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Home My WebLink AboutLCC 1-21-21 Agenda-MTK.pdfLIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION WILLIAM GIBSON, CHAIR DEE CROWELL, VICE CHAIR SHIRLEY AKITA, MEMBER LELAND KAHAWAI, MEMBER GERALD MATSUNAGA, MEMBER RANDALL NISHIMURA, MEMBER GARY PACHECO, MEMBER REGULAR MONTHLY TELECONFERENCE MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter Microsoft Teams Audio: + 1469-848-0234, Conference ID: 511 067 892# This meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams conferencing only. Members of the public are invited to join this meeting by calling the number above with the conference ID information. You may testify during the video conference or submit written testimony in advance of the meeting via e-mail, fax, or mail. To avoid excessive noise/feedback, please mute your microphone except to testify. Oath of office for New Commissioner Leland Kahawai 1" Term ending 12131122 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Scheduled Meeting: Thursday, February 4, 2021— 10:00 a.m. via Tele-Conference. APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: PUBLIC TESTIMONY Charles and Carol Meek - Kilauea Resident - Opposition Letter John and Paula Johnson — Kilauea Resident — Opposition Letter 1. PUBLIC HEARING: VIVA KAI LLC dba KAI BAR COFFEE ROASTERS: Application No. 2021-011 was filed on January 17, 2020 by VIVA KAI LLC dba KAI BAR COFFEE ROASTERS for a New Restaurant General (live entertainment with dancing) license at The Kilauea Lighthouse Village in Kilauea located at 2555 Ala Namahana Parkway #F, Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii. The Commission accepted Application No 2021-011 for publication and public hearing on November 19, 2020 and ordered to print notices of public hearing in the Garden Island on November 25, December 2 scheduling the public Hearing on January 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter via Tele-Conference. 2. VIOLATION HEARING: ET & WT, LLC dba KENJI BURGER: Violation of Rule 3.1 Posting of License and availability of Rules and Regulations and Liquor Laws of the State of Hawaii. "Waiver of Right to Hearing on Alleged Violation" is included in the meeting packet. 3. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS: a) INVESTIGATORS' REPORTS: b) ACTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR: c) INFORMATIONAL MATTERS: Hokuala Golf Club Management LLC, dba The Ocean Couse at Hokuala License No. 5G-009. On January 13, 2021 representative for Billy Casper Golf, LLC, parent company of license Hokuala Golf Management that they made a name change. Billy Casper Golf, LLC is now Antares Golf, LLC. There is no change in ownership, corporate officers, or stockholders and no stock has changed hands. 4. BUDGET PRIORTIES: MICHAEL A DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR: Discussion on budget priorities. 5. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON THE HIRING OF THE DIRECTOR OR LIQUOR CONTROL EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Haw. Rev. Stat. ("H.R.S.") §92-4 and §92-5 (a) and (2) and (4), the purpose of this Executive Session is for the Commission to discuss the hiring of a new Director of Liquor Control and other related items, and to consult with its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and liabilities as they may relate to this agenda item. 6. PRESENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PERMITTED INTERACTION GROUP (PIG) ON THE REVIEWING AND SCORING OF THE ESSSAYS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF LIQUOR CONTROL 7. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON THE HIRING OF THE DIRECTOR OR LIQUOR CONTROL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION ROLL CALL FOR THE RETURN TO OPEN SESSION LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION — JANUARY 21, 2021 PAGE 2 RATIFY THE ACTIONS TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Haw. Rev. Stat. ("H.R.S.") §92-7(a), the Commission may, when deemed necessary, hold an executive session on any agenda item without written public notice if the executive session was not anticipated in advance. Any such executive session shall be held pursuant to H.R.S. §92-4 and shall be limited to those items described in H.R.S. §92- 5(a). ADJOURNMENT WRITTEN TESTIMONY Persons wishing to offer comments are encouraged to submit written testimony at least 24- hours prior to the meeting and must indicate: 1. Your name and if applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing 2. The agenda item that you are providing comments on; and Send written testimonv to: Liquor Control Commission C/o Office of Boards and Commissions Piikoi Building 4444 Rice Street, Suite 300 Uhu'e, Hawaii 96766 E-Mail: mkelekoma@kauai.gov Phone: (808) 241-4918 SPEAKER REGISTRATION Prior to the Day of the Meeting: Persons wishing to testify are requested to register their name, phone number, and agenda item via email at mkelekoma@kauai.gov or by calling 808 241-4918. On the Day of the Meeting: Persons who have not registered to testify by the time the Commission meeting begins will be given an opportunity to speak on an item following oral testimonies of registered speakers. The length of time allocated to person(s) wishing to present verbal testimony may be limited at the discretion of the chairperson or presiding member. LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION — JANUARY 21, 2021 PAGE 3 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, or an interpreter for non-English speaking persons, contact Malialani Kelekoma at (808) 241-4918 or mkelekoma@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION — JANUARY 21, 2021 PAGE 4