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X72 Downtown Redwood City Association Board of Directors advising of their unanimous action in opposing this proposed amendment to allow .armaceutical dispensaries in medical clinics and detailing their reasons ( copy submitted to Council ) , Eugene Majeski , Attorney for the applicant , Birch Properties , Inc . , felt issue involved was whether in good planning and proper use to allow a prescription dispensary in a medical clinic as restricted as that proposed , in that it would serve merely the prescrip- tion needs of patients within the clinic only , with no outside signs indicating a pharmacy in the build - ing , no displays , and no outside doorway . He stated Redwood City ' s restriction in this instance seemed to be unique . He admitted druggists in the community opposed because their own economic interests not served but felt this not be the issue before Council or affect the zoning regulations , but whether it would be of bene - fit to citizens of the community , Robert J . Dell -Ergo , Attorney representing a number of pharmacies both in Redwood. City and nearby cities ( de - tailed listing submitted to City Clerk for file ) pre - sented two petitions signed by 80 citizens in opposition to Council permitting any action which would make the Redwood Medical Clinic eligible for the establishment of a pharmacy or any other type of commercial activity . Those present for this hearing acceded to Mr . Dell. -Ergot s request to indicate their presence as representing both druggists and property ownerships in downtown Redwood City , Mr . Dell ' Ergo pointed out wording which he felt might prove to be unconstitutional regarding medical clinics ; reviewed request that had been made for area studies by Council for which he understood no report had been made ; and raised other points which he felt should be a consideration for Council ' s denial of this proposed amendment . Mr . Dell -Ergo thereafter , after receiving permission , presented slides showing the vacant stores throughout the City , which he felt proved point , adding this new commercial use would present a threat to other commercial areas , In response to questioning of unconstitutional implication in this issue , City Attorney advised he would disagree on this point , Councilman Keckley moved to close the public hearing , seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried , Councilman Weymouth moved to introduce Ordinance amending Section 11 . 4 of Ordinance No . 1130 , the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance , relating to Conditional Uses , seconded by Councilman Arnett . Councilman Arnett felt that concerns of economics involved would not prove disadvantageous , but the reverse , the proposed amendment would provide an added service to a patient . Motion carried on roll call vote , Council - men Arnett , Henderson , Keckley and Weymouth voting yes , Councilman Petersen and Mayor Bury voting no , Councilman Roselli being noted absent . Mayor Bury asked that Council ' s proposed action toward adopting concept of National Wildlife Refuge be presented at this time due to number of persons present for this item . Councilman Arnett moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 6012 SUPPORTING CONCEPT OF ESTABLISH- MENT OF NATIONAL WILD LIFE REFUGE COMPLEX IN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY , seconded by Councilman Keckley . In reply to question whether feasibility of Redwood Shores project would or would not be affected by use of lands on Bair Island because of quote in newspaper to contrary , City Manager advised quote in the newspaper had been taken out of con - text from his original statement , implying Redwood Shores project would not be af - fected as area proposed for a wildlife refuge on Bair Island is included in the Redwood Shores General Improvement District , and as such is part of the basis for the bonds which had been offered and sold at public sale . In view of this fact , x416 '69