The herald., 1893-01-17

Brooklyn avenue, was then passed.
Ayes, g.; noes, 2.
The city engineer called the attention
of the council to the condition OF the
pavement at Second and Los Angeles
streets, and the street superintendent
was instructed to repair the damages
thereto.
On recommendation of the street su-
perintendent the contractor on Seven
teenth street was given ten days
further time to complete his work.
THE STREET RAILWAY CURVES.
The proposition of compelling the
cable cars to round the corner of First
and Spring streets at half-speed came
up. There was a good deal of lengthy
debate upon this point without anything
of Importance being elected. The or
dinance WAS then carried over to the
board of public works.
SEWER INSPECTORS.
The city attorney then presented an
ordinance to provide for the appoint
ment and compensation of inspectors OF
sewers. Limits the number of inspec-
tors to 15 on the outfall sewer and fixes
their pay at 81 per day. The ordinance
was referred to the board of public
works.
Also reported in favor of paying the
demand of M. L. Wicks for $50, money
paid out by him for strip of land used
in the opening of Second street. Re-
ferred to land committee. Also that if
the property owner at Orange and Wit
mer streets refuses to grant right of way
across his premises, he be compelled to
reopen the mouth of the storm drain,
which has become blocked. Adopted.
SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS.
This officer reported that the large
sheet iron sign at Second and Spring
streets had been erected for advertising
purposes by Henry G. Wyatt, with the
permission of the chief engineer OF the
fire~department. The city attorney was
present and reported it was not viola
tion OF any city ordinance. Referred to
the chief of police with instructions to
remove the same if found to be contrary
to law.
PETITIONS.
The following petitions were presented
and referred:
From E. Carberry and others, asking
that cement sidewalk four feet wide be
| constructed on the south side of Carroll
avenue, where not already laid. .
From V. E. Farmer and others, ask
| ins council to pass an ordinance making
it misdemeanor to tie horses, COWS,
mules or any other animals upon any
street, lane or alley in the city for the
purpose of feeding or grazing.
From M. g. McKoon, E. G. Bosby-
ehell, E. A. Forester and others, asking
that Figueroa street be. reopened and
improved from Seventh to Orange
street. The petitioners are informed
and believe that Figueroa street has
been heretofore laid out and dedicated
| from Orange to Seventh street on the
| official map, and that said street exten-
| sion should parallel and adjoin on the
easterly side what is now known as Kip
street, which is private street extend
ing from Ingraham street to Orange
| street,
From Mrs. DIR. Wells and others, ask
ing for good cement sidewalk on East
Third street. between Main and Los
Angeles streets.
From Alfred Day and others, asking
to have nuisance abated in the shape of
stagnant pool at Seventeenth and
Union avenue. 1t has already caused
sickness, and is source of danger.
| From e. Germain, A. Jacoby and
| others. asking that Fl. B. Meyers be ap-
pointed city pound master.
From heirs of f. Solano, deceased,
asking city deed to certain lots in the
| Solan0 tract