3.7.7.   MAYOR AND COUNCIL’S PUBLIC HEARING AND DECISION
   A.   Public Hearing
   The Mayor and Council shall hold a public hearing prior to making a decision. The notice for the public hearing before the Mayor and Council shall be the same as the notice before the Planning Commission.
   B.   Decision
   The Mayor and Council may adopt, deny, continue the item, or remand the item to the Planning Commission. The Mayor and Council shall consider the application, the Planning Commission’s recommendation and the City Manager’s recommendation, and public comments when making their decision.
   C.   Reconsideration by Mayor and Council
   The Mayor or a member of the Council may request the reconsideration of an authorization decision or decision on a proposed ordinance provided the vote to reconsider is made at the original hearing or within 30 of the date of the decision. A consideration shall be scheduled upon a majority vote in favor of the reconsideration. If the reconsideration occurs after the time when the decision is initially made, then public notice of the reconsideration shall be given in the same manner as for the initial decision.