City Clerk's Office

The City Clerk's Department is responsible for the preparation and distribution of City Council agendas; maintaining accurate records and legislative history of City Council actions; providing safe keeping and storage of the City's official records and archives; investment management, grant money administration and providing records retrieval and legislative research for City departments and the public.

The City Clerk's Office also performs centralized processing of all recorded documents; maintains campaign and economic interest statement filings; oversees local elections; and provides reception services.

*PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES* 

Nomination is Open for City Council Seats

Two Councilmember seats will be up for election in the November 2, 2010 Consolidated election. The seats are currently filled by Mary Craton and Martin Gibson.

The nomination period runs from July 12, 2010 through August 6, 2010. Should an incumbent fail to file nomination papers, the nomination period is extended five additional calendar days to August 11, 2010 for non-incumbents to file nomination papers.

The paperwork to file for nomination for office can be obtained from the City Clerk's office and an appointment is recommended as this process can take up to an hour. Call Sarah Manwaring, Assistant City Clerk at 951-244-2955 for an appointment.

For detailed information about the election you can also go to the website of the Riverside County Registrar of Voters website at www.voteinfo.net.

Canyon Lake City Hall is now a United States Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility. The City Clerk's Office processes passports Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am-4pm by appointment only.

All Passport Services are Available:

• Passport and Passport Card Applications
• Minor Applications
• Renewal Applications
• Expedited Applications (for an additional fee)

Passport Application Checklist:

• Completed Application (sign in person)
  
• Evidence of Citizenship
• Identification
• Two passport photos
• Payment for passport and for execution (separate) - Department of State does not accept cash
• Minors 15 and under must have BOTH parents present at time of appointment

Department personnel consist of the City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, and one Office Assistant.

To contact the City Clerk's Office, call
(951) 244-2955, ext. 204 or email smanwaring@cityofcanyonlake.com