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Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to approve Consent Calendar items 6-35 with the exception of 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, and 36. Items 8-10 were considered before the consent calendar and approved. Councilmember Phan recused herself from items 21, 30 and 32 due to a conflict of interest and out of an abundance of caution. Mayor Sarmiento recused himself from item 35 due to a conflict of interest and out of an abundance of caution. YES: 7— Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT:0 Status: 7 — 0-0-0 —Pass MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento recited no on item 11 on its second reading. Councilmember Hernandez provided comment recognizing the Public Works Department. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR 37. Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding a Proposed Voter Ballot Measure to Restructure Business Licensing Tax Rates and Chapter 21 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction regarding a proposed Voter Ballot Measure for the November 8, 2022, General Election to: (1) restructure non - cannabis business license tax rates and charges with the aim of achieving an overall net revenue neutral result designed to reflect current best practices and to recognize the impact of home -based businesses and the new "gig" economy; and (2) provide a flexible Tax Holiday period for unlicensed, past due, or under -assessed businesses to obtain a valid business license or satisfy unpaid or unassessed taxes; and (3) align with closely associated provisions of SAMC Chapter 21. MINUTES: Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Agency Kathryn Downs provided a brief presentation. Council discussion ensued and was provided to staff. 38. Budget Workshop: Fiscal Year 22-23 Proposed General Fund Budget, Misc. Fees, City Council 18 5/17/2022