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Ordinance No. 1584 Page Five A. A finding as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony or the violation of any narcotic law or of any penal law involving moral turpitude, theft, or fraud; and B. A finding as to whether the applicant has ever had the proprietary use, ownership or control of any Taxicab in any other City within the state, and what, if any, records exist concerning the prior operation and management of such Taxicab service. 6.40.040 City Council Hearinq. Upon the filing of the fully completed application for the Certificate, together with the report and findings of the Police Chief, the City Council shall fix a time and place for a public hearing thereon. At least five days written notice of the time and place set for the public hearing shall be given to the applicant and to all persons holding valid Certificates. Notice of the time and place of the public hearing before the City Council shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least ten days before the hearing. 6.40.050 Certificate-Issuance- If the City Council finds that further Taxicab service in the City is required by the public convenience and necessity and that the applicant is fit, willing, and able to performto the provisions of this chapter and any and all rules promulgated by the Police Chief, then the City Council shall by resolution declare that the public convenience and necessity require additional Taxicab service, and that a Certificate be issued by the Police Chief. The Certificate shall state the name and address of the applicant, the number of vehicles authorized under said Certificate, the location of a Closed Stand for the applicant's use, and the date of issuance. If the City Council cannot make these findings, the application shall be denied. In making the findings provided in this section, the city council shall take into consideration the following: A. The number of Taxicabs already in operation; B. Whether existing transportation is adequate to meet the public need; C. The probable effect of increased service on local traffic conditions; D. The character, experience and responsibility of the applicant;