File #: 24-0646   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Agenda Ready - City Clerk
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/3/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - La Consentida Tacos and Sushi
District: District 5
Attachments: 1. Attachment - La Consentida Tacos and Sushi - Police Department Recommendation.pdf

Title

Liquor License - La Consentida Tacos and Sushi

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 270372.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jeffrey Miller, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

2647 W. Glendale Ave., Ste. 11-14

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 5

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 14, 2024.

 

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.

 

Silverado Canta Bar (Series 6)

4809 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix

Calls for police service: 45

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:

“We train all of our employees in responsible liquor service. We also conduct regular audits to ensure they comply.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based on concerns with the applicant's employment history and involvement with locations with a history of liquor license violations. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.

 

Attachments

Attachment - La Consentida Tacos and Sushi - Police Department Recommendation

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.