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Steinfeld added that churches never broadcast how much they do for their communities and yet they are the conscious of any community. Mr. Steinfeld asked the Council to allow the churches to hold their services at their - regular times and have the parade start after noon. Dan Curry, Hudson Street, representing the volunteer amateur radio operators in the area described the services they provide, and suggested that buses might be used to bring parishioners to their churches during the parade. Chris Cheshire, former PCA office manager, described communications between the PCA and the clergy, the deleterious effects of the heat on parade participants last year, and the number of events held on Sundays throughout the Bay Area that have not brought about similar discussions. Sharon Horn, PCA Board Member, parade participant and worker, advised the Council that at times the heat has been unbearable in the afternoon, and spoke to the issue of freedom of choice. Sally Morrison, PCA Board Member, answered Council questions regarding specifics of the parade and the organizations that are part of it. Councilmembers discussed their sadness that these important community organizations and leaders had not reached a compromise regarding the parade start time; the damage that had been done to the community; and the need for the Council to make this painful decision between two interests that make Redwood City such a wonderful City in which to live and work. MIS: GREENALCHICLAIRE TO GRANT THE REQUEST OF THE PCA AND ISSUE A PERMIT TO BEGIN THE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE AT 10:30 A.M. Councilmembers engaged in a lengthy discussion of the facts and emotions involved in the pending decision. Councilwoman La Berge and Councilwoman Gasparini asked if the originator and seconder of the motion would amend the motion as follows: When the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday in the future, the Council strongly recommends that the PCA and the Clergy begin serious discussions of how to accommodate the needs of both groups at least one year before the event. COUNCILMEN GREENALCH AND CLAIRE AGREED TO AMEND THEIR MOTION AS STATED. Councilmembers called for a vote on the motion as amended. MOTION PASSED ON THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS CLAIRE, GASPARINI, GREENALCH, LA BERGE AND MAYOR BUCHAN NOES: COUNCILWOMAN STEINFELD ABSTENTIONS: COUNCILMAN SANFILIPO MINUTE ORDER NO. 93-081 - Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 April 26, 1993 Page No. 388 Page 9