Daily Los Angeles herald., 1882-05-07
Council Proceedings.

were read and approved.
Message from the Mayor vetoing the
resolution establishing the grade OF
Bunker Hill avenue Laid over tempo
rarily.
The Auditors report, showing the con-
dition Of the variousacity funds, was re-
ferred to the Finance Committee.
The City Clerk reported the issuance
of 592licenses, to the amount of S2643. so,
for the month of April, of which
S2393. so was collected. Remaining un-
paid $3.50, which has been turned over
to the Chief of Police for collection.
Same reference.
The City Tax Collector reported the
collection of S2393.5O on account of IL
censes, and presented Treasurer's re-
ceipts for same, less commissions. Same
reference.
The City Assessor reports the collec-
ton of $154l.25, personal property tax,
and presented Treasurer's receipt for
same, less commissions. Same refer
ence.
Monthly report of City Treasurer.
Same reference.
The Health officer reports 30 deaths,
Is males and L females, and 20 births,
8 males and II females, for the month
ending April 30th. Filed.
Weekly report of the Zanjero of work
done and wages paid. Referred to FL
nance Committee.
He also reported land slide by which
the canal and reservoir ditch suffered
serious injury. Referred to the Zanja
Committee in conjunction with the City
Surveyor, with power to act.
The Chief of Police reported II ar
rests for month ending April 3Oth; fines
collected Sl40.l0 Referred to Commit
tee ON Finance.
Report of Pound Master. Same refer
ence.
The report of the Overseer of the chain
gang was received and filed.
TheCity Attorney reported that he had,
as instructed, notified Mr.. Rogers to re-
move the dam constructed by him across
tho ravine leading from reservoir No. 4,
but that he had not yet complied.
On motion, the Zanjero was instructed
to remove the obstruction.
Opinion of the City Attorney that all
bitches that have been used for the con-
veyance of city water for five years con-
tinuously are virtually public ditches
Filed.
Mr.. Cohen moved that the Zanjero be
instructed to report the number of
bitches used and cleaned by the city.
So ordered.
Resolution relating to the payment of
salaries of employees of the Fire Depart
ment. Adopted.
The usual monthly bills were read and
referred to the Finance Committee.
The veto message of the Mayor was
taken up and sustained.
The election of member of the Board
of Education was tax en- up as unfin-
ished business.
A communication was read from L.
E. Rowan, withdrawing his name as a
candidate. Ordered on file.
Mr.. Steere moved that the Council
proceed to fill the vacancy by election.
Mr.. Moore nominated j. R. Briefly.
On motion, nominations closed.
Messrs. Ryan and Steere were ap-
pointed tellers.
On the first ballot C. R. Johnson re-
ceived 8 votes and j. r. Briefly 3.
Mr.. Johnson was declared elected.
subject to the approval of the Mayor.
The Board of Public Works presented
report, which was filed and recon-.
mendations acted on seriatim.
Recommend that petition of H. New
mark & Co. be granted. Approved.
Also, that petition of Ralph Bros. ls
granted. Approved.
Also, that petition of Rivara and
others be granted, and that the City
Surveyor prepare profile of proposed
lines. Approved.
Also, that the City Attorney give a
written opinion as to whether owners Of
heavy teams are liable for damage done
by them to water bitches, bridges, etc
So ordered.
Also, in relation to the grade of Hill
street, that the Clerk of Council notify
owners of property to call ut the City
Surveyors office and examine maps or
file. So ordered.
Mr.. Steere moved that Messrs Brun
ing and Willard be requested to remove
Instructions from the Bruning ditch
Adopted.
The Committee on Lands recommend
that the City Attorney be instructed to
draft a lease of certain lands to A.. R.
Rogers. So ordered.
Ordinance for sprinkling streets Re
ferred to special committee previously
appointed.
Mr.. O'Neil moved that all graded
streets be included in the ordinance
Carried.
Bids for street sprinkling: Jones &
Pike, $3.75 per cart per day. P. M. Nc
Cracken to furnish two water wagons al
So. 25 each per day. Referred to Board
of Health.
Protest of j. Bumiller against line oi