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conversation with Mary Brown where she asked if he could promise her there would never be any more antennae. He stated that he had no idea. Mary Drieth, resident since 1953, stated her concern is radiation and that a place of worship is not a commercial use to expend other types of activity. She expressed her desire for Council to reject the use permit as she does not think it is the proper place. She stated that the promise was to not build any more and now the facility is even higher. Mary Brown stated that Charles Jany, Gary Bonte and Reverend McLane promised the residents there would be no more antennas. She further stated resentment that Mr. Jany took the liberty to provide AT&T with her personal telephone number to test the waters. She stated that the radiation exposure to children should be considered and she along with others has been afflicted with cancer. Howard Smith, residing two parcels away from the church, stated his opinion that the noise is not a very high volume and consistent with a refrigerator volume. He stated that outreach from the church related to the topic was nonexistent except for a notice from the Ptanning Department in November 2004 that he understood to be a hearing to extend the use of the existing Verizon tower. He clarified that the RF is a microwave band and he stated that the Verizon towers are at least a kilowatt, or a microwave oven operating all day. He stated he is very uncomfortable with the facility. Gerald Nagle stated that he is a retired AT&T employee and has worked in the Air Force with radio antennas and is knowledgeable about the radiation level. He stated that he was present in the Chamber when Mr. Jany said there would be no more antennas and no more equipment from any other company. Enrique Aparicio stated he recently moved to Redwood City and resides directly behind the church. He stated that he agrees with the concerns expressed but that an additional issue concems his son who was diagnosed with tuber sclerosis that triggers from 15-20 seizures per night. Another concern he expressed is that his attempts to have the church repair the fence have not been successful. Russell Kao expressed his support of Mary Brown and his discomfort with the long term effects of radiation stating that there are limits of knowledge and best guess as to what we think are acceptabfe limits. He also stated his concern with Ms. Brown's assertion that the church previously agreed to limits on the number of antennas and radiation emitted into the neighborhood. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND FEBRUARY 28, 2005 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES D�� PAGE 6 No� �oa crraTioN