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, . . . Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting - February 22, 2000 Page 15 D. Council Member Glaze reported that he was late in arriving to the City Council Meeting because he was at an event where his wife, Teresa Glaze, was receiving the "Golden Oak" Award from the Arroyo Parent-Teacher Association for her involvement. He also commented on the Real Property Transfer Tax. and the history of its increase years ago. E. Council Member Lothrop reported on the International Symposium and Air Quality Conference she attended recently. She reported on some of the air quality concerns communities face when they are near airports. She also reported on the Federal Grant opportunity that may be available soon for communities near airports. She continued by asking for clarification on the matter of City Council discussion regarding a City Celebration recognizing Cesar Chavez's Birthday. She indicated she is not looking for City Council to approve a paid holiday but would like to see a celebration, held on an annual basis, that the community sponsors along with other sponsors. She would like to see the City Council discuss and act on this issue the end of March. Council Member Glaze stated his feeling that there is a need to designate March 31st in San Leandro as a holiday, indicating the City does not need to wait for the U.S. Government to designate it as a holiday first. Council Member Lothrop indicated she will not be attending the March 6, 2000, City Council Meeting and would like the City Council not to have a Resolution placed on that Agenda. The Mayor requested that staff bring information back to the City Council regarding the actual cost for a paid City holiday. Vice Mayor Galvan suggested a sub-committee of City Council Members could be created to discuss what could be done regarding a celebration. Council Member Lothrop suggested a Resolution be passed and an invitation given to the community to participate in the celebration. Council discussion ensued and the Mayor indicated staff could have the information regarding a paid holiday within the next week. She also indicated there is a Special Meeting of the City Council scheduled for February 28th, at which time the City Council could consider a Resolution declaring their intent to recognize March 311t as the Birthday of Cesar Chavez and finalize any actions the City Council may want to consider regarding celebration activities.