(A) When a main motion is before the Council, no motion shall be entertained except the following which shall have precedence, one over the other, in the following order:
(1) Adjourn;
(2) Recess;
(3) Table;
(4) Previous question (calling the question);
(5) Limit or extend debate;
(6) Refer to committee or staff;
(7) Amend;
(8) Postpone;
(9) Main motion.
(B) The order of preference in division (A) is subject to the following restrictions:
(1) A motion shall not be in order which repeats a motion made previously at the same meeting unless there has been some intervening Council action or discussion. A motion shall not be in order to revive a previous motion previously defeated at the meeting, or to rescind or otherwise change the nature of a motion previously approved at the meeting, unless a motion to reconsider is first made and approved.
(2) A motion shall not be in order when the previous question has been ordered.
(3) A motion shall not be in order while a vote is being taken.
(4) A motion shall not be in order when made as an interruption of a council member while speaking.
(Ord. 1205, passed 11-6-96)