A. The City Council may authorize any zoning map amendment or text amendment by ordinance adopted at a public meeting, which shall be held promptly following receipt of the Planning Commission recommendation.

B. Notice of the public meeting shall be given to the applicant and by posting in at least one place within the City and by posting on the City’s official website at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting.

C. In its discretion, the Council may elect to receive testimony or evidence from the applicant, city staff, and the public prior to taking final action on the ordinance.

D. The approval of a zoning map amendment or text amendment is a legislative decision, which is committed to the discretion and judgment of the City Council. (Ord. 08-03 (part), 2008)