5.24.120 Franchise Suspension or revocation.
A. A passenger stage franchise may be suspended or revoked, at the discretion of the council, upon any one of the following grounds:
1. Wilful failure to maintain and operate vehicles in accordance with all applicable requirements;
2. Abandonment of all operation of vehicles for a period of five days or more, Acts of God, labor disputes and other acts beyond the control of the franchisee shall not constitute an abandonment within the meaning of this section:
3. Wilful failure to provide audits, data and reports required by the city:
4. Cancellation of bonds or insurance, or failure to comply with all conditions of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
B. No suspension or revocation shall be made effective until a hearing has been held before the council, at which time the franchisee may be present and represented by counsel. The franchisee shall be given at least ten days’ notice of the hearing. (Prior code § 6250.9)