Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-17

tion Of the Council to an infraction of
the ordinances of the city by Mr..
Mesmer building a stairway and oc-
cupying about four feet of the side
walk, on Los Angeles street. They
also call the attention of the Council
to the railroad track built by Messrs.
Perry, Woodworth & Co., on Commei-
cial street, which railroad track ex-
tends sixteen feet into said CONNER
cial street." On motion, the report
was received and the City Clerk au-
thorized to notify the parties to re-
move obstructions, as stated. ....
The Committee on Lands reported
the petition of Mariana Chavez and
Carmen Barreras, requesting further
time. Report filed and time granted.
A cOmmunicat ion from Sacriste &
Sons was presented. referring to the
required payment of $1SS so, one-half
of the expenses of cleaning and re-
pairing the WoOlen Mill ditch. They
stated that they had already been at
heavy expense in cleaning and repair
ing the said ditch, and by the pay
ment of this amount their outlay for
the same would amount TO $612. They
objected to the payment of the bill, as
desired. On motion, the communica-
tion was received and the City Clerk
authorized to notify Sacriste & Sons
that if the bill is not paid, suit will be
commenced by the city. s.t4l
A petition was presented from prop
erty owners on the west side Of New
High street, requesting that said
street be graded and defined so as to
give access to their property. Re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works.
A petition from property owners
was presented praying for the opening
of Hope street from Sixth to Seventh
streets. Referred to the Board of Public
Works. -.0
A petition was presented from Jean
Dererede praying for a quit-claim deed
from the city for certain property now
occupied by him. Referred to the Com
mttee on Lands.
The City Clerk presented the blank
bonds printed by the HERALD Office,
which are to be issued for the purchase
of depot grounds for the use of the s.
p. r, r. Received, and the subject of
their issue referred to the City Attor-
ney.
Mr.. Workman moved to reconsider
the action of the Council in voting $50
to Mr.. Harris for his services during
the month of May. Carried. On mo-
ton, the amount was fixed at $40, and
allowed. .......c,. 81
Mr.. Workman stated that Mr. Man
ming, who is making a new water
ditch along the line of Zania No. 7, is
obstructing the zanja, and moved that
the City surveyor be instructed to see
that the water is not ob5tructed. Car.
ried. ..........l ..........
Mr nj toI
the Fire Company asking for the pur-
chase of new ladders, and the improve
ment of the old ones; also six lanterns,
one dozen hose straps and one ton of
coal. On motion the petition was
granted, and the Committee on Fire
and Water instructed to make pur-
chases required. ...-. de- ..e..tt . --.- -
Mr.. Sabichi requested to be excused
from the Committee appointed to Sc
cure bonds for the city on commencing
the suit against the proprietors of the
Fellz Ranch. On motion he was eX-
cused. ... .-t- tt....
Mr.. Sabichi called the attention of
the Council to the nuisance still exist
ing on Los Angeles street in the shape
of low drinking saloons and houses of
ill-fame. Mr.. Dockweiler thought
that the Council had performed its
duty in the premises, and that it now
rests entirely with the police force to
enforce the Ordinance as passed.
Mr.. Huber moved that the Marshal
be instructed to exact the bonds pro-
vided for by law from all saloon keep
ers, requiring them to keep orderly
houses. .... ....
Mr.. Sabichi moved that written
contract be m lde with Messrs. Thom
& Hoss for their services in the ap-
preaching suit. Carried.
The Council then adjourned.