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Council approves retail liquor license for Jose Jose Inc. restaurant
Summary
After a public hearing, the council granted a retail liquor license to Jose Jose Incorporated for a new restaurant taking over two existing businesses; Hillside withdrew a license and is exploring a social/limited club alternative.
The City Council approved a retail liquor license for Jose Jose Incorporated, clearing the way for a new restaurant that the applicant said will take over Rogers Meat and the business formerly known as Peppers. The vote was by voice; the transcript records council members saying “aye” and “motion carried.”
Applicant Jose Garcia Jr. introduced himself during the public hearing and described plans to open a restaurant and tie its menu to events and promotions. “Alright. So I'm Jose Garcia Junior. And as you guys know from your application, I have and I have took over Rogers Meat, and so now we're... opening the restaurant. Taking over Peppers and doing our own thing there too,” he told the council.
Council members asked about an estimated opening date and suggested the proposed concept—referenced in the application as being similar to "tacos and tequila" promotions—could be a useful addition for community events. A councilmember who has worked on event planning said having the same vendor provide food and alcohol at large events would be helpful.
A nearby business, Hillside, emailed earlier in the day to withdraw its license and said it supports the new restaurant. City staff said Hillside is exploring whether another license category—such as a limited club or social club license under state rules—might be appropriate for them and that the liquor division at the state level has been contacted.
A motion to approve the retail liquor license for Jose Jose Incorporated was made and seconded. The council voted in favor; the transcript records no roll-call tally.
Clarifying details from the hearing: - Applicant: Jose Garcia Junior (business owner/applicant). - Licensee name on record: Jose Jose Incorporated. - Hillside withdrew its license and is pursuing a possible limited/social club license with the state liquor division (state review in progress). - Council noted the license would support event planning by allowing a vendor to provide food and alcohol for the same event.
Ending With the license approved, Jose Jose Incorporated may move forward with permitting and other steps required to open the restaurant; staff will carry out necessary administrative actions to finalize licensing.
