HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-07 Liquor Commission AgendaLIQUOR CONTROL 11 /30/2023 01:37 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 9 Fax (808) 961-8684
E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov
Gerald A. Takase
Director
Ronald Ibarra, Chair
Laurisa Nishimoto, Vice Chair
Doug Espejo, Commissioner
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Wil Okabe, Commissioner
Paula Thomas, Commissioner
Jennifer Wilkinson, Commissioner
Jennifer Yadao, Commissioner
Vacant, Commissioner
DATE: Thursday, December 7, 2023
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control,
Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Public Testimony may be done in person, or in writing by email, fax, or mail. To ensure
timely delivery to the Commission, written testimony must be received by 12:00 noon
on the business day prior to the meeting by: (1) Email: cohdlc(a_hawaiicounty.gov;
(2) Fax: (808) 961-8684; or (3) Mail/Walk-in: 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 — November 2, 2023
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:
2. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
T23-06
Made In Hawaii Marketing LLC
Honokaa Market
45-3745 Honokaa-Waipi`o Road, Honokaa,
Hawaii
4-5-008:009
Sale and Transfer of the Retail General liquor
license, currently held by Honokaa Country
Market, LLC, dba Honokaa Country Market
T23-11
DJ5050 Inc.
Sunset Mini Mart
Sunset Shopping Plaza, 77-6425 Kuakini
Highway, C-101, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-7-009:016
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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V1.
1V/ 111
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Retail General liquor
license, currently held by A Y Enterprises,
Corporation, dba Sunset Mini Mart
Preliminary Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
Unfinished Business
Vill. New Business
1.
2.
23-12
Nani Mau Glory Management, LLC
Nani Mau Gardens
421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii
2-2-048:013
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2
Outrigger Kona Resort LLC, dba Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa,
approval of Change in Officers as follows:
• Removal of Steven Solberg, General Manager, and the appointment
of Geoffrey Pearson, as General Manager/Authorized Signatory,
effective October 1, 20231 by form received November 28, 2023;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Geoffrey Pearson, General
Manager/Authorized Signatory;
of its Hotel liquor license, located at 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona,
H awa i `i .
Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Longs Drug Stores California, L.L.C., dba Longs Drugs #9620
(Kilauea), dba Longs Drugs #7098 (Pahoa), ratification of Application
for Alteration Permits, to reduce retail shelving, increase pharmacy waiting
area, and modify photo area, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
November 24, 2023, of its Retail General liquor licenses, located at 555
Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii; and at 15-1450 Kahakai Boulevard, Pahoa,
H awa i `i .
b. Puna Plantation Hawaii, Limited, dba KTA Super Stores #1 (Keawe),
ratification of Application for Entertainment Permit, for an event on
November 3, 2023, approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 3,
2023, of its Retail General liquor license, located at 321 Keawe Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
C. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122,
ratification of Application for Game Permit, for an event on November 18,
2023, approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 16, 2023; of its
Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5543 Kaiwi
Street, Suite 3-Al85a and 3-Al85b, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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d. Pahoa Productions LLC, dba Kaleo's Orchidland, ratification
of Application for Game Permit, for an event on December 2, 2023,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 27, 2023; of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 16-110
Orchidland Drive, Kea`au, Hawaii.
e. Tracey Niimi, ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor
Permit, for shipment of liquor to 1403 Alu Street, Hilo, Hawaii, approved
by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on October 30, 2023.
f. Jordan Leong, ratification of Application for Individual Importation of
Liquor Permit, for shipment of liquor to 73-4223 Loloa Way, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on
November 16, 2023.
g. KW Kona Investors Beverage, LLC, dba Kona Village Resort,
ratificaton of Application for Reduction in Licensed Premises, of
approximately 60 square feet, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on November 24, 2023, of its Hotel liquor license, located at 72-300
Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
3. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. Umekes, LLC, dba Umeke's Fish Market Bar & Grill, ratification
of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to
include parking lot for a concert on November 10, 2023, approved
by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on November 1, 2023,
of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at
74-5599 Pawai Place, Building A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
b. Island Hopper Pahoa LLC, dba Island Hopper Taproom,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed
Premises, for an event on December 2, 2023, approved by
Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on October 30, 20231
of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at
The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 108,
Kamuela, Hawaii.
C. Honokaa Public House LLC, dba Honokaa Public House,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed
Premises, for an event on December 7, 2023, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on November 9, 2023, of its Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B2, located at 45-3490 Mamane Street,
Units G & F, Honoka`a, Hawaii.
d. FORC LLC, dba FORC, ratification of Application for Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on December 2, 20231
approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 20, 2023, of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 65-1214
Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
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4. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-23-058, Hilo Medical Center Foundation, dba
Hilo Medical Center Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on November 5, 2023, held at 77 Laehala Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP-23-059, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha
Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on October
30-311 2023, held at79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
C. License No. SP-23-060, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., dba
Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on November 4, 2023, held at the Waikoloa Dry
Forest Preserve, Quarry Road, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
d. License No. SP-23-061, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center,
for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on November 11,
2023, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
e. License No. SP-23-062, 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
November 1 - 301 2023, held at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-1001
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-23-063, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal
Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events
on December 1-2, 8-91 15-161 22-23, and 29-31, 2023, held at 16-111
Opukahaia Street, Keaau, Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-23-064, American Cancer Society, dba American
Cancer Society, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on
December 1, 2023, held at the Kings' Shops, 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive,
Waikoloa, Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-23-065, Alexander & Duke De Rego Foundation,
dba Alexander & Duke De Rego Foundation, for a Special Beer and
Wine liquor license, for an event on December 1, 2023, held at 64-783
Paeli Alanui, Kamuela, Hawaii.
i. License No. SP-23-066, Rotary Club of Hilo Bay, dba Rotary Club
of Hilo Bay, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on
November 17, 2023, held at 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
j. License No. SP-23-067, 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 2023, held at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-1001
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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k. License No. SP-23-068, ACF Kona Kohala Chefs Charitable and
Educational Fund, dba ACF Kona Kohala Chefs Charitable and
Educational Fund, for a Special General liquor license, for an event
on December 2, 2023, held at the Courtyard King Kamehameha
Kona Beach Hotel.
I. License No. SP-23-069, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba
Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an
event on November 25, 2023, held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway,
Kealakekua, Hawaii.
M. License No. SP-23-070, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba
Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an
event on December 22, 2023, held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway,
Kealakekua, Hawaii.
n. License No. SP-23-071, Friends of the Palace Theater, dba Hilo
Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an
event on November 27, 2023, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
o. License No. SP-23-072, Friends of the Palace Theater, dba Hilo
Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an
event on November 25, 2023, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
P. License No. SP-23-074, Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
Hilo Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
an event on December 13, 2023, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
q. License No. SP-23-075, Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
Hilo Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
an event on December 14, 2023, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
r. License No. SP-23-076, Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
Hilo Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
an event on December 21, 2023, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
S. License No. SP-23-077, Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
Hilo Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
an event on December 22, 2023, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
5. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-23-031, Innersea Discoveries LLC dba MV Safari
dba UnCruise, dba My Safari Explorer, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on November 18;
December 2, 161 301 2023; January 13, 27; February 10, 24; March 9, 23;
April 6, 20; May 4, 2024.
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6. Destruction and Disposal of Evidence for Concluded Investigations
Memo dated November 28, 2023.
7. Annual Performance Appraisal Review for Gerald Takase,
Director of Liquor Control dated November 30, 2023.
8. Election of Liquor Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2024.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
January 4, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
February 1, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of
Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
X. Adjournment
For information relative to any of the above -mentioned applications and/or procedures for protesting
i 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 have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate accessible formats.
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