 Bill 107: Amends Ordinance 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. {Increases revenues in the Violence Against Women account by $29,091; and appropriates same to the Violence Against Women account.} Re: Comm. 349 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: October 10, 2001 REPORTS FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the month REPORT ended August 31, 2001. FC Rept. 122: Recommends the confirmation of Ms. Laura J. Ward to serve on the Hawaii (C-341) County Fire Commission. FC Rept. 131: Recommends the confirmation of Mr. Glenn S. Hara and Mr. Joel W. Nye (C-356) to serve on the Hawaii County Salary Commission. FC Rept. 132: Recommends the confirmation of Mr. Vicente Tolentino to serve on the Hawaii (C-363) County Fire Board of Appeals. Hawaii County Council Page 7 October 24, 2001 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.) Comm. 189.2: EXECUTIVE SESSION -WILLIAM SILVA VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII ET AL. CIVIL NO. 97-622 From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated October 3, 2001. Comm. 329: EXECUTIVE SESSION - MARJORIE B. BACHILLER, ET AL., VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII ET AL.• CIVIL NO. 00-1-0175 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Glenn H. Shiigi, dated August 30, 2001. Deferred: September 12 & October 10, 2001 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6 2001 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7 2001 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2001 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT (Note: B/R, as listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Councilmember 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.) The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8255. Persons using TDDs may ca11961-8521. Those desiring to speak on matters listed on the Order of Business must register at the County Clerk's Office prior to the convening of the meeting. Copies 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 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720; and the County Council's Kona Branch Office at 77-6399 Nalani Street, Suite 104, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740. Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, October 31, 2001, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, November 7, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, November 14 2001, at 6 p.m.