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Hawaii County Council
Milo, Hawaii
Wednesday. May 21.2003
9:00 a.m.
INVOCA~CION Reverend Charles Kahawai of Ke Kilohuna O ka Malamalama
CAI.I. ~IY) ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEUTANCF.
APPROVAI.OP MINUTI~S April 16.2003
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS
OFCONUOLENCE
Conan. 2d7: H-AWAIT SI~ATIi ASSOCIATION OF COUNIII;S (HSAC) MATTERS RF.LA~I'ING
FO NOMINATIONS (HSAC EXF,CUTIVIi COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND
AI,"TERNATES, WESTERN IN'TERSTATF. RF:(iION, NAIIONAI. ASSOCIATION
OP COUNTIES STF.F,RING COMMI'h~TEES). AND SUPPOR f OP'TIIfi PAYMF,N'T
IN I,IF,U OP hAXGS~I?IL_ T) 1'RQGRAM
From HSAC President_ J. Cui1is Tyler, III, dated Mai 9. 2003_ submits fur
consideration the following: Nominate Hawaii County's HSAC representative and
alternate for I~Y 2003-04 Term; approve the nomination of Honolulu Council Member
Donovan Dela Cruz to serge on the Western Interstate Region (WIR) Board of
Directors; submit names of Council Members interested in serving on respective
National Association of Counties (NACo) Steering Committees: and for information,
letters to Senators Inouye and Akaka to support restoration of funding for the Payment
in Lieu of'Taxes (PII,'I') Program:
Waived: PWIRC'
and
Conan. 247.1: From Council Chair James Y. Arakaki, dated Mai 12, 2003.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PURLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 6~-03: Urges the Mayor and the Department of Puhlic Wor6s to initiate the immediate
(Drafl3) removal of the gate located nn County roadway property, which is part ofthe Puna
Fimergency Access Road;
Re: Conun.22d.17
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson and Mr. Safarik
Approved: PWIRC-19
and
Comm. 224.5: From Lorie Berkey. dated May 6, 2003.
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Res. 66-03: Adopts Wood Valley Road in Ka'u as a Counh road to maintain in perpetuity.
{Federal Emergency Management Agency will pay 75% ofthe cost to repair the
November 2000 flood damage (approximately $1.000,000) if the County passes a
rc,olution to maintain the road in pcrpemity.
Rc: Comm. 225
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approved: PWIRC-20
Res. 67-03: Authori~cs the Off ice of the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of Transportation. pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Federal Transit
Administration Grant. ;Funds will be used for public transportation services and
cquipmenL;
Rc: Comm. 228
Intr. b}: Mr. Ching
Apprrned: FG96
Rcs. 69-03: Creates six l~) Police Otticer II (temporary) positions for the Hawaii County Police
Department ;these positions arc to establish a School Resource Officer Program with
the Department of Education, working in conjunction with their Community Policing
Officers. to focus on creating and maintaining a safe school conducive for learning and
a safe community environment;
Kc: Comm. 231
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-99
Res. 70-03: Authorizes the payment of funds of a later fiscal year and of more than one fiscal year
for multi-year leases frx seven (7) copy machines for the Hawaii County Police
Department ;~fhc current six copiers arc to be replaced with new copy machines
along with a new copy machine for the new cellblock detention facility and will result
in ,one cost say ings for the Police Department }
Rc: Comm. 232
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Appro~ ed: FC-100
Res. 7G-03: l7ansfers/appropriates an appropriation out and from the designated fund account(s)
and credits same to a designated fund account(s). ;"transfers/appropriates $2,500 out
and from Clerk-Council Services Salaries & Wages: credits same toClerk-Council
Services Overtimr Salaries & Wages.
Rc: Conun.'_46
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
Waived: tC
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCF,S (FIRST READING)
Bill 58: Relates to Public Improvements and financing thereof far the fiscal Ycar July 1, 2003
to June 30,'_004. {Proposed $42,272,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget for
the CounTy~ of Hawaii;;
Rc: Comm.l39
hrtr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-89
and
Comm. 139.4: Fnun Mayor Han~y Kim, dated May 5, 2003, transmitting Bill ~8. Draft and
Bill 58: Relates ro Public Improvements and financing thereof for the fiscal year July L 2003
(Draft 2) to .tune 30,'_004. ;Proposed $41.822,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget for
the County of Hawaii. Draft 2 amendments relate to the following: New Kalaoa
police substation to he co-located with the new fire station (+$SQ.000); ADA facilih~
improvements to existing County buildings ($100,000 supplements existing
appropriation); Closure of the South Hilo Landfill (move $400,000 forward by one
Fl and reduce limding for the Regional Transfer Station by $1,000,000. Other
changes were made to the Capital Program amounts for Fiscal Years 2004-OS to
2008-09 for the following projects: Solid Waste Reduction Facility, replacement of
large capacity cesspool, and the West Hawaii County Building. Specific changes can
be found in lommmiication No. 139.4}
Bill 59: Establishes an Operating Budget for the County of f lawai'i for the fiscal year July I,
2003 to June 30.2004. ;Proposed $218,665.135 Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii}:
Re: Comm. 140
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-90
and
Comm. 140.1 I: From Jeff Ruunan. Civil Engineer V, Public Wur6s Department. dated April 14, 2003;
and
Comm. 140.12: From Council MembcrJoe Reynolds, dated April 2,, 2003; and
Comm. 140.13: From Mayor Harry Kim, dated May 2003, transmitting Bill 59, Draft 2; and
Bill 59: Establishes an Operating Budget for the County of Flawai'i for the fiscal year July I,
(Draft 3) 2003 to June 30, 2004. {Proposed 1,179,063 Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii. Draft 2 proposes numerous amendments to the previously submitted budget
for FY 2003=_'004. A narrative summary of the amendments is attached to
Communication No. 140.13 (available to the public). This draft revises revenues and
expenditures for accounts under the General Fund (total adjustment $1,837,825), Solid
Waste Fund (total adjustment $15.438), and Golf Course Fund (total
adjusuncnts -$177,542). }
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HSEDC The Committee on Human Services and Economic Development is in accord with the
Rept. 2 purpose and intent of the funding recommendations of $900,000 to 43 nonprofit
(G 1263): agencies, as set forth in Communication 1263 for inclusion in Bill 59, Draft 2, and
recommends its adoption.
Bill 92: Amends Chapter 21-36.1 ofthe Ilawai`i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
(Oral( 2) Recycled Water Service Charge Rates. iEstablishes a fee for recycled water charge.;
Rc: Comm. 206.1
Intr. hy: Mr. Safaril.
Approved: FC-92
Bill 93: Amends Section 25-R-4 (South Kona Zone Map), Article 8. Chapter 25 (Zoning Code)
(Draft 2) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the districtclassification from Single Family
Residential (RS-I S) and Agricultural (A-la) to Village Commercial (CV-10) at
Kalukalu 1st South Kona, Hawaii, covered by'1'ax Map Key 8-I ?:portion of 40
(Approx. 5.595 acres). (Hokukano Ranch, Inc., Applicant.;
Rc: Comm. ? 10.3
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
Approved: PC-37
Bill 94: Amends Section 25-A-4 (South Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code)
of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from Agricultural
(A-Sa) to Family Agricultural (FA-3a) at Keopuka. South Kona, Hawaii, covered by
I'ax Map Key K-I -7:10 (Approx. 6.910 acres). ;Reiner & Marianna Schrepfer,
Applicant}
Rc: Comm. I I
Intr. by: Ms. I,eithcad=fold (B/R)
Approved: PC-3f3
Bill 96: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition) relating to
Vehicles and 'Traffic. ;Lowers the existing 35 mph speed limit on portions of
Kawaihae Road to 30 mph improving overall traffic safety along Kawaihae Road, from
Lindsey Road. to an area where Kawaihae Road enters State jurisdiction.}
Rc: Comm.2ld
Intr. by: Mr. Faarionoff
Approved: PWIRC-18
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Bill 99: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii Ibr the liscal year ending.lunc 30, 2003. {Increases revenues of $ 15.740 from
Speed Enforcement appropriates same to Speed Iailbrcement
Re: Comm. 319
Intr. h}; Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-93
Bill 100: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the fiscal year ending.lune 30, 2003. ;Increases revenues of $250,000
from Federal Grants -Victims of Crime Act; appropriates same to Victims of Crime
Act.;
Re: Comet. 220
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-94
Bill 103: Amends Section 25-R-3 (North Kona lone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code)
of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from Agricultural
(A-20a) to Famil} Agricultural (FA-3a) and Agricultural (A-I Oa) at Kcalakehe
Homestead, First Series. North Kona, Hawaii, covered by Tai Map Key 7-4-3:7
(Approx. 21.725 acres). }James B. Ihisel, Applicant;
Rc: Comm. 226
Intr. b}: Ms. Lcithead-Todd
Approved: PC-39
Bill 104: Amends Section I ~-68. L Hawaii Count} Code. Parks and Recreational Facility
Schedule, by naming the Kav<ananakua Hall--"Princess Ahigail Wahi'ika'ahu`ula
Kawananakoa Center".
Rr. Comm. 227
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: PEMC-4
Bill 105: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended. the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the fiscal year ending June 30.2003. ;Appropriates revenues of $251,000
from Federal Grants-Federal Transit Administration. appropriates same to Federal
'Transit Administration.}
Re: Comm.22K
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-97
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Bill 106: Amends Chaptcr? ofthe Hawaii County Codc 19A3 (1995 F;dition) relating to
Administration. ;This will allow the County of Hawaii to issue checks or use other
means to pay our creditors and employees, rather than issuing warrants.}
Rc: Comm. 329
Intr. b~: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Approved: FG98
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
BiII 36: Amends Chapter 20. of the I lawai'i County Codc 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
(Draft 5) Refuse Pee Schedule. {Draft 5 amends Section 20-46(c) relating to Disposal Fees and
reflects the increase to the residential hauler's credit}:
Rc: Comm. 75.13
Intr. B~: Mr. Safarik
I" Reading: Mai 7, 3003
and
Comm. 75.1 From F,nvironmcntal Managemem Director Barbara Bell, dated May 12. 3003.
transmitting Bill 36, Draft 6; and
Bill 36 Amends Chaptcr 30, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition). relating to
(Draft 6) Rellise Fee Schedule. {Draft 6 amends Section 20-46(c) relating to Disposal Fees and
further refines and clarifies how the residential hauler's credit is determined and
audited.;
Bill 87: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chaptcr 25 (Z.oning
(Draft 2) Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from
Limited Industrial (ML-20) to Industrial-Commercial Mixed Use (MCX-20) at
Wuiakea. South Hilo, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 3-3-35:61 (Approx. 21,050
sq. ft). ;William V. Brilhante_ Applicant.;
Rr. Comm.I93.3
Intr. b~: Ms. I,eithead-Todd
I'' Reading: May 7, 2003
Bill 88: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map). Article 8, Chaptcr 25 (Z.oning
(Draft 2) Codc) of the Hawaii County Codc, by changing the district classification from Singlo-
Family Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG ?0) at Waiakea. South Hilo,
Hawaii, covered by 'Fax Map Key 2 ?-Zd:12 (Approx. 23J61 sq. ft.). ;First Hawaiian
Bank. lrustce of the William V. Brilhante Self-Directed IRA. Applicant}
Rc: Conun.l9d.l
Intr. hy: Ms. Leithead-fold
1'` Reading: Mai 7, 2003
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Bill 89: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City- of Hilo Zone Map 1, Article 8, Chapter 2~ (Zoning
(Draft 2) Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from Single
Family Residential (RS-10) [o IndustriaLCommercial Mixed (MCX-20) at Waiakea,
South Hilo, Hawaii, covered by "I~ax Map Key 2 ?-35:46 (Approx. 21,050 sq. ftJ.
{SAF, Ltd., Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 195.2
Intr. hy: Ms. Leithead=l~odd
I" Reading: Ma} 7, 2003
Bill 90: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
I lawai'i for the (seal year ending June 30, 2003. ;Increases revenues of $10,000 from
State Grants-Used Oil Collection/Disposal; appropriates same to Recycling
Program. }
Re: Comm. 300
Intr. hy: Mr. Chung
I" Reading: May 7, 2003
Bill 91: Adopts a pay plan for persons employed by the County other than those whose pay is
otherwise provided for, designating payroll periods, pay days, prescribing requirements
wish respect to official fidelity bonds, and repealing Ordinance No. 02-78 and all
amendments thereto, said ordinance to be known as the Salary Ordinance of 2003.
(The following changes are noted: I) Deletes the County Clerk, Deputy County Clerk
and Legislative Auditor classes of work and pay rates. The Salary Commission now
sets the pay rates for these classes pursuant to the I Iawai'i County Charter amendment;
2) Delctcs the old hourly pay rate for the Student Intern, Student Helper I, Student
Helper II and the Senior Community Services Aid classes of work: and 3) Adds the
Student Helper II class Rx the Department of Puhlic Works.;
Rr. Comm. 201
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
I'' Reading: May 7.2003
Bill 95: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended. the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the I fiscal year ending Junc 30. 2003. ;Increases and appropriates revenues
of `62,000 from Sundry Revenues -Prior Year: appropriates same to Clerk-Council
Services Other Current [',xpense.;
Re: ('onun.2l3
Intr. by: Mr. Holschuh
I" Reading: May 7, 2003
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Bill 97: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the fiscal year ending Jwie 30. 2003. ~ Increases revenues of $1,025,600
from Federal -2003 IIOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program; appropriates
same to Kanwela Senior Housing Office of Housing and Community Development
(UHCD) Administration.}
Ra Comm. ? 16
Intr. bv: Mr. Safari6
I" Reading: Mai 7, 2003
Bill 98: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended. the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii fix the fiscal year ending June 30. 2003. ,Increases revenues of $2,685,000
from Federal -Block Grant; appropriates same to the following accounts: Public
Service -Hawaii Food Bank Equipment Acquisition ($120,000), Housing-
Residential Emergency Repair Program ($30Q00(t), Removal of Architectural Barriers
americans with Disabilities Act Cornpliance Various County Facilities
15.5001. Senior Center- Waimea Courthouse Renovation ($100,000),
Transportation Services ~ Additional Hilo/Pahoa Bus Route ($44,000), Public
Facilities-New Pahoa Fire Station Design/Planning($I50,000), Housing-Solar
Water I leating Program ($55.500), 'Transportation Services- Van Acquisition for
South Hilo, Kona & Ka'u ($135,000), Public Facilities--Direct Cost Construction
Management ($1'_5,000) and Administration, Planning & Fair Housing ($300.000), for
a vital of $2.685.000.;
Rr. Comm. ? 17
Intr. bv: Mc Safari6
I'' Reading: Mai 7, 2003
REPORTS
FC Rcpt. 91 Recommends the acceptance of the post-audit Financial Report of the County of
(C ?07): Hawai' i fix the fiscal year ended June 30.2002, as prepared b~ KPMG LLP.
FC Kept. 9S Recommends the acceptance often gallons of watcrhorne paint from Mr. Alan
(C ?22): Martins. $25 donation from Kamehameha Schools - I Iamakua Preschool, and $30
donation from Wal-Mart Hilo (to he utilized by the Parks and Recreation
Department).
REFERRALS FOR EXF.CI'TIVF. SH:SSION
(The purpose of the meeting i, 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.)
Comm. 204: 13lENAVISI A & MAKIL V. COUNTYOP HAWAII, ET AL. _
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Michael S. Kagami. dated April 8, 2003.
Deferred: May 7, 2003
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OTHF,R BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items. ifany, or reconsideration of actions
on agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEDNESDAY MAY 21, 2003
COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 5:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM
(REAL. PROPERTY TAX RAfF.S)
THURSDAY. MAY 22,'__003
COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 p.m. KING KAMEHAMEHA'S
(REAL PROPER"I~Y TAX RA fl~;Sl KONA BEACH HOTEL
CONFERENCE ROOM 4
fUESD2Y JUNE 3
2003
COMMITI~EES TBA COIJNCILROOM
WI~:DNE=SDAY
JUN E, 4. 2003
COUNCLI. 9 a.m. COUNCILKOOM
STATEMENTS FROM'THE PUBLIC'
ADJOURNMENT
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legislation 'By RequesP" 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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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
I lighway, Suite 103, Kailua-kona, f lawai'i 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_I_clc~ision: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, May 28, 2003. at 6 p.m.: Sunday,
June I, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.: and Wednesday, June d, 2003, at 6 p.m.