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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 01/20/2006 2004-2006 STAGY K. HIGA JAMES Y. ARAKAKI Chrsir& Po~exuling Offerer ~iq PETE HOFFMANN FRED C. HOLSCHUH, M.D. VIRGINIA [SBELL DONALD IKEDA vi~eChmi~ BOBJACOBSON K. ANGEL PILAGO GARY SAFARIK COUNTY COUNCIL County nfHax~ni't Han~ai'i C'ounN Butlrling 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 29th Session ' ORDER OF BUSINFiSS Hawaii County Counci] Hilo, Hawaii Friday, January 20, 2006 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Reverend Tag'Faggart of Center for Spiritual Growth or First Church of Religious Science CALL'LO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEllGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 5, 2005 (Note: Please tom cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hnwai'i County is pn Equa] Opportunity Po-ovider nncl Employer. Hawaii County Council-29 Page 2 January 20, 2006 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT ANll EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 225-05: Accepts the Dedication of Lot 4 (Kailua-Hualalai Road), Containing an Area of 0.795 Acre, Situate in the District of North Kona, County and State of Hawaii, Bearing Tax Map Key: (3)7-5-010:084, from Leonard Radcliffe Greenwell. {Lot 4 is a portion of the Kailua-Hualalai Road, which is needed to access the Hualalai Elderlp Housing Project.} Re: Comm. 588 Intr. by: Mc Ikeda Approvr. PWIRC-30 Res. 228-05: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of Hawai' i Department of [he Attorney General, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Sexual Assault Multi-Disciplinary Training Grant. {Funds would be used to coordinate a statewide three-day training program aimed at improving the delivery of sexual assault services within the criminal justice system.} Re: Comm. 598 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-208 Res. 230-05: Authorizes the Acquisition of Private Properties by Eminent Domain, Being Portions of'Tax Map Keys: (3)1-3-003:005 and 006, Si[uate at Kauaea, Puna, County and State of Hawaii, for the Kalapana Road, Highway ] 37, Realignment Project. {Realignment is needed due to erosion of the highway into the sea. } Re: Comm. 602 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda Approve: PWIRC'-3l Note: First of two required readings, Section 101-13, Flawai`i Revised Statutes Hawaii County Council-29 Page 3 January 20. 2006 Res. 235-06: 'Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Office of Housing and Community Development Transfer to Housing Fund (Kawaihae Transitional Housing Program). Discretionary funds from District 9 would be used for the Kawaihae 'transitional Housing Program. } Re: Comm. 622 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Waived: FC Res. 236-06: hransfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Office of Housing and Community Development Transfer to Housing Fund (Kawaihae Transitional Housing Program). Discretionary funds from District 8 would be used for the Kawaihae Transitional Housing Program. } Re: Comm. 623 Intr. by: Mr. Pilago Waived: FC Res. 239-06: 'transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $27,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Tourism Promotion (Big ]stand Visitors Bureau). Discretionary funds from District 4 would be used for the Big Island Visitors Bureau's Marketing and Promotions for the Big Island program, promoting the Big Island and developing a stronger economic base.; Re: Comm. 627 Intr. by: Mr. Higa Waived: FC Res. 241-06: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Services Coordinator Grant. {Funds would be used to retain the services of the current Victim Services Coordinator and continue the program that services the on-going needs of victims from domestic violence/sexual assault while their cases remain under investigation. } Re: Comm. 633 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-29 Yage 4 January 20. 2006 Res. 244-06: Supports Efforts to Protect Native Hawaiian Ancestral Remains (Iwi Kupuna), Funerary Oblects (Moepu), Sacred Objects, and Cultural Patrimony from Desecration and Destruction. {Supports the good faith efforts of the Native Hawaiian community to protect their sacred remains and objects on behalf of future generations. Rc: Comm. 641 Intr. by: Mr. Higa Waived: HSFDC 9:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE Pl1BLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bil I 1 R7: Amends Ordinance No. OS-87, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. (Adds PARKS AND RECREA"FION: Kea`au Shipman Park Lighting ($550,000); funds shall be provided from Genera] Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($550,000). Funds would be used for the installation of lighting for the walkway, basketball court, and tennis court at the Kea`au Shipman Park.} Re: Comm. 587 Intr. by: Mr..Arakaki Approve: FC X06 2i3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 190: Amends Ordinance No. OS-87, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. {Increases the following appropriation: ENVIltONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: East Hawaii Regional Sort Station [$2,200,000] ($6,100,000); appropriation increase shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($3,900,000). Additional funding of $3.9 million would enable the County to proceed to award the contract for the purpose of constructing the reload building, the associated roads and utilities, as well as the scale house and scales (corresponding to the components of the base bid for the East Hawaii Regional Sort Station Complex).} Re: Comm. 597 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) Approve: FC-207 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Hawaii County Council-29 Page 5 January 20, 2006 Bill 191: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fisca] Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants -Sexual Assault Multi-Disciplinary Training ($34,500); appropriates same to Sexual Assault Multi-Disciplinary Training.} Re: Comm. 598 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-209 Bill 192: Amends Ordinance No. OS-87, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. {Adds PUBC[C WORKS: Kaumana Drive Sidewalks ($150,000); funds shall be provided from Genera] Obligation Bonds, Capita] Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($150,000). Funds would be used to construct sidewalks on Kaumana Drive from Lele Street to Puuhina Street. } Re: Comm. 601 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda Approve: FC-210 2/3 Vote: Section ]0-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 193: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases/decreases revenues in the following: Federal Grants -Coastal Zone Management ($146,246) and State Grants Coastal Zone Management <$45,108>, for a total increase of $101,138; appropriates $101,138 to Coasta] Zone Management (CZM). Additional funds would be used to 1) undertake a review and revision of the County Subdivision Code to incorporate green infrastructure principles and reduce environmental impact, 2) review existing codes to determine whether amendments are needed to promote environmentally-sensitive design in agricultural and rural areas, 3) continue to support the downtown Hilo community visioning project by facilitating the development of the implementation process and tools to evaluate and measure progress of the living action plan against smart growth principles, 4) replace (purchase) equipment necessary for field surveys, meetings, presentations, field inspections, and enforcement of shoreline areas, and 5) attend workshops and/or conferences related to the CZM Program. } Re: Comm. 603 In[r. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-211 Hawaii County Council-29 Page 6 January 20. 2006 Bill 194: Authorizes the Mayor o1 the County of Hawai' i to Enter Into an Intergovernmental Agreement for a State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan for Wastewater Public Improvement Projects; and Authorizes the Issuance of $5,500,000 General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawaii for the Purpose of Financing Qualified Wastewater Disposal Improvements of the County of Hawai' i. {The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated a regulation prohibiting the construction of new large capacity cesspools and a requirement that all large capacity cesspools must be closed or upgraded to prevent the endangerment of underground sources of drinking water, which the Public Works Department hus taken the lead for this EPA mandate for County facilities. The current appropriation balance is at $7,050,000 and the revised engineer's estimate is now set at $12,500,000 (an additional appropriation of $5,500,000 would be required to successfully complete construction). } Re: Comm. 604 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-212 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 195: Amends Ordinance No. OS-87, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and b'inancing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. {Adds PUBLIC WORKS: Large Capacity Cesspool Conversions -State Revolving Fund ($5,500,000); funds shall be provided from State Revolving Funds ($5,500,000). Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement for a State Revolving Fund loan for the County's Large Capacity Cesspool Conversion project and authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing this improvement project. } Re: Comm. 604 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-213 2/3 Vote: Section ] 0-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 196: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai ~i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Appropriates revenues in Fwtd Balance Reserved for Liquor Control 15,000); appropriates same to Public Programs. Funds would be used to conduct programs for the public which would promote compliance to liquor laws.} Re: Comm. 605 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-214 Hawa~`i County Council-29 Page 7 January 20, 2006 Bill 202: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Flawai`i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases revenues in Transfer from General Fund ($20,000); appropriates same to Kawaihae Transitional Shelter. Funds would be used to help sustain the Kawaihae Transitional Shelter Program for at least two years until a permanent site is found and new facilities bwlt.} Re: Comm. 632 Intr. bv: Ms. Isbell Waived: FC Bill 203: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants -Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Services Coordinator ($36,920); appropriates same to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Services Coordinator. } Re: Comm. 633 Intr. bv: Ms. Isbell Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SE('OND OR FINAL READING) REPORTS FINANCIAL. Monthly Financial Status Report from the Finance Department for the Month REPORT: Ended June 30, 2005. REFERRALS FOR EXECU'i'IVF. SESSION The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the following cases, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purpose of consulting with the Corporation Counsel and/or its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties. privileges, immunities and liabilities, including the current status of the litigation. A 2/3 vote, pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. Comm. 640: REQIiEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2194 TO CONDUCT AUDITS OF'1'HE ACCOUNTS AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`1 From /ndependent Financial Audit Evaluation Comrnittee William E. Smith, Deputy County Clerk; Lane Shibata, Audit Analyst; and Rodney Oshiro, Legislative Analyst, dated January 5, 2006. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) Hawaii County Council-29 Page 8 January 20, 2006 ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY. JANUARY 31, 2006 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2006 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2006 COMMI'C1'EES TBA COUNCIL ROOM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 2006 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM ADJOL?RIVMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation "By Request' on behalf of the requesting party. it does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting place is accessible far persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8255 by January 18, 2006. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. Copies of an item listed on the agenda 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 Aupum Street, Hilo, Hawai `i 96720; at the Kona Council Members' Office at the Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740: and at the Waimea Counm] Members' Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway. Suite 5, Waimea, Ilawai`i 96743. Videoconferencink is available at the following locations: • Kona Council Office at the Kailua Trade Center; and • Waimea Council Office ai the Holomua Center. If, for technical reasons the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting w ill continue. • Videoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. Submitting Testimony: Those persons wishing to testify in person or by videoconference must register with the CounciUClerk's staff. 'Those testifying in person and submitting un~itten 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 Kona Council Office and the Waimea Council Office 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 [o (808) 96]-8912. or (3) by e-mail to counciltesTimony~i~co.hnwaiiJii.us. Copies will be made and dismbuted at the meeting when transmitted m a timely manner. In any case, both oral and written testimony will be considered public record. Hawaii County Council-29 Page 9 January 20. 2006 Notice to Lobbyists: [f you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist. {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(6), Hawaii County Code} A lobbyist means "any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials." {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawaii County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Government Access Television: Channel 52 (I [ilo and Kona) Thursday, January 26, 2006, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 10:30 a.m.; and Thursday, February 2, 2006, at 6 p.m. (Hawai'~ Tribune Herald January l5, 2006) (West Hawaii Today- January 15, 2006)