(A) In determining whether the public convenience and necessity require the granting of a certificate for such taxicab or taxicabs as set forth in an application, the City Council shall, among other things, take into consideration the following factors:
(1) Whether or not the public convenience and necessity require such proposed or additional taxicab service within the city.
(2) The general financial responsibility of the applicant and the likelihood of the proposed service being permanent, responsible and satisfactory.
(3) The number and condition of equipment.
(4) The number of taxicabs now operated and the demand for increased service, if any, and whether or not the safe use of the streets by the public, both vehicular and pedestrian, will be preserved, and whether or not adequate provision has been made for off-street parking of such taxicabs.
(5) The experience of applicant in the taxicab business.
(6) Such other pertinent facts as may be deemed necessary and advisable for consideration by the City Council.
(B) Before making any decision with respect to the issuance of a certificate of convenience and necessity, the City Council or a committee thereof shall make a full and complete investigation of all facts, and may, if it so desires, subpoena witnesses and utilize the services of the Chief of Police or any other officer or employee of the city.
('69 Code, § 22-8) (Ord. 168, passed 10-4-45)