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Mayor Tarver asked for a show of hands as to those who are in agreement with what has already been said. Many people in the audience agreed. Steve Cote, 4295 Barbara Court, had concerns for the safety of his children. He also mentioned the staff report, Item 6d(1), page 6, that notification never went out for the replacement of the original whip antenna. He felt the public should have been notified. William Corrin, 4217 Cabernet Court, spoke at great length about the damages of chemicals that at one time were considered to be safe. He said it is Council's duty to protect the residents of Pleasanton. Mary Smith, 4241 Cabernet Court, spoke in opposition to the antennae already existing and those proposed. She did not believe a park was a good location to have antennae. Joan Tenbrink, 4265 Mirador Drive, requested there be restrictions on towers and antennae from residential areas. She is concerned with the health and safety of the community's children. The Nature House that sits at the bottom of the proposed site will be holding classes for children ages 3-12+. This is less than 100 feet from the proposed site. She did not believe that children should be exposed to this commercial application in a residential zoned area. Why are health issues being left up to the FCC. She gave examples of exposing people to needless things that harmed them. She stated San Francisco School District has banned all cellular towers from school properties. She presented a letter from Cindy Mackey, stating her belief that there is not a need for extra towers in Pleasanton. Laila Birkmaier, 4219 Mirador Drive, stated people have a choice as to what they want to be exposed to. She felt she should have a choice as to what she wanted to be exposed to. Antennae should not be placed where she is already living. Paul Kmetz, 5635 San Carlos Way, said he is a cellular phone user and does not have good coverage. This tower will help increase the coverage. He chose to live in Pleasanton because of the Hacienda Business Park and its pro-business community. He supported Sprint, Cellular One and any other business wanting to locate in Pleasanton. Jan Wagner, 4282 Croce Court, said there are new studies that have been done in Germany and Sweden that discovered new, unexpected influences of radiation at very much lower levels. Mr. Mark den Broeder, voiced his concerns about low level exposure over a period of time. He asked Council to take more time to consider this application. There being no further testimony the public hearing was closed. Pleasanton City Council 9/2/97 Minutes 18