| ITEM #: 2. DATE: 09/08/2025 AI #:2818 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | APPROVAL OF SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LIFE CAFE |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk |
OTHER PRESENTER(S):
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
SUMMARY
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent for Life Cafe, has submitted an application for a Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for the location at 14540 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, Az 85395. The applicant is requesting that the city forward a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for consideration and issuance of the license.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of Application No. 354646 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for a Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for Life Cafe located at 14540 W. McDowell Rd., 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's office received a new Series 12 liquor license application on August 7, 2025, from the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for Life Cafe, represented by Agent Andrea Lewkowitz.
Life Cafe is located within the Life Time Fitness facility and provides food and beverage service to members and guests. The City Clerk’s Office received a Series 12 liquor license application for Life Time Fitness and submitted a recommendation of approval for Council consideration at the June 23, 2025, meeting, where their original application was approved.
In compliance with A.R.S. §4-201(b), the Public Hearing notice was posted on August 14, 2025. No public petitions or protests were received. Internal review by the Police Department and Development Services Department (Code Compliance, Planning & Zoning) yielded no objections. The application is attached (Attachment A - DLLC Local Governing Body Report).
Life Cafe is located within the Life Time Fitness facility and provides food and beverage service to members and guests. The City Clerk’s Office received a Series 12 liquor license application for Life Time Fitness and submitted a recommendation of approval for Council consideration at the June 23, 2025, meeting, where their original application was approved.
In compliance with A.R.S. §4-201(b), the Public Hearing notice was posted on August 14, 2025. No public petitions or protests were received. Internal review by the Police Department and Development Services Department (Code Compliance, Planning & Zoning) yielded no objections. The application is attached (Attachment A - DLLC Local Governing Body Report).
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request is for a Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license specifically for the outside premises, a non-transferable license that authorizes on-sale retail privileges for all types of spirituous liquor for on-premises consumption, provided that at least 40% of the establishment’s gross revenue is derived 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 within that radius.
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 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 within that radius.
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 DLLC for consideration in their final licensing decision.