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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 03/17/2004 2002-2004 ACTIONS JAMES Y. ARAKAKI AARON S.Y. CHUNG LENINGRAD ELARIONOFF Chairman & Presiding Officer FRED C. HOLSCHUH, M.D. J. CURTIS TYLER, III BOB JACOBSON JOE REYNOLDS Vice Chairman GARY SAFARIK MICHAEL C. TULANG COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 32 nd Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Council Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort Room Kahalu‘u I 78-6740 Ali‘i Drive Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Wednesday, March 17, 2004 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Pastor Keith Elliot, Kona Church of God CALL TO ORDER 9:09 a.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 19, 2003; December 3, 2003; December 17, 2003; January 7, 2004; and January 23, 2004 (Deferred: March 5, 2004) Approved as amended (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawai‘i County Council-32 Page 2 March 17, 2004 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. 159-04 Requests the State and County Administrations to Proceed Without Further (Draft 2): Delay to Finalize Planning, Design and to Begin Construction of Roads and Highways in the South Kohala, North Kona and South Kona Districts and to Finalize Transportation Plans with Infrastructure Financing Mechanisms. {Proposes a statement of policy direction placing priority on road construction and meaningful infrastructure plans with financing mechanisms.} Re: Comm. 505.1 Intr. by: Mr. Reynolds Approved: PWIRC-39 and Comm. 505.2: From Council Member Joe Reynolds, dated March 5, 2004, transmitting Resolution 159, Draft 3. {Draft 3 removes specific Transportation Courses of Action for South Kohala and North and South Kona, and states that the courses of action have been changed or not completed. Draft 3 also requests regional transportation plans for the three districts be submitted to the Council by May 5, 2004, in conjunction with the capital budget and program and fair share assessment report.} and Res. 159-04 Requests the State and County Administrations to Proceed Without Further (Draft 3): Delay to Finalize Planning, Design and to Begin Construction of Roads and Highways in the South Kohala, North Kona and South Kona Districts and to Finalize Transportation Plans with Infrastructure Financing Mechanisms. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, Tulang, and Chair Tyler – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki and Safarik – 2. Hawai‘i County Council-32 Page 3 March 17, 2004 Res. 171-04: Urges the Hawai‘i State Legislature to Place a Constitutional Amendment on the November 2004 Statewide Ballot Regarding the Establishment of Locally Elected School Boards. Re: Comm. 552 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Waived: PWIRC ADOPTED RESOLUTION 171, DRAFT 2 AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, and Chair Tyler – 5. NOES: Council Members Chung and Tulang – 2. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki and Safarik – 2. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 224 Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition) (Draft 2): Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Proposes a Freight Loading Zone along Ali‘i Drive south of the Hale Halawai parking lot.} Re: Comm. 482.2 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Approved: PWIRC-38 ST PASSED 1 READING AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, Tulang, and Chair Tyler – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki, Chung, and Safarik – 3. Bill 232: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition) Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Proposes a Passenger Loading Zone on the mauka side of Keawe Street at Waianuenue Avenue.} Re: Comm. 513 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Approved: PWIRC-40 ST PASSED 1 READING AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, Tulang, and Chair Tyler – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki, Chung, and Safarik – 3. Hawai‘i County Council-32 Page 4 March 17, 2004 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 217: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – Rural Transit Assistance Program ($17,000); appropriates same to Rural Transit Assistance Program.} Re: Comm. 470 Intr. by: Mr. Chung st 1 Reading: March 5, 2004 nd PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, Tulang, and Chair Tyler – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki, Chung, and Safarik – 3. Bill 220: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in Transfer From General Fund ($135,000); appropriates same to the following: Landfills – Other Current Expenses ($60,000) and Recycling Program ($75,000), for a total of $135,000.} Re: Comm. 473 Intr. by: Mr. Chung st 1 Reading: March 5, 2004 nd PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, Tulang, and Chair Tyler – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki, Chung, and Safarik – 3. Hawai‘i County Council-32 Page 5 March 17, 2004 Bill 225: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in Fund Balance From Previous Year ($311,946); appropriates same to Vehicle & Parts Disposal Other Current Expenses.} Re: Comm. 483 Intr. by: Mr. Chung st 1 Reading: March 5, 2004 nd PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, Tulang, and Chair Tyler – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki, Chung, and Safarik – 3. Bill 226: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in State Grants – Coordinated Services – Purchase of Services ($9,932); appropriates same to the following: Coordinated Services – Salaries & Wages ($8,032) and Coordinated Services – Other Current Expenses ($1,900), for a total of $9,932.} Re: Comm. 488 Intr. by: Mr. Chung st 1 Reading: March 5, 2004 nd PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, Tulang, and Chair Tyler – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki, Chung, and Safarik – 3. Hawai‘i County Council-32 Page 6 March 17, 2004 Bill 229: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – Environmental Protection Agency Cesspool Replacement Project ($76,000); appropriates same to Environmental Protection Agency Cesspool Replacement Project.} Re: Comm. 501 Intr. by: Mr. Chung st 1 Reading: March 5, 2004 nd PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, Tulang, and Chair Tyler – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki, Chung, and Safarik – 3. Bill 240: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in Federal Grants – Workforce Investment Act 2003-04 ($47,055); appropriates same to the following: Workforce Investment Act – Administration Planning 2003-04 ($19,191) and Workforce Investment Act – Youth Program 2003-04 ($27,864), for a total of $47,055.} Re: Comm. 527 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik st 1 Reading: March 5, 2004 nd PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, Tulang, and Chair Tyler – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki, Chung, and Safarik – 3. Hawai‘i County Council-32 Page 7 March 17, 2004 Bill 241: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in HOME – Program Income ($58,369.42); appropriates same to Kamuela Senior Housing.} Re: Comm. 528 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik st 1 Reading: March 5, 2004 nd PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, Tulang, and Chair Tyler – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki, Chung, and Safarik – 3. Bill 242: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in Housing Assistance Payments ($500,000); appropriates same to Housing Subsidies.} Re: Comm. 529 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik st 1 Reading: March 5, 2004 nd PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, Tulang, and Chair Tyler – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki, Chung, and Safarik – 3. Hawai‘i County Council-32 Page 8 March 17, 2004 Bill 243: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in Block Grant Program Income ($132,124.58); appropriates same to Residential Emergency Repair Program.} Re: Comm. 530 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik st 1 Reading: March 5, 2004 nd PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds, Tulang, and Chair Tyler – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Arakaki, Chung, and Safarik – 3. REPORTS PEMC-13 Recommends the appointment of Mr. Samuel Sumner (Council District 1) (Comm. 531): to the Environmental Management Commission. APPROVED PEMC-14 Recommends the appointment of Mr. Arnold T. Okamura (Council (Comm. 531): District 4) to the Environmental Management Commission. APPROVED PWIRC-37 Recommends the appointments of Mr. Peter S. Lerma (Council District 1) (Comm. 537): and Mr. Douglas A. Espejo (Council District 3) to the Transportation APPROVED Commission. PC-78 Recommends the appointment of Mr. Thomas S. Goya (Council (Comm. 533): District 2) to the Water Board. APPROVED PC-79 Recommends the appointment of Mr. Christian K. Alameda (Council (Comm. 538): District 2) to the Planning Commission. APPROVED 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.) Hawai‘i County Council-32 Page 9 March 17, 2004 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004 COUNCIL PUBLIC 6:00 p.m. OHANA KEAUHOU HEARING RE BUDGETS BEACH RESORT (W. HAWAI‘I) TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2004 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT 12:12 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 March 15, 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. 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