File #: 21-1448   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 6/16/2021 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Arizona Mundo Distribution
District: District 4

Title

Liquor License - Arizona Mundo Distribution

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 128097.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jose Ralon, Agent

 

License Type

Series 4 - Wholesaler

 

Location

3442 W. Wilshire Dr., Ste. 4

Zoning Classification: Ind. Pk.

Council District: 4

 

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.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 21, 2021.

 

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.

 

Mundo Distribution (Series 4)

2925 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 1

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:

“I am capable and qualified to hold a Series 4 liquor license because I have one at my present location since 2017 we have had no vilations. I know the responsibility it takes to have a liquor license.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“My buisness provieds our community with diffrent products from Central america and there beer. This gives our community a little piece of there home country.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application noting 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.

 

Department

Responsible Department

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