HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2007/04/04 2006-2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.)
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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
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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.)
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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.
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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
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TUESDAY, MAY I, 2007
COMMITTEES TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA
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WEDNESDAY. MAY 2. 2007
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA
ADJOURNMENT
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introduce legislation "By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or
opposition to the proposal.
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Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740; and at the Waimea Council Members' Office at the Holomua Center,
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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.