HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-042Resolution No. 98- Ot~2
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND APPROVING LICENSE TO USE PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
AND LOCATION AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILMING A
PORTION OF THE 'SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS" MOVIE IN PORT
TOWNSEND
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, during the month of April, 1998, Cedars Production Co., Inc. ("the
Company") desires to film a portion of the film rifled "Snow Falling on Cedars" within the City
of Port Townsend; and
WHEREAS, a principal location of the filming will be the Quincy Street Dock and the
Quincy Street end area. In order to complete necessary filming sequences on the Quincy Street
Dock, the Company will need to ensure that access to the portion of Quincy Street which abuts
the Quincy Street Dock be closed to public circulation, for a limited duration of time.
Additionally, it will be necessary to stop traffic at the portion of Washington Street and Water
Street near Quincy Street for filming sequences which may last several minutes, to have exclusive
control of the parking lot behind City Hall, and to temporarily control street parking in certain
locations; and
WHEREAS, the Company will be utilizing the service of Port Townsend Police officers
to assist with traffic and parking control and street closing. The Company will compensate the
City for such services, by separate agreement. By separate agreement, the Company will also
compensate the City for the usage of the Pope Marine Building, for the purpose of storing
equipment and mobilization of crews and employees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that there is substantial benefit to the community
resulting from enabling the Company to use the Quincy Street right of way, City-owned parking
areas, and certain City streets, and for the City to assist with limited duration traffic closure and
control on Washington and Water Streets, for the purpose of filming "Snow Falling on Cedars"
within Port Townsend. The benefits include, but are not limited to, business sales promotion,
sales tax generation, and tourism promotion. The Council further finds that with the exception
of police services, provided by separate agreement, the temporary closure and control of these
rights of way and public properties, will not add any additional costs, or occasion any financial
loss to the City of Port Townsend, and that the benefits to the City adequately offset any potential
costs or inconvenience to the public; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the attached Agreement, the Company has provided adequate
insurance and risk management assurances to the City. Further, the attached Agreement
adequately preserves the right and authority of the City to make any emergency use of all
described streets, rights of way, and public property in accordance with Port Townsend's
municipal police authority,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Port
Townsend that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the attached Agreement in substantially the
form attached hereto.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and signed by the Mayor
on this 6th day of April, 1998.
/uli~eCulloch, Mayor
Attest:
Para Kolacy, City Clerk
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¥i~a~n, City Attorney
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LICENSE TO USE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
AND LOCATION AGREEMENT
PROPERTY
OWNER:
City of Port Townsend
PICTURE TITLE:
ADDRESS: 540 Water Street PRODUCTION
Port Townsend, WA 98368 COMPANY:
Snow Falling on Cedars
Cedar Productions, Inc.
2400 Boundary Road
Burnaby, BC V5M 3Z3
TELEPHONE: (360) 385-3000 TELEPHONE: (604) 205-5797
FAX: (360) 385-4290 FAX: (604) 205-5780
THIS AGREEMENT confirms the understanding between the City of Port
Townsend, a Washington municipal corporation, ("City") and Cedar Productions, Inc.,
the production company ("Company") regarding the Company's use of the Premises
described below in connection with the production of the above motion picture
photoplay, hereinafter referred to as the "Photoplay." This letter sets forth the entire
understanding between the Parties and may not be altered except by another written
agreement signed by both Parties.
I. The City hereby grants to the above'named production company ("Company")
the exclusive license and right during the term hereof to enter upon the Premises (with
personnel, materials, vehicles, and equipment), utilize the premises for parking
purposes, erect motion picture sets and place props thereon, conduct activities upon
and photograph and record at the Premises (including, without limitations, to
photograph and record both the real and personal property, all of the signs, displays,
interiors, exteriors, and the like appearing therein).
2. The term "Premises" as used herein refers to the premises located as described
below, including the grounds at said address and all buildings and other structures
located thereon, together with access to and egress from said Premises, as described
in the following schedule:
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PREMISES
LOCATION SCHEDULED EXCLUSIVE USE
Quincy Street, between Water Street and the Quincy APRIL 20 through APRIL 24, 1998
Street pier
City Hall parking lot (located behind City Hall) APRIL 20 through APRIL 24, 1998
Bell Tower parking area on Washington Street During and prior to filming,
APRIL 20 through APRIL 24, 1998
Temporary, short-term control of traffic movement on
the following streets for the limited duration of filming
sequences (approximately 3-4 minutes):
Water Street in the vicinity of Quincy Street;
Washington Street in the vicinity of Quincy Street;
Quincy Street, between Water Street and Jefferson
Street; and such other streets as may be needed for
short duration filming.
APRIL 20, 1998 through APRIL
24, 1998
In addition, the City shall provide parking control on the streets and areas as
described in Attachment A, "Port Townsend Parking." The Company agrees to
compensate the City for ali hours worked by the Port Townsend Police Department in
assisting the Company with parking and street control, payable upon receipt of
invoices, at the City's overtime compensation rate.
Insubstantial modifications of these locations and schedules shall be permitted
upon the written agreement of the Company and the Mayor of the City of Port
Townsend.
3. The term of this Agreement (the "Term") shall commence on April 20, 1998, and
shall continue until the Company has completed photography of the Photoplay at the
Premises, but not beyond April 24, 1998, unless the Term is modified by the Company
and the City due to weather conditions or changes in the Production schedules. The
Company may at any time prior to commencement of the Term specified herein elect
not. to use the Premises by giving the City notice of such election, in which case
neither party shall have any further obligation. Any modification of the Term shall be
approved in advance by the Mayor of the City of Port Townsend and the representative
of the Company duly authorized to execute this Agreement.
4. The City hereby represents and warrants that: (a) the City has the authority to
make and enter into this Agreement and to grant the Company rights set forth herein;
(b) the consent or permission of no other person, firm, or corporation is necessary in
order to enable the Company to enjoy full rights to the use of the publicly-owned
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Premises as outlined herein; (c) the City will take no action, nor authorize any third
party to take any action which might interfere with the full use and enjoyment of the
Premises by the Company as outlined herein; and (d) there are no outstanding
contracts or commitments of any kind which conflict with this Agreement or may limit,
restrict or impair Company's use and enjoyment of the Premises or the rights granted to
Company hereunder.
5. Compensation for the Company's use of the Premises during the Term shall
be the mutual benefits derived from the Company's use of the Premises, as' provided in
the Resolution of the City Council authorizing this Agreement. No further charge or
payment shall be due to the City.
6. If following the Term the Company requires use of the Premises for additional
use in connection with the Photoplay, the City may permit the Company to re-enter
upon and again utilize the Premises for such purpose. The dates for such additional
use shall be subject to the City's approval, which approval the City shall not
unreasonably withhold. If the Company utilizes the Premises for additional filming, the
City reserves the right to seek such additional compensation as may offset the City's
direct costs.
7. Nothing herein shall obligate the Company to photograph or to use the
photography of the Premises, but the Company reserves the right to construct a set
duplicating all or part of the Premises, accurately or otherwise, including but not limited
to interiors, the actual name, signs, Iogos, trademarks and other identifying features
thereof in connection with the Photoplay and any other photoplay produced by the
Company or by others for the purpose of completing scheduled work or for filming
retakes, added scenes, advertisements or promotions.
8. The Company agrees to leave the Premises in the same condition and order as
existed prior to the Term of this Agreement, and to use reasonable care to prevent
damage to the Premises. Promptly following the expiration of the Term and, if
applicable, promptly upon the completion of any additional use by the Company of the
Premises, but not later than three (3) calendar days after such expiration of the Term
and completion of additional use, respectively, the Company shall remove from the
Premises all structures, equipment and other materials placed thereon by the
Company.
9. The Company agrees to hold the City harmless and to indemnify the City for
damage to the Premises and property located thereon and for personal injury occurring
on the Premises during the Term and from any and all liability and loss which the City
may incur by reason of any accidents, injuries, death or other damage to the Premises
directly caused by the Company's negligence in connection with the Company's use
of the Premises. In connection therewith, the City agrees to submit to the Company in
writing, within five (5) business days after the expiration of the Term (including any
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additional use by the Company of the Premises) a detailed listing of all claimed
property damage or personal injuries for which the Company is responsible, or within
five (5) business days from the City's notification of any claims, whichever event occurs
last, and the City shall permit the Company's representatives to inspect the property
so damaged. The City hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Company, its
licensees, successors, assigns, its and their employees, agents, officers, and suppliers
free and harmless from and against any and all loss, costs, liability, damages, claims,
demands, action or cause of action, and expenses (including, but not limited to,
attorneys' fees) of any nature arising from, growing out of, or concerning: (a) any
breach by the City of any of the above warranties or any provision of this Agreement;
and (b) any accidents, injuries, death or other damage directly caused by the
negligence of the City or its agents, of the Premises.
10. The Company agrees to provide the following insurance coverage during the
Term of this Agreement:
The Company shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to Premises which may
arise from or in connection with the use of City property and all work performed on the
Premises by the Company or their agents, representatives, employees or
subcontractors.
The Company shall provide a Certificate of Insurance evidencing:
1. Automobile liability insurance with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined
single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage; and
2. Commercial general liability insurance written on an occurrence basis with
limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence and $2,000,000
aggregate for personal injury, bodily injury and property damage. Coverage shall
include but not be limited to: blanket contractual; products/completed operations; broad
form property damage; explosion, collapse and underground (XCU) if applicable; and
employer's liability.
Any payment of deductible or self-insured retention shall be the sole
responsibility of the Company.
The City shall be named as an additional insured on the Commercial General
Liability insurance policy. A copy of the endorsement naming the City as additional
insured shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance.
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The Company's insurance shall contain a clause stating that coverage shall
apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit. is brought, except
with respects to the limits of the insurer's liability.
11. The City hereby acknowledges that the City does not have any interest in the
Company's photography or recording on or of the Premises, nor any right of action
against the Company or any other party arising out of any use of said photography.
The City hereby grants to the Company, its successors and assigns the irrevocable
and perpetual right, throughout the universe, in any manner and in any media to use
and exploit the films, photographs, and recordings made of or on the Premises in
connection with the Photoplay in such manner and to such extent as Company desires
in its sole discretion. The Company and its licensees, assigns and successors shall be
the sole and exclusive owner of all rights of whatever nature, including all copyrights, in
and to all films, photographs and recordings made on or of the Premises, in perpetuity
throughout the universe.
12. In the event of any breach or alleged breach of this Agreement, the Parties shall
have all rights available to them under Washington law; provided however, the City
forever waives and releases any right or claim in the Photoplay, photography and/or
recording as provided in paragraph 11 herein, and in no event may the City obtain
injunctive or other equitable relief as respects the distribution thereof.
13. In the event of any emergency requiring use and/or control of the Premises by
the City, this Agreement shall be canceled and terminated without prior notice and
without liability of the City.
14. The Parties executing this Agreement hereby warrant that they are authorized to
execute this Agreement on behalf of the Parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Cedar Productions, Inc., and the City of Port
Townsend have executed this Agreement as of the date and year last written below.
CEDAR PRODUCTIONS, INC.
By: ' / ,,
Date: Apri'l 4~ ' , 1998
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04/06/98 [98-24] ca§Agree {1Lic-ROW.Agr}
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED:
City of Port Townsend, a Washington
municipal corporation
ulloch, Mayor
Date: April ~ ,1998
Pam Kolacy, City Clerk
PORT TOWNSEND PARKING
QUINCY STREET PIER :'
NO PARKING - 6am Monday April 20 thru midnight Friday April 24:
Parking all along dock area behind Water Street Hotel etc.
B/S of Quincy from dock to Jefferson St.
Lot between Elevated Ice Cream and Police Station
Police Station lot (leaving access for police cars)
CLOSE B/S Madison St. between Water St. and Washington St.
City Hall Parking lot along Madison St.
POST OFFICE:
NO PARKING - 6am Tuesday April 21 thru midnight Friday April 24:
W/S of Harrison from Jefferson to Washington
B/S of Washington from Filmore to VanBuren
S/S (post office side) of Jefferson between VanBuren to Filmore
WEBSTER HOUSE - 909 JEFFERSON:
NO PARKING - 6am Wednesday Apdl 22 thru midnight Friday April 24:
B/S of Jefferson from Polk to Quincy
Bell Tower parking area off Jefferson
BUS STOP PARKING TBD ON MONDAY APRIL 20
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LICENS.I~ TO USE PUBLIC
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PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MAI lEK OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
ADH/RUBEN-WINKLER INSURANCE SERVICES HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
AON/A.G. RUBEN INS. SERVICES, INC ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
t0880 WILSHIRE BL, 8TH FL 2{:)0 FRONT ST., WEST COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
Los ANGELES, CA 90024 PO BOX 14, 2200
TORO ETD, ONTARIO COMPANY
(3~0) 234-6820 (4t6)868-2460 A CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA
INSURED UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, INC., MCA INC., UNIVERSAL CITY COMPANY
STUDIOS, INC., UNIVERSAL RECORDS~ MCA RECORDS, INC., B CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
GEFFEN RECORDS, INC. GRP RECORDS, INC., SPENCER COMPANY
GIFTS, INC., UNIVERSAL CONCERTS CANADA, ET AL C
CEDAR PRODS, INC.
COMPANY
D
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED B Y THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POUCIES, LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
co POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION
LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER DATE (MMIDDiYY) ' DATE {MM/DD/YY) LIMITS
GENERAL LIABILITY CBP10014505 5/5/97 5/5/98 GENERAL AGGREGATE $' '} ,000,000
A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY PRODUCTS- COMP/DP AGG $ 1,000,000
I CLAIMS MADE ~ OCCUR PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000
OWNER'S & CONTRACTOR'S PROT EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1 ~000,000
X CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY FIRE DAMAGE (Any one fire) $ 50~000
X PRIMARY & NON CONTRIBUTING MED EXP (Any one person) $
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $
ANY AUTO
ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY $
SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per person)
HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
NON-OWNED AUTOS (Per accident)
PROPERTY DAMAGE $
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY. EA ACCIDENT $
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY:
EACH ACCIDENT $
AGGREGATE
EXCESS LIABILITY CUP 45141902 9/15/97 9/15/98 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000
B / UMBRELLA FORM AGGREGATE $ 2,000~000
__X_.I OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM EXCESS OF $ 1,000,000
WORKE.'s COMPENS*T,O. A.D I I
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY EL EACH ACCIDENT $
THE PROPRIETOR/ ~ INCL EL DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $
pAR3NERS/EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS ARE: EXCL EL DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $
A 3~[~RTY PROP. DAMAGE ENT 67130147 (MP) 9/15/97 9/15/98
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT $1,000,000.
PROPS, SETS, & WARDROBE
AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE $ 500,000./AUTO PHY. DMG.
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS
CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS ADDED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED TO THE GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY AND PRODUCTION PACKAGE BUT ONLY WITH RESPECT TO NEGLIGENCE OF UNIVERSAL STUDIOS,
AS LEASEE OF THE PREMISES. CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS AFFORDED NO COVERAGE UNDER ANY POLICIES LISTED FOR SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER OR FOR ANY CLAIM OR
LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS, EITHER ACTUAL OR ALLEGED, IN LEASED PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN WRITFEN AGREEMENT WiTH CERTIFICATE HOLDER AND INSURED.
FOR: "SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS'' LOCATION: 540 WATER STREET ON OR ABOUT DATES: 4/17/98-4/25198
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
540 WATER STREET 30 DAYs WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368 BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
OF ANY KIND UPON THE CQMPANY~ ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHOR,ZED.EPRESE.TAT,VE
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PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE-I~ ISSUED AS A MAi i,-R OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
J&H MARSH & MCLENNAN, INC. HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
1166AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10036 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
COMPANY
A CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
INSURED UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, INC., MCA INC., UNIVERSAL COMPANY
CITY STUDIOS INC., UNIVERSAL RECORDS, MCA B
RECORDS, INC., GEFFEN RECORDS, INC. GRP COMPANY
RECORDS, INC., SPENCER GIFTS,-INC., ET AL, C
CEDAR PRODUCTIONS, INC. COMPANY
D
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED B Y THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES, LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
CO POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION
LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER DATE (MM/DD/YY) DATE (MMIDD/YY) LIMITS
GENERAL LIABILITY GENERAL AGGREGATE $
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIAB,LITY PRODUCTS- COMP/OP AGG $
I CLA,MS MADE ~ OCCUR PERSONAL & ADV ,N JURY $
OWNER'S CON.ACTOR'S PROT EACH OCCURRENCE
FIRE DAMAGE (Any one fire)
MED EXP (Any one pemon) $
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY BUA 157357378 A/O 1/1/98 1/1/99 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 2,000,000
A X ANYAUTO BUA 157357381 TX 1/1/98 1/1/99
ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY $
SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per person)
HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY $
NON-OWNED AUTOS (Per accident)
PROPER'FY DAMAGE $
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY:
EACH ACCIDENT $
AGGREGATE $
EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $
UMBRELLA FORM AGGREGATE $
OTHER THAN UMBI~ELLA FORM $
I WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND
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STA'fU-
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EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY EL EACH ACCIDENT $
THE PROPRIETOPJ [--~ INCL EL DISEASE. POUCY LIMIT $
pARTNERS~EXECU'i~VE
OFFICERS ARE: EXCL EL DISEASE- EA EMPLOYEE $
OTHER
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS
CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS ADDED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED TO THE AUTO POLICY BUT ONLY WITH RESPECT TO USE OF PROPS, EQUIPMENT AND OR VEHICLES LEASED BY UNIVERSAL CiTY STUDI
INC. (AND ~S AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES).
CERTIF CATE HOLDER IS AFFORDED NO COVERAGE UNDER ANY POLICIES LISTED FOR SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER OR FOR ANY CLAIM OR LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS, EITHER
ACTUAL OR ALLEGED, IN LEASED PROPS, EQUIPMENT AND OR VEHICLES FOR DATES ON OR ABOUT: 4/17/98-4/25/98 FOR: "SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS"
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
540 WATER STREET 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368 ~ BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANYt ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Conner L. Daily, Interim Chief of Police
FROM:
Edgar J. Green, A/Sergeant
DATE:
March 30, 1998
SUBJECT: FILMING LOCATIONS, "SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS"
The film crew, along with their trucks, will start to arrive in Port Townsend
on April 16, 1998. I did a complete walk through of all the filming sites that
the filming crew has taken "under consideration" for the filming of this
particular movie.
The plan is for them to park the majority of their trucks on Washington
Street, between Monroe and Quincy Streets, with some of the vehicles
parking along Madison Street, incorporating City Hall's parking lot. This
will act as their base of operation and, for insurance purposes will be
secured from the public through the use of a private security firm. They
will be securing the area by using a yellow "construction/hazardous area"
tape. The sidewalks will remain open to insure access to the Burrito
Depot and the Port Townsend Athletic Club. Representatives from the
movie Production Company, along with Chamber of Commerce President,
Tim Caldwell, will be having a meeting with the owners of both businesses.
I have asked to be notified of the meeting so I can attend.
Filming will start at dawn on April 23, 1998 at the old Quincy Street ferry
Dock. When the "cameras are rolling" all traffic will be stopped at the
following locations: Water Street at Quincy Street; from the 100 to 300
blocks of Quincy Street; the intersection of Washington and Quincy
Streets; and the corner of Jefferson and Quincy Streets. These times will
vary from 1 to 10 minutes in length. The film crew will have people present
while city police officer stops and controls traffic. Traffic flow will resume
between filming.
Also, requested by the film crew is the closure of the city parking lot
between the police station and Elevated Ice Cream. This will permit them
to park their camera truck out of the camera's view, but close enough to
have access to their equipment. It is at this location that they will be
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changing the street lamps, stop signs, repainting the streets and curbs.
All of these changes will be returned to their original condition at the
conclusion of the filming.
The next filming location will be at a private residence located at 909
Jefferson Street. The crew estimates that filming at this location will last
for % of a day. The only impact this will have will be the closure of the Bell
· Tower at the corner of Tyler and Jefferson Streets. This area will be
secured for the camera trucks, so that the equipment is close for the
crews' use. The remainder of the trucks will be parked along Jefferson
Street between Adams and Polk Streets.
The next film location will be one of three possible locations: Taft and
Taylor Street, Polk and Garfield Streets or Franklin and Harrison Streets.
Filming will be short in duration and it will require some parking and traffic
control. The set up time for this location is estimated for 1/2 of a day. There
is a possibility that filming at this location will be done on the same day as
the filming at the Jefferson Street location.
The final film location is scheduled to take place at the U.S. Post Office,
1322 Washington Street. This filming should have a minimal effect
because all filming is scheduled to take place inside of the building. There
will be a loss of parking space on the north side of Washington Street.
This area will be reserved for the film crew trucks and one spot on the
west side will be reserved for an industrial generator.
Cc:
Julie McCulloch, Mayor
Michael Hildt, City Administrator
Joe Finnie, Chair, Public Safety Committee
Tim McMahan, City Attorney