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359 Mrs , Claire Dedrick , Conservation Chairman , Sierra Club Robert Mark , representing a Stanford Conservation group The following appeared in opposition to establishment of this Refuge as presently proposed : Mr , Coleman Johnson , President , Leslie Properties , Inc . Council questioned whether any contact had been made by Federal Government since introduction of bill proposing this Refuge , for lease or purchase of properties owned by Leslie . Mr . Johnson stressed fact that specific details were lacking in the Federal legislation for this Refuge and that only one meeting had been held with their Company and Federal Bureau on Wildlife at which they had made their position clear as just presented , Captain Westoff , Chairman of Committee on Port and Bay Land , Redwood City Chamber of Commerce , expressed opposition to plan for reason that it is impractical unless can be merged with approved San Francisco Bay Plan for Port planning , water frontage industrially developed property , etc . William Oeser , 634 Emerald Hill Road , opposed this plan as felt other development plans would give more enjoyment to the Bay than through this program . Mayor Bury expressed appreciation for the presentation made by the various groups in attendance , which afforded an opportunity for exchange of viewpoints and also reviewed the steps which had been taken by the Council previously , endorsing programs which would indicate Council ' s concerns for control and preservation of the Bay and of wildlife , but of need for further details of the plan and resultant effects on our community if established . Councilman Arnett moved that Council request a formal resolution for adoption next week expressing support of such a Refuge in general , and making it possible thereby to communicate to Congress the reservations held by our City concerning a limitation of the number of acres to be involved so as not to upset the feasibility of Redwood Shores ; indicating restrictions to plan to avoid interference with assurance that protection would be afforded development adjacent to Refuge , costs , and details of financial arrangements for use of lands , guarantees concerning continued operation of salt ponds , etc . , seconded by Councilman Keckley , Councilman Keckley felt it also important that it be ascertained portion of Bird Island to be included in this sanctuary , Councilman Weymouth explained the aspects of this Refuge plan which must be viewed as a responsibility of the Council to citizenry of Redwood City in view of their also acting as Board of Directors of Redwood Shores District , the responsibility of viewing effect of this Plan on the Port of Redwood City , etc . After further dis - cussion motion carried , Councilman Weymouth voting no ( MINUTE ORDER #69- 110 ) . Mayor Bury called a five minute recess at 10 : 10 p . m . PUBLIC HEARING , Appeal of Joseph A . Repetti and Robert J . Dell ' Ergo , from denial by the Planning Commission of their application to rezone property located at 1441 Hudson Street , being portion of Lots 1 and 2 , Block A , Woodside Acres , from "R -2 " District continued for one week ( June 16th ) on motion of Councilman Weymouth , seconded by Councilman Keckley . ,stns 9 '88