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CityCouncil | 2019-07-02 | 18 | list of hearing officers that the City Attorney's office maintains; when a case is presented, it is assigned to a hearing officer. The City Attorney stated there are currently three hearing officers on a list for rotation purposes; given the anticipated volume, those officers should be sufficient but the list will continue to be monitored. Councilmember Vella stated that she would like to ensure none of the hearing officers also represent tenants that go before other hearing officers in the City. The City Attorney concurred. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the hearing officers may not be Alameda residents, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. The Community Development Director stated the hearing officers are assigned by the City Attorney's office. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he would like the CIP process brought back with a very narrowly construed proposal to account for seismic improvements. The Community Development Director stated the components of the eligible expenses already include seismic upgrades and water and energy efficiency upgrades; expenses are not State mandated. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he understands the improvements are included for large projects; expressed support for lowering the thresholds for seismic, water and energy efficient upgrades to the State level. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like the CIP restriction kept to said proposal only. The Community Development Director outlined the requirements for State thresholds. Councilmember Oddie stated a way to lower the threshold should be reviewed. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted the item would return to Council. The Community Development Director stated staff will look at lowering the threshold for any future State, local or federally mandated climate adaptation seismic safety. Vice Mayor Knox White stated energy efficiency has not been added. The Community Development Director clarified climate change; inquired whether there is direction related to Costa Hawkins exempt units. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 2, 2019 17 | CityCouncil/2019-07-02.pdf |