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Mayor's Office fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1828 (date of original) -2015
Collection/Fonds
Mayor's Office fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1 m of textual records and photographic material
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of those records created by the office of the Mayor during the administrations of Robert W. Prittie (1969-1973), Thomas W. Constable (1973-1979), David M. Mercier (1979-1981), William A. Lewarne (1981-1987), William J. Copeland (1987-1996), John Douglas Drummond (1996-2002) and Derek…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1828 (date of original) -2015
Collection/Fonds
Mayor's Office fonds
Physical Description
1 m of textual records and photographic material
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FOIPPA
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of those records created by the office of the Mayor during the administrations of Robert W. Prittie (1969-1973), Thomas W. Constable (1973-1979), David M. Mercier (1979-1981), William A. Lewarne (1981-1987), William J. Copeland (1987-1996), John Douglas Drummond (1996-2002) and Derek Corrigan (2002-2018).
History
On September 22, 1892, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was established by letters patent. An integral component of this incorporation was the creation of the office of the Reeve (later called Mayor). The Reeve was to serve as the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Burnaby and was to lead the City Council in the governing of the Corporation. Burnaby’s first Reeve and Council were elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892, with formal elections held by ballot three months later. From 1893 until 1977 the Reeve and Council were elected for one-year terms, but the practice of annual elections was abandoned in favour of two-year terms in 1977. The current practice of holding elections every three years was begun in 1987. Elections of Reeve and Council were suspended altogether in 1933. However, as a financial crisis in the Corporation resulted in the Province intervening and assuming control of the local government. For ten years, Commissioners were appointed by the Provincial Government to manage the affairs of the Municipality, but by January 1943, the situation had been remedied and local elections were once again held. From 1892 until 1968, the Chief Executive Officer in Burnaby was known as “Reeve,” but this nomenclature changed with revisions to the Local Government Act in the latter part of the twentieth century. In 1968, the Province altered the Act and abolished the practice of assigning different titles to the members of Council based on Municipal Classification and introduced "Mayor" and "Alderman" as terms applicable in all Municipalities not just those of a certain size or with a certain number of citizens. From that point on, the CEO of Burnaby has been referred to as the Mayor of the City. Despite these changes in election procedures, naming protocols, and the disruption caused by the financial crisis in the 1930s and 1940s, the roles and responsibilities of the Mayor have remained relatively stable throughout the years. As Head and Chief Executive Officer of the City, the Mayor is responsible for ensuring that the principles of law and good government are enforced in Burnaby. This includes the task of overseeing the conduct of officers and employees and directing the management of municipal business and affairs as well as chairing the meetings of Council and appointing Council Committee members. The Mayor is also charged with the duty of representing the City at public functions, in meetings with visiting dignitaries, and in participating in local community and fundraising events. Initially, the Municipal Clerk assisted the Mayor in his work by handling most correspondence and clerical tasks of the office. Today, however, the Mayor’s office retains its own administrative staff who are responsible for facilitating all schedules and arrangements for the Mayor along with coordinating their internal and external contacts and events. The following individuals have served as Reeve or Mayor of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Shou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 J. W. Weart 1911-1912 D. C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 T. Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 W. L. Burdick 1929 W. A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorely 1954-1957 Alan H. Emmott 1958-1968 Robert W. Prittie 1969-1973 Thomas W. Constable 1973-1979 David M. Mercier 1979-1981 William A. Lewarne 1981-1987 William J. Copeland 1987-1996 Douglas P. Drummond 1996-2002 Derek Corrigan 2002-2018 Mike Hurley 2018-present The following individuals have served as provincially appointed Commissioners for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby: John Bennett 1932-1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R. S. Gilchrist 1941* B. C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
City of Burnaby
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds.
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Mayor's Office subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97460
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1828 (date of original)-2001
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records and photographs created and collected by the City of Burnaby Mayor's Office and desposited into the Burnaby Historical Society's community archive. The records include research files on Robert Burnaby and the city of Loughborough, UK; administrative papers and reports…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1828 (date of original)-2001
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Mayor's Office subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1986-34
BHS1988-03
BHS1989-02
BHS1991-11
BHS1994-08
BHS2001-13
BHS2002-14
BHS2003-03
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records and photographs created and collected by the City of Burnaby Mayor's Office and desposited into the Burnaby Historical Society's community archive. The records include research files on Robert Burnaby and the city of Loughborough, UK; administrative papers and reports; and photographs of Burnaby Councils and Municipal Hall among other subjects.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Mayor's Office
Notes
Title based on creator of subseries
PC185, PC185, PC252, MSS042, MSS113
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Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96466
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2006-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
15 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2006-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti subseries
Physical Description
15 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
History
The Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti was appointed May 8, 2006. The purpose of this committee was to develop anti-graffiti strategies and programs, promote mural programs. On January 26, 2015, the responsibilities for the Mayor’s Task Force on Graffiti were transferred to the Public Safety Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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Member of the Scott Robertson Trio at Museum 40th anniversary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9557
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 June 2011
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a musician from The Scott Robertson Trio performing at the Burnaby VIllage Museum's 40th anniversary celebrations. The musician is playing a stand up bass.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a musician from The Scott Robertson Trio performing at the Burnaby VIllage Museum's 40th anniversary celebrations. The musician is playing a stand up bass.
Subjects
Events - Anniversaries
Musical Instruments
Names
Scott Robertson Trio
Accession Code
BV018.14.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 June 2011
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scale
96
Photographer
Scherp, Leanne
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Member of the Scott Robertson Trio at Museum 40th anniversary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9558
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 June 2011
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a musician from The Scott Robertson Trio performing at the Burnaby VIllage Museum's 40th anniversary celebrations. The musician is playing a banjo.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a musician from The Scott Robertson Trio performing at the Burnaby VIllage Museum's 40th anniversary celebrations. The musician is playing a banjo.
Subjects
Events - Anniversaries
Names
Scott Robertson Trio
Accession Code
BV018.14.6
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 June 2011
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scale
96
Photographer
Scherp, Leanne
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Merchant Taylor's School, London

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39435
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1872
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 23 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large crowd outside the Merchant Taylor's School in London. Bernard and Claude Hill both attended this school.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1872
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 23 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-754
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large crowd outside the Merchant Taylor's School in London. Bernard and Claude Hill both attended this school.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Names
Merchant Taylor's School
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
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Merilyn Darby and Don Copan at Museum 40th anniversary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9556
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 June 2011
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 jpeg image
Scope and Content
Photograph taken by Museum staff photographer Leanne Scherp during an event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Burnaby Village Museum on June 11, 2011.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 jpeg image
Scope and Content
Photograph taken by Museum staff photographer Leanne Scherp during an event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Burnaby Village Museum on June 11, 2011.
History
Merilyn Darby and Don Copan were among the guests at the Burnaby VIllage Museum's 40th anniversary celebrations.
Other Title Information
Title based on contents of photograph.
Subjects
Events - Anniversaries
Names
Copan, Donald Angus "Don"
Accession Code
BV018.14.4
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 June 2011
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scale
96
Photographer
Scherp, Leanne
Notes
Transferred from museum records storage to collection on June 7, 2018.
Images
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Mr. Cammell and sons

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66499
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1870]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of Charles Cammell, Senior (seated to the left) and his two sons.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1870]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-1113
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of Charles Cammell, Senior (seated to the left) and his two sons.
Names
Cammell, Charles Senior
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Mr. Martin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66495
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1870]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of a man identified as Mr. Martin. A note accompanying the photograph identifies Mr. Martin as Charles Cammell's son-in-law.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1870]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-1109
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of a man identified as Mr. Martin. A note accompanying the photograph identifies Mr. Martin as Charles Cammell's son-in-law.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Mrs. Cammell

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66507
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1870]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of a woman identified as Mrs. Cammell.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1870]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-1121
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of a woman identified as Mrs. Cammell.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Mrs. Martin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66494
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1870]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of a woman identified as Mrs. Martin. A note accompanying the photograph reads: "Mrs. Martin was Charles Cammell's daughter."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1870]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-1108
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of a woman identified as Mrs. Martin. A note accompanying the photograph reads: "Mrs. Martin was Charles Cammell's daughter."
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Mrs. W. Wynn Kenrick

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66324
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1875]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of a woman, tentatively identified as Mrs. W. Wynn Kenrick.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1875]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-1028
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of a woman, tentatively identified as Mrs. W. Wynn Kenrick.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Museum photographs series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16031
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1990-[2012]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
over 334 photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of a collection of photographs documenting the Burnaby Village Museum site, day to day happenings on site, special events, openings as well as photographs of movie film crews using the site for various film productions.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum photographs series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
over 334 photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of a collection of photographs documenting the Burnaby Village Museum site, day to day happenings on site, special events, openings as well as photographs of movie film crews using the site for various film productions.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV018.14
BV019.2
BV019.19
BV020.5
BV021.5
Date
1990-[2012]
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of series
Further accruals are expected
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Musician from Scott Robertson Trio at Museum 40th anniversary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9564
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 June 2011
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a musician from the Scott Robertson Trio playing a clarinet during the Burnaby VIllage Museum's 40th anniversary celebrations.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a musician from the Scott Robertson Trio playing a clarinet during the Burnaby VIllage Museum's 40th anniversary celebrations.
History
The Scott Robertson Trio were the entertainment at the Burnaby VIllage Museum's 40th anniversary celebrations.
Subjects
Events - Anniversaries
Accession Code
BV018.14.13
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 June 2011
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scale
96
Photographer
Scherp, Leanne
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Musicians from Scott Robertson Trio at Museum 40th anniversary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9561
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 June 2011
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg)
Scope and Content
Photograph of musicians from the Scott Robertson Trio performing at the Burnaby VIllage Museum's 40th anniversary celebrations. One musician is playing a snare drum and the other is playing a stand up bass.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg)
Scope and Content
Photograph of musicians from the Scott Robertson Trio performing at the Burnaby VIllage Museum's 40th anniversary celebrations. One musician is playing a snare drum and the other is playing a stand up bass.
Subjects
Events - Anniversaries
Musical Instruments
Names
Scott Robertson Trio
Accession Code
BV018.14.10
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 June 2011
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scale
96
Photographer
Scherp, Leanne
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Photograph and case

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3219
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1854 and 1870]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : ambrotype ; 8.5 x 9.5 cm in leather case
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : ambrotype ; 8.5 x 9.5 cm in leather case
Material Details
Photograph case with convex glass front with ambrotype photograph of man in dress suit, from waist up. The subject's cheeks have been toned pink.The interior back of the case is lined with cream paper and printed with "MYRON SHEW, Dealer in Daguerreotype Materials No. 116 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA". Gold matting; "CHASE" stamped into matting, lower right; exterior of frame is covered in leather; interior is red-coloured velvet; both surfaces embossed with floral motif.
Accession Code
BV000.8.11
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[between 1854 and 1870]
Media Type
Photograph
Images
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Photos of other dry goods stores

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17000
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2012
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print + xerox copies
Scope and Content
File consists of copies of photographs of other dry goods stores that were used for research in the creation of the Bell's Dry Goods exhibit and the report for upgrades in 2012.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Bell's Dry Goods exhibit series
Subseries
Bell's research files subseries
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print + xerox copies
Scope and Content
File consists of copies of photographs of other dry goods stores that were used for research in the creation of the Bell's Dry Goods exhibit and the report for upgrades in 2012.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.1967
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
2012
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Pixie McGeachie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98458
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1990 and 2010]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs : col. ; 15 cm x 19 cm and 13 cm x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Pixie McGeachie participating in Burnaby Historical Society events, including receiving a Heritage award and serving as a judge for two unidentified competitions.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1990 and 2010]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
3 photographs : col. ; 15 cm x 19 cm and 13 cm x 9.5 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
633-013
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Pixie McGeachie participating in Burnaby Historical Society events, including receiving a Heritage award and serving as a judge for two unidentified competitions.
Names
McGeachie, Doreen "Pixie"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Images
Less detail

Planning Department fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription102
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1940-2016
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
80 m of textual records and other material
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of those records created during the regular conduct of business by the Planning Department and its predecessor agencies according to their mandate of providing professional and technical advice to Council on the current and future uses of City land and resources.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1940-2016
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Physical Description
80 m of textual records and other material
Description Level
Fonds
File Class
71000 10 (add. 2020)
71000 20 (add. 2020)
71000 30 (add. 2020)
71000 40 (add. 2020)
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FOIPPA.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of those records created during the regular conduct of business by the Planning Department and its predecessor agencies according to their mandate of providing professional and technical advice to Council on the current and future uses of City land and resources.
History
The City of Burnaby Planning Department was established on October 9, 1956, when the City Council unanimously carried the motion to create a distinct department to deal with planning issues within the City and appointed Mr. William John Blakely as its head. This decision followed a report and recommendation made by the City’s Chief Administrative Officer which indicated that the role of the Planning Engineer and his staff had quickly expanded to become a separate division within the Engineering Department and that they were functioning as an independent unit in all but name. The proposed separation of the Engineering and Planning departments had been in the works since the early part of 1956 when staff changes and restructuring within the Engineering Department’s Planning Division illustrated the undermanned condition of the Planning Engineer’s office. As a result, Council asked the Chief Administrative Officer to undertake a study examining the feasibility of creating a distinct Planning Department. This report was delivered to Council on July 3, 1956, but was laid over until a Committee of the Council had the opportunity to study the functions of the Planning department to determine the necessity of the proposal. The Committee’s findings were in line with the initial report and the Planning Department was established with a staff of nine (the head Planning Engineer, an Administrative Planner, three Research Planning Assistants, a Draughtsman, a Subdivision Control Clerk, a department Clerk and a Clerk Stenographer). This new department was to offer advice and carry out the work intensive in matters such as zoning and rezoning applications, subdivision control, traffic and transportation planning, and general City planning schemes. Prior to the creation of the Planning Department, a number of bodies within the City had been responsible for fulfilling the functions carried out by this new unit. In the earliest years of the City, the members of Council were responsible for matters of planning and were assisted in their job by the City’s Engineer or any number of hired consultants (e.g. surveyors, cartographers). By 1906, however, the provincial laws surrounding the subdivision process had changed, and local governments were charged with the task of approving all private subdivision plans in their respective Municipalities. In Burnaby, the City Council passed a bylaw decreeing that all subdivision plans were to be submitted to Council for review and the City Engineer was responsible for ensuring compliance with the law. After the first Town Planning Bylaw in 1924 which restricted the type and size of construction that could occur in certain City areas, the Engineering and Building departments were to work together to oversee the enforcement of the Bylaw and the development of City plans. The scope and competence required to carry out this work grew as Burnaby’s population expanded, and in 1930 Council passed the Town Planning Commission Bylaw (No. 1028) that saw the creation of a permanent body – the Town Planning Commission – which was to serve as an advisory body to help direct the planning activities in the City while the actual work continued to be carried out by the Engineering Department. This body was comprised of the Reeve, the Chairman of the School Board, the Chairman of the Park Committee (later, the Board of Parks Commissioners), and six appointed citizens who served three-year terms. Council referred all matters of subdivisions, transportation planning, and rezoning to this Commission, which was later supported in its work by several other special or standing committees such as the Subdivision Committee, the Apartment Committee, the Transportation Committee or the Town Planning Board of Appeal. By 1953, it had become apparent that the advisory committees that were dedicated to these planning issues needed a permanent staff to carry out the work intensive, so a restructuring of the Engineering department resulted in a permanent Planning Engineer’s office being created. The Town Planning Commission continued in its advisory capacity even after the determination came in 1956 to create a separate Planning Department. When Bylaw No. 4473 was passed in 1963, the Town Planning Commission was disbanded in favour of a new Advisory Planning Commission that would turn over all routine matters such as subdivision and rezoning applications to the Planning Department but would offer advice and community input into the more complex planning schemes within the City and act as an intermediary in cases where Council and Planning staff were in disagreement. A new Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw (No. 7600) was adopted in 1980 which allowed for even greater community participation in the planning process. The Planning Department was initially responsible to report directly to Council, but in 1957, the administrative structure of Municipal staff changed with the introduction of the Burnaby Municipal Manager Bylaw (No. 3859) and from that point on, the head of the Planning Department held a direct reporting relationship to the Municipal Manager, who in turn was responsible for reporting the activities of the Department to the City Council. Over the years, the internal structure and the scope of responsibilities of the Department have changed during periods of staff reorganizations. Under the larger umbrella of the Planning and Building Department, Planning has come to be comprised of two divisions: the Current Planning Division and the Long Range Planning Division. The functions of the Current Planning Division include rezoning, subdivision, development plan areas, preliminary plan approvals, urban design, heritage planning, and urban trails and bicycle routes. The Long Range Planning Division is responsible for environmental planning concerns, transportation planning, housing, neighbourhood area planning, social planning and planning information services. In 2022, the Planning and Building Department was reorganized to better align functions with delivery of services. The Climate Action and Engery Division moved from Corporate Services to the Planning and Building Department, while Indigenous Relations and Facilities Management moved to Corporate Services and Lands and Facilities, respectively. The position of Director of Planning and Building was changed to General Manager, Planning and Development. The following individuals have served as Planning Engineer and/or Director of the Planning Department and/or General Manager, Planning and Development for the City of Burnaby: William John Blakely 1954-1956 (as Planning Engineer) 1956-1963 (as Head of the Department) Anthony P. Parr 1964-1993 Don G. Stenson 1993-2001 Jack S. Belhouse 2001-2006 Basil Luksun 2006-2012 Lou Pelletier 2012-2019 Edward Kozak 2019-present
Formats
Microforms exist for some records. See series descriptions.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Moving Images
Creator
City of Burnaby
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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Property master photographs series

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1978-2022
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
26 photographs (jpg) + 49 photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of photographs of Jimmy Chow's warehouse and studio along with photographs that Jimmy Chow has collected while working as a property master on a number of films over his 45 year career. Many of the photographs include property master Jimmy Chow, members of his family and actors that…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Series
Property master photographs series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
26 photographs (jpg) + 49 photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of photographs of Jimmy Chow's warehouse and studio along with photographs that Jimmy Chow has collected while working as a property master on a number of films over his 45 year career. Many of the photographs include property master Jimmy Chow, members of his family and actors that were taken on set while working on the various film productions.
Accession Code
BV022.21
Date
1978-2022
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of series
Less detail

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