[Spark] Fix metadata cleanup by retaining a checkpoint before the cutoff window. Alternative fix #4146
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Which Delta project/connector is this regarding?
Description
Delete eligible delta log files only if there's a checkpoint newer than them before the cutoff window.
Resolves #606
Unit tests based on #2673
How was this patch tested?
Unit Tests
Does this PR introduce any user-facing changes?
Yes, tables with low rate of commit/checkpoints will have increased log retention beyond the cutoff window