HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-06 Liquor Commission Agenda HiloLIQUOR CONTROL 10/30/2025 02:33 PM
C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
Mayor
William V. Brilhante, Jr.
Managing Director
Merrick Nishimoto
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 6, 2025
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
Wil Okabe, Chair
David Greenwell, Vice Chair
Steve Morifuji, Commissioner
Gene Nakashima, Commissioner
Laurisa Nishimoto, Commissioner
Alan Okamoto, Commissioner
Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner
Melvin Ventura, Commissioner
Jennifer Yadao, 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 — Regular Meeting, October 2, 2025
Executive Session, October 2, 2025
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings - None
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:
25-07
S. Tokunaga Store, Inc.
The Bunker Hilo
26 Hoku Street Hilo, Hawaii
2-2-016:029
Original Retail General liquor license
25-08
Kona Biscuit Company, Inc.
Kona Biscuit Co.
Queens' Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach
Drive, Suite H 1-4, Waikoloa, Hawaii
6-9-008:017
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B 1
VII. Unfinished Business
1. Referral for Executive Session, Regarding the Selection Process
for the New Director of the Department of Liquor Control
The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting pursuant to
Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended,
for the purpose of consulting with the Commission's attorney on questions and
issues pertaining to the Commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities,
and liabilities, as it relates to determining the selection process for the new
Director of the Department of Liquor Control.
A 2/3 vote of the members present is necessary to hold an executive meeting,
pursuant to Section 92-4(a) of the Hawaii Revised Statues, as amended.
Vill. New Business
1. Request to Extend the Time for Issuance of License Submitted for Approval
a. Nine Brains Big Island I, LLC, dba Pacific 19,
RE: Application No. 23-38, requesting to extend the time for
issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional
12 months from October 3, 2025, to and including October 3, 2026,
by letter received October 24, 2025, of its Hotel liquor license, located
at 75-5646 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
2. Change in Directors/Members/Officers Submitted for Approval
a. Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation, dba Ola Brew Co.,
approval of Change in Directors as follows:
• Removal of Elijah Scanlan, and John Hays, Directors,
effective March 20, 2023;
• Appointment of Richard White, Christopher Sandy,
and Kristofer Jacobson, as Directors, effective March 20, 2023;
• Removal of Christopher Sandy, and Kristofer Jacobson, Directors,
effective July 12, 2024;
• Appointment of Vernon Oi, and Adon Panattoni, as Directors,
effective July 12, 2024;
• Personal History and Affidavits for Richard White, Vernon Oi,
and Adon Panattoni, Directors;
by forms received July 15, 2025; of its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor
licenses, Category B1, located at 74-5598 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii, 1177 Kilauea Avenue, and 26-238 Hawaii Belt Road, Hilo,
Hawaii;
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b. Ulu Development LLC, dba Magics Beach Grill, approval of
Change in Members, Application for Transfer of Membership Interest,
and Change in Business Entity Name, as follows:
• Removal Mattson Davis, Member;
• Appointment of Thyme Away Holdings LLC, as Member;
• Appointment of Ulu II Development, LLC, as Member;
• Transfer of 100% Membership Interest from Mattson Davis,
Member, to Thyme Away Holdings LLC, Member (49%);
and Ulu I I Development, LLC, Member (51 %);
• Change in Business Entity Name, from Ulu Development LLC,
to Malolo Hospitality, LLC;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Brian Christman, Member,
Thyme Away Holdings LLC;
effective October 1, 2025) by forms received October 14, 2025;
of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at
the Kona Magic Sands, 77-6452 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
C. Outrigger Kona Resort LLC, dba Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa,
approval of Change in Officers as follows:
• Removal of Shari Fujita, Vice President and Treasurer,
effective August 1, 2025;
• Appointment of Alexandra Ivanova, as Vice President and Treasurer,
effective September 8, 2025;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Alexandra Ivanova, Vice President
and Treasurer;
by forms received October 30, 2025; of its Hotel liquor license, located
at 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
3. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Mauna Kea Resort LLC, dba Mauna Kea Beach Hotel,
ratification of Application for Alteration Permits as follows:
• Renovation to Beach Wing 1st Floor, 25,796 square feet;
• Renovation to Beach Wing 2nd Floor, 28,522 square feet;
• Renovation to Beach Wing 3rd Floor, 27,161 square feet;
• Renovation to Beach Wing 4th Floor, 22,665 square feet;
• Addition of Hotel Spa, 20,857 square feet;
• Covert Garden Room to Fitness Center, 14,083 square feet;
• Alteration to Hotel Main Pool, 9,091 square feet;
• Alterations to Hau Tree Restaurant Kitchen, 2,284 square feet;
• Exterior improvements to include parking lot, 89,895 square feet;
approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 30,
2025; of its Hotel liquor license, located at 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach
Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii.
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b. One Spot Hawaii LLC, dba One Spot (Retail), ratification of Application
for Entertainment Permit, for an event on September 27, 2025, approved
by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 11, 2025, of
its Retail General liquor license, located at 28-2903 Hawai'i Belt Road,
Pepe'ekeo, Hawaii.
C. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122,
ratification of Application for Game Permits, for an event on October 16,
2025; and events from October 1-31, 2025; approved by Administrative
Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 29, 2025; and for an event
on November 20, 2025, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon
Gonzalez on October 27, 2025; and for events from November 1-30,
2025; approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 30, 2025; of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5543 Kaiwi
Street, Suite 3-A185a and 3-A185b, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
d. Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, ratification of Application
for Entertainment Permit, for an event on October 25, 2025, approved by
Director Gerald Takase on October 24, 2025; of its Winery liquor license,
Category A, located at the Volcano Golf Course Subdivision, 35 Pi`i
Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii.
4. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. One Spot Hawaii LLC, dba One Spot (Dispenser), ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event
on September 27, 2025, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon
Gonzalez on September 11, 2025, of its Dispenser General liquor license,
Category B1, located at 28-2903 Hawai'i Belt Road, Pepe'ekeo, Hawaii.
b. KBXtreme, LLC, dba KBXtreme, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on October 4,
2025, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on
September 26, 2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at 75-5591 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
C. Berj Corporation, dba My Bar, ratification of Application for Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on October 25, 2025)
approved by Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen on October 9, 2025; and
for an event on October 31, 2025, approved by Administrative Officer
Brandon Gonzalez on October 8, 2025; of its Dispenser General liquor
license, Category B2, located at the Luhia Center I, 74-5606 Luhia Street,
Spaces Al, A2, A3 and A413, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
d. JTJ Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinn's, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on October 11,
2025, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on
September 30, 2025; of its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at 75-5655 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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e. Honokaa Public House LLC, dba Honokaa Public House, ratification
of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event
on October 11, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 3,
2025; and for events on November 8, and November 22, 2025, approved
by Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen on October 23, 2025; of its Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B2, located at 45-3490 Mamane Street,
Units G & F, Honoka`a, Hawaii.
f. Napua Hilo LLC, dba Lehua Restaurant at Imiloa, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on
October 17, 2025, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez
on October 17, 2025; and for an event on October 25, 2025, approved by
Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen on October 23, 2025; of its Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B2, located at 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo,
Hawaii.
g. Kuleana Spirits, Inc., dba Kuleana Rum Shack, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an
event on October 23, 2025, approved by Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen
on October 23, 2025; 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.
h. Big Hitter Enterprises, LLC, dba Willie's Hot Chicken, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on
October 25, 2025, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez
on October 24, 2025; and for an event on November 8, 2025, approved
by Director Gerald Takase on October 29, 2025, of its Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B1, located at 75-5599 Pawai Place, Bays 1 & 2,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
5. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-25-045, Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance, dba
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance, for a Special General liquor
license, for an event on October 18, 2025, held at the Mauna Kea
Golf Course, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Waimea, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP-25-046, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
events on October 5, 11-12, 16-19, 24 & 30, 2025, held at 67-1186
Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
C. License No. SP-25-047, Pahoa Lava Zone Museum, dba Pahoa
Lava Zone Museum, for a Special General liquor license, for an
event on October 25, 2025, held at the Maku`u Farmers Market,
15-2131 Kea`au-Pahoa Road, Pahoa, Hawai`li.
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d. License No. SP-25-048, Ku`ikahi Mediation Center, dba Ku`ikahi
Mediation Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an
event on November 16, 2025, held at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan
Drive, Hilo, Hawaii.
e. License No. SP-25-049, 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 25, 2025, held at 75-5769 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-25-050, 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 19,
2025, held at the Sanga Hall, 424 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-25-051, Democratic Party of Hawaii - Hawai`i
County Committee, dba Democratic Party of Hawaii - Hawai`i County
Committee, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event
on October 17, 2025, held at the Arc of Hilo, 1099 Waianuenue Avenue,
Hilo, Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-25-052, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba
Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events
on October 10 & 17, 2025, held at the Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa
Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
i. License No. SP-25-053, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba
Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events
on October 24 - 26, 31; November 1 - 2, 2025, held at the Aloha Theatre,
79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
j. License No. SP-25-054, 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 10 - 12, 17 - 19, 2025, held at the Hilo
Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
k. License No. SP-25-055, Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island, dba
Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on November 1, 2025, held at73-4161 Ulu Wini
Place, Bay 1, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
I. License No. SP-25-056, Hawaii Artist Collaboration, dba Hawaii
Artist Collaboration, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an
event on November 8, 2025, held at the West Hawaii Community Health
Center, 74-5214 Keanalehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
M. License No. SP-25-057, Laulima Nature Center, dba Laulima Nature
Center, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on November 8,
2025, held at 18-1325 Old Volcano Road, Mountain View, Hawaii.
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n. License No. SP-25-058, Hilo Community Players, dba Hilo Community
Players, for a Special General liquor license, for events on October
17 - 19, 22 - 25, 29 - 31, 2025, held at 280 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
o. License No. SP-25-059, Hilo Medical Center Foundation, dba
Hilo Medical Center Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on November 2, 2025, held at the Hilo Yacht Club,
77 Laehala Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
P. License No. SP-25-060, 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 23, 2025, held at the
Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
q. License No. SP-25-061, 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 24, 2025, held at the
Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
r. License No. SP-25-062, 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 25, 2025, held at the
Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
S. License No. SP-25-063, 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 26, 2025, held at the
Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
t. License No. SP-25-064, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
for events on November 1, 8- 97 14-15, 19-20, 23 & 30, 2025, held
at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
U. License No. SP-25-065, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center,
for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on November 8,
2025, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
6. Memorandum dated October 14, 2025, from Stacie Waltjen, Licensing
Officer. Reporting about the meetings, sessions, business, and benefits
of attending the NCSLA (National Conference of State Liquor Administrators)
Northern/Southern Regional Conference, September 14 - 16, 2025, Buffalo,
New York
7. Memorandum dated October 27, 2025, from Zoeann Bertelmann, Licensing
Technician. Reporting about the meetings, sessions, business, and benefits
of attending the NCSLA (National Conference of State Liquor Administrators)
Central/Western Regional Conference, October 5 - 7, 2025, Rapid City,
South Dakota
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IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
December 4, 2025, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
January 8, 2026, 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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