A. The city council may revoke or suspend any license issued under this chapter for or upon violation of any of the provisions contained in this chapter and such revocation or suspension shall be effective immediately upon council action.
B. The following shall be grounds for revocation or suspension of any license issued under this chapter:
1. The license granted is being or has been exercised contrary to the terms or conditions of such license or in violation of this chapter, a city ordinance, or state law, regulation, or statute;
2. Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for license;
3. The activity, use or privilege authorized under the license is being or has been exercised so as to be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare;
4. Failure to maintain, during the term of the license, all of the qualifications under which the license was issued;
5. Any licensed owner of an auto transportation service business license who permits the operation or maintenance, or participates in the conduct, operation or maintenance of an unlicensed or invalidly licensed vehicle or driver under this chapter.
C. Upon a showing of sufficient cause to believe that grounds exist for revocation or suspension of any license under this chapter, the chief of police shall:
1. Notify the applicant by certified mail, personal service or substituted service of the city's intent to revoke or suspend the license, the grounds for said revocation or suspension and of the applicant's opportunity to appear before the city council for a hearing. The notification shall be sent to the licensee's last known address of record and shall contain the scheduled hearing date;
2. Both the licensee and the chief of police shall present evidence at the scheduled hearing before the city council. Based upon the evidence presented, the city council shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall determine whether to revoke or suspend a license issued under this chapter. The determination of whether to revoke or suspend a license, and the duration of such revocation or suspension, shall be within the sole discretion of the city council based upon the evidence presented and as necessitated for protection of the public welfare. (Ord. 757 § 14, 2000; Ord. 456 § 10, 1982)