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74 Mr . West indicated he was not able to give a date , noting downturn in business that has been experienced , and that capital expenditures would be partially restricted . He added , however , headquarters would be built , and Ampex intended to remain in Redwood City . Responding to question from Council , he ad- vised that the area of abandonment would not be built upon, and would remain a non- structured mall . He also assured Council that roadways within the complex would be on Ampex property , and their responsibility to maintain . Mayor Bury expressed concern as to access for pedestrian or bicycle traffic through the property, and Mr . West responded that unfortunately , there would be no provision for pedestrian traffic , citing recent increasing vandalism , He noted that originally , they did not have the concern for security that was now necessary . Police Chief advised that during the five days survey was conducted at Broadway and 2nd Avenue , they were unable to identify any pedestrian flow through the area , and that any pdestrian traffic was either going to or from the Ampex buildings . There was additional discussion with regard to diverted traffic , and Police Chief felt with proper signing and educating the driving public , there should be no problems , and indicated proposals would be made to Council at a later time , if the bandonment was approved . City Manager also noted that the agreement with Ampex provides for a lease- back until such time as Rolison Road is constructed and open to the public , which would take until well into next year , thus giving ample time to educate the public and devise necessary signing . There being no communications or further discussion , Councilman Weymouth moved to close the public hearing , seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried . Councilman Keckley moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 6470 ABANDONING PORTIONS OF BROADWAY AND DOUGLAS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 3 OF DIVISION 9, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, seconded by Councilman Weymouth , and carried on roll call vote . City Manager asked that Chief McDonald be excused from the meeting, in order for him to attend a meeting in San Mateo for presentation of Annual Award for Policeman of the Year . Recipient this year was to be Officer James Granucci . Mayor Bury ordered a five -minute recess at 8 :45 P . M .