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Staff has determined that new burial plots could be established along the cemetery's south side. This area could accommodate up to 200 full-size, double-depth plots, and 200 smaller plots for the burial of cremains. While pre-installing vaults would involve an initial cost of $325,000, it is believed that installing all vaults at the same time would be more cost efficient. If the Commission supported the concept of selling additional plots, staff recommended that the City contract with CFCS for production of appropriate mazketing materials and a marketing and sales plan, and determine the related costs for that service. The Parks Maintenance Division would continue to be responsible for maintaining the site. New plots would not include fees for ongoing maintenance, as the City is currently funding that service level from the General Fund. Mr. Wolfe advised that staff has consulted with CFCS to determine appropriate fees to chazge customers. CFCS reviewed prices at other locations, taking into consideration the potential installation of a new irrigation system for the Cemetery property. Based on this information, proposed fees for FY09 for a full-size, double-depth vault plot and burial service fees for two (2) individuals would be $6,950. Cremain niches, including burial service fees, would be $2,800. As with any new City program or facility, policies to ensure the orderly management of the site should be established. Mr. Wolfe reviewed with the Commission a list of proposed policies that included: 1) during the first 3-6 months of sales, allowing only Pleasanton residents the opportunity to purchase plots; 2) payment for plots and related services be received prior to services being rendered; 3) burials to occur in the expanded azea of the Cemetery only; 4) pre-paid plots no longer wanted or needed could be sold back to the City for the original purchase price; 5) plot owners could allow someone else to be buried in their plot, after notifying the City (via CFCS) in advance; 6) owners not be allowed to sell plots to another party without advance approval of the City; 7) fees be reviewed annually by the Pazks and Recreation Commission, to reflect mazket conditions and inflationary factors; 8) the Cemetery contractor (CFCS) to manage the database of burials, handle plot sales, and related funeral services under contract with the City; 9) one flat headstone per grave would be allowed; and, 10) as part of the expansion, in-ground flower cups to be installed. Mr. Wolfe informed the Commission that staff was looking for support and approval of adding additional plots and niches at Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery, and adopting the pricing schedule and operational policies as outlined. Commissioner Dibiase discussed with Ms. Hagopian the costs for upgrading the cemetery. She advised that costs were mainly irrigation costs, but did include some planting and upgrade costs. At 7:38 p.m., Chairperson Kummer opened the meeting for Public Comment. Doug Safreno, 1627 Old Vineyard Ave -asked the Commission to consider giving preference to old-time Pleasanton families rather than newcomers when considering plot sales. He also asked that wording regazding how extra charges may be covered, be carefully considered. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes October 9, 2008 Page 3