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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 05/06/1998 1996-1998 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI ~4~-°•.` "qk. AARON S.Y. CHUNG Chairman & PresidingOfftcer .,•L~~%~ BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD JOHN RAY AL SMITH JOSEPH REYNOLDS Vice Chairman •+sq F,~ N'~p~` JOHN SANTANGELO, JR. J. CURTIS TYLER, III DOMINIC YAGONG COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 39th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii Wednesday, May 6, 1998 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION Father Marvin Samiano of St. Joseph Church APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 6, 1998 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Page 2 May 6, 1998 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 293-96: Relates to land exchange in Hamakua. (1996) Re: Comm. 782 (C-1071 /94-96) Intr. by: Ms. Bonk-Abramson Filed: FC-230 Res. 29-97: Authorizes the leasing of County lands for agricultural and timber uses by sealed bids or negotiations. Re: Comms. 109 and 782 Intr. by: Mr. Smith (B/R) Filed: FC-232 Res. 241-98: Amends Resolution 192-97 relating to the Special Fuel Tax Program. Re: Comm. 595.04 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-221 Res. 247-98: Transfers $4,950 out and from the Golf Course -Fuels & Lubricants account; and credits same to the Golf Course -Computer Equipment account. Re: Comm. 769 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-222 Res. 250-98: Authorizes the payment of funds of a later fiscal year for a Consultant Services Contract to prepare an Economic Assessment Report as part of the General Plan Revision Program. Re: Comm. 776 Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R) Approved: FC-225 Hawaii County Council Page 3 May 6, 1998 Res. 251-98: Approves the cost items agreed upon by the Employers and Hawaii Government Employees Association affecting HGEA Bargaining Unit 13 and employees excluded from Bargaining Unit 13 for the contract period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999. Re: Comm. 778 Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R) Approved: FC-226 Res. 252-98: Accepts the dedication of roadway lot from Peter C. Dungate and Angelica L. Dungate, TMK: (3)7-3-08:032, to the County of Hawaii. Re: Comm. 780 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong (B/R) Approved: PWPC-98 Res. 253-98: Authorizes the acceptance of $2,000 from the Hawaii Recreation and Park Association to provide a Summer Fun Scholarship Program in the Hamakua and Ka'u Districts. Re: Comm. 783 Intr. by: Mr. Ray Approved: FC-227 Res. 255-98: Authorizes the Mayor to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Special Purpose Grant (SPG) funds for infrastructure development in Puna. Re: Comm. 792 Intr. by: Mr. Smith Waived: HCHA Hawaii County Council Page 4 May 6, 1998 Res. 258-98: Authorizes the Mayor of the County of Hawaii or, in his absence, the Managing Director or authorized representative to execute and submit the 1998 Action Plan and all other related documents to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 1998 Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Shelter Grants Programs; Re: Comm. 805 Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo Approved: HCHA (04/15/98) and Comm. 805.01: From Edwin S. Taira, dated April 22, 1998, transmitting the summary of comments for the 1998 Action Plan. Res. 259-98: Amends and adopts an amended Citizen Participation Plan, as required by the Community Development Block Grant Small Cities, Home Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Shelter Grants Program. Re: Comm. 806 Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo Approved: HCHA (04/15/98) Res. 260-98: Transfers $25,000 out and from the Miscellaneous Insurance Claims & Judgments account; and credits same to the Public Safety Disaster/Emergency account. Re: Comm. 810 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Res. 262-98: Creates three (3) Fire Radio Dispatcher II positions for the Hawaii County Fire Department. Re: Comm. 817 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Hawaii County Council Page 5 May 6, 1998 Res. 265-98: Transfers $24,300 out and from the following Clerk-Council Services Other Current Expenses accounts: Equipment Repairs/Maintenance ($17,300) and Building & Construction Materials ($7,000); and credits same to the following accounts: Clerk-Council Services, Salaries and Wages, Overtime Salaries and Wages ($1,300), Legislative Auditor Salaries and Wages, Regular Salaries and Wages ($6,000), Clerk-Council Services Other Current Expenses, Travel/Conferences ($10,000) and Clerk Council Services Other Current Expenses, Mileage and Auto Allowance ($7,000). Re: Comm. 823 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Res. 266-98: Transfers from the Clerk-Council Services Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services ($177,405) and Parks and Recreation Administration -Other Current Expenses ($2,000) accounts; and credits $179,405 to the following accounts: Parks and Recreation Administration -Other Current Expenses ($69,500), Capital Projects Fund ($92,755), Police Administration Division -Other Current Expenses ($3,000), Fire Protection -Miscellaneous Equipment ($6,600), Fire Protection -Office Equipment ($250), Fire Protection - Other Current Expenses, Public Safety Supplies ($1,100), Fire Protection Fire Station Equipment ($1,200) and Fire Training and Volunteer Fire Other Current Expenses ($5,000). Re: Comm. 824 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 67: Amends Chapter 1 S, Article 2, Section 15-19 of the Hawaii (Draft 2) County Code 1983, relating to the Use of Audio Devices. (1995) Re: Comm. 284 (1994-96 term) Intr. by: Mr. Childs Approved: FC-70/1995 Deferred: April 19, 1995 and May 3, 1995 Referred to FC: July 5, 1995 Filed: FC-228 Hawaii County Council Page 6 May 6, 1998 Bill 168: Amends the Hawaii County Code 1983, by adding a new chapter (1995) creating a Concurrency Ordinance. Re: Comms. 767 (1994-96 term) and 782 Intr. by: Mr. Smith (B/R) Filed: FC-229 Bill 210: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Vehicles and Traffic. (Waianuenue Ave., fronting Hilo High School -delete parking meter zone) Re: Comm. 763 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong (B/R) Approved: PWPC-100 Bi11211: Initiates a Charter amendment of the Hawaii County Charter (1991), (Draft 2) relating to the Planning Director, Planning Commission and Board of Appeals. Re: Comm. 760.02 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd Approved: PC-1 OS 1st of 3 Readings. Bi11214: Amends Ordinance 97-82, as amended, relating to Public (Draft 2) Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, by adding the following Public Works projects: Waikoloa Road Shoulder Improvement -Federal ($1,200,000), Waikoloa Road Shoulder Improvement -County ($300,000); funds for these projects shall be provided from the following accounts: Federal Grants Receivable ($1,200,000) and General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($300,000). Re: Comm. 772.01 Intr. by: Mr. Ray Approved: FC-224 Hawaii County Council Page 7 May 6, 1998 Bill 217: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Traffic Regulations. (Route 132 -proposed speed limits) Re: Comm. 789 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approved: PWPC-99 Bi11222: 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: HIGHWAY AND ROADS: Puna Highway Infrastructure -Federal ($500,000) account; funds shall be provided from the Federal Grants Receivable account. Re: Comm. 807 Intr. by: Mr. Smith Approved: HCHA (04/15/98) Bi11223: 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 $963,000 out and from the Federal Grant - 1998 HOME Program account; and appropriates to the following accounts: County of Hawaii Tenant-Based Rental Assistance ($750,000), Kurtistown Mutual Self-Help Housing Project ($135,000), Feasibility Study for an Assisted Living Project ($15,000), and Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) Administration ($63,000). Re: Comm. 808 Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo Approved: HCHA (04/15/98) Hawaii County Council Page 8 May 6, 1998 Bi11224: Amends Ordinance 97-83, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of I-Iawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1998, by increasing revenues in Federal -Block Grant ($2,156,000) and Block Grant Program Income ($8,500) accounts; and appropriates same to the following accounts: East Hawaii Mobile Health Care -Van Purchase ($264,500), Residential Rehabilitation -Loan Program ($500,000), Police Detention Facility -Plans and Design ($300,000), Na'alehu Community Center -Rehabilitation ($220,000), Pahala Fire Station -Apparatus/Multi-purpose Facility -Construction ($210,000), Hamakua Health Center -Vehicle Purchase ($20,000), Wailuku River Park -Plans and Construction ($250,000), and Administration/Planning & Fair Housing ($400,000). Re: Comm. 809 Intr. by: Mr. Santangelo Approved: HCHA (04/15/98) Bill 230: 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 $5,000 in the Contribution from Private Source account; and appropriating same to the Kahei Park Project -Private account. Re: Comm. 819 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Bi11233: 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 transferring funds from the Capital Projects Fund to the following Park Improvement accounts: District 4 ($37,500), District 7 ($23,192) and District 8 ($32,063); funds shall be provided from the Unallotted Appropriation General Fund Transfer account ($92,755). Re: Comm. 825 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Hawaii County Council Page 9 May 6, 1998 Bi11243: 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 $4,348.35 in the Federal Grants -Coordinated Services account; and appropriates to the following CSE accounts: Regular Salaries and Wages ($2,410), Miscellaneous Salaries and Wages ($868), Travel ($453) and Miscellaneous Materials and Supplies ($617.35). Re: Comm. 832 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY Bi11216: Names a County recreational facility (TMK: 2-3-06:03) pursuant to (Draft 2) Chapter 15, Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition). (Liholiho Garden near Wailuku River) Re: Comm. 788.01 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: April 15, 1998 REPORTS FINANCIAL Monthly Revenue Report from the Department of Finance for the REPORT: month ended March 31, 1998. PWPC Rept. 101: Recommends approval of this sidewalk use permit for Bears Coffee (C-754) to be in effect for one year from the date of Council approval. FC Rept. 223: Recommends the selection of Councilmembers Al Smith and (C-771) J. Curtis Tyler to represent the Hawaii County Council on the Hawaii State Association of Counties Executive Committee for Fiscal Year 1998-99. FC Rept. 231: Recommends Communication 1435 (1996) be filed. (C-1435/94-96) (Video production booth, storage of production equipment) (C-782) Hawaii County Council Page 10 May 6, 1998 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 295.05: EXECUTIVE SESSION -APPROVAL OF SIXTH AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL, WILLIAM SILVA, ET AL., VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 97-622 (RICO), JOHN HOSHIBATA, ESQ., FOR DEFENDANT VICTOR V. VIERRA From Assistant Corporation Counsel Ted H.S. Hong, dated April 7, 1998. Comm. 303.03: EXECUTIVE SESSION -APPROVAL OF FOURTH AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL, WILLIAM SILVA, ET AL., VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 97-622 (RICO), ALEXANDER THOENE, JR., ESQ. FOR DEFENDANT FRANCIS DE MORALES From Assistant Corporation Counsel Ted H.S. Hong, dated Apri17, 1998. Comm. 820: _EXECUTIVE SESSION -JAMES WINNIMAN, TMK: (3) 2-5-7:1 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan M. Torigoe, dated Apri122, 1998. OTHER BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1998 HOUSING AGENCY 2:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1998 COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 5:00 p.m. KONA SURF HOTEL - REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES KAMEHAMEHA BALLROOM THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1998 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 5:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES Hawaii County Council Page 11 May 6, 1998 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1998 PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS CANCELED COUNCILROOM COMMITTEE PLANNING COMMITTEE 8:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM FINANCE COMMITTEE 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1998 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT (Note: B/R, as listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Councilmember has agreed to introduce legislation "By Request" and on behalf of the requesting party; however, it does not necessarily signify their support of or opposition to the proposal.) The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8255 by Monday, May 4, 1998, for information. Persons using TDDs may ca11961-8521. 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 (Air Dates/Time): Wednesday, May 6, 1998, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, May 10, 1998, at 9 a.m.; and Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at 6 p.m. -Hilo (Channel 9) and Kona (Channel 12)