Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-02
Madre tunnel, and report as to what it
would cost to put it in repair.

| Maure tunnel, ana report as bo Whov
would cost to put it in repair.
ELYsIAN PARK AND KINDRED MATTERS.
On motion of Councilman Innes th'
city engineer was instructed to survey
Elysian park and secure the lines, par
ticularly of the river side. Mr.. Innei
explained that some parties were ienc
ing in and claiming certain parts OF tne
park which really, he thought, belonged
| to the city.
Councilman Nickell made an attack
on the park commission, vigorously CON
demning their conduct in expending
$4,000 on Elysian park when the council
contemplated the expenditure OF only
5000 or $400 there. He thought that the
council should maintain its rights and
dictate where money should be spent on
parks. The councilmen would be hello
accountable to the people, said the hrst
ward statesman.
Councilman Innes claimed that Coun-
Gilman Nickel had no ground for his OBJ
lection. Some $15, 900 had been spent
on parks on the East side, and he could
certainly not complain about few dol
lars being spent on Elysian park.
Finally, after considerable talk, the
whole thing went over.
Councilman McGarry offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted !;
THE CAMPING GUARDsMEN.
Resolved, that the merchants who
have members OF the National Guard in
their employ, and who permit said en-
ployes to attend the encampment at
Ventura, deserve the appreciation OF
this council and of all law-abiding citl-
zens.
Councilman McGarry made an able
speech in support of his resolution. 1t
was unanimously adopted.
A motion OF Councilman Summer
land to sweep Los Angeles street from
Second street to Commercial three
times week, was referred to the board
of public works.
The street superintendent was au-
thorized to purchase city sprinkling
cart. to cost not to exceed $20Oe
THE HAY QUESTION.
The supply committee reported, rec
commencing that the city advertise for
bids for 100 tons of hay.
Councilman McGarry stated that the
hay which had been recommended by
Chief Walter s. Moore was absolutely
the best he had seen this year, and he
was in favor of purchasing the hay rec
commended by the chief. 1t was finally
decided to refer the subject back to the
supply committee for fuller and more
complete report.
The supply committee was instructed
to purchase all the hay that was re-
quired for the fire department in the
open market at the most advantageous
terms offered.
THE PLANNING MILL QUESTION
The committee of the whole reported
against the erection of a planning mill in
the residence portion Of the city. The
report was rather interesting in its
phraseology. 1t read as follows:
GENTLEMEN - Your committee to
whom was referred the message of the
mayor returning the ordinance, provid-
ing that no planning mill should be
erected in the residence portion of the
city without permission obtained from
three-fourths Of the property owners on
the block, have had the same under
consideration, and respectfully report
that there is no necessity of mills being
erected in the residence portion of the
city as there are locations where there
ls pienIy Oh vacant property on which
mills can be erected and not create
nuisance.
We are of the opinion that if a plan-
ing mill were to be erected adjoining
the residence of the mayor his protest
would be vigorous. His honor knew,
however, that he was in no danger
owing to the value of property in that
vicinity. st
The people whom this ordinance will
protect are poor people, yet their homes
are just as dear to them as the palatial
residence of the mayor may be to him.
We recommend that the ordinance
pass notwithstanding the mayors veto.
The ordinance was then passed over
the mayors veto, every councilman so
voting except Messrs. Bonsall and
InneH.
WASTE WATER SOLD
The city attorney was directed to draw
up contract with Burt Millard giving
him the use of the waste water in the
river below Seventh street, during the |
remainder of this year, for the sum of |
$3.50.
The council then adjourned.