Policy And Services Committee Meeting
The meeting focused on providing an update and feedback to staff regarding the progress and direction for the seismic hazards identification and risk mitigation ordinance update. Key discussion points included reviewing the project background, timeline, and policy changes such as maintaining three existing building categories while expanding the scope for unreinforced masonry buildings. The committee reviewed potential updates, including adding four new vulnerable building categories, introducing mandatory retrofit requirements, incorporating modern seismic retrofit standards, and offering incentives. Policy considerations involved the potential effect of Assembly Bill 130, developing tenant resources due to potential displacement from retrofitting/demolition, public communication of risks, and supporting an exemption for one and two unit residential buildings.