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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 02/01/1995 1994-1996 ~qY O~+p~ ® e_...:1 ELROY T.L. OSORIO ~ ~ . l~.t,~.` JAMES Y. ARAKAKI Chairman & Presiding Ofj'icer ~ ~ $ KEIKO BONK-ABRAMSON 9• KEOLA CHILDS JIM RATH ~r~pE fig."•~~~~°' BRIAN J. DE LIMA vice-Chairman TAKASHI DOMINGO COLI]~`TY COLI]~CIL JOHN RAY County of Hawaii AL SMITH Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 5th Session . ORDER OE BUSINESS Hawaii County Councilroom _ Hilo, Hawaii c-' Wednesday, February 1, 1995 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION The Pastor Wayne Cordeiro of New Hope Christian Fellowship MINUTES January 20, 1995 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Order of Business Page 2 February 1, 1995 REFERRALS Comm. 84.19: MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR BENJAMIN J. CAYETANO TO HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL - SUPPORTS RESt 22-~~ From Governor Benjamin J. Cayetano, dated January 6, 1995, expressing concern for the welfare of workers displaced two years ago by the closure of the Hilo Coast Processing Company. RESOLUTIONS Res. 19-95: Requests that the State of Hawaii Eighteenth Legislature adopt the Big Island Business Council's list of priorities and enacts legislation as set forth therein. Comm. 54 Intr. by: Mr. Osorio & Mr. Rath Approved: FC-19 Res. 23-95: Creates two (2) Police Officer II, PO-~, positions in the Hawaii County Police Department, for as long as the Department of firansportation provides funding for the combating of drinking drivers; that if future funding of the Police Officer II positions is not received from the Federal Grant, the County will either continue funding or abolish these positions. Comm. 98 Intr. by: Mr. Rath Approved: FC-21 Res. 24-95: Authorizes the acceptance of real property for road and drainage purposes from James K. Schuler & Associates Inc. (Paniolo Estates at Waikoloa, Phase I & II; TMK: 6-8-02:por. 26) Comm. 103 Intr. by: Mr. Ray Approved: HSPWC-8 Order of business Page 3 February 1, 1995 Res. 26-95: Names streets in Ainakea Village, Unit II, Ainakea, North Kohala; TMK: 5-3-12. (Hiwahiwa Street, the Place, Kolonahe Street, Kolonahe Place, Pu'eke Place, and Uma Place) Comm. 119 Intr. by: Mr. Childs Approved: PC-17 Res. 28-95: Directs the Corporation Counsel to recover damages as a result of the malicious burning of the teahouse at Liliuokalani Park. Comm. 133 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima Approved: FC-24 Res. 29-95: Relates to Council-initiated amendments to the (Draft 2) Zoning Code. (Timelines between transmittals between Council & Planning Director) Comm. 134 Intr. by: Mr. Childs Approved: PC-18 Res. 32-95: Supports and respectfully requests the State to provide the necessary funds to operate and maintain the veterans cemeteries on the Island of Hawaii. Comm. 170 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Waived: FC Res. 33-95: Commits funds in the amount of X17,750 for a period of twelve months for the rental of office space and X1,500 for a period of five months for related ezpenses for a West Hawaii County Council Off ice. Comm. 171 Intr. by: Mr. Childs Waived: FC Order of Business Page 4 February 1, 1995 Res. 35-95: Requests the Hawaiian Home Lands Commission and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands re-evaluate its fiduciary responsibility to the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust and to the beneficiaries of said Trust. (Maku'u Homestead) Comm. 174 Intr. by: Mr. Smith Waived: FC Res. 36-95: Authorizes the exemption of the Pi'ihonua Camp Renovation/Conversion Project from certain zoning, subdivision and roadway codes and requirements pursuant to Chapters 201E-201 and 201E-210 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Comm. 175 Intr. by: Mr. Childs Approved: CHA (1/20/95) Res. 37-95: Authorizes the exemption of the Shipman Self-Help Subdivision Project from certain zoning, subdivision and roadway codes and requirements pursuant to Chapters 201E-201 and 201E-210 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Comm. 176 Intr. by: Mr. Childs Approved: CHA (1/20/95) Res. 38-95: Appoints Mr. Harvey Tajiri to the position of "Special Assistant" within the Office of the County Clerk; that the duty of the "Special Assistant" is to represent the best interests of the County and County Council on issues and matters before the Eighteenth Legislature 1995; that these issues and matters are limited to those items enumerated in Mayor Stephen Yamashiro's testimony to the House Committee on Finance, dated January 17, 1995; that if other issues and matters arise, Mr. Tajiri shall seek joint concurrence from the Mayor and Council Chairman prior to representing the County and County Council on such items; that Mr. Tajiri's appointment shall be effective on February 1, 1995 and shall terminate on April 30, 1995. Comm. 177 Intr. by: Mr. Osorio waived: FC Order of Business Page 5 February 1, 1995 ORDINANCES Bill 314: 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 Approved: HSPWC-10 Bill 15: 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, Geothermal Asset Fund account by $10,000; and appropriates same to the Asset Fund Rules account; Comm. 91.01 Intr. by: Mr. Rath Approved: FC-20 and 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 Transfer From Other Funds Account, General Fund, by $12,975.30; and appropriates same to the Misc Claims & Judgements account. Comm. 91.01 Intr. by: Mr. Rath Waived: FC 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 zone) Comm. 93 Intr. by: Mr. Ray Approved: HSPWC-9 Order of Business Page 6 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 increasing revenues in the following Sewer Fund accounts: Hilo Sewer Receipts (-$286,000), Papaikou Sewer Receipts (-$13,000), Kulaimano Sewer Receipts (-$8,000), Kapehu Sewer Receipts (-$2,000), Kona Sewer Receipts (-$154,000) and Fund Balance from Previous Years ($627,000); and appropriates $164,000 to the Replacement Reserve account, Sewer Fund. Comm. 100.01 Intr. by: Mr. Rath Approved: FC-22 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 $60,000; 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: Mr. Rath Approved: FC-23 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 Waived: HSPWC ORDER OF THE DAY Bill 6: Relates to the reporting of gifts by (Draft 2) Councilmembers. Comm . 3 7 Intr. by: Mr. Rath 1st RBadinq: January 20, 1995 Order of Business Page 7 February 1, 1995 Bill 8: Amends Chapter 12, relating to Improvements by Assessments, by allowing supervision of water system improvement districts by the Department of Water Supply. Comm. 40 Intr. by: Mr. Childs 1st Reading: January 20, 1995 Bill 9: Amends Ordinance 94-71, as amended, the Operating (Draft 3) Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1995, by appropriating revenues of $3,548,128 in the Fund Balance From Prior Year Reserved account; and appropriates same to the following General Fund accounts: Prov for Compensation Adj ($1,800,000), Prov for Early Retirement ($900,000), P&R Admin OCE ($12,000), Parks Maintenance OCE ($176,128), and DPW Bldq R&M OCE ($160,000), Clerk-Council Misc. Contr Svc ($230,750), Rental of Building ($17,750), Electricity ($1,000), Janitorial Services ($500) and Clerk-Council Comptr Eqt & Swr ($250,000). Comm. 51 Intr. by: Mr. Rath 1st Reading: January 20, 1995 Bill 11: Amends the Hawaii County Code relating to the Traffic Code. (Twenty--five miles per hour speed limit - all streets within Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Subdivision, Ka'u) Comm. 68.01 Intr. by: Mrs. Bonk-Abramson 1st Reading: January 20, 1995 Bill 12: Amends Chapter 22, Article 1, Division 5, Section 25(b and c), of the Hawaii County Code 1983, as amended, relating to the i7se of Sidewalks. Comm. 69 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima 1st Reading: January 20, 1995 Order of Business Page 8 February 1, 1995 REPORTS Financial Financial Monthly Revenue Reports from the Reports: Department of Finance for the month ended December 31, 1994. FC Rept. 16: Recommends the approval of the appointment of (C-108) Cornelia L. Anguay to the Salary Commission. FC Rept. 17: Recommends the approval of the appointment of (C-111) James S. Ishii to the Liquor Control Adjudication Board. FC Rept. 18: Recommends the approval of the appointment of (C-112) Sidney Lee to the Liquor Control Adjudication Board. PC Rept. 13: Recommends the approval of the appointments of (C-110) Mr. fierry K. Dunlap and Mr. James D. Schleiger to the Kailua Village Design Commission. PC Rept. 14: Recommends approval of the appointments of Mrs. Janet H. Fujioka, Mrs. Deanna N. Hammersley, and Mrs. Mildred C. Mosher to the Board of Appeals. PC Rept. 15: Recommends approval of the appointment of Mr. John R. Souza to the Water Commission. PC Rept. 16: Recommends approval of the appointment of Mr. Edmund W. Hohu to the Water Commission. OTHER BUSINESS STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Order of Business Page 9 February 1, 1995 ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14 1995 FINANCE COMMITTEE 8:30 a.m. KING KAMEHAMEHA'S KONA BEACH HOTEL - KAMAKAHONU BALLROOM PLANNING COMMITTEE 10:00 a.m. KING KAMEHAMEHA'S KONA BEACH HOTEL - KAMAKAHONU BALLROOM RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 1:30 p.m. KING KAMEHAMEHA'S COMMITTEE KONG BEACH HOTEL KAMAKAHONU BALLROOM HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC 2:30 p.m. KING KAMEHAMEHA'S WORKS COMMITTEE KONG BEACH HOTEL - KAMAKAHONU BALLROOM FINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC 6:00 p.m. KING KAMEHAMEHA'S HEARING - BILL 342 KONG BEACH HOTEL - KAMAKAHONU BALLROOM FINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC 6:30 p.m. KING KAMEHAMEHA'S HEARING - BILL 17 KONG BEACH HOTEL - KAMAKAHONU BALLROOM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1995 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM FINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC 6:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM HEARING - BILL 342 FINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC 6:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM HEARING - BILL 17 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28~. 1995 FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM COMMITTEE Order of Business Page 10 February 1, 1995 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1R 1~9~ COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1995 PLANNING COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM HUMAN SERVICES & 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE ADJOURNMENT (The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Those requiring assistance due to hearing impairments may call 961-8255. Persons using TDDs may call the TDD hearing impaired relay service at 961-8521. Individuals needing special assistance are asked to call either number before the close of business on Monday, January 30, 1995. All interested persons wishing to speak on matters listed on the Order of Business must register with the staff of the County Clerk's Office .prior to the convening of the meeting. If possible, submit fifteen (15) written copies of testimony to staff prior to the convening of the meeting. Copies of the official agendums and all communications are posted and filed at the County Clerk's Office in Hilo and the Office of the Mayor in Kailua-Kona. For further information, please call 961-8255.)