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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 04/05/2000 1998-2000 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI a AARON S.Y. CHUNG Chairman & Presiding Officer ~ ~ LENINGRAD ELARIONOFF 'y" ~1~~3 JULIE JACOBSON AL SMITH BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD Y'ice C'huirma,t NANCY PISICCHIO +''•>;•••~N;,a~P J. CURTIS TYLER, III DOMINIC YAGONG COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii ~ - Hawai'i County Building 2S Aupuni Street - Hilo, Hawaii 96720 34th Session c~~ i_. ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii Wednesday, April 5, 2000 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION Phillip Stroud of the Hilo Church of Christ APPROVAL OF MINUTES STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Page 2 April 5, 2000 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 710: HSAC -APPOINTMENT OF OFFICER/ALTERNATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 From HSAC Vice President Al Smith, dated March 14, 2000. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS 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 Approved: PWPC-70 and Comm. 643.002: From Public Works & Parks Committee Chairman Dominic Yagong, dated March 21, 2000, transmitting a proposed Draft 3, to Resolution 208-00; and Res. 208-00: Provides for the acquisition of private property, being a portion (Draft 3 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 abandoning a portion of Ochiro Road which fell into the gulch, and insuring continuing public access to the residents of surrounding area. } Res. 214-00: Authorizes the grant of easement for waterline and sewer (Draft 2 easement at Kapala`ala`ea 2nd (Beach Section), District of North Kona, Island, County and State of Hawaii, Tax Map Key No. (3)7-7-10:Vicinity of 6 and 76, to Robert C. Robertson; Re: Comm. 658.002 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approved: PWPC-71 and Comm. 658.001: From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated March 9, 2000. Hawaii County Council Page 3 April 5, 2000 Res. 224-00: Authorizes the acceptance of the Sewage Works constructed by Maryl Draft 2 Group, Inc., and authorizes the reimbursement of the partial cost of the Sewage Works; {Extension from Waiakea Center through the line extension along Makaala Street connecting to the existing County system on Leilani Street. } Re: Comm. 692.002 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-237 and Comm. 692.001: From Carlsmith Ball, Attorneys At Law, dated March 21, 2000, to Department of Hawaiian Homelands Director Raynard Soon. Res. 228-00: Indemnifies from punitive damages individually named defendants, who are, or who have been, employees of the County of Hawaii, and authorizes the Corporation Counsel, and his authorizing representatives, to enter into agreements with the individually named defendants, to represent them in civil actions entitled Roger Christie v. County of Hawaii, et. al., Civil No. 99-316 and Ernest Aaron Anderson v. County of Hawaii, et al., Civil No. 00-1-0065. Re: Comm. 701 Intr. by: Mr. Chung (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 237-00: Creates aone-way traffic pattern on Kapiolani Street on Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. {One-way traffic pattern on Kapiolani Street, from Waianuenue Street to Ponahawai Street; Good Friday - Apri121, 2000, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m; Holy Saturday - Apri122, 2000, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.; and Easter Sunday, Apri123, from 6 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. } Re: Comm. 718 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Waived: PWPC Res. 238-00: Designates April as "Ag-Tourism Month". Re: Comm. 722 Intr. by: Ms. Pisicchio Waived: HSEDC Hawaii County Council Page 4 April 5, 2000 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 83: Amends Chapter 19 of the 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 Approved: FC-238 Bi11201: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Kamehameha Avenue at Kalakaua Street -proposed freight loading zone. } Re: Comm. 651 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approved: PWPC-73 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 Approved: PWPC-72 Bill 215: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Palani Road -speed limits.} Re: Comm. 681 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong Approved: PWPC-74 Hawaii County Council Page 5 April 5, 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 7-4-08:Portion of 12. {Liliuokalani Trust, applicant} Re: Comm. 682 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd Approved: PC-90 Bill 220: Amends Chapter 14, Article 10, of the Hawaii County Code, as amended, relating to Exceptional Trees; {Gardenia Ramyi - Waianuenue Ave; Monkeypod Tree - Alae Cemetery. } Re: Comm. 687 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd Approved: PC-91 and Comm. 687.001: From Arborist Advisory Committee Chairman David Tamura, dated March 22, 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 Approved: FC-235 Hawaii County Council Page 6 April 5, 2000 Bi11222: 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 Approved: FC-236 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 Waived: FC Bill 230: 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 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), Administration/Planning 2000 ($403,236), and Projects 2000 ($3,629,117). Re: Comm. 705 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Hawaii County Council Page 7 April 5, 2000 Bi11231: 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 Waived: FC Bill 237: 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 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 Waived: HCHA ORDER OF THE DAY Bill 200: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Kinoole Street -remove parking stalls for sight distances. } Re: Comm. 650 Intr. by: Mr. Yagong 1st Reading: March 10, 2000 Deferred: March 22, 2000 Hawaii County Council Page 8 April 5, 2000 Bill 204: Amends Ordinance 99-70, as amended, the Operating Budget for the Draft 2 County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000; {Increases revenues in the Fund Balance from Previous Year account by $735,000; and appropriates to the following accounts: Special Counsel and Settlement Litigation ($360,000) and Miscellaneous Insurance Claims and Judgement ($375,000).} Re: Comm. 657.002 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: March 10, 2000 Amended: March 22, 2000 Deferred: March 22, 2000 Bill 205: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, (Draft 2 Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by changing the district classification from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN-20) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-34:85 and 93. {George T. Hara and Adele T. Hara, applicants} Re: Comm. 659.003 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd 1st Reading: March 22, 2000 Bill 206: Amends Chapter 24, Division 6, Section 24-242 of the Hawaii County Code 1983, relating to Parking Permits for Disabled Persons by repealing the fees. {Deletes Section 24-242(c)(1) & (2), fees for disabled parking.} Re: Comm. 661 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: March 22, 2000 Hawaii County Council Page 9 April 5, 2000 Bill 209: Amends Ordinance 99-71, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000. {Adds the following PARKS & RECREATION projects: Ahalanui Park/Pohoiki Park Development - FEMA ($1,020,330), and County ($340,110); funds for these projects to be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($1,020,330) and General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources accounts ($340,110). } Re: Comm. 670 Intr. by: Mr. Smith 1st Reading: March 22, 2000 Bill 211: Amends Ordinance 99-71, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000. {Adds the PARKS & RECREATION project: Seven Seas Luau House Improvement ($500,000); funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources accounts ($500,000). } Re: Comm. 672 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: March 22, 2000 Bill 212: Amends Ordinance 99-70, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. {Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants -Local Emergency Planning Committee account by $24,000 and appropriates same to the Local Emergency Planning Committee account. } Re: Comm. 676 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1st Reading: March 22, 2000 Hawaii County Council Page 10 April 5, 2000 Bill 223: Amends Chapter 19 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to Real Property Taxes. {Section 19-28. Assessment Lists; Section 19-91. Appeals. -extends deadlines for filing Assessment Lists and Appeals. } Re: Comm. 698 Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd 1st Reading: March 22, 2000 REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION (The purpose of the meeting is to consult with Corporation Counsel relating to matters involving potential County liability, as authorized by Sections 92-4 and 92-5, HRS.) Comm. 530.001: EXECUTIVE SESSION - KEAUHOU MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSN. INC. V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 96-006K From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven Christensen, dated March 14, 2000. Comm. 625.002: EXECUTIVE SESSION -ROGER CHRISTIE, ET AL. V. IOPA, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 95-01026DAE; ROGER CHRISTIE V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 99-316; ERNEST AARON ANDERSON V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 00-1-0065 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven Christensen, dated March 6, 2000. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) Hawaii County Council Page 11 April 5, 2000 ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2000 HOUSING AGENCY 3:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2000 FINANCE COMMITTEE 10:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM SPECIAL MEETING (RECOMMENDATIONS ON OP & CIP BUDGETS) TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2000 PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE 10:30 a.m. COUNCILROOM HUMAN SERVICES & ECONOMIC 1:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PLANNING COMMITTEE 2:30 p.m. COUNCILROOM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2000 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM 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 Hawaii County Council Page 12 April 5, 2000 THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2000 COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 6 p.m. KONA SURF HOTEL (REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES) KING KAMEHAMEHA BALLROOM 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. 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, Apri15, 2000, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, April 9, 2000, at 9 a.m.; and Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at 6 p.m.