Council may, at its option, revoke any .license issued under this chapter whenever it appears to Council that the holder of the license is failing or neglecting to keep and operate a decent and orderly place, or whenever it appears that the licensee is violating any of the provisions of these Codified Ordinances or other ordinance of the City in the conduct of his business. No license shall be revoked unless ten days notice has been given to the holder of the license by Council that such action is contemplated and unless the holder is given a chance to appear before Council to defend himself.
(1958 Code § 7.6)