HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-07 Liquor Commission Agenda Hilo/10:46 AM
Mitchell D. Roth
Mayor
Deanna S. Sako
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
DATE: Thursday, November 7, 2024
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control,
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii
Gerald A. Takase
Director
Laurisa Nishimoto, Chair
Wil Okabe, Vice Chair
Doug Espejo, Commissioner
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner
Melvin Ventura, Commissioner
Jennifer Wilkinson, Commissioner
Jennifer Yadao, Commissioner
Vacant, Commissioner
Public Testimony may be done in person, or in writing by email, fax, or
mail/walk-in. 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 - October 3, 2024
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:
T24-04
Smash Daddy's LLC
Smash Daddy's Pahoa
15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Suite 1-3, Pahoa,
Hawaii
1-5-007-069
Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category 131, currently held by
Coco Cantina Puna Kai LLC, dba Coco Cantina
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:
VII. Unfinished Business
Vill. New Business
24-09
Hotel Management Partners, LLC
TBD
75-5739 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-5-007:004 (por)
Original Hotel liquor license
T24-10
Hana Hou Restaurant Group LLC
Hana Hou Restaurant
95-1148 N5'51ehu Spur Road, N5'51ehu, Hawaii
9-5-021:005
Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B1, currently held by
Hana Hou Restaurant, Inc., dba Hana Hou
Restaurant
1. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Coco Cantina Puna Kai LLC, dba Coco Cantina, ratify request to
transfer liquor inventory to Coco Cantina Hilo LLC, dba Coco Cantina
Hilo, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on October
25, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located
at 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Suite 1-3, Pahoa, Hawaii.
b. Carol i n Row, ratify Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit,
for shipment of liquor as part of household goods; approved by Director
Gerald Takase on October 4, 2024, shipped to 75-6164 Nakukui Drive,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
C. Tristan Sears, ratify Application for Individual Importation of Liquor
Permit, for shipment of liquor as part of household goods; approved by
Director Gerald Takase on October 4, 2024, shipped to 59-440 Pili Place,
Kamuela, Hawaii I .
d. Outrigger Kona Resort LLC, dba Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa,
ratify Application for Teen Event Permit, for an event on December 14,
2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 17, 2024, of its
Hotel liquor license, located at 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
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e. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post
12122, ratify Application for Game Permits, for an event on November 12,
2024; and for events from November 1-30, 2024; approved by Director
Gerald Takase on October 24, 2024, of its Special General liquor license,
located at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-Al85a and 3-Al85b, Kailua-
Kona, Hawaii.
f. Puna Plantation Hawaii, Limited, dba KTA Super Stores #1 (Keawe),
ratify Application for Entertainment Permit, for an event on November 1,
2024, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on October
25, 2024, of its Retail General liquor license, located at 321 Keawe Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
2. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. Kuleana Spirits, Inc., dba Kuleana Rum Shack, ratify Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on October 5,
2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 3, 2024) of its
Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B1, located at the
Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Spaces H5, H6
and H7, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
b. JTJ Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinn's, ratify Application for Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on October 26, 2024)
approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on October 21,
2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at
75-5655 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
C. Napua Hilo LLC, dba Lehua Restaurant at Imiloa, ratify Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on October 22,
2024, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on October
22, 2024; and for an event on October 23, 2024, approved by
Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on October 23, 2024; of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 600 `Imiloa
Place, Hilo, Hawaii.
3. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-24-061, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., dba
Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for events on October 18, November 15, and December 14,
2024, held at Quarry Road, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP-24-062, Rotary Club of Hilo Bay, dba Rotary Club
of Hilo Bay, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event
on October 5, 2024, held at the Sanga Hall, 424 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo,
Hawaii.
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C. License No. SP-24-063, Knights of Columbus Council No. 13227 St.
Michael the Archangel, dba Knights of Columbus Council No.13227
St. Michael the Archangel, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
for an event on October 19, 2024, held at the Grace Parish Center,
75-5769 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
d. License No. SP-24-064, Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance, dba Hawaii
Ag and Culinary Alliance, for a Special General liquor license, for an
event on October 18, 2024, held at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel,
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Waimea, Hawaii.
e. License No. SP-24-065, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for events on October 4-6, 11-131 18-201 2024, held
at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-24-066, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on November 1, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo,
Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-24-067, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on October 31, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo,
Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-24-068, Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
of Hawaii, dba Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of
Hawaii, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on October 27,
2024, held at the Sanga Hall, 424 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
i. License No. SP-24-069, Hilo Downtown Improvement Foundation,
dba Hilo Downtown Improvement Foundation, for a Special Beer
and Wine liquor license, for an event on November 1, 2024, held at
69 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, Hawaii.
J. License No. SP-24-070, Kona Elks Club, dba Kona Elks Club, for
a Special General liquor license, for events from November 1-30, 2024,
held at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
k. License No. SP-24-071, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal
Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events
on October 18, 191 25 & 261 2024, held at 16-111 `Opukaha`ia Street,
Kea`au, Hawaii.
I. License No. SP-24-072, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba
Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on
October 30 & November 3, 2024, held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway,
Kealakekua, Hawaii.
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M. License No. SP-24-073, Hilo Soccer Club, dba Hilo Soccer Club,
for a Special General liquor license, for an event on October 26, 20241
held at 1672 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
n. License No. SP-24-074, Ku`ikahi Mediation Center, dba Ku`ikahi
Mediation Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an
event on November 17, 2024, held at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan
Drive, Hilo, Hawaii.
o. License No. SP-24-075, Hawaii Artist Collaboration, dba Hawaii
Artist Collaboration, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
an event on November 9, 2024, held at the West Hawaii Community
Health Center, 74-5214 Keanalehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
P. License No. SP-24-076, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba
Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events
on November 6 & 101 2024, held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway,
Kealakekua, Hawaii.
q. License No. SP-24-077, Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, dba Penn
Hawaii Youth Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for events
on October 30 & 311 2024, held at 145 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
r. License No. SP-24-078, Hilo Medical Center Foundation, dba
Hilo Medical Center Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on November 3, 2024, held at Hilo Yacht Club,
77 Laehala Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
4. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-24-018, Viking Cruises USA Ltd., dba Viking Neptune,
for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii,
on November 2, December 4 & 201 2024; Jaunary 5 & 24; February 6;
and March 10 & 271 2025.
b. License No. TV-24-019, Viking Cruises USA Ltd., dba Viking Neptune,
for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii, on November 3, & December 23, 2024.
C. License No. TV-24-020, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., dba Norwegian Sun, for
a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on
October 20 & 28; November 15 & 24, 2024; May 30 & 31; & June 7, 2025.
d. License No. TV-24-021, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., dba Norwegian Sun,
for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii, on June 1 & 81 2025.
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e. License No. TV-24-022, Innersea Discoveries LLC, dba My
Safari Explorer, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at
Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on November 23; December 7
& 211 2024; January 4 & 18; February 1 & 15; March 1, 15, & 29;
April 12 & 26, 2025.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
November 7, 20249 1:00 P.M., PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, Hilo Meeting
Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni
Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
December 5, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of
Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
December 5, 2024, 1:00 P.M., PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, Kona Meeting
Room, Department of Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
January 9, 2025, 10:00 A.M., Hilo 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 have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate accessible formats.
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