Copies of background papers for many of the items currently before the Council are available free of charge. A computerized index makes it possible to access minutes since 1971 by subject. The Clerk of the Council maintains a computerized record of all roll call votes since 1979. Reports are run on request. These are the staff papers and background material presented to the Council for each agenda item of Council and Committee sessions.
Current packets are available for examination and copies are made on request.
Free copies are available on the day of the meeting. Packets for previous Council meetings are available on microfilm. For every action item for which there has been a public hearing, there is a file containing staff papers, drafts, correspondence received, amendments, etc. These are available for examination. Older public hearing files are available on microfilm.