HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 12/21/2005 2004-2006 ACTIONS
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
27 th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Council
Hilo, Hawai‘i
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Minister Earl Ikeda of Puna Hongwanji Mission
CALL TO ORDER 9:09 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(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
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMM. 586 AND ORDER OF
RESOLUTIONS
Comm. 586: NOMINATES MS. EMMA SOUSA (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) TO THE PENSION
BOARD
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated November 22, 2005, transmitting for Council's
consideration and approval the above nomination.
Waived: FC
APPROVED
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 210-05: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into a Agreement with the State of
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Hawai‘i County
Fire Department Lifting Bag Purchase Grant. {Funds would be used to purchase six
pneumatic lifting bags to support extrication of victims and the stabilization of
vehicles involved in automobile crashes.}
Re: Comm. 554
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-192
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 211-05: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Data Grant for
the Hawai‘i County Police Department. {Funds would be used to continue efforts
to establish a statewide traffic data system and to ensure compliance with national
standards.}
Re: Comm. 556
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-195
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Res. 212-05: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Traffic
Investigation Program Grant. {Funds would be used for a program to reduce the
number of alcohol related fatalities and injuries, increase public awareness, and
provide a constant deterrence against drunk driving.}
Re: Comm. 557
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-197
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 213-05: Amends Resolution No. 97-05 by Increasing the Square Footage of Office Space in
the Department of Research and Development’s Kona Office. {Increases the square
footage of office space located at Lanihau Professional Building, Room 2001 in
Building LC, located at 75-5591 Palani Road, from 1,025 to 1,225, with the
monthly rates per square feet being unchanged.}
Re: Comm. 560
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-201
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Council Member Isbell – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 214-05: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One
Fiscal Year for a Multi-Year Lease (5 years) of a Copier for the Hawai‘i County
Police Department. {The Captain Cook Police Substation's current copier does not
work and cost to repair it exceeds the annual cost to lease a new machine.}
Re: Comm. 561
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-202
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Res. 215-05: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Monetary Donation of $4,250 to the Hawai‘i
County Fire Department. {Donated by Wal-Mart Kona, as part of its "Safe
Neighborhood Grant" program. Funds would be used towards the purchase of
educational materials to be distributed to the public in commemoration of Fire
Prevention Week and Emergency Medical Services Week in the month of May.}
Re: Comm. 562
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-203
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 226-05: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Park
Maintenance Other Current Expense (Hilo Downtown Improvement Association
2005 Holiday Lights Program). Discretionary funds from District 2 would be used
to help pay for costs associated with the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association's
2005 Holiday Lights Program.}
Re: Comm. 592
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 227-05: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One
Fiscal Year for a Multi-Year Lease (5 years) of Two Copiers for the Office of the
County Clerk. {The Reprographic Division's current contract will soon expire and
would like to secure a similar option of leasing two newer models, which are not on
the County's bid list.}
Re: Comm. 596
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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9:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST
READING)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 174: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map for the County of Hawai‘i by
Changing the District Classification from the Agricultural to the Rural District at
Ouli, South Kohala, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 6-2-11:30 (approx. 5.3042
acres). {Martin E. Smith, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 547
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago and Mr. Hoffmann
Negative Recommendation: PC-45 (due to 4 ayes, 3 noes,
and 2 absent & excused)
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Safarik, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: Council Members Hoffmann, Jacobson, and Pilago – 3.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 175: Amends Section 25-8-7 (North and South Kohala Districts Zone Map), Article 8,
Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by
Changing the District Classification from Agricultural (A-5a) to Residential and
Agricultural (RA-2a) at Ouli, South Kohala, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map
Key 6-2-11:30 (approx. 5.3042 acres.) {Martin E. Smith, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 547
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago and Mr. Hoffmann
Negative Recommendation: PC-46 (due to 4 ayes, 3 noes,
and 2 absent & excused)
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Safarik, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: Council Members Hoffmann, Jacobson, and Pilago – 3.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 176: Amends Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District Zone Map), Article 8,
Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by
Changing the District Classification from Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural
(A-10a) at Kaloko, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-26:14
(approx. 25.718 acres). {Errol and Andrea Yim, Applicants.}
Re: Comm. 548
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago and Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: PC-47
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: Council Members Jacobson and Pilago – 2.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Bill 177: Amends Section 25-8-12 (Kawaihae-Puako Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the
District Classification from Multiple-Family Residential (RM-15) to Single Family
Residential (RS-15) at Ouli, South Kohala, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map
Key 6-2-16:1-19 (approx. 13.028 acres). {Moani Heights at the Uplands at Mauna
Kea Community Association, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 549
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago and Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: PC-48
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Holschuh – 1.
Bill 178: Amends Ordinance No. 05-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Fire Department Lifting Bag Purchase ($36,000);
appropriates same to Hawai‘i County Fire Department Lifting Bag Purchase.}
Re: Comm. 554
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-193
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 179: Amends Ordinance No. 05-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases revenues in Federal
Grants – Community Based Traffic Coordinator ($7,996); appropriates same to
Community Based Traffic Coordinator. Funds would be used to reduce the number
of alcohol, speed, and seatbelt non-use related traffic fatalities and injuries by
providing a community based coordinator to plan and coordinate activities and to be
a liaison between state, county, and community agencies and organizations.}
Re: Comm. 555
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-194
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 180: Amends Ordinance No. 05-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants – Traffic Investigation ($12,560); appropriates same to Traffic
Investigation.}
Re: Comm. 557
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-198
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 181: Amends Ordinance No. 05-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases revenues in Federal
Grants – Speed Enforcement ($60,364); appropriates same to Speed Enforcement.
Funds would be used to reduce the number of motor vehicle collisions resulting in
injuries and fatalities caused by speeding drivers.}
Re: Comm. 558
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-199
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 182: Amends Ordinance No. 05-87, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. {Adds
PUBLIC WORKS: Left-Turn Pocket at Palani Junction ($300,000); funds shall be
provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance
and/or Other Sources ($300,000). Funds would be used to design and construct a
left-turn pocket on Route 190 to channel traffic turning into Route 180, improving
the movement of traffic through this intersection.}
Re: Comm. 559
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-200
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 183: Amends Ordinance No. 05-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases revenues in
Contribution from Private Source ($4,250); appropriates same to Fire Prevention –
Other Current Expense.}
Re: Comm. 562
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-204
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 185: Authorizes the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawai‘i for the
Purpose of Funding All or a Portion of the Costs of Various Improvement Projects for
the County and the Department of Water Supply; Fixing the Form, Denominations,
and Certain Other Details of Such Bonds and Providing for Their Sale to the Public;
and Authorizes the Taking of Other Actions Relating to the Issuance and Sale of the
Bonds and the Retirement of the Bonds to be Refunded. {Authorizes the issuance of
up to $50 million in general obligation bonds, which includes the amount of
$25 million for the Department of Water Supply, who would reimburse the General
Fund for its share of the debt service on the bonds and the cost of issuance. Projects
include construction to meet legal mandates, repairs to facilities, expansion and
replacement of facilities, new facilities, and road and traffic improvements (Exhibit A)
and attaches debt service worksheets (Exhibits B and C).}
Re: Comm. 564
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-205
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 186: Amends Ordinance No. 05-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department Data Grant ($30,000);
appropriates same to Hawai‘i County Police Department Data Grant.}
Re: Comm. 556
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-196
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 188: Amends Ordinance No. 05-87, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. {Adds
PARKS AND RECREATION: Whittington Beach Park Expansion ($267,632);
funds shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($267,632). Acquisition of
this coastal estuary area consisting of 225 acres would assure the preservation and
conservation of many valuable natural resources and is in close proximity to the
County's Whittington Beach Park.}
Re: Comm. 593
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
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 189: Amends Ordinance No. 05-87, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. {Adds
PUBLIC WORKS: Prosecuting Attorney's Office at Aupuni Center ($1,700,000);
funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund –
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($1,700,000). Funds would supplement the
initial appropriation of $3,450,000, as the apparent low bid exceeds the current
available appropriation, and would cover the current construction cost plus a
recommended contingency fund for this project.}
Re: Comm. 595
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
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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10:15 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR
FINAL READING)
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 162 Amends Section 25-8-11 (Lalamilo-Puukapu Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Draft 3): (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the
District Classification from Agricultural (A-40a) to Agricultural (A-5a) at Waimea,
South Kohala, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 6-4-17:40 (approx. 43.88 acres).
{Yoshio Inaba, et al., Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 493.5
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
st
1 Reading: November 22, 2005
Postponed: December 7, 2005 (pending Public Hearing to be
held on December 19, 2005)
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Safarik, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: Council Members Hoffmann, Jacobson, and Pilago – 3.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 168: Amends Ordinance No. 05-87, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. {Adds
PUBLIC WORKS: Kaūmana Drive Flood Protection – Federal ($300,000); funds
to be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($300,000). The U.S. Department
of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will reimburse the
County of Hawai‘i for consultant fees necessary to prepare a plan to provide flood
protection to homes along Kaūmana Drive between Chong Street and one-half mile
above Wilder Road (work will be based on the Waipāhoehoe Stream flood analysis
completed by the NRCS in 2003).}
Re: Comm. 529
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: December 7, 2005
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Safarik – 1.
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Bill 169: Amends Ordinance No. 05-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases revenues in
Contribution from Private Source ($2,250); appropriates to Fire Protection – Other
Current Expense ($1,250) and Fire Prevention – Other Current Expense ($1,000),
for a total of $2,250.}
Re: Comm. 531
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: December 7, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Safarik – 1.
Bill 170: Amends Ordinance No. 05-87, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. {Adds
PUBLIC WORKS: North Kona Connector Roads ($500,000); funds to be provided
from Fund Balance – Designated ($500,000). Funds would be used for the
acquisition, construction, improvements, and/or ancillary costs associated with the
development of four connector roads that lie between the Kona
Coastview/Wonderview and Kona Palisades subdivisions. The four road
connections are: Nana-Holoholo, Ahi‘ahi-Kauhale, Holu-Ko‘oke‘o, and
‘Ili‘ili-Ki‘ek‘ie};
Re: Comm. 533
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: December 7, 2005
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
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.
and
Comm. 533.1: From Deputy Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 8, 2005.
REPORTS
FC-190 Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Ann L. Lum (Council District 9) to
(Comm. 552): the Board of Ethics.
APPROVED
FC-191 Recommends acceptance of a Nautilus Weight Training Unit to the Fire Department
(Comm. 551): for use at the Kailua-Kona Fire Station for their fitness program, donated by Alton
and Pam Kajikawa, with a total estimated value of $900; and ten pull buoys and ten
pairs of goggles to the Department of Parks and Recreation to be used by the Novice
Swim Team at the Kona Community Aquatic Center for swim training, donated by
Presley Galariza, with a total estimated value of $208.
APPROVED
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the following cases, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purpose of consulting with the
Corporation Counsel and/or its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties,
privileges, immunities and liabilities, including the current status of the litigation. A 2/3 vote, pursuant to
HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an
executive meeting.
Comm. 591: KATHLEEN M. WILLIAMSON, ET AL. V. HILO COMMUNITY PLAYERS, ET
AL. CIVIL NO. 04-1-0203.
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harry P. Freitas, dated December 8, 2005.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, December 28, 2005, at 6 p.m.;
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(Hawai‘i Tribune Herald – December 18, 2005)
(West Hawai‘i Today – December 18, 2005)