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the memorandum filed by the licensee on appeal to the City Council. After reviewing such memoranda, as well as the Enforcement officer's written decision, if any, and exhibits submitted to the Enforcement officer, the City Council shall vote either to uphold or overrule the Enforcement officer's decision. Such a vote shall be taken within twenty- one (21) calendar days after the date on which the city clerk receives the notice of appeal. Judicial review of a fine by the Enforcement officer and the City Council may be made pursuant to "ARTICLE XI, Judicial Review" of this Ordinance. Furthermore, judicial review of a suspension by the Enforcement officer and the City Council may be made pursuant to "ARTICLE XI, Judicial Review" of this Ordinance. During the pendency of the appeal, the status quo shall be maintained such that the licensee shall continue to be allowed to operate its business pursuant to its license and pursuant to this Ordinance. This section in no way is intended to replace or substitute for other criminal penalties which may apply under local, state or federal law for any of the activities enumerated above. ARTICLE VIV Suspension. The Enforcement officer shall suspend the license of a business licensee and/or any person who is an operator, as the case may be, for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days if he determines by clear and convincing evidence that: (1) A business licensee intentionally answered falsely a material question or request for information during the application process; (2) A business licensee or an individual operator is convicted of a "specified criminal activity" on a charge that was pending prior to the issuance of the license; (3) A business licensee or an individual operator has, with knowledge, permitted prostitution on the premises; (4) A business licensee or an individual operator has been fined for the same offense, of those offenses listed in "ARTICLE VIII. Assessment of fines", three (3) times or more, and the dates of those offenses occurred within a twelve-month period; or (5) A business licensee or an individual operator is overdue in payment to the city of taxes, fees, fines, or penalties assessed against or imposed upon him/her in relation to any business. A licensee found in violation in this regard will have all rights and remedies set forth in "ARTICLE IV, Issuance of License" (h) to attempt to remedy any such deficiency before any suspension of the license may occur. If a business licensee is suspended by the Enforcement officer more than one time in a twelve-month period, the license shall be revoked in accordance with "ARTICLE X, Revocation".