Title
Liquor License - Bandoleros Night Club
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070027.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Angelica Carrillo Contreras, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
3613 E. Van Buren St.
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 4, 2022.
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
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.
Club 4th Avenue (6 Series)
1901 S. 4th Ave., Tucson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In August 2018, a fine of $1,500 was paid for selling liquor to an intoxicated or disorderly person and for allowing the intoxicated or disorderly person to remain on the business premises for thirty minutes. In January 2022, a fine of $1,500 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving and furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
Public Opinion
Two letters protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from local residents. They feel that the business does not serve the needs, or the best interest of the community and that granting this license will negatively impact the neighborhood by creating parking issues and increased calls for police service. Additionally, they feel that adding this business to the neighborhood does not align with the current redevelopment efforts taking place in the area.
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 been involved in the industry for many years and I have broad knowledge of liquor rules and regulations. My most recent experience was managing Club Santa Fe in Cashion, AZ from January 2016 until October 2021. During my 5 plus years serving in this location not a single liquor violation was issued. I make sure all personal was following liquor rules and that venue was properly license from all required departments.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I will provide a venue were the community can gather, enjoy the live bands performing and dance in a family oriented atmosphere.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval and neighborhood protests. The Police Department disapproval is based on the applicant's recent history of liquor license violations at another location under the applicant's responsibility and control. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license and that the public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of this license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Bandoleros Night Club
Liquor License Map - Bandoleros Night Club
Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - Bandoleros Night Club
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.