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C. Leo Crawford, Chairman of the American Legion Citizen of the Year Award Committee described the annual dinner and award and introduced this year's recipient and outstanding citizen Frank Guida. Mr. Guida gave a short speech and all in attendance applauded his accomplishments heartily. 5. GENERAL A. CANADA COLLEGE 1) Canada College's 25th Anniversary Dr. Douglas Kechter, President of Canada College, invited the Council to share in the celebration of Canada's 25th anniversary at the April 29, 1994, Convocation on the College campus. Canada College is one of three colleges in the San Mateo County Community College District that is recognized as one of the best in the state of California. Over the last twenty-five years Canada College has awarded 8,200 associate degrees and 3,031 program certificates. Dr. Kechter described his goals for partnerships with cities, high schools and other community entities to improve access to higher education for more students every year. 2) Community Economic Development Program Dr. Kechter introduced Ms. Kathy Williams, the College's new consultant for Economic Development and Grant Writing, and recognized Councilman Greenalch, a professor at Canada College, who has been named Canada College Coordinator of Community Economic Development and Redevelopment. Dr. Kechter discussed his vision for Canada College as a leader in developing economic strategies to create job skills, retain businesses, attract new businesses, share resources with the community and become an information center for businesses, governments, schools and other entrepreneurial entities in the community. Dr. Kechter described Canada College's future role in the community and in international education. Dr. Kechter discussed Canada College's commitment to expanding quality education and to partnerships for community economic development. B. MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW Finance Director Ponty provided background on the economy during previous slowdown years as well as current budget figures and future economic forecasts. 1) Fiscal Year 1994-95 revenue estimates; 2) Recommended budgetary guidelines fiscal year 1994-95; 3) Recommended uses of one time funds from fiscal year 1993-94 (Teeter Funds and Motor Vehicle Rebate Funds) 4) Budget unknowns; 5) The initial budgetary gap; 6) Discussion of possible new revenue. MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Special Study Session March 7, 1994 Page No. 156 Page 2