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Home My WebLink About00173 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 20th 1960 CONTINUEDr, 296 ; MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 20th 1960 CONTINUED ORDINANCE NO. 1394 ' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, PROHIBITING THE FURNISHING OF LIQUOR TO MINORS OR THE PURCHASE OF LIQUOR BY MINORS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE. 1 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Sectionl. Except in the case of liquor given or permitted to be given to a person under the - ,'- age of twenty-one 21 years by his parent or guardian for beverage or medicinal purposed, or administered to him by his physician or dentist for medicinal purposes, no person shall give or otherwise supply liquor to any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years, or permit any person under that age to consume liquor on his + premises or on any premises under his control. It is unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to acquire or have in his possession or consume any liquor except as in this Section provided and except when such liquor is being used in connection with religious services. Section 2. Every person under the age of twenty-one (21) years who purchases or consumes any liquor shall be quilty of a violation of this ordinance. Section 3• Each violation of this Ordinance shall be punished as a gross misdemeanor. k Read for the First, Second and Tjird time at a regular session of the Council held on Dec. 20, 1960, approved and signed by the Mayor on December 20, 1960. Mayor it ATTEST: . I City Jerk Approved as to Form: City Attorney - I XXXIII%IIYX KJX1XI)t[NJX.XLJKXXXL1KU Y City Attorney Abraham mentioned that the above ordinance was soonsered ..i�! by the police department and was discussed by some of the Councilman. The police wanted to crack down as hard as possible on the business of providing liquor to minors* He said the problem is hat the 1I,.y has U no Ordinance, no law which prohibits an adult from sellin or furnishing liquor to minors, saying that it is against the state law and what had been done in the past was to take some cases in to justice court which was not mechanically or financially a good idea, although the Prosecuting Attorney and the Shetiffs Office were very corporative they still were not to interested in the Citys affairs. After some further discussion it was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Sullivan that the first reading be considered the seconded reading and reading be by title only. Motion carried. THIRUeREADING & PASSAGE Ordinance No. 1394 was read the third time by title only and it was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Sullivan that Ord. No. 1394 do now pass. Motion carried. NEW & OLD BUSINESS Councilman Siebenbaum asked 'ater Sept. Arey of the delinquent water accountsupon which Mr Arey explained to the council that since the discount had been taken off the delinquents has risen to around 800 but said most were good accounts and would pay and the ones that were four months or over would be turned off and afte: the first of the year was going to revive an ordinance that called for a charge IKX of one dollar for turning on the water upon which the Couhcil gave their approval. Councilman Lafferty said there was no report on the request for the two street lights. Councilman Steve said that the experment of the bus loading has gone far enough and it has now became a nuisance if not a hazzard and could not see where the unfortunate ones that dent have their own transportation have to jump inbetween parked cars to board or unload. Councilman Steve made a motion seconded by Councilman Johnson that the Council request the Mayor to direct the Police to remov the two meters infront of the DelMonico and make a Bus loading zmne and replace the two meters on Quincy St. After some further discussion Mayor Green called for a vote . Motion carried. Street Sept. Arey was instruct to print no parking on all loading zones. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the Council at this time it was moved by Councilman Sullivan seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion Carried. Attest: A.� -�---� CiS,yxl�r}c�j in/t.�1 S.A MAYOR a 7 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 3rd day of December 1961 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Mayer Green presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows, Mayor Green, City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk Youngblood, Councilmen Sullivan, Lafferty, Steve, Siebenbaum, Lindsey, Johnson, Councilman Mueller absent. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION The minutes of the previius session was read in full and -it was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Sullivan that the .minutes be approved as read and hat the Mayor and City Clerk sign same, motion carried. • BILLS & CLAIMS t. The following bills and claims were presented and acted upon as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND ------------------------------Voucher No. 5497 through 5540------- $3,375.30 ® OLYMPIC GRAVITY IJATER FUND ------------------------ Voucher No. 2570 through 2581------- $1,095.48 LIBRARY FUND -------------------------------------- Voucher No. 5680 thorugh 5697------- $ 697.56 PARK FIND ----------------------------------------- Voucher No. 1664 through 1669------- $ 212.55 STREET FUND --------------------------------------- Voucher No. 4826 through 4834------- $ 829.58 PORT TOWNSEND GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE ---------- Voucher No. 114 through 122------- $ 802.47 PORT TOWNSEND WATER WORKS AND SYSTEM CONST. FUND UNDER ORD. NO. 1321-------------------------Voucher No. 206 through 207------- $1,337.20 It was moved by Councilman Sullivan seconded by Councilman Steve that the bills be approved as read and tt the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to draw warrants upon the proper funds for payment of same. Motion car REPORT OF OFFICERS The city clerk reported the regular salary warrants for the month of December 1960 as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND ------------------------------Voucher No. 5480 through 5496-------$3,634.73 OLYMPIC GRAVITY WATER FUND --------------- ---------Voucher No. 2564 through 2569------- $1,383.20 LIBRARY FUND -------------------------------------- Voucher No. 5678 through 5679------- $ 386.25 PARKFUND ----------------------------------------- Voucher No.1663--------------------- $ 254.42 STREET FUND --------------------------------------- Voucher No. 4820 through 4825------- $1,520.89 PORT TOWNSEND GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE ---------Voucher No. Ill through 113------- $ 933.71 FIREMENS RELIEF AND PENSION FUND -----------------Voucher No. 262 through 263------- $ 275.00 treasurer's report was read in full for the Month of Dec. 1960 and was ordered filed. The police report was read in full for the Month of Dec. 1960 and was ordered filed. The following building permits were presented and acted upon as follows: i- W.M. Dale, remodel shed & garage, 161X241, frame, 56yh & Jackman, $150.00. 1.^ E.M. Qualls, Patio, 81X201, Concrete, 21st & Sheridan, $100.00. i; t= W. H. Winterburn, Addition to Pedersen's Service, 140X321, Concrete Blocks, Sins Way, $1,200.00. hT Q, ; It was moved by Councilman Lafferty seconded by Councilman Siebenbaum that the building permits be granted, ;. motion carried. MOVING PERMITS }. w " �> • The following miving permit was presented and acted upon as follows: Henry Decker, Move house, 24'X281, Frame, from Morgan Hill to Foster & Adams, moved by Bonded mover (Frank Poll r It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Sullivan that the moving permit be granted, motion ��' f`' f� • carried. NEd & OLD BUSINESS .„ Councilman Lafferty reported on the request for street lights at 14th & Gise & 17th & Holcomb saying that the Fire & Light Committee had approved of the request, Councilman Lafferty made a motion seconded b y Councilor r, Steve that the two requests for street lights be granted, Motion carried. Mayor Greehccn said she would like to made a statement in regards to the councils request at the last meetin that the Mayor & Police Dept. consider the original request of the Delmonico Hotel and the bus company that two parking meters be removed from the corner of water st. in front of the Delmonica for the purpose of providing a bus loading zone, the Mayor & Police Chief after considerable investigation and due deliberation turned down ?, the request for the same reason as originally stated. The said request we felt be imposed of the best interest of the City of Port Townsend and the original regularly extablished bus loading zinc is still available to the bus company for parking and loading at any time and regreted that the Ma;/or and Police Chief must oppose the I wishes of the council in this matter, and if the council desires to take further action in this matter it will uY be done by Ordinance. Councilman Johnson replied that the bus is a type of public service and should be offere +, .� better facilities, and suggested moving the meters to some spot where drivers now park free saying that parking represents a bigger hazard now than if the vehicle were allowed to park at the curb, and added that the police department is defeating its own purpose, that of keeping the corner free to acess by traffic. Councilman Steve said if it is mandatory that a hotel have a loading zone, theres a discrepancy here somewhere for the Central Hotel has one and the Delmonico hasnt. Councilman Lindsey chairman of the councils police committee said that he would like it understood that the police committee disclaimed any share of the opinion of the Mayor, that ++, ! the decision was made by the Mayor and the police chief, not by the police committee. Councilman Siebenbaum said that people who travel on the bus should be given a place to get on and off without having to dodge cars, and if the meters were removed to the location of the present bus zone at Water and Adams where cars now park free, the citys revenue would remaine aoub the same, saying that the main reason for the meters in the first