[Amended at the November 2014 General Election]
Council may legislate by passage of an ordinance. All ordinances introduced shall be kept in a place accessible to the public at all reasonable times. Final action on all ordinances shall take place during public meetings. Acts of Council shall be by ordinance which:
(a) Adopt or amend the codes or establish, alter, or abolish any unit of the City;
(b) Provide for a fine or other penalty or establish a rule or regulation for which a fine or other penalty is imposed;
(c) Levy taxes and provide for service charges, permit fees and assessments;
(d) Grant, renew or extend a franchise;
(e) Adopt or amend the annual budget and capital program budget;
(f) Repeal or amend any ordinance;
(g) Adopt procedures for purchasing of products, goods, or services, for making contracts and for the sale or lease of personal or real property of the City;
(h) Adopt other actions which are legislative in nature;
(i) Authorize the borrowing of money;
(j) Purchase, convey, or lease lands or buildings; or
(k) Adopt zoning, subdivision or other land use controls.