A. Any Councilmember may initiate a call for Council review of any decision or matter that may be appealed to the City Council under this Code.
B. Filing.
1. A call for Council review shall be in writing on forms prescribed by the City and shall be filed during regular office hours. A call for Council review is subject to the same time limitations as required for an appeal for a decision. A call for Council review not filed within such time shall be barred.
2. A call for Council review is not subject to a fee.
C. Noticing. Notice of a hearing shall be given in the same manner as would be required in an appeal of the matter.
D. Grounds. If a call for Council review is made by a Councilmember, there is a presumption that the reason for the review is that the action has significant or material effects on the quality of life within Cupertino. No interference of bias shall be made or implied due to a call for Council review by a Councilmember, and the Councilmember who filed the call for Council review may participate in the hearing on the matter.
E. Hearing body. The City Council shall decide the matter on review in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
F. Decision of the City Council. The decision or determination of the City Council shall be final and effective immediately.
G. Notice of decision. Notice of the City Council’s decision shall be mailed to the original applicant and to any other person who has filed a written request with the City Clerk.
(Ord. 14-2123, § 1, 2014)