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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
42 nd Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Council
Hilo, Hawai‘i
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Reverend Brian Welsh, Haili Church
CALL TO ORDER 9:11 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 2, 2004
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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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. 226-04: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits the Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $8,703.50 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief Miscellaneous Charges account; credits same to the Prosecuting
Attorney – Weed & Seed Coordinator account.}
Re: Comm. 726
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Waived: FC
AMENDED WITH DRAFT 2 & ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Reynolds – 1.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 249: Amends Section 25-8-28 (Ka‘u District Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from
Agricultural (A-20a) to Agricultural Project District at Palima and Paauau, Ka‘u,
Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 9-6-5:18 and 9-6-6:4 (approx. 171.782 acres,
more or less). {Hester Farming Co., LLC, Applicant.};
Re: Comm. 561
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Deferred: May 19, 2004
Public Hearing: June 7, 2004
Approve: PC-90
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Safarik,
Tulang, and Chair Arakaki – 6.
NOES: Council Members Jacobson and Tyler – 2.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Reynolds – 1.
and
Comm. 561.3: From Samuel Keolamauloa Kaluna, II, Prime Minister, Na Kupuna Council
O Hawai‘i Nei, Na Kupuna Council Hawai‘i Moku, dated June 9, 2004; and
Comm. 561.4: From Richard and Sandra Reha, and Mary and Clint Strong, dated June 3, 2004;
and
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Comm. 561.5: Petition containing 16 signatures; and
Comm. 561.6: Petition containing 69 signatures; and
Comm. 561.7: From "Very Concerned Citizens"; and
Comm. 561.8: From Sidney M. Fuke, of "Sidney Fuke, Planning Consultant", dated August 10,
2004.
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Elarionoff and duly seconded by
Mr. Holschuh to approve Bill 249.)
Bill 289: Repeals Ordinance No. 03-41 and Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawai‘i County
Code 1983 (1995 Edition) Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Removes the
passenger loading zone fronting the former After Hours Clinic located at
140 Kinoole Street and restores this space to regular parking.}
Re: Comm. 676
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Approve: PWIRC-57
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Reynolds – 1.
Bill 299: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-2 for the County of Hawai‘i,
by Changing the District Classification from the Agricultural to the Urban
District at O‘oma 1st, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-10:
Portion of 3 (approx. 10.001 acres). {Westpro Development, Inc., Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 699
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-102
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Safarik,
Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 7.
NOES: Council Member Jacobson – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Reynolds – 1.
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Bill 300 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 Multiple Family Residential (RM-4)
at O‘oma 1st, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-3-10:Portion
of 3 (approx. 10.001 acres). {Westpro Development, Inc., Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 699.3
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-106
ST
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 & PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Safarik,
Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Chung and Reynolds – 2.
Bill 301: 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 Rural
District at Kohanaiki, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key
7-3-19:28 (approx. 4.07 acres). {Tom Smith, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 700
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-103
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Reynolds – 1.
Bill 302 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-3a) to Residential and Agricultural
(RA-.5a) at Kohanaiki, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key
7-3-19:28 (approx. 4.07 acres). {Tom Smith, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 700.3
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-104
ST
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 & PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Safarik,
Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Chung and Reynolds – 2.
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Bill 303: Amends Ordinance No. 92 91 Which Amended Ordinance No. 89-50, Which
Reclassified 47,680 Square Feet of Land from Single Family Residential (RS-
10) to General Commercial (CG-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered
by Tax Map Key 2-2-28:29 (approx. 47,680 square feet). {DJSM, LLC,
Applicant.} (Time extension to Condition C to secure Final Plan Approval.)
Re: Comm. 702
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approve: PC-105
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Safarik, Tulang, and
Chair Arakaki – 5.
NOES: Council Members Jacobson and Tyler – 2.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Chung and Reynolds – 2.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 280 Amends the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), as Amended, by Adding a
(Draft 2): New Chapter Relating to Business Improvement Districts. {Enables the
establishment and creation of Business Improvement Districts, which provides an
alternate method of financing supplemental services and improvements when public
funds are not available.}
Re: Comm. 647.9
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
st
1 Reading: August 4, 2004
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Reynolds – 1.
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Bill 290: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Increases revenues in Federal
Grants – Victims Services Coordinator Project ($5,000); appropriates same to
Victims Services Coordinator. Program includes the hiring of a Victims Services
Coordinator to service the on-going needs of victims from domestic violence/sexual
assault while cases remain under investigation and for the purchasing of equipment
and supplies.}
Re: Comm. 678
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
st
1 Reading: August 4, 2004
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Reynolds – 1.
Bill 294 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
Agricultural (A-3a) to Single Family Residential (RS-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo,
Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-4-38:8 (approx. 4.334 acres).
{Gerald Yamada, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 686.1
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
st
1 Reading: August 4, 2004
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Reynolds – 1.
Bill 295: Amends Ordinance No. 93 62, Which Reclassified Lands from Limited Industrial
(ML-20) to General Industrial (MG-1a) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered
by Tax Map Key 2-1-7:9 (approx. 1.028 acres). {Hilo Storage Partners, LLC,
Applicant.} (Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 93-62, Condition F,
deletes curb/gutter/sidewalk requirement along Ocean View.)
Re: Comm. 687
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
st
1 Reading: August 4, 2004
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Reynolds – 1.
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Bill 296: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. {Adds
PUBLIC WORKS: Kilauea Corridor Traffic Signal Upgrade Project – Federal
($500,000); funds to be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($500,000).
Funds to be used to cover anticipated construction bid amount, cost of construction
engineering and possible future costs such as change orders due to unforeseen
conditions relating to upgrading the signal systems at the intersections of Kilauea
Avenue with Kawailani Street, Kawili Street, Mohouli Street, Aupuni Street, and
Kekūanaō‘a Street; including asphalt concrete paving; and constructing curb ramps,
and concrete curb/gutter/sidewalks.}
Re: Comm. 689
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
st
1 Reading: August 4, 2004
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Reynolds – 1.
Bill 297: Amends Ordinance No. 04-74, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants – Automated External Defibrillator Access Program ($62,000);
appropriates same to Automated External Defibrillator Access Program.}
Re: Comm. 690
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
st
1 Reading: August 4, 2004
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson,
Safarik, Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Member Reynolds – 1.
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Bill 298: Amends Ordinance No. 04-75, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. {Adds
PUBLIC WORKS: Kuakini Highway Improvements, Palani Road to Hualalai Road
- Federal ($6,000,000); funds to be provided from Federal Grants Receivable
($6,000,000). Funds to be used to cover anticipated construction bid amount, cost
of construction engineering/management, and possible future costs such as increase
in utility costs and change orders due to unforeseen conditions relating to the
widening of Kuakini Highway within the project limits, concrete
curb/gutter/sidewalk, paving, drainage improvements, retaining walls, traffic signal
improvements and utility relocation.}
Re: Comm. 691
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
st
1 Reading: August 4, 2004
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Safarik,
Tulang, Tyler, and Chair Arakaki – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Chung and Reynolds – 2.
Bill 305: Provides for the Cost of Water System Improvements in "Improvement District
No. 18 – Kona Coastview and Kona Wonderview Subdivisions," District of North
Kona, County of Hawai‘i, Fixing the Portion of the Cost to be Assessed Against
Benefited Land, Imposing Assessment Lien Against Each Assessment Unit
Assessed According to the Assessment, Providing for Payment of Assessments in
Installments, Authorizing Finance Director to Negotiate Sale and Distribute Official
Statement, and Final Assessment Roll.
Re: Comm. 712
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
st
1 Reading: August 4, 2004
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Safarik,
Tulang, and Tyler – 6.
NOES: Chair Arakaki – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Chung and Reynolds – 2.
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Bill 306: Authorizes the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawai‘i in
an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $4,296,400.00 for the Purpose of
Financing a Portion of the Costs of Constructing Public Water System
Improvements in "Improvement District No. 18 – Kona Coastview and Kona
Wonderview Subdivisions"; Fixing the Form, Denomination, and Certain Details of
Such Bonds; and Providing for the Sale of Such Bonds.
Re: Comm. 713
Intr. by: Mr. Tyler
st
1 Reading: August 4, 2004
nd
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Elarionoff, Holschuh, Jacobson, Safarik,
Tulang, and Tyler – 6.
NOES: Chair Arakaki – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Council Members Chung and Reynolds – 2.
REPORTS
FC-282 Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Karolyn P. Lundkvist (Council
(Comm. 706): District 5) to the Police Commission.
APPROVED
PC-101 Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Rene Siracusa (Council District 5)
(Comm. 707): 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.)
Comm. 362.1: WALTER JOHN KELLY, ET. AL. V. 1250 OCEANSIDE PARTNERS, ET. AL.
CIVIL NO. 00-1-00192K
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan M. Torigoe, dated April 26, 2004.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL
Deferred: May 5, May 19, June 2, July 8, July 23, and August 4,
2004
and
Comm. 362.2: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan M. Torigoe, dated May 4, 2004; and
Comm. 362.3: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan M. Torigoe, dated May 17, 2004; and
Comm. 362.4: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan M. Torigoe, dated June 1, 2004; and
Comm. 362.5: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan M. Torigoe, dated July 1, 2004; and
Comm. 362.6: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan M. Torigoe, dated July 22, 2004; and
Comm. 362.7: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan M. Torigoe, dated August 3, 2004.
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Comm. 630.1: ELEANOR QUIOCHO VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, ET AL. – CIVIL
NO. 02-1-0306; PAULYN ESTIOKO, ET AL. VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, ET
AL. – CIVIL NO. 02-1-0307; MARGARET PARONG, ET AL. VS. COUNTY OF
HAWAI‘I, ET AL. – CIVIL NO. 02-1-0308; SHERMAN WASSMAN VS.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, ET AL. – CIVIL NO. 02-1-0310
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harry P. Freitas, dated August 9, 2004.
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
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2004
FINANCE COMMITTEE 6:30 p.m. WAIMEA ELEM.
WORKSHOP RE SCHOOL CAFETERIA
BILL 49, DRAFT 3
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2004
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2004
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. KING KAMEHAMEHA'S
KONA BEACH HOTEL
CONFERENCE ROOM 4
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STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT 4:16 p.m.
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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.)
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77-6399 Nalani Street, Suite 104, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740.
Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at 6 p.m.;
Sunday, August 29, 2004, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, September 1, 2004, at 6 p.m.