Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-23
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

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The Council met in regular session,
Mayor Beaudry in the chair.
Present - Councilmen Waldron,
Kuhrts, Teed, Sotelo, Gerkens, Leahy,
Huber, Workman, Mullally and Camp
bell.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved.
The Mayor presented communica-
tion calling the attention of the Coun-
Gil to the misuse of water by owners
of the Felis ranch and suggesting that
the City Attorney be requested to SUBJ
NIT his opinion as to the rights of the
city in the premises. He had for
warded resolutions of the Council rela-
tive to patent of city lands TO the
General Land Office and to the Secre-
tary of the Interior in accordance with
instructions.
He recommended that the chain
gang be employed In raising an en-
bankment along the south line of the
river as protection from future over
flows.
The Mayor submitted copy of his
protest and communication to Hon.
q. Chandler, Secretaty of the Interior,
as also that to the General Land
Office. The communication was or.
dered spread upon the minutes.
The question of the use of water by
proprietors of Felis ranch was referred
to the Committee on Zanjas and City
Attorney.
The recommendation for embank-
ment along the river was referred to
the City Surveyor for plans.
A petition was presented by the Col
lection Committee of the Fourth of
July celebration asking that a dona-
tion be made by the city towards the
expenses of celebrating.
Mr. Gerkens moved that three war
rants on the Cash Fund for the aggre-
gate sum of $500 be issued in favor of
the committee payable four months
after July 4th.
The motion was passed with one dis
senting vote.
The City Judge reported the collec-
tion of $50 for fines during the week.
Filed.
The Zanjero reported repairs on
tomas and zanjas and asked an appro-
priation of $50. Report filed and ap-
preparation granted.
The Committee on Zanjas reported
adversely on petition of Mrs. Will
liams for changing line of Zanja. Re-
port approved.
The Board of Public Works reported
adversely on petition for bridge
across arroyos on extension of Temple
street. Report adopted.
The City Surveyor asked for instruc-
tions concerning assessments on San
Fernando street. Referred to Board
of Public Works and City Attorney.
The Finance Committee reported
favorably on the bill of Commission
ers for widening of McDougall street,
amounting to $40. Laid-on the table.
A resolution, fixing the salary of the
Health Officer at $75 per month for
three months, was submitted and ap-
proved.
The Health Officer submitted
lengthy report, recommending re-
moval of the pest house. Referred to
the Board of Health.
An ordinance providing for the col
lection of personal tax at the time Of
assessment, was submitted and ap.
proved.
The Marshal was instructed to make
a weekly report of parties refusing to
pay license.
Petition of B, Robinson for bridge
across Zanja was referred to Board of
Public Works.
Petition of A. R. Loomis for return
of $24.S9 paid for tax deed, which deed
was erroneous and invalid, referred to
Committee on Finance.
Petition of P. Cassidy for permission
to remove gravel from Rock street re-
ceived.
Similar petitions were presented by
F. Miller, J. w. Haverstick and 9TH
ers. All of said petitions were referred
to the Board of Public Works.
Petition of Apablasa to connect with
Bath street sewer granted under rules.
Petition of Haverstick and others
street, between sixth and Seventh, re-
ferred to Board of Public Works and
City Surveyor.
Application of Joaquin Villalobos
for translation of city resolutions and
ordinances into Spanish referred to
Committee on Finance.
Petition of j. H. Easton for deed re-
ferred to Committee on Lands.
Complaints were made that the trees
in the plazas were not irrigated, and
the subject was referred to the Com
mittee on Parks, with executive power.
Petition of Ramon Valenzuela for
deed referred to Committee on Lands.
Mr.. Gerkens moved that notice of
the appointment of DR.. Mckee as
Health Officer, with location of office,
duties, powers, etc., be published in
La COrnica. Carried.
Adjourned