(a)
An appeal filed pursuant to Section 1-12-450(a), seeking judicial review pursuant to Government Code Section 53069.4 of an administrative penalty imposed by the decision of a Hearing Body, shall be filed within the time limits prescribed therein.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided herein; the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure (C.C.P.) Section 1094.6 or successor statute are hereby adopted and any petition for review of an administrative decision of the City of San Leandro, or of any of its boards, commissions, departments, agencies, or persons authorized to render such a decision, including review pursuant to Section 1-12-450(b), shall be filed within the time limits prescribed therein. Notwithstanding such time limits, where a shorter time limitation is provided by any other law, such shorter time limit shall apply.
(c)
Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the limitation provided in subsection (b) of this section shall apply to any final administrative order or decision made as the result of a proceeding in which by law a hearing is required to be given, evidence is required to be taken and discretion in the determination of facts is vested in the person conducting the hearing.
(d)
The limitation provided in subsection (b) shall apply to all administrative proceedings specified in subsection (c) now pending or hereafter begun. Written notice of this limitation shall be given to the parties to such proceedings by the decision-maker in substantially the following form:
"The time within which judicial review of this decision must be sought is governed by C.C.P. Section 1094.6. Judicial review must be sought not later than the 90th day following the date on which this decision becomes final, except that where a shorter time is provided by any State or Federal law, such shorter time limit shall apply."
(e)
This section shall not be deemed to revive any cause of action or grounds for relief through a special proceeding which is barred by law or equity.
(f)
All costs of preparing a record which may be recovered by a local agency pursuant to C.C.P. Section 1094.6(c) or successor statute, shall be paid by the petitioner prior to delivery of the record to petitioner.