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Home My WebLink AboutLCC 3-18-21 Agenda-MTK1.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, March 18, 2021 10:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter Microsoft Teams Audio: + 1469-848-0234, Conference ID: 194 535 297# 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. CALL TO ORDER RnI I rai I ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Scheduled Meeting: Thursday, April 1, 2021— 10:00 a.m. via Tele-Conference. APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: A. Open Session Minutes of January 21, 2021 B. Special Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2021 1. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS: a) INVESTIGATORS' REPORTS: b) INCOMING COMMUNICATIONS: 1) From Jackson Family Wines, Inc., Re: 2022 Kentucky Derby Sweepstakes 2) From National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA) Re: Update on Annual Conference date moved to September 15-18, 2021. c) OUTGOING COMMUNICATIONS: 1) To Jackson Family Wines, Inc., Re: 2022 Kentucky Derby Sweepstakes. 2) To All Wholesale Licensees, Re: Transfer Liquor License Kauai Beach Resort. d) EMPLOYEES IN LICENSED PREMISES: Managers and Assistant Managers — See Attachment "A" e) ACTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR: 1) SUSHI BUSHIDO: Approval of special request for temporary increase of premises to include a portion outside the restaurant per diagram submitted, to comply with social distancing from March 1, 2021 through May 31, 2021. 2) KALAPAKI JOE'S-KUKUI GROVE: Approval of special request for temporary increase of premises to include a portion outside the restaurant per diagram submitted, to comply with social distancing from April 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 3) THE ALIXIR COMPANY: Approved Direct Shipment Permit DS21-442 effective March 9, 2021 through December 31, 2021. f) INFORMATIONAL MATTERS 2. TRANSFER LIQUOR LICENSE: SONESTA INTERNATIONAL HOTELS CORP dba ROYAL SONESTA KAUAI RESORT: Application 2021-019 filed on February 9, 2021 for a transfer of Liquor License No. (Lic #12G-013) from KAUAI MARMOT RESORT AND BEACH CLUB to SONESTA INTERNATIONAL HOTELS CORP dba ROYAL SONESTA KAUAI RESORT located at 3610 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. Deposited $335. 3. TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE: SONESTA INTERNATIONAL HOTELS CORP dba ROYAL SONESTA KAUAI RESORT: Application 2021-020 filed on February 9, 2021 for a temporary Liquor License to operate No. (Lic #12G-013) to SONESTA INTERNATIONAL HOTELS CORP dba ROYAL SONESTA KAUAI RESORT located at 3610 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. C !! :��1�1�� l�J r � .LV !,9 � :i :� ►�i I_1 I � 1 V [� [�1�L�] :i I � DL�1 � y l�] :�'1 TEAM FILAMENT, LLC. dba KAUAI BEACH RESORT (Lic #12G-003) is requesting to transfer their remaining liquor stock to the new licensee, KBR MANAGER, LLC dba Kauai Beach Resort. LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION — March 18, 2021 PAGE 2 5. PERMANENT INCREASE OF PREMISES: ZEPHYR FARMS LLC dba THE HANALEI BREAD COMPANY: Request for permanent increase of premises to include the space formally ran by "Shave Ice Paradise". The licensee has provided all required documentation and all requirements have been met for this request. 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 deliberation and decision -making by the Commission relating to the recommendations as presented by the Permitted Interaction Group on 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. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: a) Executive Session Minutes of January 21, 2021 b) Executive Session Minutes of January 28, 2021 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION -MAKING ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE (PERMITTED INTERACTION GROUP) ON THE SCORING IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS 8. UPDATE. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION -MAKING ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE HIRING OF THE DIRECTOR OR LIQUOR CONTROL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION ROLL CALL FOR THE RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 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 LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION — March 18, 2021 PAGE 3 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 testimony to: Liquor Control Commission C/o Office of Boards and Commissions Pi'ikoi 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 Dav 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. 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 — March 18, 2021 PAGE 4