Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 4/16/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7A4
ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Hold a public hearing to recommend the approval of a Series 11 
Hotel/Motel Liquor License for 601 South Ash Ave Property Owner LLC, dba Sonesta Select Tempe, 
located at 601 South Ash Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281.
FISCAL IMPACT:  No fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend approval of this application because the applicant and location 
have met all of the City liquor licensing criteria.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  Amy S. Nations is the agent for this application. This application 
is for an existing location with a new owner. The application includes a contiguous patio as part of the 
licensed premises. The applicant is operating with an interim permit.
Under the Tempe City Code, the Financial Services Department,  as designated agent of the City Clerk, 
requires that the Tempe Police Department conduct a background investigation on all liquor license 
applicants. Additionally, the City Code requires that business locations be inspected by the Tempe Fire 
Marshal and the Community Development Department to ensure the establishment meets minimum city 
code licensing criteria. 
Under the provisions of A.R.S. 4-201, the City is required to post a copy of the application on the front 
of the proposed liquor license premises for twenty (20) calendar days. No protest or support letters were 
received regarding this liquor license application. 
State statute requires municipalities to make one of three recommendations to the Arizona Department 
of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC):
   1.  Approval
   2.  Disapproval (this results in a public hearing set by the DLLC)
   3.  No recommendation (this may result in a public hearing set by the DLLC)
ATTACHMENTS:  None
STAFF CONTACT(S):  Josh Bies, Tax and License Manager, (480) 350-8685
Department Director:  Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Juliane Moore, Tax and License Specialist, Sr