Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-08

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In addition SIS, 900 has been paid as
interest on outstanding bonds; $4,000
in payment of outstanding warrants
against the current expense fund, and
SIS, 1856 on payments on the new depot
grounds. ....
The Health Officer presented to the
Council numerous recommendation
for the improvement of the sanitary
condition of the city. Referred to the
Board of Public Works, the Commit
tee on Zanjas, and the Board Of
Health. ..
The Board of Public Works reported
OH the. proposed grading on Alameda
street, recommending that the con-
tract be awarded to Capt. w. Bor-
rowe. Mr.. Workman did not desire
to have any more contracts awarded
until the street improvements now in
progress are completed. On motion
of Mr.. Leahy, it was ordered that the
City Clerk advertise for new bids for
this work to be received at the next
meeting.
In the matter of the petition of Mr.
Gallagher, for leave to take rock
and gravel from Buena Vista street,
the Board of Public Works reported
favorable to the petition. Mr.. Work
man wanted all persons to have the
same privilege in regard to this rock
and gravel. Mr.. Huber wanted all
persons to be prevented from blasting
on this street, as several children have
lately made narrow escapes from fly
ing rocks. On motion the report was
received and placed on file, and then,
on motion of Mr.. Workman, the re-
port was referred back to the Board of
Public Works, with instructions to
examine into the matter more fully
and report at the next meeting as to
the practicability of at once establish
ing the line and grade of said Buena
Vista street.
In the matter of establishing the
lines of Alameda street, west of Also
street, the Board of Public Works
recommended that the lines be estab-
lished as heretofore recommended, as
they see no reason to change their
views as expressed IN former report.
After much discussion, and examina-
tion of maps and surveys, it was Or
dered that the recommendations be
carried out. Mr.. Leahy wanted the
lands at once condemned, as provided
by law - the sooner the better. On
his motion, the City Attorney was in
structed to prepare resolution au-
thorizing the City Surveyor to take
the necessary steps for the opening of
the east end of Alameda street, in ac-
cOrdance with the recommendation of
the Board of Public Works. On mo-
tion, the Mayor appointed q special
committee, consisting of Messrs.
Workman, Lichtenberger and Car
mona, to interview the property own
ers on the line of the proposed extern
sion, and amicably agree with them,
if possible, on the measure of damages,
and thus avoid resort to the Courts.
In the matter of the petition of Mr..
Briswalter, for permission to grade
Main street in front of his property,
the Board of Public Works reported
that the question involved was of a
legal nature; after discussion, the
matter was referred back to the Board,
with instructions to report again at
the next meeting.
The resignation OF CnaS. SlaSSant,
Captain of the chain-gang, rendered
on account of ill health, was accepted,
and the Board of Public Works rec
commended that G.. w. Row be ap-
pointed to the position. MIR. Camp
bell nominated Mr.. Row for the place,
and Mr.. Workman nominated VIM.
Turner. A vote was taken, resulting
in tie. Mr.. Leahy then nominated
Frank Baker but withdrew the nomi-
nation, when second ballot was
taken, again resulting in q tie. On
motion of Mr.. Huber the City Marshal
was instructed to hire q man to take
charge of the prisoners until the next
meeting of the City Council. He sug-
gested that the prisoners be given ex-
ercise on the public works, as the y
have not been out for several weeks.
The Board of Public Works recon-
mended that VIM. Moore be elected
Surveyor for the ensuing year. Re-
ceived and placed on file. Mr.. Work
man nominated Gen. Baldwin for the
position; Mr.. Mutually nominated
VIM. Moore. A vote was taken result
ing as follows:
For Baldwin-Messrs. Workman,
Campbell, Leahy, Huber, Lichten-
berger and Teed.
For Moore-Messrs. SOtellO, Car
mona, Mullally and Wolfskill.
Gen. Baldwin was declared the City