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Discussion by Council continued with questions directed to Inland Memorial representatives regarding their business, how long it has existed, government codes they operate, the rough grading currently being done, explanation of how property is sold in the cemetery, are refunds available if land is not available, and knowledge of original Memorandum of Understanding and will Inland Memorial would continue to abide by it. General Manager Pratt explained the procedure of inter park transfer in the event of no availability in proposed future cemetery development, and assured member there was no rough grading. At 6:05 p.m. CM Yzaguirre left the roundtable. Discussion continued by Council expressing concerns over the misinformation presented at the meeting held at the Cemetery, the potential liability on the plots already sold in the fly habitat as presented in the good faith agreement with past CEO Mark Durbin and the stressed the importance of working together with the City, and requested an estimate of burials in the seven acres. General Manager Pratt replied that the cemetery would have to crunch and maximize to accommodate in order to give the people space and he would need to get a surveyor to provide the numbers. He further expressed the importance of working together with the City and assured that they would be better educated on the DSF after their meeting with Fish and Wildlife. Council discussion continued reminding Cemetery Representatives that the ruling were by the federal government not the city, and City was prepared to work with the cemetery. Attorney for Inland Memorial Bill Lemon apologized for all of the misunderstanding and misperceptions. Attorney Lemon assured the council that they would be able to talk and discuss further after the meeting with Fish and Wildlife. The Cemetery's long term plan was to understand the development, endowment and long term maintenance. City Attorney Martinez suggested that Council direct legal counsel to meet with Attorney Lemon to prepare an action plan consisting of who would be the point of contact, jointly set up a meeting with the Fish and Wildlife within the next 30 days, along with a meeting with the point of contact before the meeting with Fish and Wildlife, the Cemetery will begin to cure the issues presented, and after meeting with the Fish and Wildlife set up a meeting to begin to discuss alternative. City Manager Parrish requested that timelines be added to the plan of action, along with requesting that Inland Memorial agree to stop rhetoric, negotiating business with the press, incomplete explanations, ignoring emails, calls or correspondence, contact response quickly and respectfully, no sensationalism need to focus on good business. Attorney Lemon explained that he would work with City Attorney Martinez to discuss and formulate a twelve point plan. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following citizens addressed the council: Apolinar Espudo, offer to volunteer to attend meeting. City Attorney Martinez explained that the public was not allowed at these meetings, however, staff could prepare a follow-up letter. At 7:01 p.m. CM Mitchell left the meeting. CM De La Rosa asked if Fish and Wildlife could provide a presentation at a Regular Council Meeting to inform the public of their discussion and rulings. 2008 JANUARY 02 SPC CC/RDA/CUA MEETING - 3 -