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Councilmember Wood stated that Council is aware of the problems in the Happy Valley area, and it is their desire to do whatever is needed in the best interests of everyone. It was moved by Councilmember l~od, and seconded by Councilmember Brandes, that the annexation proceedings of James D. Quick for eight acres at 6452 Amber Lane be continued to the first meeting in February, to allow a solution to be worked out among the property owners in the area to the satisfaction of all. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None Mr. Don Temple stated he felt the City should be involved in the solution of the problems as well as the homeowners. Request for Annexation - Virginia Way (Oyler~ 2.6 acres) Mr. Warnick presented his report (SR 82:353) dated September 9, 1982, regarding this matter. Mr. Chuck Muth, 3644 Vine Street, stated the residents in the Remen tract are against annexation because of future development that would ruin the rural character of this area. Councilmember Brandes stated there was some merit to annexation of the area and asked Mr. Muth if the property owners would be willing to meet with City staff to discuss the matter. Mr. Muth stated this could be productive. He stated he would not be opposed to annexation to the City but wanted to retain the lifestyle he now has. Ms. Karen Durham, 3568 Vine Street, stated that everyone in the area is concerned, and added that there had been limited discussions about what it would mean to annex to the City. She stated she had concerns about guarantees that the area would re- tain its rural lifestyle, not only for now but in the far future. Otherwise she was adamently opposed to annexation. She asked Council to consider not accepting annexa- tion requests from non-resident owners, as a general policy. She stated this might prevent speculation, which has and continues to interrupt their lives. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Council- member Mercer, that Resolution No. 82-360, denying the request for annexation of Margaret Oyler for 2.6 acres on Virginia Way, because it would cause service pro- blems and would not be a logical expansion of the City boundaries at this time, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None Proposed Agreements for Railroad Track Consolidation Projects: (1) Agreement between C0~t7 of Alameda and City of Pleasanton in connection with the Niles-Pleasanton Track Consolidation Project; and (2) ASreement for Engineerin5 Services for Proposed Grade Separation and Track Consolidation involving Southern Pacific Transportation Company and the Western Pacific Railroad Company Tracks between Niles and Pleasanton Mr. Warnick presented his report (SR 82:351) dated September 8, 1982, regarding this matter. It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, that Resolution No. 82-361, approving the agreement between the County of Alameda and City of Pleasanton in connection with the Niles-Pleasanton Track Consolidation Project, and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the agreement, be adopted. 16. 9/14/82