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How do I submit a Public Records request?

"... To request City Public Records, please complete the Request for Public Records Form ... for Public Records Form, then complete and return to the City Clerk in person or by postal mail (11 ... Request ..."

To request City Public Records, please complete the Request for Public Records Form online. Or download and print the paper Request for Public Records Form, then complete and return to the City Clerk in person or by postal mail (11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952) or by email to [email protected]. Turnaround times and copying charges...

What does the City Clerk do?

"... records) or specific terms (e.g., the Clerk must respond to a public records request in a certain way ... on elections, managing City records, and coordinating all aspects of City Council meetings (including ... agendas, public comment, and technical support). Many of the Clerk’s duties are prescribed by Federal ..."

    The City Clerk is in charge of putting on elections, managing City records, and coordinating all aspects of City Council meetings (including agendas, public comment, and technical support). Many of the Clerk’s duties are prescribed by Federal, State, and local laws., either in general terms (e.g., the Clerk must have a system for...

City Clerk

"... respond to a public records request in a certain way and in a certain number of days). A member ... Share an opinion or concern with the City Council (public comment) Request public ... recording ... records ... to the public ..."

The City Clerk Office functions as the City historian, elections manager, and City Council support team all rolled into one.

1: Key Achievements 2019-2021

"... Develop and publish public record request guidelines ..."

 Item # Description 1 Develop a fiscal sustainability plan with the community that balances City services with available revenues and integrates policies and identifies potential revenue sources that can ensure long-term financial health and effectiveness of the City. 2 Continue implementing strategies to reduce pension costs and unfunded liabilities. 3 Develop a budget-in-brief to provide...

City Clerk Records

"... of reasonably identified, non-exempt, existing public records. Please list the requested records ... and be as specific as possible. City staff will be happy to assist records requesters by describing ... will inform requesters when non-exempt records or parts of records will be provided, and whether any ... exemptions apply. The City will provide records requested in electronic form in the form requested ... . Click Here to submit a public records ..."

The City's Records & Document Search program allows you to search, browse, & read important documents - without having to come to City Hall!

Building Permit History

"... a Public Records Request to obtain building-related documents such as permits, property ... and construction plans. Request Records Complete ... . You then have the option of viewing the records in person at City Hall or requesting copies (fee ... records ... records ..."

Click HERE to access the permit processing page. The city has made an attempt to retain any and all building records for each property within the city limits. Any permit records prior to 2002 are located in various sites and the retrieval process can take from two (2) to four (4) weeks. The records may include building...

Reports & Records

"... RECORDS REQUEST The City is responsible for making public ... it easily. Requesting records and reports often follows a formal process so that we can make ... records available when they are requested. This rule is called ... Public Records Act and it was enacted in 1968 and is intended ... that are not subject to disclosure and the required time frame for producing records. These requests ..."

We have records to track decisions and discussion by the City Council. We also have police reports, water testing reports, maps, permits and much more.

Is the overlay document the applicant’s or the City’s?

"... All application information submitted to the City becomes part of the project’s public record ... to review authority and public comments, and that a future recommendation to review authorities is supported by substantial evidence in the project record. ... . During the Planning review process, staff can request that the applicant modify application information ..."

All application information submitted to the City becomes part of the project’s public record. During the Planning review process, staff can request that the applicant modify application information to respond to issues that are identified. City staff are working closely with the applicant throughout the Planning process to ensure that the proposed amendments are fully...

Request for Public Records

"... . To submit a Public Records Act request ... , or postal mail. Please list the requested records and be as specific as possible. City ... staff will be happy to assist records requesters by describing relevant City information technology ... to obtaining the records sought. City staff will respond to most requests within ten (10) days ... of receiving a request. For some requests, such as those involving voluminous records, The City may ..."

Submit an online Request for Public Records and learn about the California Public Records Request Act.

City Services

"... Request, City Council Agenda, Public Comment Email ... @cityofpetaluma.org Tel: 707-778-4360 Respond to inquiries and public records ... for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, you must submit a request through one of the following options ... , Public ... Records ..."

Learn how the City of Petaluma is providing services while COVID-19 restrictions are in place.

Request Fire Records

"... information that could help identify the records sought. Within ten (10) days of receipt of a request ... , City staff will determine whether the request seeks non-exempt records or parts of records ... will inform requester of the time and date when non-exempt records or parts of records will be made ... REQUEST ... RECORDS ..."

This page contains request forms for Environmental Site Assessments Fire Prevention Records, Fire Incident Report, or Medical Record (Ambulance)

Community Update for June 27, 2024

"... housing waitlist opening in July, and a new system for requesting public records ... .     NEW PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST SYSTEM The City ... of Petaluma is excited to launch NextRequest, a new public records management system to improve efficiency ... in responding to public records requests. The NextRequest system allows the public to make requests ... /. Any public records requests made ..."

Read the City of Petaluma's weekly Community Update for June 27, 2024. Get all the most up-to-date information.

Submit feedback for Finance Department

"... except as required by law (including but not limited to the Public Records Act ... information is required to allow us to process your request. If you do request ... a response, and depending on the nature of your request, you may expect a response in 1-3 business days ..."

Please complete the following form to give your feedback to the Finance Department; press the SUBMIT button when complete. Note some information is required to allow us to process your request. If you do request a response, and depending on the nature of your request, you may expect a response in 1-3 business days. Any...

Public Meeting Agendas, Minutes & Videos

"... /DISH Networks. We will be recording each meeting and making that recording available to the public even ... public participation via Zoom as well as in-person in the Council Chamber. The hybrid format is a pilot ... project and not yet available for committee or commission meetings. The public may watch the live ... stream video of committee and commission meetings from the City website but will need to submit public ... at City Council meetings and will re-evaluate at a future date. Members of the public attending through ..."

Find public meeting agendas, minutes and videos. Meeting files are arranged by date, with the most recent at the top of the list.

Petaluma Fire Request for Public Records

Matched in attachment: "... : (707)206-6036 Email: [email protected] REQUEST FOR PUBLIC RECORDS APPLICANT ... /SITE LOCATION (USE ADDITIONAL FORM IF REQUESTING MORE THAN TWO ADDRESSES) RECORDS INFORMATION ... of receipt of a request, City staff will determine whether the request seeks non-exempt records or parts ... of records in the City’s possession and inform the requester. In some circumstances, the City may have ... to the requester. The City will inform requesters of the time and date when non-exempt records or parts of records ..."

CUPA

"... a Public Records Review form ... with the public ... within their community that handle hazardous materials. Requests ..."

CUPA (Certified Unified Program Agency) is a program for the City of Petaluma Fire Prevention Bureau to prevent hazardous waste incidents.

We Follow All California Use of Force Laws

"... a Public Records Act request ... that now allow the public to obtain peace officer records relating to the report, investigation ... against a person resulting in death or great bodily injury. Recordings are to be made publicly ... . Senate Bill 978 (Bradford): -Law enforcement agencies: public records ... vehicle may be necessary for extreme events to protect public safety ..."

Learn more about how the Petaluma Police Department follows the eight policy recommendations for use of force.

New Permits & Planning Hub

"... , Permit Records Requests Planning: Zoning, Site Plan review, Land Use, Signs Public ... Works: Public Right of Way Encroachment, Water/Sewer Lateral, Sidewalks, Trees on public property ... Inspections Search Permit Records View a Map of active permits ..."

A new online Permits & Planning Hub will come to the City of Petaluma in late August, 2021. Learn what that means for permit applicants and the community.

Americans with Disabilities Act

"... , public involvement activities and all other programs, services and activities include representation ... by communities with disability service groups. The City encourages the public to report any ... to participate in public involvement events or who require special assistance to access facilities, programs ... may require outside assistance, organization or resources, the City asks that requests be made ... or requests for accommodation should be made to the City ADA Officer:  Kent Carothers, P.E. - City Engineer ..."

Petaluma Supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The City of Petaluma does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits, facilities, programs, or activities. Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504L the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and related...

Terms of Use

"... to the public’s right to access public records. These exceptions serve various needs including maintaining ... or federal privacy laws. However, this information may be a public record once you provide it, and may ... . All information collected at this site becomes public record that may be subject ... between this Terms of Use and the Public Records Act, the Information Practices Act, or other law ... governing the disclosure of records, the Public Records Act, the Information Practices Act, or other ..."

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