Title
Liquor License - Tacos Mexicali De Baja
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 150273.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juanita Esparza, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
7730 W. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 16, 2021.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
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:
“The owner of Tacos Mexicali de Baja is committed to upholding the highest standards for it's business practices & employees. Mr. Palomino will be trained along with all employees in the techniques of legal & responsibility and has taken the Title 4 liquor law training course. As owner of the business Mr. Palomino will manage all employees & will provide a safe experience for the staff and the public at all times.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Mr. Palomino wishes to provide on-sale privileges of beer to the general public. Tacos Mexicali de Baja will responsibly adhere to all state and federal tax laws and maintain a strict adherence to the security requirements of the city and state agencies.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Tacos Mexicali De Baja
Liquor License Map - Tacos Mexicali De Baja
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.