Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-08-14
Common Council Proceedings.
THURSDAY, August 13ti

Thursday August loIus
Council met at the usual time with
President Sabichi in the chair Pres
ent: Dockweiler, Gerkens, Huber r,
Workman, Valdez; Mascarel and Sa-
bichi. Absent: Beaudry, Chavis, De
Cells.
The minutes of previous meeting
were read and approved.
A report was presented by the Zan-
jero giving an account of expenditures
made for cleaning and repairing Zan-
jas Nos. 2, 8, 4, Z, 8, the canal and res
ervoir ditch, amounting to 1888 SO.
The Zanjero requested a further ap-
preparation of $3.50 for similar pur-
poses. Referred to the Committee on
Zanjas.
The Committee on Sewers reported
in favor of continuing the Main street
sewer 1000 feet further. Mr.. Workman
moved the adoption of the report and
that the Committee on Sewers be in
structed to make arrangements with
with Mr.. Mayer to construct the
sewer as required. Carried.
The Committee on Fire and Water
reported adversely to the petition of
Mr.. Ramirez for exemption of his
hay barn from the fire limits.
Adopted.
A petition was received from Oscar
Macy representing that the bridge
across the main zanja on the corner of
Bath and Macy streets is insufficient
to accommodate the travel at that
place and requesting extension Of
same. Referred to Board of Public
Works.
A deed from Norman c. Jones ct al
was received for certain property con-
demned for the opening of Kohler
Lane. Referred to the Committee on
Lands.
A notice was received from Antonio
Palancoiny, stating that he proposes
to make improvements on Alameda
streets in front of his property by his
own hired labor. Granted.
Similar notices were received from
Jacob Wattelecht, ]. A. Morenhaut,
S. H. Mott, Geo. o. Tiffany and L. Fl.
Titus. Granted.
A petition from property-owners on
Fort street, between Second and
Third, was presented, praying that the
construction of sewer to drain their
property and connect with the Main
street sewer be ordered. Referred to
the Committee on Sewers.
A communication was received from
the Board of Education praying for
the privilege of erecting temporary
building on the city park for school
purposes. Mr.. Dockweiler opposed
the granting of petition. On motion,
matter was referred to special COM
mittee of Messrs. Huber, Workman
and Dockweiler.
The committee appointed for the
purpose reported schedule Of water
rates adopted by them to govern the
charges of the water company for
water consumed in the city. Placed
on file, and, on motion, ordered that
an ordinance be drawn in accordance
with the provisions of report. Messrs.
Huber, Gerkens and Mascarel were
appointed committee to act in con-
junction with the City Attorney in
drafting said ordinance.
DIR. Mckee, the Health Officer, re-
ported on the subject of slaughter
mended that the said slaughter
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remain, provided the owners take nec-
essary precautions to keep the same in
cleanly condition. Referred to the
Board of Health.
Mr.. Huber called the attention of
the Council to the lawless condition of
Los Angeles street, and suggested that
special policeman be detailed to pa
troll the street from Requena to First
streets. On motion, the matter was
referred to the Committee on Police.
By permission, one Harry Morton
addressed the Council, bringing
charges against police officer for
misconduct. Referred to the Commit
tee on Police.
A remonstrance was presented by A.
Briswalter against the removal of the
culvert on Main street opposite Mo-
rams lane. Referred to the Board of
Public Works.
A map was presented by Joseph
Mullally in support of his application
to purchase. Referred to the Commit
tee on Lands.
Adjourned.