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Committee recommends two liquor-license increases and approves two FY2026 service MOUs; one expert-partner MOU held

AuroraApr 14, 20262 min read

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The Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee met April 14, 2026 (called to order at 4:04 p.m.; adjourned 4:22 p.m.). All five members were present. The committee accepted minutes from March 10, 2026 and recommended approval of two resolutions to establish maximum counts for Class B (onsite consumption) and Class D (downtown core onsite consumption) liquor licenses related to Aurora IL Wing Company, LLC and Kai Aurora, Inc., respectively. The committee recommended approval of Memoranda of Understanding with Guardian Angels Community Services and with The Aging & Disability Services Division of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, Inc., for FY2026. The Expert Partner MOU with the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Inc. was held (no action).

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Accepted and filed minutes from the Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee meeting held March 10, 2026 (Item 26-0164).
Recommended for approval Resolution 26-0172 establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from Aurora IL Wing Company, LLC at 1460 N Orchard Rd). Ayes: 5.
Recommended for approval Resolution 26-0201 establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Core On‑Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from Kai Aurora, Inc. d/b/a Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen at 2 N River Street). Ayes: 5.
Recommended for approval Resolution 26-0203 authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Guardian Angels Community Services as a Network Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026. Ayes: 5.
Resolution 26-0215 (Expert Partner MOU between the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Inc. and the City of Aurora) was held (no action).
Recommended for approval Resolution 26-0216 authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with The Aging & Disability Services Division of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, Inc., as a Linkage Service Agreement for FY2026. Ayes: 5.
Adjourned the meeting at 4:22 p.m.

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Apr 14, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall - Second Floor Council Chambersscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from Aurora IL Wing Company, LLC located at 1460 N Orchard Rd). [Ward 5]
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Core On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Kai Aurora, Inc d/b/a Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen at 2 N River Street, Aurora). [Ward 2]
A Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Guardian Angels Community Services as a Network Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026.
A Resolution authorizing the execution of the Expert Partner Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Inc., and the City of Aurora.
A Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with The Aging & Disability Services Division of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, Inc., as a Linkage Service Agreement for FY 2026.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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Committee recommends two liquor-license increases and approves two FY2026 service MOUs; one expert-partner MOU held

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