The herald., 1896-11-03

see fit in the usual manner of making
transfers, and thus the cash fund is not
deprived of any of the funds belonging
to it, and at the same time the outfall
sewer could receive credit for the sale
of sewer water, and the proper records
are on file to show the payment of the
obligations due the South Side Irriga-
tiOn company.
CITY ENGINEERS REPORT.
The city engineer presented the fol-
lowing report, which was acted upon as
indicated:
In the matter from A. Dixon request
ing permission to grade Twenty-fifth
street, using the natural soil, we present
special specifications for the grading of
said street, also an ordinance granting
property owners permission to grade
same. In presenting this ordinance
without there first having been a con-
tract presented to this office bearing the
approval of the city attorney as per the
resolution of council September 14th, we
respectfully call your attention to the
date of the petition. September Sth. and
also that it was referred to this office
september 14th. Referred to the board
of public works.
foot-way along the south side of the
bridge across the Los Angeles river at
Main street. known as the Kuhrts street
bridge. These plans are for a five-foot
walk instead of a six-foot walk as the
steel construction already in place is for
a five-foot walk. Referred to the bridge
committee
The petition from J. NJ West ct al,
asking for a change of grade at Paloma
and Fourteenth streets does not repre-
sent a majority of the frontage. 1t re-
quires 1475 feet on Fourteenth street,
between Stanford and Central avenues,
and sos feet on Paloma street. between
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Fourteenth and Pico streets on the east
side for majority Referred to the
board of public works.
Specifications for the construction of
granite cross-walks adopted.
In the matter of the grading and sew
ering of Bauchet street, under the bond
act, I report as follows: On August 18th
this office was instructed to present an
ordinance of intention to sewer Macy
and other streets. including Bauchet
street This ordinance although pre-
viously prepared was not presented un-
til August 31st On August 18th petit
tion representing the majority of the
frontage on Bauchet street requesting
the work to be done under the bond act
was presented to the council and refer
red to the board of public works. On
August oath the board reported to the
council recommending that this office
be directed to present an ordinance in
dcOTudnCe tnereWltn. WHICH report was
adopted. On the same day, August oath,
a petition was filed withdrawing ninety
two feet from the former petition. This
petition was also referred to the board.
On August 2Sth. when the board was in
session a representative of this office
stated that the withdrawal of ninety
two feet left the petition without ma
jority, whereupon the board gave this
office verbal instruction to present the
ordinance to sewer the district in ac-
cordance with previous instructions and
the board reported to the council on
August 31st, recommending that the pc
tition of withdrawal be filed. as it had
already been acted upon. Referred to
the sewer committee.
Ordinance of intention to improve
Gladys avenue from Fifth to Seventh
streets. under the provisions of the bond
act. Referred to Councilman Ashman.
In presenting this ordinance we re-
spectfully call your attention to the fact
that while the cost of this work is more
than 81 per front foot on each side of the
street, most of the lots are only twenty
five feet front, therefore we would not
have $50 assessment as is required by
law to allow the issuance of a bond.
Ordinance of intention to establish the
grade on the west side of Hoover street
from Twentieth to Adams streets.
Adopted.
In regard to the storm drain on Main
street from the Los Angeles river to
Chestnut street, my report of last week
provides for permanent system that
will give relief from all surface flow. but
I would further recommend that If it is
not deemed advisable to incur this ex-
pense at this time that the present storm
drain be repaved. This will give relief
in all ordinary storms. 1t is impossible
to make an accurate estimate of the
probable expense owing to the fact that
it is broken In several places and flled
with sand. thus preventing thorough
inspection of Its condidtion. but the
probable cost will not be less than $500
nor more than $1,000.
CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT
The city attorney presented the fol-
lowing, which was adopted:
In the matter of the petitions of S. ..
Hubbell and Henry Martz, asking for
the abandonment of certain streets. I
suggest that the same be referred to the
city engineers to report as to whether
any portion of these streets are being
used or will be needed for future use,
before we abandon them.
In the matter of the petition of Thomas
Evans for $95 damages, I suggest that
the board of public works investigate
this matter and ascertain If this work
was done by the chain gang, who had
it done and how much the damage
amounts to.
L report herewith an ordinance an
nexing to the Fifth ward for school
purposes only certain territory which
has been annexed to the city for school
purposes.
Also an ordinace establishing the
official bed of the river between the pat
ent and charter boundaries.
AS directed by you 1 present the fol-
lowing ordinances:
An ordinance granting street rail-
way franchise to w. H. Workman and
A. Jacoby.
An ordinance granting the Southern
California Railway company the right
to build a steel bridge across the river
on the line of their right of way near
the south charter boundary.
An ordinance abandoning a portion of
Myrtle avenue, as petitioned for -. by
klokke ct al.
An ordinance for the opening of an
alley through block A of Cummings
subdivision in Boyle Heights.
AS directed by you l have prepared
and herewith present draft of contract
with w. A. Duncomb for sweeping the
paved streets of the city
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The finance committee reported as fol-
lows:
Recommend that the demand of Gray
Brothers & Ward for extra work on the
Ruena Vista street bridge be referred to
the bridge committee. So ordered
In accordance with your instructions
your finance committee have secured
proposals from the various newspapers
of the city for the publishing of the pro-
posed amendments to the city charter
of the city, and find that five-day pub