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Lyon stated that there were two issues identified in the appeal letter. The first issue was the violation of a contract. Staff believes that it may indicate one of two directions. One is the condition of the Verizon use permit issues in 2002; and maybe some agreements reached befinreen the church and the neighbors. Some health concerns were also raised. Gouncil Members asked various questions about the equipment enclosure, number of antennae allowed or recommended number of providers, whether radiation frequencies have changed over time, noise level comparisons and what type of outreach to the neighbofiood has occurred. Mayor Ira opened the public hearing. Public Comment. Tom Spatding, representing the applicant, AT&T Wireless, thanked staff and Council stating that his concentration would be on the services to be provided. He stated that the site is a part of a nefinrork in Redwood City that increases both the capacity and coverage that can be provided. New services such as wireless computer networks, text messaging services, e-mait, and enhancement to the 911 location system were stated. The site will be part of the AT&T blue network which is going to Cingular to provide coverage over Alameda de las Pulgas to the surrounding neighborhood. The site was chosen because it met the coverage objectives and is a site that met with the zoning ordinances and regulations. The use permit received ARC approval and conditions were agreed upon. He stated that the concern of the RF emissions is important and that the highest radiation level is at 1% which is 99% below what is acceptable. He asked that the Council honor the Zoning Administrator's decision and approve the site. Matt Runte of Diamond Services, prepared the RF emission report for AT&T Wireless for the subject site stated his availability to answer questions. Howard Macway, longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Redwood City, stated that the church serves the community. He further stated that finro additional churches meet at the site; most evenings other groups meet at the church; weddings are held; finro schools use the site; public concerts are held; and the church is the founding sponsor for Casa de Redwood. He cited other outreach programs provided that serve the community. He explained his experience as a nuclear engineer and his exposure to radiation stating that the Government set the same safe limits for occupational radiation exposure as for the non monitored public. He summarized that the intensity of radiation dissipates with the square of the distance, the farther away, the less radiation received. The outreach to the residents provided telephone numbers and e-mail addresses with only one communication received. He also explained a JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND FEBRUARY 28, 2005 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 �� • NO'f FOR CRATION