A. Hearings need not be conducted according to the technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses. California Government Code section 11513, subdivisions (a), (b) and (c), apply to hearings under this chapter.
B. Oral evidence will be taken only upon oath or affirmation.
C. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded.
D. Each party has these rights, among others:
1. To call and examine witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues of the hearing;
2. To introduce documentary and physical evidence;
3. To cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues of the hearing;
4. To impeach any witness regardless of which party first called the witness to testify;
5. To rebut the evidence presented against the party; and
6. To represent oneself or to be represented by anyone of their choosing who is lawfully permitted to do so.
E. In reaching a decision, official notice may be taken, either before or after submission of the case for decision, of any fact that may be judicially noticed by the courts of this state or that may appear in any of the official records of the city or any of its departments. (Ord. 2020-0018 § 2)