Final meeting for Council for 1893 – January 15, 1894, 11:00 a.m.
Council for 1893 held its final meeting. John Johnstone to be paid $133.00 for election services.
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Vancouver City Council minutes from 1893, transcribed by community volunteers and made freely available to the public through Transcribimus, a community project founded by Sam Sullivan and the Global Civic Policy Society
Council for 1893 held its final meeting. John Johnstone to be paid $133.00 for election services.
The Fire Water and Light Committee recommended William Aviy be allowed half time [pay] since his injury working on the water main – Council disallowed. Council approved the Finance committee’s recommendation to write off 240.00 in back taxes.
William Airey claimed compensation for injury while working at “the Narrows.” The condition of the Richmond Hotel is found to be within the fire bylaw. Street corner loafers will be moved along by the police. The Board of Works recommends to the next Council that the East End of the city be opened up for development.
City Council received a complaint of “loafers” at the corner of Carrall and Cordova Street. Photo shows men and a boy (not necessarily loafers!) standing outside the Boulder Saloon at that same corner, ca. 1900
Council received a request for a sidewalk on Ontario St. at Ninth Avenue (Broadway). Photo shows Ontario at 11th.
The road around Stanley Park needs repairs. Photo shows cyclers in Stanley Park, ca 1890.