PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST ONLINE FORM
PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST UNDER CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
The City Clerk, acting as Official Custodian of Records for the City of Indian Wells, will coordinate all public records requests.
When a review of City records is necessary before copies may be provided, arrangements will be made upon submission of a written request to the City Clerk. The request should specify which records are being requested for review and/or duplication, pursuant to the California Public Records Act, Government Code Sections 7922.000.
The City Clerk’s standard request form is intended for standard records requests that are easily and quickly accessed due to their specific nature, i.e., Resolutions, Minutes, agenized staff reports, etc.
The standard request form is available through the City Clerk’s office and at all the public counters at City Hall.
Please note requests too general in nature, i.e., “All files relating to…” may result in a delay pending further identification of the records.
Examples of information that may expedite the process:
Name or title of the document, i.e., Resolution 2004-100, ALC No.4139 An Address or property location
Developer Name
Date of Council/Planning Commission action
Records requested under the provisions of the Public Records Act may require staff’s careful examination to ensure that the documentation provided is complete.
Once the written request has been received, the California Public Records Act allows a period of ten (10) days for the City to determine whether the request seeks disclosable records in the possession of the City (subject to an extension of not more that 14 days for good cause). Records request questions can be emailed to CityClerk@indianwellsca.gov.