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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 05/20/1997 1996-1998 OJa_ 4r Og h4~7 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI 3.~ud= AARON S.Y. CHUNG Chairman& PresidingO~cer BOBBY JEAN LEITI-IEAD-TODD JOHN RAY AL SMITH '>E•o~ ~a~ JOSEPH REYNOLDS vice Chairmen JOHN SANTANGELO, JR. COLITj~'Y COLII~CIL J. CURTIS TYLER, III County of Hawaii DOMINIC YAGOIv'G Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 14th Session -.a ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ _ ~ ' ~ ~ ORDER OF BUSINESS ~ e--: ~ Hawaii County Councilroom Hilo, Hawaii Tuesday, May 20, 1997 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION The Reverend Thomas Tioaquen of Hilo Church of God APPROVAL OF MINUTES STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Page 2 May 20, 1997 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 64-97: Transfers X86,827 from the Chief Engineer - OCE Miscellaneous Contract Services account; and credits same to the Transfer to Capital Projects Fund Miscellaneous Charges account. Re: Comm. 240 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd Approved: FC-74 Res. 65-97: Approves the cost items covered in the arbitration decision affecting HGEA Bargaining Unit 02. Re: Comm. 241 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd Approved: FC-75 Res. 67-97: Authorizes the acquisition of land for the improvement of the Mamalahoa Highway, from Kamamalu Street to Lindsey Road, located at Waimea, District of South Kohala, County and State of Hawaii. Re: Comm. 7.2 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approved: PWPC-31 1st of 2 Readings. Res. 68-97: Authorizes the acceptance of a donation of real property from Ramona Mew Lang Chow Ropek and Alice A. Smith; TMK: (3)2-2-41-121 (Por.). Re: Comm. 246 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approved: PWPC-32 Hawaii County Council Page 3 May 20, 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: Mr. Yagong Approved: PWPC-33 1st of 2 Readings. Res. 72-97: Authorizes the acceptance of a donation of assorted weightlifting plates from Hope Chapel of Kailua-Kona. Re: Comm. 256 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-77 Res. 73-97: Accepts the donation of X1,500 from Chevron U.S.A., Inc., for the training of Hawaii County Fire Department personnel to fight petroleum fires. Re: Comm. 264 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Approved: FC-79 Res. 77-97: Authorizes the extension of the public sewer at Kaapoko Homestead Road, located at Papaikou, District of South Hilo, County and State of Hawaii. Re: Comrn. 121.10 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd (H/R) Filed: PWPC-34 Res. 78-97: Recognizes the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program on their 25th "Silver" Anniversary Celebration. Re: Comm. 276 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Approved: PWPC-35 Hawaii County Council Page 4 May 20, 1997 Res. 80-97: Supports the preservation of the Ala Kahakai and (Draft 2) National Trails Day on June 7, 1997. Re: Comm. 278.01 Intr. by: Mr. Tyler Approved: PWPC-36 Res. 87-97: Authorizes the waiver of parking meter fees; (Kamehameha Avenue, Bayfront Highway, Mooheau Bus Terminal - June 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997) Re: Comm. 302 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 6da ived : PWPC and Comm. 302.01: From Randolph Rohner, President, Hilo Main Street Program, dated May 6, 1997. Res. 88-97: Authorizes the payment of funds of a later fiscal year and of more than one fiscal year for an organization to develop and administer the Housing Preservation Grant Program. Re : Comm. 306 Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo Approved: CHA (05/07/97) BIL~I~S FOR ORDINANCES Bill 62: 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 21.319 acres of land from Unplanned (U) to Single Family Residential (RS-15) at Kahaluu, North Kona, covered by 'TMK: 7-8-10:Portion of 50. (Kamehameha Investment Corporation, applicant) Re: Comm. 267/1995 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd Approved: PC-46 Hawaii County Council Page 5 May 20, 1997 Bill 16: Amends Section 25-86 (North and South Kona (Draft 2) District Zone Map), Article 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 TMK: 7-4-5:2. (Robert F. Greenwell, Co., L.P., applicant) Re: Comm. 61.01 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd Approved: PC-~37 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 Meascaring account; and appropriates same to the Laser Speed Detection - Miscellaneous Equipment account. Re: Comm. 245 Intr. by: Mr. Ray Approved: FC-76 Bill 76: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Traffic Regulations. (Huina Road - proposed 25 and 30 mph speed limit) Re: Comm. 247 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approved: PWPC-37 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 WORKS 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 and Comm. 272.03: From Laurel A. Dekker, Executive Director, Recycle Hawaii, dated May 6, 1997. Hawaii County Council Page 6 May 20, 1997 Bill 78: Adopts a pay plan for persons employed by the 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 Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R) Approved: FC-82 and Comm. 273.01: From Director of Personnel Michael R. Ben, SPHR, Civil Service, dated May 9, 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) Approved: FC-83 Bill 87: 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 $2,374,500 in the following accounts: Federal Grant - Block Grant ($2,193,000) and Block Grant Program Income ($181,500); and appropriates same to the following accounts: Hamakua Housing Corporation, O'okala & Pa'auhau Camps Waterline Replacement ($500,000), Faster Seals Facility - Renovations ($85,000), Hospice of Hilo - Construction of a Counseling & Training Center ($300,000), Pahoa Multi-Purpose Facility - Land Acquisition ($400,000), Former Family Crisis Shelter - Demolition ($100,000), Laupahoehoe Fire Station - Construction ($200,000), Hilo Armory - Restoration ($390,000), Wailuku River Park - Plans & De-sign ($36,000), Residential Rehabilitation Program ($181,500) and Administration/Planning & Fair Housing ($182,000). Re: Comm. 304 Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo Approved: CHA (05/07/97) Hawaii County Council Page 7 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 revenues of X963,000 in the Federal Grant - 1997 HOME Program; and appropriates same to the following 1997 HOME accounts: Project ($750,000), CHDO ($150,000) and Administration ($63,000). Re: Comm. 305 Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo Approved: CHA (05/07/97) ORDER OF THE DAY 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. Leithead-Todd 1st Reading: March 6, 1991 Approved: PC-51 Bill 49: Amends Chapter 21 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (Draft 2) (1995 Edition), relating to Sewers. Re: Comm. 166.04 Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R) 1st Reading: May 7, 1997 Hawaii County Council Page 8 May 20, 1997 Bill 62: 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: Post Harvest fireatment Facility (2,000,000) (may be applied to planning, de-sign, construction, crop and product development, marketing, promotion and related infrastructure); funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds and/or Other Sources (2,000,000); Re: Comm. 212.09 Intr. by: Mr. Ray 1st Reading: May 7, 1997 and Comm. 212.29: From Warren H.W. Lee, Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc., dated May 6, 1997; and Comm. 212.30: From Gordon A. Chapman, Chapman Consulting Services, dated May 5, 1997; and Comm. 212.31: From Sotero Agoot, Jr., Manager, Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative, dated May 5, 1997; and Comm. 212.32: From Dave Broyles, dated May 5, 1997; and Comm. 212.33: From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro to Robert M. Takeuchi, dated May 7, 1997; and Comm. 212.34: From Michael Raymond, Orchid Isle Landscaping Puanani B&B, dated May 8, 1997; and Comm. 212.197: From Bettie Van Overbeke, dated May 7, 1997; and Comm. 212.198: From Olga Sewa, received May 9, 1997. Bill 69: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Traffic Regulations. (Banyan Drive - proposed freight loading gone) Re: Comm. 234 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1st Reading: May 7, 1997 Hawaii County Council Page 9 May 20, 1997 Bill 70: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition}, relating to Traffic Regulations. (Lehua Street - proposed passenger loading zone) Re: Comm. 235 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1st Reading: May 7, 1997 Bill 71: 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 in the Contribution From Private Source account by X600; and appropriates same to the Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenditures, Building and Construction Materials accounts. Re: Comm. 228.01 Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo 1st Reading: May 7, 1997 REPORTS FC Rept. 78: The Committee on Finance is in accord with the (C-260) purpose and intent of Communication 260; recommends its approval. (Proposed HSAC Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 1997-1998) FC Rept. 80: The Committee on Finance is in accord with the (C-271) purpose and intent of Communication 271; recommends the Council endorse the reappointment of the D1ACo Board and Steering Committee members and the nomination of Councilmember J. Curtis Tyler to the NACo Steering Committee on the Environment, Energy & Land Use. Hawaii County Council Page 10 May 20, 1997 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 295: EXECUTIVE SESSION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL, WILLIAM SILVA, ET AL.. VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL. From Assistant Corporation Counsel Ted H.S. Hong, dated May 1, 1997. Comm. 296: EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL (DUDLEY G. AKAMA, ESQ.. WORKERS COMPENSATION CASE~,~ From Assistant Corporation Counsel Ted H.S. Hong, dated May 1, 1997. Comm. 297: EXECUTIVE SESSION _ APPROVAL OF FOURTH AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL, KONNO ET AL., V. YAMASHIRO ET AL From Assistant Corporation Counsel Ted H.S. Hong, dated May 1, 1997. Comm. 303: EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL, WILLIAM SILVA, ET AL., VS BOUNTY OF HAWAII. ET AL. From Assistant Corporation Counsel Ted H.S. Hong, dated May 8, 1997. OTHER BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY. MAY 2Q~ 19~ 7 COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM (REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES) MONDAY. JUNE 2. 197 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM TUESDAY, ~T~7NE ~ 1997 PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM COMMITTEE FINANCE COI~~'lITfiEE 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM PLANNING COMMITTEE 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM Hawaii County Council Page 11 May 20, 1997 TUE SDAY ~ TUNE 17 , 19 9 7 PUBLIC 'WORKS & PARKS 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM PLANNING COMMITTEE 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM ~dEDNESDAY, ~ N8~ 197 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT (Note: B/R, as listed next 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 Monday, May 19, 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 Tuesday, May 20, 1997 at 6 p.m. and on Sunday, May 25, 1997 at 9 a.m. on Channel 4; Kona - Enlednesday, May 21, 1997 at 6 p.m., and Sunday, May 25, 1997, at 9 a.m., on Channel 12.