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JAMES Y. ARAKAKI ~0v• ~ AARON S.Y. CHUNG
Chairman Fs Presiding Officer _ BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD
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25 Aupicni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
6th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Councilroom
Hilo, Hawaii
Friday, February 7, 1997
9:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION The Reverend Dan Laurenzo of the
Hilo Missionary Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 22, 1997
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council Page 2 February 7, 1997
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 124: HSAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING -
JANUARY 15 1997
From Councilmember Al Smith, Secretary-Treasurer
of Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC),
dated January 27, 1997, requesting action on the
following: 1) An HSAC Resolution supporting DLNR
along with supporting information and a proposed
legislative bill; and 2) a "Resolution Supporting
Legislation to Appropriate Grants-In-Aid to
County Police Departments for the Expansion of
the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
Program" to intermediate and high schools over a
five-year period using a State Grant4In-Aid,
along with supporting information on Hawaii
County and a proposed legislative bill.
Waived: FC
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 11-96: Requests cooperation between the County of
Hawaii, the State of Hawaii, Bishop
Estate/Kamehameha Schools, Queen Liliuokalani
Children Trust Center, the Office of Hawaiian
Affairs, and the Department of Hawaiian Home
Lands, to finance the planning, design and
construction of a new multi-purpose gymnasium at
Kawananakoa/Hualani Park in Keaukaha.
Re: C-13
Intr. by: Mr. Osorio
Approved: FC-20
Res. 21-97: Accepts the dedication of roadway lots within the
Waiakea Acres Subdivision from Waiakea Acres Hui,
TMK:2-4-34:017, to the County of Hawaii.
Re: C-69
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approved: PWPC-6
Hawaii County Council Page 3 February 7, 1997
Res. 22-97: Authorizes the transfer of the Foreign Trade Zone
Building to the State of Hawaii Department of
Business Economic Development & fiourism.
[TMK:2-1-12:009{Por.)]
Re: C-82
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-25
Res. 23-97: Transfers $17,500 out and from Laser Speed Detect
95-96 - Misc Contract Serv account, and credits
same to Laser Speed Detect 95-96 - Misc Equipment
account.
Re: C-88
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approved: FC-27
Res. 24-97: Authorizes the appropriation and use of prior
year funds resulting from the modification of a
contract.
(Capital Projects Fund, Waipio Valley Road -
$7,500)
Re: C-889
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-29
Res. 25-97: Authorizes the appropriation and use of prior
year funds resulting from the modification of a
contract.
(Solid Waste Highway Fund, 2 front end loaders
for Solid Waste and Highway Maintenances Divisions
- $57,824.77 each)
Re : G 91
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-31
Res. 26-97: Creates a school crossing guard position at
E. B. De Silva Elementary School.
Re: C-35.01
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-34
Hawaii County Council Page 4 February 7, 1997
Res. 28-97: Creates two temporary Legislative Assistant
positions for a term to end June 30, 1997.
Re : C-94
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
Filed: FC-33
Res. 33-97: Authorizes the extension of the public sewer at
Kaapoko Homestead Road, located at Papaikou,
District of South Hilo, County and State of
Hawaii.
Re: C-121
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: PWPC
Res. 34-97: Authorizes the exemption of the proposed
University 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: C-126
Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo
Approved: CHA - 1/22/97
and
Comm. 126.01: From Councilmemher J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated
January 30, 1997, transmitting communication from
Jean Thompson, dated January 26, 1997; and
Comm. 126.02: From Councilmemher Joseph Reynolds, dated
January 31, 1997, transmitting communication from
James Hinch.
Res. 35-97: Authorizes the waiver of parking meter fees to
accommodate the Eleventh Annual Hilo Mardi Gras.
Re: C-127
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong &
Ms. Leithead-Todd
Waived FC
Res. 36-97: 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: C-128
Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo
Approved: CHA - 1/22/97
Hawaii County Council Page 5 February 7, 1997
Res. 37-97: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
with the Nohona Partners for the development of
the Kennelehua Heights Affordable Housing Project.
Re: C-129
Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo
Approved: CHA - 1/22/97
Res. 38-97: Authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with
the White Hat Development Corporation for the
development of the University Heights West
Affordable Housing Project.
Re: C-130
Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo
Approved: CHA - 1/22/97
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 2: Amends Ord. 96-68, as amended, relating to Public
Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal
Year July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997, by adding the
following pro-jest: PARKS AND RECREATION
Kawananakoa/Healani Park Gymasium (Plans, Design
and Construction) by $1,000,000; funds for this
project shall be provided from General Obligation
Bonds and/or Other Sources.
Re: C-13
Intr. by: Mr. Osorio
Approved: FC-21
Bill 14: Amends Ord. 96-72, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal
Year ending June 30, 1997, by appropriating
$496,192 to the Geothermal Royalties Account
($148,000) and to the Fund Bal from Prev Year,
Geothermal Royalty Fund ($348,192); and
appropriating to the following Geothermal
accounts: Reg S&W ($6,024), Misc Cont Serv
($487,457), Pension Accum ($978), FICA Employer
Share ($461), and Employee Health Plan ($1,272);
Re: C-59
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-23
and
Comm. 59.02: From Councilmember J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated
January 30, 1997, transmitting communication from
Larry R. Baird, dated January 28, 1997.
Hawaii County Council Page 6 February 7, 1997
Bill 17: Amends Section 25-95E (Lalamilo-Puukapu Zone
(Draft 2) Map), Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the
Hawaii County Code, by changing the district
classification of 49,700 sq. ft. from
Agricultural (A-la) to Single Family Residential
(RS-10) at Waimea, South Kohala, covered by
TMK:6-5-07:25.
(Lawrence L. Stevens, applicant)
Re: C-62
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
Approved: PC-6
Bill 23: Amends Chapter 24 {Traffic Schedule), of the
Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating
to Traffic Regulations.
(Hualalai Street a proposed no-parking zone)
Re: C-68
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approved: PWPC-8
Bill 25: Amends the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition)
relating to the Building Code.
(Hawaii Model Energy Code);
Re: C-75
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approved: PWPC-10
and
Comm. 75.01: From Economic Development Specialist Raymond Carr
of the Research & Development Department, dated
January 28, 1997, submitting a proposed Draft 2
to Bill 25.
Bill 26: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(1995 Edition), relating to Operation of Vehicles.
(Permits; issuance; procedure)
Re: C-76
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approved: PWPC-7
Bill 28: Amends Chapter 14 of the Hawaii County Code to
prohibit the possession, sale, and distribution
of certain products that contain Gamma
Hydroxybutyrate.
Re: C-78
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-24
Hawaii County Council Page 7 February 7, 1997
Bill 29: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule) of the
Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating
to Traffic Regulations.
(Kekuanaoa Street - remove parking meters and
5 parking stalls)
Re: C-80
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approved: PWPC-9
Bill 30: Amends Chapter 2, Article 15, Section 2-86,
(Draft 2) Hawaii County Code 1983, relating to Informal
Advisory Opinions.
Re: C-85
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-26
Bill 33: Amends Ord. 96-72, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal
Year ending June 30, 1997, by increasing revenues
in Federal Grants - Laser Speed Measuring. account
by X10,500; and appropriates same to the Laser
Speed Detect 95-96 - Misc Equip account.
Re: C-88
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-28
Bill 34: Amends Ord. 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 Federal Grants - Sobriety Checkpoint Exp
by X20,000; and appropriates same to the Sobriety
Checkpoint account.
Re: C-90
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-30
Bill 35: Amends Ord. 96-68, as amended, relating to Public
Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal
Year July 1, 199.6 to June 30, 1997, by adding the
following project: PUBLIC WORKS Kamehameha
Avenue Sewer Rehab by $719,784; funds shall be
provided from General Obligation Bonds and/or
Other Sources.
Re: C-92
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-32
Hawaii County Council Page 8 February 7, 1997
Bill 40: Amends Ord. 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 Fund Balance From Prior Year Designated
account, County Housing Revolving Fund, by
$215,937.01; and appropriates to the following
accounts: Hualalai Colony II ($116,877.87),
Kalaoa Vistas Subdivision ($22,021.26), Kula
Ridge Subdivision - Phase I ($43,620.37), and
Kealoha Subdivision ($33,417.51).
Re: C®123
Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo
Approved: CHA - 1/22/97
ORDER OF THE DAY
Res. 8-96: Authorizes the acquisition of land for the
improvement of the Mamalahoa Highway, from
Kamamalu Street to Lindsey Road, located at
B~laimea, District of South Kohala, County and
State of Hawaii.
Re : C-7
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: January 22, 1997
2nd of 2 Readings.
Bill 1: Amends Ordinance 96-68, as amended, relating to
Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the
Fiscal Year July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997; by
adding the following project: PUBLIC CORKS
Komohana/Ponahawai Traffic Signal - Federal
($2,015,000); funds for this project shall be
provided from Federal Grants Receivable account
($2,015,000).
Re: C-5
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: January 22, 1997
Hawaii County Council Page 9 February 7, 1997
Bill 3: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the
Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating
to Traffic Regulations.
(Amauulu Road - proposed 15-mph speed limit)
Re: C-15
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1st Readinq: January 22, 1997
Bill 4: 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 X250,000 in the Fund Balance from Prev Year,
Veh Disposal Fund account; and appropriates same
to the Vehicle & Parts Disp Misc Contract Serv
account.
Re: C-23
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: January 22, 1997
Bill 5: Amends Section 25-114 (City of Hilo Zone Map),
(Draft 2) Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii
County Code, by changing the district
classification of 21,164 sq. ft. of land from
Single Family Residential (RS-10) to General
Commercial (CG-20) at Waiakea, South Hilo,
covered by TMK: 2-2-23:12.
(John S. Tolmie, Jr. and Linda Tolmie, applicant)
Re: C-26
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1st Reading: January 22, 1997
Bill 6: Amends Section 25-113 (South Hilo District Zone
(Draft 2) Map), Article 3, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the
Hawaii County Code, by changing the district
classification of 391.914 acres of land from
Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-l0a) at
Hakalau Nui, South Hilo, covered by TMK:2-9-2:52
thru 60 and 2-9-4:87 thru 91.
(Mauna Kea Agribusiness Company, Inc., applicant)
Re: C-27
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1st Reading: January 22, 1997
Hawaii County Council Page 10 February 7, 1997
Bill 7: Amends Ordinance 96-68, as amended, relating to
Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the
Fiscal Year July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997, by
adding the following projects: PARKS &
RECREATION Waimea Soccer Field ($25,000) and
Higashihara Parks Playground ($50,000); funds for
these projects shall be provided from General
Obligation Bonds and/or Other Sources account
($75,000).
Re: C-31
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: January 22, 1997
Bill 8: Amends Ordinance 96-72, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal
Year June 30, 1997, by increasing revenues in the
Special Duty Admin Fees account by $6,500; and
appropriates same to the following Special Duty -
accounts: Overtime S&W ($6,000) and Misc S&W
($500).
Re: C-32
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: January 22, 1997
Bill 9: Amends Ordinance 96-72, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal
Year ending June 30, 1997, by appropriating
revenues in the Federal Grants - Mobile Video
Recorders account by $22,500; and appropriates
same to the Mobile Video Recorders Misc Equipment
account.
Re: C-36
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: January 22, 1997
Bill 10: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the
Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating
to Traffic Regulations.
(Hanama Place - proposed freight loading zone);
Re: C-40
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1st Reading: January 22, 1997
and
Comm. 40.01: From Holualoa Management Corporation's Treasurer
Lynn Taube, dated January 17, 1997.
Hawaii County Council Page 11 February 7, 1997
Bill 11: Amends Ordinance 96-72, as amended, the Operating
Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal
Year ending June 30, 1997, by appropriating
revenues in the State Grants - Glass Recycling
Program by $216,000; and appropriates same to the
Glass Recycling Program.
Re: C-41
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: January 22, 1997
Bill 12: 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 Federal Grants - Violence Against Children
account by $35,250; and appropriates same to the
Violence Against Children account.
Re: C-50
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: January 22, 1997
Bill 13: 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 Federal Grant - COPS - Combat Domestic
Violence account by $146,698; and appropriates to
the following COPS ~ COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
accounts: Misc Contract Svc ($141,593) and
Computer Equipment ($5,105).
Re: C-56
Intr, by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: January 22, 1997
REPORTS
Financial Monthly Revenue Reports from the Department of
Reports: Finance for the month ended December 31, 1996.
PWPC Rept. 11: The Committee on Public Works and Parks
(C-79) recommends approval of the sidewalk use permit
for Bears Coffee to be in effect for one year
from the date of Council approval; and
Comm. 79.01: From Hawaiian Trust Company, Ltd. Vice President
Fred Ferguson-Bray.
Hawaii County Council Page 12 February 7, 1997
FC Rept. ~2: The Committee on Finance recommends approval of
the real property exemption claim for the Volcano
Block Building (TMK:2-3-03-06).
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 11~: EXECUTIVE SESSION - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDED
AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL, WILLIAM SILVA,
ET AL., VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL.,
CIVIL NO 96-00359 DAE,, U S DISTRICT OC URT
From Assistant Corporation Counsel fled H.S. Hong,
dated January ~1, 1997.
Comm. 113: EXECUTIVE SESSION - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMELADED
CONTRACT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL, PETER MITCHELL V.
HAYDEN AKAMU, COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL.,
CIVIL NO 95-00908 DAE, U S DISTRI~~QURT
From Assistant Corporation Counsel fled H.S. Hong,
dated January 21, 1997.
Comm. 118: EXECUTIVE SESSION - ROKITA V. COUNTY OF HAWAII,
CIVIL NOS 96-1~9K
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K.
Kamelamela, dated January 21, 1997.
OTHER BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1997
PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
PLANNING COMMITTEE 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM
WEDNESDAYS FEBRUARY 19, 197
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1997
PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
PLANNING COMMITTEE 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM
Hawaii County Council Page 13 February 7, 1997
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1997
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical
disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend
this hearing should call 961-8255 by Thursday, February 6, 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 Sunday, February 9, 1997, at
9 a.m., and Wednesday, February 12, 1997, at 6 p.m. on Channel 4;
Kona - Thursday, February 13, 1997 at 6 p.m., and Sunday,
February 16, 1997 at 9 a.m. on Channel 12.