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Councilmember Brown noted most people are not being buried, but are cremated, and their ashes are spread over meaningful areas. Mayor Thorne acknowledged the cemetery is being maintained but felt the City could do more, from a capital improvement point of view. City Manager Fialho reported the City has set aside money for entryway improvements which should be completed this year and addressed capital improvement expenditures to date on the cemetery. Mayor Thorne added his vote under Old Vineyard Avenue Trail, Phases I and III. In terms of amending the City's Code and Development Standards to enhance minimum ADA accessibility requirements for new apartment buildings, Councilmember Brown indicated this is the Carmen project and indicated the need to make sure developers have a clear understanding about how to meet ADA requirements in new developments. She asked to change the project from Priority C to Priority B. In response to Councilmember Narum's question, City Manager Fialho reported for all new projects, developers are required to meet the minimum ADA standards. To go above and beyond them would be a Council policy decision. He added this could be done without requiring a code amendment. In terms of St. Anton, staff reported there was condition imposed for universal design measures but did not expressly require a roll-in shower. That was requested, expressly, in the Civic Center addition project. Discussion followed regarding the code amendment process. Mayor Thorne agreed with Councilmember Brown's comments and requested it be discussed when the project comes before the City Council for review. Councilmember Brown indicated she wants to ensure this is done, done right, and at the right proportion so that people can be safe. Mayor Thorne and Councilmember Narum agreed with changing the priority level to Priority B. Councilmember Narum requested taking her vote off Front Yard Paving Code Amendment. Regarding Evaluating and Implementing Making Water Conservation a Way of Life, Councilmember Brown inquired regarding the level of conservation that will be required. City Manager Fialho reported the Executive Order by Governor Brown is guiding legislation for conservation mandates, state-wide and is working its way through the legislative process. The mandates are yet to be defined. Councilmember Brown expressed concerns with water requirements, especially for large lots, and inquired regarding other restrictions. City Manager Fialho reported he has heard of restrictions for the number of housing units but not as it relates to this issue. In response to Mayor Thorne's question regarding the Energy and Environment Committee, City Manager Fialho reported the committee would identify two representatives to work with the subcommittee in advance of regional roundtable water discussions. They would serve as a resource to the City Council and be part of the discussion with staff. Mayor Thorne expressed concerns and inquired why the committee's role is being expanded. Councilmember Narum explained there are a couple of committee members that have water expertise and interest and some of the discussions get technical. They could be a resource for the City Council Minutes Page 8 of 11 March 19, 2019