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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
22 nd Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Council
Hilo, Hawai‘i
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Reverend Larry Walter of First United Protestant Church
CALL TO ORDER 9:06 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 22 and August 3, 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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9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON PETITIONS, MEMORIALS,
COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND
EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
Comm. 452: 2006 HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) LEGISLATIVE
PACKAGE
From HSAC Vice President K. Angel Pilago, dated September 19, 2005, requesting
that any legislative proposals received for the 2006 HSAC Legislative Package be
waived from the Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations Committee and be
considered at the Council's October 5, 2005, meeting.
Waived: PWIRC
APPROVED, AS AMENDED
Comm. 455: ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EVALUATION WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS
THE LEADERSHIP, SCOPE, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EFFICIENCY OF THE
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
From Council Chair Stacy K. Higa, dated September 23, 2005, at the request of
some Members, recommending that an evaluation working group be established to
examine areas of concern and reporting findings and recommendations to the
Council on the leadership, scope, responsibilities, and efficiency of Council
Committees.
Waived: FC
APPROVED (Working Group Members are: Mr. Arakaki, Mr. Holschuh,
Mr. Ikeda, and Ms. Isbell)
9:15 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 163-05: 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 South Kohala Police Station's lease has expired and is
leasing its current copier on a month-to-month basis.}
Re: Comm. 429
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-150
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson,
Safarik, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, and Pilago – 3.
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Res. 164-05: 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 Office of the
Corporation Counsel. {Replacement parts for the Kona Family Support Division's
current copier would no longer be available because it's considered outdated and
leasing a newer, more technically advanced copier would increase staff
productivity.}
Re: Comm. 430
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-151
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson,
Safarik, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, and Pilago – 3.
Res. 165-05: Creates Three Police Radio Dispatcher III (Temporary) Positions for the Hawai‘i
County Police Department. {These positions for the Communications Dispatch
Section would allow the Department to temporarily compensate employees who
take on the added responsibility of providing training and close supervision to entry
level dispatchers as well as provide refresher training for newly hired Radio
Dispatcher II positions or remedial training as needed.}
Re: Comm. 431
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-152
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson,
Safarik, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, and Pilago – 3.
Res. 166-05: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $5,779.35 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Transfer to Department of Parks and
Recreation, Recreation Division (Miscellaneous Equipment). Discretionary funds
would be used to purchase three new basketball hoop systems for Waimea Park, to
be installed by the Parks and Recreation Department.}
Re: Comm. 433
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: FC-154
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson,
Safarik, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, and Pilago – 3.
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Res. 167-05: Supports Complete and Permanent Protection of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Ecosystem. {Includes, among other means, the establishment of a National Marine
Refuge and prohibition of all extractive uses in the proposed federal refuge.}
Re: Comm. 442
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
Waived: EMC
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson,
Safarik, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, and Pilago – 3.
Res. 174-05: 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 Research and Development Hawai‘i
County Resource Center. Discretionary funds would be used for a "Facilitating
Extraordinary Accomplishments in Hawai‘i Youth (FEAHY) Workshop" to be
conducted by Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Big Island on October 7, 2005.}
Re: Comm. 456
Intr. by: Mr. Holschuh
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson,
Safarik, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, and Pilago – 3.
Res. 175-05: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $37,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits to Department of Parks and Recreation
Pana‘ewa Zoo Other Current Expense ($25,000), Department of Public Works
Transfer to Highway Fund ($12,000), and Department of Research and
Development Hawai‘i County Resource Center ($500), for a total of $37,500.
Discretionary funds would be used to purchase five standard shade systems for the
Pana‘ewa Zoo, install streetlights in the Kea‘au Agricultural Lots Subdivision, and
support the Positive Coaching Alliance Big Island to educate youth activity leaders
and enable them to develop positive character traits in our children.}
Re: Comm. 457
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Hoffmann and Pilago – 2.
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Res. 176-05: 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 Research and Development Hawai‘i
County Resource Center. Discretionary funds would be used for a "Facilitating
Extraordinary Accomplishments in Hawai‘i Youth (FEAHY) Workshop" to be
conducted by Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Big Island on October 7, 2005.}
Re: Comm. 458
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson,
Safarik, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, and Pilago – 3.
Res. 177-05: Declares October 16, 2005, as National Feral Cat Day In and For the County of
Hawai‘i. {Supports educating communities about Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for
reducing stray and feral cat populations.}
Re: Comm. 459
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
Waived: PSPRC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson,
Safarik, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, and Pilago – 3.
9:45 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST
READING)
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 149: 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
Parking Meter Receipts ($9,000) and Fund Balance from Previous Year ($11,000),
for a total of $20,000; appropriates $20,000 to Parking Meter Equipment. Funds
would be used to purchase new ADA accessible parking meters to replace existing
parking meters located at the Federal Building in Downtown Hilo and at the
parking lot at the County Building.}
Re: Comm. 432
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-153
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Hoffmann and Pilago – 2.
10:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR
FINAL READING)
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 136: Amends Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2-16.1 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983
(June 2005 Edition), Relating to the Establishment of Volunteer Fire Stations.
{Establishes the Pu‘uanahulu Volunteer Fire Station and amends the name of the
North Kohala volunteer fire station.}
Re: Comm. 397
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
st
1 Reading: September 21, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Hoffmann and Pilago – 2.
Bill 137: Amends Chapter 20, Article 4, Section 20-46, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005
Edition), Relating to Solid Waste Fees. {Replaces language inadvertently deleted
from Section 20-46, relating to credits to commercial haulers of residential waste
and an analysis of past and projected expenses in the Solid Waste Division.}
Re: Comm. 398
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: September 21, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Hoffmann and Pilago – 2.
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Bill 138: Amends Chapter 22, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Repealing
Article 3, Division 2 - Relating to Banner Permits, and Repealing Sections
22-1.2(1) Defining “Banner” and 22-3.1(a) Defining “Banner Permits.” {Deletes
banner permit provisions and associated references found in Chapter 22, which are
no longer needed, to avoid duplication and confusion.}
Re: Comm. 400
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
st
1 Reading: September 21, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Hoffmann and Pilago – 2.
Bill 139 Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
(Draft 3): Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from
Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10) at
Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-027:042 (approx.
19,500 square feet). {Timothy DeLozier, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 408.2
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
st
1 Reading: September 21, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Hoffmann and Pilago – 2.
Bill 140 Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
(Draft 2): Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from
Single Family Residential (RS-15) to Single Family Residential (RS-10) at
Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-4-9:26 (approx.
27,224 square feet). {Craig and April Nakagawa, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 409.1
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
st
1 Reading: September 21, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Hoffmann and Pilago – 2.
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Bill 141: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from
Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Limited Industrial (ML-20) at Waiakea,
South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-35:9 & 10 (approx.
45,800 square feet). {Howard DeLima, Jr., and Napua DeLima, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 410
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
st
1 Reading: September 21, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Hoffmann and Pilago – 2.
Bill 142: 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 ($1,000); appropriates same to Hawai‘i Island
Police Activities League – Other Current Expense.}
Re: Comm. 414
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: September 21, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Hoffmann and Pilago – 2.
Bill 143: 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
State Grant – Kealakekua Bay Road Paving ($24,000); appropriates same to
Kealakekua Bay Road Paving – State.}
Re: Comm. 415
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: September 21, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Hoffmann and Pilago – 2.
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Bill 144: 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 ($2,400); appropriates same to Kona Police –
Other Current Expense.}
Re: Comm. 416
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: September 21, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Hoffmann, Pilago, and Safarik – 3.
Bill 150: 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 Grant – Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant ($50,000); appropriates
same to Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant.}
Re: Comm. 435
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
st
1 Reading: September 21, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, and Chair Higa – 6.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Hoffmann, Pilago, and Safarik – 3.
REPORTS
FC-148 Recommends approval of the nominations of the following individuals to the
(Comm. 427): Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resource Preservation Commission:
Kenneth M. Kaneshiro (Council District 1), Laura C. Schuster (Council
District 2), Ruth Walker (Council District 3), Benedict A. L. Yung (Council
District 4), Paul H. Campbell (Council District 5), John R. Replogle (Council
District 6), Jocelyn Garovoy (Council District 7), Hannah K. Springer (Council
District 8), and E. Kalani Flores (Council District 9); and
Comm. 427.5: From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated September 20, 2005.
APPROVED
FC-149 Recommends acceptance of a donation of two weedeaters (estimated value of
(Comm. 428): $875), donated by Ms. Margaret Bazin, to the Department of Parks and
Recreation, to be used by Parks Maintenance employees to maintain gravesites
and boundaries at ‘Alae Cemetery.
APPROVED
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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.)
Comm. 449: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/STATE FARM INSURANCE RE: KAPRI
FUJIWARA
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated September 21, 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.)
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