(A) The City Manager, or his or her designee, may immediately revoke or suspend a smoking lounge license, upon the applicant’s violation of any provisions of this chapter or for other good cause.
(1) Upon the immediate suspension of a license the City Clerk shall then issue a notice to the licensee which shall include the grounds for the suspension and effective date(s) of the suspension.
(a) Within 20 days of the suspension the licensee may request in writing an appeal hearing before the City Council.
(2) Upon immediate revocation of the license the City Clerk shall then issue a notice to the licensee which shall include the grounds for the revocation and effective date of the revocation.
(a) Within 20 days of the revocation the licensee may request in writing an appeal hearing before the City Council.
(B) Appeal hearing.
(1) Notice of hearing. Upon receipt of a request for appeal, the City Council shall provide the licensee with notice and an opportunity to be heard. The City Council shall serve notice upon the licensee by certified mail, not less than 20 days prior to the hearing date. The notice shall state:
(a) The date, time and place of the hearing.
(b) A statement that the licensee may present evidence and testimony, and may be represented by an attorney.
(2) Hearing and decision. The hearing shall be conducted by the City Council and shall be open to the public. The City Council shall submit to the licensee a written statement of its findings, decision, specific grounds for its decision, and a statement that the decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 2020-02, passed 5-26-2020)