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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-06 Liquor Commission MinutesCOUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 6, 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 10:00 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 Ronald Ibarra, Commissioner Claude Onizuka, Commissioner Dawn Raymond, Commissioner Allen Salave'a, Commissioner Absent and Excused: Michael Hughes, Commissioner Paula Thomas, Commissioner Others Present: Gerald Takase, Director Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer Craig Masuda, Deputy Corporation Counsel Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Officer Dorsi Lim, Secretary to the Board & Commission Nahale-a: Good morning everyone. I'd like to call the meeting of the County of Hawaii Liquor Commission to order. If everyone could please place your cell phones or any other devices on silent we would appreciate it. A couple of housekeeping things: we are recording this meeting so please remember to speak one at a time so that the recording remains clear; the microphones in the room do not amplify your voice but only record what is being said. Can we start by going around the room to introduce ourselves, Dorsi? Lim: Dorsi Lim, Secretary. Waltjen: Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Officer. Takase: Gerald Takase, Director. Ibarra: Ron Ibarra, Commissioner. Salave`a: Allen Salave`a, District 6 Commissioner. Greenwell: David Greenwell, District 9 Commissioner. Nahale-a: Shelby Nahale-a, Commissioner. Masuda: Craig Masuda, Commission Counsel. Onizuka: Claude Onizuka, Commissioner. Raymond: Dawn Raymond, Commissioner. Arakaki: Warren Arakaki, Commissioner. Gonzalez: Good morning, Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer. Nahale-a: Thank you, everyone. II. Approval of Minutes Nahale-a: The May 2019 meeting minutes were circulated via email/mail on May 29, 2019. May I get a motion to approve? Greenwell: I make the motion to approve the minutes of May 2. Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve the May 2, 2019, Liquor Commission minutes as circulated; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Nahale-a: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Seeing none, all those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 2 There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda Nahale-a: We have an addendum to the agenda. Pursuant to Section 92-7, Hawaii 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 two-thirds vote of the Commission. 1. New Business, ADD Item No. 11: 11. Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation, dba Ola Brew Co., discussion on removing conditions placed on its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B1, by the Liquor Commission on April 5, 2018. Greenwell: I make the motion to approve adding the addendum. Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve the addendum to the June 6, 2019, agenda; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Nahale-a: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion on this motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Seeing none, we'll take a roll call vote. Lim: Commissioner Arakaki? Arakaki: Aye. Lim: Commissioner Greenwell? Greenwell: Aye. Lim: Commissioner Ibarra? lbarra: Aye. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 3 Lim: Commissioner Onizuka? Onizuka: Aye. Lim: Commissioner Raymond? Raymond: Aye. Lim: Commissioner Salave`a? Salave`a: Aye. Lim: Commissioner Nahale-a? Nahale-a: Aye. Lim: Madam Chair, there were seven Ayes, no Nays, the Ayes have it. Nahale-a: Thank you. Motion carries to add number 11 to New Business. The motion was carried unanimously. IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items Nahale-a: Is there anyone from the public that would like to make any statements on agenda items? There was no reply from the public. V. Public Hearings Nahale-a: 1. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 18-23 (10:03 A.M.) Mo's Fish and Chips LLC Mohala's Bay Front Fish and Chips 50 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 2-3-004:004 Original Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A Candace Simpson, Owner, was present. Nahale-a: Good morning, could you please identify yourself and relationship to the business? Simpson: Good morning. My name is Candace Simpson. I am the Owner of Mo's Fish and Chips. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 4 Nahale-a: Mahalo. Are there any changes to the report? Simpson: No. Nahale-a: Could you please briefly describe your business for us? Simpson: We are a fish and chips restaurant in downtown Hilo on Waianuenue Avenue. Nahale-a: Mahalo. Director, are there any reports of protests? Takase: Madam Chairman, the applicant mailed 6 out of 7 notices within 100 feet, and 42 out of 46 within 500 feet. There were 42 properties entitled to protest and we had 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, discussion or questions? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Can I get a motion to close the hearing? Greenwell: I make the motion to close public hearing. Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Is there any discussion on this motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Seeing none, 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. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 5 Nahale-a: Can I get a motion to approve or deny? Greenwell: Motion to approve Application No. 18-23, pending payment of $40.67 for additional publication cost and final inspection. Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 18-23, Mo's Fish and Chips LLC, dba Mohala's Bay Front Fish and Chips, for an original Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located at 50 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-3-004:004, pending payment of $40.67 for additional publication cost and final inspection; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. 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. Simpson: Thank you so much. Nahale-a: Thank you. Nahale-a: 2. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 18-24 (10:05 A.M.) Dragon Roll LLC Shimaichi Ali'i Plaza, 75-5742 Kuakini Highway, Suite 104, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 7-5-007:002 Change of location to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, to the Ali`i Plaza, 75-5742 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i Amanda Gabaon, Manager, was present. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 6 Nahale-a: Good morning, could you please identify yourself and relationship to the business? Gabaon: Good morning. My name is Amanda Gabaon. I am the Manager at Shimaichi. Nahale-a: Thank you. Are there any changes to your report? Gabaon: No. Nahale-a: Could you please briefly describe your business for us, please? Gabaon: We are a sushi restaurant and we moved next door primarily to have a bigger kitchen so we could offer more hot foods to our customers in addition to our sushi. Nahale-a: Thank you. Director, are there any reports of protests? Takase: Madam Chairman, the applicant mailed 8 out of 9 notices within 100 feet, 120 out of 122 within 500 feet, and 1 notice to a condominium or co-operative type apartment manager. There were 49 total properties entitled to protest and there were no protests to this application. Nahale-a: Thank you. Is there any public testimony for this agenda item? There was no public testimony. Nahale-a: Commissioners, discussion or questions? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion to close public hearing. Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Is there 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? JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 7 There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Greenwell: Motion to approve Application No. 18-24, pending final inspection. Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 18-24, Dragon Roll LLC, dba Shimaichi, for a change of location to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, to the Alii Plaza, 75-5742 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i, TMK: 7-5-007:002, pending final inspection; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. 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: One more motion that we have to make for this (Licensee)? Greenwell: Motion to ratify issuance of temporary license T -DG -789, effective April 2, 2019. Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify issuance of temporary license T -DG -789, effective April 2, 2019; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded, any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 8 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. Gabaon: Thank you. Nahale-a: 3. APPLICATION NO.: 18-27 (10:07 A.M.) APPLICANT: Kona Crust, LLC TRADE NAME: Kona Crust Pizza PLACE OF BUSINESS: 74-5586 Palani Road, Space #7, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TMK: 7-4-015:001 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A Takase: Madam Chairman, we ask that this matter be continued to July 3, 2019, because the applicant didn't meet the mailing notice requirement. Nahale-a: Can I get a motion to continue? Greenwell: Motion to continue Application No. 18-27 to July 3, 2019. Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to continue Application No. 18-27, Kona Crust, LLC, dba Kona Crust Pizza, for an original Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located at 74-5586 Palani Road, Space #7, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-1-015:001, to July 3, 2019; second by Mr. Salave`a. 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." JUNE 6, 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. VI. Preliminary Hearings Nahale-a: 1. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 18-31 (10:07 A.M.) Sam's Sushi Inc. Sushi Sam King Kamehameha Mall, 75-5626 Kuakini Highway, Unit 1, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 7-5-005:005 Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A Sam Segawa, Owner/President, was present. Nahale-a: Good morning. Segawa: Good morning. Nahale-a: Please identify yourself and... Segawa: My name is Sam Segawa, President of Sushi Sam. Nahale-a: President, you said? Segawa: Yes, Sushi Sam, I own. Nahale-a: Thank you. Are there any changes to the report that was submitted? Segawa: No. Nahale-a: Could you please describe your business for us? Segawa: (I'm) trying to do a sushi restaurant, sushi and Japanese food. Nahale-a: Thank you. Is there any public testimony for this agenda item? There was no public testimony. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 10 Nahale-a: Commissioners, any discussion or questions? Onizuka: Question. Where is your restroom for this facility? Segawa: They made a new restroom next door at the corner of the building. Onizuka: That's completed? Is it completed already? Segawa: Yes, the restroom. Onizuka: Okay. Nahale-a: Thank you, Commissioner Onizuka. Any other questions or discussion? There were no other questions or discussion from the Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion to approve Application No. 18-31. If approved, public hearing to be held on August 1, 2019, in Kona, Hawaii. Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 18-31, Sam's Sushi Inc., dba Sushi Sam, for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at the King Kamehameha Mall, 75-5626 Kuakini Highway, Unit 1, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-005:005, if approved, public hearing to be held on August 1, 2019, in Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. 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 carries. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Segawa: Thank you. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 11 Nahale-a: 2. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 18-32 (10:08 A.M.) The Club at Hokuli`a, Inc. The Club at Hokuli`a 81-6636 Pu`u Ohau Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii 8-1-004:003, 065, 068, 085 and 087 Change in Class from its Club liquor license, Category B2 to a Restaurant General liquor License, Category B2 Nathan Yap, Restaurant/Retail Manager; and Jason Trim, General Manager, were present. Nahale-a: Good morning. Could you please identify yourself and relationship to the business? Yap: Nathan Yap, Restaurant Manager. Trim: Jason Trim, General Manager. Nahale-a: Thank you. Are there any changes to your report? Yap: Yes, we want to remove TMKs (8-1-) 004:003 and (8-1-) 004:068, and add TMKs 8-1-032:059 and 8-1-033:021. They were inadvertently missed in the original application. Nahale-a: Okay, thank you very much. And this applies to both this agenda item as well as the next one? Yap: No, just the first. Nahale-a: Okay. Takase: The other one is just a reduction. Nahale-a: Okay. Yap: We also want to address the agent which changed from John Shaw to Jason Trim. Nahale-a: Okay, thank you very much. Could you please briefly describe your business for us? Yap: We are a private golf club with homeowners and private equity members. Nahale-a: Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 12 Nahale-a: Commissioners, questions? Greenwell: Director, do you have anything to add to this? Takase: We met with Nathan and Jason and the previous manager and they talked about trying something new. They've been a private club for a while but they were having a lot of business from their guests. As a club, their members would have to pay for their guests all of the time, so it was becoming burdensome for the club members. They decided to convert to a Restaurant license so that guests of the members can pay directly. It's something a little different for their club, but frankly, we might see other clubs start to convert this way as well. Greenwell: Do you have any comments on the TMK number changes? Takase: No. It's all within their resort area. It was just a matter of us looking at the old maps and their current maps and which areas were going to be considered part of the golf course and not. Those changes are fine. We've spoken with them about it before this, actually. It was just after the reports had gone out. Nahale-a: Thank you. Does that satisfy your question? Greenwell: Good. Nahale-a: Any other question or discussion from the Commissioners? There was no other question or discussion from the Commissioners. Onizuka: Madam Chair, I move to approve Application No. 18-32. If approved, public hearing to be held on August 1, 2019, in Kona, Hawaii. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No 18-32, The Club at Hokuli`a, Inc., dba The Club at Hokuli`a, for a change in class from its Club liquor license, Category B2 to a Restaurant General liquor license, located at 81-6636 Pu`u Ohau Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii, TMKs: 8-1-004:065, 085, 087, 8-1-032:059 and 8-1-033:021, if approved, public hearing to be held on August 1, 2019, in Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: It's been 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." JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 13 Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: 3. APPLICATION NO.: 18-33 (10:09 A.M.) APPLICANT: The Club at Hokuli'a, Inc. TRADE NAME: The Club at Hokuli'a PLACE OF BUSINESS: 81-6636 Pu'u Ohau Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii TMK: 8-1-004:085 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license Nathan Yap, Restaurant/Retail Manager; and Jason Trim, General Manager, were present. Nahale-a: For the record, could you please identify yourselves again, and your relationship to the business? Yap: Nathan Yap, Restaurant/Retail Manager. Trim: Jason Trim, General Manager. Nahale-a: Thank you. Are there any changes to this report? Yap: Yes, the agent in charge from John Shaw to Jason Trim. Nahale-a: Thank you. Could you please briefly describe this business? Yap: This will be an "appointment only" retail business in which members can request wines to be purchased or liquor to be purchased, beer, anything really, for their consumption at home. Nahale-a: Thank you. Any public testimony regarding this application? There was no public testimony. Nahale-a: Commissioners, discussion or questions? There was no discussion or questions from the Commissioners. Onizuka: Madam Chair, I move to approve Application No. 18-33. If approved, public hearing to be held on August 1, 2019, in Kona, Hawaii. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 14 Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No 18-33, The Club Hokuli`a, Inc., dba The Club at Hokuli`a, for an original Retail General liquor license, located at 81-6636 Pu`u Ohau Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii, TMK: 8-1-004:085, if approved, public hearing to be held on August 1, 2019, in Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded, any discussion? Takase: Madam Chairman, also as part of this application, they are requesting delivery service within the resort area from their store to their members. Nahale-a: Thank you. Any other questions regarding this motion? There was no other questions from the Commissioners. Salave`a: I have a question of the Applicant regarding that aspect. What are the hours of operation for the delivery service? Yap: It would be from 10:00 A.M. to about 6:00 P.M., during office hours. Salave`a: Okay, that's all I had. Nahale-a: Thank you for that question. Anyone else? There were no further questions or discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor of this motion 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: This Applicant is also under New Business Item Nos. 7 and 8. If there are no objections, I'd like to take New Business Item Nos. 7 and 8 out of order. There were no objections from the Commissioners. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 15 7. The Club at Hokuli`a, Inc., dba Club at Hokuli`a (The), ratification of Application for Reduction in Licensed Premises to one office space and one storage room, located at 81-6636 Pu`u Ohau Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii, to its Club liquor license, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 14, 2019. 8. The Club at Hokuli`a, Inc., dba Club at Hokuli`a (The), ratification of Application for Alteration Permit to the golf shop building which will has been relocated to its current location next to the new Administration Building, and re -purposed as a sales gallery, located at 81-6636 Pu`u Ohau Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii, to its Club liquor license, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 17, 2019. Onizuka: Move to ratify the Application for Reduction in Licensed Premises to one office space and one storage room, and to ratify the Application for Alteration Permit to the golf shop building which has been relocated to its current location next to the new Administration Building. Masuda: For the record, this will be Item No. 7 and 8 being ruled on jointly. Nahale-a: There's been a motion. Is there a second? Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to ratify the Application for Reduction in Licensed Premises to one office space and one storage room, and the Application for Alteration Permit to the golf shop building which will has been relocated to its current location next to the new Administration Building, and re -purposed as a sales gallery, located at 81-6636 Pu`u Ohau Place, Kealakekua, Hawai`i, to its Club liquor license, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 14, 2019, and May 17, 2019, respectively; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Thank you. It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: All those in favor of approving Nos. 7 and 8 together say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 16 Nahale-a: Motion carries. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Yap: Thank you. Trim: Thank you. Takase: Madam Chair, may we take Item No. 11? Nahale-a: If there are no objections, I'd like to take Item No. 11, the addendum, out of order as our Licensee is here. 11. Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation, dba Ola Brew Co., discussion on removing conditions placed on its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B1, by the Liquor Commission on April 5, 2018. Takase: I will give the Commission the background on this. If you remember, for the ones who were here, but for the new Commissioners, Ola Brewing is a Small Craft Producer Licensee in the industrial area across the street from My Bar and Club Korea (& Grill). As part of the original application, they licensed the entire area/property, the building and also the parking lot to the south side of the property for special events. At the time, the Commission put a restriction on it (the license), that they would have to notify the Department whenever they used the outside parking lot area for consumption, and it exceeded 100 people. They have been, and Brandon can give you a report on their notifications. We've been sending investigators out each time they had events to monitor the situation. Takase: They are coming in now to ask for elimination of that condition. From the Department's side, we have not had any problems with them. Brandon can give you the numbers as to the amount of people they have had. It's in the industrial area, there's nothing else going on in the evening, so parking and noise has not been a problem. From the Department's standpoint, we would go along with the recommendation. Although our investigators have been going out, I don't know that there's a need for them to monitor each event. Nahale-a: Thank you. Brandon, you have anything to add? Gonzalez: Good morning, thank you. On April 5, 2018, the Liquor Commission granted the License but imposed three conditions. • The first condition was that the number of persons per event outside shall not exceed 100. • The second condition is that a temporary permit must be applied for if more than 100 people are anticipated. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 17 • The third condition was that an annual review shall be conducted by the Department of Liquor Control. Gonzalez: As of June 3, 2019, there have been at least seven special events since April of 2018. Those events were as follows: • April 19, 2018, there was a rehearsal dinner party attended by approximately 140 people. Liquor investigators went to the premises and did not observe any violation. They did not receive any complaints of noise or parking. • May 31, 2018, for a private party attended by an estimate of 100 people, investigators went to the premises and observed approximately 40 people, and there were no liquor related issues or any issues of complaints related to noise or parking. • June 15, 2018, for a summer brew bash, a music concert, investigators observed approximately 288 people with no liquor violations and no noise or parking complaints. • July 28, 2018, for an album release party, investigators observed approximately 50 people at the premises with no issues for alcohol . or parking or noise. • September 14, 2018, for another release party, cd release party, investigators observed approximately 500 people in attendance with no issues regarding parking, noise or alcohol. • December 15, 2018, for the one year anniversary party of Ola Brew, investigators observed approximately 500 people, and there were no issues relating to alcohol, parking or noise observed. • March 8, 2019, for the International Women's Celebration, investigators observed approximately 450 people, and did not observe any issues relating to alcohol, parking or noise. Nahale-a: Thank you, Mr. Gonzalez. Masuda: For clarification, is the request to remove all three conditions? Breeland: Yes. Takase: Yes. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 18 Breeland: I am still happy to notify you of any events that we have whether they're under 100, over 100, or over 500. We just want to be able to hold more community events such as craft fairs during the day, or farmers markets in the outside area where people can also be consuming alcohol as well. (We would like to hold) more community events to bring everybody together. Again, I'm happy to touch base with you each time, send you a notification, but as it stands right now as you know, we have six permits for over 100 people per year. I'd like to be able to do more than six community events. Nahale-a: Naeha, would you mind introducing yourself so the Commissioners know who you are? Breeland: Yes. I'm Naehalani Breeland, the President of Ola Brew. Nahale-a: Mahalo. Any questions or discussion from the. Commissioners? Vice Chair Greenwell, we'll hear your question and take Commissioner Onizuka's question. Greenwell: Gerald, this could get large. Is there a possibility they need to have a public hearing? If they had 100 or 140 people, that's fine. But, 288 pushing 300, 500, they want to do it more often; where are we on notifying the public about it? Takase: Let me ask you this (to Ms. Breeland). What would you estimate your maximum capacity is? Breeland: I would say the maximum is 800. We would never go over 700 though. For our grand, grand opening on December 15, 2017, we clocked about 750 and everything was fine. But, we decided that was the max. Takase: That's the indication from the investigators as well. They could actually put in more people and it would still be okay. At this point, we haven't asked for a public hearing because they went through a public hearing and there were no protests to the application. To date, we've had no protests, or any complaints about the property. We can schedule a public hearing if that's what the Commission desires. Frankly, I think it's futile. I don't know that anybody would show up or that there's any concern over this Licensee. I think they've done a good job of what they've done. They've provided a new venue for the Kona community and that's the reason they're popular. People want to have events and are looking for locations to have new activities and they've provided that. It's always within the Commission's purview to ask for a public hearing, but my official position is as far as the Department, I don't see the need for one based on the lack of any type of controversy that they've created so far. Greenwell: When you have large gatherings like this, do you people hire private security? Breeland: Yes. For our large events, we have 10 security (personnel) that are there. We'II have two stationed at entry door, one stationed at the entry to the taproom to make JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 19 sure people aren't walking outside into the parking lot, not the side parking lot, but out onto the street with alcohol. We have eight roaming in the event. Usually when we have music, we'll have two or three next to the stage and another five roaming throughout. There definitely is a lot of security. It's to our benefit that we don't have anything go wrong at those events. Gonzalez: The Department will report to the Commissioners that the investigators have observed security and additional personnel at all of the events. Not only do they bring in additional personnel to monitor the events, they also bring in extra bathroom facilities. They provide free drinking water stations for coolers throughout the area and also make sure to have vendors available that offer food. Besides the additional port -a -potties and free drinking water stations, they also have stations for people to wash their hands if they're using the outdoor bathroom facilities. Ibarra: I have a question, Madam Chair. Nahale-a: We will go to Commissioner Onizuka. Onizuka: I agree. I think the location you are in isn't going to be causing any problems to the public, but is this parking lot common area? Breeland: Common area to other businesses? Onizuka: For that building, is it a common area? Breeland: That's just our space. Onizuka: So, that's included in your lease? Breeland: Yes. Can I also say one more thing? Nahale-a: Yes. Breeland: When we do these larger events like over 250 people, those are not going to be like, we don't want to do those every month or every weekend. We'd like to do those at least six times a year. Those would be the six permits that we're using right now. But we'd also like to do the farmers markets and craft fairs, and I know that since those would be for longer hours, for instance we'd like to do things from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., there would be a constant flow of people. I know that would be more than 250 people, but it wouldn't be 900 people at one time, or 800 people at one time even. There would probably be a constant 250 people. Nahale-a: Thank you. Commissioner lbarra? JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 20 Ibarra: It sounds like you have a good operation and everything seems to be great, but my only concern is legally, and Commissioner Greenwell brought it up, if we're going to bypass; firstly, is there a requirement for a public hearing under the Rules or Statutes, or does the Commission have the discretion to bypass a public hearing? I can see, if we're going to do it for her, the next people that come in following the same process, it sounds like you're going to get it if you have a public hearing, but I'm just looking at the process. Masuda: The process is, as a modification you (the Commission) can modify any condition at any time. Should you increase the condition or decrease the condition at this point; the question actually is, is the modification a matter of concern to the majority of the public? That's what you voted on, that's why you have a roll call vote, and you voted that it was not a matter of widespread concern where the general public would want to weigh in on. Ibarra: So you said that Commission can do that? Masuda: The Commission can make the adjustment. Ibarra: And for future cases, the same can be followed? Takase: Yes. Typically the Commission grants licenses without any conditions, but in this case when the license was first approved, conditions were placed on the Licensee because there was concerns from Commissioners about what was going to happen. It was not in response to any specific complaints or anything. That is why she's coming in today to ask for those conditions be removed. I think that since they were Commission -generated conditions, not in response to any complaints, the Commission is free to amend or remove those conditions without going to a public hearing. Ibarra: The Commission could have granted it without conditions at the time the initial permit (license) was approved? Takase: Yes. Salave`a: Gerald, to your point, would you say it's fair to say that the conditions of approval were placed as sort of a, not temporary, but a trial basis so that the applicant has a time period in which their performance can be observed so that the Commission could, at some future time, re -consider? Takase: Yes. When the Commission imposed the conditions they also asked for us to report back after one year which we did and it's pretty much the same report that Brandon just gave you. There was no request to remove the conditions at that point, but this is like an extension of that. We've passed it and from the Department's side, they have been a good Licensee. They've done everything they said they were going to do, our investigators report no problems with them, so this is the next step. They went through the trial period, they seemed to have satisfied all the requirements, so do they still have to have the JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 21 requirements, or can they eliminate them or remove some of them? That's the question before you today. Ibarra: Initially, if the permit (license) is granted without conditions, the Commission could have done that because at that time there was already a public hearing? Takase: Yes, it came through the normal hearing process like you do for all your other applicants. There were no complaints or protests against this application at the time it was originally approved. Ibarra: So in the future, say you have a similar situation and the Commission denies the future request from a different business and they argue that a relief was granted from this one, but actually the Commission already granted the permit (license) with conditions which it could have granted without conditions because there was already a public hearing? Takase: Yes. Gonzalez: I'm going to just interject on the Licensee's history. The license was originally issued by the Liquor Commission on December 15, 2017. They already went through two public hearings at that point. On April of 2018, they requested to increase premises to include the side yard which is part of their lease. That was another public hearing when, instead of doing a site visit, we had a presentation. From that application, after the license was already issued and they were in operation for almost half a year, the Commission imposed the conditions. So there has been at least three fully -noticed public hearings on this matter. Masuda: Mr. Gonzalez, that was publicly noticed, but notifications weren't sent out individually because it was just an increase of licensed area, right? Gonzalez: Right. The notice to the property owners was already done for the other, it was still within the previous property. Masuda: And when the applicant came to increase the license (license premises), it was already contemplated that there was going to be large numbers. That's why you (the Commission) placed the restriction of 100 people, right? Gonzalez: I believe there were concerns about parking and noise because, although it was in/under their control, it was outside the four walls of the building. Masuda: So it's all fenced in? Gonzalez: Right. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 22 Masuda: I think you have a picture of... Breeland: Of the area? Yes. Masuda: This is the where you go down the hill, right? Breeland: Yes, right. Masuda: Yes, I think there's a picture if the Commissioners want to see that. Breeland: Yes, there's one wall on one side and during any large events, we're always barricading the front of that, right before you go down the hill, so that nothing, no alcohol can go down the street. Salave`a: Madam Chair? Nahale-a: Yes, Commissioner Salave`a. Salave`a: Gerald, regardless if we have the conditions or when they're removed, if they're removed, the Department still retains the ability to enforce and manage the Licensee? Takase: Yes. Salave`a: And should, not saying that it would happen, but should something occur, it wouldn't preclude the Department or stop the Department from being able to... Takase: No, like with all of our Licensees, we monitor them for any complaints and if they did become a problem, then we always retain the jurisdiction to bring them back in and either modify it or put the conditions back in place, or even restrict it even further. We have several opportunities to do that. We can do it as it comes up or we can do it at the renewal process. It's not like once we give her free reign we can never bring her back. Salave`a: Thank you. Nahale-a: Are there any other questions? Onizuka: Yes, for clarification, this is already licensed, we already granted (it)? Takase: Yes, on the original license, they sought a license for the whole property. Onizuka: Including the area that she's using for the outside functions? JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 23 Takase: Yes, the whole property. Originally, the consumption was going to be within the building, but they moved after that to include the parking lot area as part of their consumption area for bigger events. Onizuka: On our New Business Item No. 11, it says "discussion on removing conditions," and her letter states "potential to make this outdoor space a permanent part of our licensed premises." It doesn't address removing, her letter is different from what we have on the agenda. Takase: In speaking with her about what they wanted to do, that was where she wanted to get to. She may not have worded it properly, but in our conversations with them, it was really to try to remove these conditions from the license. Salave`a: So all we're considering for eleven is removal of the conditions placed upon. Takase: Correct. Masuda: How many times do you anticipate having events, I don't mean cycling through, but en masse, having over 300 people at one time? Breeland: Right now we think six events per year, so every other month we'd like to have a show, a music concert. Masuda: How many times in a year would you anticipate having over 500 people? Breeland: Usually those big shows are anywhere from 300 to 600. It would depend on how many tickets we're selling and the artist. We've had Fiji, Kimie Miner, Ekolu, so it just depends... Masuda: At what point will you say it's too much? Breeland: We cut it at 600. Nahale-a: Mr. Gonzalez, could you read the three conditions that was put on their license? Gonzalez: Yes. Condition 1: the number of persons per event shall not exceed 100; Condition 2: a temporary permit must be applied for if more than 100 people are anticipated; Condition 3: an annual review shall be conducted by the Department of Liquor Control. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 24 Nahale-a: Thank you, and we also limited it to six times? Gonzalez: We did not. Takase: It was talked about like that's what they were aiming for, but I don't believe it was ever restricted. Nahale-a: Okay. Vice Chair Greenwell? Greenwell: Would it be possible, and I'm speaking to everybody, to remove some of the conditions but put another condition that there be the limitation of 600 people? It seems to me that an open license for whatever the number might be, might get us in to some trouble down the road. How many people do you have to have at the party? Maybe we should issue a limit at the top end. Takase: The only limit we abide by is occupancy as dictated by the Fire Department. That's why I asked her what she thought her maximum could be. When she had 800, I asked how "packed" was it, shoulder to shoulder? She said that it was crowded but it wasn't a situation where you couldn't move through the crowd (not shoulder to shoulder). I suspect her maximum capacity is more like 800. It's always the Commission's prerogative to establish numbers. I don't care to have a number because it's artificial. We have other licensees that we have no numbers on like Kona Brew, the bowling alley, the hotels. They all operate somewhat of the same type of environment. There is no restriction on them. If l limit it to 600, they would have to count, we would have to count, which a lot of the times it's unnecessary. I think they've (Ola Brew Co.) been a good Licensee so far. It's not one that I would put a restriction on because we're having problems with them. We really have no trouble with them. If you put it on her, I'm sure she'll live with it; but, I don't see the necessity of doing that right now. We can always revisit this if it becomes a problem. That would be my recommendation. Greenwell: Okay, thank you. Nahale-a: Thank you. Commissioner Onizuka? Onizuka: Madam Chair, I move to approve the request to remove the conditions on this license and like the Director said, if we find problems, we will address at a later meeting. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve removal of the conditions placed on its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B1, by the Liquor Commission on April 5, 2018, and if problems arise, the matter will be addressed at a later meeting of the Liquor Commission; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 25 Nahale-a: It's been moved and seconded. For discussion, I would like to speak in favor of this applicant. I believe they have met all conditions we requested in the last year, and given that there have been no problems at all and they've handled large numbers appropriately, I'd like to speak in favor of removing all conditions. Any other discussion? Takase: Yes, I want to add that this company has done a good job. They've started from nowhere, have become quite viable as not only a Licensee, but their business has grown remarkably well. I would classify them as one of the success stories for business on this island. They've done a good job at promoting themselves, but also being responsible in what they do. I've seen a lot of different entities go there to have events, and I think while it's the newest thing in town, it's also that they do a good job at promoting it and making it a good business. From our standpoint as a department, we're always supportive of those types of businesses and we look to those as types that we would like to have in this community. Nahale-a: Thank you. Anything further? There was no further discussion from the Commissioners. Breeland: May I say one more thing? Nahale-a: Yes. Breeland: I'm happy with those restrictions being lifted. I'm happy to still have a review next year to make sure that everything is okay, and if you would like me to still notify you when events are happening, I'm also happy to do that. Takase: We won't make it a condition, but on the big events you can still notify us. Breeland: Okay, cool. I can do that. Nahale-a: Thank you. All those in favor of this motion 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. Breeland: Thank you so much. Have a beautiful day. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 26 Nahale-a: Thank you everyone. We will return to the beginning of New Business. Masuda: There's no Unfinished Business. Nahale-a: Thank you. VII. Unfinished Business Nahale-a: We will take No. VII. Unfinished Business of which there is none. VIII. New Business Nahale-a: No. VIII. New Business, No. 1, Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Habaneros Grill, approval of request to transfer liquor inventory to Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros. 1. Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Habaneros Grill, approval of request to transfer liquor inventory to Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Drive, #405, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Greenwell: I make that motion. Arakaki: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve the request to transfer liquor inventory to Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 AIi`i Drive, #405, Kailua-Kona, 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. The motion was carried unanimously. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 27 Nahale-a: No. 2, Island Lava Java LLC, dba Island Lava Java, ratification of Application for Live Entertainment and Dancing for the period June 1, 2019, to and including August 30, 2019. 2. Island Lava Java LLC, dba Island Lava Java, ratification of Application for Live Entertainment and Dancing for the period June 1, 2019, to and including August 30, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 13, 2019, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5801 Ali`i Drive, Building A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Onizuka: Move to ratify. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to ratify the Application for Live Entertainment and Dancing for the period June 1, 2019, to and including August 30, 2019, submitted by Island Lava Java LLC, dba Island Lava Java, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 13, 2019, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5801 AIi`i Drive, Building A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Nahale-a: 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. 3, Rick Appel, dba Patz Pies, approval of request to transfer liquor inventory to Pat'z Pies L.L.C., dba Pat'z Pies L.L.C. 3. Rick Appel, dba Patz Pies, approval of request to transfer liquor inventory to Pat'z Pies L.L.C., dba Pat'z Pies L.L.C., to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 82-6127 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 2, Captain Cook, Hawaii. Greenwell: Move to approve. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 28 Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve the request to transfer liquor inventory to Pat'z Pies L.L.C., dba Pat'z Pies L.L.C., to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 82-6127 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 2, Captain Cook, Hawai`i; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Nahale-a: 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. 4, Waikoloa Village Lessee LLC, dba Hilton Waikoloa Village, acceptance of notice of organizational restructuring, effective April 26, 2019, with the creation of PK Domestic Lessee LLC, as Sole Member and Managing Member of Waikoloa Village Lessee LLC, dba Hilton Waikoloa Village. 4. Waikoloa Village Lessee LLC, dba Hilton Waikoloa Village, acceptance of notice of organizational restructuring, effective April 26, 2019, with the creation of PK Domestic Lessee LLC, as Sole Member and Managing Member of Waikoloa Village Lessee LLC, dba Hilton Waikoloa Village, to its Hotel liquor license. Greenwell: Move to accept. Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to accept the notice of organizational restructuring, effective April 26, 2019, with the creation of PK Domestic Lessee LLC, as Sole Member and Managing Member of Waikoloa Village Lessee LLC, dba Hilton Waikoloa Village, to its Hotel liquor license; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Nahale-a: Any discussion? JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 29 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, WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Doubletree by Hilton, requests approval to extend the time issuance of the Hotel liquor license that includes the Naniloa Golf Course, with the exclusion of the parking lot, for an additional six months from May 3, 2019, to and including November 3, 2019. 5. WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Doubletree by Hilton, 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 the Hotel liquor license that includes the parcel known as the Naniloa Golf Course, with the exclusion of the parking lot, for an additional six months from May 3, 2019, to and including November 3, 2019, by letter dated May 3, 2019. Nahale-a: Could I request a motion that includes the Commission finds good cause and approves/denies this request? Salave`a: So move. lbarra: I have a question. Nahale-a: Yes? lbarra: So the good cause is in the letter submitted by Newton Chu; unexpected delays in the completion? Takase: Yes. Nahale-a: Correct. If we agree with that, then that would be the good cause. Takase: Yes. They got approval for it and were negotiating with another entity to take over the clubhouse and the golf course. That has since fallen through, so Naniloa is JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 30 back on track to do it themselves. That was some of the delay in this, who was going to do the improvements. I see containers in their parking lot now, so they are moving forward with doing the improvements themselves. Greenwell: I second. Mr. Salave`a moved that subsequent to the letter submitted by WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Doubletree by Hilton, the Commission finds good cause and approves the request to extend the time issuance of its Hotel liquor license, that includes the parcel known as the Naniloa Golf Course, with the exclusion of the parking lot, for an additional six months, from May 3, 2019, to and including November 3, 2019; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Nahale-a: Any discussion from Commissioners? 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, Seven -Eleven Hawaii, Inc., dba 7 -Eleven Stores (Kaumana), (Kawili), (Keaau), (Kilauea), (Kinoole), (Kurtistown), and (Pahoa), acceptance of notice of change of officer with the removal of Kazuki Furuya, Director; appointment of Fumihiko Nagamatsu as Director, effective April 8, 2019; and the forthcoming Personal History and Affidavit for Fumihiko Nagamatsu, Director. Salave`a: Move to accept. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to accept the notice of change of officer with the removal of Kazuki Furuya, Director; appointment of Fumihiko Nagamatsu as Director, effective April 8, 2019; and the forthcoming Personal History and Affidavit for Fumihiko Nagamatsu, Director, submitted by Seven -Eleven Hawaii, Inc., dba 7 -Eleven Stores (Kaumana), (Kawili), (Keaau), (Kilauea), (Kinoole), (Kurtistown), and (Pahoa); seconded by Mr. Greenwell. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 31 Nahale-a: 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: Nos. 7 and 8 have already been addressed. No. 9, Masaki Miyazawa, ratification of Application for Solicitor's Permit for Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. pursuant to Rule 3-2-D-4 of the Liquor Commission's Rules and Regulations. 9. Masaki Miyazawa, ratification of Application for Solicitor's Permit for Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. pursuant to Rule 3-2-D-4 of the Liquor Commission's Rules and Regulations, submitted on May 9, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 14, 2019. Onizuka: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to ratify the Application for Solicitor's Permit for Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. pursuant to Rule 3-2-D-4 of the Liquor Commission's Rules and Regulations, submitted by Masaki Miyazawa on May 9, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 14, 2019; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Mr. Greenwell? Greenwell: I need to be educated on this one. What is this about? Takase: A solicitor's permit is for a company that is licensed in the State, not on this Island. Wismettac Asian Foods is a wholesaler in Honolulu. They're appointing Masaki Miyazawa as a solicitor on this Island, basically, a salesperson on this Island so they can come here, go to the retail businesses... Greenwell: We've had this before. Takase: Right. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 32 Greenwell: Okay, I second that. 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. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 10, MNS, Ltd., dba ABC Store #62, Kona Inn Shopping Village, ABC Store #63, 75-5703-C Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, ABC Store #71, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, and ABC Store #75, Coconut Grove Marketplace, requests acceptance of the notice of change of officer and director with the retirement of David Awaya, Vice President/Director, effective April 30, 2019. 10. MNS, Ltd., dba ABC Store #62, Kona Inn Shopping Village, ABC Store #63, 75-5703-C AIi`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, ABC Store #71, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, and ABC Store #75, Coconut Grove Marketplace, requests acceptance of the notice of change of officer and director with the retirement of David Awaya, Vice President/Director, effective April 30, 2019, to its Retail General liquor licenses. Salave`a: Move to accept. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to accept the notice of change of officer and director with the retirement of David Awaya, Vice President/Director, effective April 30, 2019, submitted by MNS, Ltd., dba ABC Store #62, Kona Inn Shopping Village, ABC Store #63, 75-5703-C AIi`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, ABC Store #71, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, and ABC Store #75, Coconut Grove Marketplace, to its Retail General liquor licenses; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 33 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, as we have already approved No. 11, Special Licenses Issued for Ratification. I request a motion for ratification of Special Licenses, Application Nos. SP -18-119 to SP -18-128, Item Nos. 12(a) to 12(j). Greenwell: I make the motion for the ratification of Special Licenses, Application Nos. SP -18-119 to SP -18-128, Item Nos. 12(a) to 12(j). Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the following Special Licenses: 12. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification a. Application No. SP -18- 119, Rotary Club of South Hilo Foundation, dba Rotary Club of South Hilo Foundation, for a Special General liquor license, on May 5, 2019, on Coconut Island, Hilo, Hawaii. b. Application No. SP -18-120, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on May 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, and 31, 2019, in the Aloha Theatre Building, located at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii. c. Application No. SP -18-121, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on June 1, 2019, in the Aloha Theatre Building, located at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii. d. Application No. SP -18-122, Friends of the Palace Theater, dba Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 34 Wine liquor license, on May 16, 2019, at the Palace Theater, located at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii. e. Application No. SP -18-123, Friends of the Palace Theater, dba Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer liquor license, on May 31, 2019, at the Palace Theater, located at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawai'i. f. Application No. SP -18-124, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on May 12, 2019, at the Volcano Art Center, located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawai'i. g. Application No. SP -18-125, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on May 20, 2019, at the Kahilu Theatre, located at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. h. Application No. SP -18-126, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on June 8, 13, 21-25, and 29, 2019, at the Kahilu Theatre, located at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. J• Application No. SP -18-127, Hilo Community Players, dba Hilo Community Players, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on May 24, 2019, at the East Hawaii Cultural Center, located at 141 Kalakaua Street, Hilo, Hawaii. Application No. SP -19-128, VASH Hawaii Island, dba VASH Hawaii Island, for a Special Beer liquor license on May 24, 2019, at the Lanihau Shopping Center, located at 75-5595 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Nahale-a: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Seeing none, all those in favor say, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nahale-a: Any opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 35 Nahale-a: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: No. 12, Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification. There are none. IX. Announcements Nahale-a: The next meeting will be on July 3, 2019, at 10:00 A.M., and we're back in Hilo. Following that, August in Kona. Meetings of Liquor Commission July 3, 2019, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai`i. August 1, 2019, 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. Greenwell: Director, does that put us back in Kona for the December meeting? Takase: Yes, I believe it does. Greenwell: Are you all right with that. Takase: I'm all right with it. We did it last year because Finance wanted us to. We will follow their edict and since we had it in Hilo last year, we'll be in Kona this year. Nahale-a: Any other, is there a question on the agenda? Masuda: Dorsi, under "j" is Application SP -19-128 a typo, supposed to be 18-128? Lim: Sorry, it's a typo, it should be "SP -18-128." Masuda: For the record, reflect that it's a typographical error and the motion will stand. Be it noted that there was a typographical error on the agenda for June 6, 2019, under VIII. New Business, Item No. 17. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification, No. 12(j), the correct application number is SP -18-128. The motion to approve the agenda stands as carried unanimously. Nahale-a: Anyone else? There was no further discussion or question from the Commissioners. JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 36 Nahale-a: Thank you for making that catch. X. Adjournment Nahale-a: Meeting adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 A.M. Takase Dirr JUNE 6, 2019 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 37