The herald., 1896-05-05

lease, should the venture prove unprofit-
able, and also providing for the removal
of all improvements made by the city.
On motion, the vote by which the lease
was approved was reconsidered, and,
after an explanation by Mr.. Jacoby, to
the effect that the changes had beer
made, after consultation with him. and
were satisfactory, the old lease was laid
upon the table, and the new lease was
approved and the mayor was authoriz-
ed to sign on behalf of the city.
The contract with Leadbetter & Mer-
cereau for the repair Of the outfall
sewer was read and approved.
Leases for various lots of city land
were presented and approved.
The assessment map for the sewer
ing Of Sixteenth street from San Pedro
to Piru streets was approved.
The usual petitions were read an0r
ferred to the proper committees.
LIGHTING THE CITY HALL.
Councilman Munson again brought up
the matter of the lighting of the city
hall. and moved that the clerk be in
structed to notify w. 8. Wright, the
owner Of the Scott electric franchise, to
at once light the city hail. in accordance
with the franchise, and that in case 1t is
not done immediate steps be taken
to annul the franchise.
Councilman Munson insisted that the
company should carry out it's contract,
and proceed to light the city and stop
the expense Of 5000 per month, which
the city is now paying. Let the conf
pany come forward and show that they
are in earnest and acting in good faith.
After debate the motion Of Mr. Mum
son. prevailed, by a unanimous vote.
The city engineer reported certain
changes that could be made in the Trac-
tion company's tracks at Third and
Main streets, SO as to Lessen the danger
to life, ETC., and presented specifications
for the same, which were referred.
Ordinances of intention to sewer Coro-
nado street and improve Truman street
were presented and referred to the pro-
per committee, the Truman street ordi-
nance being so amended as to provide
for utilizing the redwood curb on that
street where the same is in good condi-
ton.
On motion Of Councilman Munson the
contractor for the grading of First
street, between Broadway and Hill
streets, was granted sixty days addi-
tional time.
CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT
The city attorney presented the fol-
lowing report, as follows:
An ordinance changing the name of
portion OF Bunker Hill avenue and
Sand street to California street.
Adopted.
An ordinance regulating the rent of
bitches and the price at which water
for irrigating purposes shall be sold.
Adopted.
An ordinance dedicating certain city
land for the purpose of opening Lake
Shore avenue, between Kent street and
the Montana tract Adopted.
An ordinance of intention to widen
Macy street. between Main street and
the Los Angeles river. describing the
land to be taken and fixing the exter-
ior boundaries of the district to be as
sessed to pay the costs, damages and
expenses thereof. Adopted.
An ordinance of intention to open an
alley from Second to Third streets,
through the block bounded on the east
by Hill street and on the west by Olive
street, describing the land to be taken
and fixing the exterior boundaries of the
|. district to be assessed to pay the costs,
damages and expenses thereof
In the matter of the suit brought by
Richard A. Perez ct al. VS.. the city of
Los Angeles ct al. to quiet title to lot
of the Victor Heights tract, would rec
ommend that a disclaimer be filed, as
the city has no claim to this property
Adopted.
Also the same recommendation in the
suit of John H. Jacobs VS.. the city of
Los Angeles ct al to quiet title to lot i
of John H. Jacobs subdivision of lots 9
anu Id anu part OF IOtS lU ana IL or the
Reyes tract, also lot 11S of the Victor
Heights tract. Adopted.
In May,l 1895, you instructed me to bring
an action to have the distractions re-
moved from Chavez street in accordance
with map which has been prepared
by the engineer, and I brought such an
action and the case has been set for
trial. During the former administra-
ton the council made similar order
and the city engineer and city attorney
after having an abstract made of the
property, reported that the Instructions
were not in the street and that such a
suit could not be successfully MAIN
tanned. I have made an examination
of the matter and am of the opinion
that the lines of the street, as they now
exist on the ground, are practically the
same as they were in 1858. There are
several old maps which show the lines
of the street as they now exist, and / am
satisfied that to try this case would
simply be putting the city to useless
expense, and Il therefore ask that you
give me authority to dismiss the case.
or else have the matter referred to a
committee for immediate investigation
in order that you may be satisfied that
I am correct in the matter. Referred
to the finance committee.
After some further unimportant busi-
ness the council adjourned.