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City Council Meeting Minutes December 6, 2005 Page 7 of 16 political candidate's solicitation. City Attorney Light explained that provision is covered under Subsection D. Council member Muckle asked Chief Goodman what course of action should a resident take when they are solicited by a fraudulent non-profit organization. Chief Goodman stated in that case, a complaint would have to be made. City Attorney Light explained the process of investigating an organization through the Secretary of State's office. Mayor Sisk requested public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. City Attorney Light reviewed Council's requested changes to the ordinance. Page 2, Subsection B -the language would be the same if exemptions were extended to the groups found in Subsection D. The language in Subsection B would be as follows: . Subsection A of this section and section 5 .06.030 of this chapter shall not apply to bona fide religious, charitable, school and civic organizations and or other organizations eligible for exemption under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The language in Subsection D would be as follows: . Subsection D: Section A and section 5.06.030 of this chapter shall not apply to any person engaged in distribution of non-commercial information in the exercise of such person's First Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. Council member Sackett requested that Ordinance No. 1481, Series be continued to the next meeting, so all the requested changes could be made. MOTION: Council member Sackett moved that Council continue Ordinance No. 1481, to December 20,2005. There was no second to the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brown stated he had an understanding of the proposed revisions and did not feel continuing the ordinance was necessary. MOTION: Council member Marsella moved for Council approval of Ordinance No. 1481, Series 2005, with revisions as outlined by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Council member Muckle. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.