County Council Meeting in Kona Tue.

MEETINGS WILL BE HELD
IN KONA
AT THE SHERATON KEAUHOU
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH – COMMITTEE MEETINGS
8:30 Finance
10:30 Public Safety Parks and Recreation
11:00 Public Works and Intergovernmental Affairs
1:30 Environmental Management
2:30 Planning
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For Complete Committee Agenda Click on Link
http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas_and_actions.htm
Important Committee Agenda Items:
8:30 - FINANCE
Res. 451-06
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY PARCELS 9-5-017:007, 9-5-017:005, 9-5-016:025, AND 9-5-016:006, COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 785.161 ACRES OF LAND, COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS KAWA‘A AND KAWA‘A BAY, IN THE DISTRICT OF KA‘Ū, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 05-166
From Councilmember Bob Jacobson, dated September 5, 2006, transmitting the above resolution. The Kawa‘a/Kawa‘a Bay area has been prioritized by the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission as number one, with an 88 percent criteria score, in its report to the Mayor dated April 5, 2006 and concurred by the Mayor in Communication No. 909, dated May 18, 2006. Kawa‘a/Kawa‘a Bay was designated by the Commission as Category A: “Lands or property entitlements with high public interest, imminent needs for acquisition, and largest benefit to the general public.”
Res. 452-06
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY PARCELS 9-6-001:006, 9-6-001:011, 9-6-001:012, AND 9-6-001:003, COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 10.195 ACRES OF LAND, ALSO KNOWN AS PUNALU‘U BEACH PARK AND ADJACENT LANDS, IN THE DISTRICT OF KA‘Ū, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 05-166
From Councilmember Bob Jacobson, dated September 5, 2006, transmitting the above resolution. The Punalu‘u Beach Park and adjacent lands area has been prioritized by the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission as number five in its report to the Mayor dated April 5, 2006 with a 70 percent criteria score, and elevated to number two by the Mayor in Communication No. 909, dated May 18, 2006, citing the fact that the County park, including the pavilion, is not owned by the County government; and the importance of acquiring permanent ownership for the planning of long-term improvements and infrastructure. The Commission designated Punalu‘u Beach Park, Category A: “Lands or property entitlements with high public interest, imminent needs for acquisition, and largest benefit to the general public.”
Testimony for Finance Committee items should be addressed to
Chairwoman Virginia Isbell and Committee Members
And sent to:
counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
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2:30 - PLANNING
Bill 328
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER RELATING TO CONCURRENCY (adds a new chapter for the establishment of a concurrency management system and the preparation of a public facilities improvement plan to fund and maintain county-wide facilities and services)
From Virginia Isbell, Council Vice-Chair, dated August 23, 2006, transmitting the above bill.
Bill 329
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER RELATING TO ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES (adds a new chapter for the identification of infrastructure and services necessary to support new development and the establishment of a policy as to when and how these improvements and services will be constructed and maintained)
From Virginia Isbell, Council Vice-Chair, dated August 23, 2006, transmitting the above bill.
· Ask that these Bills be referred to the Planning Director for administrative review and go through a Public Hearing Process to assure proper checks and balances.
Testimony for Planning Committee items should be addressed to
Chairman K. Angel Pilago and Committee Members
And sent to:
counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
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COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2006
To see Council Index – Open attachment below:
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For complete agenda, click on link below:
http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas_and_actions.htm
Written testimony should be addressed to Chairman Higa and Council Members
Email to
counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Fax to
961-8912
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ALSO ON
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2006
@ 6:00 PM
PUBLIC HEARING AT THE SHERATON KEAUHOU
ON BILL 300
Bill 300 amends the County Code
· No alcohol in County parks and recreation facilities without a permit · Permits available during 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Thank you for your participation!
Angel, Maile and Karen
Councilman K. Angel Pilago
Council District 8, North Kona
808-327-3642
kapilago@co.hawaii.hi.us