Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-06-25
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

The Council met In regular ses-
sion last evening, with Mayor Beau
dry in the chair.
Minutes were read and approved.
The Mayor presented communica-
ton recommending the enforcement
Of the dog law, also recommending
that action be taken to prohibit the
use of fire arms in the outskirts Of the
city. A Committee consisting of
Messrs. Workman, Huber and Null
lally, and the City Attorney was APP
pointed to draft an ordinance prohib-
iting the use of fire arms in accordance
with the Mayors recommendation.
The Mayor reported the collection
of S3l for fines, also S4OO for sale of
lots.
The Committee on fire and water re-
ported favorably on the petition of J.
w. Potts, asking permission to con-
struct water works. Report adopted
and ordered that ordinance be drafted.
The Committee on fire and water re-
ported in favor Of employing 7. Scally
as engineer for the new fire engine, as
soon as engine is accepted. Approved.
Salary fixed at 1925 per month. The
committee on fire and water were
authorized to rent premises on corner
of First and Main street, for engine
house at rate of S45 per month.
The Committee on Police reported
that they had found officer Toomey
guilty of disrespectful conduct in the
discharge. The vote on the discharge
of officer Toomey, stood; ayes Huber,
Litchten berger, Mascarel, Cermona,
Mutually; noes, Workman, Leahy,
Teed, Wolfskill and Robinson. Vote
tie and motion lost The matter
was finally referred to special Com
mittee, comprising Messrs. Lichten-
berger Workman and Robinson.
The Committee on zanjas reported in
favor of petition of property owners
west of Pearl street; also in favor of
allowing bill of Zanjero for stationery,
etc, and recommending removal of
sand from bank of zanja No. s. Report
adopted.
The committee on Land reported in
favor of granting deed to j. l.. Rivara,
Report withdrawn.
The Board of Public Works reported
in favor of a chance of grade of Fort
street between Temple and First. A
protest against proposed change was
also submitted. The report of the
Board was adopted. The protest was
placed on file.
The Boald of Public Works reported
in favor of rejecting all bids for grad
ing Temple street, on account of in
formality in published specifications.
So ordered.
A resolution providing for the con.
struction of the Bath and Main street
sewer was read and adopted.
A resolution establishing the lines
of Los Angeles street from Arcadia TO
Alameda was adopted, and commit
tee appointed, consisting of Robinson,
Mascarel and Carmona,t to see property
owners concerning condemnation of
property.
A resolution widening First street,
from Main to Alameda, was read and
approved.
\ communication from the Presi-
dent of the East Los Angeles and San
Pedro street railroad was received,
claiming the right under franchise to
construct the Prismoidal road. Filed.
a communication from Stephen G..
Foster was received, proposing to in
dex the ordinances and minutes of the
Council for past two years.
Referred to the Committee on FL
nance.
A petition from Dolores Avila was
presented, asking for qut-claim deed.
Referred to the Committee on Lands
The Zanjero reported sales of water
permits for June, 81, IT'S 05. Filed.
Mr. Madigan reported break in
zanja No. g. Referred to the Commit
tee on Zanjas.
A petition from Citizens Convention
was presented, asking an appropria-
ton to assist in the celebration of the
Fourth of July. The sum of $500 was
allowed.
A petition for establishment of
grade of Requena street from Los AM
geles to Wilmington was read and re-
ferred.
A petition for modification of grade
of New High street was read and re-
ferred.
A communication from Citizens
meeting, held June 23d, by w. Nc
Pherson was received and referred to
the Zanja Committee.
A petition for modification of grade
on Hill street, between First and Sec
ond, was read and referred.
A petition from H. Burdick was re-
ceived, complaining of nuisance caused
by City Brewery. Referred to Com
mittee on Fire and Water.
The usual number of bills were pre-
sented and the panel being exhausted,
a miscellaneous debate ensued and the