1. Public meetings to be Scheduled. At least six months prior to the expiration of a franchise, the city shall schedule and hold a public meeting or meetings with the franchisee to review and discuss the performance of the franchisee under the franchise, including the results following previous franchise reviews. In particular, the city may inquire whether the franchisee is supplying a level and variety of services equivalent to those being generally offered at that time in the industry in comparable market situations. The franchisee shall make available, if requested by the city, such records, information and documents which are relevant to such meeting and inquiry. Any interested person shall have the opportunity to be heard regarding whether or not the franchisee did reasonably comply with the terms and conditions imposed by this chapter and the franchise agreement.

    2. Determination on Reissuance. Irrespective of the type and quality of the performance of the franchisee, the city is under no obligation whatsoever to reissue a franchise to the franchisee. At least five months prior to the expiration of the franchise, however, the city shall advise the franchisee whether or not the franchise reissuance shall be based solely upon negotiations by and between the franchisee and the city. The failure to reissue such a franchise, however, shall not prohibit the franchisee from applying for a new franchise in competition with other applicants for a franchise in the event the city decides to consider proposals from new applicants for the franchise.  (Ord. S-35454, 1978)