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Minutes of Meeting
OPEN SESSION
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Board/Commission:
LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Meeting Date
July 22, 2021
Location
Tele Conference via Microsoft Teams Audio
Start of Meeting: 10:02 a.m.
End of Meeting:11:30 a.m.
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Chair William Gibson, Vice Chair Dee Crowell Members: Leland Kahawai, Randall Nishimura, Lorna Nishimitsu, Gary Pacheco, Tess
Present
Shimabukuro Also: Liquor Control Staff: Director Leo Sandoval, Liquor Clerical Assistant Malialani TM Kelekoma; Ellen Ching
Administrator Boards & Commission, Deputy County Attorney Charles Foster
Excused
Absent
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A.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gibson called meeting
to order 10:02 a.m.
B.
ROLL CALL
Director Leo Sandoval called roll, noting 7 members were present via Tele-Conference
constituting a quorum.
C.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Next Scheduled Meeting: Thursday, August 12, 2021-10:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.
D.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion:
Mr. Nishimura moved to
Director Leo Sandoval advised, the Department would like to make a correction to the Agenda
accept the agenda as
under Item G: Director's Report #5.b is an error and should not reflect as shown. This Item
amended. Mr. Kahawai
should reflect as 5.a and not 5.b., we ask for the Commission to amend the agenda.
seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7:0.
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E.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Open Session Minutes of May 6, 2021
Motion:
Ms. Nishimitsu moved to
approve the Open Session
Minutes of May 6, 2021.
Mr. Pacheco seconded the
motion. Motion carried 7:0.
F.
VIOLATION HEARINGS:
1. VIVA KAI LLC dba KAI BAR ROASTERS: Violation of Rule 7.8 Manager on Duty,
qualifications.
a. Kai Bar Coffee Roasters is licensed as a Restaurant General on -premises
establishment.
b. On June 8, 2021, at approximately 6:33 pm Kai Bar Coffee Roasters did not
have a person who possessed a liquor blue card and who was in active charge
of the liquor sales when persons other than employees were present in the
licensed area of the establishment when an Investigator from the Liquor
department was delivering a Notice of Hearing to the establishment.
c. Rule 7.8 (a) Manager on duty, qualifications states: A person who is not less
than twenty-one years of age shall be in active charge of any on premises
establishment at all times when there is anyone who is not an employee in the
premises. Rule 7.8 (b) in part states: This person shall have passed the test for
a liquor blue card and have this card on their person or have it readily
available.
d. Prior violations: On May 28, 2021, at 6:20 pm, Kai Bar Coffee Roasters was
cited for violation of Rule 7.8 Manager on Duty, qualifications.
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Sean Garcia, Owner was present to represent Viva Kai LLC dba Kai Bar Roasters.
Chair Gibson asked Mr. Garcia are you represented by Counsel.
Mr. Garcia replied no he is representing himself.
Chair Gibson sweared Mr. Garcia in.
Director Leo Sandoval read the charges listed below:
a. Kai Bar Coffee Roasters is licensed as a Restaurant General on -premises
establishment.
b. On June 8, 2021, at approximately 6:33 pm Kai Bar Coffee Roasters did not have a
person who possessed a liquor blue card and who was in active charge of the liquor
sales when persons other than employees were present in the licensed area of the
establishment when an Investigator from the Liquor department was delivering a
Notice of Hearing to the establishment.
C. Rule 7.8 (a) Manager on duty, qualifications states: A person who is not less than
twenty-one years of age shall be in active charge of any on premises establishment at
all times when there is anyone who is not an employee in the premises. Rule 7.8 (b) in
part states: This person shall have passed the test for a liquor blue card and have this
card on their person or have it readily available.
d. Prior violations: On May 28, 2021, at 6:20 pm, Kai Bar Coffee Roasters was cited for
violation of Rule 7.8 Manager on Duty, qualifications.
Chair Gibson asked Mr. Garcia did you receive a copy of the charges.
Mr. Garcia responded yes.
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Chair Gibson asked do you understand the charge.
Mr. Garcia responded yes I do.
Chair Gibson asked do you admit or deny the charge.
Mr. Garcia replied I admit the charge.
Chair Gibson asked do you wish to explain what happened.
Mr. Garcia stated we really don't have a great excuse but I will briefly tell you what
happened from our side. So this was our 2nd violation with the same person, Jenny who is
one of our long time employees. It was one of those perfect storms, this was a Tuesday
she was taking her test the following day. I was travelling as was our Store Manager was
travelling and we just didn't catch it. It was a schedule mess up there is no good defense
or good excuse. We did make the mistake that employee that was involved in the two
incidents did get her blue card the following day. Again we apologize, we have been a lot
better since then.
Chair Gibson thanked Mr. Garcia and asked Director Leo Sandoval for a Department
recommendation as far as the penalty.
Director Leo Sandoval replied yes like Mr. Garcia has said this will be the 2nd violation for
Viva Kai LLC within a 12 month time period for the same violation. The previous violation
was adjudicated at the previous Commission Meeting on June 17, 2021, which was the
previous Commission Meeting. During that meeting the recommendation fine was
$250.00 with a $150.00 fine suspended with the condition that the violation does not
reoccur within the year. Due to the fact that the 2nd violation had already occurred at the
time of the condition set forth by the Commissioners they were already mitigating
circumstances that prevented the licensee from remaining within the set conditions
allowed for suspension of the original fine.
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Having said that the Department would like to recommend that the original fine of
$250.00 be assessed once again however with no suspension on any portion of the fine
with a motion to do so. Such fine would be permitted according to guidelines outlined in
Hawaii Revised Statues 281-91. Mr. Chair with a motion you can close the Public Hearing
at this point.
Chair Gibson stated before we do that can you clarify the amount of the fine.
Director Leo Sandoval responded the Department's recommendation is $250.00 with no
suspension of any portion of the fine on this one. Which would remain on the lower side
of the spectrum of the fines given the opportunity to correct which they have already
been working on and not have an increase or graduated amount of fine to the next level.
Chair Gibson asked is this $250.00 plus the amount we held in abeyance, the previous
one.
Director Leo Sandoval replied no that was the mitigating circumstance at the time of the
violation when the original conditions were set. The licensee was unable to comply
because he was already in violation. So therefore we are setting a condition that could not
be met at that point. The Department is requesting to assess $250.00 and not suspend
any portion of the fine instead of graduating to the next higher penalty amount.
Chair Gibson asked any questions from the Commissioners.
The Public Hearing for Kai Bar Coffee Roasters is now closed.
Director Leo Sandoval advised for clarification this is to close the Violation Hearing not
Public Hearing.
Chair Gibson stated the Violation Hearing for Kai Bar Coffee Roasters is now closed.
Commissioner Nishimitsu commented they had a notice of violation on May 28, 2021,
approximately two weeks later there is another violation notice. So there was a two week
period during which rectification of the scheduling could have been done. I'm just
concerned about not imposing the suspended portion on the first violation and just
allowing a $250.00 fine for the 2nd violation.
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That is all I want to contribute to this discussion. I understand what the Director is saying,
Motion:
but notice was given on the 28th and on June 8th again a violation.
Mr. Nishimura moved to
accept the
Commissioner Nishimura stated I am in agreement with Commissioner Nishimitsu and I
recommendations by the
think if anything we need to agenda the previous violation perhaps at the next meeting
Department for Kai Bar
to consider whether we should forgive the suspended amount or not. In regards to this
particular action I don't think we can take action on the previous violation at this point in
Coffee Roasters a fine of
time.
$250.00. Mr. Kahawai
seconded the motion. The
Chair Gibson commented I think the Director has researched this with the County
vote was unanimous.
Attorney, is that correct Director Leo Sandoval.
Motion Carried.
Director Leo Sandoval replied no Chair we have not had a chance to speak about this one.
He just stepped back in and haven't had the opportunity to discuss this particular
Roll Call Vote:
violation.
Shimabukuro — Aye
Chair Gibson replied ok, Commissioner Nishimura are you withdrawing your motion?
Pacheco— Aye
Commissioner Nishimura responded no, I am leaving my motion in for this particular
Nishimitsu — Aye
violation. I request that we take up the previous violation at a future meeting.
Nishimura —Aye
Kahawai — Aye
Crowell — Aye
Gibson - Aye
2. MPK Management Co. LLC dba BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT: Violation of HRS
Sec 281.31 (c)(1) Licenses, classes.
a. Beach House Restaurant is licensed as a restaurant permitted to sell liquor for
consumption for on -premises only.
b. On June 16, 2021, at approximately 6:55pm MPK Management Co. LLC. dba
Beach House Restaurant did permit the removal of an alcoholic beverage from
their licensed premises which was directly related to the licensee's operation
as a restaurant which is a violation of HRS Sec. 281-31 (c)(1) Licenses, classes.
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c. HRS Sec. 281-31 (c)(1) states: A license under this class shall authorize the
licensee to sell liquor specified in this subsection for consumption on the
premises; provided that a restaurant licensee, with commission approval, may
provide off -premises catering of food and liquor; provided further that the
catering activity shall be directly related to the licensee's operation as a
restaurant.
d. Prior Violation History w/in 12-month period includes: None.
Mr. Robert Ichikawa, Attorney and Ms. Sara Hill, CFO were present to represent MPK
Management Co. LLC dba Beach House Restaurant.
Chair Gibson asked Director Leo Sandoval to read the charges.
Director Leo Sandoval read the charges listed below:
a. Beach House Restaurant is licensed as a restaurant permitted to sell liquor for
consumption for on -premises only.
b. On June 16, 2021, at approximately 6:55pm MPK Management Co. LLC. dba Beach
House Restaurant did permit the removal of an alcoholic beverage from their licensed
premises which was directly related to the licensee's operation as a restaurant which is
a violation of HRS Sec. 281-31 (c)(1) Licenses, classes.
C. HRS Sec. 281-31 (c)(1) states: A license under this class shall authorize the licensee to
sell liquor specified in this subsection for consumption on the premises; provided that
a restaurant licensee, with commission approval, may provide off -premises catering of
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food and liquor; provided further that the catering activity shall be directly related to
the licensee's operation as a restaurant.
d. Prior Violation History w/in 12-month period includes: None.
Chair Gibson sweared in Ms. Hill, do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth?
Ms. Hill replied yes.
Chair Gibson asked did you receive a copy of the charge.
Ms. Hill replied yes.
Chair Gibson asked do you understand the charge.
Ms. Hill replied yes.
Chair Gibson asked do you deny or admit the charge.
Mr. Ichikawa replied we would admit to it with an explanation. Beach House Restaurant
understands the violation and will take responsibility for it. It is an isolated incident they
have not have a problem or an issue before. On this particular situation it was probably
because of just a timing situation of a change in General Manager. These stanchions that
are put into the ground are secured in the ground, when the yardwork comes apparently
they take it off to do the manicuring of the lawn area. In this situation the Management
was not aware that it was not put back in. As soon as they found out about the violation
they definitely put the stanchions back in and have made every effort to make sure that
everyone is aware and this incident won't happen again. In the past seven that they have
been managing this Restaurant they had not have this violation problem.
Ms. Hill stated one quick verification it's been five years for managing. I do just want to
apologize directly to the Commission. This is obviously an oversight we take this issue
extremely seriously. Like Mr. Ichikawa said typically there are stanchions that delineate
the liquor service area on our lawn.
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Those stanchions were not in the ground due to landscapers being there. Since the day of
the violation we have educated our Management Team which is my responsibility and
sincerely apologize, but they did not already fully understand the importance of the
stanchions and the location of them prior to that date. I had relied on our former General
Manager to take care of that education, it is my fault that there was a lapse in that. I very
much apologize for that and do want to ensure the Commission we have taken steps to
make sure the hourly staff and the management team are well aware of the importance
of the stanchions being up and ensuring that guest stay within them while they are
consuming alcohol at the Beach House Restaurant.
Chair Gibson asked Ms. Hill are there any signs that explains, this is a private function.
Ms. Hill replied there are no signs up currently, but we have already taking steps to get
signage. So it is very clear for guest who are enjoying beverages on that lawn and lawn
area as well.
Chair Gibson thanked Ms. Hill. Commissioners are there any further questions.
Commissioner Nishimura commented the Inspector and I don't know the process that
they use, wanted to confirm that the Inspectors have gone back there and can confirmed
that Management has taken cared of this issues.
Director Leo Sandoval replied he would like to direct that to the Investigator that made
that report to see if he has done any follow-ups. Investigator Berry should be available.
Investigator Herman informed the Commission that Investigator Berry is on the line.
Investigator Berry stated I have been back a few times and the stanchions are up, they put
it up immediately after they noticed the problem.
Vice Chair Crowell asked is there a sign that says "No Alcohol Beyond this Point" or
something to that order.
Ms. Hill replied not yet.
Investigator Herman replied to Chair Gibson, point of order we need to swear in
Investigator Berry if he is going to testify.
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Chair Gibson stated to Investigator Berry do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth
Motion #1:
and nothing but the truth?
Mr. Kahawai moved to
accept the
Investigator Berry replied, I do.
recommendations by the
Chair Gibson advised Investigator Berry to repeat what he just reported.
Department for MPK
Investigator Berry replied when I returned to the area to do another inspection after
Management Co. LLC dba
noticing the violation the stanchions were up. I spoke to the manager there again and was
Beach House Restaurant to
advised that they put them up immediately after noticing it there not up when I was
asses a fine of $250.00. Mr.
previously there.
Pacheco seconded the
Chair Gibson commented Vice Chair Crowell asked a question about whether there was
motion.
signage.
Mr. Kahawai withdrew his
Investigator Berry replied at the time I did not see signage and she stated to me that they
motion and Mr. Pacheco
were in the process of getting signage for the area. She was monitoring the area closely
withdrew his second.
and I even notice her doing that while I was there. I stood off to the side and watched her
she stopped from guest from going out past that area.
Chair Gibson asked are there any further questions.
Vice Chair Crowell commented to the Beach House Manager, one of the pictures shows
patrons sitting across that sidewalk? The sidewalk is a public access your patrons were at
that point obstructing public access. So besides your liquor violation, if this happens again
you may be in bigger trouble with your permit from the Planning Department.
Ms. Hill replied we coach our Management Team on that again we are taking this issue
very seriously. We ensure that we will get this fully in control. It's obviously our issue and
not our guest issue. Our responsibility to educate them to make sure that they are not
wondering off outside the liquor premises and making sure we are keeping control of
that.
We very much apologize for what happened and will be focused to making sure it does
not happen again, going forward.
Vice Chair Crowell replied this looks like a semi -permanent activity area.
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Ms. Hill commented the whole grassy area is our property of the Beach House as you
noticed that sidewalk is a public access and right away. We try to make our lawn area
available for beach goers and another crossway. That's why the stanchions are so
important to us to make sure there is delineation and we are keeping control in that area.
Chair Gibson asked are there any further questions or comments by the Commission.
Commissioner Nishimitsu asked is it clear to the management that the entire grassy area
is not licensed by the Liquor Control Commission.
Ms. Hill responded yes.
Chair Gibson asked Director Leo Sandoval for the Department's recommendation.
Director Leo Sandoval responded the Department recommends a fine of $250.00 be
assessed for permitting the removal of alcohol beverage from the licensed premises. Such
recommendation can be accepted with a motion to do so, authorized under HRS 281-91.
The Violation Hearing can now be closed.
Chair Gibson the Violation Hearing is Closed. Is the Commission ready to make a decision?
Commissioner Shimabukuro asked for a point of order to amend the motion. I'd like to
request that the motion be amended.
Chair Gibson asked Mr. Foster where we are on this.
Ms. Ching advised that the person who made the motion and the person who seconded
the motion withdraws it you can entertain a new motion or amend the motion.
Mr. Foster replied that is correct, since no vote was taken.
Commissioner Kahawai withdrew his motion.
Commissioner Pacheco withdrew his second.
Chair Gibson asked Commissioner Shimabukuro would you like to re -do the motion.
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Commissioner Shimabukuro commented yes what I would like to propose to add to the
Motion #2:
motion along with the $250.00 fine, more visits by the Investigator's to the establishment
Mr. Kahawai moved to
more frequently. My concern is the close proximity to the Public Access Area. There was a
accept the
complaint filed via email at the last Commission Meeting a concern from a citizen saying
recommendations by the
glass was found on the beach area. It goes beyond removing a beverage from the
Department for MPK
designated area in my opinion it now speaks to the safety of the citizens that frequent the
Management Co. LLC dba
Public Beaches there. The motion would be to do the $250.00 fine and require the
Beach House Restaurant for
Inspector's to visit the establishment more frequently. I'm not sure how we define that.
a fine of $250.00. Mr.
Mr. Foster responded Section 281-91 provides that the Liquor Commission may revoke a
Pacheco seconded the
license or suspend the right of the Licensee or assess, collect a penalty or reprimand a
motion.
licensee. I would say it doesn't fall within 281-91 this amendment could be made
separately as a direction to the Director to have more frequent inspections.
The vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Shimabukuro apologized for that.
Motion Carried.
Chair Gibson replied very good question, we could re -do the motion is that correct.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Foster responded yes the motion should be made again.
Shimabukuro — Aye
Director Leo Sandoval advised those that were on the Violation Hearing that the
Pacheco— Aye
Investigator will get a hold of them with the payment procedures.
Nishimitsu — Aye
Nishimura —Aye
Kahawai — Aye
Crowell — Aye
Gibson — Aye
G.
DIRECTOR'S REPORTS:
1. INVESTIGATORS ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Mr. Nishimura withdrew his motion. Mr. Pacheco withdrew his second.
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2. INCOMING COMMUNICATIONS:
Motion:
Mr. Nishimura moved to
a. Disturbance Report from Kauai Brewers LLC dba Kauai Beer Company
accept the Investigator's
Activity Report that was
3. OUTGOING COMMUNICATIONS (7/8/2021):
distributed by email. Mr.
Pacheco seconded the
a. To All Wholesalers, Re: Renewal and Non -Renewal of Liquor Licenses for Fiscal
motion.
Year 2022.
Mr. Nishimura withdrew his
4. EMPLOYEES IN LICENSED PREMISES:
motion. Mr. Pacheco
withdrew his second.
a. Managers and Assistant Managers — See Attachment "A"
Motion:
5. RENEWALS/NON-RENEWALS continued from (7/8/2021):
Mr. Nishimura moved to
approve the Director's
a. Comparison of Renewals/Non-Renewals for FY 2020, FY 2021, and FY 2022 —
Report G 1, 2a, 3a. 4a. 5a.
See Attachment "B"
Mr. Pacheco seconded the
motion. Motion carried 7:0.
Commissioner Nishimura wishes to thank the Department for their extra work of the
breakdown of the renewals.
H.
ACTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR:
1. Temporary Increase/Extension To Premises
a. KEOKI'S PARADISE: Approval of Temporary Increase of Premise to include a
210 sq. ft. grass turf area left of bar, per diagram submitted. Dates of
temporary increase effective July 1, 2021, through October 30, 2021, from
11:00am - 10:00pm.
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b. KEOKI'S PARADISE: Approval of Temporary Increase of Premise to include
the front area of the restaurant for a consumption area, per diagram
submitted. Dates of temporary increase effective July 6, 2021, through
October 1, 2021, from 11:OOam - 10:OOpm.
c. THE DOLPHIN POIPU: Approval of Temporary Increase of Premise to include
their lanai area as a Beer Garden and Wine Bar per diagram submitted for a
Culinary Market on Wednesday's July 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2021 from 3:30p.m.
to 6:30p.m.
d. THE DOLPHIN POIPU: Approval of Temporary Increase of Premise to include
their lanai area as a Beer Garden and Wine Bar per diagram submitted for a
Culinary Market on Wednesday's August 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2021 from
3:30p.m. to 6:30p.m.
e. THE DOLPHIN POIPU: Approval of Temporary Increase of Premise to include
their lanai area as a Beer Garden and Wine Bar per diagram submitted for a
Culinary Market on Wednesday's September 1, 8, 22, and 29, 2021 from
3:30p.m. to 6:30p.m.
f. BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT: Approval of Temporary Extension of Premises
to include the patio lawn space, as seen in the attached. The space is
approximately thirty feet by eighty feet.
August1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,19,20,21,27,29, 2021 from 5:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
g. WRANGLERS STEAKHOUSE: Approval of Temporary Increase of Premises to
include area fronting the restaurant, per diagram, from July 1, 2021,
through September 30, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Chair Gibson asked have you advised all of these applicants of the conversation that we
had earlier about designating the area with stanchions, rope and signage.
Director Leo Sandoval replied yes each of them are under the understanding that they do
need to maintain control of those areas with a barrier of some sort. The Investigators will
follow up with their inspection. I inquired with Investigator Herman as to who follow up
during the time period with these Temporary Extension of Premises. They do go out and
spot check at those locations. They are being monitored and educated as these events are
taken place. The ones that are temporary that continuous renew or ask for extensions. I
have explained to them that it will be scrutinized a little bit more on the approvals
process. Due to the mere fact it may be circumventing a permanent increase of premises.
Chair Gibson thanked Director Leo Sandoval.
Investigator Herman commented just a note on what Director Leo Sandoval just
mentioned, there is nothing in HRS or in the rules that require them to have boundaries,
but it is highly recommended from the Department and passed on to them. If they don't
then situations could happen.
Chair Gibson asked do we need to do a rules change in order to get this in for future
Temporary Increases of Premises.
Director Leo Sandoval replied that is an option we can work on, we can draw that up for
approval or decision made upon by the Commission. I have to run it through a few
channels to before make an amendment. We can make it to the Commission for Approval.
Commissioner Nishimitsu asked about Wranglers whether using a portion of the parking
lot will impact the parking availability for customers. This is coming from a planning
perspective.
Director Leo Sandoval replied the area that they are requesting for a Temporary Extension
is the side that is facing the main highway. It does not go into their back parking lot. It's
just a waiting area, they would like to convert that to an actual sitting area. It's not in their
actual parking lot.
Commissioner Nishimitsu thanked Director Leo Sandoval.
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Chair Gibson asked are there any questions.
Commissioner Nishimura asked as a follow up on these Temporary Extensions does the
Department do checks for each extension request or is it done on a spot check basis. I'll
use Beach House since they have so many of them. If they have that many extension
requests does the Department inspect for each date of those temporary extensions or is it
done more infrequently.
Director Leo Sandoval responded currently what the Investigators are doing more checks
per week I am going to refer this back to Investigator Herman. Now that we have the
increases in place it gives of more of a reason to be there to do the follow-ups. Director
Leo Sandoval asked Investigator Herman to elaborate on that part.
Investigator Herman replied to Commissioner Nishimura the Investigators are given copies
of all the permits that are out there. If they are assigned to that area they are instructed
to check on any special events, temporary extensions anything within their area of
investigation for that night.
Commissioner Nishimura thanked Investigator Herman.
Chair Gibson asked in further investigation of that question are the Investigators going to
put that in their reports as activities completed between meetings.
Investigator Herman replied if it turns out to be an incident a report will be made. If they
are doing a normal daily inspection it's recorded on our daily inspection report. As far as
the bi-monthly report that is sent to you, if there is no incident it will be part of their
normal duties.
Chair Gibson would it be listed as one of the accomplishments that they add to their
Motion:
reports that we get before each meeting.
Mr. Nishimura moved to
Investigator Herman replied they can add it to their bi-monthly, if there was a permit for
approve the Actions of the
that day that they conducted on that day for an event or extension.
Director H 1. a through g.
Chair Gibson thanked Investigator Herman, are there any other questions in regards to
Mr. Kahawai seconded the
Actions of the Director. Hearing none called for a motion to accept.
motion. Motion carried 7:0.
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I.
VIOLATION REPORT:
Motion:
Ms. Nishimitsu moved to
1. WB'S EXCLUSIVE LOUNGE dba WB's Exclusive Lounge: Violation of HRS Sec 281-
bring in WB's Exclusive
31 (c) (1) Licenses, classes.
Lounge dba WB's Exclusive
Lounge for a Violation
a. Under HRS 281-31(c)(1), A license under this class shall authorize the licensee
Hearing. Mr. Nishimura
to sell liquor specified in this subsection for consumption on the premises;
seconded the motion.
provided that a restaurant licensee, with commission approval, may provide
off -premises catering of food and liquor; provided further that the catering
The vote was unanimous.
activity shall be directly related to the licensee's operation as a restaurant.
Motion Carried.
b. On JUIy 91h, 2021, at approximately 11:20pm, WB's Exclusive Lounge was cited
Roll Call Vote:
for allowing liquor to leave its licensed premise.
Shimabukuro — Aye
Pacheco— Aye
Nishimitsu — Aye
Nishimura —Aye
Kahawai — Aye
Crowell — Aye
Gibson — Aye
J.
PRESENTATION OF THE PERMITTED INTERACTION GROUP ON DRAFTING A JOB
No action needed on this
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TOOL FOR THE DIRECTOR OF LIQUOR CONTROL AND ANY
item.
RELATED RECOMMENDATIONS
Ms. Ching advised Chair Gibson that the PIG (Permitted Interaction Group) met yesterday
and elected Commissioner Nishimitsu.
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Commissioner Nishimitsu stated the group decided on an initial 6 month evaluation followed
by a one year evaluation and further evaluations to be determined. The second item that we
discussed is the format and the adding of the evaluation forms and we have yet to adopt the
evaluation forms that will be implemented.
Ms. Ching advised Chair Gibson you will be getting a formal report as soon as the Committee
has finish deliberating on all of the issues.
Chair Gibson thanked Ms. Ching and commented this will be put on the agenda in the future.
Ms. Ching replied correct.
Vice Chair Crowell commented Good Job PIG (Permitted Interaction Group).
K.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion #1:
Mr. Nishimura motioned to
Pursuant to HRS §92-7(a), the Commission may, when deemed necessary, hold an
move into Executive
executive session on any agenda item without written public notice if the executive
Session. Mr. Pacheco
session was not anticipated in advance. Any such executive session shall be held
seconded the motion.
pursuant to H.R.S. §92-4 and shall be limited to those items described in HRS §92-5(a).
Motion approved 7:0
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Executive Session Minutes of May 6, 2021
Motion #2:
Mr. Nishimura motioned to
Pursuant to HRS §92-4, §92-5(a)(4), §92-9(a)(1-4) and (b), the purpose of this Executive Session
invite Director Leo Sandoval
is for Commission to approve or amend the Executive Session Minutes of May 6, and to consult
into Executive Session
with its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission's powers, duties,
Meeting. Mr. Kahawai
privileges, immunities, and liabilities as they may relate to this item.
seconded the motion.
Motion approved 7:0
Liquor Control Commission
Open Session
July 22, 2021 Page 19
SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR AND
THE EXPANSION OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
Pursuant to HRS §92-4, §92-5(a)(2) and (4), the purpose of this Executive Session is for
Commission to discuss and take action on the scope of the Director's duties as provided for
in HRS §281-17(a)(5), 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 item.
L.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Motion:
Mr. Kahawai motioned to
return to Open Session. Mr.
Pacheco seconded the
motion. Motion carried 7:0.
M.
ROLL CALL FOR THE RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Director Leo Sandoval called roll, noting 7 members were present via tele-conference
constituting a quorum.
N.
RATIFY THE ACTIONS TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion:
Ms. Nishimitsu moved to
ratify the actions taken in
Executive Session. Mr.
Pacheco seconded the
motion. Motion carried 7:0
Liquor Control Commission
Open Session
July 22, 2021
Page 20
SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
O.
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).
P.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion:
Mr. Nishimura moved to
With no further business to conduct, Chair Gibson called for a motion and a second to
adjourn the meeting. Mr.
adjourn the meeting.
Pacheco seconded the
motion. Motion carried 7:0.
Submitted by:
Malialani TM Kelekoma, Liquor Clerical Assistant
Reviewed and Approved by:
() Approved as circulated.
() Approved with amendments. See minutes of meeting.
William Gibson, Chair