View Agenda Item

8.A.

City Council Meeting - FINAL

Meeting Date:: 07/15/2014
From:: Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk

Information

TITLE:

Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Danny Thomas, "New Jersey Pizza Company", 110 S. San Francisco, St. C., Series 12 (restaurant), New License.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Hold 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:

Danny Thomas is the agent for a new Series 12 (restaurant) liquor license for New Jersey Pizza Company.

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 Danny Neal for New Jersey Pizza Company.

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, Code Compliance Manager resulted in no active code violations being reported.

Sales tax and licensing information is currently being reviewed by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager, who is working through a few issues with the applicant and will issue a final recommendation at the time of the final agenda.

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 July 30, 2014.

The applicant is not required to provide the distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school for government; 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.

Community Involvement:

The application was properly posted on June 20, 2014.

No written protests have been received to date.

AgendaQuick™