Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-09-19
Council Proceedings.

Council met in regular ession
yesterday afternoon, President
Beck in the Chair.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
The Mayor reported collection OF
S3i fines since last report. Filed.
The City Auditor submitted his
weekly report, showing the condi-
ton of the several funds in the city
treasury. Filed.
The City Tax Collector reported
the collection of 1890 city taxes
for the week ending September
18th, and flied City Treasurel's re.
ceipt for same, less 76 tents com
mission. Referred to Finance
Committee.
The City Surveyor reported that
the right Of way for the Alameda
street sewer had been obtained
from all property owners along the
line, except Mrs. Arcadia b. de
Baker and the Damisch estate, who
have not yet given decided an.
swer In the matter. Farther time
given.
Also, that the Temple street
sewer is within $50 feet of com pie
ton.
rbe Zanjero submitted a report
Of work done and xpenditures in
his department since last report.
Referred TO appropriate commit
tees.
On motion, a warrant was order
ed to be drawn in favor of r. Rog-
ers for $50 for cleaning lower end
of Canal and Reservoir ditch.
On motion, a warrant for $50 was
ordered to be drawn in favor of the
Z,njero for repairs.
Bills amounting to $1,753.93, ap-
proved by the Finance Committee,
were ordered paid.
Bill of Los Angeles Gas Company
for $l2 %, for gas pipe for hook and
ladder house. Ordered paid.
Several small bills after correc-
ton were ordered paid by warrants
on the proper funds.
Bills of Samuel Frick aud J. @.
A. Stanley referred to Park Com.
mittee.
Bill of John Davis referred back
for correction.
Bill of s. Hunter referred to
Zanja Committee.
Bill of f. HOlhrook referred to
Messrs. Perry and Molony for in
vestigation.
By permission, Mrs. Ksegau was
heard in the matter of her claim OF
sos for boarding Peter Luney, Dep
uty Zanjero.
e. Granville Johnston, Esq, was
also heard in the matter and sug-
gested that the Z,nja Committee
be instructed to investigate the
subject.
Mr.. Shaffer moved that COM
mittee of three be appointed to en-
quire into the matter. Adopted.
and Messrs. Shaffer, Molony and
Buchanan appointed said COM
mittee.
Mr.. Mcdonald moved that q war
rant for $50 be drawn in favor of L.
e. Severance, amount paid dis
count on city warrant for $400 for
construction of Adams street fiume.
Action deferred one week.
The Finance COMMITTEES reported
favorably on petitions of Polaski g.
Goodwin, Yarnell & Caystile, l..
Wunch and l.. Jacoby & Co. for re-.
ba.e on personal property tax.
Mr.. Francis moved that warrants
for the amounts due be drawn on
the tax fund for l879-S0. So Or
dered.
Mr.. Francis moved that the
Clerk be instructed to sell irriga-
ton bonds to the amount Of $500,
to pay warrants now outstanding.
So ordered.
Mr.. Buchanan moved that the
Clerk he instructed to advertise for
one week for sealed proposals for
said bonds. So ordered.
The Finance Committee recon
mend that the report of the Board
of Education be returned for correc-
ton. So ordered.
Communication from Andrew
Glassell notifying Council of the
intention of Ramon Pacco, of the
San Rafael Rancho, to use one
head of water from the Los Ange-
les river for irrigation purposes, as
a matter of right. Referred to the
ZaDja Committee and City At
torney, with power to call on the
police force to protect the rights of
the city.
Petition of Miss VIM and Mrs.
Salmon for the remission of So
license tax for concert given at
Union Hall. Referred to Finance
Committee.
Petition of G. +. Long and other
property owners, asking to be al
lowed to grade Date street at their
own expense. Referred to Board oil
Public Works.
Petition of Bishop Mora to con.
meet the Episcopal residence with
Main street sewer. Granted under
the rules.
Petition of A. w. Potts and J.
w. Gillette to connect with Tenn
pie street sewer. Same action.
Petitions Of sundry persons for
rebate of personal property tax as
per levy for the fiscal year 1879 80.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Protest of V. Beaudry against as
sessment of his property, already
provided with sewerage, for the
Temple street sewer. Referred to
Sewer Committee.