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have funding for the construction so it’s not going to happen even if you approve the project at this time. But I think I’d like to commit that we will go back and discuss what accommodations we can make. BRILHANTE: May I add as well. I just wanted to make sure that I wouldn’t provide misinformation to the Commission here. And it’s my understanding, I confirmed it with the administrative staff from the Planning Department, that if a special use permit were granted it would not tie the Department’s hands as to the specific proposed uses. Modifications can be made to that, the proposed plot plan. You know, by all means I want to express to the Commission that the Fire Department is not in any way discounting the concerns from the community. Those are concerns that historically have been raised and are currently being raised regarding electro-magnetic emissions and that’s something we definitely, the Department and the County, want to take into consideration. And if we are afforded the opportunity to meet with the surrounding neighbors I think that’s, you know, something that we’d welcome as a whole. The second area that I wanted to just touch upon briefly is -- the current location of the cell tower is up in this area here, and this is primarily the area where Sunrise Estates and Sunrise Ridge lands are -- and there has been discussion of possibly relocation of this tower maybe further away. We’re talking about, you know, a significant distance, not over 500 feet but several hundred feet right now from this current location. And if we can look into maybe the possibility of relocation of the tower, you know, that might be one option out there. And like I said that wouldn’t impact any of the terms and conditions of the special use application. And like I said you know, just, I want to reiterate that in no means is the Department discounting or not taking into consideration the public’s concern. Again, we’re a public entity. The mission of the Department is to save lives, not to create potential medical or hazardous conditions for the surrounding area. And, you know, that being said, we would welcome the opportunity to have further meetings with the general public on this. OGATA: Can I just -? WOODWARD: Sure, go ahead. OGATA: I just want to make sure it’s clear that my comments I made just, you know, just a little while ago and the question that I asked is not based entirely just on the EMFs but for the project as a whole. WOODWARD: Okay. Any further questions? ISHIBASHI: Just for a few comments? WOODWARD: Okay Commissioner Ishibashi. ISHIBASHI: Thank you, Mr. Chair. I appreciate Chief and counsel coming in, cause we see the problems you guys are facing in this central fire station. It’s a major problem. And, you know, I’m for the project. But I appreciate, again, the opportunity to even relocate that tower because I’m really concerned with the public’s testimony and their feelings. The use of 17 EXHIBIT A