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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
34 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Council
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
8:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Reverend Tullos Jones of Kona Baptist Church
CALL TO ORDER
8:05 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 12, 2008 – APPROVED
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Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
8:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF
RESOLUTIONS (EXCEPT FOR RESOLUTION 565-08 WHICH WILL BE TAKEN AT 3:00 P.M.)
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 589.15: UPDATE OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE LEGISLATIVE LIAISON
From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated April 11, 2008, requesting this matter be
agendized in order for the Ad Hoc Task Force to apprise the Council on the
activities of the legislative liaison.
FILED
Comm. 1147: PROPOSED HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC)
2008-2009 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
From Council Member Bob Jacobson, dated April 8, 2008, requesting Council’s
action on the proposed annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
FILED
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 573-08: Requests the Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works Traffic Division and the
Hawai‘i State Department of Transportation Highways Division to Cooperatively
Study and Recommend Interim Traffic Pattern Options for State Highway 130 and
Adjacent County Roads in the Area of the Kea‘au Bypass; and PWIRC-66.
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Jacobson – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 578-08: Recommends that All Newly-Constructed County Facilities Comply with the
Energy-Efficient Building Practices Specified in the International Energy
Conservation Code. {Calls upon the Mayor to assign qualified administrative
personnel to serve as “green” building experts to oversee implementation of the
International Code Council’s International Energy Conservation Code at County
facilities, in order to meet the County’s energy goals.}; and FESC-3.
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 582-08: Creates a Program Manager Position for the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.
{The County Council adopted Resolution 303-07 requesting the Mayor to create a
Community Violence Coordinator position. This position would ensure that all
agencies (government and non-government) that respond to domestic violence
create a strategic response to the problem.}; and FC-270.
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 583-08: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Negotiate a Lease of Real Property, Being a
Portion of 34 Rainbow Drive (Old Hilo Hospital Complex), Situate at Pi‘ihonua,
District of South Hilo, County and State of Hawai‘i, and Identified as Being a
Portion of Tax Map Key:(3)2-3-026:008, to Hawai‘i Island Adult Care, Inc.
{Authorizes the negotiation of a three-year lease as the prior lease and its renewals,
between the County of Hawai‘i and Hawai‘i Island Adult Care, Inc., have expired.};
and FC-271.
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 594-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $12,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Kona Prosecuting
Attorney – Other Current Expense (Grassroots Community Development Group).
Contingency Relief funds from District 6 would be used to support the Grassroots
Community Development Group and the Kupukupu After School Anti-Drug
Program.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 595-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs
(Project Grad Night 2008). Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used
towards Kea‘au High School’s Project Grad Night, scheduled for May 30, 2008.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 597-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development
Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expense (A Taste of Puna).
Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used to fund “A Taste of
Puna”.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 598-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $33,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Planning Department, Planning Other Current
Expense Miscellaneous Contract Services (North and South Kona Community
Development Plan). Contingency Relief funds from District 8 would be used
towards costs associated with retaining a special tax consultant to prepare a
financing plan for the North and South Kona Community Development Plan.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 599-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $4,200 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Tourism
Promotion Miscellaneous Contract Services (Kapoho Tidepools Visitor Access
Manager). Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used to fund a
Kapoho Tidepools “Visitor Access Manager”.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Jacobson – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 600-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s) for the 2008 County
Office Support Staff Conference. {Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from
Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of
Human Resources Training Expenses (2008 County Office Support Staff).
Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used towards the 2008 County
Office Support Staff Conference.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 601-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $24,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Tourism
Promotion Miscellaneous Contract Services (Lyman Museum Island Heritage
Gallery Exhibit). Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used to help
defray costs for the planning and development of the Lyman Museum Island
Heritage Gallery.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 602-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would
be used to help defray expenses associated with the Hilo High School Project
Grad.}
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. 603-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would
be used to help defray expenses associated with the Waiākea High School Project
Grad.}
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. 604-08: 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 Office of the Management Coqui Frog Eradication
Efforts (Study Integrated Pest Management Control Methods for the Coqui Frog).
Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards the study of
methods to eradicate coqui frogs.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 608-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $22,362 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits to the following: South Hilo Police – Salaries and Wages
($11,181), Waimea Police – Salaries and Wages ($5,590.50), Puna Police – Salaries
and Wages ($5,590.50), for a total of $22,362.} {Funding for four Police Officer II
positions was removed from the Police Department’s budget and placed into the
Contingency Relief account. Requests that these funds be placed back into their
nd
account so it can be utilized for the 72 Police Recruit class.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 609-08: 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 Liquor Control Public Programs.
Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used towards expenses incurred
by the 2008 St. Joseph High School Grad Night Celebration.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 610-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs.
Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used towards expenses incurred
by the 2008 Waiākea High School Grad Night.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 611-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs.
Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be used towards expenses incurred
by the 2008 Hilo High School Grad Night.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 612-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs.
Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards Waiākea High
School’s Grad Night, scheduled for May 31, 2008.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 613-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $14,000 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 (OSM)-Hawai‘i Island Mobile
Care Health Project). Contingency Relief funds from District 8 would be used for
the OSM’s Mobile Care Health Project dental care services.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 614-08: 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 Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Other Current Expense, Education-Recreation-Scientific (Prime Time
Football Clinic). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used to offset
the cost of holding a Prime Time National Football League Clinic which would be
held in Honoka‘a to provide fundamental training with the Oakland Raiders.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 617-08: Authorizes the Mayor of the County of Hawai‘i to Execute and Submit the
2008 Action Plan and All Other Related Documents to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2008 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and to the State’s Hawai‘i Housing Finance and
Development Corporation for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and
American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) Programs. {Resolves that the
Mayor or authorized representative execute and submit the 2008 Action Plan and all
other related documents and agreements necessary to process the CDBG, HOME,
and ADDI programs to HUD and the State’s Hawai‘i Housing Finance and
Development Corporation.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 618-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $15,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Office of Housing and Community Development
Transfer to Housing Fund (Office of Social Ministry-Mobile Care Health Project-
District 6). Contingency Relief funds from District 6 would be used to support the
Office for Social Ministry-Mobile Care Health Project.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 619-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Human Resources Training Expenses
(2008 Office Support Staff Conference). Contingency Relief funds from District 3
would be used towards the 2008 Office Support Staff Conference, scheduled for
May 29, 2008.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 620-08: Appoints the Hawai‘i County Council Representative and Alternate to Serve on the
Hawai‘i State Association of Counties (HSAC) Executive Committee and the
Representative to Serve on the Western Interstate Region (WIR) Board of Directors.
{Appoints Council Member Bob Jacobson to the HSAC Executive Committee and
WIR Board of Directors and Council Member Brenda Ford as the alternate to the
HSAC Executive Committee.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
9:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST
READING) AND ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) (EXCEPT FOR
BILLS 269 AND 280 WHICH WILL BE TAKEN AT 3:00 P.M.)
(NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKE A ONE-HOUR LUNCH BREAK FROM NOON TO
1:00 P.M.)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 237: Planning Director Initiated: Repeals Ordinance No. 97-102 and Amends
Section 25-8-7 (North and South Kohala Districts 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 – 15,000 Square Feet (RS-15)
st
to Residential and Agricultural – 5 Acre (RA-5a) at Kahua 1, North Kohala,
Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key:5-9-001:008 (approx. 37.880 acres); and PC-82.
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 270: Initiates a Charter Amendment to Article III, Article VII, and Article XIII of the
Hawai‘i County Charter (2000), Relating to the Establishment of an Office of Police
Oversight and Complaints. {The proposed amendment removes a portion of the
responsibility for oversight of the Police Department from the Police Commission
and assigns it to the Office of Police Oversight and Complaints which is headed by
a director that is appointed by the Council, and reassigns the ability to hire staff
from the Police Commission to the Office of Police Oversight and Complaints and
its director.}; and PWIRC-68.
FILED DUE TO THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Jacobson, and Naeole – 3.
NOES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and
Chair Hoffmann – 5.
ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 274: Amends Ordinance No. 95-55 Which Reclassified Lands from Agricultural –
10 Acres (A-10a) and Agricultural – 3 Acres (A-3a) to Agricultural – 1 Acre (A-1a)
at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key:2-2-48:93 and Portion
of 13 (Request: Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 95-55)
(Parcel 1:4.502 acres; and Parcel 2:37.247 acres). {Nani Mau, Inc., Applicant.};
and PC-81.
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ikeda, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, and
Chair Hoffmann – 5.
NOES: Council Members Ford and Jacobson – 2.
ABSENT: Council Members Higa and Yoshimoto – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 275: 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 Federal
Grants – Violence Against Women ($26,902); appropriates same to Violence
Against Women.} {Increases the appropriation of the Violence Against Women
account to $101,902 (an additional $26,902 over the amount appropriated through
the budget process).}; and FC-269.
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong,
and Chair Hoffmann – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members Higa and Yoshimoto – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 276: Initiates a Charter Amendment to Article III, Legislative Branch, County Council,
Section 3-17, of the Hawai‘i County Charter 2000 (2006 Edition), Relating to the
County Reapportionment Commission, Amending Section 3-17 in its Entirety,
Renaming it the Redistricting Commission, and Establishing Appropriate
Redistricting Criteria. {The proposed amendment replaces the language of the
present Section 3-17 in its entirety and renames the section, “County Redistricting
and the Redistricting Commission”.}; and PWIRC-67.
POSTPONED TO THE MAY 7, 2008, COUNCIL MEETING
;and
Comm. 1121.1: From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated April 9, 2008, transmitting proposed
amendments to Bill 276, as listed in this Communication.
Bill 282: 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 Wireless
Enhanced 911 Fees ($415,290.55); appropriates same to Wireless Enhanced 911.}
{The additional appropriation is needed to execute the option year of the contract
from May 1, 2008, to April 30, 2009, with Akimeka, LLC, to serve as the Police
Department’s Wireless 911 Project Manager (current contract will expire on
April 30, 2008).}
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 286: 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: Federal – 2008 HOME Program ($989,346) and HOME – Program
Income ($25,000), for a total of $1,014,346; appropriates to the following:
Kumakua Mutual Self-Help, Phase 2, Hawai‘i Island Community Development
Corporation ($200,000), Tenant Based Rental Assistance ($700,000), American
Dream Downpayment Initiative ($29,346), and Office of Housing and Community
Development Administration ($85,000), for a total of $1,014,346.}
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members Higa and Yagong – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 287: 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: Federal – 2008 Block Grant ($2,386,152) and Block Grant – Program
Income ($60,000), for a total of $2,446,152; appropriates to the following:
Removal of Architectural Barriers – Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance –
Various County Facilities ($1,041,152), Residential Emergency Repair Program
($400,000), West Hawai‘i Domestic Abuse Shelter – Child and Family Services
Real Property, Inc. – Emergency Services ($185,000), Hospice of Hilo In-Patient
Facility – Site Improvements ($500,000), and Administration, Planning and Fair
Housing ($320,000), for a total of $2,446,152.}
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 288: 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
PUBLIC WORKS: West Hawai‘i Civic Center ($25,000,000); funds shall be
provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance
and/or Other Sources. Funds would be used towards the West Hawai‘i Civic Center
Project consolidating County agencies providing a centralized facility where the
public can access County services, improving operating efficiencies and
intergovernmental business.}
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 209 Amends Chapter 2, Article 15, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as
(Draft 4): 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 $1,000 for violations of the County Ethics Code.}
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Hawai‘i County Council-34 Page 14 April 22, 2008
Bill 235 Planning Director Initiated: Amends Ordinance No. 96-7 by Amending the Portion
(Draft 3): of Condition M.4 Relating to the Construction of a Barricade or Breakaway Gate to
Prevent the Use of Haleki‘i Street as a Vehicular Thoroughfare Prior to the Opening
of the Entire Māmalahoa Bypass. Ordinance No. 96-7 Reclassified Lands from
rdthst
Unplanned (U) to Agricultural 1-Acre (A-1a) at Honuaino 3 and 4, Hokukano 1
ndstndstndstnd
and 2, Haleki‘i, Keekee 1 and 2, Ilikahi, Kanakau 1 and 2, Kalukalu 1, 2
rdst
and 3, and Onouli 1, North and South Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map
Key:7-9-12:4 & 11; 8-1-4:3, 7, 65 & 68; 8-1-27:16, 20, 21, 27-43; 8-1-28:9, 10,
19-28, 30, 44-47; 8-1-30:1-3, 5-9, 12-53; 8-1-32:1-54; 8-1-33:1-20; 8-1-34:1-25
(formerly 7-9-12: Portion of 3, 4 & 11 and 8-1-4: Portion of 3), and Included a
Condition M.4 Stating that a Barricade or Breakaway Gate Meeting with the
Requirements of the Department of Public Works, Shall be Installed by the
Applicant as Part of the Required Haleki‘i Street Improvements, the Purpose of this
Condition Being to Prevent the Use of Haleki‘i Street as a Vehicular Thoroughfare
Between the Existing Māmalahoa Highway and a Portion of the Māmalahoa
Highway Bypass Until the Entire Proposed Māmalahoa Highway Bypass Between
the Approximate Vicinity of Keauhou and Captain Cook has been Completed and
Opened for General Public Use.
ND
AMENDED TO DRAFT 4 & PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, and
Chair Hoffmann – 5.
NOES: Council Members Higa and Ikeda – 2.
ABSENT: Council Members Naeole and Yoshimoto – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
;and
Comm. 997.19: From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated April 10, 2008, transmitting proposed
amendments to Bill 235, Draft 3.
Hawai‘i County Council-34 Page 15 April 22, 2008
Bill 236 Planning Director Initiated: Amends Ordinance No. 96-8 by Amending the Portion
(Draft 3): of Condition L.4 Relating to the Construction of a Barricade or Breakaway Gate to
Prevent the Use of Haleki‘i Street as a Vehicular Thoroughfare Prior to the Opening
of the Entire Māmalahoa Bypass. Ordinance No. 96-8 Reclassified Lands from
Agricultural 5-Acre (A-5a) and Unplanned (U) to Agricultural 1-Acre (A-1a) at
rdthstndstnd
Honuaino 3 and 4, Hokukano 1 and 2, Kanaueue 1 and 2, Haleki‘i, Keekee
stndstndstndrdst
1 and 2, Ilikahi, Kanakau 1 and 2, Kalukalu 1, 2 and 3, and Onouli 1,
North and South Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key:7-9-12:4, 6, 9, 29; 8-1-
4: 3, 56, 59-62, 64, 70; 8-1-26:1-3, 5-9, 11-57; 8-1-27:1-15, 17-26, 33-38, 43; 8-1-
28:1-3, 7-18, 28-38, 40-43; 8-1-29:1, 2, 4, 6-46, 53-59, 62, 63; 8-1-30:1-9, 49, 51
(formerly 7-9-6: Portion of 1, 7-9-12: Portions of 3 and 4 and 8-1-4: Portion of 3),
and Included a Condition L.4 Stating that a Barricade or Breakaway Gate Meeting
with the Requirements of the Department of Public Works, Shall be Installed by the
Applicant as Part of the Required Haleki‘i Street Improvements, the Purpose of this
Condition Being to Prevent the Use of Haleki‘i Street as a Vehicular Thoroughfare
Between the Existing Māmalahoa Highway and a Portion of the Māmalahoa
Highway Bypass Until the Entire Proposed Māmalahoa Highway Bypass Between
the Approximate Vicinity of Keauhou and Captain Cook has been Completed and
Opened for General Public Use.
ND
AMENDED TO DRAFT 4 & PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, and
Chair Hoffmann – 5.
NOES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, and Naeole – 3.
ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
;and
Comm. 997.20: From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated April 10, 2008, transmitting proposed
amendments to Bill 236, Draft 3.
Bill 240: 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
PUBLIC WORKS: Māmalahoa Bypass Mitigation Measures ($500,000); funds
shall be provided from Fair Share Contributions (Fund Balance – Designated).
Funds would be used to construct traffic calming improvements on Ali‘i Drive and
Haleki‘i Street to mitigate the anticipated increase in vehicle traffic caused by the
opening of the northern portion of the Māmalahoa Bypass.}
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
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-34 Page 16 April 22, 2008
Bill 248 Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
(Draft 2): Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 2,
Section 24-264, Schedule 12, by adding Ali‘i Drive, Kaleiopapa Street intersection
(Kona) as a “stop” location.}
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 249 Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as
(Draft 2): Amended), Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10,
Division 2, Section 24.264, Schedule 12, by adding Ali‘i Drive, Lunapule Road
intersection (Kona) and Ali‘i Drive, Royal Poinciana Drive intersection (Kona) as
“stop” locations.}
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 250: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition) Relating to
Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 1, Section 24-256,
Schedule 4 and Section 24-255, Schedule 3, by reducing the speed limit from
30 mph to 25 mph from Honalo Junction for 4,100 feet south.}
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and
Chair Hoffmann – 6.
NOES: Council Members Ford and Jacobson – 2.
ABSENT: Council Member Naeole – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 251 Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
(Draft 2): Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 2,
Section 24-267, Schedule 15, by adding Haleki‘i Street (new portion to be dedicated
– 4,000 feet), restricted to one way southbound traffic from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, except holidays.}
ND
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 & PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and
Chair Hoffmann – 6.
NOES: Council Member Ikeda – 1.
ABSENT: Council Members Higa and Naeole – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
Hawai‘i County Council-34 Page 17 April 22, 2008
Bill 255: 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 - 15,000 Square Feet (RS-15) to
Single Family Residential - 10,000 Square Feet (RS-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo,
Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key:2-4-010:031 (approx. 22,200 square feet).
{Arnold H. Hara and Lillian K. Murakami, Applicants.}
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 257 Initiates a Charter Amendment to Article XI of the Hawai‘i County Charter (2000),
(Draft 3): Relating to Initiative and Referendum. {Repeals Article XI in its entirety and
replaces it with new language relating to: adds a new section entitled, “Initiative
and Referendum Process”; adds a new definitions section; amends Sections 11-3,
11-4, 11-7, and 11-8; and makes various other changes.}
RD
PASSED 3 OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: Council Member Ikeda – 1.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 262 Initiates an Amendment to Article III, Legislative Branch, County Council, of the
(Draft 2): Hawai‘i County Charter (2000), to Reorganize the Office of the County Clerk and
County Council by Establishing an Independent Audit Function Within the
Legislative Branch Through the Office of the Legislative Auditor. {Establishes an
independent auditing function within the Legislative Branch.}
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 & HELD OVER PURSUANT TO COUNCIL
RULE 25(e)
Bill 263: Amends Article XIII, General Provisions, Section 13-11, Penalties, of the Hawai‘i
County Charter (2000), Relating to the Clarification of Language Regarding Civil
Fines and Increases the Maximum Monetary Penalty for Criminal Fines. {Increases
the criminal penalty amount from $1,000 to an amount not to exceed $2,000, and
amends the section to clarify the County’s authority regarding the imposition of
civil fines.}
RD
PASSED 3 OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS:
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-34 Page 18 April 22, 2008
Bill 265: Planning Director Initiated: Amends Chapter 25, Article 2, Division 3,
Section 25-2-35, Hawai‘i County Code, 1983 (2005 Edition) Relating to
Administrative Enforcement. {Provides for assessment of fines for violations of the
Zoning Code during the appeal process.}
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 266 Planning Director Initiated: Amends Chapter 2, Article 7, Hawai‘i County Code
(Draft 2): 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to the Planning Commission’s Review
of a Draft Community Development Plan or Amendments Thereof. {Provides a
time frame for the Planning Commission to review and submit its recommendation
to the Council on a draft community development plan or any amendment thereof.}
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 & HELD OVER PURSUANT TO COUNCIL
RULE 25(e)
Bill 267: 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 LCC
Replacement – County \[$900,000\] $1,300,000; fund increase shall be provided from
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other
Sources ($400,000). Additional funds would be used to install a portion of the
Queen Lili‘uokalani Village onsite sewer collection system along Palani Road.}
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL 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 268: 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 – Hawai‘i County Police Department (HCPD) Data Grant ($75,000);
appropriates same to HCPD Data Grant.}
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Yoshimoto – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Hawai‘i County Council-34 Page 19 April 22, 2008
Bill 277: 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 ($50,000); appropriates same to North Hilo/Hāmākua – Other
Current Expense (Materials for Loke Street and Kahawai Road in Hāmākua). Funds
would be used to repair and maintain two roads-in-limbo (Loke Street and
Kahawai Road) in the Hāmākua District. Appropriates funds that will be transferred
by Resolution 575-08 (previously listed on this agenda) from the District 1
Contingency Relief funds.}
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 278: 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 PUBLIC WORKS: Kino‘ole/Kamana Intersection
Improvements ($350,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds,
Capital Project Fund-Fund Balance, and/or Other Sources. Appropriates funds that
will be transferred by Resolution 592-08 (previously listed on this agenda) from the
District 2 Contingency Relief funds.}
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
2:00 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON REPORTS AND OTHER BUSINESS
REPORTS
FC-267 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Henry “Hank” Silva (Council
(Comm. 1081): District 7) to the Merit Appeals Board.
APPROVED
FC-268 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Gary Yoshiyama (Council
(Comm. 1112): District 2) to the Merit Appeals Board.
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.
Hawai‘i County Council-34 Page 20 April 22, 2008
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
Comm. 942.141: MAYOR’S VETO MESSAGE REGARDING BILL 224, RELATING TO
PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CERTAIN PLACES
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated April 7, 2008, returning Bill 224, stating his
reason for disapproval, as listed in this communication.
;and
Bill 224: Amends Chapter 14, Article 4, Section 14-21 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983
(2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Places.
{Bans smoking of cigarettes or tobacco products, or use of any tobacco products at
all County parks and recreational facilities.}
Note: In order for this bill to become law, the Council must vote (by majority)
to reconsider it, within 30 days after it is returned; and to approve it again
(2/3 majority vote) (see Article III, Section 3-12, Hawai‘i County Charter).
For purposes of Chapter 92, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, notice is hereby
provided that both motions may be offered and discussed at this meeting.
OVERRODE MAYOR’S VETO AND PASSED BILL 224:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7.
NOES: Council Members Higa and Yagong – 2.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
3:00 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING RESOLUTION 565-08, BILL 269,
AND BILL 280 (RELATING TO MARIJUANA ERADICATION)
Res. 565-08: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the United
States of America, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Marijuana Eradication Grant.
{Funds would be used to purchase equipment to enhance safety issues during
operations/investigations, to compensate for overtime incurred during marijuana
related operations and investigations, to pay for helicopters service costs, and to
cover travel expenses for attending training workshops and seminars.}; and FC-272.
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and
Chair Hoffmann – 6
NOES: Council Members Jacobson and Naeole – 2.
ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Hawai‘i County Council-34 Page 21 April 22, 2008
Bill 269: 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 – Marijuana Eradication ($282,000); appropriates same to Marijuana
Eradication.}; and FC-273.
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and
Chair Hoffmann – 6.
NOES: Council Members Jacobson and Naeole – 2.
ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 280: 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 – Statewide Marijuana Eradication ($159,000); appropriates same to
Statewide Marijuana. Funds would be used to suppress the cultivation of marijuana
and to minimize product availability in the State of Hawai‘i.}
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and
Chair Hoffmann – 6.
NOES: Council Members Jacobson and Naeole – 2.
ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
;and
Comm. 1153.1: From Finance Committee Chair Dominic Yagong, dated April 15, 2008, requesting
this matter be waived.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT 9:36 p.m.
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Hawai‘i County Council-34 Page 22 April 22, 2008
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2008
COUNCIL PUBLIC 5:00 p.m. COUNCIL ROOM – HILO
HEARING RE REAL 333 Kīlauea Avenue
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TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008
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MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008
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