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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 12/17/2003 2002-2004 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI "`•~""may 'i ! f1ARON S.Y. CHUNG ham' ~'7~-~` 'LENI3dGRADELARIONOFF Chrtirmrtn ~ Presiding O~mr ry FRE~j C }~OLSCHUH, M.D. J. CURTIS TYLER, III `~3 ~EC 1 ~ FhI L ~ BOB JACOBSON . h.pr.M'+ Vire Chnirrnrtn JGE REYNGLDS Cr>> G GARY SAFARIK . {;p~J(~fj Y I "NJ'I~IAEL C. TULANG COUNTY COUNCIL County ofHawai'i Hawar'i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `c 96720 26`h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii Wednesday, December 17, 2003 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Reverend Richard Ragle, Hilo Church of the Nazarene CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 23, 2003 (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawaii County Council-26 Page 2 December 17, 2003 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 128-03: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and More Than One Fiscal Year for aMulti-Year Lease of Real Property for the Prosecuting Attorney's Waimea Office. {This five-year lease agreement is for 600 square feet of office space in the Holomua Center in Waimea. } Re: Comm. 416 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-178 Res. 129-03 Relates to the Preparation of (1) a North Kona Regional Sewerage Master (Draft 2): Plan; and (2) a Council Initiated Improvement District Implementation Study for the Construction of Certain Wastewater and Recycled Water System Improvements for Kealakehe, Honokohau, Kaloko and Kohanaiki, District of North Kona, Hawaii. {Thrust of this initiative facilitates sewerage improvements in the rapidly developing Kaloko Industrial Area and to plan and consider the greater regional needs of the North Kona coastline. Further, requests Resolution 70-O1, relating to this resolution, be filed (deferred at Council's May 2, 2001, meeting). } Re: Comm. 417.4 Intr. by: Mr. Tyler Approved: FC-179 and Res. 70-01 Relates to the Construction of Improvements by Assessments at Kealakehe, (2001): Honokohau, Kaloko and Kohanaiki, District of North Kona, Hawaii. Re: Comm.l79 Intr. by: Mr. Tyler (B/R) Approved: FC-65 Deferred: May 2, 2001 Note: Comm. 417.4 requests Res. 70-01 be filed Hawaii County Council-26 Page 3 December 17, 2003 Res. 130-03: Authorizes the Acceptance of Playground Equipment for the Wai`ohinu Park. {Donation from Friends of Wai`ohinu Park of keiki playground equipment, for ages 1-5 (estimated value of $17,868.64).} Re: Comm. 419 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-181 Res. 131-03: Authorizes the Corporation Counsel, and His Authorized Representatives, to Enter Into an Agreement With the Individually Named Parties, Who Are and/or Were Employees of the County of Hawaii at the Time of the Alleged Incident, to Represent Them in the Civil Action Entitled Samuel Carvalho, Sr. vs. Shane Salis, et al., Civil No. 03-00243 SOMBMK. Re: Comm. 425 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Res. 132-03: Authorizes the Corporation Counsel, and His Authorized Representatives, to Enter Into an Agreement With the Individually Named Party, Who is an Employee of the County of Hawaii, to Represent Him in the Civil Action Entitled Wendell Tangaro vs..Ioseph Botelhq et al., Civil No. 03-00211 DAE/LEK. Re: Comm. 426 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Res. 133-03: Authorizes the Corporation Counsel, and His Authorized Representatives, to Enter Into an Agreement With the Individually Named Parties, Who Are Current and Former Employees of the County of Hawaii, to Represent Them in the Civil Action Entitled Michael L. Dubberstein v. County ofHawai'i, et al., Civil No. 03-00552 SOMBMK (Civil No. 03-1-0]52K). Re: Comm. 427 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-26 Page 4 December 17, 2003 Res. 134-03: Authorizes the Corporation Counsel, and His Authorized Representatives, to Enter Into an Agreement With the Individually Named Party, Who is an Employee of the County of Hawaii, to Represent Him in the Civil Action Entitled Kealoha M.J. Wells, et al., v. Mark Farias, et al., Civil No. 02-1-0149K. Re: Comm. 428 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 140: Amends Ordinance No. 03-90, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. {Adds PARKS & RECREATION: Ho`okena Beach Park Water Meter ($33,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($33,000). } Re: Comm. 327 Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson Approved: FC-185 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter and Comm. 327.5: From Council Member Bob Jacobson, dated December 8, 2003, transmitting a revised FY2004 Data Project/Financial Impact Statement. Bill 178 Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Draft 2): (Zoning Code) of the Hawai `i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from General Industrial (MG-3a) to Project District at Ooma 2°d, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-9:22 (approx. 83.0 acres). {Clifto's Kona Coast, LLC, applicant.} Re: Comm. 400.11 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Approved: PC-65 Hawaii County Council-26 Page 5 December 17, 2003 Bill 183 Amends Chapter 2 of the Hawaii County Code ] 983 (1995 Edition), (Draft 2): Administration, Relating to the Establishment of a Disaster and Emergency Fund. {Creates a special fund providing immediate response to repair county facilities and infrastructure due to damages caused by natural or man-made disasters or other emergencies, and to clean up property when such action serves a public purpose. } Re: Comm. 414.1 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Approved: FC-177 Bill 184: 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 Industrial- Commercial Mixed (MCX-20) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-37:41 (124,002 sq. Ft.). {State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, applicant. } Re: Comm. 415 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Approved: PC-66 Bill 185: Amends Ordinance No. 03-90, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. {Adds POLICE: Microwave Relocation & System Renovation -Private ($700,000); funds to be provided from Private Contributions ($700,000).} Re: Comm. 418 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-180 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter and Comm. 418.1: From Major Elroy Osorio, Jr., Technical Services, Police Department, dated December 3, 2003, transmitting an amended Project Data Report. Hawaii County Council-26 Page 6 December 17, 2003 Bill 186: Amends Ordinance No. 03-90, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. {Adds PUBLIC WORKS: Flood Disaster Projects - County Match ($500,000); funds to be provided from Genera] Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($500,000).} Re: Comm. 420 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-182 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 187 Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition) (Draft 2): Relating to Vehicles and Traffic by Exempting Totally Disabled Veterans from Certain Fees. {Exempts totally disabled veterans from certain motor vehicle fees. } Re: Comm. 421.1 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-183 Bill 188: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in Fund Balance From Previous Year ($312,215); appropriates same to Landfills -Other Current Expenses.} Re: Comm. 422 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-184 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 179: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai `i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants -Puna Regional Circulation Plan ($120,000); appropriates same to Puna Regional Circulation Plan.} Re: Comm. 404 Intr. by: Mr. Chung ls` Reading: December 3, 2003 Hawaii County Council-26 Page 7 December 17, 2003 Bill 180: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in State Grants -Coordinated Services Purchase of Services ($8,352); appropriates same to Coordinated Services Salaries and Wages. Funds will supplement the current salaries and wages budget of Coordinated Services Program and enable staff to provide in-home chore services to an increased number of disabled/older adults. } Re: Comm. 405 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 151 Reading: December 3, 2003 Bill 181: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants -Rural Paratransit System Study ($]00,000); appropriates same to Rural Paratransit System Study. } Re: Comm. 411 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1" Reading: December 3, 2003 Bill 182: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants - Jaws of Life ($44,000); appropriates same to Jaws of Life. } Re: Comm. 412 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1 s` Reading: December 3, 2003 REPORTS 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.) Comm. 166.1: JACK BRUNTON V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL., CIV. NO. CV02-00414 SOM LEK From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated November 26, 2003. Hawaii County Council-26 Page 8 December 17, 2003 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2003 PLANNING COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM WORKSHOP RE GENERAL PLAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2004 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2004 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2004 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM STATEMENTS 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.) The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8255 by December 15, 2003. 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 aC 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, December 24, 2003, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, December 28, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at 6 p.m.