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Daly City Council Approves Grocery Outlet's Request to Sell Alcohol at 6100 Mission Street
Summary
After a presentation on store layout, loss-prevention and community need for a full-service grocery in the northern part of Daly City, the council approved a Department of ABC PCN allowing Grocery Outlet to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits at 6100 Mission Street; council discussed over-concentration of licenses and shoplifting mitigation.
Daly Citycouncil voted Nov. 10 to grant a public-convenience-and-necessity (PCN) determination that allows Grocery Outlet to obtain a Type 21 license to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits at its planned 13,000-square-foot store at 6100 Mission Street.
Consultant Steve Rawlings and Grocery Outlet representatives described the store footprint, the alcohol display planned near the manager's office and cash registers, and loss-prevention measures including constant staff presence and a proactive owner-operator model. Rawlings said alcohol occupies a small portion of store area and emphasized their inventory includes local craft beers and a wide wine selection.
Councilmembers raised questions about an apparent over-concentration of Type 21 licenses in the census tract (staff said there are seven such licenses where two are normally permitted) and about prior activity at the Walgreens site. The applicant and staff said the council has previously granted PCNs in the area over time and that Grocery Outlet plans to coordinate with law enforcement and property owners on security and lot maintenance.
Councilmember Manalo moved to approve the PCN and the motion passed on roll-call. Several councilmembers noted the store would activate a northern Daly City commercial site that has lacked a full-service grocer and could benefit residents who currently travel elsewhere for groceries.
What happens next: With the council's PCN determination, Grocery Outlet may proceed with its state ABC licensing process and local tenant improvements; the council did not attach additional conditions at the meeting.
