BOOK 17_1933-01-03 to 1938-12-29

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1 C i Fletcher, proposed the adoption of the following resolution which was unanimously carried. "RESOLVED 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 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY, that the said CITY OF REDWOOD 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-way for the extension of Rogers Street to the Bayshore Highway. Unanimously carried. After filing Affidavit of Publication by the Redwood City Tribune, Ordinance No. 394, 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 No. 385, regula- ting fire hazards in the City, was, on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McNulty, unanimously adopted. The matter of establishing appropriate 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 estop" 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 Colincilman 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 step in the schedule of calling another bond election for the purpose of refinancing o -q the delinquent 1915 Act Bonds, Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McNulty, ,y d0 proposed the adoption of a resolution stating that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition of a General Improvement Fund for retiring obligations of the City. Unanimously carried. Councilman Fletcher questioned whether or not some of the theatres were guilty of breaking the law in connection with their devices for getting the public to attend the theatres and the matter was referred to the City Attorney for his opinion. In the same discussion, the City Attorney was asked to submit an ordinance which would require 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 11unobstructed view° 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 its favorable consideration �0I