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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00422 Minutes of Regular Session o]188 Minutes of Regular Session o] playing of phonograph records or alleged music can be obtained upon the insertion of a coin trade check or slug, without first having in force and effect a license so to do. Section 2. Upon approval of the City Council, and upon the payment of an annual fee of not less than w,, in advance, the City Clerk shall issue to the applicant a "Mechanical t,:usic Talc ne operator's license, which license shhll remain in force end effe from date of issuance to the end of the calendar year in which issued; which said license shall not be transferable, either to another licensee or to another machine and may be regoked at any time at the pleasure of the City Council, PROVIDED HOWEVER, that this ordinance shall not pertain to private clubs, service organizations or non-profit bodies. Section 3. Licenses for such machines shall be good only for the calendar year in which the same 1s issued, and when such license is granted the City Clerk shall furnish to the licensee a sticker or tag showing the description and location of said machine or devic and the name of the licensee operating the same, which sticker or tag shall be attached to such machine or device, and it shall be unlawful to operate any such machine or device unless such sticker or tag is attached thereto. Section 4. Any violation of this ordinance shall be deemed a misdemeanor and any person, firm or corporation convicted thereof shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding y100.00, or by imprisonment in the City Jail for a term not exceeding thirty days, or by both such fine or imprisonment. Section 5. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 6. That thisoordinance be published once in the Port 'Townsend Leader, to be in force and take effect January 1, 1947. { o z Mkt i�4'- f (f. y " a Minutes of Regalar Session of City Council December 3 1946. Section 6. That this ordinance be published once in the Port 'Townsend Leader, to be { in force and take effect January 1, 1947. �:5 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL December 1946. , APPROVED BY THE MAYOR December 1946. , n al PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL December 6 , 1946. APPROVED by THE MAYOR December , 1946. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Coin machine ordinance. An ordinance providing for the licensing of coin operated machines or devices was presented and reed in full for the first beading, as follows: ORDINANCE No. /2ng/ AN ORDINANCE providing for the licensing for revenue and regulation of certain automatic amusement devices or automatic playing machines; fixing license fees and locations; prescribing penalties, and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. THE CITY COUNCIL Of, THE CITY OF PORT '1'07.44SEND DO ORDAIN AS KLLORS: Section 1. Each and every person, firm or corporation having at any place or places within the City of Port 'Townsend, a device, devices, machine or machines for playing games of amusement, commonly known as pin and ball machines or devices or machines in which coins may be dropped for the purpose of operating the same ( unless specifically exempted by this ordinance) and which may be legally operated within the state of Washington, shall pay an annual license fee of .j1000.00 for an owner's or operator's license and, in addition there t shall pay a fee of ;;2.50 per month, payable monthly in advance for each and every machine or device owned and operated by suej licensee. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Port Townsend shall have the right to reject any and all applications for an owner's or Operator's license as contemplated here- under, and before any license is granted the application therefor must be approved by the City Council of the City of Port 'Townsend, likewise the location or place within the city where such machine or device licensed hereunder is to be operated shall be only upon the approval and approgation of the City Council, PROVIDED HOWEVER, that this ordinance shall never be considered or construed as licensing any machine or machines, device or devices supplying public utilities; the so-called "penny weighing machines"; vending machines, mechanical music machines; or inoanywise pertAining to private clubs, services organization or non-profit bodies. Section 3. An owner's or operator's license shall be good only for the calendar year in which the same is issued. Licenses for such machines shall be good only for the calenda month in which the same is issued, and when such license is granted the City Clerk shall furnish to the licensee a sticker or tag showing the description and location of said machi or device ane the mame of the licensee operating the some, which sticker or tag shall be attached to such machine or device, and it shall be unlawful to operate any such machine or device unless such sticker or tag is attached thereto. Section 4. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $100.00, or by imprisonment in the city jail for a term not exceeding thirty days, or by both fine or imprisonment. Each violation shall be considered as a separate offence. Section 5. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith afe hereby repealed. r OWN, .777,77 E L ATTEST: N City Clerk. The two preceeding ordinances were briefly discussed and it was commonly agreed that they should ley over to the next session for final consideration• UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS. Re: Scenic Drive. A delegation representing the Port Townsend Garden Club, who were present in the Counci. Chambers, were invited by the Mayor to present, at this time, such matters as they might wish to bring to the attention of the council. Mrs. Lee Davis, acting as spokesman for the group, stated that the purpose of the club was the horticultural improvement and beautification ofthe city. Members of the club felt that many very attractive scenic views were to be had from various points in the city but to strangers these points were unknown and it was the opinion of the members of the club that a scenic drive could be determined and adequately marked to enable people to enjoy the beauties of the city to the greatest advantage. 71ith this thought in mind, members of the club had worked out such a route; which Mrs. Davis outlined at this time. The purpose of this delegation was to determine the opinion of the council as to the desirability of such a plan. It was moved by Councilman Steele, and seconded by Councilman Sullivan, that the council go on record as approving the plan, and route, as presented by Mrs. Davis. Motion carried. Re: Christmas Decoration. Mayor Anderson reported that the local Chamber of Commerce had proposed the decoration of the streets in the business area, with greenery, for the holiday season. He stated that he had been unable to attend the session ofthe Chamber at which it had been discussed but had requested the Chief of Police to attend as the city representative. Chief of Police R'illestoft outlined the plans as determined at the session of the Chamber which he attended. Richard McCurdy, Representative of the local press, informed those present that a later development in this matter provided for an agreement with private parties to provide such decorations at a fixed price, funds for which would be solicited from local merchants. Re: Additional 'hater Mains. Councilman Sullivan introduced the matter of additional water distribution lines in the fifth and sixth precincts, stating that he felt this didtrict would progress more rapidly if service fdcilities were increased. Mr. Loren Mosley, Mr. Glen Feick, and other property owners on 14th Street below Sheridan Avenue stated that they wished a lind installed on said 14th Street to service these properties. Following short discussion of the subject, these gentlemen were informed that inasmuch as all lines were financed fpom revenues therefrom it would be necessary to present, in writing, information on length of line desired, number of dwellingsnto be served etc., in order that the council might determine the feasibility of such installation. Re: Rest Rooms. Councilman Sullivan inquired as to the probability of providing for public rest rooms under the provisions of the 1946 budget, but after short discussion it was agreed that there was insufficient time remaining to carry out such work if provisions of law relative to advertising and such were complied with. Re: Rater Rate Reduction. Councilman Carroll stated that he thought the council should consider the possibility of further reducing the water rates to consumers, with a view to establishing a rate of $2.00 per month. Re: Fire Hall Monies. Councilman Gleason reported plans for the new fire hall completed, presented to, and approved by the Yiashington State Development Board, and notice of allocation of Development Board Funds received. Councilman Gleason then stated as follows: "The City Council having provided for the creation of a special fund fb r the construction cost of the Port Townsend Fire Hall, and having received notification of an allocation ofthe sum of $22,800.00 from the Washington State Development Board, I move that the Mayof and City Clerk do forthwith make formal application for such allocation." This motion was seconded by Councilman Carroll, and upon roll call vote all six councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion was declared carried.