Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-03

streets, on Main, nave constructed Il
private sewer, and to compel them to
pay for another would be oppression.
Mr.. Beaudry thought that the pro-
test had been deferred too long; that
the proper time for that had gone by;
the assessments had been made and
the contract for work let. He moved
that the protest be received and pub
lished. Carried.
The Special Committee on Assess
ments reported upon the double as
sessment brought to the notice of the
Council by Mr.. Potts, with recommen-
dation that the money unduly col
lected be refunded, and that all other
instances of this kind be treated SINH
larly. A lengthy debate followed on
the legality of refunding money thus
collected.
Mr.. Huber moved that the report be
filed and money refunded according
TO recommendation.
Mr.. Beaudry amended that the
money be not refunded, as such action
would be illegal.
Ayes: Beaudry, Chavis, Mascarel and
Sabichi. Noes: Huber and Work
man. Amendment carried.
Original motion lost by the follow
ing vote: Noes - Beaudry, Sabichi,
Mascarel and Chavis. Ayes-Huber
and Workman.
Messrs. Huber, Workman and Beau
dry were appointed a committee to
draft an ordinance giving the city the
right to make purchases at tax sales.
Mr.. Huber stated that the parties at
work on the grade for Spring and
Sixth Street Railroad on upper Main
street had treated the order of the
Council with contempt, refusing to
discontinue work. He moved that
the railroad company be enjoined by
the City Attorney and compelled to
stop further proceedings toward max
Ing grades. Mr.. Workman amended
that the company be notified again of
the wish of the Council In writing
over the signature of the Mayor. Mr..
Beaudry was opposed to entering at
once into q law suit which would
doubtless prove useless. He stated
that he understood no hardship had
been inflicted upon the property-own-
ers fronting upon the street where
the grade was being made. He was
in favor of Mr.. Workman's amend
ment-taking the more pacific course.
The amendment was carried and the
original motion lost without action.
A bid was received from Messrs. Gay
& Co. for the buildingof the culvert on
Spring street between Fourth and
Fifth for $3.50.
On motion the bid was rejected and
it was ordered that another advertise
ment be published inviting other
bids.
A resolution was presented regula
ing the grades of certain streets order
ed to be improved by the Council.
A notice of intention to change
grades o streets was also submitted in
connection with resolution. Referred
to the Board of Public Works.
A communication from the City
Clerk was received, representing that
the work to be done in his office had
greatly increased and asking for an
increase of salary. Referred to the
Com mittee on Finance.
A petition was presented by Geo. w.
Rowe praying for a quit-claim deed
from the city for certain lands in his
possession. Referred to the Commit
tee on Lands.
A similar petition was received
from the heirs of Ramon Ybarra, and
referred to the same committee.
A similar petition was received from
Rafael Gallardo and referred to same
committee
A petition was received from II. c.
Wiley asking the privilege of grading
street in front of his property at his
private expense, Granted.
The following bills were then pre-
sented:
Jose Jorgerd, $50; Bernard Green,
S7S; Fisher & Thatcher, $75.
On motion, the rules were suspended
and bills ordered paid.
Mr.. Workman stated that on the
10th of this month the Canal and Res
ervoir Company are to receive the
Woolen mill ditch into their charge as
lessees. He moved that the Commit
tee on Zanjas be instructed to make a
formal delivery of the ditch. Car
ried.
Mr.. Workman moved that the Pres
ident, Mr.. Sabichi, be added to the
Committee on Zanjas during the alb
sence of Mr. De Cells. Carried.
Adjourned.