HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-05 Liquor Commission Agenda
Gerald A. Takase
Harry Kim
Director
Mayor
William Takaba, Chair
Wilfred M. Okabe
Managing Director
Art Taniguchi, Vice Chair
Leinaʻala Enos, C ommissioner
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Stephen Lopez, Commissioner
Shelby Nahale-a, Commissioner
Claude Onizuka, Commissioner
County of Hawai‘i
LIQUOR COMMISSION
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720-4261
(808) 961-8218 Fax (808) 961-8684
E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov
DATE: Thursday, July 5, 2018
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, 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
1. Application No. 17-30 (10:00 A.M.)
Umekes, LLC, dba Umeke’s Kuakini Center, submits Application for Increase in
Licensed Premises to include an outside dining area facing the common area
parking lot, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the
Kuakini Center, 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Unit 112, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i,
TMK: 7-4-010:005.
2. Application No. 17-31 (10:00 A.M.)
Longs Drug Stores California, L.L.C., dba Longs Drugs #6870 (Keaau), for an
original Retail General liquor license, located at the northeast corner of the
Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road and Old Volcano Road, Kea‘au, Hawai‘i,
TMKs: 1-6-002:019 to 022, 099, 102, and 103.
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. Application No. 17-35 (10:00 A.M.)
Volcano Grill & Bar LLC, dba Volcano Grill, for an original Dispenser General
liquor license, Category B1, located at the Ali‘i Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Alii Drive,
Bldg. A, Units 1 & 2, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMKs: 7-5-009:030 and 7-5-009:031.
2. Application No. 17-36 (10:00 A.M.)
Lucy’s Taqueria Inc., dba Lucy’s Taqueria, submits Change in Category to
Category B2, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located
at 194 Kilauea Avenue, Unit 105, Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-3-010:008.
3. Application No. 17-37 (10:00 A.M.)
Maruhiro Enterprise Co.,Ltd., dba Sushi Shiono, Restaurant General liquor
license, Category A, for a Change of Location to 74-5599 Pawai Place,
Bays B4 & B5, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-4-010:018.
VII. Unfinished Business
1. Application No. 16-41, Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Luquin’s
Mexican Restaurant, Inc., status report requested by Commission on its
Application for Increase in Licensed Premises to include TMK: 1-5-002:024, to
its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 15-2942 A Pāhoa
Village Road, Pāhoa, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-5-012:069.
VIII. New Business
1. Waikoloa Venture, LLC, dba Island Gourmet Markets, ratification of
Application for Alteration Permit to its mezzanine for additional storage (will not
hold liquor), approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on
May 23, 2018, to its Retail General liquor license, located at the Queens’
Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i.
2. Kona Brewing Co., LLC, dba Kona Brewing Co., LLC, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to its Brew Yard and
Brew House, for a food and beer pairing dinner, to be held on July 14, 2018,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 30, 2018, to its Dispenser General
liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kona Industrial Subdivision,
75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
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3. Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation, dba Ola Brew Co., ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to its parking lot
fronting the bays on the side of the building, for a special event held on
June 15, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on
June 12, 2018, to its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B1,
located at 74-5598 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
4. Kim Mukai LLC, dba Kim’s at the Hilo Muni, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to its covered patio fronting the
Restaurant, for a special event held on June 11, 2018, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on June 6, 2018, to its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B1, located at 340 Haihai Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i.
5. Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., dba Aloha Island Mart, acceptance of the notice of
change of officers and directors, resignation of Robert William Owens,
Chairman and Director, effective December 31, 2017; resignation of
Robert Bradley Williams, Vice President and Director, effective January 22, 2018;
and appointment of Thomas Alan Grimes and Robert Wai Fung, as Directors,
effective May 22, 2018, to its Retail General liquor licenses for Aloha Petroleum,
Ltd., dba Aloha Island Mart (Kona), (Keauhou), (Waiākea), (Honalo),
(Kailua-Kona), (Kamuela/Waimea), (Captain Cook), and (Henry Street).
6. The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., dba Kona Coffee & Tea Company,
ratification of Application for Game Permit for Black Jack game held on
June 16, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 14, 2018, to its
Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B2, located at
74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
7. Maruhiro Enterprises Co., Ltd., dba Sushi Shiono, acceptance of Personal
History and Affidavit for Satoshi Kiyokawa, Vice President, effective
February 1, 2018; Yuka Kawakami, Secretary/Director, effective
January 24, 2017, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located
at Ali‘i Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Ali‘i Drive, C-3 and C-3B, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
8. Dragon Roll LLC, dba Shimaichi, acceptance of admission of new member
Namba Holdings Corporation and Personal History and Affidavit for
Junichi Namba, as Chairman, effective August 2, 2013, to its Dispenser General
liquor license, Category B1, located at Ali‘i Plaza, 75-5742 Kuakini Highway,
Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
9. The Club at Hokuli‘a, Inc., dba Club at Hokuli‘a (The), acceptance of revised list
of officers and directors for The Club at Hokuli‘a, removing Doug Rhymes and
Sharon Marshall, Directors, and admitting Bruce Totten and Clark Gustafson as
Directors, and Personal History and Affidavit for Bruce Totten and Clark Gustafson,
to its Club liquor license, Category B2.
10. JKL & Associates, LLC, dba E Komo Mai Lounge, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises for a special event held on
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June 16, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 15, 2018, to its
Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 340 Kuawa Street,
Hilo, Hawai‘i.
11. IES Retail, LLC, dba IES Retail, acceptance of notice of election of officers
Michael Takeo Koike, Vice President; Jonathan Ward Mauer, CEO; and
Timothy James Parker, Vice President and General Counsel; and Personal
History and Affidavit for Michael Takeo Koike, Jonathan Ward Mauer, and
Timothy James Parker, as Vice President, CEO, and Vice President, and
General Counsel, respectively, effective October 27, 2016, to its Retail Beer
and Wine liquor license, located at 325 Maka‘ala Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i.
12. El Guapo Enterprises, LLC, dba Dolphin Spit Saloon, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for extra standing
room, on June 23, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 21, 2018,
to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at The Ilima Court
Shopping Center, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Suite F, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
13. Waikoloa Village Association, dba Waikoloa Village Golf Course,
acceptance of notice of election of new Board members, Kevin McLaughlin,
Treasurer; Lisa Worrells, Director; Jerry Carmack, Director; Robert Van Calcar,
Director; and Personal History and Affidavit for Kevin McLaughlin, Treasurer and
Robert Van Calcar, Director, to its temporary Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at 68-1792 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i.
14. Kim Mukai LLC, dba Kim’s at the Hilo Muni, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to its covered patio fronting the
Restaurant, for a special event held on July 2, 2018, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on June 27, 2018, to its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B1, located at 340 Haihai Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i.
15. Hawaii Nautical Inc., dba Spirit of Aloha, ratification of an original Tour or
Cruise Vessel liquor license, Category A, moored at Honokōkohau Small Boat
Harbor, Slip #39, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
16. Hawaii Nautical Inc., dba Spirit of Aloha, ratification of Application for Outside
Storage Permit, for a storage closet, located at Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor,
Slip #39, 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
17. Special License Issued for Ratification
a. Application No. SP-17-121, Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Performing Arts Company, for a Special Beer and Wine
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liquor license, held in the Aloha Theatre Building, located at
79-7384 Māmalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawai‘i, on
June 22, 23, and 24, 2018.
b. Application No. SP-17-122, Hilo Rotary Club Foundation,
dba Hilo Rotary Club Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license,
held at Wainaku Ventures, located at 26-238 Hawai‘i Belt Road,
Hilo, Hawai‘i, on June 23, 2018.
c. Application No. SP-18-1, Kahilu Theatre Foundation,
dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, to be held at the Kahilu Theatre, located at 67-1186 Lindsey
Road, Kamuela, Hawai‘i, on July 5, 7, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2018.
d. Application No. SP-18-2, Kahilu Theatre Foundation,
dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, to be held at the Kahilu Theatre, located at 67-1186 Lindsey
Road, Kamuela, Hawai‘i, on August 4, 2018.
e. Application No. SP-18-3, Hawaii Unlimited Athletics,
dba Hawaii Unlimited Athletics, for a Special Beer liquor license, to
be held in the lobby at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, on July 7, 2018.
18. Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification
a. Application No. TV-18-01, NCL America, dba Pride of America, for
a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai‘i,
on July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018; August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018;
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018;
November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018; December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018;
January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019; February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019;
March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019;
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019; and June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2019.
b. Application No. TV-18-02, NCL America, dba Pride of America, for
a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona,
Hawai‘i, on July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018;
September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018;
November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018; December 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018;
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019; February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019;
March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019; April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019;
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019; and June 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2019.
c. Application No. TV-18-03, Waldron Norton Lilly International, Inc. for
Crystal Cruise Lines, dba Crystal Symphony, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai‘i, on July 23, 2018.
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d. Application No. TV-18-04, Waldron Norton Lilly International, Inc. for
Crystal Cruise Lines, dba Crystal Symphony, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, on July 24, 2018.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of Liquor Commission
August 2, 2018, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole
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Highway, Building B, 2 Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
September 6, 2018, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo,
Hawai‘i.
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 28, 2018.
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