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33r~ Session
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Hawaii County Council
I-Iilo, I-Iawai`i ,
Wednesday, April 3, 2002
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Reverend Charles Kahawai of Ke Kiloliana O ka Malamalama
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 21, 2002
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICIlTIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
Comm. 569: SUMMARY REPORT OF THE HSAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
MARCI 122, 2002
From Councilmember J. Curtis Tyler, [II, dated March 25, 2002, transmitting the
HSAC Executive Committee agendas of February 8, 2002, and March 22, 2002,
including approved minutes of the HSAC Committee meeting of January 16, 2002, and
February 8, 2002. Requests Council's consideration on the following: 1) Approval of
FY2002-03 HSAC budget; 2) Approval of the appointment of J. Curtis Tyhr, Ill, to
serve as the HSAC delegate and Gary Safarik to serve as alternate delegate
representing Hawaii County; 3) Approval of HSAC Executive Committee
endorsement of Bill Hansell's candidacy to serve as NACo Second Vice President in
2002; and 4) Requests that Councilmembers wishing to serve on NACo steering
committees forward their name for NACo's consideration.
Waived: PWIRC
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 183-02: Authorizes the Mayor to negotiate and execute an agreement with Oceanside 1250, to
satisfy Condition "M" of Ordinance No. 97-36.
Re: Comm. 550
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Approved: CHA -March 7, 2002
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 186: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawai` i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
Vehicles and `Traffic.
{Conversion of Nanawale BoulevardlKehau Road Intersection to a 4-Way Stop.}
Re: Comm. 540
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approved: PWIRC-42
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Bill 187: Amends Chapter 2, of the I-lawai`i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
Administration.
{Adds the Department of Environmental Management under the direct supervision of
the Managing Director and deletes sewer and solid waste functions from the
Department of Public Works.}
Re: Comm. 541
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approved: PEMC-12
Bill 188: Amends Chapter 24, of the 1-lawai`i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
Vehicles and Traffic.
{D~letes Section 24-216.01 (Flat Rate Payment) and all references to a flat rate
payment option for parking meter zones.}
Re: Comm. 542
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approved: PWIRC-43
Bill 189: Amends the Parks and Recreational Facility Schedule, Chapter 15, Section 15-68.1,
Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to naming the ~,'l~aiakea-Uka Gym
located at `JVai~kea-Uka Park "Stanley Costales, Sr. Waiakea-Uka Gym" in honor of
Stanley Costales, Sr.;
Re: Comm. 543
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
Approved: PEMC-13
and
Comm. 543.2: From Council Chair James Y. Arakaki, dated March 20, 2002, transmitting Bill 189,
Draft 2 (dvhich, at the request of Mrs. Roberta Costales, all references to
Stanley Costales, Sr., have been changed to Stanley Costales); and
Bill 189: Amends the Parks and Recreational Facility Schedule, Chapter 15, Section 15-68.1,
(Draft 2) Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to naming the ~'~~aiakea-Uka Gym
located at l~Vaiakca-Uka Park "Stanley Costales Waiakea-Uka Gym" in honor of
Stanley Costales.
Bill 190: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
I-lawai`i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
{Appropriates revenues of $80,000 in the Federal Grants-Gun Grant Prosecution
account; appropriates same to the Gun Grant Prosecution account.}
Re: Comm. 546
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-201
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Bill 191: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
{Appropriates revenues of $80,000 in the Federal Grants-Keahole-Honaunau Regional
Transportation Circulation Plan account; and appropriates same to the
Keahole-Honaunau Regional Transportation Circulation Plan account.}
Re: Comm. 548
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-202
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 175: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
Vehicles and Traffic.
{Stop Intersection: Hi`iaka Street at Hale Ali'i Street and `Ainahua Alanui Street,
Kuhio Village Subdivision, South Kohala.}
Re: Comm. 518
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
1 S` Reading: March 20, 2002
Bill 176: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 995 Edition), relating to
Vehicles and Traffic.
{Mohouli Street, Kukuau Street: Stop Intersections and Through Streets, South Hilo.}
Re: Comm. 519
Intr, by: Mr. Elarionoff
1 S` Reading: March 20, 2002
Bill 177: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code)
of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from Single Family
Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG-20) at Waiakea House Lots Second
Series, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-22:006.
{Branclek, LLP; applicant.}
Re: Comm. 525
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1 sr Reading: March 20, 2002
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Bill 178: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code)
of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from Single Family
Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG-20) at Waiakea house Lots Second
Series, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered By Tax Map Key 2-2-22:005.
{Dr. Curtis Lee, applicant.}
Re: Comm. 526
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1 s` Reading: March 20, 2002
Bill 179: 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 Waiakea-Uka Park Restroom project
($60,000); funds to be provided by General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($60,000).}
Re: Comm. 530
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
1 s` Reading: March 20, 2002
Bill 180: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
{Appropriates revenues of $239,315.61 in the Fund Balance from Prior Year-Reserved
account; and appropriates same to the Transfer to Capital Project Fund account.}
Re: Comm. 532
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
I s` Reading: March 20, 2002
Bill 183: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
{Appropriates res~enues of $11,893 in the Federal Grants - Hawai` i County Fire
Department Equipment Purchase account; and appropriates same to the Hawaii
County Fire Department Equipment Purchase account.}
Re: Comm. 536
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
I s` Reading: March 20, 2002
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Bill 184: Amends Ordinance No. Ol -55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
{Appropriates revenues of $11,160 in the Federal Grants -Hawaii County Fire
Department Child Protective Seats Equipment account; and appropriates same to the
Hawaii County Fire Department Child Protective Seats Equipment account.}
Re: Comm. 537
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1 s` Reading: March 20, 2002
Bill 185: 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 $8,160 in the State Grants -Coordinated Services Purchase of
Services account; and appropriates same to the Coordinated Services Salaries & Wages
account. }
Re: Comm. 538
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1 s` Reading: March 20, 2002
REPORTS
FINANCIAL, Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the month ended
REPORT: February 28, 2002.
FC Rept. 203: Recommends the confirmation of the appointment of Peter L. Hendricks to the Police
(C-53 I) Commission.
FC Rept. 204: Recommends the acceptance of the five hundred (500) art prints to the Office of the
(C-535) Mayor and the Department of Research & Development by Gwendolyn O'Connor, on
behalf of the Rotary Club of Volcano {each art print having an estimated value of
$15}.
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. 544: EXECUTIVE SESSION - SERGIO AFANASENKO V. COUNTY OF HAWAII,
ET AL., C[VIL NO. 99-529
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Katherine A. Garson, dated February 28, 2002.
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OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions
on agenda items.)
Comm. 370.15: MAYOR'S VETO MESSAGE REGARDING BILL 225, DRAFT 6, RELATING TO
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated March 25, 2002, returning Bill 225, Draft 6, stating his
reasons for his disapproval, as listed. Further states that because of the importance of
other issues addressed by this bill, he will be resubmitting a new proposal that
addresses concerns as soon as possible; and
Bill 225: Amends Chapter 22, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
(Draft 6) Streets and Sidewalks.
{The purpose of this bill is to make significant changes to Chapter 22, which relates to
streets and sidewalks. The bill would repeal the chapter and replace it in a restructured
and reordered format. Major areas addressed by the bill include: generally prohibiting
using county streets for profit or private uses; modified permit requirements;
modernized technical requirements; and ADA compliance. Significant changes have
been proposed relating to: prohibitions of signs and advertising material within county
streets; required numbers for houses and businesses; new driveway requirements for
commercial and industrial use; assignment of permitted responsibilities; maintenance
responsibility of property owners for driveway approaches and sidewalk damage; and
variances, penalties and enforcement. }
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Deferred: December 19, 2001
1 S' Reading: February 21, 2002
2"d Reading: March 8, 2002
Mayor's veto: March 25, 2002
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2002
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL l7, 2002
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
HOUSING 3:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2002
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2002
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
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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 by April 1, 2002. 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, April 10, 2002, at 6 p.m.; Sunday,
April 14, 2002, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 6 p.m.