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ITEM NO. 9b |
TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY
STAFF REPORT

STAFF REPORT
DATE: 10/22/2026
TO: Mayor & Town Council
THROUGH: Gilbert Davidson, Town Manager
FROM: Fatima Fernandez, Town Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
AGENDA TYPE: Consent Agenda
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Arizona Department of Liquor License & Control, Acquisition of Control Application for Sakura Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar - Consideration & Possible Action (Approval) [Marissa Greenwood, Deputy Town Clerk]
TO: Mayor & Town Council
THROUGH: Gilbert Davidson, Town Manager
FROM: Fatima Fernandez, Town Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
AGENDA TYPE: Consent Agenda
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Arizona Department of Liquor License & Control, Acquisition of Control Application for Sakura Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar - Consideration & Possible Action (Approval) [Marissa Greenwood, Deputy Town Clerk]
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SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:
Jeffrey Craig Miller, Agent, filed an Acquisition of Control application on behalf of Sakura Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar (6648 N Viewpoint Drive #1-2, Prescott Valley, AZ 86315). Sakura Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar currently holds an active Series 12 Restaurant Liquor License.
Pursuant to ARS §4-203(F), the local governing body may provide a recommendation either in favor of or against the Acquisition of Control within sixty (60) days of receiving notice. Because ARS §4-201 does not apply, a public hearing is not required. If the recommendation is against the requested Acquisition of Control, the matter would be set for a hearing before the Arizona State Liquor Board.
Pursuant to ARS §4-203(F), the local governing body may provide a recommendation either in favor of or against the Acquisition of Control within sixty (60) days of receiving notice. Because ARS §4-201 does not apply, a public hearing is not required. If the recommendation is against the requested Acquisition of Control, the matter would be set for a hearing before the Arizona State Liquor Board.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Motion to recommend approval of the Acquisition of Control application for Sakura Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar (6648 N Viewpoint Drive #1-2, Prescott Valley, AZ) to the Arizona Department of Liquor License & Control. VOTE.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Town staff recommends that the Town Council recommend approval of the Acquisition of Control application for Sakura Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar (6648 N Viewpoint Drive #1-2, Prescott Valley, AZ).
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Transaction privilege tax revenues are expected to be generated from sales.
Attachments
- Acquisition of Control Application #411018
- Acquisition of Control Amended Application #411018 (Zip Code Updated)
- Affidavit of Posting
- Proof of Posting
- Local Governing Body Recommendation
