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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
DATE: November 16, 2018
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Alcoholic Liquor".
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this memo is to make edits to the chapter to strengthen the hearing procedures and update State Compiled Statutes references.
BACKGROUND:
The current liquor code was adopted in 1986, with amendments in 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
DISCUSSION:
The current hearing procedure section is not compatible with other established hearing procedures by the City and does not clearly define the process and procedures and remedies available to the local liquor control commissioner. The code was also in need of editing to remove all fines and fees that will be introduced and enforced in a separate resolution. This modernization of the code also introduces the ability of delivery of alcohol in limited circumstances.
Definitions
Alcohol related public nuisance activity- new definition that provides guidance for the new process in determining an establishment is an alcohol related public nuisance. This definition ties into the newly created process for liquor control hearings and the ability to have avenues for abating the unwanted behaviors.
Nuisance activity- changes to the definition to make it to be more proactive instead of reactive. The new language allows for the City to take swift disciplinary actions and not be dependent on lengthy court proceedings. This allows for the license holder to be able to make corrections to operations in direct response to an event. Adds Building violations to the list of nuisance activity.
Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Clarifies in one section the duties, powers and responsibilities of the local liquor control commissioner. Extends to the corporation counsel or assistant corporation counsel the power to enter a licensed premise at any time.
Updating reference to the State Com...
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