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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 04/19/2000 1998-2000 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI a<v%~•"~D•e9~ AARON S.Y. CHUNG ' ('harrman R- Pre.rtdrn~; Officer ~ ,def. LENINGRAD ELARIONOFF JULIE JACOBSON AL SMITH ~ BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD i ice ('hairman ~4> ;:;-~~0.•~P`~ NANCY PISICCHIO ~¢•"P J. CURTIS TYLER. III DOMINIC YAGONG COUNTY COUNCIL ('ounty of Ha1~~ai 'i c~ Halti~ai 'i (,ounty Building 25 ~lttpuni .Street Hilo, Ifa~+~ai'i 96720 ~ ; , 35th Session - ORDER OF BUSINESS I-Iawai`i County Council Hilo, Hawaii Wednesday, April 19, 2000 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION The Reverend Stuart Hussey of the First Church of Christ Science Society of Hilo APPROVAL OF MINUTES March l0 & 22, 2000 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Page 2 April 19, 2000 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 225-00: Changes time element of Executive Assistant II l/4 time to Executive Assistant II 2/5 time. {Position No. 4084, EM-03 -Office of the Mayor. } Re: Comm. 694 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-240 Res. 230-00: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the City and County of Honolulu, pursuant to HRS 46-7. {Statewide Narcotics Task Force Memorandum of Understanding between the Hawaii, Maui and Kauai County Police Departments, the Hawaii National Guard and the Drug Enforcement Administration. } Re: Comm. 706 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-242 Res. 231-00: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, pursuant to HRS 46-7, for Community Policing-Alcohol Prevention. }Contract between the Hawaii County Police Department and the University of Hawaii at Manoa to provide funding to conduct covert operations to decrease the means of which juveniles obtain alcohol. } Re: Comm. 707 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-244 Hawaii County Council Page 3 April 19, 2000 Res. 232-00: Authorizes the payment of funds to subsidize transportation costs of twelve representatives from the Waiakea Intermediate School Ukulele Band for aSister-City visitation to Japan. {County Council, Miscellaneous Contractual Services account ($7,500). } Re: Comm. 712 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd Filed: FC-246 Res. 233-00: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to enter into negotiated agreement with the U. S. Department of Energy, through the State Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) for a Rebuild America Grant. {Fund participation of the Hawaii County Energy Coordinator in on- going meetings of the Rebuild Hawaii Consortium. } Re: Comm. 714 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-248 Res. 234-00: Authorizes the sale by negotiation of three (3) cottages at Kohala High (Draft 2) and Elementary School, Kohala, Hawaii, County and State of Hawaii, TMK No. (3) 5-4-07:08. Re: Comm. 715.001 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Approved: FC-249 Res. 235-00: Creates an Accountant I position. {Office of Housing & Community Development -Workforce Investment Act Program. } Re: Comm. 716 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-250 Hawaii County Council Page 4 April l9, 2000 Res. 236-00: Deletes a Fair Housing Officer l/2T and creates a Secretary position. {Office of Housing & Community Development -Workforce Development Act Program. } Re: Comm. 716 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-251 Res. 242-00: Authorizes the Mayor of the County of Hawaii or, in his absence, the Managing Director of authorized representative to execute and submit the 2000-2004 Consolidated Plan and all other related documents to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development of the 2000 Community Development Block Grant and to the State's Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the Home Investment Partnerships Programs. Re: Comm. 737 Intr. by: Ms. Pisicchio Approved: HCHA (04/05/00) Res. 243-00: Relates to the exchange of real property located at Keauhou, District of North Kona, County of Hawaii for real property located at Honohononui, District of South Hilo, County of Hawaii; to the quitclaim conveyance of the Keauhou Sewage Collection System located at Keauhou, District of North Kona, County of Hawaii; to the granting of sewer line easements in county-owned road rights-of--way located at Keauhou, District of North Kona, County of Hawai `i; and to the quitclaim conveyance of, and the granting of easements for, the Kahaluu Beach Park Sewage Pumping Station and appurtenant force main. Re: Comm. 739 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Hawaii County Council Page 5 April 19, 2000 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 177: Amends Chapter 21, Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Sewers. {Clarifies definition of Public Sewers, Sewage Works, Sewer System and Sewer; inserts definition for Gang Cesspool; clarifies that sewer user charges for residential customers are assessed when lots are accessible to a public sewer system. } Re: Comm. 564 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approved: PWPC-75 Bill 203: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Vehicles and Traffic. { Pualani Street/Wikolia Street -four way stop. } Re: Comm. 653 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approved: PWPC-76 Bill 224: Amends Ordinance 99-71, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000. {Increases the POLICE DEPARTMENT -Microwave Relocation and System Renovation account from $6,960,000 to $8,000,000; funds for this increased appropriation of $1,040,000 shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources accounts ($1,040,000). } Re: Comm. 699 Intr. by. Mr. Chung Approved: FC-241 Bill 226: Amends Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona Zone Map), Article 8, (Draft 2) Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-l0a) at Kaloko, North Kona, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-26:19. {Morton Associates Holdings, applicant } Re: Comm. 702.001 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd (B/R) Approved: PC-92 Hawaii County Council Page 6 April 19, 2000 Bill 227: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-7 for the County of Hawaii, by changing the district classification from the Agricultural to the Urban District at Kalaoa 4th, North Kona, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-005:98. {Keven H. and Patricia D. Rinkenbach, applicant} Re: Comm. 703 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd (B/R) Approved: PC-93 Bill 228: Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona District Zone Map), Article 8, (Draft 2) Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from Agricultural (A-Sa) to Residential (RS-15) at Kalaoa 4th, North Kona, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-005:98. {Keven H. and Patricia D. Rinkenbach, applicant} Re: Comm. 703.001 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd Approved: PC-94 Bill 232: Amends Ordinance No. 99-70, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. {Appropriates revenues in the State Grants -COPS Alcohol Prevention account by $5,568; and appropriates same to the COPS Alcohol Prevention account. } Re: Comm. 707 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-243 Bill 233: Amends Ordinance 99-70, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. {Increases revenues in the Federal Grants - PA-Local Law Enforcement Block Grant account by $99,718; and appropriates same to the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant account. } Re: Comm. 711 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-245 Hawaii County Council Page 7 April 19, 2000 Bill 234: Amends Ordinance 99-70, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. {Increases appropriation in the Federal Grant -Rebuild America account by $8,000; and appropriates same to the Rebuild America account. } Re: Comm. 714 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-247 Bill 236: Amends Ordinance 99-41 of the County of Hawaii adopted on (Draft 2) April 12, 1999, relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing various public improvements for the County of Hawaii; {Adds the following projects: Puainako Extension ($3,200,000), Upper Waiakea Stream Flood Control Improvements ($900,000), Paniolo Drive Sidewalk Improvements ($200,000); redirects $4,000,000 in ADA Compliance projects to Dept. of Parks & Recreation - ADA Compliance ($2,000,000) and Dept. of Public Works - ADA Compliance ($2,000,000); and deletes the following projects: Puainako Street Extension ($200,000), Kaumana Drive Improvements ($800,000) and Waianuenue Drive Road & Bikeway Improvements ($2,000,000). } Re: Comm. 719.002 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-252 and Comm. 719.001: From Kuulei K. Cooper, dated April 6, 2000. Bill 241: Amends Ordinance 99-70, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. {Increases revenues of $2,209,500 in the following accounts: Federal - Block Grant ($2,201,000) and Block Grant Program Income ($8,500); and appropriates to the following General Fund accounts: Care-A-Van Vehicles ($50,000), Fire Truck -Acquisition ($300,000), Ookala Gym Annex (250,000), Residential Rehab. Program ($300,000), Removal of Architectural Barriers ($909,500), and Administration/Planning/Fair Housing ($400,000). Re: Comm. 735 Intr. by: Ms. Pisicchio Approved: HCHA (04/05/2000) Hawaii County Council Page 8 April 19, 2000 Bill 242: Amends Ordinance 99-70, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. {Increases revenues of $1,263,000 in the following accounts: Federal Grants - 2000 Home Program ($963,000) and HOME Program Income ($300,000); and appropriates to the following General Fund accounts: Kurtistown Self-Help Housing (-$135,000), Hualalai Elderly Housing Project ($500,000), Tenant Based Rent Assistance ($460,000), Kea`au Elderly Housing Project ($200,000), Hale Ulu Hoi III -Rehabilitation ($175,000) and OHCD Administration ($63,000). } Re: Comm. 736 Intr. by: Ms. Pisicchio Approved: HCHA (04/05/2000) Bill 243: Amends Ordinance 99-70, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. {Increases revenues in the Transfer From General Fund account by $139,807; and appropriates to the following Golf Course Fund accounts: Golf Course -Salaries & Wages ($129,872) and FICA Employer Share -Golf Course ($9,935). Re: Comm. 73 8 Intr. by Mr. Chung Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY Res. 208-00: Provides for the acquisition of private property, being a portion (Draft 2) of Tax Map Keys (3)3-5-003-027 and 3-5-004-008, situate at Papaaloa, North Hilo, Hawaii, for a public right-of--way. {Road Lot "A" Condemnation -eminent domain in acquiring the subject roadway for the purpose of insuring continuing public access to the residents of surrounding area. } Re: Comm. 643.001 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1st Reading: April 5, 2000 2nd of 2 Readings. _ Hawaii County Council Page 9 April 19, 2000 Bill 83: Amends Chapter 19 ofthe Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), (Draft 3) relating to deferred or Roll Back Tax on the Owner of Agricultural Lands. {Exempts deferred or roll back taxes on agricultural dedicated lands when the authorized government agency changes the land use classification to urban or rural districts or when lots of less than 5 acres are created and the conditions of dedication are continued or have been completed; and ensures that deferred or roll back taxes upon breach of dedication would be up to 10 years fora 10-year dedication and up to 20 years fora 20-year dedication. } Re: Comm. 290.004 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1st Reading: April 5, 2000 Bill 201: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), (Draft 2) relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Kamehameha Avenue at Kalakaua Street -proposed freight loading zone. } Re: Comm. 65 l .001 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1st Reading: April 5, 2000 Bill 208: Amends Chapter 24 (Traffic Schedule), of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Traffic Regulations. {Various streets -stop intersections. } Re: Comm. 665 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1st Reading: April 5, 2000 Bill 215: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (l 995 Edition), relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Palani Road -speed limits. } Re: Comm. 681 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1st Reading: April 5, 2000 Hawaii County Council Page 10 April 19, 2000 Bill 216: Amends Ordinance 93-66, by changing the district classification from Agricultural (A-Sa) to General Commercial (CG-10) and Open (O) at Keahuolu, North Kona, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 7-4-OS:Portion of 12. { Liliuokalani Trust, applicant } Re: Comm. 682 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd 1st Reading: April 5, 2000 Bill 221: Amends Ordinance 99-70, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. {Increases revenues in the Federal Grants -Coordinated Services account by $30,000; and appropriates same to the Coordinated Services account. } Re: Comm. 690 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st reading: April 5, 2000 Bill 222: Amends Ordinance 99-71, as amended, relating to Public (Draft 2) Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal year July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000. {Adds the following PARKS & RECREATION projects: Kukuihaele Park Public Restroom ($150,000), Haina County Parks Lights ($125,000), Honoka`a Sports Complex Improvements ($125,000), Hakalau County Park Backstop, Fencing & Bleachers ($150,000), Honomu Gymnasium Repairs & Painting ($175,000), Wainaku Gymnasium Repairs & Repainting ($100,000), Paauilo Park Improvements ($75,000); funds for these projects shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Project Fund, Fund Balance and/or Other Sources accounts ($900,000). } Re: Comm. 691.001 Intr. by. Mr. Yagong l st Reading: April 5, 2000 Hawaii County Council Page 11 April 19, 2000 Bill 229: Amends the Hawaii County Code, 1983 (1995 Edition), to provide for the establishment of a Workforce Investment Act Program. { Adds a new Article to Chapter 2 to insert a Workforce Investment Act Program referring to the United States Workforce Investment Act of 1998, to improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of citizens. } Re: Comm. 705 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: April 5, 2000 Bill 230: Amends Ordinance 99-70, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County ofHawai`i for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. {Increases revenues in the following Federal Grants, Workforce Investment Act Fund accounts: Workforce Investment Act Transition 2000 ($38,300) and Workforce Investment Act 2000, ($4,032,353); and appropriates to the following Workforce Investment Act accounts: Administration/Planning Transition 2000 ($38,300), AdministratiorvPlanning 2000 ($403,236), and Projects 2000 ($3,629,117). } Re: Comm. 705 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: April 5, 2000 Bill 231: Amends Ordinance 99-70, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. {Increases revenues in the Department Charges, Housing Fund account by $38,300 and appropriates to the following Housing Fund accounts: Salaries & Wages ($22,760), Other Current Expenses ($9,426), Equipment ($2,300), Pension Accumulation -Housing ($950), FICA Employer Share -Housing ($1,650), and Employer Health Plans -Housing ($1,214). } Re: Comm. 705 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: April 5, 2000 Hawaii County Council Page 12 April 19, 2000 Bill 237: Amends Ordinance 99-70, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai` i for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. ~ Increases revenues in the following Housing Fund accounts: Voucher ($98,300) and HAP Fund ($31,637); and appropriates to the following Housing fund accounts: Salaries & Wages ($24,987), Other Current Expenses ($4,200), Rental Assistance Payment-VOU ($87,400), Equipment ($6,550), Pension accumulation-Hsg ($1,000), FICA-Social Security ($1,900), and Employee Health Plans ($3,900). } Re: Comm. 721 Intr. by: Ms. Pisicchio 1st Reading: April 5, 2000 REPORTS FC Rept. 239: Recommends confirmation of Ms. Elin T. Walburn to the Hawaii (C-708) County Board of Ethics, to serve a term ending December 31, 2000. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Hawaii County Council Page 13 April 19, 2000 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) Comm. 638.006: VETO MESSAGE -DISAPPROVAL OF BILL 198 (RELATING TO AMENDMENT TO CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ACQUISITION OF WAIAHA BAY PROPERTY) From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated March 23, 2000; and Bill 198: Amends Ordinance 99-71, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year ending July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000; {Adds the following Parks & Recreation -Waiaha Bay Park Land Acquisition project ($1,000,000); funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund, Fund Balance, and/or other Sources accounts. } Re: Comm. 638 Intr. by: Mr. Tyler, Ms. Pisicchio, Ms. Leithead-Todd, Ms. Jacobson and Mr. Yagong 1st Reading: March 10, 2000 2nd Reading: March 22, 2000 and Comm. 638.007: Copy of a proposed resolution submitted by Mayor Yamashiro, which provides for the acquisition of private property situated at Waiaha Bay in Kailua-Kona and identified as Tax Map Key 7-5-18:20 for the purpose of a public beach park. {For information purposes only. } Hawaii County Council Page 14 April 19, 2000 ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2000 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2000 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM MONDAY, MAY 15, 2000 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 5:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM (REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES) TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2000 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2000 COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 6 p.m. KONA SURF HOTEL (REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES) KING KAMEHAMEHA BALLROOM STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Hawaii County Council Page 15 April 19, 2000 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. 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. Copies may be viewed at the Hawaii County Services Office at 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740; at the Office of the County Clerk at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720; and the County Council's Kona Branch Office at 77-6399 Nalani Street, Suite 104, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740. Government Access Television: Hilo (Channel 9); Kona (Channel 12) Wednesday, April l9, 2000, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, April 23, 2000, at 9 a.m.; and Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 6 p.m.