Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-01-09
Council dings.

Council met In regular session
last evening. President Spence II
the Chair.
Minutes of previous meetings reat
and approved. .
| The City Auditors report, show
ing the condition of the various
funds In the City Treasury was re-
ceived and referred to the Finance
Committee.
The City Treasufer's report re-
ceived. Same reference.
Receipt of the Treasurer for $40(
paid by the City Water Company y
for rent, was received and accepted
Report of tho Tax Collector. Re.
ferred to the Finance Committee.
The City Attorney reported that
the question of sewer connections
is already provided for by the City
Charter. Approved.
An ordinance providing for the
proper improvement OF the side
walks of certain streets, and defip-
ing ths duties of the Overseer of
the chain-gang. Referred back to
the Board of Public Works.
The Board of Education present.
ed its report for the month OF De.
cember. showing a balance on
hand of So OPS 67. Referred back
for emendation according to the
Charter.
Petition OF Mrs. Dubois for re-
bate Of double assessment. Re.
ferred to the Finance Com N ittee.
The Zanjero reported having re.
paired certain zanjas since last re-
port, at an expense of $120. Re-
ferred TO the Finance Committee.
Also, that the repairs on reser-
voir No. 4 are completed as per or.
der. Same reference.
Also, reported having expe nded
the sum Of $407. 66 on the city irri-
eating system during the month of
December. Same reference.
Petition Of s. A. Francis for
prompt payment of laborers on the
city zanjas. Same reference.
The Zanjero and City Surveyor
Jointly reported on the condition of
reservoir No. 4, with recon IN q nda-
tions for the further improvement
OF the Same. No action.
The City Surveyor presented
profile and grade for Wilmington
street. Referred to the Board of
Public Works.
Also, survey Of Morse, or
Turner street. Referred to the
Board of Public Works.
Also, reported that the cost of
the Vine street sewer will be
1926 66. Report adopted and the
surveyor instructed to make the
necessary assessment.
Also, that no permanent assist
ants are employed by the Survey
or. Received and filed.
The Health Officer reported %
deaths in the city during the
month of December. Also, %
births during the same time. Rs.
ceived and filed.
Also reported having examined
the packing establishment GU Hoff
street, East Los Angeles, in
thorough manner, as per instruc.
tions. Received aud flied.
The usual bills were read and re.
ferreG to the Finance Committee.
The bond of the City Clerk and
Auditor and that of the ZApjero
were received and referred to the
Finance COMMITTEES.
The Board of Public Works re-
ported a detailed list of men en-
ployed in tnat Department. Re-
ceived and adopted.
Also, that the establishment of
the grade of Seventh street be in-
definitely postponed. Approved.
Also, that the petitioa of Lanker-
shin q Co. be granted. So or
dered.
Also, that the street railway
companies be ordered to make
their tracks SO as to conform to
the grade OF the streets. So Or
dered.
Also, that said companies plank
their tracks where necessary. So
ordered.
Notles OF Intention to grade First
street, between Main aud Fort
streets, was read and adopted.
The Board OF Public Works, In
connection with the City Attor-
uey, was Instructed to ascertain
the proper steps to open Seventh
street west of Pearl as u public
highway.
The Chief Of Police was instruct
ed TO enforce the ordinances regard
ing nuisances.
1hs Finance Committee reported
ia favor of refunding certain
amounts paid on double assess.
ments. Adopted.
Also, that the petition of III.
King be granted. SO ordered.
Also, that the Z.Djero be in
structed to furnish u complete re-
port concerning the irrigating sys.
tenn of the city, with view to
making the same self-supporting.
Adopted.
Also, that no licenses to sell
liquor be given to other than re-
speotabie parties who give bonds
for Keeping an orderly house.
Adopted.
The petition for rebate of taxes
paid by Lankershim & c.. was de-
MED.
The Finance Comnittee reported
in favor of raising the amount of
fines levied for petty ohsnses.
Adopted.
Tue bond Of tho City Assessor
was read and approved.
It was resolved that no signature
will be acceDted ns seeurity On