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133 -- Mr. Swift replied that scoping meetings take the form of neighborhood meetings and are held after an applicant files an application. He added that the neighbors are notified of the meeting, which is generally held either at City Hall or the public library. He stated that the purpose of the meeting is to explain the project proposal and the development process and to elicit information from the public with respect to the project. Staff then considers the neighbors' input in determining whether the project would require and EIR or a Negative Declaration. Mr. Butler inquired what level of success Staff has had in getting the neighbors interested during the early stages of a project. Mr. Swift replied that the attendance at the scoping meetings that have been held to date have been very good. Mr. Tarver stated that he would like to hold another scoping meeting after the Notice of Preparation to inform the neighbors about the progress of the project and to get their comments. Mr. Mercer pointed out that the Notice of Preparation addresses that concern. Ms. Scribner inquired to whom 'the Notice of Preparation is sent. Mr. Swift replied that at present, the Notice of Preparation is only published; however it could be sent to those who attended the neighborhood meeting with a request that they indicate in writing what they thought should be included in the EIR. Mr. Jack Hovingh, 4250 Muirwood Drive, member of the Planning Commission, stated that he would not want to remove the public hearing on the draft EIR because of the interactive process the hearing provides. He added that issues raised at this point of the review process can be addressed in the Final EIR. - 27 - 4-2-91