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,~ and noted that the present report is simply a fine-tuning of the Code. He felt that the staff report clearly states the Association's attitude and intent to comply th the Code. Chairman Hovingh asked Mr. Senna if he realized that with the exte ded use of the banners as being requested that other less desirable churches might wish to al display a banner. Mr. Senna replied the Association is aware of that possibility, but ti I if such a church does display a banner that they have the right to do so. He further noted e Association is only asking for two major church holidays to display banners; however, s f has expanded that to four. David Sell, 1049 Crellin, Pastor of First Community Church, also s ke in support of the amendment to the Code. He reiterated the Association's reasons for esiring the amendment, noting they felt this would further the promotion of family values an assist church-goers. He expressed curiosity as to why Chairman Hovingh had any reserva . ons to approving something that should benefit the community. ,-. Commissioner Mahem asked for clarification as to whether the amen ed code would allow churches using the banners to advertise such things as fundraising di ners. Mr. Sell said his understanding of the amendment is that it would only allow the chur es to post main religious holidays such as Easter and Christmas. It is not the Assoc' tion's understanding that they would use the banners to publicize potluck dinners or fund . sing events. In further response to Commissioner Mahem's question, Mr. Sell replied the b ners would be used simply to alert the community to the dates and times of their religiou services on major church holidays. only for religious e did not mind if the rvices, as long as they Mr. Swift added that it is his understanding the banners would be us services for no more than four church holidays. However, he added banners would say something other than dates and times of religious were in connection with the church services. Mr. Sell further clarified that during the Easter and Christmas holida s they often have different times for services or occasionally, different locations. For xample, last year an Easter drama was performed at the Amador Theater. Commissioner Mahern commented that as a member of St. Augustin's Church, who has a family picnic at the fairgrounds once a year, she would not like to s a banner on the church publicizing that event. She would not favor seeing something like that on the various churches. Mr. Sell assured Commissioner Mahern the Association is thinking i terms of such events as Easter sunrise services, etc. He said their main purpose is not to romote extracurricular events. ~ Planning Commission Minutes July 8, 1992 Page 3