HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-05 Liquor Commission MinutesCOUNTY OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL
LIQUOR COMMISSION
MINUTES — November 5, 2020
WEBEX
I. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Onizuka at 10:03 A.M., via WebEx
(tele/video conferencing).
The following were present and constituted a quorum:
Commissioners: Claude Onizuka, Chair
Michael Hughes, Vice Chair
Warren Arakaki, Commissioner
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Ronald Ibarra, Commissioner
Dawn Raymond, Commissioner
Paula Thomas, Commissioner
Allen Salave'a, Commissioner
Absent and Excused:
Others Present: Gerald Takase, Director
Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer
Craig Masuda, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Dorsi Lim, Secretary to the Board & Commission
Onizuka: I'd like to call this meeting of the County of Hawai'i Liquor Commission, to order.
The time now is 10:03 A.M. For everyone participating, please put your microphones
on mute. We are conducting the meeting virtually via WebEx. Some of you have both audio
and video. Some of us have just audio.
We are recording the meeting so please remember a couple of things: 1) speak one
at a time so that the recording remains clear; 2) if you want to speak, unmute your
microphone, state your name, proceed with your statement/question, and when done
speaking, mute your microphone.
We will now do a roll call to determine who is present for this meeting. Please say,
"present" when your name is called. We'll have Dorsi do the roll call.
Lim: Commissioner Arakaki?
Arakaki: Present.
Lim: Commissioner Greenwell?
Greenwell: Present.
Lim: Commissioner Hughes?
Hughes: Present.
Lim: Commissioner Ibarra?
Ibarra: Present.
Lim: Commissioner and Chair Claude Onizuka?
Onizuka: Present.
Lim: Commissioner Raymond?
Raymond: Present.
Lim: Commissioner Salave'a?
Salave`a: Present.
Lim: Commissioner Thomas?
Thomas: Chair, Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Officer, is absent and excused.
Lim: Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer?
Gonzalez: Present.
Lim: Craig Masuda, Deputy Corporation Counsel?
Masuda: Present.
Lim: I'm Dorsi Lim, Secretary to the Board and Commission.
Gonzalez: What about our Director?
Lim: I'm sorry, Director Gerald Takase?
Takase: I'm still here.
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II. Approval of Minutes (10:05 A.M.)
Onizuka: Thank you. At this time, we'll call for approval of the minutes. The October 1,
2020, minutes were circulated via email/regular mail on October 29, 2020. Call for a motion
to approve the minutes.
Greenwell: I'll make the motion to approve the minutes for October 1, 2020.
Raymond: I will second.
Mr. Greenwell moved to approve the October 1, 2020, minutes
as circulated; seconded by Ms. Raymond.
Onizuka: Thank you. Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor of approving the minutes say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda (10:06 A.M.)
Onizuka: We have no addendums or supplemental items for the agenda.
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
Onizuka: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor's orders to stay at home and
practice social distancing, the public was informed that public testimony may be submitted
in writing by email or fax by noon of Wednesday, November 4, 2020. All written testimony,
regardless of time of receipt, will be made a part of the permanent record for each application.
We do have members of the public participating via teleconference today. Do any members
of the public wish to make any statements at this time?
There was no reply from the public.
Onizuka: Hearing none, we will move on to Public Hearings.
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V. Public Hearings
Onizuka: Item 1, Application No. 20-01, Blue Coral Investments, LLC, dba Kawaihae
Marketplace, applying for an original Retail General liquor license.
APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
20-01 (10:07 A.M.)
Blue Coral Investments, LLC
Kawaihae Marketplace
61-3665 Akoni Pule Highway, Units 14, 15, 16,
Kamuela, Hawai'i
6-1-003:009
Original Retail General liquor license
Megan Kaulupali, Owner, was present.
Onizuka: Do we have a representative?
Kaulupali: Yes, my name is Megan Kaulupali, Owner of Blue Coral Investments.
Onizuka: Thank you. Are there any changes to the report that was submitted to the
Department?
Kaulupali: No.
Onizuka: Can you briefly describe your business, please?
Kaulupali: It's a convenience store and a small general grocery store.
Onizuka: Thank you. Mr. Director, do we have any report of protests?
Gonzalez: Mr. Chair, on behalf of the Director, this is an application for an original
license. The applicant mailed 4 out of 4 notices within 100 feet, 30 out of 30 notices within
500 feet, and zero notices to a condominium or cooperative property owner. There were
22 properties entitled to protest and we did not receive protests to this application.
Onizuka: Thank you. Do we have any public testimony on this application?
There was no public testimony.
Onizuka: Hearing none, Commissioners, questions, or discussion?
There were no questions or discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, call for a motion to close the public hearing.
Greenwell: I'll make the motion to close the public hearing.
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Raymond: I will second.
Mr. Greenwell moved to close the public hearing; seconded
by Ms. Raymond.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded that we close the public hearing. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor of closing the public hearing say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: Call for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 20-01, pending final
inspection.
Greenwell: I'll make the motion to approve Application No. 20-01, pending final
inspection.
Raymond: I will second.
Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 20-01,
Blue Coral Investments, LLC, dba Kawaihae Marketplace,
for an original Retail General liquor license, located at
61-3665 Akoni Pule Highway, Units 14, 15, 16, Kamuela,
Hawaii, TMK: 6-1-003:009, pending final inspection;
seconded by Ms. Raymond.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded to approve Application No. 20-01, pending final
inspection. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
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There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: Item 2, Application No. 20-05, Black Rock Pizza, LLC, dba Black Rock Pizza,
applying for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1.
2. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
20-05 (10:10 A.M.)
Black Rock Pizza, LLC
Black Rock Pizza
82-6127 Mamalahoa Highway, #3, Captain Cook,
Hawai'i
8-2-015:029
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category 131
Jeremy Jay Chiasson, Owner, was present.
Onizuka: Do we have a representative?
Chiasson: Yes, sir. Jay Chiasson, Owner of Black Rock Pizza.
Onizuka: Thank you. Are there any changes to the report that was filed with the application?
Chiasson: No, sir.
Onizuka: Can you briefly describe your business?
Chiasson: We're in the location of the long-standing pizzeria that used to be Patz Pies at
Papparoni's before that, now Black Rock Pizza; similar concept, just traditional pizza,
serving beer and wine. I have an outdoor view deck and indoor standard restaurant.
Onizuka: At this time, we'll have the Administrative Officer give a report of protests.
Gonzalez: Mr. Chair, the applicant mailed 7 out of 7 notices within 100 feet, 42 out of 44
notices within 500 feet, and zero notices to condominium or cooperative property owners.
There were 43 properties entitled to protest and we received 3 protests to this application
via email from Tom Rosenbaum, for 3 TMKs. This was on Monday, November 2, 2020.
The concerns for the protests were about loud late night activity involving alcohol or live
music next door.
Onizuka: Thank you. Do we have any public testimony on this application?
There was no public testimony.
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Onizuka: Hearing none, Commissioners, questions, or discussion? I have a question for
the license applicant. Are you planning to have music on your patio?
Chiasson: No, the reality is, maybe some light ambient music at times, and that's about it.
There was discussion of potentially a solo artist at some point or something like that. We're
not a late-night establishment, closing typically at 8:00 (P.M.), maybe 9:00 (P.M.) on Fridays
and Saturdays; but, we're not intending to be any sort of dance club or anything like that.
Onizuka: A Category 131 license application states that it's for recorded music and live
entertainment. If you have live entertainment, (like) a solo artist, would that person be able
to play inside of your...
Chiasson: Absolutely, yes.
Onizuka: Other than that, it'll be recorded music?
Chiasson: Correct.
Onizuka: Thank you. Commissioners, any other questions?
There were no other questions from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, call for a motion to close the public hearing.
Hughes: I'll make that motion.
Greenwell: I'll second that motion.
Mr. Hughes moved to close the public hearing; seconded
by Mr. Greenwell.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded that we close the public hearing. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor of closing the public hearing say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried, the public hearing is closed.
The motion was carried unanimously.
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Onizuka: Call for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 20-05, pending final
inspection.
Greenwell: I'll make that motion to approve Application No. 20-05, pending final inspection.
Hughes: I'll second that.
Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 20-05,
Black Rock Pizza, LLC, dba Black Rock Pizza, for an original
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located
at 82-6127 Mamalahoa Highway, #3, Captain Cook, Hawaii,
TMK: 8-2-015:029, pending final inspection; seconded
by Mr. Hughes.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor of say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: Call for a motion to ratify issuance of temporary license T -REST -G-953,
effective September 7, 2020.
Greenwell: I'll make the motion to ratify issuance of the temporary license T -REST -G-953,
effective September 7, 2020.
Hughes: I'll second that.
Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the issuance of the temporary
license T -REST -G-953, effective September 7, 2020; seconded
by Mr. Hughes.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion?
There was no other discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor of the motion say, "Aye."
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The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: Item 3, Application No. T20-06, Louis Pauole at Miyos Restaurant LLC, dba
Miyo's Restaurant, applying for a sale and transfer of the Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor
license, Category B1, currently held by Miyo's Restaurant, LLC, dba Miyo's Restaurant.
3. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
T20-06 (10:16 A.M.)
Louis Pauole at Miyos Restaurant LLC
Miyo's Restaurant
Manono Street Marketplace, 564 HTnano
Street, Units 101-104, Hilo, Hawai'i
2-2-034:085
Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant Beer
and Wine liquor license, Category B1,
Currently held by Miyo's Restaurant, LLC,
dba Miyo's Restaurant
Newton Chu, Esq., was present.
Onizuka: Do we have a representative?
Chu: Yes, good morning everyone, Newton Chu on behalf of the applicant Louis Pauole
at Miyos Restaurant LLC. We have no changes to the investigator's report.
Onizuka: Can you briefly describe their business, please?
Chu: Yes, it's a family -style Japanese restaurant. It's been in Hilo for many, many years.
Onizuka: Thank you. Administrative Officer, any report of protests?
Gonzalez: Mr. Chairperson, this is a sale and transfer so mailed notices were not
required, only publication in the newspaper, which was done on October 11, 2020. We
have received zero protests to this application. Thank you.
Onizuka: Thank you. Do we have any public testimony on this application at this time?
There was no public testimony.
Onizuka: Hearing none, Commissioners, any questions, or discussion?
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There were no questions or discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, call for a motion to close the public hearing.
Raymond: Move to close the public hearing.
Hughes: I'll second that.
Ms. Raymond moved to close the public hearing; seconded
by Mr. Hughes.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded that we close the public hearing. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: All those in favor of closing the public hearing say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: Call for a motion to approve or deny Application No. T20-06, pending final
inspection.
Hughes: I'll make the motion to approve Application No. T20-06, pending final inspection.
Raymond: I will second.
Mr. Hughes moved to approve Application No. T20-06,
Louis Pauole at Miyos Restaurant LLC, dba Miyo's
Restaurant, for a sale and transfer of the Restaurant Beer
and Wine liquor license, Category B1, currently held by Miyo's
Restaurant, LLC, dba Miyo's Restaurant, located at the
Manono Street Marketplace, 564 Hinano Street, Units 101-104,
Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-034:085, pending final inspection;
seconded by Ms. Raymond.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded to approve Application No. T20-06, pending final
inspection. Any other discussion?
There was no other discussion from the Commissioners.
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Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor of say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Chu: Thank you very much, everyone.
Onizuka: Item 4, Application No. T20-07, Grand 88, LLC, dba Pho Kim Anh, applying for
a sale and transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, currently held
by West Wind Hawaii, Inc., dba Restaurant Hayama.
4. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
T20-07 (10:19 A.M.)
Grand 88, LLC
Pho Kim Anh
Kopiko Plaza, 75-5660 Kopiko Street,
Suite D1, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-5-004:011
Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B1,
currently held by West Wind Hawaii, Inc.,
dba Restaurant Hayama
Miho Yoneyama, Authorized Representative, was present.
Onizuka: Do we have a representative?
Yoneyama: This is Miho Yoneyama, speaking on behalf of Minh Tuan Tran and
Jun Ning Lei for Grand 88, LLC, dba Pho Kim Anh.
Onizuka: Are there any changes to the report that was filed?
Yoneyama: No.
Onizuka: Can you describe the business, please?
Yoneyama: This is a family -style Vietnamese restaurant that will be serving pho and
spring rolls and some Chinese menu.
Onizuka: Administrative Officer, any report of protests?
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Gonzalez: Mr. Chairperson, this is a sale and transfer, so mailed notices were not
required, only publication in the newspaper. Publication was made in West Hawai'i
Today on October 11, 2020. We have received no protests to this application.
Onizuka: Thank you. Do we have any public testimony on this application?
There was no public testimony.
Onizuka: Hearing none, Commissioners, any questions, or discussion?
There were no questions or discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, call for a motion to close the public hearing.
Greenwell: I'll make the motion to close the public hearing.
Onizuka: Do we have a second?
Ibarra: I'll second.
Mr. Greenwell moved to close the public hearing; seconded
by Mr. Ibarra.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded that we close the public hearing. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor of closing the public hearing say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: Call for a motion to approve or deny Application No. T20-07, pending final
inspection.
Greenwell: I'll make the motion to approve Application No. T20-07, pending final
inspection.
Hughes: I'll second that.
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Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. T20-07,
Grand 88, LLC, dba Pho Kim Anh, for a sale and transfer
of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category 131,
currently held by West Wind Hawaii, Inc., dba Restaurant
Hayama, located at the Kopiko Plaza, 75-5660 Kopiko
Street, Suite D1, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-004:011;
pending final inspection; seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded that we approve Application No. T20-07, pending final
inspection. Any further discussion?
There was no further discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor of say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Yoneyama: Thank you.
VI. Preliminary Hearings
Onizuka: Moving on to Preliminary Hearings. Item No. 1, Application No. 20-11,
MS Honokaa, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Honoka'a), applying for an original Retail General
liquor license.
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
20-11 (10:23 A.M.)
MS Honokaa, LLC
Minit Stop (Honoka'a)
45-3550 Mamane Street, Honoka'a,
Hawaii
4-5-016:009
Original Retail General liquor license
Diane Kennedy, Manager, was present.
Onizuka: Do we have a representative?
Kennedy: Yes. My name is Diane Kennedy. I'm the manager of the corporation.
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Onizuka: Thank you. Do you know if there are any changes to the report that was filed?
Kennedy: No changes.
Onizuka: Thank you. For the record, can you briefly describe the business?
Kennedy: It's a convenience store. We sell convenience store items, but eventually, we
will have a full kitchen to sell our famous chicken and various items.
Onizuka: Thank you. Any public testimony on this application?
There was no public testimony.
Onizuka: Hearing none, Commissioners, any questions, or discussion?
There were no questions or discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, call for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 20-11;
if approved, public hearing to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawaii.
Hughes: I'll make that motion to approve Application No. 20-11.
Raymond: I will second.
Mr. Hughes moved to approve Application No. 20-11,
MS Honokaa, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Honoka`a), for
an original Retail General liquor license, located
at 45-3550 Mamane Street, Honoka`a, Hawaii, TMK:
4-5-016:009; if approved, public hearing to be held
on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by
Ms. Raymond.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded that we approve Application No. 20-11; if approved,
public hearing to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawaii. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
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The motion was carried unanimously.
Kennedy: Thank you.
Onizuka: Item No. 2, Application No. 20-12, Tabaraka LLC, dba Tabaraka, applying for
an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1.
2. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
20-12 (10:25 A.M.)
Tabaraka LLC
Tabaraka
272 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo,
Hawaii
2-3-014:015
Original Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B1
Olivia Grodzka, Authorized Representative, was present.
Onizuka: Do we have a representative here?
Grodzka: Yes, hi. This is Olivia Grodzka, Manager of Tabaraka, representing
Fares Boughanem, the owner.
Onizuka: Are there any changes to the report that was filed?
Grodzka: No.
Onizuka: Can you briefly describe the business, please?
Grodzka: Yes, we are a family-owned Lebanese restaurant in downtown Hilo.
Onizuka: Thank you. Do we have any public testimony on this application at this time?
There was no public testimony.
Onizuka: If not, Commissioners, any questions or discussion?
There were no questions or discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, call for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 20-12; if approved,
public hearing to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawaii.
Greenwell: I'll move to approve Application No. 20-12; if approved, the public hearing
will be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo.
Thomas: I second.
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Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 20-12,
Tabaraka LLC, dba Tabaraka, for an original Restaurant
General liquor license, Category 131, located at
272 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-3-014:015;
if approved, public hearing to be held on January 7, 2021,
in Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Thomas.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded that we approve Application No. 20-12; if approved public
hearing to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawaii. Any other discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor of the motion say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: Item 3, Application No. 20-13, Blue Prince, Inc., dba Sunflower Karaoke Bar
& Grill, applying for an original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2 and D.
3. APPLICATION NO.: 20-13 (10:27 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Blue Prince, Inc.
TRADE NAME: Sunflower Karaoke Bar & Grill
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 74-5467 Kaiwi Street, Suite 6, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii
TMK: 7-4-015:017
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Dispenser General liquor license,
Category B2 and D
Who Yoneyama, Authorized Representative, was present.
Onizuka: Do we have a representative?
Yoneyama: This is Miho Yoneyama, speaking on behalf of Sun Hui Yim of Blue Prince,
Inc., Sunflower Karaoke Bar & Grill.
Onizuka: Thank you. Do you know if there are any changes to the report that was filed?
Yoneyama: No.
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Onizuka: Thank you. Can you briefly describe the business for the record?
Yoneyama: This is a karaoke bar with no live music, no dancing, with light pupus.
Onizuka: Thank you. Do we have any public testimony on this application at this time?
There was no public testimony.
Onizuka: Hearing none, Commissioners, any questions, or discussion?
There were no questions or discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, call for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 20-13; if approved,
public hearing to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawaii.
Thomas: I move to approve Application No. 20-13; if approved, public hearing to be held
on January 7, 2021, in Hilo.
Arakaki: I'll second.
Ms. Thomas moved to approve Application No. 20-13,
Blue Prince, Inc., dba Sunflower Karaoke Bar & Grill, for
an original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2
and D, located at 74-5467 Kaiwi Street, Suite 6, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii, TMK: 7-4-015:017; if approved, public hearing
to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawaii; seconded
by Mr. Arakaki.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion on approving Application No.
20-13; if approved, public hearing to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawai'i?
Lim: Excuse me, Commissioner Onizuka? Could I get the name of the person who
seconded?
Onizuka: It was Commissioner Warren Arakaki.
Lim: Thank you.
Onizuka: Any other discussion?
There was no other discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor of say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
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Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Yoneyama: Thank you.
Onizuka: Call for a motion to ratify issuance of the temporary license T -DG -955, effective
October 15, 2020.
Greenwell: I'll make the motion to ratify the issuance of the temporary license T -DG -955,
effective October 15, 2020.
Arakaki: Second.
Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the issuance of temporary
license T -DG -955, effective October 15, 2020; seconded
by Mr. Arakaki.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded that we approve the ratification of the temporary license.
Onizuka: All those in favor of say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: Item 4, Application No. 20-14, The Club at Discovery Harbour LLC, dba The
Club at Discovery Harbour LLC, applying for an original Club liquor license, Category B1.
4. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR
20-14 (10:31 A.M.)
The Club at Discovery Harbour LLC
The Club at Discovery Harbour LLC
94-1581 Kaulua Circle, Na'alehu, Hawai'i
9-4-001:019
Original Club liquor license, Category B1
Sharon Shining, Member, was present.
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Onizuka: Do we have a representative?
Shining: Yes, Sharon Shining. I'm a member of the LLC.
Onizuka: Thank you. Are there any changes to the report that was filed?
Shining: No.
Onizuka: Thank you. Can you briefly describe the business, please?
Shining: It is a members -only golf and social club at The Discovery Harbour Golf Course
in the original golf course clubhouse. We offer a light menu and music from some of the
local residents on occasion.
Onizuka: Thank you. Do we have any public testimony on this application at this time?
There was no public testimony.
Onizuka: Hearing none, Commissioners, any questions, or discussion?
There were no questions or discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, call for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 20-14;
if approved, public hearing to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Hughes: I'll make the motion to approve Application No. 20-14.
Raymond: I will second.
Mr. Hughes moved to approve Application No. 20-14,
The Club at Discovery Harbour LLC, dba The Club
at Discovery Harbour LLC, for an original Club liquor
license, Category B1, located at 94-1581 Kaulua Circle,
Na'alehu, Hawaii TMK: 9-4-001:019; if approved,
public hearing to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo,
Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded that we approve Application No. 20-14; if approved,
public hearing to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawaii. Any other discussion?
There was no other discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor of the motion say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
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There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: Item 5, Application No. 20-15, Your Secret Cellar, LLC, dba Your Secret Cellar,
applying for an original Retail General liquor license.
5. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
20-15 (10:33 A.M.)
Your Secret Cellar, LLC
Your Secret Cellar
64 Keawe Street, Space 302, Hilo,
Hawai'i
2-3-005:007
Original Retail General liquor license
Ian Hatch, Member, was present.
Onizuka: Do we have a representative?
Hatch: Yes, Ian Hatch.
Onizuka: Thank you. Are there any changes to the report that was filed?
Hatch: No.
Onizuka: Can you briefly describe the business, please?
Hatch: We'll be focusing on wine and whiskey retail, solely online sales.
Onizuka: Thank you. Is there any public testimony on this application?
There was no public testimony.
Onizuka: Hearing none, Commissioners, any questions, or discussion?
There were no questions or discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, call for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 20-15; if approved,
public hearing to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Greenwell: I'll make the motion to approve Application No. 20-15; if approved, public
hearing to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Arakaki: Second.
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Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 20-15, Your
Secret Cellar, LLC, dba Your Secret Cellar, for an original
Retail General liquor license, located at 64 Keawe Street,
Space 302, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-3-005:007; if approved,
public hearing to beheld on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawaii;
seconded by Mr. Arakaki.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded that we approve Application No. 20-15; if approved,
public hearing to be held on January 7, 2021, in Hilo, Hawaii. Any other discussion?
There was no other discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Hatch: Thank you.
VII. Unfinished Business (10:35 A.M.)
Onizuka: We have no unfinished business.
VIII. New Business (10:35 A.M.)
Onizuka: 1. The Club at Hokuli`a, Inc., dba Club at Hokuli`a (The) (Restaurant), dba
Club at Hokuli`a (The) (Retail), approval of the change of officers/directors as follows:
• Appointment of Kevin Todd Van Nortwick as Director, replacing
Richard Goodmanson, Director, effective August 17, 2020, received
on September 3, 2020;
• Election of Bruce Totten, Vice President, as Secretary, replacing
Richard Goodmanson, Secretary, effective August 17, 2020, received
on September 3, 2020; and,
• Personal History and Affidavit for Kevin Todd Van Nortwick, Director,
effective August 17, 2020, received on September 29, 2020,
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to its Restaurant and Retail liquor licenses, located at 81-6636 Pu'u Ohau
Place, Kealakekua, Hawai'i.
Greenwell: I'll make that motion to approve, Chair.
Onizuka: Do we have a second?
Hughes: I'll second.
Mr. Greenwell moved to approve the change of officers/directors
submitted by The Club at Hokuli`a, Inc., dba Club at Hokuli`a
(The) (Restaurant), dba Club at Hokuli`a (The) (Retail), with the
appointment of Kevin Todd Van Nortwick as Director, replacing
Richard Goodmanson, Director; the election of Bruce Totten,
Vice President, as Secretary, replacing Richard Goodmanson,
Secretary, effective August 17,"2020, received on September 3,
2020; and, the Personal History and Affidavit for
Kevin Todd Van Nortwick, Director, effective August 17, 2020,
received on September 29, 2020, to its Restaurant (Category B2)
and Retail liquor licenses, located at 81-6636 Pu`u Ohau Place,
Kealakekua, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded that we approve the changes of officers and directors.
Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 2. Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, approval of the change
to the LLC, with The Marie Bothof Revocable Living Trust dated November 13, 2019,
Marie Bothof, Trustee, replacing Delwin L. Bothof, Manager, effective July 23, 2019,
received September 23, 2020; and, the Personal History and Affidavit for
Marie Colello Bothof, Owner, effective July 25, 2019, received September 23, 2020,
to its Winery liquor license, Category A, located at the Volcano Golf Course Subdivision,
35 Pi'i Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii.
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Onizuka: Is there a motion to approve?
Arakaki: I move to approve.
Hughes: I'll second.
Mr. Arakaki moved to approve the change to the LLC submitted
by Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, with The
Marie Bothof Revocable Living Trust dated November 13, 2019,
Marie Bothof, Trustee, replacing Delwin L. Bothof, Manager,
effective July 23, 2019, received September 23, 2020; and, the
Personal History and Affidavit for Marie Colello Bothof, Owner,
effective July 25, 2019, received September 23, 2020, to its
Winery liquor license, Category A, located at the Volcano Golf
Course Subdivision, 35 Pi`i Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii;
seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 3. Lynn Welch, M.D., ratification of Application for Alcohol Purchase Permit
for 20 pints of 200 proof un -denatured ETOH from S&G Labs Hawai'i, for use in COVID
PCR testing, approved by Director Gerald Takase on September 29, 2020.
Call for a motion to ratify.
Ibarra: I move to ratify.
Hughes: I'll second that.
Mr. Ibarra moved to ratify the Application for Alcohol Purchase
Permit submitted by Lynn Welch, M.D., for 20 pints of 200 proof
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un -denatured ETOH from S&G Labs Hawaii, for use in COVID
PCR testing, approved by Director Gerald Takase on September 29,
2020; seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 4. Talour Venable, ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor
Permit for one case of Shiner Bock Beer, as a single shipment of liquor not to exceed five
gallons (19 liters), not available in the State of Hawaii, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on September 29, 2020.
Is there a motion to ratify?
Hughes: I'll make a motion to ratify.
Thomas: I second.
Mr. Hughes moved to ratify the Application for Individual
Importation of Liquor Permit submitted by Talour Venable,
for one case of Shiner Bock Beer, as a single shipment
of liquor not to exceed five gallons (19 liters), not available
in the State of Hawaii, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on September 29, 2020; seconded by Ms. Thomas.
Onizuka: Thank you. Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
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Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, the motion is carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 5. Par Hawaii, LLC, dba NOMNOM EXPRESS (Kaumana), dba NOMNOM
EXPRESS (Honoka`a), approval to extend the time issuance, for good cause shown,
of its approved Retail General liquor licenses, located at 370 Kaumana Drive, Hilo, Hawaii,
and 45-3533 Mamane Street, Honoka'a, Hawaii, respectively, for an additional six months,
from November 7, 2020, to and including May 7, 2021, by letter dated September 29, 2020.
Passage requires finding of good cause pursuant to Rule 4-2-M, of the Hawaii County
Liquor Commission Rules and Regulations. If the Commission finds good cause, please
state what that good cause reason is when making the motion.
Onizuka: Administrative Officer, do we have an explanation for this request?
Gonzalez: Mr. Chair, yes, by letter dated September 29, 2020, the Licensee notifies
us that there's been a delay in getting some equipment to refrigerate inventory and
to address certain storage issues. They had unforeseen design changes and further
complications because of the COVID-19 pandemic that delayed delivery of equipment
and modification of plans. These items were out of their control.
Onizuka: Thank you. Call for a motion for Item No. 5.
Greenwell: Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to approve with the understanding that there are
equipment and delivery problems that are out of their control to complete the project.
Arakaki: Second.
Mr. Greenwell moved to approve the request submitted
by Par Hawaii, LLC, dba NOMNOM EXPRESS (Kaumana),
dba NOMNOM EXPRESS (Honoka`a), to extend the time
issuance, for good cause shown, of its approved Retail
General liquor licenses, located at 370 Kaumana Drive,
Hilo, Hawaii, and 45-3533 Mamane Street, Honoka`a,
Hawaii, respectively, for an additional six months, from
November 7, 2020, to and including May 7, 2021, by letter
dated September 29, 2020; seconded by Mr. Arakaki.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
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Onizuka: If not, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 6. Ocled Pacific LLC, dba Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta, ratification
of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the east side of the outside
lanai, from October 1, 2020, through the COVID-19 restriction period, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on October 1, 2020; to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2,
located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Space 13106, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
Call for a motion to ratify.
Thomas: I move to ratify.
Hughes: I'll second that.
Ms. Thomas moved to ratify the Application for Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises submitted by Ocled Pacific
LLC, dba Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta, to the east side
of the outside lanai, from October 1, 2020, through the
COVID-19 restriction period, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on October 1, 2020, to its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center,
78-6831 Alii Drive, Space B106, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded
by Mr. Hughes.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
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Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 7. Waikoloa Venture, LLC, dba Island Gourmet Markets, dba Aloha Wine
Bar, pursuant to HRS §281-41(k), as amended, requests approval of the changes
to the LI -Cs with the merger of Waikoloa Ventures, LLC and MNS, Kona, LLC into MNS,
Ltd., effective January 1, 2021, received October 8, 2020, to its Retail General liquor license
and Dispenser General liquor license, Category A, respectively, located at the Queens'
MarketPlace 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawai'i.
Call for a motion to approve.
Hughes: I make the motion to approve.
Arakaki: Second.
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the changes to the LLC
submitted by Waikoloa Venture, LLC, dba Island Gourmet
Markets, dba Aloha Wine Bar, with the merger of Waikoloa
Ventures, LLC and MNS, Kona, LLC into MNS, Ltd., effective
January 1, 2021, received October 8, 2020, to its Retail General
liquor license and Dispenser General liquor license, Category A,
respectively, located at the Queens' MarketPlace 69-201 Waikoloa
Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Arakaki.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion?
There was no other discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 8. Kona Brewery LLC, dba Kona Brewing Co., approval of the changes to the
LLC as follows:
• Transfer of equity interest from Craft Brew Alliance, Inc.,
Member, to PV Brewing Partners, LLC, as Sole Member;
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• Change from manager -managed to member -managed LLC;
• Removal of Andrew James Thomas and Marcus Herring Reed,
Managers;
• Addition of PV Brewing Partners, LLC, as Sole Member; and,
• Personal History and Affidavit for David Andrew Peacock,
Manager, PV Brewing Partners, LLC,
effective October 6, 2020, received on October 7, 2020, to its Small Craft
Producer Pub liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5612 Pawai Place,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Call for a motion to approve.
Thomas: I move to approve.
Greenwell: I'll second it.
Ms. Thomas moved to approve the changes to the LLC
Submitted by Kona Brewery LLC, dba Kona Brewing Co.,
with the transfer of equity interest from Craft Brew Alliance,
Inc., Member, to PV Brewing Partners, LLC, as Sole Member;
the change from manager -managed to member -managed LLC;
the removal of Andrew James Thomas and Marcus Herring Reed,
Managers; the addition of PV Brewing Partners, LLC, as Sole
Member; and, the Personal History and Affidavit for
David Andrew Peacock, Manager, PV Brewing Partners, LLC,
effective October 6, 2020, received on October 7, 2020, to its
Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B2, located
at 74-5612 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded
by Mr. Greenwell.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion?
There was no other discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
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The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 9. The Kalama Beach Corporation, dba Malama Market, dba Malama
Market - Honokaa, dba Malama Market - Ocean View, Malama Market
Pahoa (Retail), and Malama Market Pahoa (Restaurant), approval of the change
of officers as follows:
• Appointment of Suzy Hollinger as Chief Financial Officer,
Kimberly Yoshimura as Vice President, and Keoni Chang
as Vice President;
• Withdrawal of Vernon Ikebe, Vice President; and,
• Personal History and Affidavits for Suzy Aulani Hollinger,
Chief Financial Officer; Kimberly Haru Fukumitsu Yoshimura,
Vice President; and Keoni Matthew Sun Tim Chang, Vice President,
effective September 17, 2020, received on October 16, 2020, to its Retail
General liquor licenses, and Restaurant General liquor license, respectively.
Onizuka: Call for a motion to approve.
Hughes: I'll make a motion to approve.
Raymond: I'll second.
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the change of officers submitted
by The Kalama Beach Corporation, dba Malama Market, dba
Malama Market - Honokaa, dba Malama Market - Ocean View,
dba Malama Market Pahoa (Retail), and dba Malama Market Pahoa
(Restaurant), with the appointment of Suzy Hollinger as Chief
Financial Officer, Kimberly Yoshimura as Vice President, and
Keoni Chang as Vice President; the withdrawal of Vernon Ikebe,
Vice President; and, the Personal History and Affidavits for
Suzy Aulani Hollinger, Chief Financial Officer;
Kimberly Haru Fukumitsu Yoshimura, Vice President; and
Keoni Matthew Sun Tim Chang, Vice President, effective
September 17, 2020, received on October 16, 2020, to its
Retail General liquor licenses, and Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B2, respectively; seconded by Ms. Raymond.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor say, "Aye."
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The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Takase: Mr. Chairman, on items 10 and 11, you can take them together.
Onizuka: We'll take items 10 and 11 together. Foodland Super Market, Limited, dba
Sack `N Save (Kino`ole), dba Sack `N Save (Kona), dba Sack `N Save (Puainako), dba
Foodland Super Market — Waimea, dba Foodland Farms, dba Foodland (Kea`au),
approval of the change of officers as follows:
• Appointment of Suzy Hollinger as Chief Financial Officer, and
Kimberly Yoshimura as Vice President; and,
• Personal History and Affidavits for Suzy Aulani Hollinger, Chief
Financial Officer; and Kimberly Haru Yoshimura, Vice President,
effective September 17, 2020, received on October 16, 2020, to its Retail
General liquor licenses.
Food Pantry, Ltd., dba Whalers General Store #230, dba Whalers General Store #77,
dba Holo Holo Market, and dba Mauna Kea Market, approval of the change of officers
as follows:
• Appointment of Suzy Hollinger as Chief Financial Officer,
Kimberly Yoshimura as Vice President, and Jamie Tokunaga
as Vice President;
Withdrawal of Vernon Ikebe, Vice President; and,
• Personal History and Affidavits for Suzy Aulani Hollinger,
Chief Financial Officer; Kimberly Haru Yoshimura, Vice
President; and Jamie Kiyomi Tokunaga-Magno, Vice President,
effective September 17, 2020, received on October 16, 2020, to its Retail
General liquor licenses.
Call for a motion to approve items 10 and 11.
Hughes: I'll make a motion that we approve items 10 and 11.
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Greenwell: I'll second that motion.
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the change of officers
submitted by Foodland Super Market, Limited, dba Sack
`N Save (Kino`ole), dba Sack `N Save (Kona), dba Sack
`N Save (Puainako), dba Foodland Super Market — Waimea,
dba Foodland Farms, dba Foodland (Kea`au); and, Food
Pantry, Ltd., dba Whalers General Store #230, dba Whalers
General Store #77, dba Holo Holo Market, and dba Mauna
Kea Market, with the appointment of Suzy Hollinger as Chief
Financial Officer, and Kimberly Yoshimura as Vice President;
the withdrawal of Vernon Ikebe, Vice President; and, the
Personal History and Affidavits for Suzy Aulani Hollinger,
Chief Financial Officer; Kimberly Haru Yoshimura, Vice
President; and, Jamie Kiyomi Tokunaga-Magno, Vice President,
effective September 17, 2020, received on October 16, 2020,
to its Retail General liquor licenses; seconded by Mr. Greenwell.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, motion is carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 12. Hualalai Investors, LLC, dba Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, ratification
of Application for Alteration Permit for renovation of bungalows, lanai column replacement,
addition of pools/spas, bungalows, and marine center, reroofing, and remodeling
of a restaurant, pursuant to Rule 3-2-D-1 of the Liquor Commission's Rules and Regulations,
submitted on October 21, 2020, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez
on October 22, 2020, to its Hotel liquor license, located at 72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, 87 Mile
Marker on Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Call for a motion to ratify.
Salave`a: I move to ratify as described.
Arakaki: Second.
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Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the Application for Alteration Permit
submitted by Hualalai Investors, LLC, dba Four Seasons Resort
Hualalai, for renovation of bungalows, lanai column replacement,
addition of pools/spas, bungalows, and marine center, reroofing,
and remodeling of a restaurant, pursuant to Rule 3-2-D-1 of the
Liquor Commission's Rules and Regulations, submitted
on October 21, 2020, approved by Administrative Officer
Brandon Gonzalez on October 22, 2020, to its Hotel liquor
license, located at 72-100 Ka`upulehu Drive, 87 Mile Marker
on Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded
by Mr. Arakaki.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 13. South Side Shaka Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba South Side Shaka
Restaurant & Bar, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises
to the yard behind the building, on October 25, 2020, approved by Administrative Officer
Brandon Gonzalez on October 22, 2020, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category
B2, located at 95-5673 Mamalahoa Highway, Na`alehu, Ka`u, Hawaii.
Call for a motion to ratify.
Arakaki: Move to ratify.
Salave`a: Second.
Mr. Arakaki moved to ratify the Application for Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises submitted by South Side
Shaka Restaurant & Bar, Inc. dba South Side Shaka
Restaurant & Bar, to the yard behind the building,
on October 25, 2020, approved by Administrative Officer
Brandon Gonzalez on October 22, 2020, to its Restaurant
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General liquor license, Category 132, located at 95-5673 Mamalahoa
Highway, NA'f lehu, Ka`u, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Salave`a.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 14. RCSH Operations, Inc., dba Ruth's Chris Steak House, approval
of change of officers as follows:
• Resignation of Alice Grace Givens, Vice President, effective
September 18, 2020;
• Addition of Erik Meggett Jenkins, as Vice President, effective
September 19, 2020; and,
• Personal History and Affidavit for Erik Meggett Jenkins, Vice
President, effective September 19, 2020,
received on October 23, 2020, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category
B1, located at The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Building E,
Suite 121, Kohala Coast, Hawaii.
Call for a motion to approve.
Greenwell: I move to approve.
Salave`a: Second.
Mr. Greenwell moved to approve the change of officers
submitted by RCSH Operations, Inc., dba Ruth's Chris
Steak House, with the resignation of Alice Grace Givens,
Vice President, effective September 18, 2020; the addition
of Erik Meggett Jenkins, as Vice President, effective
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September 19, 2020; and, the Personal History and Affidavit
for Erik Meggett Jenkins, Vice President, effective September 19,
2020, received on October 23, 2020, to its Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B1, located at The Shops at Mauna
Lan!, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Building E, Suite 121, Kohala
Coast, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Salave`a.
Onizuka: Thank you. Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: If not, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 15. KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar LLC, dba KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the grass seating
area for outdoor dining, from October 28, 2020, through the COVID-19 restriction period,
approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on October 27, 2020, to its pending
Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 92-8754 Hawaii Boulevard,
Ocean View, Hawaii.
Call for a motion to ratify.
Salave`a: Moved to ratify as described.
Thomas: Second.
Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the Application for Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises submitted by KaiLoki's
Restaurant and Bar LLC, dba KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar,
to the grass seating area for outdoor dining, from October 28,
2020, through the COVID-19 restriction period, approved
by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on October 27,
2020, to its pending Dispenser General liquor license, Category
B2, located at 92-8754 Hawaii Boulevard, Ocean View, Hawaii;
seconded by Ms. Thomas.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
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There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 16. Tommy Bahama Beverages, LLC, dba Tommy Bahama's Tropical
Cafe, ratification of the amended Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises
to the courtyard fronting the restaurant and store, from October 26, 2020, through the
COVID-19 restriction period, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 3, 2020, to its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at The Shops at Mauna Lani,
68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 101, Kamuela, Hawaii.
Call for a motion to ratify.
Greenwell: I'll make the motion to ratify.
Salave`a: Second.
Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the Application for Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises submitted by Tommy Bahama
Beverages, LLC, dba Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe, to the
to the courtyard fronting the restaurant and store, from
October 26, 2020, through the COVID-19 restriction period,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 3, 2020, to its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located
at The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive,
Suite 101, Kamuela, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Salave`a.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
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There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 17. Temporary License Issued for Ratification, Item No. 17(a), Safeway
Inc., dba Safeway Store #1117, Retail General liquor license.
Ibarra: Move to ratify.
Raymond: Second.
Mr. Ibarra moved to ratify the following Temporary License:
a. Safeway Inc., dba Safeway Store #1117, Retail
General liquor license for stocking purposes only,
located at 75-971 Henry Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii,
effective October 15, 2020.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Raymond.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Onizuka: 18. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification; requesting a motion for ratification
of Special Licenses, Application Nos. Application Nos. SP -20-007 to SP -20-009, Item Nos.
18(a) to 18(c).
Greenwell: I'll make that motion to ratify Special Licenses SP -20-007 to SP -20-009.
Thomas: I second.
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Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the following Special Licenses:
18. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. Application No. SP -20-007, Christopher Camero Memorial
VFW Post 12122, dba Christopher Camero Memorial VFW
Post 12122, for a Special General liquor license, for October 1-31,
2020, at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 185A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
b. Application No. SP -20-008, Hilo Medical Center Foundation,
dba Hilo Medical Center Foundation, for a Special Beer and
Wine liquor license, for November 7, 2020, a virtual online event.
C. Application No. SP -20-009, Rotary Club of Hilo Bay, dba
Rotary Club of Hilo Bay, for a Special General liquor license,
for October 16 - 26, 2020, a virtual online auction at 32auction(app).
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Motion carried. Thank you.
The motion was carried unanimously.
IX. Announcements (10:57 A.M.)
Onizuka: Meetings of Liquor Commission
December 3, 2020, 10:00 A.M., via WebEx.
January 7, 2021, 10:00 A.M., tentatively set at the Hilo
Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control.
Do we have any other announcements?
Takase: Mr. Chair, may we adjourn?
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X. Adjournment (10:58 A.M.)
Onizuka: If there are no other announcements, call for a motion to adjourn.
Hughes: Move to adjourn.
Arakaki: Second.
Mr. Hughes moved to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Arakaki.
Onizuka: Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Hearing none, all those in favor say, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Onizuka: Opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Onizuka: Meeting is adjourned (motion is carried). The time now is 10:58 A.M. Thank
you very much.
The motion was carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:58 A.M.
da4ld Takase
Director
The November 5, 2020, meeting minutes were approved as circulated via e-mail/mail
on November 20, 2020, by the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii, on
December 3, 2020.
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