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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 05/03/1995 1994-1996 ®J~SY OF N,~' 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 Anyone having a mobility, visual or hearing impairment which might require special assistance in attending this meeting is asked to call 961-8255 by Monday, May 1, 1995.