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STACY K. HIGA JAMES Y. ARAKAKI
PETE HOFFMANN
Chair & Presiding Officer
FRED C. HOLSCHUH, M.D.
VIRGINIA ISBELL DONALD IKEDA
BOB JACOBSON
Vice Chair
K. ANGEL PILAGO
GARY SAFARIK
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
11 th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Council
Hilo, Hawai‘i
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Minister Earl Ikeda of Puna Hongwanji Mission
CALL TO ORDER 9:21 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 16, 2005 - APPROVED AS AMENDED
(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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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND
EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 68-05 Requests the Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed
(Draft 2): Statewide Hawai‘i Superferry Project.
Re: Comm. 189.18
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
Approve: PC-18
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Holschuh, Isbell, Jacobson,
Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: Council Member Arakaki – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Ikeda– 1.
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Comm. 189.23 : From P. Coochie Cayan, Account Executive, Communications Pacific, dated
April 26, 2005.
Res. 73-05: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More than One
Fiscal Year for Multi-Year Leases (five years) for Two Copiers for the Department
of Finance Real Property Tax Division. {Acquisition of these new copiers would
provide East and West Hawai‘i offices with more technically advanced machines
and would result in cost savings.}
Re: Comm. 201
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-79
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Isbell, Jacobson,
Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Holschuh and Ikeda – 2.
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Res. 74-05: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More than One
Fiscal Year for a Multi-Year Lease (five years) for a Copier for the Hawai‘i County
Police Department's Area I Operations Section. {Acquisition of this copier with
current copier technology would allow the staff to increase their productivity and to
keep up with increasing demands.}
Re: Comm. 202
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-80
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Isbell, Jacobson,
Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Holschuh and Ikeda – 2.
Res. 75-05: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Pursuant to
HRS 46-7, for the Big Island Biodiesel Industry Grant. {Funds would be used by
the Environmental Management Department's Big Island Biodiesel Industry Project
to conduct services related to education and outreach to support a biodiesel industry
on the Big Island.}
Re: Comm. 203
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-81
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Ikeda – 1.
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Res. 76-05: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $37,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits $27,000 to Department of Research and
Development-Hawai‘i County Resource Center-(Philanthropic Community
Assessment Study) and $10,000 to Transfer to Capital Projects Fund (Department of
Parks and Recreation-Laupāhoehoe Park-Equipment Construction Cost), for a total
of $37,000. Funds would be used to prepare a professional philanthropic
community assessment for the purchase of County Parks and Preservation Lands;
and to purchase materials for a foundation to assemble existing playground
equipment at Laupāhoehoe Park.}
Re: Comm. 204
Intr. by: Mr. Holschuh
Approve: FC-83
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Ikeda – 1.
Res. 77-05: Creates One Building Permit Clerk Position, One Building Inspector, One Electrical
Inspector, Two Building Plans Examiner Positions for the Department of Public
Works Building Division. {These five new positions would help meet the public's
demand with building permits being issued faster and inspections completed
sooner.}
Re: Comm. 205
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-84
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Ikeda – 1.
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Res. 79-05: Establishes a Continuing County-Wide Voter Registration and Education Program
Sponsored Through the County's Senior Centers. {Forms a partnership between the
Office of the County Clerk's Elections Division and the Parks and Recreation
Department's Elderly Activities Division in order to deputize senior citizen voter
registrars who would register voters at the County's Senior Centers year-round.}
Re: Comm. 217
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: PSPRC-9
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Ikeda – 1.
Res. 87-05: Authorizes the Corporation Counsel, and His Authorized Representatives, to Enter
Into an Agreement with the Individually Named Party, Who was an Employee of
the County of Hawai‘i at the Time of the Alleged Incident, to Represent Her in the
Civil Action Entitled Wes Hicks vs. County of Hawai‘i, et al., Civil No. 03-1-0288.
Re: Comm. 162.1
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Ikeda – 1.
Res. 88-05: Authorizes the Corporation Counsel, and His Authorized Representatives, to Enter
Into an Agreement with the Individually Named Party, Who is an Employee of the
County of Hawai‘i, to Represent Him in the Civil Action Entitled Wes Hicks vs.
County of Hawai‘i, et al., Civil No. 03-1-0288.
Re: Comm. 162.1
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Ikeda – 1.
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Res. 89-05: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $40,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Transfer to Capital Projects Fund
Department of Parks and Recreation (Puna Neighborhood Skateboard Park).}
Re: Comm. 251
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Hoffmann – 1.
Res. 90-05: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $25,796.50 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Transfer to Highway Fund Public
Works – Streetlights Other Current Expense (Puna Makai Subdivision
Streetlights).}
Re: Comm. 253
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Hoffmann – 1.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 74: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.
{Adds POLICE: Microwave Relocation and System Renovation ($1,183,805);
funds to be provided from General Fund and/or Other Sources ($1,183,805).};
Re: Comm. 194
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R)
Approve: FC-78
Postponed: April 20, 2005
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Comm. 194.1: From County Clerk Constance R. Kiriu, dated April 22, 2005.
Comm. 194.2: From Police Chief Lawrence Mahuna, dated April 26, 2005.
Bill 75: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in State Grants – Big Island Biodiesel Industry ($10,000);
appropriates same to Big Island Biodiesel Industry.}
Re: Comm. 203
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-82
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Hoffmann – 1.
Bill 77: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases
revenues in Building Permits ($44,124); appropriates to Building Design and
Engineering Salaries and Wages ($18,420) and Building Inspection Salaries
and Wages ($25,704), for a total of $44,124.}
Re: Comm. 205
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-85
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Ikeda – 1.
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Bill 78: Amends Chapter 2 of the Hawai‘i County Code, as Amended, Relating to
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund.
{Creates a permanent funding source, which would be used for acquiring lands
or property entitlements for: public outdoor recreation and education,
including access to beaches and mountains; preservation of historical or
culturally important land areas and sites; protection of natural resources,
including buffer zones; preservation of forests, beaches, coastal areas and
agricultural lands; protection of watershed lands to preserve water quality and
water supply; and public access to, and enjoyment of public lands and open
space.}
Re: Comm. 208
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
Approve: FC-86
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and
Safarik – 5.
NOES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, and
Chair Higa – 4.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
; and
Comm. 208.49: From Allie Atkins, Lehua Lena Nursery, dated April 25, 2005; and
Comm. 208.54: From Rebecca Shute, dated April 21, 2005; and
Comm. 208.56: From Josephine Keliipio, dated April 25, 2005; and
Comm. 208.57: From Tlaloc Tokuda, dated April 25, 2005.
Bill 96: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.
{Adds DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION: Lincoln Park
Improvements ($20,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation
Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($20,000).
Funds would be used to construct a new pavilion for Lincoln Park to be located
near the existing playground and would provide shelter for persons using this
park as well as serve as a meeting place for the downtown Hilo community.}
Re: Comm. 245
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Hoffmann – 1.
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Bill 97: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.
{Adds DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION: Laupāhoehoe Park
Boat Ramp Repairs ($75,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation
Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($75,000).
Funds would be used to make temporary repairs to the Laupāhoehoe Park Boat
Ramp to mitigate an existing hazardous condition and would allow continued
use of this ramp, being the only boat ramp between Hilo and Kawaihae, which
is currently nearly 100% unusable by the boating community.}
Re: Comm. 246
Intr. by: Mr. Holschuh
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Hoffmann – 1.
Bill 98: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.
{Adds DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION: Waikoloa Park
Playground Equipment ($10,000); funds to be provided from General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources
($10,000). Funds would be used to purchase playground equipment for the
Waikoloa Park, which would benefit users of the park, especially children who
currently lack such equipment.}
Re: Comm. 247
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Jacobson – 1.
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Bill 99: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.
{Adds DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION: Kamehameha
Park Basketball Court ($22,000); funds to be provided from General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources
($22,000). Funds would be used to build a new basketball court for the
Kamehameha Park providing new recreational opportunities for our youth and
other persons utilizing this park.}
Re: Comm. 248
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 100: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.
{Adds DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION: Old Kona Airport
Park Canoe Halau ($100,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation
Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($100,000).
Funds would be used to build a canoe halau at the Old Kona Airport Park
providing a new shelter for canoes for the benefit of the canoe paddling
community and other users of this park.}
Re: Comm. 249
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell and Mr. Pilago
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Bill 101: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.
{Adds DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION: Pahala Tennis
Court Lighting and Improvements ($38,000); funds to be provided from
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other
Sources ($38,000). Funds would be used to install lighting and other
improvements to the Pahala Tennis Court providing increased recreational
opportunities for the benefit of our youth and other persons utilizing this
court.}
Re: Comm. 250
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 102: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.
{Adds DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION: Puna
Neighborhood Skateboard Park ($90,000); funds to be provided from General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources
($90,000). Funds would be used to build a Pāhoa Neighborhood Skateboard
Park in a portion of the Pāhoa Neighborhood Center area providing a
recreational area for this sport, thus meeting requests for legal riding areas;
curtailing illegal riding of skateboards on public roads and streets, County and
private lands; and helping police direct violators of the traffic code to a legal
designated area where the public would enjoy their skateboards.}
Re: Comm. 252
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 57: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases
revenues in Federal Grants – Speed Enforcement ($26,000); appropriates same
to Speed Enforcement. Additional funds would be used to purchase two speed
boards displays with trailers, which would alert drivers of the speed they are
traveling in hopes of reducing those that exceed the limit resulting in a decrease
in the number of motor vehicle collisions.}
Re: Comm. 165
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: April 20, 2005
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 60: Amends Section 25-8-7 (North and South Kohala District Zone Map),
Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing
the District Classification From Agricultural (A-5a) to Family Agricultural
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3-Acre (FA-3a) at Kahua 1, North Kohala, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map
Key 5-9-6:5 (approx. 7.740 acres). {Kimi Cook-Walls and Robert Walls,
Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 172
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago and Mr. Hoffmann
st
1 Reading: April 20, 2005
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: Council Member Jacobson – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Bill 61 Amends Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District Zone Map), Article 8,
(Draft 2): Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the
District Classification From Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-10a) at
Kaloko, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-26:11 (approx.
20.475 acres). {Kristina Deutsch, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 173.1
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
st
1 Reading: April 20, 2005
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: Council Member Jacobson – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 62 Amends Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District Zone Map), Article 8,
(Draft 2): Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the
District Classification From Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-10a) at
Kaloko, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-27:7 (approx.
20.254 acres). {Bruce B. Easley, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 174.1
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
st
1 Reading: April 20, 2005
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: Council Member Jacobson – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 63 Amends Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District Zone Map), Article 8,
(Draft 2): Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the
District Classification From Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural (A-10a) at
Kaloko, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-27:6 (approx.
21.695 acres). {Matthew K. Mather, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 175.1
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
st
1 Reading: April 20, 2005
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: Council Member Jacobson – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Bill 64: Amends Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code Relating to
Uses Within the General Industrial (MG) District. {Adds "commercial
excavation" as a permitted use within the General Industrial (MG) District.}
Re: Comm. 176
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago and Mr. Hoffmann
st
1 Reading: April 20, 2005
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 65: Amends Chapter 2, Article 27, Section 2-153 of the Hawai‘i County Code,
Relating to Revisions of the County Code.
Re: Comm. 177
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
st
1 Reading: April 20, 2005
nd
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Ikeda – 1.
Bill 68: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Federal Grants – Community Oriented Policing Services –
Prosecutors ($200,000); appropriates same to Community Oriented Policing
Services – Prosecutors.}
Re: Comm. 181
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: April 20, 2005
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Bill 73: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates
revenues in Federal Grants – Justice Assistance Grant ($115,645); appropriates
same to Justice Assistance Grant.}
Re: Comm. 193
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: April 20, 2005
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 81: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases
revenues in Federal – 2005 HOME ($1,006,554); appropriates to the following:
Hualalai Elderly Housing Phase III ($900,000), American Dream
Downpayment Initiative ($21,554), and Office of Housing and Community
Development Administration ($85,000), for a total of $1,006,554).}
Re: Comm. 212
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
st
1 Reading: April 20, 2005
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Bill 82: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases
revenues in Federal – Block Grant ($2,672,100); appropriates to the following:
Removal of Architectural Barriers – Americans with Disabilities Act
Compliance – Various County Facilities ($1,523,069), Boys and Girls Club –
Phase 1 Renovations ($541,337), The Arc of Hilo – Expansion Plans and
Design ($186,884), A Friendly Place – West Hawai‘i One-Stop Homeless
Resource Center ($90,000), Construction Management ($180,810), and
Administration, Planning and Fair Housing ($150,000), for a total of
$2,672,100).}
Re: Comm. 213
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
st
1 Reading: April 20, 2005
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 367 (Draft 4) Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(2002-2004): (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District
Classification from Agricultural (A-1a) and Resort-Hotel (V-1.25) to Multiple
st
Family Residential (RM-2.5) at Auhaukeae 1, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered
by Tax Map Key 7-5-9:67 and Portion of 54 (Parcel "A" approx. 169,792
square feet; and Parcel "B" approx. 103,751 square feet). {Kona Hale Ali‘i,
LLC, Applicant. Draft 4 amends Condition M to include native plants as part
of the landscaping plan, as well as correcting some minor typographical
errors.}
Re: Comm. 100.3
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
Deferred: December 21, 2004
st
1 Reading: April 20, 2005
nd
AMENDED TO DRAFT 5 & PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
REPORTS
FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the
REPORT: Month Ended March 31, 2005.
APPROVED
Hawai‘i County Council-11 Page 17 May 4, 2005
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
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM
COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 5:00 p.m. COUNCIL ROOM
RE REAL PROPERTY TAX
RATES (E. HAWAI‘I)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2005
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2005
COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 p.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU
RE REAL PROPERTY TAX BAY RESORT & SPA
RATES (W. HAWAI‘I)
Hawai‘i County Council-11 Page 18 May 4, 2005
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT 3:57 p.m.
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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.)
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May 15, 2005, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at 6 p.m.
(Hawai‘i Tribune Herald – May 1, 2005)
(West Hawai‘i Today – May 1, 2005)