The Council shall conduct its hearing on suspension or revocation in the following manner:
A. Written Notice: The permit holder shall be served with written notice containing a copy of the complaint against him, the ordinance provision(s) or State statute(s) allegedly violated, and the date, time and place for a hearing on the matter.
B. Hearing Before Council: The City Council shall conduct a hearing, at which both the permit holder and the complainant(s) shall be present, the purpose of which is to determine the truth of the facts alleged in the complaint. Should the permit holder or his authorized representative fail to appear without good cause, the Council may proceed to a determination on the complaint.
C. Right To Representation: The permit holder shall have the right to be represented by counsel to testify and present witnesses in his own behalf, and to cross-examine adverse witnesses.
D. Reliable Evidence: The Council shall admit only reliable and substantial evidence into the revocation or suspension proceeding, and shall give all admitted evidence its natural probative value.
E. Criminal Charges: In the event that criminal charges have been brought against the permit holder on the same facts and circumstances as are the basis for the revocation or suspension complaint, the Council shall await a judgment in the criminal action before conducting the revocation or temporary suspension hearing required by this Section. Neither a conviction nor an acquittal in the criminal action shall be conclusive for purposes of the revocation or suspension proceeding held under this Section.
F. Findings Of Fact: The Council shall make and record findings of fact and conclusions of law, and shall revoke or suspend a permit under this Section only when, upon review of the entire record, it finds clear and convincing evidence of a substantial violation of this Chapter or State law. (1975 Code § 3-1-29)