2.04.300 Ordinances and resolutions-- Readings required.

(a) Every ordinance shall be given two readings before a vote may be taken on its passage and no ordinance shall be passed on the same day or at the same meeting as it is introduced except by unanimous consent of the members present, at least two-thirds of the members being present and voting. An ordinance may not be debated or amended at its first reading or introduction unless state or federal requirements provide otherwise.
(b) At each reading of an ordinance the synopsis shall be read and the clerk shall read the ordinance by title only, provided there is unanimous consent.
(c) Each resolution submitted to the council shall be read by title only provided there is unanimous consent. (Ord. 79-97 § 2 (part), 1979).