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about measuring. <br /> Bill 194 was in the works for about a year. It has been crafted with careful <br /> consideration taken from a wide-range of community members and groups. Even <br /> he planning dept. was approached for collaboration, but chose to take another <br /> path. Our group was pleased to offer our expertise where appropriate, particularly <br /> as we document other jurisdictions who have enacted protective ordinances related <br /> o wireless infrastructure. <br /> Bill 194 is robust legislation as it accordingly reflects the will of the residents of this <br /> island over the desires of big business from abroad. Simultaneously, it lays out a <br /> process which allows for connectivity for all. I appreciate that two bills related to <br /> he same topic coming through the Commission can be confusing, but I encourage <br /> he Commission to favorably recommend Bill 194 and allow the elected council <br /> members to make sense of both bills upon equal ground. <br /> Technology is changing rapidly and one thing I appreciate from Bill 194 is it <br /> includes the regulation of small cells, which are a new and untested part of 5G. <br /> Small cells pose greatly increased exposure due to their buildout and must be <br /> considered in any modern-day legislation. In contrast, they are not mentioned in <br /> he Planning Director's proposed bill. This is a very important point which was not <br /> outlined in the Nov. 1st Commission meeting as a difference between the PD <br /> proposed ordinance and Bill 194. <br /> The Big Island is in great need for Bill 194 to protect the beauty, safety, well-being, <br /> and property values of all who live on or frequent our island. Council member <br /> Evans bill goes into great detail about a fire plan, and site approval requirements, <br /> which puts me as a resident at ease. In contrast I have noticed that in the Directors <br /> ill, there are question marks about who will operate security cameras, also a lack <br /> of easements for access by the fire department, and lack of a comprehensive fire <br /> plan, despite there being other provisions. <br /> do not see it as a competition, as I support collaboration and consideration. But I <br /> must admit that after following both Bill 194 and the Directors bill, the timing of <br /> he two has been interesting, and I hope for cohesion moving forward. <br /> Thank you very much for reading my testimony. <br /> ahalo for your time and consideration, <br /> Naomi Melamed <br /> Safe Tech Hawaii, Hawaii Island Leader <br />