Minor, Gregory

From:

Steve Hassing <sjh@hassinglaw.com>

Friday, April 24, 2015 2:07 PM
Miller, Scott; Minor, Gregory
Marcela Jara
Suprema Meats

Sent:
To:
Cc:

Subject:

Mr. Miller,
On behalf of Suprema Meats I am extending an invitation to you to join us on a walk-through of Suprema's facility prior
to your decision in this matter. We would like the opportunity to show you what has been done and to explain why as
well as explaining the effect on the neighbors. We would also like to show you exactly-on site-what Suprema wants
to do and explain why it will benefit the entire area. We would like you to bring Mr. Minor with you. By continuous
emails and phone calls, as well as last night's meeting, you have been provided with the neighbor's views. We would
like to present our side of the story in an atmosphere devoid of the giggling and argument witnessed last night.
Let's talk further about scheduling the meeting.
Thanks
sjh

LAW OFFICES
OF

STEVEN

j ...

HASSING

Steve Hassing
(916) 677-1776 Office
(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

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Minor, Gregory
From:

Steve Hassing <sjh@hassinglaw.com>

Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:47 AM
Minor, Gregory; Miller, Scott; Marcela Jara
RE: Suprema Meats

Sent:
To:

Subject:

I have a deposition in Oakland Friday. Perhaps Friday afternoon around 3:00 would work?
sjh

LAW OFFICES
OF

STEVEN

j ...

HASSING

Steve Hassing

(916) 677-1776 Office

(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

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From: Minor, Gregory [mailto:GMinor@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 6:12 PM

To: Steve Hassing; Miller, Scott

Cc: Marcela Jara

Subject: RE: Suprema Meats

I welcome an opportunity to walk through the facility.
I am available next week the following times:

Monday after 2:30pm

Tuesday before noon

Thursday before lpm

Friday anytime

Best,
Greg Minor
Assistant to the City Administrator
Nuisance Abatement/Special Activity Permits Division
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510)238-6370
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Fax: (510) 238-7084

gminor@oaklandnet.com

From: Steve Hassing [mailto:sjh@hassinqlaw.com]

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 2:07 PM

To: Miller, Scott; Minor, Gregory
Cc: Marcela Jara
Subject: Suprema Meats
Mr. Miller,
On behalf of Suprema Meats I am extending an invitation to you to join us on a walk-through of Suprema's facility prior
to your decision in this matter. We would like the opportunity to show you what has been done and to explain why as
well as explaining the effect on the neighbors. We would also like to show you exactly-on site-what Suprema wants
to do and explain why it will benefit the entire area. We would like you to bring Mr. Minor with you. By continuous
emails and phone calls, as well as last night's meeting, you have been provided with the neighbor's views. We would
like to present our side of the story in an atmosphere devoid of the giggling and argument witnessed last night.
Let's talk further about scheduling the meeting.
Thanks
sjh

LAW OFFICES
OF

STEVEN

J.

HASSING

Steve Hassing

(916) 677-1776 Office

(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

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Minor, Gregory
From:

Sent:
To:

Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:

Quesada, Bill
Monday, April 27, 2015 8:51 AM
MARIO E; Candell, Chris
Minor, Gregory; JARA, MIGUEL; Hassing, Steve; Low, Tim
RE: Weekly complaint log
sharpscan@oakland.local_20131022_020152.pdf

Mario,
See attached Complaint Log template as requested.
Bill Quesada
Zoning Inspection Supervisor
238-6345

From: MARIO E [mailto:tiomarito@comcast.net]

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 1:00 PM
To: Candell, Chris
Cc: Quesada, Bill; Minor, Gregory; JARA, MIGUEL; Hassing, Steve
Subject: Weekly complaint log

Mr. Chandell,
Wishing you all had a good City Council meeting, I proceed to do my part.
This week we only had one report worthy problem, a driver from KLG Trucking was parked here when
Michael came in around 3:30 am, he came in between .11 :00 pm and 3:30 am, he said he wasn't sure
what time he came in, but we still went through all the procedures and had him call his supervisor in
order to be unloaded. Also, there were two trucks that came in north on Lowell, and we are trying to
make everyone aware that the only way we want them to come in is exiting on Powell St, from Hwy
80, east on Powell then south on Lowell, so I did include this in the Complaint log that I am sending
you.
This week Bill Quesada suggested that it might be helpful if in the driver sign in log we could include
the arrival and departure time, we started doing it in the actual sign in log, but now we have a new
log, so I am attaching a copy of the revised sheet, I am also attaching a copy of the directions we are
giving the driver to leave Suprema and get back to the freeway, I am still working on that one, Michael
asked if I could include a map, so I will happen soon, other that, you will be receiving the regular stuff,
Driver sign in log, complaint logs and signed instructions from the drivers_,
Bill Quesada, in one of your emails, you mentioned you had a complaint log format, I would
appreciate if you can send it to me, I think it might be better than what we have, and thanks for the
input.
Any questions ... you know where I am. Thank you.
Mario E Jara
Operations Manager
Suprema Meat Company
5655 Lowell Street
Oakland, CA. 94608
(5.10) 654-9282
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(510) 655-9566 fax

(510 376-3010 cell
Mario. suprema@comcast.net
tiomarito@comcast.net
Driver Website. http://smc-route.com/

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Minor, Gregory
From:
Sent:

Miller, Scott
Monday, April 27, 2015 9:08 AM
Steve Hassing; Minor, Gregory; Marcela Jara
RE: Suprema Meats

To:

Subject:

I can make Friday afternoon work. I will hold the 3-4:30 timeslot until I hear from everyone that this will work. Thanks.
scott

Scott Miller, Zoning Manager I Bureau of Planning I 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 2114 I Oakland, CA
94612 I Phone: (510) 238-2235 I Fax: (510) 2384730 I Email: smiller@oaklandnet.com I Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning
From: Steve Hassing [mailto:sjh@hassinglaw.com]
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:47 AM
To: Minor, Gregory; Miller, Scott; Marcela Jara
Subject: RE: Suprema Meats
I have a deposition in Oakland Friday. Perhaps Friday afternoon around 3:00 would work?
sjh

LAW OFFICES
OF

STEVEN

J ..

HASSING

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(916) 677-1776 Office

(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

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From: Minor, Gregory [mailto:GMinor@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 6: 12 PM
To: Steve Hassing; Miller, Scott
Cc: Marcela Jara
Subject: RE: Suprema Meats
I welcome an opportunity to walk through the facility.
I am available next week the following times:
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Monday after 2:30pm

Tuesday before noon
Thursday before lpm
Friday anytime

Best,
Greg Minor
Assistant to the City Administrator
Nuisance Abatement/Special Activity Permits Division
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510)238-6370
Fax: (510) 238-7084
.gminor@oaklandnet.com

From: Steve Hassing [mailto:sjh@hassinglaw.com]

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 2:07 PM

To: Miller, Scott; Minor, Gregory
Cc: Marcela Jara
Subject: Suprema Meats
Mr. Miller,
On behalf of Suprema Meats I am extending an invitation to you to join us on a walk-through of Suprema's facility prior
to your decision in this matter. We would like the opportunity to show you what has been done and to explain why as
well as explaining the effect on the neighbors. We would also like to show you exactly-on site-what Suprema wants
to do and explain why it will benefit the entire area. We would like you to bring Mr. Minor with you. By continuous
emails and phone calls, as well as last night's meeting, you have been provided with the neighbor's views. We would
like to present our side of the story in an atmosphere devoid of the giggling and argument witnessed last night.
Let's talk further about scheduling the meeting.
Thanks
sjh

LA~ OFFICES
OF

STEVEN

J ..

HASSING

Steve Hassing

(916) 677-1776 Office

(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com
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Minor, Gregory
Steve Hassing <sjh@hassinglaw.com>
Monday, April 27, 2015 2:55 PM
Miller, Scott; Minor, Gregory; Marcela Jara
RE: Suprema Meats

From:

Sent:
To:

Subject:

Can we set the meeting for 3:30 on Friday. That should allow me time to complete my deposition and get over there?

LAW OFFICES
OF

STEVEN

j..,

HASSING

Steve Hassing
{916) 677-1776 Office
(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com
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From: Miller, Scott [mailto:SMiller@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 9:08 AM To: Steve Hassing; Minor, Gregory; Marcela Jara
Subject: RE: Suprema Meats
I can make Friday afternoon work. I will hold the 3-4:30 timeslot until I hear from everyone that this will work. Thanks.

scott

Scott Miller, Zoning Manager I Bureau of Planning I 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 2114 I Oakland, CA
946121 Phone:(510)238-2235 I Fax:(510)2384730 I Email: smiller@oaklandnet.com I Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning
From: Steve Hassing [mailto:sjh@hassinglaw.com]

Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:47 AM

To: Minor, Gregory; Miller, Scott; Marcela Jara
Subject: RE: Suprema Meats

I have a deposition in Oakland Friday. Perhaps Friday afternoon around 3:00 would work?

sjh

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OF

STEVEN

j ...

HASSING

Steve Hassing
(916) 677-1776 Office
(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

TRIAL LAWYER

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From: Minor, Gregory [mailto:GMinor@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 6: 12 PM

To: Steve Hassing; Miller, Scott
Cc: Marcela Jara
Subject: RE: Suprema Meats
I welcome an opportunity to walk through the facility.
I am available next week the following times:

Monday after 2:30pm

Tuesday before noon

Thursday before lpm

Friday anytime
Best,
Greg Minor
Assistant to the City Administrator
Nuisance Abatement/Special Activity Permits Division
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510)238-6370
Fax: (510) 238-7084
gminor@oaklandnet.com

From: Steve Hassing [mailto:sjh@hassinglaw.com]

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 2:07 PM

To: Miller, Scott; Minor, Gregory
Cc: Marcela Jara
Subject: Suprema Meats
Mr. Miller,
On behalf of Suprema Meats I am extending an invitation to you to join us on a walk-through of Suprema's facility prior
to your decision in this matter. We would like the opportunity to show you what has been done and to explain why as
22

well as explaining the effect on the neighbors. We would also like to show you exactly-on site-what Suprema wants
to do and explain why it will benefit the entire area. We would like you to bring Mr. Minor with you. By continuous
emails and phone calls, as well as last night's meeting, you have been provided with the neighbor's views. We would
like to present our side of the story in an atmosphere devoid of the giggling and argument witnessed last night.
Let's talk further about scheduling the meeting.
Thanks
sjh

LAW OFFICES
OF

STEVEN

J ..

HASSING

Steve Hassing

(916) 677-1776 Office

(916} 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

TRIAL LAWVER

I BUSINESS LITIGATION

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Minor, Gregory
From:

Miller, Scott
Monday, April 27, 2015 3:19 PM
Steve Hassing
Minor, Gregory; Marcela Jara
Re: Suprema Meats

Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:

That is fine, if you think 1 hour is enough time. I have to be back in downtown Oakland by 5:00.
Scott

Scott Miller, Zoning Manager I Bureau of Planning I 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 2114 I Oakland,
CA 94612 I Phone: {510) 238-2235 I Fax: (510) 2384730 I Email: smiller@oaklandnet.com I Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning
On Apr 27, 2015, at 2:55 PM, Steve Hassing <sjh@hassinglaw.com> wrote:
Can we set the meeting for 3:30 on Friday. That should allow me time to complete my deposition and
get over there?

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Steve Hassing
(916) 677-1776 Office
(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

TRIAL LAWYER

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From: Miller, Scott [mailto:SMiller@oaklandnet.com]

Sent:

Monday, April 27, 2015 9:08 AM

To: Steve Hassing; Minor, Gregory; Marcela Jara

Subject: RE: Suprema Meats

I can make Friday afternoon work. I will hold the 3-4:30 timeslot until I hear from everyone that this will
work. Thanks.
scott

Scott Miller, Zoning Manager I Bureau of Planning I 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite
21141 Oakland,CA94612 I Phone:(510)238-2235 I Fax:(510)2384730 I Email: smiller@oaklandnet.com I Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning

From: Steve Hassing [mailto:sjh@hassinglaw.com]

Sent:

Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:47 AM

To: Minor, Gregory; Miller, Scott; Marcela Jara

Subject: RE: Suprema Meats
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I have a deposition in Oakland Friday. Perhaps Friday afternoon around 3:00 would work?
sjh

<image001.png>

Steve Hassing
(916) 677-1776 Office
(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

TRIAL LAWYER

I BUSINESS LITIGATION

From: Minor, Gregory [mailto:GMinor@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 6:12 PM

To: Steve Hassing; Miller, Scott
Cc: Marcela Jara
Subject: RE: Suprema Meats
I welcome an opportunity to walk through the facility.
I am available next week the following times:

Monday after 2:30pm

Tuesday before noon

Thursday before lpm

Friday anytime
Best,
Greg Minor
Assistant to the City Administrator
Nuisance Abatement/Special Activity Permits Division
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510)238-6370
Fax: (510) 238-7084
gminor@oaklandnet.com

From: Steve Hassing [mailto:sjh@hassinglaw.com]

To: Miller, Scott; Minor, Gregory

Cc: Marcela Jara
Subject: Suprema Meats

' Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 2:07 PM

Mr. Miller,
On behalf of Su pre ma Meats I am extending an invitation to you to join us on a walk-through of
Suprema's facility prior to your decision in this matter. We would like the opportunity to show you what
has been done and to explain why as well as explaining the effect on the neighbors. We would also like
to show you exactly-on site-what Suprema wants to do and explain why it will benefit the entire
area. We would like you to bring Mr. Minor with you. By continuous emails and phone calls, as well as
25

last night's meeting, you have been provided with the neighbor's views. We would like to present our
side of the story in an atmosphere devoid of the giggling and argument witnessed last night.
Let's talk further about scheduling the meeting.
Thanks
sjh

<imageOOl.png>
Steve Hassing
(916) 677-1776 Office
(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

TRIAL LAWYER

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Minor, Gregory
From:

Steve Hassing <sjh@hassinglaw.com>

Monday, April 27, 2015 4:06 PM
Miller, Scott
Minor, Gregory; Marcela Jara
RE: Suprema Meats

Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:

I think it should be

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J ..

HASSING

Steve Hassing

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sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

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From: Miller, Scott [mailto:SMiller@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 3:19 PM

To: Steve Hassing
Cc: Minor, Gregory; Marcela Jara
Subject: Re: Suprema Meats
That is fine, if you think 1 hour is enough time. I have to be back in downtown Oakland by 5:00.
Scott

Scott Miller, Zoning Manager I Bureau of Planning I 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 2114 I Oakland,
CA 94612 I Phone: (510) 238-2235 I Fax: (510) 2384730 I Email: smiller@oaklandnet.com I Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning
On Apr 27, 2015, at 2:55 PM, Steve Hassing <sjh@hassinglaw.com> wrote:
Can we set the meeting for 3:30 on Friday. That should allow me time to complete my deposition and
get over there?

<image001.png>
Steve Hassing
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(916) 677-1776 Office

(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

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From: Miller, Scott [mailto:SMiller@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 9:08 AM

To: Steve Hassing; Minor, Gregory; Marcela Jara
Subject: RE: Suprema Meats

I can make Friday afternoon work. I will hold the 3-4:30 timeslot until I hear from everyone that this will
work. Thanks.
scott

Scott Miller, Zoning Manager I Bureau of Planning I 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite
21141 Oakland,CA94612 I Phone:(510)238-2235 I Fax:(510)2384730 I Email: smiller@oaklandnet.com I Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning
From: Steve Hassing [mailto:sjh@hassinglaw.com]

Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:47 AM

To: Minor, Gregory; Miller, Scott; Marcela Jara
Subject: RE: Suprema Meats
I have a deposition in Oakland Friday. Perhaps Friday afternoon around 3:00 would work?
sjh

<imageOOl.png>

Steve Hassing
(916) 677-1776 Office
(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

TRIAL LAWYER

I BUSINESS LITIGATION

From: Minor, Gregory [mailto:GMinor@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 6:12 PM

To: Steve Hassing; Miller, Scott
Cc: Marcela Jara
Subject: RE: Suprema Meats
I welcome an opportunity to walk through the facility.
I am available next week the following times:

Monday after 2:30pm

Tuesday before noon

Thursday before lpm

Friday anytime

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Best,
Greg Minor
Assistant to the City Administrator
Nuisance Abatement/Special Activity Permits Division
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510)238-6370
Fax: (510) 238-7084
gminor@oaklandnet.com

From: Steve Hassing [mailto:sjh@hassinglaw.com]

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 2:07 PM

To: Miller, Scott; Minor, Gregory
Cc: Marcela Jara
Subject: Suprema Meats
Mr. Miller,
On behalf of Suprema Meats I am extending an invitation to you to join us on a walk-through of .
Su pre ma's facility prior to your decision in this matter. We would like the opportunity to show you what
has been done and to explain why as well as explaining the effect on the neighbors. We would also like
to show you exactly-on site-what Suprema wants to do and explain why it will benefit the entire
area. We would like you to bring Mr. Minor with you. By continuous emails and phone calls, as wel.1 as
last night's meeting, you have been provided with the neighbor's views. We would like to present our
side of the story in an atmosphere devoid of the giggling and argument witnessed last night.
Let's talk further about scheduling the meeting.
Thanks
sjh

<imageOOl. png>
Steve Hassing
(916) 677-1776 Office
(916} 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

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Minor, Gregory
From:

Sent:
To:

Cc:
Subject:

Monday, April 27, 2015 9:18 PM

Minor, Gregory
Kalb, Dan
Refrigerated semi-truck on Aileen Street, April 27, 7:58 PM

Hi Greg.

It was nice meeting you at the Suprema Meat Company public meeting last week. You said that I could e-mail
you pictures of trucks traveling down our street.
Tonight, April 27, at approximately 7:58 PM, a refrigerated semi-truck drove west from Adeline Street on
Aileen to Lowell Street. A photograph is attached. It turned right on Lowell and is currently parked on Lowell
Street between Aileen and 57th Street. The reefer has been running since then. We can hear the reefer in our
living room on Aileen Street, and we can feel the vibrations. Our property is in a residential zone, not the HBX
zone.
My husband and I stepped out around 8:30 PM to photograph the truck on Lowell Street and take a sound
reading. My husband measured 77 dB at the source using a handheld sound meter, which means that as of 10
PM this evening, it will be in violation of OMC 17.120.050(1) (quoted below).
We spoke with the truck driver. He told us the following:
- According to federal law, he can't move the truck for 10 hours because he's reached his legal limit of drive
time.
- He also can't turn off the reefer because he has meat in the back. He intends to run the reefer all night.
- He has an appointment to deliver the meat tomorrow morning to Suprema Meat Company.
- He would prefer to be parked elsewhere, but he was not instructed by his company to go elsewhere for the
night.
I'm attaching a photo of the truck parked on Lowell Street, which we took after our conversation with the driver.
Please confirm that you received the photos. Thank you.

OMC 17.120.050(1)
Commercial Refrigeration Units. Stationary and mobile commercial refrigeration units shall not produce a noise level greater
than the noise level standards set forth in this section. Between the hours of ten (10) p.m. and seven (7) a.m., a mobile
refrigeration unit shall not be located within two hundred (200) feet of any residential zone boundary unless such unit is within
an enclosure which reduces the noise level outside the enclosure to no more than sixty (60) dBA and reduces vibration to a level
below the vibration perception threshold set forth in Section 17.120.060.

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Minor, Gregory
Marcela Jara <mmjara@comcast.net>
Monday, April 27, 2015 9:48 PM
Minor, Gregory
sjh@hassinglaw.com
Re: Refrigerated semi-truck on Aileen Street, April 27, 7:58 PM

From:

Sent:
To:

Cc:
Subject:

I will move this truck in 15 minutes

Sorry

MJ
On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 9:36 PM, Minor, Gregory <GMinor@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Mr hassing and mr jaraPlease find another location for this truck immediately.
Thank you,
Greg
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:

From: "
Date: April 27, 2015 at 9:17:47 PM PDT
To: <gminor@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: "Kalb, Dan" <dkalb@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: Refrigerated semi-truck on Aileen Street, April 27, 7:58 PM
Hi Greg.

It was nice meeting you at the Suprema Meat Company public meeting last week. You said that I
could e-mail you pictures of trucks traveling down our street.
Tonight, April 27, at approximately 7:58 PM, a refrigerated semi-truck drove west from Adeline
Street on Aileen to Lowell Street. A photograph is attached. It turned right on Lowell and is
currently parked on Lowell Street between Aileen and 57th Street. The reefer has been running
since then. We can hear the reefer in our living room on Aileen Street, and we can feel the
vibrations. Our property is in a residential zone, not the HBX zone.
My husband and I stepped out around 8:30 PM to photograph the truck on Lowell Street and take
a sound reading. My husband measured 77 dB at the source using a handheld sound meter, which
means that as of 10 PM this evening, it will be in violation of OMC 17.120.050(1) (quoted
below).
We spoke with the truck driver. He told us the following:
- According to federal law, he can't move the truck for 10 hours because he's reached his legal
limit of drive time.
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- He also can't turn off the reefer because he has meat in the back. He intends to run the reefer all
night.
- He has an appointment to deliver the meat tomorrow morning to Suprema Meat Company.
- He would prefer to be parked elsewhere, but he was not instructed by his company to go
elsewhere for the night.
I'm attaching a photo Of the truck parked on Lowell Street, which we took after our conversation
with the driver.
Please confirm that you received the photos. Thank you.

OMC 17.120.050(1)
Commercial Refrigeration Units. Stationary and mobile commercial refrigeration units shall not produce a
noise level greater than the noise level standards set forth in this section. Between the hours of ten ( 10) p.m.
and seven (7) a.m., a mobile refrigeration unit shall not be located within two hundred (200) feet of any
residential zone boundary unless such unit is within an enclosure which reduces the noise level outside the
enclosure to no more than sixty (60) dBA and reduces vibration to a level below the vibration perception
threshold set forth in Section 17.120.060.

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Minor, Gregory
From:

Sent:

To:
Subject:

Minor, Gregory
Thursday, April 23, 2015 3:05 PM
Pon, Craig
FW: Ulla jonsson shared "Suprema application 2.ppt" with you

From: Jonsson, Ulla-Britt

Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 2:38 PM

To: Craig Miers (cmiers@mierscottarchitects.com); Minor, Gregory

Cc: mmjara@comcast.net; Candell, Chris; Quesada, Bill; Hassing, Steve (stevehassing@yahoo.com)

Subject: FW: Ulla jonsson shared "Suprema application 2.ppt" with you
Craig,
Please see the Drop Box below to confirm that I got the slides right for your presentation.
Everyone. Here are our responsibilities:
I facilitate the meeting.
Craig presents the drawings part of the PowerPoint presentation and is there to answer questions re physical
improvements.
Greg records the comments on flip charts. Greg, could you also forward the PowerPoint presentation will I facilitate,
please?
Chris and Bill answer questions and clarify misunderstandings re code enforcement efforts.
Scott answers questions about process and talks about next steps.
Miguel and Steve listen. If there are questions only you can answer we may turn to you for information.
Please tell me if I have this right or I missed something.
Ps. Monica Harris from Council Member Kalb's office will attend the meeting tonight.
We will have water and refreshments.
(Jlla-f)ritt Jonsson, Flanner
City of Oakland Bureau of Planning
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612
Direct: ( 510) 238-3322 I Fax: (510) 238-4730
ujonsson@oaklandnet.com I www.oaklandnet.com/planning

From: Ulla jonsson via Dropbox [mailto:no-reply@dropbox.com]

Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 2:13 PM

To: Jonsson, Ulla-Britt

Subject: Ulla jonsson shared "Suprema application 2.ppt" with you

Ulla used Dropbox to share a file with you!

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Minor, Gregory
Monday, April 13, 2015 2:30 PM
Lum, Christina
FW: 955 - 57th ST dba Suprema Meats
DOC021715.pdf

fyi
From: Vasquez, Susan

Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 3:01 PM

To: Quesada, Bill; Candell, Chris; Illgen, Richard; Flynn, Rachel; Kalb, Dan

Cc: Minor, Gregory

Subject: 955 - 57th ST dba Suprema Meats

Hi,
Attached is your file copy .. Copies were sent out to all offices and officials that may be affected by our actions.
Thanks,

s~v~~
City Administrator's Office
Nuisance Abatement Division
1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, 11th floor
(510) 238-7487

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Minor, Gregory
Thursday, April 23, 2015 3:07 PM
Pon, Craig
FW: Weekly Complaint log
IMG.jpg; IMG_OOOl.jpg; IMG_0002.jpg; IMG_0003.jpg; IMG_0004.jpg; IMG_OOOS.jpg

From: MARIO E [mailto:tiomarito@comcast.net]

Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 1:15 PM
To: Candell, Chris
Cc: Quesada, Bill; Minor, Gregory; JARA, MIGUEL; Hassing, Steve
Subject: Weekly Complaint log

Dear Mr. Candell,

I sadly must inform you that this was a v.ery busy week, we had 4 occurrences that I must report.
There were three trucks that came in through 57th street and one that parked overnight.
The good thing is that our website ( http://suprema-truckroute.com/) is up and running, we are
waiting to get feedback from drivers so we can make adjustments if necessary.
I am attaching the complaint logs, the weekly driver sign in log, and the directions that we had the
drivers sign to show that they received a copy.
Hoping next week will be nothing but good news. Thank you.
Regards.
Mario E Jara
Operations Manager
Suprema Meat Company
5655 Lowell Street
Oakland, CA. 94608
(510) 654-9282
(510) 655-9566 fax
(510 376-3010 cell
Mario.suprema@comcast.net
tiomarito@comcast.net

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Thursday, April 23, 2015 3:27 PM
Jonsson, Ulla-Britt
Accepted: meeting with Suprema neighbors and applicant

Minor, Gregory
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Minor, Gregory
Thursday, April 23, 2015 7:48 PM
Pon, Craig
Sup re ma

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Storm water issue came up and owner stated he will wash trucks elsewhere if told by the city. So I dont think you need
to observe anything just notify Suprema ASAP of applicable requirements and suggest alternative locations for that
activity.
Greg
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, Minor, Gregory
Friday, April 24, 2015 6:12 PM
'Steve Hassing'; Miller, Scott
Marcela Jara
RE: Suprema Meats

I welcome an opportunity to walk through the facility.

I am available next week the following times:

Monday after 2:30pm

Tuesday before noon

Thursday before 1pm

Friday anytime

Best,
Greg Minor
Assistant to the City Administrator
Nuisance Abatement/Special Activity Permits Division
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510)238-6370
Fax: (510) 238-7084
gminor@oaklandnet.com

From: Steve Hassing [mailto:sjh@hassinglaw.com]

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 2:07 PM

To: Miller, Scott; Minor, Gregory
Cc: Marcela Jara
Subject: Suprenia Meats
Mr. Miller,
On behalf of Suprema Meats I am extending an invitation to you to join us on a walk-through of Suprema's facility prior
to your decision in this matter. We would like the opportunity to show you what has been done and to explain why as
well as explaining the effect on the neighbors. We would also like to show you exactly-on site-what Suprema wants
to do and explain why it will benefit the entire area. We would like you to bring Mr. Minor with you. By continuous
emails and phone calls, as well as last night's meeting, you have been provided with the neighbor's views. We would
like to present our side of the story in an atmosphere devoid of the giggling and argument witnessed last night.
Let's talk further about scheduling the meeting.
Thanks
sjh

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HASSING

Steve Hassing
(916) 677-1776 Office
(916) 677-1770 Fax
sjh@hassinglaw.com
www.hassinglaw.com

TRIAL LAWYER

I BUSINESS LITIGATION

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Minor, Gregory
Monday, April 27, 2015 9:37 PM
sjh@hassinglaw.com
mmjara@comcast.net
Fwd: Refrigerated semi-truck on Aileen Street, April 27, 7:58 PM
Apr 27 758 PM Aileen Streetjpg; Apr 27 900 PM Lowell Str'eet.jpg

Mr hassing and mr jaraPlease find another location for this truck immediately.
Thank you,
Greg
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "
Date: April 27, 2015 at 9:17:47 PM PDT
To: <gminor@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: "Kalb, Dan" <dkalb@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: Refrigerated semi-truck on Aileen Street, April 27, 7:58 PM

Hi Greg.

It was nice meeting you at the Suprema Meat Company public meeting last week. You said that I
could e-mail you pictures of trucks traveling down our street.
Tonight, April 27, at approximately 7:58 PM, a refrigerated semi-truck drove west from Adeline
Street on Aileen to Lowell Street. A photograph is attached. It turned right on Lowell and is
currently parked on Lowell Street between Aileen and 57th Street. The reefer has been running
since then. We can hear the reefer in our living room on Aileen Street, and we can feel the
vibrations. Our property is in a residential zone, not the HBX zone.
My husband and I stepped out around 8:30 PM to photograph the truck on Lowell Street and take
a sound reading. My husband measured 77 dB at the source using a handheld sound meter, which
means that as of 10 PM this evening, it will be in violation of OMC 17.120.050(!) (quoted
below).
We spoke with the truck driver. He told us the following:
- According to federal law, he can't move the truck for 10 hours because he's reached his legal
limit of drive time.
- He also can't turn off the reefer because he has meat in the back. He intends to run the reefer all
night.
- He has an appointment to deliver the meat tomorrow morning to Suprema Meat Company.
- He would prefer to be parked elsewhere, but he was not instructed by his company to go
elsewhere for the night.

I'm attaching a photo of the truck parked on Lowell Street, which we took after our conversation
with the driver.
Please confirm that you received the photos. Thank you.

OMC 17.120.050(!)
Commercial Refrigeratfon Units. Stationary and mobile commercial refrigeration units shall not produce a
noise level greater than the noise level standards set forth in this section. Between the hours often (10) p.m.
and seven (7) a.m., a mobile refrigeration unit shall not be located within two hundred (200) feet of any
residential zone boundary unless such unit is within an enclosure which reduces the' noise level outside the
enclosure to no more than sixty (60) dBA and reduces vibration to a level below the vibration perception
threshold set forth in Section 17.120.060.

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Minor, Gregory
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Minor, Gregory
Monday, April 27, 2015 9:39 PM

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Kalb, Dan
Re: Refrigerated semi-truck on Aileen Street, April 27, 7:58 PM

I have notified suprema and will be issuing a fine. please let me know if the truck stays all night.
Best,
Greg
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 27, 2015, at 9:17 PM, "

wrote:

Hi Greg.

It was nice meeting you at the Suprema Meat Company public meeting last week. You said that I
could e-mail you pictures of trucks traveling down our street.
Tonight, April 27, at approximately 7:58 PM, a refrigerated semi-truck drove west from Adeline
Street on Aileen to Lowell Street. A photograph is attached. It turned right on Lowell and is
currently parked on Lowell Street between Aileen and 57th Street. The reefer has been running
since then. We can hear the reefer in our living room on Aileen Street, and we can feel the
vibrations. Our property is in a residential zone, not the HBX zone.
My husband and I stepped out around 8:30 PM to photograph the truck on Lowell Street and take
a sound reading. My husband measured 77 dB at the source using a handheld sound meter, which
means that as of 10 PM this evening, it will be in violation of OMC 17.120.050(!) (quoted
below).
We spoke with the truck driver. He told us the following:
- According to federal law, he can't move the truck for 10 hours because he's reached his legal
limit of drive time.
- He also can't turn off the reefer because he has meat in the back. He intends to run the reefer all
night.
- He has an appointment to deliver the meat tomorrow morning to Suprema Meat Company.
- He would prefer to be parked elsewhere, but he was not instructed by his company to go
elsewhere for the night.
I'm attaching a photo of the truck parked on Lowell Street, which we took after our conversation
with the driver.
Please confirm that you received the photos. Thank you.

OMC 17.120.050(!)
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Commercial Refrigeration Units. Stationary and mobile commercial refrigeration units shall not produce a
noise level greater than the noise level standards set forth in this section. Between the hours of ten (10) p.m.
and seven (7) a.m., a mobile refrigeration unit shall not be located within two hundred (200) feet of any
residential zone boundary unless such unit is within an enclosure which reduces the noise level outside the
enclosure to no more than sixty (60) dBA and reduces vibration to a level below the vibration perception
threshold set forth in Section 17.120.060.

<Apr 27 758 PM Aileen Street.jpg><Apr 27 900 PM Lowell Street.jpg>

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Minor, Gregory
From:

Minor, Gregory
Monday, April 27, 2015 9:50 PM
Richard Illgen
Fwd: Refrigerated semi-truck on Aileen Street, April 27, 7:58 PM
Apr 27 900 PM Lowell Streetjpg; Apr 27 758 PM Aileen Streetjpg

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It's a nuisance
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Minor, Gregory" <GMinor@oaklandnet.com>
Date: April 27, 2015 at 9:38:58 PM PDT
To: "
Cc: "Kalb, Dan" <DKalb@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: Re: Refrigerated semi-truck on Aileen Street, April 27, 7:58 PM

I have notified suprema and will be issuing a fine. please let me know if the truck stays all night.
Best,
Greg
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 27, 2015, at 9:17 PM, "

wrote:

Hi Greg.
It was nice meeting you at the Suprema Meat Company public meeting last week.
You said that I could e-mail you pictures of trucks traveling down our street.

Tonight, April 27, at approximately 7:58 PM, a refrigerated semi-truck drove west
from Adeline Street on Aileen to Lowell Street. A photograph is attached. It
turned right on Lowell and is currently parked on Lowell Street between Aileen
and 57th Street. The reefer has been running since then. We can hear the reefer in
our living room on Aileen Street, and we can feel the vibrations. Our property is
in a residential zone, not the HBX zone.
My husband and I stepped out around 8:30 PM to photograph the truck on Lowell
Street and take a sound reading. My husband measured 77 dB at the source using
a handheld sound meter, which means that as of 10 PM this evening, it will be in
violation of OMC 17.120.050(1) (quoted below).
We spoke with the truck driver. He told us the following:
- According to federal law, he can't move the truck for 10 hours because he's
reached his legal limit of drive time.
- He also can't turn off the reefer because he has meat in the back. He intends to
run the reefer all night.
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- He has an appointment to deliver the meat tomorrow morning to Suprema Meat

Company.
- He would prefer to be parked elsewhere, but he was not instructed by his
company to go elsewhere for the night.
I'm attaching a photo of the truck parked on Lowell Street, which we took after
our conversation with the driver.

Please confirm that you received the photos. Thank you.

OMC 17.120.050(1)
Commercial Refrigeration Units. Stationary and mobile commercial refrigeration units shall
not produce a noise level greater than the noise level standards set fo1ih in this section.
Between the hours of ten (10) p.m. and seven (7) a.m., a mobile refrigeration unit shall not be
located within two hundred (200) feet of any residential zone boundary unless such unit is
within an enclosure which reduces the noise level outside the enclosure to no more than sixty
(60) dBA and reduces vibration to a level below the vibration perception threshold set f01ih
in Section 17.120.060.

<Apr 27 758 PM Aileen Street.jpg><Apr 27 900 PM Lowell Street.jpg>

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Minor, Gregory
From:

Minor, Gregory
Monday, April 27, 2015 10:16 PM
Miller, Scott; Quesada, Bill; Candell, Chris
Fwd: Refrigerated semi-truck on Aileen Street, April 27, 7:58 PM

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FYI
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Begin forwarded message:

From: Marcela <mmjaral 8@gmail.com>

Date: April 27, 2015 at 10:11:10 PM PDT
To: "Minor, Gregory" <GMinor@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: "sjh@hassinglaw.com" <sjh@hassinglaw.com>, "mmjara@comcast.net"
<mmjara@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Refrigerated semi-truck on Aileen Street, April 27, 7:58 PM
Done.
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 27, 2015, at 9:36 PM, Minor, Gregory <GMinor@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Mr hassing and mr jaraPlease find another location for this truck immediately.
Thank you,
Greg
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:

From: "
Date: April 27, 2015 at 9:17:47 PM PDT
To: <gminor@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: "Kalb, Dan" <dkalb@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: Refrigerated semi-truck on Aileen Street, April 27,
7:58 PM
Hi Greg.
It was nice meeting you at the Suprema Meat Company public
meeting last week. You said that I could e-mail you pictures of
trucks traveling down our street.

Tonight, April 27, at approximately 7:58 PM, a refrigerated semitruck drove west from Adeline Street on Aileen to Lowell Street. A
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photograph is attached. It turned right on Lowell and is currently

parked on Lowell Street between Aileen and 57th Street. The
reefer has been running since then. We can hear the reefer in our
living room on Aileen Street, and we can feel the vibrations. Our
property is in a residential zone, not the HBX zone.
My husband and I stepped out around 8:30 PM to photograph the
truck on Lowell Street and take a sound reading. My husband
measured 77 dB at the source using a handheld sound meter, which
means that as of 10 PM this evening, it will be in violation of
OMC 17.120.050(1) (quoted below).
We spoke with the truck driver. He told us the following:
- According to federal law, he can't move the truck for 10 hours
because he's reached his legal limit of drive time.
- He also can't tum off the reefer because he has meat in the back.
He intends to run the reefer all night.
- He has an appointment to deliver the meat tomorrow morning to
Suprema Meat Company.
- He would prefer to be parked elsewhere, but he was not
instructed by his company to go elsewhere for the night.
I'm attaching a photo of the truck parked on Lowell Street, which
we took after our conversation with the driver.
Please confirm that you received the photos. Thank you.

OMC 17 .120.050(1)
Commercial Refrigeration Units. Stationary and mobile commercial
refrigeration units shall not produce a noise level greater than the noise level
standards set forth in this section. Between the hours often (10) p.m. and
seven (7) a.m., a mobile refrigeration unit shall not be located within two
hundred (200) foet of any residential zone boundary unless such unit is
within an enclosure which reduces the noise level outside the enclosure to no
more than sixty (60) dBA and reduces vibration to a level below the
vibration perception threshold set fotth in Section 17 .120.060.

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