If a complaint is filed with the City Clerk alleging a food vendor has violated the provisions of this chapter, the City Clerk shall contact the vendor that an investigation will be made as to the truth of the complaint. The vendor shall be invited to respond to the complaint and present evidence and to respond to evidence produced by the investigation. After reviewing all relevant material, the complaint is supported by a preponderance of the evidence, the complaint shall be certified. If a license is denied or revoked, or if a written complaint is certified pursuant to this chapter, the applicant or holder of the license, may appeal to and have a hearing before the City Manager. The City Manager shall make a written determination, after presentation by the applicant and investigation as to whether or not the grounds for denial, revocation, or complaint are true. If the City Manager determines that such grounds are supported by a preponderance of the evidence, the action of the City Clerk or filing of the complaint shall be sustained and the applicant may appeal the City Manager's decision to a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 2022-01. Passed 1-24-22; Ord. 2022-07. Passed 11-21-22.)