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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-04 Liquor Commission Minutes COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES — FEBRUARY 4, 2021 WEBEX I. Call To Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Hughes at 10:00 A.M., via WebEx (tele/video conferencing). The following were present and constituted a quorum: Commissioners: Michael Hughes, Chair Dawn Raymond, Vice Chair Warren Arakaki, Commissioner Doug Espejo, Commissioner Ronald Ibarra, Commissioner Allen Salave`a, Commissioner Riley Smith, Commissioner Paula Thomas, Commissioner Absent and Excused: Claude Onizuka, Commissioner Others Present: Gerald Takase, Director Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer Danny Patel, Deputy Corporation Counsel Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Officer Hau`oli Sayles, Secretary to the Board and Commission Dorsi Lim, Clerk Hughes: I'm Mike Hughes, Chairman of the Commission. The time is 10:00 a.m. If everyone participating would set their device microphone to mute, we're conducting the meeting via WebEx. Some of us both have audio and video, some just have audio. We are recording the meeting so remember a couple of things. Speak one at a time, so the recording remains clear. If you speak, unmute your microphone, state your name, proceed with your statement or question, and when done, mute your microphone. Thank you. We'll go ahead and start with roll call, Brandon are you doing roll call? Takase: I'll do it, Brandon. Gonzalez: Okay, thanks. Takase: Vice Chairman, Dawn Raymond. Raymond: Present. Takase: Commissioner, Warren Arakaki. Arakaki: Present. Takase: New Commissioner from District 1, Doug Espejo. Espejo: Present. Takase: Commissioner, Ronald Ibarra. Ibarra: Present. Takase: Commissioner, Allen Salave`a. Salave`a: Present. Takase: Returning Commissioner, Riley Smith. Smith: Here. Takase: Commissioner, Paula Thomas. Thomas: Present. Takase: And Chairman, Michael Hughes. Hughes: Present. II. Approval of Minutes (10:03 A.M.) Hughes: The January 7, 2021, minutes have been circulated via email or mail on January 29, 2021. Ask for a motion to approve the minutes? Raymond: This is Dawn, I'll move to approve. Ibarra: Second. This is Ron. Ms. Raymond moved to approve the January 7, 2021, Liquor Commission meeting minutes as circulated; seconded by Mr. Ibarra. Hughes: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 2 There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. Go ahead and vote, all in favor, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: None, motion passes. The motion was carried unanimously. III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda Hughes: There is no addendum and/or supplemental agenda. IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items Hughes: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Governor 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, Wednesday, February 3, 2021. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made a part of the permanent record for each application. Hughes: On the agenda, are there any public statements? There was no reply from the public. Hughes: None heard. We'll go ahead and move on to our first public hearing. V. Public Hearings Hughes: Item 1, Application No. 20-16, SBC808 LLC, dba Surf Break Cafe, applying for an original Retail General liquor license. 1. APPLICATION NO.. 20-16 (10.04 A.M.) APPLICANT: SBC808 LLC TRADE NAME: Surf Break Cafe PLACE OF BUSINESS: 28-1692 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Unit 2, Honomu, Hawaii TMK: 2-8-014:107 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license Ms. Malissa Thompson, Owner, was present. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 3 Hughes: Is there a representative? Thompson: Present. Hughes: If you'd state your name, and describe your business, please? Thompson: Malissa Thompson. And it's a little general store market, and cafe. Hughes: Are there any changes to the report? Thompson: No. Hughes: Director, are there any reports of protest? Takase: Mr. Chairman, the applicant mailed 44 notices within a 100 feet, 49 out of 54 within 500 feet. There were 54 properties entitled to protest. There were no protests to this application. Hughes: Thank you. Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Hughes: None heard. Commissioners, is there any discussion or questions? There were no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. I'd ask for a motion to close public hearing? Thomas: This is Commissioner Thomas, I move to close public hearing. Raymond: This is Dawn, I will second. Ms. Thomas moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Hughes: Moved and seconded. Discussion of the motion? There were no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. We'll go ahead and vote. All in favor? The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 4 Hughes: None heard. The motion was carried unanimously. Hughes: I need another motion to approve or deny Application No. 20-16, pending final inspection? Thomas: This is Commissioner Thomas, I move to approve Application No. 20-16, pending final inspection. Raymond: This is Dawn, I will second. Ms. Thomas moved to approve Application No. 20-16, SBC808 LLC, dba Surf Break Cafe, for an original Retail General liquor license, located at 28-1692 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Unit 2, Honomu, Hawaii, TMK: 2-8-014:107, pending final inspection; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Hughes: Thank you. Discussion of the motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. Go ahead and vote, all in favor? The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard, motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Hughes: Item 2, Application No. 20-17, JDForsberg, LLC, dba HiCO Hawaiian Coffee, applying for a Change in Kind to General, from Restaurant Beer and Wine, Category B1 . 2. APPLICATION NO.. 20-17 (10.06 A.M.) APPLICANT: JDForsberg, LLC TRADE NAME: HiCO Hawaiian Coffee PLACE OF BUSINESS: 74-5599 PAwai Place, Space B3, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TMK: 7-4-010:018 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Change in Kind to General, from Restaurant Beer and Wine, Category B1 Mr. Johan Forsberg, Owner, was present. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 5 Hughes: Is there a representative? Forsberg: Yes. Right here, Johan Forsberg. Hughes: Are there any changes to your report? Forsberg: No. Hughes: Could you briefly describe your business, please? Forsberg: We're a coffee shop, and we're going to start doing coffee cocktails at night. Hughes: Director, are there any reports of protest for this applicant? Takase: Mr. Chairman, the applicant mailed 44 notices within a 100 feet, 33 out of 33 within 500 feet. There were 17 properties entitled to protest. There were no protests to this application. Hughes: Thank you. Any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Hughes: None heard. Commissioners, any discussion or questions? There were no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. Ask for a motion to close public hearing? Arakaki: This is Warren, move to close public hearing. Salave`a: Commissioner Salave`a, second. Mr. Arakaki moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Hughes: Thank you, motion moved and seconded. Any further discussion? There were no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: Go ahead and vote. All in favor, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 6 Hughes: None heard, motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Hughes: Need a motion to approve or deny Application No. 20-17, pending final inspection? Thomas: This is Commissioner Thomas, I move to approve Application No. 20-17, pending final inspection. Arakaki: Second. Ms. Thomas moved to approve Application No. 20-17, J DForsberg, LLC, dba HiCO Hawaiian Coffee, for a Change in Kind to General, from Restaurant Beer and Wine, Category B1, located at 74-5599 Pawai Place, Space B3, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-4-010:018, pending final inspection; seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Hughes: Moved and seconded, any further discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. Go ahead and vote, all in favor, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Hughes: Moving on. Thank you so much. Hughes: Item 3, Application No. 20-18, KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar LLC, dba KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar, applying for an Increase in Licensed Premises to its pending Application No. T20-10, Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by Mehe3s Ka`u Bar & Grill LLC, dba Mehe's Ka`u Bar & Grill. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 7 3. APPLICATION NO.: 20-18 (10:08 A.M.) APPLICANT: KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar LLC TRADE NAME: KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar PLACE OF BUSINESS: 92-8754 Hawaii Boulevard, Ocean View, Hawaii TMK: 9-2-083:021 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Increase in Licensed Premises to its pending Application No. T20-10, Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by Mehe's Kau Bar & Grill LLC, dba Mehe's Ka`u Bar & Grill Mr. David Pannell, Owner, was present. Hughes: Is there a representative for this business? Gonzalez: Mr. Chair, Mr. David Pannell is the representative, and his phone is on mute. So, he might be talking but we might not be hearing him. Mr. Pannell, you need to unmute your phone. Hughes: Mr. Pannell, can you hear us? Takase: Mr. Chairman, why don't we pass this item? Hughes: Okay, we'll go on to number 4, and then we'll come back. Hughes: Item 4, Application No. T20-19, HI Boba Daddy, Inc., dba Kona Reef Liquor & Deli, applying for a Sale and Transfer of the Retail General liquor license, currently held by Manna Express, Inc., dba Kona Reef Liquor & Deli. 4. APPLICATION NO.. T20-19 (10.10 A.M.) APPLICANT: HI Boba Daddy, Inc. TRADE NAME: Kona Reef Liquor & Deli PLACE OF BUSINESS: Casa De Emdeko, 75-6082 Alii Drive, Suite #101, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TMK: 7-5-020-007-0108 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Retail General liquor license, currently held by Manna Express, Inc., dba Kona Reef Liquor & Deli Mr. Michael BH Lee, President, and Mr. Allan Lee, Vice President, was present. Hughes: Is there an applicant? Lee (Michael): My name is Mike Lee, President. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 8 Lee (Allan): Allan Lee, Vice President. Hughes: Thank you. Are there any changes to your report? Lee (Michael): No. Lee (Allan): No changes. Hughes: Can you briefly describe your business, please? Lee (Allan): We're a liquor and convenience store. Hughes: Director, are there any reports of protest for this applicant? Takase: Mr. Chairman, this is a sale and transfer of a liquor license. No mailings were made, but publication was made on January 12t" and January 17t". Hughes: Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Hughes: None heard. I'd ask for a motion to close public hearing. Arakaki: This is Warren, I move to close public hearing. Salave`a: Commissioner Salave`a, I second. Mr. Arakaki moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Hughes: Moved and seconded. Discussion of motion? There were no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. All in favor, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 9 Hughes: Ask for a motion to approve or deny Application No. T20-19, pending final inspection? Arakaki: This is Warren, so moved. Salave`a: Second, Commissioner Salave`a. Mr. Arakaki moved to approve Application No. T20-19, HI Boba Daddy, Inc., dba Kona Reef Liquor & Deli, for a Sale and Transfer of the Retail General liquor license, currently held by Manna Express, Inc., dba Kona Reef Liquor & Deli„ located at Casa De Emdeko, 75-6082 Alii Drive, Suite #101, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-020-007-0108, pending final inspection; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Hughes: Moved and seconded. Patel: Mr. Chair, to clarify, is that to approve or deny on the motion? Ara ka k i: Move to approve. Hughes: Thank you. Any discussion on the motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. We'll go ahead and vote, "Aye?" The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard, motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Hughes: Are we going back to the previous one, or are we moving on? Gonzalez: Mr. Chair, he's trying to re-call in, we can move on. VI. Preliminary Hearings FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 10 Hughes: Item 1, Application No. 20-24, FORC LLC, dba FORC, applying for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1 . 1. APPLICATION NO.: 20-24 (10:13 A.M.) APPLICANT: FORC LLC TRADE NAME: FORC PLACE OF BUSINESS: 65-1214 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii TM K: 6-5-005:021 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category 131 Chef Allen Hess, Member, was present. Hughes: Is the representative for this company online? Hess: Yes sir, Allen Hess. Hughes: Okay, Mr. Hess. Are there any changes to your report? Hess: No sir. Hughes: Can you briefly describe your business, please? Hess: We will be a breakfast and dinner restaurant. Hughes: Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Hughes: None heard. Commission, open for discussion and questions to the testifier. Smith: Mike, this is Riley, I have a question. Hughes: Yes, go ahead, Riley. Smith: I just wanted to clarify, is this the former Paniolo Country Inn location? Hess: Yes, sir. Smith: Alright, thank you very much, Allen. I know you're very active in the community, you really help with a lot of different things, and I wish you well. I think it's an ideal location, and I think for the community, it's good to have an alternative for breakfast in Waimea, so I wish you well. I'm going to be supporting this application. Hess: I hope to see you there. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 11 Smith: Thank you. Hughes: Commissioners, is there any other further discussion or questions? There was no further discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. I'd ask for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 20-24. If approved, public hearing to be held on April 1, 2021 in Kona. Thomas: I move to approve Application No. 20-24, this is Commissioner Thomas. If approved, public hearing to be held on April 1, 2021 in Kona. Smith: Commissioner Smith, I second. Ms. Thomas moved to approve Application No. 20-24, FORC LLC, dba FORC, for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 65-1214 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii, TMK: 6-5-005:021, with public hearing to be held on April 1, 2021, in Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Smith. Hughes: Moved and seconded, any further discussion on the motion? There was no further discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. We'll go ahead and vote, all in favor, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard, motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Hess: Thank you very much. Hughes: Thank you. Are we going back to number 3 now? Takase: Yes, Mr. Chairman. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 12 Hughes: Item 3, Application No. 20-18, KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar LLC, dba KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar, applying for an Increase in Licensed Premises to its pending Application No. T20-10, Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by Mehe3s Ka`u Bar & Grill LLC, dba Mehe's Ka`u Bar & Grill. 3. APPLICATION NO.: 20-18 (10:16 A.M.) APPLICANT: KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar LLC TRADE NAME: KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar PLACE OF BUSINESS: 92-8754 Hawaii Boulevard, Ocean View, Hawaii TMK: 9-2-083:021 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Increase in Licensed Premises to its pending Application No. T20-10, Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by Mehe's Ka`u Bar & Grill LLC, dba Mehe's Ka`u Bar & Grill Mr. David Pannell, Owner, was present. Hughes: The applicant is online, are there any changes to your report? Pannell: There is not. Hughes: Okay. If you could state your name again, and give us a general description of your business, please? Pannell: Yes, this is David Pannell, and we are a full service restaurant and bar. Hughes: Director, are there any reports of protest? Takase: Mr. Chairman, the applicant mailed 2 out of 2 notices within 100 feet, 17 out of 18 within 500 feet. There were 18 properties entitled to protest. There were no protests to this application. Hughes: Thank you. Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Hughes: None heard. Commissioners, you have any questions? There were no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. I'd ask for a motion to close public hearing? Salave`a: Commissioner Salave`a, so moved. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 13 Raymond: This is Dawn, I'll second. Mr. Salave`a moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Hughes: Thank you, moved and seconded. Discussion of the motion? There were no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. We'll go ahead and vote. All in favor? The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard, motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Hughes: I'd ask for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 20-18, pending final inspection? Thomas: This is Commissioner Thomas, I move to approve Application No. 20-18, pending final inspection. Raymond: This is Dawn, I will second. Ms. Thomas moved to approve Application No. 20-18, KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar LLC, dba KaiLoki's Restaurant and Bar, for an Increase in Licensed Premises to its pending Application No. T20-10, Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by Mehe's Ka`u Bar & Grill LLC, dba Mehe's Ka`u Bar & Grill„ located at 92-8754 Hawaii Boulevard, Ocean View, Hawaii, TMK: 9-2-083:021, pending final inspection; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Hughes: Moved and seconded, any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. We'll go ahead and vote, all in favor? The Commissioners voted "Aye." FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 14 Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard, motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. VII. Unfinished Business Hughes: There's no unfinished business at this time. VIII. New Business Hughes: 1. The Odom Corporation, dba The Odom Corporation, ratification of Application for Outside Storage Permit for storage of alcohol at 73-4796 Kanalani Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 4, 2021, to its Wholesale General liquor license, located at 45 Holomua Street, Hilo, Hawaii. Hughes: Is there a motion to ratify? Arakaki: Commissioner Arakaki, moved to ratify. Salave`a: Commissioner Salave`a, second. Mr. Arakaki moved to ratify Application for Outside Storage Permit for storage of alcohol at 73-4796 Kanalani Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 4, 2021, to its Wholesale General liquor license, 45 Holomua Street, Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Hughes: Moved and seconded. Discussion of the motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. All in favor? The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: No opposition, motion carries of the ratification. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 15 The motion was carried unanimously. Hughes: 2. Chie Mizukami, dba Seiji's Sushi, approval to extend the time issuance, for good cause shown, of its approved Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at the Kona Square Shopping Center, 75-5669 Alii Drive, #1106, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, for an additional six months, from March 6, 2021, to and including September 6, 20217 by letter dated January 6, 2021 . 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. Hughes: Is there a motion for approval? Takase: Mr. Chairman, let me explain a little bit of where we're at with this application. They couldn't decide whether they were going to stay open or not, but they have decided to move forward. So, they are waiting on plumbing and electrical inspections, so we hope that they will be back in line soon, and they'll complete their final inspection process. So we're asking for the extension on that basis. Ibarra: Gerald, I have a question. The letter says here, "We are still on the way to get the final inspection, we already get several signs but plumbing and the electrical inspection is ongoing, and it seems at 30 — 45 days." So what's ongoing specifically? Takase: They have outstanding plumbing and electrical permits, so my understanding is they have completed their improvements and they're just waiting for those inspections to be done by Department of Public Works. Ibarra: So the County is basically the one? That they already requested final inspection from the County on plumbing and electrical? But they are waiting for the County to conduct the inspection? Takase: Yes. They had some delays because they were unsure whether they were going to stay open or not. Once they've committed to staying open, they completed all their improvements, and now they're just awaiting inspection by plumbing and electrical. Ibarra: Okay, thank you. Hughes: Do I have a motion to approve? Ibarra: This is Ron, I'll make a motion to approve, in finding good cause. The good cause being that they're awaiting Public Works to complete the final inspections for the plumbing and electrical. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 16 Raymond: This is Dawn, I will second. Mr. Ibarra moved to approve to extend the time issuance, for good cause shown, of its approved Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at the Kona Square Shopping Center, 75-5669 AIN Drive, #1106, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, for an additional six months, from March 6, 2021, to and including September 6, 2021, by letter dated January 6, 2021; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Hughes: Thank you, moved and seconded. We'll go ahead and vote, all in favor? The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Hughes: 3. Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros, approval of Application for Change to a Class 2, Restaurant license from its Dispenser General license, Category B1, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, #405, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-8-010:040. Hughes: Is there a motion to approve? Salave`a: Commissioner Salave`a, so moved. Thomas: Commissioner Thomas, I second. Mr. Salave`a moved to approve Application for Change to a Class 2, Restaurant license from its Dispenser General license, Category 131, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 AIN Drive, #405, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Thomas. Hughes: Moved and seconded. All in favor? The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 17 Hughes: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Hughes: 4. Paul's Place, Inc., dba Paul's Place, approval of Application for Transfer of Stock of more than 25% of capital stock from Paul Teramoto (deceased), Vice President/Director, to Lance Teramoto, Vice President/Director, effective on approval of the Liquor Commission; and approval of change in officers/directors with the removal of Paul Teramoto, effective February 7, 2020, received on January 8, 2021, to its Retail General liquor license, located at 76-5924 Mamalahoa Highway, H61ualoa, Hawaii. Hughes: Is there a motion to approve? Arakaki: Commissioner Arakaki, I move to approve. Salave`a: Commissioner Salave`a, second. Mr. Arakaki moved to approve Application for Transfer of Stock of more than 25% of capital stock from Paul Teramoto (deceased), Vice President/Director, to Lance Teramoto, Vice President/Director, effective on approval of the Liquor Commission; and approval of change in officers/directors with the removal of Paul Teramoto, effective February 7, 2020, received on January 8, 2021, to its Retail General liquor license, located at 76-5924 Mamalahoa Highway, H61ualoa, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Hughes: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. We'll go ahead and vote. All in favor? The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: Motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 18 Hughes: 5. Puna Chocolate Company, dba Puna Chocolate, approval to extend the time issuance, for good cause shown, of its approved Dispenser General liquor license, Category A, located at 74-5606 Pawai Place, Bay 8, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, for an additional six months, from March 6, 2021, to and including September 6, 2021, by letter dated January 22, 2021. 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. Hughes: Gerald, do you want to update us first? Takase: Yes. Mr. Chairman, this is a similar case to the Seiji's Sushi. They have been working on their improvements. In fact, Stacie and I had been out there to look at it a while ago, but like everything else, they were not sure if they were going to go forward or not. I guess they were unsure about the stay-at-home orders and what they were going to do, but they have made a commitment to move forward. They are actually hoping they're going to get it done in the short future, but they're asking for this extension since they're period is going to run out, I think March 5t". So we would ask for the approval of their request because they have now committed to moving forward and completing their improvements. Hughes: Okay. Is there a motion to approve? Ibarra: This is Commissioner Ibarra, I so move, finding good cause, as stated in the letter dated January 22, 2021. They have requested the County for final approval. Hughes: Thank you. Do I have a second? Salave`a: Commissioner Salave`a, I second. Mr. Ibarra moved to approve to extend the time issuance, for good cause shown, of its approved Dispenser General liquor license, Category A, located at 74-5606 Pawai Place, Bay 8, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, for an additional six months, from March 6, 2021, to and including September 6, 2021, by letter dated January 22, 2021; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Hughes: Okay, motion moved and seconded. Any further discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. We'll go ahead and vote. All in favor? The Commissioners voted "Aye." FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 19 Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: None, motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. Hughes: 6. Sea Paradise Scuba, Inc., dba Sea Paradise Scuba, Inc., ratification of Application for Outside Storage Permit for storage of alcohol at 77-6469 Marlin Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 26, 2021, to its Tour or Cruise Vessel liquor license, located on board the vessel "Hokulani," moored at Keauhou Bay, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; and termination of existing Outside Storage at The View Restaurant Bar & Grill, located at 78-7000 Alii Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Hughes: Is there a motion to ratify? Salave`a: Commissioner Salave`a, move to ratify. Hughes: May I have a second? Thomas: I second. Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify Application for Outside Storage Permit for storage of alcohol at 77-6469 Marlin Road, Kai I ua-Kona, Hawai`i, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 26, 2021, to its Tour or Cruise Vessel liquor license, located on board the vessel "Hokulani," moored at Keauhou Bay, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, and termination of existing Outside Storage at The View Restaurant Bar & Grill, located at 78-7000 Alii Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Thomas. Hughes: Moved and seconded. Discussion on the motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None. We'll go ahead and vote. All in favor? The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard, motion carries. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 20 The motion was carried unanimously. Hughes: 7. Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., (Retail), approval of change in directors, with the election of Kathryn Anne Kimball, and Robert S. Reif, as Directors, effective January 1, 2021, by email dated January 26, 2021; the Personal History and Affidavits for Kathryn Anne Kimball, and Robert S. Reif, Directors, to its Retail General and Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 72-250 Kukio Nui Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; and the removal of Helen Suzanne Gates, and James Douglas Bond, as Directors. Hughes: Is there a motion to approve? Salave`a: Commissioner Salave`a, move to approve. Hughes: Second? Smith: Commissioner Smith, second. Mr. Salave`a moved to approve change in directors, with the election of Kathryn Anne Kimball, and Robert S. Reif, as Directors, effective January 1, 20215 by email dated January 26, 2021; the Personal History and Affidavits for Kathryn Anne Kimball, and Robert S. Reif, Directors, to its Retail General and Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 72-250 Kukio Nui Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; and the removal of Helen Suzanne Gates, and James Douglas Bond, as Directors; seconded by Mr. Smith. Hughes: Thank you. Discussion on the motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. We'll go ahead and vote. All in favor, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard, motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 21 Hughes: 8. A-Bay's Cantina LLC, dba A-Bay's Island Cafe, approval to extend the time issuance, for good cause shown, of its approved Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Alii Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Alii Drive, Building A, Units 1 & 23 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, for an additional six months, from March 6, 2021, to and including September 6, 20211 by letter dated January 6, 2021. 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. Hughes: Gerald? Takase: Mr. Chairman, like the other two, they are going to go ahead and move forward at this point in time. They were kind of held up trying to decide what they were going to do, but this is a current licensee of ours at the Kings' Shops in Waikoloa, and this is an additional location on Alii Drive. I have not visited recently, but they assured us that they are going through with the process, and they will hopefully complete their improvements soon. Hughes: Okay. Is there a motion to approve? Ibarra: This is Commissioner Ibarra. Again, on the letter that's dated January 6, 20213 it states, "We are working with Public Works, and expect to wrap up all building, electrical, and plumbing permits this week." They cite again, the COVI D as one of the reasons for them determining whether to go forward. It's been given, the reasons stated in the letter, I find good cause and move to approve. Hughes: Thank you. Do I have a second? Salave`a: Commissioner Salave`a, second. Mr. Ibarra moved to approve to extend the time issuance, for good cause shown, of its approved Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Alii Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Alii Drive, Building A, Units 1 & 2, Kailua-Kona, Hawa, for an additional six months, from March 6, 2021, to and including September 6, 2021, by letter dated January 6, 202; seconded by Mr. Salave`a Hughes: Okay, motion moved and seconded. Any further discussion on the motion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard. We'll go ahead and vote. All in favor, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." FEBRUARY 4, 2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 22 J j f„ Hughes: Opposed? There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Hughes: None heard, motion carries. The motion was carried unanimously. IX. Announcements Hughes: Meetings of Liquor Commission March 4, 2021, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii. April 1, 2021, 10:00 A.M., Kona Council Chambers, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A, 1St Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Hughes: I thought we were going to be in Kona next? Takase: , No, our schedule is we're supposed to be in Hilo. So the March meeting, which we will hold in person, will be at our conference room here. Then April 1 St, we will go to Kona and we'll hold it in the Kona Council Chambers. Hughes: And those will both be live meetings, then? Takase: Correct. X. Adjournment Hughes: Okay. Is there any other announcements? If not, we'll adjourn this meeting. Thank you. Meeting adjourned at 10:33 A.M. (Ger Id Takase cto r The February 4, 2021 meeting minutes were approved as circulated, via email/mail on February 25, 2021, by the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii on March 4, 2021. FEBRUARY4,2021 -LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 23