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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 02/07/1997 1996-1998 NSY ®F h4 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI ~0v• ~ AARON S.Y. CHUNG Chairman Fs Presiding Officer _ BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD ~ JOHN RAY AL SMITI-I j ~ f~ c 1°°~OSEPH REYNOLDS VILC Chairman ~T~ f o~ ;a~~ tT ~ JOHN SANTANGELO, JR. 97 JP,N 31. P(~ 2 ~~r~c Y co c COUNTY COUNCIL~o~~~, ~ , \ County of Hawaii ~~U~ ~ ~ Qr ~`"L=i~1~,~~ Hawaii County B1.iil~Iin~ 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.