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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 02/04/1998 1996-1998 tY p~ N JAMES Y. ARAKAKI oov"••''"'•'~,,~ AARON S.Y. CHUNG Chairman t~ Presiding Officer " ` BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD ~ ~ ` JOHN RAY AL SMITH JOSEPH REYNOLDS Vice Chairman \s>~~~;~~ a~~~` q~F p, JOHN SANTANGELO, JR. J. CURTIS TYLER, III DOMINIC YAGONG COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii , Hawaii County Building C~ ~ _ 25 Aupuni Street ~ Hilo, Hawaii 96720 33rd Se~,~io~ ORDER OF HUSINESS Hawaii County Councilroom Hilo, Hawaii Wednesday, February 4, 1998 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION The Reverend Al Soliven of the Hilo Alliance Church APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 19, and December 17, 1997 and January 7, 1998 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Page 2 February 4, 1998 PETITIONS, I~[EMORIALS AND COMMiJNICATIONS Comm. 688: HSAC - EXECUTIVE COI~IITTEE MEETING (January 21, 1998) From HSAC Secretary-Treasurer Al Smith, dated January 23, 1998. (Highlights of the HSAC Ezecutive Committee meeting; requests that the Hawaii County Council consider a legislative proposal authorizing the counties to establish a general excise tam of one-half percent; submits for Council approval the 1998 HSAC Legislative Policy Statement; requests action on attached resolutions expressing opposition to the United Nations protocol on global warming and the Environmental Protection Agency's newly adopted standards on ozone and particulate matter.) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 200-97: Authorizes the County of Hawaii to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii, Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, for a grant for professional services related to evaluating energy efficiency measures proposed for facilities of the Wastewater Division of the Department of Public works. Re: Comm. 611 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-197 Res. 209-98: Requests the Legislative Auditor's Office to conduct a limited scope performance review of the County of Hawaii's Glass Recycling and Diversion Program. Re: Comm. 655 Intr. by: dir. Yagong Approved: PWPC-85 Hawaii County Council Page 3 February 4, 1998 Res. 210-98: Authorizes the County of Hawaii to enter into an agreement with the United States of America, pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Seatbelt Enforcement Grant. Re: Comm. 656 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-199 Res. 211-98: Authorizes the County of Hawaii to enter into an agreement with the United States of America, pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Sobriety Checkpoint Grant. Re: Comm. 656 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-200 Res. 213-98: Authorizes the County of Hawaii to enter into an agreement with the United States of America, pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Hawaii Speed Enforcement Grant. Re: Comm. 660 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-203 Res. 223-98: Authorizes the waiver of parking meter fees to accommodate the Twelfth Annual Hilo Mardi Gras. Re: Comm. 692 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: PWPC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 174: 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 $9,500 in the Federal Grant - Motor Challenge Program account; and appropriates same to the Motor Challenge Program account. Re: Comm. 611 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-196 Hawaii County Council Page 4 February 4, 1998 Hill 1°75: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone A~Iap), (Draft 2) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 20.00 acres of land from Agricultural (A-l0a) to Family Agricultural (FA-3a) at Waiakea, South Hilo, covered by 2-2-48:x. (Roy and Eunice Shigenaga, applicant) Re: Comm. 615 Intr. by: Nls. Leithead-Todd Approved: PC-88 Bill 176: Amends ®rdinance 96-9, which reclassified (Draft 2) 14.913 acres of land from Agricultural (A-40a) to Agricultural (A-la) at Hauola, ®pihilala, Hamakua, covered by TMK: 4-3-3:31. (Scott and Susan Nakahara, applicant) Re: Comm. 616 Intr. by: Nls. Leithead-Todd Approved: PC-89 Bill 177: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone IvYap), (Draft 2) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 22,500 sq. ft. of land from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN-7.5) at &daiakea, South Hilo, covered by T14R: 2-2-34:35. (Oda/~+IcGarty Architects, Ltd., applicant) Re: Comm. 617 Intr. by: Tdis. Leithead-Todd Approved: PC-90 Hawaii County Council Page 5 February 4, 1998 Bill 178: Amends Ordinance 97-83, as amended, the Operating (Draft 2) Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1998, by increasing revenues of $2,200,226 in the Fund Balance From Previous Year account, General Fund; and appropriates to the following accounts: Family Advisory Commission (Travel - $500, Printing - $100, Advertising - $250, Mileage - $2,250 and Miscellaneous Contract Services - $900); Finance Administration - Insurance ($12,565); Accounts - Computer Equipment ($4,500); Treasury (Office Equipment - $5,500 and Computer Equipment $5,500); Real Property (Miscellaneous Contract Services - $53,015 and Computer Equipment - 125,000); Special Counsel & Settlements ($750,000); Planning (Travel - $11,000, Equipment Repairs & Maintenance - $25,200, Computer Equipment - $49,770 and Miscellaneous Equipment - $3,600); Building Repair & Maintenance - Miscellaneous Contract Services ($150,000); Chief Engineer _ Miscellaneous Contract Services ($50,000); Police Headquarters - Regular Salaries & Wages ($27,477); Fire Protection (Miscellaneous Contract Services - $198,242 and Computer Equipment - $62,000); Flood Control - Miscellaneous Contract Services ($300,000); Safety Coordinator (Miscellaneous Contract Services - $8,000, and Computer Equipment - $72,800); Parks Maintenance (Water - $39,000, Electricity $17,000, and Motor Vehicles $109,207); Hoolulu Complete - Electricity ($27,200); and Aquatics (Electricity - $56,500 and Sanitation Supplies - $33,050); Re: Comm. 634.01 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-198 and Comm. 634.02: From Assistant Corporation Counsel Ted S. H. Hong, dated January 22, 1998. Bill 181: Amends Article V of the Hawaii County Charter (Draft 2) relating to the Executive Branch, the Mayor and Staff Agencies Creating a New Department. (Data Systems Department) Re: Comm. 641 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: January 16, 1998 2nd of 3 Readings Hawaii County Council Page 6 February 4, 1998 Bill 184: Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), (Draft 2) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 1.662 acres of land from Agricultural (A-la) to Single Family Residential (RS-10) at Kealakehe, North Kona, covered by 7-4-4:16. (Marion Bush, applicant) Re: Comm. 646 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd Approved: PC-91 Bill 185: Amends Section 25-8-4 (South Kona Zone Map), (Draft 2) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 2.005 acres of land from Single Family Residential (RS-15) to Village Commercial (CV-7.5) at Kanakau 1st and 2nd, and Kalukalu 1st - 3rd, South Kona, covered by TMK: 8-1-4:Por. 52. (Kalukalu Properties, applicant) Re: Comm. 647 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd Approved: PC-92 Bill 187: Amends Chapter 21 of the County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), as amended, by deleting monthly wastewater usage charges for units exceeding maximum water allowances. Re: Comm. 657 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Filed: FC-201 Bill 188: 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 X61,500 in the Federal Grants Speed Enforcement account; and appropriates same to the Laser Speed Detection account. Re: Comm. 660 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-202 Hawaii County Council Page 7 February 1998 Bill 193: Amends Chapter 21-36.1 of the Hawaii County Code 1983, (1995 Edition) relating to Wastewater Service Charge Rates. Re: C-689 Intr. by: Mr. Ray Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY Bill 145: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (Draft 2) (1995 Edition), relating to Traffic Regulations. (Waianuenue Avenue - proposed compression of morning one-way traffic pattern) Re: Comm. 506 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong (B/R) 1st Reading: January 16, 1998 Bill 165: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries P~iap, H-7 for the County of Hawaii, by changing the district classification of 5.055 acres of land from the Agricultural to the Rural District at Honokohau 2nd, North Kona, covered by TMK: 7-4-06:38. (Malia Ohana Partnership 2, applicant) Re: Comm. 574 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-fiodd (B/R) 1st Reading: December 17, 1997 Deferred: January 7, 1998 Bill 166: Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), (Draft 3) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification of 5.055 acres of land from Agricultural (A-5a) to Residential and Agricultural (RA-.5) at Honokohau 2nd, North Kona, covered by TMK: 7-4-06:38. (Malia Ohana Partnership 2, applicant) Re: Comm. 574 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd 1st Reading: December 17, 1997 Deferred: January 7, 1998 Hawaii County Council Page 8 February 4, 1998 Bill 172: 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: ~lamalahoa Highway (Holualoa-Keauhou) ($484,980), Hilo Wastewater treatment Plant ($19,188), Paukaa Collector Sewer ($181,108), Houselots Collector Sewer Phase II ($11,160), Alii Drive Bewer/Waiaha Pump Station ($250,000); and PARKS & RECR~iTION: Sparky Kawamoto Swim Stadium ($600,000), Hoolulu Park Complete ($75,000), Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium Improvements ($225,000), Ahalanui Beach Park ($450,000), Pohoiki Beach Park Expansion ($427,500), Wastewater Disposal System Upgrading ($300,000), Hilo Bayfront Park Improvements ($700,000), Alae Cemetery Improvements ($150,000), and Hookena Beach Park Improvements ($150,000); funds for these projects shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($4,023,936). Re : Comm. 608 Intr. by: Ndr. Chunq Approved: FC-188 1st Reading: January 16, 1998 Bill 173: Amends Chapter 24, Article 4, of the Hawaii (Draft 3) County Code, 1993 Edition, as amended, relating to Nlotor Vehicle Driver's Licensing Fees. Re: Comm. 609 Intr. by: For. Chung 1st Reading: January 16, 1998 Hawaii County Council Page 9 February 4, 1998 Bill 179: Amends Ord. 97-83, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1998, by increasing revenues of $873,300 in the Fund Balance From Previous Year account, Highway Fund; and appropriates to the following accounts: Traffic-Misc Equip ($9,800), Highway Administration (Miscellaneous Contract Services - $82,000, Motor Vehicle $90,000, Computer Equipment - $25,000, Construction Equipment - $323,500), Roadside Maintenance-Miscellaneous Contract Services ($43,000), and Transfer to Capital Projects Fund ($300,000). Re: Comm. 635 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC--190 1st Reading January 16, 1998 REPORTS Financial Monthly Revenue Report from the Department of Report Finance for the month ended December 31, 1997. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 222.03: EXECUTIVE SESSION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL, WILLIAM SILVA, ET. AL., VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL., CIVIL N0. 96-00359 DAE, U.S. DISTRICT COURT BRIAN DELIMA, ESQ., FOR THIRD PARTY DEFENDANT GUY A. PAUL From Assistant Corporation Counsel fled H.S. Hong, dated January 21, 1998. COmm. 296.01: EXECUTIVE SESSION - APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL DUDLEY G. AKAMA, ESO WORKERS COMPENSATION CASES From Assistant Corporation Counsel Ted H.S. Hong, dated January 21, 1998. Comm. 512.02: EXECUTIVE SESSION _ LIONEL "BUDDY" A2EVED0 V. e°OUNTY OF HAWAII, CIVIL NO 96-37f From Deputy Corporation Counsel Michael B. Dabney, dated January 13, 1998. OTHER BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Page 10 Felbruary 4, 1998 ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10,E 1998 PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS 1:00 p.m. KONA SURF HOTEL COMMITTEE WORKSHOP KOA ROOM (COMM. 454.09 SIGN CODE) PLANNING COMMITTEE 6:00 p.m. KONA SURF HOTEL PUBLIC HEARING KOA ROOM (BILL 276, DRAFT 2 m SUBD. CODE) PLANNING COMMITTEE 7:00 p.m. KONA SURF HOTEL (BILL 186, DRAFT 2 ~ KIC REZONING) KOA ROOM WEDNESDAY L FEBRUARY 11, 1998 HUMAN SERVICES & ECONOMIC 9:30 a.m. NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF HAWAII (NELHA) (SITE VISIT) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1998 PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS 2:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM COMMITTEE WORKSHOP (COMM. 454.09 ~ SIGN CODE) PLANNING COMMITTEE 6:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM PUBLIC HEARING (BILL 276, DRAFT 2 T SUBD. CODE) TUE DAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1998 PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM FINANCE COMMITTEE 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM PLANNING COMMITTEE 1:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM WEDNESDAYd FEBRUARY 18, 1998 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM HOUSING AGENCY 2:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT Hawaii County Council Page 11 February 4, 1998 (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 hearing should call 961-8255 by Monday, February 2, 1998, for information. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. Those desiring to speak on matters listed on the Order of Business will 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) written 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: Wed. - 2/4/98, 6 p.m.; Sun. _ 2/8/98, 9 a.m. KONA, Channel 12: Thurs. ~ 2/5/98, 6 p.m.; Sun. - 2/8/98, 9 a.m.