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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2008/02/06 2006-2008 ACTIONS PETE HOFFMANN BRENDA FORD Chair & Presiding Officer STACY K. HIGA DONALD IKEDA K. ANGEL PILAGO BOB JACOBSON Vice Chair EMILY I. NAEOLE DOMINIC YAGONG J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 th 29 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Council 333 Kīlauea Avenue (Ben Franklin Building) Second Floor, Council Room Hilo, Hawai‘i Wednesday, February 6, 2008 8:30 a.m. INVOCATION Reverend Toyokazu Hagio of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin CALL TO ORDER 8:31 a.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 19, 2007 – APPROVED (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 2 February 6, 2008 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 8:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 589.10: UPDATE OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE LEGISLATIVE LIAISON From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated January 25, 2008, requesting this matter be agendized in order for the Ad Hoc Task Force and Legislative Liaison Ralph Boyea to update the Council on the activities of the legislative liaison. FILED ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 466-08: Amends Salary Ordinance No. 07-76 by Amending Section 3 Rates of Compensation, Deleting the Executive Pay Plan, and Amending Section 7.02(A) by Establishing Pay Rates for the County Physicians. {Amendment reflects a pay adjustment effective December 1, 2007, which will coincide with the compensation adjustments of the other executives whose pay is set by the Salary Commission.}; and FC-237. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, and Chair Hoffmann – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford, Yagong, and Yoshimoto – 3. EXCUSED: None. Res. 482-08 Authorizes Approval of In Lieu Fair Share Contribution to Satisfy Condition “K” of Ordinance No. 96 121. {Fair share contribution in an amount of $48,648 would be used for the support of road and traffic improvements, as required by Condition K; Hilo One, Inc., Applicant.}; and PC-61. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, and Chair Hoffmann – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford, Yagong, and Yoshimoto – 3. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 3 February 6, 2008 Res. 483-08 Accepts the Dedication of Road Lots “A,” “B,” and “C” of the Kaha‘olino Subdivision, Situate in Kalaoa, North Kona, County and State of Hawai‘i, Identified as Tax Map Key:(3)7-3-005:165, from Kaha‘olino Partners, LLC. {Pursuant to Condition F of Ordinance No. 02-62, the following roadways have been improved to County dedicable standards: Road Lot “A” (Ki‘eki‘e Street) consists of 27,879 square feet, Road Lot “B” (Aka‘ula Street) consists of 34,711 square feet, and Road Lot “C” (‘Ili‘ili Street) consists of 24,338 square feet.}; and PWIRC-50. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, and Chair Hoffmann – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford, Yagong, and Yoshimoto – 3. EXCUSED: None. Res. 486-08: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and More Than One Fiscal Year for a Multi-Year Lease of Office Space in Waimea. {The lease with Waimea Retail, LLC, is located within the Parker Ranch Center in Waimea, South Kohala (approx. 5,383 square feet) and would house the Finance Department’s recently created Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division to provide basic vehicle registration and driver’s license services.}; and FC-228. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, and Chair Hoffmann – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford, Yagong, and Yoshimoto – 3. EXCUSED: None. Res. 487-08: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Chlorine Recovery Vessel with Wheels and Two Chlorine Manuals to the Hawai‘i Fire Department. {Donated by Phoenix V LLC, dba BEI Hawai‘i (estimated value of $4,772); the Chlorine Recovery Vessel, used to contain leaks in chlorine cylinders and tanks, will be assigned to the West Hawai‘i Hazmat team.}; and FC-229. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, and Chair Hoffmann – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford, Yagong, and Yoshimoto – 3. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 4 February 6, 2008 Res. 488-08: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Monetary Donation of $68 to the Hawai‘i Fire Department. {Donated by Edward J. and Jan S. Comstock, in appreciation of services provided by the Fire Department, the funds would be used to support emergency medical and rescue services.}; and FC-230. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, and Chair Hoffmann – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford, Yagong, and Yoshimoto – 3. EXCUSED: None. Res. 489-08: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One Fiscal Year for a Multi-Year (5 years) Lease of a Copier for the Office of Aging. {Current copier generates unsuitable copies and is beyond repair.}; and FC-232. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, and Chair Hoffmann – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford, Yagong, and Yoshimoto – 3. EXCUSED: None. Res. 490-08: Supports the Establishment of a Volunteer Fire Company and Unit Within the Kanehoa Subdivision of the South Kohala District. {The volunteer fire company would assist in the provision of fire fighting and educational resources for residents in the South Kohala community.}; and PSPRC-13. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford and Yagong – 2. EXCUSED: None. Res. 491-08: Supports H.B. 1598 Which Would Establish an Agency to Operate a Single-Payer Universal Healthcare Insurance System. {Urges the Hawai‘i State Legislature to pass H.B. 1598.}; and PWIRC-51. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford and Yagong – 2. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 5 February 6, 2008 Res. 492-08: Advances Funding Priorities to the Mayor for Inclusion in the 2008-09 Fiscal Year Operating Budget. {The funding priorities, which are listed in this resolution, are primarily regional and islandwide. The Council requests that it be included in the 2008-09 fiscal year operating budget, which will be submitted to the Council on March 1, 2008.}; and FC-236. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 496-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $1,250 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities Division (EAD) Special Programs Equipment Computer Equipment and Software (EAD Printers). Contingency Relief funds from District 7 would be used to purchase two printers to assist the Elderly Activities Division in providing service to elderly clients.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 497-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $2,844 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Planning Department, Planning Other Current Expense Miscellaneous Contract Services (Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping – North Kohala Community Development Plan (CDP)). Contingency Relief funds from District 9 would be used to fund the development and printing of GIS maps for the North Kohala CDP and Growth Management Focus Group.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 6 February 6, 2008 Res. 498-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s) for Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility Chairs. {Transfers/appropriates $9,000 out and from Clerk- Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment (Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility chairs). Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used towards the purchase of 190 folding chairs and two folding chair caddies for the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 504-08: Authorizes Extension of the County of Hawai‘i Fuel Tax. {The County’s current special fuel tax program will sunset on June 30, 2008, and the fuel tax of 8.8 cents would set the County fuel tax indefinitely due to the various and numerous highway needs and improvements to be made within the County.} (Note: Pursuant to HRS 243-5, the Council shall conduct a public hearing and public notice of the hearing shall be given in the County at least twice within a period of 30 days immediately preceding the date of hearing.) AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 11, 2008, AT 6 P.M. DRAFT 2 VOTE: AYES: Council Members Ford, Jacobson, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 5. NOES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Naeole, and Yagong – 4. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 505-08: 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 Research and Development New Industry and Industry Development (2008 Big Island Youth Video Contest). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used towards the 2008 Big Island Youth Video Contest.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 7 February 6, 2008 Res. 506-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expense, Miscellaneous Contract Services (School Garden Project). Contingency Relief funds from District 8 would be used to assist the Hawai‘i Island School Garden Network to coordinate and implement collaborative garden projects island-wide.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 507-08: 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 Office of Aging Area Plan of Aging Other Current Expense (Kona Adult Day Center, Inc.). Contingency Relief funds from District 7 would be used to provide financial assistance for regular operational expenses to the Kona Adult Day Center, Inc.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 508-08: 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 Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expense – Miscellaneous Contract Services (Cooperative Extension Service). Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards costs for a pig feed pilot project.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 8 February 6, 2008 Res. 509-08: 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 Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expense – Miscellaneous Contract Services (CES). Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards expenses related to the Cooperative Extension Service’s (CES) pilot program to produce economically viable pig feed.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 510-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $29,101 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expense – Miscellaneous Contract Services (CES). Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used towards expenses related to the Cooperative Extension Service’s (CES) pilot program to produce economically viable pig feed.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 9 February 6, 2008 Res. 511-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s)for Pāhoa Town Playground Equipment. {Transfers/appropriates $76,000 out and from Clerk- Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General (Pāhoa Town Playground Equipment). Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used towards playground equipment for Pāhoa Town.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 512-08: 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 Office of Aging Area Plan On Aging Other Current Expense (Diabetes Self Management Education Program). Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards the Diabetes Self Management Education Program.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 513-08: Directs the Director of Finance to Negotiate a Lease with the Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawai‘i, dba Office for Social Ministry, for the Purpose of Providing Services to Homeless Persons with Terms to Include a Rental Term of Ten Years at a Set Rental of $10 Per Year. {The rental unit is located at 1495 Kuleana Place, Hilo; TMK:2-4-064:018.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 10 February 6, 2008 Res. 514-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $5,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation RSVP – Other Current Expense (Mileage and Auto Allowance). Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used to supplement mileage reimbursements for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers and staff.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 522-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Office of Housing and Community Development Transfer to Housing Fund (Office for Social Ministry – Hawai‘i Island Food Basket). Contingency Relief funds from District 7 would be used to supplement the supply of food to the Food Basket Inc./Hawai‘i Island Food Bank.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 523-08: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of Hawai‘i Department of the Attorney General, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Interrogation Room Equipment Grant for the Hawai‘i County Police Department. {Funds would be used to upgrade the equipment in the interview rooms by purchasing an iRecord Digital Video/Audio Recording System.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 11 February 6, 2008 Res. 524-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $3,165 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expense Education-Recreation-Scientific Supplies fund (Ping-pong tables). Contingency Relief funds from District 9 would be used to purchase ping pong tables for King Kamehameha Park, North Kohala, in order to meet the needs of an increasing number of interests and participation from constituents.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. 10:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 209: Amends Chapter 2, Article 15, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to the Imposition of Administrative Fines for Violations of the County Code of Ethics. {Adds a provision giving the Board of Ethics authority to impose administrative fines up to $500 for violations of the County Ethics Code.}; and FC-211. (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Naeole and duly seconded by Mr. Jacobson to approve Bill 209.) ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, and Chair Hoffmann – 6. NOES: Council Members Ford and Naeole – 2. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. ;and Comm. 870.1: From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated January 28, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 209. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 12 February 6, 2008 Bill 217: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District Classification from Single Family Residential 10,000 Square Feet (RS-10) to Neighborhood Commercial 10,000 Square Feet (CN-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-036:025 and 026 (approx. 39,771 square feet). {Dien-Jung Lin Nekoba, Applicant.}; and PC-62. ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 218: Amends Chapter 14, Article 13 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Related to a Ban on Soliciting for Money or Objects of Value. {Amends Section 14-75, Subsection “(b), Designated areas”.}; and HSEDC-8;and ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: Council Member Jacobson – 1. ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1. EXCUSED: None. Comm. 915.1: From Council Member Emily I. Naeole, dated January 28, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 218. Bill 219 Amends the Parks and Recreational Facility Schedule, Chapter 15, Article 8, (Draft 2): Section 15-68.1, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition, as Amended), by Renaming the Kona Scenic Park, in Honor of Clarence Lum Won, “Clarence Lum Won Park.” {Commemorates and recognizes in perpetuity, Mr. Lum Won’s significant contributions to the recreational programs in the community.}; and PSPRC-12. ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Naeole – 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 13 February 6, 2008 Bill 220: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in Contribution from Private Source ($68); appropriates same to Various Fire Contributions – Private.}; and FC-231. ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Naeole – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 221: Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. {Increases FINANCE: Earthquake Damages – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) \[$1,200,000\] ($2,050,000); fund increase shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($850,000). An initial appropriation ($1,200,000) was approved last year for the FEMA funding resulting from the 2006 Kiholo earthquake; however, at that time only estimates were available from the State Civil Defense and FEMA. Most project amounts are now known, therefore, increasing the FEMA project appropriation to $2,050,000.}; and FC-233. ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Jacobson and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Bill 222: Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. {Funds will be re-appropriated to the following districts/categories as listed in “Exhibit B”: Circle Island and Bridges Program ($3,746,020.60), Puna ($184,621.69), South Hilo ($17,595.38), North Hilo ($70,783.67), Hāmākua ($35,545.34), South Kohala ($4,256), North Kona ($500,226.87), South Kona ($90.28), and Ka‘ū ($36,397.36), for a total of $4,595,537.19; funds shall be provided from lapsed fuel tax funds, as listed in “Exhibit A”, for various appropriations established by Ordinance Nos. 00-139 ($1,029.50), 01-26 ($4,856.20), 01-105 ($661.305.31), 03-62 ($2,356,161.30), 03-165 ($1,356,858.93), and 04-131 ($215,325.95), for a total of $4,595,537.19. Funds are lapsed fuel tax funds from the past fiscal years, dating back to Fiscal Year 1994-96 and up to Fiscal Year 2002-04. These funds would be appropriated back into the highway/traffic division projects within the island districts and to the Circle Island and Bridge program.}; and FC-235. ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Naeole – 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 14 February 6, 2008 Bill 226: Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. {Adds DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION: Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility playground equipment ($76,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources (Contingency Relief) ($76,000). Funds would be used for the installation of playground equipment and required rubber matting at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility.} ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Naeole – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 227: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in the following: Housing Choice Voucher Program ($2,500,000) and Fund Balance – Housing Assistance Payments ($384,680), for a total of $2,884,680; appropriates $2,884,680 to Voucher Rental Subsidies.} ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Naeole – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 232: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – Interrogation Room Equipment ($52,000); appropriates same to Interrogation Room Equipment.} ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Naeole – 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 15 February 6, 2008 Bill 233: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – Tsunami Model Community Program ($40,000); appropriates same to Tsunami Model Community Program. The purpose of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program is to provide funding to coastal states for tsunami mitigation initiatives to lessen the loss of life and damage to property. Funds would be used to initiate a model community pilot project to create a culture of preparedness and response in the community of Hilo.} ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Naeole – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 234: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in Transfer from General Fund ($20,000); appropriates same to Wastewater – Other Current Expense (Ka Hale O Na Keiki Preschool Project). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used as a grant for the Ka Hale O Na Keiki Preschool (project) who has been mandated to close its large capacity cesspool, consequently tearing up the playground and tricycle pathway. The Council adopted Resolution 436-07 on December 19, 2007, which transferred $20,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account to the Sewer Fund.} ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Naeole – 1. EXCUSED: None. 1:30 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) AND REPORTS ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 210: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force ($20,000); appropriates same to Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 16 February 6, 2008 Bill 211: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in Contribution from Private Source ($18,199); appropriates same to Fireman’s Fund Training Grant.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Bill 212: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants – Justice Assistance Grant 2007 ($109,370); appropriates same to Justice Assistance Grant 2007. Funds would be used to develop a Documents Management System to electronically scan police reports, upgrade the Police Department’s current system of storing police reports, and purchase a new portable Alternate Light Source kit for its crime laboratory.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Bill 213: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in State Grants – Pāhoa Weed and Seed ($100,000); appropriates same to Pāhoa Weed and Seed.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 17 February 6, 2008 Bill 214: Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. {Increases ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Queen Lili‘uokalani Village Large Capacity Cesspool Replacement – County \[$850,000\] ($900,000); fund increase shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($50,000). Additional funds would be used to complete the design of the on-site portion of the collection system for the Queen Lili‘uokalani Village subdivision to the off-site sewer system which in turn will connect to the Kona Sewer system at Keanalehua Street ($30,000) and for a contingency fund to cover possible additional design work as the project progresses ($20,000).} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ikeda and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Bill 215: Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. {Increases ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Honoka‘a Large Capacity Cesspool Replacement – County \[$500,000\] ($695,000); fund increase shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($195,000). Additional funds would be used for additional design services ($100,000), for a design contingency ($85,000), and for consultant services to acquire sewer easements ($10,000) in order to connect lots in the Honoka‘a town area currently serviced by large capacity cesspools, to a collector system serviced by a wastewater disposal system.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Naeole – 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 18 February 6, 2008 Bill 216: Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. {Increases ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Komohana Heights Large Capacity Cesspool Replacement – County \[$1,658,000\] ($1,688,000); fund increase shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($30,000). Additional funds would be used to design a retaining wall along the newly acquired sewer easement (approved in Resolution 398-07) to accommodate the construction of a gravel access roadway for maintenance purposes and to reduce a wider encroachment onto the private property, and for a contingency fund to cover possible additional design work as the project progresses.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Naeole – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 223: Amends Ordinance No. 07-83, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. {Increases PUBLIC WORKS: Highway Administration Building Extension \[$200,000\] ($400,000); fund increase shall be provided from Highway Fund and/or Other Sources ($200,000). Additional funds would be used to construct an extension to the existing Highway Administration building.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Naeole – 1. EXCUSED: None. REPORTS FINANCIAL Monthly Budget Status Report from the Finance Department for the Month Ended REPORT: December 31, 2007. ACCEPTED FC-234 Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Sarah B. Moon (Council District 4) (Comm. 930): to the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. APPROVED PC-63 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Robert Meierdiercks (Council (Comm. 924): District 6) to the Water Board. APPROVED PSPRC-11 Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Carolle Brulee-Wilson and the (Comm. 912): re-nomination of Ms. Penny Fox to the Veterans Advisory Commission. APPROVED Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 19 February 6, 2008 EMC-13 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Stanley A. Boren (Council (Comm. 911): District 7) and Mr. Steven Okoji (Council District 8) to the Environmental Management Commission. APPROVED REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 11 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.) ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008 COMMITTEES TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008 COUNCIL TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008 COMMITTEES TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008 COUNCIL TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA ADJOURNMENT 3:58 p.m. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by February 4, 2008. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas_and_actions.htm; the County Clerk’s Office, 333 Kīlauea Avenue, Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and the Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea. For further information, please call 961-8255. Hawai‘i County Council-29 Page 20 February 6, 2008 Videoconferencing is available at the following locations:  Kona Council Office at the Kailua Trade Center; and  Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center. If for technical or other unanticipated reasons the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue.  Videoconferencing from the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk’s staff. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring seventeen (17) copies for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. For testimony received via e-mail or fax, copies will be distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. All oral and written testimony will be made a part of the public record. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52: Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, February 17, 2008, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at 6 p.m.