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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 03/22/2006 2004-2006 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI STACY K. HIGA ~.~C'''r'".~r, Chan & PresidmgOjflcer ~ ~~uq,' PETE HOFFMANN FRED C. HOLSCHUH, M.D. VIRGINIA ISBELL ; DONALD IKEDA t'me Chair .!'y'S~ B08 JACOBSON K. ANGEL PILAGO GARY SAFARIK COUNTY COUNCIL county ojHawai'i Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 33id Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Wednesday, March 22, 2006 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Pastor Keith Elliot of Kona Church of God CALL TO ORDER KOLLCALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 18, 2005; and November 9, 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-33 Page 2 March 22, 2006 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 251-06: Grants a Variance from Chapter 3, Section 3-12(a), Hawaii County Code (1983) 2005 Edition, to Allow Two Ground Signs for the Ali`i Gardens Marketplace, TMK Number. (3)7-5-020:070 (Zoned Agricultural 5-Acre) {Eric Von Platen- Luder, Applicant. Requests a sign variance for an additional ground sign per Section 3-12(a), Hawaii County Code.} Re: Comm. 656 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda (B/R) Approve: PWIRC-35 Res. 254-06 Authorizes the Abandonment and Disposition of a Portion of a Government (Draft 2): Right-of-Way, Situated at Kailua Village, North Kona, Hawaii, Being a Portion of Tax Map Key: (3)7-5-006:014 (approx. 709 square feet). {Proposed sale to Patrick Corrigan and Sabu Shake, Jr., principals of Fishhopper, LLC (portion of right-of- way located in front of Oceanview Inn Building on Ali`i Drive).} Re: Comm. 666.3 Lntr. by: Mr. [keda Approve: PWIRC-36 Res. 255-06 Requests the Mayor and His Administration to Expedite the Planning and Design of (Draft 2): the La`aloa Avenue Extension, Lako Street Extension and Ali`i Parkway Projects to Develop a Coordinated Set of Roadway Network Improvements that Include Needed Traffic Calming Features While Weighing the Ability to Increase Mobility with Alternative Routes. Re: Comm. 667.2 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: PWIRC-37 Hawaii County Council-33 Page 3 March 22, 2006 Res.260-06: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Hawaii County Resource Center (Kealakehe Project Grad). Discretionary funds from District 8 would be used for the Research and Development Department's Kealakehe Project Grad.} Re: Comm. 682 Intr. by: Mc Pilago Approve: FC-241 Res. 261-06: Authorizes the Receipt and Expenditure of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Award of $33,500 for the Pahoa Weed and Seed Program. {Funds would be used by the Police Department for overtime expenses and to purchase equipment such as portable screens, night vision monoculars, surveillance cameras, and laptop computers. } Re: Comm. 697 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-245 Res. 270-06: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $85,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Transfer to Highway Fund (Street Lights-Miscellaneous Contractual Services). Discretionary funds from District 2 would be used to pay for costs related to the installation of street lights on `Alae Street. } Re: Comm. 727 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda Waived: FC Res. 272-06: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Negotiate the Disposition of Real Property to the Hawaii Island Housing Trust for the Purpose of the Development of the Waikoloa Employee Housing Project. {Hawai`i Island Housing Trust (HIHT) is a newly formed non-profit organization who proposes to develop a community of 800 to 1,200 for-sale and rental units.} Re: Comm. 730 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: CHA -February 28, 2006 Hawaii County Council-33 Page 4 March 22, 2006 Res. 273-06: Expresses Council Support for the Creation of a Community Facilities District and Other Means of Financing, Such as the Creation of an Improvement District and Issuance of Bonds to Pay for Certain Improvements in the Waikoloa Employee Housing Project, and Reaffirming Resolution No. 236-04. Re: Comm. 731 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: CHA -February 28, 2006 Res. 287-06: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $1,200 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation -Recreation Division Other Current Expense (Pu`u`eo Community Center). Discretionary funds from District 2 would be used to pay for costs related to week-end activities at the Center for children in the community.} Re: Comm. 750 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda Waived: FC 9:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 184: 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 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: West Hawaii Composting Facility ($1,000,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($1,000,000). Funds would be used for the planning and development of a legally permitted composting facility at the resource recovery area adjacent to the West Hawaii Landfill at Pu`uanahulu.} Re: Comm. 563 hrtr. by: Mr. Pilago Approve: FC-240 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter ;and Comm. 563.4: From Environmental Management Director Barbara Bell, dated March 8, 2006. Hawaii County Council-33 Page 5 March 22, 2006 Bill 219: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District Classification from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-28:30, 32, 33 (approx. 28,002 square feet). {Janice Oshiro, Applicant.} Re: Comm. 679 Intr. by: Mr. Pilago Approve: PC-55 and Comm. 679.1: From Sidney M. Fuke, Planning Consultant, dated March 6, 2006. Bill 230: 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 RECREATION: Hakalau Veterans' Park Improvements ($1,050,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Project Fund-Fund Balance, and/or Other Sources ($1,050,000). Funds would be used to purchase required materials and then install restrooms and a pavilion ($400,000); bleachers ($30,000); roofing to cover bleachers ($120,000); and to make all ADA compliant improvements ($500,000).} Re: Comm. 693 Intr. by: Mr. Holschuh Approve: FC-242 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 231: 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 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Waste Reduction Facility ($40,000,000); increased funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources. Funds would be used to plan, design, and construct a Waste Reduction Facility.} Re: Comm. 695 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) Approve: FC-243 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Hawaii County Council-33 Page 6 March 22, 2006 Bill 232: Initiates a Charter Amendment to Section 13-4, Article XIII of the Hawaii County Charter Relating to Composition and Terms of Boards and Commissions. {Allows all members who serve less than atwo-year term to succeed themselves for an additional full term.} Re: Comm.696 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-244 2/3 Vote: First of three required readings, Section 15-I(a), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 233: 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 State Grants -Pahoa Weed and Seed ($33,500); appropriates same to Pahoa Weed and Seed.} Re: Comm. 697 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell Approve: FC-246 10:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 123: Amends Section 25-8-5 (Kailua Urban Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District Classification from Multiple Family Residential (RM-1) to Resort-Hotel (V-.75) at Puaa 1s`, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-9:23 (approx. 1.172 acres). {KPC Villages, LLC, Applicant.} Re: Comm. 362 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago l~` Reading: March 1, 2006 Bill 209: 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 -Deputy Prosecutor Training ($15,864); appropriates same to Deputy Prosecutor Training.} Re: Comm. 664 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell l~` Reading: March 1, 2006 Hawaii County Council-33 Page 7 March 22, 2006 Bill 210: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for [he Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases revenues in Fund Balance from Previous Year ($3,475,662); appropriates to the following: Traffic Division -Other Current Expense ($125,000), Streetlights ($343,602), Traffic Signs and Markings -Other Current Expense ($240,060), Highway Maintenance Administration -Other Current Expense ($42,000), Highway Maintenance Administration -Equipment ($1,048,000), Puna Road -Other Current Expense ($37,000), and Transfer to Capital Project Fund ($1,640,000), for a total of $3,475,662. Re-appropriates funds which had lapsed (Kailua Village Streetlights, Puna Makai Subdivision Streetlights, Ainaola Subdivision Streetlights, and the Volcano Charter School Shoulder Paving) to the aforementioned accounts.} Re: Comm. 670 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) 1" Reading: March I, 2006 Bill 21 l: 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 PUBLIC WORKS: Mamalahoa Highway Improvements (Mud Lane to Waimea Town) ($640,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($640,000). Current cost for materials and striping is estimated to be $1,140,000 and not $500,000 as previously budgeted.} Re: Comm. 670 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) 1 Reading: March 1, 2006 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 212: 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 PUBLIC WORKS: Coastview-Wonderview Road Resurfacing ($858,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($858,000). Resurfaces failing asphaltic concrete pavement, which has deteriorated to an extent that causes a safety hazard for motorists.} Re: Comm. 670 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell 1" Reading: March 1, 2006 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Hawaii County Council-33 Page 8 March 22, 2006 Bill 213: 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 PUBLIC WORKS: Painted Church Road Safety Improvements ($142,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($142,000). Project would improve intersection sight distance and necessary road realignment, as well as associated road and drainage improvements. } Re: Comm. 670 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell l~' Reading: March 1, 2006 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 214: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Decreases revenue in Bus Revenues <$232,000> and increases revenue in Fund Balance from Previous Year ($2,758,465), for a total of $2,526,465; and appropriates to the following: Data Systems -Equipment ($63,000), Finance Administration and Budget- Other Current Expense ($102,025), Advertising ($58,700), Treasury -Other Current Expense ($20,000), Property Management- Salary and Wages ($20,618), Property Management- Other Current Expense ($3,132), Property Management- Equipment ($7,250), Civil Service -Salary and Wages ($26,500), Civil Service- Other Current Expense ($750), Research and Development -Other Current Expense ($9,000), Research and Development- Equipment ($20,000), Public Works Administration -Other Current Expense ($75,910), Automotive Division - Equipment ($56,000), Police Commission -Other Current Expense ($4,000), Police Administration Division -Other Current Expense ($660,400), North Hilo -Other Current Expense ($3,000), Hamakua -Other Current Expense ($10,000), Waimea - Other Current Expense ($9,000), Kohala Police -Other Current Expense ($11,000), Kona Police -Other Current Expense ($89,000), Ka`u Police -Other Current Expense ($14,000), Puna Police -Other Current Expense ($7,000), Fire Protection -Other Current Expense ($150,000), Fire Protection Equipment ($264,070), Construction Inspection -Salary and Wages ($21,000), Building Inspection - Salary and Wages ($120,000), Building Inspection -Other Current Expense ($35,000), Flood Control -Other Current Expense ($150,000), Civil Defense Agency -Other Current Expense ($31,500), RSV P -Other Current Expense ($7,000), Parks and Recreation Administration -Other Current Expense ($11,250), Parks Maintenance -Salary and Wages ($24,460), Parks Maintenance- Equipment ($26,900), Recreation Division -Other Current Expense ($45,000), Aquatics Pools -Other Current Expense ($100,000), Pana`ewa Zoo -Other Current Expense ($25,000), Transfer to Housing Fund ($170,000), Public Safety Disaster/Emergency-G ($'75,000), for a total of $2,526,465. Due to the implementation of the Kokua Bus System, $232,000 reflects the loss in bus revenues and attaches a list of fund balance proposals showing the breakdown of the appropriations and a brief explanation on how the funds would be used.} Re: Comm. 671 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) Is' Reading: March 1, 2006 and (Comm. 677.3/6117 214, Drafl 1, continues on the need page.) Hawaii County Council-33 Page 9 March 22, 2006 Comm. 671.3: From Finance Director William Takaba, dated March 7, 2006, transmitting Bill 214, Draft 2. Draft 2 requests an additional $15,000 be taken from the fund balance and appropriated to the Office of Management -Other Current Expense account for: I) a contractual hire to assist Mayor Kim's Executive Assistant Roy Takemoto as he works on the Community Development Plans, and 2) final reimbursement payments to the consultant working on the large capacity gang cesspool replacement project; and Bill 214 Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of (Draft 2): Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Decreases revenue in Bus Revenues <$232,000> and increases revenue in Fund Balance from Previous Year ($2,773,465), for a total of $2,541,465; and appropriates to the following: Office of Management -Other Current Expense ($15,000), Data Systems -Equipment ($63,000), Finance Administration and Budget-Other Current Expense ($102,025), Advertising ($58,700), Treasury -Other Current Expense ($20,000), Property Management- Salary and Wages ($20,618), Property Management- Other Current Expense ($3,132), Property Management -Equipment ($7,250), Civil Service - Salary and Wages ($26,500), Civil Service-Other Current Expense ($750), Research and Development -Other Current Expense ($9,000), Research and Development -Equipment ($20,000), Public Works Administration -Other Current Expense ($75,910), Automotive Division -Equipment ($56,000), Police Commission -Other Current Expense ($4,000), Police Administration Division - O[her Current Expense ($660,400), North Hilo -Other Current Expense ($3,000), Hamakua-Other Current Expense ($10,000), Waimea -Other Current Expense ($9,000), Kohala Police -Other Current F,xpense ($11,000), Kona Police-Other Current Expense ($89,000), Ka`u Police-Other Current Expense ($14,000), Puna Police -Other Current Expense ($7,000), Fire Protection -Other Current Expense 150,000), Fire Protection Equipment ($264,070), Construction Inspection -Salary and Wages ($21,000), Building Inspection -Salary and Wages ($120,000), Building Inspection -Other Current Expense ($35,000), Flood Control -Other Current Expense ($150,000), Civil Defense Agency -Other Current Expense ($31,500), RSVP -Other Current Expense ($7,000), Parks and Recreation Administration -Other Current Expense ($1 1,250), Parks Maintenance -Salary and Wages ($24,460), Parks Maintenance -Equipment ($26,900), Recreation Division - Other Current Expense ($45,000), Aquatics Pools -Other Current Expense ($100,000), Pana`ewa Zoo -Other Current Expense ($25,000), Transfer to Housing Fund ($170,000), Public Safety Disaster/Emergency-G ($75,000), for a total of $2,541,465.} Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) Hawaii County Council-33 Page 10 March 22, 2006 Bill 215: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases revenues in Transfer from General Fund ($170,000); appropriates to the following. Kawaihae Transitional Shelter ($136,000) and Hawaii Island Workforce Economic Development Ohana (HIWEDO) ($34,000), for a total of $170,000. Funds would be used at the Kawaihae Transitional Housing Shelter to maintain its services for this fiscal year and for repairs to its shelter; and by HIWEDO for its workforce development programs.} Re: Comm. 671 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R) l~' Reading: March 1, 2006 Bill 234: Amends Ordinance No. OS-86, as Amended, the Operating Budge[ for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants -Waimea Transportation Circulation Plan ($120,000); appropriates same to Waimea Transportation Circulation Plan.} Re: Comm. 708 Intr. by: Ms. Isbell l~` Reading: March I, 2006 REPORTS FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Reports from the Finance Department for the Months REPORT: Ended October 31 and November 30, 2005. FC-238 Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Kendall D. Sharpless (Council (Comm. 698): District 6) to the Board of Ethics. FC-239 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Dwayne T. Mukai (Council (Comm. 699): District 4) and Mr. Searle W. Grace (Council District 3) to the Salary Commission. PSPRC-19 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Morris 1. Kihara (Council (Comm. 701): District 2) to the Veterans Advisory Committee. PSPRC-20 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mc Thomas P. Whittemore (Council (Comm. 702): District 8) to the Police Commission. PSPRC-21 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Claude S. Onizuka (Council (Comm. 703): District 7) to the Liquor Commission. PSPRC-22 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mc John M. Bertsch (Council (Comm. 704): District 8) to the Fire Commission. Hawaii County Council-33 Page I 1 March 22, 2006 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE 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 IIRS Section 92-4 and Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. Comm. 514.1: JAMES R. PARRISH AND LISA R. PARRISH, ET. AL. V. THE HONORABLE RONALD IBARRA, JUDGE OF THE THIRD CIRCUIT COURT, STATE OF HAWAII, ET. AL. CIV. NO. OS-651; JAMES R. PARRISH AND LISA R. PARRISH, ET. AL. V. THE STATE OF HAWAI`1, ET. AL. CIV. NO. OS-1-0315 REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated March 6, 2006. {The purpose of the executive meeting is to discuss the Corporation Counsel's interpretation, work product, and recommendations concerning the litigation in [his case, including the payment of special counsel fees and costs, which necessarily involve discussion concerning the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and liabilities thereto. This meeting is closed to the public pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended.} Comm. 724.1: KELLY, ET. AL. V. 1250 OCEANSIDE PARTNERS, ET. AL. CIV. NO. 00-0 l -0192K From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated March 3, 2006. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2006 COUNCIL PUBLIC 6:00 p.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU HEARING RE BAY RESORT AND SPA OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS (W. HAWAI'q WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2006 FINANCE COMMI'1"TEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM SPECIAL MEETING (DEPARTMENTAL AND PROGRAM RF.,VIEWS OF BUDGETS) THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2006 FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM SPECIAL MEETING (DEPARTMENTAL AND PROGRAM REVIEWS OF BUDGETS) Hawaii County Council-33 Page 12 March 22, 2006 FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2006 FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM SPECIAL MEETING (DEPARTMENTAL AND PROGRAM REVIEWS OF BUDGETS) TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2006 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM ADJOURNMENT 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 [he proposal, The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8255 by March 20, 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 Aupuni 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 967A0; and at the Waimea Council Members' Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea, Hawaii 96743. Submitting Testimony: Those persons wishing to testify must register with the Council/Clerk's staff. Those testifying in person and submitting written testimony should bring sixteen (16) copies of the testimony for distribution at the meeting. Those persons unable to testify in person may submit testimony (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Ofllce in Hilo at the above address, (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912, or (3) by e-mail to counci!!es[imony@co.hawaie.hi.us. Copies will be made and distributed a[ the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. In any case, both oral and written testimony will be considered public record. Notice to Lobbyists: if you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist. {Article I5, Section 2-913(b), 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 2-913(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 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, April 2, 2006, at 1030 a.m.; and Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at 6 p.m. (Hawai`i Tribune Herald -March 19, 2006) (West Hawaii Today-March 19, 2006)