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CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
 
Agenda Item: 22C. 


Date Prepared:  4/30/2025 Council Meeting Date: 5/13/2025

TO:Mike Faust, City Manager 
THROUGH:
Kevin Burke, Deputy District Manager 
FROM:  Sean Kindell, Chief Financial Officer 
SUBJECT:
Liquor License Application Various Locations 

Purpose:

Discussion and possible action to recommend approval to the State Liquor Board for:

(a) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Guaymas Seafood Restaurant and Bar, located at 6750 West Peoria Avenue #121, Bridghit Salazar, Applicant, LL#25-010524.

 

(b) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Modo Mio Italian Kitchen, located at 9815 West Happy Valley Road, Edward J. Inglese, Applicant, LL#24-000795.

 

(c) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Streets of New York #32, located at 9240 West Northern Avenue, Theresa J. Morse, Applicant, LL#25-010442.

 

(d) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Tacos Wings & Cerveza, located at 9340 West Northern Avenue #105, Julia S Rubio, Applicant, LL#25-010523.

 

(e) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Buca Di Beppo, located at 16091 North Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Andrea D. Lewkowitz, Applicant, LL#25-010415.

Summary:

Guaymas Seafood Restaurant and Bar, is an existing restaurant located at 6750 West Peoria Avenue #121. The new owners have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License.  The application agent is Bridghit Salazar.

 

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 Guaymas Seafood Restaurant and Bar are Harbor Freight, Ono Hawaiian BBQ and Goodwill.  There are no staff concerns with Guaymas Seafood Restaurant and 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.

 

Modo Mio Italian Kitchen, is a new restaurant located at 9815 West Happy Valley Road.  This location was previously #1 Brothers Pizza. The new owners have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License.  The application agent is Edward J. Inglese.

 

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 Modo Mio Italian Kitchen are Mountainside Fitness, CVS Pharmacy and Taco Bell.  There are no staff concerns with Modo Mio Italian Kitchen.  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.

 

Streets of New York #32, is an existing restaurant located at 9240 West Northern Avenue. The new owners have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License.  The application agent is Theresa J. Morse.

 

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 Streets of New York #32 are Khol’s, Ono Hawaiian BBQ and Bank of America.  There are no staff concerns with Streets of New York #32.  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.

 

Tacos Wings & Cerveza, is an existing restaurant located at 9340 West Northern Avenue #105. The new owners have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License.  The application agent is Julia S Rubio.

 

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 Tacos Wings & Cerveza are Target, Applebee’s Grill & Bar and Carl’s Jr.  There are no staff concerns with Tacos Wings & Cerveza.  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.

 

Buca Di Beppo, is an existing restaurant located at 16091 North Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive. The new owners have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License.  The application agent is Andrea D. Lewkowitz.

 

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 Buca Di Beppo are Bubba’s 33, Texas Roadhouse and The Cheesecake Factory.  There are no staff concerns with Buca Di Beppo.  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.

Previous Actions/Background:

In November 2022, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for El Heroico Guaymas Restaurant for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License located at 6750 West Peoria Avenue #121.

 

In June 2020, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for #1 Brothers Pizza for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License located at 9815 West Happy Valley Road.

 

In January 2008, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for Streets of New York #32 for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License located at 9240 West Northern Avenue.

 

In May 2024, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for Taco Craft for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License located at 9340 West Northern Avenue #105.

 

In April 2002, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for Buca Di Beppo for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License located at 16091 North Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive.

Staff Recommendation:

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. Staff recommends approval of the above licenses.

Fiscal Analysis:

No fiscal impact.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Guaymas Seafood app
Modo Mio app
Streets of New York app
Tacos Wings app
Buca Di Beppo app
Contact Name and Number:  
Samuel Brown (623) 773-7658