30 - Legislative power.

§ 30. Legislative  power.  The legislative power of the city is vested  in the common council thereof, and it has authority to enact ordinances,  not inconsistent with law, for  the  government  of  the  city  and  the  management  of  its  business, for the preservation of good order, peace  and health, for the safety  and  welfare  of  its  inhabitants  and  the  protection  and security of their property; and its authority, except as  otherwise provided in this chapter, or by law, is legislative only.