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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
31 st Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Council
Hilo, Hawaii
Friday, March 5, 2004
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Robert Tominaga, Thy Word Ministries Faith Center of
Hawaii
CALL TO ORDER 9:08 a.m.
ROLL CALL All Members Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 19, 2003; December 3, 2003; December 17, 2003;
DEFERRED TO NEXT January 7, 2004; and January 23, 2004
COUNCIL MEETING
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 2 March 5, 2004
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND
EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
Comm. 516: NOMINATION OF AARON CHUNG AND JO ANN YUKIMURA TO
THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC)
APPROVED THE BOARD OF ADVISORS OF THE CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE
NOMINATIONS DISPUTE RESOLUTION
From Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations Chair Gary
Safarik, dated February 17, 2004, submitting for consideration and
approval the nominations of Hawai‘i County Council Member
Aaron Chung and Kaua‘i County Council Member JoAnn Yukimura as
HSAC representatives to serve on the Board of Advisors of the Center
for Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Waived: PWIRC
Comm. 515: NOMINATION OF DAVID B. GOMES TO THE COUNTY OF
HAWAI‘I PENSION BOARD
APPROVED THE From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 11, 2004, nominating
NOMINATION Mr. David B. Gomes of Council District 9 to the Pension Board.
Waived: FC
and
Comm. 515.1: From Finance Committee Chair Aaron S. Y. Chung, dated February 25,
2004, waiving the above matter from the Committee on Finance.
Comm. 519: NOMINATION OF BRIAN I. NAKASHIMA TO THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY TAX BOARD OF REVIEW
APPROVED THE From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 11, 2004, nominating
NOMINATION Mr. Brian I. Nakashima of Council District 7 to the Tax Board of
Review.
Waived: FC
and
Comm. 519.1: From Finance Committee Chair Aaron S. Y. Chung, dated February 23,
2004, waiving the above matter from the Committee on Finance.
Comm. 534: NOMINATION OF JOEL COHEN AND WARREN K. IOPA TO THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
APPROVED THE From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 20, 2004, nominating
NOMINATIONS Mr. Joel Cohen and Mr. Warren K. Iopa to the Civil Service
Commission.
Waived: FC
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Comm. 535: NOMINATION OF GLEN S. MATSUDA AND CLIFFORD J.
WHITNEY TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FIRE COMMISSION
APPROVED THE From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 20, 2004, nominating
NOMINATIONS Mr. Glen S. Matsuda and Mr. Clifford J. Whitney to the Fire
Commission.
Waived: FC
Comm. 536: NOMINATION OF KATHLEEN B. LASSITER TO THE COUNTY
OF HAWAI‘I POLICE COMMISSION
APPROVED THE From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 20, 2004, nominating
NOMNATION Ms. Kathleen B. Lassiter to the Police Commission.
Waived: FC
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF
BUSINESS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 143-04: 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
Rural Transit Assistance Program Grant. {Funds to be used for a driver
improvement program, to hold transportation conferences, and to attend
meetings of the American Public Transit Association.}
Re: Comm. 470
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-222
ADOPTED
7 AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds,
Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None.
2 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Chung and Safarik
Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 4 March 5, 2004
Res. 149-04: Authorizes the Acceptance of Roadway Lot E, Situate at Kealakehe, North
Kona, Island, County and State of Hawai‘i, Being Also a Portion of the
Government Land of Kealakehe, Being Also a Portion of Lot 2 of the
Villages of La‘i‘opua, Phase 1 as Shown on File Plan 2128 Filed in the
Office of the Bureau of Conveyances of the State of Hawai‘i, Identified as
Tax Map Key:(3)7-4-020: Por. 2. {0.633-acre site to be used for roadway
improvements planned in the Kaloko Industrial Park area.}
Re: Comm. 476
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Approved: PWIRC-35
Deferred: February 19, 2004
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Safarik and duly seconded by
Mr. Tulang to adopt Resolution 149-04.)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION 149, DRAFT 2 (circulated at the meeting)
9 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds
Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
ABSENT & EXCUSED: None.
Res. 151-04: Creates Six (6) Police Officer II (Temporary) Positions and One (1) Detective
(Temporary) Position for the Hawai‘i County Police Department. {Of the six
"Police Officer II" positions to be created, four will be added to the existing ice
task force; and the other two, along with the "Detective" position, will make up
the new "Airport Smuggling Detail Unit" at Keahole International Airport.}
Re: Comm. 495
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-213
ADOPTED
9 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Reynolds
Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
ABSENT & EXCUSED: None.
Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 5 March 5, 2004
Res. 152-04: Creates Two (2) Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (Temporary) Positions for the
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. {These positions, one in East Hawai‘i
and one in West Hawai‘i, will work with County, State, and Federal
enforcement officials in prosecuting individuals and organizations
distributing large quantities of ice and other drugs.}
Re: Comm. 496
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-214
ADOPTED
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
Res. 153-04: Creates an Assistant Account Clerk 1/4T (Temporary) Position for the
Hawai‘i County Resource Center. {This position will enable Hawai‘i
County Resource Center (HCRC) to maintain its present level of
effectiveness of operations and increase the communities' ability to build its
capacities.}
Re: Comm. 497
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-215
ADOPTED
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
Res. 154-04: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than
One Fiscal Year for a Multi-Year Lease for a Copy Machine. {The
Department of Parks and Recreation's Elderly Activities Division – Nutrition
Program, five-year lease agreement.}
Re: Comm. 498
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-216
ADOPTED
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
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Res. 155-04: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Donation of Two (2) Zoll AED Plus
Automated External Defibrillators to the Department of Parks & Recreation's
Aquatics Division from the American Heart Association of Hawai‘i and the
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc., and is valued at $4,400. {To
be used at the Kawamoto Swim Stadium and the Kona Community Aquatic
Center for emergency responses to cardiac arrest.}
Re: Comm. 499
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-217
ADOPTED
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
Res. 156-04: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement With the
United States of America, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for its Large Capacity
Cesspool Replacement Project for Hawai‘i County. {This project, which
involves working with communities or other entities that presently utilize
non-government large capacity cesspools, will create a preliminary inventory
of existing and potential large capacity cesspools, conduct an
outreach/education program regarding the ban, and assist owners with
selecting alternative systems, any necessary paperwork, and possibly
identification of funding sources, in the nine County designated districts.}
Re: Comm. 501
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-218
ADOPTED
8 AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Chung
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Res. 157-04: Relates to a Council Initiated Improvement District Implementation Study
for the Construction of Certain Wastewater and Sewer System Improvements
for Waiakea, District of South Hilo, Hawai‘i. {The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated Underground Injection Control
regulations on December 7, 1999, which requires large capacity cesspools
existing prior to that date must be upgraded or closed by April 5, 2005. The
owners of KTA Shopping Center and Puainako Towne Center request the
assistance of the County in their efforts to comply with the EPA regulation
and connect to the County sewer system.}
Re: Comm. 502
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-220
ADOPTED
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
Res. 158-04: Relates to a Council Initiated Improvement District Implementation Study for
the Construction of Certain Wastewater and Sewer System Improvements for
Holualoa, District of North Kona, Hawai‘i. {The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated Underground Injection Control
regulations on December 7, 1999, requiring large capacity cesspools existing
prior to that date must be upgraded or closed by April 5, 2005. The Kilohana
Homeowners Association requests the assistance of the County in its efforts to
comply with the EPA regulation and connect to the County sewer system.}
Re: Comm. 503
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-221
ADOPTED
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 8 March 5, 2004
Res. 162-04: Authorizes the Mayor or His Duly Authorized Representative to Negotiate
and to Execute Necessary Documents with Westpro Development, Inc. to
Incrementally Satisfy Condition "M" of Ordinance No. 98-66.
Re: Comm. 526
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Approved: CHA – February 18, 2004
ADOPTED
8 AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Chung
Res. 163-04: Amends Resolution No. 37-03 by Increasing the Square Footage of Office
Space in the Kona Driver License Section's Multi-Year Lease. {Total office
space to be leased at 75-5722 Hanama Place will be 2,622 square feet at a
cost of $6,009/month, replacing the original amounts of 2,000 square feet
and $4,584/month, respectively.}
Re: Comm. 116.1
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: FC
FILED
Res. 164-04: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and More Than One
Fiscal Year for a Multi-Year Lease of Real Property for the Department of
Liquor Control's Kona Office. {This five-year lease for 2,374 square feet of
office space located at 75-5722 Hanama Place will be at a cost of
$4,946/month.}
Re: Comm. 539
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: FC
ADOPTED
9 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
ABSENT & EXCUSED: None
Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 9 March 5, 2004
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 210: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-7 for the County of
Hawai‘i, by Changing the District Classification From the Agricultural
to the Urban District at Keahuolu, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by
Tax Map Key 7-4-8:20 (approx. 2.821 acres). {Verizon Hawai‘i, Inc.,
Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 456
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approved: PC-76
FILED
Bill 211: Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District
Classification From Agricultural (A-1a) to Village Commercial (CV-10)
at Keahuolu, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-4-8:20
(approx. 2.821 acres). {Verizon Hawai‘i, Inc., Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 456
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Negative Rec: PC-77
FILED
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
Approved: FC-223
ST
PASSED 1 READING
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 10 March 5, 2004
Bill 219: 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 ($4,686,988); appropriates
same to the following: Coqui Frog Eradication Efforts ($45,000), Data
Systems – Equipment ($20,000), Engineering Division – Other Current
Expenses ($221,000), Fire Protection – Other Current Expenses ($84,639),
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund ($4,181,349), and Transfer to Solid Waste
Fund ($135,000), for a total of $4,686,988.}
Re: Comm. 473
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-224
(Note: Related Communications and Bill 219, Draft 2, is continued on the next page.)
Comm. 473.2: From Council Chair James Y. Arakaki, dated February 3, 2004, proposing
an amendment by adding a new Section 3, Determinations; and proposes
using $285,000 from the County Building Renovations Project for the
following: Machado Acres Park ($205,000), Dirt Bike/ATV ($50,000), and
Kaumana City Fire Hydrant System Testing ($30,000).
and
Comm. 473.3: From Council Member Michael C. Tulang dated February 13, 2004,
proposing an amendment by adding a new section relating to the update of
topographical maps utilizing LIDAR for the North Kona watersheds, Puna
watersheds, and Hilo watersheds.
and
Comm. 473.4: From Council Chair James Y. Arakaki, dated February 18, 2004,
transmitting Bill No. 219, Draft 2. (Draft 2 contains amendments as
contained in the above Communications 473.2 and 473.3, and also a
$10,000 appropriation to Friends of the Park for Kahuku Park.)
and
Bill 219 Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the
(Draft 2): County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases
revenues in Fund Balance From Previous Year ($4,686,988); appropriates
same to the following: Coqui Frog Eradication Efforts ($45,000), Data
Systems – Equipment ($20,000), Engineering Division – Other Current
Expenses ($221,000), Fire Protection – Other Current Expenses ($84,639),
Parks and Recreation – Friends of the Park ($10,000), Transfer to Capital
Projects Fund ($4,171,349), and Transfer to Solid Waste Fund ($135,000),
for a total of $4,686,988.}
ST
PASSED 1 READING
9 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
ABSENT & EXCUSED: None
Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 11 March 5, 2004
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
Approved: FC-225
ST
PASSED 1 READING
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
Bill 221: Amends Ordinance No. 03-90, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements
and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. {Adds
POLICE: Microwave Relocation & System Renovation – County ($500,000);
funds to be provided from General Fund and/or Other Sources ($500,000).}
Re: Comm. 474
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-227
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING
7 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, and Chairman Arakaki
1 NOES: Council Member Tyler
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
Bill 222: Amends Ordinance No. 03-90, as Amended, Relating to Public
Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 to
June 30, 2004. {Increases PARKS AND RECREATION: Repairs to
Facilities (\[$500,000\] $750,000); funds to be provided from General
Fund and/or Other Sources ($250,000).}
Re: Comm. 475
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-226
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 12 March 5, 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
Approved: FC-209
ST
PASSED 1 READING
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
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
Approved: FC-211
ST
PASSED 1 READING
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
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Bill 227: Amends Ordinance No. 03-90, as Amended, Relating to Public
Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 to
June 30, 2004. {Adds PARKS & RECREATION: Machado Acres Park
($205,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bonds,
Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources
($205,000).}
Re: Comm. 494
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
Approved: FC-212
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
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
Approved: FC-219
and
ST
PASSED 1 READING
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
Comm. 501.1: From Managing Director Dixie Kaetsu, dated February 22, 2004.
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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
Approved: CHA – February 18, 2004
ST
PASSED 1 READING
8 AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Chung
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
Approved: CHA – February 18, 2004
ST
PASSED 1 READING
8 AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Chung
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
Approved: CHA – February 18, 2004
ST
PASSED 1 READING
9 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
ABSENT & EXCUSED: None
Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 15 March 5, 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
Approved: CHA – February 18, 2004
ST
PASSED 1 READING
9 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
ABSENT & EXCUSED: None
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 192: Amends Ordinance No. 03-90, as Amended, Relating to Public
Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 to
June 30, 2004. {Adds PUBLIC WORKS: Pu‘ukapu Flood Study
($300,000); funds to be provided from Federal Grants Receivable
($300,000).}
Re: Comm. 10.1
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
st
1 Reading: December 3, 2003
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
Bill 202 Amends Ordinance No. 93 100, Which Reclassified Lands From Single
(Draft 2): Family Residential (RS-10) to Limited Industrial (ML-10) at Waiakea,
South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-50:8 (approx.
11,250 sq. ft.). {Dianne and Edward Hirayama, Applicant. Requests a
time extension to Condition C (construction timetable).}
Re: Comm. 442.1
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
st
1 Reading: February 19, 2004
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
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Bill 212: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-7 for the County of
Hawai‘i, by Changing the District Classification from the Agricultural to
the Urban District at Puapuaanui, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax
Map Key 7-5-17:21 (approx. 9.095 acres). {Uluwehi Properties, LLC,
Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 457
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
st
1 Reading: February 19, 2004
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh,
Reynolds, Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
1 NOES: Council Member Jacobson
ABSENT & EXCUSED: None
Bill 213 Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Draft 2): (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District
Classification from Agricultural (A-5a) to Single Family Residential
(RS-15) at Puapuaanui, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key
7-5-17:21 (approx. 9.095 acres). {Uluwehi Properties, LLC, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 457.1
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
st
1 Reading: February 19, 2004
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING
8 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh,
Reynolds, Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
1 NOES: Council Member Jacobson
ABSENT & EXCUSED: None
Bill 214 Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25
(Draft 2): (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District
Classification from Agricultural (A-5a) to Family Agricultural (FA-3a)
nd
at Puaa 2, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-12:38
(approx. 8.773 acres). {Thomas A. Tuso, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 458.1
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
st
1 Reading: February 19, 2004
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING
6 AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh,
Reynolds, Tulang, and Chairman Arakaki
2 NOES: Council Members Jacobson and Tyler
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Safarik
Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 17 March 5, 2004
Bill 218: 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 the following: Federal Grants – Community
Oriented Policing Services – Police ($525,912), Federal Grants –
Community Oriented Policing Services – Prosecutors ($192,347), and
Federal Grants – Community Oriented Policing Services – R & D
($125,866), for a total of $844,125; appropriates same to the following:
Community Oriented Policing Services – Police ($525,912), Community
Oriented Policing Services – Prosecutors ($192,347), and Community
Oriented Policing Services – R & D ($125,866), for a total of $844,125.}
Re: Comm. 472
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
st
1 Reading: February 19, 2004
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING
8 AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Reynolds, Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Chung
REPORTS
FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the
REPORT: month ended January 31, 2004.
APPROVED
FC-210 Recommends the acceptance of a $1,500 monetary donation from
Comm. 487: Mr. Keali‘i Ceballos, Kumu Hula of Hālau Keali‘i O Nalāni, to the
Department of Parks & Recreation to purchase sleeping cots to be used by
halau members during the annual Merrie Monarch Festival and camping
activities during intersessions and summer fun.
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.)
Comm. 540: JOSEPH P. JORDAN V. CITY AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I,
CIVIL NO. 01-1-0367
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated
February 24, 2004.
CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL
Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 18 March 5, 2004
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2004
PLANNING COMMITTEE 5:00 p.m. KING KAMEHAMEHA'S
PUBLIC HEARING RE KONA BEACH HOTEL
BILLS 198, 199, AND 209 (KAMAKAHONU BALLROOM)
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2004
NONPROFIT SITE 8:00 a.m. KONA MAYOR'S
VISIT (W. HAWAI‘I) CONFERENCE ROOM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2004
NONPROFIT SITE 8:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
VISIT (E. HAWAI‘I)
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2004
FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
(Departmental/Program
Reviews of Budgets)
FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2004
FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
(Departmental/Program
Reviews of Budgets)
Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 19 March 5, 2004
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2004
FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
(Departmental/Program
Reviews of Budgets)
COUNCIL PUBLIC 5:00 p.m.
HEARING RE
BUDGETS (E. HAWAI‘I)
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2004
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. OHANA KEAUHOU
BEACH RESORT
COUNCIL PUBLIC 5:00 p.m.
HEARING RE BUDGETS
(W. HAWAI‘I)
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT
(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 3, 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. Copies may be viewed
at the Hawai‘i County Services Office at 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona,
Hawai‘i 96740; at the Office of the County Clerk at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720; and the
County Council’s Kona Branch Office at 77-6399 Nalani Street, Suite 104, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
96740.
Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at
6 p.m.; Sunday, March 14, 2004, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at 6 p.m.