All action by the Council shall be taken only by means of ordinance, resolution, or oral motion duly made and passed.

Ordinances that prescribe rules applicable generally within the jurisdiction shall become a part of the Municipal Code and so remain until amended or voided. All municipal laws relating to taxation or to possible criminal action against an offender shall be in the form of ordinances.

Resolutions shall be serially numbered and filed sequentially in the office of the City Clerk.

Oral motions shall be recorded only in the minutes of any regular or special meeting of the Council.