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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-06 Liquor Commission MinutesCOUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL LIQUOR COMMISSION December 6, 2018 HILO LAGOON CENTRE, 101 AUPUNI STREET, UNIT 230, HILO, HAWAII I. Call To Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Art Taniguchi at 10:00 A.M., in the Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii. The following were present and constituted a quorum: Commissioners: 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 Absent and Excused: None Others Present: Gerald Takase, Director Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer Craig Masuda, Deputy Corporation Counsel Gail Fujimoto, Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Tech. Dorsi Lim, Secretary to the Board & Commission Taniguchi: I'd like to call this meeting of the Liquor Commission to order. Welcome to our last meeting of the year 2018. I'd like to ask everyone to put their phones on vibrate or silent. Let's start off with introductions. Fujimoto: Gail Fujimoto, Licensing Officer. Lim: Dorsi Lim, Secretary. Salave`a: Allen Salave'a, Commissioner. Lopez: Steve Lopez, Commissioner. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 1 Greenwell: David Greenwell, District 9 Commissioner. Raymond: Dawn Raymond, Commissioner. Masuda: Craig Masuda, Commission Counsel. Taniguchi: Art Taniguchi, Commissioner. Nahale-a: Shelby Nahale-a, Commissioner. Onizuka: Claude Onizuka, Commissioner. Hughes: Mike Hughes, Commissioner. Arakaki: Warren Arakaki, Commissioner. Takase: Gerald Takase, Director. Waltjen: Good morning. Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Tech. Gonzalez: Good morning. Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer. II. Approval of Minutes Taniguchi: Thank you very much. November 1, 2018, minutes have been circulated by email. May I have a motion to accept? Nahale-a: So move. Salave`a: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to approve the November 1, 2018, Liquor Commission Minutes as circulated; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Taniguchi: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 2 Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda Taniguchi: Do we have any changes to the agenda? There were no changes to the agenda. IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items Taniguchi: Do we have any public statements on anything on the agenda? There were no public statements on the agenda. V. Public Hearings Taniguchi: Public Hearings, Item No. 1, Application No. 18-10, Wong Yuen Store LLC, dba Wong Yuen Store, for an original Retail General liquor license. 1. Application No. 18-10 (10:04 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. Ryan Kanaka`ole, Member/Manager, was present. Taniguchi: Good morning Kanaka`ole: Good morning, Commissioners. Ryan Kanaka`ole, Member and Manager of Wong Yuen Store. Taniguchi: Did you read the report? Kanaka`ole: Yes. Taniguchi: Are there any changes? Kanaka`ole: No. Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe your business? Kanaka`ole: Yes. My great, great grandfather bought the property in 1935, and we held the store until recently. We operated it until 2005, then we handed it off DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 3 to an operator and we were leasing the property out until last year when the business closed doors. We've taken on the property again, and we're trying to re -open the convenience store in Wai`ohinu. Taniguchi: Director, were there any protests? Takase: Mr. Chairman, the applicant mailed eight out of eight notices within 100 feet, and 27 out of 27 notices within 500 feet. There were 25 properties entitled to protest, and there were no protests to this application. Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony on this application? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? Kanaka`ole: We've had a delay due to termite damage we found when we were taking off the siding to the property, the aluminum siding on the old store. We had to pull a building permit, and have since retained a design professional and we are submitting the application now. It will probably be delayed until springtime at the earliest. Taniguchi: It will be good to see Wong Yuen Store open again. Kanaka`ole: Yes. There's a need in the community. Currently, there's only a Wiki Wiki Mart in Na`alehu. The Island Market closed a couple of years ago, so there's not really any stores there to serve the community. Taniguchi: Can I have a motion? Nahale-a: Move to close public hearing. Salave`a: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor of closing public hearing signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 4 There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: Move to approve Application No. 18-10, pending final inspection. Greenwell: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to approve Application No. 18-10, Wong Yuen Store LLC, dba Wong Yuen Store, for an original Retail General liquor license, located at 95-6049 Mamalahoa Highway, Na`alehu, Hawai`i, TMK: 9-5-001:009, pending final inspection; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor of closing public hearing signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Thank you very much. Item No. 2, Application No. T18-11, Pacific Aqua Beverages, LLC, dba Mehana Brewing, for a sale and transfer of the Manufacturer Beer liquor license, currently held by DeMare Enterprises, Inc., dba Hawaii Nui Brewing. 2. Application No. T18-11 (10:06 A.M.) Pacific Aqua Beverages, LLC, dba Mehana Brewing, for a sale and transfer of the Manufacturer Beer liquor license, currently held by DeMare Enterprises, Inc., dba Hawaii Nui Brewing, located at 275 East Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-050:006. Newton Chu, Esq. and Scott Thompson, General Manager, were present. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 5 Chu: Good morning, Chair Taniguchi and members of the Commission. Happy holidays to all of you. I'm Newton Chu on behalf of the applicant. To my right is Scott Thompson, General Manager. There are no changes to the investigator's report. Taniguchi: Director, is there any protest? Takase: Mr. Chairman, this is a transfer application. Publication was made and there were no protests to the application. Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony on this application? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? Nahale-a: Move to close public hearing. Greenwell: Second. Ms. Nahale-a move to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor of closing public hearing signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Nahale-a: Move to approve Application No. T18-11, pending final inspection. Hughes: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to approve Application No. T18-11, Pacific Aqua Beverages, LLC, dba Mehana Brewing, for a sale and transfer of the Manufacturer Beer liquor license, currently held by DeMare DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 6 Enterprises, Inc., dba Hawaii Nui Brewing, located at 275 East Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-050:006, pending final inspection; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor of closing public hearing signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Chu: Thank you very much. Thompson: Thank you. VI. Preliminary Hearings Taniguchi: Item No. 6, Preliminary Hearings, Application No. 18-12, Pele's Wok Bistro & Bar LLC, dba Pele's Wok Bistro & Bar, for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1. 1. Application No. 18-12 (10:08 A.M.) Pele's Wok Bistro & Bar LLC, dba Pele's Wok Bistro & Bar, for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite #108, Kamuela, Hawaii, TMK: 6-8-022:002. James Babian, Member/Owner, and Patrick Armaza, General Manager, were present. Taniguchi: Welcome. Have you read the report? Babian: Yes. Taniguchi: Are there any changes to the report? DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 7 Babian: No, no changes. Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe the business? Babian: We currently own an Italian restaurant, Pueo Osteria. It's a farm to table type restaurant and my chef has been with me for 12 years. He's Chinese and he says that my passion is cooking, my obsession is Chinese food. If we make five good years, we'll look for a Chinese place. We are going to take the same concept of a farm to table type of approach to a small restaurant and apply it to Chinese food. There is no Chinese food anywhere in the Waikoloa area; you have to go to Waimea or Kona. We feel there is a need for it. It's a casual, approachable priced farm to table restaurant. We are going to start with just dinner. The hours will be 4:00 P.M. to try to catch the industry people, the workers on premises, and then seat until 9:00 or 10:00 P.M., no late night. We will eventually open with counter service at lunchtime. Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony on this application? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? Gonzalez: I have a question. Mr. Babian, you just said you were going to open with only dinner service first and in the end you will eventually do ...? Babian: We're going to add a counter service style lunch where we'll have a steam table. Gonzalez: When do you plan to open? Babian: For dinner, December 18, 2018. Gonzalez: Thank you. Babian: You're welcome. Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. 18-12, public hearing to be held on February 7, 2018, in Hilo. Nahale-a: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 18-12, Pele's Wok Bistro & Bar LLC, dba Pele's Wok Bistro & Bar, for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite #108, Kamuela, Hawaii, TMK: 6-8-022:002, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 7, 2018, in Hilo; seconded by Ms. Nahale-a. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 8 Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor of closing public hearing signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Babian: Thank you. We would like to thank Gail for all the guidance and assistance with this process. Taniguchi: Item No. 2, Application No. 18-13, Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd., dba Shiono at Mauna Lani, Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, for a Change of Location to The Shops at Mauna Lani. 2. Application No. 18-13 (10:10 A.M.) Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd., dba Shiono at Mauna Lani, Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, for a Change of Location to The Shops at Mauna Lani, located at 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 111, Kamuela, Hawaii, TMK: 6-8-022:002. Yuka Kawakami, Office and Operations Manager, was present. Kawakami: Good morning. Taniguchi: Good morning. Kawakami: My name is Yuka Kawakami. I am the Office and Operations Manager. Taniguchi: Thank you. Have you seen your report? Kawakami: Yes. Taniguchi: Any changes? Kawakami: No. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 9 Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe your business? Kawakami: We are a sushi and Japanese cuisine restaurant currently operating at the Mauna Lani Resort Golf Clubhouse and planning to move to The Shops at Mauna Lani, second floor. We are planning to open on December 15, 2018. We need to keep the current restaurant until December 31, 2018, based on the lease. We are going to open on the 15th at the new location, so we would like to have a temporary license to open only for dinner. Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony on this application? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? Salave`e: I have a general question. You will have three locations with the other location moving? Kawakami: Currently, we have three locations. We have two locations with liquor licenses, Kona and Mauna Lani. Mauna Lani Clubhouse is moving to The Shops (at Mauna Lani). The Clubhouse will still be open until December 31St. We will close it completely and operate at The Shops. But we need to open at The Shops on December 15th Salave`a: Okay, thank you. Taniguchi: Any other questions? I have one. Where is this moving to? Upstairs? Kawakami: Upstairs, between Tommy Bahama's and Ruth's Chris, where Monstera used to be. Taniguchi: Where Monstera was? Monstera moved out? Kawakami: They moved out. Takase: They lost their lease. Taniguchi: Oh. It's by the Visitors Bureau office, right? Kawakami: Yes. Taniguchi: Any other questions? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Masuda: Gerald, you're going to give them a temporary license since the next meeting is in February? DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 10 Takase: Yes. They're going to move their current license to The Shops at Mauna Lani at the end of the month, but there was an overlap. In order to accommodate them to be open on the 15th, we will give them a temporary license there. They'll be running the two sides at the same time. Kawakami: Golf course, only lunch. Taniguchi: But no liquor? Takase: No, with liquor. Kawakami: With liquor. At the golf course. Takase: Both sides. They'll still have a license at the golf course. Nahale-a: So the temporary just covers that two-week period that it transfers from one place to the next? Takase: Yes. The temporary one will be at the Monstera location. Taniguchi: The golf course restaurant will stay open for lunch after the 31St? Takase: Mauna Lani is going to take back the golf course, but they're not ready to go (inaudible). Taniguchi: I see. Shiono's will just close there. Kawakami: Yes. Masuda: But we'll get the application in January? The application for the temporary, right? Taniguchi: It'll come at the next meeting. Masuda: Just want to make it clear. Nahale-a: Move to approve Application No. 18-13, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 7, 2018, in Hilo, Hawaii. Onizuka: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to approve Application No. 18-13, Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd., dba Shiono at Mauna Lani, Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, for a Change of Location to The Shops at Mauna Lani, located at 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 111, Kamuela, Hawaii, DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 11 TMK: 6-8-022:002, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 7, 2018, in Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Onizuka. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you. The motion was carried unanimously. Kawakami: Thank you. Happy holidays. Taniguchi: Item No. 3, Application No. 18-14, JKL & Associates, LLC, dba E Komo Mai Diner Bar & Grill, Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, for a Change in Class to a Class 11, Cabaret liquor license and Change of Location to 1550 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo. 3. Application No. 18-14 (10:14 A.M.) JKL & Associates, LLC, dba E Komo Mai Diner Bar & Grill, Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, for a Change in Class to a Class 11, Cabaret liquor license and Change of Location to 1550 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-032:010. Jalyn K. Like, Manager/Owner, was present. Like: Good morning. Taniguchi: Can you identify yourself and your relationship to the business, please? Like: I'm Jalyn K. Like. I'm the owner of JKL & Associates, dba E Komo Mai Diner Bar & Grill. Taniguchi: Have you read the report? Like: Yes, I have. Taniguchi: Are there any changes? DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 12 Like: No. Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe your business? Like: We have a restaurant and a bar that we are currently, actually we just moved in on the first. Takase: Mr. Chairman, E Komo Mai was running at the old Morning Dew. She recently moved to Coqui's location. She's taking over for Elaine (Nakatani). They are a restaurant and bar and they are also asking for a cabaret license. Taniguchi: There's no one here to give public testimony. There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? Nahale-a: I have a question. The license carries the whole premises, the bar and restaurant? Like: Correct. Takase: Yes. Salave`a: So what will become of E Komo Mai? It'll continue operating? Like: Which one? 340 Kuawa? Salave`a: Yes. Like: They're done. It's a U -Haul now. That's why I had to find another location. Salave`a: I see, thank you. Taniguchi: Any other questions? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Move to approve Application No. 18-14, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 7, 2018, in Hilo, Hawaii. Onizuka: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to approve Application No. 18-14, JKL & Associates, LLC, dba E Komo Mai Diner Bar & Grill, Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, for a Change in Class to a Class 11, Cabaret liquor license and Change of DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 13 Location to 1550 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-032:010, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 7, 2018, in Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Onizuka. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Like: Thank you. Gonzalez: Excuse me, just a quick note. Did you say 2018, February, or 2019? Nahale-a: Shall I restate (the motion)? Masuda: Yes, please do it again. Nahale-a: Move to approve Application No. 18-14, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 7, 2019, in Hilo. Taniguchi: Motion was seconded. Ms. Nahale-a moved to approve Application No. 18-14, JKL & Associates, LLC, dba E Komo Mai Diner Bar & Grill, Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, for a Change in Class to a Class 11, Cabaret liquor license and Change of Location to 1550 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-032:010, if approved, public hearing to be held on February 7, 2019, in Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Onizuka. Taniguchi: All those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 14 Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you. Sorry about that. The motion was carried unanimously. Like: Thank you. Masuda: Mr. Chairman, if we can make one general correction? For all matters contained on today's agenda, anything that was set for February would be February 2019. Taniguchi: Can I have a motion? Nahale-a: So move. Onizuka: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved that all matters contained on the December 6, 2018, agenda that were set for February, be corrected to February 2019; seconded by Mr. Onizuka. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. All those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thanks, Brandon. The motion was carried unanimously. Salave`a: Thank you, Brandon. Taniguchi: Item No. 4, Application No. T18-15, Kona Beach Hotel Management, LLC, dba Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, for a sale and transfer of the Hotel liquor license, currently held by IWF KKH, LLC, dba Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. 4. Application No. T18-15 (10:19 A.M.) Kona Beach Hotel Management, LLC, dba Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, for a sale and transfer of the Hotel liquor license, currently held by IWF KKH, LLC, dba Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, located at 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMKs: 7-5-006:020, 021, 024, 032, and 7-5-005:062, 066, 075. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 15 Robert Ueoka, Esq., on behalf of Kona Beach Hotel Management, LLC, was present. Taniguchi: Good morning. Ueoka: Good morning, Mr. Chair and members of the Commission, and Mr. Takase. I'm Robert Ueoka on behalf of Kona Beach Hotel Management, LLC. At this time, we have no changes to the investigator's report. I just want to mention the temporary liquor license did not issue on November 27 because we postponed the closing. We are looking at December 27, 2018. A tough time for a closing with Christmas and New Years, so we'll see if that really happens. It's what I've been told. This is the same hotel as where the State Conference was held in October 2017, so many of us are familiar with the property. I also want to mention that Jak Hu could not make it here today, he's out of town. He's the general manager. He's very familiar with the Commission but could not make it today and he apologizes for not being here. I will make sure he's here for the public hearing. Taniguchi: There is no one here for public testimony. There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Nahale-a: Move to approve Application No. T18-15, if approved, public hearing to be held on January 3, 2019, in Kona. Onizuka: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to approve Application No. T18-15, Kona Beach Hotel Management, LLC, dba Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, for a sale and transfer of the Hotel liquor license, currently held by IWF KKH, LLC, dba Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, located at 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMKs: 7-5-006:020, 021, 024, 032, and 7-5-005:062, 066, 075, if approved, public hearing to be held on January 3, 2019, in Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Onizuka. Taniguchi: Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 16 Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Ueoka: Thank you so much. Taniguchi: Thank you very much. VII. Unfinished Business Taniguchi: There's no unfinished business. VIII. New Business Taniguchi: Item No. 1, O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, ratification of Amended Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Banquet Room, for event on October 28, 2018. 1. O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, ratification of Amended Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Banquet Room, for event on October 28, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 25, 2018, to its Restaurant liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Greenwell: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the Amended Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Banquet Room, for event on October 28, 2018, submitted by O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 25, 2018, to its Restaurant liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 17 Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 2, Hawaiian Food Services Group L.L.C., dba Kaimu Korner Store, ratification of request to extend hours of business on December 31, 2018. 2. Hawaiian Food Services Group L.L.C., dba Kaimu Korner Store, ratification of request to extend hours of business on December 31, 2018, submitted on October 30, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 30, 2018. Nahale-a: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to ratify the request to extend hours of business on December 31, 2018, submitted by Hawaiian Food Services Group L.L.C., dba Kaimu Korner Store, on October 30, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 30, 2018; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 3, 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 Texas Hold'em Dinner on November 19, 2018, and January 14, 2019. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 18 3. 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 Texas Hold'em Dinner on November 19, 2018, and January 14, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 31, 2018, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Nahale-a: Move to ratify. Onizuka: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to ratify the Application for Game Permit for Texas Hold'em Dinner on November 19, 2018, and January 14, 2019, submitted by Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 31, 2018, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Onizuka. Lopez: (10:21 A.M.) Chairman? I recuse myself from voting on all elements regarding Kona Elks Lodge 2616. Taniguchi: Mr. Lopez has recused himself from voting on all items pertaining to Lodge No. 2616. Takase: Have you ever gone to any one of these? Lopez: No. Taniguchi: We had a motion and second. All those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 4, 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 November 7, 2018, for Doris Merrily Sechrist Bass, Trustee, effective April 1, 2018. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 19 4. 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 November 7, 2018, for Doris Merrily Sechrist Bass, Trustee, effective April 1, 2018, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Nahale-a: Move to accept. Onizuka: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to accept the Personal History and Affidavit received on November 7, 2018, for Doris Merrily Sechrist Bass, Trustee, effective April 1, 2018, submitted by Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i; seconded by Mr. Onizuka. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 5, 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 November 7, 2018, for John Kenneth Burge, Acting Esteemed Loyal Knight effective July 26, 2018, to complete the term through March 31, 2019. 5. 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 November 7, 2018, for John Kenneth Burge, Acting Esteemed Loyal Knight effective July 26, 2018, to complete the term through DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 20 March 31, 2019, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Nahale-a: Move to accept. Greenwell: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to accept the Personal History and Affidavit received on November 7, 2018, for John Kenneth Burge, Acting Esteemed Loyal Knight effective July 26, 2018, to complete the term through March 31, 2019, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 6, Richard Nobles Umiat, ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit, for 90 liters of wine and 12 liters of whiskey, as household goods. 6. Richard Nobles Umiat, ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit, for 90 liters of wine and 12 liters of whiskey, as household goods, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on November 16, 2018. Masuda: Mr. Chair? If we may have Mr. Lopez come back from his recusal? Taniguchi: (10:23 A.M.) Yes. Mr. Lopez is back and able to vote. Nahale-a: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 21 Ms. Nahale-a moved to ratify the Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit, for 90 liters of wine and 12 liters of whiskey, as household goods, submitted by Richard Nobles Umiat, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on November 16, 2018; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Taniguchi: Discussion? Who is this person? Gonzalez: Just a person that was moving here from Germany. It's his personal collection of wines and whiskeys. Taniguchi: No other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 7, VJL Enterprises LLC, dba Longboard Legends Pizza, approval of Application for Change to Class 2, Restaurant license, Category B1, to its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B1. 7. VJL Enterprises LLC, dba Longboard Legends Pizza, approval of Application for Change to Class 2, Restaurant license, Category B1, to its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B1, located at the Alii Plaza, 75-5742 Kuakini Highway, Building A, Unit 102, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Nahale-a: I move to approve application. Onizuka: Second. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion? Masuda: Gerald, what are they doing here? DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 22 Takase: They are going from a dispenser to a restaurant, so all they have to do is meet the requirements of a restaurant. Taniguchi: So that's a step up? Takase: It's more of a lateral step. Most of our dispenser licensees meet the Restaurant class. To try and combat the bars, restrictions were added to the Dispenser General license. When you transfer out, you always had to go through publication and mailings which made it more difficult. With most of our licensees that have some restaurant component, we try to let them know that it's probably to their advantage to move out of the Dispenser General class to the Restaurant class, which most of them could qualify and have done. Taniguchi: Mr. Greenwell? Greenwell: If you are urging them to go into the Restaurant class, will you do away eventually with the Dispenser class? Takase: No, because we still have some dispensers that are primarily still bars. Rather than dealing with it on their own, Honolulu went to the Legislature to change the law to deal with Korean bars which are also dying out now. The qualifications for a Dispenser General are much more onorous, so we are recommending to our licensees, especially the ones that are restaurants, to go into the Restaurant class. It will be easier for them in the long run. It's problematic with two sets of laws. Rather than to deal with it locally, they've been going to the Legislature lately. That's the same problem they have on Maui. From this last legislative session because of Maui's resistance to work with the special permits licensees, the Legislature changed everything including knocking out all fees. We don't get any fees from special licenses anymore. We weren't happy about that. Taniguchi: Any further discussion? There was no further discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 23 Taniguchi: (10:29 A.M.) Item No. 8, Special Licenses issued for ratification. May we have a motion for ratification of Special Licenses, Application No. SP -18-40 to SP -18-49, Item No. 8(a) to 8(j)? Nahale-a: Move to ratify. Greenwell: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to ratify the following Special Licenses: 8. Special Licenses issued for ratification a. Application SP -18-40, Hilo Medical Center Foundation, dba Hilo Medical Center Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on November 3, 2018, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawai'i. b. Application SP -18-41, Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, dba Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on November 3, 2018, at the Red Barn behind Parker Ranch Soccer Field, 66-1304 Hawai'i Belt Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. c. Application SP -18-42, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on November 2 and 15, 2018, at the Palace Theater Lobby, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii. d. Application SP -18-43, Kona Dance and Performing Arts, Inc., dba Kona Dance and Performing Arts, Inc., for a Special Beer liquor license, on November 10, 2018, in Kona Brewing Co., LLC's parking lot, 74-5617 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. e. Application SP -18-44, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on November 10, 2018, at the Aloha Theatre Building, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawaii. f. Application SP -18-45, The Food Basket Inc., dba Hawaii Island's Food Bank, for a Special General liquor license, on November 17, 2018, at the Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, One North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii. g. Application SP -18-46, Holualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture, dba Donkey Mill Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on November 15, 2018, at the Donkey Mill Art Center, 78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 24 h. Application SP -18-47, Ku'ikahi Mediation Center, Inc., dba Ku'ikahi Mediation Center, for a Special General liquor license, on November 11, 2018, at the Nani Mau Gardens Banquet Hall, 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii. i. Application SP -18-48, Hospice of Hilo, dba Hospice of Hilo, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on December 10, 2018, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawai'i. J• Application SP -18-49, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., dba Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on November 25, 2018, at the Waikoloa Stables, 68-1936 Waikoloa Road, Waikoloa, Hawaii. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: (10:29 A.M.) Item No. 9, Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification. Can I have a motion to ratify Transient Vessel License, Application No. TV -18-31 to TV -18-39, Item No. 9(a) to 9(i)? Nahale-a: Move to ratify. Greenwell: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to ratify the following Transient Vessel Licenses: 9. Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification a. Application No. TV -18-31, Holland America Line N.V., dba MS Eurodam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 25 at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on February 9 and 26, 2019; March 16, 2019; and April 23, 2019. b. Application No. TV -18-32, Holland America Line N.V., dba MS Eurodam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kailua Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on February 13, 2019; March 2, 2019; and April 22, 2019. c. Application No. TV -18-33, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Star Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on April 4, 2019. d. Application No. TV -18-34, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Sea Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on April 25, 2019. e. Application No. TV -18-35, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Sea Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on April 26, 2019. f. Application No. TV -18-36, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Ruby Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on March 29, 2019; and April 13, 2019. g. Application No. TV -18-37, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Grand Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on February 1, 2019; and April 11 and 27, 2019. h. Application No. TV -18-38, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Golden Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on April 29, 2019. i. Application No. TV -18-39, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Emerald Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on January 11 and 23, 2019; February 10, 2019; and March 1 and 17, 2019. The motion was seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 26 Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: (10:31 A.M.) Item No. 10, Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the next year 2019. Do we have any nominations? Onizuka: Mr. Chair, I nominate Shelby Nahale-a as our Chair for 2019, and Commissioner Greenwell as Vice Chair for the year 2019. Raymond: Second. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other nominations? There were no other nominations from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, call for the question. All those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. Congratulations both of you. The motion was carried unanimously. IX. Announcements Meetings of Liquor Commission Taniguchi: Next meeting will be on January 3, 2019, in Kona? Takase: Yes. Taniguchi: So it will be in Kona and February 7, 2019, will be in Hilo. Taniguchi: Prior to adjournment, I would like to thank everybody for their hard work this last year. This is my last year. The five years went by really fast. I think Mr. Lopez's term expires, too. Lopez: This is my last year, too. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 27 Lopez: This is my last year, too. Taniguchi: Thank you, everybody, the office team... Takase: You both will carry over for three months. Taniguchi: Hopefully they'll appoint someone by next month. But anyway, thank you very much for all your hard work. Lopez: As for me, thank you. It's been a really good ride. I've enjoyed this immensely and I'm sorry my term is ending. I've enjoyed meeting all of you and working with you. Thank you. X. Adjournment Taniguchi: (10:33 A.M.) Can we have a motion to adjourn? Nahale-a: Move to adjourn. Hughes: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Hughes. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. All those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 A.M. erald Takase Director The December 6, 2018, Liquor Commission minutes were approved as circulated via email/mail on December 27, 2018, by the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii on January 3, 2019. DECEMBER 6, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 28