Submitted By
Vicki Scaman, Local Liquor Control Commissioner through Paul L. Stephanides, Village Attorney
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad
Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 4 (“Term and Classification”), Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of Liquor Licenses and Fees”) of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding the Package Liquor Class C-1 Liquor License Classification to Allow for the Tasting or Sampling of Alcoholic Liquors
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Overview
Overview
The proposed ordinance amends the Package Liquor Class C-1 Liquor License classification to allow for the tasting or sampling of alcoholic liquors.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
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Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact
Potential increase in alcoholic liquor dealer’s tax.
Background
The proposed ordinance was presented to the Liquor Control Review Board (“LCRB”) at the LCRB’s August 25, 2022, special meeting at the request of Urban Markets of Oak Park, Inc., DBA Carnival Grocery (“Carnival”). Carnival is one of eleven of the Village’s Class C-1 liquor licensees and it is located at 824 South Oak Park Avenue. Carnival seeks authorization to hold tasting or sampling events at its premises during business hours and the ordinance will be for tasting or sampling events by all C-1 liquor license holders. At its October 27, 2022, special meeting, the LCRB unanimously voted to recommend that the ordinance be adopted by the Village Board.
Alternatives
Not adopt the Ordinance.
Previous Board Action
N/A
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
The LCRB recommends the adoption of the Ordinance.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A