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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2008/03/12 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 st 31 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Council Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Wednesday, March 12, 2008 8:30 a.m. INVOCATION Pastor Monty Stewart of Kona Church of the Nazarene CALL TO ORDER 8:33 a.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 21, 2007 (postponed February 21, 2008) – APPROVED January 24, 2008 – 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-31 Page 2 March 12, 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. 1053: 2007-2008 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PRESENTATION BY WAIMEA MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated February 25, 2008, requesting this matter be agendized to provide an opportunity to hear testimony of the students’ experiences and how they’ve benefited through this conference, which was County- funded. FILED Comm. 589.12: UPDATE OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE LEGISLATIVE LIAISON From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated February 25, 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 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 526-08: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Monetary Donation of $500 to the Hawai‘i Fire Department. {Donated by Ms. Sara (Sally) Schuff, these funds would be used to support the Ocean Safety program.}; and FC-249. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 529-08: Amends Resolution No. 16-07, Draft 2, by Further Extending the Temporary Delay of Council Action on Rezoning Applications in the Districts of North and South Kona Until the North and South Kona Community Development Plan is Adopted by Ordinance, or December 1, 2008, Whichever Shall Occur First. {The extended temporary delay termination date of March 1, 2008, has expired and the North and South Kona Community Development Plan process is nearing completion; however, an extension of time is necessary to allow the completion of final reports and recommendations, and the preparation of a financial plan.}; and PC-72. 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-31 Page 3 March 12, 2008 Res. 530-08: Authorizes the Exemption of Certain Code Requirements, Pursuant to Sections 201H-38 and 201H-44 of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes for the Proposed West Hawai‘i Emergency Housing Program in Kailua-Kona. {Wishes to establish an emergency housing program for homeless individuals on County-owned land in Kailua-Kona, identified as Tax Map Key 3/7-4-010:portion of 020, to provide services to qualified homeless individuals in this County.}; and AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND HELD OVER PURSUANT TO COUNCIL RULE 25(e) Comm. 1005.1: From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated March 3, 2008, informing the Council that the Office of Housing and Community Development requests that this matter be agendized; and Comm. 1005.2: From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated March 3, 2008, transmitting a proposed amendment relating to the exemption of certain code requirements. Res. 531-08: 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 Hawai‘i Fire Department. {The Department’s current copier should be replaced as repair parts are becoming difficult to obtain.}; and FC-251. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 532-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s) for a New Sign Renaming Isaac Hale Park to the Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park. {Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Friends of the Park (Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park Sign). Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used towards the purchase of a new sign renaming “Isaac Hale Park” to “Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park”.}; and ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Comm. 1010.1: From Finance Committee Chair Dominic Yagong, dated February 29, 2008, requesting that this matter be waived to the Council. Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 4 March 12, 2008 Res. 537-08: 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 Civil Defense Agency, Civil Defense Agency Other Current Expense (Kohala Ditch). Contingency Relief funds from District 9 would be used towards the Kohala Ditch Project in partnership with the North Kohala Community Resource Center.} AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND HELD OVER PURSUANT TO COUNCIL RULE 25(e) Res. 538-08: Recognizes March 2008 as “American Red Cross Month” in Hawai‘i County to Honor the Invaluable Service the Red Cross Provides to the People of Hawai‘i. {Encourages all citizens to support their local Red Cross organization and its volunteers and honor them for their civic duty and life-saving activities.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 539-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $35,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits to the following: Police Department, Police Administration Division-Equipment ($18,045), South Hilo Police-Salaries and Wages ($8,477), and Puna Police-Salaries and Wages (Aggressive Driving Project-East Hawai‘i) ($8,478), for a total of $35,000. Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used to initiate an Aggressive Driving Project in East Hawai‘i and for the purchase of six speed lasers.} 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-31 Page 5 March 12, 2008 Res. 540-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $50,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Hawai‘i County Fire Department Fire Prevention- Other Current Expense (West Hawai‘i Community Health Center, Inc. - Children’s Clinic, Kealakekua). Contingency Relief funds from District 7 would be used to provide funds for the West Hawai‘i Community Health Center Children’s Clinic.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 541-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $40,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Hawai‘i County Fire Department Fire Prevention- Other Current Expense (West Hawai‘i Community Health Center, Inc., Children’s Clinic). Contingency Relief funds from District 8 would be used towards the West Hawai‘i Community Health Center, Inc.’s, Children’s Clinic.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 542-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $20,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Parks Maintenance Other Current Expense (Council District 8 Chairs and Tables). Contingency Relief funds from District 8 would be used to purchase chairs and tables for the Makaeo Events Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport Park.} 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-31 Page 6 March 12, 2008 Res. 543-08: 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 Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment (Video Surveillance System – Kawananakoa Center). Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards the purchase of a video surveillance system for the Kawananakoa Center.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 544-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $30,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General (Discretionary Projects-Council District 8). Contingency Relief funds from District 8 would be used in tandem with a grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to complete construction of a canoe halau at the Old Kona Airport Park.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 548-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $3,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expense (Yano Hall Chairs). Contingency Relief funds from District 7 would be used to purchase chairs for Yano Hall.} 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-31 Page 7 March 12, 2008 Res. 556-08: 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 Tourism Promotion, Miscellaneous Contract Services (Third Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Pow Wow). Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards the Third Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Pow Wow on May 24-26, 2008.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 558-08: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Dispose of Real Property to the State of Hawai‘i for the Consolidation and Resetting Aside of Lands Under Executive Order No. 2196 with Land Purchased for the New South Kona Police Station (TMK:(3)8-2-001:072). ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 559-08: 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 Fire Department Rescue Equipment-Private (Reward for 2007 Arsonists). Contingency Relief funds from District 9 would be used to offer a reward for finding the arsonists responsible for the 2007 fires on the Big Island.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. 9:45 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 8 March 12, 2008 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 89 Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning (Draft 3) Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from (2000-2002): Single Family Residential (RS-15) to Single Family Residential (RS-10) at Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key:2-4-14:42. {Laura Chock, Applicant (formerly Okutau, LLC).}; and PC-74. ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Higa and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Bill 238: 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 Fire Department Miscellaneous Contribution ($500); appropriates same to Fire Department Miscellaneous Private Contributions.}; and FC-250. ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Higa and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Bill 239: 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 20,000 Square Feet (CN-20) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key:2-2-040:121 (approx. 23,559 square feet). {Jinsoo and Ran Hui Iida, Applicants.}; and PC-71. ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Higa and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Bill 242: Amends Chapter 24, Article 11, Division 2, Section 24-308, Schedule 12, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Vehicles and Traffic, Relating to Through Streets. {Adds Old Sugar Mill Road and Old Railroad Way (Hāmākua District) as a designated through street.}; and PWIRC-53. 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. Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 9 March 12, 2008 Bill 243: Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 5, Section 24-279, Schedule 27, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Vehicles and Traffic, Relating to Parking on Pavement Prohibited at All Times. {Adds Loke Street, both sides between Ohia Street and Miulana Place (Hāmākua District) as a designated “no parking” area.}; and PWIRC-54. 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 244: Amends Ordinance No. 07-170 Establishing a New Article Relating to a Hawai‘i County Cultural Resources Commission. {Amendments relate to the establishment of term requirements for commission members, a specification that historic properties are to be over 50 years old, and minor grammatical corrections.}; and PC-73. 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 245: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Adds Omao Street between Kaumana Drive and East Uluwai Street (South Hilo) proposing a 15 mile per hour speed limit.}; and PWIRC-55; and ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Bill 246: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Adds Haili Street, Kapi‘olani Street intersection (South Hilo) as a “stop” location.}; and PWIRC-56; and ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PASSED 1 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-31 Page 10 March 12, 2008 Comm. 1016.1: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan M. Torigoe, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments (relating to grammar and Hawaiian diacritical marks). Bill 247: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Adds Kaiulani Street at the southbound approach to Bridge Number 23-3 (South Hilo) as a “yield” location.}; and PWIRC-57; and ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Comm. 1017.1: From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ivan M. Torigoe, dated February 28, 2008, transmitting proposed amendments (relating to grammar and Hawaiian diacritical marks). Bill 256: Amends Chapter 25, Article 5, Division 16, Section 25-5-162, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Permitted Uses Within the Open District. {Re-inserts Subsection (c) of Section 25-5-162 that permits in the O district, uses directly accessory to uses permitted in this section, which was inadvertently deleted in the drafting of Ordinance 08-2.} ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Bill 264: 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 ($5,000); credits same to Office for Social Ministry – Feeding the Homeless/Hungry Program. Funds would be used by the Food Basket Incorporated/Hawai‘i Island Food Bank for its Feeding the Homeless/Hungry Program.} ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. 10:45 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) AND REPORTS ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 11 March 12, 2008 Bill 209 Amends Chapter 2, Article 15, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as (Draft 3): 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.} POSTPONED TO MARCH 25, 2008, COUNCIL MEETING 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.}; and Comms. 942.95, 942.97, and 942.98. ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: Council Members Higa and Yagong – 2. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Bill 225 Amends Chapter 2, Article 36, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as (Draft 2): Amended), Renaming and Redefining the Geothermal Relocation Program to the Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Program. {Renames the “Geothermal Relocation Program” to the “Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Program” and redefines this program as well as increases the minimum balance maintained in the fund from $200,000 to $1,000,000.}; and AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND HELD OVER PURSUANT TO COUNCIL RULE 25(e) Comm. 943.6: From Council Member Emily I. Naeole, dated February 27, 2008, transmitting a proposed amendment relating to Section 2-179. Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 12 March 12, 2008 Bill 228: 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 Sale of Real Property ($2,436,400); appropriates to the following: Advertising ($20,000), Storeroom ($50,000), Property Management – Other Current Expense ($25,000), Planning Equipment ($25,000), Hawai‘i County Resource Center ($42,410), General Services – Salaries and Wages ($376,106), General Services – Other Current Expense ($78,400), General Services Equipment ($371,519), Ocean Safety – Salaries and Wages ($90,704), Ocean Safety – Other Current Expense ($25,402), Helicopter Services ($60,000), Animal Control ($683,987), Environmental Management – Other Current Expense ($300,000), Transfer to Capital Projects Fund ($250,000), Transfer to Golf Course Fund ($37,872), for a total of $2,436,400. The sale of the Henry Street parcel of land has exceeded the amount budgeted in this fiscal year’s budget. Proposes to amend the Operating Budget with the excess revenues after careful consideration of County departments/agencies requests and needs. A brief explanation on how the funds would be used and a list of appropriations are contained in Communication 982.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Bill 229: 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 Fund Balance From Previous Year ($121,000); appropriates to the following: Office of Housing – Other Current Expense (Miscellaneous Contractual Services) ($95,000) and Office of Housing – Equipment ($26,000), for a total of $121,000. Funds would be used to purchase repair materials for two transitional housing units located at 189 Wilder Road ($55,000) and 1495 Kuleana Place ($40,000), and to purchase a vehicle.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Bill 230: 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 – Traffic Safety Training Project ($78,033); appropriates same to Traffic Safety Training Project.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 13 March 12, 2008 Bill 231: 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 Fire Department Miscellaneous Contribution ($7,500); appropriates same to Fire Department Miscellaneous Private Contributions.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Ford and Naeole – 2. EXCUSED: None. Bill 241: Amends the Parks and Recreational Facility Schedule, Chapter 15, Article 8, Section 15-68.1, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Regarding Renaming the Isaac Hale Memorial Park to “Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park”. {Fulfills the wishes of the Hale family to accurately reflect the name of their family member, Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale, and his heritage.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Ford – 1. EXCUSED: None. REPORTS FINANCIAL Monthly Budget Status Report from the Finance Department for the Month Ended REPORT: January 31, 2008. ACCEPTED FC-248 Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Terri R. Markovich (Council (Comm. 993): District 1) to the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. APPROVED PC-70 Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Karen Maedo (Council District 2) (Comm. 995): to the Board of Appeals. 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.) Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 14 March 12, 2008 ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM – HILO 333 Kīlauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor COUNCIL PUBLIC 5:00 p.m. COUNCIL ROOM – HILO HEARING RE 333 Kīlauea Avenue OPERATING AND Ben Franklin Building CAPITAL BUDGETS Second Floor TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008 COUNCIL TBA COUNCIL ROOM – HILO 333 Kīlauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM – HILO SPECIAL MEETING 333 Kīlauea Avenue (DEPARTMENTAL AND Ben Franklin Building PROGRAM REVIEWS OF Second Floor BUDGETS) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008 FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM – HILO SPECIAL MEETING 333 Kīlauea Avenue (DEPARTMENTAL AND Ben Franklin Building PROGRAM REVIEWS OF Second Floor BUDGETS) THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008 FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM – HILO SPECIAL MEETING 333 Kīlauea Avenue (DEPARTMENTAL AND Ben Franklin Building PROGRAM REVIEWS OF Second Floor BUDGETS) TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM – HILO 333 Kīlauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor Hawai‘i County Council-31 Page 15 March 12, 2008 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 COUNCIL TBA COUNCIL ROOM – HILO 333 Kīlauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor ADJOURNMENT 2:56 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 March 10, 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. Videoconferencing is available at the following locations:  Hilo Council Room at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; 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. In the event of an unanticipated emergency situation, including but not limited to: severe adverse weather conditions, road closures, or natural disasters, the Hawai‘i County Council and its Committees may conduct its meetings via videoconference pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes § 92-3.5. If that occurs, individual Council Members may be at either the meeting site or one of the videoconferenced sites. If the audio stream is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. 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, March 19, 2008, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, March 23, 2008, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at 6 p.m.