ITEM #: 8. DATE: 02/06/2023 AI #:1299 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
SUBJECT: |
RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A NEW SERIES 4 (WHOLESALER) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BLUE CLOUD DISTRIBUTION OF ARIZONA, INC. |
STAFF PRESENTER(S): |
Darcie McCracken, City Clerk |
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OTHER PRESENTER(S): |
Camila Alarcon, owner of Blue Cloud Distribution of Arizona, Inc. |
SUMMARY |
The applicant is requesting a recommendation of approval for a new Series 4 (Wholesaler) liquor license. |
Recommendation |
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) of Application No. 219076, a request made by Camila Alarcon, Agent of Blue Cloud Distribution of Arizona, Inc., for a new Series 4 liquor license. Blue Cloud Distribution of Arizona, Inc. is located at 3105 N. Cotton Ln., Goodyear, AZ 85395, (Generally located North of Thomas and East of Cotton Rd.). (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 continue to contribute to the tax base of the community. |
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS |
Ms. Alarcon applied for a new Series 4 liquor license for Blue Cloud Distribution of Arizona, Inc., which is currently not open for business. The City Clerk's Office received the application from the DLLC on December 23, 2022. A Public notice was posted on the property on December 28, 2022, to comply with Arizona Revised Statutes §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 Development Services Department (Planning and Zoning, Code Compliance, and Building Safety), and any comments from these departments are listed below:
Department/Division |
Comments |
Police |
None |
Planning and Zoning |
None |
Code Compliance |
None |
Building Safety |
None |
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STAFF ANALYSIS |
A Series 4 liquor license is for a wholesaler and is non-transferrable. This type of liquor license allows a wholesaler to warehouse, sell and distribute all types of spirituous liquor (beer, wine, and distilled spirits) to Arizona-licensed retailers. A wholesaler may not have a financial interest in a retail spirituous liquor business. A wholesaler may not offer illegal inducements to a retailer nor engage in commercial coercion/bribery or other unlawful trade practices. An employee log must be kept by the licensee of all persons employed at the premises including the employee's name, date and place of birth, address and responsibilities. The DLLC requires license owners, agents, and managers actively involved in the day-to-day operation of the business to complete a state approved management training course prior to the issuance of a liquor license. The Vice-President, Joshua Crosman has completed the state training. Ms. Alarcon, the agent for Blue Cloud Distribution of Arizona, Inc, has provided the following information:
- Blue Cloud Distribution of Arizona, Inc. is not a franchise.
- Blue Cloud Distribution of Arizona, Inc., being a wholesaler, they will not have to screen customers to prevent the sales of alcohol to minors or have to ID for alcohol purchases.
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 at a public hearing of the State Liquor Board (Board). |
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