14 18-0322 Subject: Measure To Authorize Council To Amend The Business Tax On Non-Medical Cannabis From: Councilmember Kalb And Councilmember Kaplan Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution On The City Council's Own Motion Submitting To The Voters At The Statewide General Election On November 6, 2018, A Proposed Ordinance (1) Amending Sections 5.04.480 And 5.04.481 To Allow Cannabis Manufacturing Businesses To Make Deductions From Gross Receipts In The Manner Applicable To Manufacturing Businesses Subject To Section 5.04.590; (2) Amending Sections 5.04.480 And 5.04.481, To Allow Cannabis Business To Elect To Remit Business Taxes On A Quarterly Basis; And, (3) Authorizing The City Council To Amend The Business Tax On Non-Medical Cannabis Contained In Oakland Municipal Code Sections 5.04.480 And 5.04.481 In Any Manner That Does Not Increase The Tax Rate; Directing The City Clerk To Fix The Date For Submission Of Arguments, Provide For Notice And Publication In Accordance With The November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election, And Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Prepare For And Conduct The November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election