Pursuant to Government Code Section 6252(e), a public record is defined as “any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics.”

Public records requests may be used to obtain "agency records," which include a wide variety of documents and other materials (including print, photographic, and electronic formats) that were created or obtained by the agency and are, at the time the request is filed, in the agency's possession and control. The CPRA excludes certain categories of records from disclosure.

The City of Cathedral City provides a Public Records Portal (NextRequest) that allows the public to submit records requests, communicate with City staff, and track requests online. The portal also enables users to search previously published public records requests and available documents.

Please visit the portal to search for existing records or to submit a new public records request.

 

The City is subject to California laws relating to public records.  All information contained in a CPRA request including a requester's information, is considered public record, and may be subject to public inspection, pursuant to Government Code Section 6252 (e).

Anonymous Requests
CPRA requests may be made anonymously; however, the City will not be able to provide updates or seek clarification on anonymous CPRA requests.  It will be the requester's responsibility to check the portal for records that are posted publicly on the portal in response to their request.

The City maintains a comprehensive collection of Publicly Available Records, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, executed agreements, recorded instruments, meeting records, and additional documents defined under public disclosure statutes. These records are accessible to ensure transparency and support public inquiry.