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158. Regular Meeting May 17, 2005 Page 14 else to be overlooked. The Council agreed by consensus to send a letter to the County to ask them to name Broadway Park after Anita Reyes. Mayor Narvaiz introduced receiving a presentation and holding a discussion regarding workforce development. Carol Barrett, Director of Planning Department, provided a powerpoint presentation to the Council regarding Community characteristics and the workforce. Mr. Guerrero thanked the Workforce Development Task Force. He also inquired what the Council can do to address some of the issues of individuals getting the skills and then moving elsewhere. Mayor Narvaiz stated she feels some of the problems stem from the lack of available vocational training for those not going into higher education. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he is willing to work with Mr. Guerrero on these issues and to come up with items for the Council to consider. The Council agreed by consensus for Mr. Mihalkanin and Mr. Guerrero to work together to provide the Council with some proposals to consider. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding a Draft Economic Development Services Request for Proposals. Mr. O'Leary stated Staff prepared a draft Request for Proposals for Economic Development Services to provide a mechanism for City Council to explore options and seek proposals for the provision of economic development services in San Marcos. He stated the City currently has two contracts for the administration of economic development programs for fiscal year 2004-2005. One contract is with San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce for administration of a community economic development program and the other contract is with San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to administer an economic development program serving as a connection to local, national and international Hispanic markets. He stated these agreements are similar in structure and targeted towards promoting economic development activity through the retention, recruitment and support of primary employers. He stated both of these contracts will end on September 30, 2004. He stated once the RFP is approved, then the document will be distributed to potential proponents. He provided an RFP timeline and survey of the types of economic development programs in other municipalities. Mr. Taylor stated he feels this RFP is a vote of no confidence for both Chambers. He stated he also feels both Chambers have good people with good ideals, but they need to continue training. Mayor Narvaiz stated this RFP is an opportunity to look at changes. Mr. Diaz and Mr. Taylor both stated they do not want to move forward with the RFP. The Council agreed by consensus to move forward with the RFP as drafted. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding: A. Joint Workshop with City Council and Airport Commission (proposed date: Tuesday, June 7, 2005, from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.). The Council agreed by consensus to hold the joint meeting on June 7, 2005 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and to publicize the meeting. B. City Council Workshop regarding Blue Ribbon Bond Committee