HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-05 Liquor Commission Agenda KonaLIQUOR CONTROL 05/29/2025 01:29 PM
C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
Mayor
William V. Brilhante, Jr.
Managing Director
Merrick N ish imoto
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
Wil Okabe, Chair
David Greenwell, Vice Chair
Gene Nakashima, Commissioner
Laurisa Nishimoto, Commissioner
Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner
Melvin Ventura, Commissioner
Jennifer Yadao, Commissioner
Vacant, Commissioner
Vacant, Commissioner
DATE: Thursday, June 5, 2025
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/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 — April 3, 2025; May 1, 2025.
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:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
24-25
Kona Cocktail Academy LLC
Big Island Bottle Shop
75-5729 Ali`i Drive, #C104, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-5-007:005
Original Retail General liquor license
24-29
Baan Thai Family Cuisine LLC
Baan Thai Family Cuisine
Kona Inn Shopping Center, 75-5744 Ali`i Drive,
#208, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-5-007-021
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category A
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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VI.
3. APPLICATION NO.: 24-31
APPLICANT: Tacos Jalisco Taqueria LLLP
TRADE NAME: Tacos Jalisco Taqueria
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Puna Kai Shopping Center, 15-2714 Pahoa
Village Road, Suite C-1, Pahoa, Hawaii
TM K: 1-5-007-069
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category A
4. APPLICATION NO.: T24-37
APPLICANT: LBC Volcano LLC
TRADE NAME: Lanikai Brewing Company
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 19-4005 Haunani Road, Volcano, Hawaii
TM K: 1-9-005: 019
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B1, currently held by
`Ohelo Cafe LLC dba `Ohelo Cafe
Preliminary Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.: 24-35
APPLICANT: Duke's Kona LLC
TRADE NAME: Duke's Kona
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, 78-128 `Ehukai
Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TM K: 7-8-010-038
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2
2. APPLICATION NO.: T24-38
APPLICANT: NC Oceanview Inc.
TRADE NAME: Island Lava Java
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5801 Ali`i Drive,
Building A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TM K: 7-5-009: 028
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General
liquor license, Category B2, currently held by
Island Lava Java LLC, dba Island Lava Java
3. APPLICATION NO.: 24-39
APPLICANT: Papale LLC
TRADE NAME: Patina
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach
Drive, Suite E1 /E2, Waikoloa, Hawaii
TM K: 6-9-008: 017
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B 1
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4. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
VII. Unfinished Business
Vill. New Business
24-40
Johnson Brothers of Hawaii, Inc.
Johnson Brothers of Hawaii
73-5627 Maiau Street, Units #1-5, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii
7-3-051:115
Original Wholesale General liquor license
1. Request to Extend the Time for Issuance of License Submitted for Approval
a. Lucy's Taqueria Inc., dba Lucy's, RE: Application No. 20-36, approval
of request to extend the time for issuance of the liquor license for good
cause shown for an additional 12 months from September 2, 2025, to
and including September 2, 2026, by letter received May 6, 2025, of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 98 Ponahawai
Street, Hilo, Hawaii .
2. Change in Members/Officers/Directors Submitted for Approval
a. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order
of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club,
approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows:
• Removal of Chris Harris and Michaellola Durch, Vice Presidents;
Robert Gebbia, Treasurer; and Amberlyn Fisher, Trustee,
effective March 31, 2025;
• Appointment of James Dykes, III, and Brendalynn Torado,
as Vice Presidents; Bridget Smith, as Treasurer; and
Claudette Mahoney, as Trustee, effective April 1, 2025;
• Personal History and Affidavits for James Dykes, III, and
Brendalyn Torado, Vice Presidents; Bridget Smith, Treasurer;
and Claudette Mahoney, Trustee;
by forms received April 24, 2025; of its Club liquor license, Category B2,
located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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b. The Club at Hokuli`a, Inc., dba The Club at Hokuli`a, dba The Club
at Hokuli`a (Retail), approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows:
• Removal of Bruce Totten, President; and Conrad Tirre, Director;
• Appointment of Jason Pammer, and Bruce Webster, as Directors;
• Change in Title of Christopher Williams, from Director to President;
Timothy Graff, from Secretary to Vice President; and John Lopez,
from Vice President to Secretary;
• Personal History and Affidavits for Jason Pammer, and Bruce Webster,
Directors;
effective March 17, 20251 by forms received April 25, 2025; of its
Restaurant General, Category B2, and Retail General liquor licenses,
located at 81-6636 Pu`u Ohau Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
C. Costco Wholesale Corporation, dba Costco Wholesale,
approval of Change in Officers as Primary Decision -Maker as follows:
• Removal of Gail Tsuboi, Vice President, Assistant Secretary,
and Primary Decision -Maker;
• Appointment of Gary Swearingen, as Assistant Secretary
and Primary Decision -Maker;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Gary Swearingen,
Assistant Secretary and Primary Decision -Maker;
effective April 2, 2025, by form received May 5, 2025; of its Retail
General liquor license, located at the Kaloko Light Industrial Park,
73-5600 Maiau Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
d. Hilo Yacht Club, dba Hilo Yacht Club, approval of Change in
Officers/Directors as follows:
• Removal of Kerry Umamoto, and Will Lee, Directors;
and Terianne Brown, Secretary and Director;
• Appointment of Joseph Kamelamela, and Beth deYoung,
as Directors;
• Personal History and Affidavits for Joseph Kamelamela,
and Beth deYoung, Directors;
effective February 5, 2025, by forms received May 9, 2025; of its Club
liquor license, Category B2, located at 77 Laehala Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
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e. Made In Hawaii Marketing LLC, dba Honoka`a Market, approval of
Change in Members and Transfer of Membership Interest as follows:
• Removal of Theresa Cherry, Member;
• Appointment of Derek Hughes, and Ashley Hughes, as Members;
• 100% Transfer of Membership Interest to Derek Hughes (50%)
and Ashley Hughes (50%);
• Personal History and Affidavits for Derek Hughes and
Ashley Hughes, Members;
effective June 5, 20257 by forms received May 20, 2025; of its Retail
General liquor license, located at 45-3745 Honoka`a-Waipi`o Road,
Honoka`a, Hawaii.
f. Accor Management US Inc., dba The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii,
approval of Change in Directors as follows:
• Removal of Matthew Blackmore, Director;
• Appointment of Matthew Vega, as Director;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Matthew Vega, Director;
effective January 1, 20257 by forms received May 22, 2025; of its Hotel
liquor license, located at One North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii.
g. 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 Officers/Directors as follows:
• Removal of James Rubnitz, President and Director;
• Change in Title of Katrina Lake, from Vice President and Director,
to President and Director; Neil Hudspith, from Vice President and
Director, to President and Director; and Robert Reif, from Director,
to Vice President and Director;
• Appointment of Jamie Weinstein, as Director;
effective February 19, 2025, by form received May 28, 2025; of its Retail
General and Club, Category B2, liquor licenses, located at 72-250 Kukio
Nui Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
3. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Outrigger Kona Resort LLC, dba Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa,
ratificaton of Application for Reduction in Licensed Premises, of
approximately 24,080 square feet, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on April 8, 2025, of its Hotel liquor license, located at 78-128 Ehukai
Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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b. Target Corporation, dba Target Store T2412, ratification of Application
for Alteration Permit, for alterations to the Guest Services Center,
approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on May 21, 2025,
of its Retail General liquor license, located at 74-5455 Makala Boulevard,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
C. Robert Biven, Solicitor, Chambers & Chambers, Inc., ratification
of Application for Solicitor's Permit, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on May 12, 2025, of its Wholesaler -General liquor license, located at
501 Kokea Street, Unit Al /A2, Honolulu, Hawaii.
d. Sakura Japanese Restaurant III Inc., dba Sakura Japanese
Restaurant III, ratification of request to transfer liquor inventory to
Sakura Hilo LLC, dba Sakura Sushi & Grill, approved by Director Gerald
Takase on May 27, 2025, of its Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license,
Category A, located at the Waiakea Square Warehouse, 200 Kanoelehua
Avenue, Suite 100A, Hilo, Hawaii.
4. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., dba Kona Coffee & Tea
Company, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed
Premises, for an event on May 9, 2025, approved by Administrataive
Officer Brandon Gonzalez on April 29, 2025, of its Restaurant Beer and
Wine, Category B2, and Retail Beer and Wine liquor licenses, located
at the Kona Coast Shopping Center, 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
b. Napua Hilo LLC, dba Lehua Restaurant at Imiloa, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event
on May 12, 2025, approved by Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen on
May 5, 2025; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2,
located at 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo, Hawaii.
C. Island Hopper Pahoa LLC, dba Island Hopper Taproom, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on
July 5, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 27, 2025, of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at The Shops at
Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 108, Kamuela, Hawaii.
5. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-24-154, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
events on May 4, 10, 15-175 24 & 257 2025, held at 67-1186 Lindsey
Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP-24-155, Akaka Falls Lions Club, dba Akaka Falls
Lions Club, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on May 31,
2025, held at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii.
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C. License No. SP-24-156, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal
Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events
on May 9, 10, 16, 175 23, 247 30 & 31; June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28,
2025, held at 16-111 `Opukaha`ia Street, Kea`au, Hawaii.
d. License No. SP-24-157, Hilo Community Players, dba Hilo Community
Players, for a Special General liquor license, for events on May 2-5, 9-115
16-187 23-34 & 30-317 2025, held at 280 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
e. License No. SP-24-158, 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 May 8, 2025,
held at the Nani Mau Gardens, 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-24-159, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha
Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on May
16-187 2025, held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-24-160, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
events on June 1, 75 145 207 217 22 & 287 2025, held at 67-1186 Lindsey
Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-24-161, Kona Elks Club, dba Kona Elks Club,
for a Special General liquor license, for events on June 1-30, 20257
held at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
6. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-25-001, Pride of America Ship Holding, LLC,
dba Pride of America, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at
Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on 2025: July 1, 8, 15, 225 29; Aug. 5, 125 19,
26; Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 145 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25; Dec. 2, 9,
165 237 30; 2026: Jan. 6, 135 205 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24,
31; Apr. 7, 145 21, 28; May 5, 125 195 26; June 2, 95 165 237 30.
b. License No. TV-25-002, Pride of America Ship Holding, LLC,
dba Pride of America, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at
Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on 2025: July 2, 95 16, 235 30; Aug.
65 137 207 27; Sept. 3, 10, 175 24; Oct. 1, 8, 155 22, 29; Nov. 5, 125 195 26;
Dec. 3, 107 177 247 317 2026: Jan. 7, 145 217 28; Feb. 4, 11, 185 25; Mar.
45 117 187 25; Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 207 27; June 3, 10, 175 24.
C. License No. TV-25-003, Oceania Cruises Ltd., dba Regatta, for a
Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii,
on July 28, Aug. 5, Oct. 4 & 24, Dec. 6, 2025.
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IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
July 3, 2025, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
August 7, 2025, 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
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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