The record-union., 1894-05-01

no authority to forfeit the cOmpany'S
franchise, but is willing to do anything
asked that does not conflict with it. He
fears, however, that accidents will occur
If the street be made passable for vehi-
cles.
Mr.. Bentley of the Packing Company
says he is willing to build a sidewalk
when the entire street from Il street south
is ordered for sidewalks. He thinks the
lives of people. however, would be en-
dangered in driving by moving cars.
The superintendent of Streets recon-
mends that the board go in body and
view the street, and see whether they
think it best TO make Sixth street resi-
dence street or let il be used as now.
G. 4. Brown said he had property on
Sixth street, and that the tracks had been
moved from where they were originally
laid. He was getting tired of seeing the
street obstructed.
Streets had been instructed three times to
clear away the obstructions and had not
done so. Ii was time to quit instructing
him, or to get new superintendent.
On motion of Leonard, the board will
go in body to-day at p. NJ. to view the
street and see what is to be done.
sPRINKLING BIDS.
The bonds of the successful bidders for
ST Ling contracts were approved.
SALOON LICENSES.
The petitions of w. II. Hanlon for IL
cense to keep a saloon at 1890 Twelfth
street, and Longenbahn IL Ruff to keep
one at IA 0 street. were referred to the
Chief of Police.
4 communication from the Chief of
Police recommending that the board re-
fuse to grant license TO John Bowman
to keep saloon at l06 X street, was re-
ceived. Kent and Wachhorst spoke in
favor of granting the license, but the
matter was laid over week.
TO LEASE A SQUARE.
resolution was introduced to lease
the public square between B and c,
Twenty aud Twenty eighth. to
G.. II. Todd for five years, he TO plant
shade trees around it, keep the fence in
good repair and keep it planted i'll grass.
Mr.. Todd said he would plant the trees
at any time the Board wished.
Devine stated that be had better offer,
and after some discussion the matter was
referred to the Street Committee, to re-
port next week.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A letter from Gallatin and Livermore,
accepting the franchise on j street, be-
tween Second and Third, was read.
The report of City Collector Mckee
showed that he had received as city taxes,
S4l.o9o 10; Guy 1IceuseS, COLL celnelery
dues, S506; harbor dues, Sl70; dog license,
81 so; water rates, S9,025 70; water taps.
552; total, S57, ,337 fl.
w. j. Hall stated that he had contract
with the city, which has expired, and had
agreed with the Board TO continue the
pumping. He was now informed by the
City Attorney that the Board had no au-
thority to order work to exceed 500 with
out contract. His contract, he thought
ila6 ny nil q
time.
1t was decided that Mr.. Hall should go
on with the work, until the City Attorney
decides the point as to whether the con-
tract has expired or not.
The ordinance allowing iron stairs on
the outside of buildings. already con-
structed, was taken up. Leonard, Devine
and Davis opposed the ordinance as spe-
cial privilege to few people. and con-
tinuing the days of 40.
The ordinance was defeated, Wachhorst
and Kent voting aye.
A resolution was read providing for the
employing by the Mayor of an attorney
as assistant to the City Attorney, at 81 800
per year Devine stated that he had been
asked to Introduce it, but was opposed
to it.
Tozer introduced an ordinance provid-
ing for the employment OF a Corporation
Counsel, which was lald over one week.
The question OF improving j street,
from Eleventh to Fifteenth, came up, and
Davis moved TO postpone it indefinitely.
C.. L. Adams opposed the postpone
ment, and said that a majority of the
property owners had signed the petition.
There had been considerable misrepre-
sentation in the matter. He wanted the
travel to come down j street and to see it
improved.
The President ruled Davis motion out
of order.
Leonard moved that it be postponed
six months. The street was improved
three years ago, and times are very hard.
He did not want TO see the little homes
confiscated.
Leonard'S motion was carried.
The Mayors recommendation with re-
gard to the change OF plans for the vault
at the City Cemetery was referred to the
Street Committee.
The board decided. in regard 10 Brad
ley's offer to the Mayor, to postpone it in
definitely.
The Mayors communication with re-
gard TO the sewerage ordinance was or
dered placed on file.
The office of special policeman for the
Crocker Art Gallery was created.
A resolution fixing the hours of sprnk-
ling on the streets between the alleys be-
tween NJ and and O and p, between
ohNt LII SlI06tS. d.
from a. NJ. to P. NJ, and from P. NJ. to
A. NJ, was adopted.
a resolution was introduced to create
the position of special policeman for the
Sacramento Grammar School, w. NJ.
Page, the janitor, being nominated by
the Mayor.
One was also introduced creating the
office of special policeman, with beat be-
tween Eighth and Thirteenth and the
alleys between J and X and l. and NJ
streets. They were both adopted
y motion to reconsider the vote by
which ihe board refused to confirm the
nomination of Edward Rhatigan as spe-
cial policeman was laid over for one
week.
The board then adjourned.