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permanent. He believed the main goal is recognizing that there is a need for a cemetery in the Tri-Valley and this location may be a possibility. Howard Neely, a Pleasanton resident, supported the proposed cemetery project and urged Council to adopt a resolution in support. Robert and Chelsea Bonavito, property owners at 7000 Camino Tassajara, submitted written correspondence to Council in opposition to the proposed cemetery project as it would devastate the area and permanently take away land that could be used to enhance the Valley's quality of life. Mr. and Mrs. Bonavito expressed concern related to a portion of the development being located on a ridgeline that is over 875 feet high that can be seen up and down Camino Tassajara. The water, fertilizers and agricultural chemicals needed to maintain a cemetery of this size could affect existing wells and place a non-sustainable load on the delicate ecosystem of the Valley, which is home to many endangered species. Mayor Hosterman closed the public comments. Ms. McGovern had difficulty in approving the resolution because she believed Council prided itself on allowing community input before decisions were made. She supported the concept that an additional cemetery is needed for the Tri-Valley but had concerns about the top of the ridge. Mr. Sullivan concurred with Ms. McGovern. He recognized the need for an additional cemetery in the Tri-Valley and supported that idea and concept in this process. He was concerned that the proposed project is outside of the Urban Growth Boundary. He was uncomfortable adopting the proposed resolution for a proposed site that Council knows nothing about. Mr. Thorne was concerned about a cemetery being located on an 800-foot ridge. He concurred with Mr. Neely that an additional cemetery is needed for the Tri-Valley area. He could support the concept of a cemetery in the Tri-Valley; however, Council would need to rely on Contra Costa County that this type of use is consistent. Mayor Hosterman suggested making several revisions to the resolution to change the title of the resolution to state, "resolution supporting the concept of Creekside Memorial Park Cemetery serving the greater Tri-Valley community" and to eliminate Section 3. Ms. McGovern wanted to include wording that indicated the City of Pleasanton leaves the decision to Contra Costa County as to whether this is a proper location for a cemetery. Mr. Fialho said the resolution could be generalized with a title that states, "resolution supporting the approval of a concept of a regional cemetery serving the greater Tri-Valley area," which would avoid being specific to Creekside Memorial. Mr. Sullivan and Ms. McGovern concurred with Mr. Fialho's suggestion. Mr. Fialho also suggested removing the fourth whereas from the resolution and revise Section 3 to state, "the City of Pleasanton urges Contra Costa County to review and consider the concept of a regional cemetery serving the greater Tri-Valley area." Pleasanton City Council 25 07/19/05 Minutes