<html><head></head><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div>I also wanted to add that I met briefly with Robert, cc:ed below, today. He explained the situation further and I explained Sudo Room's status and that it may be difficult to get an endorsement from the group at this point.</div><div><br></div><div>He said it would be most helpful for people to come to the planning commission meeting next Wed.. People are welcome to speak on their own behalf, as some of the musicians connected to Sound Room plan to do.</div><div><br></div><div>He also mentioned some plans they have for Art Murmur and I suggested he drop by the organizational meeting at Counter Coyote Collective this evening, if he's interested in talking about collaborating.</div><div><br><br>sent from +1(415) 728-5800</div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> "Karen A Van Leuven" <<a href="mailto:kavanleuven@usfca.edu">kavanleuven@usfca.edu</a>><br><b>Date:</b> August 24, 2012 12:49:42 PM PDT<br><b>To:</b> Eddan Katz <<a href="mailto:eddan@eddan.com">eddan@eddan.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Re: 2147 Broadway</b><br><br></div></blockquote><div></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>Eddan<br>Robert will be in the building in the kitchen space (2145) at 2. Since we arranged this meeting I have had a meeting scheduled in SF that I can't get out of.<br><br>Robert is the head of our advisory board (BAJA) and a partner in Uptown Kitchen (the tenant in the kitchen space). <br>
<br>Thanks, Karen<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 5:36 PM, Eddan Katz <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:eddan@eddan.com" target="_blank">eddan@eddan.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
Oh, sorry about the confusion.<br>
Yeah, next Friday works for me. Around 2ish then.<br>
Looking forward to meeting up.<br>
<span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888">-Eddan<br>
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On Aug 17, 2012, at 4:03 PM, Karen Van Leuven wrote:<br>
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> Ok I thought we were talking about next week. I am traveling and will be back 8/24<br>
> K<br>
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> Sent from my iPhone<br>
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> On Aug 17, 2012, at 10:14 PM, "Eddan Katz" <<a href="mailto:eddan@eddan.com">eddan@eddan.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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>> Hi Karen -<br>
>><br>
>> Just wanted to let you know I'm in the building now. If you could call me when you get here, that would be great. Thanks.<br>
>><br>
>> -Eddan<br>
>><br>
>><br>
>> sent from <a href="tel:%2B1%28415%29%20728-5800" value="+14157285800">+1(415) 728-5800</a><br>
>><br>
>> On Aug 16, 2012, at 11:20 AM, "Karen Van Leuven" <<a href="mailto:kavanleuven@usfca.edu">kavanleuven@usfca.edu</a>> wrote:<br>
>><br>
>>> 2ish is good. Robert will be meeting with us - he is the head of our advisory board<br>
>>> K<br>
>>><br>
>>> Sent from my iPhone<br>
>>><br>
>>> On Aug 16, 2012, at 6:37 PM, "Eddan Katz" <<a href="mailto:eddan@eddan.com">eddan@eddan.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>>><br>
>>>> I can meet in the afternoon, after 2pm or so. i'll be around the building then. when works for you?<br>
>>>><br>
>>>> On Aug 15, 2012, at 5:18 PM, Karen Van Leuven wrote:<br>
>>>><br>
>>>>> Eddan<br>
>>>>> I'm away until Friday but could meet then<br>
>>>>> K<br>
>>>>><br>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone<br>
>>>>><br>
>>>>> On Aug 15, 2012, at 5:15 PM, "Eddan Katz" <<a href="mailto:eddan@eddan.com">eddan@eddan.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>>>>><br>
>>>>>> Can we meet sometime early next week to talk about this further? We would like to help and want to figure out the best way to do that.<br>
>>>>>><br>
>>>>>> sent from <a href="tel:%2B1%28415%29%20728-5800" value="+14157285800">+1(415) 728-5800</a><br>
>>>>>><br>
>>>>>> On Aug 15, 2012, at 5:06 PM, "Karen Van Leuven" <<a href="mailto:kavanleuven@usfca.edu">kavanleuven@usfca.edu</a>> wrote:<br>
>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>> You were in bcc.<br>
>>>>>>> If you wouldnt mind writing a letter of support to the planning Commission that would be great. Our attorney has asked us to gather letters of support<br>
>>>>>>> Karen<br>
>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone<br>
>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>> On Aug 15, 2012, at 3:41 PM, "Eddan Katz" <<a href="mailto:eddan@eddan.com">eddan@eddan.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>>> Hi Karen -<br>
>>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>>> Thanks for sending this to me. Was I in cc: or bcc:? Is there something that <a href="http://sudoroom.org" target="_blank">sudoroom.org</a> could/should do?<br>
>>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>>> -Eddan<br>
>>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>>> sent from <a href="tel:%2B1%28415%29%20728-5800" value="+14157285800">+1(415) 728-5800</a><br>
>>>>>>>><br>
</div></div><div class="HOEnZb"><div class="h5">>>>>>>>> On Aug 15, 2012, at 3:23 PM, "Karen A Van Leuven" <kavanleuven@usfcaedu> wrote:<br>
>>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>>>> Hello. I am the President and Founder of Bay Area Jazz & Arts (AKA The Sound Room). We are slated to move into 2147 Broadway. Our goal was to be in before June 1, however, EBMC continues to occupy the space for which we have a lease.<br>
>>>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>>>> We are a charitable nonprofit organization that nurtures music, art, and creative ventures through live performance and educational programs. BAJA was created to support the community of artists and musicians by providing a network for collaboration and fostering community interaction with the arts We support live music and visual arts and believe that communities are enriched by creative people and art. Our home location will be known as The Sound Room.<br>
>>>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>>>> Our work initially began through collaboration with Oaktown Jazz Workshop We hosted performances for their students and provided pro bono assistance for generating a mobile outreach truck known as the Groovemobile. Later, we launched a successful gallery and house concert series which has been ongoing for almost 4 years. The loss of funding for music and arts programs in schools galvanized our desire to do more outreach for students of all ages We selected 2147 Broadway as a home for BAJA because of its proximity to public transportation, seismic and energy efficiency upgrades, handicap accessibility, and location within an area that currently hosts artistic and creative events on a regular basis. In short, we want to be part of the cultural renaissance of Oakland.<br>
>>>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>>>> Our goal is to provide musical and art events on a regular basis. Funds received through sales of tickets, beverages and food will be funneled back into the program to provide educational programs for the community, conduct outreach, and provide artist in residence stipends. For example, we had planned a summer series for children. This series would involve music education, interaction with professional musicians, and attendance at live performances. A similar program was planned focused on painting. Unfortunately these programs were canceled due to our inability to access our site. We will be collaborating with the School for the Arts and the Oakland Conservatory of Music to provide a small performance venue for their students. In addition, we are collaborating with Bay Area Community Services to provide music and art programs for frail elders.<br>
>>>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>>>> EBMC is protesting our tenancy. They expressed concern about noise and change in the character of the building. At our own expense we conducted a Noise Study that demonstrates negligible noise transmission from 2147 to the space that they supposedly rent - 2141 upstairs to the left. We are unable to get all of our clearances because of their protest. Our issue is coming before the Planning Commission on 8/29. If you would be willing to write a letter of support for our occupancy, it would be most appreciated. You can submit letters to me at this address. I need to turn in the materials to Planning by 5P on 8/24.<br>
>>>>>>>>><br>
>>>>>>>>> Thank you,<br>
>>>>>>>>> Karen Van Leuven<br>
>>>>>>>>> <a href="tel:510.499.7031" value="+15104997031">510.499.7031</a><br>
>>>><br>
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