The City Recorder shall place the appeal on the Council calendar at the first convenient opportunity therefor and shall notify the City Administrator thereof. At the hearing upon appeal the Council shall hear all witnesses, including the City Administrator or his or her representative, who shall state the grounds for this action, and the applicant or person whose permit has been revoked or suspended may supply testimony in writing by witnesses or otherwise and may question witnesses on his or her own behalf or on behalf of the city. The Council shall hear and determine the appeal, and the decision of the Council shall be final and effective immediately.