Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application:  Javier Melendez, "Tacos Los Altos West Side", 2500 S. Woodlands Village Blvd., Suite 1, Series 12, New License.

	Open the public hearing. Receive citizen input. Close the public hearing. The City Council has the option to:
	(1)  (2) (3)	Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval; Forward the application to the State with no recommendation; or Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.

Javier Melendez has submitted a new Series 12 (restaurant) liquor license application for Tacos Los Altos West Side, which is a new business in a new location. 

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.

o Table the item if additional information or time is needed.
o Make no recommendation.
o Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval.
o Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial, stating the reasons for such recommendation. 

An application for a new Series 12 liquor license was received from Javier Melendez for Tacos Los Altos West Side, 2500 S. Woodlands Village Blvd., Suite 1.
• A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for approval.
•  A background investigation performed by Tom Boughner, Environmental Code Specialist resulted in no active code violations being reported.
•  Sales tax and licensing information was reviewed by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager, who stated that the business is in compliance with the tax and licensing requirements of the City.

Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the location and the applicant's personal qualifications.
•  A Series 12 license allows the holder of a restaurant license to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent (40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food.
•  The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is November 23, 2012.
•  The applicant is not required to provide the distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school for government (Series 05), hotel/motel (Series 11), or restaurant, (Series 12) liquor license applications; and the State does not require a geological map or list of licenses in the vicinity for any license series.

• This business will contribute to the tax base of the community.
• We are not aware of any other relevant considerations.

•  The application was properly posted on October 1, 2012.
•  No written protests have been received to date.

(1) Table the item if additional information or time is needed; (2) Make no recommendation; (3) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval; (4) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial, stating the reasons for such recommendation.

11/06/2012 - EAB