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Agency Board Director Claire excused himself from the dais and all discussions regarding this matter due to his position as a faculty member of Canada College and possible conflict of interest. MEMO 2/13/96 REPORT: Redevelopment Agency Executive Director, February 5, 1996 Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Church advised that the Board Directors approved, in the FY 1995/96 Redevelopment Agency Budget, the expenditure of $50,000 for the Canada College Small Business Development Center, and the proposed agreement would implement that decision. In response to Board Directors' questions, Jack Greenalch, former Redwood City Mayor and Councilman and Coordinator of Economic Development andRedevelopment, Small Business Development Center, described the $120,000 received from the Redevelopment Agency in the form of Community Development Block Grant funds to provide a job training program in retail trade and office technology and described the differences between that program and the Small Business Development Center which offers college credits and provides information on finding sites for small businesses. He described the many marketing strategies employed by both programs, including advertising in the Redwood City Almanac, the San Mateo Times, the Redwood City-San Mateo County Chamber mailers, participation in the Chamber's Economic Development Committee, SAMCEDA membership, and Ms. Witkowski's appearances at Neighborhood Association meetings. In response to Board Directors' questions, Christinia Witkowski, Assistant Project Director, Canada College Small Business Development Center, described the focus on Redwood City residents and businesses and their special fee waiver. Director Greenalch advised that the Small Business Development Center was having an Open House on February 21, 1996 between 5:30 and 7 p.m., and invited everyone to attend and meet the Board of Directors. MEMO 2/13/96 Board Director Leipzig expressed his excitement about this economic development program and said he knew it would be a success with Jack Greenalch at the helm, but stated he could not support the use of Redwood City taxpayer's money for this endeavor. He stated that basics such as downtown sidewalks and a fire station in the Redwood Shores neighborhood should be financed before contributing to this program; however, he added he would be willing to help raise money for it from the private sector. MINUTE BOOK NO, 1 Page No. 296 Regular Redevelopment Agency Minutes February 12, 1996 Page 2