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JAMES Y. ARAKAKI
_ AARON S.Y. CHUNG
Chairman & Presiding Officer BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD
ks mo>"•~~, JOHN RAY
AL SMITH 'r6'~~ ;;P~' JOSEPH REYNOLDS
vice Chairman JOHN SANTANGELO, JR.
COLIT~TY COLI~~jCIL J. CURTIS TYLER, III
County of Hawaii DOMINIC YAGONG
Hawaii County Building
25 Auyuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96 i 20
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ORDER OF BUSINESS ~
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Hawaii County Councilroom '
Hilo, Hawaii
Monday, June 2, 1997
9:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION The Reverend Angelica Taggart of the
First Church of Religious Science
Center for Spiritual Growth
APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 23, 1997
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council Paqe 2 June 2, 1997
PETITIONS, ~EI~IORIALS AND CONlMULVICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 58-97: Relating to Zonings above the 3,000-foot elevation
(Draft 3) for parcels within the Kaloko ~dauka Subdivision.
Re : Comm. 219.04
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
Approved: PC-53
Res. 66-97: Names a street in the County of Hawaii, State of
Hawaii.
(Renames Alika Street to Alika Place)
Re: Comm. 242
Intr. by: NIs. Leithead-Todd (B/R)
Approved: PC-44
Res. 75-97: Supports the relocation of the Hawaii Community
College campus to the Downtown Hilo area.
Re: Comm. 268
Intr. by: Ndr. Arakaki ~
ids. Leithead-Todd
Approved: FC-85
Res. 79-97: Supports the Korean Visa Waiver Program.
Re: C-277
Intr. by: fl~r. Chung
Approved: FC-86
Res. 81-97: Names a street in the County of Hawaii, State of
Hawaii.
(Renames the extension of Uluwai Street to East
Uluwai Street)
Re: Comm. 279
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd (B/R)
Approved: PC-45
Res. 82-97: Increases time element of Water Safety Officers for
East Hawaii beaches.
Re: Comm. 284
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-87
Hawaii County Council Page 3 June 2, 1997
Res. 83-97: Increases time element of two Park Caretakers for
Ka'u and Kona.
Re: Comm. 285
Intr. by: NIr. Chung
Approved: FC-88
Res. 84-97: Increases time element of Recreation Technician II
2/5T and creating two Recreation Technician II 2/5T
positions for Kona Gym.
Re : Comm. 286
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-89
Res. 85-97: Increases time element of Recreation Technician II
2/5T for Skeet and Trap Range.
Re: Comm. 287
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-90
Res. 86-97: Transfers X110,000 out and from Parks R&tM &
Improvements account; transfers same to Transfer to
Capital Projects Fund account.
Re: Comm. 300
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
Approved: FC-91
Res. 97-97: Determines the Real Property Tam Rates for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1997
to June 30, 1998.
Re : Comm . 315
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
d~1a ived : FC
Res. 98-97: Authorizes the retention of special counsel by
County ®fficials in their individual capacities in
lawsuits relating to County contracts that
allegedly violate Civil Service Ieaw.
Re: Comm. 319
Intr. by: Messrs. Reynolds and
Santangelo
Wlaived: FC
Hawaii County Council Page 4 June 2, 1997
Res. 99-97: Authorizes the exemption of certain Zoning Code
requirements, pursuant to Chapters 201E-201 and
201E-210 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes .for the
proposed Hualalai Elderly Low Income Housing Tax
Credit Rental Housing Project.
Re: Comm. 323
Intr. by: iudr. Santangelo
Approved: CHA (05/.19/97)
Res. 100-97: Authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with
the Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation
for the development of the Hualalai Elderly Low
Income Housing Tax Credit Rental Housing Project.
Re : Comm. 324
Intr. by: Ndr. Santangelo
Approved: CHA (05/19/97)
Res. 101-97: Authorizes the exemption of the proposed Keonelehua
Heights Affordable Housing Project site from
certain zoning, subdivision and roadway codes and
other requirements, pursuant to Chapters 201E-201
and 201E-210 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Re: Comm. 325
Intr. by: Nir. Santangelo
Approved: CHA (05/19/97)
Res. 102-97: Appropriates X10,000 out and from the Election
Division - OCE Printing account; transfers -same to
the Election Division - Equipment, Office Equipment
- Fixture - Furniture account.
Re: Comm. 326
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
6aaived: FC
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 313: Amends Chapter 19, Article 7 of the Hawaii County
Code 1983, relating to Real Property Taxes.
Re: C~-1321/1994
Intr. by: Mr. De Lima
Filed: FC-94
Hawaii County Council Page 5 June 2, 1997
Bill 4: Amends Chapter 21 of the Hawaii County Code 1983,
relating to Sewers;
Re: Comm. 32/1994
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Filed: FC-95
and
Sill 4: Amends Chapter 21 of the Hawaii County Code 1983,
(Proposed relating to Sewers;
Draft FIN)
Re: Comm. 32.01/1995
Intr. by: Nir. Chung (B/R)
Filed: FC-95
and
Sill 4: Amends Chapter 21 of the Hawaii County Code 1983,
(Draft 3) relating to Sewers.
Re: Comm. 32.06/1996
Intr. by: Ndr. Chung (B/R)
Filed: FC-95
Sill 236: Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(1995 Edition), relating to Real Property ~a~
Assessments of Agricultural hands;
Re: Comm. 743.41/1996
Intr. by: Nis. Bonk-Abramson
Filed: FC-92
and
Bill 236: Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(Draft 2) (1995 Edition), relating to Real Property fia~
Assessments of Agricultural hands.
Re: Comm. 743.57/1996
Intr. by: NIr. Chung (B/R)
Filed: FC-92
Bill 263: Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(1995 Edition) relating to Real Property Tazes.
Re: C-1147/1996
Intr. by: Nir. Osorio
Filed: FC-93
Sill 51: Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(Draft 3) (1995 Edition), relating to Real Property Taxation.
Re: Comm. 172.06
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FG84
Hawaii County Council Page 6 June 2, 199°7
Bill 58: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the Hawaii
(Draft 3) County Code 1983 (1995 Kdition), relating to
Traffic Regulations.
(Kaleiopapa Street - proposed no parking zone)
Re: C-190.10
Intr. by: P~Ir. Yagong
Approved: PWPC-23
Referred to PWPC: April 2, 1997
Approved: PWPC-38
Bill 72: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries ?4ap, Hal for
the County of Hawaii, by changing the district
classification of 5.919 acres of land from the
Agricultural to the Urban District at Kalaoa 4th,
North Kona, covered by TMK: 7-3-5:99, 100 and 101.
(Harry Foster Irrevocable Trust, applicant)
Re: Comm. 243
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd (B/R)
Approved: PC-47
Bill 73: Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone 1yIap),
(Draft 3) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii
County Code, by changing the district
classification of 5.919 acres of land from
Agricultural (A-5a) to Single Family Residential
(RS-10) at Kalaoa 4th, North Kona, covered by
TMK: 7-3-5:99, 100 and 101.
(Harry Foster Irrevocable Trust, applicant)
Re: Comm. 243.03
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
Approved: PC-48
Bill 74: Amends Section 25-5-7 Minimum Yards in the Single
Family Residential (RS) District and Section
25-5-26 Minimum Yards in the Double Family
Residential (RD) District, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code)
of the Hawaii County Code.
Re : Comm. 244
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
Approved: PC-52
Hawaii County Council Page 7 June 2, 1997
Bill 77: Amends Ordinance 96-68, as amended, relating to
(Draft 2) Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the
Fiscal Year July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997, by
adding the following project: PUBLIC ABORKB
Landfill Closure ($9,500,000) and Material Recovery
Facility ($500,000); funds for these projects shall
be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Fund
Balance - Capital Projects Fund and/or Other
Sources ($10,000,000);
Re: Comm. 272.04
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Approved: FC-81
Deferred: May 20, 1997
and
Comm. 272.03: From Laurel A. Dekker, F~ecutive Director, Recycle
Hawaii, dated May 6, 1997.
Bill 78: Adopts a pay plan for persons employed by the
(Draft 3) County other than those whose pay is otherwise
provided for, designating payroll periods, pay
days, prescribing certain requirements with respect
to overtime, perquisites and official fidelity
bonds, and repealing Ordinance 96-64 and all
amendments thereto, said Ordinance to be known as
the Salary Ordinance of 1997;
Re: Comm. 273.02
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Approved: FC-82
Deferred: May 20, 1997
and
Comm. 273.01: From Director of Personnel Michael R. Ben, SPHR,
Civil Service, dated May 9, 1997;
Bill 79: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-66 for
the County of Hawaii, by changing the district
classification of approximately 10.23 acres of land
from the Agricultural to the Urban District at
~laiakea, South Hilo, covered by TMK: 2-4-65:04.
(Hakalau Farms, applicant)
Re: Comm. 280
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Toad (B/R)
Approved: PC-54
Hawaii County Council Paqe 8 June 2, 199'7
Bill 80: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Y~Iap),
(Draft 2) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii
County Code, by changing the district
classification of approzimately 10.23 acres of land
from the Agricultural (A-l0a) to Single Family
Residential (RS-15) at &daiakea, South Hilo, covered
by TNIIC:2-4-65:04.
(Hakalau Farms, applicant)
Re: Comm. 280.01
Intr. by: Nis. Leithead-Todd
Approved: PC-55
Bill 81: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Milo Zone Niap),
(Draft 2) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii
County Code, by changing the district
classification of 3.34 acres of land from Single
Family Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial
(CG-20) at Waiakea, South Hilo, covered by
fiNIK: 2-2-34:67, 68, 69, 76, 77, 104 and 106.
(Big Island Candies, applicant)
Re: Comm. 281.01
Intr. by: Nis. Leithead-Todd
Approved: PC-49
Bill $2: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Niap),
(Draft 2) Article Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii
County Code, by changing the district
classification of 21,050 sq. ft. of land from
Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Limited
Industrial (NIL-20) at B~Taiakea, South Hil®, covered
by TN[IZ: 2-2-35:47.
(Gerald Kodama, applicant)
Re : Comm. 282.01
Intr. by: NIs. Leithead-fiodd
Approved: PC-50
Bill 84: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the Hawaii
County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
Traffic Regulations.
(Chin Chuck Road - proposed 25 and 35 mph speed
limit)
Re: Comm. 293
Intr. by: Nlr. Yagong
Approved: P6aPC-39
Hawaii County Council Page 9 JunE 2, 1997
Bill 86: Amends Section 25-8-11 (Lalamilo _ Puukapu Zone
(Draft 2) Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the
Hawaii County Code, by changing the district
classification of 15.928 acres of land from
Agricultural (A-40a) to Family Agricultural (FA-3a)
at Puukapu homesteads, First Series, Puukapu, South
Kohala, covered by TMK: 6-4-01:35;
(Rodney Inaba, applicant)
Re : Comm . 3 O 1.01
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
Approved: PC-56
and
Comm. 318: From Planning Committee Chair Bobby Jean
.Leithead-Todd, dated May 20, 1997, transmitting
Bill 106 with a recommendation to file the bill;
and
Bill 106: Amends Section 25-95E (Lalamilo-Puukapu Zone Map),
Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii
County Code, by changing the district
classification of 15.928 acres from Agricultural
(A-40a) to Agricultural (A-3a) at Puukapu
Homesteads, First Series, Puukapu, South Kohala,
covered by TMK:6-4-01:35.
(Rodney Inaba, applicant)
Re: Comm. 519/1995
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
ORDER OF THE DAY
Res. 67-97: Authorises the acquisition of land for the
improvement of the Mamalahoa Highway, from Kamamalu
Street to Lindsey Road, located at Y~taimea, District
of South Kohala, County and State of Hawaii.
Re: Comm. 7.2
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1st Reading: May 20, 1997
2nd of 2 Readings.
Hawaii County Council Page 10 June 2, 1997
Res. 70-97: Authorizes the acquisition of private properties
for permanent easement purposes for the Paukaa
Sewer System, located at Paukaa, District of South
Hilo, County and State of Hawaii.
Re: Comm. 249
Intr. by: 3eIr. Yagong
1st Reading: ~Iay 20, 1997
2nd of 2 Readings.
Bill 55: Establishing an Operating Budget for the County of
(Draft 3) Hawaii for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1997 to ~7une 30,
1998.
Re : Comm. 184.46
Int r . by : A~dr . Chung
1st Reading: Nday 14, 1997
Bill 56: Relates to Public Improvements and Financing
(Draft 4) Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1997 to
June 30, 1998.
Re: Comm. 184.45
Intr. by: dir. Chung
1st Reading: A+lay 14, 1997
Bill 62: Amends Section 25-87 (North Kona Zone tap),
(Draft 2) Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii
County Code, by changing the district
classification of 21.319 acres of land from
Unplanned (U) to Single Family Residential (RS-15)
at Kahaluu, North Kona, covered by
TNIK: 7-8-10:Portion of 50.
(Kamehameha Investment Corporation, applicant)
Re: Comm. 267/1995
Intr. by: its. I~eithead-Todd
1st Reading: 2~ay 20, 1997
Bill 16: Amends Section 25-86 (North and South Kona
(Draft 2) District Zone tap), Art-isle 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the
district classification of 85.396 acres of land
from Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-l0a)
at Honokohau 1st and 2nd, North Kona, covered by
TMIC: 7-4-5:2.
(Robert F. Greenwell, Co., Is.P., applicant)
Re : Comm. 61.01
Intr . by: Nts . I,eithead-Todd
1st Reading : a~tay 20, 1997
Hawaii County Council Page 11 June 2, 1997
Bill 75: Amends Ordinance 96-72, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 1997, by increasing revenues of
X12,000 in the Federal Grants Laser Speed
Measuring account; and appropriates same to the
Laser Speed Detection - Miscellaneous Equipment
account.
Re: Comm. 245
Intr. by: Mr. Ray
1st Reading: May 20, 1997
Bill 76: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the Hawaii
County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
Traffic Regulations.
(Ruins Road - proposed 25 and 30 mph speed limit)
Re: Comm. 247
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1st Reading: May 20, 1997
Bill 83: Amends Chapter 2, Article 26, of the Hawaii County
Code relating to salary grades for deputies in the
Office of the Corporation Counsel and the Office of
the Prosecuting Attorney;
Re: Comm. 200.02
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
1st Reading: May 20, 1997
and
Comm. 200.05: From Ferdie Masulit and Arlene Awa Masulit, dated
May 19, 1997.
Hawaii County Council Page 12 June 2, 1997
Bill 87: Amends Ordinance 96-72, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the Gounty of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 1997, by increasing revenues of
$2,374,500 in the following accounts: Federal
Grant Block Grant ($2,193,000) and Black Grant
Program Income ($181,500); and appropriates same to
the following accounts: Hamakua housing
Corporation, O'okala & Pa'auhau Gamps - waterline
Replacement ($500,000), Easter Seals Facility -
Renovations ($85,000), Hospice of Hilo -
Construction of a Counseling & firaining Center
($300,000), Pahoa Multi-Purpose Facility - Land
Acquisition ($400,000), Former Family Crisis
Shelter - Demolition ($100,000), Daupahoehoe Fire
Station - Construction ($200,000_), Hilo Armory -
Restoration ($390,000), 6dailuku River Park ~ Plans
& Design ($36,000), Residential Rehabilitation
Program ($181,500) and Administration®Planning ~
Fair Housing ($182,000).
Re: Comm. 304
Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo
1st Reading: May 20, 1997
Bill 88: Amends Ordinance 96-72, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 1997, by increasing revenuers of
$963,000 in the Federal Grant - 1997 HO1~ Program;
and appropriates same to the following 1997 HOME
accounts: Project ($750,000), Community Housing
Development Organization ($150,000) and
Administration ($63,000).
Re: Comm. 305
Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo
1st Reading: May 20, 1997
REPORTS
Financial Monthly Revenue Reports from the Department of
Reports: Finance for the month ended April 30, 1997.
Hawaii County Council Page 13 June 2, 1997
REFERRALS FOR JEXECUTI~iE SESSION
Comm. 296: EKECUTIVE SESSION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDED
AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL (DUDLEY G. AKAMA,
E^d MPEN ATI N CA .
From Assistant Corporation Counsel Ted H.S. Hong,
dated May 1, 1997.
Deferred: May 20, 1997
OTHER BUSINESS
Bill 391: Amends section 25-87 (North Kona Zone Map)
(Draft 2) Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii
County Code, by Changing the district
classification of 10.375 acres of land from
Unplanned (U) to village Commercial (CV-7.5) at
Kahaluu, North Kona, covered by TMK: 7-8-10:Portion
of 2 (formerly Portion of 4).
(Kamehameha Schools/B.P. Bishop Estate, applicant)
Re: Comm. 254.01/
Comm. 2257 (1991)
Intr. by: Ms. LeitheadmT®dd
1st Reading: March 6, 1991
2nd Reading: May 20, 1997
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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5,~,~AY JUNE 3~, ~ ~ 9 7
PUBLIC ~IORKS & PARKS 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
PLANNING COMMITTEE 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM
TUB SDAY , ~iJN~ 17 . 1 Q 9 7
PUBLIC L~IORKS & PARKS 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
PLANNING COMMITTEE 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM
8~~~i~SD~ JANE 1 ~ , 19 9 7
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
Hawaii County Council Page 14 June 1997
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT
(Note: B/R, as listed newt to the name of an Introducer, signifies
that the Councilmember has agreed to introduce legislation "By
Request" and on behalf of the requesting party; however, it does not
necessarily signify their support of or opposition to the proposal.)
The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical
disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend
this hearing should call 961-8255 by Friday, May 30, 1997, for
information. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521.
Those desiring to speak on matters listed on the Order of Business
will register with the County Clerk prior to the convening of the
meeting. For those wishing to submit written testimony on matters
listed on the Order of Business, fifteen (15) written copies should
be prepared for presentation to the Council and submitted 24 hours
prior to the convening of the meeting.
PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION: Hilo ~ Wednesday, June 4, 1997 at 6 p.m.
and on Sunday, June 8, 1997 at 9 a.m. on Channel 4; Kona - Thursday,
June 5, 1997 at 6 p.m., and Sunday, June 8, 1997, at 9 a.m., on
Channel 12.