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AGENDA DISCUSSION ITEMS Approval of Minutes from the Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Committee Meeting of September 18, 2017, with modifications. Motion: Benavides Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN ABSENT: (Items taken out of order.) SECOND: Martinez Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento (3) None (0) None (0) None (0) 8. Presentation on Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures (Strategic Plan No. 4,5) (Judson Brown, CDA) Mayor Pro Tem Martinez stated that although this item is being brought to the committee, it is unable to make policy decisions, and that it'd be in the City's interest, if the item was also brought to the full Council via a Study Session. Judson Brown, Housing Division Manager gave a presentation of the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures. Mr. Brown stated that a similar policy was brought to the Committee in December, 2015. Councilman Sarmiento questioned the use of only a RFP process, because the City may miss out on a good proposal that may come in between RFP cycles. Mr. Brown responded that the RFP process promotes transparency, and that other cities do, indeed utilize the RFP process. Sarmiento agreed that this item should be brought to the full Council. Councilman Benavides stated that we may want to look into the better process option to ensure that the RFP process is the route to take. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez reiterated that the City could do a better job at creating housing specific to the needs of Santa Ana. Community Development Agency Interim Executive Director Rob Zur Schmiede responded that we will work with the City Manager's Office to look into the process, and bring this item back to Council. 4. Fiscal Year 2017-18 First Quarter Budget Update (Strategic Plan No. 4, 1) (Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA) Francisco Gutierrez, Finance and Management Services Executive Director, provided an update of the City's budget. Mr. Gutierrez also noted that the restaurant, transportation, retail, and cannabis adult program could be a source of revenue for the City. Labor negotiations will also impact the budget, currently the City also has multiple job vacancies that need to be filled by June. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez suggested that the City look into revenues, expenditures and retail sales tax to report back next meeting. 7. Presentation on Business License Review: Outreach and Feedback {Strategic Plan No. 4, 1) (Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA) Francisco Gutierrez, Finance and Management Services Executive Director, provided an update of the City's budget. Mr. Gutierrez stated that the City conducted outreach, and was provided feedback. It was discovered that constituents are having trouble being able to Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Techalology Minutes1 I 4 November 13, 2017