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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 06/04/2003 2002-2004 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI i ~'`y AARON S.Y. CHl NG l~hmrnr~inAPr~=,ei~Ln,e~~lli~'~'~ I^%t. LF.NINGRADELARIONOFF FRED C. IIOLSCHUH, M.D. 1 CUR"EIS TYLIiR, III BOB JACOBSON 17oe ('6m~aumr iik7• rq4'•~ BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD=TODD .>~w .IOE REYNOLDS GARY SAFARIK COUNTY COUNCIL ('oiu~i~' q~~HuNZ~i'i Huu~tii'i Counrr 6uildin,~ 1J . 6rpunr Slrce/ p llilo. llnn~ai'i 9h-'0 C.J 3 C p .mac ~ Z r ro rTl w i5 13`~ Session T'i. 2 ~ Tl ~ J ORDER OF BUSINESS = c+o Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii Wednesday, June 4. 2003 9:00 a.m. INVOCA'CION Minister Earl [kcda of Puna Hongwanji Mission CAL1. TO ORDER ROLL CA1.1. PLEDGI: OF ALLEGIANCP: APPROVAL OF MINU~fk~S (Note: Plesuc turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawaii County Council-13 Page 2 June 4, 2003 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CF,RTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE. ORDER OF BUSINESS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. di-03: Authorises the abandonment and quitclaim of remnant nt Piha Homesteads, North Hilo, Hawaii to Valerie De (rain, Tan Map Kc~ No. (3) 3-2-02:Paper Roads. ~ Fair market value of the parcel ~tiith an area of 0.077 acres is $500.;; Rc Comm. 114 hitr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Approved: PWIRC-21 and Comm. Id4.~: From Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Chair Leningrad Elarionoff, dated May 21, 2003, requesting this matter be referred back to the Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. Res. 68-03: Creates a Motor Vehicle Registration Clerk I position, an Account Clerk position, and a Clerk III position for the Department of hinance.'TYeasury Division. {These po,itions are necessary to bring the Treasury staffing to an adequate level allowing the Dig ision to meet the ever increasing demands of the public as well as continuing to service the fiscal needs of the Counh.} Rc Comm. 230 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-IOa Rcs. 71-03: Commits to funding the cost items a~aardcd to the llawai'i Fire Fighters Association by arbitration, affecting fire fighters in Bargaining Unit 1 I for the contract period Juk I. 2003 through June 30, 2005. ;Cost items are across-the-board increases, step movements, increase in proficiency pay. and rank for rank recall-overtime.} Rr. Comm 233 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-105 Res. 79-03: Determines the Real Property'I'ax rates ibr the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year Juh I, 2003. to Junc 30, 2004. Rc: Comm. 255 Intr. bv: Mr. Arakaki Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-13 Page 3 June 4, 2003 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST RF.ADiNG) Bill IOL Amends Chapter 19, of the Hawaii County Codc 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Real (Draft 2) Property Taxes, by clarifying native forest dedications. ,Assigns the native forest dedication program to a unique section of Chapter 19, Article 8, Section 19-59, and clarifies that the benefits for this program are mailable only under this section.; Re: Comm. 221.4 Intr. b}: Mr. Chung (B/R) Approved: FC-101 and Comm. 231.3: Pnun Roger A. and Lydia A. Weiss, dated May 21, 2003. Bill 107: Amends Chapter 2, Article 24 of the Hawaii Count~~ Code 1983 (1995 Edition) relating to the Service Charge assessed for payment to the County that is subsequently dishonored. (Allows the County of Hmvai'i to charge $20 for each returned check or other negotiable instrument, instead of the current $7.50 service charge: also, to amend the section to allow the fee to be charged for all dishonored payments.; Rc: Comm. 244 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FG103 Bill 108: Amends Chapter 2. Article IS ofUu Havvai'i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Uncollectible Account,. (Removal of the time frame will allow the County to better reflect the true accounts receivable balances and collection efforts will continue and will not be hampered.; Re: Comm. 245 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FG103 Bill 113: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending .lone 30, 2003. {Increases revenues of $2,255,783 from Federal Grants- Workforce Investment Act 2003; appropriates same to Workforce Investment Act- Administration Planning 2003/04 ($225,577), Workforce Imcshncnt Act -Adult Program 2003-04 ($720,715), Workforce Investment Act-- Diaocated Worker Program 2003-04 ($563,227), and Workforce Investment Act - Youth Program 2003-04 ($746,264) for a total of $2,255,783.; Rc Comm. 252 Intr. bv: Mr. Safarik Approved: CHA -May 20. 2003 Hawaii County Council-13 Page 4 June 4, 2003 Bill 114: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending ,Tune 30, 2003. ;Increases revenues of $45,300 from Occupant Protection Program; appropriates same to Occupant Protection Program.} Re: Comm. 256 Intr. by: Mc Chung Waived: FC ORDER OF THF. DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 58: Relates to Public Improvements and financing thereof for the fiscal year July I, 2003 (Draft 3) to.lune 30, 2004. ,Proposed $41.882,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget for the County of Hawaii. Draft 3 adds the Waiakea-Uka Park Restroom project ($60.000) and a funding adjustment for the Replacement of Large Capacity Cesspool project ($950.000) has been corrected.; Re: Comm. 139,8 Intr. By: Mr. Safarik I"Reading: May 21. 2003 Bill 59: Establishes an Operating Budget for the County of I lawai'i for the fiscal year July 1. (Draft 3) 2003 to June 30, 2004. {Proposed $221,179,063 Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii. Draft 3 amends the budget (as submitted by the mayor) by (I) increasing projected General Fund revenues to receive Open Space Heritage Network grant monies ($60,000); (2) adjusting Solid Waste Fund revenues by reducing projected landfill "hipping Pecs (-$153,000) and increasing the General Fund subsidy ($97,584); (3) adjusting General Fund e~pendihires for Open Space I leritage Network ($60,000), Cost of Sale-I lamakua Land (-$300,000), Special Counsel & Settlement (-$50,000), Employee Scholarships (-$100,000). Contingency Relief($380,488) and Encironmenlal Management Salaries & Wages (-$28,072); and (4) reducing Solid Waste Fund espendihu~es for Landfills Equipment (-$55,416).; Rc: Comm.1d0.2I Intr. By: Mr. Safarik I" Reading: May 21.2003 Bill 92: Amends Chapter 21-36.1 oi'the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to (Draft 2) Recycled Water Service Charge Rates. ; Establishes a fee for recycled water charge.; Rc: Cumm.206.1 Inir. bv: Mr. Safarik I" Reading: May 21. 2003 Hawaii County Council-13 Page 5 June 4, 2003 Bill 93: Amends Section 25-8-4 (South Kona!_one Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Toning Code) (Draft 3) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from Single Family Residential (RS-I S) and Agricultural (A-la) to Village Commercial (CV-10) at Kalukalu I st, South Kona, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key R-1-2:portion of 40 (Approx. 5.595 acres). {Hokukano Ranch, Inc.. Applicant. } {Draft 3 amends Conditions I'. (I~rdfc Impact Analysis Report), F (Hater demand calculations). anJ H (drainage improvements). ~ Re: Comm. 210.5 Intr. by: h9s. Leithead-~ add I'` Reading: Ma} 21.2003 Bill 94: Amends Section 25-8-4 (South Kona Zonc Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (7,oning Code) of the Hawaii Count} Code, by changing the district classification fran Agricultural (A-Sa) to Family Agricultural (FA-3a) at Keopuka, South Kona, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key R-I -7:10 (Approx. 6.910 acres). ;Reiner & Marianna Schrepfer, Applicant.} Re: Comm. 211 Into by: Ms. Leithead-'Dodd (B/R) 1"Reading: May 21, 2003 Bill 96: Amends Chapter 24 oldie Ila~~ai'i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition) relating to Vehicles and "fratiic. {Lowers the existing 3~ 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.; Re: Comm. 21-1 Intr. by: Mr. ElarionolT I"Reading: May 21, 2003 Bill 99: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal year ending .lure 30, 2003. ;Increases revenues of $ I SJd0 from Speed F;nforcemcnC appropriates same to Speed Enforcement.; Kr. Comm. 219 Intr. by: Mc Chung I"Reading: May 21, 2003 Bill 100: Amends Ordinance No. 02-76, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the focal year ending ,lure 30, 2003. ;Increases revenues of $250,000 from Federal Grants - V ictims of Crime Act; appropriates same to Victims of Crime Act.; Rc: Comm. 220 Intr. by: Mc Chung 1"Reading: May 21, 2003 Hawaii County Council-I1 Page 6 June 4, 2003 Bill 103: Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map). Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classitication from Agricultural (A='Oa) to family Agricultural (h'A-3a) and Agricultural (A-IOa) at Kealakehe Homestead, First Series, North Kona, Hawaii, covered by Tai Map Key 7-4-1:7 (Approx. 21.725 acres). {James B. Dusel. Applicant.; Rc: Comm. 226 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-l odd I"Reading: May 21, 2003 BiII 104: Amends Section IS-6R.1_ Hawaii County Code. Parks and Recreational Facility Schedule, by naming the Kawananakoa Hall--"Princess Abigail Wahi`ika`ahu'ula Kawananakoa Center". Rc: Comm. 227 Intr. by: Mr. Chung I"Reading: May 21, 2003 Bill 105: Amcnds Ordinance No. OZ-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 ~Cransit Administration; appropriates same to Federal Transit Administration.} Rc: Comm. 228 Intr. by: Mr. Chung I'' Reading: May 21, 2(103 Bill 106: Amcnds Chapter'_ of the Hawaii Counh Code 1983 (1995 l;dition) relating to Administration. {Chic 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. 229 Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R) I"Reading: May 21, 2001 REPORTS FINANCIAI, Monthl} Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the month ended REPORT: April 30. 2003. REFERRALS FOR EXF.CI~~TIVE Sh:SSION (The purpose of the meeting i~ to consult with Corporation Cowisel 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 I2 of Rules of Procedure of the County Council.) Comm. 40?: WILLIAM SILVA E"f"f. AL. V. COUNTY OF HAWAI'L El~. AL. CIV. N0. 97-622. From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated May 19, 20(13. Ilawai'i County Council-13 Page 7 June 4, 2003 Comm. 204: BUENAVIS"I'A & MAKIL V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL. Frum Deputy Corporation Counsel Michael S. Kagami, dated April 8, 2003; Deferred: May 7, 2003 and May 21, 2003 and Conan. 204.1: Frum Deputy Corporation Counsel Michael S. Kagami, dated May 19, 2003. OTHER BUSINESS Qncluding but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if'any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCF,MENTS TUESDAY, JUNI; 17, 2003 COMMI"TTF,ES TBA COUNCILROOM WE;DNGSDAY, JUNE 18.2003 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. GHANA KEAUHOU BP,ACII RESOR"h TUESUAY,~JULY 12003 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM Wf{DNI:SDAY. JULY 2, 2_003 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM STATEMF,NTS FROM THE PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT (Note: B/R, as listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member 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.) hhe meeting place is accessible for persons ~+ith physical disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations ~o attend this meeting should call 961-8255 by June 2, 2003. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8~2I. Those desiring to speak on matters listed on the Order of Business must register at the County Clerk's Office prior to she convening of the meeting. Copies may he viewed at the Hawai' i County Services OCfice at 75-5706 Kuakini Highway. Suite 103, Kailua-Bona. I lawai'i 96740: at the Office ofthe County Clerk at Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720; and the Counq~ Council's Kona Branch Office at 77-6399 Nalani Strecl, Suite 104, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740. Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday. June I L 2003, al 6 p.m.; Sunday, June I5, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, June 18, 2003. at 6 p.m.