A. Planning Commission Review. At the public hearing, the planning commission shall review the application and proposal and receive evidence as to how or why the proposed general plan or zoning code amendment is consistent with the objectives of this zoning code, the general plan, and development policies of the city.

B. Planning Commission Action. The planning commission shall act by resolution to recommend to the city council approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the proposed application. A majority vote of the quorum present is required to recommend approval or approval with modifications.

C. Planning Commission Resolution. The planning commission’s resolution shall include its recommendation and shall be transmitted to the city clerk for scheduling the matter for consideration by the city council.

D. Receipt of Planning Commission Resolution. Upon receipt of the planning commission resolution for approval or denial of a general plan amendment, zoning map amendment (change of zone), or zoning code text amendment, the city clerk shall set the matter for hearing before the city council.

E. City Council Review. At the hearing, the city council shall review the planning commission’s recommendation and receive evidence as to how or why the proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives of this zoning code, the general plan, and development policies of the city.

F. City Council Action. The city council shall act to approve or deny the application. Pursuant to Sections 36934 and 65850 of the California Government Code if the city council approves a proposed amendment to the general plan or zoning code, the city council must introduce the amendment at a regular or adjourned city council meeting and then formally adopt the amendment by ordinance at a subsequent hearing.

G. Modifications. If the city council proposes any substantial modification to the application not previously considered by the planning commission, the city council shall refer the matter back to the planning commission for consideration. No public hearing by the planning commission shall be required. Failure of the planning commission to act within 45 days of receiving the city council’s request shall provide the city council with authority to act without the planning commission’s recommendation. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).