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ELROY T.L. OSORIO ~ - ~~s'A4v~;' JAMES Y. ARAKAKI
Chairman & Presiding Of}5cer t* KEIKO BONK-ABRAMSON
JIM BATH . KEOLA CHILDS
,a BRIAN . DE LIMA
Vice-Chairman AF'c's y~p'~ ~
TAKASHI DOMINGO
COUNTY COUNCIh JOHN RAY
AL SMITH
County of Hawaii
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
HIIo, Hawaii 96720
11th Session '
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Councilroom
Hilo, Hawaii
Wednesday, May 3, 1995
9:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION The Reverend Ron Kent of Hilo Coast United Church
MINUTES April 5 and 19, 1995
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Order of Business Page 2 May 3, 1995
REFERRALS
Comm. 323: EXECUTIVE SESSION - SPECIAL COUNSEL -
JOHN P. AH CHONG VS. GARY SOUTHER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
AND JOHN DOES 1-10. CIVIL NO, 95-00122 HG
From Assistant Corporation Counsel fled H.S. Hong,
dated April 5, 1995.
Deferred: April 19, 1995
Comm. 325: EXECUTIVE SESSION a BOND AUTHORIZATION
From Assistant Corporation Counsel Ted H. S. Hong,
dated April 11, 1995.
Deferred: April 19, 1995
RESOLUTIONS
Res. 31-95: Accepts Kua'aina Road, also known as Middle Road,
(Draft 2) Keaau, Puna, as a County road.
Comm. 167.01
Intr. by: Mrs. Bonk-Abramson
Approved: HSPWC-24
Res. 83-95: Transfers $250,000 out and from Miscellaneous
Insurance Claims & Judgments account; and credits
same to Worker's Compensation - G account.
Comm. 307
Intr. by: Mr. Rath
Approved: FC-72
Res. 85-95: Accepts the donation of X1,500 from Chevron U.S.A.,
Inc., for the training of Hawaii County Fire
Department personnel to fight petroleum fires.
Comm. 314
Intr. by: Mr. Osorio
Approved: FC-76
Order of Business Page 3 May 3, 1995
Res. 91-95: Authorizes the Director of Finance to negotiate a
lease with Family Crisis Shelter, Inc., and
authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease for the
purpose of operating a shelter for abused spouses
with terms to include a maximum duration of one
year, at a set rental of $1.00 per year.
Comm. 353
Intr. by: Mr. Childs
Approved: CHA (04/20/95)
Res. 92-95: Authorizes the Mayor of the County of Hawaii or, in
his absence, the Managing Director or authorized
representative to execute and submit the 1995
Consolidated Plan and all other related documents
to the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
Comm. 355
Intr. by: Mr. Childs
Approved: CHA (04/20/95)
Res. 93-95: Authorizes the Mayor to execute and submit the
County of Hawaii's 1994 and 1995 HOME Program
description to the State of Hawaii and enter into
agreement(s) with the State of Hawaii for the 1994
and 1995 HOME Investment Partnership Program Funds.
Comm. 356
Intr. by: Mr. Childs
Approved: CHA (04/20/95)
Res. 94-95: Authorizes the Director of Finance to negotiate a
lease with Catholic Charities, and authorizing the
Mayor to execute a lease for the purpose of
operating a homeless shelter for homeless families
and children with terms to include a month-to-month
lease not to exceed a maximum duration of one year,
at a set rental of X1.00 per year.
Comm. 3 5 `7
Intr. by: Mr. Childs
Approved: CHA (04/20/95)
Order of Business Page 4 May 3, 1995
Res. 95-95: Authorises the Grant of Easement for water and
sewage easements at the O'okala Employee Housing
area, Iiamakua Sugar Company, Inc.,
fiMK: (3)3-9-01-034, to John fi. Goss, firustee of
Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc.
Comm. 360
Intr. by: Mr. Ray
Waived : I-ISPWC
Res. 96-95: Urges the Governor of the State of Hawaii to veto
Senate Bill 1766 H.D. 1 which would require each
county to provide residential detention for
prearraignment detainees.
Comm. 363
Intr. by: Mr. Osorio and
Mr. Arakaki
Waived : F'C
Res. 97-95: Supports efforts by Arkenol Inc. and other
companies to promote the design, construction and
operation of a Bio-Refinery located at the Ka'u
Sugar Plantation in Pahala, district of Ka'u, with
the objective of providing ethanol fuel for
transportation purposes and electric power to help
meet future needs in Hawaii County.
Comm. 364
Intr. by: Mrs. Bonk-Abramson and
Mr. Ray
Waived: RDC
Res. 98-95: Requests that the State Land Use Commission defer
any decision on BR 94-707 and that it reopen public
hearings to allow input from other affected
landowners and farmers.
(Approximately 171.61 acres of land surrounding the
Manowaiopae, Kuwaikahi and Kihalani Streams in
district of North Hilo)
Comm. 366
Intr. by: Mr. Osorio and
Mr. Domingo
Waived: PC
Order of Business Page 5 May 3, 1995
ORDINANCES
Bill 225: Amends Section 25-86 (North and South Kona
(Draft 2) Districts Zone Map), Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the
district classification of 11,184± acres of land
from Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-la),
(A-3a), (A-200a), (A-255x) and (A-8000a) at
Kealakekua, Kiloa, Waipunaula, Kalama Kumu, and
Kalamakowali, South Kona, Hawaii, covered by
TMK: 8-2-12:12 and a portion of 1.
(Kealakekua Development Corporation)
Comm. 962/1994
Intr. by: Mr. Osorio
Approved: PC-43
Bill 320: Amends Ordinance 94-71, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 1995, by appropriating revenues in
the Geothermal Asset Fund account by X10,000; and
appropriates same to the Asset Fund Rules,
Geothermal Asset Fund account.
Comm. 1352
Intr. by: Mrs. Hale
Filed : FC~-°72
Bill 58: Establishes an Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1995 to
June 30, 1996;
Comm. 261
Intr. by: Mr. Osorio
Approved: CW-1
and
Comm. 261.28: From Director of Personnel Michael R. Ben, dated
April 13, 1995; and
Comm. 304.24: From Sherry M. Andrews, Assistant Director of the
Kau Family Center, dated April 20, 1995.
Bill 60: Relates to Public Improvements and Financing
Therefore for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1995 to
June 30, 1996;
Comm. 262
Intr. by: Mr. Osorio
Approved: CW-2
and
Comm. 262.01: From Parks & Recreation Director George Yoshida,
dated April 19, 1995; and
Order of Business Page 6 May 3, 1995
Comm. 262.02: From Parks & Recreation Director George Yoshida,
dated April 19, 1995.
Bill 67: Amends Chapter 15, Article 2, Section 15-19 of the
(Draft 2) Hawaii County Code 1983, relating to Use of Audio
Devices.
(Certain parks - 10 p.m. to 10 a.m.)
Comm. 284
Intr. by: Mr. Childs
Approved: FC-70
Deferred: April 19, 1995
Bill 68: Amends Chapter 15, Article 3, Sections 15-35 and
15-36 of the Hawaii County Code 1983, relating to
Public Meetings and Assemblies.
(Permits in compliance)
Comm. 284
Intr. by: Mr. Childs
Approved: FC-71
Deferred: April 19, 1995
Bill 76: Amends Ordinance 94-71, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 1995, by increasing revenues in
Federal Grants iTictims of Crime Act account by
$7,244; and credits to Victims of Crime Act -
Overtime S&Vd account ($376) and Misc Contract
Services account ($6,868).
Comm. 308
Intr. by: Mr. Rath
Approved: FC-73
Bill 77: Amends Ordinance 94-71, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 1995, by increasing revenues in
Nutrition - Program Income account by X44,729; and
appropriates same to Nutrition - Motor Veh account.
Comm. 310
Intr. by: Mr. Rath
Approved: FC-74
Order of Business Page 7 May 3, 1995
Bill 79: Amends Section 14-9 of the Hawaii County Code 1983
relating to exceptions for the possession and use
of obnoxious substances.
Comm. 312
Intr. by: Mr. Rath
Filed : FC-°15
ORDER OF THE DAY
Bill 20: Relates to the Planning Commission.
(Draft 2) (Duty to administer the Geothermal Asset Fund).
Comm. 139
Intr. by: Mr. Rath
1st Reading: April 19, 1995
Bill 45: Relates to the establishment of a Geothermal Asset
(Draft 4A) Fund.
Comm. 205
Intr. by: Mr. Rath
1st Readings: April 19, 1995
Bill 41: Authorizes the issuance of thirty million dollars
of General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawaii
for the purpose of financing various public
improvements of the County of Hawaii; fixing the
form, denominations, and certain other details of
such bonds and providing for their sale; and
authorizing the issuance and sale of a like
principal amount of general obligation bond
anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance
and sale of such bonds and appropriating funds for
the costs of issuance of such bonds.
Comm. 186
Intr. by: Mr. Rath
1st Reading: April 19, 1995
Order of Business Page 8 May 3, 1995
Bill 46: Amends Ordinance 94-70, as amended, relating to
(Draft 3) public improvements and financing thereof for the
Fiscal Year July 1, 1994, to June 30, 1995, by
adding the following projects: Department of
Public Works: Alii Drive Shoreline Protection
($97,000) and Waikoloa echo®1 Sidewalks ($150,000),
Kalopa Bypass Road ($250,000); Fire Department -
Waimea and Central Stations Retrofit ($82,500);
Department of Parks and Recreation: Alae Cemetery
Expansion ($215,000), Rural Cemeteries ($500,000),
Kona Swimming Pool ($2,000,000), Puna Swimming Pool
($500,000), Improvements to Panaewa Equestrian
Center {$200,000), Improvements to Honokaa Arena
($200,000), Playground Equipment Upgrade [$675,000
($75,000 per Council District)], Kahuku Park
Upgrade ($250,000), Keaau Community Center
($1,000,000), Kurtistown Park Expansion ($250,000),
Acquire and Improve Mamo Theater [$400,000 (only if
State matches funds)], Waiakeawaena Playground
($40,000), Carvalho Park Lighting System Repair
($125,000), Hokulani Street Community Park
($100,000); funds for the foregoing projects shall
be provided from general obligation bond proceeds
or any other available funding source.
Comm. 217
Intr. by: Mr. Rath
let Reading: April 19, 1995
Bill 61: Amends Section 25-95E (Lalamilo-Puukapu Zone Map),
(Draft 2) Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii
County Code, by changing the district
classification of 4.61 acres of land from Limited
Industrial (ML-20) and Multiple Family Residential
(RM-2) to Village Commercial (CV-7.5) at Waikoloa,
South Kohala, Hawaii, covered by TMK: 6-7-2:14, 34
and Portion of 17.
(Richard Smart Revocable Personal Trust)
Comm. 266
Intr. by: Mr. Childs
1st Reading: April 19, 1995
Order of Business Page 9 May 3, 1995
Bill 63: Amends Section 25-95G (Puako-Anaehoomalu Zone Map),
Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii
County Code, by changingt the district
classification of 875.33 acres of land from
Open (O), Multiple Family Residential (RM-3) and
(RM-4) and Resort-Hotel (V-1.25) to Open (O),
Multiple Family Residential (RM-3} and (RM-4) and
Resort-Hotel (V-1.25) at Waikoloa, Kalahuipuaa and
Anaehoomalu, South Kohala, covered by
TMK: 6-8-O1:Portion of 54 and 6-8-22:Portions of 1,
3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 27 and 32.
(Mauna l,ani Resort, Inc.)
Comm. 268
Intr. by: Mr. Childs
1st Reading: April 19, 1995
Bill 64: Amends Ordinance 94-71, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 1995, by appropriating revenues in
the State Grant, Hilo - Hamakua Coast Community
Housing Needs account by X50,000; appropriates same
to the Hilo - Hamakua Coast Community Housingr Needs
account.
Comm. 270
Intr. by: Mr. Rath
1st Reading: April 19, 1995
Bill 65: Amends Ordinance 94-71, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 1995, by appropriating revenues in
the State Grant DARE/DOE 1994-95 account by
X19,000; appropriates same to the DARE/DOE 1994-95
account.
Comm. 271
Intr. by: Mr. Rath
1st Reading: April 19, 1995
Bill 69: Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, of the Hawaii County
Code 1983, as amended, relating to Traffic
Regulations.
(Kahaopea Street/Ohuohu Street - proposed 3-way
stop)
Comm. 289
Intr. by: Mr. Ray
1st Reading: April 19, 1995
Order of Business Page 10 May 3, 1995
Bill 78: Amends Ordinance 94-71, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal year
ending June 30, 1995, by increasing revenues in the
Transfer From General Fund account by X15,000;
appropriates same to the Street bights account.
Comm. 311
Intr. by: Mr. Rath
1st Reading: April 19, 1995
Bill 80: Authorises the issuance of General Obligation Bonds
of the County of Hawaii for the purpose of
financing various public improvements of the County
of Hawaii; firming the form, denominations, and
certain other details of such bonds and providing
for their sale; and authorising the issuance and
sale of a like principal amount of general
obligation bond anticipation notes in anticipation
of the issuance and sale of such bonds and
appropriating funds for the costs of issuance of
such bonds.
Comm. 186.04
Intr. by: Mr. Rath
1st Reading: April 19, 1995
REPORTS
Financial Financial Monthly Revenue Reports from the
Reports: Department of Finance for the month ended
March 31, 1995.
FC Rept. 77: Recommends the appointment of Council Member
(Cs321) Takashi Domingo as our County's delegate to HSAC,
and further recommends that Council Member Al Smith
be his alternate.
FC Rept. 78: Is in accord with Communication DIo. 322 and
(C-322) recommends the prompt payment of the assessment.
(Hawaii State Association of Counties - each County
Council assessed X5,777)
OTHER BUSINESS
Order of Business Paqe 11 May 3, 1995
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1995
FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19~~
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1995
PLANNING COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
WORKS COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, MAY 1~~ 199
FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY. MAY 1~, 1995
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM
(Real Property Tax Rates)
THURSDAY, MAC 18. 1995
PLANNING COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
WORKS COMMITTEE
MONDAY, MAY 22, 1995
COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 p.m. KONA
(Real Property Taz Rates)
TUESDAY, MAY 3 0 . 19 ~
FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
COMMITTEE
Order of Business Page 12 May 3, 1995
WEDNESDAYS MAY 31, 1995
PLANNING COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
WORKS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY,, JUNE 1, 1995
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
MONDAY, JUNE 19. 1~9~
FINANCE COMMITTEE 8:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
PLANNING COMMITTEE 10:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM
COMMITTEE
HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC 2:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM
WORKS COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1995
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT
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