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DOMINIC YAGONG
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawaii County Building
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Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii
Thursday, January 24, 2002
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Paul McIlroy of the Kea`au Bibb Church
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 5, 2001
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
Comm. 492: APPOINTMENTS - HAWAII COUNTY COST OF GOVERNMENT
COMMISSION
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 15,.2002, submits for confirmation, the
following individuals to the Hawaii County Cost of Government Commission:
Michael D. Barton (Council District 1); Francis L Pacheco (Council District 2);
Dennis M. Maedo (Council District 3); Rose Marie 1. Baclig (Council District 4);
Denyse L. Temple (Council District 5); Lloyd Van De Car (Council District 6);
Dennis M. Ide (Council District 7); Joel Gimpel (Council District 8); and
J. Jay West (Council District 9).
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: FC
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 153-O1: Disposes of a house located at Ahalanui Pack to Ho`oulu Lahui, Inc., a Hawaii
nonprofit corporation.
{The Ahalanui Park Master Plan to develop this park calls for the removal of an
existing house. Removal and relocation cots of $15,000 will be provided from funds
received from the Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA).}
Re: Comm. 446
Intr. by: Mr. Chum
Approved: FC-167
Res. 154-O1: Transfers/appropriates an appropriation ou and from the designated fund account(s)
and credits same to a designated fund acco nt(s).
{Appropriates revenues of $16,625.83 fro the Clerk-Council Services, Other Current
Expenses-Miscellaneous Contract Services account; and credits same to the Clerk-
Council Legislative External Audit accounq.}
Re: Comm. 447
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: FC
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Res. 155-01: Opposes the United States of America's Department of the Navy's proposed
(Draft 2) deployment of Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Low Frequency Active
(SURTASS LFA) sonar.
{Opposes SURTASS LFA Program unless and until scientific evidence clearly and
independently establishes that no harmful elffects on marine environment and life will
result from this program; requests that the ]National Marine Fisheries Service reject the
United States of America Department of the Navy's application for a Letter of
Authorization to deploy the SURTASS LFA? sonar; and requests that the National
Marine Fisheries Service conduct public hgarings in East and West I-Iawai`i on the
application for the proposed deployment ofi?the sonar program.}
Re: Comm. 449.40
Intr. by: Ms. Jacobson
Approved: PW1RC-3~
and
Comm. 449.39: From Jay R. Murray, dated January 9, 2002;
and
Comm. 449.40: From Councilmember Julie Jacobson, dated January 1 1, 2002;
and
Comm. 449.41: From Marjorie Ann Erway, dated January 14, 2002.
Res. 156-01: Authorizes the acceptance of a donation of.a portable volleyball standard for the
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
{Deparhraent of Parks and Recreation - doniation provided from the Big Island
Interscholastic Federation.}
Re: Comm. 454
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-169
Res. 157-0 l : Authorizes the acceptance of a donation of one male steer for the Pana`ewa Rainforest
Zoo.
{Department of Parks and Recreation - doniation provided from Friends of the Zoo.}
Re: Comm. 45S
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-170
Res. 158-01: Authorizes the acceptance of a donation of "I'atami mats for the Waiakea Recreation
Center.
{Department of Parks and Recreation -donation provided from the Shudokan Judo
Club.}
Re: Comm. 456
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-171
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Res. 159-0 l : Authorizes the acceptance of a donation of three (3) personal computers to the Hawaii
County Fire Department.
{Donation provided from Mr. Jarrett M. O~eki.}
Re: Comm. 457
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-172
Res. 160-02: Supports continuing good faith negotiations between the Hale Anuenue Administration
and representatives of ILWU Local 142 to resolve remaining issues in their contract
negotiations.
Re: Comm. 453
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
Approved: HSEDC-9
Res. 161-02: Authorizes the Sale/Transfer or Exchange of the former Hamakua Sugar Company,
Inc., lands now under County ownership or, in the interim, for short-term leases for
agricultural purposes.
Re: Comm. 466
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approved: FC-173
Res. 162-02: Authorizes the acceptance of a monetary donation of $78 to the Department of Parks
and Recreation.
{Donation to be used for enhancement of recreational programs at Andrews Gym;
provided from Mr. Wayne Yamada.}
Re: Comm. 467
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-174
Res. 169-02: Encourages community kokua and donations to support the participation of
Bruddah Kuz in the 8th Annual Arizona Aloha Festival.
Re: Comm. 488
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Waived: HSEDC
Res. 170-02: Authorizes the payment of funds of a later fiscal year and of more than one fiscal year
for amulti-year cost sharing agreement for a Department of Army Feasibility Study for
the Keopu-Hienaloli Streams Flood Control Project.
Re: Comm. 489
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: FC
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Res. 171-02: Authorizes the payment of funds of a later fiscal year and of more than one fiscal year
for amulti-year cost sharing agreement for a Department of Army Feasibility Study for
the Palai Stream Flood Control Project.
Re: Comm. 490
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: FC
B[LLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 144: 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 of $1,690 in the Contribution from Private Source account; and
appropriates same to the Fire Protection account. }
Re: Comm. 355.1
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-163
Bill 145: Amends Ordinance No. 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 AND RECREATION Ho`okena Beach Park Improvements
($125,000); funds forthis project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds,
Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources.}
Re: Comm. 436
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-164
Bill 146: Amends Ordinance No. 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 AND RECREATION Miloli`i Beach Park Improvements
($66,846); funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds,
Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources.}
Re: Comm. 437
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-165
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Bill 147: Amends Ordinance No. 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 AND RECREATION Waimea Senior Center Renovations
($16,055); funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds,
Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources.}
Re: Comm. 438
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-166
Bill 148: Amends Ordinance No. 01-56, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and
Financing thereof for the fiscal year July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2002.
{Adds the PUBLIC WORKS Onomea Camp Road Bridge Replacement -Federal
($100,000); funds forthis project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable.}
Re: Comm. 451
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approved: FC-168
Bill 149: Amends Ordinance No. 98-87, which amended Ordinance No. 90-008, and which
reclassified lands from Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-3a) at Kahua 1st,
North Kohala, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 5-9-07:7.
{Elwin F. Hussey, applicant.}
Re: Comm. 452
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
Approved: PC-54
Bill 162: Amends Ordinance No. OI-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
{Appropriates revenues of $66,875 in the Fund Balance from Prior Year, Cemetery
account; and appropriates same to the Alae Cemetery Improvement -Other Current
Expenses, Cemetery account.}
Re: Comm. 487
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Waived: FC
Hawaii County Council Page 7 January 24, 2002
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 139: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
(Draft 5) Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from
Agricultural (A-la) to Single Family Residential (RS-10) at Kukuau 2nd, South Hilo,
Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 2-3-50:71.
{John K. Uohara, M.D., applicant.}
Re: Comm. 428.6
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1 st Reading: January 9, 2002
REPORTS
FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the month ended
REPORT: December 31, 2001.
FC Rept. 161: Recommends the confirmation of the re-appointment of Ms. Natalie Flattes to the
(C-443) Hawaii County Fire Commission.
FC Rept. 162: Recommends the confirmation of the re-appointment of Mr. Kelly Y. Kurakazu and the
(C-461) confirmation of Mr. George Gauthier to the Hawaii County Liquor Commission.
PC Rept. 51: Recommends the approval of the appointment of Mr. Fred Galdones to the Hawaii
(C-460) County Planning Commission.
PC Rept. 52: Recommends the approval of the appointment of Mr. Anson Chong to the Hawaii
(C-463) County Board of Appeals.
PC Rept. 53: Recommends the approval of the appointment of Mr. [van Mochida to the Hawaii
(C-464) County Water Board.
PEMC Recommends the approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Samuel Kawamura to the
Rept. 10: Hawaii County Environmental Management Commission.
(C-444)
PWIRC Recommends the approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Peter S. Hoffman to the
Rept. 36: Hawaii County Transportation Commission.
(C-459)
Hawaii County Council Page 8 January 24, 2002
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. 491: EXECUTIVE SESSION -NANCY MAKANUI VS. JUERGEN L. CANDA, ET AL.
CIVIL NO.CVO-1-00204-ACK/KSC
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Glenn H. Shiigi, dated January 15, 2002.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions
on agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5 2002
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2002
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2002
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002
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.)
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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, January 30, 2002, at 6 p.m.; Sunday,
February 3, 2002, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at 6 p.m.