| ITEM #: 3. DATE: 01/26/2026 AI #:2998 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | APPROVAL OF SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR KURA REVOLVING SUSHI BAR |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk |
OTHER PRESENTER(S):
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
SUMMARY
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent for Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, has submitted an application for a Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for the location at 1670 N. Bullard Ave, #100, 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. 369178 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for a Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for Kura Revolving Sushi Bar located at 1670 N. Bullard Ave. #100, 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 Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license application on December 4, 2025, from the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, represented by Agent Andrea Lewkowitz.
In accordance with A.R.S. §4-201(B), the public hearing notice was posted on December 11, 2025, 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 December 11, 2025, 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 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.
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.