(A) Readings. Every ordinance will be presented in writing and will receive three readings before the City Council prior to final adoption, except that rezonings or other zoning ordinance amendments shall require only one reading. However, an ordinance may be adopted at the meeting in which it is first read or at a subsequent meeting if the City Council rules are suspended for that purpose. Every ordinance introduced will be recorded in the minutes by title.
(B) Signing and proof of publication. Every ordinance and resolution passed by the City Council will be signed by the Mayor, attested by the Clerk, and will be numbered, recorded, and filed in an ordinance or resolution book within 20 days after its publication. Proof of publication of every ordinance will be attached to and filed with the ordinance. No resolution will be published unless the laws of the state require it to be published or unless it is directed to be published by the City Council.
(C) Repeals and amendments. Every ordinance or resolution repealing or amending all or a part of a previous ordinance or resolution will give both the title and the number of the ordinance, resolution, or code section to be repealed or amended. Every amending ordinance or resolution also will set forth in full each section or subdivision to be amended.
(D) Petitions. Every petition or other communication addressed to the City Council will be in writing and will be read in full upon presentation to the City Council unless the City Council dispenses with the reading. Each petition or other communication will be referenced in the minutes.
(Prior Code, § 31.06)