Council reminded the Federal government of the urgent necessity of having dolphins placed as speedily as possible in the narrows at the entrance of Burrard Inlet for the protection of the greatly increased and increasing number of vessels entering the Port of Vancouver. The Police and Firefighters’ Committee received a complaint from L.J. Cady, “complaining”that two boxes of cigars left in charge of the Police as stolen goods and claimed by him were returned empty“.
This transcript was made in 2023 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon
Source: City of Vancouver Archives Series 31
Volume 8 pages 468-480
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Vancouver Sept 19th 1898
The Council met on Monday Sept 19th 1898.
Present – His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Townley, Painter, McQueen, McPhaiden, McGuigan, Brown, Foreman and Mr Morran.
The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted.
Communications
From the Hudson’s Bay Co etal asking for a new sidewalk on Water Street
Referred to the Board of Works
From A.P. May etal asking for a separate ward for Fairview. Laid over
From J.W. Gatter complaining of the City draining on to Lot 34. Block 71. D.L. 185
Referred to the Board of Works.
From the City Solicitor stating that if a citizen turns a worthless horse into the Street the Pound keeper should destroy the horse and summons the owner for allowing his horse to run at large.
Filed for reference
From the City Solicitor asking for six weeks leave of absence.
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by “ Townley
That his request be granted.
Carried
From E.P. Morgan asking for a sidewalk on the west side of Abbott Street
Referred to the Board of Works
From Geo H.R. Aman declining to accept price offered him by the City for his English Bay property and stating that he had appointed F.G. Bell to act for him.
Filed
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From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.
Filed
From A.J. Scott asking for the grading and clearing of the Street at the corner of Haro and Jervis Streets.
Referred to the Board of Works
From Robertson Bros complaining about a urinal being erected on the Mackinnon property.
Referred to the Board of Works
From F.M. Robertson , Hon Secretary of the Relief Committee enclosing certified accounts for goods supplied to the sufferers from the New Westminster fire.
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by “ McGuigan
That the Mayor be authorized to pay over the balance to the New Westminster Relief Committee after paying the certified accounts.
Carried.
From F.C. Cotton drawing attention to the serious menace by fire from a shed and wood pile standing on Lots 39 & 40, Block 28, D.L. 541.
Referred to the Board of Works
The following Reports were received and read:-
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met on Friday September 16th 1898.
Present – Aldermen McQueen, Painter and Brown
The following accounts were recommended for payment:-
| Free Library Board | Grant | $1000 |
| G.W. Hutchings | Repairs | 3.00 |
| Clark & Stuart | Supplies | 13.10 |
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| Doering and Marstrand | Supplies | $4.00 |
| Thorpe & Co | “ | 1.50 |
| McDonald Bros | Law Costs | 1.50 |
Communications
From the Hon. J. Fred Hume, Provincial Secretary stating that while the Government was prepared to grant the City the use of the Foreshore on English Bay it was unable to vest the same in the Corporation. Laid over
From I. Oppenheimer, President of the Vancouver Improvement Company declining to accept $25,350 for Block 54, D.L. 196 and referring the matter to arbitration. Filed
From R.G. Tatlow stating that he could not act as Arbitrator on Block 54. D.L. 196 and Block 26 D.L. 302 as he was interested in the properties in question as Agent but if the Council desired he was free to act on the other parcels. Filed
From I. Oppenheimer, President of Oppenheimer Bros Ltd. declining to accept $1500 for the piece of land at the corner of Carrall and Alexander Streets Filed
From Philip Fewster asking for assistance for a suffered indirectly from the New Westminster fire.
Referred to His Worship the Mayor to deal with.
From W. T. Shem, Secretary of the Board of Trade stating that Messrs R.W. Alexander, F. Buscombe and W. Darling were appointed a Committee to consider the matter of Securing direct communication with San Francisco and that representations were made by Capt. Edwards and Frank Richards Esq. of the S.S Mannesuke with a view to that Steamer being placed on the San Francisco route. Filed for reference.
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From I. Hadden etal asking that Block 51, F.L. 541 be included in the Blocks to be acquired for recreation grounds.
Resolved that this Board recommends that Block 51 D.L. 541 Block 89 D.L. 196 and portions of Blocks 106 and 110 D.L. 196 be included in the Blocks to be purchased for Recreation Grounds and that the Assessors be instructed to value same before next Monday’s Council Meeting.
From G.R. Maxwell Esq. M.P. enclosing two communications from the Hon. F. W. Borden, Minister of Militia in relation to the control of Stanley Park by the Corporation of the City of Vancouver, wherein the Minister stated that the Department might give a lease for 21 years renewable under which the City would have all the power they desire the Government reserving the right to take possession if necessary for military purposes also with a clause in the lease holding the Department harmless from any trouble which might arise from dispossessing the squatters referred to.
If this could satisfy the civic authorities he should be glad to have it Carried out as soon as possible.
Referred to the City Solicitor to take such steps as he may deem necessary.
Resolved that the City accountant be instructed to ascertain the value of the furniture purchased for the Woman’s Ward of the City Hospital with a view of having same insured.
From the City Treasurer asking for one months lease if absences also asking that Wm Cowdery be appointed Acting Treasurer during his absence with power to sign and endorse Cheques, etc.
Resolved that his requests be granted.
sgd Jas MacQueen
Chairman
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by “ Painter.
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That the Report be adopted with the exception of the Clause in relation to the acquiring of Block 51 etc.
Carried.
Board of Works
The Board of Works met on the 15th of September 1898.
Present – Aldermen Painter , Foreman, McQueen, McMorran and McPhaiden.
Communications
From Evans, Coleman and Evans asking that the sewer outlet at Columbia Avenue be extended 150 feet
Recommended to be done
From Wm Towler re moving stump on line of Dufferin Street.
Laid over
From Evans, Coleman & Evans enquiring as to the quantity of Sewer pipe required.
Engineer to give the information as soon as the quantity is settled.
From B.A. Johnston re boulevard on Hornby Street
Engineer to examine and report.
From Campbell McIntosh complaining of the state of the sidewalk on 6th Av.
Referred to Alderman McMorran
From H.J. Foote complaining of lane in Block 521 D.L. 200A.
Referred to the engineer for attention
From John Spalding complaining of Mr. Sauders D condition of lots on 5th Av.
Referred to the Health Inspector
From the City Engineer re cost of outfall sewer from Mount Pleasant
Filed for reference
From Mr Betts asking for walk on Jervis Street.
Engineer to have 3 plank walk put down.
From W Phillip Fewster re sewerage.
Referred
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to the City Engineer to report
From the residents of the East End asking for the opening of Venables Street from Park Drive to Victoria Drive
Referred to the Engineer and Alderman Foreman with power.
Aldj (sic) Patterson of the Salvation Army applied for permission for an open shed on Pender Street between Abbott and Cambie Streets. Granted
In the matter of mixing mortar on the public streets it was moved and carried that the City Engineer have new forms of permit prepared with the principal clause of the By-law relating thereto printed on the back.
The City Engineer was instructed to have the tree in front of Lots 4 & 5 Westminster Avenue removed.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:
| Rod Campbell | Supplies | $3.75 |
| Weeks & Robson | “ | 15.25 |
| D.J. McPhaiden | Labor | 123.00 |
| Thos Dunne & Co. | Supplies | 9.04 |
| R. Casselman. | “ | 4.50 |
| B. C. Mills | “ | 41.33 |
| Van City Iron Works | “ | 124.74 |
| John Boyd & Co. | “ | 10.28 |
| City Grocery Co. | “ | 2.02 |
| Robertson & Hackett | “ | 23.50 |
Sgd. H. G. Painter
Chairman
Moved by Alderman Painter
Seconded by “ McMorran
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
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Water & Market Committee
The Water and Market Committee met on Wednesday, Sept 14th 1898.
Present – Aldermen Brown, Townley, McGuigan and McMorran.
Mr Sankey waited upon the Committee asking that he be paid hire for his boat from the 22st to the 29th of July, as he claimed that he was not notified that the City had finished with the boat until the 29th of July.
Laid over to find out on what date his notification was sent.
Communications
From J. Frose asking for a larger pipe for Lorne Street
Referred to the City Engineer
From Chief Carlisle asking for additional fire hydrants.
Referred to the City Engineer
From the Treasurer of the Art Historical and Scientific Society asking for the free use of the City Hall for one evening in October for a Concert in aid of the Society.
Resolved that the request be granted.
From H. McDonald asking to be repaid the cost of repairing sewer pipe crushed by the water main on Pender Street.
Referred to the Plumbing Inspector to report.
Moved by Alderman McMorran that an 8 inch water pipe be laid on Denman Street from Georgia to Haro.
Carried.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:-
| G.A. Roedde | Supplies | $18.25 |
| Lewis & Sills | “ | 4.40 |
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| Water Works. Payroll | Labor | %1157.15 |
| Geo Hunt | Painting | 165.00 |
| B.C. Iron Works Co. | Supplies | 93.68 |
| Gartshore Thomson Co | “ | 1076.33 |
| Thos. Dunn & Co. | “ | 57.65 |
| McLennan McFeely Co | “ | 16.31 |
| Armstrong & Morrison | “ | 73.55 |
| Thos. McIntyre | “ | 9.75 |
| B.C. Mills Co. | “ 2.65 | 2.65 |
| John Boyd & Co. | “ | 47.77 |
| Van City Iron Works | “ | 5.86 |
sgd Wm Brown
Chairman
Moved by Alderman Brown,
Seconded by “ McGuigan
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
Fire and Police Committee
The Fire and Police Committee met on Tuesday, September 13th 1898.
Present – Aldermen McQueen, McMorrow and Brown
Communications
From the Pound Keeper furnishing Report.
Filed
From L.J. Cady complaining that two boxes of cigars left in charge of the Police as stolen goods and claimed by him were returned empty.
No action taken.
From the Chief of Police reporting that Officers Wylie, Baynes and Calbick absented themselves from the City on the night of the 11th inst and went over to see the Westminster Fire smashing their rig and injuring themselves on the way.
Resolved. The Chief of Police reported that Police Officers Wylie, Baynes and Calbick on the night of the fire at Westminster hired a rig and went over without asking leave or reporting to the Chief.
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In motion Alderman McQueen it was resolved that the officers referred to be reprimanded and warned that a repetition of such an offence will be followed by immediate dismissal.
From the Chief of the Fire Department asking for a set of wheels for the new hose wagons and 21 helmets.
Resolved that his requests be granted.
From Miss Jan Brown asking the influence of the Board to prevent the display of obscene and unsightly pictures around the City.
Filed
Resolved that the City Solicitor be instructed to have section 3 of the Pound By-Law amended in relation to the dogs; also that he be asked to give an opinion as to whether horses can be turned out by their owners on the City when they become useless, to be impounded and destroyed at the expense of the City.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:
| Police Department | Transportation | $30.00 |
| Mackenzie Bros | Supplies | 1.50 |
| B.C. Iron Works | “ | .50 |
| J.C. Woodross | “ | 32.56 |
| C.P.R. Co. | Telephone | 1.75 |
| Champion & White | Scavengering | 2.00 |
| McPherson & Co | Supplies | 73.50 |
| M. Ray | Keep of Dogs | 8. |
| Dom Fish Co. | Supplies | 4.50 |
| Crowder & Penzar | “ | 220.09 |
| J.A. Mills | Medical Evidence | 5.00 |
| Can Gen’l Elec Co. | Supplies | 17.00 |
| B.C. M. T & T Co. | “ | 11.59 |
| R.A. Muskitt | “ | 6.08 |
| J.H. Grady | Fares | 85 |
| McLennan & McFeely | Supplies | 18.63 |
| C. Casselman | “ | 16.05 |
| W. A. Cumyow | Interpreting | 4.00 |
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| Thos Dunn & Co. | Supplies | $14.80 |
| J. Dodson | “ | 26.65 |
| McDowell & Co. | “ | 10.35 |
| Harbour Master | Fines Returned | 10.00 |
| W.J. McEmpire | Inquests | 10.00 |
| City Grocery Co | Supplies | 30.13 |
| J. B. Grant | Seal for Magistrate | 5.00 |
| S. J. James | Hack Hire | 1.75 |
| F. A. Lee |
Sgd R.A. McMorran
Chairman
Moved by Alderman McMorran
Seconded by “ McQueen
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
Introduction of By-Laws
Moved by Alderman Foreman
Seconded by “ McMorran
That the By-Law to amend By-Law No. 187 providing for changing the names of Streets hitherto known as Oppenheimer Street and Carl Avenue be read a first time.
Carried
The By-Law was accordingly read a first time.
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by “ McMorran
That the By-Law to amend the Pound By-Law be read a first time
Carried
The By-Law was accordingly read a first time.
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by “ McPhaiden
That the following By-Law be read a first time viz. A By-Law to fix the polling places, the time and to appoint Deputy Returning Officers to take the votes of the Electors on the following By-Laws:
- A By-Law to provide for the refunding of the sum of $500.00 paid by the late D. Oppenheimer on behalf of the City
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- A By-Law to raise by way of Debentures the sum of $12000 to be applied for the construction of a wharf in Burrard Inlet at the end of Heatley Avenue,
- A By-Law to raise the sum of $150,000 for acquiring certain lands in the City of Vancouver. Carried
The By-Law was accordingly read a first time.
Motions
Moved by Alderman Painter
Seconded by “ Foreman
That the following account be paid:-
| A. E. E. Clark | Crushed rock. | $691.74 |
Moved by Alderman McGuigan
Seconded by “ Townley
That the Mayor, Council and City Officials visit Darcy Island to inspect the lepers thereon.
Carried.
Moved by Alderman Brown,
Seconded by “ Foreman,
That the Hon. Israel Tarte, Minister of Public Works be reminded of the urgent necessity of having dolphins placed as speedily as possible in the narrows at the entrance of Burrard Inlet for the protection of the greatly increased and increasing number of vessels entering the Port of Vancouver and that a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr Maxwell MP and that he be asked to give every assistance in his power for the carrying out of this much needed improvement.
Carried
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by “ McMorran
That Mr J.M. Browning be requested to act as Arbitrator for the acquiring of certain lands for Recreation Grounds etc where
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where Mr R. J. Tatlow is unable to act.
Carried
Consideration of By-Laws
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by “ McPhaiden
That the following By-Laws be read a Second time:-
- A By-Law to amend the Pound By-Law.
- A By-Law to amend By-Law No 187 providing for changing the names of Streets known as Oppenheimer St and Carl Av. Carried.
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by “ McPhaiden
That the following By-Laws be read a Second time:-
- A By-Law to provide for the refunding the sum of $500 paid by the late David Oppenheimer on behalf of the City
- A By-Law to raise by way of Debentures the sum of $12000 to be applied for the construction of a wharf on Burrard Inlet at the end of Heatley Avenue.
- A By-Law to raise by way of Debentures the sum of $150,000 to be applied for the purchase of certain lands for Recreation Grounds. Carried
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by “ McPhaiden
That the Rules be suspended to allow of the Second reading of the Polling By-Laws.
Carried
The By-Law was accordingly read a second time.
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Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by “ McMorran.
That the Council go into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the above By-Laws.
Carried.
Alderman Brown was appointed Chairman.
Each of these By-Laws were read over Clause by clause and reported to Council as complete with amendments.
Moved by Alderman Brown
Seconded by “ McGuigan
That the Rules be suspended to allow of the 3rd reading of the Polling By-Laws.
Carried.
The By-Law was accordingly read a 3rd time.
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by “ Painter.
That the By-Law to authorize the acquiring and opening up of certain lands within the City be re-committed.
Carried.
Alderman Brown was appointed Chairman
The By-Law was amended by adding thereto Block 89 Subdivision 196.
The Committee then rose and reported that By-law complete with amendments.
It was then read a 3rd time on motion of Alderman McQueen, Seconded by Alderman McMorran.
The Council then adjourned.
James F. Gardner
Mayor
Thos F. McGuigan
City Clerk.
Notes about dolphins discussed in the second motion of these minutes (not the cetacean, but structures called dolphins):
A dolphin is a man made berthing or mooring structure that extends above water level and is not connected to the shore or any other structure like a quay wall or jetty. Dolphins increase the berthing surface when aligned with an existing pear or jetty, or they can provide independent mooring points. They are also commonly used to host navigation aids and beacons.
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