Upon receipt of the completed written application, the City Manager, with the aid of the Police Department and such other city departments as he or she deems necessary, shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the permit should be issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The applicant shall submit a set of fingerprints if required by the Chief of Police. The investigation shall be conducted to verify the information contained in the application and all other relevant supporting data. After completion of the investigation, the City Manager shall compile a report and submit a written recommendation to the City Council within 15 working days after the completed permit application was filed, unless the applicant requests or consents to an extension of the time period. If the report recommends denial of the permit, the grounds for denial shall be set forth in writing. A copy of the report and the recommendation shall be sent by first-class mail or otherwise made available to the applicant.
(`83 Code, § 5.76.040) (Ord. 85-28 § 1 (part), 1985)