File #: 20-0719   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/15/2020 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Quality Distributor
District: District 7

Title

Liquor License - Quality Distributor

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 99398.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Gerard Barbera, Agent

 

License Type

Series 4 - Wholesaler

 

Location

431 N. 47th Ave.

Zoning Classification: Industrial Park

Council District: 7

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a wholesaler. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in April 2020.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 27, 2020.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications and not to the location.

 

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 am the owner of Benny Enterprises, Inc., dba: Quality Distributor, a California Corporation expanding to The State of Arizona. My company is a licensed importer and distributor of alcoholic beverages and supplier to national, regional and local retailers. Due to demand from our existing accounts, we are entering Arizona to best serve them as well as the Arizona Community.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.