Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-27

January and July, to the testing of
weights and measures, at which times
they shall be presented for that pur-
pose, and by making such other changes
as will be necessary in the ordinance.
In regard to the petition of Mrs.
Scarborough, asking that the street
lines OF Hope street be restored to their
former lines, ask that the engineer be
Instructed to prepare map showing
the lines of the property and of the
street, and also the street as graded.
Adopted.
l ask one weeks further time as to
report of the city treasurer on the ques-
ton OF finding the present debt of the
city, as it will be necessary to make
Thorough examination of all the prelim-
mary ordinances and statutes before an
opinion can be given. Allowed.
The city engineer reported he had
found the deed from William H. Tuthill
incorrect. Referred back to grantor.
A map Of Basil street, between Ann
and Sotello streets, showing obstruc-
tions, was reported furnished the city
attorney.
A recess was then had until 2 o'clock
p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On reconvening at 2o'clock the special
orders for that hour were taken up. The
first OF these was the matter OF the pro-
tests against the proposed opening and
widening OF Lucas avenue. None Of the
protestants being present, Mr.. Rees
moved that action be postponed for one
week, but before the motion was put Fl.
I. Lee, Esq.. appeared on behalf of St.
PauPs school, and it was withdrawn.
Judge Lee, in addressing the council,
said that he had no objection at all to
the opening OF Lucas avenue from Ward
to Orange street, but they had decided
objections to the extension of the street
to Seventh street, as there was no ne
cessity for it at the present thinly popu-
lated condition of that section. He had
seen Major E. w. Jones and Mr.. Reed,
who owned three-fourths of the property
along the proposed extension, and was
authorized by them to state that they
were opposed to it at the present time.
At the suggestion of President Bon
sall the matter was referred to the board
OF public works, on motion of Mr., Innes.
In the matter of the opening, widen
ing and extension Of Macy street, Mr..
Summerland, who said he had examined
into the matter and found that major
ity of the property owners were opposed
to it, moved that the prayer of the pro-
testants be granted. Mr.. Rees moved
that action be deferred for one week, as
there was question in his mind as to
whether or not there was a sufficient
number OF authorized signatures on the
protest. His motion was not seconded,
however. and that OF Mr.. Summerland
prevailed.
The report of the board of public
works, which was published in the HER
AID on Sunday last, was adopted as
read.
The sewer committees report recon-
mending that the city engineer make q
survey for the western interceptor sewer
from Ward street to Temple street, and
make the necessary investigation con-
cerning the right of way; also that the
superintendent Of streets be authorized
to experiment with five flush tanks for
the sewers, was adopted as read.
The report of the board Of police COM
missioners on the matter of the pro-
tested demands Of j. w. Davis and s.
X. Adams was received and fled. Mr..
Summerland wanted the bills paid, not
withstanding all objections, but Mr..
McGarry was opposed to doing anything
illegal, and thought it a waste of time
to talk upon the matter any further,
whereupon the subject was dropped.
The report of the committee on public
buildings, recommending that the mat
ter of comforting with the board OF su-
pervisors upon the necessity for pub
lie morgue and cOroner's Office be re-
ferred to a committee of three, was
adopted, and the chairman appointed
NuVft TO Or, t..
as such committee.
he had appointed rs his deputies Messrs.
B. f. Van Tres, John Clark, ]. d. Slime,
Jas. Biggs and John Cleland, subject to
approval OF council, led to lengthy
discussion, which finally resulted in the
matter being referred to the zania COM
mittee on motion of Mr.. McGarry.
The reportof the committee appointed
on the mayors message upon the con-
solidation of the city and county govern
ments, recommending that such action
as may be necessary to enable the city of
Los Angeles and such portions of the
county AS may desire to consolidate as
the city and county of Los Angeles, be
taken by the legislature; and also
recommending that the legislature be
requested to amend the constitution by
eliminating the word special from
sec. 8,art. II thereof, that the provisions
of the charter may control when in con-
fict with the general laws, was adopted
as read.
Mr.. Afford introduced the following
resolution which was, however, referred
to the gas and light committee:
Whereas, The preceding council, in it's
last hours, ordered an increase Of cleo
trio lights; and
Whereas, Our contract with the Elec-
trio Light company permits the council
to decrease the amount Of candle power,
or number of lights to q certain amount
stated, and
Whereas, The additional lights re-
Gently ordered have not yet been placed
in position; therefore be it
Resolved, That the city clerk at once
notify said Electric Light company not
to place any more lights in position un-
til further investigation and instruc-
tions.
Mr.. Rhodes offered the following reso-
luton which was adopted as read
Whereas, Another effort of county di-
vision is now being made by which the
present territory Of Los Angeles county
is sought to be divided and extra county
governments with all attendant expenses
are sought to be established, and which
we believe will be detriment to the