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Acting Chief Clark presented the recommendation to continue denying the 2 a.m. late‑night permit, noting multiple inspections had documented violations of the Illinois Fire Code and the municipal building code. Clark told the committee the fire department and code enforcement had reviewed the property; fire code violations identified earlier were remedied, but of 23 code‑enforcement items listed originally, three remained outstanding.

Acting Chief Clark said the Liquor Commission had approved the police department’s request to continue denying the late‑night permit “for the remainder of this fiscal year or until a point when all their violations have been remedied.” Councilmember Ryan asked whether any violations were life‑safety issues; code enforcement’s response — relayed in the meeting — said the remaining items were not classified as life‑safety violations but included potential safety and exterior maintenance issues, including some electrical and property‑maintenance items.

Marwan Tayib, owner of Saint Charles Sports LLC (El Santo), spoke to the committee and said the business had remedied the fire violations and had pulled permits and completed the work awaiting final inspection. “All the fire violations have been clarified remedied by now,” Tayib said. He told the committee that the business endured serious sales declines during the pandemic, attempted to sell the property twice and ultimately rebranded in May 2024; he said the outstanding items reflect an ongoing inspection process and deferred maintenance accumulated over many years.

City staff told the committee the current liquor code does not allow the city to withhold renewal approval of a liquor license on the basis of these code violations; staff said they are considering changes to that ordinance so licensing could be more closely tied to code compliance in future. Councilmember Ron said the city should change its ordinance so repeat noncompliance could jeopardize a liquor license.

A motion to deny the late‑night permit carried by roll call. Staff said the city will withdraw its objection to a future late‑night permit application if the outstanding code‑enforcement items are cleared and final inspections passed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Government Operations Committee Meeting 6-2-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Government Operations Committee voted to deny a late‑night (2 a.m.) permit for El Santo Mexican Grill and Cantina after city inspections found outstanding building‑code issues and a history of ordinance violations.","taxTitle","Saint Charles City, St. Charles County, Illinois","taxId",53340,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218088,"Saint Charles approves fireworks permits for July 3 and July 4 displays",85,421000,506000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3631499-b81feee243fabb9e6424152dbfa6bac6&start=421&end=506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3631499-b81feee243fabb9e6424152dbfa6bac6/thumbnail_421000.jpg","/articles/6218088/Illinois/Saint-Charles-approves-fireworks-permits-for-July-3-and-July-4-displays","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218088-5320a64239fe0d59e95cd28441026629/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442756&Signature=n1Tox7xqD~04VDzgcYkAyJpvyLHLWHffX9Lo6kZ2JN~as4HEBlyVsB4TWVarZhdQKU0F0PZttpW2FxCgVjGA3cUG-oaRfRXikTCI03ybqH81NODkX2zBaDnunoqtecdYw8ItoGQqS2wV7yNdCeQp~nz3~6Q0IBsGnoTr84kwj5RbKYOusisvcSXe-sRbqKQem1w~Ik9oKwa~fMIAsbr0SnoJAIdTuXphMgtzy1MFzGwPBol5HFEcN4fVfFHycIt8jW3kNiM0WFoscNQb8BNOh~F71xVXJiXjc4HE0ZEknSCCQZRzmKvrLJ3fcTgf6Qjos50f4fMVy5YNKwIKGKt9KA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Government Operations Committee approved permits for two public fireworks displays after the fire department confirmed each application met city safety requirements.

Deputy Chief Jason Peterson told the committee the St. Charles Country Club applied for a July 3 display and the St. Charles Park District applied for a July 4 show at Langham Park. “In accordance with the city ordinance regarding fireworks and explosives, no public exhibition of fireworks or pyrotechnics shall be given unless a permit is secured from the mayor and city council 30 days prior to the display,” Deputy Chief Peterson said. He said the fire department had received the required documentation and that both proposed displays met applicable codes and safety requirements.

Councilmembers voted to approve both permits after brief questions. One councilmember noted community controversy about the Langham Park location and suggested that the location could be reevaluated next year, particularly with a new police chief incoming; that member said they supported approval this year but recommended future review of location and public feedback.

The motions to approve both permits passed by roll call with unanimous affirmative votes.","The Government Operations Committee granted permits for two public fireworks displays — St. Charles Country Club on July 3 and the St. Charles Park District at Langham Park on July 4 — after the fire department said both proposals met applicable codes and safety requirements.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218093,"Saint Charles panel approves $103,500 in hotel‑tax grants for cultural organizations",335,46000,381000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3631499-b81feee243fabb9e6424152dbfa6bac6&start=46&end=381","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3631499-b81feee243fabb9e6424152dbfa6bac6/thumbnail_46000.jpg","/articles/6218093/Illinois/Saint-Charles-panel-approves-103500-in-hoteltax-grants-for-cultural-organizations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218093-03cc6d5f2ff123350f8256615f2bf72a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442756&Signature=bdqAvTYKgdqHwDzqfIvtN1wRkg4x1blXqCTtPdLh7BxBi7SaZnYB8VgwBzfUCSs9pAXWW2PK2tq9nGVGC8fD0G-7q8e1wrqpL3m~cE4S34-ZNIuH9~h7rmljH~4tXBzWAptyhmoPejZjNLcZczkQRUvE9UDgOLNCG4YJa91Afn99A891ZC9JRajNZd-F3MW12do0UoIbR86lIzyIuj1TNK0ZEKsdFmW68S31Kx3CInKbVis4-Xwb5IBbkXT6rfkSeB-j2eB4cthrPt3wyvExavsb~lCAVFYnEJSIajXr9bBFzCuHULGCnfM5GXnY9ybTyHK9HytgKPe9p1v-J9jQhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Government Operations Committee of Saint Charles City approved a resolution to distribute $103,500 in hotel‑tax funds to eight cultural organizations, following a recommendation from the Visitors Cultural Commission.

The grant amount — unchanged from last year and up from $90,000 two years ago after a prior 15% increase — will be split among the eight applicants under the commission's scoring process. Director Hanna said the commission ranked applications using longstanding criteria that include perceived economic impact, enhancement of community culture, community involvement and benefit, and enhancement of the city’s reputation.

The commission reviewed eight applications and heard presentations on May 7, Director Hanna said, and commission members submitted scores on May 14. “Those criteria…include the perceived economic impact to the city, enhancement of community culture, benefit to and involvement of the community and enhancement of the reputation of St. Charles,” Director Hanna said. He told the committee that because one fewer organization applied this year, “all organizations that apply for funding this year received an increase.”

Councilmember Brian asked how the grant recipients collaborate with other organizations and artists to grow the local arts ecosystem and suggested adding collaboration to the scoring criteria. Director Hanna said the commission currently relies on applicant‑submitted information — attendance, number of events and other activity — and assigns a perceived economic impact score that is averaged among commission members. “It is essentially exactly what the criteria says: perceived economic impact,” Hanna said.

The committee voted to approve the funding agreements as presented. Roll call recorded unanimous affirmative votes.

The commission’s awards allocate hotel‑tax funds to support cultural education, arts programming and tourism; committee members asked staff to consider whether the application materials or scoring rubric should emphasize collaboration among organizations in future cycles.","The Government Operations Committee approved distribution of $103,500 in hotel‑tax funds to eight organizations after the Visitors Cultural Commission recommended allocations based on established scoring criteria including perceived economic impact and community involvement.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218079,"City staff to present short‑term rental data and regulatory options to Planning and Development Committee",53,1193000,1246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3631499-b81feee243fabb9e6424152dbfa6bac6&start=1193&end=1246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3631499-b81feee243fabb9e6424152dbfa6bac6/thumbnail_1193000.jpg","/articles/6218079/Illinois/City-staff-to-present-shortterm-rental-data-and-regulatory-options-to-Planning-and-Development-Committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218079-e43d7f65758865d06a59849c1d11bf11/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442756&Signature=giKEpBKNTou5dZEZCzXfZK1MSQFDKw1CMelces9oFsJB4tv~XjMRLGMBb1NvNGWdYrYfqekW6uCP1wMAmUooaHE~~w-DBVGYeaP02UVhwrj7tX9bR8b8X2h29nFGoXKEnZZvhLhEW5kE6FWmtsgB-gaef9hpsJMS0H1C8XEnljKqglkYLYslcECePyzeXVBSCgMj44lLURHzJT1lLMh0laCo-LTSfm2RHvbB~Ep31RrqJq12qc5mLOlYiHs3kG8nrvvBCFb~5JIDSg2REuCmBuwm4iQrJPc4HFVV9gz0XPVmaOyGVP9M22KKlaLI33~rY63UC84WsXIMKNqYnRFCnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff told the Government Operations Committee that they will present information about short‑term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO) to the Planning and Development Committee next Monday, including counts of current units in the city, revenue information and potential regulatory options.

Councilmember Muns had raised questions on behalf of Second Ward residents about short‑term rental policy and neighborhood impacts. A city staff member said the presentation will provide background on existing units in the community, revenue information the city has obtained and potential marketing and regulatory options the committee could consider if it wants to change short‑term rental policy going forward.

No decisions were made at the Government Operations Committee meeting; the matter will be discussed at the Planning and Development Committee meeting where staff will present the gathered data and options.","City staff said they will present background on short‑term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO) — including unit counts, revenue estimates and possible regulatory options — to the Planning and Development Committee at its next meeting, following questions from ward residents and councilmembers.","actionData","errors"]

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