(A) The City Manager shall designate one or more persons qualified by education and experience to serve as hearing officers for administrative hearings conducted under this subchapter.
(B) Hearing by Abatement Hearing Officer. At the time fixed in the notice required by § 150.164, the Abatement Hearing Officer shall proceed to hear the testimony of the responsible official or designee and the testimony of the owner and other competent persons, including members of the public, respecting the condition of the building, structure and/or premises.
(C) Record. A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording, or by any other means of permanent recording determined to be appropriate by the Abatement Hearing Officer. If the owner or other competent party seeks judicial review of the decision of the Abatement Hearing Officer, preparation of a record of the proceeding shall be governed by Cal. Civ. Proc. § 1094.5, as presently written or hereinafter amended.
(D) Reporting. The proceedings at the hearing may also be reported by a certified shorthand reporter if such reporter is provided by the owner or other competent party at his or her own expense.
(E) Continuances. The Abatement Hearing Officer may, upon request of the owner, other competent party or the responsible official, grant continuances from time to time for good cause shown, or upon his or her own motion.
(F) Reasonable dispatch. The Abatement Hearing Officer and his or her representatives shall proceed with reasonable dispatch to conclude any matter before him or her. Due regard shall be shown for the convenience and necessity of any parties or their representatives.
(Ord. 680-C.S., passed 6-17-04; Am. Ord. 692-C.S., passed 7-7-05; Am. Ord. 904-C.S., passed 10-6-20)