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::' ~~ Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council, Page - 9 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, and San Leandro Economic Development Agency Joint Meeting - April 7, 1997 3. Vice Mayor Polvorosa noted Ann Dean's dedication to the area and remembered the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Vice Mayor Polvorosa said he had attended the Toastmaster's Golden Anniversary event. Vice Mayor Polvorosa commented on the enthusiasm shown by the Downtown Business Association; he said the same is occurring within the North Area Business Associations. 4. Council Member Young proposed that the Business Walk event be shared with the Chamber of Commerce. She asked that she make a presentation to the Chamber to initiate the discussion. There was Council consensus to take the issue to the Chamber Board of Directors for discussion. Mayor Corbett acknowledged Council Member Young for the initial idea of the Business Walk. Council Member Young suggested a letter be sent to Assemblyman Sweeney in support of SB 1310, pertaining to local revenue and State taxes. Mayor Corbett noted she would check to see if a letter had already been sent. Council Member Young complimented staff on the CUPA certification and the letter received from the State Controller's Office. 5. Mayor Corbett noted the upcoming Trivia Bee event. The team will consist of Council Members Loeffler, Galvan, and Young. 6. Council Member Galvan wished Craig Anderson well in his new endeavors. Council Member Galvan complimented Verda McMullen, DECA teacher, on her work with the students. Council Member Galvan thanked the DBA for the Downtown Cleanup Day. 7. Council Member Lothrop said she would like to organize a tour of her District for staff and Council Members. Mayor Corbett noted that this may be a catalyst for neighborhood councils and events and to have this be available for all Council Districts. She offered to talk with other cities with similar programs, such as Dayton, Ohio, and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Council Member Loeffler commented on the Little Rock, Arkansas, program. 8. Mayor Corbett said Linda Granger should also be acknowledged for her work with students at the High School.