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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 12/05/2001 2000-2002 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI a'~O•`0' AARON S.Y. CHUNG ('hairnran ~ PresidingQ~cer 1~~~ LENINGRAD ELARIONOFF • JULIE JACOBSON J. CURTIS TYLER, III BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD !'ice Chairman - "°e~` NANCY PISICCHIO rg ~'o~P'0? GARY SAFARIK DOMINIC YAGONG COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawai `i Couny Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 25th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS ~ ~ Hawaii County Council King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel - Conference Room 4 + ; rt , 75-5660 Palani Road - ~ Kailua-Kona, Hawaii yt ~A Wednesday, December 5, 2001 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION The Reverend Randy Gant of the Kona Church of the Nazarene CALL TO ORDER ROLL. CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) _ _ _ _ _ _ Hawaii County Council Page 2 December 5, 2001 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 145-01: Amends Salary Ordinance O l -59 to amend the pay rates for the Student Intern, Student Helper I, Student Helper II, and Senior Community Services Aid Classes of Work. {Increases the salaries in these classes to coincide with the increase in the State's minimum wage.} Re: Comm. 415 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-147 Res. 146-01: Authorizes the Director of Finance to compromise penalties & interest portion of (Draft 2) real property taxes assessed against Hawaiian Home Lands Homestead Lessees in exchange for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands making payment of real properly taxes owed by Hawaiian Home Lands Homestead Lessees. Re: Comm. 416.1 Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R) Approved: FC-148 Res. 150-01: Relates to a legislative proposal for inclusion in the 2002 Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Legislative Package that would amend the Hawaii Constitution to allow direct filing of felony charges and make implementing amendments to the Hawai` i Revised Statutes. Re: Comm. 434 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff (B/R) Waived: PWIRC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 121: Amends Chapter 19, Article 1 1, Section 19-90(g), Hawaii County Code (Draft 3) 1983 (1995 Edition) relating to the minimum tax. {Increases the minimum real property tax from $25 to $100 with the following exceptions, which will remain at $25: 1) Property in the Homeowner Class; 2) Property assessed at a market value of less than or equal to $500; and 3) Property receiving a Totally Disabled Veteran Exemption.} Re: Comm. 387.5 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-149 Hawaii County Council Page 3 December 5, 2001 Bill 129: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-14 for the County of Hawaii, by changing the district classification from the Agricultural to the Rural District at `Ouli, Waimea, South Kohala, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 6-2-11:15. {Henry Clinton & Sandie H. Williams, applicant.} Re: Comm. 412 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd (B/R) Approved: PC-44 Bill 130: Amends Section 25-8-7 (North and South Kohala Districts Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from Agricultural (A-Sa) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) at `Ouli, Waimea, South Kohala, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 6-2-11:15. {Henry Clinton & Sandie H. Williams, applicant.} Re: Comm. 412 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd (B/R) Approved: PC-45 Bill 323: Amends Section 25-114 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning (1994) Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from Open (O) to Resort-Hotel (V-5.5) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 2-1-03:24 and portion of 23. {Mauna Kea Holding Company, Inc., applicant.} Re: Comm. 1364 (1994) Intr. by: Mr. Domingo Filed: PC-46 Bill 325: Amends the County of Hawaii General Plan as adopted by Ordinance (1994) No. 89-142 and as amended by Ordinance Nos. 90-71, 91-48, 91-72, 91-131, 92-1 ] 5, 93-10 and 93-1 1. {Planning Director Initiated.} Re: Comm. 1366 (1994) Intr. by: Mr. Domingo Filed: PC-47 Hawaii County Council Page 4 December 5, 2001 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 122: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Vehicles and Traffic. { 15 mile per hour speed limit, one-way traffic pattern, and no parking zones - Honaunau Beach Road.} Re: Comm. 397 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff 1 st Reading: November 21, 2001 Bill 123: Amends Ordinance No. Ol -56, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002. {Adds the following PUBLIC WORKS projects: Ali`i Drive road improvement -Federal ($320,000), and Ali`i Drive Road Improvement -County ($80,000); funds to be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($320,000) and Beautification Fund ($80,000).} Re: Comm. 398 Intr. by: Mr. Tyler 1 st Reading: November 21, 2001 Bill 124: Amends Ordinance 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai` i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. {Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance from Prior Year, Beautification Fund account ($80,000), and appropriates same to the Transfer to Capital Project fund, Beautification Fund account ($80,000).} Re: Comm. 398 Intr. by: Mr. Tyler 1st Reading: November 21, 2001 Bill 125: 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 PARKS ~i RECREATION: Laaloa Bay Beach Park Improvements ($150,000); funds to be provided by General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources.} Re: Comm. 401 Intr. by: Ms. Pisicchio 1st Reading: November 21, 2001 Nawai`i County Council Page 5 December 5, 2001 Bill 127: Amends Chapter 12, Article 5 ofthe Hawaii County Code (1995 Edition) relating to refunding of the outstanding indebtedness of improvement districts. {Brings the Hawaii County Code in compliance with the County Charter by requiring two readings to promulgate a refunding measure.} Re: Comm. 405 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki 1st Reading: November 21, 2001 Bill 128: Amends Ordinance 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai `i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. {Appropriates revenues of $200,000 in the Federal Grants, Civil Defense Hazards Mitigation Plan account; and appropriates same to the Civil Defense Hazards Mitigation Plan account.} Re: Comm. 407 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: November 21, 2001 Bill 131: Provides for the issuance of County of Hawaii Improvement District No. 17, (Draft 2) Kaloko Subdivision, 2001 Special Assessment Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed $10,165,000. Re: Comm. 418.12 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1 st Reading: November 21, 2001 REPORTS FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the REPORT: month ended October 30, 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. 426: EXECUTIVE SESSION -CLAIM OF CAROL SILVA From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated November 13, 2001. Comm. 435: EXECUTIVE SESSION -APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACT AUDITOR FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 1979 From Legislative Auditor Constance Kiriu, dated November 26, 2001. Hawaii County Council Page 6 December 5, 2001 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2001 COUNCIL TBA COUNCILROOM TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2001 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2001 COUNCIL TBA 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.) Due to the lack of reasonable copying services, persons wishing to distribute written testimony to Councilmembers should submit 15 copies prior to the convening of the meeting. 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 call 961-8521. 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, December 12, 2001, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, December 16, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, December 19, 2001, at 6 p.m.