LIQUOR COMMISSION CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU PACIFIC PARK PLAZA 711 KAPIOLANI BOULEVARD, SUITE 600 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 AGENDA FORTY-FOURTH MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 4:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The regular minutes of the 13th (10/6/17), and 15th (10/20/16) meetings, and the executive session minutes of the 15th (10/6/16) meeting, as previously circulated, to be approved by the Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Trans. Appl. No. 17-9851 from Harmony 4 You, LLC 2. Appl. No. 17-10684 from CSH Waikiki Owner, LLC, dba CSH Waikiki Owner, LLC, 2058 Kuhio Avenue 3. Appl. No. 17-11085 from International Restaurant Group Inc., dba Yellow Cab Pizza Co., 801 Dillingham Boulevard For the transfer of the business and Retail General license of A. T. Polynesian Market, LLC, dba A. T. Polynesian Market, LLC, 87-1784 Farrington Highway, Suite 3, Waianae, and for a change of trade name to Harmony 4 You, LLC (D1019) (Prelim. Hrg. 5/18/17) For a Retail General license (Prelim. Hrg. 4/13/17) For a Restaurant Beer and Wine license (Category No. 1 Standard Bar) (Prelim. Hrg. 4/13/17)
LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Special License Application: 4. Free Spirits LLC, dba Free Spirits LLC, 685 Auahi Street For a Special General license on Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Night Market event) Renewal License Application: 5. Liquor Administrator Renewal of applications for liquor licenses for fiscal year 2017-2018 to be approved; except those licensees who/which are brought before the Commission in accordance with HRS Section 281-61, for good cause, will not have their licenses renewed Caterer License Applications: 6. Sodexo America, LLC, dba Sodexo America, LLC, Restaurant General license (Category No. 2 - Live entertainment or Recorded Music and Dancing), 777 Ward Avenue (R1124) For a Caterer General license to cater off the licensed premises to 2805 Monsarrat Avenue (Waikiki Shell) on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 9, 10, and 11, 2017, respectively, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Honolulu Liquor Commission Agenda - 2 -
LICENSE APPLICATIONS: (CONT.) Caterer License Applications: (Cont.) 7. Appl. No. 17-11579 from Cotti Foods Pizza Hawaii, Inc., dba Pieology Pizzeria, Restaurant Beer and Wine License (Category No. 1 Standard Bar), 820 West Hind Drive, Space 106 (R1154) For a Caterer General license to cater off the licensed premises to 151 Hekili Street, #140, Kailua for 23 days from Saturday, June 10, 2017 to Monday, July 3, 2017 Stock Transfer Application: 8. Appl. No. 17-11101 from Pantastico, Inc., dba Silva s Grocery & Liquor, Retail General license, 91-455 Ewa Beach Road, Ewa Beach (D0395) Requesting approval for the transfer of capital stock Honolulu Liquor Commission Agenda - 3 -
REQUESTS: 9. Request No. 17-11658 from Asian Restaurant Group, Inc., dba Max s of Manila, Restaurant Beer & Wine license (Category No. 1 Standard Bar), 801 Dillingham Boulevard, Suites 1-C/D, (R0924) Requesting extension of long-term caterer license for 9 additional days, June 14, 2017 to June 22, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., subject to payment of additional fees [Catering to 801 Dillingham Boulevard] (Request to accept long-term caterer application approved on January, 5 2017) (Appl. No. 17-10103 approved on January 19, 2017 (for 60 days, 1/20/17 to 3/20/17); License No. P1532 issued) (Request to extend long-term caterer license approved on March 16, 2017 (3/21/17 to 5/19/17); and May 18, 2017 (5/20/17 to 6/13/2017)) 10. Lanikai Brewing Company LLC, dba Lanikai Brewing Company LLC, Manufacturer Beer Only license, 175-C Hamakua Drive, Kailua (A0016) Requesting approval to use specified documents, currently on file with the Commission for its Class 1 Manufacturer license, to be used in connection with: 1) Application for a change of class to a Class 18, Small Craft Producer Pub license; and 2) Applications for Special Licenses Honolulu Liquor Commission Agenda - 4 -
REQUESTS: (CONT.) 11. Mid Pac CS, LLC, Retail Beer and Wine licenses Notification of merger dba Mako s Mart, 966 California Avenue (D1098); and dba Sand Island 76, 165 Sand Island Access Road (D1087) 12. Hair of the Dog LLC, dba Tropics Tap House, Dispenser General license (Category No. 1 Standard Bar), 1019 University Avenue, #1A (E1531) 13. Phuong-xy, Inc., dba Heart Moon, Dispenser General license (Categories No. 2, 3, and 4 Nudity; Live Entertainment or Recorded Music and Dancing; and Hostess), 2334 South King Street (E0078) 14. Taylor Investment, Inc., dba Stadium Foods, Retail General license, 4510 Salt Lake Boulevard (D0104) Requesting approval to renew its liquor license for fiscal year 2017-2018 (license in safekeeping) Requesting approval to renew its liquor license for fiscal year 2017-2018 (license in safekeeping) Requesting approval to renew its liquor license for fiscal year 2017-2018 (license in safekeeping) Honolulu Liquor Commission Agenda - 5 -
REQUESTS: (CONT.) 15. Palate Eatery LLC, dba Palate Craft & Eatery, Restaurant General license (Category No. 2 - Live Entertainment or Recorded Music and Dancing), 1121 Bethel Street (R1186) 16. K & J Ventures, Inc., dba Hush Bar & Grill, Dispenser General license (Category No. 4 Hostess), 747 Queen Street (E0360) Requesting approval to renew its liquor license for fiscal year 2017-2018 (license in safekeeping) Requesting approval to renew its liquor license for fiscal year 2017-2018 (license in safekeeping) Honolulu Liquor Commission Agenda - 6 -
OTHER BUSINESS: 17. Keith M. Kiuchi, Esq., on behalf of Pai HNL LLC, dba Pai at Harbor Court Requesting approval of the following: 1) Issuance of liquor license after a partial final inspection of its premises; and 2) Service of alcohol in the outdoor dining area, with the use of temporary barrier of stanchions [Appl. No. 17-10084 for a Restaurant General license (Category No. 2 - Live Entertainment or Recorded Music and Dancing) at 55 Merchant Street, Suite 110 (Harbor Court, ground level) approved on April 20, 2017; license not yet issued] 18. Mr. Devon Nekoba, on behalf of Ellie s Playground Limited Liability Company, dba Scratch Kitchen and Meatery Requesting approval to use State and IRS Pre-tax Clearances currently on file with the Commission for License No. R1082, Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop (Appl. No. 17-10817 for a Restaurant General license (Category No. 2 - Live Entertainment or Recorded Music and Dancing) at 1170 Auahi Street, Space 175 (South Shore Market) approved on May 25, 2017; license not yet issued) Honolulu Liquor Commission Agenda - 7 -
ADOPTION OF DECISION AND ORDER: 19. Don Quijote (LCV 17-0042) (D1141) 20. Café Duck Butt (LCV 16-0432) (E1331) 21. Bobs Sports Bar (LCV 16-0386) (E1398) 22. Uncle Bo s LLC (LCV 16-0095) (E1390) For adoption of Decision and Order do. do. do. ADJUDICATION HEARINGS: 23. Treetops at Paradise Park Restaurant (LCV 16-0429) (E0703) Licensee failed to submit the name of every person then employed on the licensed premise who is registered with the Commission or who is subject to registration, on the date and in such manner as directed by the Commission (Violation of Rule 3-82-38.8) September 15, 2016, and/or during the period from September 1, 2016 to September 30, 3016) Honolulu Liquor Commission Agenda - 8 -
ADJUDICATION HEARINGS: (CONT.) 24. Anheuser-Busch Sales of Hawaii (LCV 16-0085) (C0107) 25. Maru Hi (nka Maru-Hi Restaurant) (LCV 16-0207) (E1030) 26. The Mixx Bar and Grill (LCV 16-0086) (E1533) Licensee failed to notify the Commission, in writing, within thirty days of any change of officers or directors and submit a personal history of the new officer or director, on forms prescribed by the Commission as the notification and/or submission is required to include a criminal history record clearance for each new officer or director (Violation of Rule 3-82-41.2(b)) (Date of violation: On or prior to February 15, 2016, and/or during the period between January 14, 2016 and February 15, 2016) Licensee made physical alterations within its licensed premises without the prior written approval of the Commission (Violation of Rule 3-83-62(a)) (Date of violation: On or about June 21, 2016) Licensee failed to submit the name of every person then employed on the licensed premise who is registered with the Commission or who is subject to registration, on the date and in such manner as directed by the Commission (Violation of Rule 3-82-38.8) March 31, 2016, and/or during the period from March 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016) Honolulu Liquor Commission Agenda - 9 -
ADJUDICATION HEARINGS: (CONT.) 27. The Mixx Bar and Grill (LCV 16-0200) (E1533) 28. Club Chance (LCV 16-0091) (E1017) Licensee failed to notify the Commission, in writing, within thirty days of any change of managers or members of a manager-managed LLC, or of any change of members in a membermanaged LLC, and/or failed to submit a personal history of the new manager or member on forms prescribed by the Commission (Violation of Rule 3-82-41.2(b)) January 30, 2015, and/or during the period between January 1, 2015 and January 30, 2015) Licensee failed to submit the name of every person then employed on the licensed premise who is registered with the Commission or who is subject to registration, on the date and in such manner as directed by the Commission (Violation of Rule 3-82-38.8) March 31, 2016, and/or during the period from March 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016) Honolulu Liquor Commission Agenda - 10 -
ADJUDICATION HEARINGS: (CONT.) 29. Club Chance (LCV 16-0205) (E1017) 30. Club Chance (LCV 16-0208) (E1017) 31. Hawaiian Brian s Billiards (LCV 16-0096) (E1467) Licensee had some form of music, dancing, and/or entertainment, including but not limited to electronic gaming devices, card playing and table games, without prior authorization or approval from the Commission (Violation of Rule 3-82-47.1(a)) (Date of violation: On or about July 8, 2016) Licensee failed to conspicuously post and expose to view, convenient for inspection, its license on the licensed premises (Violation of Section 281-71, HRS) (Date of violation: On or about July 6, 2016) Licensee failed to submit the name of every person then employed on the licensed premise who is registered with the Commission or who is subject to registration, on the date or in such manner as directed by the Commission (Violation of Rule 3-82-38.8) March 31, 2016, and/or during the period from March 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016) (Continued from May 4, 2017) Honolulu Liquor Commission Agenda - 11 -
ADJUDICATION HEARINGS: (CONT.) 32. Hawaiian Brian s Billiards (LCV 16-0374) (E1467) Licensee s employee consumed liquor while on duty on the licensed premises (Violation of Rule 3-84-78.01(b)) (Date of violation: On or about October 9, 2016) (Continued from May 4, 2017) 33. Hawaiian Brian s Billiards (LCV 16-0421) (E1467) Licensee failed to submit the name of every person then employed on the licensed premise who is registered with the Commission or who is subject to registration, on the date or in such manner as directed by the Commission (Violation of Rule 3-82-38.8) September 15, 2016, and/or during the period from September 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016) (Continued from May 4, 2017) 34. Hawaiian Brian s Billiards (LCV 17-0035) (E1467) Licensee made physical alterations within its licensed premises without the prior written approval of the Commission (Violation of Rule 3-83-62(a)) (Date of violation: On or about September 22, 2016) (Continued from May 4, 2017) Honolulu Liquor Commission Agenda - 12 -
ADJUDICATION HEARINGS: (CONT.) 35. Creekside Lounge (LCV 16-0101) (E0166) Licensee failed to submit the name of every person then employed on the licensed premise who is registered with the Commission or who is subject to registration, on the date and in such manner as directed by the Commission (Violation of Rule 3-82-38.8) March 31, 2016, and/or during the period from March 31, 2016 to April 13, 2016) (Continued from April 20, 2017) OTHER BUSINESS: (CONT.) 36. Liquor Administrator Legislative Update 37. Liquor Administrator Administrative matters Weekly report to the Commission, 90-day event schedule and work plan coordination If you require special assistance, auxiliary aid and/or service to participate in this meeting (i.e., sign language interpreter; interpreter for language other than English, or wheelchair accessibility), please email your detailed request to liquor@honolulu.gov, or call Tammie Uyechi at 768-7308, at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Honolulu Liquor Commission Agenda - 13 -