Legislation Details

File #: 26-0461   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/22/2026 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Turquoise Wine Bar Roosevelt (Series 7) - District 8
District: District 8

Title

Liquor License - Turquoise Wine Bar Roosevelt (Series 7) - District 8

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 384173.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Juanita Esparza, Agent

 

License Type

Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar

 

Location

504 E. Roosevelt Street, Ste. 1

Zoning Classification: DTC - Evans Churchill East

Council District: 8

 

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.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 27, 2026.

 

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

The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.

 

Turquoise Wine Bar Roosevelt (Series 10 & 10S)

504 E. Roosevelt Street, Ste.1

Calls for police service: None

Liquor license violations: None

 

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:

“The applicant Salgado Cellars, Inc., is a properly formed registered corporation authorized to conduct business in the State of Arizona. Salgado Cellars Inc. has the capability, qualifications and reliability required to hold a liquor license pursuant to Arizona law. Salgado Cellars Inc., is financially responsible, maintains good standing with all applicable provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes Title IV and the rules of the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control. Salgado Cellars Inc., understands and will uphold all requirements related to responsible alcohol services, prevention of underage sales, recordkeeping, taxation and operation compliance. The company is committed to operationg in a lawfull and responsible manner that protects public safety and the surrounding community.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.