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2661 ALVARADO, LLC 1401 Griffith Street San Francisco, CA 94124 (41 S) 822 -8255 November 23, 2011 Luke Sims Community Development Director City of San Leandro 835 E. 14 "' Street San Leandro, CA 94577 Dear Mr Sims, -ter v. Dep V E cpM , pE I am writing on behalf of Damon McKinney of C &M Trailer Rental regarding the city's intent to revoke the Conditional Use Permit at 2661 Alvarado Street. As we are all aware, a shooting occurred on the premises' parking lot during the early morning hours of Sunday, October 2, 2011 which resulted in the tragic loss of three lives. I urgently and passionately implore the City to consider the circumstances and subsequent cooperative spirit of Damon (and myself) before unequivocally revoking the Conditional Use Permit. There is no disputing a tattoo event occurred iii unit 22 on the evening of October l which violated the Conditional Use Permit. Damon freely admits he was aware of the event but has sincerely stated' it was nothing moxe than an 'innocent mistake to allow it to take place. He did not consider notifying me' (the building manager),_ the city nor adjoining `businesses as the event was anticipated - to be lightly attended where drop in guests would obtain small, inexpensive tattoos over the course of a few hours. The exposure via social media caused the unanticipated large gathering and truly caught Damon off guard. In hindsight, the use of social media was a critical mistake. However, a reasonable person would never anticipate the outbreak of violence in the parking lot after the event had ended, From the moment Sgt. Calcagno contacted me early on Sunday morning, I fully cooperated in providing names, contact numbers and anything else requested to facilitate the investigation. More importantly, Damon did the same freely and just as promptly to ensure the investigation proceeded unimpeded. Later Sgt Calcagno complimented both of us for our efforts and we believe our cooperation enhanced the investigation. Yes, the unauthorized use of the space necessitated the investigation. Damon's full accountability and cooperation illustrates his shock and dismay at how such a seemingly innocent use of the space had taken such a turn for the worse. He truly had no idea of what was in store that evening. Damon is a sole'proprietor who has worked hard over the past two years to establish a small business enterprise renting small trailers from unit 22 He has done his best to learn and comply with complex business and zoning iegulations.;He freely admits he'made`a rnistakc in allowing the unit to be :;.. used for sonrethrng oilier than his business on a quiet Saturday night in - an otherwise unoccupied business complex.' There is no doubt in my thind that' lie'will' never; `ever repeat this mistake: `In all likelihood his unfortunate plight will serve as a lesson for many small businesses in San Leandro and surrounding cities.