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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council, Page - 8 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, and San Leandro Economic Development Agency Joint Meeting - May 5, 1997 Council Member Lothrop concluded her comments by commenting on how much she enjoyed the Cinco de Mayo celebration this afternoon at the Civic Center complex. 4. Council Member Loeffler commented that he appreciated the vote of the Council in selecting him as Vice Mayor this evening, and he is looking forward to advice from his colleagues as they work together for the City. Vice Mayor Loeffler further reported on a recent meeting with the Human Resources Commission at which concerns were expressed regarding Welfare Reform and child-care issues. Vice Mayor Loeffler also commended staff on the recent Open House for the Civic Center Complex, indicating it was a great success. He also commended the citizens of San Leandro who joined with Oakland residents which helped make a recent ABAG-sponsored event a success. 5. Council Member Glaze commented briefly on the City Hall Open House and the Cinco de Mayo event, which are both fine examples of bringing citizens into the City Hall complex. He feels this is an event that is worthy of being held annually. 6. Council Member Polvorosa also commented on the recent Open House, stating that it was a wonderful opportunity for the public to get a different perspective on what we do at City Hall. He, too, feels this should be an annual event. 7. Council Member Young commented on a recent article in the Daily Review regarding Union City and their ban on pornographic materials. She encouraged the Council to support asking the City Attorney to bring an ordinance forward regarding the display of materials on magazine racks. Council was supportive of her request. Council Member Young also commented on the recent opening of the Calico Center in San Leandro, adding that they are in need of video equipment in order to do video interviews. She indicated that she would like to help them find funds from other sources, perhaps some CDBG funding, to help facilitate their needs. The City Manager indicated that, because the Calico Center is a County-wide service, there might be other cities/agencies that would be able to help assist. He indicated he will check with other agencies and see if it would be possible for them to provide assistance. Council Member Young additionally congratulated David Sams for the job he has done managing the Tony Lema golf course. She indicated that she would like to see a staff report soon on the status of the golf course.