Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10
ROUTINE BUSINESS.
THE COUNCIL HOLD A SHORT, UN
EvENTTUL SESSION.
The City Attorney Makes Detailed Re-
port-The Report Of the Board of Pub
lie Works-Other Matters.

The city council met at 10 O'Clock yes
terday morning, and rushed the busi-
ness of the day through. adjourning
shortly after noon until next Monday.
All of the councilmen were present.
The report OF the commission for the
widening and opening Of broadway was
presented, and met with protest from
1. w. Helllnan. and others, on the
ground that the completion of the work
at this time would be hardship on the
protestants. The case was set for hear
ing at 2 o. clock next Monday.
Among the requisitions was one from
the city engineer for horse and buggy
for the use Of his department. The
requisition met with opposition from
Councilman Nickel, and was referred to
the supply committee.
The city attorneys report was pre-
sented, as follows: "a
ssIn accordance with your directions,
have notified the Los Angeles City
Water company to lay four-inch mains
on Central avenue to city limits; on
Tennessee street to Ninth street; on
Santa Fe avenue as far as the mains are
now laid, and on Grand avenue and
Figueroa street to city limits.
:. have prepared and herewith pre-
sent an ordinance to prohibit the run
ming at large within certain portions of
the city, of chickens and other domestic
fowls.
II have also prepared and herewith
present an ordinance amending the
license ordinance and fixing the monthly
license for merry-go- grounds at $40 per
month. 9 -
Il will begin an action looking to the
opening of First street between Beaudry
avenue and Broadway, as ordered by
you, as soon as the necessary map and
certificates of title are prepared, the city
engineer being engaged in making the
map now.
In the matter of the opening OF Lu-
cas- avenue between Seventh and Ward
streets, before the proper ordinance can
be drawn it will be necessary for the
council to fix the exterior boundaries of
the district of assessment and have a
map made Of the same, go that said dis
trict may be accurately described in the
ordinance Of intention.
"In the matter of passing new or
dlnance in regard to the duties of sealer
OF weights and measures and authorizing
the superintendent of buildings to per-.
form the duties Hereunder, there are
many things to be taken into consider
alton, and would advise that you ap-
point q committee to investigate this
matter and consult with the superin-
tendent of buildings for the purpose of
n l1, Ia
voted to this matter and what Of the
duties of the sealer of weights and meas
ures can be united with the duties of his
present Office without interfering with
the same.
"Froin an examination of the abstract
OF title accompanying the petition of
Leopold Harris for city deed to certain
land IN Bells addition, am of opinion
that the city has no title to the land in
question, and that his petition should
be granted"
The chicken and merry-go-round or
dinances were adopted as presented.
The district of assessment for the
opening of Lucas avenue, after discus
sion, was fixed as that portion OF the
street improved.
John Bryson, Sr., member of the
police commission, and therefore ineli-
gible ON the bond of Chief OF Police
Glass, withdrew from the bond, and the
chief filed new one for $4,000 with G.
]. Griffith, L. N. Breed and George H.
Bonehrake as sureties. 49,
The report of the board of public
works, rs already published in the
HERALD, created a discussion. Council
man Summerland was opposed to pass
ing the ordinance for the grading of
Toulucca street, without first consulting
the mayor. He was of the opinion that
the old quarrel existir1 between the
former council and the mayor was about
to be reopened. The mayor had already
vetoed one ordinance passed by the
present council.
Mr.. McGarry thought that Mr.. Sum-
merland was becoming unnecessarily
alarmed. The mayor, he thought, was
acting in perfect accord with the
present council, and had an eye solely
for the proper administration of the
city's affairs.
Mr.. Rhodes remarked that the vetoed
ordinance had come over from the for
mer council, and was not the creation OF
the present body. -
Mr.. McGarrya moved that the city at
torpey and city engineer prepare maps
of the city's lands, showing who are on
them and by what right, which was
carried. The various other recommen-
dations of the board Of public works
were adopted after further discussion.
Mr.. McGarry said that he had heard
it stated that the chain gang was work.
ing on private property in the western
section Of the city. The superintendent
Of streets was sent for, and stated that
the work indicated was being done on
Temple road, a public highway, and was
animprovement inaugurated by Colonel
Morford. The chain gang would be
shortly moved to Boyle Heights, and
later to the west and south ends Of the
\ city, the object being to improve the
four main roads leading into town.
Mr.. Summerland moved that the
building committee take steps to secure
the clock in the old county court house,
which belonged to the.city. Carried.
Mr.. Rhodes moved that the city at
torney be instructed to frame an Ordi-
nance preventing the killing of song
birds and the destroying of their nests
within the city limits. Carried.
Mr.. Afford moved that the chief Of
police be instructed to report to the
council whenever he discovered any
water mains Of less than 4inches in diam
eter being laid. Carried.