HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 02/16/2011 2010-2012 ACTIONSDOMINIC YAGONG
Chairperson and Presiding Officer
PETE HOFFMANN
Vice Chair
6' Session
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai `i
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai `i 96720
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupum Street
Hilo, Hawaii
INVOCATION
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
9:00 a.m.
Pastor Bob Tominaga of Thy Word Ministries
9:10 A.M.
FRED BLAS
BRENDA FORD
DONALD IKEDA
DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI
K. ANGEL PILAGO
BRITTANY SMART
J YOSHIMOTO
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKEA LUNCHBREAK CLOSE TO THE NOONHOUR.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 15
APPROVED
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
EXCUSED:
,2010
Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Pilago,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 8.
None.
Council Member Onishi — 1.
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 26 -11: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOT 26 OF THE KOHANAIKI
BUSINESS PARK, PHASE 11, BEING TAX MAP KEY: (3)7 -3- 058:51, SITUATE
AT KOHANAIKI, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, COUNTY AND STATE OF
HAWAII, FROM KONA BUSINESS PARK PHASE II LLC
Containing an area of 4.406 acres, the acceptance of the dedication of the Road
Lot 26 would be for public road and drainage purposes.
Re: Comm. 49
Intr. by: Mr. Blas
Approve: PWPRC -7
ADOPTED
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Pilago, Smart,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 28 -11
AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF
$1,175.75 TO THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF MATERIALS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AGAINST
MET14AMPHETAMINE DRUGS
Donated by Club 200 (HPM Building Supply), funds would be used to purchase
materials such as pamphlets and brochures to educate the public in the fight against
methamphetamine drugs.
Re: Comm. 62
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: FC -21
Res. 30 -11
ADOPTED
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Pilago, Smart,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi — 1.
EXCUSED: None.
AMEND S THE R ULES OF PROCED URE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
CO UNCIL OF THE CO UNTY OF HAWAI I
From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated January 18, 2011, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Rule 10 (Voting) by adding: Members of boards and
commissions duly appointed by the Mayor, as prescribed in Section 13 -4(b),
Hawaii County Charter, shall be voted on individually and not as a group or as a
slate of members or nominees.
Re: Comm. 66
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Postponed: February 2, 2011
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by
Ms. Smart to adopt Resolution 30 -11.)
ADOPTED
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Pilago, Smart,
and Chair Yagong — 6.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda, Onishi, and Yoshimoto — 3.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 31 -11
REQUESTS THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT
A GAS ALLOWANCE POLICY FOR ALL EXCLUDED MANAGERIAL
POLICE PERSONNEL THAT IS IDENTICAL TO THE GAS ALLOWANCE
POLICY AGREED UPON THROUGH THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII ORGANIZATION OF POLICE
OFFICERS ( SHOPO)
Gasoline for police officers belonging to SHOPO is currently issued at a rate of one
gallon of gasoline for every ten official duty miles driven. (Excluded managerial
police personnel are: Captain, Majors, Assistant Police Chiefs, Deputy Chief of
Police, and Chief of Police.)
Re: Comm. 68
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC -23
ADOPTED
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Pilago, Smart,
and Chair Yagong — 6.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda, Onishi, and Yoshimoto — 3.
EXCUSED: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 13: PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2,
ARTICLE 4 AND ARTICLE 5, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005
EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO USE PERMITS AND
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA AND TOWER WITHIN THE OPEN
ZONE DISTRICT
Provides a mechanism to allow for a more thorough review of any future proposal
to establish a telecommunication antenna or tower upon lands designated Open (0)
by the County.
Re: Comm. 47
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: PC -7
PASSED 1 ST READING
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 14:
PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2
AND ARTICLE 5, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION,
AS AMENDED), RELATING TO USE PERMITS AND SCHOOLS
Allows landowners and applicants the opportunity to apply for a Use Permit for the
establishment of a school within the Hotel -Resort (V), Industrial - Commercial
Mixed (MCX), General Industrial (MG), and Limited Industrial (ML) zoned
districts.
Re: Comm. 48
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: PC -8
PASSED 1 ST READING
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 15: AMENDS SECTION 25 -8 -33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005
EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM
SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS -10) TO
INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL /MIXED — 20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX -20) AT
WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: (3)2 -2- 050:040
Tanouye Family Partners, Applicant; approx. 25,000 square feet.
Re: Comm. 59
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: PC -11
PASSED 1 ST READING
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi,
Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 16: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 10 -59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
Increases revenues in Contribution from Private Source ($1,175.75) and
appropriates same to Police Administration Division -Other Current Expenses.
Re: Comm. 62
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: FC -22
PASSED 1 ST READING
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Hoffmann — 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 17: AMENDS CHAPTER 14, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS
AMENDED) BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO PLASTIC BAG
REDUCTION
Reduces the use of plastic bags and encourages the use of environmentally
preferable alternatives, such as reusable bags (addresses only plastic shopping bags
distributed to customers at checkout). Penalties include: 1) Payment of a fine not to
exceed $100 for the first violation and up to $500 for a third violation within a
single year, 2) Required to remove all plastic checkout bags from its premises and
shall be liable for any associated costs, 3) Each day of violation shall constitute a
separate offense, and 4) Fines collected shall be deposited into the Public Access,
Open Space, and Natural Resources Fund.
Re: Comm. 64
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: EMC -1
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 1 ST READING
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Pilago, and Smart — 5.
NOES: Council Members Ikeda, Onishi, and Yoshimoto — 3.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: Chair Yagong — 1.
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Bill 18:
AMENDS THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), BY ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER RELATING TO
REDISTRICTING
Establishes criteria and procedures in addition to that contained in the Charter
relating to redistricting, and incorporates Federal case law into Hawaii County's
redistricting policy.
Re: Comm. 67
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: GRC -1
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 1 ST READING
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Pilago,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 7.
NOES: Council Members Ikeda and Onishi — 2.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
REPORTS
Financial Report: Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended November 30, 2010, from the
Department of Finance.
ACCEPTED
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Hoffmann — 1.
EXCUSED: None.
FC -20 Recommends the acceptance of 12 Personal Locator Units (total estimated value of
(Comm. 61): $3,600), donated by Project Lifesaver International, to be utilized by the Fire
Department to support its active participation in Project Lifesaver and the Federal
Missing Alzheimer's Patient Assistance Program.
APPROVED
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Hoffmann — 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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PC -9
(Comm. 56)
PC -10
(Comm. 57)
Recommends the confirmation of Ms. Loreli Eberhardt and Mr. Christopher
Roehrig to the South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee.
APPROVED
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Hoffmann — 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Recommends the confirmation of Ms. Fanny An Hoy, Mr. Terry K. Dunlap,
Ms. Sharron Stanbro, and Mr. John L. Hetherington to the Kailua Village Design
Commission.
APPROVED
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong — 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Hoffmann — 1.
EXCUSED: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92 -4 and Rule 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is
necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT 2:00 P.M.
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introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or
opposition to the proposal.
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office.
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Public Attendance via Videoconference is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m., or later in the event
public witness testimony has not been completed:
• Kona Council Office at the West Hawaii Civic Center, 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A; and
• Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64 -1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5.
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scheduled meeting will continue.
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distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the
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State Legislature.)
UPCOMING MEETINGS
COMMITTEES
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011
TBA
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SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE COUNCIL
(RE: NOMINEES TO THE
HAWAII COUNTY 2011
REDISTRICTING COMMISSION)
COUNCIL
COMMITTEES
6:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011
9:00 A.M.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011
TBA
COUNCIL ROOM
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST un 'Al'l — TBA