HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-04 Liquor Commission AgendaHarry Kim
Mayor
Wilfred M. Okabe
Managing Director
County of Hawaii
LIQUOR COMMISSION
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai`i
(808)961-8218 • Fax(808)961-8684
E -Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov
Gerald A. Takase
Director
Art Taniguchi, Chair
Shelby Nahale-a, Vice Chair
Warren Arakaki, Commissioner
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Michael Hughes, Commissioner
Stephen Lopez, Commissioner
Claude Onizuka, Commissioner
Dawn Raymond, Commissioner
Allen Salave`a, Commissioner
96720-4261
DATE: Thursday, October 4, 2018
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, West Hawaii Civic Center,
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building B, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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. 17-37 (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, Hawaii, TMK: 7-4-010:018.
2. Application No. T18-02 (10:00 A.M.)
El Maguey Mexican Restaurante LLC, dba El Maguey Mexican Restaurante,
for a sale and transfer of the Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license,
Category B1, currently held by Rogelio Guzman -Figueroa,
dba El Maguey Mexican Restaurante, located at the Kuakini Center,
74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Space 128, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-4-010:005.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
3. Application No. T18-03 (10:00 A.M.)
SNS LLC, dba Aloha Vista Bar & Grill, for a sale and transfer of the Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B1, currently held by Amici Italian Bar & Grill,
L.L.C., dba Amici Vista Bar & Grill, located at 78-7000 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii, TMK Nos.: 7-8-010:036, 003, 034, 042, 051, 077, and 082.
4. Application No. 18-04 (10:00 A.M.)
Chapter 27 LLC, dba Chapter 27 LLC, submits application for a Change to
Class 11, Cabaret to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1,
located at 216 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-3-007:018.
5. Application No. 18-05 (10:00 A.M.)
Kuleana Spirits, Inc., dba Kuleana Rum Shack, pursuant to Rule 3-1-R(9)
of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission, under its original
application for a Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A, submits
application for a second location as a Category B1, located at the Queens'
MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Spaces H5, H6, and H7, Waikoloa,
Hawaii, TMK: 6-9-008:017.
6. Application No. 18-06 (10:00 A.M.)
Kona Haven USA Corp., dba Haven Brew, for an original Small Craft Producer
Pub liquor license, Category A, located at the King Kamehameha Mall,
75-5626 Kuakini Highway, Suite 7, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-005:005.
7. Application No. T18-09 (10:00 A.M.)
Manna Express, Inc., dba Kona Reef Liquor & Deli, for a sale and
transfer of the Retail General liquor license currently held by 74 House Inc.,
dba Kona Reef Liquor & Deli, located at Casa De Emdeko, 75-6082 Ali`i Drive,
Suite 101, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-020:007-108.
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. Application No. 18-10 (10:00 A.M.)
Wong Yuen Store LLC, dba Wong Yuen Store, for an original Retail General
liquor license, located at 95-6049 Mamalahoa Highway, Na`alehu, Hawaii,
TMK: 9-5-001:009.
VII. Unfinished Business
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VIII. New Business
1. Sodexo America, LLC, dba Sodexo America, LLC, acceptance of the
Personal History and Affidavit received on July 26, 2018, for Joan McGlockton,
Secretary, effective May 20, 2016, to its Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor
license, Category B2, located at the Campus Center Cafeteria, University of
Hawaii at Hilo, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
2. Grand 88, LLC, dba Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant, approval of
Proposed Changes to LLC, with withdrawal of Raymond Zhang, Member;
admission of Jun Ming Lei and Minh Tuan Tran, as Members, effective
June 20, 2018; and, acceptance of the Personal History and Affidavit
received on July 30, 2018, for Minh Tuan Tran and Jun Ming Lei, Members,
to its Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located at the
Waimea Center, 65-1158 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, Hawaii.
3. Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc.,
ratification of Application for Alteration Permit for renovation to kitchen
and construction of new loading dock storage structure, approved by
Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 18, 2018, to its Club
liquor license, Category B2, located at the 87 Mile Marker on Queen
Ka'ahumanu Highway, Ka'upulehu, North Kona, Hawaii.
4 Olu Kai, Ltd., dba Huggo's, approval of request to temporarily extend hours of
operation on October 14, 2018, for the Ironman After Party, to allow for last call
to be at 1:30 A.M. and to close by 2:00 A.M., to its Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B2, located at 75-5828 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
5. Kahuku Gas Co., Ltd., dba Kahuku Country Market, acceptance of the
Personal History and Affidavit and Minutes of the Board of Directors received on
August 13, 2018, for Jenna Kosinski-Santos, Director -Secretary, effective
July 16, 2018, to its Retail General liquor license, located at the Ken Arbo
Building, 525 Lotus Blossom Lane, Space Nos. 10, 11 and 12, Hawaiian Ocean
View Estates, Kali, Hawaii.
6. Berj Corporation, dba My Bar, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase
in Licensed Premises to the parking lot fronting the bar, for special event held on
September 15, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on
August 30, 2018, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at
the Luhia Center I, 74-5606 Luhia Street, Spaces Al, A2, A3, A4b, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
7. Hilo Lodge, No. 759, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
of the United State of America, dba B.P.O. Elks No. 759, acceptance
of the Personal History and Affidavit received on August 30, 2018, and
September 7, 2018, for Miles T. Nakatsu, Trustee, and Cyrus Hardy Wilson,
Lecturing Knight, respectively, effective April 1, 2018, to its Club liquor license,
Category B2, located at 150 Kino'ole Street, Hilo, Hawai'i.
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8. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, acceptance of the
Personal History and Affidavit received on August 31, 2018 and
September 12, 2018, for John H. Meserve, Secretary, and Arlene C. Towne,
Trustee, respectively, effective April 1, 2018, to its Club liquor license,
Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
9. Glenn K. Miyataki, Solicitor for Kotake Shokai Ltd., ratification of
Application for Solicitor's Permit received on August 31, 2018, approved
by Director Gerald Takase on September 5, 2018.
10. O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, acceptance of the Personal
History and Affidavit received on September 4, 2018, for Sang Ho Choe,
Member, effective May 10, 2018, to its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
11. Dragon Roll LLC, dba Shimaichi, acceptance of the Personal History and
Affidavit received on September 7, 2018, for Komaki Namba, CEO for Namba
Holdings Corporation, Stockholder, effective August 2018, to its Dispenser
General liquor license, Category B1, located at the AIi`i plaza, 75-5742 Kuakini
Highway, Suite 104, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
12. Ocled Pacific LLC, dba Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the east end of
outside lanai, for special event to be held on October 12, 2018, approved by
Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 13, 2018, to its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Keauhou
Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Drive, Space B106, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
13. USDA, ARS, DKI PBARC, ratification of Application for Alcohol Purchase
Permit by Tracie K. Matsumoto Brower, approved by Administrative Officer
Brandon Gonzalez on September 13, 2018.
14. Luquin's Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Luquin's Cantina, pursuant to
Rule 4-2-M of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the
Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, requests approval to
extend the time issuance of its original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B1, located at 15-1450 Kahakai Boulevard, Pahoa, Hawaii, for an
additional six months from September 7, 2018, to and including March 7, 2019.
15. Amici Italian Bar & Grill, L.L.C., dba Amici Vista Bar & Grill, approval of
request to transfer remaining liquor inventory to sale and transfer licensee,
SNS LLC, dba Aloha Vista Bar & Grill, to its pending Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B1, located at 78-7000 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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16. Special Licenses issued for ratification
a. Application No. SP -18-12, 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, Hawaii, on August 31, 2018.
b. Application No. SP -18-13, 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 September 1-2, 7-8,
and 29-30, 2018.
c. Application No. SP -18-14, 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, Hawaii, on October 7, 12, 20-21,
27-28, and 31, 2018.
d. Application No. SP -18-15, Friends of the Palace Theater,
dba Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and
Wine liquor license, held in the lobby and theater, located at
38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii on September 13, 2018,
e. Application No. SP -18-16, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc.,
dba Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., for a Special Beer and
Wine liquor license, held at the Anna Ranch Heritage Center,
located at 65-1480 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, Hawaii on
September 23, 2018.
f. Application No. SP -18-17, Hawaii Wildlife Center, dba Hawaii Wildlife
Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, held on the
Hawaii Lawn (lu'au site), Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou
Bay, located at 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on
September 15, 2018.
g. Application No. SP -18-18, Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, to be
held in the Aloha Theatre Building, located at 79-7384 Mamalahoa
Highway, Kainaliu, Hawaii on September 21, and 28-30, 2018.
h. Application No. SP -18-19, Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
to be held in the Aloha Theatre Building, located at 79-7384 Mamalahoa
Highway, Kainaliu, Hawai'i on October 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, and 31, 2018.
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i. Application No. SP -18-20, Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
to be held in the Aloha Theatre Building, located at 79-7384 Mamalahoa
Highway, Kainaliu, Hawai'i on November 16-17, and 30, 2018.
j. Application No. SP -18-21, Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
to be held in the Aloha Theatre Building, located at 79-7384 Mamalahoa
Highway, Kainaliu, Hawai'i on December 1-2, 7-9, and 14-16, 2018.
17. Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification
a. Application No. TV -18-14, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines, dba Radiance of the Seas, for a Transient Vessel
liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on
September 14, 2018.
b. Application No. TV -18-15, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines, dba Radiance of the Seas, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on
September 15, 2018.
c. Application No. TV -18-16, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines, dba Celebrity Solstice, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on September 27, 2018.
d. Application No. TV -18-17, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines, dba Celebrity Solstice, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on
September 28, 2018.
e. Application No. TV -18-18, Waldron Norton LiIIy International Inc.,
for Carnival Cruise Lines, dba Carnival Splendor, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai'i on
October 21 and December 9, 2018; and, January 20 and May 5, 2019.
f. Application No. TV -18-19, Waldron Norton LiIIy International Inc.,
for Carnival Cruise Lines, dba Carnival Splendor, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
on October 20 and December 8, 2018; and January 19 and
May 4, 2019.
Application No. TV -18-20, Waldron Norton LiIIy International Inc.,
for Carnival Cruise Lines, dba Carnival Legend, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai'i on
September 20, 2018, and April 21, 2019.
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h. Application No. TV -18-21, Waldron Norton Lilly International Inc.,
for Carnival Cruise Lines, dba Carnival Legend, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
on September 21, 2018, and April 22, 2019.
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Application No. TV -18-22, Waldron Norton Lilly International Inc.,
for Oceania Cruises, dba MS Regatta, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on November 19, 2018,
and March 24, 2019.
Application No. TV -18-23, Waldron Norton Lilly International Inc.,
for Oceania Cruises, dba MS Insignia, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on February 7, 2019.
k. Application No. TV -18-24, Waldron Norton Lilly International Inc.,
for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, dba MS Seven Seas Mariner, for a
Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii
on November 2, 2018.
Application No. TV -18-25, Waldron Norton Lilly International Inc.,
for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, dba Seven Seas Navigator, for a
Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo Hawaii
on January 13, 2019.
m. Application No. TV -18-26, Waldron Norton Lilly International Inc.,
for Crystal Cruise Lines, dba Crystal Serenity, for a Transient Vessel
liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo Hawai'i on December 31, 2018.
n. Application No. TV -18-27, Waldron Norton Lilly International Inc.,
for Crystal Cruise Lines, dba Crystal Serenity, for a Transient Vessel
liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on
December 30, 2018.
o. Application No. TV -18-28, Waldron Norton Lilly International Inc.,
for NYK Cruises, dba Asuka II, for a Transient Vessel liquor license,
in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo Hawaii on June 15, 2019.
p. Application No. TV -18-29, Waldron Norton Lilly International Inc.,
for Mediterranean Shipping Company, dba MSC Magnifica, for a
Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo Hawaii on
February 16, 2019.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of Liquor Commission
November 1, 2018, 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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December 6, 2018, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control,
West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building B,
2nd Floor Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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 Tater than September 27, 2018.
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