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ORDINANCE NO. NS- 1394 PAGE TWENTY - SIX Sec. 32-65. Same - General procedure to be followed by the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall substantially follow the procedure and consider the factors set forth herein: (1) The hearing officer shall first determine whether further service of the type proposed by the appli- cants is required in the City of Santa Ana by public convenience and necessity. In making such finding, the hearing officer shall take into consideration the following: (a) The number of ambulances already operating in the city. (b) Whether existing ambulances are adequate to meet the public needs. (c) The probable effect of the proposed increase in ambulance numbers on local ambulance conditions. (d) Whether the increased service will result in com- petition that will be adverse to the public interest. (e) The working conditions and wages paid to drivers. (f) The demand of the public for additional service. (g) Whether the present service is inadequate. (2) Thereafter, the hearing officer shall determine whether the applicant is fit and able to perform such ambulance service and to conform to the provisions of this chapter and the rules and safety standards established by the City of Santa Ana. In making such determination, he shall take into consideration the character, experience, and responsibility, including financial responsibility, of the applicant and such other relevant facts as he may deem advisable. Sec. 32-66. Same - Report of the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall within a reasonable time (not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date the hearing is closed) submit a written report to the council. Such report shall con- tain a brief summary of the evidence considered and state the officer's findings, conclusions and recommendation. The rec- ommendations shall include whether public convenience and necessity requires additional service, and, if so, whether the applicant is fit and able. The report shall also contain a proposed decision in such form that it may be adopted by the council as its decision in the case. Ail such reports filed with the council shall be matters of public record. A copy of each such report or proposed decision shall be mailed to each party on the date it is filed with the council. Sec. 32-67. Same - Consideration by the city council; notice. The council shall fix a time, date and place to consider the hearing officer's report and proposed decision. Notice thereof shall be raailed to each interested party not less than five (5) days prior to the date fixed, unless it is otherwise stipulated by all parties.