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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7539RESOLUTION NO. 7539
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE,
AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS
WHEREAS, the maintenance of numerous records is expensive, slows document
retrieval, and is not necessary after a certain period of time for the effective and efficient
operation of the government of the City of Arcadia; and
WHEREAS, Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California
provides a procedure whereby any City record which has served its purpose and is no
longer required may be destroyed; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia previously adopted Resolution No. 6066,
approving the Destruction of Certain Police Department Records, and Resolution No.
6177 approving a policy for Retention/Destruction of Obsolete Records of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES
HEREBY FIND, DETERMING AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Resolution Nos. 6066 and 6177 are hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. The records of the City of Arcadia, as set forth in the Records
Retention Schedule Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference, are hereby authorized to be destroyed as provided by Section 34090 et seq.
of the Government Code of the State of California and in accordance with the provision
of said schedule upon thq request of the Department Director and with the consent in
writing of the Department Director, City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk, without
further action by the City Council of the City of Arcadia.
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SECTION 3. With the consent of the Department Director, City Manager, City
Attorney, and City Clerk, ministerial amendments are hereby authorized to be made to
the Records Retention Schedules without further action by the City Council.
SECTION 4. The term "ministerial amendment" as used herein shall include
changes in state law regarding retention of public documents.
SECTION 5. The term "records" as used herein shall include documents,
instructions, books, microforms, electronic files, magnetic tape, optical media, or
papers; as defined by the California Public Records Act.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
SECTION 7. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of January, 2024.
ATTEST:
.4�ert/46�
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
�r
M chael J. Maurer
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, GENE GLASCO, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the
foregoing Resolution No. 7539 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 16th day of January, 2024 and that said Resolution was adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Cheng, Kwan, Wang, Cao, and Verlato
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
Exhibit "A"
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE LEGEND
01995 —2024 Gladwell Governmemal Services. Inc. (909) 337-3516 -all rights reserved
Do not duplicate or distribute without prior written permission
OFR (Office of Record): The department that keeps the Official (original or "record copy") record for its retention period, then authorizes destruction.
Usually it is the department that originates the record.
Records Description: The record series (a group of like records).
Non -Record: Documents, studies, books and pamphlets produced by outside agencies, preliminary drafts not retained in the ordinary course of business.
Retention/Disposition: Active: How long the file remains in the immediate office area (guideline)
Inactive: How long the file is in off-site storage, stored on Optical Disk or Microforms (guideline)
Total Retention: The total number of years the record is retained
For file folders containing documents with different retention timeframes, use the document with the longest retention time.
P = Permanent
Indefinite = No fixed or specified retention period; used for databases, because the data fields are interrelated.
Vital? = Those records that are needed for basic operations in the event of a disaster.
Media Options (guideline) — the form of the record: Mag = Electronic Computer Magnetic Media (Hard drives, Networks, USB Drives, Cloud, etc.)
Mfr = Microforms (aperture cards, microfilm, microfiche, or jackets)
Ppr = Paper
OD = Optical Disk, CD -r, DVD -r, WORM, or other media which does not allow changes
Scan / Import (guideline): "S" indicates the record should be scanned into the document imaging system;
"I" indicates the record should be electronically imported into the document imaging system;
"M" indicates the record was microfilmed
Destroy Paper after Imaged & QC'd (quality checked) / Trustworthy Electronic Record: "Yes" means the electronic record may serve as the OFFICIAL
record (and the paper version may be destroyed, or the record may be electronically generated and never exist in paper format;) IF flegal requirements) the
electronic record is also placed on Unalterable Media. Immutable Cloud Media, Optical Disk (OD), DVD -R, CD -R, Blue -ray -R, or WORM, or microfilmed)
which is stored in a safe & separate location. Employees are required to Quality Check ("QC'd") both the images and the indexes, and ensure the electronic
record contains all sicinificant details from the original and be an adequate substitute for the original document for all iruruoses, and other legal
mandates apply. Includes all electronic records which are to serve as the Official Record.
Legend for legal citations (§: Section)
B&P: Business & Professions Code (CA)
CBC: California Building Code
CC:
Civil Code (CA)
CCP: Code of Civil Procedure (CA)
CCR: California Code of Regulations (CA)
CFC:
California Fire Code
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations (US)
EC: Elections Code (CA)
EVC:
Evidence Code (CA)
FA: Food & Agriculture Code
FC: Family Code (CA)
FTB:
Franchise Tax Board (CA)
GC: Government Code (CA)
H&S: Health & Safety Code (CA)
HUD:
Housing & Urban Develop. (US)
LC: Labor Code (CA)
Ops. Cal. Atty. Gen..: Attorney General Opinions (CA)
PC:
Penal Code (CA)
PRC Public Resources Code
R&T: Revenue & Taxation Code (CA)
UFC:
Uniform Fire Code
USC: United States Code (US)
VC: Vehicle Code (CA)
W&I:
Welfare & Institutions Code (CA)
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Image:V Destroy
Office of
Total
Media 1=Import Paper
Record Retention No.
Records Description
Retention
Vital? Options M=Mfr after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
S=Scan Imaged &
C'd?
Retentions anniv to the department that is NOT the Office of Record OFRJ, or the "Lead Department". Ifyou are the OFR, refer to your department retention schedule.
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder e. g. last document + 2 years), since destruction is normally perfonned by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, claims, complaints, audits, public records act requests, and/or investigations suspend normal retention periods (retention resumes after settlement or completion],
CITY-WIDE
Used byAll Departments
Accident/ Incident Reports - MEMBERS OF
Mag,
Yes' After
Lead Dept. CW -001
THE PUBLIC
2 years
Mfr, OD,
SII
QC & OD
GC §34090
Employees are sent to Human Resources
Ppr
I
Brown Act challenges must be filed within
Affidavits of Publications / Affidavits of Posting
Mag,
Yes: After
30 or 90 days of action; Statute of
Lead Dept. CW -002
Notices / Legal Advertising / Notices / Proofs of
2 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD
Limitations on Municipal Govemment
Publications / Public Hearing Notices
Ppr
actions is 3 - 6 months; GC §§34090,
54960.1(c)(1)
Agreements & Contracts: ADMINISTRATION
(WITHOUT Grant Funding)
City preference; Covers E&O Statute of
(Project Administration, Certified Payrolls,
Limitations; Published Audit Standards=4-
Project Schedules, RFP - Request for Proposal
Mag,
Lead Dept. CW -003
or Successful Proposal, etc.)
Completion +
Yes: Before
Mfr, D,
Yes: After
5 / I
7 years; Statute of Limitations: Contracts
10 years
Completion Pp
QC & OD
& Spec's=4 years, Wrongful Death=comp.
Send all Original Agreements /Contracts,
+ 5 years, Developers=comp. + 10 years;CCP
Amendments, and Insurance certificates to the
§337 et. seq., GC §34090
City Clerk
Some grant funding agencies require
Agreements & Contracts: ADMINISTRATION
(WITH Grant Funding)
Completion +
audits; Statute of Limitations for Errors &
(Project Administration, Certified Payrolls,
10 years or
Omissions is 10 years; Statute of
Project Schedules, RFP - Request for Proposal
After Funding
Mag,
Yes: Before
Yes: After
Limitations: Contracts & Spec's=4 years,
Lead Dept.
CW -004 or Successful Proposal, etc.)
Agency Audit,
Mfr, OD,
Completion
S / I
QC & OD
Wrongful Death=comp. + 5 years,
if required,
Ppr
Developers=comp. + 10 years; CCP §337
Send all Original Agreements / Contracts,
whichever is
at. seq., 2 CFR 200.334; 24 CFR
Amendments, and Insurance certificates to the
longer
91.105(h), 92.505, & 570.502(b), 29 CFR
City Clerk
97.42; OMB Circular A-1 33GC §34090
Agreements & Contracts: UNSUCCESSFUL
Lead Dept.
BIDS, PROPOSALS or RESPONSES to RFPs
CW -005
2 Years
Mag
Mfr Ob, '
S / I
Yes: After
Includes unopened bids; GC §34090
(Request for Proposals) and/or RFQs (Request
QC & OD
for Qualifications) that don't result in a contract
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Office of
Image: Destroy
Paper
Record Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vital?
I
Media 1=Import
after Comments !Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options Mfr
Imaged &
S=Scan
c•da
Retentions apply to the department that is NOT the Office of Record (OFR). or the 'Lead De artmenr. Ifyou are the OFR refer to yourdepartment retention schedule.
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder e.g last document + 2 yearsj, since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, claims, com lainfs, audits, public records act recluests, and/orinvesti ations sus end normal retentionperiods retention resumes after settlement or com letion
Boards, Commissions, & Committees:
External Organizations -Agendas, Minutes,
n/a CW -006
When No
Longer
Mag,
Non -records
Resolutions, or other documents
Required
Ppr
(e.g. County Board of Supervisors)
Boards, Committees, Commissions, Advisory
Bodies: Citizen Advisory Created by the City
Copies -
Mag,
City Clerk CW -007 Council
When No
Mfr, OD, S / I Yes: After Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
MINUTES
Longer
Ppr QC & OD §34090.7.
Send Original Minutes to the City Clerk
Required
Boards, Committees, Commissions, Advisory
Copies -
Bodies: Citizen Advisory Created by the City
City Clerk
When No
Mag' Yes: After Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
CW -008 Council
Longer
MfPOD
D, S / I QC & OD §34090.7.
AGENDAS & STAFF REPORTS
Required
30 days, or
Boards, Committees, Commissions, Advisory
After Minutes
Staffing Dept. CW -009 Bodies: Citizen Advisory Created by the City
have been
Mag Department preference; Audio Required
Council
Approved,
for 30 days; GC §54953.5(b)
AUDIO RECORDINGS
whichever is
_ _
Boards, Committees, Commissions, Advisory
Bodies: Citizen Advisory Created by the Cit
Department preference; Video recordings
Staffing Dept. CW -010 Council
P§34090.6
Mag of meetings are required for 90 days; GC
iVIDEO RECORDINGS
Committees: Employee Committees,
Only Citizen Advisory Boards appointed by
Employee Staff Meetings I Department Staff
Mag, Yes: After the City Council must retain minutes
Staffing Dept. CW -011
Meetings
2 years
Mfr, OD, S / I permanently (Council Subcommittees
QC & OD
AGENDAS and MINUTES
Ppr present their recommendations to the full
Council); GC §34090 et seq.
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ARCADIA, CA. 01995-2023 Gladwell Govemmental Services, Inc. - all rights reserved
Do not duplicate or distribute without prior written permission from GGS (909) 337-3516 Adopted:
Image:
Destroy
Office of
Total
Media 1=Import
Paper
Record
Retention No. Records Description
Retention
Vital? O
ptions M=Mfr
after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
S=Scan
Imaged &
Retentions apply
to the department that is NOT the Office of Record OFR], or the "Lead Department". If ou are the OFR, refer to your department retention schedule.
Retentions begin
when the act is completed, andimply a full file folder fe.g. last document + 2 ears , since destruction is normaltvaarlibrmed
by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, claims, complaints, audits, rublic records act requests, and/or investiations sus end normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or com pletiom
Committees: Subcommittees of the City
Copies -
Mag'
City Clerk
CW -012 Council
il ( (Ad -Hoc or Standing Committees)
When No
Mfr, OD, S / I
Yes: After Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
AGENDAS and MINUTES
L
Longer
L
Ppr
OC & OD §34090.7.
aired
City preference; Statute of Limitations for
Lead
Complaints /Concerns from Citizens
CW
Minimum 2
Mag,
personal property, fraud, etc. is 3 years;
Yes: After
(Responding)
-013
(Excludes Police Officers)
years
Mfr, OD, S / I
Claims must be filed in 6 months; CCP
OC & OD
Dept.
Ppr
§§338 at seq., 340 at seq., 342, GC
§34090
Copies -
Lead Dept.
CW -014 'Copies or duplicates of any record
When No
Longer
Mag Ppr
GC §34090.7
Required
Dept. that
Correspondence - ROUTINE (Content relates
_
Authors
in a substantive way to the conduct of the
Document
public's business)
CW
Mag,
Yes: After
or
-015
2 years
Mfr, OD, S / I
GC §34090
CIC & OD
Receives the
(e.g. Letters, Memorandums, Administrative,
Ppr
City's Original
Chronological, General Files, Reading File,
Document
Workin•j Files, etc.
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Office of
Image; Destroy
Paper
Record Retention No. Records Description
Total
Media 1=Import
vital? after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options M=Mfr
Imaged &
S=Scan
C'd? �
Retentions a h, to the department that is NOT the Office of Record OFR or the "Lead De artment". If you are the OFR. refer to our department retention schedule.
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder (e.g. last document + 2 ears), since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Lifiaafion, claims. complaints, audits, public records act requests, and/or investi ations
rend normal retention ❑eriods retention resumes after settlement or completion).
Correspondence - TRANSITORY!
PRELIMINARY DRAFTS, Interagency and
Electronic and paper records are filed and
Intraagency Memoranda NOT retained in the
retained based upon their CONTENT.
ordinary course of business
Records, e-mails, electronic records, or
social media postings where the Content
Content NOT Substantive, or NOT made or
relates in a substantive way to the
retained for the purpose of preserving the
conduct of the public's business, or
Dept. that informational content for future reference
that ARE made or retained for the
Authors
purpose of preserving the informational
Document (e.g. calendars, checklists, e-mail, social media
When No
Mag,
content for future reference are saved
or CW -016 posting, employee directories, flyers, invitations,
Longer
P rby
p
printing them out and placing in a file
Receives the instant messaging, inventories, logs, mailing
Required
folder, or saving them electronically in a
City's Original lists, meeting room registrations, PowerPoint
folder outside the e-mail system; If not
Document presentations, speaker cards, speech notes,
mentioned here, consult the City Attorney
staff videoconference chats, notes and
to determine if a record is considered
recordings, supply inventories, telephone
transitory / preliminary drafts. GC §34090,
messages, text messages, transmittal letters,
GC §7927.500; Ops. Cal, Atty. Gen. 317
thank yous, requests from other cities,
(1981)); City of San Jose v. Superior Court
preliminary notices for construction projects,
(Smith). S218066. Supreme Court of
undeliverable envelopes, visitors logs, voice
California, 2017
mails, webpages, etc.)
As long as the drafts and notes are not
Lead Dept. CW -017 Drafts Notes: Drafts that are revised (retain
When No
Longer
Mag'
retained in the "Regular Course of
Business". Consult the City Attorney to
version)
final ver
r
Required
Ppr
determine if a record is considered a draft.
_
GC §§34090, 6252, 6254(a)
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Office of
Image:
estroy
Paper
Record
Retention No. Records Description
Total
Media 1=I mport
Vital?
after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options Mfr
Imaged &
S=Scan
C'
Retentions a
t to the department that is NOT the Office of Record OFR). or the "Lead Department". If you are the OFR refer to 4our department retention schedule.
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder (e.g. last document + 2 years), since destruction is normally
performed bV file folder.
HOLDS: Litioation, claims, complaints, audits. public records act requestfts, and/orinvesti ations suspend normal retention periods retention resumes aftersettlement orcomrletion;
The Lead Department should print out
When No
historical documents (or save source data)
Lead Dept.
CW -018 GIS Database /Data /Layers (both City-wide
Longer
Yes Mag
prior to replacing the data, if they require
and Specialized)
Required
the data or output for historical purposes;
Department Preference (Preliminary
documents); GC §34090 et seq.
2 years
Grant Applications funded by the City's General
Lead Dept. CW -019
Mag'
Mfr, OD, S / I
Yes: After Finance maintains payable information in
Fund
Ppr
QC & OD Accounts Payable; GC §34090
_
Lead Dept.
CW -020 Grants (UNSUCCESSFUL Applications,
2 years
Mfr OD, S / I
Yes: After GC §34090
.&
Correspondence)
Ppr
QC OD
Grants / CDBG Administration (Community
Development Block Grant) / Reimbursable
Meets auditing standards; Grants covered
Claims / FEMA Reimbursements / OES
by a Consolidated Action Plan are
Reimbursements (SUCCESSFUL Reports,
required for 5 years; Uniform Admin.
other records required to pass the funding
After Funding
Requirements for Grants to Local
Lead Dept.
CW -021 agency's audit, if required)
Agency Audit,
if required -
Mag,
Mfr, OD, S / I
Governments is 3 years from expenditure
Yes: After report or final payment of grantee or
Applications (successful),grant agreement,
Minimum 5
Ppr
QC & OD subgrantee; statewide guidelines propose
copies of invoices, program
m rules, regulations &
years
4 years; 2 CFR 200.334; 24 CFR
procedures, reports to grant funding agencies,
490,
91.105(h), 92.505, 570.490, &
92, 0
correspondence, audit records, completion
570.50(h),
CFR OMB
records
34090 CircularA-110 & A-133; GC
§
Lead Dept.
CW -022 Newspaper Clippings
Mag,
Mfr, OD, Sit
Yes: After Non -records - may be obtained from the
When No
Longer
R uired
i Ppr
QC & OD I newspaper company; GC §34090
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Image:
Office of
Destroy
Paper
Record
Retention No. Records Description
Total
Retention
Media 1=Import
Vital? Options I Mfr
Comments i Reference
OFR
Imaged &
S=Scan
C'dY
Retentionsapply to the de artment that is NOT the Office of Record (OFR), or the "Lead -Department". If ou are the OFR refer to wwjr department retention schedule.
Retentions begin when the act is com deted, and imply a full file folder (a. g. last document + 2 yeansl, since destrucfion is normally
performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Lifi ation, claims, comp laints. audits, public records act reauests, and/or inves . ations sus end normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or completion)
Send any
copies to
Human
Copies) (Department Personnel Files De
CW -023 ( p p )
Human
Resources
Before Mag,
Annual Mfr, OD, S / I
Yes: After Originals are retained Human
Resources
Send all originals to Human Resources
upon
Evaluation Ppr
OC & OD Resources; GC §34090.0. 7
Separation or
Transfer
Shred After
Incorporation
into
Before Mag,
Notes maintained in a separate folder to
Lead Dept.
CW -024 Personnel Files (Supervisor's Notes)
Performance
Annual Mfr, OD, S / I
Yes: After be incorporated into performance
Evaluation or
Evaluation Ppr
OC & OD evaluation, or to document progressive
Documented
discipline; GC §34090 et seq.
Discipline
When No
Preliminary Drafts (retention is placed on
Lead Dept.
CW -025 Photographs
Longer
Mag,
the final record in which the photograph is
Required
Ppr
published in, if any); destroy unnecessary
photographs. GC §§34090, 7927.500
Lead Dept.
Pre -Trip Inspections /Vehicle Safety Checks/
(Who Uses the
CW -026
Daily Vehicle Inspections / Daily Equipment
2 years
Ppr
GC §34090; 13 CCR 1234(c)
Vehicle)
Checks
Mag,
Mfr, OD, S / I
Yes: After
QC & OD GC §34090
Lead Dept.
CW -027
Public Relations /Press Releases
2 years
Real Estate Appraisal Reports: Property NOT
2 Years
Ppr
Mag'
Mfr, OD, S / I
Yes: After Not accessible to the public; GC
p §§34090,
Lead Dept.
(Who Ordered CW -028
the Appraisal) i
purchased, Loans not funded, etc.
Ppr
QC & OD 7928.705
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Image:
Destroy
Office of
Total
Media
I
1=mport
Paper
Record
Retention No. Records Description
Retention
Vital?
Options
Mfr
after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
S=Scan
Imaged &
QC'd?
Retentions apply
to the department that is NOT the Office of Record (OFRJ. or the "Lead Department" '
e artment". de If ou are the OFR refer to our artment retention schedule.
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder e.. last document + 2 ears), since destruction is normally
performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, claims, complaints, audits, public records act requests, and/or investigations sus end normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or comr•letion !.
Not accessible to the public until purchase
Lead Dept.
Real Estate Appraisal Reports: Purchased
CW
Minimum 5
Mag,
Yes: Before
Mfr,
/ I
has been completed; meets grant auditing
Yes: After
(Who Ordered
-029 p
Property, Funded Loans
years
OD,
Purchase
S
OC & OD � requirements; 2 CFR 200.334; 24 CFR
the Appraisal)
Ppr
91.105(h), & 570.502(b); 29 CFR 97.42,
GC §34090
Reference Materials: Policies, Procedures,
Brochures, Flyers, Manuals, Newsletters, etc.:
When No
ag
n/a
CW -030 Produced by OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS
Longer
Ppr'
Non -Records
(League of California Cities, Chamber of
Required
Commerce, etc.)
Reference Materials: Policies, Procedures,
Mag'
Lead Dept.
Brochures, Flyers, Manuals, Newsletters,
CW -031
Minimum 2
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
Department preference; GC §34090
Administrative Policies, Strategic Plans, etc.:
years
Ppr
OC & OD
Produced by YOUR Department
Reference Materials: Policies, Procedures,
Mag'
Lead Dept.
Brochures, Flyers, Manuals, Newsletters,
CW -032
When
MfPO D,
S / I
Yes: After
Copies; GC §34090.7
Administrative Policies, Strategic Plans, etc.:
Superseded
QC & OD
Produced by OTHER Departments
Reports and Studies (Historically significant-
Mag'
Yes: After Administratively and Historically
Lead Dept.
CW -033 Ie.g., Zoning Studies)
P
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD significant, therefore retained
1.
1_
Ppr
permanently; GC §34090
Mag'
Department preference; Information is
Lead Dept.
Reports and Studies (other than Historically
CW -034
10 years
MEPP D,
S / I
Yes: After outdated after 10 years; If historically
significant reports - e.g. Annual Reports)
OC & OD significant, retain permanently; GC
§34090
Expiration + 2
Lead Dept. CW -035 Special Event Permits
Mag,
MfPpr,
5 / I
Yes: After Department Preference; GC §34090 et
yearn
QC & OD seq.
Minimum 2
Lead Dept. CW -036 Special Projects I Subject Files / Issue Files
Mf , OD,
S / I
Yes: After Department Preference; GC §34090 at
years
P r
OC & OD seq.
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Page CW -8
Office of Image: Destroy
Total Media 1=Import Paper
Record Retention No. Records Description Retention Vital? Media
M=Mfr Imaged & Comments / Reference
S=Scan C'd"
Retentions a ! to the de artment that is NOT the Office of Record OFR or the "Lead Department". If ou are the OFR, refer to vourd, rtmant retention schedule.
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder (e.g. last document + 2 years], since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
Lead Dept. CW -037 Subpoenas (appearance or duces tecum) 2 years
Surveys / Questionnaires (that the City issues).
If a summary of the data is compiled, the survey
Lead Dept. CW -038 forms are considered a draft or transitory 2 years
record, and can be destroyed as drafts (When
No Longer Required)
Training Presented by City Staff - COURSE
RECORDS
Lead Dept. CW -039 (Attendance Rosters, Outlines and Materials; 5 years
includes Ethics, Harassment, & Safety Training
& Tailgates)
Lead Dept.
Lead Dept.
Volunteer / Unpaid Intern Applications &
CW -040 Agreements - Unsuccessful or Pending
Applicants
Volunteer/ Unpaid Intern Applications &
CW -041 Agreements (includes emergency contact
information) - Successful Applicants
3 years
Inactive /
Separation +
3 years
iat rerenron enoas rerenron resumes atter settlement or com letionl.
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
3/1
Yes: After
Department Preference; GC §34090 at
Ppr
QC & OD seq.
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
Yes: After
SII GC §34090
Ppr
QC & OD
Department preference; Meets OSHA
requirements; Ethics Training is 5 years;
EEOC/FLSA/ADEA (Age) requires 3 years
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
S / I Yes:: After
for promotion, demotion, transfer,
selection, or discharge; State Law
Ppr
QC OD
requires
4 years for personnel actions; 8 CCR
§3203 et seq., 29 CFR 1627.3(b)(ii), LC
§6429(c); GC §§12946,12960,34090,
53235.2(b), 53237.2(b)
Department Preference; EEOC / FLSA /
ADEA (Age) requires 3 years for
Ppr
promotion, demotion, transfer, selection,
or d i--'arge; ; 29 CFR 1627.3(b)(i), 29
134090;
CR 1602.14; GC §§12946,12960,
29 USC 1113
Department Preference; EEOC / FLSA /
Mag,
ADEA (Age) requires 3 years for
Mfr, OD,
S
Yes: 1
promotion, demotion, transfer, selection,
Ppr
year
or discharge; ; 29 CFR 1627.3(b)(i), 29
CFR 1602.14; GC §§12946,12960,
34090; 29 USC 1113
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Destroy-
I
Record Retention No.
Records Description
Total
vital?
Media
I=Import
Paper after
Comments t Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
If the record is not listed hererefer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder fe. . last document + 2 years), since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: LiS ation. complaints claims. Qublic records act requests, audits and/or investi ations suspend normal retention enods retention resumes after settlement or comolefiom.
FINANCE
/ ADMINISTRATION
Finance /
Financial Services Database /ERP Database
Indefinite -
Data Fields /Records are interrelated;
Lead Div.
FIN -001
(Pentamation)
Minimum 5
Yes
Mag
GC §34090
ears
Mag, Mfr,
SII
Yes: After
Department Preference; GC §34090 at
Finance I
FIN -002
Audit Reports I Annual Consolidated Financial
P
Admin.
Report (ACFR) and related Audit Opinions
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
seq.
'Department Preference; (meets
Finance I
Admin. FIN -003
Audit Work Papers
5 years
Mag, Ppr
municipal government auditing
standards); GC §34090
P
Yes:Mag,
Current
Mfr,
SII
Yes: After
Department Preference; GC §34090 at
Finance /
FIN -004 Budgets - Adopted / Final
Admin.
Fiscal Year
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
seq.
Drafts -
Yes:
Finance /
FIN -005
Budgets -Preliminary, Backup Documents
When No
Current
Mag, Ppr
Department Preference; GC §34090
Admin.
Longer
Fiscal Year
Re uired
Copies -
City Clerk FIN -006
Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee -
When No
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
AGENDAS &STAFF REPORTS
Longer
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
§34090.7.
Re uired
30 days. or
After
Finance /
Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee -
Minutes
Department preference; Audio
Admin. FIN -007
AUDIO RECORDINGS
have been
Mag
Required for 30 days; GC §54953.5(b)
Approved,
whichever is
r.
-
City Clerk FIN -008
Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee -
o
LRe
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
MINUTES
r
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
§34090.7
d
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Record Retention No. Records Description
Total
vital?
Media 1=Import Paper after
Comments /Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options M=Mfr Imaged &
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for Ci v -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and Imply a full file folder e.g. last document + 2 years), since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS. Litigation, complaints. claims, Public records act requests audits and/orinvestigations suspend normal retention periods (retention resumes after settlement or completion).
Finance / Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee -
Department preference; Video
Admin. FIN -009 VIDEO RECORDINGS
2 years
Mag recordings of meetings are required for
90 days; GC §34090.6
Finance / Single Audits / Transportation Audits / PERS
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After Department Preference (meets
Admin. FIN -010 Audit, etc.
10 years
OD, Ppr S / I QC & OD municipal government auditing
standardsi� GC 34090
FINANCE
1 GENERAL
ACCOUNTING
Department Preference; IRS: 4 years
Finance /after
tax is due or paid (longer for
General
FIN -011
1099's, 1096's, DE542 (California Report of
5 years
Mag, Ppr
auditing & contractor delinquency); Ca.
Accounting
Independent Contractors)
FTB: 3 years; IRS Reg §31.6001-
_ _
Accounts Payable / Invoices and Backup
I
1(e)(2), R&T §19530, GC §34090; 29
USC 436
Department Preference to pass grant
Finance /
General
FIN -012
(Includes Invoices, Travel Expense
7 years
Yes: Until
Paid
Mag, Mfr,
OD, Ppr
S / I
Yes: After
QC & OD audits (meets municipal government
Accounting
Reimbursements, Warrant Request, etc.)
auditing standards); GC §34090
Accounts Receivable I Revenue I Our Invoices
to Outside Entities: Insurance Companies,
Department Preference;
Finance /
FIN -013
Franchise Fees, DUI Billing, TransientYes:
5 years
Until
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
(meets
Yes: After
municipal government auditing
Admin.
Occupancy Tax (TOT), Auctions of Surplus
Paid
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Property, Credit Card Payment Receipts,
standards); GC §34090
Tenant Billing / Rent, etc.
Bank Statements and Trustee Statements,
Finance / Fiscal Agent Statements, Trustee Statements,
General FIN -014 Investment Account Statements, Pars
5 years
Mag, Ppr
Department preference; GC §§34090,
Accounting I Statements, Bank Reconciliations, Wire
26 CFR 31.6001-1
Transfers
Public
Works
When No
Preliminary drafts not retained in the
Services / FIN -015 Bankruptcies - NOT pursued
Longer
Mag, Ppr
ordinary course of business; GC
Utility
Required
§34090
Billinn
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Record Retention No. Records Description Vital? Media 1=Import Paper after Comments /Reference
(OFR) Retention Options M=Mfr I Imaged &
i
to
nvLua: un anon, cvmpramrs claims punuc recoros acr uests.aucirsanazorinvesmig
onssusoena
normal retenuon enoas retention resumes after settlement Orcomaietionm
Public
Works
Department Preference (negative
Services /
FIN -016
Bankruptcies - Where a claim is filed
7 years
Mag, Ppr
information remains on credit ratings
Utility
for 7 years); GC §34090
Billing
Finance /
General
FIN -017
Checks /Warrant Register Report (issued)
5 years
Mag, Mfr,
S
Yes: After
Department Preference; Meets auditing
Accounting
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
standards; GC §34090
Finance /
General
FIN -018
Checks / Warrants (Cashed or Returned !
5 years
Mag, Mfr,
S
Yes: After
Department Preference; Meets auditing
Accounting
NSF)
4
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
standards; GC §34090
Public
Works
Checks deposited to Bank (City scans them for
Follow Bank
These are bank instruments, and not
Services /
FIN -019
the Bank, rather than physically taking the
Instructions
Mag, Ppr
City records; per bank agreement.
Utility
checks to the bank to deposit them.)
Billing
'Public
Warks
Department Preference; Negative
Services /
credit information remains on credit
Utility
reports for 7 - 10 years; Meets auditing
Billing
FIN -020
Collection Agency Assignments / Unpaid
7 years
Mag, Ppr
standards; City does not Lien property
OR
Accounts
(Liens are good for 10 years from
Finance /
recording date, and may be extended
General
by re-recording lien); WC 36729; GC
Accounting)
§34090
Public
Works
Services!
FIN -021
Daily Cash Summaries, Bank Deposits, Bank
5 years
Mag, Ppr
Department preference; GC §§34090,
Utility
Transmittal Advice, Cashier's Reports
26 CFR 31.6001-1
Billing
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mage:
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Record
Retention No. Records Description
Total
vital? Media
I=Import
Paper after
Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder fe.Q. last document + 2 years), since destruction is normally performed bly file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints, claims public records act reouests audits and/or investi ations suspend normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or co letion
Department preference; All tangible
Finance /
Escheat (Unclaimed money /uncashed
property held by government agencies
General
FIN -022 checks)
5 years
Mag, Ppr
escheats after 3 years; Statute of
Accounting
Limitations is 1 year for seized
property; CCP §§340(d), 1519; GC
§34090
Finance /
General
FIN -023
Fixed Assets - Annual Listing (Source
5 years
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
Department Preference; Meets auditing
Accounting
Documents)
OD, Ppr i
OC & OD
standards; GC §34D90
Finance /
Investments / Arbitrage I Bonds (Receipts I
Maturity + 5
Yes: Until
Department Preference; Meets auditing
General
FIN -024 Advisor Reports /Trade Tickets / LAIF (Local
Mag, Ppr
Paid
standards; FTC Reg's rely on "self -
Accounting
Agency Investment Fund))
years
enforcement'; GC§§ 34090, 43900
Finance /
J
al Vouchers / Budget
Journal Entries I Journal
Mag, Mfr, I Yes: After
Department Preference; meets
municipal government auditing
General
Accounting
FIN -025 Adjustments
years
OD Ppr i S" I OC & OD
standards; Statute of Limitations is 4
years; GC §34090, CCP § 337
Finance /
Payment Stubs / Water Receipts Utility
When No
Preliminary Documents - payments can
General
FIN -026
Receipts (when payment is submitted)
Longer
Mag, Ppr
be made without including the stub; GC
Accounting
Required
§34090 et seq.
When No
Finance / Reports, General Ledgers Subsidiary Ledgers,
Financial system can re-create reports
General
FIN -027 Reconciliations, Registers, Transaction
Longer
Mag, Ppr
accurately; GC §34090
Accounting
Histories, Balance Sheets, etc. (Springbrook)
Required
Reports: Annual State or Federal: State
Finance /
Controller's Report, Local Government
General
FIN -028 Compensation Report, Gas Tax, MOE
5 years
Mag, Ppr
Department Preference; Meets auditing
Accounting
(Maintenance of Effort) Report, Fixed Charge
standards; GC §34090
Special Assessment Report, Public Self Insure
Report (SIP Report), Street Report, etc.
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mage: Destroy
Record Retention No. Records Description
Total Vital?
Ldl=lmportPaper
after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
M=Mfr Imaged &
If the record is not listed here. refer to the Retention for Ci -I/Kde Standards
�bin henet is com leted, andimply a full file folder e. . last document + 2 yearsJ, since destruction is normal!y pefformedb fits folder.
HOLDS: Lit! ation, complaints, claims, ❑ublic records act requests, audits and/orinvesf at/ons suspend normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or comi)letionl.
Finance /
General FIN -029 Treasurer's Reports /Quarterly Budget Reports
5 years
Mag, Ppr Department Preference; Meets auditing
Accounting (to Council -Copies)
standards; GC §34090
Vendor
Finance /
Meets IRS auditing standards; GC
General FIN -030 W -9s
Inactive+ 5
Mag, Ppr
§34090
Accounting
ears
FINANCE !
PAYROLL
Finance / _Payroll Database /ERP Database
FIN -031
�(Springbrook)
ndefinile -
Minimum 5
E]
Yes
Mag
Data Fields /Records are interrelated;
Lead Div.
GC §34090
1 CaIPERS Reports, Annual Valuation Reports,
Most recent records are stored on
Finance /
FIN -032 (Actuarial Valuation Reports, Annual Employer
5 years
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After Cal PERS website; Department
Payroll
Statements
OD, Ppr
QC & OD Preference; Retained to match other
auditing periods; GC §34090
5 years
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Finance / Checks / Warrant Register Report- Payroll
FIN -033
Yes: After
Department Preference; GC §34090
Payroll Only
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Finance / FIN -034 Checks / Warrants - Cancelled - Payroll Only
Department Preference; GC §34090,
5 years
Mag, Ppr
Payroll
26 CFR 31.6001-1
4 years
Mag, Ppr
Finance / FIN -035
Department Preference; R&T §195301
Payroll
GC §34090
DE -6, DE -7, DE -9 DE -43, W-3, & DE -166, 941
Department Preference; IRS: 4 yrs
Finance / Forms, IRS 5500 Forms (Employee Benefit
after tax is due or paid; Ca. FTB: 3
Payroll FIN -036 Plans), PERS / FICA & Medicare Adjustments -
5 years
Mag, Ppr
years; IRS Reg §31.6001-1(e)(2), R&T
Quarterly Payroll Tax Returns / OASDI, Federal
§19530; 29CFR 516.5 - 516.6, 29USC
Tax Deposits, Adjustments, etc.
436, GC §34090
Produced by Deferred Comp. Provider;
Finance / FIN -037
Deferred Compensation (City Statements)
5 years
Mag, Ppr
Payroll
GC §304090, 26 CFR 31.6001.1
Finance /
Payroll Reports (includes Leave Registers,
Department preference; (meets
Payroll FIN -038
time Transaction Reports, etc.
F71—
Mag, Ppr
municipal government auditing
standards); GC §34090
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Record Retention No. Records Description Total Vital?
Media 1=Import Paper after
Comments /Reference
(OFR) Retention
Options M=Mfr Imaged &
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for Cit -ode Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder I e.last document + 2 years). since destruction is normally performed by rile folder.
HOLDS: Litf ation, com,,4aints, claims, ; ublic records act requests, audits and/or investigations suspend normal retention Deriods retention resumes after settlement or com letionl.
Finance /
Payroll FIN -039 PERS Statements (Books)
5 years
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After
OD, Ppr S / I QC & OD
Department Preference; GC §34090
Finance / Retiree Medical Enrollment I Retiree Billing /
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After
Department preference; Meets
Payroll FIN -040 COBRA Billing
5 years
OD, Ppr S / I QC & OD
municipal government auditing
standards; GC §34090
_
Department preference to facilitate
grant audits or claim reimbursements;
Meets auditing standards (audit +4
Finance / Time Sheets / Time Cards / Overtime Sheets /
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After
years); IRS requires 4 years; Ca.
Payroll FIN -041 Overtime Cards
5 years
OD, Ppr S / I QC & OD
requires 2 yr min.; FTB keeps 3 years;
IRS Reg §31.6001-1(e)(2), R&T
§19530; LC § 1174(d); 29 CFR 516.5;
GC §34090; 8 CCR 11040.7(c); 29
CFR 516.5 & 516.6(c);
Department Preference; IRS: 4 yrs
Finance /
after tax is due or paid; Ca. FTB: 3
Payroll FIN -042 W -2's
5 years
Mag, Ppr
years; IRS Reg §31.6001-1(e)(2), R&T
§19530; 29CFR 516.5 - 516.6, 29USC
436 GC 434090
FINANCE / PURCHASING
Department Preference (Professional
Services always have a contract,
Finance /
Yes: Before Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
therefore Errors & Omissions are not
Purchasing FIN -043 Change Orders to Purchase Orders
5 years
Completion OD, Ppr
S / I
QC & OD
applicable); Statute of Limitations is 4
years; 10 years for Errors & Omissions;
CCP §§337. 337.1(a), 337.15, 343; GC
§34090
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mage:
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Record Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vital?
Media I 1=Import
Paper after
Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options M=Mfr
Imaged &
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and im I a full file folder e. g. last document + p years), since destruction is normally performed by rile folder.
HOLDS: Liti anon, com taints, claims, ; ublic records act requests, audits and/orinvesti afions
suspend normal retention periods fretentfion resumes after settlement or conaletion .
Department Preference (Professional
Services always have a contract,
Finance /
Yes: Before Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
therefore Errors & Omissions are not
Purchasing FIN -044 I Purchase Orders & Requisitions
5 years
Completion OD, Ppr S / I
QC & OD
applicable); Statute of Limitations is 4
years; 10 years for Errors & Omissions;
CCP §§337. 337.1(a), 337.15, 343; GC
§34090
Sale or
Finance/
Vehicle Titles ("Pink Slips")
Ppr
Given to Auction House / New Owner;
PurchasingFIN-045
Disposal
GC §34090
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Office of
Image:
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Record
Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vital?
i Media
1=Import
Paper after
Comments 1 Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
S=Scan
QC'd7
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for Cir -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder r e.. last document + 2 years, since destruction is normally
performed b� file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation complaints claims public records act requests. audits and/or investigations sus:,end normal retention Periods; retention resumes after settlement or com.lefion
HUMAN RESOURCES
bepartment Preference; Instructions state
11095-C, 1094-C (Employer -Provided Health
"Generally, keep copies of information
Human
HR-001Insurance Offer and Coverage) & Transmitta
5 years
Mag, Ppr
returns you filed with the IRS or have the
Resources
Form)
ability to reconstruct the data for at least 3
years, from the due date of the returns';
GC §34090
EEOC / ADEA (Age) requires 1 year after
Duration of the
Yes: For
benefit plan termination; Federal law
Human
Benefit Plan Documents (Cal PERS, Dental,
HR -002
Contract + 6
Duration
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
requires 6 years after filing date for
Resources
Vision, etc.)
Contract
t
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
retirement; State Law requires 2 years
years
after action; 29 CFR 1627.3(b)(2); 29 USC
1027; 28 CCR 1300.65.1; GC §34090
Department preference to match retention
California Civil Rights Department (CRD) I
for personnel files; All State and Federal
Human
HR -003 Department of Fair Employment & Housing
Separation +
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
laws require retention until final disposition
Resources
(DFEH or EEOC) Claims / Harassment
years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
of formal complaint; State requires 4 years
Claims
after "fully and finally disposed'; 2 CCR
11013(c); GC §§12946, 12960, 34090
Department preference; Bureau of
Classification / Reorganization Studies (for
National Affairs recommends 2 years for
Human
HR -004 employee classifications and department
Minimum 3
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
all supplementary Personnel records;
Resources
structures)
years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Wage rate tables are 1 or 2 years; 29 CFR
516.6, 29 CFR 1602.14, GC §§12946,
12960, 34090
Department preference; Bureau of
National Affairs recommends 2 years for
Human
HR -005 CoensatioS
mpn urveys &Studies
Minimum 3
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
all supplementary Personnel records;
Resources
years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Wage rate tables are 1 or 2 years; 29 CFR
516.6(2), 29 CFR 1602.14, GC §§12946,
12960, 34090
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Office of
Image:
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Record Retention No.
Records Description
Total
vital? Media
1=Import
Paper after
Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
S=Scan
QC'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retenfions be in when the act is corn leted, and imply a full file folder e.. last document + 2 ears), since destruction is norma!k
performed by rile folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints claims. public records act requests. audits and/or investi afions susp end normal retention penods retention resumes after settlement or completion
Contracts for Investigators (Employees Only
Department preference; Statute of
Human
HR -006
City Manager retains Department Heads)
d
Completion +
Yes: Before Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
Limitations for contractual obligations is 4
Resources
Excludes Police
5 years
Completion OD, Ppr
QC & OD
years; CCP §§337. 337.1(a), 337.15, 343;
_
GC §34090
3 years
Human HR -007
Resources
COVID-19 Notifications to Employees
_ _ _
Mag, Mfr,
OD, Ppr
S / I
Yes: After
QC & OD
LC §6409.6(k), GC §34090
Department Preference; Instructions state
"Generally, keep copies of information
Human HR -008
DE -34 (California EDD Report of New
5 years
Mag, Ppr
returns you filed with the IRS or have the
Resources
Employees)
ability to reconstruct the data for at least 3
years, from the due date of the returns"
_
GC §34090
Department preference to match retention
Ifor personnel files; statute of limitations for
Human
Separation +
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
EEOC/FLSA/ADEA (Age) requires 3 years
Resources HR -009
Employee Investigations
years
OD, Ppr
S / I
QC & OD
for promotion, demotion, transfer,
selection, or discharge; State Law requires
4 years; 29 CFR 1602.31 & 1627.3(b)(1),
GC §§12946, 12960, 34090;
Human
HR -010
Employment Verifications (requested by
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
Non -records, content is not substantive;
When No
Longer
Resources
outside loan companies, etc.)
Revuired
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
GC §34090 et seq.
Department preference to match retention
for personnel files; statute of limitations for
retirement benefits is 6 years from last
action; EEOC/FLSA/ADEA (Age) requires
Human HR -011
Grievances
Separation + 6
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
3 years for promotion, demotion, transfer,
Resources
years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
(selection, or discharge; State Law requires
4 years; 29 CFR 1602.31 & 1627.3(b)(1),
34090; LC
�GC,§3105,12946,12960,
1198.5; 26 CFR 31-6001-1; 53235.2(b);
53237.2(b)
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Record
Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vital? Media
1=Import
Paper after
Comments t Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
S=Scan
C'd?
If the record is not listed here. refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder (e.. last document + 2 ears), since destruction is normally
performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints. claims. public records act requests audits andlor
invesfi ations suspend normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or completion.;
Human
Harassment Prevention Training Certificates
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
GC §§ 3105, 12946, 12960, 34090,
Resources
HR -012 Employees and Elected Officials /
5 years
OD, Ppr
S/1
QC & OD
53235.2(b); 53237.2(b)
Councilmembers
Copies -
City Clerk
Human Resources Commission -
HR -013
When No
Mag, Mfr,
S / l
Yes: After
Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
AGENDAS & STAFF REPORTS
Longer
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
§34090.7.
Required
30 days, or
After Minutes
Human
Human Resources Commission AUDIO
have been
Department preference; Audio Required
Resources
HR -014 RECORDINGS
Approved,
Mag
for 30 days; GC §54953.5(b)
whichever is
Lon er.
Copies -
City Clerk
Human Resources Commission -
HR -015
When No
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
MINUTES
Longer
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
§34090.7.
Re, uired
Human
Human Resources Commission -
Department preference; Video recordings
Resources
HR -016 VIDEO RECORDINGS
2 years
Mag
of meetings are required for 90 days; GC
§34090.7
Required for 1 year from termination or 3
years from hiring, whichever is later;
Human
Separation + 6
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
EEOC / FLSA / ADEA (Age) requires 3
Resources
HR -017 1-9s
years
OD, Ppr
S / I
QC & OD
years for "any other forms of employment
inquiry'; State Law requires 2 -3 years; 8
CFR 274a.2; 29 CFR 1627.3(b)(1); GC
§§12946, 12960, 34090
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Office of
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Record
Retention No. Records Description
Total
1=Import Paper after
Vital?
Comments / Reference
Retention
Options M=Mfr Imaged &
(OFR)
S=Scan C'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder e.. last document + 2 years), since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Liti alion, com laints claims. aublic records act requests, audits and/or investi ations
suspend normal retention
periods retention resumes after settlement or completion).
Department preference;
EEOC/FLSA/ADEA (Age) requires 3 years
Minimum
for promotion, demotion, transfer,
Human
Job Descriptions / Job Classification / Job
HR -018
Superseded +
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After
S / I
selection, or discharge; State Law requires
Resources
Specifications
4 years
OD, Ppr QC & OD
4 years; retirement benefits is 6 years from
last action; 29 CFR 1602.31 &
1627.3(b)(1), 8 CCR §3204(d)(1) at seq.,
GC §§12946, 12960, 34090
Department Preference; statute of
limitations for retirement benefits is 6
years from last action; EEOC/FLSA/ADEA
Personnel Files - Employee File (Official
(Age) requires 3 years for promotion,
Personnel File)
demotion, transfer, selection, or discharge;
Human
Includes Application, Discipline, Evaluations,
Separation +
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After
State Law requires 4 years; W -4s are
Resources
HR -019 Policy Acknowledgements, Employee's Oath
years
OD, Ppr S / I
QC & OD
required four years after the due date of
of Office / Oath for Disaster Worker,
such tax for the return period to which the
Harassment Prevention Training Certificates,
records relate, or the date such tax is paid,
PAF / Personnel Action Forms, etc.)
whichever is the later. 26 CFR 31-6001-1;
29 CFR 1602.31 & 1627.3(b)(1), GC §§
3105, 12946, 12960, 34090; 53237.2(b),
LC 1198.5
Medical Files for all employees are
required to be maintained at least the
Separation +
duration of employment plus thirty (30)
Human
Personnel Files - Medical File
30 years OR
YesAfter
Yes: Until Mag, Mfr :
years; Files maintained separately; Claims
Resources
HR -020 Pre-employment Medical Clearances, ADA
Deceased + 5
SII & OD
Separation OD, Ppr, QC
can be made for 30 years for toxic
Accommodations, Fit for Duty, etc.
substance exposure; 8 CCR §3204(d)(1)
years
let seq., 8 CCR 5144, 8 CCR 15400.2; 29
CFR 1910.1020(d)(1)(i), GC §§12946,
12960, 34090
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Record
Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vital?
Media
1=Import
Paper after
Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
S=Scan
CtC'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder(e.g. last document + 2 yeam, since destruction is normally
erformed b file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation complaints, claims, public records act reguests, audits and/or investivations suspend normal retention petiods retention resumes after settlement or completion).
Recruitment and Testing File / NeoGov
Database
State Law requires 4 years; EEOC / FLSA
Human
Includes Advertisements, Applications for
Hiring
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
/ ADEA (Age) requires 1-3 years; 29 CFR
Resources
HR -021 Unsuccessful Candidates, Interview Notes,
Decision + 4
OD, Ppr
S / I
QC & OD
1627.3(b)(1), 29 CFR 1602.14 at seq.2
Job Brochures, Test Data, TestingAnalysis
y
years
CCR 11013(c); GC §§12946,12960,
& statistical Metric, Job Analysis, Rating
34090
Sheets, Scantrons, Background Checks, etc.
IRS Regulation 31-6001-1 four years after
Human
No Longer in
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
the due date of such tax for the return
Resources
HR -022 W -4's
Effect + 4
OD, pr
P
S / I
QC & OD
period to which the records relate, or the
years
date such tax is paid, whichever is the
later. GC §34090; 26 CFR 31.6001-1
Department preference; Files maintained
Workers Compensation Claims / Long TermSeparation
+
separately; Claims can be made for 30
Human
HR -023 Disability Claims (Includes all Accident,
30 years OR
Yes: Until
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
years for toxic substance exposure; 8 CCR
Resources
Incident, or Injury Reports from Employees)
Deceased + 5
Separation
OD, Ppr j
QC & OD
§3204(d)(1) at seq., 8 CCR 5144, 8 CCR
years
15400.2; 29 CFR 1910.1020(d)(1)(i), GC
III
§§12946, 12960, 34090
HUMAN
RESOURCES
/ RISK MANAGEMENT
Human
Final
Department Preference; Meets municipal
Resources /
HR -024 Claim for Damages /Claims Against the City
Resolution + 5
Yes: Until
Mag, Mfr,
S
Yes: After
government auditing standards; Statute of
Risk
Resolution
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Limitations is 4 years; CCP §§337 et seq.,
Management
years
343; GC §34090,
Human
Department Preference; Covers longest
Resources /
Insurance Policies -
Yes: Until
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
possible statute of limitations; CCP §337
Risk
HR -025 General Liability, Workers Compensation
P
Paid
OD, Ppr
S / I
QC & OD
at seq.; 8 CCR §3204(d)(1) at seq., 8 CCR
Management
5144, 8 CCR 15400.2; 29 CFR
1910.1020(d)(1)(i); GC §§ 911.2, 34090
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Record
Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vitals Media
1=Import
Paper after
Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
S=Scan
C'd?
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin
when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder (e._q. last document + 2 years), since destruction is normally
performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation complaints. claims. public records act requests. audits and/or
investi at/ons
suspend normal retention petiods retention resumes after settlement or completion).
Human
Resources !
Insurance Policies -
Expiration + 4
Yes: Until Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
Department Preference; Covers statute of
Risk
HR -026 Property, Fire, Theft, etc.
years
Paid OD, Ppr
S / I
QC & OD
limitations for contracts; CCP §337 et seq.;
Management
GC §34090
Human
Resources /
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
OSHA requires 5 years; State law requires
Risk
HR -027 OSHA Citations and Inspections
5 years
OD, Ppr
S/1
QC & OD
2 years; 8 CCR §3203(b)(1), OMB 1220 -
Management
0029; GC §34090; LC §6429c
Human
Resources /
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
OSHA requires 5 years; State law requires
Risk
HR -028 OSHA Logs - 200, 300, 301, 301A
5 years
OD, Ppr
S / I
QC & OD
2 years; 8 CCR 14300.33(a), 8 CCR
Management
§3203(b)(1), GC §34090.7; LC §6429c
Human
Resources /
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
Department preference; Meets municipal
Risk
HR -029 Property Damage Claims / Restitution
5 years
OD, Ppr
S / I
QC & OD
government auditing standards; GC
Management
1
§34090
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Record Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vital? Media 1=Import Paper after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options M=Mfr Imaged &
I I
S=Scan QC'd?
If the record is not listed here. refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, andimoly a full file folder e. . last document + 2 years), since destruction is normallyperthnnedby file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints, claims, public records actrequests, audits andlor investigations suspend normal retention periods fretention resumes after settlement or com letion .
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Used for Disaster Recovery Purposes
Information
IT -001 Backups - DAILY, WEEKLY
Yes
Mag.
Only; Considered a copy and can be
Technology
;Required
destroyed when no longer required; GC
§34090 et seq.
Enterprise System Catalogue (Listing ofInformation
Technology IT -002 Enterprise -wide Software, posted on line -
upersee
Mag.
GC §34090 at seq.
SB 272)
When No
Information
Preliminary documents not retained in the
Technology IT -003 Network Configuration Maps & Plans
Longer
Mag.
ordinary course of business; GC §34090
Required
at seq.
UNALTERABLE MEDIA / IMMUTABLE
For legal compliance for Trustworthy
CLOUD BACKUP / (WORM / DVD -r / CD -r
Electronic Records (when the electronic
Information IT -004 Blue Ray -R / Optical Disk) or other
P
OD
record serves as the official record); must
Technology unalterable media that does not permit
be stored in a "safe and separate
additionsdeletionsor changes
location"; GC 34090, 12168.7, EVC 1550,
, ,
_
2 CCR 2_2620 at seq.
Video Recordings - Department Activity
(Employees Performing Work, Cashiering,
Information IT -005 Building Security, etc.)
1 year
Mag
Records regular and ongoing operations;
Technology
GC §34090.6 at seq,
See City Clerk's schedule for City Council
Video Recordings
When No
Longer
Information Video Recordings -Public Areas /Public
IT -006
Mag
Does not record regular and ongoing
Technology Activity
Re•j u ired
operations; GC §34090.6 at seq,
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Total
Media
1=Import
Paper
Record
Retention No.
Records Description
Retention
vital?
Options
M=Mfr
after Comments I Reference
(OFR)
S=Scan
Imaged
I
& C'd?
!f the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for Cil -Vi4de Standards
Retentions begin when the act is com leted, and im 1 a full fife folder e. .last
document + 2 ears), since destruction is normally erformed by rile folder.
HOLDS: Lid ation, claims, complaints, audits. p ending records requests. and/or fnvesti a6ons suspend normal retenfion oerfods
retention resumes after settlement .
CITY ATTORNEY
Final
Mag, Mfr,
Yes:
City AttomeyCA-001
Administrative Hearings (Animals, etc.)
Decision +
OD, Ppr
S / I
After QC Department Preference; GC §34090
CA -002
ears
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
& OD
Yes:
After QC Department Preference; GC §34090
City Attorney
Amicus Briefs
Minimum 2
years
OD, Ppr
Mag, Mfr,
Sit
& OD
Yes:
After QC Department Preference; GC §34090
City Attorney
CA -003 City Attorney Opinions
10 years
OD, Ppr
1 & OD
Human
Resources !
(Do not send to City Clerk); Department
Risk
CA -004
Contracts for Investigators
Completion
Yes: Before
Mag, Mfr,
Sit I
Yes: After preference; Statute of Limitations for contractual
Management
+ 5 years
Completion
OD, Ppr
QC & OD obligations is 4 years; CCP §§337. 337.1(a),
OR
337.15, 343; GC §34090
City Attorney
Lawsuits / Litigation - May include
Department Preference; Initial Claim must be
Yes:
City Attorney
CA -005
correspondence, pleadings, transcripts,
P
Yes: Until
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
filed within 1 year, lawsuit within 2 years; CCP
After QC
a A
appeals, Settlement Agreements, Court
Resolution
OD, Ppr P
& OD §337 at seq.; GC §§911.2, 34090, 34090.6; PC
i
Decisions, etc.
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
§832.5(b)
Yes:
After QC Department Preference; GC §34090
City Attorney CA -006 Legal Advice Files
Minimum 2
T
years
OD, Ppr
& OD
Indefinite
Legal Case Management Software
City Attorney CA -007
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes:
After QC Department Preference; GC §34090
Database
OD, Ppr
& OD
City Attorney
CA -008
Work Request / Legal Advice Request
2 years
Mag, Mfr,
OD, Ppr
S / I
Yes:
After QC Department Preference; GC §34090
& OD
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Total
Media 1=Import PaperafterlRetention
Record Retention No.
Records Description
Vital? Options M=Mfr Imaged 8 Comments /Reference
(OFR)
I
S=Scan QC'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for Cit -Wide Standards.
Retentions begin when the act is completed and imply a full file folder e. g. last document + 2 ears), since destruction is normall ertormed b file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints claims, public records act requests. audits and/or investigations su§Rend normal retention periods fretenfion resumes after settlement or completion).
CITY
CLERK
(Agenda Packets- City Council,
Redevelopment Agency, Successor
(Agency,
Oversight Board,
City Clerk CC -001
P
Mag, Mfr, S l I Yes: After Department preference; GC §34090
OD, Ppr QC & OD
Includes Appeals, Budgets, Annual Financial
Re-oorts(CAFR ACFR,
Agenda Packets - Advisory Bodies except
for Planning Commission (Arcadia Beautiful
Commission, Arcadia Museum Commission,
Architectural Review Board, Charter Review
City Clerk CC
P
Mag, Mfr,Yes: After
SII
-002 Committee, Citizen's Financial Advisory
OD, Ppr QC & OD Department preference; GC §34090
Committee, Historic Preservation Commission,
Human Resources Commission, Library Board
`
of Trustees, Recreation & Parks Commission,
Senior Citizens' Commission)
Agreements & Contracts, Amendments - AL
(NON -INFRASTRUCTURE, Professional
Services Agreements, Tenant I Lease
Agreements - NOT IMAGED) Excludes
Recreation
Department Preference; Statute of Limitations
Agreement or Contract includes all contractual
Completion
Yes: Before Mag, Mfr, Yes: After is 10 years for Errors & Omissions; 4 years for
City Clerk CC -003 obligations (e.g. Specifications and Successful
+ 10 years
Completion OD, Ppr SII QC & OD all contracts; CCP §§337. 337.1(a), 337.15,
Proposal or Scope of Work), insurance
343; GC §34090, Contractor has retention
certificates
requirements in 48 CFR 4.703(a)
Examples of Non -Infrastructure: Consultants,
Franchises, Landscaping, Painting, Slurry Seals
(Paving), Tree Trimming, Leases, Personnel,
Prvessdonalsefces etc
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Record Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vltal?
Media 1=Import Paper after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options M=Mfr Imaged &
S=Scan QC'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City- Wide Standards .
Retentions begin when the act is completed. and imply a full file folder e. g. last document + 2years).since destruction is normally erformed by file folder.
HOLDS. L'tication. com lainls. claims, ublic records act uests audits and/or investigations
suspend nomral retention periods retendon resumes after settlement or com:lletion,.
greements ontrac s, me men s -
(INFRASTRUCTURE, OR IF IMAGED, JPAs,
MOUS)
Agreement or Contract includes all contractual
Department Preference; All infrastructure
obligations (e.g. Specifications and Successful
contracts should be permanent for emergency
Proposal or Scope of Work), insurance
Yes: Before Mag, Mfr, Yes: After
response; Statute of Limitations is 10 years for
City Clerk
CC -004
certificates
P
S / I
Completion OD, Ppr QC & OD
Errors & Omissions; 4 years for all contracts;
CCP §§337. 337.1(a), 337.15, 343; GC
Examples of Infrastructure: Architects, Buildings,
§34090, Contractor has retention requirements
bridges, covenants, development, environmental,
in 48 CFR 4.703(a)
Joint Powers, MOUS, park improvements, property &
property restrictions, redevelopment, reservoirs,
sewers, sidewalks, street & alley improvements,
settlement, subdivisions, utilities, water, etc.
Bid Opening Files: Proposals, Bid Opening
City Clerk
List
2 years
Mag, Mfr, S / I Yes: After
GC §34090
Lead Department determines successful
OD, Ppr QC & OD
proposer
Board & Commission / Committee Applications
Yes: After
Mag, Ppr
GC §34090
City Clerk
CC -005
2 years
(All, whether appointed or not)
Board & Commission / Committee Maddy Act
QC & OD
Mag, Ppr Yes: After
GC §34090
City Clerk
CC -006
2 years
Lists/ Vacancy Notices
QC & OD
Bonds: Private Development Labor &
Release of
City Clerk
CC -007
Materials, Performance Bonds, Letters of
Bond / Lette
Mag, Mfr, S / I Yes: After
Security; GC §34090
Credit, Encroachment Permits, Monitoring
of Credit
OD, Ppr QC & OD
Bonds
City Articles of Incorporation
p
Mag, Mfr, S / I Yes: After
OD, Ppr QC & OD
Department preference; GC §34090
City Clerk
CC -008
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Record Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vital?
1=Import Paper after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options M=Mfr Imaged &
S=Scan QC'd?
If the record is not listed here. refer to the Retention for Cif -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed. and imply a full file folder e.. last document + 2 ears since destruction is normall pe,rformad by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation complaints,
claims, public records act requests. audits and/or
inves ' at'ons
suspend normal retention ped
ds retention resumes after settlement or comaletioni
Committees: Subcommittees of the City
Council Subcommittees present their
City Clerk CC -009
Council (Ad -Hoc or Standing Committees -
2 years
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
recommendations to the full Council; GC
Health Committee, etc.)
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
§34090 et seq.
AGENDAS and MINUTES
City Clerk
CC -010
Claim Forms
2 years
Mag, Ppr
Yes: After
Risk Management handles Claim Files; GC
_ _ _
Economic Interest Filings (FPPC 700 Series
QC & OD
§34090
Forms - Statement of Economic Interests):
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After 2
City maintains original statements; GC
City Clerk
CC -012
DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES &
7 years
OD, Ppr
S / I
years
§81009(e)&(g)
CONSULTANTS (specified in the City's
Conflict of Interest code;
Economic Interest Filings (FPPC 700 Series
Forms - Statement of Economic Interests):
Standard municipal government practice; City
City Clerk
CC -013
PUBLIC OFFICIALS (elected & not elected.
7 years
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After 2
maintains copies only; original statements are
Includes City Council Members, Planning
OD, Ppr
years
filed with FPPC; GC §81009(f)&(g)
Commission Members, City Manager, City
_
Treasurer & City Attorney)
CC -014
Economic Interest Filings (FPPC Form 635 /
City Clerk
5 years
Mag'
2 CCR 18615(d), GC §34090
602) - Lobbyist Authorization / Reporting
Ppr
Filing System / Subject Files / Function Filing
System - HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT,
City Clerk
CC -015 LAND, PLANNING, CAPITAL
P
Mag, Ppr
Yes: After Department preference; GC §34090
QC & OD
IMPROVEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS
Filing System / Subject Files / Function Filing
CC -016
Mag, Ppr
Yes: After
Department preference; GC §34090
City Clerk
Minimum 2
System -NOT HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT
years
Mag, Ppr S / I
QC & OD
Yes: After Must post on website; GC §81009(e)
City Clerk
CC -017
FPPC Form 801 (Gift to Agency Report)
7 years
_
Mag, Ppr S / I
2 years
Yes: After Should post on website for 4 years; GC
City Clerk
CC -018
FPPC Form 802 (Event Ticket / Pass
7 years
Distributions AgencyReport)
,
2 years 81009(e)
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Vital?
Media
Options
1=Import Paper after Comments / Reference
M=Mfr Imaged &
[OFR)
f
S=Scan QC'd?
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards.
Retentions begin when the act is completed and imclr a full file folder(e. . last document + 2 ears), since destruction is normally performed b file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, cornplaint& claims ublic records act requests. audits and/or
inves ' ations
suspend normal retention periods r retention resumes after settlement or com ledom
City Clerk CC -019 FPPC Form 803 (Behested Payment Report)
7 years
Mag, Ppr S / I Yes: After
GC §81009(e)
FPPC Form 806 (Agency Report of Public
City Clerk j CC
2 years
Yes: After
Mag, Ppr' S / I
Must post on website; 2 CCR 18705.5; 2 CCR
7
-020 Official Appointments)
years
2 years
18702.5(b)(3); GC §34090; GC §81009(e)
I
CITY CLERK
ELECTIONS
CONSOLIDATED
Campaign Filings (FPPC 400 Series Forms &
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
Paper must be retained for at least 2 years;
City Clerk
CC -021 Form 501): UNSUCCESSFUL
5 years
OD, Ppr
S / I
2 years
GC §81009(b)&(g)
CANDIDATES
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After Paper must be retained for at least 2 years;
Campaign Filings (FPPC 400 Series Forms &
City Clerk
CC -022 Form 501): SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
P
OD, Ppr S / l 2 years GC §81009(b)&(g)
(Elected Officials)
Campaign Filings (FPPC 400 Series Forms):
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After Paper must be retained for at least 2 years;
City Clerk
CC -023 THOSE NOT REQUIRED TO FILE ORIGINAL
4 years
OD, Ppr S / I 2 years GC §81009(f)&(g)
WITH CITY CLERK (copies)
Campaign Filings (FPPC 400 Series Forms):
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After Paper must be retained for at least 2 years;
City Clerk
CC -024 OTHER COMMITTEES (PACS - not candidate
7 years
S / I
OD, Ppr 2 years GC §81009(c)&(g)
controlled)
Candidate File: Nomination Papers, Candidate
Term of
Department Preference; CA law states term of
City Clerk
CC -025 Statement Farms, Ballot Designation Forms,
Office + 4
Mag, Mfr, S / I Yes: After office and 4 years after the expiration of term
etc. -SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
years
OD, Ppr QC & OD and does not delineate between unsuccessful
& successful candidates; EC §17100
Candidate File: Nomination Papers, Candidate
Department Preference; CA law states term of
City Clerk
CC -026 Statement Forms, Ballot Designation Forms,
Election + 4
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After office and 4 years after the expiration of term
S / I
etc. - UNSUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
years
OD, Ppr QC & OD and does not delineate between unsuccessful
I
&successful candidates; EC §17100
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(OFR)
Retention
Options M=Mfr Imaged &
,
S=Scan QC'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for Ci Wide Standards .
Retentions be -in when the act is completed and imply a full file folder I . last document + 2 vearsl, since destruction is norma!ly performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation. complaints- claims, public records act requests, audits and/or investigations susc•end normal retention edods retention resumes after settlement or com letion .
Elections - GENERAL, WORKING or
ADMINISTRATION Files (Correspondence,
Applications to fill a Vacancy on the City
Ci Clerk CC -027 Council, Planning Commission, Precinct Maps,
ry
Minimum 2
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
SII GC §34090
County Election Services, Candidate
years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Statements to be printed in the Sample Ballot,
Polling Locations and Precinct Board
Members, Notices, Postings, etc.)
Elections - HISTORICAL Files (Copies of
City Clerk CC -028 Sample Ballot, Copy of Resolution Declaring
P
Mag, Mfr,
OD, Ppr
Y: After
S / I Yes:
& OD Department preference; GC §34090
Results, etc.)
Final
Not accessible to the public; The 8 month
Elections - Petitions (Initiative, Recall or
Examination
retention applies after election results, or final
City Clerk CC -029 Referendum) - IF INSUFFICIENT
+ 1 year
Ppr
examination if no election, unless there is a
after petition
legal or FPPC proceeding. EC §§17200(b)(3),
examination
17400
Not accessible to the public; The 8 month
Elections - Petitions (Initiative, Recall or
City Clerk CC -030
Results + 8
Ppr
retention applies after election results, or final
Referendum) - IF SUFFICIENT
months
examination if no election, unless there is a
legal or FPPC proceeding. EC §§17200(b)(3),
17400
End of Elections
Section
City Clerk
CC -031
Ethics Certificates for City Council, Board and
Commission Members,
5 years
Mag, Mfr,
OD, Ppr
S
Yes: After GC §§ 3105, 12946, 12960, 34090, 53235.2(b)
QC & OD
Historical Records, Photographs, & Historical
City Clerk determines historical significance
City Clerk
CC -032
Projects (e.g. City Anniversaries,
P
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After records can address a variety of subjects and
Incorporation, City Seal, Awards of significant
OD, Ppr
QC'd & OD media. Some media (e.g. audio and video
historical interest, Grand Openings, etc.)
tape) may be limited because of the media's
life expectancy; GC §34090
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Retention
Vital?
Media
Options
1=Import Paper after
M=Mfr Imaged 8 Comments /Reference
(OFR)
i
S=Scan QC'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards .
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full rile folder e.. last document + 2 years) since destruction is normallperformed b • file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation,
complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/or
investi ations suspend normal retenfion Periods (retention resumes after settlement or com +letion i.
Insurance Certificates - Those that cannot be
City Clerk CC -033 matched to a specific agreement or contract,
11 years
Yes: Before
Longest Statute of Limitations is 10 years;
Mag, Mfr, S Yes: After Conforms with Agreement Retention (usually
and MAY have a current agreement / contract
Completion
OD, Ppr Inactive filed with agreement); CCP §337 at seq.; GC
with the City
§34090
When No
Insurance Certificates - Those that cannot be
City Clerk CC -034 matched to a specific agreement or contract,
Longer
Mag, Ppr Not a City record
and DOES NOT have a current agreement /
Required
contract with the City
Final
Department Preference; Meets municipal
City Attorney CC -035 Lawsuits / Litigation
Resolution +
Yes: Until
Mag, Mfr, S / I Yes: After government auditing standards; Statute of
5 years
Resolution
OD, Ppr, QC & OD Limitations is 4 years; CCP §§337 at seq.,
1 343; GC §34090,
_
Minutes: City Council, Redevelopment
City Clerk CC -036 Agency, Successor Agency, Oversight
Board, and All Boards and Commissions
P
Mag, Mfr, S / I No GC §34090(e)
OD, Ppr
Minutes - Advisory Bodies except for
Planning Commission (Arcadia Beautiful
Commission, Arcadia Museum Commission,
Architectural Review Board, Charter Review
City Clerk CC Committee,
i
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After
-037 i Citizen's Financial Advisory
P
OD, Ppr S/1 QC & OD Department preference; GC §34090
Committee, Historic Preservation Commission,
Human Resources Commission, Library Board
of Trustees, Recreation & Parks Commission,
Senior Citizens' Commission)
Department Preference; Statute of Limitations:
City Clerk CC -038 Oath of Office / Appointments: City Council,
Separation
Mag, Mfr, Sit Yes: After Public official misconduct is discovery of
Board and Commission Members
6 years
OD, Ppr' QC'd & OD offense + 4 years, GC §§36507, 34090; PC
§§801.5, 803(c); 29 USC 1113
City Clerk CC -039 Ordinances
P
Mag, Mfr, S / I No GC §34090(e)
OD, Ppr
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(OFR) Retention
Options M=Mfr Imaged &
S=Scan QC'd?
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards .
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imoly a full file folder e.. last document + 2 years , since destruction is normally p erformed by file folder.
HOLDS: Lits
ation, complaints, claims, public records act requests. audits and/or
investigations
suspend normal retention refiods Iretenfion resumes after settlement or com •leficim
Petitions (submitted to Council on any subject
City Clerk
CC -040 Dog Parks, Parking, Traffic Calming, etc.)
1 year
Mag, Ppr Law requires 1 year for petitions; GC §50115
See Elections for Initiative, Recall or
Referendum Petitions
Mag, Mfr, S / I Yes: After GC §34090
City Clerk
CC -041 Public Records Requests / Subpoenas Duces
2 years
Tecum
CC -042 Recorded Documents /Real Property: Deeds
P
OD, Ppr QC & OD
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After
S / I GC §34090(a)
City Clerk
OD, Ppr QC & OD
30 days, or
City Clerk
CC -043 Recordings: Audio of City Council Meetings
after Minutes
are Adopted,
Department preference; Audio Required for 30
Mag
whichever is
days; GC §54953.5(b)
longer
Department preference; Video recordings of
Minimum 4
City Clerk
CC -044 Recordings: Video of City Council Meetings
Mag meetings are required for 90 days; GC
Records Destruction Authorization Forms &
CC -045
years
10 years
§34090.7
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After
S / I Department preference; GC §34090
City Clerk
Certifications (All Departments)
OD, Ppr QC'd & OD
Mag, Mfr, Yes: After Data is updated as residents register or move;
Refusal Register Database (Residents that do
City Clerk
CC -046 not want to be solicited)
Indefinite
OD, Ppr S QC'd & OD Magnetic database is original, printouts are
considered copies; GC § 34090
P
City Clerk
CC -047 Resolutions: City Council, Redevelopment
Mag, Mfr, S / I I No GC §34090(e)
Agency, Successor Agency, Oversight Board,
OD, Ppr
City Clerk
CC -048 Sister City Commission Minutes and
P
Mag, Mfr, S Yes: After The Sister City Commission was formed by the `
Formation Records
OD, Ppr QC'd & OD City Council; GC §34090 et seq. 1
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Media 1=Import Paper after
Record Retention No. Records Description
Retention
�ta1? Options M=Mfr Imaged & Comments /Reference
(OFR)
S=Scan QC'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for Cit -Wide Standards .
Retentions begin when the act is completed, andimply a full file folder e. . last document + 2 years), since destruction is normally erformed by ti/e folder.
HOLDS: Liti ation, complaints claims, public records act re uests, audits and/or investi at' ns suspend normal retention riods retenfion resumes after settlement or com letion
Sister City Commission: Agendas, Notices,
Brown Act challenges must be filed within 30
City Clerk
CC -049 Affidavits of Postings, Proof of Publications,
2 years
Mag, Ppr or 90 days of action; GC §§34090,
j etc.
CC -050 Unsuccessful Proposals (sent by Purchasing)
54960.1(c)(1)
Mag, Mfr,
S / I es
GC §34090
City Clerk
2 years
OD, Ppr & Oer
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Media
1=Import Paper
Record (OFR)
Retention No.
Records Description
Retention
Vital?
Options ,
M=Mfr after Comments 1 Reference
S=Scan Imaged
& C'd?
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for Cit -tide Standards
.
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder (e.g. last document + 2 years), since destruction is normally performed by rile folder.
HOLDS: Litigation complaints. claims Public records act requests audits and/or invesfi ations suspend normal retention petiods retention resumes after settlement or com letion .
CITY
MANAGER
Copies -
Yes:
City Clerk
CM -001
Arcadia Beautiful - AGENDAS & STAFF
When No
Mag, Mfr,
S / I After QC Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC §34090.7.
REPORTS
Longer
OD, Ppr
& OD
R uired
30 days, or
After
City Manager
CM -002
Arcadia Beautiful - AUDIO
Minutes
have been
Mag
Department preference; Audio Required for 30
RECORDINGS
Approved,
days; GC §54953.5(b)
i
Lon er.
fwhichever
Copies -
Yes:
City Clerk
CM -003
Arcadia Beautiful - MINUTES and
hen No
Mag, Mfr,
S / I After QC Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC §34090.7.
Formation Records
Longer
OD, Ppr
& OD
e uired
City Manager
CM -004
Arcadia Beautiful - VIDEO
2 years
Mag
Department preference; vVdeo recordings of
RECORDINGS
meetings are required for 90 days; GC §34090.6
City Manager
CM -005
City Manager Weekly Reports
Mag, Ppr
GC §34090
.3.leas
Minimum 2
City Publications & Completed Graphic
City Manager CM -006
Mag, Ppr
Department Preference; GC §34090
Design Projects
ears
City Publications & Completed Graphic
City Manager
CM -006
Design Projects - WITH SIGNIFICANT
P
Mag, Ppr
Department Preference; GC §34090
HISTORICAL VALUE
Contracts for Investigators (Department
Department preference; Statute of Limitations for
City Manager
CM -007
Heads only - Human Resources retains
Completion
Yes: Before
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
S / I contractual obligations is 4 years; CCP §§337.
Employees)
+ 5 years
Completion
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
337.1(a), 337.15, 343; GC §34090
Excludes Police
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Retention No. Records Description
TotalMedia
vital?
I=Import
Paper
after Comments i Reference
Record (OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
S=ScanImaged
8 C'd?
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for Ci!-blride Standards.
Retentions be in when the act is com leted, and imply a full file folder le. 9. last document + 2 ears), since destruction is normal!y performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Liti afion, complaints, claims, public records act re nests, audits and/or investigations suspend normal retention periods retention resumes aftersettlement or completion)
City Manager
CM -008
Legislative Advocacies, Support or
Opposition to proposed Federal or State
Minimum 2
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes:
After QC Department preference; GC §34090
years
OD, Ppr
Legislation
& OD
Proclamations & Certificates
2 vears
City Manager CM -009
Mag, Ppr
GC §34090
City Manager
CM -010
Project Files / Subject Files (Subject will
Minimum 2
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes:
After QC Department Preference; GC §34090 at seq.
change over time)
years
OD, Ppr
& OD
Yes:
Copies -
Finance
CM -011
Travel Records / Expense Reports
When No
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
After QC GC §34090.7
Longer
OD, Ppr
& OD
Required
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No. Records
Total
Media 1=Import
Vital?
Paper
(OFR) Retention Description
Retention
Options M=Mfr
after
Comments / Reference
S=Scan
Imaged &
C'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions bealn when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder e.g. last document + 2 ears , since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
17
HOLDS: Lift at' n com:-laints claims -ublic records act requests, audits and/or investigations suspend normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or corn lettonl
BUILDING
& SAFETY
Lead Dept.
DSD -001 Database (Tyler EnerGov)
Indefinite
Yes (all) Mag
Department Preference - Data is
_Permit
perm
Mag,
interrelated; GC §34090, H&S §19850
Yes: After Preliminary drafts not retained in the
Develop.
When No
Services /
DSD -002 Activity Reports
Longer
Mfr, OD, S / I
ordinary course of business (Reports can
QC & OD
Building & Safety
Required
Ppr
Mag,
be re -run from the database); GC §34090
Preliminary drafts; Content does not
Yes: After
Develop.
Address Files / Building Permit Applications
Upon
Services /
DSD -003
Never Issued (Applicant Notified Ready for
Expiration
Yes (all) Mfr, OD, S / I
relate in a substantive way to the conduct
OC & OD
Building & Safety
Issuance and never followed through)
Ppr
of the public's business; GC §34090,
Develop.
Mag,
OD,
Y: Afters
eses
Services /
DSD -004
Address Files / Building Permits
P
Yes (all) Mfr, S / I
& OD GC §34090, H&S §19850
Building &Safety
Ppr
Mag,
Law requires for the life of the building for
Develop.
Building Plans - Finalled - INDUSTRIAL,
Services /
DSD -005 COMMERCIAL, MULTI -FAMILY DWELLINGS,
P
Yes (all) Mfr, OD, S / I
Yes: After commercial and common interest
Building & Safety
PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION
Ppr
QC & OD dwellings only; CBC 104.7 & 107.5,
Mag,
H&S§19850, GC §34080
Develop.
Upon
Department preference; Preliminary
Services /
DSD -006 Building Plans - Cancelled or Withdrawn
Cancellation
Mfr, OD, S / I
Yes: After
drafts not retained in the ordinary course
Building & Safety
or withdrawal
Ppr
QC & OD
business; CBC §104.7; H&S§19850,
Building Plans -Expired, never started
DSD -007
Mag,
Mfr, OD, S / I
G
GC §34090
Department preference; CBC §104.7;
Develop.
Services /
Upon
Yes: After
Building & Safety
construction.
Building Plans - Expired, construction started
DSD -008
Expiration
Ppr ±
Mag'
Mfr, OD, S / I
OC & OD
H&S§19850, GC §34090
Department preference; CBC §104.7;
Develop.
Services /
P
FPpr
Yes: After
Building &Safety
(or unknown)
QC & OD
H&S§19850, GC §34090
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Total
Media
Vital?
1=Import
Paper
after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
Mfr
S=Scan
Imaged &
—d?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder (e.g. last document + 2 rears:,
since destruction is normal!v perfonned by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation. complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/or investi• ations suspend normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or completion),
Department Preference; Law requires for
Services /
DSD -009 Building Plans -Finalled - TENANT
P
Yes (all) Mf
S / I
Yes: After the life of the building for commercial and
Building & Safety
IMPROVEMENTS
,aOD,
Ppr
QC & OD common interest dwellings only; CBC
104.7 & 107.5, H&S§19850, GC §34090
i
Building Plans - Finalled - SINGLE FAMILY
-
Department preference; Law requires for
Develop.
RESIDENTIAL - SFR and APPURTENANCES -
Mag,
the life of the building for commercial
Services /
DSD 010 FINAL
Finalled +
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After only; CBC and UAC require plans be
Building &Safety
180 days
Ppr
OC & OD retained 180 days from completion date
Other than Site Plan
for residential and appurtenances; CBC
_
104.7 & 107.5, H&S§19850, GC §34090
Department preference; State law
requires plans need not be filed for
Building Plans - Finalled - SINGLE FAMILY
dwellings less than 2 stories, garages &
Services
DSD -011 RESIDENTIAL - SFR and APPURTENANCES
p
Yes (all) Mf ,aOD,
S / I
Yes: After appurtenances, farms/ranches, 1 -story
Building & Safety
Ppr
QC & OD with bearing walls less than 25; CBC
SITE PLAN ONLY
requires 180 days from completion date;
CBC 104.7 & 107.5, H&S§19850, GC
§34090
Develop.
Minimum
Mag'
Services /
California Building Codes / Uniform Building
DSD -012
While
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
GC §50022.6
Building &Safety
Codes
Ordinance is
Ppr
OC & OD
in Force
Develop.
Mag,
Services /
DSD -013 Certificate of Occupancy (CofO)
P
Yes (all) Mfr, OD,
S / 1
Yes: After
es Department Preference; GC §34090
Building & Safety
Ppr
& OD
Public Works
Services /
Environ. Services
OR Development
DSD -014 Construction Waste Management
10 years
Mf ,aOD,
S
QC & OD Yes: After
Department Preference; GC §34090
Services /
Ppr
Building
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Office of Record
Retention No.
Records Description
Total
I Media
Vital?
I=Import Paper
after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
II Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
S=Scan C'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for C' -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder e. g. last document + 2 ears , since destruction is normal!y performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation,comtaints,claims, publicrecordsactuests,audits and/orinvesti.,ationssu
nd normal retention periods(retention resumes aftersettlementorco Son
Develop. Copyright Release Forms / Requests &
Mag, Yes: After
Services / DSD -015 Permissions to Receive Copies of Plans (to and
2 years
Mfr, OD, SII OC & OD
GC §34090
Building & Safety from Architects) _
Ppr _
Develop.
Minimum
I
Mag, Yes: After
Department Preference (Preliminary
Services / DSD -016 Correction Notices - Building
When Permi
Mfr, OD, S / I QC & OD
Drafts); GC §34090
Building & Safety
is Finalled
Ppr
Minimum
Develop.
Mag, Yes: After
Department P referrefer
enen Preference (Preliminary
Services / DSD -017 Energy Calculations
When Permit
Mfr, OD, S / 1
OC & OD
Drafts); §34090
Building & Safety
is Finalled
Ppr
Develop. Geotechnical and Soils Reports- INDUSTRIAL,
COMMERCIAL, MULTI DWELLINGS,
Mag, Yes: After
Mfr, S / I
P
Services / DSD -018 -FAMILY
OD,
QC & OD
Department Preference; GC §34090
Building & Safety PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION
Ppr
Minimum
Develop.
Mag, Yes- After
Services / DSD -019 Geotechnical and Soils Reports - RESIDENTIAL
When Permit
Mfr, OD, S / IApproved
QC & OD
by City Attorney; GC §34090
Building & Safety
is Finalled
Ppr
Develop.
Mag, Yes: After
'&
Services / DSD -020 Grading Permits
P
Mfr, OD, S / I QC OD
Department Preference; GC §34090
Building & Safety
Ppr
Develop.
Minimum
Mag, Yes: Afterl
Department Preference (Preliminary
Services / DSD -021 Plan Check Comments
When Permit
Mfr, OD, i S/I QC & OD
Drafts); GC §34090
Building & Safety
is Finalled
Ppr
Minimum
Mag, Yes: After
Department Preference (Preliminary
Develop.
Services / DSD -022 Stop Work Notices
When Permit
Mfr, OD, S/I QC & OD
Drafts); GC §34090
Building & Safety
is Finalled
Ppr
Minimum
Department Preference (Preliminary
Develop.
� Structural Calculations -SINGLE FAMILY
Mag, Yes: After
Services / DSD -023
RESIDENTIAL -SFR and APPURTENANCES
When Permit
Mfr, OD, S / I
OC & OD
Drafts); GC §34090
Buildini & Safet:
is Finalled
Ppr
BUSINESS
LICENSE
Develop.
Indefinite
Department Preference - Data is
Services / DSD -024 _Business License Database
(Minimum 5
Yes (all)
Mag
�-
interrelated; GC §34090, H&S §19850
Business License
ears,
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TotalMedia
1=Import Paper
(OFR) Retention No. Records Description
Retention
Vital?
Options M=Mfr after Comments / Reference
S=Scan Imaged &
C'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder (e.. last document + 2 years), since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation- complaints, claims public records act reouests audits andlor investi ations suspand norma/ retention penods retention resumes after settlement or com; detion
Develop. Business License Applications, Registrations and
Services / DSD -025
5 years
I Department preference; Meets auditing
Ppr
Renewals
Business License
standards; GC §34090 at seq.
CODE
ENFORCEMENT
Develop.
Code Enforcement / Abatement Case Files
Minimum 2
Yes: Until
Mag ,
Yes: After
Services / Code
DSD -026
(Includes Citations, Notice of Violations, Photos,
Resolution
Mfr, OD,
S/I OC & OD Department preference; GC §34090
Enforcement
and Code Enforcement Complaint Letters)
years
Ppr
Yes: After
S/I GC §34090
Develop. I Hearing Officer Determinations / Appeals of Code
Services / Code DSD -027
Minimum 2
Mag'
Mfr, OD,
Enforcement Actions
Enforcement
years
Ppr
QC & OD
Develop.
Mag,
Yes: After
Services / Code DSD -028 Liens & Releases
P
Mfr, OD,
S/I QC & OD GC §34090(a)
Enforcement
Por
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
_
Develop.
Economic Development Projects (Records related
Minimum 2
Mag,
Mfr, S/I
Yes: After
Services / Econ.
DSD -029
to Business Recruitment or Retention)
years
OD,
QC & OD Department preference; GC §34090
Develop,
Pnr
ENGINEERING LAND DEVELOPMENT
I PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
Develop.
Assessment Districts / Community Facilities
Mag,
Yes: After
S / I
Services /
DSD -030
Districts ! Street Lighting Districts / Special
P
Mfr, OD,
Department Preference; GC §34090
OC & OD
Engineering
Districts
Ppr
Mag,
Yes: After
Develop.
Services /
DSD -031
Benchmarks
P
Mfr, OD,
S / I QC & OD Department Preference; GC §34090
Engineering
Ppr
fYes: After
S / I
Develop.
Drawings, Maps, and Record Drawings, Large-
Drawings, Record Maps, Land
P
Yes
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
Services !
DSD -032
Format Survey
(all)
Drafts should be destroyed; GC §34090
QC & OD
Engineering
Development / Private Development "AtBuilt"
Ppr
Develop.
Encroachment Permits: Permanent (Structures in
Yes: Until
Yes- After
'&
Services /
DSD -033
I
the City's Right of Way, Retaining Walls, etc.)
P
Completion
Mag, Ppr
S / I QC ODI Department Preference; GC §34090
Engineering
Includes Insurance Certificates
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(OFR) Retention No. Records Description
Total
Retention
Media
I Vital?
1=Import Paper
after Comments I Reference
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
S=Scan
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder (e.g. last document + 2 -years! since destruction is normal!y performed bLfile folder.
HOLDS: Litig ation, co mp taints, claims, p ublic records act recl uests audits and/or investigations sus >end normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or com lefion .
Encroachment Permits: Temporary (Excavation,
Develop. Street Permits, Temporary Construction, Sidewalk
Services / DSD -034 Repairs, Street Cuts, Traffic Control,
Expiration +
Yes: Until Mag, Pr S / I Yes: After
GC § 34090
Engineering Transportation Permits, Utility Cuts (Installation &
2 years
Completion QC & OD
Patching), etc.)
Includes Insurance Certificates
Not all internal communications and
Environmental Determinations: Environmental
Public Works
notes are required to be saved; "E-mails
Impact Reports (EIRs), Negative Declarations,
Services /
that do not provide insight into the project
etc.) /CEQA -Where Engineering is the Lead
Engineering or
Project
Approval
or the agency's CEQA compliance with
Mag,
or
Yes: After respect to the project — are not within the
Mfr, OD, S / I
Develop.DSD-035
Correspondence and staff notes that provide
Denial
Ppr QC & OD scope section 2 , subdivision
Services / insight into the project or the agency's CEQA
Engineering
+ 2 years
and need not be retained." Golden Door
compliance with respect to the projectProperties,
LLC v. Superior Court of San
Diego County (2020) 53 Cal.App.5th 733;
PRC 21167,6; GC §34090
Develop. Private Development: Administrative Records
Mag, Statute of Limitations is 4 years; 10 years
/
Services DSD -036 Construction Inspections, Photos, Progress
+
Completion 10
UntilMfr,Yes: After for Errors & Omissions; land records are
Mfr, OD, S/I
Engineering Meetings, Project Schedules, etc.
y ears
om
Completed QC & OD
P Ppr permanent by law; CCP §§337. 337.1(a),
337.15, 343; GC §34090
Private Development: Permanent Records
Abandonments, Certificate of Acceptance /
Department preference; retained for
Develop. Approval (copy), Dedications, Deeds (copies)
Mag,disaster preparedness purposes; Final
Services / DSD 037 Drainage, Driveway, Easements (copies),
Geotechnical Soil Reports
P
Yes: Until Mfr, OD, S/l Yes: After environmental determinations are
Engineering and / Hydrology
Completed Ppr QC & OD required to be kept a "reasonable period
Reports, Private Lab Verifications, Testing Lab
of time'; 14 CCR §15095(c); CCP §337
Final Reports, Rights of Way (copies), Studies,
et. seq., GC §34090
Reports. etc.
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Media
I=Import Paper
(OFR)
Retention No. Records Description
Retention
Vital? Options
M=Mfr after Comments t Reference
S=Scan Imaged &
C'd7
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder e. g. last document + 2 years.. since destruction is normally performed by rile folder.
HOLDS: Lifi.•ation, com )aims, claims, p ublic records act re j uests, audits and/or in . ations sus :end normal retention periods fratanfinn resumes after settlement or completion).
Develop.
Mag,
Services I
DSD -038 Subdivision Maps / Parcel Maps
P
Yes (all) Mfr, OD,
Yes: After
S/I Yes:
Department Preference; GC §34090
Engineering
Ppr
QC OD
Develop.
Services /
Engineering ..
Traffic Calming Requests (Speed Humps, Red
DSD -039
Curbs, Stop Signs, etc.)
10 years
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
Ppr
P
Yes: After
S / I Department preference; GC §34090
QC & OD
Copies -
When No
Police or State of
Mag'
Yes: After
California
DSD -040 Traffic Collision Reports / SWTRS
Longer
Mfr, O D,
S / I QC & OD copies; GC §34090.7
R uired
Develop.
Mag,
SerViCes /
DSD -041 Traffic Counts / Traffic Studies
10 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I Yes: After Department preference; GC §34090
QC & OD
Engineering
Ppr
Copies -
When No
Traffic Speed Surveys (certified by City Council
Mag,
Yes: After) Presented
City Clerk
DSD -042
Mfr, OD,
to the City Council in the
S / f
Resolution)
Longer
Ppr
QC & OD Council Agenda Packet; GC §34090.7
Reu uired
Develop.
Mag,
Services /
DSD -043 Traffic Stop Sign Warrants
10 years
Mfr, OD,
Y: After
S / I Yes:
Department preference; GC §34090
Engineering
Ppr
QC OD
Develop.
Mag,
Services /
DSD -044 Transportation Plans / Master Plans
P
Mfr, OD,
S / I Yes: After Department preference; GC §34090
En-ineerinu
Ppr
QC & OD
PLANNING
Lead Dept.
DSD -045 Database (Tyler EnerGov)
Indefinite
Yes (a11) Mag
Department Preference - Data is
_Permit
Perm;
interrelated; GC §34090, H&S §19850
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Office of Record
Retention No.
Records Description
Total
Media
Vital?
1=Import
Paper
after
Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
S=Scan
Imaged &
C'd?
If the record is not listed here. refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is com;.leted, and imoly a full file folder i'e. . last document + 2 years). since destruction is nonnally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: L ilip ation, ccmolaints, claims, p ubtic records act req uests, audits and/orinvesfi ations sus
nd normal retention periods, retention resumes aRer.settlement or completion).
Planning Projects - Discretionary & Ministerial
- Approved Permanent Entitlements & Permits
(Includes Associated CECIA Noticing,
Conditions of Approval, Environmental
Determinations, Staff Reports, Plans, Soils
Reports, Uniform Development Application,
etc.)
Examples:
Department preference; Final
Develop.
Conditional Use Permits (CUPS)
Mag,
environmental determinations are
Yes: After
Services / DSD -046
Density Bonus
P
Yes Mfr, OD,
S / I
required to be kept a "reasonable eriod
QC & OD Q P P
Planning
Development Permit
Ppr
of time"; 14 CCR §15095(c); GC §34090,
General Plan / General Plan Amendments
34090.7
Lot Line Adjustment
Public Art
Rezones
Specific Plan
Tentative Subdivision Maps / Parcels Maps
Use Permits
Variance
Zoning Clearance
Zoning Ordinance / Updates
Develop.
Services / DSD -047
Advanced Planning / Long Range Planning !
Mag'
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
Department Preference; GC §34090
P
Planning
Project Implementation (Final Documents only)
Ppr
OC & OD
Develop.
Mag,
Services / DSD -048
Aerial Photographs (Historical)
P
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Y: After
Yes:
Department Preference; GC §34090
Plannin
Ppr
QC OD
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Office of Record
Retention No.
Records Description
Total
Media
Vital?
I=Import
Paper
after Comments /Reference
(OFR)
Retention
i Options
M=Mfr
&
S=Scan
QC'Imagedd
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for Cit -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imoly a full file folder (e.g. last document + 2 ears - since destruction is normal!y performed by rile folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/orinvesti
ations sus end normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or comr.-letion!.
Develop.
Services / DSD -049
IAnnexations /Boundaries /Consolidations /
P
Mag'
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
Department preference; GC §34090
Planning
—
LAFCO
Ppr
QC & OD
Copies -
Mag
City Clerk DSD -050
Architectural Review Board -AGENDAS & STAF .
When No
,
Mfr, D, i
S / I
Yes: After Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
REPORTS
Longer
0
OC & OD §34090.7.
Required
30 days, or
Develop.
After Minutes
Services / DSD -051
Architectural Review Board - AUDIO
have been
Mag
Department preference; Audio Required
Planning
RECORDINGS
Approved,
for 30 days; GC §54953.5(b)
whichever is
Long er.
Develop. Architectural Review Board - VIDEO
Department preference; Video recordings
Services / DSD -052
RECORDINGS
2 years
Mag
of meetings are required for 90 days; GC
Planning
§34090.7
Copies -
Mag,
City Clerk DSD -053
Architectural Review Board -MINUTES
When No
Longer
Mfr, OD,
Ppr
Sit
Yes: After Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
QC & OD §34090.7.
Required
When No
Mag,
Yes: After
Census Bureau DSD -054
Census, Demographics
Longer
Mfr, OD,
SII
(Non -Records - Census Bureau is OFR)
QC & OD
Required
Ppr
Copies -
Mag,
City Clerk DSD -055
Historic Preservation Commission - AGENDAS &
When No
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
STAFF REPORTS
Longer
Ppr
QC & OD §34090.7.
Required
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Office of Record
(OFR) Retention No. Records Description
Total
Retention
vital?
Media
1=Import
Paper
after Comments / Reference
Options
M=Mfr
S=Scan
Imaged &
C'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention Por City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin
when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder (e.g. last document + 2ears
, since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits andlor invest
ations sus end normal retention Periods retention resumes after settlement or com letion).
30 days, or
Develop.
After Minutes
Services /
DSD -056 Historic Preservation Commission - AUDIO
have been
Mag
Department preference; Audio Required
Planning
RECORDINGS
Approved,
for 30 days; GC §54953.5(b)
whichever is
_
Lonner.
Gopies -
Mag,
City Clerk
DSD -057 Historic Preservation Commission - MINUTES
When No
Mfrr,,O D, S
/ I
Yes: After Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
Longer
QC & OD §34090.7.
R wired
Not all internal communications and
Environmental Determinations: Environmental
notes are required to be saved; "E-mails
Impact Reports (EIRs), Negative Declarations,
that do not provide insight into the project
Develop.
etc.) /CEQA -Where Planning is the Lead
Project
Mag,
or the agency's CEQA compliance with
Services /
DSD -058
Approval or
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After respect to the project — are not within the
Planning
Correspondence and staff notes that provide
Denial
Ppr
QC & OD scope of section 21167.6, subdivision (e)
insight into the project or the agency's CEQA
+ 2 years
and need not be retained." Golden Door
compliance with respect to the project
Properties, LLC v. Superior Court of San
Diego County (2020) 53 Cal.App.5th 733;
PRC 21167,6; GC §34090
Environmental Determinations: Environmental
Develop.
Impact Reports (EIRs), Negative Declarations,
Mag,
Usually filed in the project file; Final
Services I
DSD -059 Notice of Exemption (NOE), etc.) I CEQA
P
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After environmental determinations are
Planning
Inside City boundaries - Where Planning is the
Ppr
QC & OD required to be kept a "reasonable period
Lead
of time"; 14 CCR §15095(c); GC §34090
Develop.
General Plan, Elements and Amendments /
Mag,
Services /
DSD -060 Master Plans, Specific Plans, Land Use Plans and
P
Mfr, OD,
S l I
Yes: After
Department preference; GC §34090
_Planning
Amendments; General Plan Interpretations
ppr
QC & OD
Develop.
Mag'
Services I
DSD -061 Historical Designations I Historical Landmarks
P
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
Department preference; GC §34090
Planning
Ppr
QC & OD
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age:
Destroy
Office of Record
Retention No.
Records Description
Total
Vital?
Media
[=Import
FSM="Scan
Paper
after
Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
OptionsMfr
Imaged &
•d?
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for Cir -Wide Standards
Retentions beuin when the act is com Meted, and imply a full file folder e.. last document + 2 ars , since destruction is normallyperformed bY file folder.
HOLDS. Lift ation, cromplain ts, claims, p ublic records act re q uests, audits and/or investi ations sus
no normal retention
nods retention resumes after settlement or completion
Develop.
When No
Mag,
Yes: After Preliminary drafts not retained in the
Services /
DSD -062
Materials Boards
Longer
Mfr, OD,
Sit
QC & ODI ordinary course of business; GC §34090
Planning
Required
Ppr
Mag'
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After Department Preference; GC §34090 et
Develop.
Services / DSD -063
Planning Commission -AGENDAS & STAFF
P
Planning
REPORTS
Ppr
QC & OD seq.
30 days, or
Develop.
After Minutes
1
Services /
DSD -064
Planning Commission -AUDIO RECORDINGS
have been
Mag
Department preference; Audio Required
Planning
Approved,
for 30 days; GC §54953.5(b)
whichever is
Loner.
Mag,
/
Yes: After
Develop.
Services /
DSD -065
Planning Commission . MINUTES
P
Mfr, OD,
S I
OC & OD GC §34090(a)
Planning
Ppr
Department preference; Video recordings
Develop.
Services /
DSD -066
Planning Commission - VIDEO RECORDINGS
2 years
Mag
of meetings are required for 90 days; GC
Planning
§34090.7
Regulatory Business Permits (Approved &
No Longer In
Develop.
Yes:
Mag,
Yes: After
Services /
DSD -067
Unapproved)
Business + 2
During
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Department preference; GC §34090
OC & OD
Planning
Develop.
Cannabis Permits
years
Event
Yes:
Ppr
Mag,
Yes: After
Temporary Permits (Approved & Unapproved)
Expiration +
Services /
DSD -068
Banner Permits, Special Event Permits, Tree
2y ears
During
Mfr, OD,
S / I
OC & OD Department preference; GC §34090
Planning
Removal Permit, etc. _
Event
Ppr
P
Develop.
Services / DSD -069
Zoning Clearance Forms / Zoning Verification
Yes (all)
Mag'
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
Department Preference; GC §34090
Planning
Letters
Ppr
QC & OD
Develop.
Mag,
FmPpr
S / I
Yes: After
Services /
DSD -070
Zoning Maps (Historically Significant)
P
Yes (all)
r, OD,
QC & OD Department Preference; GC §34090
Planning
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Office of Record
Retention No. Records Description
(OFR)
Media
Vital?
1=Import
Paper
after Comments f Reference
RetTotal
ention
Options
M=Mfr
S=Scan
Imaged to
C,d4 1
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for Cir -Wide Standards
Retentions bein when the act is completed, and im a full file folder e.. last document + 2 ears!. since destruction is normal! erformed by file folder.
HOLDS. Litt ation, complaints, claims, public records act r uests, audits and/orinvesti ations sus end normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or com letionY
Develop.
Meg,
Services / DSD -071 Zoning Ordinance Amendments / Zone Changes P
Yes I Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After Department Preference (copies); GC
Planning
Ppr
I QC & OD §34090.7
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Record Retention No. Records Description
Total Vital?
Media I
1=Import
Paper after
Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
—
o
If the record is not listed here. refer to the Retention for Ci -I/ifilde Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed and imply a full rile folder f e. g.
last document + 2 ears ,
since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Lifi ation, com faints claims. cublic records act requests, audits and/orinvestigations
sus end normal retention periods iretention resumes after settlement or completion)
FIRE ADMINISTRATION
Indefinite -
Minimum
Life of the
Data is interrelated; retention is required for Fin:
Fire /
Structure or
Mag,
Yes: After
Inspections / Business Inspection Files /
FR -001 Fire Incident Database (ERS / ESO)
Admin. —
Activity or
Yes
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD
Occupancy Inspections / Approvals, Modification
Minimum 5
Ppr
/Alternative Methods or Materials; CFC §104.6.2;
years,
GC §34090 et seq.
Whichever i
Longer
Fire /
FR -002 ISO Insurance Ratings
Mag'
MfPO D,
S / I
Yes: After
_
Department Preference (rated every 10 years);
15 years
Admin.
QC & OD
GC §34090
When No
Longer
Fire /
FR -003 Monthly Statistical Reports / Run Statistics
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
Considered a preliminary draft / copy (the Fire
Admin.
Required
Ppr
QC & OD
database is the original); GC §34090 et seq.
Copies -
Mag'
Mutual Aid Agreements, Joint Power
City Clerk FR -004
When No
Yes: Before
Mfr, OD,
SII
Yes: After
City Clerk is OFR; GC §34090.7
Authorities (Local and State)
Longer
Re uired
Completion
Ppr
OC & OD
_
Fire / Programs and Projects (e.g. Cadet, CPR
Minimum 2
Mag'
Yes: After
Admin. FR -005 Program, Fire Service Day, etc.)
years
Mfr,P D,
S / I
QC & OD
Department Preference; GC § 34090 et seq.
Fire /
Mag 'Yes:
After
Admin. FR -006 Ride -A -Long Waivers
2 years
Mfr,O D,
S / 1
QC & OD
GC §34090
Fire /
Mag'
Yes: After
Admin. FR -007 Strike Team Reimbursement (OES / FEMA)
10 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD
Department Preference; GC §34090
pr
FIRE
/ EMERGENCY
MEDICAL
SERVICES
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Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vital?
Media
1=Import
Paper after
Comments 1 Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for Ci! -tide Standards
Retentions be in when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder e..
last document + 2 years). since destruction is normal/V j7erformed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation complaints, claims public records act requests, audits
and/or invest
rations suspend normal retention periods
retention resumes after settlement or com: ledon i.
Indefinite -
Mag,
Data is interrelated (e-PCRs for minors are
Fire / EMS
FR -008 _Fire Incident ePCR Database (Medic
Minimum 20
Yes Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
required until 1 year after age 18, put not less
Reports to Whitman for billing)
years
Ppr
QC & OD
than 7 years - see Patient Care Reports); GC
§34090 et seq.
Department Preference - Controlled substances
Fire / EMS
FR -009 Controlled Substance Logs, Inventories /
3 years
Yes Mag,
are required for 2 years after inventory or
Drug Logs
Ppr
transaction; 21 CFR §1304.04, 1310.04; GC
_
§34090
Mag,
Yes: After
Statute of Limitations for health providers is 3
Fire /EMS
FR -010 EMS Complaints
3 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD
years; Call Records are required for 3 years; 13
Ppr
CCR 1100.7, CCP §340.5, GC §34090
Superseded
HIPAA Policies and Procedures (Health
Fire /EMS FR -011
Mag'
MfrP, D,
S / I
Yes: After
24 CFR 164.530Q)
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
+ 6 years
O
QC & OD
Department Preference; minors are required until
1 year after age 18, but not less than 7 years; 10
years is recommended by AHIMA for "healthcare
Patient Care Reports / PCRs / e-PCRs (EMS
providers'; Statute of Limitations for health
transportation) Reports: ALL (medical and
Mag,
Yes: After
providers is 3 years; CCP §340.5, GC §34090;
Fire / EMS
FR -012 non-medical.)
20 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD
H&S §§1797.98(e) 123145; 42 CFR 482.24(b); 9
Includes a -PCR Database / Electronic
Ppr
CCR 9444,22 CCR 70751(c) & 71551(c); 22
Patient Care Report Database (ImageTrend)
CCR 70751(c), 71551(c), 73543(a), 74731(a),
75055(a), 75343(a), 77143(a), W&I 14124.1;
CMS Pub. 100-4, Chapter 1, Section 110.3
FIRE MARSHAL
I FIRE PREVENTION
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Record
Retention No. Records Description
Total
vital?
1=Import
Paper aftertal7
Comments !Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options)
M=Mfr I
Imaged &
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder fe.
r. last document
+ 2 arsj, since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Lib ation, corn paints, claims, public records act requests, audits
and/orinvesti
ations suspend
normal retention Periods
fretention resumes after settlement or com pletionl
Indefinite -
Minimum
Life of the
Data is interrelated; retention is required for Fire
Fire I Fire
Structure or
Mag,
Yes:
: After
Inspections I Business Inspection Files /
Prevention
FR -013 _Fire Inspection Database (ERS / ESO)
Activity or
Yes Mfr, OD,
S / I
& OD
Occupancy Inspections / Approvals, Modification
Minimum 5
Ppr
/ Alternative Methods or Materials; CFC §104.6.2;
years,
GC §34090 et seq.
Whichever i
Longer
Life e
Fire Inspections / Business Inspection
Structure or
Department preference; Required for the Life of
Fire / Fire
Files / Occupancy Inspections /
Activity, or
Mag,
Yes: After
the Structure or Activity, or Minimum 5 years
Prevention
FR -014
Approvals, Modification / Alternative
Minimum 5
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD
whichever is longer for Approvals, Inspections,
Methods or Materials
years,
Ppr
Fires, Modification /Alternative Methods or
Whichever
Materials; CFC §§ 104.6 — 104.6.4; GC §34090
is nnr F+r
Department preference; Not required for the Life
Mag'
of the Structure or Activity, or Minimum 5 years
Fire /Fire
Fire Inspections /Citations /Notice of
FR -015
Minimum 2
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
whichever is longer - only applies to Approvals,
Prevention
Violations
Y ears
Ppr
QC & OD
Inspections, Fires, Modification / Alternative
Methods or Materials; CFC §§ 104.6 — 104.6.4;
GC §34090
le e
Structure or
Fire / Fire
Permits: Construction & Operational Fire
Activity, or
Ma
Yes: Before g'
Yes: After
Department Preference; CFC 104.6
FR -016 Permits: High Piled Storage, Sprinkler
Minimum 5
Mfr, OD,
S / I
§§ — 104.6.4;
Prevention
Systems, etc.
years,
Event P
pr
QC & OD
GC § 34090 et seq.
Whichever
Permits: Fire Code Permits / Special Event
Expiration o
Mag,
Fire /Fin
Permits (assembly permits, burn permits,
FR -017
Permit + 2
Yes: Before
Mfr, OD ,
S r I
Yes: After
GC §34090 et seq.
Prevention
candle permits, tent permits, open flame,
Event
QC & OD
etc.
years
Ppr
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Retention No. Records Description
Total )Atal?
Media
I=Import Paper after
Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr Imaged &
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for Cir -Wtde Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full rile folder fe. q.
last document + 2 ears), since destruction is normally erformed by rile folder.
HOLDS: Li ation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/orinvesti
ations suspend
normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or corn lefion .
Lite of t a
Structure or
Fire / Fire
Plan Review / Fire Sprinkler, Fire Safety
FR -018 Plans (Final, Approved by the Fire
Activity, or
Minimum 5
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
Yes: After
S / I
Department Preference; CFC §§ 104.6 — 104.6.4,
Prevention
Department Only)
years,
Ppr
QC & OD
105.2; GC § 34090 et seq.
Whichever
Fire / Fire
FR -019 Public Information / Education (when
is r
Minimum 2
Mfr OD,
S / I Yes: After
Department Preference; GC §34090
Prevention
produced internally)
years
QC & OD
Ppr
OPERATIONS/SUPPRESSION
Indefinite -
Minimum
Life of the
StructureData
Fire /Ops
FR -020 _Fire Operations Database (ERS /ESO)
Activity orr
Mag
is interrelated; CFC §104.6.2; GC §34090
Minimum 5
et seq.
years,
Whichever i
Call Log / Summary Report / Station Log
FR -021
Longer
Mag'
Mfr, OD,
Yes: After
S / I
Department Preference; GC §34090
Fire /Ops
10 years
Books /Red Books
Ppr
QC & OD
Department Preference - Controlled substances
Fire I Ops
FR -022 Controlled Substance Logs, Inventories I
3 years
Yes
Mag,
are required for 2 years after inventory or
Drug Logs
Ppr
transaction; 21 CFR §1304.04, 1310.04; GC
§34090
Mag,
Department Preference to be in compliance with
Fire / Ops
FR -023 Equipment Records & Testing
Surplus + 2
Mfr, OD,
S / I Yes: After
NFPA Standards for in-service automotive fire
years
Ppr
QC & OD
apparatus; NFPA 1911.4.7.3 & Annex C.5, GC
§34090
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Adopted:
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Office of
Total
Media
I=Import
Paper after
Record
Retention No.
Records Description
Retention
Vitali
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
Comments / Reference
(OFR)
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed andimply a full file folder 'e.
. last document + 2 ysaarm, since destruction is normaltv Performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Liff ation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/or invests
ations suspend normal retention petiods retention resumes after settlement or completion),
Fire Investigations- Arson & Capital
Yes: After Department preference (Capital Crimes have no
Fire /Ops
FR -024
Crimes Only
P
Mfr OD,
r, O
S / I
QC & OD
statute of limitations); GC §34090 et seq.
FR -025
Fire Investigations - OTHER Than Arson &
Ppr
Mag'
Mfr, D,
S / I
Yes: After
Department preference; GC §34090 at seq.
Fire I Ops
Minimum 2
Capital Crimes
years
Ppr
Mag,
QC & OD
Yes: After
Fire / Ops
FR -026
Fire Station Inspection Reports
3 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC '& OD
Department preference; GC §34090
Ppr
_
FR -027
PPE Checklists (Personal Protective
3 years
Fire /Ops
Mfr OD,
S / I
Yes: After
Department preference; GC §34090
Equipment Checklists)
Ppr
Mag'
Mfrr,, O D,
Sit
QC & OD
Yes: After
QC & OD
GC §34090 et seq.
Fire / Ops
FR -028
Pre -Fire Plans
When
Superseded
Department Preference to be in compliance with
Fire / Ops
FR -029
Vehicle History (Minor Repairs)
Surplus + 2
Mfr OD,
S / I
Yes: After
NFPA Standards for in-service automotive fire
years
Ppr
QC & OD
apparatus; NFPA 1911.4.7.3 & Annex C.5, GC
34090
Fire /
Database (Vector Solutions /
_Training
Target Solutions)
Mag
Data is interrelated; GC §34090 et seq.
FIndefiniteFR-030
Department preference; Claims can be made for
Fire!
Database of Exposure Reports, Respiratory
Yes: Until
Mag,
Yes: After
30 years for toxic substance exposure; 8 CCR
Training
FR -031
Fit Tests, and copies of Performance
years
Separation
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD
§3204(d)(1) et seq., 8 CCR 5144, 8 CCR
Evaluations, Workers Compensation, etc.
Ppr
15400.2; 29 CFR 1910.1020(d)(1)(i), GC
§§12946,34090
Separation
Department preference; Files maintained
Fire /
30 years OR
Yes: Until
Mag,
Yes: After QC
separately; Claims can be made for 30 years for
Training
FR -032
Exposure Reports, Respiratory Fit Tests
Deceased +
Separation
Mfr, OD,
S / I
& OD
toxic substance exposure; 8 CCR §3204(d)(1) at
5 years
Ppr
seq., 8 CCR 5144, 8 CCR 15400.2; 29 CFR
1910.1020(d)(1)li), GC §§ 12946, 12960, 34090
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Record Retention No. Records Description Total
vital? Media 1=Import
Paper after
Comments I Reference
(OFR) Retention
Options M=Mfr
I Imaged &
7
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is corn letedand im 1 a full file folder e. . last document + 2 earsl, since destruction is normal erformed b file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, corn faints, claims. ❑ub&c records act requests, audits and(orinvesti
rations suspend normal retention
nods retention resumes after settlement or com letion .
Departmentpre erence; ee s
Training File (by employee - in Vector
requirements; Ethics Training is 5 years;
Solutions Database)
Ma g'
EEOC/FLSA/ADEA (Age) requires 3 years for
Fire /
FR -033
Minimum 5
Mfr, OD, 5 / I
Yes: After
promotion, demotion, transfer, selection, or
Trainin g Individual Training Certificates, Continuing
yearn
ppr
QC & OD
discharge; State Law requires 4 years for
Education for Paramedics
personnel actions; 8 CCR §3203 at seq., 29
CFR 1627.3(b)(ii), LC §6429(c); GC §§12946,
12960, 34090, 53235.2(b), 53237.2(b)
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Record Retention No. Records Description
Total
Retention
Media I=Import
Vital? Options M=Mfr after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
S=Scan Imaged &
9
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards.
Retentions begin when the act is coTpleted and imply a full file folder e.. last document + 2 ears), since destruction is normal!y performed by file folder.
OLDS. Litigation. complaints- claims, public records act requests. audits and/or invesfi
ations suspend normal retention periods fretenfion resumes after settlement or comp/et
LIBRARY
Libra Information / Libra
Library
Indefinite -
Library
_Library
LIB -001
Minimum 2
Yes Mag, Ppr Data Fields /Records are interrelated; GC
Management System Database
§34090
ears
Content not substantive; Preliminary drafts
Mag, Ppr in
Library
LIB -002
Comment Cards / Statements from
When No
Longer
patrons
not retained the ordinary course of
Require d
business; GC §34090
Content not substantive; Preliminary drafts
When No
Library
LIB -003
Contest Entries (Photo Contests, etc.)
Longer
Mag, Ppr not retained in the ordinary course of
Required
business; GC §34090
Mag, Ppr GC §34090 at. seq.
Mag, Ppr GC §34090 et. seq.
Yes:
Library
LIB -004 Contest Winners (Photo Contests, etc.)
Contracts for Digital Services /
LIB -005 Subscription for On -Line Services
Facility Rental Applications (Room
2 years
Library
Completion
+ 2 ears
Library
LIB -006 Reservations, etc. - also see Insurance on
2 years
Before Mag, Ppr GC §34090
City-wide)
Grants: LSCA (Library Services and
Event
Construction), LSTA (Library Services
and Technology), SLRC (State Literac
Resource Centers), CLLS (California
Library Literacy Services); CLSA
(California Library Services Act, IMLS
Library
LIB -007 (Institute of Museum & Library
Final
Expenditure
Per California State Library Records
Mag, Mfr, S/ I Yes: After Management Program
Services), and PLF (Public Library
+ 5
OD, Ppr QC & OD Requirements (April
Foundation) ONLY. For all others,
years
27,1998); GC §34090
follow City-wide Schedule.
(SUCCESSFUL Reports, and
Financial Information) Send copy of
application and award to
Administrative Services
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(OFR) i
Image: Destroy
Media 1=Import Paper
vital? Options M=Mfr after Comments / Reference
S=Scan IImaged &
+2
resumes
Page L-2
Mag, Mfr,
OD, Ppr
'History Collection Releases / Grant Deeds
Yes: After Department preference; GC §34090 at. seq.
QC & OD
Library LIB -008
/ Copyright Usage Permission / Photo or
P
Department Preference; GC §34090
Video Release Agreement/ Use Items
from Library Collection, etc. _
Library
LIB -009
Incident Reports
Minimum 2
Mag, Mfr,
Library LIB -010
Inter -Library Loan Records (not accessible
2 years
to the public)
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
A&
Copies -
City Clerk LIB -011
Library Board of Trustees - AGENDAS &
When No
STAFF REPORTS
Longer
Mag, Ppr
Copies (placed in Library Board's Agenda
Required
Packet); GC §34090.7
Copies -
City Clerk
LIB -012
Library Board of Trustees - MINUTES
When No
Yes Mag, Ppr
Longer
Required
Preliminary / Transitory documents not
Library Programs - Education, Youth &
Minimum 2
Library LIB -013
Families, Lifelong Learning, etc. (Program
retained in the ordinary course of business;
Manager's Records)
years
GC §34090
Mag, Ppr
GC §34090 at. seq.
When No
Library
LIB -014
Library Statistics / Circulation Reports
Longer
Required
Library LIB -015
Patron Applications /Internet User
2 years
Agreements
When No
Library LIB -016
Program Sign Ups (e.g. Summer Reading
Longer
ed
Registrations / Sign -ins / Waivers (Signed
Library LIB -017
by participants, or their parent or
r2years
guardian r
Image: Destroy
Media 1=Import Paper
vital? Options M=Mfr after Comments / Reference
S=Scan IImaged &
+2
resumes
Page L-2
Mag, Mfr,
OD, Ppr
S/ I
Yes: After Department preference; GC §34090 at. seq.
QC & OD
Mag, Ppr
Department Preference; GC §34090
Yes:
Before Mag, Ppr
GC §34090
Event
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
A&
OD, Ppr
ODC §34090.7.
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
A&
Ppr
ODC §34090.7.
Mag, Ppr
Department Preference; GC §34090
Mag, Ppr
Copies (placed in Library Board's Agenda
Packet); GC §34090.7
Yes Mag, Ppr
GC §34090
Preliminary / Transitory documents not
Mag, Ppr
retained in the ordinary course of business;
GC §34090
Mag, Ppr
GC §34090 at. seq.
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Office of
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Media
I=Import
Paper
Record Retention No.i Records Description
Retention
Vital?
Options
M
after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Scan
Imaged &
S=Sca
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for C6 -Wide Standards .
Retentions begin when the act is completed and imply a full file folder i e. g. last document + 2 years), since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation. complaints, claims, public records act requests. audits
andlor investigations suspend normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or com ler
Library LIB -018 Waivers / Release Forms (Artists /
2 years
Mag, Ppr GC §34090 at. seq.
Exhibitor's work in DisDnay Cases
USEUMf:GILB
MUSEUM:OF:ARCADIA
HERITAGE
Museum LIB -019 _Museum Management System Database
I Indefinite
Yes
Mag, Ppr
Data Fields 1 Records are interrelated; GC
(Catalogue -IT)
_
_
§34090
Copies -
When No
Arcadia Museum Commission -
City Clerk LIB -020
Mag, Mfr,
S ! I
Yes:
Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
After&
AGENDAS & STAFF REPORTS
Longer
OD, Ppr
ODC §34090.7.
Reouired
Copies -
Yes:
City Clerk LIB -021 Arcadia Museum Commission - MINUTES
When No
Mag, Mfr,
S /I
Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
After QC
Longer
OD, Ppr
& OD §34090.7.
R uired
Yes:
Museum LIB -022 Deeds of Gifts
P
Before
Mag, Ppr
Department Preference; GC §34090
Event
Exhibit
Yes:
Museum LIB -023 Exhibitors Release Forms
Returned +
Before
Mag, Ppr
Department Preference; GC §34090
2 ears
Event
Museum LIB -024 Museum Commission Agenda Packet
P
No Department Preference; GC §34090
Mag, Mfr,
OD, Ppr
S / I
Indefinite
Yes
Mag
Museum LIB -025 Museum Management System (Past
Data Fields / Records are interrelated; GC
Perfect)
§34090
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Record
Retention No. Records Description
Total Vital?
Media
1=Import
Paper after Comments / Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
S=Scan
-1
If the record is not listed hererefer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is comcleted, and imply a full file folder l e.g.
last document + 2 ears), since destruction is normal!y performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation
complaints claims, public records act requests, audits and/or investigations suspend normal retention periods retention resumes alter settlement or completion).
POLICE
ADMINISTRATION
/ POLICE CHIEF
Police /
Background Files - Successful Employee
years; EEOC / FLSA / ADEA (Age) requires 3
Admin. /
and Volunteer Applicants (Employees,
PD -001
Separation +
Yes: Until
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
years for promotion, demotion, transfer,
Chief
Cadets, Explorers, CERT, Chaplains,
4 years
Separation
OD, Ppr
QC & OD selection, or discharge; ; 29 CFR 1627.3(b)(i),
Reserves, etc.)
^gin r-ro QAC 1=8 -,non
State Law requires 4 years; EEOC / FLSA /
Police /
Background Files - Unsuccessful
ADEA (Age) requires 3 years for promotion,
Admin. /
Employee and Volunteer Applicants
PD -002
4 years
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After demotion, transfer, selection, or discharge;
Chief
(Employees, Cadets, Explorers, CERT,
OD, Ppr
QC & OD State Law requires 4 years; 29 CFR
Chaplains, Reserves, etc.)
1627.3(b)(i), 29 CFR 1602.14; GC
_
.§§12946,12960,34090
CCW Applications/ Renewals (Carry
Police /
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
Admin.
PD -003 Concealed Weapon Applications and
5 years
OD, Ppr
S / I
QC & OD Department Preference; GC § 34090 et seq.
Permits) - UNSUCCESSFUL / DENIED
Expiration +
Police / CCW Applications / Renewals (Carry
Weapon Applications
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
Admin. /
PD -004 Concealed and
5 years
OD, Ppr
S / I
QC & OD Department Preference; GC § 34090 et seq.
Chief
Permits) - SUCCESSFUL I APPROVED
Police /
Admin. I
Complaints from Employees - WITH or
PD -005
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
Department Preference; GC § 34D90 et seq.
Final
Disposition +
Chief
WITHOUT Sustained Finding of Misconduct
2 years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Police /
_
Complaints from Members of the Public -
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
Final
Admin. /
PD -006 Internal Investigations WITH Sustained
Disposition +
OD, Ppr
S / I
QC & OD PC §§832.5(b), 832.7; GC§ 34090
Chief
Finding of Misconduct
15 ears
_
_
Consistent with Lexipol Policy; State requires
for at least 5 years for complaints by members
of the public; other State & Federal laws require
Police /
Complaints from Members of the Public -
Final
retention until final disposition of formal
Admin. /
PD -007 Internal Investigations WITHOUT
Disposition
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After complaint; State requires 2 years after action is
Chief
Sustained Finding of Misconduct
5 years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD taken; Statute of Limitations is 4 years for
misconduct after the discovery of the offense
for misconduct in office; EVC §1045, GC
§§12946,12960, 34090, PC §§801.5, 803(c),
832.5, 832.7, VC §2547
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If the record is not listed here. refer to the Retention for City-1/vide Standards
Retentions begin
when the act is completed. and imply a full file folder e.
. last document + 2 years). since destruction is normally performedbyfile folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints, claims, public records act re uests, audits and/or investi ations suspend normal retention pariods retention resumes after settlement or completion)
Fire /
Admin.
Emergency Operations Plan (includes
When
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
and Police
PD -008 Office of Emergency Management &
Superseded
Yes (all) OD, For
S" I
QC & OD GC §34090
I Admin. I
Homeland Security)
Chief
Police I Officer Recordings: Body -Worn Cameras
Admin. /
PD -009 _ LOGS of Access or Deletion of Data
P
Mag,
PC§ 832.18(b)(5)(E); GC §34090.6 at seq.
Chief
_ _ _
Officer Recordings: Body -Worn Cameras -
Fellows
Police /
Admin. /
that ARE evidence, Officer Involved
PD -010
retention for
Evidence,
Mag,
PC§ 832.18(b)(5)(B)&(C); GC §34090.6 at seq.
Chief
Shootings I Detention or Arrest/
Minimum 2
Comp
Complaints
ears
Minimum 90
_
Police /
Officer Recordings: Body -Worn Cameras -
Department preference (law recommends 90
Admin. /
PD -011
that are NOT evidence
days
Mag,
days); PC§ 832.18(b)(5)(A); GC §34090.6 at
Chief
_
se G•
Department Preference to be consistent with
Human Resources; OSHA requires safety
Police I
Personnel Training File - BY EMPLOYEE
training 5 years; EEOC/FLSA/ADEA (Age)
Admin. /
PD -012 (Includes POST printouts) Peace Officer
Separation •
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After requires 3 years for promotion, demotion,
6 years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD transfer, selection, or discharge; State Law
Chief
or Dispatcher
requires 2 -3 years; 8 CCR §3203 et seq., 29
CFR 1602.31 LC §6429(c); GC
§§12946,12960, 34090, 53235.2(b)
Superseded
Police / Policies & Procedures I Lexipol I Operation
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
Admin. I
PD -013 Directives I General Orders (Department
+ 2 years
OD, Ppr'
/ I
QC & OD Department Preference; GC § 34090 at seq.
Chief
Policies and Procedures)
2 years
Police /
Admin. / PD -014 Press Releases - Police Only
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
GC §34090
Chief
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Police /
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
Admin. /
PD -015 Reports and Studies - HistoricalP
OD, Ppr
S / l
QC & OD Department Preference; GC § 34090 et seq.
Chief
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Media
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Retention
Options
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If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and implv a full file folder e.
0. last document + 2 ears) since destruction is normal!y performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Lifi ation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/or investi ations suspend
normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or com letion+
Reports to State or Federal Agencies:
Report to POST Commission of peace
Police /
officer employment, compliant, finding,
Admin. /
disposition, or judgement pursuant to §PC
PD -016
2 years
Mag, Mfr,
Sit I
Yes: After
GC §34090 et seq.
Chief
13510.9, etc.
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Report of data regarding the number, type,
or disposition of complaints made against
its officers
Mag, Mfr,
S/M/I
Yes: After
11 CCR 999.228; 11 CCR 999.229; GC §34090
Police /
Admin. /
STOP Source Data, Audit Log / Racial and
PD -017
3 years
Chief
Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) Annual Report
Training - Department Training Records -
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Rosters are sent to POST; OSHA requires
COURSE RECORDS
safety training 5 years; EEOC/FLSA/ADEA
Police /
Minimum 5
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After (Age) requires 3 years for promotion, demotion,
Admin. /
PD -018
(Attendance Rosters, Outlines and
years
OD, Ppr
S / I
transfer, selection, or discharge; State Law
QC & OD
Chief
Materials; includes Use of Force training,
requires 2 -3 years; 8 CCR §3203 et seq., 29
CFR 1602.31 -,LC §6429(c); GC
safety training, etc.)
_
§§12946,12960, 34090, 53235.2(b)
F2y,
Police /
Admin. /
Use of Force Reviews - Not as a result of a
PD -019
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After Department Preference; GC §§12946, 12960,
Chief
complaint from a member of the public
OD, Ppr
QC & OD 34090
FIELD OPERATIONS
/ PATROL
Police /
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
Field Ops /
PD -020 Ops Plans (Fourth of July, etc.)
5 years
OD, Ppr
S / I
QC & OD Department preference; GC §34090 at seq.
Patrol
Police /
Field Ops /
PD -021 PAS Device Calibration Logs
2 years
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Y: After
Yes:
GC §34090 at seq.
Patrol
OD, Ppr
& OD
Police /
Field Ops /
PD -022 Patrol Schedules
When No
Longer
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
_
Yes: After Preliminary drafts (the timecard / timesheet is
Patrol
R uired
OD, Ppr
QC & OD the final); GC §34090 et seq.
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Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vital? Media
1=Import
Paper after
Comments /Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
__
Imaged &
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for C' -tide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is com leted, and =1Y a full file folder e..
last document + 2 ears) since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits
andlor invest. ations suspend normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or completion)
Police /
Field Ops /
PD -023
Traffic Control: Radar Calibration Records
Life of the
Equipment
Mag, Mfr,Yes:
OD, Ppr
After
S / I QC & OD Department preference; GC §34090 et seq.
Patrol
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
S / I GC §34090 et seq.
Police /
Field Ops /
PD -024
Traffic Control: Radar Trailer Surveys, etc.
Minimum 2
Patrol
years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
RIME'ANALYSIS
!,DETECT
VES t INVESTIGATIONS
Stateof
Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses I
When No
Longer
Mag, Ppr
CaliforniaofPD-025
permits /ABC Permit Applications
Not a City record
Required
Police I
Crime
PD -026 Asset Forfeiture Notification
5 years
Mag, Mfr,
S / I Yes: After Per Federal DOJ requirements (Equitable
Analysis /
OD, Ppr
QC & OD Sharing Guide); GC §34090
Detectives
Files contain criminal intelligence information
concerning an individual only if there is
reasonable suspicion that the individual is
Police /
Criminal Intelligence Files
involved in criminal conduct or activity and the
Crime
PD 027
Last Entry +
Mag, Mfr,
S / I Yes: After information is relevant to that criminal conduct
Analysis /
Confidential informant information &
5 years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD or activity. Misleading, obsolete or unreliable
Detectives
activities
information is required to be destroyed;
remaining records must not be retained longer
than 5 years; 28 CFR 23.20(h); GC §34090
Police/
Transferred
Crime
PD 028 Detectives Investigation Files and Arrest
into Record's
Mag, Mfr,
S / I Yes: After Transfer all Official Reports to Records to be
Analysis I
Files
Crime
OD, Ppr
QC & OD placed in the Crime Report Files.
Detectives
Re rt Files
Police /
Crime
PD -029 Guns: Dealers Record of Sale (DROS)
I
2 years
Mag, Mfr,
Sit Yes: After GC §34090
Analysis /
I
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Detectives
1
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Vital? Media
1=Import Paper after Comments t Reference
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Retention
Options
M=Mfr Imaged &
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for Ci -fflde Standards
Retentions begin
when the act is completed. and imply a full file folder (e.g.
last document + 2 ears) since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Lifi ation complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/or investi ations suspend normal retention periods iretention resumes after settlement or com letiom
Police /
Informant information; Does not contain
Crime
PD -030 Informant Files Gang Files
Minimum 2
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After criminal intelligence information concerning
Analysis /
years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD individuals; Department preference; GC
Detectives
§34090
Police /
Department Preference to provide information
Crime
Mag, Mfr,
to other agencies; Non -records used for
Yes:
Analysis /
PD -031 Pawn Slips
2 years
OD, Ppr
S / I
After
QC & OD investigations; Originals entered into the State
Detectives
Automated Property System; most agencies
retainfor2 ears GC '34090
COMMUNICATIONS
! CAD f DISPATCH
Police /
Audio Recordings or Tapes - (CAD/RMS)
Department Preference; legally mandated for
Commun.
PD -032 Recordings of Telephone & Radio
366 days
Mag
100 days; (may be discoverable or made public
Communications Dispatch Tapes (CAD)
1
in some circumstances), GC §§34090, 34090.6
Police /
Commun.
PD -033 Vacation Checks / Patrol Requests
Mag, Ppr
Preliminary Draft (entered in RMS I CAD
When No
Longer
Renuired
system; GC §34090 et seq.
PROPERTY
AND EVIDENCE
Police /
Property &
PD -034 _Property & Evidence Database
Indefinite
Mag
Department Preference (data is interrelated);
Evidence
GC §34090
Police /
Property &
Evidence
-
PD -035 Crime Report Photos
Mag, Mfr,
ODPpr
,
1
Yes: After
S / I I QC & OD Department Preference; GC §34090
I
Follows the
Retention of
the Evidenc
Police /
Property &
Gun and Narcotics Destruction LogMinimum
PD -036
2
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
S / I Department Preference; GC §34090
Evidence
(Documents related to)
years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
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Media
vital?
1=Impart Paper after
Comments /Reference
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Retention
Options
M=Mfr Imaged 8i
If the record is not listed here. refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folderf e..
last document + 2 years), since destruction is normallrformed by file folder.
HOLDS: Lit! ation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/orinvesti ations suspend normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or completion).
Police /
Property & Evidence Logs / Destructicn
Mag, Mfr,
Property &
PD -037
Authorizations
2 years
OD, Ppr
Yes: After
S/1 QC & OD GC §34090
Evidence
Police /
Property &
PD -038
2 years
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
SII GC §34090
Safekeeping: Lost & Found Property
Evidence
(Documents related to)
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
—
RECORDS
Police I
Records
PD -039 RMS Database
—
Indefinite
Yes Mag
Data Fields I Records are interrelated;
.§34090
Expiration +
Police I
PD -040 Alarm Permits
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
S / I GC §34090
Records
2 ears
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
2 years
Police / PD -041 CHP Forms: Pursuit Report (CHP 187A),
Mag' Mfr'
S/M/I Yes: After GC §34090
Records
Vehicle Report (CHP 180), etc.
OD, Ppr
QC & OID
Police /
Citations (Parking, Traffic, Marijuana /
Records
PD -042 Cannabis). Includes requests for
2 years
Mag, Mfr,
OD, Ppr
S/MII Yes: After
QC & OD GC §34090 at seq.
dismissals, cancellations, and appeals.
CRIME REPORTS / SEALED RECORDS:
Police /
Age of
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
Records
PD -043
Sealed Juvenile Cases - Childhood Sexual
Majority + 22
Yes
OD, Ppr
S/M/l CCP §§340.1, GC §34090
QC & OD
Assault
years
Per Court
CRIME REPORTS/ SEALED RECORDS:
Order
Police /
PD -044
(Subject 26
Yes Mag, Mfr,
S/M/I Yes: After CCP §§340.1, GC §34090; GC §68152(8)(1),
�W&I
Records
Sealed Juvenile Cases
years old /
OD, Ppr
QC & OD §781(d)
Except Sealed Childhood Sexual Assault
Sealing Date
+ 5 years)
I
CRIME REPORTS:
_
Police /
PD -045
Until Found
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: Ager Department Preference to facilitate Three
Records
Lost Property: Firearms entered into
or
Yes OD, Ppr
S/M/I QC & OD Strikes law and ease of document imaging
CLETS (if not Permanent Retention
Recovered
administration; PC§ 11108.2(b); GC §34090
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Total
1=Import
Vital?
Paper after
Comments /Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options M=Mfr
Imaged &
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed and imply a full file folder (e.g.
last document + 2 ears). since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits andlor investi ations sus end normal retention periods Irstention resumes after settlement or completion
CRIME REPORTS:
Department Preference; DOJ retains CACI
ALL Capital Crimes, Homicide, Juvenile,
(Child Abuse Central Index) information for
Police / PD -046
Child Abuse (substantiated), Elder Abuse
P
Yes Mag, Mfr, S/M/I
Yes: After adults 100 years; Most have no limitations on
Records
(substantiated), & Sexual Assault (Rape),
OD, Ppr
QC & OD commencement of action; PC §§ 261, 286,
Arson (Suspected or Undetermined)
288, 288a, 288.5, 289, 289.5, and 799; 803(h),
111169 et seq.; 11170(a); WIC 707(b)
No f=urther
CRIME REPORTS:
Police / PD -047
Records
Child Abuse or Neglect Investigation
Report on
Suspected
Mag, Mfr,
S/M/I
Yes: After
PC §§11169(c),11170(a)(3)
Reports - Unsubstantiated or
Abuser + 10
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Inconclusive
ears
Department Preference; Provided there are no
r
CRIME REPORTS:
outstanding warrants, unrecovered identifiable
Police /
PD
Minimum 5
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After items, criminal deaths, they are not historically
-048
Records
Except those specifically mentioned in
years
Yes OD, Ppr SIM/I
QC & OD significant, and it is not classified under PC
the schedule (ALL Others)
§800 & 290; Stat. of Limit. is 2 yrs; Destroy
juvenile marijuana after age18; H&S §11361.5,
GC §34090, PC §802, PC §§187, 800 et seq.
CRIME REPORTS:
Misdemeanor or Infraction -Adult
Conviction
Police / PD -049
Marijuana /Cannabis - H&S
No or Arrest (If
Yes: Before Mag, Mfr, S/M/I
Yes: After (Courts and other Agencies "Shall" destroy);
Records
§11357(b)(c)(d)(e) or H&S §11360(b) (with
Conviction)
Disposition OD, Ppr
QC & OD H&S§ 11361.5 et seq.
procedure in H&S §11361.5) - Except those
+ 2 years
with outstanding stolen property, including
firearms. or lost firearms
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Records Description
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I Media
Vital?
1=Import
Paper, after 1
Comments I Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
R=Scan
C'
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed and imply a full file folder e..
last document + 2 years), since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation,
complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/or invesfi ations suspend normal retention periods
retention resumes after settlement or completion).
CRIME REPORTS:
Police /
PD -050
Misdemeanor or Infraction -Juvenile
2 years or
Juvenile
Yes: Beton: Mag, Mfr,
S/M/l
Yes: After If no subsequent conviction ("Shall" Destroy);
Records
Marijuana I Cannabis - H&S §11357(6) -
Years old
d
Disposition OD, Ppr
QC & OD H&S §11361.5
Except those with outstanding stolen
property, including firearms, or lost firearms
P
CRIME REPORTS:
(If Returned,
Police / PD -051
Follows the
Yes: Before Mag, Mfr,
S/M/I
Yes: After Department Preference; GC §34090
Records
Missing Persons
Retention foo
Disposition OD, Ppr
QC & OD
the Crime
Report)
CRIME REPORTS:
Date of
Individual petitions District Attorney; Sheriff
Police / PD -052
Factually Innocent Petition Accepted
Arrest + 3
Yes: Before Mag, Mfr,
S/M/l
Yes: After concurs that person is factually innocent, then
Records
Records Sealed Pending Destruction -
Disposition OD, Ppr
QC & OD seals record ("Shall" Destroy); GC §34090; PC
Except those with outstanding stolen
years
§851.8(a)
property, including firearms, or lost firearms
CRIME REPORTS:
Police /
PD -053
Misdemeanor or Infraction Marijuana /
Offender isYes:
180Years
Before Mag, Mfr,
S/M/l
Yes: After (Courts and other Agencies "Shall" destroy);
Records
Cannabis §11357(de) - Juvenile on
ld
Disposition OD, Ppr
QC & OD H&S§ 11361.5 et seq., 11357(e)
School Grounds during School Hours
(with 1-rocedure in H&S X11361.5
i CRIME REPORTS:
Police /
PD -054
Vacatur Relief Granted by Court - Victim of
Court Order
Mag, Mfr,
S/M/I
Yes: After Individual petitions Court ("Shall" Destroy); GC
Records
Human Trafficking, or Victim of Intimate
+ 1 year
OD, Ppr
QC & OD §34090; PC §§236.14(k); 236.15(k)
Partner Violence or Sexual Violence
Nonviolent Crimes
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Records Descri tion
p
Total
Vital? Media
1=Import
Paper after
Comments /Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M --Mfr
Imaged &
C' ?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder 11e.
Q. last document + 2 ears since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS. Li&,ation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/or investigations
suspend normal retention periods
retention resumes aRersettlement or com letiorlL
Police /
Crime Statistics / Uniform Crime Reports
PD -055
P
Mag, Mfr,
S/M/l
Yes: After Department
De
Records
(UCR) -Summaries (BCS)
2 ears
y
OD, Ppr
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
QC & OD p preference; GC §34090
Yes: After GC 34090
Police / PD -056 Hearing Officer Determinations (Citation
Records
Appeals, Tows, etc.)
OD, Ppr
QC & OD §
Police/
PD -057 Permits -Amplified Sound, Dance, etc..
Expiration +
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After
GC §34090
Records
2 ears
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Police /
Permits: Cannabis, Firearms Dealers,
PD -058 Secondhand Dealers, Pawn Brokers
Expiration +
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes:
Y: After
GC §34090
Records
Licenses
2 years
ODPpr
, p
& OD
Department preference; Pursuant to PC §457.1
Police /
PD -059 Registrants: Arson Rittilt
egsraons: Adus
P, or Death
Mag, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After et seq.; required to register for fife; If released
Records
of Registrar:
OD, Ppr
QC & OD from CYA, records are destroyed after age 25
sealing pursuant to W&I §781; GC §34090.7
ge 25 or
rSSealingDat-.
Registrants: Arson Registrations:
Police /
PD -060 Juveniles released from California Youth
Mag, Mfr,
�ior
Pursuant to PC 457.1 et se If released from
Yes: After § q.;
Records
OD, Ppr
P
S / 1
QC & OD CYA, records are destroyed after age 25 or
Authority
5 years
sealing pursuant to W&I §781; GC §34090.7
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1=Import Paper after
Comments /Reference
(OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr Imaged 8
— 9
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for Ci! -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and im I a full file folder j e.g.
last document + 2 ears], since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints, claims, public records act requests audits and(or investigations
suspend normal retention periods f retention resumes after settlement or completion) -
Department Preference; After 2021, Offenders
Police !
PD -061 Registrants: Sex Offender Registrations:
P, or Death
Mag, Mfr,
Sit Yes: After can petition Court for removal 10 or 20 years
Records
Adults
ref Registrani
OD, Ppr
QC & OD after offense, provided there are no subsequent
offenses; Pursuant to PC §290 et seq.
F or Sealing
Date + 5
years
Department Preference; After 2021, Offenders
Police !
Registrants: Sex Offender Registrations:
PD -062
Court
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After can petition Court for removal 10 or 20 years
S / I
Records
Juveniles
r
Oder
OD, Ppr
QC & OD after offense, provided there are no subsequent
Deathh off
offenses; Pursuant to PC §290 et seq.
Registrant
Restraining Orders, Emergency Protective
Court
PD -063 Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders,
Expiration
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After
S!M/I Not a City record
Legal Stipulations, Orders After Hearing
the Order
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
(When Not filed with the case file)
Police /
PD -064 Ride A -Long Waiver Form
Mag, Mfr,
S/M/l Yes: After GC §34090 at seq.
2 years
Records
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Police /PD
-065 Ride -A -Long Waiver Form
S / I GC §34090 at seq.
2 years
OD, Ppr
QC & OD
Court or
Subpoenas (Personal Appearance of Police
PD -066
Mag, Mfr,
Yes: After Court or District Attorney records; GC §34090
S/I
When No
Longer
Dist. Attny
Employees)
Re . u ired
OD, Ppr
QC & OD et seq.
Police !
Video Recordings - Jail / Temporary
Records
PD -067 Holding / Building Security, City
1 year
Mag
Records regular ongoing operations of the City;
Operations
GC §34090.6 et seq.
Police /
Video Recordings - Public Areas / Public
PD -068 g
When No
Longer
I
Mag
Does not record regular and ongoing
Records I
I Activity
Required
I I
operations; GC §34090.6 et seq,
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Record (OFR)
Total
Retention
Vital? Media
Options
1=Import Paper after Comments / Reference
M=Mfr Imaged &
=Scan C'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder: e. c;. last document + 2 ears , since destruction is normally performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits andlorinvesti afions suspend normal retention Periods retention resumes after settlement or completion).
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
/ ENGINEERING
apua mprovemen Projects �:
MAINTENANCE -ONLY PROJECTS (Painting,
Completion +
Pavement Resurfacing, Potholing, Signal
5 years or
Public Works
Synchronization, Slip Lining, Slurry Seal, Re-
After Fundin
Mag,
Statute of Limitations for Errors &
Omissions
Services / PWS -001
Roof, etc. - No change in Infrastructure
Agency
'rf
Yes: Until
Mfr, OD,
not applicable; Some grant
Yes: After
SII funding agencies require audits; Statute
Engineering
Configuration)
Audit,
Completed
p Ppr
OC & OD
of Limitations: Contracts & Spec's=4
required,
All Final Records (Plans, RFP /Specifications &
whichever is
years, CCP §337 et. seq., GC §34090
Addenda, Successful Proposal, Change Orders,
longer
_
Notice of Completion Photos etc.)
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP):
Administration File
Completion :
10 years or
Some grant funding agencies require
Project Administration, Certified Payrolls, Certificate
After Fundinin;;
audits; Statute of Limitations for Errors &
Public Works
Compliance, Construction Managers Logs,Mag,
Agency
Yes: Until
Omissions is 10 years; Statute of
Yes: After
Services / PWS -002
Correspondence, Costs, Estimates, Daily Inspections,
Audit, if
Completed Mfr, OD,
S / I OC & OD Limitations: Contracts & Spec's=4 years,
Engineering
Insurance Certificates, Preliminary Notices, Project
required,
Ppr
Wrongful Death=comp. + 5 years,
Schedules, Public Relations, Meeting Agendas &
whichever is
Developers=comp. + 10 years; CCP §337
Minutes, Monthly Reports, Notices, Real Estate
longer
et. seq., GC §34090
Appraisals, RFIs / RFQs , Safety. SWPPP / WPCP,
etc.
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP):
Permanent File
Department preference; retained for
Public Works
Plans, RFP / Specifications & Addenda, Successful
Mag
disaster preparedness purposes; Final
Services / PWS -003
Proposal, Change Orders, EIRs, Negative
P
Yes: Until Mfr, OD,
S / I Yes: After environmental determinations are
"reasonable
Engineering
Declarations, Categorical Exemptions, Materials
Completed
Ppr
QC & OD required to be kept a period
TestingReports, Gradin Permits, Hazardous
P 9
of time"; 14 CCR §15095(c); CCP §337
Materials, Notice of Completion, Photos, Record
et. seq., GC §34090
Drawings Soils Reports, Studies, Submittals, Surveys,
etc.
Public Works
Design & Construction Standards - Authored by
Mag,
Services / PWS -004
the City for Construction of City Infrastructure
P
Mfr, OD,
Yes: After
S/1 Department Preference; GC §34090
Engineering
(CWP or Land Development)
Ppr
QC & OD
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Record OFR Retention No. Records Description
(OFR)
TotalMedia
Retention
1=Import Paper after
Vital? Comments / Reference
Options M=Mfr Imaged &
S=Scan I QC'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retentionfor Ci -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed and imply a full file folder e.. last document + 2 years), , since destruction is normally erformed b file folder.
HOLDS: Liti ation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/orinvestigations su end normal retention eriods retention resumes after settlement or com letion .
Public Works Drawings, Maps, and Record Drawings, Large-
Services / PWS -005 Format Drawings, Survey Record Maps,
P
Mag, Yes: After
Yes (all) Mfr, OD, S / I
Drafts should be destroyed; GC §34090
Engineering Capital Improvement Project "As -Built"
Ppr QC & OD
Public Works
Services / Easements, Right of Ways, Abandonments /
Engineering or
Mag,
PWS -006 Vacation, Liens /Lien Releases (Send Deeds to
Develop.
P
Yes: After
Mfr, OD, S/I
GC §34090(a)
Services / City Clerk)
Ppr QC & OD
Engineering
Not all internal communications and
Environmental Determinations: Environmental
Public Works
notes are required to be saved; "E-mails
Impact Reports (EIRs), Negative Declarations,
Services/
that do not provide insight into the project
etc.) / CEQA -Where Engineering is the Lea
Project
Mag,p
or theagency's CEQA com compliance
'once with
Engineering or
PWS -007
Approval or
Yes: After
Mfr, OD, S/ I
respect to the roject — are not within the
p project
Develop.
Services / Correspondence and staff notes that provide
Ppr QC & OD
scope of section 21167.6, subdivision (e)
Engineering insight into the project or the agency's CEQA
+Denial
2 years
and need not be retained." Golden Door
compliance with respect to the project
Properties, LLC v. Superior Court of San
Diego County (2020) 53 Cal.App.5th 733;
PRC 21167,6; GC §34090
Public Works
Mag'
Services / PWS -008 Surveys, Record of Survey
P
Yes: After
Yes (all) Mfr, OD, S/I Yes:
OD
Department Preference; GC §34090
Engineerinu
P�.r
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES / EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE
& FLEET/ GENERAL SERVICES
Public Works
Services /
Equipment &
Fleet Maint PWS -009
AQMD Permits - for Generators, etc.
Issue Date +
Mag' Yes: After
Mfr, OD, S / I FCFR0.6; GC §34090
5 years
QC & OD
(General
Ppr
Services)
I
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Total
Media
1=Import
Paper after
Record (OFR)
Retention No. Records Description
Retention
vital?
Options
M=Mfr
Comments t Reference
Imaged &
S= n
Cid?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder fe.g. last document + 2 ears), since destruction is norma//
ertormed by file folder.
HOLDS: Lift ation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/orinvesti ations suspend normal retention
periods iratention resumes after settlement or completion)
Public Works
Services /
Fleet - Pre -Trip Inspections / Vehicle Safety
Mag,
Equipment &
PWS -010 Checks / Daily Vehicle Inspections / Daily
2 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After GC §34090; 13 CCR 1234(c)
Fleet Maint
Equipment Checks
Ppr
QC & OD
(General
Services)
Public Works
Services /
Equipment &
PWS -011 Fleet- Tire Disposal / Waste Manifests
3 years
Mfr OD,
S / I
Yes: After 14 CCR 18459.3; GC §34090
Fleet Maint
Ppr
QC & OD
(General
Services)
Public Works
Services /
Mag'
Equipment &
PWS -012 Fleet -Used Oil Disposal Manifests
3 years
Mfr, D,
S / I
Yes: After 22 CCR 66266.130(c)(5), H&S
Fleet Maint
Pp
QC & OD §25250.18(b), 25250.19(a)(3) et seq.
(General
Services)
Public Works
Department Preference; If a motor
Services /
Disposal of
carrier, required for 18 months after
required
Equipment &
Fleet - Vehicle & Equipment History Files
Vehicle or
Mag,
vehicle CHP requires life of
Yes: After
Fleet Maint
PWS -013
Equipment+
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD vehicle; OSHA requires 1 year; 8 CCR §
(General
Maintenance, Brakes, Smog Certificates, etc.
2 years
Ppr
3203(b)(1); 49 CFR 396.21(b)(1); 49 CFR
Services)
396.3; CCP §337 at. seq., 3 CCR 1234(f);
_
GC §34090
Public Works
Services/
Mag,
Equipment &
PWS -014 Generator Operation Logs &Inspections
5 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After AQMD Rule 1470; Form 400—E -13a
Fleet Maint
Ppr
QC & OD instructions; GC §34090
(General
Services)
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Office of
Record (OFR)
Retention No. Records Description
Total
Retention
Vitali
Media
Options
1=Import
M=Mfr
Paper after Comments /Reference
Imaged &
S= can
QC'd7
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed and imp!Z imp!a full file folder e. g. last document + 2 yearW, since destruction is normally
performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Liti ation, com taints, claims, ubfic records act requests, audits and/or investi ations suspend normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or com letionl
Public Works
Services /
Equipment &
Operations & Maintenance Manuals (O&M
PWS -015
Life y or
Facility
Mfr,OD
S / I
Yes: After Department Preference; GC §34090 et.
Fleet Maint
Manuals)
Equipment
, ,
Ppr
QC & OD seq.
(General
Services)
Public Works
Services /
Equipment &
PWS -016 Pressure Vessel Certifications or Permits (Air
Expiration of
Certificate or
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
S / IPermit
Yes: After Department preference; GC §34090 et.
Fleet Maint
Compressors, Propane, etc.)
Ppr
QC & OD seq.
(General
Services)
Previous SDS / MSDS may be obtained
from a service; SDS / MSDS may be
it
Public Works
destroyed as long as a record of the
Services I
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) I Material Safety Data
chemical I substance I agent, where &
Equipment &
PWS 017 Sheet (MSDS) / Chemical Use Report Form (or
30 years
Mfr OD,
S / I
Yes: After when it was used is maintained for 30
Fleet Maint
records of the chemical I substance I agent,
Ppr
QC & OD years; Applies to qualified employers;
(General
where & when it was used)
Claims can be made for 30 years for toxic
Services)
substance exposures; 8 CCR
3204(d)(1)(B)(2 and 3), 29 CFR
1910.1020(d)(1)(i), GC §34090
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
/ ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
Public Works
Services /
FOG (Fats, Oil & Grease) Inspections /
Mag,
Yes: After
Department preference; Monitoring
Environ.
PWS -018 Pretreatment Annual & Quarterly Reports
3 years
Mfr & D ,
S / I
QC OD
records required for 3 years; 40 CFR
Services
PO
§§122.21, 122.41; 40 CFR 403.12
Public Works
Services /
PWS -019 Industrial Waste Permits
No Longer in
Business + 2
Mag Ppr
Department Preference; GC §34090 et
Environ.
seq.
Services
i
years
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Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vitali Media
1=Import
Paper after Comments / Reference
Record (OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
5= can I
2C'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for Cil -wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file foider e.. last document + 2 yearsj. since destruction is normally performed
by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/or investi ations suspend normal retention periods retention resumes after settlement or completion).
Public Works
Services /
Mag,
Department preference; Monitoring
Yes: After
Environ.
PWS -020 Industrial Waste Pretreatment Files
3 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
records required for 3 years; 40 CFR
QC & OD
Services
Ppr
§§122.21,122.41; 40 CFR 403.12
Solid Waste Recycling / AB 939 Compliance /
SB 1383 Compliance (Organic Waste Collection
Department preference; required for 5
Public Works
and Recycling). CalRecycle Annual Waste
Mag,
years; Low -Carbon Fuel Standard
Services /
PWS -021 Diversion Report / Measure D annual report/
10 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After regulations credits can be received for 10
Environ.
Form 303 report (HHW report) / CaIREcycle
Ppr
QC & OD years, and are eligible for an extension;
Services
Used Oil report/ CaIREcycle Bottles & Cans
14 14 CC
CC R § 18995.2; H&S §39730.7; GC
report, etc.
090
Public Works
Services /
Environ.
PWS -022 Solid Waste Tonnage Reports I Statistics
10 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After Department preference; GC §34090
QC & OD
Services
Ppr
Public Works
Services /
Environ.
Services OR
PWS Solid Waste:
Mag,
Yes: After
-023 Construction Waste Management
10 years
Mfr, OD,
S
QC & OD Department Preference; GC §34090
Development
Ppr
Services /
Building
Public Works
Mag'
Services /
Solid Waste: Events / HHW Events (Household
PWS -024
10 years
Mfrr,,O D,
S
Yes: After Department Preference (3 years is
Environ.
Hazardous Waste)
QC & OD required); 14 CCR 18812.4; GC §34090
Services
Public Works
Services /
pWS-025 Storm Drain System Maintenance (Slip Lining,
5 years
Mfr agOD,
S / I
Yes: After Department Preference; GC §34090
Environ.
etc.)
Ppr
QC & OD
Services
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Total
Vital? Media
1=Import
Paper after
Comments I Reference
Record (OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
$= Scan
C'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for C' -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is com feted, and imply a full file folder (e.g. last document + 2 veam, since destruction is normally
erformed by rile folder.
HOLDS. Lifi ation, complaints, claims public records act requests, audits and/or ' vestigations sus end normal ratentionperiods retention resumes after settlement or completion).
Public Works
Services /
PWS -026
Stormwater Illicit Discharges
5 years
Mag'
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
Required for a minimum of -3 years; 40
CFR 122.41Q)(2); SWRCB Order 2006-
Environ.
Ppr
QC & OD
03; 40 CFR §§122.21,122.41, 122.44;
Services
GC §34090
Public Works Stormwater Inspections (Business Inspections,
Services /
Mag,
Yes: After
Department Preference; Federal mandate
PWS -027
Environ.
O&M related inspections, and Development
5 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD
is 3 years; SWRCB Order 2006-03;
Services
Inspections)
Ppr
4§§122.21, 122.41, 122.44; GC §34090
Public Works
Services /
Mag,
Yes: After
Department Preference; Federal mandate
PWS -028
Environ.
Stormwater: NPDES Annual Reports
5 years
Mfr, OD,
s i I
QC & OD
is 3 years; SWRCB Order 2006-03;
Services
Ppr
4§§122.21, 122.41, 122.44; GC §34090
Public Works
Services /
Expiration +
Mag,
Yes: After
Department Preference; Federal mandate
Environ. PWS -029
Stormwater: NPDES Permits / MS -4 Permits
5 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD
is 3 years; SWRCB Order 2006-03;
Services
Ppr
4§§122.21, 122.41, 122.44; GC §34090
Public Works
Services /
Mag,
Yes: After
Department Preference; Federal mandate
PWS -030
Environ.
Street Sweeping Tonnage Reports
5 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD
is 3 years; SWRCB Order 2006-03;
Services
Ppr
4§§122.21, 122.41, 122.44; GC §34090
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES / STREETS & TREES
Public Works
Mag,
Yes: After
Department Preference (agricultural
Services / PWS -031
Herbicide or Pesticide Application Forms
pp
2 ears
y
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD
Pesticide records are required for 2
Streets & Trees
Ppr
years); GC §34090; 3 CCR 6623
Public Works
Mag,
Services / PWS -032
Playground Equipment Maintenance
5 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
QC & OD
Department preference; GC §34090
Streets & Trees
Ppr
Public Works
Mag,
Services / PWS -033
Street Light Maintenance
5 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
QC & OD
Department preference; GC §34090
Streets & Trees
Ppr
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Total
Vital? Media 1=Import Paper after Comments I Reference
Record (OFR)
Retention
Options M=Mfr Imaged &
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed and imply a full file folder (e.g. last document + 2 years i, since destruction is normal2 performed by rile folder.
HOLDS: Litigation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/orinvestigations suspend normal retention periods eretention resumes after settlement or completion .
Public Works Streets -Sidewalk Maintenance, Grinding,
WS-034
Services /FP_
5 years
Mag' Yes: After
Mfr, OD, S / I Department preference; GC §34090
Asphalt Ramping (Logs and Forms)
Streets &Trees
OC & OD
Ppr
Public Works r
Indefinite -
I
Services / , PWS -035 Tree DATABASE
Streets & Trees
Mintmum 5
years
Mag i Data is interrelated; GC §34090
Public Works
Tree Maintenance, Trimming, Arborists Reports
Services / PWS -036
5 years
, Mag
Yes: After
Mfr, OD, S / I Department preference; GC §34090
Streets & Trees (ALL City -owned trees)
OC & OD
_ Ppr
Public Works
Mag Department Preference (the Regional
Services / Lead PWS -037 Underground Service Alerts (USA's) / Dig Alerts
3 years
Mfr, OD, Sit Yes: After Notification Center has the obligation to
Div.
Ppr OC & OD retain the notice for 3 years); GC
_
§§4216.2(d) & 4216.3(d), GC §34090
Division Work Orders / Service Requests / Service
Providing PWS -038 I Orders - CRM / CMMS DATABASE
(Computerized Maintenance Management
Indefinite
Mag Data is interrelated; GC §34090
Service / Work
System)
Work Orders / Service Requests / Service
Division
Mag,
When No
Orders - All Information Entered in CRM !
Providing PWS -039
Longer
Yes: After Preliminary drafts (the database is the
Mfr, OD, SII
CMMS Database
Service /Work
Required
OC & OD original); GC §34090
Ppr
(Paper drafts)
Work Orders / Service Requests / Service
Orders - NOT entered In CRM / CMMS
Division Database (or partial information entered into
Mag,
Providing PWS -040 CMMS Database)
5 years
Yes: After City Preference; CCP §§338 et seq., 340
Mfr, OD, S / I
Service / Work (Division providing service retains originals;
Ppr OC & OD et seq., 342, GC §34090
Division requesting service is considered a
copVJ
PUBLIC WORKS
SERVICES
I UTILITY BILLING
Public Works
Indefinite -
Services / Utility PWS -041
_Utility Billing Database
Minimum 5
Yes Mag
Data Fields /Records are interrelated;
Billing
ears
GC §34090
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(OFR)
Record OFR
Retention No. Records Description
p
Total
Retention
Vital? Media
Options
1=Import Paper after
Comments t Reference
M=Mfr Imaged &
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for Ci -14rde Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed. and imply a full file folder e.. last document + 2 ears
since destruction is normal!v performed by file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation. complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/or invest' ations sus
end normal retention periods &etenfion resumes after settlement or completion).
Public Works
Department Preference; Negative credit
Services / Utility
information remains on credit reports for
Billing
Collection Agency Assignments / Unpaid
7 - 10 years; Meets auditing standards;
OR
PWS -042 Accounts
7 years
Mag, Ppr
City does not Lien property (Liens are
Finance /
good for 10 years from recording date,
General
and may be extended by re-recording
Accounting
lien); WC 36729; GC §34090
Public Works
j
Fire Membership Billing (for Medical
Department preference (meets municipal
Services /Utility
PWS -043
Subscriptions)
5 years
Mag, Ppr
government auditing standards); GC
g )
BillingTransportation
§34090 et seq.
When No
Depart
Providing
PWS -044 Meter Change Orders / On & Off Orders
Longer
Mag, Ppr
Department preference (Copies); GC
Service / Work
Re wired
§34090.7
Public Works
Services / UtilityPWS-045
Water Billing: Appeals - Payment Delinquency
Final
+ 2
Mag,
Ppr, Mfr,
Documented or attached to Customer
Yes: After
S/1 Record in database
Billing
& Impending Discontinuation
ars
OD
QC & OD GC §34090; H&S
§116906
Public Works
Services /Utility
Water Billing: Non-payment Notices / Notice
PWS Payment Delinquency &Impending
n No
Mag,
Documented or attached to Customer
Yes: After
-046
ger
Ppr, Mfr,
S / I Record in database GC §34090; H&S
Billing
Discontinuation
wired
OD
QC & OD §116908
Public Works
Services / Utility I
r
PWS -047 Water Billing: NSF Checks /Adjustments toger
Mag,
Ppr, Mfr,
Documented or attached to Customer
S / I Yes: After
n No
Customer accounts
Record in database GC 34090; H&S
QC&OD
Billing
MDenon
iredOD
§116908§Public
Works
Services / Utili
PWS-048Water Billing: Payment Plans: Amortization,letion
tion orMag,
Documented or attached to Customer
Yes: AftertY
Billing
Altemative Payment Plans, Deferrals, etc.ment
anPublic
Ppr, Mfr,
r,
S / I Record in database GC §34090; H&S
QC & OD§116910
enServices
Works
/ Utilit PWS -049 Water Billing: Policy on Discontinuation ofeded;
yResidential
Mag'
Ppr, MfrS/IQC
Yes: After Must post to Website; H&S §116906; GC
Billing
Service for Nonpayment
um 2
ODrs
& OD §34090
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I Destroy
Office of
Record (OFR)
Retention No. Records Description
Total
Retention
Vital?
Media
Options
I=Import Paper after
M=Mfr Imaged &
Comments I Reference
S=qcan
C'd7
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full rile folder (e.g. last document + 2 ears since destruction is normally
performed by rile folder.
HOLDS: Lib ation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/or' vesti ations spend normal retention pedods retention resumes after settlement or completion),
Public Works I
Services / Utility
Water Billing: Report of Annual
PWS -050
Minimum 2
Mag'
Ppr, Mfr,
S / I
Yes: After Must post to Website; H&S §116918; GC
Billing
Discontinuations of Residential Service
years
OD
QC & OD §34090
Public Works
Services / Utility
PWS -051 Water Billing:: AutoPay Applications
Minimum 2
Yes
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
Department preference; GC §34090
Billin
years
P^r
QC & OD
PJJBLICWORKS
SERVICES
/ SEWER
Public Works
PWS -052 CCN Videos of Sewer Lines
2 years
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After GC §34090
Services / Sewer
FPpr
Ppr
QC & OD
Public Works
Mag,
Services Lead
PWS -053 Confined Space Entries /Hot Work Permits
2 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After 8 CCR 5157(d)(14) & (e)(6); 29 CFR
Div..
QC & OD 1910.146(e)(6) GC §34090
Public Works
_
Services /
PWS -054 Sanitary Spills Overflows
Mag'
Yes es After Required for a minimum of 5 years; 40
Wastewater
and (SSOs)
5 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC & OD CFR 122.410)(2); SWRCB Order 2006-
Collections
Ppr
03; 40 CFR 122.410)(2); GC §34090
Public Works
Services /
Wastewater
PWS -055 Sewer Odor Complaints / Investigations
5 years
Mag'
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes:
Y: After
QC OD Department preference; GC §34090
Collections
Ppr
Public Works
Sewer System Management Plans (SSMP) and
Mag'
Department preference; SSOs are
Services /
Audits / Sanitary Spills Overflow Prevention
PWS -056
Superseded
Mfr, OD
S / I
Yes: After required for a minimum of 5 years; 40
Wastewater
Plan (SSOPP) and Sanitary Sewer Overflow
+ 5 years
,
Ppr
P p
QC & OD CFR 122.410)( 2) ; SWRCB Order 2006-
Collections
Response Plan
03; GC §34090
3 years
Public Works
Services / Lead PWS -057 Underground Service Alerts (USA's) / Dig Alerts
Mag'
Mfr, OD, !
S / I
Yes: After Required for 3 years; GC §§4216.2(f) &
Div.
Ppr
QC & OD 4216.3(d); GC §34090
Indefinite -
Division Work Orders /Service Requests - CRM /
Providing
PWS -058 CMMS DATABASE (Computerized
Minimum 5
Mag
Data is interrelated; GC §34090
Service/ Work
, Maintenance Management System)
ears
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Do not duplicate or distribute without prior written permission from GGS (909) 337-3516 Adopted:
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Office of
Retention No. Records Description
Total
Vitali Media
]=Import
Paper after Comments !Reference
Record (OFR)
Retention
Options
M=Mfr
Imaged &
S=Scan
C'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and im ly a full rile folder e.. last document + 2 ears , since destruction is normall
erformed b file folder.
HOLDS: Lift ation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/or investi ations sus end normal retention 2eriods retention resumes after settlement or com letionl
Division
Work Orders / Service Requests - All
When No
Mag,
Providing
PWS -059 Information Entered in CRM / CMMS
Longer
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After Preliminary drafts (the database is the
Service / Work
Database
Required
Ppr
QC & OD original); GC §34090
Pa,er drafts.
Work Orders / Service Requests - NOT entered
Division
in CRM / CMMS Database (or partial
Mag,
Providing
information entered into CMMS Database)
PWS -060
5 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After City Preference; CCP §§338 at seq., 340
Service /Work
(Division providing service retains originals;
Ppr
QC & OD at seq., 342, GC §34090
Division requesting service is considered a
copy)
PUBLIC
WORKS SERVICES
/ WATER
Public Works
Indefinite -
Services / Water
PWS -061 _SCADA Database (Water)
Minimum 5
Mag
Data is interrelated; GC §34090
ears
i
Department preference; Required for 12
Public Works f
Consumer Confidence Report -Annual Water
PWS -062
P
Mag,
S" I
Yes - After years or 2 compliance cycles; 22 CCR
Services / Water
Quality Report
OD, Ppr
QC & OD 64400.25; 22 CCR §64470, 40 CFR
141.33(a); 40 CFR 141.91
Department Preference; Only Lead &
Public Works
Lab Reports & Chains of Custody: ALL Potable
Minimum 12
Mag,
Copper is Required for 12 years or 2
Yes -After
Services /Water
PWS -063 Water (Bacteriological and Organics,
years
OD, Ppr
S / I
compliance cycles; 22 CCR 64400.25; 22
QC & OD
Chemical, Lead & Copper)
CCR §64470, 40 CFR 141.33(a); 40 CFR
141.91;
Public Works
Prop. 218 (Property -based fees) - Notice
Services / Lead
PWS -064 Mailing List, Protest Letters / Ballots,
2 years
Mag, Ppr
GC §53753(e)(2)
Div.
_ Tabulation
10 years
Public Works
PWS -065 Reservoirs: Dive Videos
Mag'
Mfrr,,O D,
S
Yes - After Department preference (covers 2
Services / Water
pr
QC & OD mandated cycles); GC §34090
P
Public Works Reservoirs: Inspection Reports, Maintenance
PWS -066
Mag'
Mfrr,,OrD.
S
Yes - After
Department preference; GC §34090
Services / Water
Records
QC & OD
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Image:
Destroy
Office of
Record (OFR)
Retention No.
Records Description
Total
Retention
Vital? Media
Options
1=Import
M=Mfr
Paper after Comments /Reference
Imaged &
can
C'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imolv a full file folder (e.g. last document + 2 ears), since destruction is normally
erformed by file folder.
HOLDS: Uti ation, complaints. claims, ublic records act nests, audits and(or vestigations su end normal retention
periods rretention resumes after settlement or comcletion ).
Public Works
Mag'
I
ServicesLead
PWS -067
Underground Service Alerts (USA's) /Dig Alerts
3 years
Mfr, OD,
S
Yes - After Required for 3 years; GC §§4216.2(f) &
Div.
Ppr
QC & OD 14216.3(d); GC §34090
Public Works
Services / Water
PWS -068
Water Conservation Programs / Pool Covers,
Faucet Replacements, etc.
5 ears
y
Mfr OD,
S / I
Yes: After
QC & OD (meets auditing standards); GC §34090
_
Ppr
P
Public Works
Services / Water PWS -069 Water Rights
Mag'
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After
QC & OD Department Preference; GC §60201
Ppr
Public Works Water Supply Assessments, Studies, Reports /
PWS -070 Stream Studies Flow/ Water Planning
Mag,
Yes:
Y: After
Services /Water
and
P
Mfr, OD,
S / I
& OD Department Preference; GC §60201
Studies
Ppr
Public Works
Services /Water
PWS -071
Water System Variances
P
Mag'
Mfr, OD,
Sit
Yes:
Y: After
Department Preference; GC §60201
Ppr
& OD
Public Works
Services / Water
PWS -072
Wells (including abandoned or destroyed wells)
P
Mag'
Mfr, OD,
S
Yes -After
es
Department preference; GC §34090
Ppr
OD
Division Work Orders/ Service Requests - CRM/
PWS -073
CMMS DATABASE (Computerized
EIndefinite]Providing
mumMag
Data is interrelated; GC §3409D
Service / Work
Maintenance Management System)
arsWork
Orders / Service Requests - AllDivision
Mag,
When N
Providing
Information Entered in CRM /CMMS
PWS -074
Longer
Mfr, OD,
S
Yes -After Preliminary drafts (the database is the
Service /Work
Database
Required
Ppr
QC & OD original); GC §34090
(Paper drafts)
Work Orders / Service Requests - NOT entered
in
CRM / CMMS Database (or partial
Division
Providing
information entered into CMMS Database)
PWS -075
5 years
Mag'
Mfr, OD,
S
Yes - After City Preference; CCP §§338 et seq., 340
Service /Work
(Division providing service retains originals;
Ppr
QC & OD et 342, GC 34090
seq.,
q §
Division requesting service is considered a
copy)
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estroy
Office of
Record (OFR)
Retention No. Records Description
Total
Retention
Vital?
Media
Options
I=Import
M=Mfr
Paper
after
Comments /Reference
S=Scan
Imaged &
QC'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder (e.g. last document + 2 yearsJ, since destruction is normal!y performsb file folder.
HOLDS: Litigation. complaints, claims, public records act reuests, audits and/or investi ations sus
end normal retention
nods retention resumes after settlement or completion)
RECREATION & COMMUNITY
SERVICES
Recreation &
Recreation Activity Registration Database
Indefinite -
Community
R&CS-001 (RecOne)
Minimum 2
Mag,
Department preference; GC §34090
Services
ears
Recreation &
Activity I Special Programs I Event Files
Mag,
Yes: After
Community
R&CS-002 Children's Programs, Cultural Arts, Sports,
Minimum 2
Mfr, OD,
S ! I
QC'd &
Department preference; GC §34090
Services
Seniors, Filming, Theatre Programs etc.
years
Ppr
OD
Recreation &
Activity Guide / Class Guide / Program Guide
Mag,
Yes: After
Community
R&CS-003 (Final)
2 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC'd &
GC §34090
Services
Ppr
OD
Recreation &
Community
Agreements & Contracts - Class Instructors,
R&CS-003.5 Performers, Special Events, Sponsorships, Others
Completion
Mag,
Yes: Before
Mfr, OD
S / I
Yes: After
Department Preference; Statute of
Limitations for Errors & Omissions is not
Services
where Errors & Omissions don't apply
2 years
Completion ,
Ppr
QC & OD
applicable; CCP §§337. 337.1(a),
337.15, 343; GC §34090
Applications / Participants' Registration / Liability
Recreation &
Forms / Release of Liability Forms / Photo
Yes: During Mag,
Yes: After
Community
R&CS-004 Releases / Waivers of Liability / Permissions:
2 years
Class or Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC'd &
GC §34090
Services
Camps, Field Trips, Authorization to give
Program Ppr
OD
Medicine, etc.
CDBG Funding; Meets auditing
standards; Uniform Admin. Requirements
for Grants to Local Governments is 3
Recreation &
Mag,
9
Yes:
years from expenditure report or final
Community
R&CS-005 Client Intake Forms / CDBG Intake Forms
Last Visit + 5
Mfr,
S / I
When
payment of grantee or subgrantee; 21
Services
years
Ppr
Inactive
CFR 1403.36 & 1403.42(b); 24 CFR
85.42, 91.105(h), 92.505, & 570.502(b),
28 CFR 66.42; 29 CFR 97.42; 40 CFR
31.42; 44 CFR 13.42; 45 CFR 92.42;
OMB Circular A-133; GC §34090
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Office of
Record (OFR) Retention No.
Records Description
Total
Retention
Media
Vital?
Options
1=Import Paper
after Comments 1 Reference
M=Mfr
S=Scan Imaged 8
QC'd?
If the record is not listed here, refer
to the Retention for Ci[ -Wide Standards
Retenfions begin when the act is com feted, and i I a full file folder e. . last document + 2 vears;, since destruction is normally performed by rile folder.
HOLDS. Litf ation, complaints, claims, public records act requests, audits and/or investigations su
end normal retention periods {retention resumes after settlement or co letion .
Recreation & Evaluations / Surveys(Programmatic Evaluations
Y
Community R&CS-006Longer
When No
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
I Yes: After
Content Not Substantive /Preliminary
S / I QC'd &
Services of Recreation programs)
Required
Ppr
drafts / Transitoryrecords; GC 34090
§
Recreation &
_OD
Yes: After
Mag,
Community R&CS-007 Incident Reports
2 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I QC'd & GC §34090
Services
Ppr
OD
Recreation &
Mag,
Yes: After
Community R&CS-008 Liability Waivers (if separate from another record)
2 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I QC'd & GC §34090
Services
Ppr
OD
Recreation & Park Facility Use Requests/ Field Rentals/
Mag,
Yes: After
Facility Use Applications and Permits (Includes
Community R&CS-009
� Insurance Certificates and ABC Permits where
2 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I QC'd & GC §34090 et. seq.
Services
appropriate)
Ppr
OD
Copies -
Ci Clerk R&CS-010 Recreation &Parks Commission -AGENDAS &
City
When No
Mag'
Mfr, D,
Yes: After Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
S / I
STAFF REPORTS
Longer
O
QC & OD §34090.7.
R uired
30 days, or
Recreation &
After Minutes
Community R&CS-011 Recreation & Parks Commission - AUDIO
have been
Mag
Department preference; Audio Required
Services RECORDINGS
Approved,
for 30 days; GC §54953.5(b)
whichever is
_
Longer.
Copies -
City Clerk R&CS-012 Recreation & Parks Commission -MINUTES
When No
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
S / I Yes: After Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
Longer
Ppr
QC & OD §34090.7.
R uired
Recreation & Recreation & Parks Commission - VIDEO
Depart m ent preference; Video recordings
Community R&CS-011 RECORDINGS
2 years
Mag
of meetings are required for 90 days; GC
Services
§34090.6
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Do not duplicate or distribute without prior written permission from GGS (909) 337-3516 Adopted:
Destroy
Office of
Record (OFR)
Retention No.
Records Description
Total
Retention
Vital?
Medi
Optioafter
T
Paper
Comments / Reference
I Imaged &
QC'd?
If the record is not listed here refer to the Retention for City -Wide Standards
Retentions begin when the act is completed, and imply a full file folder e. g. last document + 2 ears , since destruction is normally performed
by file folder.
HOLDS: Lifigatfon, complaints, claims,
public records act requests, audits and/or investi
ations susoend normal retention
iefiods retention resumes after settlement or com letionl.
Recreation &
Rosters / Sign -in / Sign -Out Sheets for classes
Mag,
Yes: After
Community
R&CS-013
and programs
2 years
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC'd & GC §34090
Services
Ppr
OD
Recreation &
Mag,
Yes: After Content not substantive; Preliminary
When No
Community
R&CS-014
Schedules / Hours (classes and staff)
Longer
Mfr, OD,
S / I
QC'd & drafts not retained in the ordinary course
Services
Required
Ppr
OD of business; GC §34090
Copies -
Mag,
I
City Clerk
R&CS-015
Senior Citizens' Commission -AGENDAS &
When No
MfPpr,
S / I
Yes: Afteri Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
STAFF REPORTS
Longer
QC & OD §34090.7.
Required
30 days, or
Recreation &
Community
R&CS-011
Senior Citizens' Commission -AUDIO
have been After Minutes
Mag,
Mfr, OD,
S / I
Yes: After Department preference; Audio Required
Services
RECORDINGS
Approved,
Ppr
QC & OD for 30 days; GC §54953.5(b)
whichever is
Lonraer.
Copies -
Mag'
City Clerk
R&CS-017
Senior Citizens' Commission -MINUTES
When No
Mfrr,,O D,
S / I
Yes. After Send all originals to the City Clerk; GC
Longer
QC & OD §34090.7.
Re uired
Recreation &
Community
R&CS-016
Senior Citizens'Commission -VIDEO
Mag,
preference; Video recordings
Yes:Aftmeetings
RECORDINGS
2 years
Mfr, OD,
S/I
TDfepartment
are required for 90 days; GC
QC & O4090.6
Services
Ppr
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