Thursday, June 01, 2006

Council Agenda for council meeting June 5th

FYI
> IMPORTANT ITEMS ON JUNE 5TH COUNCIL AGENDA That affect Kona
> (note: Council Meeting will be held on Monday, June 5th & Committees
> on Tuesday, June 6th) YOU MAY SEND TESTIMONY ANY TIME PRIOR TO HEARING
> Please send separate testimony for each item to assure full impact of
> statements
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> June 5, 2006 - Council Meeting
> BILLS FOR FIRST READING
> Public Testimony @ 9:30 AM
>
> BILL 224
> HILUHILU - PALAMANUI
> Council voted 7 - 1 to approve at 5/16/06 Planning Committee hearing
> 725 acres located above the Kona Airport and below Makalei Estates
> Council members voted 7-1 to approve the rezoning from Ag. and Open to
> Project District
>
> Developer will provide:
> * 20,000 square-foot building on 500 acres of State owned land where a
> permanent U.H. campus will eventually be located.
> * Infrastructure sub-outs for electrical, water and sewage for the
> University.
> * 8,000 square foot building for DOE facility on Palamanui property
> for North Kona School Complex. No rent or common area maintenance
> fees will be charged to the DOE for 20 years. After the 20 year
> period, fair rental rate will be charged. Building to be used as
> instructional and office space for schools in West Hawai'i.
> * If building in above condition not provided, Hiluhilu Dev. will
> contribute $2,633,222 into Dept. of Education for Kealakehe Schools
> * No golf course - instead: 178 acres of open space - including
> 60-acre preservation of dry land forest and a 20-acre public park
> * West-East Connector road (with Peter Lynch) from Queen Ka'ahumanu
> Hwy. (north of airport) to Mamalahoa Hwy. (north of Makalei Dr.) and
> lessen use of Makalei Drive MINOR Road.
> * Curbs, gutters and sidewalks along a 2 lane North-South connector
> road through the university's permanent campus site to Ka'iminani Drive.
> * 200 affordable housing units.
>
> Amendments to Bill 224 will be discussed Monday, June 5th at Council
> Meeting Councilmembers Pilago, Hoffmann and Jacobson have requested a
> legal opinion of Corp. Counsel to address liability issues with
> regards to Makalei Road not being up to standards to be used a
> connector.
> Corporation Counsel opinion regarding Makalei Road as a Connector Road
> will be taken up at Executive Session.
>
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> BILLS FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING
> Public Testimony @ 10:30 AM
>
> Bill 235
> Establishes the Operating Budget for FY July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 (
> $3326,2228,673 )
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> Bill 247
> D. Smith, applicant to rezone 22 acres from Ag. 20 to Family Ag. 3
> acres in Kaloko Pilago, Hoffmann, Jacobson and Isbell voted NO at 1st
> reading at May 17,
> 2006 Council Meeting
> * Dangerous intersection at Kaloko Dr. and Mamalahoa Hwy.
> * Will add to traffic problem on Mamalahoa Hwy. and Palani Road
> * This subdivision should wait for State and County to fix
> intersection and roads.
> * Additional damage to forest and watershed and endangered species
>
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>
> Bill 246
> Amendments to the Subdivision Code
> This was postponed from last meeting - Council will be reviewing a new
> draft of the Bill
> * Supreme Court finds Planning Dept. to be illegal in not following
> Subdivision Code.
> * The current law: County rules require that complete information be
> provided with subdivision applications.
> * The problem: County moves incomplete applications forward.
> * Pilago: Planning Dept. must follow the law.
> * Dept. wants to change Code to cover illegalities
> * Changes to the Code must have full public participation and adhere
> to open-government policies.
>
> FULL LIST OF COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE ITEMS FOLLOW:
>
> MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING
>
> ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
>
> 1. Res. 317-06: Feasibility Study - Realign Bayfront Hwy and
> Restore Bayfront Beach.
>
> 2. Res. 362-06: Place Charter Amendment on ballot - re:
> terms of boards and commissions
>
> 3. Res. 363-06: New lease for Prosecuting Attorney's Kona
> Office - adds 1,450 sq ft
>
> 4. Res. 364-06: Lease of property (old VA bldg.) to relocate
> some offices presently in County Bldg
>
> 5. Res. 365-06: Lease of property (old Longs bldg.) to
> relocate some offices presently in County Bldg
>
> 6. Res. 370-06: $30,000 Safarik's contingency for Puna Makai
> Alternate Route Study
>
> 7. Res. 377-06: Determines Real Property Tax Rates for FY
> July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007.
>
> BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
>
> 8. Bill 224: REZ Ag (A-3a)& Open to Project
> District (PD) Hiluhilu Dev, LLC, Applicant
>
> 9. Bill 225: Planning Dir. Initiated Modifications of the
> Conditions of Ordinance No. 93 45,
>
> 10.Bill 277: $36,840 for Disabled Persons Parking Placard
> Program.
>
> 11.Bill 283 (Draft 2): Allowance to pay for operational
> expense after a disaster or emergency
> Bill 292 (Draft 2): Budget Stabilization Fund. to use
> during times of financial hardships
>
> 12.Bill 286: $30,000 for Puna Makai Alternate Route Study
> - requires 2/3 Vote
>
> 13.Bill 288: Mileage Reimbursement Rates for Volunteer
> Police and Fire Personnel
>
> 14.Bill 293: $2,000,000 from State Grants for construct,
> maint & repair of County roads
>
> 15.Bill 294: $175,000 to Greetings Program. to enhance
> experience of island visitors.
>
> ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
> 16.Bill 235 (Draft 3): $326,228,673 Operating Budget for FY
> July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007
>
> 17.Bill 236 (Draft 3): $290,000 increase to proposed
> $135,112,000 CIP Budget (deletes W. Hi compost facility)
>
> 18.Bill 237: REZ Ag (A-20a) to Fam Ag (FA-3a) Hamakua -
> Chris Raymond, Applicant
>
> 19.Bill 246 (Draft 2): Changes to the Subdivision Code.
> Comm. 762.57: From Pete Hoffman, transmitting Bill 246, Draft 3
> Bill 246 (Draft 3): Changes to the Subdivision Code.
> Comm. 762.58: - 762.65
>
> 20.Bill 247 (Draft 4): REZ Ag (A-20a) to Fam Ag (FA-3a) at
> Kaloko - Dennis D. Smith, Applicant
>
> 21.Bill 260 (Draft 3): Salary Ordinance {D. 3 allows each
> council member to request a 5% step raise for their staff)
>
> 22.Bill 261 (Draft 2): Charter Amendment Relating to
> Impeachment of Elected Officers. - Higa
>
> 23.Bill 266: REZ Neigh Comm (CN-10) to Sing-Fam Res
> (RS-10) Sonny Ventures Applicant
>
> 24.Bill 267 (Draft 2): Planning Director Initiated Relating
> to Sewer Pump Station
>
> 25.Bill 269: Adopts "Hawai'i Fire Department" as formal
> name of the Dept.- 2/3 vote required
>
> 26.Bill 271: $110,000 to install streetlights in Dist 2 &
> 8, and for Roads-in-Limbo District 8
>
> 27.Bill 272: $60,000 to Waipio Park Ranger Pilot Program.
>
> 28.Bill 273: Charter Amendment Relating to Petitions &
> Referendum, Removal of Elected Officers Isbell
>
> 29.Bill 278: $31,116 from Higa Contingency for Dist. 4
> Park Improvements
>
> 30.Bill 279: $22,950 from Holschuh Contingency for
> playground equipment Lauphoehoe Park
>
> 31.Bill 280: $70,000 from Arakaki Contingency for Waiakea
> Uka Park Comfort Station
>
> 32.Bill 284: $50,000 from Safarik Contingency for Dist. 5
> Park Improvements
>
> 33.Bill 285: $51,000 from Safarik Contingency for Dist. 5
> for Public Works Improvements
>
> 34.Bill 287: $4,350 added to $34,350 for statewide 3-day
> training program (Sexual Assault)
>
> REPORTS:
> 35.FINANCIAL REPORT: Monthly Financial Status Report for the Month Ended
> April 30, 2006.
>
> REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
> 36.Comm. 514.2: PARRISH, ET. AL. V. THE HONORABLE RONALD
> IBARRA
>
> 37.Comm. 918: RELATING TO HILUHILU DEVELOPMENT / MAKALEI
> DRIVE
>
> 38.Comm. 919 HOWARD ROBERT HOFELLICH V. STATE
>
> 39.Comm. 920 WENDELL TANGARO V. JOSEPH BOTELHO
>
> Committee Meetings ~ Tuesday, June 6, 2006
>
> 9:00 AM PLANNING
>
> 1. Comm. 891 Appointment of Alvin Rho to the Planning
> Commission
>
> 2. Comm. 912 Appointment of 11 members to the Puna Comm.
> Dev. Plan Steering Committee
>
> 3. Comm. 883 (Bill 281) REZ Single Fam. Res (RS-10) to Neigh. Comm
> (CN-20) Hilo - App. Kathy Tripp
>
>
> 10:00 AM HUMAN SERVICES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
>
> 4. Comm. 921 Presentation on Alzheimer's by Ms. Janet Eli
> of the Alzheimer's Assoc.
>
>
> 11:00 AM PLANNING
>
> 5. Comm. 909 Report of the Public Access, Open Space,
> Natural Resources Preservation Comm.
>
> 6. Comm. 910 (Res. 378-06) Donation of Dug Out Benches for Pu'u Nui
> Park
>
> 7. Comm. 916 (Res. 379-06) Place Charter Amendment re: changing the
> name of Civil Service Dept. on Ballot
>
> FOR DETAILED AGENDA GO TO:
> http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas_and_actions.htm
>
>
> OTHER MEETINGS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO YOU:
> Presentation of the Proposed West Hawaii Civic Center Tuesday June 6,
> 2006 6:00 - 8:00 pm King Kamehameha Hotel, Ballroom #1 and Wednesday
> June 7, 2006 6:00 - 8:00 pm Konawaena Elementary School Cafeteria
>
> Dept. of Environmental Management Proposed Sewer Improvements for
> areas makai of Mamalahoa Hwy. within Kohanaiki, Kaloko, Honokohau, and
> portion of Kealakehe Lands Tuesday June 6, 2006 6:00 - 8:00 pm
> Kealakehe High School
>
>
>
> MAHALO FOR YOUR INTEREST AND PARTICIPATION IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT Angel,
> Maile and Karen K. Angel Pilago Councilman, District 8
> 327-3642
>
> Maile David
> Legislative Assistant
> 327-3638
> Karen Eoff
> Council Aide
> 327-3642

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