(a) Establishment. Council shall consist of five members, as established by Charter for the terms specified therein.
(b) Powers and Duties. For the purposes of this Planning and Zoning Code, the City Council shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To confirm the recommendation from the Planning Commission for approval of a preliminary subdivision plat.
(2) To legislatively accept or reject a final subdivision plat, upon approval of the final plat by the Planning Commission.
(3) To approve the dedication of any public land or easement before it is recorded.
(4) To approve the dedication of streets or the vacation of dedicated street right-of-ways.
(5) To confirm the terms of financial guarantees required for subdivision improvements, as determined by the City Attorney.
(6) To initiate or act upon proposed amendments to this Planning and Zoning Code, after review of the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
(7) To confirm the recommendation from the Planning Commission for approval of a conditional use.
(8) To confirm the recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding the determination of a similar use.
(9) To establish, by ordinance, a schedule of fees.