Hawaii County Liquor Commission will meet March 7.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
PLACE: Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i
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@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) Fax: (808) 961-8684; or (3) Mail/walk-in: 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, HI 96720. 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 - February 1, 2024
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.: T23-14
APPLICANT: Bella Pacific Properties LLC
TRADE NAME: Hilo Town Tavern
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 168 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawai'i
TMK: 2-3-006:007
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by The Other Bar LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern
LIQUOR CONTROL 02/29/2024 03:30 PM
APPLICATION NO. T23-17
APPLICANT: RMG Waikoloa, LLC
TRADE NAME: Romano's Macaroni Grill
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite 1010, Waikoloa, Hawai'i
TMK: 6-9-008:017
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, currently held by Mac Acquisition of Hawaii LLC, dba Romano's Macaroni Grill
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.: 23-13
APPLICANT: Volume Services, Inc.
TRADE NAME: Sodexo Live! - Hilo
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Hilo International Airport, 2450 Kekūanaō'a Street, Bldg. 307, Room 145B, Hilo, Hawai'i
TMK: 2-1-012-009-0048
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A
2. APPLICATION NO.: 23-16
APPLICANT: 4K Hawaii Pacific LLC
TRADE NAME: 4K Yakiniku Bar & Grill
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Waikoloa Plaza, 68-1820 Waikoloa Road, #E104, Waikoloa, Hawai'i
TMK: 6-8-003:015
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2
3. APPLICATION NO.: T23-20
APPLICANT: Ka La Corporation
TRADE NAME: Plantation Market
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 55-515 Hāwī Road, Building #1, Hāwī, Hawai'i
TMK: 5-5-015:025
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Retail General liquor license, currently held by M. Nakahara Stores, Ltd., dba M. Nakahara Stores, Ltd.
4. APPLICATION NO.: T23-21
APPLICANT: CK Foods, Inc.
TRADE NAME: Eunice Lounge & Bar
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 200 Kanoelehua Avenue, Space No. 106, Hilo, Hawai'i
TMK: 2-2-032:095
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, C, and D, currently held by Oriental Garden, LLC, dba Club Rose
5. APPLICATION NO. T23-22
APPLICANT: Dragonfly Hospitality Group, LLC
TRADE NAME: Kenichi Pacific
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali'i Drive, Suite D-125, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
TMK: 7-8-010:040
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by Kenichi Pacific, Inc., dba Kenichi Pacific
VII. Unfinished Business
At the Commission meeting on September 7, 2023, this matter was continued to March 7, 2024.
Hawaiian Food Services Group L.L.C., dba Kaimu Korner Store, approval of proposed Change in Members to the LLC as follows:
• Removal/withdrawal of Zion Timshel, Member;
• Admission of Michael Silva, as Member;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Michael Silva, Member; effective August 14, 2023, by form received August 22, 2023; of its Retail General liquor license no. RG-715; located at 12-5032 Pahoa Kalapana Road, Pāhoa, Hawai'i.
VIII. New Business
1. Change in Officers / Directors Submitted for Approval
a. Mauna Kea Resort LLC, dba Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, dba Mauna Kea Market, dba The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, dba Plumeria Market, approval of Change in Officers to Prince Resorts Hawai'i, Inc., sole member of Mauna Kea Resort LLC, as follows:
• Change in Title of Yoshiki Kaneda, from Secretary and Director, to Director (remove Secretary);
• Change in Title of Shigeki Yamane, from President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Director, to President, Vice President, Secretary, and Director (remove Treasurer, add Secretary);
• Appointment of Liane Sugimoto, as Treasurer and CFO (Chief Financial Officer);
• Personal History and Affidavit for Liane Sugimoto, Treasurer and CFO (Chief Financial Officer); effective January 1, 2024, by form received February 2, 2024; of its Hotel and Retail General liquor licenses, located at 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, and 62-100 Kauna'oa Drive, Kamuela, Hawai'i.
b. MNS, Ltd., dba ABC Store #62, dba ABC Store #63, dba ABC Store #71, dba ABC Store #75, dba Island Gourmet Markets, dba Aloha Wine Bar, approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows:
• Removal of Paul Kosasa, as Treasurer;
• Appointment of Doug Shimokawa, as Vice President and Director;
• Change in Title of Tracy Ide from Treasurer, Executive Vice President, and Director, to Vice President and Director;
• Change in Title of Terri Min, from Executive Vice President and Director, to Vice President and Director;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Doug Shimokawa, Vice President and Director;
effective January 22, 2024, by form received February 16, 2024; of its Retail General and Dispenser General liquor licenses, for all Hawai'i Island store locations.
c. DJ5050 Inc., dba Sunset Mini Mart, approval of Change in Officers/Directors, and Application for Transfer of Stock as follows:
• Election of Don Kim, as Vice President, effective November 27, 2023;
• Removal of Joon Kim, President, Secretary, and Director; appointment of Jean Lee, as Vice President; and Change in Title of Don Kim, from Vice President to President; effective February 10, 2024, by form received February 20, 2024;
• 50% Stock Transfer from Joon Kim to Jean Lee, Vice President; effective February 10, 2024, by form received February 27, 2024;
• Personal History and Affidavits for Don Kim, President; and Jean Lee, Vice President; of its Retail General liquor license, located at the Sunset Shopping Plaza, 77-6425 Kuakini Highway, C-101, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
d. Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., (Retail), approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows:
• Change in Title of Jamie Weinstein, from Vice President, Treasurer, and Director, to President and Director;
• Change in Title of Michael Breen, from Director, to Secretary, Treasurer, and Director;
• Change in Title of Robert Reif, from Secretary and Director, to Vice President and Director; effective January 1, 2024, by form received February 29, 2024; of its Retail General and Club liquor licenses, Category B2, located at 72-250 Kūki'ō Nui Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
2. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Outrigger Kona Resort LLC, dba Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit, for interior renovations to Piko Coffee and Wine Bar, and the Holua Poolside Bar & Lounge, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 22, 2024, of its Hotel liquor license, located at 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
b. Oriental Garden, LLC, dba Club Rose, ratification of request to transfer liquor inventory to CK Foods, Inc., dba Eunice Lounge & Bar, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 22, 2024, of its Dispenser General liquor license, Categories B2, C, and D, located at the Waiakea Square Warehouse, 200 Kanoelehua Avenue, Space No. 106, Hilo, Hawai'i.
c. Roberto Viernes, Solicitor, Lotus Spirits LLC, ratification of Application for Solicitor's Permit, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 26, 2024, of its Wholesaler-General liquor license, located at 521 Ala Moana Blvd, Pier 2, FTZ #9, Honolulu, Hawai'i.
d. Doris Place LLC, dba Doris Place, ratificaton of Application for Reduction in Licensed Premises, regarding its liquor storage area, from 300 square feet to 80 square feet, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 6, 2024, of its Retail General liquor license, located at 77-6108 Māmalahoa Highway, Hōlualoa, Hawai'i.
3. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. Island Hopper Pahoa LLC, dba Island Hopper Taproom, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on March 16, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 2, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 108, Kamuela, Hawai'i.
d. Kuleana Spirits, Inc., dba Kuleana Rum Shack, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on February 17, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 13, 2024, 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, Hawai'i.
c. KBXtreme, LLC, dba KBXtreme, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to include parking lot for a concert on March 2, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 14, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-5591 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
4. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-23-097, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on February 17, 2024, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawai'i.
b. License No. SP-23-098, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on February 10, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawai'i.
c. License No. SP-23-099, 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 February 3, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawai'i.
d. License No. SP-23-100, 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 February 16, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawai'i.
e. License No. SP-23-101, 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 February 23, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawai'i.
f. License No. SP-23-102, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on February 2, 7, 9, 10, 17, 25, 2024, held at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawai'i.
g. License No. SP-23-103, Waimea Country School, dba Waimea Country School, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on February 24, 2024, held at 65-1237 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, Hawai'i.
h. License No. SP-23-104, Donkey Mill Art Center, dba Donkey Mill Art Center, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on March 2, 2024, held at 78-6670 Māmalahoa Highway, Hōlualoa, Hawai'i.
i. License No. SP-23-105, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on February 3 & 4, 2024, held at 79-7384 Māmalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawai'i.
j. License No. SP-23-106, Ke Kai Ala Foundation, dba Ke Kai Ala Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on March 9, 2024, held at 74-5533 Loloku Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
k. License No. SP-23-107, Ke Kai Ala Foundation, dba Ke Kai Ala Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on March 9, 2024, held at 74-5599 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
l. License No. SP-23-108, Rotary Club of Hilo Bay, dba Rotary Club of Hilo Bay, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on February 11, 2024, held at 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawai'i.
m. License No. SP-23-109, Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, dba Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on February 22, 2024, held at 1339 Kino'ole Street, Hilo, Hawai'i.
n. License No. SP-23-110, Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, dba Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on February 17, 2024, held at 777 Kino'ole Street, Hilo, Hawai'i.
o. License No. SP-23-111, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on February 16-18, 23-25; March 1-3, 8-10, 2024, held at 79-7384 Māmalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawai'i.
p. License No. SP-23-113, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 2024, held at 16-111 'Ōpūkaha'ia Street, Kea'au, Hawai'i.
q. License No. SP-23-114, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on March 1, 2, 8, 9, 24, 29, 30, 2024, held at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawai'i.
r. License No. SP-23-115, Big Dreams Foundation, dba Big Dreams Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on February 24, 2024, held at 74-5612 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
5. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-23-044, Holland America Line N.V., dba Ms Noordam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, on April 23, 2024.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
April 4, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
May 2, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Hilo 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, 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.
https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/WebLink/PDF/yr2ujxofxkwukx5n4djhufsy/39/2024-03-07%20Liquor%20Commission%20Agenda%20Hilo.pdf.