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Home My WebLink About2018-07-05 Liquor Commission Minutes COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL LIQUOR COMMISSION July 5, 2018 HILO LAGOON CENTRE, 101 AUPUNI STREET, UNIT 230, HILO, HAWAIʻI I. Call To Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Art Taniguchi at 10:00 A.M., in the Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai‘i. The following were present and constituted a quorum: Commissioners: Art Taniguchi, Chair Warren Arakaki, Commissioner David Greenwell, Commissioner Michael Hughes, Commissioner Allen Salāve‘a, Commissioner Absent and Excused: Gerald Takase, Director Shelby Nahale-a, Vice Chair Stephen Lopez, Commissioner Claude Onizuka, Commissioner Dawn Raymond, Commissioner Others Present: Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer Craig Masuda, Deputy Corporation Counsel Gail Fujimoto, Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Tech. Dorsi Lim, Secretary to the Board & Commission Taniguchi: I’d like to call this meeting of the Liquor Commission to order. I’d like to ask everyone to put their phones on vibrate or silent please. We’ll start off with introductions. Fujimoto: Gail Fujimoto, Licensing Officer. Gonzalez: Good morning, Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer. Hughes: Mike Hughes, Commissioner. Arakaki: Warren Arakaki, Commissioner. Taniguchi: Art Taniguchi, Commissioner. Masuda: Craig Masuda, Commission Counsel. Greenwell: David Greenwell, District 9 Commissioner. Salāve‘a: Aloha, Allen Salāve‘a, Commissioner. Lim: Dorsi Lim, Secretary to the Board and Commission. II. Approval of Minutes Taniguchi: Thank you very much. First order of business, approval of minutes. The June 7, 2018, minutes were circulated via e-mail on July 3, 2018. Can I have a motion to accept? Greenwell: I make the motion. Arakaki: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to accept the June 7, 2018, Liquor Commission Minutes as circulated; seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Taniguchi: Moved by Mr. Greenwell, seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, call for the question. All those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “Aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda Taniguchi: We don’t have any supplemental agenda. IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items Taniguchi: Do we have any public statements on any agenda items? There were no public statements. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 2 V. Public Hearings Taniguchi: Application No. 17-30, Umekes, LLC, dba Umeke’s Kuakini Center, submits Application for Increase in Licensed Premises to include an outside dining area facing the common area parking lot 1. Application No. 17-30 (10:01 A.M.) Umekes, LLC, dba Umeke’s Kuakini Center, submits Application for Increase in Licensed Premises to include an outside dining area facing the common area parking lot, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kuakini Center, 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Unit 112, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-4-010:005. Taniguchi: Is there anyone here from Umeke’s? There was no one present from Umeke’s. Taniguchi: No? Do we defer it again? There was discussion on the status of representation for the applicant. Gonzalez: May we take Item No. 2? Taniguchi: Yes. Item No. 2, Application No. 17-31, Longs Drug Stores California, L.L.C., dba Longs Drugs #6870 (Keaau), for an original Retail General liquor license. 2. Application No. 17-31 (10:01 A.M.) Longs Drug Stores California, L.L.C., dba Longs Drugs #6870 (Keaau), for an original Retail General liquor license, located at the northeast corner of the Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road and Old Volcano Road, Kea‘au, Hawai‘i, TMKs: 1-6-002:019 to 022, 099, 102, and 103. Newton J. Chu, representing Longs Drug Stores; and, Thalia Rodriguez, Manager (Hilo) were present. Chu: Good morning, Chairman Taniguchi, members of the Commission, Mr. Gonzalez, Ms. Fujimoto and Ms. Lim. I’m Newton Chu on behalf of the applicant. To my left, Thalia Rodriguez who is on the Management Team with Longs here in Hilo. Taniguchi: You’ve read the report. Are there any changes to the report? Chu: No, we have no changes to the investigator’s report. Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe the business for the record? July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 3 Chu: It’s Hawaii’s favorite drug store. I don’t have anything to add other than we’re really happy to be bringing Longs to Kea‘au. It’s a nice sized store, it’s not one of the largest, but it’s going to be nice, brand new, located next to Shipman headquarters and across the street from the current Watumull Shopping Center. Do you have anything to add to it (to Thalia)? Rodriguez: We’re just looking forward to opening the doors in that new location. Right now, we have the existing location open in the Kea‘au Shopping Center where we service about 20,000-plus customers per month, doing about 3,200 prescriptions per week. We’re looking forward to a larger space. Chu: Right now, it’s pretty much a pharmacy. It will be a typical retail pharmacy plus the other things that Longs brings to the community. Taniguchi: Mr. Gonzalez, do you have any report of protests? Gonzalez: Thank you, Mr. Chair. The applicant mailed eight out of eight notices within 100 feet, 33 out of 33 notices within 500 feet. There were 28 properties entitled to protest, and we received zero protests for this application. Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony regarding this application? There was no testimony. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? Arakaki: I have a question. When do you expect this to be completed? When do you expect the grand opening to be? Rodriguez: Right now, the date set would be October 14, 2018. Chu: There’s also a website where you can watch the daily construction go on. It’s under KZ Development (the developer). Every so often I check on it. On a rainy day, there’s not a lot of activity, but right now all the walls are up, the roof’s on, it’s looking pretty good. Taniguchi: Any other questions? Is it on the, it’s behind Shipman, so it’s on the farmers’ market side of the street? Chu: Right. It’s exactly where the farmers’ market used to be. Rodriguez: Right. Yes. Taniguchi: If there are no other questions, can we have a motion to close public hearing? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 4 Greenwell: I make the motion to close the public hearing. Hughes: I’ll second it. Taniguchi: Mr. Greenwell, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Mr. Greenwell moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Taniguchi: Any other discussion? There was no other discussion. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor of closing public hearing signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Now, a motion to approve Application No. 17-31? Greenwell: I make the motion to approve Application No. 17-31. Hughes: I’ll second that. Taniguchi: Okay. Pending final inspection, right? Greenwell: Pending final inspection, yes. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 17-31, Longs Drug Stores California, L.L.C., dba Longs Drugs #6870 (Keaau), for an original Retail General liquor license, located at the northeast corner of the Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road and Old Volcano Road, Kea‘au, Hawai‘i, TMKs: 1-6-002:019 to 022, 099, 102, and 103, pending final inspection; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Taniguchi: Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 5 Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Chu: Thank you very much. Rodriguez: Thank you. Chu: Thank you for making Longs a part of your day. Have a great day. Good to see all of you. Gonzalez: Mr. Chair, if we may go back to Item No. 1 under Public Hearings, Application No. 17-30. 1. Application No. 17-30 (10:08 A.M.) Umekes, LLC, dba Umeke’s Kuakini Center, submits Application for Increase in Licensed Premises to include an outside dining area facing the common area parking lot, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kuakini Center, 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Unit 112, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-4-010:005. Taniguchi: Okay. Gonzalez: We have been notified that the applicant is not attending. They are off-island today. So we can proceed without them. Taniguchi: We defer to the next meeting, then? Gonzalez: No, we can proceed without them. Taniguchi: Okay. So who’s going to answer the questions, if we have questions? Gonzalez: If there are questions that the Department can answer on their behalf, we will do so. Taniguchi: Okay. They didn’t have any changes to their report, right? Gonzalez: No. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 6 Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? Hughes: What are they asking for? Gonzalez: They’re asking for a temporary increase in the premises. Essentially, if you’re familiar with the location of Umeke’s at Kuakini Center, off of the street within the parking lot area, they did a new construction and re-did the parking lot. Between the parking lot for the Kuakini Center and Umeke’s back door there is a large concrete area that they want to be able to have picnic tables with shade coverings. Taniguchi: Should I re-read that? We read it into the record already, but should I re- read that? Gonzalez: If you read it earlier I don’t think you have to, Mr. Chair. Taniguchi: Okay. Any other questions? I have a question. I think we brought it up at the last public hearing, but I’m kind of familiar with that area. Where the sidewalk is at the end of the building, you have a walkway that’s open. Are they going to block it? Gonzalez: Are you talking about the walkway that’s closer to the street? Taniguchi: (referring to the report) In the second picture on the right. Gonzalez: You’re referring to page two of the report? Taniguchi: Yes. Yes. Because from there, you can just walk right in, right? Gonzalez: If you walk towards the street side, you have to walk around the building to walk into the premises. Taniguchi: From the street, if you come in this way, if this whole area is a licensed premises, do they have to or are they intending to block it off or just leave it open? Gonzalez: There is a hedge between the street and their premises along the streetside, and there’s a railing between the driveway and this elevated concrete area. Taniguchi: Unless they put the hedge in later. We had to park outside once and we just came right in. That’s the question I had because it looks pretty open. Gonzalez: Okay. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any other questions? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Call for the question. I’m sorry, did we have any record of protests? July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 7 Gonzalez: Thank you, Mr. Chair. This is an application for increase in licensed premises. The applicant mailed 13 out of 13 notices within 100 feet and 41 out of 41 notices within 500 feet. There were 23 properties entitled to protest and there were zero protests received. Taniguchi: There’s no public testimony on this, right? Greenwell: No. There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Since none, can I have a motion to close public hearing? Greenwell: I make that motion to close public hearing. Arakaki: Second. Taniguchi: Moved by Mr. Greenwell, seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Mr. Greenwell moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Taniguchi: Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor of closing public hearing signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Can I have a motion to approve or deny Application No. 17-30, pending final inspection? Greenwell: I make the motion to approve Application No. 17-30, pending final inspection. Arakaki: Second. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 8 Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 17-30, Umekes, LLC, dba Umeke’s Kuakini Center, submits Application for Increase in Licensed Premises to include an outside dining area facing the common area parking lot, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kuakini Center, 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Unit 112, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-4-010:005, pending final inspection; seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Taniguchi: Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. VI. Preliminary Hearings Taniguchi: Application No. 17-35, Volcano Grill & Bar LLC, dba Volcano Grill, for an original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1. 1. Application No. 17-35 (10:11 A.M.) Volcano Grill & Bar LLC, dba Volcano Grill, for an original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Ali‘i Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Alii Drive, Bldg. A, Units 1 & 2, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMKs: 7-5-009:030 and 7-5-009:031. Jennifer Nguyen and Jeremy Meis, Managers, Volcano Grill, were present. Taniguchi: Can you identify yourselves and your relationship to the business, please? Nguyen: Hi, my name is Jennifer Nguyen. I am a manager of Volcano Grill. Beside me is Jeremy Meis, also a manager. Meis: Hello. Taniguchi: Good morning. Have you read the report? July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 9 Nguyen: Yes. Taniguchi: Any changes to the report? Nguyen: No. Taniguchi: Okay. Can you briefly describe your business? Nguyen: We are a new, upcoming restaurant on Ali‘i Drive in Kona town. We are serving Pacific American food with a taste of Vietnamese dishes. We hope that we can serve you a glass of wine with your dinner. Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony on this application? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, can we have a motion to approve Application No. 17-35? Greenwell: I make the motion to approve Application No. 17-35, subject to hearing held on September 6 in Hilo. Hughes: I’ll second that. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 17-35, Volcano Grill & Bar LLC, dba Volcano Grill, for an original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Ali‘i Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Alii Drive, Bldg. A, Units 1 & 2, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMKs: 7-5-009:030 and 7-5-009:031, if approved, public hearing to be held on September 6, 2018, in Hilo; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded, any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 10 The motion was carried unanimously. Nguyen: Thank you. Aloha. Meis: Thank you. Gonzalez: Mr. Chair, if we may pass on Item No. 2, Application No. 17-36, for Lucy’s Taqueria. The owner is on her way to the meeting. Taniguchi: Okay. Gonzalez: Thank you. Taniguchi: Item No. 3, Application No. 17-37, Maruhiro Enterprise Co.,Ltd., dba Sushi Shiono, Restaurant General liquor license, Category A. Good morning. 3. Application No. 17-37 (10:12 A.M.) Maruhiro Enterprise Co.,Ltd., dba Sushi Shiono, Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, for a Change of Location to 74-5599 Pawai Place, Bays B4 & B5, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-4-010:018. Yuka Kawakami, Secretary/Director and Office Manager was present. Kawakami: Hi. Taniguchi: Can you identify yourself and your relationship to the business? Kawakami: My name is Yuka Kawakami. I’m the Secretary and Director of Maruhiro Enterprise, as well as the Office Manager. Taniguchi: Okay. Have you read the report? Kawakami: Yes. Taniguchi: Any changes? Kawakami: We just have a little change in the floor plan that we had to take off the office space at the entrance. That was all for now. Taniguchi: Did you notify the office of the change? Kawakami: I have a new floor plan. Taniguchi: Gail, did you get a copy? Ms. Kawakami provided a copy of the revised floor plan. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 11 Taniguchi: So, the one we have in file is the old one, right? Waltjen: Probably. Taniguchi: So what’s the change? Just where your office is going to be? Kawakami: Just a little bit at the entrance, there is a square space (referring to the revised floor plan) here. Taniguchi: When you come in, on the right side? Or left side? Kawakami: In front. This is the lanai and this is the parking in back. This space has to be taken away somehow. Taniguchi: On the left side when you come in the door? Right now you show tables there? Kawakami: Yes. Right now I don’t know if we’re going to have tables there. Taniguchi: That’s basically it? Kawakami: Yes. Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe your business? Kawakami: Sushi Shiono is a Japanese restaurant. We serve sushi, Japanese cuisine, bentos, and for the new place, we are going to have ramen noodle. We are thinking of having ramen noodle on the right side and a sushi place on the left side. It’s like two separate (parts), but together as Sushi Shiono. There was discussion between Counsel and Chairman. Taniguchi: Gail and Mr. Gonzalez? Does the change look okay to you? Gonzalez: Yes, Mr. Chair, thank you. Taniguchi: Okay, for the record, the change is okay with the Department. Do we have any public testimony on this application? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Since none, Commissioners, any questions? Arakaki: How many other restaurants do you have? Kawakami: We have three restaurants right now--Kona, Waikoloa and Mauna Lani Resort. We don’t sell liquor at Waikoloa, only bentos, take out bentos. Sushi Kona restaurant, we are moving to a new place. Construction hasn’t started yet. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 12 We are hoping to have it ready next year. I don’t know how long the construction will take or how long the Building Department will take, but the final design will be ready by this month, maybe next week. We will submit everything next week and see how long it will take. As soon as we finish construction, we’ll move everything from the current place to the new place. Arakaki: Current place meaning…? Kawakami: The Kona restaurant. Taniguchi: The Kona one. Kawakami: Yes. Gonzalez: Commissioner Arakaki, this is an application for change of location in anticipation of them moving into a newer and larger facility. Once the construction for this facility at 74-5599 Pawai Place is completed, they would relocate from their current existing location. Arakaki: Got it. Taniguchi: Mr. Greenwell, you had a question? Greenwell: No, that was it. Taniguchi: Any other questions? I have a question. I always go to your restaurant in Kona. Where is this? In the industrial area? Kawakami: Yes. It’s by the Kona Brewing Company. Taniguchi: Oh, okay. So it’s a bigger location? Kawakami: Yes, a little bit bigger. Taniguchi: No other questions? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, can we have a motion to approve or deny? Arakaki: I move to approve Application No. 17-37, if approved, public hearing to be held on September 6, 2018, in Hilo, Hawai‘i. Greenwell: Second. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 13 Mr. Arakaki moved to approve Application No. 17-37, Maruhiro Enterprise Co.,Ltd., dba Sushi Shiono, Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, for a Change of Location to 74-5599 Pawai Place, Bays B4 & B5, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-4-010:018, if approved, public hearing to be held on September 6, 2018, in Hilo, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Kawakami: Thank you very much. VII. New Business Taniguchi: Okay, (licensee) not here yet. Item No. 7, Unfinished Business, Application No. 16-41, Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant, Inc., status report requested by Commission on its Application for Increase in Licensed Premises to include TMK: 1-5-002:024. 1. Application No. 16-41 (10:18 A.M.) Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant, Inc., status report requested by Commission on its Application for Increase in Licensed Premises to include TMK: 1-5-002:024, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 15-2942 A Pāhoa Village Road, Pāhoa, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-5-012:069. Salvador Jiminez, President; and Kirstin Heid were present. Taniguchi: Good morning. Jiminez: Hi, good morning. Heid: Good morning. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 14 Taniguchi: How are you today? Jiminez: Good and how are you? Taniguchi: Good. Thank you for coming in. Do you have an update on the situation there? Jiminez: We are still working on it. Heid: We brought our plans for just the first phase or our plans for that location in Pahoa to make it somewhat more permanent. Gonzalez: Mr. Chair, to set the foundation for the discussion today, the last report to the Commission was that there were no alcohol sales going on but there were food sales in the area of the increase. Since that last report, there have been no changes. They are still providing food but no alcohol sales. They have been in discussion with other departments. They have been drafting plans which are being circulated now to create a more permanent structure and building in the area of increase. I think the owners can provide any further details. Taniguchi: This is not at the old location? Jiminez: Yes, it is. Hughes: Is this the KFC location? Jiminez: No, the KFC location is still… Heid: We’re waiting on some construction permits. Taniguchi: My recollection, correct me if I’m wrong, we approved…didn’t we approve the parking lot liquor sales by the food truck. Gonzalez: The previous location had burned down, then they set up the food truck. Taniguchi: And we approved the small premises for… Gonzalez: Which was in the area in the vicinity of the parking lot of the previous location. Taniguchi: Right, and we wanted an update after so long, right? Gonzalez: Yes. Taniguchi: So, is this what this is (referring to the draft plans provided by the licensee)? Gonzalez: This is that area. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 15 Taniguchi: But they never served liquor? I thought we approved it. Gonzalez: We approved it, but they needed to get other approvals before they could do that. Taniguchi: Oh. Heid: From Planning and… Jiminez: Fire and electrical and plumbing, and we never passed that. Heid: So we never served. We started working towards this plan of meeting more permanent fixtures to meet everybody’s requirements. Greenwell: The property that you’re putting this thing on, is it your own property or is it a leased piece of property? Jiminez: No, it’s my own property. Greenwell: It’s your own property? Jiminez: Yes. Greenwell: You were leasing a parking lot next door? Jiminez: No, that’s all mine. Greenwell: That’s all yours? Jiminez: Yes. Greenwell: Okay, okay. Jiminez: It’s all Luquin’s plus the parking lot is my property. Greenwell: The parking lot is your property? Jiminez: Yes. Greenwell: Okay, okay. Arakaki: When do you anticipate this building being constructed? Jiminez: Right now, we’re working to finish the blueprints. We work with Pahoa Arts… Heid: The Pahoa Planning…we’re in the process of making what you’re looking at into official blueprints and having those submitted to the County and starting that process just (through) unofficial phone calls. We have water meters allocated for that area. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 16 We’ll meet…plenty of the parking being accessible. We don’t anticipate any large setbacks for it once we get rolling, but realistically, it’s probably another year before the building is there. Greenwell: Brandon, this was in six months that they had to come back to us from the last time they were here? Gonzalez: To give a status? Greenwell: Yes. Gonzalez: I believe so. Greenwell: Okay, now they don’t have to come back again until they get this building complete? Is that correct? Gonzalez: You can ask for status reports from the Department if you want, about the progress. Greenwell: But they won’t have to come back? Gonzalez: If you want to minimize any inconvenience for them. Taniguchi: We approved the liquor, but they had to jump through more hoops, I guess, before they serve liquor. So, that was the reason for coming back, right (in six months)? Heid: Yes. Gonzalez: Their liquor license is currently inactive. Taniguchi: Until? Gonzalez: They renewed it, but it’s inactive. Taniguchi: If they get through those approvals… Gonzalez: Then they would be able to sell liquor. Taniguchi: They would be able to sell liquor. Gonzalez: Because we’ve already given approval for liquor sales from our end. Taniguchi: So how soon do you think that part’s going to take? Heid: I think…they don’t like the tents as part of the… Taniguchi: Who’s “they?” The County? July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 17 Heid: The County. Planning doesn’t like the tents, so they’re not really interested in signing off on that. I’ve spoken with the Department of Health. They don’t mind the port- a-potty situation so much anymore. I don’t anticipate too many problems from them. I think we would probably need to invest in one of those portable water scenarios for hand washing. Inside the trailer is for our employees and we’re all set because they have access to the water and the soap and the towels, but for customer service…I don’t anticipate too many problems with the Department of Health, but again, it comes back to the tents and with no somewhat coverage, it’s not real convenient out there when it’s raining. Or when it’s really hot. Either way, right? You’ll get very sunburned sitting there… Taniguchi: I think the concern, and too bad Commissioner Onizuka’s not here because he had that big concern at the time. But then, if you’re not serving liquor…it’s hard to do the unknown, right? Maybe, get a status six months after they start serving liquor? Could we do that? Then they don’t have to keep coming back if they don’t get approval. Since it’s inactive anyway? What if they start tomorrow and it goes on for three years until they build a building? Heid: Yes. Ultimately, I don’t think we would pass our final inspection to start tomorrow. Taniguchi: Yes, but what Mr. Greenwell…we don’t want to inconvenience you. If you were serving liquor already and we got the update, I think that’s what one of our commissioner’s concern (was) about. Heid: …that we were moving more towards more of a permanent situation. Taniguchi: But being that you didn’t, kind of defeats the purpose and you waste your time to come down. So we don’t want that. Heid: Yes. Absolutely. Taniguchi: So I was asking if maybe, could we do that then? Gonzalez: So if the Commission is requesting that we be given a status report six months after they… Taniguchi: …they start serving. Gonzalez: …begin the serving of alcohol, could the Department do that? Taniguchi: Could we do that? Do you think that’s reasonable? Instead of just going blanket, not needing to come back? Greenwell: There has to be something… Masuda: You want to go six or three or…? July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 18 Taniguchi: It was originally six, so…it’s up to you (Commissioners). Can we get a motion from somebody? Salāve‘a: Mr. Chair, I have a question. The trigger for the liquor permit would be what? Is there anything…once they get their permits from Planning, Public Works, DOH and the building is (inaudible), is that the trigger point for it’s activation? Gonzalez: There’s going to be a final inspection from the Liquor Department to make sure that all of the requirements pertaining to the liquor laws are up, the “no drinking,” the “no underage,” if applicable, the “no human trafficking” posters, that they have a copy of the rules on premises. There was discussion, too, about the area having proper barriers to prevent people from taking their alcoholic beverages out of the consumption area. So, once that is done, then it’s a matter of them activating their license with us, making sure that all of the fees that are due to the Department of Liquor Control are paid up. Salāve‘a: And that activation wouldn’t include coming before the Commission? Gonzalez: No, it would not include coming back to the Commission because you already gave an approval subject to that. Salāve‘a: So what is being proposed would be upon that? Completing all of those steps and then the liquor permit being activated six months after that they come in and give a status. Taniguchi: Yes, because the problem was one of our Commissioners brought it up and it was a good point, and of course there was the fire that destroyed their property, was because they had a temporary food truck outside, they wanted to serve liquor out there. The concern was he didn’t want it to be forever, so the six-months was proposed. But being that they never served liquor and they came back, you feel for them having to come in. At least it’s something, and everybody, hopefully will be here and they might have other questions (referring to the Commissioners). But, for now, I think there’s really nothing to ask. Greenwell: But, making a motion now shouldn’t we…I don’t know how to do it, but it would have to be contingent on their building. Taniguchi: No, it’s temporary. See, we approved the temporary, but they never could serve because they didn’t get approval from all these other areas. Greenwell: But, it’s saying that they have to get by Planning because of their tents. So they need to put up a building to get by Planning. Taniguchi: Right. Right. And they don’t anticipate approval, but what if they get approved? That’s my question. In other words, the reason for the six-month report was after you did this outside exception that we approved to get a status update, it’s basically closing the loop because whenever you give something that’s indefinite, it could go on for years before the building comes up and then they’re selling liquor outside and there’s no status report. That was a concern. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 19 Masuda: And what would happened, Mr. Greenwell, if I may, is if they do get the building and then they have everything approved, they can just go in immediately and not have to wait for the Commission’s action. Greenwell: But Brandon said they have to do an inspection. Masuda: Yes, but that’s going to be before the activation; an inspection will happen. Salāve‘a: But not in front of the Commission. Masuda: But not in front of the Commission. So they will do whatever they have to do within the County. If they can get Planning to change their mind, fine. As long as they satisfy Liquor Department as far as upon the final inspection they have everything covered, Liquor Department will then issue them their activation. Six months from the activation, they’ll come before the board and tell us how it’s going. If it’s a full-on service building, then I’m sure the Department will give us the status of that and tell them, okay, it’s like a regular building, it’s no longer some kind of temporary or in between kind of a situation. Taniguchi: They already have the license. Greenwell: I understand that. Taniguchi: So this is for that outside thing. That’s why we voted for that—the request for a status update in six months. Greenwell: My next question is I don’t know how to word a motion to bring them back. Masuda: If I may, Mr. Chairman, an appropriate motion could just say, “Upon activation of their license, the Department will have a status report prepared for the Commission, and the applicants brought back in six-months.” Upon the activation, so they have to be functioning as a liquor licensee distributor. Taniguchi: Because actually, if they go into the building already, then it’s moot. Right? Gonzalez: Yes. This is a good discussion because what we’re trying to game plan is for things really out of our control. Because one way this can go is they are held to build a more permanent structure with four solid walls and a solid roof. The footprint of that building could be bigger or smaller than what we approved. We would need updated drawings from them when we go for our liquor inspection to say this is the area for liquor consumption. It could get smaller or it could get bigger. The other departments that have control over approving what they operate out of might say they can put up some kind of temporary structure that has fire retardant canvas or roofing. So, if the question is whether or not the Commission wants to go and take another stab at its approval of the liquor sales because there’s no clear picture of what they’re going to sell out of, then that is a valid question. But, if you look at it from this perspective: July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 20 the property is owned by the licensee, we have a general idea of the area that was allowed to have liquor sales where the building once stood. We increased that to include the parking lot area where their food truck is operating out of, and we focus on that, and there’s no liquor sales occurring now. The Commission already gave approval for that increased area for liquor sales given the circumstances. And all we would like is an update on their progress or how the liquor sales are going with the increased area once it starts, given the concerns that were raised during the approval. I had it simply as “a status report within blank months after the licensee begins their alcohol sales.” That way, if there’s any other concerns, it’s generic enough where the issues that were initially raised can be addressed. Taniguchi: So, it’s simple. Is that okay (to the Commissioners)? Make the motion, David? You want to parrot that? Gonzalez: The way he worded it was fine. Taniguchi: But it was kind of lengthy. Masuda: Want me to repeat it? Here’s a proposed motion. If you like it, you can just say, “So approved.” What the motion would be is upon activation of the liquor license and upon sale (which is the same thing, initial sale), that six months after that activation, you (Mr. Greenwell) would like a status update for the Commission. Taniguchi: So, Mr. Greenwell made that motion. Salāve‘a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved that six months after activation of the liquor license and upon initial sale of liquor, a status update be presented to the Commission for Application No. 16-41, Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant, Inc., Application for Increase in Licensed Premises to include TMK: 1-5-002:024, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 15-2942 A Pāhoa Village Road, Pāhoa, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-5-012:069; seconded by Mr. Salāve‘a. Taniguchi: Ok, seconded. Any other discussion? Everyone okay with that? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Call for the question, then. All those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 21 Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Jiminez: Thank you. Heid: Thank you. Taniguchi: Good luck. What about the cantina renovations? Gonzalez: The other end of the update is the cantina location which has undergone some renovations and is still pending some Department of Health approval(s). Heid: Yes. We have applications for permits with the County for tenant improvement to the building for addition of a urinal and addition of a hand sink and also a three-compartment sink, even though that’s not required by the Department of Health, for our bar area. Once we get our permits for that, we already have everybody lined up to do the work which should take minimal time per week. Then, we will be ready to call for our final inspection and get flying with that one. Gonzalez: That’s for the location near the… Heid: By Long’s Drugs. Taniguchi: The newer side, right? Heid: Yes, the newer side of Pāhoa. Gonzalez: Closer to the highway. Heid: Other than that, yes, we are ready to open and could possibly in the next few weeks open just for our food. We have all of our food permits. Depending on what happens in the coming days with everything, it’s so transitional right now. But we’re looking at possibly doing that and having that work done simultaneously, and incorporating the liquor after that. That’s the status on that place. Gonzalez: Thank you. Arakaki: I hope you get that done soon. I think you’re going to have a lot of tourists coming in soon. Heid: I think exactly, yes. That location is unreal on that highway, and then at night you have the beautiful sky though ominous to some people, but that location will do great. We’re excited about that and we’ll get that done. Hughes: There’s that glow in the background at night. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 22 Taniguchi: Good luck. Gonzalez: If we can move to New Business? Taniguchi: Okay, Item No. VIII, New Business, Waikoloa Venture, LLC, dba Island Gourmet Markets, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit, to its mezzanine for additional storage (will not hold liquor). 1. Waikoloa Venture, LLC, dba Island Gourmet Markets, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit to its mezzanine for additional storage (will not hold liquor), approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on May 23, 2018, to its Retail General liquor license, located at the Queens’ Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i. Taniguchi: Can we have a motion? Greenwell: Before we have a motion, here we go again. Why are we getting involved in the building if it doesn’t hold liquor? Taniguchi: Good question, but it’s a question for Mr. Gonzalez. Greenwell: I know I’ve asked this question before and I got some explanations, but if we start getting involved in ratification for modification of the building, it’s out of our scope. Gonzalez: The short answer is our rules require them to apply for an alteration permit when they change their building and the footprint of the building. It’s a holdover and carry over of the checks overlapping of governmental agencies approvals. Because some of the changes may not relate to alcohol sales or storage or our alcohol laws in particular, it is a safeguard to notify other departments that might need to know about changes to structures or alterations to structures, like the Building Department. So, it’s a carryover of that as well. In this case, they were just erring on the side of caution because they’re not creating much storage space. Who knows? In the future they might come in for an increase to store liquor there. Taniguchi: They might want to store liquor in there. Gonzalez: So, it’s good for us to know, too. When our investigators go to a premises and they notice there’s walls removed or there’s walls put up, that kind of change in space from the floor plans we have on file, it throws them for a loop sometimes. So this is also good because it keeps our floor plans as up to date as possible. Masuda: It allows the investigators to know where to look. Right now they’re not planning for liquor storage. But who knows, right? Taniguchi: Yes, good question. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 23 Masuda: The investigator can look to see if they are storing liquor there. Taniguchi: Can I have a motion? Greenwell: I make that motion. Taniguchi: Moved by Mr. Greenwell. Any second? Arakaki: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the Application for Alteration Permit submitted by Waikoloa Venture, LLC, dba Island Gourmet Markets, to its mezzanine for additional storage (will not hold liquor), approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on May 23, 2018, to its Retail General liquor license, located at the Queens’ Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Taniguchi: Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 2, Kona Brewing Co., LLC, dba Kona Brewing Co., LLC, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to its Brew Yard and Brew House, for a food and beer pairing dinner, to be held on July 14, 2018. 2. Kona Brewing Co., LLC, dba Kona Brewing Co., LLC, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to its Brew Yard and Brew House, for a food and beer pairing dinner, to be held on July 14, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 30, 2018, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kona Industrial Subdivision, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i. Taniguchi: Motion? Arakaki: Move to ratify. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 24 Greenwell: Second. Mr. Arakaki moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises submitted by Kona Brewing Co., LLC, dba Kona Brewing Co., LLC, to its Brew Yard and Brew House, for a food and beer pairing dinner, to be held on July 14, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 30, 2018, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kona Industrial Subdivision, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: All those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 3, Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation, dba Ola Brew Co., ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to its parking lot fronting the bays on the side of the building, for a special event held on June 15, 2018. 3. Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation, dba Ola Brew Co., ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to its parking lot fronting the bays on the side of the building, for a special event held on June 15, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on June 12, 2018, to its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B1, located at 74-5598 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i. Taniguchi: Motion? Greenwell: Move to ratify. Hughes: Second. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 25 Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises submitted by Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation, dba Ola Brew Co., to its parking lot fronting the bays on the side of the building, for a special event held on June 15, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on June 12, 2018, to its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B1, located at 74-5598 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 4, Kim Mukai LLC, dba Kim’s at the Hilo Muni, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to its covered patio fronting the Restaurant, for a special event held on June 11, 2018. 4. Kim Mukai LLC, dba Kim’s at the Hilo Muni, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to its covered patio fronting the Restaurant, for a special event held on June 11, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 6, 2018, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 340 Haihai Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i. Hughes: Move to ratify. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Hughes moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises submitted by Kim Mukai LLC, dba Kim’s at the Hilo Muni, to its covered patio fronting the Restaurant, for a special event held on June 11, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 6, 2018, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 340 Haihai Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 26 Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 5, Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., dba Aloha Island Mart, acceptance of the notice of change of officers and directors, resignation of Robert William Owens, Chairman and Director, effective December 31, 2017; resignation of Robert Bradley Williams, Vice President and Director, effective January 22, 2018; and appointment of Thomas Alan Grimes and Robert Wai Fung, as Directors, effective May 22, 2018. 5. Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., dba Aloha Island Mart, acceptance of the notice of change of officers and directors, resignation of Robert William Owens, Chairman and Director, effective December 31, 2017; resignation of Robert Bradley Williams, Vice President and Director, effective January 22, 2018; and appointment of Thomas Alan Grimes and Robert Wai Fung, as Directors, effective May 22, 2018, to its Retail General liquor licenses for Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., dba Aloha Island Mart (Kona), (Keauhou), (Waiākea), (Honalo), (Kailua-Kona), (Kamuela/Waimea), (Captain Cook), and (Henry Street). Taniguchi: Motion to accept? Arakaki: Move to accept. Taniguchi: Motion made. Second? Hughes: Second it. Mr. Arakaki moved to accept the notice of change of officers and directors, submitted by Aloha Petroleum, Ltd, dba Aloha Island Mart, for the resignation of Robert William Owens, Chairman and Director, effective December 31, 2017; rsignation of Robert Bradley Williams, July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 27 Vice President and Director, effective January 22, 2018; and appointment of Thomas Alan Grimes and Robert Wai Fung, as Directors, effective May 22, 2018, to its Retail General liquor licenses for Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., dba Aloha Island Mart (Kona), (Keauhou), (Waiākea), (Honalo), (Kailua-Kona), (Kamuela/Waimea), (Captain Cook), and (Henry Street); seconded by Mr. Hughes. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 6, The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., dba Kona Coffee & Tea Company, ratification of Application for Game Permit for Black Jack game held on June 16, 2018. 6. The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., dba Kona Coffee & Tea Company, ratification of Application for Game Permit for Black Jack game held on June 16, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 14, 2018, to its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i. Greenwell: Move to ratify. Hughes: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the Application for Game Permit for Black Jack game held on June 16, 2018, submitted by The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., dba Kona Coffee & Tea Company, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 14, 2018, to its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion? July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 28 There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 7, Maruhiro Enterprises Co., Ltd., dba Sushi Shiono, acceptance of Personal History and Affidavit for Satoshi Kiyokawa, Vice President, effective February 1, 2018; Yuka Kawakami, Secretary/Director, effective January 24, 2017. 7. Maruhiro Enterprises Co., Ltd., dba Sushi Shiono, acceptance of Personal History and Affidavit for Satoshi Kiyokawa, Vice President, effective February 1, 2018; Yuka Kawakami, Secretary/Director, effective January 24, 2017, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at Ali‘i Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Ali‘i Drive, C-3 and C-3B, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i. Arakaki: Move to ratify. Greenwell: Second. Taniguchi: Move to accept? Arakaki: Yes. I move to accept. Mr. Arakaki moved to accept the Personal History and Affidavit submitted by Maruhiro Enterprises Co., Ltd., dba Sushi Shiono, for Satoshi Kiyokawa, Vice President, effective February 1, 2018; Yuka Kawakami, Secretary/Director, effective January 24, 2017, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at Ali‘i Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Ali‘i Drive, C-3 and C-3B, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 29 Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 8, Dragon Roll LLC, dba Shimaichi, acceptance of admission of new member Namba Holdings Corporation and Personal History and Affidavit for Junichi Namba, as Chairman, effective August 2, 2013. 8. Dragon Roll LLC, dba Shimaichi, acceptance of admission of new member Namba Holdings Corporation and Personal History and Affidavit for Junichi Namba, as Chairman, effective August 2, 2013, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at Ali‘i Plaza, 75-5742 Kuakini Highway, Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i. Taniguchi: May I have a motion to accept? Arakaki: Move to accept. Salāve‘a: Second. Mr. Arakaki moved to accept the admission of new member Namba Holdings Corporation and Personal History and Affidavit for Junichi Namba, as Chairman, effective August 2, 2013, submitted by Dragon Roll LLC, dba Shimaichi, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at Ali‘i Plaza, 75-5742 Kuakini Highway, Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Salāve‘a. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Greenwell: 2013? That was a long time ago. Taniguchi: Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Greenwell: Why the date of August 2, 2013? Taniguchi: Probably… Greenwell: …a typo? Gonzalez: (to Gail Fujimoto) Do you know why? July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 30 Fujimoto: We just got notified. Taniguchi: Just got notified. It probably wasn’t listed in the beginning. Gonzalez: It’s not a typographical error. The communication we got listed that as the date. Taniguchi: But probably on the original application listed somebody else? Gonzalez: It’s possible. We’ll follow up on that. Greenwell: Okay. Taniguchi: Any other question? Good question. There was no other question from the Commissioners. Arakaki: Second. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 9, The Club at Hokuli‘a, Inc., dba Club at Hokuli‘a (The), acceptance of revised list of officers and directors for The Club at Hokuli‘a, removing Doug Rhymes and Sharon Marshall, Directors, and admitting Bruce Totten and Clark Gustafson as Directors, and Personal History and Affidavit for Bruce Totten and Clark Gustafson. 9. The Club at Hokuli‘a, Inc., dba Club at Hokuli‘a (The), acceptance of revised list of officers and directors for The Club at Hokuli‘a, removing Doug Rhymes and Sharon Marshall, Directors, and admitting Bruce Totten and Clark Gustafson as Directors, and Personal History and Affidavit for Bruce Totten and Clark Gustafson, to its Club liquor license, Category B2. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 31 Arakaki: Move to accept. Taniguchi: Motion. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Arakaki moved to accept the revised list of officers and directors submitted by The Club at Hokuli‘a, Inc., dba Club at Hokuli‘a (The), removing Doug Rhymes and Sharon Marshall, Directors, and admitting Bruce Totten and Clark Gustafson as Directors, and Personal History and Affidavit for Bruce Totten and Clark Gustafson, to its Club liquor license, Category B2; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 10, JKL & Associates, LLC, dba E Komo Mai Lounge, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises for a special event held on June 16, 2018. 10. JKL & Associates, LLC, dba E Komo Mai Lounge, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises for a special event held on June 16, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 15, 2018, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 340 Kuawa Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i. Greenwell: Move to ratify. Taniguchi: Any second? Arakaki: Second. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 32 Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises submitted by JKL & Associates, LLC, dba E Komo Mai Lounge, for a special event held on June 16, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 15, 2018, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 340 Kuawa Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 11, IES Retail, LLC, dba IES Retail, acceptance of notice of election of officers Michael Takeo Koike, Vice President; Jonathan Ward Mauer, CEO; and Timothy James Parker, Vice President and General Counsel; and Personal History and Affidavit for Michael Takeo Koike, Jonathan Ward Mauer, and Timothy James Parker. 11. IES Retail, LLC, dba IES Retail, acceptance of notice of election of officers Michael Takeo Koike, Vice President; Jonathan Ward Mauer, CEO; and Timothy James Parker, Vice President and General Counsel; and Personal History and Affidavit for Michael Takeo Koike, Jonathan Ward Mauer, and Timothy James Parker, as Vice President, CEO, and Vice President, and General Counsel, respectively, effective October 27, 2016, to its Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, located at 325 Maka‘ala Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i. Taniguchi: Motion to accept? Arakaki: Move to accept. Salāve‘a: Second. Mr. Arakaki moved to accept the notice of election of officers submitted by IES Retail, LLC, dba IES Retail, of Michael Takeo Koike, Vice President; Jonathan Ward Mauer, CEO; and Timothy James Parker, Vice President and General Counsel; and Personal July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 33 History and Affidavit for Michael Takeo Koike, Jonathan Ward Mauer, and Timothy James Parker, as Vice President, CEO, and Vice President, and General Counsel, respectively, effective October 27, 2016, to its Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, located at 325 Maka‘ala Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Salāve‘a. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 12, El Guapo Enterprises, LLC, dba Dolphin Spit Saloon, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for extra standing room, on June 23, 2018. 12. El Guapo Enterprises, LLC, dba Dolphin Spit Saloon, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for extra standing room, on June 23, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 21, 2018, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at The Ilima Court Shopping Center, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Suite F, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i. Taniguchi: Motion to ratify? Arakaki: Move to ratify. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Arakaki moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises submitted by El Guapo Enterprises, LLC, dba Dolphin Spit Saloon, for extra standing room, on June 23, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 21, 2018, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at The Ilima Court Shopping Center, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Suite F, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 34 Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 13, Waikoloa Village Association, dba Waikoloa Village Golf Course, acceptance of notice of election of new Board members, Kevin McLaughlin, Treasurer; Lisa Worrells, Director; Jerry Carmack, Director; Robert Van Calcar, Director; and Personal History and Affidavit for Kevin McLaughlin, Treasurer and Robert Van Calcar, Director. Arakaki: Move to accept. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Arakaki moved to accept the notice of election of new Board members submitted by Waikoloa Village Association, dba Waikoloa Village Golf Course, of Kevin McLaughlin, Treasurer; Lisa Worrells, Director; Jerry Carmack, Director; Robert Van Calcar, Director; and Personal History and Affidavit for Kevin McLaughlin, Treasurer and Robert Van Calcar, Director; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 35 The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 14, Kim Mukai LLC, dba Kim’s at the Hilo Muni, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to its covered patio fronting the Restaurant, for a special event held on July 2, 2018. 14. Kim Mukai LLC, dba Kim’s at the Hilo Muni, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to its covered patio fronting the Restaurant, for a special event held on July 2, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 27, 2018, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 340 Haihai Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i. Greenwell: Move to ratify. Taniguchi: Motion, any second? Hughes: I’ll second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises submitted by Kim Mukai LLC, dba Kim’s at the Hilo Muni, to its covered patio fronting the Restaurant, for a special event held on July 2, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 27, 2018, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 340 Haihai Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Taniguchi: Seconded. Discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 15, Hawaii Nautical Inc., dba Spirit of Aloha, ratification of an original Tour or Cruise Vessel liquor license, Category A. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 36 15. Hawaii Nautical Inc., dba Spirit of Aloha, ratification of an original Tour or Cruise Vessel liquor license, Category A, moored at Honokōkohau Small Boat Harbor, Slip #39, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i. Taniguchi: Can I have a motion to ratify? Arakaki: Move to ratify. Hughes: I second that. Mr. Arakaki moved to ratify the original Tour or Cruise Vessel liquor license, Category A, for Hawaii Nautical Inc., dba Spirit of Aloha, moored at Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor, Slip #39, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 16, Hawaii Nautical Inc., dba Spirit of Aloha, ratification of Application for Outside Storage Permit, for a storage closet, located at Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor, Slip #39, 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona. 16. Hawaii Nautical Inc., dba Spirit of Aloha, ratification of Application for Outside Storage Permit, for a storage closet, located at Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor, Slip #39, 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i. Arakaki: Move to ratify. Taniguchi: Any second? Salāve‘a: Second. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 37 Mr. Arakaki moved to ratify the Application for Outside Storage Permit submitted by Hawaii Nautical Inc., dba Spirit of Aloha, for a storage closet, located at Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor, Slip #39, 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i; seconded by Mr. Salāve‘a. Taniguchi: Seconded. Discussion? Greenwell: This is a question for Brandon. When they say “outside storage permit,” what is the security on an outside storage permit? Are they putting liquor in there? Gonzalez: This is tied to Item No. 15, a Tour Cruise Vessel where they serve the alcohol and where they are moored, they are given on land a place for storage. That’s what this is. It’s a locked, secured warehouse box. Greenwell: You’ve looked at it? You’ve seen it? Gonzalez: The inspectors went to take a look to make sure that it is locked and secured. That was part of the final inspection. Greenwell: So, that storage will only store liquor for the boat? Gonzalez: The storage has been approved for storage of liquor. If they want to store other items in there as well, that’s up to them. Greenwell: But the liquor from that storage locker can only go to the boat. Is that correct? Gonzalez: Correct. That’s where we expect them to store any liquor that cannot be stored on the boat or served on the vessel. Greenwell: Okay. Taniguchi: Good question. Any other question? There was no other question from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, call for the question. All those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 38 Taniguchi: We see here, for Lucy’s? Let’s go back to Item No. 2, under Preliminary Hearings. Application No. 17-36, Lucy’s Taqueria Inc., dba Lucy’s Taqueria, submits Change in Category to Category B2, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1. 2. Application No. 17-36 (10:49 A.M.) Lucy’s Taqueria Inc., dba Lucy’s Taqueria, submits Change in Category to Category B2, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at 194 Kilauea Avenue, Unit 105, Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-3-010:008. Marlene Hall, President, was present. Taniguchi: Good morning. Hall: Good morning. Taniguchi: Can you identify yourself and your relationship to the business, please? Hall: Sure, yes. My name is Marlene Hall and I am the President of Lucy’s Taqueria, Inc. I’m there everyday. I’m sorry for my tardiness. I appreciate you being busy, giving me time to get here. Taniguchi: Are there any changes to your report? Hall: No. Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe your business, please? Hall: Sure. It’s a Mexican restaurant. We have a bar, full-service with full-service tables and on the other side we have counter service where they come up, they order, they get a little piñata, have a seat, we bring the food out, they bus their tables and we have an annual dance and that’s why we’re wanting to increase. The dance is only once a year for Cinco de Mayo and it’s secure. We have someone at the door and we have security people. Taniguchi: There’s no public testimony, there’s no one here. Commissioners, any questions? Mr. Greenwell? Greenwell: You say you have one party per year so there is no contracting out the restaurant to private parties at all? Hall: No. Greenwell: Okay. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 39 Taniguchi: I have a question for Mr. Gonzalez. So, we’re going to move from a B2 to a B1? What’s the difference? Gonzalez: No. The other way. B1 to B2. What they’re doing is the B1 is recorded music and live entertainment, and the B2 is allowing dancing. Taniguchi: Okay. What about the hours? Gonzalez: The hours stay the same. Taniguchi: Stays the same? Gonzalez: Yes. Masuda: This Cinco de Mayo is open to the public? Hall: It is, as long as they have an ID to get in. Taniguchi: Any other questions? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, can we have a motion to approve or deny? Arakaki: Move to approve Application No. 17-36, if approved, public hearing to be held on September 6, 2018, in Hilo, Hawai‘i. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Arakaki moved to approve Application No. 17-36, Lucy’s Taqueria Inc., dba Lucy’s Taqueria, for a Change in Category to Category B2, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at 194 Kilauea Avenue, Unit 105, Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-3-010:008; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 40 The motion was carried unanimously. Hall: Thank you. Greenwell: Good luck. Hall: Thank you. Taniguchi: Item No. 17, Special License Issued for Ratification. Can I have a motion to ratify Special Licenses for Applications SP-17-121 to 122, 18-1 to 18-3, Items 17(a) to 17(e)? Greenwell: I make the motion to request a motion for ratification of the Special Licenses. Taniguchi: Okay. Do we have a second? Salāve‘a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the following Special Licenses: 17. Special License Issued for Ratification a. Application No. SP-17-121, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Performing Arts Company, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, held in the Aloha Theatre Building, located at 79-7384 Māmalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawai‘i, on June 22, 23, and 24, 2018. b. Application No. SP-17-122, Hilo Rotary Club Foundation, dba Hilo Rotary Club Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, held at Wainaku Ventures, located at 26-238 Hawai‘i Belt Road, Hilo, Hawai‘i, on June 23, 2018. c. Application No. SP-18-1, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, to be held at the Kahilu Theatre, located at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawai‘i, on July 5, 7, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2018. d. Application No. SP-18-2, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, to be held at the Kahilu Theatre, located at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawai‘i, on August 4, 2018. e. Application No. SP-18-3, Hawaii Unlimited Athletics, dba Hawaii Unlimited Athletics, for a Special Beer liquor license, to be held in the lobby at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, on July 7, 2018. July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 41 The motion was seconded by Mr. Salāve‘a. Taniguchi: Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 18, Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification. Can I have a motion to ratify Transient Vessel Licenses, Application No. TV-18-01 to TV-18-04, Item No. 18(a) to 18(d)? Greenwell: I’ll make that motion. Salāve‘a: I’ll second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the following Transient Vessel Licenses: 18. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification a. Application No. TV-18-01, NCL America, dba Pride of America, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai‘i, on July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018; August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018; September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018; November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018; December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018; January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019; February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019; March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019; May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019; and June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2019. b. Application No. TV-18-02, NCL America, dba Pride of America,for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, on July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018; September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018; November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018; December 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018; January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019; February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019; March 6, 13, 20, July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 42 27, 2019; April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019; and June 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2019. c. Application No. TV-18-03, Waldron Norton Lilly International, Inc. for Crystal Cruise Lines, dba Crystal Symphony, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai‘i, on July 23, 2018. d. Application No. TV-18-04, Waldron Norton Lilly International, Inc. for Crystal Cruise Lines, dba Crystal Symphony, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, on July 24, 2018. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salāve‘a. Taniguchi: Motion seconded. Any other discussion? Masuda: It should be 18(a) to 18(d), not 9(d). Taniguchi: We revise the motion to 18(a) to 18(d), not 9(d). Call for the question. All those in favor signify by saying, “Aye.” The Commissioners voted “aye.” Taniguchi: Opposed, “Nay.” There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. IX. Announcements Meetings of Liquor Commission Taniguchi: Next meeting, August 2, 2018, in Kona; then, September 6, 2018, in Hilo. Any other announcements? Mr. Gonzalez? Gonzalez: No, Mr. Chair. Greenwell: Art, is there any discussion on the Conference? Taniguchi: Not at this time. Since none, motion to adjourn? July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 43 July 5, 2018 – LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 44