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initiate an investigation of the church's compliance of the existing use permit. He further explained his justifications detailed in his letter of April 22. George Bradford stated that his concern is that any amount of microwave radiation presents some danger and that the research is not adequate at this time. He further stated his belief that there are areas less populated than this site where the antenna could be located. Gerald Nagel asked the question of whether Verizon is in compliance or not. He asked if permits were obtained to change the antennas and equipment. He stated that the electrical connections are not on the inside but on the outside of the enclosure which presents an insecure connection. Mary Browne stated that she attended the meeting of April 4 and it was a fiasco with yelling and shouting. She stated that noting was accomplished except that the moderator stated that the church is a business and it is out to make money. She stated that last May she had major surgery on her head involving 7 doctors. She further stated that doctors said her condition could possibly have been caused by something around the neighborhood. Her major concern was the nursery with all the babies Karen Donnelly, a neighbor of the church, stated that she is not in favor of granting the use permit for several reasons. In looking at the health concerns, she urged taking the precautionary approach considering the children in the area and particularly, her 16 -month old son. She asked that Council consider the jury is still out on some of the studies and there is not , a very clear picture of exposures and long term effects. She expressed concern that some of the conditions on the existing use permit are not being followed and monitored by City staff. Her last point pertained to property values, stating that due to the concern with the towers it could prove difficult to sell properties for the amount they should fetch. Tom Spaulding, representing the applicant, stated that the design is exactly the same as presented in February. He stated that a community meeting was held on April 4 from 7 -9 p.m. with notices sent to approximately 82 people and 20 people attended. He further stated that Bob Weller of Hammett & Edison who provided information to the public on radio frequency emissions. There was testing of two residences for existing levels. He further stated that the location of the site was chosen because it serves a gap in the area and also feeds El Camino Real, Farm Hill Road and Roosevelt Avenue. Council questions were asked related to the Federal standard adopted in 1997 and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard of 1999. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND APRIL 25, 2005 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTES BOOK NO. 60 Page No. 458