Open app in current space/desktop option missing

After upgrading to Yosemite I now no longer have the option from the task bar -> app -> options -> This Desktop or Desktop on Display [#]. It looks like this option is SUPPOSED to still be available on Yosemite: OS X Yosemite: Work in multiple spaces
Every time I restart my spaces are all moved around and some, not all, of my apps open in different spaces.
I'd like to get organized again. Am I missing something?

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Hi Kryptik Kode,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
The ability to assign an application to a specific space or display still exists in Yosemite, although the option does not appear unless you have multiple Spaces open.
If you are using multiple displays (monitors), you may need to enable this option in Mission Control preferences:
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OS X Yosemite: Mission Control preferences
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Have the app open in the current space: Choose Options > This Desktop.
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