(A) It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police of the city to inspect periodically the premises licensed under this article, to determine any violations of its provisions, and to otherwise enforce the article.
(B) Whenever the Chief of Police shall have good cause to believe there exist grounds for revocation of any license acquired hereunder, he or she shall submit a written recommendation of revocation to the City Council and by registered mail shall forward, at least ten days prior to hearing, a copy of his or her recommendation to the licensee. The recommendation shall state the specific grounds for the revocation of the license.
(C) Cause for revocation of the license shall exist for the failure of the licensee to perform any duty required by this article, for violation of any provision of this article, or for conviction of the licensee of any crime involving moral turpitude. Grounds shall also exist if, by reason of the nature or the manner or place in which the licensee conducts business, a nuisance and menace to good order, public health, safety or morals is created.
(D) The City Council, whenever it has good cause to believe there exist grounds for revocation of any license acquired hereunder, may, upon its own motion, set a hearing, as hereinabove provided, to show good cause why the license should not be revoked. Written notice stating the specific alleged grounds for revocation shall be forwarded by registered mail to the licensee, at least ten days prior to the hearing, which shall be held in exactly the same manner as if initiated by the Chief of Police.
(E) Prior to revocation of any license by the City Council, the licensee shall be given an opportunity to appear and be heard, either personally or through his or her attorney, to rebut any evidence against him or her, and to present evidence and witnesses in his or her defense. If the licensee fails to show good cause why his or her license should not be revoked, the City Council may revoke the license, upon a finding by the Council of a cause for revocation.
(Ord. No. 1188, § 1, passed 5-13-1982)