HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-07 Liquor Commission Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, MEETING
AND DECISION-MAKING OF
HAWAI‘I LIQUOR COMMISSION
DATE: Thursday, July 7, 2016
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Meeting Room, Hilo Lagoon
Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai‘i.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. Application No. 15-28
(10:00 A.M.)
Regal Cinemas, Inc., dba Regal Prince Kuhio 9, for an original Dispenser
Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B1, located at the Prince Kuhio
Plaza, 111 E. Puainako Street, Suite 400, Hilo, Hawaiʻi, TMK: 2-2-047:006.
2. Application No. 15-29
(10:00 A.M.)
Manny’s Kitchen, LLC dba Manny’s Kitchen, for an original Dispenser
General liquor license, Category B1, located at 82-6123 Māmalahoa
Highway, Captain Cook, Hawaiʻi, TMK: 8-2-015:031.
3. Application No. 15-30
(10:00 A.M.)
Gertrude’s Jazz Bar dba Gertrude’s Jazz Bar, for an original Dispenser
General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kailua Bay Inn,
75-5699 Aliʻi Drive, #7, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, TMK: 7-5-006:010.
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
1. The Club at Hokuliʻa, Inc., dba The Club at Hokuliʻa,
submits an
Application for Increase in Licensed Premises to its Club liquor license,
located at 81-6636 Puʻu Ohau Place, Kealakekua, Hawaiʻi,
TMK: 8-1-004:085.
2. Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros,
ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises in the parking lot fronting
Los Habaneros for overflow seating for the Cinco De Mayo Celebration
held on May 5, 2016, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 4, 2016,
to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at Keauhou
Shopping Center, 78-6831 Aliʻi Drive, #405, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
3. Tommy Bahama Beverages, LLC dba Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises in
the Front Courtyard of the licensed premises for the Aloha Industry
Appreciation Night Reception held on May 18, 2016, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on May 16, 2016, to its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani
Drive, Suite 101, Kamuela, Hawaiʻi.
4. Tommy Bahama Beverages, LLC dba Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises in
the Front Courtyard of the licensed premises for the Big Island Classic
Charity Golf Tournament held on June 13, 2016, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on May 16, 2016, to its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani
Drive, Suite 101, Kamuela, Hawaiʻi.
5. Tommy Bahama Beverages, LLC dba Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises in
the Front Courtyard of the licensed premises for the Ten Year Anniversary
Celebration held on June 20, 2016, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
May 16, 2016, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located
at The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 101,
Kamuela, Hawaiʻi.
6. Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc., dba Southern Wine & Spirits
of Hawaii/American Wine & Spirits/Pacific Wine & Spirits,
Wholesale
liquor license, located at 61-3785 Maluokalani Place,Kawaihae, Hawaiʻi,
proposes a stock transfer with the current stockholders of Southern Wine &
Spirits of America, Inc., transferring their capital stock to SWS Holdings,
Inc., and in turn they will be issued shares in SWS Holdings, Inc., in the
same percentage that they previously held.
And request approval to convert to Southern Wine and Spirits of America,
LLC
dba Southern Wine & Spirits of Hawaiʻi/American Wine & Spirits/Pacific
Wine & Spirits. All officers and directors shall remain the same. Their
personal history and affidavits are already on file with the Department.
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7. DMM, Inc., dba Keaau Shell Foodmart,
submits Minutes notifying the
selling of Shares (100%) and election of new officer Kent S. Miyashiro and
the removal of D. M. Mc Beath as an officer and stockholder effective
June 30, 2016; and submits Personal History and Affidavit for Kent S.
Miyashiro, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director
effective June 30, 2016, to its Retail General liquor license, located at
Keaʻau Village Commercial Development, 16-573 Old Volcano Road,
Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi.
8. Holuakoa Gardens & Café, Inc., dba Holuakoa Gardens & Café, Inc.,
submits the Corporate Minutes of April 24, 2016, stating the death of
Barbara Gerritts on March 26, 2016, and the appointment of Claggett
Wilson ReadSr., as President, Secretary and Director; and his Personal
,
History and Affidavit received on May 16, 2016, to its Dispenser General
liquor license, Category B1, located at 76-5900 Old Government Road,
Hōlualoa, Hawaiʻi.
9. Tropics Ale House, LLC dba Tropics Ale House,
submits Application for
Change in Membership of the Limited Liability Company received on
May 19, 2016, from Payam Kashani to Pantea Shoja; and the Personal
History and Affidavit for Pantea Shoja, Manager, to its Dispenser General
liquor license, Category B2, located at 69-1022 Keana Place, Waikoloa,
Hawaiʻi.
10. Neal Kunimura,
located at 36-1037 Stevens Road, Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiʻi,
ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit
approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 4, 2016.
11. Mauna Lani Resort (Operation), Inc., dba The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel &
Bungalows,
ratification of Application for Game Permit for No Limit Texas
Hold’em Poker Tournament held on May 4, 2016, at Poolside Lawn,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 4, 2016, to its Hotel liquor
license, located at 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 102, Kalahuipuaʻa,
South Kohala, Hawaiʻi.
12. 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 Bingo, Playing Cards and Texas Hold’em
held on May 16, 23 and 30, 2016; and Bingo held on May 9, 2016, in the
Kona Elks Lodge, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 9, 2016, to
its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place,
Bays M & N, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
13. 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 Horse Racing held on June 11, 2016, in the
Kona Elks Lodge, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 3, 2016, to
its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place,
Bays M & N, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
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14. 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 Bingo, Playing Cards and Texas Hold’em
held on June 6, 20 and 27, 2016; and Bingo held on June 13, 2016, in the
Kona Elks Lodge, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 3, 2016, to
its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place,
Bays M & N, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
15. Global Resort Partners dba Hilton Waikoloa Village,
ratification of
Application for Game Permit for Bingo Night held on May 11, 2016, at
Kohala I-3 Ballroom, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 9, 2016,
to its Hotel liquor license, located at 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive,
Waikoloa, Hawai‘i.
16. Kohanaiki Club, Inc., dba Kohanaiki Club, Inc.,
ratification of Application
for Game Permit for Black Jack, Roulette and Craps held on June 24, 2016,
on the Kohanaiki Event Lawn, approved by Administrative Officer Steve
Morifuji on May 18, 2016, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at
73-4676 Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway, Mile Marker 95, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaiʻi.
17. Underground Wine Merchants Inc.,
ratification of Application for Solicitor’s
Permit for Jason Hayes approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 20,
2016.
18. The Cherry Company, Ltd.,
ratification of Application for Solicitor’s Permit
for Keith Nakaganeku approved by Administrative Officer Steve Morifuji on
May 23, 2016.
19. TTG, LLC dba Sunset Terrace,
ratification of issuance of a Temporary
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2 (T-REST-G-869), for a
120 day extension effective May 22, 2016 and terminating on
September 21, 2016.
20. 74 House Inc., dba Kona Reef Liquor & Deli,
ratification of issuance of a
Temporary Retail General liquor license (T-RG-421), for a 30-day extension
effective June 1, 2016 to and including June 30, 2016.
21. Seven-Eleven Hawaii, Inc., dba 7-Eleven Stores (Kaumana)
#54136,
submits letter dated May 23, 2016, designating the Primary Decision
Makers regarding the purchase and sale of liquor and a list of New Officers
and Directors effective June 1, 2016, received on May 26, 2016, to its Retail
dba
General liquor license, located at 83 Kaūmana Drive, Hilo, Hawaiʻi;
7-Eleven Stores (Kawili)
#54258, located at 74 West Kāwili Street, Hilo,
dba 7-Eleven Stores (Keaau)
Hawaiʻi; #54284, located at 16-499 Old
dba 7-Eleven Stores (Kilauea)
Volcano Road, Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi; #54138,
dba 7-Eleven Stores
located at 1321 Kīlauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaiʻi;
(Kinoole) dba
#54222, located at 895 Kinoʻole Street, Hilo, Hawaiʻi;
7-Eleven Stores (Kurtistown)
#54277, located at Highway 11,
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dba 7-Eleven Stores
17-351 Volcano Road, Kurtistown, Hawaiʻi and
(Pahoa)
#54209, located at 15-2875 Government Road, Pāhoa, Hawaiʻi.
22. Aqua Hospitality LLC dba Hilo Naniloa Hotel,
ratification of Application
for Teen Event Permit for the No Bummer Summer Teen Dance Club on
June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
May 31, 2016, to its Hotel liquor license, located at 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo,
Hawaiʻi.
23. Safeway Inc., dba Safeway Store #1501,
submits letter dated May 31,
2016, removing Directors Ronald Kravit, Ethan Klemperer, Hersch Klagg
and Robert Lynn Edwards. Robert G. Miller continues to be a Director, but
is also the President and CEO, effective March 28, 2016, received on
June 2, 2016, to its Retail General liquor license, located at Crossroads
dba
Shopping Center, 75-1027 Henry Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi;
Safeway Store #2893 and dba Safeway (Hilo Fuel Center)
, both located
at 381 East Makaʻala Street, Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
24. Akule Supply LLC dba Akule Supply Co.,
submits application for a
Change of Class from Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, to
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at
78-7138 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, TMK: 7-8-012:013.
25. Hualalai Investors, LLC dba Four Seasons Resort Hualalai,
ratification
of Application for Game Permit for Poker and Craps held on June 17, 2016,
in the Kukio’s Kaʻūpūlehu Clubhouse approved by Director Gerald Takase
on June 3, 2016, to its Hotel liquor license, located at 72-100 Kaʻūpūlehu
Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi.
26. Kotake Chokai, Ltd.,
ratification of Application for Solicitor’s Permit for
Glenn K. Miyataki approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 7, 2016.
27. Kona Surf Partners LLC dba Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou
Bay,
ratification of Application for Game Permit for Casino Games by Just
Like Vegas for July 9, 2016, in the Bayview Rooms approved by Director
Gerald Takase on June 13, 2016, to its Hotel liquor license, located at
78-128 ʻEhukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi.
28. Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.,
ratification of Application for Solicitor’s
Permit for Masaki Miyazawa approved by Administrative Officer Steve
Morifuji on June 9, 2016.
29. Honokaʻa Enterprises, LLC dba JJ Country Market,
submits Admission
of New Members to Limited Liability Company and Personal History and
Affidavits for David S. De Luz, Jr. and Wayne Richardson, III, received on
June 15, 2016, to its Retail General liquor license, located at
45-3745 Honokaʻa Waipio Road, Honokaʻa, Hawaiʻi.
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30. Berj Corporation dba My Bar,
ratification of Application for Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises for the Lighting Vigil in remembrance of the
recent tragedies in Orlando, Florida held on June 18, 2016, approved by
Administrative Officer Steve Morifuji on June 16, 2016, to its Dispenser
General liquor license, Category B2, located at Luhia Center I,
74-5606 Luhia Street, Space A1, A2, A3, A4b, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi.
31. Kona Taeng-On Thai Food dba Kona Taeng-On Thai Food,
submits
Admission of New Partner Yisun Lizama and the withdrawal of Joseph
Lizama; and Personal History and Affidavit for Yisun Lizama, received on
June 17, 2016, to its Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B1,
located at 75-5744 Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi.
32. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., dba Walmart No. 2321 (Kailua-Kona),
submits
Personal History and Affidavits for Carl Douglas McMillon, President, CEO
and Director, Cynthia Moehring, SVP Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
and Steven Zielske, Assistant Treasurer and an updated list of current
officers dated June 9, 2016, received on June 13, 2016, to its Retail General
liquor license, located at 75-1015 Henry Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi and
dba Walmart No. 2473 (Hilo)
located at 325 East Makaʻala Street, Hilo,
Hawaiʻi.
33. Pursuant to Rule 4-7-A-5, Renewal, of the Rules and Regulations of the
Liquor Commission, the following Class 2 Restaurant licensees submit
gross sales meeting the qualification that 30% of the gross sales is
derived from the sale of food:
Daylight Mind Coffee Company, LLC dba
Daylight Mind; Hapa Hawaiian LLC dba The Landing Restaurant and Lam
Yim Sin Corporation dba Hong Kong Chop Suey.
34. Marriott Hotel Services, Inc., dba Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort &
Spa,
ratification of Application for Alteration Permit for construction
renovations to the Lehua and Aliʻi Ballrooms into a Sales Center Gallery for
timeshare sales approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 20, 2016, to
its Hotel liquor license, located at 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa,
South Kohala, Hawaiʻi.
35. Lam Yim Sin Corporation dba Hong Kong Chop Suey,
submits letter
dated April 1, 2015 and Personal History and Affidavits for Man You Chen,
as President and Director and Shuyan Chen as Vice President, Secretary
and Treasurer received on April 6, 2015, to its Restaurant Beer and Wine
liquor license, Category A, located at 82-6066 Māmalahoa Highway,
Captain Cook, Hawaiʻi. Letter was placed on hold until verification of
correction to titles held.
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36. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club,
submits Personal
History and Affidavits for new directors Janet Hunter, Loyal Knight and
Director and Gina Torres, Lecturing Knight and Director, to its Club liquor
license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M & N,
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
37. Special Licenses issued for ratification.
a. Application No. SP-15-84
, Big Island Substance Abuse Council dba
Big Island Substance Abuse Council, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, located in the Sangha Hall, 398 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo,
Hawai‘i on May 6, 2016.
b. Application No. SP-15-85
, Kuʻikahi Mediation Center dba Kuʻikahi
Mediation Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, located
in the Edith Kanakaole Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i
on June 2, 2016.
c. Application No. SP-15-86
, I Ola Na Aina Momona dba I Ola Na Aina
Momona, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, located in the
Pahala Plantation Manager’s House, 96-3209 Maile Street, Pahala,
Hawai‘i on May 17, 2016.
d. Application No. SP-15-87
, Aloha Performing Arts Company dba
Aloha Performing Arts Company, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, located in the Aloha Theatre Building, 79-7384 Māmalahoa
Highway, Kainaliu, Hawai‘i on May 17, 2016.
e. Application No. SP-15-88
, Hawaii Credit Union League dba Hawaii
Credit Union League, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
located in the Wainaku Ventures, 26-238 Hawaiʻi Belt Road, Hilo,
Hawaiʻi on May 25, 2016.
f. Application No. SP-15-89
, Holualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture
dba Donkey Mill Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, located in the Kona Brewery’s Outdoor Beer Garden Space,
74-5617 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi on June 18, 2016.
g. Application No. SP-15-90
, Hilo Rotary Club Foundation dba Hilo
Rotary Club Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, located at
the Wainaku Ventures, 26-238 Hawaiʻi Belt Road, Hilo, Hawaiʻi on
June 18, 2016.
h. Application No. SP-15-92
, Aloha Performing Arts Company dba
Aloha Performing Arts Company, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, located in the Aloha Theatre Building, 79-7384 Māmalahoa
Highway, Kainaliu, Hawaiʻi on June 24, 2016.
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38. Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification.
a. Application No. TV-15-52
, Oceania Cruises, Inc., dba Insignia, for a
Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo, Hawai‘i, on June 6, 2016.
b. Application No. TV-16-3
, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Dawn
Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Kailua-Kona,
Hawai‘i, on October 13, 2016.
c. Application No. TV-16-4
, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Crown
Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo, Hawaiʻi,
on October 13 and 27, 2016.
d. Application No. TV-16-5
, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Dawn
Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo, Hawaiʻi,
on October 14, 2016.
e. Application No. TV-16-6
, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Grand
Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo, Hawaiʻi,
on November 3 and 28, 2016.
f. Application No. TV-16-7
, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Star
Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo, Hawaiʻi,
on September 30, 2016; October 31, 2016; November 25, 2016;
December 10 and 29, 2016.
g. Application No. TV-16-8
, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Sun
Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo, Hawaiʻi,
on August 18, 2016.
39. Memorandum dated June 22, 2016, from Corporation Counsel – New
Ethics Code Provisions, Effective July 1, 2016,
Ordinance No. 15-103.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of Liquor Commission
August 4, 2016, 10:00 A.M.,
Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole
nd
Highway, Building B, 2 Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
September 1, 2016, 10:00 A.M.,
Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo,
Hawai‘i.
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X. Adjournment
For information relative to any of the above-mentioned applications and/or
procedures for protesting against a liquor license, please call the Department of
Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218.
The meeting place (or facility) is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone
who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a
modification of policies or procedures to participate in this meeting should contact
the Department at (808) 961-8218 as soon as possible, but no later than
June 30, 2016.
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