Any party of record may appeal the hearing examiner’s decision to the city council by filing a written appeal of that decision with the applicable department director within 14 calendar days of the date of issue of that decision. The appeal shall state the reasons why the appellant believes that the hearing examiner’s decision was in error. Any such appeal shall be processed pursuant to Process VII, LMC 1.35.700 et seq. (Ord. 2071 § 5, 1996)