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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council and Page 7 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting -February 16,1999 5. CITY COUNCII. REPORTS AND COIVIIVIENTS A. Reports on Intergovernmental Agencies None B. Reports on City Council Committees -- (See Minutes) 1. Facilities Committee Meeting of February 9, 1999 -- Council Member Glaze reported on the meeting highlights. 2. Finance Committee, 1999-2000 Meeting of February 11, 1999 -- Council Member Lothrop reported on the meeting highlights. C. City Council Comments A. Vice Mayor Galvan requested that the City Clerk place an item on an upcoming Agenda regarding the issue of Renaming Facilities, relative to a request regarding Lee Bruner and the issue of the election date for the year 2000. Vice Mayor Galvan also mentioned the County Board of Supervisors and their intention to support the boycott of General Foods products. He noted he, too, feels strongly about taking a stand regarding teen smoking. However, he suggested the Mayor write a letter regarding the City of San Leandro's concerns as they relate to Kraft Foods, which has been a good corporate partner with the City. Their was Council support and consensus regarding the Vice Mayor's request to have the Mayor send a letter to the Board of Supervisor's and a copy to Kraft Foods. The Mayor agreed with Vice Mayor Galvan's concerns and noted the City should be concerned with the strict enforcement of the sale of tobacco products as it relates to teen smoking. B. Council Member Grant thanked staff for their assistance at her Office Hours event at the City Connection last weekend. She also thanked the Library for their efforts in celebrating the African American History Program at the Library. C. Council Member Lothrop acknowledged receipt of the traffic plan for the opening of Walmart and indicated staff should send copies of the plan to homeowners' associations in the West Area.