File #: 22-1945   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 11/16/2022 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - El Dorado Sports Bar
District: District 5
Attachments: 1. Item 27 - Revised Memo.pdf, 2. Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - El Dorado Sports Bar

Title

Liquor License - El Dorado Sports Bar

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070862.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Theresa Morse, Agent

 

License Type

Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar

 

Location

4134 N. 67th Ave.

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 5

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales. This location requires a Use Permit to allow patron dancing.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 26, 2022.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.

 

Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona

This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

Public Opinion

No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.

 

Applicant’s Statement

The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.

 

I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:

“I have attended both Basic and Management Liquor Law training and have worked on many occassions at the bar with my father, Samuel Rodriguez Contreras. I am familiar with the legal forms of identification to sell alcohol and I know how to determine if a customer is intoxicated. I will make sure if the customer is intoxicated that they will not be allowed to enter the bar. If a customer is intoxicated I will request them to take a taxi or call a friend to pick them up. I want to make sure our customers are safe and do not hurt others by driving while intoxicated.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based the applicant's lack of experience in owning or managing a bar. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license. Staff also notes that the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - El Dorado Sports Bar

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.