| ITEM #: 5. DATE: 08/31/2026 AI #:3425 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | APPROVAL OF SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR FEDERICO'S MEXICAN FOOD |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk |
OTHER PRESENTER(S):
Jesus Altamirano, Agent
SUMMARY
Jesus Altamirano, Agent for Federico’s Mexican Food, submitted an application for a Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for Federico's Mexican Food located at 2455 N. Pebblecreek Parkway, Goodyear, AZ 85395. The applicant initially requested 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.
Council recommended approval of the applicant’s original Series 12 liquor license application on July 6, 2026. The applicant withdrew the original application to provide additional information required as part of the state application process. A new application has since been submitted with the additional information and is being presented to Council for consideration and recommendation to the Arizona DLLC.
Council recommended approval of the applicant’s original Series 12 liquor license application on July 6, 2026. The applicant withdrew the original application to provide additional information required as part of the state application process. A new application has since been submitted with the additional information and is being presented to Council for consideration and recommendation to the Arizona DLLC.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of Application No. 406216 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for a Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for Federico's Mexican Food located at 2455 N. Pebblecreek Parkway, Goodyear, AZ 85395. (Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk)
FISCAL IMPACT
In compliance with the Goodyear Municipal User Fee Schedule, the applicant previously submitted the required $635 administrative application fee.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
The City Clerk's Office received the original Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license application for Federico's Mexican Food from the Arizona DLLC on June 15, 2026. On July 6, 2026, Council recommended approval of Application No. 400984 to the Arizona DLLC.
Following Council action, the Arizona DLLC identified incomplete information on the application, which prompted the applicant to withdraw the original application and submit a new application. The City Clerk's Office received the new application from the Arizona DLLC on July 29, 2026.
In accordance with A.R.S. §4-201(B), the public hearing notice was posted at the establishment on August 3, 2026, for the required 20-day period. This public posting allows individuals within a one-mile radius to submit written arguments for or against issuance of the license. No public petitions or protests were received during the posting period.
The new application underwent internal review by the Goodyear Police Department and the Development Services Department, including Code Compliance, Building, and Planning & Zoning, with no objections reported.
The application is included as Attachment A – Arizona DLLC Local Governing Body Report.
Following Council action, the Arizona DLLC identified incomplete information on the application, which prompted the applicant to withdraw the original application and submit a new application. The City Clerk's Office received the new application from the Arizona DLLC on July 29, 2026.
In accordance with A.R.S. §4-201(B), the public hearing notice was posted at the establishment on August 3, 2026, for the required 20-day period. This public posting allows individuals within a one-mile radius to submit written arguments for or against issuance of the license. No public petitions or protests were received during the posting period.
The new application underwent internal review by the Goodyear Police Department and the Development Services Department, including Code Compliance, Building, and Planning & Zoning, with no objections reported.
The application is included as Attachment A – Arizona DLLC Local Governing Body Report.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The requested Series 12 (Restaurant) License is a non-transferable license issued to establishments that operate primarily as restaurants. The license authorizes the sale of all types of spirituous liquor for consumption on the premises, provided that at least 40% of the establishment's gross revenue is derived from the sale of food.
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 zero K-12 schools within that 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 Council's recommendation will be forwarded to the Arizona 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 zero K-12 schools within that 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 Council's recommendation will be forwarded to the Arizona DLLC for consideration.
Attachments
- Attachment A - Arizona DLLC Local Governing Body Report
- Attachment B - One-Mile Report and Evaluation Map