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22 (3 <br /> Mr . Gardella restated the desire only to have the <br /> matter referred back to the Planning Commission for <br /> further study . <br /> Mr . Salinger appeared in his own behalf . <br /> Councilman Rosselli moved to close the public hearing , seconded by Councilman <br /> Petersen and carried . <br /> Councilman Henderson moved to affirm the action of the Planning Commission <br /> and deny rezoning , seconded by Councilman Arnett and carried on roll call <br /> vote , Councilman Petersen voting no . ( MINUTE ORDER #69 -3 ) <br /> Councilman Arnett explained his reasons for upholding the Planning Commission <br /> to the effect that he was concerned about rezoning the land while negotiations <br /> are under way with the State . Councilman Petersen stated that before the <br /> arguments were heard on the matter he was in favor of upholding the Planning <br /> Commission decision . However , he believed the owner of the property is <br /> sincere in his desire to improve the property with the view of benefit to the <br /> area , and believed the appellant has the right to have an opportunity to have <br /> the matter reviewed by referral back to Planning Commission . <br /> Progress Report on proposed Ampex expansion plans was presented by City Manager , <br /> who advised Staff is working in cooperation with Ampex ' s corporate headquarters <br /> inRedwood City . Studies have begun relative to the possibility of abandonment <br /> of Douglas Avenue and Broadway adjacent to the headquarters site . He indicated <br /> a meeting would be held with Ampex officials and City Staff on Tuesday , at <br /> 10 : 30 a . m . , to discuss the alternatibes with Ampex . At engineering and plan- <br /> ning levels , he believed problems regarding the two trafficways can be sur- <br /> mounted and solutions found . Underlying fee for Douglas lies with Ampex , <br /> and would remove question as to whom it should revert . <br /> City Manager requested Council to authorize Staff to go ahead with exploration <br /> and to meet with Ampex , and submit recommendations and pertinent documents when <br /> available . <br /> Councilman Rosselli stated he believed this was a big step forward for Redwood <br /> City , and moved to accept City Manager ' s report , seconded by Councilman Keckley ; <br /> Mayor Bury suggested added considerations to be taken up were utilization of <br /> air space and thoroughfare continuance . <br /> City Manager stated the purpose of the meeting with Ampex staff would be to <br /> obtain all the facts at this time . Councilman Petersen stated if Council <br /> approves negotiating now , he will have some questions when the matter comes <br /> up for action . <br /> Mr . John Vickfors , 1499 Hudson , inquired if there are <br /> abandonments , what this would mean . <br /> Mayor Bury responded that this is the type question that will be answered <br /> when the study has been completed . Motion carried . ( MINUTE ORDER #69 -4 ) <br /> Councilman Rosselli left the meeting at 10 : 15 P .M . <br /> Jdfl r, Fd <br />