The herald., 1893-11-07
PASADENA.

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Affairs.
PASADENA, Nov. 6.-The city council
met in regular session this afternoon, all
members present but Mr.. Lukens, who
is still out Of the city.
Minutes OF the regular meeting OF Oc-
tober 3Oth and special meetings of Octo-
Der S1st and November I'd were read
and approved, while all bills not acted
upon by the auditing committee were
referred without reading.
Capt. Simpson, representing the
Highland Street Railway company, was
present and addressed the council rela-
tive to allowing the. company to lay .
third rail on its curve at the intersection
of Colorado street and Raymond avenue.
Mr.. Simpson stated that the company
had supposed the council had already
granted them the privilege OF putting
down this rail, but through mistake It
had not been done.
He asked that immediate action be
taken, as the paving work was being
held back on account Of the difficulty.
This petition stirred up lively dis
cussion over the character of work which
was being done at this corner, several OF
tn0 COuuCAlLhCA 0SobAhb eAee WIZ w AASAo
affsir was q botch and would prove q
dangerous nuisance.
THE COUNCIL TAKES A WALK.
Owing to the necessity of prompt
action to avoid delay, the board decided
to take recess and make personal in
spection of the work which was being
done. The result OF the trip was that
the council was fully convinced that the
work was Of decidedly poor character.
The rails used are of the 7 variety,
and with three tracks on one corner
take almost complete possession of the
street.
Upon re-adjourning it was decided
that the whole matter be referred to q
committee consisting Of the board as q
whole with power to act.
TO CONDEMN PROPERTY.
The most important matter which
was acted upon was the passing of reso-
iutions of intention to extend DeLacy
street from Dayton to Kansas; to widen
Raymond avenue five feet on the west
side between Locust and Chestnut, and
to widen Colorado street between Ray
mond avenue and ihe Santa Fe tracks,
and defining the district which shall be
assessed to pay the cost Of making these
changes.
The district to be assessed for the
DeLacy street extension is outlined as
follows: Beginning at a point on
Dayton street 234 feet west OF Fair Oaks
avenue, north 250 feet, east Az feet,
north 2071a feet, west 2SS1s feet, south
1876 feet, west 265 feet, south 506 feet,
and east to point of commencement.
The Raymond avenue district will
practically inclnde the territory bounded
by Union street, Fair Oaks avenue,
Chestnut street and Raymond avenue.
The owner Of the property on Colo
RADIO street, east of Raymond avenue,
will deed the city the necessary amount
of land to widen the street free of cost.
All the changes ordered are much
needed and will enhance the value OF
adjoining property.
GENERAL BUSINESS.
An ordinance establishing the grade
Of Bellview drive between Orange
Grove and Pasadena avenue was passed
also one establishing the grade of Wor-
sester avenue north of Colorado street.
David Caryla was granted permission
to erect bill board on the corner OF
Fair Oaks avenue and Union street.
Several small rebates on overpay-
ments OF personal tax were allowed and
che assessor was empowered in the
future to pay these claims upon a
proper showing being made.
The report OF the auditing and finance
committee, recommending payment OF
oils to the amount of $2362.02, was ap-
proved and warrants ordered drawn.
The sum Of $500 was ordered transferred
from the sewer to the general fund.
Street Superintendent Brown addressed
the board relative to bill OF ]. A. Fair
child for labor and cement in lowering
the curb on Colorado street at the cor
ner OF Fair Oaks avenue. The council
decided that under the agreement with
the paving people the city was not re-
sponsible for any expense incurred in
covering the curb.
Mr.. Clarke Yves, upon motion OF Judge
Need, added to the committee to inyes-
tigate the electric light question, which
has caused 80 much discussion in the
eouncil.
The directors OF the board OF trade
meet in regular session tomorrow after
doon at o'clock.
Rev. DIR. Conger is expected home
rom the east the end of this week.
Tho next thing OF the opera house is
The entertainment ON the Esd by the
Iadies of the Universalist church.
'Hutchin's" for fine ice cream. water
Ices, cakes and homemade candies.
w. L. Vail, of this city has leased
jhe Oovina Argus aud will take charge
IN November 18th.
A baby girl frightened the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Allen today.
A number from Pasadena will attend
tie annual convention of the Y. NJ. CA.
IT Stockton, beginning Wednesday,
Nov. 9th and continuing until the 18th.
Special rates have been obtained from
he Southern Pacific and can be taken
advantage OF by any wishing to attend
4 they will make application to Mr..
Taylor OF the local association.
This is the giddy manner the Star has
II referring to the completion of the
ltrest paving: "When the new pave
nent y completed on Colorado street