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What You Can Do
Act now: Submit written comments on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) before the public scoping period closes on September 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Written comments are the single most effective action you can take to influence what the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) studies.
Action Steps
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Submit Written Comments by September 14, 2026 (5:00 p.m.): Respond to the
Notice of Preparation (NOP)
identifying which environmental impacts, traffic concerns, safety issues, and project alternatives the EIR must analyze. Send comments to Miroo Desai, Planning Manager:
Email: mdesai@emeryville.org
- Use Our Comment Worksheet: Draft clear, specific, evidence-based comments using our Community EIR Scoping Comment Worksheet.
- Spread the Word: Share this website with your neighbors, friends, and community groups across Emeryville and Oakland.
Public Meetings & Hearings
Public meetings and hearings provide an opportunity for community members to voice concerns directly on the record and hear updates from City staff and the project applicant.
Notice of Preparation (NOP) EIR Scoping
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
- Location: City Council Chambers, Emeryville City Hall, 1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA
- Topic: City of Emeryville public scoping session on the Notice of Preparation for the Sutter Hospital Medical Center EIR.
- Recording: Watch the City of Emeryville meeting recording (YouTube)
At this public session, residents and neighbors gave testimony regarding the proposed Sutter Project.
Missed the meeting? Under CEQA, written comments carry equal legal standing to verbal testimony at scoping meetings. You can still submit comments until the deadline: September 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
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