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In the event that the Enforcement officer determines that one (1) of the above described incidents has occurred, and determines that suspension of the business license is appropriate, the Enforcement officer must give notice in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, of each of the above reasons which support the suspension of the business license, including the date or dates when each such incident occurred. Such notice shall be given within thirty (30) days of the incident or incidences for which the business is being cited, or within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the Enforcement officer's investigation, whichever is earlier. A licensee may appeal the decision of the Enforcement officer regarding a suspension to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the city clerk within fifteen (15) days after service of notice upon the licensee of the Enforcement officer's decision. The notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a memorandum or other writing setting out fully the grounds for such appeal and all arguments in support thereof. The Enforcement officer may, within fifteen (15) days of service upon him of the licensee's memorandum, submit a memorandum in response to the memorandum filed by the licensee on appeal to the City Council. After reviewing such memoranda, as well as the Enforcement officer's written decision, if any, and exhibits submitted to the Enforcement officer, the City Council shall vote either to uphold or overrule the Enforcement officer's decision. Such a vote shall be taken within twenty-one (21) calendar days after the date on which the city clerk receives the notice of appeal. Judicial review of a suspension by the Enforcement officer and the City Council may be made pursuant to "ARTICLE XI, Judicial Review" of this Ordinance. During the pendency of the appeal, the status quo shall be maintained such that the licensee shall continue to be allowed to operate its business pursuant to its license and pursuant to this Ordinance. ARTICLE X Revocation. The Enforcement officer shall revoke a license for one (1) year from the date the revocation becomes effective if he determines that any of the grounds for suspension set forth in "ARTICLE IX, Suspension", is proven by clear and convincing evidence, and that the license has already been suspended within the preceding twelve (12) months; or that the business operated while its license was suspended. A licensee may appeal the decision of the Enforcement officer regarding a revocation to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the city clerk within fifteen (15) days after service of notice upon the licensee of the Enforcement officer's decision. The notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a memorandum or other writing setting out fully the grounds for such appeal and all arguments in support thereof. The Enforcement officer may, within fifteen (15) days of service upon him of the licensee's memorandum, submit a memorandum in response to the memorandum filed by the licensee on appeal to the City Council. After reviewing such memoranda, as well as the Enforcement officer's written decision, if any, and exhibits submitted to the Enforcement officer, the City Council shall vote either to uphold or overrule the Enforcement officer's decision.