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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 04/20/2005 2004-2006 STACY K. HIGA sa'`",°•°j~ JAMES Y. ARAKAKI ct.'•' Chair & Presiding Offrcer ~ PETE HOFFMANN FRED C. HOLSCHUH, M.D. VIRGINIA ISBELL f , ~ ~ DONALD IKEDA . ['ice chair ~r°TF,~,Np~P`~ BOB JACOBSON K. ANGEL PILAGO GARY SAFARIK COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 10`h Session ADDENDUM Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii _ Wednesday, April 20, 2005 9:00 a.m. PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM TIIE PUDLIC ON COMM. 1.12: Comm. l .12: APPOINTMENT OF MR. WILLIAM E. SMITH AS DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK From County Clerk Constance R. Kiriu, dated April 13, 2005, transmitting for Council's approval the appointment of Mr. William E. Smith to the position of Deputy County Clerk effective May 1, 2005. Waived: FC (Hawai`i Tribune Herald -April 19, 2005) (West Hawaii Today -April 19, 2005) Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. STACY K. HIGA "'4, JAMES Y. ARAKAKI Choir & Presiding O~rer di(. PETE HOFFMANN FRED C. HOLSCHUH, M.D. VIRGINIA ISBELL DONALD IKEDA v;ee ('hn(r BOB JACOBSON K. ANGEL PILAGO GARY SAFARIK COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 10`h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii Wednesday, April 20, 2005 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Pastor Fd Nakamoto of New Hope Christian Fellowship CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 1, 2005 (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council-10 Page 2 Apri120, 2005 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE Comm. 206: NOMINATION OF DAIN P. KANE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION (WIR) BOARD OF DIRECTORS From Council Member Gary S. Safarik, dated April 4, 2005, nominating Dain P. Kane to serve on NACo's Western Interstate Region Board of Directors. Waived: PWIRC Comm. 207: PROPOSED HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) FY 2005-2006 ANNUAL BUDGET (AMENDED) From Council Member Gary S. Safarik, dated April 4, 2005, requesting approval of HSAC's FY 2005-2006 amended Annual Budget. The amendment corrects the expenditure NACo Miscellaneous account to $1,200 instead of $900. Waived: PWIRC STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 64-05: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year or of More Than One Fiscal Year for aMulti-Year Lease of Real Property. {Authorizes the Fire Department to enter into atwo-year lease for office space in Na`alehu to serve as a base of operations for an advanced life support ambulance unit.} Re: Comm. 180 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-69 Res. 65-05: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the Hawaii Community Foundation, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grant for the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. {Awarded second year funding to continue the Drug Task Force project, which is staffed by two deputy prosecuting attorneys, who would complement the Police Department's enforcement efforts by providing prosecution services with regard to warrant review, charging decisions, preliminary hearings, grand jury, trial and appeals. } Re: Comm. 181 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-70 Hawaii County Council-10 Page 3 April 20, 2005 Res. 66-05: Creates a Housing and Community Development Specialist V Position for the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD). {This position would serve as a Housing Planner and would drafr plans, long-range goals, and objectives for OHCD as well as conduct surveys and studies to determine the demand for and the feasibility of developing new single family or multi-family housing projects; conduct needs assessments to develop plans, goals, and objectives; and assist with the negotiation and implementation of affordable housing conditions. } Re: Comm. 183 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (BB) Approve: FC-72 Res. 67-05: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $22,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits to the following: Research and Development Hawaii County Resource Center (Rural South Hilo Community) ($5,000), Parks and Recreation Parks Maintenance-Building and Construction (Honomu Gym ADA accessible water fountain replacement) ($2,500), Transfer to Capital Improvement Project Fund Pazks and Recreation, Capital Improvement Project Repairs to Facilities (Honoka`a Park Improvements) ($15,000), for a total of $22,500. Funding would include the following tasks: preparation of a study for the Rural South Hilo area to provide a district vision in prepazation for a regional community development plan for the Ham~kua coast area; the purchase and installation of an ADA accessible water fountain for the HonomG Gym; and the mitigation of a health hazard caused by a mite problem in the Honoka`a Park.} Re: Comm. 184 Intr. by: Mr. Holschuh Approve: FC-73 Res. 69-05: Commits to Funding the Cost Items Awarded to the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association by Arbitration, Affecting Fire Fighters in Bargaining Unit 11 for the Contract Petiod July 1, 2005 Through June 30, 2007. {Cost items are across-the- board increases, step movements, and a bureau opportunity benefit incentive. } Re: Comm. 192 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FG74 Hawaii County Council-10 Page 4 Apri12Q 2005 Res. 70-05: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the United States of America, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Justice Assistance Grant. {Funds would support law enforcement, prosecution, prevention and education, corrections, drug treatment and planning, evaluation and technology improvement programs, which would be administered by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. } Re: Comm. 193 Intr. by Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-75 Res. 71-05: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $1,183,805 out and from the following: Police Headquarters- Salaries and Wages ($12,000), Police Administration Division - Equipment ($500,000), Drivers License and Traffic Services -Salaries and Wages ($20,000), Criminal Investigation Division-Juvenile Aid Bureau-VICE-Salaries and Wages ($50,000), South Hilo Police -Salaries and Wages ($140,000), Waimea Police -Salaries and Wages ($150,000), Kona Police -Salaries and Wages ($281,805), Puna Police -Salaries and Wages ($30,000), for a total of $1,183,805; credits to Transfer to Capital Projects Fund. Funds would be used for unanticipated costs related to delays to the Microwave Relocation and System Renovation Project which have resulted in cost overruns and for cost increases due to changes in the project's construction design at two sites.} Re: Comm. 194 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) Approve: FC-77 Res. 78-05: Authorizes the Mayor of the County of Hawaii to Execute and Submit the 2005 Action Plan and All Other Related Documents to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 2005 Community Development Block Grant and to the State's Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii for the HOME Investment Partnerships and American Dream Downpayment Initiative Programs. Re: Comm. 214 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: CHA -April 6, 2005 Hawaii County Council-]0 Page 5 April 20, 2005 Res. 80-05: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $22,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services Other Current Expense, Miscellaneous Contract Services; credits to Clerk-Council Services Other Cun•ent Expense, Rent of Land-Building ($16,000) and Reprographic, Rental/Lease of Equipment ($6,000), for a total of $22,000. Funds would provide for the remaining rent for the Kona Office as well as for anticipated copying charges for Fiscal Year 2005.} Re: Comm. 218 Intr. by: Mr. Higa Waived: FC Res. 81-05: Accepts the Dedication of Road Lot A (Kukuinui Street) and Road Lot B (Ohikapua Place), Holoholo Street Extension Lot and Nana Street Extension Lot of Kukuinui Subdivision From RS10 Kalaoa, LLC, a Hawaii Limited Liability Company, Situate at District of North Kona, County and State of Hawaii, Tax Map Key (3) 7-3-10:37, to the County of Hawaii. {Acceptance of this dedication would provide needed interconnectivity between Nana Street in the Kona Wonderview Subdivision and Holoholo Street in the Kona Palisades Subdivision.} Re: Comm. 219 Intr. by: Mr. Higa Waived: PWIRC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 57: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in Federal Grants -Speed Enforcement ($26,000); appropriates same to Speed Enforcement. Additional funds would be used to purchase two speed boards displays with trailers, which would alert drivers of the speed they are traveling in hopes of reducing those that exceed the limit resulting in a decrease in the number of motor vehicle collisions.} Re: Comm. 165 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-66 Hawaii County Council-10 Page 6 April 20, 2005 Bil] 60: Amends Section 25-8-7 (North and South Kohala District Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District Classification From Agricultural (A-Sa) to Family Agricultural 3-Acre (FA-3a) at Kahua 19', North Kohala, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 5-9-6:5 (approx. 7.740 acres). {Kimi Cook-Walls and Robert Walls, Applicant. } Re: Comm 172 Intr. by: Mr. Pilago and Mr. Hoffmann Approve: PC-13 Bill 61 Amends Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District Zone Map), Article 8, (Draft 2): Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the Disrrict Classification From Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-l0a) at Kaloko, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-26:11 (approx. 20.475 acres). {Kristina Deutsch, Applicant. } Re: Comm. 173.1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago Approve: PC-14 Bill 62 Amends Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District Zone Map), Article 8, (Draft 2): Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai `i County Code, by Changing the District Classification From Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-l0a) at Kaloko, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-27:7 (approx. 20.254 acres). {Bruce B. Easley, Applicant.} Re: Comm.l74.1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago Approve: PC-15 Bill 63 Amends Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District Zone Map), Article 8, (Draft 2): Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the Disrrict Classification From Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-l0a) at Kaloko, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-27:6 (approx. 21.695 acres). {Matthew K. Mather, Applicant.} Re: Comm. 175.1 Intr, by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago Approve: PC-16 Hawaii County Council-10 Page 7 Apri12Q 2005 Bill 64: Amends Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code Relating to Uses Within the General Industrial (MG) District. {Adds "commercial excavation" as a permitted use within the General Industrial (MG) District. } Re: Comm. 176 Intr. by: Mr. Pilago and Mr. Hoffmann Approve: PC-17 Bill 65: Amends Chapter 2, Article 27, Section 2-153 of the Hawaii County Code, Relating to Revisions of the County Code. Re: Comm. 177 Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson Approve: FC-67 Bill 68: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants -Community Oriented Policing Services - Prosecutors ($200,000); appropriates same to Community Oriented Policing Services -Prosecutors. } Re: Comm. 181 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-71 Bill 73: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants -Justice Assistance Grant ($115,645); appropriates same to Justice Assistance Grant. } Re: Comm 193 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-76 Bill 74: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. {Adds POLICE: Microwave Relocation and System Renovation ($1,183,805); funds to be provided from General Fund and/or Other Sources ($1,183,805).} Re: Comm. 194 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) Approve: FG78 2/3 Vote: Section ]0-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Hawaii County Council-10 Page 8 April 20, 2005 Bill 81: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in Federal - 2005 HOME ($1,006,554); appropriates to the following: Hualalai Elderly Housing Phase III ($900,000), American Dream Downpayment Initiative ($21,554), and Office of Housing and Community Development Administration ($85,000), for a total of $1,006,554).} Re: Comm. 212 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: CHA -April 6, 2005 Bil] 82: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in Federal -Block Grant ($2,672,100); appropriates to the following: Removal of Architectural Barriers -Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance -Various County Facilities ($1,523,069), Boys and Girls Club - Phase 1 Renovations ($541,337), The Arc of Hilo -Expansion Plans and Design ($186,884), A Friendly Place- West Hawaii One-Stop Homeless Resource Center ($90,000), Construction Management ($180,810), and Administration, Planning and Fair Housing (150,000), for a total of $2,672,100). } Re: Comm. 213 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: CHA -April 6, 2005 Bill 367 (Draft 2) Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (2002-2004): (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District Classification from Agricultural (A-la) and Resort-Hotel (V-1.25) to Multiple Family Residential (RM-2.5) at Auhaukeae ls`, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-9:67 and Portion of 54 (Pazcel "A" approx. 169,792 square feet; and Parcel "B" approx. 103,751 square feet). {Kona Hale Ali`i, LLC, Applicant.}; Re: Comm. 848.2 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Approve: PC-124 Deferred: December 21, 2004 and Comm. 848.3 From Planning Program Manager Norman Hayashi, Planning Department, (2002-2004): dated December 13, 2004; and Comm. 848.5 From Planning Consultant Sidney M. Fuke, dated January 18, 2005; and (2002-2004): Comm. 100: From Planning Director Christopher J. Yuen, dated February 8, 2005; and Comm. 100.1: From Sidney M. Fuke, Planning Consultant, dated April 8, 2005. Hawaii County Council-10 Page 9 April 20, 2005 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAI, READING) Bill 47: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. {Adds PARKS AND RECREATION: Waikoloa - Ho`oko Street Park ($200,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($200,000). Additional funds to enable power to be supplied to the park to provide both functional and security lighting for the new pavilion, restrooms and parking lot that were in the original contracted scope of work.} Re: Comm. 143 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell ls` Reading: April 6, 2005 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 48: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. {Adds ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Queen Lili`uokalani Lazge Capacity Cesspool Replacement ($500,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($500,000). Increases the existing project's appropriation for the design in order to connect the Queen Lili`uokalani subdivision, which is currently serviced by large capacity cesspools, to the County sewer system via Kealaka`a Street and Kealakehe Parkway. } Re: Comm.l44 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell 1 s' Reading: April 6, 2005 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 49: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. {Adds ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Honokohau Hazbor Effluent Reuse -County ($400,000) and Honokohau Harbor Effluent Reuse -State Revolving Funds ($2,600,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bonds ($400,000) and State Revolving Funds ($2,600,000). Funds to be used to install an effluent reuse line from the Honokohau Harbor to Henry Street in conjunction with the State Department of Transportation's Queen Ka`ahumanu Widening Project. } Re: Comm. 145 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) ls' Reading: April 6, 2005 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Hawaii County Council-10 Page 10 April 2Q, 2005 Bill 50: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in Transfer from General Fund ($12,500); appropriates same to North and South Kohala Road Other Current Expense (Ho`oko Road Sidewalk Improvement). On February 28, 2005, the Finance Committee amended Bill 40 to appropriate these funds for this project.} Re: Comm. 148 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell 1"Reading: April 6, 2005 Bill 51: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in Transfer from General Fund ($50,000); appropriates same to Recycling Program (Waikoloa Village Curbside Recycling Program Study). On February 28, 2005, the Finance Committee amended Bi1140 to appropriate these fiords for this project.} Re: Comm. 149 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell 1 s` Reading: April 6, 2005 Bill 52: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates revenues in Fund Balance Reserved for Liquor Control ($23,450); appropriates to Liquor Control -Other Current Expense ($2,000), Liquor Control - Equipment ($16,450), and Public Programs ($5,000), for a total of $23,450. Funds would be used to purchase a sound level meter and an LD. digital camera system; to contract with a vendor to install a fiber optic connection to the County's Local Area Network; and to conduct programs to promote compliance to liquor laws.} Re: Comm. 155 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell 1~' Reading: April 6, 2005 Hawaii County Council-10 Page 11 April 20, 2005 Bill 53 Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements (Draft 2): and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005. {Adds PARKS AND RECREATION: Coastal Land Acquisition at Honu`apo ($500,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($500,000). This will allow the County to help preserve coastal open space, enhance public access to recreational areas, and provide for continued cultural practices.}; Re: Comm. 156.1 Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson ls` Reading: April 6, 2005 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter and Comm. 156.20: From Bob and Julie Jacobson, dated April 8, 2005. Bill 54: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Adds permanent "No Parking" signs to the four temporary loading zones along Ali`i Drive and starts a new 90-day period, which will end on June 15, 2005. } Re: Comm. 157 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda 1 s' Reading: April 6, 2005 Bill 55: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants-Assistance to Firefighters ($301,000); appropriates same to Assistance to Firefighters.} Re: Comm. 158 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell 1~' Reading: April 6, 2005 Bil] 58: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in Federal Grant -Special Purpose Grant Kona Homeless Shelter ($670,613) and Federal Grant -Special Purpose Grant Reed's Bay Restoration ($248,525), for a total of $919,138; appropriates to Kona Homeless Shelter ($670,613) and Reed's Bay Restoration ($248,525), for a total of $919,138.} Re: Comm. 168 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann 1 s' Reading: Apri] 6, 2005 Hawaii County Council-10 Page 12 April 20, 2005 Bill 72: Amends Chapter 3, Article 2 of the Hawaii County Code, Relating to Advertising and Signs. {Corrects inadvertent drafting errors found in Ordinance 04-142, which repealed the old Article 1 and added a new Article 1. While the County Council also intended to enact a new Article 2, relating to Kailua Village Signs, the ordinance failed to include a provision repealing the then-existing Article 2. Therefore, to avoid any ambiguity, this measure repeals Sections 3-51 through 3-78 of the older Article 2 as well as Sections 3-49 through 3-62 of the recently adopted Article 2. It then re-enacts the provisions of the new Article 2 that the 2004 Council intended to enact (Sections 3-49 through 3-62). This measure does not affect Article 1, which was correctly drafted and adopted. } Re: Comm. 191 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda ls' Reading: April 6, 2005 REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION (the purpose of the meeting is to consult with Corporation Counsel relating to matters involving potential County liability, as authorized by Sections 92-4 and 92-5, HRS. Note: 2/3 Vote-Pursuant to §92-4, HRS, and Rule 12 of Rules of Procedure of the County Council.) Comm. 197: REUUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION BRIEFING ON HOKULI`A LITIGATION From Council Member Fred C. Holschuh, dated February 28, 2005. Postponed: April 6, 2005 Comm. 210: REQUEST FOR EXECUTNE SESSION RE WASTE REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY (REFERENCE: RESOLUTION 218-041 From Environmental Management Director Barbara Bell, dated April 7, 2005. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY. MAY 3, 2005 COMMI'I"I'EES TBA COUNCIL ROOM WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2005 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM Hawaii County Council-10 Page 13 April 20, 2005 TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 5:00 p.m. COUNCIL ROOM RE REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES (EAST HI) WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2005 COUNCII. 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2005 COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 p.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU RE REAL PROPERTY TAX BAY RESORT & SPA RATES (WEST HI) STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT (Note: B/R, as listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation "By Request" and on behalf of the requesting party; however, it does not necessarily signify their support of or opposition to the proposal.) The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should ca11961-8255 by April 18, 2005. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. Copies may be viewed at the Hawaii County Services Office at 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawai `i 96740; at the Office of the County Clerk at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720; and the Kona Council Members' Office at the Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740. Note: Videoconference from the Kona Mayor's Office is available for this meeting. Submitting Testimony: Those persons wishing to testify in person or by videoconference must register with the Council/Clerk's staff. Those testifying in person and submitting written testimony at the meeting in Hilo should bring sixteen (161 copies of the testimony for distribution at the meeting. Those testifying by videoconference from the Mayor's Office in Kailua-Kona, located at Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy., Suite 103, should bring one copy of the testimony. Those persons unable to testify in person or by videoconference may submit testimony (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at the above address, (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912, or (3) by a-mail to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Copies will be made and distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. In any case, both oral and written testimony will be considered public record. Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, May 1, 2005, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at 6 p.m. (Hawai`i Tribune Herald- April 17, 2005) (West Hawaii Today-April 17, 2005)