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contain a brief summary of the evidence considered and state the hearing officer's findings, conclusions and recommendations. The report shall also contain a proposed decision in the matter. All such reports filed with the clerk shall be matters of public record. A copy of each such report of proposed decision shall be mailed by certified mail to the applicant/appellant on the date it is filed with the clerk and a further copy shall be sent to the city department, board or commission most directly con- cerned with the subject of the report. Sec. 3-8. Consideration of hearing officer's report by council notice. The clerk of the council shall place the hearing officer's report on the agenda for the next regular meeting which occurs not less than ten (10) days after the report is filed and shall notify the applicant/appellant of the date of such meeting at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting unless the applicant/ appellant stipulates to a shorter notice period. Sec. 3-9. Exceptions to hearing officer's report. Not later than five (5) days before the date set to consi- der the report, the applicant/appellant may file with the clerk written exceptions to any part thereof and may attach thereto a proposed decision together with written argument in support of such decision. By leave of the council, the applicant/appellant may present oral argument to the council. Sec. 3-10. Action by council upon consideraton of hearing officer's report. The council may adopt or reject the proposed decision in its entirety, or may modify the proposed decision. If the council does not adopt the hearing officer's pro- posed decision, it may: (1) refer the matter to the same or another hearing officer for a completely new hearing or for the taking of additional evidence on specific points, in either of which cases the hearing officer shall proceed as provided in sections 3-4 through 3-7, or (2) decide the case upon a review of the entire record before the hearing officer, with or without taking additional evidence. Sec. 3-11. Hearings to which this chapter shall not apply. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: ~ (1) Hearings under chapter 38 (vehicles for hire) which contains its own hearing officer procedure. (2) Hearings to consider the master plan or the general plan. (3) Hearings to determine whether public convenience and necessity require acquisition of property for public use. (4) Hearings to consider parcel maps. (5) Hearings to review or consider on appeal any action of the planning commission or zoning administrator. Sec. 3-12. Applicability of this chapter to hearings before bodies other than the city council. Hearings before boards and commissions other than the city council are not required to be conducte~ in accordance with the