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�.Jti r�ad by the Clerk pro-tem: The City Council recently requested a study of the practicability of widening Hopkins Avenue west of Nevada Street where the street con- verges from an 80-foot right of way and 56-foot pavement to a 50-foot ri�ht of way and 30-foot pavement. we have considered the widening of the present pavement from 30 feet to 1}0 feet in order to satisfy the minimum raquirements for use of gas tax funds, and which would permit a standard two lane pavement ,,,,,,� parking on both sides. Even this minimum widening would create con- siderable damage to property frontages and landscaping, and necessitate � the removal and re-construction of most of �he eaisting sidewalk, much of which has only recently been installed. Some of the residente in the area have already indicated their opposition to such a pro�ect, both from the standpoint of damage � to their property, and to the increased traffic which would resul.t. It is - also apparent that the trafPic condition would not appreciably im- � prove if Hopkins Avenue is widened, as it would still result in the sudden funneling of traffic into a narro�r roadway located on both a ,,,� curve and a hill. A preliminary estimate of costs of widening Hopkins Avenue from Nevada to Westgate indieates a sum of �25,000.00 or more, depending upon how many retaining walls, etc. , would have to be constructed or re-constructed, and how much severance damage would �occur. � In view of the many problems to be encountered, we su�gest that this matter be thoroughly studied by the Traffic Study Comtnittee, so - - that all factors can be considered before a definite reconnnendation is made to the City Council. Councilman Bri�-schgi moved acceptance of the report and same to be turned over to the Traffic Fact Finding Committee a.nd report back in three weeks, aeconded by Councilman Spillers and c arr ie d. REPORT: COUNCILMAId GRANGER REGARDING LIGHTING EL CAMINO REAL. Councilman Granger stated that we should abide bg the new tax ordinance which covers the appropriation sat up in the 1954- 55 Budget for the lighting of El Camino Real, seconded by Cowa.cilman Spillers. City Engi- '"�"` neer Jain was requested to follow this through and notify the P.G.&E. to proceed w ith the �,. work. Motion carried. ' REPORT: CHIEF WOOD REGARDING FORESTERtS HALL DANCES. The following is the report concerning the Saturday night dances at Forester's Hall: 1. Dances, open to the public �or which an admission is charged, � are condueted by tha Foresters of America from 9;00 P.M. each Saturday night until 1:00 A.M. on the follow3ng Sunday morning. An average of approximately 500 persons attend each of these danees. A bar, serving only beer, is ma,intained and operated by the Foresters of America, inside the building. 2. The Management employs three special policemen to maintain order in the building and to re�u1 ate parking and maintain order in �he private parking lot ad3acent to the hall. A management committee of five men supervise the dance floor. 3. People living in the residential area adjacent to the hall are undoubtedly affected by the noise incidental to the parking of automo- biles, the music during the dance, and the breaking-up of a large group ,�,,, of people at a late hour. 4. During the six months from last a2arch thraugh August this depart- ��'' ment has besn summoned to the dance hall on seven occasions for the fol- lowing reasons: 2 disturbances 2 malicious mischief against parke d autos 1 theft from a parked auto �°-. 1 ambulance follow-ip on a cardiac case 1 miscellaneous information - �..� - 5. A detail from this department is present each night when the danee breaks up to preserve order in the streets and to reduee the noiae nuisance. Councilman Spillers moved aceeptance of the report, seconded by Councilman�Royer and carried. REPORT: CHIEF WOOD ON SALE OF COMIC BOOKS IN REDWOOD CITY. The following are the findings of ' Chief Wood: