(A) Upon receipt of a Planning Commission resolution, the City Clerk shall set the matter for hearing before the City Council as provided for in Chapter 16.204 (Public Hearings) of this Title 16.
(B) At the hearing, the City Council shall review the Commission's recommendation and may receive evidence as to how or why the proposed General Plan amendment is consistent with the objectives of this Title 16, the balance of the General Plan, and development policies of the city.
(C) The City Council shall act to approve or deny the application. A majority vote of the entire Council is required to amend the General Plan. The Council's action to amend the General Plan shall be by formal resolution.
(D) If the City Council proposes any substantial modification to the application not previously considered by the Planning Commission, the Council shall refer the matter back to the Commission for consideration. No public hearing shall be required. Failure of the Commission to act within 45 days of receiving the Council's request shall provide the Council with authority to act without the Commission's recommendation.
(Ord. 1104, passed 7-19-04)