(A) In determining whether the public convenience and necessity require the franchising of such taxicab or taxicabs, 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 financial responsibility for the applicant and the likelihood of the proposed service being permanent, responsible and satisfactory;
(3) The number and condition of equipment;
(4) The schedule of proposed rates, if required, by the City Council to be charged;
(5) 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 the taxicabs;
(6) The experience of the applicant in the taxicab business; and
(7) Such other relevant facts as may be deemed necessary and advisable.
(B) Before making any decision with respect to the issuance of a certificate of convenience and necessity, the City Council shall make a full and complete investigation of all facts, if it so desires, subpoena witnesses and utilize the services of the Chief of Police or any other officer or employee of the city.
(1995 Code, § 6-6)