Pursuant to Arizona Law the City must make a recommendation to the State Liquor Board regarding the approval of applications to sell alcoholic beverages in the City.  The Standard for the City’s recommendation is whether the best interest of the community will be served by the issuance of these licenses and whether the public convenience is served.

Revolu modern taqueria + bar, is a new restaurant located at 15703 N. 83^rd Avenue #110. The previous restaurant at this location was Barrel Grill. The new owners have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License.  The application agent is Jeremiah Gracia.

A Series 12 Restaurant license is a non-transferable license that allows for the restaurant to sell and serve all types of spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises.  A Restaurant license requires that at least forty percent (40%) of the restaurant’s gross revenue comes from the sale of food.  Failure to meet the 40% food requirement may result in revocation of the license.

Some of the businesses around Revolu modern taqueria + bar are Humble Pie, AZ Ice and Peoria Sports Complex. There are no staff concerns with Revolu modern taqueria + bar.  The public hearing notice was posted for at least 20 days, and no comments were received during the posting period.  The license application was reviewed according to State law and all Departments gave approvals.

Corner Mart, is an existing gas station and convenience store, located at 8293 W. Deer Valley Road. The new owner has applied for a New Wine and Beer (Series 10) Liquor License.  The application agent is Alexiss S. Murrieta Rosas.

Series 10—permits the retail sale of beer and wine for consumption off premises.

Some of the businesses around Corner Mart are Albertsons, Jack in the Box and Fletcher’s Tire and Auto Service.  There are no staff concerns with Corner Mart.  The public hearing notice was posted for at least 20 days, and no comments were received during the posting period.  The license application was reviewed according to State law and all Departments gave approvals.

ARCO AmPm, is an existing gas station and convenience store, located at 8271 W. Thunderbird Road. The new owner has applied for a New Wine and Beer (Series 10) Liquor License.  The application agent is Harkirat Singh.

Series 10—permits the retail sale of beer and wine for consumption off premises.

Some of the businesses around ARCO AmPM are CVS Pharmacy,Circle K and Discount Tire.  There are no staff concerns with ARCO AmPM.  The public hearing notice was posted for at least 20 days, and no comments were received during the posting period.  The license application was reviewed according to State law and all Departments gave approvals.

In January 2015, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for Barrel Grill for a New Series 12 Restaurant Liquor License located at 15703 N. 83^rd Avenue #110.

In June 2015, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for Corner Mart for a New Series 10 Wine and Beer Liquor License located at 8268 W. Deer Valley Road.

In December 2015, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for Ammis Food Mart for a New Series 10 Wine and Beer Liquor License located at 8271 W. Thunderbird Road.

A. Recommend approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Revolu modern taqueria + bar, located at 15703 N. 83^rd Avenue #110, Jeremiah Gracia, Applicant, LL#20016658.

B. Recommend denial to the Arizona State Liquor Board for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Revolu modern taqueria + bar, located at 15703 N. 83^rd Avenue #110, Jeremiah Gracia, Applicant, LL#20016658.

A. Recommend approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for a New Wine and Beer (Series 10) Liquor License for Corner Mart, located at 8268 W. Deer Valley Road, Alexiss S. Murrieta Rosas, Applicant, LL#20016350.

B. Recommend denial to the Arizona State Liquor Board for a New Wine and Beer (Series 10) Liquor License for Corner Mart, located at 8268 W. Deer Valley Road, Alexiss S. Murrieta Rosas, Applicant, LL#20016350.

A. Recommend approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for a New Wine and Beer (Series 10) Liquor License for ARCO AmPm, located at 8271 W. Thunderbird Road, Harkirat Singh Applicant, LL#20016296.

B. Recommend denial to the Arizona State Liquor Board for a New Wine and Beer (Series 10) Liquor License for ARCO AmPm, located at 8271 W. Thunderbird Road, Harkirat Singh Applicant, LL#20016296.

The item has no financial implications.

The appropriate fees have been paid and the applicants have been advised that a representative needs to be present at the meeting to answer any questions that the Council or public may have.