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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page 10 December 20, 1999 8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Mayor Young commended and thanked Ed Buchman for his service to the community. B. Council Member Lothrop wished everyone Happy Holidays and said she will not be here for the January 3`~ City Council Meeting due to family commitments. C. Council Member Loeffler commented, with reference to the Joint Lease Agreements with the Schools, that he was suggesting consideration be given, in naming those fields, to honor our sister-city program. He continued by asking and receiving clarification on the public-input process, agendas and minutes as they relate to Ad Hoc Committee Meetings and Standing Committee Meetings. He concluded by wishing everyone a very Happy Holiday! D. Council Member Glaze, in response to Howard Kerr's comments, indicated the City Council has been working on the issue of flood control and the flood-control maps. He commented briefly on the construction fees for the canal planned for the azea. He indicated the public needs to know what the City and legislators aze doing with regard to the flood-control canal and the costs involved as there are potential assessments for the property owners involved. He concluded by extending Holiday greetings to City staff, the community, and the men and women from the City's workforce who work during the Christmas holidays. E. Council Member Nazdine commented on the request for a cigarette store at the Greenhouse. She indicated she would like some policy regazding this issue as it seems like these stores are temporary, and nothing of quality stays there for long. She continued by asking if the City has conducted a community survey in the Washington Manor area regarding their needs, quality-of--life issues, what they would like to see in their azea in the future, and what were the results. She concluded by stating she would like the City Council to consider a moratorium on those types of stores, referencing cigazette stores, liquor stores, and check-cashing establishments. The Mayor indicated the cigarette store issue will be added to the list and the issue of a moratorium will be brought to the City Council on January 3`~ for consideration. F. Council Member Grant wished everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. G. Vice Mayor Galvan thanked Mr. Buchman for all of his hard work and contributions to the community. He also thanked Kathy Ornelas regarding the dedication of Bruner Plaza. He concluded by wishing staff, his colleagues, and the community, a happy, healthy and prosperous new season.