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Mayor Mercer suggested that a meeting be scheduled between representatives of City Council, staff, and Remen Tract residents, to discuss various alternatives relative to pre-annexation agreements that would allow those desiring to annex to the City to do so but to retain the present lifestyle of those who wish to remain in a rural atmosphere. He stated the City has no control over this area unless it is annexed to the City. [O Ms. Diane Habener, 3624 Manchester, Realtor, stated she felt the Remen Tract hJ should remain low or medium density zoning. She stated the people who want to build [] high density will not be living in the area. She cited various financing problems associated with high density development. She advised she is particularly opposed ~ to the Caroline project. Mr. Ronald King, Happy Valley and Remen Tract property owner, stated he would like the Remen Tract to remain as it is now, and is opposed to the Caroline project. Mr. Tom Dillard, 452 Linden Way, stated he would support consideration of a pre-annexation agreement. He advised he is opposed to any multiple development in the area. This concluded public testimony relative to the Vintage Hills/Vineyard Avenue study. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Butler, that a joint City Council Committee and staff meet with property owners in the Remen Tract area to give them all information necessary as to what can or cannot be done regarding pre-annexation a~reements. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Mercer appointed himself and Councilmember Brandes as representatives of the City Council to meet with Remen Tract property owners. He instructed staff to schedule the meeting and to notify all interested persons regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer stated that with regard to the petition presented this evening rela- tive to the Ruby Hills area; the City Council passed a resolution some time ago that development should not continue on down Vineyard Avenue for a long period of time. Council discussion ensued relative to whether or not the 32 unit development of Amador Valley Savings and Loan on Crellin Road is an approved project. Councilmembers Butler, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer stated they owned stock in Amador Valley Savings and Loan, thus constituting a Conflict of Interest. The City Attorney advised that pur- suant to the Rule of Necessity, the three Councilmembers would have to literally draw straws to determine who would be allowed to vote on this matter in order to have a quorum. After the drawing, Mayor Mercer was required to participate on the item; with Councilmembers Butler and Mohr abstaining. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Mayor Mercer, that Resolu- tion No. 85-129, determining that the application of Amador Savings and Loan Associa- tion for tentative map approval to create a 32 lot single-family residential subdivi- sion of an approximately 10.6 acre site located south of Crellin Road and north of Arbor Drive between Vintner Road and Tokay Court, is an approved project, for purposes of the Vintage Hills/Vineyard Avenue study and staff recommendations, be adopted. The roll call vote Was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED:Councilmembers Butler and Mohr 3/12/85 9.