| ITEM #: 1. DATE: 09/14/2026 AI #:3448 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | APPROVAL OF SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR FOGO DE CHAO CHURRASCARIA |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk |
OTHER PRESENTER(S):
Jesus Altamirano, Agent
SUMMARY
Jesus Altamirano, Agent for Fogo de Chao Churrascaria, has submitted an application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for a new Series 12 Restaurant Liquor License located at 14725 W. Goodyear Way, Goodyear, AZ 85395. The applicant is requesting that the city forward a recommendation of approval to the Arizona DLLC for consideration and issuance of the license.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of Application No. 404218 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for the issuance of a new Series 12 Restaurant Liquor License for Fogo de Chao Churrascaria, located at 14725 W. Goodyear Way, Goodyear, AZ 85395. (Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk)
FISCAL IMPACT
In compliance with the Goodyear Municipal User Fee Schedule, the applicant submitted the required $635 administrative application fee.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
The City Clerk Office received a Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license application on August 6, 2026, from the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for Fogo de Chao Churrascaria, represented by Agent Jesus Altamirano.
In accordance with A.R.S. §4-201(B), the public hearing notice was posted on August 20, 2026, at the establishment for the required 20-day period. This public posting allows individuals within a one-mile radius to submit written arguments for or against the issuance of the license. No public petitions or protests were received during the posting period. The application underwent internal review by the Police Department and Development Services Department, including Code Compliance, Building and Planning & Zoning, with no objections reported. The application is included as Attachment A - DLLC Local Governing Body Report.
In accordance with A.R.S. §4-201(B), the public hearing notice was posted on August 20, 2026, at the establishment for the required 20-day period. This public posting allows individuals within a one-mile radius to submit written arguments for or against the issuance of the license. No public petitions or protests were received during the posting period. The application underwent internal review by the Police Department and Development Services Department, including Code Compliance, Building and Planning & Zoning, with no objections reported. The application is included as Attachment A - DLLC Local Governing Body Report.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The requested Series 12 license is designated for restaurants and is non-transferable. It grants on-sale retail privileges for all types of spirituous liquor consumed on the premises, provided the establishment derives at least 40% of its gross revenue from food sales.
State regulations (A.R.S. §4-207) prohibit liquor licenses within 300 feet of licensed childcare facilities or K-12 schools. The proposed location complies with this requirement. A One-Mile Report and Evaluation Map is included as Attachment B, showing existing liquor licenses and three K-12 schools located within a one-mile radius.
Arizona DLLC requires key personnel (owners, agents, managers involved in daily operations) to complete state-approved management training. The applicant confirms the owner and manager have completed the Title 4 Basic & Management training. Operationally, a manager will be onsite at all times, staff will monitor guest consumption, and a valid ID will be required from anyone appearing to be under the legal drinking age.
The City Council's recommendation will be forwarded to the Arizona DLLC for consideration in their final licensing decision.
State regulations (A.R.S. §4-207) prohibit liquor licenses within 300 feet of licensed childcare facilities or K-12 schools. The proposed location complies with this requirement. A One-Mile Report and Evaluation Map is included as Attachment B, showing existing liquor licenses and three K-12 schools located within a one-mile radius.
Arizona DLLC requires key personnel (owners, agents, managers involved in daily operations) to complete state-approved management training. The applicant confirms the owner and manager have completed the Title 4 Basic & Management training. Operationally, a manager will be onsite at all times, staff will monitor guest consumption, and a valid ID will be required from anyone appearing to be under the legal drinking age.
The City Council's recommendation will be forwarded to the Arizona DLLC for consideration in their final licensing decision.