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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 06/03/1996 1994-1996 KEIKO BONK-ABRAMSON ~ JAMES Y. ARAKAKI Cl:air;nsn b Presiding Office; KEOLA CHILI7S \~TgAE;~~ TAKASHI DOMINGO BRIAN J. DE LIMA ELROY OSORIO Vice-Chairman JIM RATI-€ COU1~`I'Y COUI~jCIL JOHN RAY County of d-Iawaii AL SMITH iaawaii County Building 25 Auyuni Street ~€ilo, i~awaii 96720 39th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Councilroom Hilo, Hawaii Monday, June 3, 1996 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION The Reverend Chishum Uyenoyama of Wainaku Jodo Mission MINUTES May 1 & 13, 1996 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Order of Business Page 2 June 3, 1996 REFERRALS Comm. 1187: HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION, OF COUNTIES ~,HSAC~_ From HSAC Secretary-Treasurer Takashi Domingo, dated May 9, 1996, relating to the nominations for the NACo and WIR Boards of Directors and for the NACo Steering Committees. Waived: FC Comm. 1202: COUNCIL/CLERK COMPUTER IMAGING AND ARCHIVING SYSTEM From County Clerk Barbara Bell, dated May 21, 1996. Waived: FC Comm. 1209: SEA GRANT PROGRAM PRESENTATION From Council Chairwoman Keiko Bonk-Abramson, dated May 22, 1996, relating to a presentation by Kahakai Elementary School Students. Waived: PC RESOLUTIONS Res. 280-96: Relates to Hawaiian Home Lands. (Draft 2) Re: C-1013 Intr. by: Mr. Osorio Waived: HSPWC Subcommittee on Hawaiian Issues Report No. 2 Res. 298-96: Directs the Clerk of the County of Hawaii to take the necessary steps provided for in Section 15-2 of the Hawaii County Charter (1991); to submit the amendments proposed by Hawaii County Ordinance 95-20 to the electors of the County at the next general election. (Council terms) Re: C-1079 Intr. by: Ms. Bonk-Abramson Approved: FC-~58 Order of Business Page 3 June 3, 1996 Res. 305-96: Authorizes the acceptance of TMK: (3)7-5-004:063 from Maryl Development, Inc. Re: C-1098 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima Approved: HSPWC-116 Res. 319-96: Accepts the dedication of roadway lot within the Keahole Heights Subdivision from Ken World, Inc., TMK: (3)7-3-05:086, to the County of Hawaii. Re: C-1161 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima Approved: HSPWC-117 Res. 324-96: Authorizes and provides for the incurrence of indebtedness for the purpose of providing a portion of the cost of acquiring, constructing, enlarging, improving, and/or extending its County offices to the former J.C. Penney facility. Re: C-255.02 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima Approved: FC-259 Res. 328-96: Determines the real property tax rates for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997; Re: C®1191 Intr. by: Ms. Bonk-Abramson and Comm. 1144: From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated April 19, 1996, regarding the 1996-97 Real Property Assessment Certification Report. Res. 331-96: Transfers $6,000 out and from the Parks R&M and Improvements, Miscellaneous Contract Services account; and appropriates same to the Clerk-Council SVC OCE, Miscellaneous Contract Services account; Re: C-1205 Intr. by: Mr. Osorio Waived: FC and Comm. 1207: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Frederick Giannini, dated May 22, 1996, relating to Resolutions Allocating County Funds. Order of Business Page 4 June 3, 1996 Res. 332-96: Allocates $3,000 of its Miscellaneous Contract Services account ($1,500 to Hilo High School and $1,500 to Honokaa High School) to help cover the cost to send the Hilo High and Honokaa High School Girls Basketball Teams to Oahu for the State fiournament. Re: C-1205 Intr. by: Messrs. Osorio and Domingo Waived: FC Res. 333-96: Allocates $3,000 of its Miscellaneous Contract Services account funds to the Conference of History, Culture and Power in the Pacific to cover the registration, housing and meal plan fees for worthwhile and deserving students or individuals interested in attending the conference. Re: C-1205 Intr. by: Mr. Osorio Waived: FC Res. 335-96: Transfers $8,500 out and from the following accounts: CLERK-COUNCIL SVC OCE Repairs to Equipment ($2,000), CLERK-COUNCIL SVC OCE Mileage ~ Auto Allowance ($4,000), HSAC/NACO Subscription & Membership ($2,500); and appropriates to the following CLERK-COUNCIL accounts: SVC S&W Overtime S&W ($2,000), SVC EQUIPMENT Computer Equipment & Software ($2,000), SVC EQUIPMENT Misc Equipment ($4,000) and OCE Telephone ($500). Re: C®1208 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Waived: FC ORDINANCES Bill 239: Amends Chapter 5 (Building Code), of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Building Permits; Re: C-1069 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima Approved: HSPWC-119 and Comm. 1069.03: From Councilmember Keola Childs, dated May 1996. Order of Business Page 5 June 3, 1996 Bill 260: Initiates an amendment to the Hawaii County (Draft 2) Charter {1991) relating to the Salary Commission. Re: C-1137 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki 1st Reading: May 13, 1996 2nd of 3 readings. Bill 264: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the (Draft 2) Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Traffic Regulations. (Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets - tow-away zone) Re: C-1148 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima Approved: HSPWC-118 Bill 265: Amends Section 25-114 (City of Hilo Zone Map), (Draft 3) Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 1.952 acres of land from Agricultural (A-3a) to Single Family Residential (RS-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo, covered by TMK: 2-4-03:Por. of 4. (Gilbert T. Kudo, applicant) Re: C-1153 Intr. by: Mr. Domingo Approved: PC-116 Bill 266: Amends Section 25-114 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 14.729 acres of land from Agricultural (A-l0a) to Agricultural (A-3a) at Waiakea, South Hilo, covered by TMK: 2-2-48:10. (Sonomura Rentals, Inc., applicant) Re: C-1154 Intr. by: Mr. Domingo Approved: PC-117 Order of Business Page 6 June 3, 1996 Bill 267: Amends Section 25-95B (Upolu Point - Kaauhuhu (Draft 2) Zone Map), Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 46.9479 acres of land from Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-3a) at Kaauhuhu Homesteads, Kaauhuhu, North Kohala, covered by TMK: 5-5-2:12. (Therese Da Silva Trust, applicant) Re: C-1155 Intr. by: Mr. Domingo Approved: PC-118 Bill 268: Amends Section 25-95B (Upolu Point - Kaauhuhu (Draft 3) Homestead Zone Map), Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 6.493 acres of land from Agricultural (A-5a) to Agricultural (A-3a) at Kahei, North Kohala, covered by TMK: 5-5-01:119. (Robert and Virginia Karpovich, applicants) Re: C-1156 Intr. by: Mr. Domingo Approved: PC-119 Bill 269: Amends Section 25-114 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 16.291 sq. ft. of land from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo, covered TMK; 2-2-24:1. (Wayne and Sandra Kaneshiro, applicants} Re: C-1157 Intr. by: Mr. Domingo Approved: PC-120 Bill 270: Amends Section 25-114 (City of Hilo Zone Map), (Draft 3) Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 3.2102 acres of land from Agricultural (A-3a) to Single Family Residential (RS-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo, covered by TMK: 2-4-3:74. (Hakalau Farms, Ltd., applicant) Re: C-1158 Intr. by: Mr. Domingo Approved: PC-121 Order of Business Page 7 June 3, 1996 Bill 272: Amends Ordinance 95-75, as amended, relating (Draft 2) to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996, by adding the following projects: PUBLIC WORKS - Komohana Street Bridge at Alenaio Stream - Federal ($240,000), Komohana Street Bridge at Alenaio Stream ($60,000), Kaahakini Bridge Rehabilitation Project - Federal ($588,000), Kaahakini Bridge Rehabilitation Project ($147,000), Reeds Island Bridge Design-Build Project - Federal ($2,016,000), Reeds Island Bridge Design-Build Project ($504,000), Kalopa/Mamalahoa Bridge Replacement - Federal ($840,000), Kalopa/Mamalahoa Bridge Replacement ($210,000), Opea/Mamalahoa Bridge Replacement - Federal ($564,000), Opea/Mamalahoa Bridge Replacement ($141,000), Waikaalulu/Mamalahoa Bridge Replacement - Federal ($840,000), Waikaalulu/Mamalahoa Bridge Replacement ($210,000), Seismic Retrofit of Emergency Access Bridges - Federal ($252,000), Seismic Retrofit of Emergency Access Bridges ($63,000); funds for these projects shall be provided from the following acounts: Federal Grants Receivable ($5,340,000) and General Obligation Bonds and/or Other Sources ($1,335,000). Re: C-1163.01 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima Approved: FC-260 Bill 273: Initiates a Charter amendment of the Hawaii (Draft 2) County Charter (1991), as amended, Article XIII, Section 13-1, relating to General Provisions. (Council office terms) Re; C-1169 Intr. by: Ms. Bonk-Abramson Approved: FC-261 Order of Business Page 8 June 3, 1996 Bill 274: Authorizes the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 principal amount of general obligation bonds of the County of Hawaii for the purpose of financing the County's portion of the acquisition of a facility and related property for use as offices by the County and to secure the payment of a loan by the United States of America, Department of Agriculture; and fixing the form, denominations, and certain other details of such bonds and providing for their sale; Re: C-255.02 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima Approved: FC-262 and Comm. 255.03: From Finance Committee Chairman James Arakaki, dated May 23, 1996, transmitting a proposed Bill 274, Draft 2. Bill 278: Amends Ordinance 95-81, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1996, by increasing revenues of X15,036 in the Fund Bal From Prior Year - Reserved account, General Fund; and appropriating same to the Elderly Recreation - Misc Contras Serv account. Re: C-1203 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY Bill 232: Establishes an Operating Budget for the (Draft 2) County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997; Re: C-1049 Intr. by: Ms. Bonk-Abramson 1st Reading: May 13, 1996 and Comm. 1049.49: From Legislative Auditor Constance ICiriu, dated May 16, 1996, submitting amendments to Bill 232, Draft 2. and Comm. 1049.50: From Councilmember Brian De Lima, dated May 21, 1996, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 232, Draft 2. Order of Business Page 9 June 3, 1996 Bill 233: Relates to Public Improvements and Financing (Draft 4) thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997. Re: C-1049.01 Intr. by: Ms. Bonk-Abramson 1st Reading: May 13, 1996 Bill 256: Amends Chapter 2, Article 15, Section 2-91.2, (Draft 2) Hawaii County Code 1983, relating to the Post-Employment of former County officers and employees. Re: C-1126 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima 1st Reading: May 13, 1996 Bill 258: Amends Ordinance 95-81, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1996, by increasing revenues in the Federal Grant - Sobriety Checkpoint account by X6,000; and appropriates same to the Sobriety Checkpoint account. Re: C-1132 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki 1st Reading: May 13, 1996 Bill 259: Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code (Draft 3) 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to real property tax assessments of native forests. Re: C-743.58 Intr. by: Ms. Bonk-Abramson 1st Reading: May 13, 1996 REPORTS Financial Monthly Revenue Reports from the Department of Reports: Finance for the month ended April 30, 1996. FC Rept. 256: The Committee on Finance recommends the approval (C-1151) of the budget increase, the slate of officers and the interim policy concerning travel and does not concur with the resolution to limit NACo's membership. Order of Business Page 10 June 3, 1996 FC Rept. 257: The Committee on Finance recommends the (C~-1170) appointment of Gweyn R. Eckart to the Salary Commission. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 962.05: EXECUTIVE SESSION - DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE LIABILITIES AND LITIGATION REGARDING CONTRACT NO 95221 AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 1560 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Frederick Giannini, dated May 16, 1996. Comm. 1035: EXECUTIVE SESSION - CLAIM OF IRVING H. GROUSBECK From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven Christensen, dated February 23, 1996. Comm. 1200: EXECUTIVE,~SESSION - CLAIM OF TOMMY ISHIMARU From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven Christensen, dated May 22, 1996. OTHER BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, JUNE 4. 1996 PLANNING COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM FINANCE COMMITTEE 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM TH~JRSDAY, JUNE 6, 1996 HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM WORKS COMMITTEE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM COMMITTEE TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1996 PLANNING COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM FINANCE COMMITTEE 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM HOUSING AGENCY 3:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1996 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM Order of Business Page 11 June 3, 1996 THURSDAYR JUNE 2Q, 1996 HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM WORKS COMMITTEE RESEARCH Fx DEVELOPMENT 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM COMMITTEE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons caith physical disabilities. Persons ~aho need special accommodations to attend this hearing should call 961-8255 by Friday, May 31, 1996, for information. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION: Hilo - Wednesday, June 5, 1996 at 6 p.m. and on Sunday, June 9, 1996 at 9 a.m. on Channel 4; Kona -Thursday, June 6, 1996 at 9 p.m. and on Sunday, June 9, 1996 at 9 a.m. on Channel '7.