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COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY
EXCEPT
PLANNING COMMITTEE WHICH WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY
COUNCIL MEETING
9:00 AM - MONDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
9:00 AM STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON RESOLUTIONS
10:00 AM STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR 1ST READING
10:45 AM STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR 2ND READING
IMPORTANT ITEMS ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA:
ü Res. 449-06: - Pedestrian Easement in front of Kona Inn
ACCEPTS THE DECLARATION OF PUBLIC ACCESS PEDESTRIAN EASEMENTS FROM KAILUA KONA VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC, TAX MAP KEY (3)7-5-07:21 (PORTION), TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 199042, TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I. {Assures that pedestrian public access is provided within the property to and along designated shoreline access areas.}
ü Res. 451-06 – To acquire Kawa’a Bay
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.”
ü Res. 452-06 – To acquire Punalu’u Beach Park
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.”
ü RES. 474-06 – Re-negotiate Lease in Kuhio Mall for Elections Div.
AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE (1 year) of Real Property for the Office of the County Clerk-Elections Division. {Lease with HO Retail Properties I, L.P., would be for 5,000 square feet of office space located at 111 East Puainako Street, and the approximate cost per month, including general excise tax, continues to be $8,594.}
ü RES. 488-06 – Requests funds for U.H.West Hawai‘i Campus
SUPPORTS THE REQUEST OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I FOR RELEASE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDS FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST HAWAI‘I CAMPUS CENTER DEVELOPMENTS. {Urges Governor Linda Lingle to release funds appropriated in the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2006 for the West Hawai‘i Campus Center Developments.}
ü 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.
ü 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.
ü Comm. 998.12 – Requests reconsideration of Pete Hoffmann’s Concurrency Bills
REQUESTS RECONSIDERATION OF BILL 318 (RELATING TO CONDITIONS ON CHANGE OF ZONE) AND BILL 319 (RELATING TO LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENTS)
From Council Vice Chair Virginia Isbell, dated September 20, 2006, pursuant to Rule No. 17 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawai‘i, requests the reconsideration of Bills 318 and 319.
(BILL 318)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 4, SECTION 25-2-44, HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION) RELATING TO CONDITIONS ON CHANGE OF ZONE.
· Bill introduced by Pete Hoffmann to address Concurrency · Adds requirements to the existing provisions within the Zoning Code to mitigate water supply and transportation impacts concurrent with proposed change of zone applications
· Change of zone applications should address how much public infrastructure is challenged by recent or anticipated growth in that area.
The requirements are proposed to be made concurrent with any change of zone in order to manage growth and coordinate delivery of government services.
(BILL 319)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 1, SECTION 23-13, HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION) RELATING TO LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENTS.
· Companion to Bill 318 (above) · Adds requirements to existing provisions of the Subdivision Code to mitigate water supply and transportation impacts concurrent with development of large scale subdivisions and condominium property regimes.
· Large scale developments proposed in a particular area should be assessed considering a number of factors, including how much public infrastructure is challenged by recent or anticipated growth in that area.
The requirements are proposed to be made concurrent with development of large scale subdivisions or condominium property regimes in order to manage growth and coordinate delivery of government services.
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
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH
9:00 AM FINANCE
1:15 PM ENVIRONMENT
1:45 PM HUMAN SERVICES
ü Comm. 1026 (Res. 432.06)- Require EIS for Super Ferry
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE COMMENCEMENT OF SERVICE OF THE HAWAI‘I SUPERFERRY AT KAWAIHAE HARBOR UNTIL ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED (requests commencement of operations be postponed pending preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement and construction of necessary improvements to adequately accommodate current harbor users and the Hawai‘i Superferry)
From Councilmember Pete Hoffmann, dated August 17, 2006, transmitting the above resolution. The key points in the resolution are 1) Kawaihae Harbor is the only commercial harbor on the west side; 2) Kawaihae Harbor has inadequate infrastructure to accommodate existing users; 3) there is no master plan to deal with aging harbor facilities is proposed by the State Department of Transportation; 4) Hawai‘i Superferry (HSF) operations will result in displacement of existing space occupied by Young Brothers and may result in reduction of service and possible discontinuance of its less than full container load service; 5) the State Department of Transportation does not plan an Environmental Impact Statement as requested by Hawai‘i County Council; 6) HSF may contribute to the spread of invasive species; 7) injury or death to whales has been raised by Pacific Whale Foundation; 8) the landing site may be inaccessible half the year due to high surf; and 9) visitors may overburden limited recreational resources.
Testimony for Human Services Committee should be addressed to
Chairman Holschuh and Committee Members
And sent to:
counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
2:45 PM PUBLIC SAFETY PARKS AND REC
ü Comm. 1106 (Bill 347) – Naming of Wai’aha Beach Park
AN ORDINANCE NAMING A COUNTY RECREATIONAL FACILITY
(TMK: (3) 7-5-018:020) PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 15, HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION) (designates the name "Waiaha Bay Beach Park" for the open area park in Kailua-Kona
Testimony for Public Safety Parks and Recreation Committee should be addressed to
Chairman Bob Jacobson and Committee Members
And sent to:
counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH
9:30 AM PLANNING
ü Comm. 1090 (Res. 465-06) – Protect Pu’u in Waimea
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING DIRECTOR TO INITIATE A ZONING CODE AMENDMENT FOR AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM UNZONED AND AGRICULTURAL (A-1a) TO AGRICULTURAL (A-500a) AT WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 6-5-001:020, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE WAIMEA PU‘U AS CULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE RESOURCES AND TO PRESERVE THEIR AGRICULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL USES (preserves the natural beauty, agricultural and recreational uses and cultural resources of this area and protect this important open space resource for the people of the County)
Testimony for Planning Committee should be addressed to
Chairman K. Angel Pilago and Committee Members
And sent to:
counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
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Angel, Maile and Karen
Councilman K. Angel Pilago
Council District 8, North Kona
808-327-3642
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