HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-208 N.C.S. 11/15/2004 1 ~ i
1Zesolution No.2004-208 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ADOPTING CITYWIDE RECORDS MANAGEMENT
RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION SCHEDULE
FOR THE CITY OF PETALUMA
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma records are subject to the retention regulations of the
Government Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Petaluma may authorize retention schedules
and destruction of obsolete City records pursuant to the Government Code; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Citywide Records Retention and Destruction Schedule has
been extensively reviewed by the City Clerk, Department Managers and the City Attorney; and,
WHEREAS, records retention schedules constitute an active, continuing program for the
maintenance and disposition of records anal the City Council approval of a Citywide Records
Retention and Destruction Schedule constitutes continuing approval for the Department Head to
properly dispose of the obsolete records as indicated on the attached schedule (Exhibit "A") with
the concurrent approval of the City Clerk and City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Petaluma, pursuant to applicable Statutes, as follows:
1. The Citywide Records Retention and Destruction Schedule is hereby approved;
and,
2. The ultimate disposition of records pursuant to the attached schedule is hereby
approved by the City Council upon signed authorization of the Department Head,
City Clerk and City Attorney without further City Council action; and,
3. All prior Retention Schedules for the City of Petaluma are hereby repealed.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resohrtion was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting
on the ........LSD'............ day of ......~Iouembsz 2oQ4.., by the
following vote:
~ity Attorney
AYES: Mayor Glass, Healy, Vice Mayor Moynihan, O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harris, Thompson i r
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
Council File
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X85$ Records Retenfiora Schedule - Adopted November 15, 2004' by Resolution 2004-208 6V.C.S.
Department
ADM =Administrative Services (Finance, Human Resources, Risk Management)
ATTY =City Attorney MGR =City Manager
CC =City Clerk PD =Police
CDD =Community Development PFS =Public Facilities and Services
EDD =Economic Development 8~ Redevelopment PR =Parks and Recreation
FIRE =Fire WRC =Water Resources & Conservation
GP =General Plan
HOUS =Housing
Current*/Total Retention:: Disposition:
AU =After Audit = Destroy paper document after stored in alternate format
CL =Closed/Completed/Terminated (TBD -Microfilm/CD Rom/Etc.)
CU =Current P = Retain paper document permanently
P =Permanent P* = Retain paper document and store in alternate format (TBD)
S =Superseded D = Destroy after retention period expires
T =Terminated (Personnel, Volunteers)
E =Expired
Legal Citation: If none, record should be kept no less than two years as required in G.C. 34090(d).
Retention Code: This code is used for input into the computerized records management index.
NOTE: "Non-Records" have not been included as part of this Records Retention Schedule. A "non-record" is any paper generated during the course of
business that does not merit retention because it does not contain information of a significant or lasting value. Rough drafts, transmittal letters, cover memos,
publications (unless printed by the City in the course of business) or other resource material, and codes of original documents such as agreements, minutes,
ordinances, resolutions, agendas, etc., unless an integral part of a file, are examples of non-records. Non-record material can be disposed of at the
discretion of the Dept Head.
*If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records storage facility, since they may be easily
retrieved.
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they maybe easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) (In Years) Docs Code
Abandonments/Vacations/ CC CU P P* GC§34090 (a)
Closures -Streets
Abatements (Code Enforcement) CC CL + 2 CL + 8 D
Abatements, Weed CC 2 2 D City Clerk retains Council staff
reports permanently;
Assessments are recorded
with the County when
appropriate; GC§34090
Accident Reports, Non-Fatal PD CL + 2 P P Note: For traffic collision
fatalities, retain permanently
per recommendation of
Secretary of State.
Accident Reports, Non-Fatal PD CL + 2 CL + 2 D Authority: The Secretary of
State has recommended this
retention period per
GC§34090, which does not
authorize the destruction of
records less than 2 yrs old.
Accounts Payable Records ADM 2 AU + 7 D GC§34090
Accounts Receivable Records ADM 2 AU + 7 D
GC § 34090
Acquisition or Sale -Real Property Dept CL + 2 P P*
(Excluding Original and ADM
Deeds/Easements)
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Dept of Current* Veh
Tiile of Record Refention of Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(In Years) 'Docs
Actions -Disciplinary/Investigatory PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D Note: Scope of these records
Records Relating to Police is administrative actions
Department Personnel internally initiated by the
Police Dept and relating to
conduct of police
officers/departmental
personnel. This record series
does not include records
pertaining to or initiated by
citizen complaints governed
by PC§832.5. Please refer to
Row 52.
Authority: GC§34090 (d)
Agenda Reports/Packets (packet 2 5 D
copies of staff reports 8~ related
documents):
City Covncil CC
Planning Commission CDD
Commissions/Committees Staff
Liaisons
Agendas/Special Meeting Notices/ CC 2 2 D
Certificates of Posting/Meeting CDD
Notes: Staff
City Council Liaisons
Planning Commission
Commissions/Committees
Agreements -Capital Improvement CC CL + 2 P P* GC§37090a; 4004; HS§ 19850
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh Legal Citation
`Record (In Years) (in Years) Docs Code
Agreements -Consultants, General, CC CL + 2 CL + 5 D CCP§337.2, 343
Professional Services, and
Reimbursement
Agreements -Subdivision CC CL + 2 P GC§37090a; 4004; HS§ 19850
Airport Commission CC 2 P
Annexations -Reports, Agreements, CC 2 P P* GC§34090 (a)
Public Notices
Apparatus and Equipment Records FIRE 3 3 D Statute of Limitations for
and Testing Health Providers is 3 years;
OSHA requires 1 year; State
requires 2 years; Title 8, CA
Code Reg. §3203(b)(1);
CP§340.5; GC§34090
Apparatus, Equipment & Fixture FIRE Disp +7 Disp +7 D Conforms with agreements;
Inventories published articles show 7
years; auditing purposes; GC
§34090
Appeals CC 2 P CCP§583.320(a) (3)
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) (In Years) Docs Code
Appeals (Served Copies) PD CL + 2 CL + 2 D V,H Note: Original copy should be
date-stamped and
forwarded to City Atty.
Authority: There is no specific
statutory authority for
retention of this item however
the Secretary of State has
recommended "CU+3"
retention period per authority
of section covering statute of
limitations CCP§583.320(a) (3)
but GC§34090(d) allows Dept
to authorize the destruction of
records after 2 years if no
longer needed.
Appointments -Council CC 2 CL + 5 D
Appraisals -Real Estate (i.e., for Dept CL + 5* 10 D
sale/acquisition) (*After close of
sale/acquisition or completion of
project)
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh Legal Citation
Record (M Years) Code
(In Years) Docs
Arrest/Conviction (Marijuana) PD CL + 2 CL + 2 D V,H Note: "CL" for this record
HS§ 1 1357(b), (c), (d), (e) or series denotes date of
HS§ 1 1360(b) Violations conviction or arrest if no
Occurring after January 1, conviction; do not destroy if
1976 pending civil action against
law enforcement (see
HS§ 1 1361.5(d)); this record
series applicable to
convictions occurring after
January 1, 1996 or arrests not
filed by conviction occurring
after January 1, 1996;
exception HS§ 1 1357(e) -the
records shall be retained until
a juvenile offender attains the
age of 18 years, then
destroyed pursuant to
§ 1 1361.5 Authority:
HS§ 1 1361.5
Arrest/Conviction (Marijuana) PD Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory V,H Note: Applicable convictions
HS§ 1 1357(b), (c), (d), (e) or destruction destruction destruction occurring prior to January 1,
HS§ 1 1360(b) Violations upon notice upon notice upon notice 1996 or arrests not followed by
Occurring before January 1, from DOJ from DOJ from DOJ a conviction occurring prior
1976 to January 1, 1996 for
violations of HS§ 1 1357, 1 1364,
1 1365, 1 1550
Authority: Secretary of State
Guidelines recommend this
retention period per the
authority of HS§ 11361.5(c),
which does not refer to such
violations.
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) (In Years) Docs Code
Articles of Incorporation CC 2 P P*
Assessment Districts -Financial ADM CL + 2 P P* GC§34090
Documents
Assessment Districts -Formation EDD CL + 2 P P*
Documents, Maps, Diagrams, PFS
Spreadsheets, Improvement Plans PR
WRC
Assessment Districts -Proposition 218 CC P P P California Constitution Article
Ballots (For Fee Increases) XIII
Assessor Parcel Files for Water ADM 2 2 D
Customers including
Correspondence, Door Hangers,
Field Service Requests, Lock-offs
Asset Forfeiture PD CL + 2 CL + 2 D Authority: Secretary of State
Investigation/Proceedings Guidelines recommend this
Case Fiie retention period per the
authority of GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old.
Audio/Video Tapes/Meetings: CC 8 8 Recycle GC§34090.7
City Council CDD 8 8
Planning Commission Staff
Commissions/Committees Liaisons
Audited Financial Reports (including ADM 2 P
Redevelopment)
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total bisposition
Dept of Current* Veh'
Title of Record Retention of Legal Citation
Record (In .Years) Code
(In Years) Docs
Audits/Working Papers ADM 2 AU + 5 D
Bank Statements/Reconciliations ADM 2 AU + 7 D
Bids, Requests for Quotes, Requests Dept 2 AU + 5 D CCP§337
for Proposals (Excluding Public Works
Projects) -Successful
Bids, Requests for Quotes, Requests CC 2 2 D CCP§337
for Proposals (Including Public Works
Projects) -Unsuccessful
Bonds -Arbitrage Reports, ADM CL + 2 CL + 10 D CCP§337.5
Continuing Disclosure Reports and
Final Documentation, Official
Statements, Defeasance
Documents (Including
Redevelopment Agency)
Budgets (Excluding Redevelopment ADM 5 P P*
Agency)
Supporting Documents CU + 2 CU + 2 D
Budgets (Redevelopment Agency) EDD 5 P P*
Building Permits -Approved CDD 2 P GC§34090(a)
HS§19850
Building Permits -Denied CDD CL + 2 CL + 2 D
Building Plans -Non-Residential CDD CU P HS§ 19850
CC§ 1351
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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TotalDisposition
Dept of Current* Veh
Title of Record ° ~ Retention _ ~ of - Legal Citation
. ' Record . (In Years) Code
(In Years) Docs .
Building Plans -Residential (See CDD CL + 1 CL + 1 HS§ 19850
Legal Citation@/Codes for CC§ 1351
Exceptions)
Business Registration Applications ADM 2 4 D CCP§337
California State Dept CU + 2 CU + 2 D V,H Authority: There is no specific
statutory authority for
Other State Agencies retention of this item;
however, given its historical
value, the Dept may consider
retaining for 2 years under
authority of GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 years old.
Campaign Statements -Successful CC 2 P GC§81009(b)
Candidates and/or Committees
Campaign Statements - CC 2 5 D GC§81009(b)
Unsuccessful Candidates and/or
Committees
Capital Improvement Projects EDD CL + 2 P P* GC§34090(a)
PFS HS§19850
PR
WRC
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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~ ~ ~ ~ .F ~ ~ ~ * ~ Total .Disposition
Title of Record Deptbf Current- Retention of Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(in Years)" ; ° Docs
Case Books, Investigative PD CL + 2 - CL + 2 Note: Retained by division
until a case is
suspended/closed;
transferred to Records Division
to be filed with associated
Daily Reports file.
Authority: Secretary of State
Guidelines recommend this
retention period per the
authority of GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old.
Case Files PD P - P Authority: Secretary of State
Homicide; Investigator's File Guidelines recommend this
retention period per the
statute of limitation for
offenses punishable by
death/life in prison per
PC§ 799.
Cash Receipts ADM 2 AU + 7 D CCP§337
Certificates of Compliance CDD 2 P P* GC§34090 (a)
Certificates of Correction, Recorded CC P P P* GC§34090 (a)
Certificates of Elevation (Part of CDD 2 P GC§34090 (a)
Building Permit Files) HS§ 19850
Certificates of Occupancy (Part of CDD 2 P GC§34090 (a)
Building Permit Files) HS§ 19850
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept. of Current* Retention of Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) `Code
(In Years) Docs
Citations PD V,H *Authority: Secretary of State
recommends these periods of
Cards -Dispatch 8~ Field CU + 2 CU + 2 D retention per GC§34090,
Interview which does not authorize the
Citations: destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old.
Authority: HS§ 1 1361.5
HS§ 1 1357(e), Juvenile CU + 2 CU + 2 D Authority: * See above
HS§ 1 1357(b),(c); 1 1360(b) CU + 2 CU + 2 D Note: Original is forwarded to
violations court
Authority: * See above
Cite 8~ Release CU + 2 CU + 2 D Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period for per GC§34090.7
CA Vehicle Code Infractions CU + 90 CU + 90 days D (duplicates).
- (Duplicates) days Note: Originals forwarded to
court after agency
processing; includes citations
Parking/Traffic, Duplicates CU + 2 CU + 2 D electronically created
Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period for per GC§34090.7
Transmittals CU + 2 CU + 2 D (duplicates).
Note: Listing of citations
forwarded to court, filed for
reference
Authority: * See above
City Property Facilities -Property ADM CU 10 D
Management Files
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total ' Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of ' Veh Legal. Citation
Record (In Years) (In Years) Docs Code
Claim Files (Police) Not Relating to PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D V Authority: Secretary of State
Citizen Complaint against Police recommends a retention
Officer period of 6 years but citing
PC§832.5 (complaints against
police officer - 5 yr retention
for such records); the Dept
may retain a minimum of 2
years per GC§34090(d), if the
record does not pertain to
citizen complaint against
police officer under PC§832.5.
Claim Files (Police) Relating to PD CL + 5 CL + 5 D V Note: Claim copy,
Citizen Complaint against correspondence,
Police Officer photographs, supporting
documents
Claims -Damage ADM CL + 2 CL + 5 D GC§25105.5
Claims -Financial Documents ADM CL + 2 CL + 5 D GC§25105.5
Claims -Legal Documents ATTY CL + 2 CL + 5 D GC§25105.5
Code Enforcement -Recorded Liens CDD P P
and .Releases
Code Enforcement -Vehicle PD P P (State Mandated Program)
Abatement
Commercial Facilities (Permits, FIRE P P P Vital records; GC§34090
Emergency Plans, Inspection
Reports, Correspondence)
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total- Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(In Years) Docs
Communication PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D Authority: Secretary of State
Equipment -Radio Logs recommends this retention
(Communication) period per authority of
Field Interrogation Form GC§34090, which does not
General Orders authorize destruction of
Radar Calibration Reports records less than 2 yrs old.
Conflict of Interest Code CC S S + 2 D
Correspondence. -Chronological Dept 2 2 D
Files
Correspondence -General Dept 2 2 D
Correspondence and Attachments Dept 10 days 10 days D Note.: This record series does
Stored in Electronic Format not include the printed
paper-record of electronic
mail correspondence and
attachments. (Compare with
Row #46.)
Authority: There is no specific
statutory authority for
retention of these items,
however, the City`s computer
system, having a limited
capacity, purges electronic
mail messages on a regular
basis. Also see City's
Computer System Usage
Policy.
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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e .
Total ~ Disposit~i ri
Title of~Record ~ Dept of ~ Current* Retention ' of o Veh ~Nregaf ~Gitation~
Record (In Years) - Code
(~In Years) Docs
Crime Reports -Felony With or PD See Legal - Note: The destruction of
Without Arrest Citation felony, misdemeanor and
infraction
crime/supplemental reports is
permitted provided: (1) does
not relate to an
unadjudicated arrest except
for HS§ 1 1357 or § 1 1360
violations; (2) does not relate
to unserved warrants; (3) does
not involve identifiable items
which have not been
recovered; (4) does not relate
to violations listed in PC§ 799,
800; (5) does not relate to
PC§290 (specified registrants),
§457.1 (arson), or HS§ 1 1590
(specified registrants); and (6)
cases are not presently
involved in civil or criminal
litigation
*Authority: Secretary of State
Guidelines recommend
assigning retention on
applicable statute of
limitation i.e., PC§800,801: 6 yr
for offenses punishable by
imprisonment in state prison
for 8 yr consider -
Tolling/Extension of time
periods in PC§804; consider
appeals in progress or "3
Strikes," if applicable.
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Dept of Current* Veh
-Title of Record Retention of Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(In Years) Docs
Crime Reports - PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D (See Legal V,Fi Note: The destruction of
Misdemeanor/infractions Citation) felony, misdemeanor and
infraction
crime/supplemental reports is
permitted provided: (1) does
not relate to an
unadjudicated arrest except
for HS§ 1 1357 or 1 1360
violations; (2) does not relate
to unserved warrants; (3) does
not involve identifiable items
which have .not been
recovered; (4) does not relate
to violations listed in PC§ 799,
800; (5) does not relate to
PC§290 (specified registrants),
§457.1 (arson), or HS§ 1 1590
(specified registrants); and (6)
cases are not presently
involved in civil or criminal
litigation
Authority: GC§34090
Customer Services ADM
Billing Registers CU CL + 3
Services Orders CU CL + 2
Address Files CU P
Customer Account Histories CU CL + 2
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Dept of Current* Veh
Title ofRecord ~ ~ " Retention of Legal Citation
Record ~ (In Years) ~ Code
(In Years) Docs
Daily Activity Logs PD CU + 6 CU + 6 D V,H Note: Daily report of staffing,
bookings/releases, transfers,
transportation.
Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per GC§34090
Day Sheets (Station Logs) FIRE 3 3 D Statute of Limitations for
Health Providers is 3 years; CP
§340.5, GC§34090
Deeds/Easements CC P P P* GC§34090(a)
Dept Manual PD S - S V,H Changes to Manual are
recorded in the General
Orders (permanent).
Design and Construction Standards CDD S P
PFS
WRC
Destruction of Crime Property PD
Guns P P P V,H Authority: Secretary of State
Narcotics P P P V,H recommends this retention
period with no citing
authority.
Development 8~ Redevelopment CC 2 P P
Agreements
Development Entitlement Files: CDD P P
Address Files
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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.Total Disposition
Dept of Current* Veh
Title of Record Retention of Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code.
(In Years) Docs
Development Entitlement Files: CDD CU P GC§34090 (a)
Annexations -Formation Documents
Development Entitlement Files: CDD 2 P CCP§583.320(a) (3)
Appeals
Development Entitlement Files: CDD CU P
Conditional Use Permit Project Files
Development Entitlement Files: CDD 2 P
Design Review Cases
Development Entitlement Files: CDD S P
Design Review Guidelines
Development Entitlement Files: CDD 2 P GC§34090 (a)
Environmental Documents CEQA Guidelines
Development Entitlement Files: CDD CU P P GC§34090 (a)
Parcel Maps -Tentative HS§ 19850
Development Entitlement Files: CDD CL + 2 P P* GC§34090 (a)
Subdivisions HS§ 19850
Development Entitlement Files: CDD CL + 2 P P* GC§34090 (a)
Traffic Analysis HS§ 19850
Development Projects CDD CL + 2 P P*
EDD
Dispatch Audio Tapes PD 100 days 100 days Recycle Retention applies unless there
is pending litigation;
GC § 34090.6
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total .Disposition . '
Dept of Current* Veh
Title of Record Retention ~ of Legal Citation
.Record (In Years) Code
(In,Years) ,Does
Drivers License Data - Class B PD Upon Upon Receipt D Must obtain, review, sign &
Receipt of of Pull Notice date current public driving
Pull Notice System Report record until receipt of pull
System or T + 2 notice system report 8~ obtain
Report or T + anew report every 6 months;
2 not accessible to the public;
VC§ 1808.1(a), 1808.2, 1808.21
Economic Development Plans EDD CL + 2 CL + 5 D
Election Results -City CC 4 P P*
Emergency Preparedness Plan FIRE S S + 2 D
Eminent Domain Judgments CC 2 P P*
(Excluding those for Public Works
Projects)
Employee Records -Benefits ADM CU + 2 CU + 2 D GC§ 12946
Employee Records -Classification 8~ ADM 2 P
Wage Rates
Employee Records -Memorandums CC S P P* GC§ 12946
of Understanding
Employee Records -PERS/Social ADM CU + 5 P P GC§ 12946
Security/SSI -Retirees
Employee Records -PERS/Social ADM CU + 5 P P GC§ 12946
Security/SSI -Terminated
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they maybe easily retrieved.
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~ - ~ ~ Total ~ Disposition
~ ~ ~ ~ Dept of G'urrent* ~ Veh ~ .
Title of Record. Retention of legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(In Years) Docs
Employee Records -Personnel Files - ADM CU + 5 P GC§ 12946
Retirees
Employee Records -Personnel Files - ADM CU + 5 P GC§ 12946
Terminated
Employee Records -Recruitment ADM CL + 2 CL + 2 D GC§ 12946
Employee Records -Reports and ADM CU + 2 CU + 15 D GC§ 12946
Studies (Employee Statistics, Benefit
Activity, Liability Loss, Classification
and Wage Rates)
Employee Records -Training ADM S S + 2 D GC§ 12946
Programs
Encroachment Permits CDD CU CU + 2 D Projects requiring
Encroachment Permit as part
of entitlement will have
permit in Entitlement File.
Endowments CC P P P
Environmental Documents EDD 2 P GC§34090 (a)
PFS CEQA Guidelines
WRC
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of ' Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(In Years) Docs
Equipment Files Dept T + 1 T + 1 D Note: T for this record is
Owners Manuals; termination of ownership of
Service/Maintenance; the equipment..
Purchase Information; and Authority: There is no specific
Correspondence/Back-up statutory authority for
Data retention of this item;
however, the Secretary of
State has recommended this
retention period per the
authority of GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 years old.
Equipment Records ADM S S D
Facility Rentals - PR CU CL + 2 D
Permits/Applications
Fair Political Practices Commission - CC CU + 5 CU + 5 D FPPC Opinion
Bulletins and General Information
False Alarm Files FIRE 2 2 D GC§34090
Federal Agencies PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D V,H Authority: There is no specific
statutory authority for
retention of this item;
however, given its historical
value, the Dept may consider
retaining for 2 years under
authority of GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 years old.
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh Legal. Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(In Years) Docs
Fees Dept S S + 2 D
Fingerprint -Employment PD T + 2 - T + 2 Note: Paperwork authorizing
fingerprinting and
background checks for City
Employment Applicants.
Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old. See also
GC§ 12946
Fingerprints PD Note: Includes hardcopy and
Suspect, Adult/Juvenile C C D V digitized; destroy after original
purpose achieved;
Certain license applicants T+ 2 T+ 2 D V adult/juvenile suspected of a
crime taken for comparison.
Records Latent Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per Law Enforcement
Management Guide by POST,
and GC§34090, which does
not authorize the destruction
of records less than 2 yrs old.
* Secretary of State
recommends applicable
retention period for case
statute of limitation or until
evidence is destroyed.
Fire Incident Statistics FIRE 10 10 D Retained for historic and
administrative value; GC
§34090
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Dept of Current* Veh
Title of Record Retention of Legal Citation
Record (In Years) (In Years) Docs Code
Fire Investigation Reports FIRE 2 10 D Administrative value; Criminal
records are transmitted to
DOJ and retained by State;
GC§34090
Flood Plain. Documentation WRC CL + 2 P
Franchise and/or Public Utility CC 2 P P
Agreements
General Ledger Reports .ADM 2 AU + 5 D CCP§337
General Plan GP S P P*
General Plan (Working Papers for GP 5 10 D
Development of the General Plan)
General Plan Amendments GP CL P GC§34090 (a)
General Plans and other land use GP 2 P P* GC§34090(a)
and development policy and
regulatory documents.
Goals/Work Programs Dept CU + 2 CU + 2 D
Grading Permits (See Building CDD 2 P GC§34090 (a)
Permits) HS§ 19850
Grand Jury Reports CC 2 5 D
Grants -Applications, Legal CC CL CL + 5 D
Documentation and Related Dept
Correspondence
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Dis ositon ~ ~ °
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention- pof Vehff Legal Citation
Record In Years ° (In Years) Docs Code:
Grants -Financial Documents CC CU CL + 5 D
ADM
Grants -Project Documents/Reports Dept AU + 2 AU + 5 D
Grievance Files (Copies) ADM CU + 2 CU + 2 D V Note: Original with Human
.Resources; includes
grievance filed by
employees, supporting
documentation. C in this
record series means
closure/resolution of the case.
Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old. See also
GC§ 12946.
Hazardous Materials Program PFS CU P OSHA Requirement
Hazardous Waste Disposal PFS 2 5 D 40 CFR 122.41
40 CFR 503.47
Hazardous Waste Materials Storage PFS CL + 2 5 D
Permit
HazMat Exposure Records / OSHA ADM CL + 2 P ADM retains originals; Cal
Log 200, MSDS (Material Safety Data Code Reg. §3204(d) (1), et
Sheets) seq.
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Tota! Disposition
Dept of , Current* - Veh
Title of Record Retention ~ of Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(~In Years)' ~Docs
HazMat Information FIRE S + 2 S + 30 D If records were not produced
by Petaluma, may destroy
when no longer required
(non-records); all employee
exposure records are
exposure + 30 years; Cal
Code Reg. §3204(d) (1), et
seq.
Historical Preservation and Historical CC CU P P
Records
Housing Programs EDD AU + 2 AU + 5 D
Housing Projects (Affordable EDD CL + 2 P P*
Housing Developments)
Incident Reports Dept 2 5 D
Incident reports (Medical and Non- FIRE 5 5 D Recommended by State Fire
medical) Marshall; Statute of Limitations
for Health Providers is 3 years;
Juveniles are required until
patient becomes 18 years
old; CP§340.5, GC§34090
Insurance Certificates CC CL + 2 P P* GC§34090
Capital Improvement Projects
(Included in Agreement File and
separately, by Contractor)
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention' of Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) (In Years) Docs Code
Insurance Certificates: CC CL +2 P GC§34090
Agreements -General, Consultant,
Professional Services
(Included in Agreement File and
separately, by Contractor)
Inventories -Fixed ADM 2 AU + 4 D
Assets/Depreciation Schedules
Inventories -Minor Equipment (other Dept 2 4 D
than Fixed Assets)
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Depf of Current* Total Disposition Veh
Title of Record Record (In Years) Retention of Code Legal Citation
(In Years) Docs
Investigations -Employment
Background (Non-hired ADM CU + 2 CU + 2/ See Legal V,H Note: Complaints, reports and
employees) C + 5 Citation findings per PC§832.5 must be
retained at least 5 years..
Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per GC§34090
Authority: Secretary of State
Background (Hired ADM CU + 5 CU + 5 V,H recommends "permanent"
employees) retention period with no citing
authority. See Note if relates
to citizen complaint.
Authority: Secretary of State
Psychological and PD CU + 2 CU + 2 recommends this retention
polygraph examination period with no citing
reports on candidates not authority.
hired by Police Dept
Authority: PC§832.5; Evidence
Internal investigations PD C + 5 C + 5 V 1045; GC§ 12946; see also
pertaining to disciplinary Note above.
matters, citizen complaints
Investment Transactions ADM CL + 2 CL + 5 D
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total bisposition
C urre'ri't V
Title of Record ~ Re co d ~ In Years Retention of Code ~egdl Citation
~ ) (In Years) Docs
Jail-Surveys PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D Note: Prepared quarterly,
forwarded to State Board of
Corrections.
Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old.
Joint Powers Financing Authority - CC P P P*
Agreements 8~ Audits
Joint Powers Financing Authority - ADM 2 10 D
Management Audits
Journal Vouchers ADM 2 5 D
Juvenile Arrests PD Mandatory Mandatory V Authority: Secretary of State
Destruction Destruction recommends this retention
Upon and Upon and period per WIC§826(a)8~(b);
Pursuant to Pursuant to WIC§781 (a) -Upon petition,
Court Order Court Order local laws enforcement
records within WIC§826(b)
may be destroyed as ordered
by court, if related probation
and juvenile court records
have been destroyed by the
probation officer. Records
involving arrests, detention
and/or petitioning juvenile
before juvenile court.
Land Use Studies/Plans/Reports CDD CU P P*
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Dept of Current* Veh
Title of'Record Retention of Legal Citation
Record' (In Years) Code
(In Years) Docs
Legal Advertising and Public CC 2 5 D CCP§343
Hearing Notices GC§91 1.2
Legal Opinions Dept 2 P
Licenses PD Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
Bingo, Mace, etc. CU + 2 CU + 2 D period per GC§34090, which
Business License T + 1 T + 1 D does not authorize the
Review Board T + 1 T + 1 D destruction of records less
Administrative File T+ 1 T+ 1 D than 2 yrs old.
Duplicate (pink), Second CU + 2 CU + 2 D
Hand CU + 2 CU + 2 D Note re: pawn/secondhand
Dealer, Pawn Brokers CU + 2 CU + 2 D dealers: Original to Licensee,
Other blue duplicate to DOJ; pink
duplicate retained by
Agency; renewals issued
annually by local agency
Liens ADM CU CL + 2 D
Litigation ATTY CL + 2 P
Litigation Files (Copies) ATTY S + 2 S + 2 D C Note: Duplicate series; original
is with City Attorney.
Authority: There is no specific
statutory authority for
retention of these items;
however, the Secretary of
State has recommended this
retention period per the
authority of GC§34090.7,
providing for destruction of
duplicate city records.
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Dept of Current* Veh
Title of Record r Retention of Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
` (In Years)- Docs
Loans 8~ Notes ADM CL CL + 7 D
Logs PD V,H Note re: property: Log items
Daily Activity CU + 2 CU + 2 D coming into and going out of
Juvenile Detention CU + 2 CU + 2 D property room
Investigative (Pre-arrest) CU + 2 CU + 2 D Authority: Secretary of State
Property Control Logs CU + 2 CU + 2 D recommends this retention
Rap Sheet Logs CU + 2 CU + 2 D period per GC§34090, which
Subpoena Logs CU + 2 CU + 2 D does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old.
Lot Line Adjustments and Lot CDD 2 P
Mergers
Maddy Act Compliance CC 2 S D
Management Audits CC 2 10 D
Maps 8~ Plans -Aerial/Drainage/ EDD 2 P P
Grading/Subdivision/Survey PFS
WRC
Maps 8~ Plans -City-Owned EDD P P P
Community Facilities PFS
WRC
Meetings -Audio and Video Tapes:
City Council Audio Tapes CC 1 8 D Petaluma City Council Rules
City Council Video Tapes CM 1 8 D and Procedures
Planning Commission Audio CDD
Tapes
Planning Commission Video CDD
Tapes
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
..Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) (In Years) Docs Code
Meter Reading Register ADM 2 2 D
Minutes (Hard Copy): 2 P P* GC§34090(e), 36814, 40801
City Council CC
Historical/Cultural Preservation CDD
Planning Commission Staff Liaison
Joint Powers Financing
Authorities
SPARC
Municipal Code, City of Petaluma CC P P P* GC§34090(a)
Mutual Aide Agreements, Joint CC When No P P Originals maintained by City
Power Authorities Longer Clerk permanently; GC
Required §34090
Narcotics and Narcotics- No Arrest PD CL + 2 CL + 2 D Note: Retained by division
Case Files until no longer useful for
investigative purposes
Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per authority of
GC§34090, which does not
aufihorize the destruction of
records less than 2 yrs old.
Nomination Papers -Successful CC Term Term + 4 D EC§ 17100
Candidates
Nomination Papers -Unsuccessful CC Election + 2 Election + D EC§ 17100
Candidates 2
Oaths of Office -Elected Officials CC Term Term + 6 D 29 USC 1 1 13
and Committee/Commission
Members
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Dept of Current* Total Disposition Veh
Title of Record Record (In Years) Retention of Code Legal Citation
(In Years) Docs
Officer Involved Shootings -Case PD CL + 25 CL + 25 V,H Authority: Secretary of State.
Files recommends this retention
period per GC§34090, which
does not specify this item.
Operation Log Books -Wastewater WRC 5 P P NPDES Permit
Operation Log Books -Water WRC 5 P P Title 22
§ 64453 (1)
Ordinances CC 2 P P* GC§34090(e)
Organization Files Dept CU + 2 CU + 2 D H Authority: There is no specific
Civic Organizations, statutory authority for
Professional Organizations retention of this item;
however, the Secretary of
State has recommended this
retention period per the
authority of GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 years old.
Outside Water and Sewer Service CC CL + 2 P
Agreements
Parcel and Subdivision Maps -Final CDD CL + 2 P P GC§34090(a)
HS§19850
Park Improvements -City (Including PR P P P*
Blueprints 8~ As Builts)
Park Improvements -Working PR S S + 2 D
Documents
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Dept of Currerit* Veh
Title of Record Retention of Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
('!n Years) Docs
Parking Regulations/Enforcement ADM 2 5 D
Parks -Historical Information PR CL P P
Pawn Slips/Tickets PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D Authority: Secretary of State
recommends "CU+3"
retention period citing BP§
21628 ,which actually does
not specify length of time to
be retained by law
enforcement; the Dept may
retain 2 years per
GC§34090(d).
Payroll Records, including Deduction ADM 2 CL + 4 D 29 CFR 1627.3
Authorizations, Beneficiary 29 CFR 516.6
Designations, Garnishments,
Deferred Compensation Statements
Payroll Registers ADM 2 CL + 4 D 29 CFR 516.5
Permits PD L + 2 L + 2 D Note: Retain original with
Including ABC License issuing Dept
Concealed Weapons Permits Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old.
Petaluma Water District Projects CC P P P*
Petitions -General/Public CC 2 5 D
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Title of Record `Dept of Current* Retention of- Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(In Years) Docs ,
Petitions (Not Public Records) CC
Initiatives 8 months 8 months D EC§ 17200(a}, 17400(x)
Recalls after after election
Referendums election
Planning Commission Bylaws CDD S P
Policies -City Council CC S P
Policies and Procedures - ADM S + 2 S + 5 D V,H Authority: There is no specific
Administrative statutory authority for
retention of this item;
however, the Secretary of
State has recommended
"CU+S" retention period,
however, citing authority is
GC§ 34090,
Policies and Procedures - Dept S S + 2 D
Departmental
Press Releases Dept 2 2 D
Proclamations CM 2 2 D
* If office space is at a premium, records iri this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh, Legal Citation
Record (In Years) (in Years) Docs Code
Projects, Programs, Events, Issues, Dept CU + 2 CU + 2 D H Authority: There is no specific
Activities statutory authority for
retention of this item;
however, the Secretary of
State has recommended a
retention period for 5 years,
however, citing authority is
GC§34090. Given their
historical value, the Dept may
consider retaining for 2 years
per GC§34090 (d), which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 years old.
Property -Original PD Until case is Until case is Authority: Secretary of State
adjudicated adjudicated or recommends this retention
or disposition disposition period per Managing
determined determined Property in Law Enforcement
Agencies (by POST).
Property Files PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D Note: Original reports and
supplemental documentation
(Lost, Found, Safekeeping)
Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old.
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Dept of Current* Veh
Title of Record Retention of Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(In Years) Docs
Property, Pawn Brokers/Secondhand PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D Note: Sales, slips. Dealer
required to file duplicate with
agency.
Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old.
Public Improvement Plans EDD P P P HS§ 19850
CDD
PFS
WRC
Purchase Order Log ADM CU CU + 2 D
Quarterly/Year-End Reports ADM 2 P
including ESIS, FIT (including W2's),
SDI, SIT, SUI, 1099s
Questionnaires/Surveys -Council CC CU 5 D
Directed
Questionnaires/Surveys -Other Dept CU 2 D
Records Management -Disposition CC 2 P
of Records
Records Management -Retention CC S S + 4 D
Schedules and Manuals
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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. I
ro~,~r ~ Dis~es4f'!%r~ ,
?'itie~.of Record ~ ~ ~ ~ Rete~rien ~ of , - ~ Lega! Citation ~ ~ ,
Record (In Y~~!rfi ~ocle
I_
i.
Redevelopment Ac;e, ,~.y ~ r:DD , P P ~ PiS
Administrr~iive Documents (Stat~a ! CRA
Reports and Pians Plot Listed i f ~
Elsewhere] f .
Registration Fiies, r~,ror-;; ex and j PD i_ife o< I ! ~fe of. V,i~ Note: ringerprint card, photo,
Narcotic.> ~ Regisirrr.t Registre~r!t ; information also forwarded to
Y~rithin Witf`;in ' ~ DUJ
Jurisdictiu.r; ; .lurisdic,tior~ Authority: Secretary of State
I recommends this retention
! I period without citing
I authority.
Rec.istr~a?ions, Rr~erec~tion PI•? - ! C`; -----C
~
+
L - C'.~ ~ _ _
_ _ t
Relocations iRe~~~~rds •_tfc-..<.iing th~cDD -i_.Iu_ C~l. -r :r-~. ~ I. GC§34090(x)
title:.o real property cr !;enc thereon) II I
Resider?tiai Sf~rinklerer.t i-iorr;es FIRE ~-~Y--.- P - P r ~ Vital records; GC§34090
•Y
Resolutions:
City Co~~ncil CC 10 P P* GC§34090(e), 40801
Petaluma Community
Development G.ommission
Restraining orders . PD * SeE; - *Authority: Secretary of State
lncludes~ Emergency ~ dz criptor I recommends retention after
r~~tective orders, tom ~nrar ' ~ law enforcement actions
S retrc_~iniizg ordE;rs, ieyai I ~ ~ ~ descrided in ?C~273.5,
Ip stipulations: orders of±er E f 273.6,646.9,12028.5:13700 and ,
EEE I ~C§ 6380-6.383 are fulfilled
he:.!riny ~
I ~ ! and eff~cfive datE of
I i~ restraining order
Rove;r:~;e ~ Expense Sumrnariet. AD•IJi p 2 ; 2 ! D !
J-----
. * If office space is a f~rr.mi~~'m; rocoi•ds ir.. tkiis catog~~rlr.rYrr~y de stc;rr~d at t`se,= Ci'y's off-site records fa:~~iiiiy, as trey may be easily retrieved.
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. ~:T.
Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh Cegal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
. (In Years) Docs
Rosters of City Officials CC 4 P P*
Rules, Policies and Procedures -City
Council (See Policies -City Council)
Salary Records, including: ADM 2 5 D
Deduction Authorization, Beneficiary '
Designation, Unemployment Claims,
Garnishments
Sealed PD Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory V Note: General provision: upon
Adult Found Factually Destruction Destruction Destruction petition records of agency
Innocent Upon and Upon and Upon and must be sealed and'
Pursuant to Pursuant to Pursuant to destroyed in accordance
Court Order Court Order Court Order with the provisions-set by
court record and subject to ,
' exceptions. Authority: PC§
851.8
Soils Reports, Public CDD CL + 2 P GC§34090(d)
P FS
Solid Waste Management PFS 2 5 D GC§34090
(Recycling/Refuse)
Sonoma County Project Referrals CDD CU 2 D
Standard Operating Procedures FIRE S + 3 S + 3 D Statute of Litnitdtions for
Health Providers is 3.years;
CP§340.5; GC§34090.
State Controller's Reports ADM 2 AU + 7 D
Statements of Economic Interests - CC 4 4 D
Copies of those filed with FPPC
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Total Disposition
Dept of Current* Veh
Title of Record Record (In Years) Retention of Code Legal Citation.
(In Years) Docs
Statements of Economic Interests - CC 4 7 D
Originals filed with City Clerk
Statistical (CR), Uniform Crime PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D V,H Note: Originals sent to DOJ,
Reports Mandatory to DOJ (LEIC); FBI
FBI Include Return A/Supplement; Authority: Secretary of State
Supplementary Homicide Report; recommends this retention
Law Enforcement Officers Killed or period per GC§34090, which
Assaulted; Monthly Return of Arson does not authorize the
Offenses Known to Law destruction of records less
Enforcement; Number of Violent than 2 yrs old.
Crimes Committed Against Senior
Citizens; Monthly Report of Domestic
Violence Related Calls for
Assistance; Monthly Arrest and
Citation Register; Monthly Hate
Crimes Incidents; Death in Custody
Reporting
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) (In Years) Docs Code
Statistical (Crime Analysis) PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D H Note: Internally generated
information using activity logs,
citizen calls, current and past
crime statistic reports, finance
dept expenditure and
budget records, citations,
crime reports, accident
reports, permits, receipts.
Reports created for variety of
purposes including
increases/decreases in
criminal activity; officer
workload, deployment, time
usage
Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old.
Statistical Reports ADM 2 2 D
Street Lighting Inventory PFS S+ 2 S+ 2 D
Street Maintenance and Street PFS CU + 2 P P*
Lighting
Street Naming and Numbering CDD P P P* GC§34090 (a)
Street Report and Annual Report of ADM 2 AU + 7 D
Financial Transactions
Street/Road Inventory PFS' P P P*
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Dept of Current* Veh
Title of Record Retention of Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(In Years) Docs
Studies/Reports -Miscellaneous Dept 2 5 D
Subpoenas (Duplicate) PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per GC§34090.
However, the Dept may
consider shorter retention
period per GC§34090.7,
providing for destruction of
duplicate city records.
Supplemental, Felony Capital PD P - P V,H Authority: Secretary of State
Crimes, Crimes Punishable by Death, recommends this retention
Life Imprisonment period per statute of limitation
in PC§799 - no statutory
limitation for prosecution:
Murder, kidnapping for
ransom, treason, procuring
execution by perjury, train
wrecking, assault with deadly
weapon by life term prisoner,
bombing resulting in
death/bodily injury; making
defective war materials that
cause death
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(In Years) Docs
Tapes Note.: Recordings subject to
Audio, Telephone, and PD 100 days 100 days D V,H litigation/court action shall be
Radio Communications preserved until pending
litigation is resolved; this
V,H record series does not include
City Council Audio tapes.
Authority: GC§34090.6
Note: "Routine video
Surveillance/Security Routine PD 100 days 100 days D monitoring" means
Video Monitoring (Includes videotaping by a video or
Videos of Jail) electronic imaging system
designed to record the
regular and ongoing
operations of the Dept, and
includes mobile in-car video,
jail observations and
monitoring systems, and
building security taping
systems.
Authority: GC§34090.6
Taxpayer Identification ADM CL CL + 2 D
Number/W9's
Time Cards ADM CL + 2 CL + 2 D
Traffic Regulations/Enforcement PD 2 5 D
Training Materials, Standards and FIRE S + 2 S + 30 D Conforms with HazMat
.Administration exposure requirements; CA
Code Reg.. §3204(d) (1), et
seq.
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Title of Record Dept of Current* Retention of Veh Legal Citation
Record (In Years) (In Years) Docs. Code
Training Records (Individuals) ADM Until No T + 30 D Originals are retained by ADM
Longer as part of the employee's
Required master file for termination +30
years; GC§34090
Transportation Permits -Oversized PD 2 2 D
Loads
Treasurer's Quarterly Investment ADM 2 7 D
Report
Use of Force Supervisory Review Files PD CU + 2 Minimum of 5 D Note: Includes review forms,
years arrest report copies, logs.
Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old.
Use Permits CDD 2 P GC§34090(a)
HS§19850
Use Permits, Temporary FIRE E + 3 E + 3 D Statute of Limitations for
Health Providers is 3 years; CP
§340.5; GC§34090
Variances CDD CU P GC§34909
HS§19850
Vehicles Owned -Maintenance ADM CU CL + 2 D
History
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Total Disposition
Dept.. of Current* Veh
Title of Record Retention of Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code.
9 (In Years) Docs
Volunteer Files PR T + 2 T + 2 D Note: Volunteers'
identification, contact info
Authority: Secretary of State
recommends this retention
period per GC§34090, which
does not authorize
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old.
Warrants Note: Includes Warrant
Felony PD Traffic Traffic V Service Information Card,
Recall after Recall after 10 alpha index card
10 yrs except yrs except for Authority: Secretary of State
for Murder/ Murder/ recommends these retention
Escape Escape periods per CA Law
Recall after 5 Enforcement Warrant Officer's
Misdemeanor -Criminal PD yrs Recall after 5 V Association
Served CU yrs V
Unnerved Unfil served, CU
recalled or Until served,
purged recalled or
purged
849(b) and Any Arrest PD CU + 2
Recall after 1 CU + 2
Resulting in Detention only yr Recall after 1 yr V
Parking Recall after S Recall after 5
Traffic yrs yrs V
Watch Assignment/Timekeeping PD CU + 2 CU + 2 D Authority: Secretary of State
records recommends this retention
period per GC§34090, which
does not authorize the
destruction of records less
than 2 yrs old.
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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Total Disposition
Dept of Current-~a ~ ~ Veh
Title of Record Retention of Legal Citation
Record (In Years) Code
(In Years) Docs _
Water - Backflow Device Reports WRC 3 3 D Title 17
§ 7605(f)
Water/Wastewater Certifications WRC CU CU + 12 D 40 CFR 141.91
Water/Wastewater Permits -NPDES WRC CU + 2 P NPDES Requirement
Water/Wastewater Permits -Other WRC CU + 2 CU + 2 D
Water/Wastewater Quality -Lab WRC 5 12 D 40 CFR 141.91
Results
Water/Wastewater Regulatory WRC 5 12 D (All requirements
Reports -Water/Water incorporated.)
Reclamation/Storm Water
Weapons PD P - P Secretary of State
Dept-owned database, recommends this retention
personal weapons, period without any citing
alternate, secondary, authority.
handguns, inventory repairs,
inactive concealed
Work Orders PFS CU + 2 CU + 2 D
Worker's Compensation Records ADM 2 CL + 5 D
Zonings/Rezonings/Prezonings CDD 2 P GC§34090(a)
HS§19850
* If office space is at a premium, records in this category may be stored at the City's off-site records facility, as they may be easily retrieved.
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