| ITEM #: 4. DATE: 06/26/2023 AI #:1547 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | APPROVAL OF NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ROCK N ROLL SUSHI |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Darcie McCracken, City Clerk |
OTHER PRESENTER(S):
Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, Agent
SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting a recommendation of approval for a new Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) of Application No. 245845, a request by Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, agent for Rock N Roll Sushi for a new series 12 liquor license. Rock N Roll Sushi is located at 15611 W McDowell Rd., Ste 110, Goodyear, AZ 85395. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
FISCAL IMPACT
The applicant paid the $635 application fee for the liquor license per the Goodyear Municipal User Fee Schedule. The business will also contribute to the tax base of the community.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
Ms. Lewkowitz has applied for a new Series 12 liquor license for Rock N Roll Sushi which is set to open in the Summer of 2023.
The City Clerk's office received the application from the DLLC on May 30, 2023, and the Public Hearing notice was posted on June 2, 2023 to comply with Arizona Revised Statues §4-201(b). No petitions or protests from qualified persons were received during the comment period.
The application was routed to the Police Department and the Development Services Department (Planning & Zoning, and Building Safety), and any comments from these departments are listed below:
The City Clerk's office received the application from the DLLC on May 30, 2023, and the Public Hearing notice was posted on June 2, 2023 to comply with Arizona Revised Statues §4-201(b). No petitions or protests from qualified persons were received during the comment period.
The application was routed to the Police Department and the Development Services Department (Planning & Zoning, and Building Safety), and any comments from these departments are listed below:
| Department/Division | Comments |
|---|---|
| Police | None |
| Planning & Zoning | None |
| Code Compliance | None |
| Building Safety | None |
STAFF ANALYSIS
A Series 12 liquor license is for a restaurant and is non-transferrable. This on-sale retail privileges liquor license allows the holder to sell all types of spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment that derives at least forty percent (40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food.
The DLLC requires liquor license owners, agents, and managers actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the business to complete a state-approved management training course prior to the issuance of a liquor license. The registered premise manager has completed the AZ Title IV basic and management training and employees will either complete the Title IV liquor training or attend in-house liquor training by a manager who has completed Title IV basic and management training. Managers and staff will monitor guest alcohol consumption throughout the licensed premises and will require a valid ID to purchase alcohol if the guest appears to be under the legal drinking age.
There are no licensed childcare facilities or K-12 schools within 300 feet of the location. The City Council's recommendation of "Approval", "Disapproval", or "No Recommendation" will be forwarded to the DLLC for consideration during their licensing review process.
The DLLC requires liquor license owners, agents, and managers actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the business to complete a state-approved management training course prior to the issuance of a liquor license. The registered premise manager has completed the AZ Title IV basic and management training and employees will either complete the Title IV liquor training or attend in-house liquor training by a manager who has completed Title IV basic and management training. Managers and staff will monitor guest alcohol consumption throughout the licensed premises and will require a valid ID to purchase alcohol if the guest appears to be under the legal drinking age.
There are no licensed childcare facilities or K-12 schools within 300 feet of the location. The City Council's recommendation of "Approval", "Disapproval", or "No Recommendation" will be forwarded to the DLLC for consideration during their licensing review process.