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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 02/07/1996 1994-1996 4 • ~~~~'i KEIKO BONK-ABRAMSON JAMES Y. ARAKAKI Chairwoman Presiding Officer ~ (Zc`~I~?Fr~ ~ KEOLA CHILDS ~4 wm~gt•p./ TAKASHI DOMINGO J ,>E ®~'eew`s1 t 1~~~`>--~ ~.i ~.~7.~,. ;)~--~'_`___.-------=I~.IiOY OSORIO BRIAN . DE LIMA ~ Ik Vice-chairman Date-------------- -I ~L`_ - ---•-JIM RATH COI,IJ~`I"Y COLI1~jCIL C:our."~' JOHN RAY COUnty of Hawaii AL SMITH Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 31st Ses~~on ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Councilroom Hilo, Hawaii Wednesday, February 7, 1996 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION The Reverend Dennis Shields of the Religion of Jesus Church MINUTES January 3 and 19, 1996 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Order of Husiness Page 2 February 7, 1996 REFERRALS Comm. 949: HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES - EXECUTIVE O ITTEE MEETING AN ARY 17 19 6 From HSAC Secretary-Treasurer Takashi Domingo, dated January 19, 1996. Comm. 936.01: PRISON PROGRAM UPDATE - HALE NANI WORK RELEASE CENTER From Councilmember James Y. Arakaki, dated January 22, 1996, requesting a presentation be made on the overall prison program and the impact it will have on the Kulani Correctional Facility, the Hawaii Community Correctional Center and the Hale Nani Work Release Center. RESOLUTIONS Res. 241-96: Relates to the trust obligation of the United (Draft 2) States of America toward Native Hawaiians and their descendants. Re: C-885.01 Intr. by: Messrs. Osorio, De Lima and Doming® Waived: HSPWC (SUBCOMI~. ON HAWAIIAN ISSUES REPT. 1) Res. 247-96: Amends Section 3 of Rule 5 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii relating to Committees. Re: C-909 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima Approved: FC-198 Res. 249-96: Authorizes the acceptance of a donation of real properties from Daniel Isami Funakoshi; TMK: (3)1-2-034-078 & 094. Re: C-911 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Approved: FC-199 Order of Business Page 3 February 7, 1996 Res. 250-96: Requests Young Brothers, Limited, to reconsider lowering its rates on the items that are shipped individually or on pallets, to help the people of the state, especially in these- hard economic times. Re: C-912 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Approved: FC-200 Res. 251-96: Authorizes the acceptance of a donation of four secretarial chairs and two desks from H & R Block. Re: C-914 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Approved: FC-201 Res. 260-96: Authorizes the waiver of parking meter fees to accommodate the 10th Annual Hilo Mardi Gras. Re: C-952 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima Waived; HSPWC Res. 264 -96: Creates four (4) Police Officer II, PO-7, positions in the Hawaii County Police Department, under the terms of the COPS AHEAD Program; that if future funding of the Police Officer II positions are not received from the federal grant, the County will either continue funding or abolish the positions. Re: C-961 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Waived: FC Res. 265-96: Supports the creation of a Big Island Action Council. Re: C-967 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima Waived: HSPWC Order of Business Page 4 February 7, 1996 ORDINANCES Bill 307: Amends Article 25, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, relating to Regulations for an Ohana Dwelling Unit. Re: C-1296/1994 Intr. by: Mr. Domingo Approved: PC-97 Bill 194: Amends Chapter 6, Article 1, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Cemeteries. Re: CT899 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Approved: HSPWC-86 Bill 195: Amends Ordinance 95-75, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and Financing thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996, by adding the following projects: PUBLTC WORKS Komohana-Mohouli Traffic Signals - Federal ($360,000), Ainaola-Haihai Traffic Signals - Federal ($210,000); funds for these projects shall be provided from the Federal Grants Receivable ($570,000) account. Re: C-900 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Approved: FC-196 Bill 196: Amends Section 13-4 of the Hawaii County Charter relating to Boards and Commissions. Re: C-906 Intr. by: - Filed: FC-197 Bill 212: Amends Ordinance 95-81, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1996, by appropriating revenues in the Federal Grant - COPS AHEAD Program by $300,000; and appropriates same to the COPS AHEAD Program. Re: Cs961 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Waived: FC Order of Business Page 5 February 7, 1996 ORDER OF THE DAY Bill 535: Provides for public access to the shoreline and (Draft 8) mountain areas, by adding a new chapter to the Hawaii County Code; Comm. 3100/1992 and Comm. 339 Intr. by: Mr. Childs 1st Reading: December 15, 1995 Deferred: January 19, 1996 and Comm. 339.28: From W.H. Shipman, Limited, President, Robert E. Cooper, dated January 30, 1996. Bill 135: Amends Chapter 20, Article 4, Hawaii County Code, (Draft 2) 1983, as amended, relating to Solid Waste Disposal Fees; Comm. 658.01 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima 1st Reading: October 18, 1995 Deferred: November 1, 1995 and Comm. 658.02: From Councilmember Keola Childs, dated October 30, 1995, submitting proposed amendments to Bill 135, Draft 2; and Comm. 658.03: From Chief Engineer Donna Fay K. Kiyosaki, dated January 9, 1996, relating to Bill 135; and Comm. 658.04: From Human Services & Public Works Committee Chairman Brian J. De Lima, submitting a proposed Draft 3 to Bill 135. Bill 170: Amends Section 25-97 (Hamakua District Homesteads (Draft 3) Area Zone Map), Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 14.913 acres of land from Agricultural (A-40a) to Agricultural (A®la) at Hauola, Opihilala, Hamakua, covered by TMK: 4-3-3:31. (Scott and Susan Nakahara, applicant) Re: C-779 Intr. by: Mr. Domingo 1st Reading: December 5, 1995 Approved: PC-98 Order of Business Page 6 February 7, 1996 Bill 172: Amends Chapter 22 of the Hawaii County Code, as amended, relating to Streets and Sidewalks; Re: C-773.01 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima 1st Reading: January 3, 1996 and Comm. 773.12: From Steve Winn, dated January 7, 1996, relating to Bill 172 and the vending ban at Napoopoo; and Comm. 773.13: From Sandi Daniels, dated January 5, 1996, relating to Bill 172 and the vending prohibition in Napoopoo; and Comm. 773.14: From Terry Weaver, dated January 19, 1996, expressing that there is a silent majority of members in the community who support your vote on Bill 172; and Comm. 773.15: From Steve Winn, dated January 12, 1996, relating to Bill 172 and the vending ban at Napoopoo; and Comm. 773.16: From Bradford A. Smith, dated January 15, 1996, opposing all roadside vending in Napoopoo Village; and Comm. 773.17: From Yvonne Sorensen, dated January 11, 1996, regarding Bill 172 and the government developing a strategy to put Jimbo's kayaks out of business; also submits miscellaneous copies of letters regarding a kayak business in Napoopoo; and Comm. 773.18: From Thom Curtis, dated January 23, 1996, relating to the vending situation in Napoopoo; and Comm. 773.19: From Human Services & Public Works Committee Chair Brian J. De Lima, submitting a proposed Draft 2 to Bill 172; and Comm. 773.20: From Jim Calkins, dated January 26, 1996, relating to the vending operation at Napoopoo. Bill 182: Amends Chapter 2, Article 19, Section 2-118, (Draft 2) relating to the Disposition of Remnant Parcels; Re: C-850 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki 1st Reading: January 19, 1996 and Comm. 850.01: From Councilmember Keola Childs, dated January 26, 1996, with proposed amendments to Bill 182, Draft 2. Order of Business Page 7 February 7, 1996 Bill 183: 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 Fund Balance from Prev Yr Highway Fund account by $1,264,745; and appropriates to the follwing accounts: St Fights - Hwy Matls ($100,000), Signs & Markings - Misc C/S ($50,000), Traffic - MV Equip ($6,500), Computer Equip ($12,500), Traffic - Constr & Repair Equip ($58,500), Traffic - Engineering Equip ($10,000), Traffic - Misc Equip ($10,000), Highway - Repairs to Facilities ($100,000), Highway - Roadside Maint - Misc C/S ($200,000), Highway - Office Equip ($7,595), Highway Computer Equip ($40,000), Highway - Constr & Repair Equip ($640,000) and Highway - Misc Equip ($29,650). Re: C-851 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki 1st Reading: January 19, 1996 Bill 184: Amends Chapter 2, Article 34 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (Revised 1995) relating to fees and charges for special duty services of the Hawaii County Police Department. Re: C-852 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki 1st Reading: January 19, 1996 Bill 186: Amends Chapter 25, Hawaii County Code 1983, as (Draft 3) amended, to allow small scale incidental and subordinate commercial or personal service uses within the Multiple Family Residential (RM) District. Comm. 572.04 Intr. by: Mr. Domingo 1st Reading: January 19, 1996 Bill 187: Amends Chapter 25, Hawaii County Code 1983, as amended, to allow farmers markets in the Downtown Hilo Commercial District (CDH), General Comnmercial (CG) and Village Commercial (CV) Districts. Comm. 667.04 Intr. by: Mr. Domingo 1st Reading: January 19, 1996 Order of Business Page 8 February °7, 1996 Bill 190: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the Hawaii County Code 1983, as amended, relating to Traffic Regulations. (Kawili Street fronting Waiakea High School - delete bus stop) Re: C-877 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima 1st Reading: January 19, 1996 Bill 191: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the Hawaii County Code 1983, as amended, relating to firaffic Regulations. (Pua Avenue/Desha Avenue and Baker/Desha Avenue - proposed 4-way stop intersections) Re: C-878 Intr. by: Mr. Osorio 1st Reading: January 19, 1996 Bill 192: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the Hawaii County Code 1983, as amended, relating to Traffic Regulations; (Kilauea Avenue, between Hualalai Street anti Pauahi Street - Left Turn Prohibition) Re: C-879 Intr. by: Mr. De Lima 1st Reading: January 19, 1996 Bill 193: Amends Ordinance 95-81, as amended, the Operating (Draft 3) Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1996, by increasing revenues of $91,000 in the following Transfer from General Fund accounts: Highway Fund ($89,000) and Golf Course Fund ($2,000); and appropriates same to the following accounts: Street Lights, Highway Fund ($34,000); Roadside Maint. Svc. Contractural Svc.-Highway Material, Highway Fund ($55,000) and Golf Course OCE-Contractual Svc. Repairs to Facilities, Golf Course Fund ($2,000). Re: C-889.02 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki 1st Reading: January 19, 1996 Order of Business Page 9 February 7, 1996 REPORTS Financial Monthly Revenue Reports from the Department of Reports: Finance for the month ended December 31, 1995. FC Rept. 195: Recommends the approval of the appointment of (C--913) Pamela H. Hons to the Hawaii County Liquor Commission, to serve a term ending December 31, 2000. FC Rept. 202: Recommends that Communication 905 be filed. (C-905) (Authorizes vision screening test and refraction by specially licensed dispensing opticians.) REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 910: EXECUTIVE SESSION PETER MITCHELL VS. HAYDEN AKAMU, COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL., CIVIL NO 95-00908 DAE From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated December 19, 1995, requesting an executive session. Deferred: January 19, 1996 Comm. 854.01: EXECUTIVE SESSION - MIYAKE VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII; COUNTY OF HAWAII VS. STATE OF HAWAII (DHHL) AND ENGINEERS SURVEYORS HAWAII, INC (ESH) From Deputy Corporation Counsel Michael B. Dabney, dated January 16, 1996, requesting an executive session. Comm. 956: EXECUTIVE SESSION MCMi~RRAY,~ KARLA From Claims Investigator-Adjustor Kenneth S. Enoki, dated January 24, 1996, requesting an executive session. Comm. 962: EXECUTIVE SESSION - DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE LIABILITIES AND LITIGATION REGARDING CONTRACT _NO 95221 AND REQUEST FOR PROPQSAI~ NO 1560 From Assistant Corporation Counsel Ted H.S. Honq, dated January 30, 1996, requesting an executive session. Order of Business Page 10 February °7, 1996 OTHER BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1996 HOUSING AGENCY 2:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM THURSDAYS FEBR~TARY 8 , 19 9 6 HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM WORKS COMMITTEE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM COMMITTEE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20. 1996 PLANNING COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM FINANCE COMMITTEE 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1996 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1996 HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM WORKS COMMITTEE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - 1:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM SUBCOMMITTEE ON WASTEWATER SYSTEM 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, February 5, 1996.