1. After the franchisee has established service pursuant to this chapter in the franchise area, such service shall not be suspended or abandoned in the whole of or any part of the franchise area unless the suspension or abandonment is authorized by the city council.

    2. Whenever the franchisee shall file with the city council a written application alleging that the public interest, convenience and necessity no longer require that the franchisee furnish service pursuant to this chapter in the whole of or in any part of the franchise area, the city council, at a public hearing, shall take evidence upon that question and shall make a finding with respect to it. Notice of the hearing shall be given by franchisee in writing to each subscriber in the part of the franchise area in question at least fifteen days prior to the date scheduled for the hearing. If the city council finds that the public interest, convenience and necessity no longer require that franchisee furnish service, the city council, after hearing as provided in this chapter, shall authorize suspension or abandonment of service upon such reasonable terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the city council.  (Ord. S-35454, 1978)