A. At the date, time and place stated in the notice of hearing mailed pursuant to Section 3.124.140 of this chapter, the city council shall conduct a public hearing upon the proposed assessment. At the public hearing, the city council shall consider all objections or protests, if any, to the proposed assessment. At the public hearing, any interested person shall be permitted to present written or oral testimony. The city council may continue the hearing from time to time.
B. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the city clerk shall weight and tabulate the assessment ballots in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 53573(e), as that section may be amended or renumbered.
C. Upon completion of the tabulation, the city council shall determine whether a majority protest exists pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 53573(e).
D. If a majority protest exists, the city council shall not impose or increase the assessment, as the case may be. (Ord. 98-017 § 2; prior code § 81.02.208)