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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE PWIRC 03/11/2008 2006-2008 Brenda Ford Stacy K. Higa, Member Chair gyp;'., ~ ''•':w, Pete Hoffmann, Member ' Donald Ikeda, Member Bob Jacobson, Member Dominic Yagong ~'~r.~.~; Emily I. Naeole, Member Vice Chair or'"~~' K. Angel Pilago, Member J Yoshimoto, Member HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS & INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS 27`n Session ~ m i) ANNOTATED ~1~ DATE: March 11, 2008 (Tuesday) ~ PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa ~ 3 y--'; 78-128 Ehukai Street _ ct~ Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - r~ TIME: 9:15 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS: Comm. 975: PRESENTATION OF THE FLOODING AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT From Councilmember Brenda Ford, dated Januazy 22, 2008, requesting time at the Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to present the above report. Comm. 1029: APPOINTMENT OF AMOS MEYERS, JR. TO THE HAWAII COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION From Mayor Hazry Kim, dated February 11, 2008, requesting the confirmation of the above appointment. Comm. 1050: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF (Res. 545-08) PUBLIC WORKS TO ENFORCE CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE 6, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE (requests immediate notice to landowners upon receipt of complaints of blockages or obstructions in drainageways, floodways, levee systems and watercourses) From Councilmember Bob Jacobson, dated February 26, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Serving (he Interests of (he People of Our Island dawai'i County is an Equal Opparbmity Provider and Employer PWIRC-27 Page 2 March 11, 2008 Comm. 1056: ORDINANCE TO INITIATE A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XI OF THE (Bi11257) HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2000), RELATING TO INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM (repeals Article XI relating to initiative and referendum in its entirety and replaces it with new language that reorganizes the Article, adds a new definitions section, establishes a committee chair, clarifies the meaning of a non-vote, and gives the petitioners' committee control over final langua eg of a petition) From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated February 27, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 1059: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, OP THE HAWAII (Bill 258) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO CAMPAIGN MAILING RESTRICTIONS (adds a provision prohibiting mass mailings designed to support a candidate's nomination, at the public expense, by incumbent Council Members in an election year) From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated February 27, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 1061: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, SECTION 2-91.1(a), (Bi11259) HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FILING OF FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES BY REGULATORY EMPLOYEES (adds inspectors and supervising inspectors of the Department of Environmental Mana¢ement) From Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida, dated February 27, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 1067: AN ORDINANCE TO INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, (Bill 262) LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, COUNTY COUNCIL, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2000), TO REORGANIZE THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND COUNTY COUNCIL BY ESTABLISHING AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FUNCTION WITHIN THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR (establishes an independent office of the Legislative Auditor) From Councilmember Brenda Ford, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 1068: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII, GENERAL PROVISIONS, (Bill 263) SECTION 13-11, PENALTIES, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2000), RELATING TO THE CLARIFICATION OF LANGUAGE REGARDING CIVIL FINES AND INCREASING THE MAXIMUM MONETARY PENALTY FOR CRIMINAL FINES (increases the penalties for violations of provisions of the Charter, ordinances, or of rules and regulations from $1,000 to an amount not to exceed $2,000 and amends the County's authority on the imposition of civil fines) From Councilmember Brenda Ford, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting the above bill. PWIRC-27 Page 3 March 11, 2008 Comm. 1072 A RESOLUTION REQUIRING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII MASS TRANSIT (Res. 557-08) AGENCY TO CREATE A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES AT DESIGNATED SITES ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 19 WITHIN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 (for park and ride facilities in Papa`ikou, Pepe`ekeo, Laupahoehoe and the Lakeland Subdivision in Kamuela) From Councilmember Dominic Yagong, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Note: There is a pending motion made by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Mr. Hoffmann to close file on Comms. 1018, 1019, 1020 and 1021 and to approve Bills 248, 249, 250 and 251.) Comm. 1018: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, OF THE HAWAI I COUNTY CODE (Bi11248) 1983 (2005 EDITION), RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (proposed Stop locations - Ali`i Drive at Kaleiopapa Road intersection, all approaches); and Comms. 1018.1 through 1018.5; and From Director of Public Works Bruce McClure, dated February 4, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Postponed: February 20, 2008 Comm. 1018.6: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan Torigoe, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments to Bi11248, which corrects grammatical errors and conforms to Hawaiian diacritical marks. Comm. 1019: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE (Bill 249) 1983 (2005 EDITION) RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (proposed Stop locations - on Ali`i Drive at Lunapule Road and Royal Poinciana intersections, all approaches); and Comms. 1019.1 and 1019.2; and From Director of Public Works Bruce McClure, dated February 4, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Postponed: February 20, 20118 Comm. 1019.3: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan Torigoe, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 249, which corrects grammatical errors and conforms to Hawaiian diacritical marks. Comm. 1020: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE (Bi11250) 1983 (2005 EDITION) RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (proposed 25 mile per hour speed limit - Mamalahoa Highway from Honalo Junction for 4,100 feet south); and Comms. 1020.1 through 1020.3; and From Director of Public Works Bruce McClure, dated February 4, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Postponed: February, 20, 2008 PWIRC-27 Page 4 March I1, 2008 Comm. 1020.4: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan Torigoe, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 250, which corrects grammatical errors and conforms to Hawaiian diacritical marks. Comm. 102E AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE (Bi11251) 1983 (2005 EDITION), RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (proposed One Way Street - Haleki`i Street southbound from the Mamalahoa Bypass Highway extending 4,000 feet and Comms. 1021.1 through 1021.3; and From Director of Public Works Bruce McClure, dated February 4, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Postponed: February° 20, 2008 Comm. 1021.4: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Gerald Takase, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 251, which corrects grammatical errors and conforms to Hawaiian diacritical marks. ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by March 6, 2008. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas and actions.htm, the County Clerk's Office, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and the Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea. For further information, please ca11961-8245. Videoconferencing is available at the following locations: • Hilo Council Room at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and • Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center. Videoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. In the event of an unanticipated emergency situation, including but not limited to: severe adverse weather conditions, road closures, or natural disasters, the Hawaii County Council and its Committees may conduct its meetings via videoconference pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. If that occurs, individual Councilmembers may be at either the meeting site or one of the videoconference sites. If the audio stream is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. PWIRC-27 Page 5 March 11, 2008 Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk's staff. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fifteen (15) copies for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony~aco.hawaii.hf.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. For testimony received via e-mail or fax, copies will be distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. All oral and written testimony will be made a part of the public record. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television -Channel 52: All Committee meetings - Tuesdays, March 18 & 25, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Brenda Ford Stacy K. Higa, Member Chair "`•°~~"''w Pete Hoffmann, Member s:'•y~ ~ ~i~;' ~ Donald Ikeda, Member Bob Jacobson, Member Dominic Yagong ` ~ : Emily Naeole, Member Vice Chair o'r~~'r. K. Angel Pilago, Member J Yoshimoto, Member HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS & INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS 27`h Session 9 t c«-~ z- cn DATE: March 11, 2008 (Tuesday) , .-n 3 ; PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street ~ t~,~ Kailua-Kona, Hawaii m TIME: 9:15 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS: Comm. 975: PRESENTATION OF THE FLOODING AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT From Councilmember Brenda Ford, dated January 22, 2008, requesting time at the Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to present the above report. Comm. 1029: APPOINTMENT OF AMOS MEYERS, JR. TO THE HAWAII COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 11, 2008, requesting the confirmation of the above appointment. Comm. 1050: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF (Res. 545-08) PUBLIC WORKS TO ENFORCE CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE 6, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE (requests immediate notice to landowners upon receipt of complaints of blockages or obstructions in drainageways, floodways, levee systems and watercourses) From Councilmember Bob Jacobson, dated February 26, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Serving the Interests of the People of Our /stand Hmvai'i County is an Equa/ Oppor[imity Provider and Employer PWIRC-27 Page 2 March 11, 2008 Comm. 1056: ORDINANCE TO INITIATE A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XI OF THE (Bi11257) HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2000), RELATING 'FO INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM (repeals Article XI relating to initiative and referendum in its entirety and replaces it with new language that reorganizes the Article, adds a new definitions section, establishes a committee chair, clarifies the meaning of a non-vote, and gives the petitioners' committee control over final langua eg of a petition) From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated February 27, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 1059: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, OF THE HAWAII (Bi11258) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO CAMPAIGN MAILING RESTRICTIONS (adds a provision prohibiting mass mailings designed to support a candidate's nomination, at the public expense, by incumbent Council Members in an election year) From Council Chair Pete Hoffinann, dated February 27, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 1061: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, SECTION 2-91.1(a), (Bi11259) HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FILING OF FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES BY REGULATORY EMPLOYEES (adds inspectors and supervising inspectors of the Department of Environmental Mana eg mend From Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida, dated February 27, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 1067: AN ORDINANCE TO INI'T'IATE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, (Bi11262) LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, COUNTY COUNCIL, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2000), TO REORGANIZE THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND COUNTY COUNCIL BY ESTABLISHING AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FUNCTION WITHIN THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR (establishes an independent office of the Legislative Auditor) From Councilmember Brenda Ford, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 1068: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII, GENERAL PROVISIONS, (Bill 263) SECTION 13-11, PENALTIES, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2000), RELATING TO THE CLARIFICATION OF LANGUAGE REGARDING CIVIL FINES AND INCREASING THE MAXIMUM MONETARY PENALTY FOR CRIMINAL FINES (increases the penalties for violations of provisions of the Charter, ordinances, or of rules and regulations from $1,000 to an amount not to exceed $2,000 and amends the County's authorityon the imposition of civil fines) From Councilmember Brenda Ford, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting the above bill. PWIRC-27 Page 3 March 11, 2008 Comm. 1072 A RESOLUTION REQUIRING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII MASS TRANSIT (Res. 557-08) AGENCY TO CREATE A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES AT DESIGNATED SITES ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 19 WITHIN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 (for park and ride facilities in Papa`ikou, Pepe`ekeo, Laupahoehoe and the Lakeland Subdivision in Kamuela) From Councilmember Dominic Yagong, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comm. 1018: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE (Bi11248) 1983 (2005 EDITION), RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (proposed Stop locations - Ali`i Drive at Kaleiopapa Road intersection, all approaches) From Director of Public Works Bruce McClure, dated February 4, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Postponed: February 20, 2008 Comm. 1018.6: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan Torigoe, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments to Bi11248, which corrects grammatical errors and conforms to Hawaiian diacritical marks. Comm. 1019: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE (Bi11249) 1983 (2005 EDITION) RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (proposed Stop locations - on Ali`i Drive at Lunapule Road and Royal Poinciana intersections, all approaches) From Director of Public Works Bruce McClure, dated February 4, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Postponed: February 20, 2008 Comm. 1019.3: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan Torigoe, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 249, which corrects grammatical errors and conforms to Hawaiian diacritical marks. Comm. 1020: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE (Bill 250) 1983 (2005 EDITION) RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (proposed 25 mile per hour speed limit - Mamalahoa Hiehway from Honalo Junction for 4,100 feet south) From Director of Public Works Bruce McClure, dated February 4, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Postponed: February 20, 2008 Comm. 1020.4: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan Torigoe, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 250, which corrects grammatical errors and conforms to Hawaiian diacritical marks. PWIRC-27 Page 4 March 11, 2008 Comm. 1021: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE (Bill 251) 1983 (2005 EDITION), RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (proposed One Way Street - Haleki`i Street southbound from the Mamalahoa Bypass Highway extending 4,000 feet) From Director of Public Works Bruce McClure, dated February 4, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Postponed: February 20, 2008 Comm. 1021.4: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Gerald Takase, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 251, which corrects grammatical errors and conforms to Hawaiian diacritical marks. ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by March 6, 2008. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas and actions.htm, the County Clerk's Office, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and the Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea. For further information, please ca11961-8245. Videoconferencing is available at the following locations: • Hilo Council Room at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and • Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center. Videoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. In the event of an unanticipated emergency situation, including but not limited to: severe adverse weather conditions, road closures, or natural disasters, the Hawaii County Council and its Committees may conduct its meetings via videoconference pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. If that occurs, individual Councilmembers may be at either the meeting site or one of the videoconference sites. If the audio stream is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk's staff. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fifteen (15) copies far distribution. Testimony may also be submitted (I) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counclltestimony_(a),eo.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. For testimony received via e-mail or fax, copies will be distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. All oral and written testimony will be made a part of the public record. PWIRC-27 Page 5 March 11, 2008 Viewing of Meetines on Government Access Television -Channel 52: All Committee meetings - Tuesdays, March 18 & 25, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.