Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-19
THE COUNCIL.
n Helas ITS session but Two noars
Yesterday.


n Hsias ITS session but Two ho1rs
Yesterday.
Tho City Council met yesterday, Presi-
dent Kuhrts in tho chair, and Messrs.
Hanley, Bryant, Wilson, Ford, McNally,
Cohn, Sinsabaugh, Humphreys, Shafer,
Bosbyshell, Barrett, Threlkeld, and
Noriarty present.
The Street Superintendent was in
structed 10 remove obstructions on Sixth
street.
Mr.. McNally offered resolution di-
rectine that there be no votes allowed to
be cast,on certificates from the County
Clerk.
twas held that this was a matter OF
law and the resolution was withdrawn.
Mayor Bryson presented the following
message:
CxsrLRNrN-You will remember that IN my
ars message to ySaI 81 pCHy az
outlet for the sewage OF the city, dispcsing OF
ID to the best advantage. As the new Charter Is
now in force. and the next Council goes o,,fS mHs
suggest that you take immediate steps to begin
the work for providing for the disposal OF the
citys sewage. by Whatever PedfmshendSi adisaae sne
best for the needs of our city There Deing AZ
this time OF the year always pmuber OF idie
endowed on the work it would be matter Of
. comparatively short period TO cGmpie'e y.
and give the city relief. therefore beg OF you
to give this matter your earnest ana immaculate
attention.
Mr.. Cohn moved that the message be
received and fled as it would require an
election to issue bonds for the building
of the same, and this could not be done
1t the present time. Carried.
The reports of the various officers were
referred to the Finance Committee.
The Street Superintendent reported
that he had refused to sign the contract
for the grading of First street because
the cost would amount to more than half
the assessed value of the property.
DR.. Bryant introduced q resolution
whereby the city would be bound to pay
the difference, amounting to about 81 1000
He thought that the city ought to pay
this amount, which would be in reality q
saving to the city.
City Engineer Dockweiler advised that
the city should pay the difference and
give thoroughfare to the west part Of
the city.
Mr.. Cohn moved that 81 500 be trans
ferred from the cash fund to the First
street grading fund.
DR.. Bryant's motion was carried, as
also was Mr.. Cohn's.
Mr.. Cohn moved that the Street Super.
intendent collect from Messrs. Furrey
and Frick Bros. the amount due the city
for pipe used in sewers.
DR.. Bryant moved that the Street Su-
perintendent be instructed to sign the
contract for grading First street. Carried.
The Bridge Committee recommended
that the Ninth street bridge be painted
at COST not to exceed $50. Carried.
The report of the Board of Public
Works, as published in the HERALD, was
read aod adopted.
Mr.. Cohn moved that the City Attorney
draft resolution of intention to pave
New High street, from Franklin to Tenn
pie street. Carried.
Mr.. Cohn said that two houses were
being built in Elysian Park by squatters:
The matter was referred to the Board OF
Public Works.
Mr.. McNally reported that the archi-
tects appointed to examine the new City
Hall were not ready to report yet.
Mr.. Cohn reported that he had exam
ined the City Hall, in company with an
expert. He recommended that the bal
ance of the tower be constructed of sheet
copper. If this was done, the weight
would be greatly reduced, and the tower
would be as beautiful. He did not re.
gard the cracks as serious.
The Building Committee was given one
weeks further time.
The report of the Finance Committee
was read and adopted.
Tho bills of Mr.. Burlingame for street
sweeping were referred to the Board of
Public Works and Finance Committee.
The matter of removing the bell tower
and the electric lights 'from First street
was referred to the Fire Commissioners
and Gas Committee.
When the bill for the payment of $5,-
200 for the Richmond Fire Alarm System
came up it was ordered paid.
The Council adjourned until 1 80, but
at that time only few members were
present and an adjournment was taken
to the next regular meeting.