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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2007/04/04 2006-2008 ~.M_ _ _ . PETE HOFFMANN w•'t';r, BRENDA FORD s STACY K. HIGA Chair & Presiding Officer ~'4 DONALD IKEDA K. ANGEL PILAGO BOB JACOBSON Vrce Chair ••'''~•uG,N~+'~~ EMILY I. NAEOLE DOMINIC YAGONG J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County ojHawai `i Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 ; 9"' Session - ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resor[ and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Wednesday, Apri14, 2007 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Thy Word Ministries -Kona CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council-9 Page 2 April 4, 2007 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 258: PROPOSED HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES 2007-2008 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET From Council Member Bob Jacobson, dated March 15, 2007, requesting Council's approval of HSAC's 2007-2008 annual operating budget. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 91-07: Authorizes the Mayor to Enter Into a Long Term Agreement with the Merrie Monarch Festival, to Lease a Portion of the Former County of Hawaii Real Property Tax Office Situated at 865 Pi`ilani Street in Hilo, Hawaii. {The Administration plans to relocate the RSVP program to another site; only then shall a portion of the building be provided for lease to the Merrie Monarch Festival organization for 20 yeazs at the cost of $1 per year plus utilities. } Re: Comm. 220 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-69 ;and Comm. 220.1: From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated Mazch 21, 2007, transmitting proposed amendments to Resolution 91-07, which are listed in this communication. Res. 93-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Tourism Promotion, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Kona Earth Festival). Discretionary funds from District 8 would be used towards the Kona Earth Day activities to help defray some of the costs and expenses associated with this event.} Re: Comm. 229 Intr. by: Mr. Pilago Approve: FC-71 Hawaii County Council-9 Page 3 April 4, 2007 Res. 94-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Tourism Promotion, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Kona Earth Festival). Discretionary funds from District 9 would be used towards the Kona Earth Day activities to help defray some of the costs and expenses associated with this event.} Re: Comm. 230 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: FC-72 Res. 95-07: Creates a Police Sergeant Position for the Hawaii County Police Department. {This position would provide needed assistance to the Special Response Team's (SRT) lone supervising Police Lieutenant position and would enable the SRT unit to be more efficiently coordinated, supervised, and managed.} Re: Comm. 231 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-73 Res. 96-07: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Monetary Gift of Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty One Dollars and Five Cents ($3,661.05) from the Gregg Malkin Memorial Fund to the Hawaii Fire Department. {Funds would be used for the purchase of thermal gear for the Department's rescue team. } Re: Comm. 232 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-74 Res. 97-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Hawaii County Tourism Strategic Plan. {Funds would be used to launch the Hawaii Tourism Authority's statewide Tourism Strategic Plan to all of the relevant tourism-industry stakeholders, as well as residents of the community.} Re: Comm. 233 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-76 Hawaii County Council-9 Page 4 April 4, 2007 Res. 98-07: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One Fiscal Year for aMulti-Year Contract for Services of Collection and Hauling of Recyclables at Island-Wide Solid Waste Transfer Stations. {The current contract expires on June 30, 2007, and an Invitation for Bids will be advertised soon (the resulting contract will be for atwo-year term with two, one-year options for extension). } Re: Comm. 234 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-78 Res. 99-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Data Grant for the Hawaii County Police Department. {Funds would be used to establish a statewide traffic data system and to ensure compliance with national standards.} Re: Comm. 235 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-79 Res. 101-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Tourism Promotion, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Kona Earth Festival). Discretionary funds from District 7 would be used towards Kona Earth Day activities to help defray some of the costs and expenses associated with this event.} Re: Comm. 241 Intr. by: Ms. Ford Approve: FC-83 Res. 103-07: 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 Department of Liquor Control Public Programs (Boys and Girls Club of Big Island). Discretionary funds from District 1 would be used towards the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island.} Re: Comm. 248 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-9 Page 5 April 4, 2007 Res. 104-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $7,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Hilo High Project Grad Night). Discretionary funds from District 4 would be used towards the Hilo High School Project Grad Night to defray some of the costs and expenses associated with this event.} Re: Comm. 249 Intr. by: Mr. Higa Waived: FC Res. 105-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $7,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Waiakea High Project Grad Night). Discretionary funds from District 4 woud be used towards the Waiakea High School Project Grad Night to defray some of the costs and expenses associated with this event.} Re: Comm. 250 Intr. by: Mr. Higa Waived: FC Res. 106-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $7,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expense (Honomu Park Baseball Field Fencing Project). Discretionary funds from District 1 would be used towards the purchase of fencing materials for the Honomu Park Baseball Field.} Re: Comm. 251 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Res. 107-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $69,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Depaztment of Parks and Recreation Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General (To be allotted to New Streetlight Installation - Lili`uokalani Gazdens and other miscellaneous projects in District 4). Discretionary funds from District 4 would be used towards the installation of a new streetlight at Lili`uokalani Gazdens as well as other miscellaneous projects.} Re: Comm. 252 Intr. by: Mr. Higa Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-9 Page 6 April 4, 2007 Res. 108-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Pazks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expense (Kula`imano Pazk Bleacher Coverings). Discretionary funds from District 1 would be used towazds purchasing building materials to construct a covering for bleachers at Kula`imano Park.} Re: Comm. 253 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Res. 110-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $8,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Pazks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expense (Council District 1 Tables/Chairs). Discretionary funds from District 1 would be used towards the purchase of tables and chairs for the Wainaku, Papa`ikou, Kula`imano, Papa`aloa, Pa`auilo, and Honoka`a gyms in the District of Hamakua. } Re: Comm. 262 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Res. 111-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $43,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expense (Honoka`a County Park Complex). Discretionary funds from District 1 would be used towards the purchase of a new tennis court wind barrier wrap, portable basketball and baseball scoreboards, table tennis table, and other necessary equipment as well as the purchase of building materials to construct two storage units at the Honoka`a County Park Complex.} Re: Comm. 263 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-9 Page 7 Apri14, 2007 Res. 112-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $18,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Program (Boys and Girls Club). Discretionary funds from District 6 would be used towards a grant to support the Boys and Girls Club of Hilo.} Re: Comm. 264 Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson Waived: FC Res. 114-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Program (Hilo High School Grad Night). Discretionary funds from District 2 would be used towards a grant for the 2007 Hilo High School Grad Night.} Re: Comm. 269 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda Waived: FC Res. 115-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $24,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Program (Hilo Computer Assisted Learning Center). Discretionary funds from District 2 would be used towards a grant for the adult literacy program conducted by the Hilo Computer Assisted Learning Center. } Re: Comm. 270 Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda Waived: FC Res. 116-07: Appoints the Hawaii County Council Representative and Alternate to Serve on the Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Executive Committee and the Representative to Serve on the Western Interstate Region (WIR) Board of Directors. {Appoints Council Member Bob Jacobson as Representative to the HSAC Executive Committee and WIR Boazd of Directors, and Council Member K. Angel Pilago as Alternate to the HSAC Executive Committee.} Re: Comm. 271 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Waived: PWIRC Hawaii County Council-9 Page 8 April 4, 2007 Res. 1 17-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $100,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Planning Department, Planning Other Current Expense (Old Volcano Trail Survey). Discretionary funds from District 6 would be used to support the right-of--way survey study for the Old Volcano Trail.} Re: Comm. 272 Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson Waived: FC Res. 118-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $24,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Public Works Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General (To be allotted to New Streetlights Installed- Nanawale, Kahakai & Pohoiki). Discretionary funds from District 5 would be used to purchase streetlights in the District of Puna. } Re: Comm. 273 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Res. 119-07: 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 Department of Liquor Control Public Programs (Kokua Counseling Services, Inc.). Discretionary funds from District 5 would be used to provide more programs to assist needy families in the community. } Re: Comm. 274 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Res. 120-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $19,800 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs (The Friends of the Children's Justice Center Winners Camp). Discretionary funds from District 5 would be used to provide cultural programs for the public.} Re: Comm. 275 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-9 Page 9 April 4, 2007 Res. 121-07: 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 Department of Liquor Control Public Programs (Pahoa Family Health Center). Discretionary funds from District 5 would be used to purchase medical supplies for the Pahoa Family Health Center.} Re: Comm. 276 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Res. 122-07: 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 Departrnent of Liquor Control Public Programs (Malama Hawaii Nei). Discretionary funds from District 5 would be used towards a grant to Malama Hawaii Nei for education scholazships, cultural programs, and athletic community organizations.} Re: Comm. 277 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Res. 123-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $20,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs (Boys and Girls Club). Discretionary funds from District 5 would be used towards a grant for the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island.} Re: Comm. 278 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Res. 124-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs (Pahoa High School Grad Night). Discretionary funds from District 5 would be used towazds a grant for the Pahoa High School Grad Night.} Re: Comm. 279 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-9 Page 10 April 4, 2007 Res. 126-07: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs (Ka Nani No Na Pua/Dances of Tuamoto Island). Discretionary funds from District 5 would be used towards a grant for the Ka Nani No Na Pua program. } Re: Comm. 281 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Res. 127-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $24,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs (Hilo Computer Assisted Learning Center). Discretionary funds from District 5 would be used towards a grant for the Hilo Computer Assisted Learning Center's adult literacy program.} Re: Comm. 282 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC Res. 128-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $19,925 out and from Clerk-Council Services - Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs (Maku`u Farmers Association). Discretionary funds from District 5 would be used towazds a grant for the Maku`u Farmers Association. } Re: Comm. 283 Intr. by: Ms. Naeole Waived: FC 10:45 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FH25T READING) Bill 62: Amends Section 25-5-30 (Na`alehu 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 - 7,500 Square Feet (RS-7.5) to Village Commercial - 7,500 Square Feet (CV-7.5) at Poupouwela and Kowala, Ka`u, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 9-5-024:008 (approx. 17,382 square feet). {Big Island Ventures, LLC, Applicant.} Re: Comm. 199 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Approve: PC-22 Hawaii County Council-9 Page 11 April 4, 2007 Bill 66: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Contribution from Private Source ($3,661.05); appropriates same to Rescue Equipment -Private.} Re: Comm. 232 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-75 Bill 67: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Yeaz Ending June 30, 2007. {Appropriates revenues in State Grants - Hawaii Tourism Authority -Tourism Strategy Plan ($24,750); appropriates same to Hawaii Tourism Authority -Tourism Strategy Plan. } Re: Comm. 233 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-77 Bill 68: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants - Hawaii County Police Depaztment (HCPD) Data Grant ($66,400.80); appropriates same to HCPD Data Grant.} Re: Comm. 235 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-80 Bill 69: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Yeaz Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Federal Grants -Community Based Traffic Coordinator ($22,000); appropriates same to Community Based Traffic Coordinator. Funds would be used for the Police Department's Community Based Traffic Coordinator Program to reduce the number of alcohol, speed, and seat belt non-use related traffic fatalities and injuries on the Big Island by 10 percent.} Re: Comm. 236 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-81 Hawaii County Council-9 Page 12 April 4, 2007 Bill 70: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Yeaz Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Federal Grants - Hawaii County Police Department (HCPD) Roadblock Program ($20,500); appropriates same to HCPD Roadblock Program. Funds would be used for the Police Department's Roadblock Program to reduce the number of alcohol related fatalities and injuries, to increase public awareness, and to provide a constant deterrence against impaired driving by conducting impaired driving roadblocks on our highways.} Re: Comm. 237 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approve: FC-82 Bill 78: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds FINANCE: Earthquake Damages -Federal Highways Administration ($5,500,000); fund shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($5,500,000). Funds would be used for repair work for damages resulting from the October 15, 2006, earthquake.} Re: Comm. 266 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: FC 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter 1:00 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 53: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Vehicles and Traffic, Relating to Temporary Changes in Traffic Controls to Effectuate Traffic Code Amendments. {Allows the Public Works Director to extend the period of temporary traffic control for an additiona190 days without obtaining an extension from the County Council. } Re: Comm. 180 Intr. by: Ms. Ford ls` Reading: March 9, 2007 Held Over Pursuant to Council Rule 26(e): March 21, 2007 ;and Comm. 180.2: From Council Member Stacy K. Higa, dated March 22, 2007, transmitting Bill 53, Draft 2. Draft 2 amends the title of the Bill and allows for a single 90-day extension by the Public Works Director; and (Bill 53, Draft 2, continues on the next page.) Hawaii County Council-9 Page 13 April 4, 2007 Bill 53 Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), (Draft 2): Vehicles and Traffic, Relating to Temporary Changes in Traffic Controls to Effectuate Traffic Code Amendments. Intr. by: Mr. Higa (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Ms. Naeole to pass Bi1153 on First reading.) Bill 58: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Transfer from General Fund ($10,000); appropriates same to Traffic Division Equipment (Matching Funds for two Smazt Signs for Paniolo Drive). Funds would be used towazds the purchase of two Smart Signs to help control speeding on Paniolo Drive in Waikoloa Village.} Re: Comm. 190 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 151 Reading: March 21, 2007 Bill 59: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Allows the Public Works Director to reduce the existing 25 miles per hour maximum speed limit in five-mile-per-hour increments to a minimum of 15 miles per hour for any subdivision being developed under Chapter 23 of the Hawaii County Code.} Re: Comm. 191 Intr. by: Ms. Ford ]s' Reading: March 21, 2007 Bill 64: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in State Grants -Used Oil Collection ($2,500); appropriates same to Used Oil Collection. Funds would be used for a used motor oil program and for conducting education and outreach on that program.} Re: Comm. 205 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong ls' Reading: Mazch 21, 2007 Hawaii County Council-9 Page 14 April 4, 2007 Bill 71: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Yeaz Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Transfer from General Fund ($25,000); appropriates same to Golf Course Equipment [Two Tru Turf Roll & Slice ("Rollers")]. Funds would be used towards the purchase of two Tru Turf Roll & Slice ("Rollers") for the maintenance of the Hilo Municipal Golf Course. } Re: Comm. 243 Intr. by: Mr. Higa ls` Reading: March 21, 2007 Bill 72: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds PARKS AND RECREATION: Kamehameha Park Comfort Station -Private [$250,000] ($380,000) and Kamehameha Pazk Comfort Station -County ($40,000}; funds shall be provided from Fair Share Assessment Contributions ($130,000) and General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($40,000). Additional funds would be used to construct a new comfort station at Kamehameha Park. } Re: Comm. 244 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong ls` Reading: March 21, 2007 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 73: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds FINANCE: Earthquake Damages - FEMA ($1,200,000); funds shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($1,200,000). Funds would be used for repair work for damages resulting from the October 15, 2006, earthquake. } Re: Comm. 245 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong ls` Reading: March 21, 2007 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 1 S6 Amends Chapter 11 (Housing), Article 1, Section 11-4(d), Hawai`i County Code (Draft 2} 1983 (2005 Edition), to Include Affordable Housing Requirements for Industrial (2004-2006): Park Developments. {Requires industrial park developments, consisting of multiple individual enterprises which cumulatively generate over 100 employees on a fulltime equivalent basis, to earn one affordable housing credit for every four fulltime equivalent jobs created.} Re: Comm. 200.4 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann Postponed: November 9 and December 7, 2005 1~` Reading: Mazch 9, 2007 Held Over Pursuant to Council Rule 26(e): March 21, 2007 ;and (Comm. 200.8/Bill 156, Draft 3, continues on the next page.) Hawaii County Council-9 Page 15 April 4, 2007 Comm. 200.8: From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated March 21, 2007, transmitting Bill 156, Draft 3. Draft 3 amends Section 11-4(d) relating to affordable housing requirements for industrial uses; and Bill 156 Amends Chapter 11 (Housing), Article 1, Section 11-4(d), Hawai`i County Code (Draft 3): 1983 (2005 Edition), to Include Affordable Housing Requirements for Industrial Park Developments. Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann (Note: Tbere is a pending motion by Mr. Hoffmann and duly seconded by Mr. Jacobson to pass Bill 156, Draft 2, on first reading.) REPORTS FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the REPORT: Month Ending November 30, 2006. PC-20 Recommends approval of the following nominations to the newly created (Comm. 238): North Kohala Community Development Plan Steering Committee: Mr. William Graham, Ms. Carolyn Lancaster, Ms. Fern White, Ms. Crystal West, Mr. Robert Martin, Mr. Ted Matsuda, Mr. Henry Dulan, Mr. Alvin Kawamoto, Mr. Stephen Sheffield Norris, Mr. David Fuertes, and Mr. Michael Gomes. PC-21 Recommends approval of the following nominations to the newly created (Comm. 239): South Kohala Community Development Plan Steering Committee: Mr. Robert Hunter, Ms. Margaret Wille, Mr. William Bergin, Ms. Joel Lilly, Ms. Merleene Kirkland, Ms. Ruth Smith, Ms. Jacqui Hoover, Mr. George Robertson, Mr. Riley Smith, and Mr. Thomas Kelly. FC-68 Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Patricia Provalenko (Council (Comm. 226): District 9) to the Salary Commission. FC-70 Recommends acceptance of a monetary donation of $25 to the Parks and (Comm. 221): Recreation Department, to be used towazds the reconstruction of the Pana`ewa Community Center, by Ms. June H. Daimaru. Hawaii County Council-9 Page 16 April 4, 2007 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 HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. Comm. 138: COUNTY OF HAWAII V. ROBERT NIGEL RICHARDS, ET. AL. CIV. NO. OS-1-O15K From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated January 25, 2007. Postponed: March 9 and 21, 2007 ;and Comm. 138.1: From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated March 9, 2007, requesting this matter be deferred to the March 21s` Council meeting. Comm. 247: REQUEST FOR REPRESENTATION OF POLICE OFFICERS LORENZO ATIENDA, ROBERT PULE AND DAVID REIS; GEORGE L. K. "KEOKI" KAI, JR., ET AL. V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL.; CIVIL NO. CV 06-00009 DAE/KSC From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harty P. Freitas, dated March 13, 2007. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY. APRIL 17. 2007 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 333 Kiauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor WEDNESDAY. APRIL 18. 2007 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 333 Kilauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor TUESDAY, MAY I, 2007 COMMITTEES TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA Hawaii County Council-9 Page 17 April 4, 2007 WEDNESDAY. MAY 2. 2007 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA 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 the proposal. The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8255 by April 2, 2007. 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 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 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 Council Members' Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea, Hawaii 96743. V ideoconferencin¢ is available at the following locations: • Hilo Council Room at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and • Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, If, for technical or other unanticipated reasons the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. • V ideoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. Submitting Testimony: Those persons wishing to testify in person must register with the Council/Clerk's staff. Those testifying in person and submitting written testimony should bring seventeen (17) 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 Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, (2) by facsimile to (808) 96]-8912, or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit a separate testimony for each item. For testimonies submitted by a-mail or fax, 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. Notice to Lobbyists: If 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(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 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawaii County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, April 15, 2007, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, Apri] ] 8, 2007, at 6 p.m.