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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 02/15/1995 1994-1996 ~gtl k~ v` ~ - ~ ELROY T.L. OSORIO `='-"<".3~ ~~~~`w•,' JAMES Y. ARAKAKI Chairman & Presiding Officer KEIKO BONK-ABRAMSON ,~,.aa F .;ems KEOLA CHILDS JIM BATH Air ~ BRIAN J. DE LIMA vice-Chairman TAKASHI DOMINGO COLI~'~j`T'Y COLII~CIL JOHN RAY County of Hawaii AL SMITH Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Sweet Milo, Hawaii 96120 c..; 6th Session , K,. ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Councilroom Hilo, Hawaii r~..3 Wednesday, February 15, 1995 10:00 a.~. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION The Reverend Dennis Shields of the Religion of ~7esus Church MINUTES February 1, 1995 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Order of Business Page 2 February 15, 1995 REFERRALS Comm. 191: SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST - KEN ARBO. APPLICANT From human Services & Public Works Committee Chairman John Ray, dated January 20, 1995, requesting Ken Arbo's sign variance request for an Aloha Gasoline station in Hawaiian Oc~:an View Estates be waived to the full Council for approval. RESOLUTIONS Res. 525-92: Resolves that a Procurement and Specifications Specialist IV, SR-22, position be created; that $15,648 be transferred from 010-911--5911.13-341 the Contingency Account of the General Fund into 010-121-512.3.01-011 the Department of Finance, Purchasing Division's Regular Salaries and Wages account. Comm. 4179/1992 Intr. by: - F i 1 ed : FC-2 8 Res. 534-92: firansfers X20,000 out and from the Aquatics Miscellaneous Contractual Services account; credits same to the Clerk-Council Services - Miscellaneous Contractual Services account. Comm. 4262/1992 Intr. by: - Filed: FC-29 Res. 538-92: Authorizes the County of Hawaii to enter into the Articles of Agreement with the Cole-Layer-Tremble Company, providing that Cole-Layer-Tremble Company supply the equipment, software and services contained in the agreement. Comm. 4281/1992 Intr. by: - Filed: FC-30 Order of Business Page 3 February 15, 1995 Res. 543-92: Resolves that Position 1911, Computer Operator II, SR-1'7, be deleted; that a Systems Analyst I, SR-22, position be created. Comm. 4412/1992 Intr. by: - Filed: FC-31 Res. 30-95: Resolves that two (2) Senior Clerk, SR-10 positions be created; that funds are available in 010-201-5203.01-011; (Kona and South Kohala Districts) Comm. 164 Intr. by: Ndr. Rath Approved: FC-27 and Comm. 164.01: From Finance Director Harry A. fiakahashi, transmitting a proposed Draft 2 to Resolution 30-95. 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@11 Res. 33-95: Commits funds in the amount of X17,750 for a period of twelve months for the rental of office space and $1,500 for a period of five months for related ezpenses for a West Hawaii County Council Office; Comm. 171 Intr. by: idSr. Childs Waived: FC Deferred: February 1, 1995 and Res. 33-95: Authorizes the Niayor to enter into a 12 month (Draft 2) lease agreement for rental of office space to be used as the West Hawaii County Council Office. Comm. 171.01 Intr. by: Cdr. Childs Waived: FC Order of Business Page 4 February 15, 1995 Res. 43-95: Authorizes the dedication of roadway lots and grant of easement within the Kona vista Subdivision from Gamrez, Inc. ~°MK: (3)~-6-31: Portions of 04, 09, 10, 11, 13, 13 and 15, to the County of I3awaii; Comm. 195 Intr. by: Mr. Ray Waived: HSPWC and Comm. 195.01: From Councilmember Keola Childs, dated February 1995, transmitting a proposed Draft 2 to Resolution 43-95. Res. 44-95: Resolves that a Request for Proposal (RFP) be prepared in accord with Option B of the Automated Office & Records Management study and that it be designed to assure mazimum compatibility with the County-wide system that is currently being proposed by the Administration; that concurrently with the processing of the RFP, a procedures manual be worked upon by the County Clerk and that the initial step in the implementation of the system, include the records archival system, but not necessarily to the seclusion of work-in-progress; Comm. 9.03 Intr. by: Mr. Rath Waived: FC and FC Rpt. 33: Recommends that an RFP be prepared in accord with (C-9, C--9.01) Option B of the Study; that it be designed to assure maximum compatibility with the County-wide system that is currently being proposed by the Administration; that a procedures manual be worked upon by the County Clerk and that the initial step in implementation of the system include the records archival system, but not necessarily to the seclusion of work-in-progress; a resolution authorizing the above recommendations aaill be forthcoming. Order of Business Page 5 February 15, 1995 Res. 45-95: Resolves that the Governor, Legislature, end Insurance Commissioner of the State of Hawaii remove all unfriendly regulatory and financial requirements from its insurance code, and that any insurance company with an AM Best rating of B or better, that is licensed in any of the other 49 states, be allowed to do business in the State of Hawaii; that the Governor, Legislature, and Insurance Commissioner of the State of Iiawaii produce an insurance company "rating" guide book (as Dunn ~ Bradstreet and that if an insurer fails to pay a legitimate claim, that the State of Hawaii shall pursue remedy in behalf of the Hawaii resident, and should the company not settle in a fair manner that it be prohibited from further business in the state; further that, at the very least, the Legislature of the Btate of Hawaii debate and consider adoption of HB#530 and HB#526, opening the Hawaiian market to many more insurance companies, thus giving Hawaii the competitive market place that will benefit its consumers; that the Governor, Legislature and Insurance Commissioner of the State of Hawaii make its highest priority the enforcement of worker's compensation fraud; that the Legislature of the State of Hawaii debate and consider adoption of HB#524 which repeals Hawaii's current no-fault law, and debate and consider adoption of the no fault insurance law of the State of Michigan. Comm. 196 Intr. by: Mr. Rath Waived: FC Ices. 46-95: Resolves that it dispenses with the enforcement of Chapter 24, Section 24-216, of the Hawaii County Code 1983, for a 12 hour period beginning at 8 a.m. February 25, 1995, at the metered parking areas at the municipal parking lot at Waianuenue Avenue and Keawe Street in downtown Hilo, in order to accommodate the Hilo Mardi Gras. Comm . 19 Intr. by: Mr. Ray Waived: HSPWC Order of Rosiness Page 6 February 15, 1995 Res. 47-95: Supports the continued existence and funding of the Office of Veterans' Services and its neighbor island offices. Comm. 198 Intr. by: Mr. Rath Waived: FC Res. 48-95: Recognizes the courage and countless contributions of women throughout the United States and especially on the Island of Hawaii during the celebration of March 1995 as Women's History Month. Comm. 199 Intr. by: Mrs. Bonk-Abramson Waived: HSPWC Res. 49-95: Authorizes Na Leo 'O Hawaii to provide duplicate videotapes of the Hawaii County Council proceedings to persons requesting such videotapes. Comm. 200 Intr. by: Mr. Osorio Waived: FC Res. 50-95: Adopts a citizen participation plan, as required by the Community Development Block Orant Small Cities Program. Comm. .202 Intr. by: Mr. Childs Approved: CHA (02/01/95) Res. 51-95: Designates the former Hamakua Sugar Plantation Camp communities as a blighted area, as defined by Section 53-1(3), Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS). Comm. 203 Intr. by: Mr. Domingo Approved: CHA (02/01/95) Res. 53-95: Supports the intent of House Bill 15f:3 regarding Native Hawaiian Cultural Impact Statements. Comm. 209 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima Waived: PC Order of Business Page 7 February 15, 1995 Res. 54-95: Supports the intent of Senate Bill 408 relating to the Registry of Artifacts. Comm. 210 Intr. by: Mrs. Bonk-Abramson and Mr. De Lima Waived: PC Res. 55-95: Supports the intent of Senate Bill 1394 relating to the issuance of a wild resource conservation license plate and the establishment of a wildlife resource conservation fund. Comm. 211 Intr. by: Cdr. De Lima and Mrs. Bonk-Abramson Waived: FC ORDINANCES Bill 30: Amends Ordinance 92-~4, as amended, relating to (1993) Public Improvements and Financing thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993, by adding the following project: Hawaiian Paradise Park Volunteer Fire Station ($10,000); funds shall be provided from funds appropriated for the Hawaiian Paradise County Park Playground Equipment and Improvements project. Comm. 133.01/1993 Intr. by: Mrs. Hale Filed: FC-32 Bill 21: Amends Section 25-114 (City of Hilo Zone Map), (Draft 2) Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 2.43°7 acres of land from Single Family Residential (RS-`7.5) and Agricultural (A-la) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10) at Punahoa 1st and 2nd, South Hilo, covered by TMK: 2-3-35:16. (Gelocag Partnership/Allan Takase, M.D.) Comm. 140 Intr. by: Mr. Childs Approved: PC-°19 Order of Business Page 8 February 15, 1995 Bill 22: Amends the State hand Use Boundaries flap, H-25 for the County of Hawaii, by changing the district classification of 14.900 acres of land from the Agricultural to the Urban District at Waiaka 1 and Waiaka 2, Waimea, South Kohala, covered by TMK: 6-5-O1:Portion of 33. (Hawaii Preparatory Academy) Comm. 141 Intr. by: Mr. Childs Approved: PC-22 Bill 30: Amends Section 25-109 (Ka'u District Zone Map), (Draft 2) Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 9.341 acres of land from Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-3a) at Kiolakaa, Ka'u, covered by FMK: 9-4-03:15. (Clyde M. and Diane S. Kaneshiro) Comm. 154 Intr. by: Mr. Childs Approved: PC-20 Bill 31: Amends Section 25-95C (Hawi-Kapaau Zone Map), Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 19,260 sq. ft. of land from Single Family Residential (RS-15) to Village Commercial (CV-10) at Puehuehu, North Kohala, covered by ~'MK: 5-4-07:3. (Craig M. White) Comm. 155 Intr. by: Mr. Childs Approved: PC-21 Bill 32: Amends Section 25-958 (Lalamilo-Puukapu Zmne Map), Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 14.900 acres of land from Agricultural (A-la} to Single Family Residential (RS-10) at Waiaka 1 and Waiaka 2, Waimea, South Kohala, covered by 6-5-O1:Portion of 33. (Hawaii Preparatory Academy) Comm. 156 Intr. by: Mr. Childs Approved PC-23 Order of Business Page 9 February 15, 1995 Bill 33: Amends Section 25-95G (Puako-Anaehoomalu Zone Map), Article 3, Chapter 25 (honing Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 9.91 acres of land f ror~ Multiple Family Residential (RM-4) and Open (O) to Open (O) and Multiple Family Residential (RM-4) at Waikoloa, South Kohala, covered by TMK: 6-8-01:54(Por.) and 6-8-22:Portions of 10 & 35. (Mauna I,ani Resort, Inc.) Comm. 157 Intr. by: Mr. Childs Approved: PC-24 Bill 35: Amends Ordinance 94-70, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and Financing thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1994 to June 30, 19.95, by adding the following project: Pi7BLIC &dORKS - Kalanianaole Wastewater Collector System ($1,499,944); funds for this project shall be provided from State Revolving Funds (SRF) account. Comm. 161 Intr. by: Mr. Rath Approved: FC-25 Bill 36: Authorizes the issuance of X1,499,944 General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawaii for the purpose of financing qualified wastewater public improvements of the County of Hawaii; firming the form, denominations, and certain other details of such bonds and providing for their sale to the Department of Health of the State of Hawaii to secure one or more loans by said Department. Comm. 161 Intr. by: Mr. Rath Approved: FC-26 Bill 38: Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Section 24-271, of the Hawaii County Code 1983, as amended, relating to firaffic Regulations. (Kinoole Street - convert metered stall to freight-loading zone) Comm. 168 Intr. by: Mr. Ray Approved: HSPWC-12 Order of Business Page 10 February 15, 1995 Bill 43: Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, of the Hawaii County Code 1983, as amended, relating to Traffic Regulations. (Deletes Keawe Street at Kalakaua Street for Puna bound traffic from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily except Sundays and holidays and Wailuku Drive at Kinoole Street - prohibited left turns; Deletes Kinoole Street, makai side, beginning from a point ten feet Puna, of the Puna side, of the Puna-end entrance of Hawaiian Telephone Company parking lot and extending in the Hamakua direction for a distance of one hundred ninety-five feet, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday - bus stop locations; deletes Kinoole Street, makai side, between Kalakaua Street and FnTaianuenue Avenue, no parking at anytime; and adds Kinoole Street, makka side, ]beginning at a point sixty-four feet Hamakua of Haili Street and extending twenty-five feet in the Hamakua direction _ freight loading zones) Comm. 168.01 Intr. by: Mr. Ray ~a ived : HSP6dC O1tDER OF THE DAY Bill 31~l: Amends Chapter 4, Article 4, Division 2, Hawaii (Draft 3) County Code 1983, as amended, relating to Penalties for Unlicensed, Licensed or Stray Dogs. Comm. 1255.02 & 102.01 Intr. by: Mr. Ray 1st Reading: February 1, 1995 Bill 15: Amends Ordinance 94-71, as amended, the Operating (Draft 2) Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending dune 30, 1995, by appropriating revenues in the Fund Balance from Previous Year, Geothermal Asset Fund account by X12,975.30; and appropriates same to the Asset Fund Rules account. Comm. 91.01 Intr. by: Mr. Rath 1st Reading: February 1, 1995 Order of Business Page 11 February 15, 1995 Bill 39: 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 ~'ransfer From Other Funds Account, General Fund, by X12,975.30; and appropriates same to the Nlisc Claims & Judgements account. Comm. 91.01 Intr. by: i4r. Rath 1st Reading: February 1, 1995 Bill 16: Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, of the Hawaii County Code 1983, as amended, relating to traffic Regulations. (Ohuohu Street - mid-block crosswalk and no parking gone) Comm. 93 Intr. by: fir. Ray 1st Reading: February 1, 1995 Bill 18: Amends Ordinance 94-71, as amended, the Operating (Draft 2) Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1995, by appropriating revenues in the Fund Balance from Previous Year account by X627,000 and decreasing revenues in the following Sewer Fund Revenue accounts: Hilo Sewer Receipts ($286,000), Papaikou Sewer Receipts (13,000), Kulaimano Sewer Receipts (8,000), Kapehu Sewer Receipts ($2,000), and Kona Sewer Receipts ($154,000); and appropriating X164,000 to the Replacement Reserve account, Sewer Fund. Comm. 100.01 Intr. by: ~Ir. Rath 1st Reading: February 1, 1995 Bill 19: Amends Ordinance 94-70, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and Financing thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1994 to June 30, 1995, by adding the PUBLIC WORKS Waimea Trails and Greenways project by X60,000; funds for this project shall be provided from the Fund Balance of the Capital Projects Fund or any other available source. Comm. 132 Intr. by: P~lr. Rath 1st Reading: February 1, 1995 Order of Business Page 12 February 15, 1995 Bill 40: Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, of the Hawaii County Code 1983, relating to Traffic Regulations. [Hinalani Street, from Anini Street to the unnamed private road (Road "F") which leads to Costco - 45-mph speed limit] Comm. 178 Intr. by: Mr. Ray 1st Reading: February 1, 1995 REPORTS OTHER BUSINESS STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, FEB~2UARY 15. 1995 FINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC 6:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM HEARING BILL 342 FINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC 6:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM HEARING - BILL 17 TUE SDAY ,~'EBRUAR~ 2,~ 19 9 5 FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM COPRMI TTEE WEDNESDAY. MARSH 1, 1995 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM Order of Husiness Page 13 February 15, 1995 THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1995 PLANNINCs COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM HUMAN SERVICES ~c 10:30 a.to. COUNCILROOM PUHLIC WORDS COMMITTEE ADJOURNMENT Anyone having a mobility, visual or hearing impairment rrahich a~aight require special assistance in attending this meeting is asked. to call 9618255 by Monday, February 13, 1995.