Any aggrieved person wishing to appeal the decision of the city manager in granting or denying an application for a license under this chapter or suspending or revoking a license issued under this chapter to the city council may do so by filing a written notice of appeal with the city clerk not later than ten (10) days after the date of the decision. Upon failure to file such notice within the ten (10) day period, the action of the city manager shall be final and inclusive. The council may continue its hearing on such appeal from time to time. It may hear evidence from competent persons. It may return the matter to the city manager for further information, or further investigation. The council may affirm, reject or modify the decision of the city manager in regard to the granting or denial of any application. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the city council may follow the procedures set forth in Sections 1.24.010 to 1.24.120 of this code relating to a hearing conducted by a hearing examiner. (Prior code § 8.02.010)