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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: December 2, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses.
BACKGROUND:
This request is presented in accordance with the 2011 amendment to the City's Liquor Ordinance, specifically Section 6-9(a), which charges the City Council with the authority to determine the number of licenses available in each classification.
DISCUSSION:
Reynoso Enterprises Corp., d/b/a Taqueria Los Cuates at 470 Hinman St. has submitted a liquor license application to offer alcohol for sale for on-site consumption in their full-service restaurant. If approved, this liquor license will allow the sale of alcohol during business hours. Taqueria Los Cuates offers a full menu.
Attached is the application submitted for your consideration. If approved, this resolution will increase the number of allowable liquor licenses as indicated in the accompanying Exhibit A to allow for the issuance of the license by the Liquor Commissioner. City staff has been working with the business owner to ensure that all requirements for a liquor license, as set forth in Chapter 6 of the City's Code of Ordinances, are met. Specifically, given that 470 Hinman St. is within 500 feet of residential property, the applicants also submitted an application to reduce the distance requirement between a liquor licensed establishment and residential property below 500 feet. As required by the Code of Ordinances Sec. 6-13 (d)(3), notice was made to the Aldermen's Office on October 29, 2024, and November 14, 2024, regarding the application and time and location of the administrative hearing. After a hearing, on November 21, 2024, the Local Liquor Control Hearing Officer granted the petitioner's request for a distance reduction in this matter.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed resolution presents an opportunity to further the City of Aurora's economic development and to bring additional business and people to the City of Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that this resolution be approved.
cc: Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Reynoso Enterprises Corp. at 470 Hinman St., Aurora). [Ward 3]
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 4-1 of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/4-1, and Section 6-9 of the City of Aurora Liquor Ordinance, the City Council may establish the maximum number of allowed liquor licenses within the City of Aurora; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 6-9, it is the desire of the City Council to increase the maximum number of allowed liquor licenses within the City of Aurora as reflected in the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the allowable liquor licenses are established as set forth in Exhibit A.