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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
45 th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Council
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Reverend Tullos Jones of Kona Baptist Church
CALL TO ORDER 9:06 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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MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF
RESOLUTIONS
AMENDED AGENDA: ADDED UNDER “OTHER BUSINESS” THE REQUEST TO RECONSIDER
BILLS 318 AND 319.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 437-06: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $50,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Environmental
Management Transfer to Capital Projects Fund – G (Kapoho Wastewater Treatment
Plant Facility Feasibility Study). Discretionary funds from District 5 would be used
to supplement funding for a study on the feasibility of constructing a wastewater
treatment facility serving Kapoho Vacationland Estates and Farm Lots, Kapoho
Beach Lots and public restrooms at the Wai O Pae Marine Life Conservation
District within Kapoho Vacationland Estates.}
Re: Comm. 1032
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Approve: FC-326
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 438-06 Urges the United States Congress to Support Tightened Agricultural Inspections for
(Draft 2): Incoming Cargo and Passengers to Hawai‘i. {Supports efforts addressing the
prevention of the continued introduction of alien species to Hawai‘i.}
Re: Comm. 1034.2
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
Approve: PWIRC-51
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
;and
Comm. 1034.1: From Council Member Bob Jacobson, dated September 7, 2006, transmitting
information requested at the September 6, 2006, Public Works and
Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting.
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Res. 440-06: Creates a Business Manager Position, a Contracts Technician Position, and a
Clerk III Position for the Department of Environmental Management. {The duties
and responsibilities for these positions include: provide common oversight for all
the Business Services Section’s functions and help establish new policies and
procedures as well as to improve and keep existing policies current; and improve the
timeliness and efficiency of drafting and processing the department’s contracts.}
Re: Comm. 1038
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Negative: FC-328 (due to 4-ayes, 3-noes, and 2-absent and
excused)
POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 11, 2006, COUNCIL MEETING
Res. 441-06: Creates an Administrative Services Assistant Position for the Department of
Environmental Management’s Solid Waste Division. {This position would provide
clerical and other assistance to the Solid Waste Division Chief, Engineering, and
special programs staff.}
Re: Comm. 1039
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-330
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: Council Member Arakaki – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 442-06: Creates a Civil Engineer IV Position for the Department of Public Works. {The
purpose of this position is to increase the Department’s ability to deliver Capital
Improvement Program projects and design services for its Highway Maintenance,
Traffic, and Building Divisions.}
Re: Comm. 1041
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-332
ADOPTED:
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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Res. 446-06: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services – Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Parks
Maintenance Rental/Lease of Equipment ADA Compliant Portable Toilet (Hakalau
Veteran’s Park). Discretionary funds from District 1 would be used towards the
rental of an ADA compliant portable toilet for Hakalau Veteran’s Park for the
remainder of Fiscal Year 2006-07.}
Re: Comm. 1050
Intr. by: Mr. Holschuh
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 453-06: Accepts the Dedication of the Parcel Described as TMK:7-3-009:055 to Satisfy the
Affordable Housing Requirements Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Housing Code and
Approving the Agreement Executed on July 14, 2006, by and Between TSA
Corporation and the County of Hawai‘i to Comply with Hawai‘i County Code,
Chapter 11, Housing.
Re: Comm. 1065
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: CHA – September 6, 2006
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Holschuh – 1.
Res. 455-06: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $65,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and
Development New Industry and Industry Development Miscellaneous Contract
Services (the Kohala Center for the Hawai‘i County Energy Sustainability Plan).
Discretionary funds from District 9 would be used to fund the preparation of the
Hawai‘i County Energy Sustainability Plan authorized by Council Resolution
No. 419-06, Draft 3.}
Re: Comm. 1069
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Holschuh – 1.
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Res. 456-06: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $15,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and
Development New Industry and Industry Development Miscellaneous Contract
Services (The Kohala Center for the Hawai‘i County Energy Sustainability Plan).
Discretionary funds from District 8 would be used to fund the preparation of the
Hawai‘i County Energy Sustainability Plan authorized by Council Resolution
No. 419-06, Draft 3.}
Re: Comm. 1070
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 457-06: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and
Development New Industry and Industry Development Miscellaneous Contract
Services (The Kohala Center for the Hawai‘i County Energy Sustainability Plan).
Discretionary funds from District 6 would be used to fund the preparation of the
Hawai‘i County Energy Sustainability Plan authorized by Council Resolution
No. 419-06, Draft 3.}
Re: Comm. 1071
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
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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Res. 458-06: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $14,800 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits to the following: Department of Parks and
Recreation – Recreation Division Equipment (Puna-Ka‘u Computer Equipment)
($10,500), Department of Parks and Recreation – Recreation Division Other Current
Expense (Puna-Ka‘u Fax Machines) ($1,455), and Department of Parks and
Recreation – Recreation Division Other Current Expense (Puna-Ka‘u Reading
Books) ($2,845), for a total of $14,800. Discretionary funds from District 5 would
be used to purchase equipment and supplies (computers and printers, video
recorders, fax machines, and reading books) for the purpose of providing increased
public service to the communities in the Puna and Ka‘u districts.}
Re: Comm. 1072
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
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. 459-06: Creates Two Clerk III Positions for the Office of the County Clerk. {These
positions are needed due to the increased amount of transcribing and archiving
work, and to accommodate Council Resolution 402, Draft 4, amending the Rules of
Procedures of the Council, which provides that the Council hold an equal number of
meetings in East Hawai‘i and West Hawai‘i.}
Re: Comm. 1074
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 460-06: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and More Than One Fiscal
Year for a Multi-Year Lease (5 years) of Real Property for the Legislative Research
Branch and the Reprographic Division at 333 Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo. {Lease with
BF Hilo Partners would be for approximately 2,516 square feet of office space, and
the approximate cost per month, including general excise tax is $4,201.72.}
Re: Comm. 1075
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
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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Res. 461-06: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and More Than One Fiscal
Year for a Multi-Year Lease (2 years) of Real Property for the Waimea Council
Office of the Office of the County Council-Clerk. {Lease with Holomua Center,
LLC, would be for 600 square feet of office space located at 64-1067 Māmalahoa
Highway, Waimea, and the approximate cost per month, including common area
charges and general excise tax is $1,250.}
Re: Comm. 1076
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 462-06: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and More Than One Fiscal
Year for a Multi-Year Lease (3 years) of Real Property for the Kona Council Office
of the Office of the County Council-Clerk. {Lease with Pres-Kailua Trade Center,
LLC, a Hawai‘i Limited Liability Company, would be for 1,689 square feet of
office space, located at 75-5706 Hānama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, and the
approximate cost per month, including general excise tax is $3,518.73.}
Re: Comm. 1077
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
10:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST
READING)
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 317: Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Section 24-264 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983
(2005 Edition) as Amended, Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Proposed three-way
stop at Middle Ke‘ei Road and Painted Church Road intersection will be a temporary
measure until intersection improvements are completed under Engineering Division’s
Capital Improvement Project.}
Re: Comm. 993
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Approve: PWIRC-50
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 325: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Federal
Grants – Rural Fire Assistance ($9,335); appropriates same to Rural Fire Assistance.
Funds would be used by the Hawai‘i Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department to
enhance fire protection capabilities of rural fire districts by providing fire suppression
tools and equipment.}
Re: Comm. 1023
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-325
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 326: Amends Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition,
as Amended), Relating to a University District. {Establishes a “University” special
district, which would provide greater flexibility in establishing a mix of uses intended
to enhance the campus environment of a university or college.}
Re: Comm. 1030
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
Recommends adoption with
understanding that it will
first be referred to the
Planning Director and
Planning Commission: HSEDC-5
REFERRED TO THE PLANNING DIRECTOR AND PLANNING COMMISSION:
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 327: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Kapoho Wastewater Treatment Plant
Facility Feasibility Study ($100,000), and Kapoho Wastewater Treatment Plant
Facility Feasibility Study – State ($150,000), for a total of $250,000; funds shall be
provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance
and/or Other Sources ($100,000) and State Grants Receivable ($150,000), for a total
of $250,000.}
Re: Comm. 1032
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Approve: FC-327
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 330: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in
Environmental Management Department Administration Charges ($117,192);
appropriates to the following: Environmental Management Salaries and Wages
($104,922), Environmental Management Other Current Expense ($3,270), and
Environmental Management Equipment ($9,000), for a total of $117,192.}
Re: Comm. 1038
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Negative: FC-329 (due to 4-ayes, 3-noes, and 2-absent and
excused)
POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 11, 2006, COUNCIL MEETING
Bill 331: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Appropriates revenues in Fund
Balance Reserved for Liquor Control ($20,000); appropriates same to Public
Programs. Funds would be used to conduct programs for the public which promotes
compliance to liquor laws.}
Re: Comm. 1040
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-331
ST
PASSED 1 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 337: Amends Chapter 14, Article 10, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition),
Relating to Exceptional Trees. {Designates the Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium
parahyba) as an “Exceptional Tree”; Tax Map Key 7-5-1:114; located at
Moeauoa 1, North Kona; Gwendolyn C. Hobbs, Owner.}
Re: Comm. 1067
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Waived: PC
ST
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 338: Amends Chapter 14, Article 10, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition),
Relating to Exceptional Trees. {Designates the Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus
macrophylla) as an “Exceptional Tree”; Tax Map Key 7-5-6:12; located at North
Kona, portion of Kailua Village; Burgess, Inc., Owner.}
Re: Comm. 1068
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Waived: PC
ST
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
10:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR
FINAL READING)
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 299 Amends Ordinance No. 04-106, Which Reclassified Lands from Agricultural
(Draft 2): 5-Acres (A-5a) to Multiple Family Residential - 4,000 Square Feet (RM-4) at
st
O‘oma 1, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-010:051 (Formerly
7-3-010:Portion of 3) (approx. 10.001 acres). {Seascape Development, LLC,
Applicant. Requests an amendment to Condition H.}
Re: Comm. 935.2
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
st
1 Reading: September 7, 2006
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL 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 323: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Coqui
Frog Eradication and Control ($1,000,000); appropriates same to Coqui Frog
Eradication and Control.}
Re: Comm. 1013
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: September 7, 2006
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Arakaki – 1.
REPORTS
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.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
MOTION TO RECONSIDER BILLS 318 AND 319 (to be agendized at the Council’s 10/11/06 meeting)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2006
COUNCIL PUBLIC 6:00 p.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU
HEARING RE: BILL 300 BAY RESORT & SPA
(ALCOHOL USE IN
COUNTY PARKS AND
FACILITIES)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM – HILO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2006
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM – HILO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2006
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM – HILO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2006
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM – HILO
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ADJOURNMENT 11:41 a.m.
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(Hawai‘i Tribune Herald – September 17, 2006)
(West Hawai‘i Today – September 17, 2006)