(a) Any person aggrieved by any decision of the business license officer may appeal such decision to the city council within thirty calendar days after the date of the business license officer’s decision. The appeal shall set forth the ground(s) for the appeal and shall be accompanied by an appeal fee in an amount prescribed by resolution of the city council. A timely appeal shall automatically entitle the aggrieved party to a hearing before the city council.
(b) The hearing shall be held and action taken at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting following the timely filing of a complete appeal; provided, however, that the “next regularly scheduled meeting” shall mean a regularly scheduled meeting which is at least fourteen days after the timely filing of a complete appeal. The “next regularly scheduled meeting” shall not be more than thirty days after the timely filing of a complete appeal unless the applicant requests an extension. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed to the appellant at least ten calendar days prior to the hearing.
(c) At the public hearing, the appellant or legal representative of the appellant shall have the right to bring witnesses to testify on his or her behalf. Hearings need not be conducted according to technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses.
(d) Within thirty calendar days after the conclusion of the public hearing, the city council shall adopt and issue a written decision. The decision shall contain a determination of the issues presented. Notice of the city council’s decision shall be mailed by certified or registered mail or shall be personally delivered to the appellant within three business days following the adoption of the decision by the city council.
(Ord. 776 § 2 (part), 1999)