HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 06/16/1998 1996-1998 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI ~SY OF y~ AARON S.Y. CHUNG
Chairman & PresidingOfficer ~,le;~f BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD
JOHN RAY
AL SMITH JOSEPH REYNOLDS
Vice Chairman .o.~'~~` JOHN SANTANGELO, JR.
A` J. CURTIS TYLER, III
DOMINIC YAGONG
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 r
42nd Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii
Tuesday, June 16, 1998
9:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION Father Tom Taylor of the Church of the Holy Apostles Episcopal Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 1, April 15, and May 6, 1998
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF EUSINESS
Hawaii County Council Page 2 June 16, 1998
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 866.01: APPOINTMENT -HAWAII COUNTY SALARY COMMISSION
From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated May 20, 1998 submitting
for Council approval the nomination of Eric Inouye to the Hawaii
County Salary Commission to serve a term to end December 31, 2002.
Waived: FC
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 273-98: Supports the National Association of Counties' platform on the
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA).
Re: Comm. 853
Intr. by: Mr. Smith
Approved: FC-251
Res. 274-98: Supports the National Association of Counties' position opposing
federal preemption of local zoning authority over satellite broadcast
and cellular phone antennas.
Re: Comm. 854
Intr. by: Mr. Smith
Approved: FC-252
Res. 275-98: Supports the proposed amendment to the Internet Tax Freedom Act.
Re: Comm. 855
Intr. by: Mr. Smith
Approved: FC-253
Hawaii County Council Page 3 June 16, 1998
Res. 279-98: Requests the Mayor to negotiate with Sobay Hawaii, Inc. for
acquisition of certain beachfront property at Wai'aha Bay,
North Kona, designated as TMK: (3)7-5-018:020;
Re: Comm. 862
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
Approved: FC-254
and
Comm. 862.08: From Carol Anton of Kealakehe Intermediate School, dated
June 2, 1998, submitted 69 signatures in support of Res. 279-98, for
reasons stated; and
Comm. 862.09: From Arnie Rabin, dated June 21, 1998, in support of Res. 279-98 for
reasons stated; and
Comm. 862.10: Petitions signed by 21 supporters of Res. 279-98, transmitted June 1,
1998, requesting the State and/or County to exchange land with the
owner of 0.7 acre shoreline parcel known as Honl's; and
Comm. 862.11: From Sherry Hagerman, Association of Owners of Kona White Sands
Apartment/Hotel, dated June 2, 1998, offering their parcels for sale;
and
Comm. 862.12: From Barbara Smith-Kapela, dated June 2, 1998, in support of
Resolution 279-98; and
Comm. 862.13: From Hugh & Marcia Carman, dated May 29, 1998.
Res. 283-98: Directs the Clerk of the County of Hawaii to take necessary action to
place the Charter amendment proposed by Ordinance 98-17 on the
1998 General Election Ballot.
Re: Comm. 641.02
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
Hawaii County Council Page 4 June 16, 1998
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
PWPC Rept. 91: In accord with the purpose and intent of Communication
(C-690) No. 690, recommends a bill be drafted and waived to full Council for
passage on first reading, naming the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery
the "Pu'u Ho'omaha O Na Po'e Koa O Hawaii Komohana";
and
Bi11201: Amends Chapter 15, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition),
relating to Parks & Recreation. (Changes name of West Hawaii
Veterans Cemetery to "Pu'u Ho'omaha O Po'e Koa O Hawaii
Komohana").
Re: Comm. 690.02
Intr. by: Messrs. Tyler & Reynolds
Waived: PWPC
Deferred: March 6, 1998
and
Comm. 690.04: From Donald C. Johnson, Commander, Disabled American Veterans,
Chapter #7, dated March 19, 1998;
and
Comm. 690.05: From Councilmembers Tyler and Reynolds, dated May 29, 1998,
transmitting a proposed Bill 201, Draft 2;
and
Bill 201: Names a County park facility pursuant to Chapter 15, of the Hawaii
(Draft 2) County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Parks and Recreation.
(West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery-Pu'u Ho'omaha O Na Po'e Koa O
Hawaii Komohana")
Re: Comm. 690.05
Intr. by: Messrs. Tyler & Reynolds
Bi11211: Initiates a Charter amendment of the Hawaii County Charter (1991),
(Draft 3) relating to the Planning Director, Planning Commission and Board of
Appeals.
Re: Comm. 760.03
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
2nd of 3 Readings.
Hawaii County Council Page 5 June 16, 1998
Bi11229: Initiates a Charter amendment to Section 3-2, Article III of the Hawaii
County Charter relating to Composition and Terms of the Hawaii
County Council.
Re: Comm. 816
Intr. by: Mr. Ray
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
2nd of 3 Readings.
Bi11245: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition),
relating to Vehicles and Traffic.
(Waianuenue Avenue -adjust 25 and 35 mph speed limits)
Re: Comm. 841
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong (B/R)
Approved: PWPC-104
Bill 246: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition),
relating to Vehicles and Traffic.
(Punahoa Street Extension -proposed freight loading zone)
Re: Comm. 842
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong (B/R)
Approved: PWPC-105
Bi11247: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition),
relating to Vehicles and Traffic.
(Kilauea Avenue -proposed no parking zones)
Re: Comm. 843
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong (B/R)
Approved: PWPC-106
Bi11248: Authorizes the issuance of $9,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of
the County of Hawaii for the purpose of financing qualified
wastewater public improvements of the County of Hawaii; fixing the
form, denominations, and certain other details of such bonds and
providing for their sale to the Department of Health of the State of
Hawaii to secure one or more loans by said department.
Re: Comm. 847
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
Approved: FC-249
Hawaii County Council Page 6 June 16, 1998
Bill 249: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition),
relating to Vehicles and Traffic.
(Waianuenue Avenue/Komohana Street Intersection -proposed no
right turn on red)
Re: Comm. 849
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approved: PWPC-107
Bi11254: Initiates an amendment to the Hawaii County Charter (1991) relating
to the Powers of the County.
(Political subdivisions)
Re: Comm. 863
Intr. by: Mr. Reynolds
Filed: PC-120
Bi11255: Initiates an amendment to the Hawaii County Charter (1991) relating
to the Powers of the County.
(Organization -Planning Commissions)
Re: Comm. 864
Intr. by: Mr. Reynolds
Filed: PC-121
ORDER OF THE DAY
Bi11218: Amends Section 25-8-22 (Puna District Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter
25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district
classification of 5.476 acres of land from Agricultural (A-20a) to
Family Agricultural (FA-1 a) at Keaau, Puna, covered by
TMK: 1-6-141:10.
(Dennis K. Kauinui, applicant)
Re: Comm. 794
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Hawaii County Council Page 7 June 16, 1998
Bi11219: Amends Section 25-8-22 (Puna District Zone Map), Article 8,
Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing
the district classification of approximately 14.234 acres of land from
Limited Industrial (ML-20) to Industrial-Commercial Mixed (MCX-
20) at Keaau, Puna, covered by TMK: 1-6-03:Por. of 5.
(James McCully, applicant)
Re: Comm. 795
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bill 220: Amends Ordinance 97-83, as amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1998, by
appropriating revenues in the Federal Grant -DARE/OYS account by
$10,700; and appropriates same to the DARE/OYS account.
Re: Comm. 797
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bill 221: Amends Ordinance 97-83, as amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1998, increasing
revenues in the Fund Balance From Prior Year, Highway Fund
account by $30,000; and appropriates same to the Transfer to Parking
Meter Fund, Highway Fund account.
Re: Comm. 800
Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R)
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bi11225: Amends Ordinance 97-82, as amended, relating to Public
Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1997
to June 30, 1998, by adding the following projects: PUBLIC WORKS
Mamalahoa (Kamamalu-Lindsey) Impr -Parker ($71,413.50) and
Mamalahoa (Kamamalu-Lindsey) Impr - CARA ($48,670); funds for
these projects shall be provided from Private Contributions Receivable
($120,083.50) account.
Re: Comm. 811
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Hawaii County Council Page 8 June 16, 1998
Bi11227: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the Hawaii County Code
1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Traffic Regulations.
(Ponahawai Street -proposed no parking zones)
Re: Comm. 813
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong (B/R)
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bill 231: Amends Ordinance 97-83, as amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1998, by
appropriating revenues of $17,000 in the Federal Grant -Organized
Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force; and appropriates to the
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force ($17,000).
Re: Comm. 821
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bi11232: Amends Ordinance 95-70, which reclassified lands from an
Agricultural (A-20x) to Agricultural (A-la, A-3a, A-200x, A-255a and
A-8000x) at Kealakekua, Kiloa, Waipunaula, Kalama, Kumu and
Kalamakowali, South Kona, covered by TMK: 8-2-12:12 and a
portion of 1.
(Kealakekua Development Corporation, applicant)
Re: Comm. 822
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd (B/R)
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bi11234: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-7 for the County of
Hawaii, by changing the district classification of 14.989 acres of land
from the Agricultural to the Rural District at Puaa 2nd, North Kona,
covered by TMK: 7-5-10:Por. 4.
(Robert S. Nackowski, applicant)
Re: Comm. 826
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Hawaii County Council Page 9 June 16, 1998
Bill 235: Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Draft 3) (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district
classification of 14.989 acres of land from Agricultural (A-Sa) to
Residential and Agricultural (RA-.Sa) at Puaa 2nd, North Kona,
covered by TMK: 7-5-10:Por. 4.
(Robert S. Nackowski, applicant)
Re: Comm. 826.02
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bi11236: Amends Ordinance 91-22, which reclassified 69.429 acres, 22.333
(Draft 2) acres, 26.636 acres and 6.643 acres of land from Unplanned (U) to
Single Family Residential (RS-10 and RS-15); Multiple Family
Residential (RM-4) and Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10) at
Kalaoa 5th, North Kona, covered by TMK: 7-3-10:27.
(Haseko Hawaii, Inc., applicant)
Re: Comm. 827.01
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bi11237: Amends Section 25-8-11 (Lalamilo-Puukapu Zone Map), Article 8,
(Draft 2) Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing
the district classification of 3.00 acres of land from Agricultural (A-3a)
to Family Agricultural (FA-la) at Puukapu, Waimea, South Kohala,
covered by TMK: 6-4-2:148.
(Genesis K. Bell, applicant)
Re: Comm. 828.01
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bi11238: Amends Section 25-8-28 (Kau District Zone Map), Article 8,
Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing
the district classification of 20.37 acres of land from Agricultural
(A-20a) to Agricultural (A-Sa) at Kiolakaa, Kau, covered by
TMK: 9-4-3:58.
(Stanley and Lorraine Hechinger, applicant)
Re: Comm. 829
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Hawaii County Council Page 10 June 16, 1998
Bill 239: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-7 for the County of
Hawaii, by changing the district classification of 1.150 acres of land
from the Agricultural to the Urban District at Hienaloli 2nd, North
Kona, covered by TMK: 7-5-10:Portion of 15.
(Regency Pacific, Inc., applicant)
Re: Comm. 830
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd (B/R)
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bi11240: Amends Section 25-8-5 (Kailua Urban Zone Map) and Section 25-8-3
(Draft 3) (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the
Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of
4.065 acres and 1.150 acres of land from Double-Family Residential
(RD-3.75) and Agricultural (A-Sa) to Multiple-Family Residential
(RM-1) at Hienaloli 2nd, North Kona, covered by TMK: 7-5-10:15.
(Regency Pacific, Inc., applicant)
Re: Comm. 830.03
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bi11241: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-25 for the County of
Hawaii, by changing the district classification of 5.00 acres of land
from the Agricultural to the Rural District at Ouli, South Kohala,
covered by TMK: 6-2-9:25.
(Dr. William and Patricia Bergin, applicant)
Re: Comm. 831
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd (B/R)
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bi11242: Amends Section 25-8-7 (North and South Kohala Districts Zone Map},
(Draft 2) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by
changing the district classification of 5.00 acres of land from
Agricultural (A-Sa) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-2a) at Ouli,
South Kohala, covered by TMK: 6-2-9:25.
(Dr. William and Patricia Bergin, applicant)
Re: Comm. 831.01
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Hawaii County Council Page 11 June 16, 1998
Bill 244: Amends Ordinance 97-83, as amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1998, by
appropriating revenues of $52,278 in the Federal Grants -Domestic
Violence/Sexual Assault account; and appropriates to the Domestic
Violence/Sexual Assault account ($52,278).
Re: Comm. 838
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bi11250: Amends Ordinance 97-82, as amended, relating to Public
Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1,1997,
to June 30, 1998, by adding the following project: PARKS &
RECREATION: ADA Compliance ($500,000); funds shall be
provided from the General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources account.
Re: Comm. 857
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bi11251: Amends Ordinance 97-82, as amended, relating to Public
Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1997
to June 30, 1998, by adding the PARKS & RECREATION Downtown
Hilo Landscaping Improvements project ($135,000); funds shall be
provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources account.
Re: Comm. 858
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Bi11252: Amends Chapter 22 of the Hawaii County Code, Article 1, Division 7,
Section 22-31 (Restrictions in certain areas) as amended, relating to
Streets and Sidewalks.
(Waipio Lookout Road -Old Honokaa-Waipio Road -peddling and
soliciting)
Re: Comm. 687.35
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
Hawaii County Council Page 12 June 16, 1998
Bill 253: Amends Ordinance 97-83, as amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1998, by
increasing revenues of $260,407 in the Federal Funds -Victims of
Crime Act account; and appropriates to the following VOCA (Victims
of Crimes Act) accounts: Regular Salaries & Wages ($29,576),
Miscellaneous Salaries & Wages ($6,835), Postage & Freight
($1,000), Travel ($12,350), Printing ($1,900), Advertising ($1,500),
Mileage ($720), Miscellaneous Contract Services ($195,876),
Education-Recreation-Scientific Supplies ($800), Dues &
Subscriptions ($500), Office Equipment ($2,350), Computer
Equipment ($6,000) and Miscellaneous Equipment ($1,000).
Re: Comm. 859
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
1st Reading: June 1, 1998
REPORTS
PC Rept. 122: Recommends the approval of the appointment of
(C-856) Charles R. Cartwright to the Hawaii County Kailua Village Design
Commission, to serve a term ending December 31, 1999.
FC Rept. 250: Is in accord with the purpose and intent of Comm. No. 852, as
(C-852) corrected by Comm. No. 852.01; recommends the approval of the
Hawaii State Association of Counties slate of Officers for Fiscal
Year 1998-1999.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 840.01: EXECUTIVE SESSION - EASLEY, ET AL. VS. HUTCHINSON,
BIG ISLAND STEAKHOUSE and COUNTY OF HAWAII,
CIVIL NO. 95-469
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Michael B. Dabney, dated
May 28, 1998.
Comm. 868: EXECUTIVE SESSION -WESLEY P. TAILAN V. COUNTY OF
HAWAII, ET AL., CIV. NO. 98-00142SPK
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated
May 19, 1998.
Hawaii County Council Page 13 June 16, 1998
Comm. 870: EXECUTIVE SESSION -CLAIM OF ANTHONY VALERIANI
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven Christensen, dated
June 1, 1998.
Comm. 882: EXECUTIVE SESSION - ORTIZ V. LAWCOCK, ET AL.,
CIVIL NO. 98-00158HG
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Michael B. Dabney, dated
June 5, 1998.
OTHER BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1998
HOUSING AGENCY 2:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1998
PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
PLANNING COMMITTEE 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1998
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1998
PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM
PLANNING COMMITTEE 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1998
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
Hawaii County Council Page 14 June 16, 1998
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 meeting should ca11961-8255 by Friday, June 12, 1998,
for information. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521.
Those desiring to speak on matters listed on the Order of Business must register at the
County Clerk's Office prior to the convening of the meeting. For those wishing to submit
written testimony on matters listed on the Order of Business, fifteen (15) copies should be
prepared for presentation to the Council and submitted 24 hours prior to the convening of the
meeting.
Government Access Television:
Hilo (Channel 9): Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at 6 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 9 a.m.;
and Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 6 p.m.
Kona (Channel 12): Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at 6 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, 1998 at
9 a.m.; and Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 6 p.m.