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City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2006 Page 5 of 15 Ordinance No. 1490, Series 2006, is an Emergency Ordinance, and Amends Section 2.60.020 of the Louisville Municipal Code Regarding Membership of the Planning Commission and provides for an Eighth Member of the Commission for a fixed term. An emergency ordinance requires an affirmative vote of 2/3 of the City Council. Mayor Sisk asked if Council adopted the ordinance would Commissioner McAvinew be immediately reappointed. City Attorney Light confirmed he would. Mayor Sisk opened the public hearing and requested public comment. There were no comments. COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Pro Tern Brown reported speaking to Commissioner McAvinew relative to this matter. McAvinew clarified he is interested in further service with the Planning Commission. Mayor Pro Tern Brown voiced his concern the Planning Commission would be deadlocked, and a majority vote would require a five affirmative vote. City Attorney Light stated the ordinance does not address voting procedures; it states the Planning Commission will adopt their own procedures. Mayor Pro Tern Brown asked if there are any ramifications for the action taken by the Planning Commission since January 1. City Attorney Light stated the ordinance would not affect the proceedings of past meetings. Council member Muckle also voiced his concern over an eight-member Planning Commission and asked if it would be appropriate for the Planning Commission to forward a four-four vote on a recommendation to Council. City Attorney Light stated a recommendation with a four-four vote would be forwarded to Council. Mayor Sisk explained should there be a four-four vote recommendation forwarded by the Planning Commission the City Council would still make a final determination. He stated the ordinance allows the Planning Commission to move forward for the next year and a half. He favored the emergency ordinance. There was Council consensus. Mayor Sisk closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council member Marsella moved for the approval of Ordinance No. 1490, Series 2006, as an Emergency Ordinance, seconded by Council member Sackett. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.