Daily Los Angeles herald., 1882-06-04
Council Proceedings.

chair.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
Message from the Mayor vetoing the
street sprinkling ordinance. Considera-
tion postponed until next meeting.
Communication from the Mayor re-
turning contracts with L. L. Rulo and
j. I'll. Jones unsigned. Same action.
The Auditors report, showing the
condition of the various city funds, was
referred to the finance Committee.
The City Clerk reported that he had
issued GIG licenses, amounting to
S2743.50, for the month of May, 60 of
which, amounting to $2S7, have been re-
turned uncollected. Referred to FL
nance Committee.
The City Tax Collector reported the
collection of $2466 80 license tax and filed
Treasurer's receipt for same, less
Sl23.32 commission. Same reference.
Report Of City Treasurer for month of
May. Same reference.
The Chief of Police reported 9l ar
rests for the month of May; fines col
lected, $3.50. Also, the collection of $44
delinquent licenses. Same reference.
Also the resignation of Robert Dob
son from the police force and the APP
pointment by the Police Commissioners
of A. G. Davis to fill the vacancy.
Report of Pound Master for month of
May Referred to Finance Committee.
REPORT OF CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Communication from Chief of Fire De-
partment recommending the placing of
fire hydrants as follows: One at corner
of Truman and Hoff streets; one at
Downey avenue and Workman streets;
one at Hawkins and Day streets, East
Los Angeles; one at corner of Los An
geles and Requena' streets; one at Ala
media and Requena streets.
Also, that hydrant in front of Rees &
Wirsching's on Los Angeles street, be
removed to corner of Commercial street
On motion, the Clerk was instructed
to notify the City Water Company to
place hydrants as above.
Healsoreportedthathe interviewedMr
Beaudry in reference to placing fire hy-
drants on the hills and that he demand
ed S25 per year for each hydrant put up
in that section. Referred to City Attor-
ney for legal opinion.
Recommends the purchase of two side
lanterns for Engine No. l. Referred to
Fire and Water Committee with power
to act.
Also, reports that Engine No. |, from
and after June Sd, will lay off for re-
pairs. Approved
Report of Secretary of Board of Edu-
cation. Received and filed.
On motion, the City Attorney was in
structed to procure an abstract of title
to right of way of water ditch over the
Feliz ranch, at cost not to exceed S25. |
The special committee, to which was
referred the communication of the Board |
of Education in relation to the INSULT
cheney of school accommodations, find
the same to be correct and recommend
that such changes and additions as are
required be made.
On motion, the committee was contin-
ued and instructed, in conjunction with
the Board of Education, to prepare plans
and specifications of the needed
changes.
The Health Officer reports "a deaths
for the month of May and 2S births for
same period. Filed.
Weekly report of the Overseer of the
Chain Gang. Filed.
Weekly report of Zanjero of work
done and wages paid. Referred to ap-
propriate committees.
Bills of j. Il. Bland, S75, j. L. White,
SS5, U. Martinez, $2045 Ordered paid.
Report of City Attorney in relation to
grant of Mrs. Alvarado and the condi-
ton of the suits against the bondsmen
of j. j. Carrillo. Filed.
Ordinance regulating the use of side
walks i'll the city of Los Angeles.
Adopted.
Ordinance to amend an ordinance reg
ulating the repairing of sidewalks within
certain limits. Adopted.
Regular monthly bills read and re-
fered to Finance Committee.
The Board of Public Works presented
areport, which was acted on seriatim, as
follows
Recommend the publication of notice
of intention to define lines and establish
grade of San Pedro street. Adopted.
Also, of notice of intention to estab-
lish grade of Bunker Hill avenue be-
tween Temple and Fourth streets.
Adopted
Also, that petition of Loomis, Lind
ley and others, be denied. Approved.
Also, on petition of Hamilton and
Others, that l6-inch pipe be laid across
Jefferson and Figueroa streets, the same
to be extended on each property owner
agreeing to pay half the cost of said ex-
tension. Adopted.
Mr.. Cohn moved that, on Thursday
next, at P. NJ. the Council proceed in
body to inspect the Nichols ditch.
Adopted.
Mr.. Cohn moved that the City Attor
ney be instructed to obtain reversal of
the judgment in the case of the City VS..
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