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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 09/25/2002 2000-2002 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI s~'4M-•`•"•9?s' AARON S.Y. CHUNG ('irairman& PresidrngO/jicer L6r~, LENINGRAD ELARIONOFF •i JULIE JACOBSON J. CURTIS TYLER, 111 BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD ..6:A:>. k;:; 1"iceC'harrrnun ~•~:;~-~:~'P~` NANCY PISICCHIO OF•N''~ GARY SAFAR[K DOMINIC YAGONG COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 2S Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 45`x' Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Royal Kona Resort Discovery Room 75-5852 Ali`i Drive Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Wednesday, September 25, 2002 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Pastor Alan Carvalho of the Honoka`a Assembly of God CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 14, 2002 (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawaii County Council-45 Page 2 September 25, 2002 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE Comm. 749: PROPOSED 2003 HAWAI`1 STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM POLICY STATEMENT From HSAC President J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated September 16, 2002, requests the approval of the proposed 2003 HSAC Legislative Program Policy Statement as proposed by the HSAC Executive Committee at its meeting held on September 13. 2002. Waived: PWIRC STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 230-02: Authorizes the acceptance of a concrete slab and a portable tent shelter to serve the Hilo Bayfront Soccer fields. {Estimated value of $24,350; from the Hilo Rotary Club Foundation and the American Youth Soccer Organization Region 274. } Re: Comm. 716 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-259 Res. 231-02: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Rebuild America Grant. {This grant is provided to fund an Energy Smart School (ESS) at a Big [stand school in which students will receive instruction on energy production and use, lighting and renewable energy technologies.} Re: Comm. 717 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-260 Res. 232-02: Authorizes the acceptance of a donation of five (5) computer systems to the Hawaii County Fire Department. {The donation is being made by the Four Seasons Resort at Hualalai with an estimated value of $5,000. The donor has stipulated that the computers be assigned to the fire stations in West Hawai`i.} Re: Comm. 718 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-262 Hawaii County Council-45 Page 3 September 25, 2002 Res. 236-02: Supports a moratorium on the release and planting of genetically modified (GM) (Draft 2) coffee in the districts of North and South Kona until a regulatory regime has been developed by the appropriate government agency(ies) in order to assure and protect the biotic integrity and market value of Kona coffee; Re: Comm. 728.1 Intr. by: Ms. Pisicchio Negative: HSEDC-12 (due to the vote of 3 ayes, 4 noes & 2 excused) and Comm. 728.33: From Stephanie A. Whalen, President and Director, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center, dated September 1 1, 2002; and Comm. 728.34: From Nancy Redfeather, Kawanui Farm, dated September 10, 2002. Res. 237-02: Resolution of Determination to proceed to create and define a water system improvement district for the Kona Coastview and Kona Wonderview Subdivisions. {Subsequent to a public hearing held on August 2, 2002, this resolution represents the next step in the Council's establishment of an improvement district as specified in Chapter 12, I-lawai`i County Code. Attached to the resolution as Exhibit "B" is the entire transcript of said public hearing and other related documents. } Re: Comm. 729 Intr. by: Mr. Tyler Approved: FC-264 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRS'T READING) Bill 254: Amends Ordinance No. 02-77, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and financing thereof for the fiscal year July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. {Adds PUBLIC WORKS - Paniolo Drive Sidewalk Improvements project, Phase III ($250,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($250,000).} Re: Comm. 711 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Approved: FC-258 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 255: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. {Appropriates $17,150 from Federal Grants -Rebuild America; credits same to the Rebuild America.} Re: Comm. 717 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-261 -lawai`i County Council-45 Page 4 September 25, 2002 Bill 257: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Flawai`i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. {Appropriates $2,666 from Retired and Senior Volunteer Program; credits same to the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program -Other Current Expenses. } Re: Comm. 726 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-263 ORDER OF TIIE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 251: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to (Draft 3) Vehicles and Traffic. {Draft 3 imposes conditions for Council action when closing dead-end roads; clarifies the authority of the police to close parking stalls for parades, processions or other special activities; and identifies the Council's role when dispensing with enforcement of time-limit parking to study parking policy.} Re: Comm. 706.4 Intr. by: Ms. Pisicchio l Reading: September 11, 2002 REPORTS FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the month ended REPORT: June 30, 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. Note: 2/3 Vote -Pursuant to §92-4, HRS, and Rule 12 of Rules of Procedure of the County Council.) OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) Hawaii County Council-45 Page 5 September 25, 2002 ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2002 PLANNING COMMITTEE 5:30 p.m. NA`ALEHU COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEARING (GENERAL PLAN) CENTER AKA NA`ALEHU CLUBHOUSE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2002 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCII.ROOM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2002 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNC[LROOM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2002 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2002 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM STATEMENTS FROM TIIE 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 ofthe 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 by September 23, 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 Hawai` i 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 2, 2002, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, October 6, 2002, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, October 9, 2002, at 6 p.m.