(A) Any responsible person against whom a fine has been issued or on whose water service is scheduled for flow restriction, or whose water service may be discontinued, shall have a right to a hearing to be conducted by a person selected by the city manager. The responsible person shall file the written request for a hearing or complete an administrative hearing request form with the city manager's designee within 30 days of the date of notification of the violation and intended remedy. All hearings shall be conducted in conformity with the provisions of this section, Chapter 7, Article III, sections 7-58 through 7-63, and Chapter 1, Article III.
(B) A responsible person against whom a fine has been issued may request a waiver of fine deposit pursuant to Chapter 7, Article III, section 7-59.
(C) (1) The hearing shall be conducted promptly following the request for hearing. The responsible person may present any relevant evidence at the hearing which tends to show that the alleged violation has not occurred.
(2) The formal rules of evidence shall not apply and all relevant evidence customarily relied upon by reasonable persons in the conduct of serious business affairs shall be admissible, unless a sound objection warrants its exclusion.
(3) The decision of the city manager's designee shall be final and exhaust the administrative process.
(D) The responsible person may seek judicial review of the hearing officer's decision by filing an appeal with the Ventura County Superior Court Clerk within 20 calendar days after the responsible person receives a copy of the notice of decision in accordance with Cal. Gov't Code, Section 53069.4. Any appeal filed with the superior court shall contain a proof of service showing that a copy of the appeal was served upon the city. The responsible person must pay the appropriate filing fees.
(`64 Code, Sec. 33-94) (Ord. No. 2232, 3018, 3019)