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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-05 Liquor Commission Minutes COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES — DECEMBER 5, 2019 WEST HAWAII CIVIC CENTER, 74-5044 ANE KEOHOKALOLE HIGHWAY, BUILDING B, 2ND FLOOR, KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII I. Call To Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Shelby Nahale-a at 10:01 A.M., in the Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building B, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The following were present and constituted a quorum: Commissioners: Shelby Nahale-a, Chair David Greenwell, Vice-Chair Warren Arakaki, Commissioner Michael Hughes, Commissioner Ronald Ibarra, Commissioner Claude Onizuka, Commissioner Dawn Raymond, Commissioner Paula Thomas, Commissioner Absent and Excused: Allen Salave`a, Commissioner Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Officer Others Present: Gerald Takase, Director Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer Craig Masuda, Deputy Corporation Counsel Dorsi Lim, Secretary to the Board & Commission Nahale-a: Good morning. I would like to call the meeting of the Hawaii County Liquor Commission to order. As a reminder, please place your cell phones on vibrate or silent. Just for housekeeping, we are recording the meeting. That's what the microphones are for. Speak one at a time and clearly so that we can get an accurate recording of the meeting. The microphones do not amplify your voice, so don't worry about trying to project into them. We'll go around the room and introduce ourselves starting with Brandon. Gonzalez: Good morning, Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer. Arakaki: Warren Arakaki, Commissioner. Hughes: Mike Hughes, Commissioner. n n Raymond: Dawn Raymond, Commissioner. Onizuka: Claude Onizuka, Commissioner. Masuda: Craig Masuda, Commission Counsel. Nahale-a: Aloha, Shelby Nahale-a, Commissioner. Greenwell: David Greenwell, District 9 Commissioner. Ibarra: Ron Ibarra, Commissioner. Takase: Gerald Takase, Director. Lim: Dorsi Lim, Secretary to the Board and Commission. Nahale-a: Thank you. II. Approval of Minutes Nahale-a: The November 7, 2019, meeting minutes are still being prepared, so we'll move on to Approval of Addendum or Supplemental Agenda. III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda (10:02 A.M.) Nahale-a: We have an addendum to the agenda. Pursuant to Section 92-7, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, as amended, Item 1 is the proposed amendment to the agenda and has been determined not to be of reasonably major significance nor does it affect a significant number of persons, and are proposed for placement on the agenda by a two-thirds vote of the Commission. 1. New Business, ADD Item No. 13: 13. Wong Yuen Store LLC, dba Wong Yuen Store, pursuant to Rule 4-2-M of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, requests approval to extend the time issuance of its Retail General Liquor license, for an additional six months, from December 6, 2019, to and including June 6, 2020, by letter dated November 27, 2019. Nahale-a: Can I get a motion to add this item? Greenwell: I make the motion to add the addendum. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 2 Ibarra: I second the motion to add Item No. 13 as stated in the addendum. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve the addendum to the December 5, 2019, Liquor Commission agenda; seconded by Mr. Ibarra. Nahale-a: We'll take a roll call vote for this. Lim: Commissioner Arakaki? Arakaki: Aye. Lim: Commissioner Greenwell? Greenwell: Aye. Lim: Commissioner Hughes? Hughes: Aye. Lim: Commissioner Ibarra? Ibarra: Aye. Lim: Commissioner Onizuka? Onizuka: Aye. Lim: Commissioner Raymond? Raymond: Aye. Lim: Commissioner Thomas? Absent. Lim: Commissioner Nahale-a? Nahale-a: Aye. Lim: Madam Chair, there are 6 Ayes, no Nays. The Ayes have it. Takase: No, 7 Ayes. Lim: I'm sorry, I am corrected. There are 7 Ayes, no Nays. The Ayes have it. Nahale-a: Thank you. IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items Nahale-a: Are there any public statements from anybody? DECEMBER 5,2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 3 There were no public statements. Nahale-a: Moving on to Public Hearings. V. Public Hearings Nahale-a: APPLICATION NO.: 19-05 (10:04 A.M.) APPLICANT: The Kalama Beach Corporation TRADE NAME: Pahoa General Store (Retail) PLACE OF BUSINESS: 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa, Hawaii TMK: 1-5-007:069 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license Robert Ueoka, Esq.; and Darrell Ito, District Manager, were present. Nahale-a: Good morning. Ueoka: Happy Holidays. Ito: Good morning. Nahale-a: Happy Holidays. Ueoka: Good morning, Madam Chair, Members of the Commission, Mr. Takase. Robert Ueoka on behalf of the Kalama Beach Corporation. Present to my right, Mr. Darrell Ito. He is the District Manager. At this time, we have no changes to the investigator's report. Nahale-a: Thank you very much. Could you please briefly describe the business for us? Ueoka: This is for a general Retail liquor license for a standard grocery store. We also have a restaurant license that is the next application on the agenda. We're just a standard store and we're actually going to call it Malama Market Pahoa and we will submit the Malama Market Pahoa tradename documentation. Nahale-a: Thank you. Mr. Director, are there any reports of protest? Takase: Madam Chairman, the applicant mailed 4 out of 4 notices within 100 feet, 10 out of 10 notices within 500 feet. There were 9 properties entitled to protest and we have no protests to this application. Nahale-a: Thank you. Is there any public testimony regarding this application? There was no public testimony. Nahale-a: Seeing none, questions from the Commissioners? There were no questions from the Commissioners. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 4 Onizuka: Move to close the public hearing. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to close the public hearing. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. 19-05, pending final inspection. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 19-05, The Kalama Beach Corporation, dba Pahoa General Store (Retail), for an original Retail General liquor license, located at 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa, Hawaii, TMK: 1-5-007:069, pending final inspection; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to approve this application. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 5 Ueoka: Thank you. Nahale-a: APPLICATION NO.: 19-06 (10:06 A.M.) APPLICANT: The Kalama Beach Corporation TRADE NAME: Pahoa General Store (Restaurant) PLACE OF BUSINESS: 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa, Hawaii TMK: 1-5-007:069 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2 Robert Ueoka, Esq.; and Darrell Ito, District Manager, were present. Ueoka: Robert Ueoka along with Darrell Ito, District Manager. At this time, we have no changes to the investigator's report. This is for a Restaurant license, which will accompany the retail. Again, we'll do business as Malama Market Pahoa, and we will submit registration and trade name materials Monday. Nahale-a: Thank you. Mr. Director, any reports of protest? Takase: Madam Chairman, the applicant mailed 2 out of 2 notices within 100 feet and 10 out of 10 notices within 500 feet. There were 9 properties entitled to protest and we received no protests to this application. Nahale-a: Thank you. Is there any public testimony regarding this application? There was no public testimony. Nahale-a: Seeing none, Commissioners, questions of the testifiers or applicant? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion to close the public hearing. Hughes: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to close public hearing. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. DECEMBER 5,2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 6 Nahale-a: Motion carries. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Greenwell: Motion to approve Application No. 19-06, pending final inspection. Hughes: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 19-06, The Kalama Beach Corporation, Pahoa General Store (Restaurant), for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa, Hawaii, TMK: 1-5-007:069, pending final inspection; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to approve application. Any discussion on this motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Ueoka: Thank you. Ito: Thank you. Nahale-a: APPLICATION NO.: T19-07 (10:08 A.M.) APPLICANT: Big Island Alehouse, LLC TRADE NAME: Laverne's Sports Bar PLACE OF BUSINESS: 75-5819 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TMKS: 7-5-009:025; 027 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Consolidation of Big Island Alehouse, LLC, dba Humpy's Big Island Alehouse with Kohola, LLC dba Laverne's Sports Bar for a Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2 Nahale-a: Do you want to address this? DECEMBER 5,2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 7 n � Takase: Yes, Madam Chairman, the applicant is requesting a continuance to February 6, 2020, in Kona. They were working on trying to get their final leases redone and that is what's holding up the process right now. Nahale-a: Okay. Motion to approve continuance? Onizuka: Move to approve. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve the request to continue Application No. T19-07, Big Island Alehouse, LLC, dba Laverne's Sports Bar for Consolidation of Big Island Alehouse, LLC, dba Humpy's Big Island Alehouse with Kohola, LLC, dba Laverne's Sports Bar for a Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-5819 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMKs: 7-5-009:025 and 027, to February 6, 2020, in Kona; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded, any discussion on this motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: APPLICATION NO.: 19-08 (10:09 A.M.) APPLICANT: Kokoiki Brands LLC TRADE NAME: Kokoiki Brands PLACE OF BUSINESS: Kohala Trade Center, 55-3419 Akoni Pule Highway, #1 and #2, Hawi, Hawaii TMK: 5-5-009:076 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license Richard Bodien, Owner, was present. Nahale-a: Good morning. Bodien: Good morning. Nahale-a: Could you please identify yourself and your relationship to the business? DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 8 Bodien: I am Richard Bodien, the Owner of Kokoiki Brands. Nahale-a: Thank you. Are there any changes to the report? Bodien: I have acquired all of the signatures except the Liquor Control final inspection which is pending insurance. I ran into a little hiccup there. Nahale-a: Thank you very much. Gonzalez: Mr. Bodien, do you have any changes to the Liquor Commission report about the business you are going to license? Bodien: No. Gonzalez: Thank you. Nahale-a: Could you briefly describe this business for us? Bodien: Kokoiki Brands will soon own Hawaii Cigar & Ukulele and CBD.Center and Mother's Cigars. It's all housed under one roof in the Kohala Trade Center in Haw7. Nahale-a: Okay, thank you. Mr. Director, any reports of protest? Takase: Madam Chairman, the applicant mailed 7 out of 8 notices within 100 feet and 42 out of 44 notices within 500 feet. There were 42 properties entitled to protest and we received no protests to this application. Nahale-a: Thank you. Any public testimony regarding this application? There was no public testimony. Nahale-a: Seeing none, Commissioners, any questions for the applicant? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Onizuka: Move to close the public hearing. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: It's been moved and seconded to close the public hearing. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 9 Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. 19-08, pending receipt of State tax clearance and final inspection. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 19-08, Kokoiki Brands LLC, dba Kokoiki Brands, for an original Retail General liquor license, located at Kohala Trade Center, 55-3419 Akoni Pule Highway, #1 and #2, Hawi, Hawaii, TMK: 5-5-009:076, pending receipt of State tax clearance and final inspection; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: It's been moved and seconded to approve the application. Any discussion for this? Greenwell: Is there supposed to be anything about their insurance in this motion? Takase: No, as part of his final inspection, we'll have to have insurance. We can grant it and we won't give him the license until the insurance (requirement) is met. Nahale-a: Thank you. Any further discussion? There was no further discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Bodien: Thank you very much. Mahalo. Nahale-a: APPLICATION NO.: 19-09 (10:12 A.M.) APPLICANT: Travel Traders Hotel Stores, Inc. TRADE NAME: The Resort Shop DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 10 PLACE OF BUSINESS: 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii TMK: 6-9-007:008 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license Craig Obina, District Manager, was present. Nahale-a: Good morning. Obina: Good morning. Nahale-a: Could you please introduce yourself and your relationship to the business? Obina: Craig Obina, District Manager for Travel Traders Hawaii. Nahale-a: Thank you very much. Are there any changes to the report submitted? Obina: No. Nahale-a: Could you please briefly describe the business for us? Obina: It is a hotel gift shop with food, beverages, clothing, resort wear, and souvenirs. Nahale-a: Thank you. Mr. Director, any report of protests? Takase: Madam Chairman, the applicant mailed 1 out of 1 notice within 100 feet and 9 out of 9 notices within 500 feet. There were 9 properties entitled to protest and there were no protests to this application. Nahale-a: Thank you very much. Any public testimony regarding this application? There was no public testimony. Nahale-a: Commissioners, questions of the applicant? Hughes: Just one question. Nahale-a: Yes? Hughes: Is this an existing shop? Obina: Yes, it is. We recently took over the lease from Lamonts about a month ago. Hughes: Okay. Takase: It's in the Waikoloa Marriott. Nahale-a: Thank you. Yes? DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 11 Greenwell: Director? What happens to Lamonts? It says here that they are going to continue their liquor license until October. If these people are taking over, Lamonts does not have any operation there? Takase: It was this past October. (to the applicant) You've already taken over? Obina: Yes, we've already moved in as of November 8th. Greenwell: Lamonts has terminated their license? Takase: Yes. Greenwell: So it's canceled? Takase: Cancelled. I don't know all the logistics of how they went about it, but they are the successor shop in there. Greenwell: Okay. Nahale-a: The report is from September, so at that time, they hadn't yet canceled their liquor license. Greenwell: Okay. Nahale-a: Any further questions? There were no further questions from the Commissioners. Onizuka: Move to close the public hearing. Nahale-a: Thank you very much. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to close the public hearing. Any discussion on this motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 12 n � Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. 19-09, pending final inspection. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 19-09, Travel Traders Hotel Stores, Inc., dba The Resort Shop, for an original Retail General liquor license, located at 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii, TMK: 6-9-007:008, pending final inspection; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: It's been moved and seconded to approve the application. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: I need one more motion to ratify the issuance of the temporary license for this applicant. Onizuka: Move to ratify issuance of temporary license T-RG-938, effective November 10, 2019. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to ratify the issuance of temporary license T-RG-938, effective November 10, 2019; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to ratify. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 13 n � The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. Thank you. The motion was carried unanimously. Obina: Thank you. Nahale-a: APPLICATION NO.: T19-11 (10:15 A.M.) APPLICANT: Blue Wilderness General Store Inc. TRADE NAME: Blue Wilderness General Store Inc. PLACE OF BUSINESS: 69-1649 Puako Beach Drive, Kamuela, Hawai'i TMK: 6-9-003:022 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of Retail General liquor license currently held by TPGS, Corp., dba Puako General Store David Rafalovich, Director; and Denise Vidosh, Officer and Director, were present. Nahale-a: Good morning. Rafalovich: Good morning. Nahale-a: Could you please identify yourself and your relationship to the business? Rafalovich: I'm David Rafalovich, Owner of the business. Vidosh: Director. Rafalovich: Director, sorry. Vidosh: I'm Denise Vidosh and I'm an Officer and Director of the business. Nahale-a: Thank you. Are there any changes to the report submitted to the Commission? Rafalovich: No. Vidosh: No. Nahale-a: Could you briefly describe the business for us, please? Rafalovich: It's a general store, retail. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 14 Nahale-a: Mr. Director, are there any reports of protests? Takase: Madam Chairman, this is a sale and transfer with no written notice; but publication was made and there were no protests to this application. Nahale-a: Thank you. Any public testimony regarding this application? There was no public testimony. Nahale-a: Commissioners, questions for the applicant? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion to close the public hearing. Hughes: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to close the public hearing. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Greenwell: Motion to approve Application No. T19-11, pending final inspection. Raymond: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. T19-11, Blue Wilderness General Store Inc., dba Blue Wilderness General Store Inc. for a sale and transfer of the Retail General liquor license currently held by TPGS, Corp., dba Puako General Store, located at 69-1649 Puako Beach Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii, TMK: 6-9-003:022, pending final inspection; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved to approve and seconded. Any discussion? DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 15 There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: Could I also get a motion to ratify issuance of temporary license T-RG-049, effective November 1, 2019? Hughes: So moved. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Hughes moved to ratify the issuance of temporary license T-RG-049, effective November 1, 2019; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Nahale-a: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. Thank you. The motion was carried unanimously. Rafalovich: Thank you so much. Vidosh: Thank you. Nahale-a: Moving on to VI. Preliminary Hearings. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 16 VI. Preliminary Hearings Nahale-a: APPLICATION NO.: 19-13 (10:17 A.M.) APPLICANT: The View Restaurant Bar & Grill Corp. TRADE NAME: The View Restaurant Bar & Grill PLACE OF BUSINESS: 78-7000 Alii Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TMKS: 7-8-010:003, 034 and 036 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1 Keoni Llanes; and Kalina Unger, President, were present. Nahale-a: Good morning. Llanes: Good morning. Unger: Good morning. Nahale-a: Could you please identify yourselves and relationship to the business? Llanes: I'm Keoni. Unger: I'm Kalina Unger. Llanes: She's the President. I'm nobody. I'm just here. We are a restaurant but we also do the snack cart on the course for liquor and snacks. The restaurant is Hawaiian-American infused mix of Filipino and Fijian. Nahale-a: Thank you. Any changes to your report submitted? Unger: No. Llanes: No. Nahale-a: Since you've already described the business for us, we'll move to public testimony on this application? There was no public testimony. Nahale-a: Seeing none, Commissioners? Greenwell: I make the motion to approve Application No. 19-13, public hearing to be held on February 6, 2020, in Kona, Hawai'i. Ibarra: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 19-13, The View Restaurant Bar& Grill Corp., dba The View Restaurant Bar & Grill for an original Dispenser General liquor license, DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 17 Category B1, located at 78-7000 AIN Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-8-010:003, 034 and 036, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 6, 2020, in Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Ibarra. Nahale-a: It's been moved and seconded to approve the application. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Unger: Perfect, thank you. See you in February. Llanes: Thank you. Nahale-a: APPLICATION NO.: T19-16 (10:19 A.M.) APPLICANT: Kona Tang LLC TRADE NAME: Shimaichi PLACE OF BUSINESS: Ali'i Plaza, 75-5742 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TMK: 7-5-007:002 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, currently held by Dragon Roll LLC dba Shimaichi Amanda Gabaon, Manager, was present. Nahale-a: Good morning. Gabaon: Good morning. Nahale-a: Could you please identify yourself and your relationship to the business? Gabaon: Yes, my name is Amanda Gabaon. I'm currently the Manager at Shimaichi and on January 1, 2020, when Kona Tang takes over, I'll be the Owner. Nahale-a: Thank you. Nahale-a: Any changes to the report that was submitted? DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 18 Gabaon: No. Nahale-a: Could you briefly describe the business for us? Gabaon: We're a sushi restaurant in Kailua-Kona. Nahale-a: Thank you. Any public testimony regarding this application? There was no public testimony. Nahale-a: Commissioners, questions? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion to approve Application No. T19-16, public hearing to be held February 6, 2020, here in Kona, Hawaii. Ibarra: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. T19-16, Kona Tang LLC, dba Shimaichi for the sale and transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, currently held by Dragon Roll LLC dba Shimaichi, located at the Ali`i Plaza, 75-5742 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-007:002, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 6, 2020, in Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Ibarra. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to approve the application. Any discussion on this motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. Thank you, good luck. Gabaon: Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Takase: Are you asking for a temporary license? DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 19 Gabaon: Yes. Only just to cover the few months before the... Takase: ...Stacie had a note that she was waiting for the insurance? Gabaon: Yes. Our insurance agent cannot get the insurance in place until the business begins on January 1, 2020. Takase: Okay, so is that going to create a problem? Gabaon: No, because it's going to go online and the business...well, the business is already created, but it won't actually technically begin until the 1st of January. Once we have the (Department of) Labor number on January 1st, then he will immediately get the insurance, that same day. Takase: Okay. Gabaon: That's the only tricky thing. Because the business is not starting until January 1st under Kona Tang, we cannot acquire any of the insurances until that day. Takase: So you'll just run it under the old license until... Gabaon: So we're running under Dragon Roll LLC until December 31, 2019. Takase: Okay. Got it. Nahale-a: Thank you. Gabaon: Thank you very much, bye. Nahale-a: APPLICATION NO.: 19-17 (10:23 A.M.) APPLICANT: Dragon Roll LLC TRADE NAME: Yasuhiro PLACE OF BUSINESS: Kea'au Shopping Center, 16-586 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, Hawaii TMK: 1-6-143:034 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A Miho Yoneyama on behalf of the Licensee was present. Nahale-a: Good morning. Yoneyama: Hi, good morning. Nahale-a: Could you please identify yourself and your relationship to the business? Yoneyama: Miho Yoneyama speaking on behalf of Yasuhiro Muramatsu of Dragon Roll LLC, dba Yasuhiro. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 20 Nahale-a: Thank you. Are there any changes to the report submitted? Yoneyama: No. Nahale-a: Could you briefly describe the business for us? Yoneyama: Okay, Yasuhiro has been in operation for the last six to seven months without a liquor license in Kea'au Shopping Center. The premises consists of approximately 1,700 square feet of kitchen and dining area downstairs, with a little, short of 200 square feet, loft which is going to be used strictly for storage. Customers are not allowed there. This is not a full-service restaurant. All customers must go to the cashier and pay first, and will be called when their meal is prepared so they can pick it up. They can dine there if they wish. Besides sushi, they have some noodle dishes available; but again, it is not a full-service restaurant. Yoneyama: Upon obtaining a liquor license, customers must go to the cashier and pay first and they will receive either bottles or cans of beer which they have to consume on the premises. There are some buffet trays at the entrance, but that area is excluded from this business operation, to make it clear. They have done no renovations and the business will be operated from 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. and they may consider up to 8:00 P.M. upon obtaining the liquor license. Nahale-a: Thank you. Is there any public testimony for this application? There was no public testimony. Nahale-a: Commissioners? Ibarra: I have a question. What is your relationship to the applicant, again? You say you speak on behalf of? Yoneyama: I'm a representative. Ibarra: In what capacity as a representative? Yoneyama: Just for this application. Ibarra: Okay, so you're authorized and hired by the applicant to represent... Yoneyama: That's right. Ibarra: ...the applicant in this? Yoneyama: Yes. Nahale-a: Thank you. Any other questions? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 21 Takase: For a bit of background, Dragon Roll, you saw Amanda had just come in, she is taking over from Shimaichi's which is in the old Bank of Hawaii building. Dragon Roll owned that one. He's selling that one to Amanda, who's been the Manager for a long time. He has, in turn, opened this other one in Kea'au. He also owns Tunaichi, which is under Gertrude's Jazz Bar. He has been in Hawaii for a while and he's been our Licensee as well for a while under Shimaichi. He's just moving his operation to Kea'au now. Hughes: Gerald, a question for you. She stated that they pay for food and drink and then they receive it. How do they assure that those drinks stay in the licensed premises? The reason I ask is Kea'au Shopping Center has a lot of homeless people and drifters, and I just wonder how they'd keep the alcohol in the establishment and prevent it from leaving. Takase: We'll have to speak with the owner when he comes in about how they're going to do that. Yoneyama: They have one entrance, one small entrance in front, if you inspect the site... Takase: It's the old Charley's location, which used to be open-aired; but they've enclosed most of it, so now it's just the doorway they have to man or keep an eye on, or...we'll work with them on that. I'm not so worried about the homeless getting the liquor, but more that it sounds like it's going to be a self-service place. We'll have to work with them on how they are going to police that. Greenwell: Gerald, Mike brings up a good point. Pay first, so is there a limitation on how much they can buy? Takase: Well, typically they can only buy two at a time. Greenwell: Because they're paying first, they can buy two at a time? Takase: Yes. I don't know that...we're going to have to speak with them about the liquor service. It's not that big of a place that they can't watch the whole place, but since, from what Miho is describing, it's more like self-service (where) you go to the counter and get your stuff. Greenwell: Right, so what Mike brought up was once they've bought their alcohol, they can walk with it. And the thought they're going to have is 'it's mine, I can walk with it now.' Takase: No, so they'll have to police their door. We have other situations, like Maui Tacos in the Prince Kuhio Mall, where they receive their drinks from the window; but they've cordoned off an area where they can consume, and it's up to them to watch that, to make sure people don't walk out with their drinks. Greenwell: Okay. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 22 � r'1 Nahale-a: Any other questions of the representative or the Department? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Is there a motion to approve or deny this application? Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. 19-17, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 6, 2020, in Kona. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 19-17, Dragon Roll LLC, dba Yasuhiro for an original Restaurant. General liquor license, Category A, located at the Kea'au Shopping Center, 16-586 Old Volcano Road, Kea'au, Hawaii, TMK: 1-6-143:034, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 6, 2020, in Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to approve the application. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Yoneyama: Thank you. Nahale-a: Thank you. Nahale-a: APPLICATION NO.: 19-18 (10:33 A.M.) APPLICANT: Paradise Express LLC TRADE NAME: Paradise Express PLACE OF BUSINESS: 84-4811 Hawaii Belt Road, Captain Cook, Hawaii TMK: 8-4-014:040 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license Angela Dean on behalf of Applicant Rainoldo Cancino Adame was present. Nahale-a: Good morning. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 23 Dean: Good morning, I'm Angela Dean on behalf of Rainoldo Cancino Adame. Nahale-a: Thank you. Are there any changes to the report submitted? Dean: No. Nahale-a: Could you describe the business for us? Dean: It's a little 'mom and pop' gas station store. Nahale-a: Is there any public testimony for this application? There was no public testimony. Nahale-a: Commissioners, questions of the applicant? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Onizuka: Is this the old Higashi Store? Dean: I'm not sure what it was before. Onizuka: It's just past the City of Refuge? Dean: Yes, on the Makai side. Nahale-a: Any other questions? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. 19-18, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 6, 2020, in Kona. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 19-18, Paradise Express LLC, dba Paradise Express for an original Retail General liquor license, located at 84-4811 Hawaii Belt Road, Captain Cook, Hawaii, TMK: 8-4-014:040, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 6, 2020, in Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to approve the application. Any discussion on this motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." DECEMBER 5,2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 24 n � The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. Dean: Thank you. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: Thank you. APPLICATION NO.: T19-19 (10:34 A.M.) APPLICANT: La Bourgogne LLC TRADE NAME: La Bourgogne PLACE OF BUSINESS: Kuakini Plaza South, 77-6400 Nalani Street, Ste. 101, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TMK: 7-7-009:020 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category A, currently held by Little Sparrow, Inc., dba La Bourgogne French Restaurant Cindy Smart, Chef and Owner, was present. Nahale-a: Good morning. Smart: Good morning, everyone. Nahale-a: Could you please identify yourself and your relationship to the business? Smart: Cindy Smart, Chef/Owner. Nahale-a: Thank you. Are there any changes to the report submitted? Smart: No. Nahale-a: Could you briefly describe your business for us? Smart: It is a fine dining, full-service French cuisine restaurant. Nahale-a: Thank you. Any public testimony on this application? There was no public testimony. Nahale-a: Commissioners, questions for the applicant? DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 25 Hughes: Just curious, what kind of food are you going to be serving? I know French, but... Smart: The menu will stay the same, and it's fine dining, anything from escargot to frog legs to the best steak you've ever had. Nahale-a: Thank you. Any other questions? Raymond: Move to approve Application No. T19-19, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 6, 2020, in Kona. Greenwell: Second. Ms. Raymond moved to approve Application No. T19-19, La Bourgogne LLC, dba La Bourgogne for the sale and transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category A, currently held by Little Sparrow, Inc., dba La Bourgogne French Restaurant, located at the Kuakini Plaza South, 77-6400 Nalani Street, Ste. 101, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i, TMK: 7-7-009:020, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 6, 2020, in Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to approve the application. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: Could I also get a motion to ratify issuance of temporary license DG-257, effective November 30, 2019? Hughes: So moved. Raymond: Second. Mr. Hughes moved to ratify the issuance of temporary license DG-257, effective November 1, 2019; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 26 There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Smart: Thank you. Greenwell: Thank you. Nahale-a: Moving to VII. Unfinished Business on the agenda. VII. Unfinished Business (10:35 A.M.) Nahale-a: Kona Haven USA Corp., dba Haven Brew, pursuant to Rule 4-2-M of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, requests approval to extend the time issuance of its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, for an additional six months, from October 4, 2019, to and including April 4, 2020, by email dated August 28, 2019. Nahale-a: This item was on our October 3, 2019, agenda under New Business. The matter was continued to December 5, 2019, to have the applicant provide additional information to the Department. Mr. Director? Takase: Commissioners if you remember, the applicant, Eric Kim, appeared at the October meeting and we had questions about where he was and what he was doing in terms of getting all of his permits and construction done. I think it (turned) out that he didn't have his permits done and he has since asked us to withdraw his application. Nahale-a: Okay. Hughes: Is he able to reapply? Takase: He can reapply. If he gets denied, then there would be a one-year stay on the property; but since he got his license and he didn't finish the process, he could reapply and we would deal with it as it comes. I don't know what's happening in that...that whole shopping center is undergoing transition, and we'd just be speculating as to what they're going to do there. We had three of our former Licensees who were in there that have moved out. There's a lot of vacant land that's in proximity to Ali`i Drive. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 27 Nahale-a: Thank you, Commissioners, for your prudence on this matter, and that we didn't move it through without requesting more information. Can I get a motion to close this file? Greenwell: I make the motion to close this particular file that was dated... Takase: It was an email to us... Greenwell: It was a November 15th letter, so we're going to use that date? Or are we going to use today's date? Takase: It doesn't matter. You can use today's date. Greenwell: Motion to close this file as of December 5, 2019. Raymond: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to close the file for Application No. 18-06, Kona Haven USA Corp., dba Haven Brew for an original Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A, located at the King Kamehameha Mall, 75-5626 Kuakini Highway, Suite 7, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-005:005; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded, any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Takase: Madam Chair, if we could take one item out of order? Nahale-a: Yes. VIII. New Business (10:36 A.M.) Takase: It's number eight under New Business, Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd., dba Izakaya Shiono. Nahale-a: Okay, we will move to New Business. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 28 8. Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd., dba Izakaya Shiono, approval of Application for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, previously approved for a Change of Location for Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd, dba Sushi Shiono, from the Ali`i Sunset Plaza at 75-5799 Alii Drive, Suites C3 and C3b, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, to 74-5599 Pawai Place, Bays B4 and B5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Nahale-a: Good morning. Kawakami: Good morning. Nahale-a: Would you identify yourself and your relationship to the business? Kawakami: My name is Yuka Kawakami. I am the Office and Operations Manager of the company. Nahale-a: Thank you. Takase: To help the Commission better understand what's going on here, Sushi Shiono was the original applicant. They were previously going to move their operation from Alii Sunset Plaza to this new location at Kona Brewers' Block. They had come in, had done a change of location, so they've already done all of the notice mailings to the public. In the interim, they decided to keep both locations; they're going to stay at Alii Sunset Plaza, and they are still planning to open at the Brewers' Block. I believe it was February? Kawakami: Yes, we are aiming for February or sometime in March. Takase: We've been working on the application with them, but we had decided that there was no need to go back out for publication since they just had done it for the change of location. It's following the same process, but a little different from maybe what you have seen, so we're bringing it to you as such. Ownership and everything will remain the same. They are just going to have two locations now. The only other thing that they had to do in lieu of mailing notification was to publish notice, which they have already done with the change of location application. Masuda: So you're changing the name on the change of location application to Izakaya Shiono? Takase: Yes, they're just going to do a dba change to Izakaya Shiono; and Sushi Shiono will stay at the old location. Masuda: Maruhiro owns both? Takase: Yes. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 29 Greenwell: So Gerald, how do we approve this as written? Takase: Maybe we shouldn't have put it under New Business, but we're okay. Although it's in two parts, we've approved the location previously. At this point, it should be a dba name change because that's what all of it boils down to. It's the same ownership that applied for the change of location; they're just not closing the old location. Greenwell: Okay, do we give preliminary approval to this and it comes back again next month? Or do we just approve it understanding amongst ourselves? Takase: No, it's not necessary because it's the same ownership. Usually, when we do a preliminary hearing, we're looking at the ownership of that entity; whether they're suitable for the...but they're already an owner, so it's just for the sake of the name change. Greenwell: I understand that, but for the sake of paperwork, what we have here in front of us. Takase: That's what we determined was the best method to do it. Masuda: I think part of the issue is, is there going to be two licenses or one license? Takase: Two separate licenses. In a typical license situation, we go through two hearings; a preliminary hearing where the Commission will look at the applicant and if they're okay, then we go to the second step to look at the location. What we're saying is, we've already looked at the applicant because he's the same applicant. There would be no basis to turn them down and we're saying that the Commission has already looked at the location when we did the change of location. Those two steps have already been taken care of. It's just coming in with a new name and new license at this one location. We've done it piecemeal, but to the end, we've hit all the marks that were required. Masuda: So they're not going to come to the Commission with this application again, like a brand new applicant, because they already have part of it (completed). Gerald is saying now, 'you already have the location change, so you're not going to hear from them again.' Nahale-a: This is like the second public hearing for this applicant? Takase: Yes. Nahale-a: One owner, now two licenses. One at an existing location and one at a new location that we had already approved to have open with a license. Clear? Ibarra: The first license is still good? Takase: Yes. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 30 Ibarra: We're just adding a new license, basically, with a new dba? Takase: Yes, correct. Nahale-a: Anybody has questions of the applicant? Ibarra: The application should be compliant to the new place with the new dba? Takase: Yes. Ibarra: Because the old license is still good. Takase: Yes, the old license will continue at Ali`i Sunset Plaza. This was the license that was going to be transferred, but they're asking for a new original because they want to keep the old license where it is. The original plan was to give it up at that location, but they're going to keep it. What I'm saying is, we've done the process, maybe not in the typical steps that we would normally see. Ibarra: So, the application should just be an amendment to the dba, right? Gonzalez: The agenda description is describing what has already been approved. They've already had one public hearing for the change of location; that's what Gerald is saying. Process wise, they've met all the legal requirements. Ibarra: The application should reflect the new name... Gonzalez: Yes. Ibarra: ...and because the old license is still good. So, you'll amend the application to include the new name? Takase: Yes, that's the new name, Izakaya Shiono. What we did was flip the process. We looked at the location first and that was approved back in... Onizuka: Did we approve of this? Takase: They're going to permanently keep the two. Hughes: One's already in existence. Takase: One's already in existence; this will be a new one. To make it even more complicated, they also have a place in Mauna Lani. Ibarra: This is just for the new name? Takase: Correct, because it's the same ownership. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 31 � n Ibarra: That should be an original license? Takase: Yes. Greenwell: Licensed with two different numbers? Takase: Yes. Nahale-a: I'd like to suggest that the motion be to approve the name change to dba lzakaya Shiono, and secondly, to grant the license under the dba at this new location. Ibarra: I so move. Hughes: Second. Mr. Ibarra moved to approve the change of tradename for Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd., dba Sushi Shiono, at its new location at 74-5599 Pawai Place, Bays B4 and B5, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i, to Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd, dba lzakaya Shiono; and its Application for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at 74-5599 Pawai Place, Bays B4 and B5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion on this motion? And again, we're approving the name change which is the dba... Ibarra: And approving the license. Nahale-a: ...and then granting this license, Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, under this dba of Izakaya Shiono at the new location at Pawai Place. There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. Thank you. The motion was carried unanimously. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 32 Kawakami: Thank you very much. Nahale-a: Returning to New Business number one. O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, acceptance of the notice of Proposed Changes to LLC. 1. O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, acceptance of the notice of Proposed Changes to LLC, as follows: • Withdrawal of Jennifer Choe, Member; and San Ho Choe, Member • Admission of Ofelia Shively, Member; and Thomas Ursulum, Member, effective September 25, 2019, received on October 11, 2019 the Personal History and Affidavits for Ofelia Shively and Thomas Ursulum, Members, effective September 25, 2019, received on October 11, 2019; and the change of tradename from Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar to Johnny's At Waikoloa Village, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Greenwell: Move to accept. Arakaki: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to accept the Notice of Proposed Changes to LLC with the withdrawal of Jennifer Choe, Member; and San Ho Choe, Member; the admission of Ofelia Shively, Member, and Thomas Ursulum, Member, effective September 25, 2019; the Personal History and Affidavits for Ofelia Shively and Thomas Ursulum, Members, effective September 25, 2019; and the change of tradename from Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar to Johnny's At Waikoloa Village, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawai`i; seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 33 The motion was carried unanimously. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 2, O&J LLC, dba Johnny's at Waikoloa Village, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Banquet Room on November 1, 2019. 2. O&J LLC, dba Johnny's at Waikoloa Village, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Banquet Room on November 1, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 31, 2019, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Greenwell: Motion to ratify. Arakaki: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Banquet Room on November 1, 2019, submitted by O&J LLC, dba Johnny's At Waikoloa Village, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 31, 2019, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion, Mr. Vice Chair? Greenwell: Director, they're requesting a temporary increase in the license for November 1, 2019. They just took this over from the previous article above? They just took it over and they're looking for...is there a special reason why they're already looking for a temporary... Takase: If you're familiar with the Waikoloa Clubhouse, if I'm looking from the golf course at it, they have the bar and the restaurant here. They have a banquet room that they used to the left side of it. O&J has been the owner for a while and they are just changing members. When they took over the lease, Waikoloa didn't lease that banquet room back out to the restaurant because they wanted to use it for their events. Each time they have a big event, they come in for this type of increase. This one was for an after Halloween party and it didn't come up earlier because we only approved it on the thirty-first. It wasn't in time to make the November agenda. That's why it got pushed back to December. Takase: In going through our records, we found that although Ofelia Shively always thought she was running the place, their paperwork with the DCCA did not match up. That's why they came in to re-do this part. She was the "0" in O&J LLC. Somehow, when they did their paperwork, she was left off. It was her and Jennifer Choe that were the original two that opened it. That's how we got to O&J LLC. She's coming back on, but she's always been on. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 34 Nahale-a: Thank you. Before proceeding, I'd like the record to reflect that Commissioner Paula Thomas arrived during the discussion at 10:50 A.M. Any further questions? There were no further questions from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: It's been moved and seconded. All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 3, Hatch Enterprises Incorporated, dba The Temple, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Kaikodo Ballroom on November 2, 2019. 3. Hatch Enterprises Incorporated, dba The Temple, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Kaikodo Ballroom on November 2, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 31, 2019, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 64 Keawe Street, Space 102, Hilo, Hawaii. Onizuka: Move to ratify. Hughes: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Kaikodo Ballroom on November 2, 2019, submitted by Hatch Enterprises Incorporated, dba The Temple, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 31, 2019, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 64 Keawe Street, Space 102, Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 35 There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 4, Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the parking stall fronting the restaurant on November 3, 2019. 4. Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the parking stall fronting the restaurant on November 3, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 31, 2019, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Drive, #405, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Hughes: Move to ratify. Onizuka: Second. Mr. Hughes moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the parking stall fronting the restaurant on November 3, 2019, submitted by Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 31, 2019, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 AIN Drive, #405, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i; seconded by Mr. Onizuka. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 5, El Guapo Enterprises, LLC, dba Dolphin Spit Saloon, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the area adjacent to lanai on November 17, 2019. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 36 5. El Guapo Enterprises, LLC, dba Dolphin Spit Saloon, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the area adjacent to lanai on November 17, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 13, 2019, to its Dispenser General liquor license, located at The 'Ilima Court Shopping Center, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Suite F, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Hughes: Move to ratify. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Hughes moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the area adjacent to lanai on November 17, 2019, submitted by El Guapo Enterprises, LLC, dba Dolphin Spit Saloon, approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 13, 2019, to its Dispenser General liquor license, located at The `Ilima Court Shopping Center, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Suite F, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 6, The Other Bar LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern, approval to temporarily extend hours of operation on December 31, 2019, with a closing time of 3:30-4:00 A.M. 6. The Other Bar LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern, approval to temporarily extend hours of operation on December 31, 2019, with a closing time of 3:30-4:00 A.M., to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 168 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawai'i. Takase: We asked Hilo Town Tavern to submit a request to the Commission. They are a Dispenser General which means their hours of operation end at 2:00 A.M. They've come in making this request for several occasions saying that they have a hard time getting their patrons out by 2:00; the party's still going and they wanted to stay open. I told them we don't have such powers, so you are going to have to go to the Commission about it. I'll tell you by way of background, we haven't had problems with them, but when I DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 37 asked the investigators-about them, they said they don't see too many people in there at 2:00 A.M. I don't think it's going to hurt them, but they're trying to avoid having violations if they do have people in there after 2:00. I'll leave it up to you. Hughes: Gerald, if they stop serving at 2:00, and there are still people in there, that's still fine, right? Takase: Yes, and I think that's their problem. We've talked about it, if they stop serving, maybe we'll allow you to keep people in there a little longer to get them out. But I told them it's a question for the Commission to give you that... Thomas: I have a question about the 3:30 to 4:00. Why don't they just set a fixed time? What's the 3:30 to 4:00? I don't understand. Takase: I think they were looking at the Cabaret license which allows closing at 4:00 A.M. Currently, our only Cabaret (license) is E Komo Mai, and I believe they have a 3:30 closing. I think that may be why he came up with those hours. Masuda: I think what she's asking is, Do you want the Commission to set a time, either 3:30 or 4:00?' Hughes: Or 2:00. Masuda: Or 3:15 or... Ibarra: Do you have any other Licensees asking for this kind of amendment to their license? Takase: No, we don't. We may... Ibarra: ...if this passes? Takase: Yes, and there are certain occasions that may be...like we just had the Ironman here and Huggo's...that's all they're asking for, special occasions like New Year's Eve, Cinco de Mayo; Hilo just had a Ho`olaule`a. Those are the things they're asking for; maybe four or five events during the year. When I asked the investigators about it, they said they didn't see anybody... Greenwell: Gerald, this means that they shut down serving at 2:00? Takase: Yes, currently, the way we enforce the law is when you have a 2:00 closing, you will close and everybody is out at 2:00. Usually, they have the last call at 1:45 or 1:50. Greenwell: Yes, but the point I'm getting at is they still are going to shut down at 2:00 as far as the serving goes? Takase: If you are going to allow them, then yes. That's some of the parameters you can set. You can say they can serve up until 2:00 and move them (patrons) out. It doesn't DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 38 have to be 3:30. I'm sure if you made it 2:30, they'd be happy with that. They're just trying to avoid being in violation. That's what this owner has expressed to me. Sometimes the party is still going strong and they're having trouble moving them out that fast. Greenwell: So it's not an economic beneficial ploy, then; they just can't move them out? Takase: Well, they could move them out if they had to. But, they're not going to make much more; maybe a little more, I'm sure they're going to run their service time closer to 2:00 if they know they can kick them out after 2:00. There might be a small fifteen minute (period) when you can get one more drink in or two if you're lucky. Ibarra: Gerald, this is only for December 31st? Takase: The current one is; but I'm pretty sure, based on what the Commission does... Ibarra: ...they will come in for more. Takase: ...they will come in for more, and the word will go around and everybody will be coming in for more. From the Department's side, we're not endorsing it, but I'm not going to say we couldn't live with it either. We've punted it to the Commission. Like I said, from my investigators, they don't see the big push at 2:00 A.M. to get everybody out. They said everybody's pretty much gone by then anyway. It was just something the owner brought up, saying he might as well ask. He asked us and I told him we can't do it, so write a letter to the Commission. It's not like he's going to... Nahale-a: Mr. Arakaki, you have a question? Arakaki: I just want a clarification. Is this date, the 31st spilling into the 1st? Or is it correct? Takase: New Year's Eve. Arakaki: New Year's Eve until New Year's morning? Takase: Yes, technically, his closing would be January 1, 2020. Ibarra: Is there another license that they can get to address all these... Takase: They could ask for a Cabaret license and that would give them the ability to stay open until 4:00 A.M. Nahale-a: Commissioner Onizuka, you have a question? Onizuka: Madam Chair, and for the rest of the Commission, this is a special request and I think we should deny it. If his license goes until 2:00, it's 2:00. Once we open the doors, we're setting a precedent for other Licensees. This could get out of hand. I think we should stick to the 2:00 A.M. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 39 Ibarra: I agree. As Gerald said, they could get a Cabaret license if he wants to go over. Takase: As I was explaining earlier, Huggo's closes at midnight. When they ask for their extension, they're asking for (something) still within their operation hours. Onizuka: I move that we deny the request and stick to the Licensee's hours of operation. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to deny approval of the request submitted by The Other Bar LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern to temporarily extend the hours of operation of December 31, 2019, with a closing time of 3:30-4:00 A.M. on January 1, 2020, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 168 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawai`i; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to deny approval of temporarily extending hours of operation. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 7, Big Island Distillers Inc., dba Big Island Distillers, ratification of Application for Product Tasting by Class 18 Small Craft Producer Pub License, for the term of the license held by the Licensee and shall not be transferable, approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 25, 2019. 7. Big Island Distillers Inc., dba Big Island Distillers, ratification of Application for Product Tasting by Class 18 Small Craft Producer Pub License, for the term of the license held by the Licensee and shall not be transferable, approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 25, 2019, to its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A, located at the Ka'ahumanu Plaza, 74-5467 Kaiwi Street, Building 1, Bay#5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 40 Greenwell: Move to ratify. Ibarra: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the Application for Product Tasting for Product Tasting by Class 18 Small Craft Producer Pub License, submitted by Big Island Distillers Inc., dba Big Island Distillers, for the term of the license held by the Licensee and shall not be transferable, approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 25, 2019, to its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A, located at the Ka`ahumanu Plaza, 74-5467 Kaiwi Street, Building 1, Bay#5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Ibarra. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: Moving to No. 9, Layne T. Oki, Inc., dba Cronies, ratification of Application for Game Permit for a Casino Night on November 23, 2019. 9. Layne T. Oki, Inc., dba Cronies, ratification of Application for Game Permit for a Casino Night on November 23, 2019, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on November 22, 2019, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 11 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii. Onizuka: Move to ratify. Arakaki: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to ratify the Application for Game Permit for a Casino night on November 23, 2019, submitted by Layne T. Oki, Inc., dba Cronies, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on November 22, 2019, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 11 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii. DECEMBER 5,2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 41 Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? Ibarra: Yes, again, my concern is we are not determining whether this is gambling and we leave that to the appropriate governmental agencies. With that, I will vote yes. Nahale-a: Noted, thank you. Any further discussion? There was no further discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 10, WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Doubletree by Hilton, acceptance of the Liquor Management Services Agreement dated October 23, 2019, with CCY Management LLC, dba Hula Hulas Restaurant & Bar. 10. WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Doubletree by Hilton, acceptance of the Liquor Management Services Agreement dated October 23, 2019, with CCY Management LLC, dba Hula Hulas Restaurant & Bar, to its Hotel liquor license, located at 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii. Greenwell: Move to accept. Hughes: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to accept the Liquor Management Services Agreement dated October 23, 2019, with CCY Management LLC, dba Hula Hulas Restaurant & Bar, to its Hotel liquor license, Located at 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 42 Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 11, Patel's Texaco, Inc., dba Patel's, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit to replace beams and ceiling tiles, redo drywall and paint (due to fire damage). 11. Patel's Texaco, Inc., dba Patel's, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit to replace beams and ceiling tiles, redo drywall and paint (due to fire damage), approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 25, 2019, to its Retail General liquor license, located at 83-5282 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, Hawaii. Hughes: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. Mr. Hughes moved to ratify the Application for Alteration Permit to replace beams and ceiling tiles, redo drywall and paint (due to fire damage), approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 25, 2019, to its Retail General liquor license, located at 83-5282 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 12, Honokaa Public House LLC, dba Honokaa Public House, approval to extend hours of operation to 1:00 A.M., and amplified music to 12:10 A.M., on December 31, 2019, to the conditions of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 43 12. Honokaa Public House LLC, dba Honokaa Public House, approval to extend hours of operation to 1:00 A.M., and amplified music to 12:10 A.M., on December 31, 2019, to the conditions of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 45-3490 Mamane Street, Units G & F, Honokaa, Hawaii. Takase: Currently, their closing hours are at 11:00 P.M. on Sundays through Thursdays and 1:00 A.M. on Fridays and Saturdays. There is to be no amplified music after 9:00 P.M. They are asking for extended hours and music on New Year's Eve. Typically in most situations, we allow it because it's a party and over the fireworks, they can't hear it anyway. Masuda: Gerald, you want the motion to be for January 1st so it's clearer? Takase: Yes, we'll say December 31st/January 1st. Greenwell: I'll move to approve. Ibarra: Discussion? How does this differ from the one we just denied? Takase: Because they're still within their 2:00 A.M. hours. Hughes: Second that motion. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve the request to extend hours of operation to 1:00 A.M., and amplified music to 12:10 A.M., on December 31, 2019/January 1, 2020, submitted by Honokaa Public House LLC, dba Honokaa Public House, to the conditions of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 45-3490 Mamane Street, Units G & F, Honoka`a, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any further discussion? Onizuka: Question. Regarding the restriction on the time, was that because there were complaints prior to that? Takase: Yes, there haven't been any complaints against this Licensee; but it was the old "The Landing" next door to Honokaa Hotel. They had come in and she had basically agreed to those conditions which were placed on previously. As I said, those conditions have lived on for a while and we haven't had problems with the last two or three Licensees that have been in there. Onizuka: Can we approve with a condition that they notify the hotel that their hours of music will be extended just for the New Year's event? Takase: Yes. We can ask them to do that. Greenwell: I'll amend the motion to say... DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 44 Hughes: I'll second the amended motion. Nahale-a: The motion on the floor is to approve extended hours of operation from December 31st into 1:00 A.M. on January 1, 2020, and include amplified music to 12:10 A.M. on January 1, 2020, with the stipulation that the Licensee notifies its neighbors of their extended hours. Greenwell: Sounds good. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 13, Wong Yuen Store LLC, dba Wong Yuen Store, requests approval to extend the time issuance of its Retail General Liquor license, for an additional six months, from December 6, 2019, to and including June 6, 2020, by letter dated November 27, 2019. 13. Wong Yuen Store LLC, dba Wong Yuen Store, pursuant to Rule 4-2-M of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, requests approval to extend the time issuance of its Retail General Liquor license, for an additional six months, from December 6, 2019, to and including June 6, 2020, by letter dated November 27, 2019. Nahale-a: This is the additional New Business letter. Masuda: It requires a finding of good cause, and state the good cause that you find. Gonzalez: The good cause according to the letter dated November 27, 2019, by the applicant, is that they experienced...for two primary reasons; 1) their primary financier passed away unexpectedly during the summer, and 2) around the same time as the financier's passing, they ran into delays getting permit approval for some of the work done on the premises. They have since hired a contractor and construction consultant to assist with the permitting process and they are still hopeful to open in the near future. Nahale-a: Thank you. Greenwell: I make the motion that they are showing good cause as they are having problems and they need time for securing their building permits. Hughes: Second. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 45 Mr. Greenwell moved that the Commission finds good cause in that additional time is needed for securing building permits as requested by the applicant, and approves the request submitted by Wong Yuen Store LLC, dba Wong Yuen Store to extend the time issuance of its Retail General Liquor license, for an additional six months, from December 6, 2019, to and including June 6, 2020, by letter dated November 27, 2019; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 14, Special Licenses Issued for Ratification. Could I please get a motion for ratification of Special Licenses, Application Nos. SP-19-58 to SP-19-69, Item Nos. 14(a) to 14(I)? Greenwell: So moved. Raymond: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the following Special Licenses: 14. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification a. Application No. SP-19-58, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on November 7-10, 15-16, and 21-23, 2019, at Kahilu Theatre, located at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. b. Application No. SP-19-59, Hilo Medical Center Foundation, dba Hilo Medical Center Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on November 2, 2019, at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, located at 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 46 c. Application No. SP-19-60, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on November 2-3, 16, and 23, 2019, inside the Aloha Theatre Building, located at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawaii. d. Application No. SP-19-61, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on December 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22, 2019, inside the Aloha Theatre Building, located at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawaii. e. Application No. SP-19-62, Friends of the Palace Theater, dba Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on November 7, 2019, at the Palace Theater (Lobby), located at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii. f. Application No. SP-19-63, Holualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture, dba Donkey Mill Art Center, for a Special General liquor license on November 7, 2019, inside the Donkey Mill Art Center, located at 78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway, HOlualoa, Hawaii. g. Application No. SP-19-64, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on November 9, 2019, at the Volcano Art Center, located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii. h. Application No. SP-19-65, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., dba Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on November 10, 2019, at the Waikoloa Stables, located at 68-1936 Waikoloa Road, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Application No. SP-19-66, The Food Basket Inc., dba Hawaii Island's Food Bank, for a Special General liquor license, on November 23, 2019, at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Plantation Estates, located at One North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii. j. Application No. SP-19-67, Society for Kona's Education & Art, dba Society for Kona's Education & Art, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on November 16, 2019, at The Society for Kona's Education & Art Building, located at 84-5191 Mamalahoa Highway, HOnaunau, Hawaii. k. Application No. SP-19-68, Hilo High School Foundation, dba Hilo High School Foundation, for a Special General liquor license, on February 28, 2020, in the Sangha Hall, located at 424 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 47 I. Application No. SP-19-69, ACF Kona Kohala Chefs Charitable & Educational Fund, dba ACF Kona Kohala Chefs Charitable & Educational Fund, for a Special General liquor license, on December 7, 2019, at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel (Honu's Lawn, Luau and Imu grounds), located at 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The motion was seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 15, Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification. Could I please get a motion for ratification of Transient Vessel License, Application Nos. TV-19-34 to TV-19-42, Item Nos. 15(a) to 15(i). Greenwell: So moved. Thomas: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the following Transient Vessel Licenses: a. Application No. TV-19-34, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Emerald Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on April 4 & 22, 2020; and May 4, 2020. b. Application No. TV-19-35, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Grand Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on January 2, 2020; February 1 & 29, 2020; March 12, 2020; and April 10 & 27, 2020. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 48 c. Application No. TV-19-36, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Island Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on April 16, 2020. d. Application No. TV-19-37, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Pacific Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on January 27, 2020. e. Application No. TV-19-38, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Ruby Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on April 25, 2020. f. Application No. TV-19-39, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Sea Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on April 20, 2020. g. Application No. TV-19-40, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Sea Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on April 21, 2020. h. Application No. TV-19-41, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Star Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on January 18, 2020; February 2 & 17, 2020; and March 6 & 18, 2020. i. Application No. TV-19-42, Innersea Discoveries LLC, dba Uncruise Adventures, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kawaihae Harbor, Kawaihae, Hawaii on November 16 & 30, 2019; December 14 & 28, 2019; January 11 & 25, 2020; February 8 & 22, 2020; March 7 & 21, 2020; April 4 & 18, 2020; May 2, 2020; and June 13 & 27, 2020. The motion was seconded by Ms. Thomas. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 49 Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 16, to close out our business for this meeting we have the election of a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the year 2020. Any nominations? Mr. Vice-Chair? Greenwell: I'd like to nominate Mr. Claude Onizuka as the next Chairperson. Ibarra: Second. Mr. Greenwell nominated Claude Onizuka as Chairperson for the year 2020; seconded by Mr. Ibarra. Nahale-a: Nomination is on the floor. Masuda: Do you want to close the nomination for Chairperson? Raymond: I move to close. Greenwell: I'll second that. Nahale-a: The nomination on the floor is for Commissioner Onizuka to assume the Chairmanship in 2020. Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. Congratulations, Commissioner Onizuka. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: Nominations for Vice-Chair? Onizuka: I'd like to nominate Mike Hughes as Vice-Chair for the year 2020. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka nominated Michael Hughes as Vice-Chairperson for the year 2020; seconded by Ms. Raymond. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 50 Nahale-a: Move to close nominations? Arakaki: Move to close nominations. Raymond: I'll second that. Mr. Arakaki moved to close nominations; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Motion to approve Mike Hughes as Vice-Chair for 2020. All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. Congratulations, Mike. The motion was carried unanimously. Ibarra: Congratulations. IX. Announcements Meetings of Liquor Commission Nahale-a: The next meeting of the Liquor Commission is... January 2, 2020, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii. February 6, 2020, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building B, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. X. Adjournment Nahale-a: Motion to adjourn? Hughes: So move. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Hughes moved to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded to adjourn. All those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." DECEMBER 5, 2019—LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 51 Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The meeting is adjourned. The motion was carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 A.M. Vector aid Takase The December 5, 2019, Liquor Commission minutes were approved as circulated via email/mail on January 30, 2020, by the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii on February 6, 2020. DECEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 52