Recommendation R4
By September 7, 2026, the City Council shall direct the City Attorney to review and propose amendments to Petaluma City Code § 9.24.030 (A) (1) by January 4, 2027 to address the retention policy for copies of reports and documentation required by this Section.
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Permanent linkOfficial response
Petaluma City Council
Agency declines implementationDeclines a retention-code amendment, citing existing retention and public-records rules, but plans stronger provider-contract records requirements.
Read official response · PDF page 17Explains the alternative contract/procedure approach and does not commit to the January 4 amendment deadline; continuation is on page 18.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.