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A. The mayor may veto an ordinance, amendment, or resolution within fourteen (14) days after passage. The mayor shall explain the reasons for the veto in a written message to the city council at the time of the veto. Within thirty (30) days after the mayor's veto, the city council may pass the measure again by a vote of not less than two-thirds of all of the members of the council. If the mayor vetoes an ordinance, amendment, or resolution, and the council re-passes the measure after the mayor's veto, a resolution becomes effective immediately upon re-passage, and an ordinance or amendment becomes effective when the ordinance or a summary thereof is published, unless a subsequent effective date is provided within the ordinance or amendment.
B. If the mayor takes no action on an ordinance, amendment, or resolution, a resolution becomes effective fourteen (14) days after the date of passage. An ordinance or amendment becomes effective when the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance is published, but not sooner than fourteen (14) days after the date of passage, unless a subsequent effective date is provided within the ordinance or amendment. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)
A. An ordinance is a legislative act prescribing a general, uniform, and permanent rule of conduct relating to the corporate affairs of the municipality. City council action shall be taken by ordinance when required by law or to prescribe permanent rules of conduct that continue in force until repealed or amended. The city council may amend any ordinance it deems appropriate by following subsection D of this section.
B. All ordinances require three (3) readings to adopt. The second reading shall be at least five (5) days after the first reading unless waived. Upon a vote of not less than three-fourths of all of the members of the city council, the rule requiring the second or third readings of an ordinance may be suspended so that council may proceed with final adoption of the ordinance following its first reading. Council members shall consider matters of public safety, economic development, and time sensitive issues when deciding to suspend the rules.
C. An ordinance signed by the mayor becomes effective when the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance is published, unless a subsequent effective date is provided within the ordinance or amendment.
D. The following procedure shall be followed for adopting an ordinance:
1. An ordinance proposed by a city employee or elected official shall be reviewed by the city attorney or city clerk, and then be placed on a work session agenda for review by council. A draft of the ordinance shall be included in the agenda packet. Unless further discussion is required, the ordinance shall be placed on the next regular session meeting agenda.
2. The title of each ordinance shall in all cases be read prior to its passage. A council member may make a motion to amend language in the ordinance prior to the adoption of the first reading. The city attorney or city clerk shall make a determination of whether the material language of the amendment is appropriate prior to council members taking a vote. Following approval of the first reading, council members shall not make motions to amend the proposed ordinance to make material changes to the language. Non-substantive edits such as corrections for spelling or punctuation errors shall be allowed.
3. If an ordinance fails at any stage of its adoption, the ordinance shall be considered defeated.
4. Traffic and zoning ordinance changes are not required to be placed on a work session for discussion prior to a vote on the regular agenda.
E. In all cases of adoption, repeal or amendment of an ordinance, the ayes and nays shall be taken and entered on record, but a failure thus to enter them shall not invalidate the action of the council. In all other cases, if any council member requires it, and the motion is seconded, the ayes and nays on any question shall be taken and entered upon the minutes. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)
A. A resolution is a formal statement of policy or order for action. City council action shall be taken by resolution when required by law and in those instances where an expression of policy more formal than a motion is desired, or where a more complete written record is appropriate.
B. Resolutions require one reading and the approval of a majority of all of the members of the council. They become effective once signed by the mayor and are subject to the mayor's power to veto or take no action.
C. Mayor And Staff: Mayor and staff members shall submit resolutions to the agenda in accordance with subsection 1-4A-14A1 of this code.
D. Council members shall submit proposed resolutions in accordance with subsection 1-4A-14A2 of this code. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)
A. A motion is a measure passed by the city council directing that a specific action be taken on behalf of the municipality. A motion becomes effective upon passage.
B. No motion shall be put or debated unless seconded. When a motion is seconded, it shall be stated by the presiding officer before debate, and every motion shall be reduced to writing if required by the presiding officer or any council member.
C. After a motion or resolution is stated by the presiding officer, it shall be deemed to be in possession of the city council, but may be withdrawn at any time before decision; however, if any amendment has been proposed or adopted, the motion or resolution shall not be withdrawn without the consent of the mover of the amendment.
D. If a question in debate contains several distinct propositions, any member may have the question divided when the sense admits of it, prior to the vote thereon.
E. In all cases where a resolution or a motion is entered on the minutes of the city council, the name of the council member moving the resolution or motion shall also be entered. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)
A motion to call the previous question may be made to any immediately pending debatable or amendable motion. The motion is out of order when another council member has the floor, must receive a second, and must be approved by two-thirds majority vote of a quorum of the city council. If the motion carries, all debate must cease and the question shall be immediately put to a vote. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)
A. A motion to adjourn the city council shall be in order except:
1. When a council member is in possession of the floor.
2. While the council members are voting.
3. When adjournment was the last preceding motion.
4. When it has been decided that the previous question shall be taken.
B. A motion to adjourn the meeting may be made at the end of the public meeting. The city council may make a motion to adjourn to a specific date and time in the future. A motion to adjourn to a future date and time is open to debate and may be amended. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)
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