HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 10/20/2004 2002-2004 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI xr AARON S.Y. CHUNG
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FRED C. HOLSCHUH, M.D.
J. CURTIS TYLER, III . • BOB JACOBSON
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`O` GARY SAFARIK
MICHAEL C. TULANG
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
46°' Session -
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Stewart Hussey, President, The Christian Science Church
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINU`T'ES
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Hawaii COUrtry is' an Equa! Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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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. 240-04: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Grant Award of $10,000 for the Department of
Environmental Management Solid Waste Division's Computer Recycling
Project. {Funds to be used to conduct a computer recycling event in West
Hawaii in January 2005.}
Re: Comm. 759
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-311
Res. 241-04: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services-
Contingency Relief account; credits same to the Parks and Recreation
Deparhnent, Elderly Activities Division, Coordinated Services Program
Income-Miscellaneous Contract Services account. Funds to be used to provide
free bus transportation for senior citizens to attend the 2004 and 2005 "Senior
Citizens Wellness Fairs" in East Hawaii on November 4, 2004, and West
Hawaii in March 2005.}
Re: Comm. 762
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-312
Res. 242-04: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One
Fiscal Year for aMulti-Year Lease (five years) for a Copier (for the Kona
Mayor's Office). {Acquisition of this machine will increase office efficiency
and economy. }
Re: Comm. 772
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-314
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Res. 243-04: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State
of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a
Community Based Traffic Coordinator Grant for the Hawaii County Police
Department. {Funds to be used to reduce the number of alcohol, speed and
seat belt non-use related traffic fatalities and injuries by providing a community
based coordinator to plan and coordinate activities and to be a liaison between
state, county, and community agencies and organizations.}
Re: Comm. 781
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-323
Res. 244-04: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State
of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Hawaii
County Police Department Roadblock Program Grant. {Funds to be used to
reduce the number of alcohol related traffic fatalities and injuries, increase
public awareness, and provide a deterrence against impaired driving by
conducting roadblocks. }
Re: Comm. 782
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-325
Res. 245-04: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State
of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Data
Grant for the Hawaii County Police Department. {Funds to be used to
initiate activities such as legislation that affects electronic data transfer and
the implementation of Hawai`i's statewide data system.}
Re: Comm. 783
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-327
Res. 251-04: Approves an Amendment to the County's Extema] Audit Contract No. 02152
with KPMG LLP. {Amendment is needed because of a change to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) rules regarding
Section 8 housing regulations requiring that the financial information
submitted to HUD be submitted electronically and prepared in accordance
with generally accepted principles. Therefore, KPMG (auditor) must perform
the attestation by comparing hard copy audit report to the electronic
information following audit procedures and principles.}
Re: Comm. 799
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
Waived: FC
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Res. 252-04: 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. Lt. Robert Hickcox, Et Al., Civil
No. 02- I -0149K.
Re: Comm. 36.6
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: FC
Res. 253-04: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $99,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services -
Con[ingency Relief account; credits $80,000 to Transfer to Capital
Improvement Project Fund account, which includes the following projects -
Repairs to Facilities for Kamehameha Park Complex ($30,000), Repairs to
Facilities for Waimea Park ($30,000), and Repairs to Facilities for Waimea
Country School Tree Trimming ($20,000), and $19,500 to Parks and
Recreation Administrative Other Current Services -Educational Recreational
-Scientific Supplies account, for a total of $99,500. }
Re: Comm. 807
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Waived: FC
Res. 254-04: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Transfer to Solid Waste Fund
account. Funds to be used to conduct acomputer-recycling event scheduled
for January 2005 in Kona through the Environmental Management
Department's Solid Waste Division.}
Re: Comm. 809
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
Waived: FC
Res. 255-04: Amends Salary Ordinance No. 04-60 to Add Exempt Classes of Work for
Persons Employed by the Office of the County Council and Office of Housing
and Community Development Whose Pay is Not Otherwise Provided for.
Re: Comm. 810
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Waived: FC
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 175 Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Real
(Draft 3): Property Taxes, Relating to Valuation. {Limits the increase in the market
value of properties in the homeowners class to not more than 3% per tax year
until the property is sold or otherwise transferred.
Re: Comm. 395.1
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Approve: FC-298
Deferred: September 15 and October 4, 2004
and
Comm. 395.2: From Finance Director William Takaba, dated September 10, 2004,
transmitting Bill 175, Draft 4. Draft 4 amends Section 19-53(h) relating to
properties in the non-speculative residential use dedication program; and
Bill 175 Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Real
(Draft 4): Property Taxes, Relating to Valuation;
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Deferred: September 15 and October 4, 2004
and
Comm. 395.3: From John Totten, dated September 27, 2004; and
Comm. 394.5: From Finance Director William Takaba, dated September 9, 2004; and
Comm. 394.6: From Finance Director William Takaba, dated September 10, 2004; and
Comm. 394.7: From HGEA Hawaii Division Chief Ralph C. Boyea, dated September 73,
2004.
Bill 176 Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code ] 983 (1995 Edition), Rea]
(Dratt 2): Property Taxes, Relating to Nonspeculative Residential Use Assessment.
j Reduces the nonspeculative residential use dedication from ten years to
five years, and reduces the corresponding rollback provisions by five years.
Re: Comm. 394.1
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Approve: FC-299
Deferred: September 15 and October 4, 2004
and
Comm. 394.6: From Finance Director William Takaba, dated September 10, 2004; and
Comm. 394.7: From HGEA Hawaii Division Chief Ralph C. Boyea, dated September 13,
2004.
(Note: Please see previous Communication 395.3 for comments relating to Bill 176.)
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Bill 280 Amends Chapter 3, of the Hawaii County Code, by Repealing Article 1 -Relating
(Draft 6): to Signs, Adding a New Article I -Relating to Signs, and Amending Article 2 -
(1996-1998) Relating to Kailua Village Signs. {Major changes involve or include but are not
limited to the following items or subjects regarding Article 1: Hawaii County
Code -Chapter 3, Article 1, Advertising & Signs, Summary of Allowable Signs -
Prohibited Signs (all districts); Exempt Signs (allowed without a permit in all
districts); Signs Allowed With Permits (all districts); Signs Allowed with Permits -
Residential Districts (RS, RD, RM); Signs Allowed with Permits -
Commercial/Industrial Districts (RCX, V, CN, CG, CV, MCX, ML, MG); Signs
Allowed with Permits -Agricultural/Open Districts (RA, FA, A, IA, O). Major
changes involve or include but are not limited to the following items or subjects
regarding Article 2, Advertising & Signs, Kailua Village Special Design District -
Signs Allowed With Permits; Prohibited Signs (in addition to Article 1); and
Exempt Signs (in addition to Article 1). Draft 6 amends Section 3-8(a)(1)(A) by
deleting content-based wording, improving readability, imposing asix-month limit
on temporary signs, and correcting typographical en•ors.
Re: Comm. 42.45
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik and Mr. Tyler
Deferred: June 16, 2004
anrt
Comm. 42.58: From Council Member Fred C. Holschuh, dated June 23, 2004; and
Comm. 42.59: From Public Works & Intergovernmental Relations Committee Chair Gary Safarik,
dated July 13, 2004; and
Comm. 42.60: From Marie Aguilar, Kailua Village Merchant Association's Sign Code Working
Group, dated July 12, 2004; and
Comm. 42.61: From Cynthia J. Hanna, Island Tech Office Equipment, Inc., dated August 11, 2004;
and
Comm. 42.62: From Philip A. Harris, P. A. Harris Electric, dated August 12, 2004; and
Comm. 42.63: From Milton K. Morinaga, Chair, Kailua Village Design Commission, dated
August 18, 2004; and
Comm. 42.64: From Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Member 7. Curtis
Tyler, 111, dated October 11, 2004, transmitting Bil] 280, Draft 7. Changes between
Draft 7 and Draft 6 include, but are not limited to, amended provisions relating to
purpose, definitions, temporary painted window signs, directory signs,
nonconforming signs, administrative enforcement, Kailua Village guidelines for
review, permissible signs, effective date, etc.; and
Bill 280 Amends Chapter 3, of the Hawaii County Code, by Repealing Article 1 -Relating
(Draft 7): to Signs, Adding a New Article I -Relating to Signs, and Amending Article 2 -
(1996-1998) Relating to Kailua Village Signs.
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
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Bill 312 Amends Chapter 21, Article 4, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995
(Draft 4): Edition), Relating to Sewer Service Charges. {Changes the responsibility of
payment of sewer service from the same customer identified by the Department
of Water Supply to the property owner. Imposes a 10% penalty on accounts
past due instead of 60 or more days overdue. Imposes a 1% interest rate per
month on outstanding balances past due. Clarifies the process by which
property owner will be billed unless another individual is designated. Further
states property owner and designated person are jointly and severally liable for
sewer service charge. If debt is not paid, County may recover by a civil action
against the property owner, the designated person, or both. Effective date:
July 1, 2005.};
Re: Comm. 731.3
Intr, by: Mr. Reynolds
Approve: PEMC-19
Deferred: September 15 and October 4, 2004
and
Comm. 73 L4: From Council Member Joe Reynolds, dated October 1, 2004; and
Comm. 731.5: From Environmental Management Director Barbara Bell, dated October 13, 2004,
transmitting Bill 312, Drafr 5. Draft 5 eliminates the penalty for past due accounts
and adds a increase in the interest rate per month, for a total of 1'/z% per month;
and 2) Changes the approval date to October 1, 2005; and
Bill 312 Amends Chapter 21, Article 4, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995
(Draft 5): F,dition), Relating to Sewer Service Charges.
Intr. by: Mr. Reynolds (B/R)
Bill 320 Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), as
(Draft 2): Amended, Real Property Taxes, Relating to Home Exemptions. {Improves and
clarifies definition of "principal home" and creates an additional exemption of
20% of the pre-exemption assessed value to a maximum of $80,000 for those
eligible for home exemptions.};
Re: Comm. 753.2
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: FC
Deferzed: September 15 and October 4, 2004
and
Comm. 753.1: From Vice Chair J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated October 4, 2004.
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Chung and duly seconded by
Mr. Jacobson to approve Bi11320, as amended to Draft 2, on October 4, 2004.)
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Bill 322: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Contribution From Private Source ($10,000); appropriates same to
Computer Recycling Grant -Private. }
Re: Comm. 759
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-310
Bill 323 Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edi[ion) Relating
(Draft 2): to Vehicles and Traffic. {Requests a Yield sign be installed along Ka`apahu
Road on the east (Hilo) side of Kalopa Gulch Bridge, as the roadway width
between the bridge and the top of the gulch is not wide enough for two-way
traffic. }
Re: Comm. 761.1
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Approve: PWIRC-59
Bill 324: Amends Chapter 18 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Relating
to Public Transportation. {Allows Transit Administrator to establish bus fares
on a temporary basis for bus routes and services; and 2) Designates the Kona
district between Kalaoa and Kealia as a transportation free zone.};
Re: Comm. 766
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
Approve: PWIRC-60
and
Comm. 766.1 From Council Member Gary Safarik, dated October 8, 2004, transmitting
Bill 324, Draft 2. Draft 2 adds a purpose statement to the promotional fares
subsection, expands the purpose of the transportation kokua zones to include
economically depressed areas and add the Puna district to the established
transportation kokua zones, and requires the transit administrator to provide a
report to the Council within one year of implementation of the zones and again
prior to termination of the zone; and
Bill 324 Amends Chapter 18 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Relating
(Draft 2): to Public Transportation.
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik and Mr. Tyler
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Bill 325 Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Draft 2): (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District
Classification From Agricultural (A-Sa) to Family Agricultural (FA-3a) at
Honuaula, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-24:25 (approx.
6.069 acres). {Mitsugi Komo Revocable Trust, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 768.2
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-108
Bill 326 Amends Section 2-8-8 (Upolu Point - Kaauhuhu Homesteads Zone Map),
(Draft 2): Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing
the District Classification From Agricultural - 20 Acre (A-20a) to Family
Agricultural - 1 Acre (FA-1 a) at Kokoiki, North Kohala, Hawaii, Covered by
Tax Map Key 5-5-4:33 (approx. 3.936 acres). {Alyssa Ackerman, Applicant. }
Re: Comm. 769.2
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PG109
Bill 327 Amends Ordinance No. 91-71, Which Amended Ordinance No. 89-54, Which
(Draft 2): Reclassified 2.23 Acres of Land From a Multiple Family Residential 1,000
Square Foot (RM-1) to a Resort-Hotel 1,000 Square Foot (V-1) District at Puaa
2nd, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-9:40
(approx. 2.23 acres). {Kona Oasis, Inc., Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 770.3
Intr, by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-110
Bill 328: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for [he
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 3Q, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Federal Grants -Volcano Fire Truck ($250,000); appropriates
same to Volcano Fire Truck -Federal. Additional County funding is needed to
complete the purchase of a structural fire engine for Fire Station 19
(Volcano). }
Re: Comm. 771
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-313
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Bill 330: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.
{Adds PUBLIC WORKS: Old Volcano Trail, Kea`au Town to Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park-Federal ($100,000); funds to be provided from
Federal Grants Receivable ($100,000). Funds to be used to address the
resource management needs relating to expanding access to the Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park including the planning and design of the Old Volcano
trail for tourism and recreational travel.}
Re: Comm. 773
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-315
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 331: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Fund Balance from Prior Year- Reserved ($261,239.24);
appropriates same to Transfer to Capital Project Fund. Funds are excess fuel
tax revenues collected in FY 2003-2004. }
Re: Comm. 774
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-316
Bill 332: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005. {Establishes
the following program appropriations: Transportation Equity Act for the 21 s`
Century (TEA-21) Projects (Federal Aid), which includes the following projects -
Kawailani Bridge Replacement, Ali`i Highway, Mohouli Extension, and Puainako
Extension ($216,061.79); and Local Road Improvements, which include the
following road improvements -Puna ($51,444.31), South Hilo ($54,145.09), North
Hilo ($9,917.24), Hamakua ($19,856.08), North Kohala ($8,318.38), South Kohala
($22,427.21), North Kona ($25,236.02), South Kona ($6,633.10), and Ka`u
18,084.37), for a total of $216,061.80 and a combined total of $432,123.59.
Funds are excess fuel tax revenues collected from 2002-2004, which exceeded the
$6,000,000 of projected revenues established by Ordinance 03-62 by
$432, ] 23.59. }
Re: Comm. 775
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Approve: FC-317
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
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Bill 333: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in Fund
Balance from Prior Year -Designated ($1,345.76); appropriates to the following:
Bayview Estates ($115.94), Bay Club Waikoloa ($1.1~, Kahakai Subdivision
($1.42), Manini`owali Project ($325.35), Pualani Estates Subdivision ($625.56),
and Ali`i Cove ($276.33), for a total of $1,345.76. Funds are the in-lieu fees and
interests income from the fund balance account of the County Housing Revolving
Fund to the individual accounts. }
Re: Comm. 776
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-318
Bill 334: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in
Federal Grants -Traffic Training and Equipment ($12,475); appropriates same to
Traffic Training and Equipment. Funds to be used to reduce the number of alcohol
related fatalities and injuries, increase public awareness, and provide a constant
deterrence against drunk driving.}
Re: Comm. 777
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-319
Bill 335: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget far the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in
Federal Grants -Click It or Ticket Program ($444); appropriates same to Click It
or Ticket Program. Funds to be used to reduce the fatalities and injuries to front
seat occupants and rear seat occupants aged 17 and under, of motor vehicle
collisions by improving awareness of state laws.}
Re: Comm. 778
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FG320
Bill 336: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in
Federal Grants -Occupant Protection Program ($10,000); appropriates same to
Occupant Protection Program. Funds to be used to reduce the fatalities and
injuries to front seat occupants and rear seat occupants aged 17 and under, of
motor vehicle collisions by increasing the usage rate of seat belts. }
Re: Comm. 779
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FG321
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Bill 337 Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
(Draft 2): of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in
Federal Grants -Speed Enforcement ($22,400); appropriates same to Speed
Enforcement. Funds to be used to reduce the number of motor vehicle collisions
resulting in injuries and fatalities caused by speeding drivers.}
Re: Comm. 780.1
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-322
Bill 338: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Community Based Traffic Coordinator ($52,000); appropriates
same to Community Based Traffic Coordinator.}
Re: Comm. 781
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-324
Bill 339: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants - Hawai `i County Police Department Roadblock Program
($138,700); appropriates same to Hawaii County Police Department Roadblock
Program. }
Re: Comm. 782
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-326
Bill 340: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Hawaii County Police Department Data Grant ($10,000);
appropriates same to Hawaii County Police Department Data Grant.}
Re: Comm. 783
Intr. by; Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-328
Bill 352: Amends Chapter 21, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Relating to
Sewer Service Charges. {Allows sewer customers to document accurate readings
of discharge into the County sewer system and for customers to be charged only
for the amount actually discharged into the County system. }
Re: Comm. 808
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
Waived: PEMC
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Bill 353: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in
Transfer from General Fund ($4,000); appropriates same to Recycling Program. }
Re: Comm. 809
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 249: Amends Section 25-8-28 (Ka`u District Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District Classification from
Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural Project District at Palima and Paauau, Ka`u,
Hawai `i, Covered by Tax Map Key 9-6-5:18 and 9-6-6:4 (approx. 171.782 acres,
more or less). {Hester Farming Co., LLC, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 561
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Deferred: May 19, 2004
Public Hearing: June 7, 2004
1s` Reading: August 18, 2004
Bill 310: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases
revenues in Vehicle & Trailer Weight Taxes ($1,015,796); appropriates to the
following: Traffic Signs & Markings ($216,812), South Hilo Road Salaries
and Wages ($25,284), South Hilo Road Other Current Expenses ($4,800),
North & South Kohala Road Salaries and Wages ($12,642), North & South
Kohala Road Other Current Expenses ($4,400), North & South Kona Road
Salaries and Wages ($63,210), North & South Kona Road Other Current
Expenses ($6,000), Ka`u Road Salaries and Wages ($12,642), Ka`u Road
Other Current Expenses ($4,400), Puna Road Salaries and Wages ($113,778),
Puna Road Other Current Expenses ($15,600), Highway Mass Transit Other
Current Expenses ($338,260), Pension Accumulation -Highway ($45,228),
Federal Insurance Contributions Act Employer Share -Highway ($7,530),
Employee Health Plans- Highway ($27,199), Worker's Compensation-
Highway ($118,011), for a total of $1,015,796.}
Re: Comm. 725
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
1 Reading: October 4, 2004
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Bill 315: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in State Grants -Beverage Container Deposit Program ($250,000);
appropriates same to Beverage Container Deposit Program. }
Re: Comm. 742
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
19` Reading: October 4, 2004
Bill 316: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Federal Grants --Beverage Container Demonstration Project
($3,000); appropriates same to Beverage Container Demonstration Project.}
Re: Comm. 744
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1 s` Reading: October 4, 2004
REPORTS
FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the
REPORT: Month Ended July 31, 2004.
PC-1 1 1 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Riley M. Saito (Council
(Comm. 564): District 8) [o the Kailua Village Design Commission.
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. 758: M. W. MIRANDA TRUCKING VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII, CIVIL
NO. O 1-1-0343
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harry P. Freitas, dated September 13, 2004;
Deferred: October 4, 2004
and
Comm. 758.1: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harry P. Freitas, dated September 30, 2004.
Comm. 801: THOMAS G. NAUMAN V. PAUL BUGADO, ET AL.; CIV[L NO. 04-00392
DAE/LEK
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Brandon A. K. Gonzalez, dated October 5,
2004.
Hawaii County Council-46 Page 15 October 20, 2004
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2004
FINANCE COMMI"L"I'EE 6:30 p.m. HONOKA`A GYM
WORKSHOP RE BILL 49,
DRAFT 3
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2004
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2004
C'OUNC'IL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2004
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2004
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. GHANA KEAUHOU
BEACH RESORT
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 October 18, 2004. 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, October 27, 2004, at 6 p.m.;
Sunday, October 31, 2004, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, November 3, 2004, at 6 p.m.