Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31


Q ,gines were opened and read. Re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works.
Mr.. Collins moved that the ordi
nance granting franchise to operate
a system of electric lights to Mr.
Stearns, tabled at a previous meet
ng be taken up and referred to the
Board Of Public Works. Carried.
Mr.. Cohn called attention to the
matter Of measuring the power OF
electric lights, stating that machine
could be purchased for $l25 that
would do the work effiectually. He
was satisfied the city was getting
about 1900 candle power where 1t
should get 1000.
An ordinance abolishing the hay
and wood market on Los Angeles
street was, upon motion, adopted.
The Street Superintendent reported
that he could secure the base ball
ball grounds on Sixth and Flower
streets for $50 per month for mar
ket.
A motion instructing Mr.. Kuhrts to
secure lease of the grounds ut the
proposed price was carried.
Mr.. Collins moved that the city
erect scales, appoint collector and
charge each two-horse vehicle a fee
Of 10 cents, each one horse vehicle a
fee of 5 cents. The motion failed for
want of a second.
On motion of Mr.. Lowell the matter
was referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
Mr.. Barrett offered a communication
from Judge ]. l. Redick proposing to
exchange his property on the corner
of Temple and Fort street for the city
property on Second street and that On
Fort street.
A motion to refer the matter to q
special committee was carried.
Messrs. Barrett, Teed and Sinsa-
baugh were appointed on the COM
mittec.
The Secretary called attention to
the fact that the house on the city lot
on which excavations for the new city
hall were in process had not been
removed. Referred to the Board of
Public Works.
An ordinance prohibiting the stick
ing OF posters on fences, trees, &c, or
parading banners, distributing circul-
ars, hand bills, &c, was read and re-
ferred to the Board OF Police Commis
sioners.
The City Attorney called attention
to certain lands on Brooklyn Ave.
claimed by Alfred Moore, stating that
after investigation he was of the opin
ion the lands belonged to the city
The matter was referred to the Land
Committee and the City Attorney.
A motion by Mr.. Barrett to tempe
rariiy cover with boards the ditch in
front of the Police Office was lost.
The report of the Finance Commit
tee denying the petition Of Temple
and Second Street-Cable Car Co. for
exemption from certain taxes was
adopted.
The Bills OF the Fire and Police De-
partments were approved and it was
ordered that the warrants be drawn
for the same.
Mr.. Barrett moved that the Chief OF
Police be ordered to arrest every laun-
dryman running a laundry having no
connection with sewers as provided
by ordinance. Motion carried.
Mr.. Barrett moved that the City
Attorney be directed to prohibit the
use of iron doors except for the pur-
pose OF protection against fire. Lost.
The Board of Health reported the
contract for the sprinkling Of the
streets with D. L. Donegan. Re-
ferred to the Finance Committee.
| A va,ol,,t,ay, hNl. Is III W lE,nn nf
Street Sprinkliug Inspector after Feb
ruary 1st was adopted.
The Board of Health reported the
lowest proposition for the erection of
u city hospital to be that OF O. j..
Cook at $3.50.
Mr.. Barrett moved that the Board
be instructed to enter into the con-
tract and return the same to the
Council for approval. Motion carri d.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
The following were recei sed and
referred to the proper committees.
From M. J.. Van de Kuhlen ct al.
complaining of the condition OF the
Donovan stable.
From John Burns ct al, asking
that the grading of Flower street be-
tween Courthouse and Second streets,
graded by D. F. Donagan under con-
tract with the city, be inspected
From 2. Beaudry ct al, asking
that Buena Vista street be graded
from Rock street to Bellevue avenue
From E J. Plummer ct al, calling
attention to the fact of the absence of
street crossings on Sixth street west
OF Olive, and asking that the same be
put down.
From S. A. Randall ct AL, asking
the ablishment of the grade oi
Alvarado street between Ninth anu
Pico.
From Carpenters and Joiners' Union
No. 56, proposing the name of J
Wesley Wilson for the Office Of Build
ing Inspector.
From V. Ponet, protesting against
the closing OF zanja r., running
through the property of Jones & Co,
From j. e. Buddington, ct al, pro-
testing against the block between
Ocean and Beaudry avenues being
included in the contract to grade
Virginia street.
From W. T. Dalton for a deed to
certain lands situate adjoining the
Hafen tract.
From L. H. Dalton, asking for q
deed to certain lands on Washington
street.
From J. Mitten, calling attention 70
the condition of Temple street be-
tween Newhall and Culbert streets.
From S. w. Darby, asking for re-
bate of taxes on certificate No. 3S.
| From w. j. Chichester, asking for
the establishing of the grade of a
street not named, running from Sew
enth to Orange street and $50 f. and
parallel to Burling' on avenue.
From G. z. Richards asking the es
tablishment of the grade of Lake
view avenue from Seventh to Eleventh
streets.
| From Richard Zellner, Jr., ct al.
asking that MOntpOmery street he