Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 6/4/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7A2
ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Hold a public hearing to recommend the approval of a Series 12 
Restaurant Liquor License for Casa Reynoso, LLC, dba Casa Reynoso, located at 3136 South Mill 
Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282.
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:  Joanne Reynoso is the agent for this application, State application 
number 393028. This application is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously 
licensed for liquor sales and is currently 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. 
A spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications 
and reliability of the applicant and, with the exception of wholesaler, producer, government or club 
licenses, that the public convenience requires and that the best interest of the community will be 
substantially served by the issuance.
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. 
The City Council has the option of recommending approval, denial or no recommendation to the Arizona 
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control within sixty (60) days of the filing of the application. If the 
City Council recommends denial of no recommendation, the application must be set for a hearing before 
the State Liquor Board. The State Liquor Board ultimately makes the final decision regarding the 
issuance of a liquor license.
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