Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-21
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE COUNCIL ORDERS 1T PAID TO
MAYOR HAZARD.
Proceedings of the City Fathers Yester-
day-The Matter of Opening Broadway
Again Postponed.

The city council met in regular ses.
sion yesterday morning.
The city tax and license collector filed
his report, showing the collection oI
$12,227.61 for the week, total for the
year of $408, 8,71l.94.
A bill for $40 was presented by the
California Sewer Pipe company and re-
ferred after much animated discussion
to the city attorney and city engineer.
An ordinance appropriating $1,000 for
the entertainments of President Harrison
was presented and passed. The money
was ordered paid into the hands oi
Mayor Hazard.
The board of public works made its
regular weekly report, which was
adopted.
The health officer reported in regard
to the stream of water running down
Beaudry street from the reservoir Of the
Citizens Water company, and the COM
pany was directed to have the reservoir
cemented.
The city auditor reported that the re
ports of the various city officers were
correct,
An ordinance for the opening of
Kohler street, from Eighth to Ninth,
was passed; also an ordinance abandon.
ing proceedings in the matter of open
ing Sixth and Ward streets.
In regard to the opening of Second
street, the city attorney asked one
weeks further time in order that maps
might be prepared and descriptions fur
nished for the assessment district. Time
was granted.
The question as to the legal existence
of such street as Basil street, was re-
ferred to the board of public works.
The demands of the commissioner,
clerks and experts in the matter of the
West Sixth streetoxtension was referred,
upon report of the city attorney, to the
finance committee.
The application of John F. White
ct al. for lease OF certain property in
the Arroyo Seco was granted, and the
city attorney instructed to draw the
necessary papers.
The city attorney also reported upon
November salary as justice of the peace,
and recommended that it be allowed.
A further report from the city attor-
ney regarding the threats made by the
Providencia land and water company
concerning the dam in the river at the
head of the main supply ditch, and
recommending that no attention be
paid to the threats, was adopted.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the. afternoon session the men,
bers were all present, and President
Bonsall announced the special order of
the hour, which was the consideration
of the Broadway extension
An opportunity was then afforded such
property owners as desired to address
the council in regard to the opening of
the street.
Messrs. Schallert and Elijah Work
man availed themselves of the privilege
and strongly opposed the proposed ex-
tension, as it seemed to be an imposition
upon the parties who have purchased
and improved property in the line OF the
proposed street.
A resolution passed at meeting of
property owners held last Saturday was
then read, the resolution requesting that
the council institute condemnation suits
and proceed at once to open the street.
Mr.. Frankenfield and DR.. Sanborn
each spoke briefly and favored leaving
the matter to the courts to decide the
title to the land in question.
Finally Mr.. Nickel moved that
whereas, there appeared to be lack of
unity among the property owners inter-
ested, further time Of two weeks be
granted, in which some kind oil compro-
mise might be affected, which was
adopted.
The petition of Mrs. Watson asking
that the city proceed to grade her lot in
accordance with the agreement already
entered into, then came up and was
discussed quite freely. The matter was
referred to the board of public works.
Upon motion of Mr.. Rhodes the city
the city to make demand for ard to re-
ceive the balance of the money due the
city from the City bank.
The usual budget of acquisitions for
the various departments was then read
and approved.
A communication was received from the
mayor, giving notice of the resignation
of E. w. Jones from the board of library
directors, and the appointment of Mrs.
G. M. Severance in his stead, and the
appointment was confirmed.
A demand was presented by the firm
of Shinn & Ling for $166
salary due Justice w. G. Lock-
wood for November last, and
the demand was allowed.
Upon motion OF Mr.. Rhodes the Office
of the building inspector was removed
to that of the fire commission.
Mrs. I. B. Huber entered a protest
against the acceptance of Twenty-third
street, which was referred to the board
of public works.
1t was resolved that the persons now
occupying the city lands in the Arroyo
Seco be requested to vacate, the land
having now been leased to other parties.
Upon motion of Mr.. McGarry the
heads of the various departments were
given permission to take half holiday
on Wednesday, the I'D, the occasion Of
President Harrison's visit to this city.
A number of minor petitions were
then read and referred by title to the
proper committees.
The council then adjourned.
THE SUPERVISORS.