Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-08


tanned, We're far heavier than reported.
the School Board be again requested
to close the schools for one month
this he asked in the name of humani-
ty Mr.. Workman Withdrew the mo-
ton, when the same motion was made
by Mr.. Lchtenberger and prevailed.
a communication was read from
Mr.. Barrowe, contractor for the grad
ing of Spring street, asking that his
contract with the city be modified, so
that he can secure the entire money
for his work, as soon as each block is
completed, he to give additional bond
of $1,000 for the faithful performance
of the work Mr.. Huber insisted that
one-third of the pay be held back, nc-
coIding to contract. Mr.. Mutually
moved that the prayer of Mr.. Bar
rowe be granted-lost, by six noes to
four ayes. zoo.
A petition was received from Das-
saud & Allen, asking for modifca-
tion of the grade of the sidewalk on
the north side of Spring street, from
Temple street to the line of Hamil-
toms property. Referred to the Board
of Public Works. .r
A petition was received from Mr..
Bouchet, requesting permission to
grade in front Of the Stearns property,
on Main street, and a. like petition
from Mr.. Perez, to grade. in front of
his property on Alameda street. Re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works.
On motion Of Mr.. Huber, the City
Surveyor was instructed to examine
all work being done by contract, in
Guiding the sidewalk on Spring street,
and see if the same is being done in
accordance with the terms of con-
tract. 45 5-. ....
Adjourned to 7:30 p. NJ.
NIGHT SESSION. 5'sa
The City Surveyor made y report to
the effect that the work of grading
and sidewalk on Main street, in front
of the Stearn's mansion, had been
completed, not in strict conformity
with the terms of the contract, but In
a good, workmanlike manner. Several
of the Councilmen urged that no vari-
ance should be allowed from the eX-
press terms of any contract for public
work. The report was laid on the
table. On motion the Mayor appoint
ed q committee of three, consisting of
Messrs. Robinson, Teed and Work
man, to examine and ascertain if the
work on the said street and sidewalk
was done according to contract, and
report at the next meeting.
The City Surveyor submitted the
map and grade of Figueroa street, be-
tween Pico and Jefferson streets, as
ordered graded and laid out. Also the
assessment roll of expense of grading
Second street, from Fort to Olive
street, and a map and profile of the
same. Action was deferred on
the grade of Figueroa street until
the proper notice has been made by
publication. That portion of the re-
port referring to the grading of Second
and Olive streets was referred to the
Board of Public Works. i
The Committee on Supplies was in
structed to purchase n new set of books
for the City Treasurer. a., Il
A petition requesting that bridge
be built over the zanja on Hope street,
between Sixth and Seventh streets,
was referred to the Board of Public
Works.
Paul Ryan rendered his resignation
as member of the police force, and
the same was accepted. -rt
70 fill the vacancy, Mr.. Workman
nominated Mr.. Carlos Cruz, but after
wards withdrew the nomination, on
being informed that Mr.. Cruz de-
sired to be q mounted policeman
and not patrolman. The question Of
filling the vacancy was referred to the
Committee on Police, and the City
Marshal authorized to engage po-
liceman, until the vacancy is filled.
Petitions concerning grading, re-
ceived from Perry, Woodwork d Co.,
and others, were placed on file, but no
action taken thereon.
w. +. Mcdonald prayed for compen-
satioE for damages to his well by
break in zanja No. 3; John Moran re-
quested that some attention be paid to
Zanja No. 5, as it was damaging his
property. Both referred to the Com
mittee on Zanjas.
Francisco Garcia, who had lost his
title deeds, requested q quit claim
from the city to u lot in his possession
for the past twenty years. Referred
to the Committee on Land.
Also like petition from Reyes Ro-
Nero, for land granted to his father
over twenty years ago. Referred as
above. There was q protest against
this petition from Louis Wolfskill.
Also, Il petition for q quit claim
deed from the city to George Lehman
for numerous lots. Referred to the
Committee on Lands jointly with the
City Attorney.
Mr.. Campbell moved that the grade
be established OH Upper Main street,
from Short street to the junction of
Main and Alameda streets. Carried.
Also, that the grade of the street
railroad track from Short street to the
Pico House be made to conform with
the present grade of the street. Re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works.
The petitions of Gen. Bouton, of
Carrillo, and of Ybarra Brothers, for
quit claim deeds, were referred to the
Board of Public Works.
On motion, it was ordered that the
City Marshall shall enforce the ordi-
nance relative to hack-drivers, and to
require them to display their rates of
fare. i.l eu f.
Mr.. Huber moved that the City At
torney be instructed to draft an ordi-
nance fixing the bonds of saloon men
at So, 1000 each. Carried. -
Mr.. Leahy moved that Col. Nor
man G Jones be required by the City
Marshal to remove shade trees planted
in Koher street, i'm front of his prop
erty. Referred to the Board of Public
Works. b.
Mr.. Leahy moved that water COM
panies, gas companies and other in
corporations, making excavations on
the streets, be compelled to keep the
OF treats uhoroin N on Ia axna yat tiOnS were