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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 12/06/2004 2004-2006 COUNCIL NEW ACTIONS HARRY KIM JAMES Y. ARAKAKI STACY K. HIGA Chairman Pro-Tem PETE HOFFMANN FRED C. HOLSCHUH, M.D. DONALD IKEDA VIRGINIA ISBELL BOB JACOBSON K. ANGEL PILAGO GARY SAFARIK COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 1 st Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Council Hilo, Hawai‘i Monday, December 6, 2004 3:00 p.m. INVOCATION Pastor Dee McNabb-Wang, United Community Church CALL TO ORDER 3:04 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-1 Page 2 December 6, 2004 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CLERK APPOINTMENT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 1-04: Designates the Council Chair. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 5. NOES: Council Members Arakaki, Higa, Holschuh, and Ikeda – 4. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 2-04: Designates the Council Vice Chair. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 5. NOES: Council Members Arakaki, Higa, Holschuh, and Ikeda – 4. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 3-04: Appoints the County Clerk. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Higa, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Hawai‘i County Council-1 Page 3 December 6, 2004 Res. 4-04: Adopts New Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawai‘i. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Higa, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 8. NOES: Council Member Arakaki – 1. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 5-04: Appoints Members of the Committee on Finance and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Higa, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 6-04: Appoints Members of the Committee on Planning and Designates the Co-Chairs Thereof. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Higa, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 7-04: Appoints Members of the Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Higa, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Hawai‘i County Council-1 Page 4 December 6, 2004 Res. 8-04: Appoints Members of the Committee on Public Safety and Parks and Recreation and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Higa, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 9-04: Appoints Members of the Committee on Human Services and Economic Development and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Higa, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 10-04: Appoints Members of the Committee on Environmental Management and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Higa, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 11-04: Appoints the Legislative Auditor. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 5. NOES: Council Members Arakaki, Higa, Holschuh, and Ikeda – 4. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Hawai‘i County Council-1 Page 5 December 6, 2004 Res. 12-04: Appoints the Representative and Alternate to the Executive Committee of the Hawai‘i State Association of Counties (HSAC). Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Higa, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Arakaki – 1. Res. 13-04: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $9,100 out and from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account; credits same to Clerk-Council Services Other Current Expense – Miscellaneous Charges account. Funds to be used towards the Kona reception to be held on December 21, 2004, at the Sheraton Keauhou Resort and Spa.} Re: Comm. 2 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 5. NOES: Council Members Higa, Holschuh, and Ikeda – 3. ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Arakaki – 1. Res. 14-04: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and More Than One Fiscal Year for a Multi-Year Lease of Real Property for the Kona Council Office. {Two-year lease for 1,689 square feet of office space to be located at the Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, at an approximate cost of $3,870.59/month.} Re: Comm. 3 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 5. NOES: Council Members Higa, Holschuh, and Ikeda – 3. ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Arakaki – 1. Hawai‘i County Council-1 Page 6 December 6, 2004 Res. 15-04: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $17,200 out and from Clerk-Council Services Other Current Expense – Miscellaneous Contract Services (Audits) account; credits same to Clerk- Council Services Other Current Expense – Rent of Land-Buildings-Office account.} Re: Comm. 3 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 5. NOES: Council Members Higa, Holschuh, and Ikeda – 3. ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Arakaki – 1. Res. 16-04: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and More Than One Fiscal Year for a Multi-Year Lease of Real Property for the Waimea Council Office. {Four-year lease for 600 square feet of office space to be located at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Waimea, at an approximate cost of $1,185.60/month.} Re: Comm. 4 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik AMENDED WITH DRAFT 2 & ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 5. NOES: Council Members Higa, Holschuh, and Ikeda – 3. ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Arakaki – 1. Res. 17-04: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $8,400 out and from Clerk-Council Services Other Current Expense – Miscellaneous Contract Services (Audits) account; credits same to Clerk- Council Services Other Current Expense – Rent of Land-Buildings-Office account.} Re: Comm. 4 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Safarik – 5. NOES: Council Members Higa, Holschuh, and Ikeda – 3. ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Arakaki – 1. PETITIONS, MEMORIALS & COMMUNICATIONS BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Hawai‘i County Council-1 Page 7 December 6, 2004 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) 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. Note: 2/3 Vote - Pursuant to §92-4, HRS, and Rule 12 of Rules of Procedure of the County Council.) OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2004 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2004 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT AND SPA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2005 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2005 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT 5:53 p.m. (Note: B/R, as listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member 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 by December 2, 2004. 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 Hawai‘i County Services Office at 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740; at the Office of the County Clerk at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720; and the County Council’s Kona Branch Office at 77-6399 Nalani Street, Suite 104, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740. Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, December 19, 2004, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at 6 p.m.