Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
THURSDAY EVENING, May Goth

Lichtenberger, Teed, Carmona, Sotelo,
Robinson, Wolfskill, Workman, Mas
carel and Mullally.
The minutes of previous meeting
were read and approved.
The Mayor reported fines collected
$120. Placed on file.
The Committee on Zanjas reported
on petitions of Shepherd and Sabichi
favorably, if parties construct fume
before putting in water power.
A protest against the same by Mess.
Beaudry and Desnoyers was read.
The report of the committee was
placed on file.
The petition of Messrs. Beaudrv and
Desnoyers was read in regard to the
water power of ditch No. Sand stating
that they desire to establish paper
mill on their lands and use this power
for that purpose.
All the papers were referred back to
the Zanja Committee, and Messrs. Hu-
ber and Lichtenberger were added to
the committee. ~
The Committee on Land reported
favorably on petition of M. c. Des-
noyers in regard to quit-claim deed.
Received and placed on file, and May
or ordered to issue quit-claim deed.
The Committee on Land reported on
petition of Avila and others, recon-
mending that quit-claim deed be is
sued, but that they shall allow Macy
street to be opened, and reserving ten
feet from centre of zanja. Adopted.
The Board of Public Works reported
favorably on petition of Mr.. Devin,
that the grading on Figueroa street
before certain property be accepted,
and recommend that 1t be accepted by
Council. Adopted.
The Board of Finance on petition of
B. DubOrdieu, tnat certain warrants
be paid out of General Fund, recon-
mend that $7,4l7 warrants appearing
on books of Water Commissioners be
paid without interest, out of General
Fund to the petitioner. Report placed
on file.
The City Attorneys opinion on this
subject was read, stating that no large
amount like this should be paid until
it is adjudicated in the Courts, and
that the city can successfully resist
the payment of this claim. Opinion
filed.
Mr. Lichtenberger moved to appoint
a special committee of three to report
in connection with the City Attorney
on this matter at the next meeting.
Mr. Workman moved as an amend
ment that resolution be drawn in
accordance with the report of the
Board of Finance.
The amendment was lost; ayes, 4;
noes, 7.
The original motion was carried
unanimously, and Messrs. Huber, Teed
and Sotello were appointed.
The City Attorneys communication
was read In regard to the case of the
city VS.. J. l.. Williams, stating that
the decision of the Judge Of the
County Court was novelty. Com
munication fled 8Ks
The bond of Temple & Workman,
city depository, in the sum of $l00, 900
for the safety of city deposits, until
June l, 1876, at the rate of fifteen-six-
teenths Of one per cent. per month,
was read and the Mayor instructed to
sigh the contract for the city.
The contract of the Star for doing
the city advertising for one year was
approved and the Mayor ordered to
sign the same. HfS
The Clerk was ordered to advertise
for proposals for city advertising in
Spanish.
The contract with the Express for
doing the job work of the city was
read and the Mayor ordered to sign
the same.
The Finance Committee reported on
petition of HERALD Printing Compa-
ny in favor of allowing $500 in full
payment of their bill. Received and
filed.
Mr. Workman moved to adopt the
report of the committee.
Mr.. Huber moved an amendment,
that they be paid according to con-
tract.
Carried. Ayes, Z; noes, 4.
Mr.. SOtellO moved that 100 copies Of
the ordinances be printed in Spanish.
Mr.. Huber moved as an amendment
that the Clerk advertise for bids for
the translation and publication. Car
ried.
An ordinance granting an extension
of the Spring and Sixth street railway
to the new depot was read.
A protest against the proposed ex-
tension, signed by residents of San
Fernando street, was read.
The whole matter was referred to
the Council, who will repair to the
grounds at o'clock p. NJ. Friday, and
a special meeting be held in the eve-
ming.
The Deputy Zanjero was heard in
regard to the condition of the woolen
mill ditch, the water being stopped at
night to fill the wooden mill reservoir.
Mr.. Workman stated that the woolen
mill wanted to use the water Tuesday
and Friday nights, and that the city
should not sell those nights next
month, but this month the mill
should not be allowed to close off the
water.
The City Surveyor was instructed to
measure and ascertain whether they
get their 200 inches of water.
A resolution fixing the grade of
Olive street, between Second and
Third, was read and adopted.
A communication of the City Sur
veyor on the proposed grade was read
and filed.
The Committee on Lands reported
in favor of giving the Order of Red
Men piece of ground as asked for.
The Mayor was directed to sign deed
as asked for.
Mr.. Workman moved to reconsider
the vote taken at last meeting in re-
gard to donation of land to the Sisters
of Charity. Carried. 6 ayes noes.