With the 1991 Census setting Port Coquitlam’s population at 36,773, combined with increased
interest from the public on all government matters, much of the Department’s time is spent on
providing information to residents, elected officials, employees and the media.

Activity in lend sales has also generated much work in the Clerk’s Department. .
The City Clerk prepares reports to Council, advertises properties and responds to all inquiries
from the public.

The City Clerk is also responsible for organizing Awareiess Week with elementary, junior high
and senior secondary schools.

1992 has seen a dramatic increase in the services offered to the Protective Services Committee.
The City Clerks attends meetings and provides information on issues before the Commuttee and
interprets bylaws.

In 1993, the Joint Family Court Committee will be administered by the Clerk’s Department
adding additional minutes and correspondence.

From January to September 1992, 94 bylaws were prepared. The Clerk’s Department also
brought to completion 13 road exchanges/closures; this includes obtaining information for the
preparation of plans, negotiations for portions of exchanges/closures, obtaining approvals from
adjacent property owners, advertising and petitioning the provincial government. 33 zoning
bylaws and 6 official community plan amendment bylaws were also prepared which involved
obtaining legal and other information cn property ownerships, ensuring that all provincial
government requirements were met and adhered to. A further 24 development permits were
processed. Also, 10 development variance permits were issued which involved obtaining
surrounding owner information and preparing materials for mailout.