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447 Mr . Robert Costello , 525 Marshall , indicated he represented the San Mateo County Employees Credit Union , who owned the majority of the block in question , and had expressed objections to the re- zoning . By referring to a projected slide drawing of the area , he identified the location of the lot in question, and the relationship with the adjacent properties owned by the Credit Union. He indicated that it was the intention of his clients to acquire property to enable significant office type development , consistent with present zoning ordinance and with the Down- town Plan . He pointed out lack of adequate parking for the type of business proposed . He felt allowing this to be rezoned would be counter to the letter and spirit of the Downtown Plan . Councilman Williams questioned whether Mr . Costellots clients would object to controlled use of the lot under present zoning , Mr . Costello responded that he believed they would , that they did not feel a bar should go in a neighborhood where there are residences around it , and when there are many places all over town where space could be rented for a bar , Mr . Riggs commented that the dwellings referred to were substandard to the requirements in Fire Zone 1 , being con- structed of wood . There was considerable discussion concerning parking , following which Councilman Weymouth moved to close the public hearing , seconded by Councilman Rhodes and carried , Councilman Norris moved to affirm the action of the Planning Commission and DENY the application to amend the Zoning Map , seconded by Councilman Rhodes and carried on roll call vote , Councilman Leipzig voting no . (MINUTE ORDER #73 -85 ) Councilman Henderson suggested that the Chamber of Commerce Commercial and Industrial Committee might be of assistance to the applicant in relocating their business . REPORT OF BID OPENING - Red Morton Community Park , Phase I Staff report indicated that recommendation was to award the contract to Palo Alto Landscaping , Inc . , Mountain View , the low bidder in the amount of $ 127 , 464 . 60 . City Manager advised of certain corrections in the staff report with respect to funds , i . e . , balance remaining in the 1972 -73 budget for the project amounted to $ 93 , 281 . 61 , and that surpluses from two projects , Spinas Park Tennis Court Lighting, $ 5 , 500 , and Stulsaft Park architectural services , $2-I- , 000, were available for transfer to this project , so that funds needed from 1973 -74 budget amounted to $24 , 682 . 99 . Director of Public Works reviewed the scope of the project which would cover 6/2 5/73 Reg .Mtg .