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231 Fletcher , proposed the adoption of the following resolution which was unanimously carried. tmRESOL1T D by the Council of the City of Redwood City that in consideration of the TACOMA, MILL COMPANY , a corporation , deeding to the CITY OF REDWOOD CITY for street purposes the necessary property to extend ROGERS STREET from its present northeasterly termination to the BAYSFORE HIGHWAY , that the said CITY OF REDMOOD CITY will not levy any assessment for street purposes against said TACOMA MILL COMPANY for street work done upon said street extension for a period of two ( 2 ) years from the date hereof. " Following this , Councilman Christensen , seconded by Councilman Fletcher , proposed the adoption of resolution accepting Deed , dated July 31 , 1935 , from the Tacoma Mill Company granting to the City of Redwood City the necessary right-of-ray for the extension of Rogers Street to the Bayshore Highway. Unanimously carried. After filing Affidavit of Publication by the Redwood City Tribune , Ordinance No . 3g4 , regula- ting dancing in establishments where liquor is sold , was , on motion of Councilman Jones , seconded by Councilman Fletcher , unanimously adopted. After filing; Affidavit of Publication_ by the Redwood City Tribune , Ordinance +To . 3g5 , regula- ting fire hazards in the City , was , on motion of Councilman Fletcher , seconded by Councilman McNulty , unanimously adopted. The matter of establishing apvropriate license fees for gas fitters was referred to the City Attorney and to the City Building Inspector with request to work out a suitable ordinance . Considerable discussion was had concerning " stop" signs especially at Harrison_ Avenue and Myrtle Street and James Avenue and Myrtle Street . Councilman Fletcher particularly mentioned the desirability of appropriate signs on Harrison Avenue near the McKinley School , and the City Manager was instructed , on motion of Councilman Fletcher , seconded by Councilman McNulty , to take care of this . In order to set up a city-wide scheme or plan for signing streets , the City Manager and the Chief of Police were instructed to work out a comprehensive schedule and policy. As a first sten in the schedule of calling another bond election for the purpose of refinancing ', the delinquent 1915 Act Bonds , Councilman Christensen , seconded by Councilman McNulty , ) ;t' ' proposed the adoption of a resolution static • that the public interest and necessity demand zthe acquisition of n. General Improvement Fund for retiring ng ohligat1 ors of the City . 1 Unanimously carried. Councilman Fletcher questioned whether or not some of the theatres were guilty of breakiw the law in connection with their devices for getting; the public to attend the theatres and the matter ; as referred to the City Attorney for his opinion . In the same discussion , the City Attorney was asked to submit an ordinance which would rnnuire theatres to sell no more tickets than there were seats . On motion of Councilman Fletcher , seconded by Councilman Christensen , it was decided to make an appropriation of $75 . 00 for the Y . M . C .A . , with the understanding that a similar amount would be allowed for the Boy , and Girl Scouts . The Attorney was requested to bring back a decision as to whether or not the City has the right to enforce saloons to create an "unobstructed viewtt into their places of business . The Council went on record. , on motion of Councilman Jones , seconded by Councilman McNulty , as favoring the passage of Amendment No . 15 and to recommend it favorable consideration