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City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2021

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: 130m of textual records and other material

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2021

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Physical Description: 130m of textual records and other material

Description Level: Fonds

Access Restriction: Subject to FOIPPA

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.

History: The City of Burnaby covers an area of approximately 98 square kilometers between the cities of Vancouver to the west, and Coquitlam and New Westminster to the east, Burrard Inlet to the north, and the Fraser River to the south. The municipality derived its name from Robert Burnaby, a prominent businessman and advisor to Sir James Douglas, the first Governor of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. Burnaby’s early development was closely tied to the development of the City of New Westminster. New Westminster became British Columbia’s capital in 1859, the year after the British Government proclaimed the establishment of British Columbia. Shortly thereafter, the Royal Engineers began exploring Burnaby to establish military defenses and secure natural resources. This involved the construction of a road linking New Westminster to Burrard Inlet for military purposes, which is present-day North Road. At this time, individuals and families began settling in Burnaby and were largely involved in agricultural and logging activities. Burnaby developed slowly until 1887, when the Canadian Pacific Railway was extended into Vancouver from the Port Moody terminal, causing a dramatic increase in traffic between New Westminster and Vancouver. To meet the new transportation demands, a tramline was built in 1891 connecting the two urban centers along what is now Kingsway. The creation and location of the tramline induced property owners to begin subdividing and selling their lands as early as October 1891. The property taxes the roughly 200 residents paid at this time went directly to the provincial government in Victoria. No local services were provided in turn, which prompted the formation of a committee to petition the provincial government for a municipal charter. As a result, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was incorporated by letters patent on September 22, 1892. Burnaby’s first Council was elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892 and consisted of Reeve Charles R. Shaw and councillors William Brenchley, Arthur De Windt Hazard, L. Claude Hill, William McDermott, and John Woolard.* The first formal Council election was conducted three months later. Nicolai Shou became the first elected reeve of Burnaby by ballot. Council met at various locations, including the tramline’s power house, private homes, and offices until the first municipal hall was built at Kingsway and Edmonds in 1899. Council is ultimately responsible for the government of the City of Burnaby. The Mayor (formally called “Reeve” prior to 1968) and Council are elected by the residents of Burnaby to represent them in decisions with respect to the provision of public services and facilities. Additionally, the Mayor represents the citizens of Burnaby at various public functions and events. Burnaby was without Council representation during most of the Great Depression and part of the Second World War. Council was disbanded on December 31, 1932 as a result of financial difficulties. The Provincial Government appointed a Commissioner to take over the duties of Reeve and Council beginning in 1933. This system of government was retained until January 1943, when Burnaby residents could once again elect their local government officials. The following individuals have served as Mayor (or Reeve) of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Schou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 John W. Weart 1911-1912 Duncan C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 Thomas Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 William L. Burdick 1929 William A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorley 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 R. 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 1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R.S. Gilchrist 1941-1942* B.C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner. Closely associated with the functions of Council is the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the statutory duties of the municipal clerk including the preparation and preservation of all minutes books and records of Council business, custody of City bylaws, administrative support to Council and its Committees, preparation of Council and Committee agendas and the conduct of local government elections. The Clerk’s Office is the communications link between Council and other City Departments and the general public, and provides assistance and advice to citizens with respect to Council and Council Committee processes, reporting procedures and decisions. At the time of Burnaby’s incorporation in 1892, the municipal Clerk had the responsibility to attend all meetings of Council, keep all records of Council, prepare and alter voters’ lists, conduct Council elections, collect revenue, as well as having the responsibility to prepare balance sheets and audits. An advertisement in a local newspaper for the appointment of the Clerk dated February 1, 1905 states the “united offices of clerk, collector and assessor” receive a salary of $65.00 per month. Originally the treasurer, assessor and records manager for the corporation, the Clerk eventually became the municipal Council liaison. The primary functions of the City Clerk over time have been the keeping of minutes for the meetings of City Council and related bodies; keeping the records of the City of Burnaby as required by the Local Government Act (formally Municipal Act); keeping all records related to City Council decision making; carrying out correspondence on behalf of Council; assembling voters’ lists and carrying out elections; providing communication, information, and public relations services, including responsibility for civic ceremonies/events, and the municipal archives. The following individuals have served as City Clerk: Alexander Philip 1892–1894 Alfred Smither 1894–1899 F.J.H. Shirley 1899–1901 Arthur De Windt Haszard 1901–1902 Walter J. Walker 1902–1905 Benjamin George Walker 1905–1908 Charles Thomas Saunders 1908–1911 W.M. Griffiths 1911–1912 Arthur G. Moore 1912–1933 Charles Boyer Brown 1933–1959 John H. Shaw 1959–1973* James Hudson 1974–1984 Charles A. Turpin 1984–1995 Debbie R. Comis 1995–2011 Anne Skipsey (Acting) 2011-2012 Maryann Manuel (Acting) 2012-2014 Dennis Back 2014-2018 Kate O'Connell 2018-2020 Blanka Zeinabova 2020-2022 *Deputy City Clerk T. Ward took over many of the Clerk’s duties from 1972 to 1973 due to Shaw’s ill health during these years.

Formats: Microforms exist for some records. See series descriptions.

Media Type: Textual Record

Creator: City of Burnaby

Notes: Title based on creators of fonds

0.09 Acres of Lots 4 and 5, Block 13 DL 116, Plan 1236, Sk. 2905 (4044 Pender Street)

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 9247

Meeting Date: 17-Jun-1985

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 43

Item No.: 6

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 9247

Meeting Date: 17-Jun-1985

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 43

Item No.: 6

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 9247

17-Jun-1985 Meeting Minutes

0.20 Acre Portion of Lot 2, DL 12, Plan 3046 (Trans Canada Highway - Vancouver Fraser River Section 3)

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 35536

Meeting Date: 26-Nov-1962

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 65

Item No.: 4

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 35536

Meeting Date: 26-Nov-1962

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 65

Item No.: 4

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 35536

26-Nov-1962 Meeting Minutes

1st Annual Burnaby Pride Event

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 92458

Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2018

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 92458

Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2018

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 92458

25-Jun-2018 Meeting Minutes

1st Annual Deer Lake Fun Run and Walk

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 90373

Meeting Date: 19-Mar-2012

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 10

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 90373

Meeting Date: 19-Mar-2012

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 10

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 90373

19-Mar-2012 Meeting Minutes

1st Annual Sun Rype Tri Kids Triathlon

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 92073

Meeting Date: 18-Mar-2013

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 11

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 92073

Meeting Date: 18-Mar-2013

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 11

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 92073

18-Mar-2013 Meeting Minutes

1st Supplementary Business Tax Assessment Roll

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 19660

Meeting Date: 10-Jun-1974

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 43

Item No.: 1

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 19660

Meeting Date: 10-Jun-1974

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 43

Item No.: 1

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 19660

10-Jun-1974 Meeting Minutes

1st Supplementary Business Tax Assessment Roll

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 21090

Meeting Date: 11-Jun-1973

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 43

Item No.: 7

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 21090

Meeting Date: 11-Jun-1973

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 43

Item No.: 7

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 21090

11-Jun-1973 Meeting Minutes

1) 1989-1992 Proposal Transit Plan for N. Burnaby Area and SFU 2) Proposed Transit Changes for Burnaby in the 1989/90 Annual Service Plan (Item 5, Report No. 66, 1988 October 17)

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 7909

Meeting Date: 6-Mar-1989

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 18

Item No.: 7

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 7909

Meeting Date: 6-Mar-1989

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 18

Item No.: 7

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 7909

6-Mar-1989 Meeting Minutes

(1) (a) Lots 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 33 DL 34, Plan 1355 (b) Lots "A", "B" and "C", SD 9, Block 33, DL 34, Plan 3979 (c) Lots "A", "B", "C" and "D", SD 2/3, DL 34, Plan 1911 Rezoning Reference # 78/72 - (2) Grange - Patterson - Kingsway Intersection

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 19273

Meeting Date: 18-Feb-1974

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 13

Item No.: 30

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

1 document

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 19273

Meeting Date: 18-Feb-1974

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 13

Item No.: 30

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

18-Feb-1974 Meeting Minutes

2km & 5km Fun Run

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 65988

Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2005

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 6

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 65988

Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2005

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 6

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 65988

20-Jun-2005 Meeting Minutes

2nd Annual Armstrong Elementary School 5km Road Race

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 4317

Meeting Date: 20-Jun-1994

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 38

Item No.: 4

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 4317

Meeting Date: 20-Jun-1994

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 38

Item No.: 4

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 4317

20-Jun-1994 Meeting Minutes

2nd Annual Burnaby Pride Event

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Repository: Legislative Services

Report ID: 92906

Meeting Date: 29-Jul-2019

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 7

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: Legislative Services

Report ID: 92906

Meeting Date: 29-Jul-2019

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 7

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 92906

29-Jul-2019 Meeting Minutes

2nd Annual Deer Lake Fun Run and Walk

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 92054

Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2013

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 4

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 92054

Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2013

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 4

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 92054

11-Mar-2013 Meeting Minutes

2nd Annual Sun Ripe Tri Kids Triathlon

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 99271

Meeting Date: 24-Feb-2014

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 8

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 99271

Meeting Date: 24-Feb-2014

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 8

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 99271

24-Feb-2014 Meeting Minutes

2nd Avenue

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1911

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: Textual record

Scope and Content: File contains correspondence dealing with a petition for a sidewalk along 2nd Avenue. As well, file contains correspondence related to construction and maintenance along 20th Street, Ledger Road, and Moncton Street.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1911

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Series: Clerk's Department record series

Physical Description: Textual record

Description Level: File

Record No.: 2212

Accession Number: 2001-02

Scope and Content: File contains correspondence dealing with a petition for a sidewalk along 2nd Avenue. As well, file contains correspondence related to construction and maintenance along 20th Street, Ledger Road, and Moncton Street.