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8.B.

City Council Meeting

Meeting Date:: 08/26/2013
From:: Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk

Information

TITLE:

Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Jared Repinski, "Sitto's", 117 S. San Francisco St., Series 12 (restaurant), New License.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Open the public hearing.
Receive citizen input.
Close the public hearing.

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

Policy Decision or Reason for Action:

Jared Repinski is the agent for a new Series 12 (restaurant) liquor license for Sitto's. This is a new business in a new location.

Financial Impact:

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

Connection to Council Goal:

Effective governance (Regulatory action)

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

Not applicable.

Options and Alternatives:

(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.

Background/History:

An application for a new Series 12 liquor license was received from Jared Repinski for Sitto's. Mr. Repinski is the agent for the liquor license application.

A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for approval.

A background investigation performed by Gregory Brooks, Code Compliance Officer 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.

Key Considerations:

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 September 22, 2013.

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.

Expanded Financial Considerations:

This business will contribute to the tax base of the community.

We are not aware of any other relevant considerations.

Community Benefits and Considerations:

The application was properly posted on August 5, 2013.

No written protests have been received to date.

Council Action:

08/26/13 - Council voted to Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval - SLS

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