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179. Regular Meeting January 26, 2004 Page 3 emergency Ordinance. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired whether separate Ordinances can be prepared; one amendment on an emergency and the other amendment be considered with three readings. Mr. Mark Taylor stated he can prepare these as two separate Ordinances. Mr. Thomaides stated he also proposes the work of the Ethics Review Commission be completed out of the election cycle. He stated he also proposes no complaints be accepted 60 days prior to an election and no complaints be heard until after the City Election is held. Ms. Narvaiz stated she feels these complaints should not become political. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels it might be more harmful to a candidate if there is no hearing. He also stated he feels changes need to be made, but does not feel Council should move quickly on this amendment. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels the time frame should be 90 days prior to an election. Council agreed to have the amendments be considered by separate Ordinances and the complaints against a Council Member or an Appointee be considered on emergency. Mayor Pro-Tem Montoya introduced for consideration approval of four appointments to the Ethics Review Commission. Mr. Thomaides moved to appoint John Hohn to fill a vacancy, Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Jacqueline Cable to fill a vacancy, Mr. Montoya moved to appoint Pastor Mark Newton to fill a vacancy and Mr. Diaz moved appoint Matt Barron to fill a vacancy. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Thomaides, Mihalkanin, Montoya and Diaz. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: item). Narvaiz and Habingreither (not in Council Chamber during this Mayor Habingreither introduced receiving and holding a discussion on the 2003-2004 Charter Review Commission Reports. Mr. Mark Taylor thanked the members of the Charter Review Commission. Mr. Mark Taylor reviewed the seven recommended proposals for changes to the City Charter. He stated he feels there are only two significant changes. Mr. Mihalkanin stated since the Commission was unanimous in recommending proposal 2 through 6, he feels the changes should be prepared for the ballot. The Council agreed by consensus for Items 2 through 6 to be placed on the ballot. Mr. Thomaides stated he agrees with the wording on Item 1, amending Section 3.02 (a) (2) to strengthen residence requirements to the City Council Members. Mayor Habingreither stated he does not support Item 1, Section 3.02 Qualifications (a)2(A), the person must sleep at night at the residence. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the criteria for unrelated persons. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the car needs to be at the residence at midnight to 6:00 a.m. He stated if they sleep there, then they reside there. Ms. Narvaiz and Mr. Thomaides stated they support Section 3.02 Qualifications (a)2 as they now read. Mr. Montoya stated he feels Section 3.02 Qualifications (a)2(A) should be removed. Mr. Diaz inquired why the Charter Review Commission reviewed the residency requirements. Dr. Ted Hindson, Chairman of the Charter Review Commission, stated the Commission wanted to establish criteria to confirm residency. The Council agreed by consensus to defer the discussion of Section 3.02 Qualifications (a)2(A)