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Councilmember Brown explained that there are State guidelines setting maximum enrollment limits and commented on the actual enrollment at specific schools being higher than the maximum. She wondered at what point the school district looks at adding facilities. It was noted that the matter at hand is to discuss projections and not policy items. Ms. Ochoa stated she would be happy to discuss policies at a joint liaison meeting in the future. Councilmember Brown stressed the importance of working as a team to provide the best education for the City's students. Discussion followed regarding the General Plan and the possibility of needing to change it to incorporate the new data. Mayor Thorne opened the item for public comment. Sandy Yamaoda referenced the school population projections and stated it seems that there is no intent to keep the enrollment levels consistent with the General Plan or the California Department of Education maximum enrollment recommendations. She listed the enrollment of various City schools, which are above the recommended numbers, and stated she does not see much attention given to families that move into previously occupied homes with children from first grade and up. She noted that baby boomers are moving out and selling to families and commented on the disadvantages of very large schools including their impersonal character. Ms. Yamaoda suggested staying consistent with the enrollment numbers recommended in the guidelines and looking at projections as an educated estimate when considering future home developments. Mayor Thome closed public comment MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC -continued Mayor Thorne re-opened public comments. Frank Berlogar thanked Council for considering his project tonight and asked that Council approve it. Mayor Thorne reported that the project was already approved. Steve Thomas, representing a group of veterans who meet downtown, expressed concerns about people who continually call the police on them. He alleged they have been verbally attacked by several business owners in the area and reported they are law-abiding citizens. He added that he does not want predatory businesses in his city. Mayor Thome closed public comments. 19. Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery a. Approve plans and specifications, review bids, and award construction contract to Goodland Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $390,000 for the Pioneer Cemetery and Veterans Memorial Improvements project, CIP No. 158008 b. Approve an amendment to the contract with Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services; a professional services agreement for Cemetery Management and Sales and Burial Coordination with Graham Hitch Mortuary; an allocation of a $500,000 loan from the General Fund to the Cemetery Master Plan Implementation Reserve Fund; and designate the Parks and Recreation Commission as the primary advisory body for cemetery operation City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 June 7,2016