HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-05 Liquor Commission AgendaLIQUOR CONTROL 12/29/2022 12:34 PM
Mitchell D. Roth
Mayor
Lee E. Lord
Managing Director
Robert H . Command
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawaii
LIQUOR COMMISSION
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4261
(808) 961-8218 • Fax (808) 961-8684
E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov
Gerald A. Takase
Director
Ronald Ibarra, Chair
Laurisa Nishimoto, Vice Chair
Doug Espejo, Commissioner
Dawn Raymond, Commissioner
Paula Thomas, Commissioner
Jennifer Wilkinson, Commissioner
Jennifer Yadao, Commissioner
Vacant, Commissioner
Vacant, Commissioner
DATE: Thursday, January 5, 2023
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre
101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii
Commission Members will participate in person, via Zoom, or by teleconference.
Public Testimony may be done in person, virtually via Zoom, or in writing by email,
fax, or mail. To register for Zoom, email: cohdlc(a_hawaiicounty.gov. To ensure
timely delivery to the Commission, written testimony must be received by 12 noon
on the business day prior to the meeting by: (1) Email: cohdlc(a_hawaiicounty.gov;
(2) Fax: (808) 961-8684; or (3) Mail: 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, H196720.
Indicate agenda item submitting for; submit separate testimony for each item.
All testimony regardless of time of receipt will be part of the permanent record.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes — December 1, 2022
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
22-07
Big Island Brewing LLC
Hilo Beer Garden
421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii
2-2-048:013
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
2. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
3. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
4. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
5. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
T22-10
Yummy Pineapple Beer Co. LLC
Bianellis Pizza
Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Drive,
Space B-106, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-8-010:040
Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B2, currently held by Ocled
Pacific LLC, dba Bianellis Gourmet Pizza & Pasta
T22-11
Island Distributing, L.L.C.
Island Distributing (Hilo)
452 Kalaniana`ole Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii
2-1-008: 027
Sale and Transfer of the Wholesale General
liquor license, currently held by Paradise
Beverages, Inc., dba Paradise Beverages and
Mission Beverage Co. of Hawaii
T22-12
Island Distributing, L.L.C.
Island Distributing (Kona)
73-5581 Olowalu Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-3-051:022
Sale and Transfer of the Wholesale General
liquor license, currently held by Paradise
Beverages, Inc., dba Paradise Beverages (Kona)
T22-13
XTR Hawaii LLC
Hirano Store
18-2455 Volcano Highway, Mt. View, Hawaii
1-8-010:005
Sale and Transfer of the Retail General liquor
license, currently held by E. S. Glenwood, Inc.,
dba Hirano Store
T22-14
Big Island Restaurant Group, LLC
Jackie Rey's O'hana Grill Kona
Pottery Terrace, 75-5995 Kuakini Highway,
Suite L, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-5-030:024
Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B2, currently held by
PAJ, Inc., dba Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill
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VII.
6. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
7. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
Unfinished Business
Vill. New Business
1.
2.
22-15
Nine Brains Big Island I, LLC
Pacific 19
75-5646 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-5-006:016
Original Hotel liquor license
22-16
Los Habaneros, Inc.
Los Habaneros
Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Drive,
#405, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-8-010:040
Increase in Licensed Premises to its Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B1, to include
outdoor dining area located within three parking
stalls fronting Los Habaneros
Request to Extend the Time Issuance Submitted for Approval
a. Dimple Cheek Cafe and Market LLC, dba N & F Store, approval of
request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause
shown for an additional 6 months, from January 6, 2023, to and including
July 6, 2023, by letter dated December 16, 2022, of its Retail General
liquor license, located at 17-4003 Ahuahu Place, Mountain View, Hawaii.
b. Tabaraka LLC, dba Tabaraka, approval of request to extend the time
issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional
12 months, from January 7, 2023, to and including January 7, 20241 by
letter received December 28, 2022, of its Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B1, located at 272 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
Change in Officers / Directors Submitted for Approval
a. Regal Cinemas, Inc., dba Regal Keauhou Stadium 7, dba Regal
Prince Kuhio 9, approval of Change in Officers / Directors as follows:
• Removal of Vincent Fusco, President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO),
Treasurer, and Director;
• Appointment of Tal Soudry, as President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO),
Treasurer, and Director;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Tal Soudry, President, Chief Financial
Officer (CFO), Treasurer, and Director;
effective January 1, 20221 by form dated July 29, 2022, received on
December 13, 2022; to its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license,
Category B1, for both Hawaii Island locations.
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b. M. Nakahara Stores, Ltd., dba M. Nakahara Stores, Ltd., approval
of Change in Officers / Directors, with the removal of Richard Nakahara
(deceased), President and Director; and the appointment of Maria
Nakahara (V/T/S/D), as President; effective December 9, 2022, by form
dated December 15, 2022; to its Retail General liquor license, located at
55-515 Hawi Road, Building #1, Hawi, North Kohala, Hawaii.
3. Young's Market Company, LLC, dba RNDC of Hawaii, approval
of Change in Members / Managers as follows:
• Removal of RNDC West Coast, LLC (50% ownership interest) due
to merger with Republic National Distributing Company, LLC, with
Republic National Distributing Company, LLC, being the surviving entity;
• Removal of YH I Spirits, LLC (50% ownership interest) due to 50%
ownership interest sold to Republic National Distributing Company, LLC,
as set forth in the Put Membership Unit Purchase Agreement;
• Republic National Distributing Company, LLC, is now the sole member
of Youngs Market Company, LLC;
• Removal of Thomas Cole, Manager, President, and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO), Nicholas Mehall, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), David
Solomon, Manager, and Christopher Underwood, Manager;
• Appointment of Republic National Distributing Company, LLC, as
Manager;
effective November 1, 20221 by letter dated November 30, 2022; to its
Wholesale General liquor license, located at 73-4854 Kanalani Street,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
4. Marriott Hotel Services, Inc., dba Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
& Spa, approval of Conversion of Entity, to Marriott Hotel Services, LLC,
effective December 31, 20221 by letter dated December 15, 2022,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on December 20, 2022; to its Hotel
liquor license, located at 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, South
Kohala, Hawaii.
5. Game Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Marriott Hotel Services, Inc., dba Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
& Spa, ratification of Application for Game Permit, for an event on
December 10, 2022, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon
Gonzalez on December 2, 2022, of its Hotel liquor license, located
at 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii.
b. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, ratification of
Application for Game Permit, for an event on December 14, 20221
approved by Director Gerald Takase on December 8, 2022, of its Club
liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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6. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. Big Hitter Enterprises, LLC, dba Willie's Hot Chicken,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed
Premises, to include parking lot for a concert on January 7, 2023,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on December 19, 2022, of
its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at
75-5599 Pawai Place, Bays 1 & 2, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
7. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-22-082, Alexander & Duke De Rego Foundation,
dba Alexander & Duke De Rego Foundation, for a Special Beer
and Wine liquor license, for an event on December 2, 2022, held at
64-783 Paeli Alanui Street, Kamuela, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP-22-083, Humanity Hale, dba Humanity Hale, for a
Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on December 4, 20221
held at 77-6127 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii.
C. License No. SP-22-084, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal
Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events
on January 6, 7, 131 141 201 211 271 281 2023, held at The Fraternal Eagles
Building, 16-111 `Opukaha`ia Street, Kea`au, Hawaii.
d. License No. SP-22-085, Kalani Honua, Inc., dba Kalani Honua, Inc., for
a Special General liquor license, for events on December 30 & 31, 2022,
held at 12-6860 Kalapana-Kapoho Beach Road, Pahoa, Hawaii.
e. License No. SP-22-086, Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent
& Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba
Kona Elks Club, for a Special General liquor license, for events from
December 1 - 311 2022, held at75-170 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-22-087, Hawaii Island Humane Society S.P.C.A.,
dba Hawaii Island Humane Society, for a Special General liquor
license, for an event on January 12, 2023, held at the Kings' Shops,
250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-22-088, Roman Catholic Church in the State of
Hawaii, dba St. Michael the Archangel Parish, for a Special Beer
and Wine liquor license, for an event on December 29, 2022, held at
75-5769 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-22-089, Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent
& Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba
Kona Elks Club, for a Special General liquor license, for events from
January 1 - 31, 2023, held at75-170 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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8. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-22-036, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Majestic
Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on on April 24, 2023.
b. License No. TV-22-037, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Royal
Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on on January 21, February 18, March 18, and
April 1, 2023.
C. License No. TV-22-038, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Diamond
Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor,
Hilo, Hawaii, on on January 12, 2023.
d. License No. TV-22-039, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Coral
Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on on May 16, 2023; and in port at Hilo Harbor,
Hilo, Hawaii on May 17, 2023.
e. License No. TV-22-040, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Emerald
Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor,
Hilo, Hawaii, on on May 11, and June 7, 2023.
f. License No. TV-22-041, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Crown
Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on on January 22, February 5 & 20, March 10 & 22,
and April 19, 2023.
g. License No. TV-22-042, Holland America Line N.V., dba Ms
Koningsdam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona
Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on on January 24, February 11 & 24, and
April 22, 2023; and in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on January 23,
February 10, and April 23 - 24, 2023.
h. License No. TV-22-043, Holland America Line N.V., dba Ms
Noordam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor,
Hilo, Hawaii, on on April 22, 2023.
i. License No. TV-22-044, Norton Lilly International, Inc., dba Carnival
Miracle, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo,
Hawaii, on on January 16, and February 27, 2023.
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IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
February 2, 2023, 10:00 A.M., Building G Meeting Room, West Hawaii
Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
March 2, 2023, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
X. Adjournment
For information relative to any of the above -mentioned applications and/or procedures for protesting
against a liquor license, call the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218.
Anyone requiring auxiliary aid / service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the
Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218, or by email at cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov,
as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
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