CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Adopt a resolution for a six-month waiver of certain liquor and tobacco license renewal fees and a one-year waiver of fees for outdoor seating permits for the 2020-2021 license year
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DEPARTMENT: Legal Department
SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Lutzke, Senior Assistant City Attorney
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
On June 4, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Liquor Commission unanimously recommended that the Naperville City Council waive certain liquor and tobacco license renewal fees for the 2020-2021 license year.
BACKGROUND:
On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Thereafter, the Illinois Governor, J.B. Pritzker (Governor) issued a series of executive stay-at-home orders and completely, or partially, suspended non-essential business operations. On March 16, 2020, the Governor suspended service of food and beverages for on-premises consumption; restaurants and bars could sell food and drink for carryout only. On-premises consumption was restricted until outdoor seating was permitted on May 29, 2020. As of June 26, 2020, restaurants and bars can offer indoor dining with groups of ten or less, with tables spaced six feet apart in seated areas, and with standing areas at no more than 25% of capacity.
On March 18, 2020, the Liquor Commissioner, Mayor Chirico (Mayor) suspended the City's liquor license renewal process and associated late fees. The Mayor also issued Executive Order 2020-03 (EO-3) allowing Class A - Restaurants, Class B - Restaurant and Tavern, Class J - Hotel/Motel and Tavern, and Class P - Manufacturer to sell packaged alcoholic liquor and mixed cocktails for delivery and carryout. The Class P - Manufacturer was included to allow licensees to conduct third party-delivery. EO-3 also allows Class B - Restaurant and Tavern license holders to sell growlers consistent with the state law.
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