A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant at 518 S Lake St.). [Ward 4]

cover TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk DATE: May 15, 2023 SUBJECT: A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class. PURPOSE: To maintain the number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses. The restaurant currently at 518 S Lake Street, Taqueria Muniz, is undergoing a 100% change in ownership. The business is being purchased by Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant LLC, d/b/a Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant. The new LLC has submitted a liquor license application for your review. 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: Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant LLC d/b/a Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant has submitted a liquor license application to offer alcohol for sale for on-site consumption. The current owners, Taqueria Muniz Mexican Food, Inc., have held a City of Aurora liquor license since November of 2019. Upon the final transfer of ownership of the business, if approved, this liquor license will allow the restaurant to continue to sell alcohol during business hours. Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant serves a full menu. Attached is the application submitted for your consideration. If approved, this resolution will maintain 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 future 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. 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 ________________ title A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant at 518 S Lake St.). [Ward 4] body 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 maintain 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. RESOLUTION NO. _________ DATE OF PASSAGE ________________