Public hearing procedure for suspensions and revocations.
Riverside Municipal Code § 5.66.250
in effect5.66.250 - Public hearing procedure for suspensions and revocations.
A. Applicability of this hearing procedure. The following administrative hearing procedure shall be applied in any hearing pertaining to the suspension, revocation, or denial of extension of a franchise to engage in an ambulance service. The hearing procedure set forth in the City Charter shall apply to the granting of a franchise.
B. Hearing. The hearing shall be conducted by the Council pursuant to this chapter.
C. Notice. At least ten days written notice of the hearing shall be given to the franchisee prior to the hearing date. The hearing date may be postponed or continued by the Council for cause. If the franchisee does not respond or appear, no further hearing procedure shall be required.
D. Hearing procedures. Witnesses shall swear or affirm to tell the truth. Following introduction by the Administrator of the subject matter and issues to be resolved, the franchisee shall present his, her or its case first, then the Administrator and City staff, with oral testimony and documentary evidence or other exhibits. Each party shall have the right to be represented by counsel.
E. Council determination. No Council determination or order shall be based solely on the basis of hearsay evidence. The Council shall make its determination at the end of the hearing, which it may continue on its own motion for additional evidence, unless the parties stipulate to a greater period of time. The determination shall be in writing, and shall State the findings upon which the determination is made.
(Ord. 7345 § 16, 2016; Ord. 7232 § 1, 2013; Ord. 5761 § 1, 1989)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT5BU_CH5.66AM_5.66.250PUHEPRSUREFetched: 11/1/2026