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STAGY K. HIGA '4, JAMES Y. ARAKAKI
. I~'" PETE HOFFMANN
Chnir & Presiding OJfimr
i. FRED C. HOLSCHUH, M.D.
VIRGINIA ISBELL DONALD IKEDA
vim C'Imir '6?.... 5'y.~ BOB JACOBSON
K. ANGEL PILAGO
GARY SAFARIK
COUNTY COUNCIL
Cuunry of Hawaii
Hnwai'i C`ou~iry Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
13°i Session
ORDER OE BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Daniel Tomita of Kino'ole Baptist Church
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 20, 2005
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers. and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Hawni'i Caunh~ is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND
EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMS. 197.1 and 281:
Comm. 197.1: REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE SPECIAL COUNSEL (THREAT OF
LAWSUIT BY HOKIJLI`A LOT OWNERS)
From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated May 23, 2005, seeking
authorization for the hiring of Special Counsel to assist their Litigation Division in
the defense of any claims and/or lawsuits Bled against the County of Hawaii by the
llokuh`a owners.
Waived: FC
Comm. 281: NOMINATES THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION: MS. JUNE RABAGO (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 1), MS. BILLIE KEAWEKANE (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4), AND
MR. ROBERT WARD (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated May 17, 2005, transmitting for Council's
consideration and approval the above nominations.
Waived: FC
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 91-05: Commits to Funding the Cost Items Awarded by Arbitration to the Hawaii
Government Employees Association (HGEA) Units 02, 03, 04, 13 and Employees
Excluded From Those Units for the Contract Period July 1, 2005 Through June 30,
2007. {Cost items are across-the-board increases and step movements.}
Re: Comm. 254
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-100
Res. 93-05: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One
Fiscal Year for aMulti-Year (five years) Subscription Agreement to Westlaw.
{Funds would be used for the Westlaw online legal research service subscription for
the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. }
Re: Comm. 26]
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-102
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Res. 96-OS: Creates a Planner V Position for the Department of Planning (West Hawaii Office).
{This position would be the primary contact for the initial community development
plans to implement the General Plan for the North and South Kona Districts and the
duties would include the coordination and implementation of community
development plans and the processing of permit applications. }
Re: Comm. 266
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-103
Res. 97-05: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and More Than One Fiscal
Year for aMulti-Year Lease (five years) of Real Property for the Department of
Research and Development's Kona Office. {This office would serve as the
centralized location for the Department's Kona staff, provide space for a Resource
Center to serve [he west side, and provide for an office for the Mass Transit Agency
to serve North and South Kona. }
Ke: Comm. 267
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: PC-104
Res. 98-05: Approves the Cost Items Agreed Upon by the Employers and the United Public
Workers (UPW) Affecting UPW Unit O1 and Employees Excluded From
Bargaining Unit Ol for the Contract Period July 1, 2005 Through June 30, 2007.
{Cost items are two across-the-board increases for each year of the agreement. }
Re: Comm. 268
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-105
Res. 99-05: Amends Resolution No. 4-04, the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County
of Hawaii. {Proposed amendments refleot the majority of the discussion that
occurred in prior meetings of the Committee on Finance. }
Re: Comm. 240.2
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
Approve: FC-107
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Res. 10]-O5: Determines the Rea] Property Tax Rates for the County of Hawaii for the fiscal
Year July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006;
Re: Comm. 275
intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R)
Waived: FC
ancf
Comm. 275.1: From John Totten, dated May 13, 2005; and
Comm. 275.2: From Marshall Blann, dated May 10, 2005.
Res. 105-05: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $8,02730 out and from Clerk-Council Services-
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Police Administration Division Other
Current Expense (Police Department, Animal Traps) account. }
Re: Comm. 289
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
Waived: FC
Res. 106-05: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $30,860 out and from Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Transfer to Capital Projects Fund
Department of Parks and Recreation (Pu`u Nui Park -Waikoloa Skateboard Park)
account. Funds would be used to construct and operate the Waikoloa Skateboard
Park. }
Re: Comm. 291
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Waived: FC
9:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST
READING)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 66 Amends Chapter 2, Article 17, Section 2-104 of the Hawaii County Code,
(Draft 2): Relating to Fees for Copies of Public Records.
Re: Comm.l78.3
Intr. by: Mc Jacobson
Approve: FC-108
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Bill 79 Authorizes the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawaii
(Draft 2): for the Purpose of Acquiring Land for Public Access, Open Space and Natural
Resource Preservation; Fixing the Form, Denominations, and Certain Other
Details of Such Bonds and Providing for Their Sale to the Public; and Authorizes
the Issuance and Sale of a Like Principal Amount of General Obligation Bond
Anticipation Notes in Anticipation of the Issuance and Sale of Such Bonds.
{Funds would be used to acquire lands or property with priority given to coastal
lands, which would address the needs for the preservation of coastal areas, open
space, cultural and historic sites, recreation areas, natural resources; as well as
provisions of public access to the ocean, mountains, recreation, hunting, and
gathering areas.
Re: Comm. ?09.6
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
Negative: PC-99 (due to a vote of 4 ayes, 4 noes, &
1 excused)
Postponed: May 18, 2005
and
Comm. 209.8: From Council Member Bob Jacobson, dated May 23, 2005, transmitting Bill 79,
Draft 3. Draft 3 changes the bond amount from $10,000,000 to $13,000,000 and
adds that the bonds shall be sold only after a prioritized list of qualifying lands is
developed; and
Bill 79 Authorizes the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawaii
(Draft 3): for the Purpose of Acquiring Land for Public Access, Open Space and Natural
Resource Preservation. Fixing the Form, Denominations, and Certain Other
Details of Such Bonds and Providing for Their Sale to the Public; and Authorizes
the Issuance and Sale of a Like Principal Amount of General Obligation Bond
Anticipation Notes in anticipation of the Issuance and Sale of Such Bonds.
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
Bill 88: Amends Section 25-8-13 (Puako-Anaehoomalu lone Map), Article 8, Chapter
25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai' i County Code, by Changing the District
Classification From Multiple Family Residential (RM-3) and Multiple Family
Residential (RM-4) to Single Family Residential (RS-20) at Anaehoomalu,
South Kohala, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 6-8-33:1-6, 8-14, 16-18,
20-49 (approx. 41.4 acres). {Lot Owners Within the 49 Black Sands Beach at
Mauna Lani Subdivision, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 229
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-19
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Bill 93: Amends Section 25-8-6 (Pahoa Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District Classification
From Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Village Commercial (CV-10) at
Nanawale Homesteads, Puna, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 1-5-11:10
(approx. 10,410 square feet). {Jeffrey Hwit, Applicant. }
Re: Comm. 242
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-20
Bill 94: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-66 for the County of Hawai `i,
by Changing the District Classification From the Agricultural and Urban
District to the Urban and Agricultural District at Kalalau, South Hilo, Hawaii,
Covered by Tax Map Keys 2-6-S:Portion of 22 and 2-6-9:Portion of 8 (Parcel
"A" approx. 20,084 square feet). {Johanna Leaird and Kamehameha Schools,
Applicant. }
Re: Comm. 234
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-21
Bill 95 Amends Sections 25-K-32 (South Hilo Zone Map) and 25-8-33 (City of Hilo
(Draft 2): Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code,
by Changing the District Classification from Agricultural (A-20a) and
Multiple-Family Residential (RM-1) to Multiple-Family Residential (RM-10)
and Agricultural (A-20a) at Kalalau, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax
Map Key 2-6-8: Portion of 22 and 2-6-9: Portion of 8 (Parcel "A" approx.
20,084 square feet; and Parcel "B" approx. 1,771). {Johanna Leaird and
Kamehameha Schools, Applicant.
Re: Comm. 243.1
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-22
and
Comm. 243.2: From Planning Committee Co-Chairs Pete Hoffmann and Angel Pilago, dated
May 20, 2005, transmitting Bill 95, Draft Draft 3 corrects language within
Condition L to make it consistent with a previous amendment; and
(Bill 95, Dr«Ji 3, continues on the next page.)
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Bill 95 Amends Sections 25-~-32 (South Hilo Zone Map) and 25-8-33 (City of Hilo
(Draft 3): Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code,
by Changing the District Classification from Agricultural (A-20a) and
Multiple-Family Residential (RM-1) to Multiple-Family Residential (RM-10)
and Agricultural (A-20a) at Kalalau, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax
Map Key 2-6-8: Portion of 22 and 2-6-9: Portion of 8 (Parcel "A"
approx. 20,084 square feet; and Parcel "B" approx. 1,771 square feet).
{Johanna Leaird and Kamehameha Schools, Applicant.}
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
Bill 105: 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 Fund Balance From Previous Year ($700,000); appropriates same
to Transfer to Housing Pund. Funds would supplement the Housing Assistance
Payment program revenues for administrative costs.
Re: Comm. 270
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R)
Approve: FC-106
and
Comm. 270.1: From Housing Administrator Edwin S. Taira, dated May 23, 2005.
Bill 109: Amends Chapter 1 I of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), as
Amended, Relating to Affordable Housing by Amending Sections 11-3(3),
11-4(a)(2), 1 ]-15(e) and Section 11-5(c).
Re: Comm. 72.25
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: CI[A- March 1, 2005
Bill 110: 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 -Occupant Protection Program ($50,000);
appropriates same to Occupant Protection Program. Funds would be used to
reduce the fatalities and injuries to front and rear seat occupants aged 17 and
under, of motor vehicle collisions by increasing the usage rate of seat belts to
97%. }
Re: Comm. 282
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Waived: FC
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Bil] 11 l: 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: Pu'u Nui Park (Waikoloa Skateboard
Park) ($30,860); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital
Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($30,860).}
Re: Comm. 291
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
1:30 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL
READING)
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Res. 83-05: Authorizes the Acquisition of Private Property by Eminent Domain, Being Lot R-1,
Tax Map Key:(3)7-3-010:029, and Road Lot A, Tax Map Key:(3)7-3-010:036
(Portion), Situate at Kalaoa, North Kona, County and State of Hawaii, for the
Development and Construction of a Connector Road Between Kauhale Street and
Ahiahi Street, Kona, Hawaii.
Re: Comm. 225
Intr. bv: Mr. Ikeda
1" Reading: May 18, 2005
Note: Second of two required readings, Section 101-13,
1[awai`i Revised Statutes
Res. 84-05: Authorizes the Acquisition of Private Property by Eminent Domain, Being Road A,
Tax Map Key:(3)7-3-U05: ] 1 1, Situate at Kalaoa, North Kona, County and State of
Hawaii, for the Development and Construction of a Connector Road Between Holu
Street and Ke`oke'o Street, Kona, Hawaii;
Re: Comm. 225
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
P` Reading: May 18, 2005
Note: Second of two required readings, Section 101-] 3,
1[awai`i Revised Statutes
and
Comm. 225.9: From Mary Ann Todd-Waller, dated May 19, 2005.
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Bill 42 Establishes an Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year
(Draft 3): July 1, 2005, to June 3Q, 2006. {Proposed $283,048,832 Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii. In summary, Draft 3 amendments relate to increases to the
following accounts: Fund Balance from Previous Year revenues, Legislative
expenditures, Coqui Frog Eradication expenditures, Salary and Wages expenditures,
Committee on the Status of Women expenditures, and Legislative Relief
expenditures; also, decreases Transfer to Capital Projects Fund expenditures.};
Re: Comm. 124.58
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R)
Public Hearings: March 14 and ] 6, 2005
1"Reading: May 18, 2005
and
Comm. 124.50: Proposed amendment introduced by Council Member Bob Jacobson, creating a new
Recycling Specialist I position for the Environmental Management Department.
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Jacobson and duly seconded by
Mr. Hoffmann to incorporate this amendment, however, this motion was
postponed to the June ]s` Council meeting pending discussion with Mayor
Harry Kim); and
Comm. 124.59: From Environmental Management Director Barbara Bell, dated May 24, 2005,
regarding their request to redirect existing funds in the FY OS-06 Operating Budget
to create a new Recycling Specialist I position. {Please note that this request was
approved by Mayor Harry Kim; and that this measure was introduced by Council
Member Bob Jacobson at the Council meeting held on May 18, 2005 (See
Comm. 124.50). }
Bill 43 Relates to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1,
(Draft 3): 2005, to June 30, 2006. {Proposed $86,278,000 Capital Improvements Project
Budget for the County of Hawaii. Drafr 3 increases the total appropriations by
$275,000 for the Waianuenue Improvements project.
Re: Comm. 125.5
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R)
Public Hearings: March 14 and 16, 2005
]"Reading: May 18, 2005
and
Comm. 125.6: From Environmental Management Director Barbara Bell, dated May 24, 2005.
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Bill 67 Adopts a Pay Plan for Persons Employed by the County Other Than Those
(Drafr 3): Whose Pay is Otherwise Provided for, Designates Payroll Periods, Pay Days,
Prescribes Requirements with Respect to Official Fidelity Bonds, and Repeals
Ordinance No. 04-60 and All Amendments Thereto, said Ordinance to be
Known as the Salary Ordinance of 2005;
Re: Comm.l793
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
1" Reading: May 18, 2005
and
Comm. 179.4: From Council Chair Stacy K. Higa, dated May 23, 2005, transmitting Bill 67,
Drafr 4. Draft 4 amendments relate to the maximum two-digit alphabet designations
for pay grades and the duplicate designation of the pay grade "AA"; and
Bill 67 Adopts a Pay Plan for Persons Employed by the County Other Than Those
(Draft 4): Whose Pay is Otherwise Provided for, Designates Payroll Periods, Pay Days,
Prescribes Requirements with Respect to Official Fidelity Bonds, and Repeals
Ordinance No. 04-60 and All Amendments Thereto, said Ordinance to be
Known as the Salary Ordinance of 2005.
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
Bill 78: Amends Chapter 2 of the Hawaii County Code, as Amended, Relating to
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund. {Creates
a permanent funding source, which would be used for acquiring lands or
property entitlements far: public outdoor recreation and education, including
access to beaches and mountains; preservation of historical or culturally
important land areas and sites; protection of natural resources, including buffer
zones; preservation of forests, beaches, coastal areas and agricultural lands;
protection of watershed ]ands to preserve water quality and water supply; and
public access to, and enjoyment of public lands and open space.};
Re: Comm. 208
Intr. bv: Mr. Jacobson
1~" Reading: May 4, 2005
Postponed: May 18, 2005
and
Comm. 208.115: From Council Member Bob Jacobson, dated May 23, 2005, transmitting Bil] 78,
Draft 2. Draft 2 deletes the mandatory 2% of property tax revenue as a
dedicated source, requires the Council to appropriate at ]east $250,000 from
each fiscal year's operating budget, adds impact fees and other exactions levied
on developers as sources far this fund, and establishes anine-member
commission to advise the Mayor on the administration of this fund; and
(Bill 78, Draf[ 2, continues on the next page.)
Hawaii County Council-13 Page l l June I, 2005
Bill 78 Amends Chapter 2 of the Hawaii County Code, as Amended, Relating to
(Draft 2): Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund;
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
and
Comm. 208.70: From Council Member Pete Hoffmann, dated May 1 1, 2005, proposing an
amendment designed to ensure that the Preservation Fund has a specified
amount appropriated each year for five years, that a cap is placed on the fund,
and that "leveraging" ~s highlighted as a preferred method for expenditures; and
Comm. 208.68: From Marjorie Erway, dated May 1Q, 2005; and
Comm. 208.69: From Bob Nelson, President, Kona Soil and Water Conservation District, dated May
12, 2005; and
Comm. 208.71: From Bob Wagner, Director of State Policy and Field Programs, American
Farmland Trust, dated May 16, 2005; and
Comm. 208.72: From Janice Crowl-Planas, dated May 17, 2005; and
Comm. 208.73: From Lorraine Kohn, dated May 17, 2005; and
Comm. 208.74: From Janan M. Malinowski, dated May 17, 2005; and
Comm. 208.75: From Marianne Maynard, dated May 17, 2005; and
Comm. 208.76: From Kim Murphy, doted May ] 7, 2005; and
Comm. 208.77: From Marilyn Hopkins-Wills, dated May 10, 2005; and
Comm. 208.78: From Laura Brezinsk~, Ph.D., Executive Director, Ku `Ohi`a Laka Rainforest
Reserve, dated May l8, 2005; and
Comm. 208.79: From Duane D. Erway, Plan to Protect Kona, dated May 18, 2005; and
Comm. 208.80: From Jacqui Hoover, President, Hawaii Leeward Planning Conference, dated May
17, 2005; and
Comm. 208.8E From Bill Kunstman, Hawaii Island Coordinator, DPAG, dated May 18, 2005; and
Comm. 208.82: From Randyl Rupar, dated May 18, 2005; and
Comm. 208.83: From Frank Patton, dated May 18, 2005; and
Comm. 208.84: From Judith 'Carbet, dated May 18, 2005; and
Comm. 208.85: From Ingrid Tillman, dated May 17, 2005; and
Comm. 208.86: From Marshall Blann, dated May 1 2005; and
Comm. 208.87: From Margaret Spelman, dated May 11, 2005; and
Comm. 208.88: From Peggy Ratliff, undated; and
Comm. 208.89: From Vicky Kometani, dated May 13, 2005; and
Comm. 208.90: From Thalia Davis, dated May 12, 2005; and
Comm. 208.91: From Janice Palma-Glennie, dated May ] 8, 2005; and
Comm. 208.92: Prom Bob and Pat Aeder, dated May 16, 2005; aid
Comm. 208.93: From Jamie Moana Kuwauchi, dated May ] 6, 2009; and
Comm. 208.94: From Michael Kramer, Accredited Investrrtent Fiduciary Natural Investment
Services, dated May 15, 2005; and
Comm. 208.95: From Karen M. Martin, First Vice President, Waimea Outdoor Circle, dated May 13,
2005; and
Comm. 208.96: From MarjorieI,ieglei. Executive Director, Conservation Council far Hawaii, dated
May 12, 2005; aid
Comm. 208.97: From Laurie Saarinen. dated May 17, 2005; and
Comm. 208.98: From Nancy Molitor, dated May l6, 2005; and
Comm. 208.99: From Diana Wolking, dated May 16, 2005: and
(Cornni. ZOb' 100 conrinuer nn the next page.)
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Comm. 208.100: From Gail W. Jackson and William B. Simonsma, dated May 16, 2005; and
Comm. 208.101: From Karen Bender, dated May 16, 2005; and
Comm. 208.102: From Star Mullins, dated May 16, 2005; and
Comm. 208.103: From Mona-Bishaw, dated May 16, 2005; and
Comm. 208.104: From Connie Green, dated May 17, 2005; and
Comm. 208.105: From John Schneider, dated May 16, 2005; and
Comm. 208.106: From Gail Byrne, MSCE, dated May 18, 2005; and
Comm. 208.107: From 22 individuals via telephone log; and
Comm. 208.108: From Katherine Ross, dated May 17, 2005; mid
Comm. 208.109: From Olivia S. Y. Ling, dated May 17, 2005; and
Comm. 208.110: From Kim Tavares, Hawaii Invasive Species Management and Education
Corporation, dated May 18, 2005; and
Comm. 208.111: From Lei Kihoi-Dunne, dated May l8, 2005; and
Comm. 208.112: From Cheryl Reeser, dated May 18, 2005; mzd
Comm. 208.113: From Karin Hazelhoff, dated May 18, 2005; and
Comm. 208.114: From Karen De Soto, dated May 16, 2005; and
Comm. 208.116: From Josephine Keliipio, dated May 18, 2005; and
Comm. 208.117: From Elizabeth Star and Ardeth Weed, dated May 18, 2005; and
Comm. 208.118: From (illegible), Operations Manager, NELHA, dated May 18, 2005; and
Comm. 208.1 19: From Madelane Suarez, dated May 18, 2005; and
Comm. 208.120: From Connie Zahalka. dated May 18, 2005.
Bill 83: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Finaneing'fhereoftor the Fiscal Year July 2004 to June 30, 2005.
{Adds PARKS AND RECREATION: Pahala Swimming Pool Improvements
($85,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital
Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources (Council Contingency
Relief) ($85,000). }
Re: Comm. 222
Intr. bv: Mr. Jacobson
1"Rcading: May 18, 2005
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 84: Amends Chapter 24 otthe Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition) Relating to
Vehicles and Traffic. {Converts a portion of Sarona Road's east section to two-way
traffic and prohibits left turns at Kuakini Highway.}
Re: Comm. 223
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda (B/R)
P` Reading: May ] 8, 2005
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Bill 85: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Financing Thereol for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.
{Adds PUBLIC WORKS: Waipi`o Valley Stream Debris Removal ($50,000);
funds to be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($50,000). Funds would
be used to remove debris from the streams in Waipi`o Valley that were
deposited by the April 2004 flood.}
Re: Comm. 226
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
1" Reading: May 18, 2005
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 86: 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 Genera] Fund ($172,000); appropriates to the
following: Streetlights Other Current Expense (Districts 2, 3, & 4; Ainaloa
Subdivision) ($135,000) and Puna Road Other Current Expense (Volcano
Charter School's Shoulder Paving) ($37,000), for a total of $172,000.}
Re: Comm. 227
Intr. bv: Ms. Isbell
1" Reading: May 18, 2005
Bill 87: Amends Ordinance Nu. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases
revenues in Contributior>/Donation from R~ivate Source ($500); appropriates
same to Police Administration Division -Other Current Expense. }
Re: Comm. 228
Intr. bv: Ms. Isbell
1" Reading: May 18, 2005
Bill 90: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Eisca] Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases
revenues in Transfer from Ueneral Fund ($7,140); appropriates same to
Recycling Program (Haws Recycling Facility Upgrade).}
Re: Comm. 232
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
1" Reading: May 18, 2005
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Bill 91: Amends Ordinance Nu. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases
revenues in State Grants -Used Oil Collection/Disposal ($12,500);
appropriates same to lJsed Oil Collection/Disposal -State. Funds would be
used to conduct education and public outreach for the used oil collection
program. }
Re: Comm. 233
Intr. bv: Ms. Isbell
1" Reading: May 18, 2005
Bill 103: Amends the Parks and Recreation Facility Schedule, Chapter 15,
Section 15-( Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Regarding Naming
the Playground Located at Lincoln Park as the "Dr. Ruth E. Oda Playground"
in Honor of Ur. Ruth liiko Oda.
Re: Comm. 258
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
1" Reading: May 18, 2005
Bill 104: Amends Ordinance Nu. 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: Waiakea-Uka Park Comfort Station
($20,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital
Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($20,000). Funds would be
used Cor the construction of a comfort station in Waiakea-Uka Park.}
Re: Comm. 263
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
1" Reading: May 18, 2005
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 106: 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 "Fransfer from General Fund ($36,602); appropriates same to
Streetlights Other Current Expense (Kailua Village & Puna Makai
Subdivision). Funds would be used for streetlights in the Puna Makai
Subdivision and for five streetlights in Kailua Village-District 8.}
Re: Comm. 271
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R)
1 Reading: May 18, 2005
Hawaii County Council-13 Page ] 5 June 1, 2005
Bil] 107: Amends Ordinance Nu. 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 -Workforce Investment Act 2005 ($1,719,272);
appropriates to the Following: Workforce Investment Act -Administration
Planning 2005-06 ($171,927), Workforce Investment Act -Adult Program
2005-06 ($565,943), Workforce Investment Act-Dislocated Worker Program
2005-06 ($399,866), and Workforce Investment Act -Youth Program 2005-06
($581,536), for a total of $1,719,272.}
Re: Comm. 273
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
1" Reading: May 18, 2005
Bill 108: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operaring Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases
revenues in Federal Grants -Workforce Investment Act ($48,438);
appropriates same to Workforce Investment Act-Administration/Planning
04-05.}
Re: Comm. 274
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
t" Rcading: May 18, 2005
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON REPORTS
REPORTS
FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the
REPORT: Month Ended April 30, 2005.
FC-101 Recommends the acceptance of a monetary donation of $10,590 to the
(Comm. 260): Department of Public Works to help defray the expense for materials to pave
Ehukai S[reet in Keauhou donated by the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and
Spa.
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 16 June 2005
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON KEFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
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. 280: REQUEST FOR REPRESEN'T'ATION OF CAPTAIN LAWRENCE BALBFRDE,
OFFICERS MICHAEL HARDIE, SHERRY BIRD, WALTER AH MOW,
MICHAEL CORUM, SHARLOTTE BIRD, THOMAS SHOPAY AND
CI[AD TANIYAMA THOMAS SCNMIDT V. HAWAII COUNTYPOLICE
DEPARTMENT. ET. AL. CV 04-00573 SPK/KSC
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated May 12, 2005.
Comm. 288: FRANCINE KELEKOLIO V. KAPONOLAM MACHADO; CIVIL NO. 04-1-0025K
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated May 23, 2005.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUIiSDAY, JUNE 14, 2005
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM
WEDNISDAY, JUNE 15, 2005
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA
WEDNESDAY JULY 6, 2005
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM
THl1RSDAY, JULY 7 2005
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
Hawaii County Council-13 Page 17 June 1, 2005
STATEMENTS FROM THE PLIBLIGADJOURNMENT
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 call 961-8255 by May 31, 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,
Hawaii 96740; at the Office of the County Clerk at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96"720; 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 and the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility 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 (16) 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, and The Pahoa Neighborhood Facility 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 e-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, June 8, 2005, at 6 p.m.; Sunday,
June 12, 2005, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at 6 p.m.
(Hawai`i Tribune Herald -May 31, 2005)
(West Hawaii Today May 31, 2005)
STAGY K. HIGA J~!`.Y,°•.~•"•9h9 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI
C"hnir & Presiding Officer ~ ~~y%~ PETE HOFFMANN
FRED C. HOLSCI-IUH, M.D.
VIRGINIA ISBELL ; ~ DONA~.D IKEDA
f~''`~' BOB 3ACOBSON
P
~ K. ANGEL PILAGO
GARY SAFARIK
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai 'i
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
.11
Hilo, Nawai'i 96720
13'x' Session
ADDENDUM
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
9:00 a.m.
9:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
)BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST REAMING)
Bill 112: 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 &
RECREATION: Lincoln Park Improvements ($10,000); funds to be provided from
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources
010,000). Funds would be used for the construction of a new pavilion for Lincoln Park.}
Re: Comm. 295
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
(Hawai`i Tribune Herald -May 31, 2005)
(West Hawaii Today May 3l, 2005)
Hawaii Count' is an Er{ual Opportunity Provider and Employer.