Port Coquitlam residents may at any time, complete the Commemorative Naming Application below to request the naming of a City park, parts of a park, facility, part of a facility and other civic asset commonly used by the public that has no name or only an informal name. The commemorative name may be considered and approved by Council, on a case by case basis.
Naming Critieria and Guidelines
In order to have a City park, parts of a park, facility, part of a facility and other civic asset, commemoratively named, one or more of the following criteria shall apply:
- The individual/organization has demonstrated excellence, courage or exceptional dedication to service in ways that brings special credit to the
- City of Port Coquitlam, the Province of British Columbia and/or Canada;
- The individual is an inhabitant/family within the City of Port Coquitlam who has historical significance;
- The individual/organization has an extraordinary community service record;
- The individual/organization volunteers and has made a lengthy contribution to community services/organizations. The quality of the contribution shall be considered along with the length of service by the individual/organization;
- The individual has worked to foster inclusion, equity and reduce discrimination;
- Where the individual is a current City employee, the individual will have made an outstanding contribution to the City outside of his/her capacity and duties as an employee or he/she may be recognized for exceptional service once he/she is no longer a City employee; and
- The individual/organization performs a deed or activity in an outstanding professional manner or of an uncommonly high standard that brings considerable benefit or honour to the City.
The following principles shall be considered in deciding on a name for a City park, parts of a park, facility, part of a facility or other civic asset:
- Only City assets commonly used by the public, such as parks, parts of parks, facilities, parts of facilities shall be considered specifically for commemorative naming;
- Names shall not be discriminatory, derogatory or political in nature;
- Names shall reflect the diversity within the City of Port Coquitlam;
- Names shall contribute significantly to historic continuity, community identity and pride, and to creating a sense of place within the community;
- Commemorative naming shall not conflict with other City policies; and
- Council shall retain the right to not name certain facilities and assets.