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<br />Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br />Livermore, Kathleen <br /> <br />From: Michele Minsuk [mirahabibi@sbcglobal.net] <br />Sent: Thursday, June 07, 200712:44 PM <br />To: Livermore, Kathleen <br />Subject: Grocery Outlet Appeal <br /> <br />Dear Ms. Livermore: <br /> <br />Unfortunately, due to a lack of childcare, I will not be able to attend tonight's meeting. However, I do <br />want my views to be shared with those present. <br /> <br />I see San Leandro as a city with real potential to be a vibrant, walkable downtown that neighbors and <br />residents who live further out will enjoy. When Albertson's closed and I heard about the potential for the <br />TOD, I thought, "How wonderful, that spot can be turned into a real central hub, with a little creativity". <br />The approval for a CUP for Grocery Outlet would, in my view be a terrible waste of space and of no <br />benefit to the community. We have numerous discount shopping venues including, Pac n' Save, Walmart <br />and Foodmax. There is already a Safeway across the street. Another large grocery store will onlt <br />decrease walkability in the area. <br /> <br />Furthermore, with all the discussion of global warming and the need for energy independence, this is the <br />perfect moment to support businesses that are local. I would like to see perhaps a few locally owned <br />businesses, including a grocery store, clothing store or any number of possibilities plus a small amount <br />of open space. I would like to see San Leandro progress, not just invite in homogenous businesses to <br />increase the tax base without regard to San Leandro's rich history and diverse residents. <br /> <br />Thank you for your attention to this matter. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />Michele Minsuk <br /> <br />6/7/2007 <br />