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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96710
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19'x' Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Thursday, September 6, 2007
8:30 a.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Monty Stewart of Kona Church of the Nazarene
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 25, 2007
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MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
8:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 273-07 Authorizes the Mayor and the Director of Finance to Negotiate aFive-Year Lease
(Draft 2): Agreement with the University of Hawaii at Hilo, College of Agriculture, Forestry,
and Natural Resource Management for the Use of 120 Acres of County Land at
Koholalele (TMK:4-2-5:001) in Pa`auilo, Hawaii, to Conduct Biofuel Crop
Experimentation; and FC-136.
Res. 285-07: Delays Council Action on Upzoning in the District of Puna Until the Puna
Community Development Plan is Adopted by Ordinance, or Until September 1,
2008, Whichever Shall Occur First. {The delay shall not affect or apply to any and
all Federal, State, and County community based/self-help housing projects
involving agencies and programs (which are listed in this resolution) or any
applications for upzoning submitted prior to the adoption of this resolution.}; and
PC-44.
Res. 286-07: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Enter Into Negotiations for the Acquisition of
Wai`ele in the District of Puna, Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42, Hawaii County
Code, 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended). {Ranked as a Number 7 priority and
assigned a criteria score of 80% for acquisition purposes by the Public Access,
Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.}; and FC-137.
Res. 287-07: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Enter Into Negotiations for the Acquisition of
Honolulu Landing in the District of Puna, Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42,
Hawaii County Code, 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended). {Ranked as a Number 5
priority and assigned a criteria score of 85% for acquisition purposes by the Public
Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.}; and
FC-13 8.
Res. 288-07: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Enter Into Negotiations for the Acquisition of
Cape Kumukahi in the District of Puna, Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42, Hawaii
County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended). {Ranked as a Number 6 priority
and assigned a criteria score of 83% for acquisition purposes by the Public Access,
Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.};and FC-139.
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Res. 292-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a
Specialized Investigative Training Grant for the Hawaii County Police Department.
{Funds would be used to improve the Department's ability to respond to violent
crimes against women through ongoing specialized training for the Juvenile Aid
Section detectives.}; and FC-140.
Res. 293-07: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Negotiate a Lease of Real Property, Ululani
Street Extension, Situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, County and State of Hawaii,
Identified as Tax Map Key:(3)2-4-057:031, to the Hawaii Island Veterans
Memorial, Inc. {This 3-year lease (with additional renewal options of 5-year
increments) would be for the purpose of construction and development of a
combined veterans center, veterans housing, and other related purposes.}; and
FC-142.
Res. 294-07: Changes the Funding Source and the Position Status of the Traffic Safety
Coordinator Position. {Grant funding for this position will end in September 2007;
however, the County plans to continue the funding and requests changing the
position status from temporary to permanent.}; and FC-145.
Res. 295-07: Authorizes the Council Chair and the County Clerk to Enter Into a Contract for a
Legislative Liaison for the Upcoming State of Hawaii Legislative Session for a
Period Not to Exceed 180 Days and Not to Exceed $50,000. {The Legislative
Liaison will keep the Council informed of matters affecting Hawaii County during
the regular legislative session.}; and FC-146.
Res. 297-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Hawaii
Anti-Trafficking Task Force Grant for the Hawaii County Police Department.
{Funds would be used to assist in the battle against human trafficking (victims used
in labor exploitation, such as pornography, domestic servitude, and sweatshop
factory work).}; and FC-147.
Res. 298-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Law
Enforcement Investigation Standby Pay Grant for the Hawaii County Police
Department. {Funds would be used to compensate the Juvenile Aid Section
Detectives who are on standby status to respond to violent crimes against women.};
and FC-149.
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Res. 299-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Sexual
Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Standby Pay Grant for the Hawaii County
Police Department. {Funds would be used to compensate the SAFE nurses who are
on standby status and waiting to conduct examinations on victims of sexual
assault.}; and FC-151.
Iles. 300-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Sexual
Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Training Grant for the Hawaii County Police
Department. {Funds would be used to improve the Department's ability to respond
to violent crimes against women, primarily sexual assault, with associated domestic
violence, physical abuse, and homicide.}; and FC-153.
Res. 301-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $60,600 out and from Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief account; credits to the following: Department of Parks and
Recreation Friends of the Park, Miscellaneous Charges (Pana`ewa Community
Concert -Special Duty Officers) ($3,000); Department of Parks and Recreation,
Recreation Division Other Current Expense Supplies (Boxing Equipment) ($1,600);
Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment,
Miscellaneous Equipment (Scoreboard Waiakeawaena Baseball Field Installation)
($5,000); Department of Parks and Recreation Culture/Arts Other Current Expense
(Queen Lili`uokalani Festival) ($5,000); Department of Parks and Recreation
Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General (Repairs to Pana`ewa Community Center
and Waiakea Recreation Center Boxing -Council District 4 ($46,000), for a total of
$60,600. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards various
projects, repairs, and purchases.}
Res. 307-07: 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 Office of the Mayor Committee on the Status of
Women (Teen Dating Violence Conferences). Contingency Relief funds from
District 7 would be used towards costs associated with the Teen Dating Violence
Prevention Peer Education Conference to be held on October 18 and 19, 2007.}
Res. 308-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $900 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Other Current Expense, Education-Recreation-Scientific Supplies
(Papa`aloa Gym Volleyball System). Contingency Relief funds from District 1
would be used to purchase a volleyball system for the Papa`aloa Gym.}
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Res. 309-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,600 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Class/Activity, Miscellaneous Charges (Ka Lae Iki Baseball Clinic).
Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used towards the Ka Lae Iki
Baseball Clinic to be held on the Big Island.}
Res. 310-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Class/Activity, Miscellaneous Charges (Papa`aloa Gym Haunted House
Event). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used towards the
Papa`aloa Gym Haunted House event.}
Res. 31 1-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Other Current Expense, Equipment Repairs/Maintenance (Pahoa
Community Center-New Refrigerator). Contingency Relief funds from District 1
would be used towards the purchase of a new refrigerator for the Pahoa Community
Center. }
Res. 312-07: 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 Research and Development Tourism
Promotion (Honoka`a United Nations International Day of Peace Parade and
Festival). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used to help defray
costs for the Honoka`a United Nations Intemational Day of Peace Parade and
Festival to be held on September 23, 2007, in Honoka`a.}
Res. 317-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the United
States of America, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Disaster Recovery Coordinators
Grant. {Authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement and related documents,
which would enable the County to accept and use the Disaster Recovery
Coordinators grant funds as noted in the U.S. Department of Award Agreement (see
Exhibit "A"). }
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Res. 318-07: Creates a Project Coordinator (Temporary) Position and a Senior Account Clerk
(Temporary) Position for the Department of Public Works. {Funds would be used
for the creation of a Project Coordinator (Temporary) position and a Senior Account
Clerk (Temporary) position for the Public Works Departrnent to organize a team for
the management of post-disaster (October 15, 2006, earthquake) economic
rebuilding and revitalization activities for the County.}
Res. 319-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $40,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Public Works Transfer
to Highway Fund (Waikoloa Emergency Access Road &Pakanu Street Paving).
Contingency Relief funds from District 9 would be used to pave portions of the
emergency access road extending from Hulu Street in Waikoloa Village to
Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway and to complete paving of Pakanu Street in
Waikoloa.}
Res. 320-07: Amends Resolution No. 16-07, Drafr 2, by Extending the Temporary Delay of
Council Action on Rezoning Applications in the Districts of North and South Kona
Until the North and South Kona Community Development Plan is Adopted by
Ordinance, or Until March 1, 2008, Whichever Shall Occur First. {Extends the
sunset date referred to in Resolution 16-07, Draft 2, from September 1, 2007, to
March 1, 2008.}
10:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST
READING)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 125: Amends Ordinance No. 93-101, Which Reclassified Lands from Office Commercial
- 20,000 Square Feet (CO-20) to General Commercial - 20,000 Square Feet
(CG-20) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key:2-2-021:007
(Formerly 2-2-021:007 and 046) (Request: Amendment to Condition B [Plan
Approval] and J [Annual Report]; approx. 20,812 square feet). {Dr. Brian and
Ramona Sakamoto, Applicants.}; PC-39.
;and
Comm. 508.1: From Planning Committee Chair K. Angel Pilago, dated August 2, 2007,
transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 125.
Bill 126: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification from Agricultural - 3 Acre (A-3a) to Family Agricultural - 2 Acre
(FA-2a) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key:2-5-040:018
(approx. 4.852 acres). {Francis and Martha Rodillas, Applicants.}; and PC-40.
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Bill 137: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification from Single Family Residential - 10,000 Square Feet (RS-10) to
Industrial-Commercial Mixed - 20,000 Square Feet (MCX-20) at Waiakea, South
Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key:2-2-036:090 (approx. 22,500 square feet).
{Cynthia Thomas, Applicant.}; and PC-41.
Bill 138 Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
(Draft 2): Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification from Agricultural - 1 Acre (A-la) to Neighborhood Commercial -
20,000 Square Feet (CN-20) at Ponahawai, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax
Map Key:2-3-037:009 (approx. 1.020 acres). {Guy Nakao, Applicant.); and PC-42.
Bill 141: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants- Specialized Investigative Training ($39,865); appropriates same to
Specialized Investigative Training Grant.}; and FC-141.
Bil 1142: Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. {Increases
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: North Kona Sewer -County [$500,000]
$3,960,000; funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital
Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($3,460,000). Additional funds
are due to anticipated increased project costs and would be used to cover
contingency, construction, engineering and administration costs.}; and FC-143.
Bil 1143: Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. {Increases
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: North Kona Effluent Reuse Upgrade -
County [$766,000] $4,861,000; funds shall be provided from General Obligation
Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($4,095,000).
Additional funds are due to anticipated increased project costs and would be used to
cover contingency, construction, engineering, and administration costs.}; and
FC- 144.
Bill 145: Amends Chapter ]8, Article 4, Division 1, Subsection 18-90(H), Hawaii County
Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Public Transportation.
{Extends the original two-year time period of the designated transportation kokua
zone until December 31, 2009.}; and PWIRC-31.
Bill 146: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants - Hawaii Anti-Trafficking Task Force ($15,000); appropriates same
to Hawaii Anti-Trafficking Task Force.}; and FC-148.
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Bil 1147: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for [he County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Law Enforcement Investigations Standby Pay ($32,486);
appropriates same to Law Enforcement Investigations Standby Pay.}; and FC-150.
Bi II 148: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Standby Pay ($23,484);
appropriates same to SAFE Standby Pay.}; and FC-152.
Bill 149: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Training Grant
($51,600); appropriates same to SAFE Training Grant.}; and FC-154.
Bill 150: Amends Chapter 32, Articles 2, 5, and 6, of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(2005 Edition, as Amended) Relating to Community Facilities Districts.
{Amendment relates to required appraisals of properties within community facilities
districts and clarifies the applicability of special taxes to certain leasehold and other
possessory interests.}; and FC-155.
;and
Comm. 597.2: From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 24, 2007, transmitting
Bill 150, Drafr 2. Draft 2 corrects a clerical error contained in Section 32-54(a); and
Bi II 150 Amends Chapter 32, Articles 2, 5, and 6, of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(Draft 2): (2005 Edition, as Amended) Relating to Community Facilities Districts.
Bill 166: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Disaster Recovery Coordinators ($160,250); appropriates same to
Disaster Recovery Coordinators.}
1:30 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL
READING), REPORTS, REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 51 Amends Chapter 27, Flood Control, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), as
(Draft 5): Amended, Relating to Stormwater Management. {Updates Chapter 27 to conform
to Federal Flood Insurance Program standards.}
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Bill I51 Amends Chapter 27, Flood Control, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as
(Draft 2): Amended), Relating to Floodplains and Other Flood Hazard Areas. {Satisfies the
minimum National Flood Insurance Program requirements and increases regulation
of flood areas and requirements for permits.}
Bill 113 Amends Ordinance No. OS-157, Which Amended Ordinance No. 95-51, Which
(Draft 3): Amended Ordinance No. 90-160, and Which Reclassified Lands from Agricultural
5-Acre (Formerly Unplanned) and Multiple Family Residential 1,500 Square Feet
(RM-1.5) to Residential and Agricultural 1 Acre (RA-la) and Open (O) Districts at
Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key:6-8-002:PoRion 016
and 6-8-003:Portion 032 (Request: Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance
No. OS-157 relating to Conditions B, C, and I; approx. 761 acres). {Waikoloa
Mauka, LLC, Applicant.}
Bi II 128: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in
Contribution from Private Source ($500); appropriates same to Fire Prevention -
Other Current Expense.}
Bill 129: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in
Contribution from Private Source ($5,700); appropriates to the following: Waimea
Police- Other Current Expense ($1,900), Kohala Police -Other Current Expense
($1,900), and Kona Police-Other Current Expense ($1,900), for a total of $5,700.}
Bill 130: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in
Contribution from Private Source ($1,000); appropriates same to Hawaii Island
Police Activities League -Other Current Expense.}
Bill 131: Amends Chapter 2, Article 15, Subsection 2-91.1(c), Hawaii County Code 1983
2005 Edition), as Amended, Relating to the Disclosure of Financial Interests.
{Increases the requirements of property disclosures, as well as increases in salaries
and market values of assets that have occurred over the years.}
Bil 1132: Amends Chapter 2, Article 15, Section 2-82, Hawaii County Code 1983
(2005 Edition), as Amended, Relating to the Code of Ethics. {Exempts "Officers"
who have been appointed as members of boards or commissions, with only advisory
powers and functions, from filing financial disclosures.}
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Bill 144; Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. {Adds
PUBLIC WORKS: Mohouli-Kumukoa Traffic Signal System Project ($1,800,000);
funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($1,800,000). Funds would be used to install a
traffic signal system at the Mohouli-Kumukoa intersection.}
REPORTS
PSPRC-7 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Norman S. Stahl and Mr. John R.
(Comm. 553): Young to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
;and
Comm. 553.3: From Parks and Recreation Director Patricia G. Engelhard, dated August 22, 2007,
requesting this matter be placed towards the end of this agenda.
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 1 1 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an
executive meeting.
Comm. 607: UPW V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET. AL. CIVIL NO. 98-244 (ALLEGED
ILLEGAL PRIVATIZATION OF JANITORIAL AND GROUND
MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS)
From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated August 15, 2007.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007
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Ben Franklin Building
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PC.TE HOFFMANN ".r BRENDA FORD
Choir R Presiding Officer ~ STACY K. RIGA
DONALD IKEDA
IC ANGEL PILAGO BOB JACOBSON
riceCha~r ?••7. EMILY I. NAEOLE
DOMINIC YAGONG
J YOSHIMOTO
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
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19'~ Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council
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Thursday, September 6, 2007
8:30 a.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Monty Stewart of Kona Church of the Nazarene
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 25, 2007
(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.
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MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
8:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 273-07 Authorizes the Mayor and the Director of Finance to Negotiate aFive-Year Lease
(Draft 2): Agreement with the University of Hawaii at Hilo, College of Agriculture, Forestry,
and Natural Resource Management for the Use of 120 Acres of County Land at
Koholalele (TMK:4-2-5:001) in Pa`auilo, Hawaii, to Conduct Biofuel Crop
Experimentation.
Re: Comm. 549.2
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-136
Res. 285-07: Delays Council Action on Upzoning in the District of Puna Until the Puna
Community Development Plan is Adopted by Ordinance, or Until September 1,
2008, Whichever Shall Occur First. {The delay shall not affect or apply to any and
all Federal, State, and County community based/self-help housing projects
involving agencies and programs (which are listed in this resolution) or any
applications for upzoning submitted prior to the adoption of this resolution.}
Re: Comm. 568
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
Approve: PC-44
Res. 286-07: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Enter lnto Negotiations for the Acquisition of
Wai`ele in the District of Puna, Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42, Hawaii County
Code, 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended). {Ranked as a Number 7 priority and
assigned a criteria score of 80% for acquisition purposes by the Public Access,
Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.}
Re: Comm. 569
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
Approve: FC-137
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 3 September 6, 2007
Res. 287-07: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Enter Into Negotiations for the Acquisition of
Honolulu Landing in the District of Puna, Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42,
Hawaii County Code, 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended). {Ranked as a Number 5
priority and assigned a criteria score of 85% for acquisition purposes by the Public
Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.}
Re: Comm. 570
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
Approve: FC-138
Res. 288-07: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Enter Into Negotiations for the Acquisition of
Cape Kumukahi in the District of Puna, Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42, Hawaii
County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended). {Ranked as a Number 6 priority
and assigned a criteria score of 83% for acquisition purposes by the Public Access,
Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.}
Re: Comm. 57 L
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
Approve: FC-139
Res. 292-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a
Specialized Investigative Training Grant for the Hawaii County Police Department.
{Funds would be used to improve the Department's ability to respond to violent
crimes against women through ongoing specialized training for the Juvenile Aid
Section detectives.}
Re: Comm. 583
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-140
Res. 293-07: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Negotiate a Lease of Real Property, Ululani
Street Extension, Situate at Waiakea, South Hilo, County and State of Hawaii,
Identified as Tax Map Key:(3)2-4-057:031, to the Hawaii Island Veterans
Memorial, Inc. {This 3-year (ease (with additional renewal options of 5-year
increments) would be for the purpose of construction and development of a
combined veterans center, veterans housing, and other related purposes.}
Re: Comm. 584
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-142
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 4 September 6, 2007
Res. 294-07: Changes the Funding Source and the Position Status of the Traffic Safety
Coordinator Position. {Grant funding for this position will end in September 2007;
however, the County plans to continue the funding and requests changing the
position status from temporary to permanent.}
Re: Comm. 587
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-145
Res. 295-07: Authorizes the Council Chair and the County Clerk to Enter Into a Contract for a
Legislative Liaison for the Upcoming State of Hawaii Legislative Session for a
Period Not to Exceed 180 Days and Not to Exceed $50,000. {The Legislative
Liaison will keep the Council informed of matters affecting Hawaii County during
the regular legislative session.}
Re: Comm. 589
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: FC-146
Res. 297-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Hawaii
Anti-Trafficking Task Force Grant for the Hawaii County Police Department.
{Funds would be used to assist in the battle against human trafficking (victims used
in labor exploitation, such as pornography, domestic servitude, and sweatshop
factory work).}
Re: Comm. 593
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-147
Res. 298-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Law
Enforcement Investigation Standby Pay Grant for the Hawaii County Police
Department. {Funds would be used to compensate the Juvenile Aid Section
Detectives who are on standby status to respond to violent crimes against women.}
Re: Comm. 594
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-149
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 5 September 6, 2007
Res. 299-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Sexual
Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Standby Pay Grant for the Hawaii County
Police Department. {Funds would be used to compensate the SAFE nurses who are
on standby status and waiting to conduct examinations on victims of sexual
assault. }
Re: Comm. 595
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-151
Res. 300-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Sexual
Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Training Grant for the Hawaii County Police
Department. {Funds would be used to improve the Department's ability to respond
to violent crimes against women, primarily sexual assault, with associated domestic
violence, physical abuse, and homicide.}
Re: Comm. 596
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-153
Res. 301-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $60,600 out and from Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief account; credits to the following: Department of Parks and
Recreation Friends of the Park, Miscellaneous Charges (Pana`ewa Community
Concert -Special Duty Officers) ($3,000); Department of Pazks and Recreation,
Recreation Division Other Current Expense Supplies (Boxing Equipment) ($1,600);
Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment,
Miscellaneous Equipment (Scoreboard Waiakeawaena Baseball Field Installation)
($5,000); Department of Parks and Recreation Culture/Arts Other Current Expense
(Queen Lili`uokalani Festival) ($5,000); Department of Parks and Recreation
Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General (Repairs to Pana`ewa Community Center
and Waiakea Recreation Center Boxing-Council District 4 ($46,000), for a total of
$60,600. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards various
projects, repairs, and purchases.}
Re: Comm. 600
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
Waived: FC
;und
Comm. 600.1: From Council Member Stacy K. Higa, dated August 10, 2007, transmitting
Contingency Relief Funds Request forms which were inadvertently not included
with Communication 600.
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 6 September 6, 2007
Res. 307-07: 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 Office of the Mayor Committee on the Status of
Women (Teen Dating Violence Conferences). Contingency Relief funds from
District 7 would be used towards costs associated with the Teen Dating Violence
Prevention Peer Education Conference to be held on October 18 and 19, 2007.}
Re: Comm. 613
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Waived: FC
Res. 308-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $900 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Other Current Expense, Education-Recreation-Scientific Supplies
(Papa`aloa Gym Volleyball System). Contingency Relief funds from District 1
would be used to purchase a volleyball system for the Papa`aloa Gym.}
Re: Comm. 614
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
Res. 309-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,600 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Class/Activity, Miscellaneous Charges (Ka Lae Iki Baseball Clinic).
Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used towards the Ka Lae Iki
Baseball Clinic to beheld on the Big Island.}
Re: Comm. 615
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
Res. 310-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Class/Activity, Miscellaneous Charges (Papa`aloa Gym Haunted House
Event). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used towards the
Papa`aloa Gym Haunted House event.}
Re: Comm. 616
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 7 September 6, 2007
Res. 311-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Other Current Expense, Equipment Repairs/Maintenance (Pahoa
Community Center-New Refrigerator). Contingency Relief funds from District 1
would be used towards the purchase of a new refrigerator for the Pahoa Community
Center. }
Re: Comm. 617
Intr. by: Mc Yagong
Waived: FC
Res.312-07: 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 Research and Development Tourism
Promotion (Honoka`a United Nations International Day of Peace Parade and
Festival). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used to help defray
costs for the Honoka`a United Nations International Day of Peace Parade and
Festival to be held on September 23, 2007, in Honoka`a.}
Re: Comm. 618
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
Rcs. 317-07: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the United
States of America, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Disaster Recovery Coordinators
Grant. {Authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement and related documents,
which would enable the County to accept and use the Disaster Recovery
Coordinators grant funds as noted in the U.S. Department of Award Agreement (see
Exhibit "A").}
Re: Comm. 637
Intr, by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
Res. 318-07: Creates a Project Coordinator (Temporary) Position and a Senior Account Clerk
(Temporary) Position for the Department of Public Works. {Funds would be used
for the creation of a Project Coordinator (Temporary) position and a Senior Account
Clerk (Temporary) position for the Public Works Department to organize a team for
the management of post-disaster (October 15, 2006, earthquake) economic
rebuilding and revitalization activities for the County.}
Re: Comm. 637
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 8 September 6, 2007
Res.319-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $40,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services -
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Public Works Transfer
to Highway Fund (Waikoloa Emergency Access Road &Pakanu Street Paving).
Contingency Relief funds from District 9 would be used to pave portions of the
emergency access road extending from Hulu Street in Waikoloa Village to
Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway and to complete paving of Pakanu Street in
Waikoloa.}
Re: Comm. 638
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Waived: FC
Res. 320-07: Amends Resolution No. 16-07, Drafr 2, by Extending the Temporary Delay of
Council Action on Rezoning Applications in the Districts of North and South Kona
Until the North and South Kona Community Development Plan is Adopted by
Ordinance, or Until March 1, 2008, Whichever Shall Occur First. {Extends the
sunset date referred to in Resolution 16-07, Drafr 2, from September 1, 2007, to
March 1, 2008.}
Re: Comm. 639
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Waived: PC
10:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FHtST
READING)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 125: Amends Ordinance No. 93-101, Which Reclassified Lands from Office Commercial
- 20,000 Square Feet (CO-20) to General Commercial - 20,000 Square Feet
(CG-20) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key:2-2-021:007
(Formerly 2-2-021:007 and 046) (Request: Amendment to Condition B [Plan
Approval] and J [Annual Report]; approx. 20,812 square feet). {Dr. Brian and
Ramona Sakamoto, Applicants.}
Re: Comm. 508
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: PC-39
;and
Comm. 508. I : From Planning Committee Chair K. Angel Pilago, dated August 2, 2007,
transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 125.
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 9 September 6, 2007
Bil 1126: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification from Agricultural - 3 Acre (A-3a) to Family Agricultural - 2 Acre
(FA-2a) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key:2-5-040:0] 8
(approx. 4.852 acres). {Francis and Martha Rodillas, Applicants.}
Re: Comm. 509
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: PC-40
Bil 1137: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification from Single Family Residential - 10,000 Square Feet (RS-]0) to
Industrial-Commercial Mixed - 20,000 Square Feet (N)CX-20) at Waiakea, South
Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key:2-2-036:090 (approx. 22,500 square feet).
{Cynthia Thomas, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 563
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-41
Bill 138 Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
(Draft 2): Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification from Agricultural - 1 Acre (A-la) to Neighborhood Commercial -
20,000 Square Feet (CN-20) at Ponahawai, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax
Map Key:2-3-037:009 (approx. 1.020 acres). {Guy Nakao, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 564.2
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-42
Bil 1141: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Specialized Investigative Training ($39,865); appropriates same to
Specialized Investigative Training Grant.}
Re: Comm. 583
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-141
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 10 September 6, 2007
Bil 1142: Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. {Increases
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: North Kona Sewer-County [$500,000]
$3,960,000; funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital
Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($3,460,000). Additional funds
are due to anticipated increased project costs and would be used to cover
contingency, construction, engineering, and administration costs.}
Re: Comm. 585
Intr. by: Mc Yagong
Approve: FC-143
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bil 1143: Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. {Increases
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: North Kona Effluent Reuse Upgrade -
County [$766,000] $4,861,000; funds shall be provided from General Obligation
Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($4,095,000).
Additional funds are due to anticipated increased project costs and would be used to
cover contingency, construction, engineering, and administration costs.}
Re: Comm. 586
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-144
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 145: Amends Chapter 18, Article 4, Division 1, Subsection 18-90(H), Hawaii County
Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Public Transportation.
{Extends the original two-year time period of the designated transportation kokua
zone until December 31, 2009.}
Re: Comm. 591
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: PWIRC-31
Bill 146: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants - Hawaii Anti-Trafficking Task Force ($15,000); appropriates same
to Hawaii Anti-Trafficking Task Force.}
Re: Comm. 593
Intr. by: Mr, Yagong
Approve: FC-148
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 1 I September 6, 2007
Bil 1147: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Law Enforcement ]nvestigations Standby Pay ($32,486);
appropriates same to Law Enforcement Investigations Standby Pay.}
Re: Comm. 594
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-150
Bi II 148: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Standby Pay ($23,484);
appropriates same to SAFE Standby Pay.}
Re: Comm. 595
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-152
Bill 149: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Training Grant
($51,600); appropriates same to SAFE Training Grant.}
Re: Comm. 596
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-154
Bill 150: Amends Chapter 32, Articles 2, 5, and 6, of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(2005 Edition, as Amended) Relating to Community Facilities Districts.
{Amendment relates to required appraisals of properties within community facilities
districts and clarifies the applicability of special taxes to certain leasehold and other
possessory interests.}
Re: Comm. 597
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-155
;and
Comm. 597.2: From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 24, 2007, transmitting
Bill 150, Draft 2. Draft 2 corrects a clerical error contained in Section 32-54(a); and
Bill 150 Amends Chapter 32, Articles 2, 5, and 6, of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(Draft 2): (2005 Edition, as Amended) Relating to Community Facilities Districts.
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 12 September 6, 2007
Bil 1166: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants -Disaster Recovery Coordinators ($160,250); appropriates same to
Disaster Recovery Coordinators.}
Re: Comm. 637
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
1:30 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL
READING), REPORTS, REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 51 Amends Chapter 27, Flood Control, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), as
(Draft 5): Amended, Relating to Stormwater Management. {Updates Chapter 27 to conform
to Federal Flood Insurance Program standards.}
Re: Comm. 176.160
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
1 s' Reading: August 22, 2007
Postponed: June 1 and July 10 and 25, 2007
Bill 151 Amends Chapter 27, Flood Control, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as
(Draft 2): Amended), Relating to Floodplains and Other Flood Hazard Areas. {Satisfies the
minimum National Flood Insurance Program requirements and increases regulation
of flood areas and requirements for permits.}
Re: Comm. 598.19
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
1 s' Reading: August 22, 2007
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 13 September 6, 2007
Bill 113 Amends Ordinance No. OS-157, Which Amended Ordinance No. 95-51, Which
(Draft 3): Amended Ordinance No. 90-160, and Which Reclassified Lands from Agricultural
5-Acre (Formerly Unplanngd) and Multiple Family Residential 1,500 Square Feet
(RM-1.5) to Residential and Agricultural 1 Acre (RA-la) and Open (O) Districts at
Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key:6-8-002:Portion 016
and 6-8-003:Portion 032 (Request: Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance
No. OS-157 relating to Conditions B, C, and I; approx. 761 acres). {Waikoloa
Mauka, LLC, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 481.4
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
1" Reading: July 25,2007
Held Over Pursuant
to Council Rule 25(e): August 22, 2007
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Pilago and duly seconded by
Mr. Jacobson to approve Bill 113, as amended (Draft 3).
Bil 1128: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in
Contribution from Private Source ($500); appropriates same to Fire Prevention -
Other Current Expense. }
Re: Comm. 526
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
ls' Reading: August 22, 2007
Bi II 129: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in
Contribution from Private Source ($5,700); appropriates to the following: Waimea
Police -Other Current Expense ($1,900), Kohala Police -Other Current Expense
($1,900), and Kona Police -Other Current Expense ($1,900), for a total of $5,700.}
Re: Comm. 532
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
ls` Reading: August 22, 2007
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Bill 130: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in
Contribution from Private Source ($1,000); appropriates same to Hawaii Island
Police Activities League -Other Current Expense.}
Re: Comm. 533
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1"Reading: August 22, 2007
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 14 September 6, 2007
Bill 131: Amends Chapter 2, Article 15, Subsection 2-91.1(c), Hawaii County Code 1983
2005 Edition), as Amended, Relating to the Disclosure of Financial Interests.
{Increases the requirements of property disclosures, as well as increases in salaries
and market values of assets that have occurred over the years.}
Re: ~ Comm. 536
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
151 Reading: August 22, 2007
Bil 1132: Amends Chapter 2, Article 15, Section 2-82, Hawaii County Code 1983
(2005 Edition), as Amended, Relating to the Code of Ethics. {Exempts "Officers"
who have been appointed as members of boards or commissions, with only advisory
powers and functions, from filing financial disclosures.}
Re: Comm. 537
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
ls` Reading: August 22, 2007
Bill 144: Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 3Q 2008. {Adds
PUBLIC WORKS: Mohouli-Kumukoa Traffic Signal System Project ($1,800,000);
funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($1,800,000). Funds would be used to install a
traffic signal system at the Mohouli-Kumukoa intersection.}
Re: Comm. 588
Intr, by: Mr. Yagong
1 s` Reading: August 22, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
REPORTS
PSPRC-7 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Norman S. Stahl and Mr. John R.
(Comm. 553): Young to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
;and
Comm. 553.3: From Parks and Recreation Director Patricia G. Engelhard, dated August 22, 2007,
requesting this matter be placed towards the end of this agenda.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
fhe 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 1 1 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an
executive meeting.
Hawaii County Council-19 Page 15 September 6, 2007
Comm. 607: UPW V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET. AL. C[VIL NO. 98-244 (ALLEGED
ILLEGAL PRIVATIZATION OF JANITORIAL AND GROUND
MAINTENANCE CONTRACTSI
From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated August 15, 2007.
OTHER BUSINESS
pncluding but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
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introduce legislation "By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or
opposition [o the proposal.
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meeting should call 961-8255 by September 4, 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.
I lawai`i County Council-19 Page 16 September 6, 2007
V ideoconferencine 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
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Those testifying in person and submitting written testimony should bring seventeen (17) copies of the testimony
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County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912, or
(3) by e-mail to counciltestdmony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit a separate testimony for each item. For
testimonies submitted by e-mail or fax, copies will be made and distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a
timely manner. fn 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, September 12, 2007, at 6 p.m.;
Sunday, September 16, 2007, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at 6 p.m.