Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting - Zoom Teleconference Agenda Packet

Page 1 of 3 Item #2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT December 11, 2025 Library and Recreation TITLE: RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE PLEASANTON PIONEER CEMETERY SUMMARY Staff recommends adopting a resolution to update the Master Fee Schedule (Attachment 1) to address escalating operational costs at Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery and implement fiscally responsible burial service practices for calendar year 2026. The updated schedule reflects necessary fee increases for burial services and introduces a shift to unbundled service pricing, separating burial services from plot sales to mitigate long-term financial liabilities associated with pre-need sales. Additionally, staff will temporarily pause new casket plot sales beginning January 2026 to evaluate financially sustainable service delivery models that align with industry best practices and ensure the Cemetery's long-term operational viability. Baby cremains and casket plots will remain available for bundled purchase, as these sites are small enough to dig with a shovel, and never purchased pre-need. RECOMMENDATION Recommend City Council adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for the Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery. BACKGROUND Since purchasing the Cemetery in 2006, the City of Pleasanton has set purchase prices for burial plots and service fees in the Cemetery based upon the inherited pricing schedule when the City took over cemetery operations, actual costs involved, and the Consumer Price Index. On August 19, 2025, the City Council supported the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff recommendation to shift cemetery operations to a Community Amenity that aligns with public goals and starts to develop a financially sustainable path forward. This included pausing the sales of casket burial sites and focusing on creating a more self-sustaining model for the Cemetery Enterprise Fund. DISCUSSION In the proposed update to the Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery Fee Schedule, fees have been adjusted to reflect the burial cost increases from the contractor who supports the cemetery, as well as comparative pricing data from other cemetery operators. This analysis is included in Attachment 2. The proposed fee schedule is listed below, and the existing Master Fee Schedule for the Pioneer Cemetery is included as Attachment 3. Services for casket burials are included in the proposed fee schedule for those customers who purchased casket plots prior to the bundling of casket plot and service fees. Property Fees: Page 3 of 9