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JAMES Y. ARAKAKI AARON S.Y. CHUNG
Chairman & Presiding Officer LENINGRAD ELARIONOFF
JULIE JACOBSON
J. CURTIS TYLER, III BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD
Vice Chairman NANCY PISICCHIO
GARY SAFARIK
DOMINIC YAGONG
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
rd
33 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Council
Hilo, Hawai‘i
Wednesday, April 3, 2002
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Reverend Charles Kahawai of Ke Kilohana O ka Malamalama
CALL TO ORDER 9:05 a.m.
ROLL CALL All present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 21, 2002 – approved as amended
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
Comm. 569: SUMMARY REPORT OF THE HSAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
MARCH 22, 2002
From Councilmember J. Curtis Tyler, III, dated March 25, 2002, transmitting the
HSAC Executive Committee agendas of February 8, 2002, and March 22, 2002,
including approved minutes of the HSAC Committee meeting of January 16, 2002, and
February 8, 2002. Requests Council’s consideration on the following: 1) Approval of
FY2002-03 HSAC budget; 2) Approval of the appointment of J. Curtis Tyler, III, to
serve as the HSAC delegate and Gary Safarik to serve as alternate delegate
representing Hawai‘i County; 3) Approval of HSAC Executive Committee
endorsement of Bill Hansell’s candidacy to serve as NACo Second Vice President in
2002; and 4) Requests that Councilmembers wishing to serve on NACo steering
committees forward their name for NACo’s consideration.
Waived: PWIRC
FILED COMM. 569 & APPROVED HSAC’S RECOMMENDATIONS
NUMBERED 1, 2, AND 3
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 183-02: Authorizes the Mayor to negotiate and execute an agreement with Oceanside 1250, to
satisfy Condition “M” of Ordinance No. 97-36.
Re: Comm. 550
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Approved: CHA – March 7, 2002
RES. 183-02, DRAFT 2, ADOPTED, AS CIRCULATED
8 AYES: Councilmembers Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio, Safarik, Tyler,
Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Councilmember Chung
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 186: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
Vehicles and Traffic.
{Conversion of Nānāwale Boulevard/Kēhau Road Intersection to a 4-Way Stop.}
Re: Comm. 540
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approved: PWIRC-42
PASSED 1ST READING
8 AYES: Councilmembers Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio, Safarik, Tyler,
Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Councilmember Chung
Bill 187: Amends Chapter 2, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
Administration.
{Adds the Department of Environmental Management under the direct supervision of
the Managing Director and deletes sewer and solid waste functions from the
Department of Public Works.}
Re: Comm. 541
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approved: PEMC-12
BILL 187, DRAFT 2, PASSED 1ST READING, AS CIRCULATED
8 AYES: Councilmembers Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio, Safarik, Tyler,
Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Councilmember Chung
Bill 188: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
Vehicles and Traffic.
{Deletes Section 24-216.01 (Flat Rate Payment) and all references to a flat rate
payment option for parking meter zones.}
Re: Comm. 542
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Approved: PWIRC-43
PASSED 1ST READING
8 AYES: Councilmembers Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio, Safarik, Tyler,
Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Councilmember Chung
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Bill 189: Amends the Parks and Recreational Facility Schedule, Chapter 15, Section 15-68.1,
Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to naming the Waiākea-Uka Gym
located at Waiākea-Uka Park “Stanley Costales, Sr. Waiākea-Uka Gym” in honor of
Stanley Costales, Sr.;
Re: Comm. 543
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
Approved: PEMC-13
and
Comm. 543.2: From Council Chair James Y. Arakaki, dated March 20, 2002, transmitting Bill 189,
Draft 2 (which, at the request of Mrs. Roberta Costales, all references to
Stanley Costales, Sr., have been changed to Stanley Costales); and
Bill 189: Amends the Parks and Recreational Facility Schedule, Chapter 15, Section 15-68.1,
(Draft 2) Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to naming the Waiākea-Uka Gym
located at Waiākea-Uka Park “Stanley Costales Waiākea-Uka Gym” in honor of
Stanley Costales.
PASSED 1ST READING
8 AYES: Councilmembers Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio, Safarik, Tyler,
Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Councilmember Chung
Bill 190: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
{Appropriates revenues of $80,000 in the Federal Grants-Gun Grant Prosecution
account; appropriates same to the Gun Grant Prosecution account.}
Re: Comm. 546
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-201
PASSED 1ST READING
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
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Bill 191: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
{Appropriates revenues of $80,000 in the Federal Grants-Keahole-Honaunau Regional
Transportation Circulation Plan account; and appropriates same to the
Keahole-Honaunau Regional Transportation Circulation Plan account.}
Re: Comm. 548
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approved: FC-202
PASSED 1ST READING
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 175: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
Vehicles and Traffic.
{Stop Intersection: Hi‘iaka Street at Hale Ali'i Street and ‘Āinahua Alanui Street,
Kuhio Village Subdivision, South Kohala.}
Re: Comm. 518
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
st
1 Reading: March 20, 2002
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
Bill 176: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
Vehicles and Traffic.
{Mohouli Street, Kukuau Street: Stop Intersections and Through Streets, South Hilo.}
Re: Comm. 519
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
st
1 Reading: March 20, 2002
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
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Bill 177: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code)
of the Hawai‘i County Code, by changing the district classification from Single Family
Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG-20) at Waiākea House Lots Second
Series, Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-22:006.
{Branclek, LLP; applicant.}
Re: Comm. 525
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
st
1 Reading: March 20, 2002
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
Bill 178: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code)
of the Hawai‘i County Code, by changing the district classification from Single Family
Residential (RS-10) to General Commercial (CG-20) at Waiākea House Lots Second
Series, Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered By Tax Map Key 2-2-22:005.
{Dr. Curtis Lee, applicant.}
Re: Comm. 526
Intr. by: Ms. Leithead-Todd
st
1 Reading: March 20, 2002
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
Bill 179: Amends Ordinance No. 01-56, as amended, relating to Public Improvements and
financing thereof for the fiscal year July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002.
{Adds the PARKS AND RECREATION Waiākea-Uka Park Restroom project
($60,000); funds to be provided by General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($60,000).}
Re: Comm. 530
Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki
st
1 Reading: March 20, 2002
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
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Bill 180: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
{Appropriates revenues of $239,315.61 in the Fund Balance from Prior Year-Reserved
account; and appropriates same to the Transfer to Capital Project Fund account.}
Re: Comm. 532
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
st
1 Reading: March 20, 2002
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
Bill 183: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
{Appropriates revenues of $11,893 in the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Fire
Department Equipment Purchase account; and appropriates same to the Hawai‘i
County Fire Department Equipment Purchase account.}
Re: Comm. 536
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
st
1 Reading: March 20, 2002
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
Bill 184: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
{Appropriates revenues of $11,160 in the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Fire
Department Child Protective Seats Equipment account; and appropriates same to the
Hawai‘i County Fire Department Child Protective Seats Equipment account.}
Re: Comm. 537
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
st
1 Reading: March 20, 2002
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
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Bill 185: Amends Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
{Increases revenues of $8,160 in the State Grants – Coordinated Services Purchase of
Services account; and appropriates same to the Coordinated Services Salaries & Wages
account.}
Re: Comm. 538
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
st
1 Reading: March 20, 2002
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
REPORTS
FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the month ended
REPORT: February 28, 2002.
APPROVED
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
FC Rept. 203: Recommends the confirmation of the appointment of Peter L. Hendricks to the Police
(C-531) Commission.
APPROVED
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
FC Rept. 204: Recommends the acceptance of the five hundred (500) art prints to the Office of the
(C-535) Mayor and the Department of Research & Development by Gwendolyn O'Connor, on
behalf of the Rotary Club of Volcano {each art print having an estimated value of
$15}.
APPROVED
9 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Pisicchio,
Safarik, Tyler, Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
(The purpose of the meeting is to consult with Corporation Counsel relating to matters involving
potential County liability, as authorized by Sections 92-4 and 92-5, HRS.)
Comm. 544: EXECUTIVE SESSION – SERGIO AFANASENKO V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I,
ET AL., CIVIL NO. 99-529
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Katherine A. Garson, dated February 28, 2002.
CONCUR W/RECOMMENDATION OF CORPORATION COUNSEL
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions
on agenda items.)
Comm. 370.15: MAYOR’S VETO MESSAGE REGARDING BILL 225, DRAFT 6, RELATING TO
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS____________________________________________
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated March 25, 2002, returning Bill 225, Draft 6, stating his
reasons for his disapproval, as listed. Further states that because of the importance of
other issues addressed by this bill, he will be resubmitting a new proposal that
addresses concerns as soon as possible; and
Bill 225: Amends Chapter 22, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to
(Draft 6) Streets and Sidewalks.
{The purpose of this bill is to make significant changes to Chapter 22, which relates to
streets and sidewalks. The bill would repeal the chapter and replace it in a restructured
and reordered format. Major areas addressed by the bill include: generally prohibiting
using county streets for profit or private uses; modified permit requirements;
modernized technical requirements; and ADA compliance. Significant changes have
been proposed relating to: prohibitions of signs and advertising material within county
streets; required numbers for houses and businesses; new driveway requirements for
commercial and industrial use; assignment of permitted responsibilities; maintenance
responsibility of property owners for driveway approaches and sidewalk damage; and
variances, penalties and enforcement.}
Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff
Deferred: December 19, 2001
st
1 Reading: February 21, 2002
nd
2 Reading: March 8, 2002
Mayor’s veto: March 25, 2002
FILED COMMUNICATION & ENTERED MAYOR’S OBJECTION
8 AYES: Councilmembers Chung, Elarionoff, Jacobson, Leithead-Todd, Safarik, Tyler,
Yagong and Chairman Arakaki
NOES: None
1 ABSENT & EXCUSED: Councilmember Pisicchio
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2002
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2002
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
HOUSING 3:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2002
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2002
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCILROOM
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT 11:15 a.m.
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legislation “By Request” and on behalf of the requesting party; however, it does not necessarily signify their
support of or opposition to the proposal.)
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desiring to speak on matters listed on the Order of Business must register at the County Clerk’s Office prior to the
convening of the meeting. Copies may be viewed at the Hawai‘i County Services Office at 75-5706 Kuakini
Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740; at the Office of the County Clerk at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo,
Hawai‘i 96720; and the County Council’s Kona Branch Office at 77-6399 Nalani Street, Suite 104, Kailua-Kona,
Hawai‘i 96740.
Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at 6 p.m.; Sunday,
April 14, 2002, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 6 p.m.