CC Resolution 1999-095 Records Manual & Retention Schedule RESOLUTION NO. 99-95
a RESOLUTION Of THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, ESTABLISHING A RECORDS RETENTION
SCHEDULE FOR THE DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES OF
THE CITY AND APPROVING DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
IN ACCORDANCE HEREWITH
WHEREAS, except for records less than two years old and certain other
records, Government Code Section 34090 authorizes the head of the city department to
destroy any city record, document, instrument, book or paper under his or her charge,
without making a copy thereof, after the same is no longer required, with the approval of
the City Council by resolution and written consent of the City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a retention schedule for
records under the control of the executive officers in charge of various City departments
and offices and to approve destruction of records in accordance therewith.
WHEREAS, the State of California is in the process of adopting a
recommended draft of a records retention schedule; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes there are benefits of ease of
administration to adopting said draft schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California does hereby resolve as follows:
1. Definitions
For purposes of this resolution, the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
"Department" means an agency, department or office of the administrative
staff of the City of La Quinta.
"Department head" means the executive officer in charge of a department.
"Original" means the initial production of a record in its final form. It does not
include preliminary drafts or subsequent photocopies. In the case of a signed document,
the original is the document which was actually signed by the person or persons signing
the document.
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"Public records" are writings in the custody of the City of La Quinta and
containing information relating to the conduct of the business of the City of La Quinta,
"Public record" does not include transitory writings.
"Transitory writing" is a writing having no reason for retention after the
purpose for which it was created has expired, such as routing slips, notices of meetings or
events, writings retained solely for tickler, suspense or follow-up purposes, preliminary
writings, computer print-outs, temporary draft blueprints, which are produced solely for
temporary purposes, and the like.
"Writing" means a document in written or printed form.
2. PurDose
The purposes of this resolution are as follows:
a. To assure public', records are not destroyed while they still serve a'
useful purpose.
b. To avoid the loss of room and shelf space caused by the retention of
public records which no longer serve a useful purpose.
c. To provide guidelines to City staff as to when public records may
safely be destroyed.
d. To avoid the necessity of requesting City Council approval for each
individual case of public records destruction,
3. ScoDe
a. This resolution is limited to originals of public records, except as
otherwise provided in subsection "b" of this section. The depadment heads are authorized
to establish rules or schedules for the destruction of copies of public records held within
their respective departments which are not originals or copies subject to subsection "b' of
this section.
b. Whenever the original of a public record is sent to a location outside the
custody of the City (as, for example, correspondence for a City officer or employee to a
person outside of the City governmerit), one copy of that record shall be retained by the
department sending the record as if it were the original of that record. '
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c. This resolution is also limited to public records which are in the form
of writing on paper or microfilm.
d. Individual departments may adopt a policy of retaining documents for
additional time if approved by the City Manager.
e. Where two guidelines appear to conflict, the longer of the two time
requirements shall be applicable.
f. Under the Development section "Building Construction" all permits and
final plans for such construction shall be kept permanently, however, the final plans of said
construction for residential non PUD development under two stories need not be retained
more than CL+2.
4. Authorization for destruction of records
a. The draft State Local Government Records Retention Guidelines, with
_. the exception of those relating to police and fire, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", providing
retention schedules for various types of public records, are hereby incorporated by
reference herein. Subject to the provision of subsection "b" of this section, each
department head may authorize the destruction of the public record or class of public
records which is within the custody of his or her department and which is listed in the
exhibits at any time after the time specified for retention of that record in the exhibits has
expired. This resolution constitutes the consent of the City Council for the destruction of
the public records in accordance with such retention schedules, and no further resolution
of the City Council shall be required for such destruction.
b. Prior to authorizing the destruction of any public record, the
department head shall submit a list of the records proposed for destruction to the City
Attorney for his or her consent to such destruction. The City Attorney may require the
retention of any public record or class of public records beyond the period established for
the retention of such records by the exhibits to this resolution, whenever, in his or her
opinion, the continued maintenance of such records is in the best interest of the City. No
record shall be destroyed without the written consent of the City Attorney.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1999
by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor
Peffa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
JOH~~j.~~E~A,'~yr~
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HON EYWE~'C, cCity Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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CALIFORNIA STATE RECORDS RETENTION CLASSIFICATIONS
,- LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
DECEMBER 1998
~DMINIS. TRA~TIOI~ ~DUBLIC SAFET'Yi
Audit ° Animal Control*
Community Services Emergency Management
Elections Fire Safety
General Subject Administration
Grants Personnel
Human Resources Property
Information Services Reports
LegallLegislativ~ Hazardous Materials
Municipal Clerk Health &Welfare
Policies & Procedures Law Enforcement
Public Information Administration
Public Financing Authority Investigations
Risk Management' Patrol
Services
~EVELOPMENT~
Administration pCIBLIC'WORKS~
Building
Code Enforcement Parks
Engineering Sanitation/Solid Waste/
Environmental Quality Wastewater
Housing Streets/Alleys
MUnicipal .Facilities Utilities
Planning Water
Property
Redevelopment
~:INANCE~ J.TRANSPOR TA.TIOI~
Accounting Administration
Administrative Services Airport
Fixed Assets Ground Transportation
License Harbor
Payroll
Purchasing
Reports
Treasurer
*Anticipate will be addressed by County Officials
GLOSSARY OF RECORDS RETENTION DEFINITIONS
ACTI"V"E Recor~ tint are requi~d for ~y-to-~'ly business anti ure subj::: ~o
frequent use: generally referred to more than once per month per
file drawer.
ADMINISTRATIVE VALUE A record that assists in the operanon of government, and insures
administrative conszsten~' and contmus~., serving a panzcular)
_ purpose for that office at that particular muc, 'in appraisal. tile
usefulness of records for the conduct of current and/or future
- administrative business needs.
ADOPTION ~ Final action by a legislative bod.x.
AGENCY-SPECIYIC Retention schedule which specifics the approved disposition of a
SCHEDULE record series unique in purpose and function to its creating agent'.
APPRAISAL The process of determining the value and thus the disposition of
records based on their current administrative, fiscal, and legal
value: their evidcntial and informational value: their arrangement
and condition: their intrinsic value: and their relationship to other
~ records.
ARCHIVAL RECORDS Records identified as having archival value or potential archival
value on tile agenc?,' records retention schedule.
AUDIT Review for acceptance of records relating to operations. policies and
procedures, financial documenttalon and historical documents by
regulating agencies.
CLOSED/COMPLETED A file or record on which action ires been completed and to which
an audit. or further action is not likely to occur.
COPY A reproduction of tile contents of an original document which is not
the official file copy of the agency. Copies are usually identified by
their function. i.e.. action copy. reading file copy. tickler file copy.
etc. in most instances. copies %~ill have a shorter retention titan the
official file copy {see Record Copy) of a .record .series.
CURRENT Records when specified as the minimum retention period means that
superseded. rescinded. expired. or no longer useful records may be
removed from the files and may be destroyed.
DATE OF BIRTH The date on %vhich the birth of a person is documented.
DEPARTMENT OF RECORD . The department that created or is responsible for retaining the
official record or record copy.
DISPOSITION The predetermined action taken with regard to inactive records.
including form of retention (hardcopy or image). period of time
retained (archive or destroy). where to store (on-site or off-site). and
method of destruclion {rec?,.'clc. burn or shred).
DUPLICATE A document produced at the same time the original is made by use
of a carbonized process (OCR or carbon paper).
EVIDENTIAL VALUE In appraisal. the value of a record that documents the activities of an.
organization or agent'.
FILE INTEGRITY Accum~..' and completeness of the file / records.
FISCAL VALUE Docmnents and accounts for receipt of or expenditure of public
'funds: such as budget, ledgers of accounts receivable and payable,
payrolls, and vouchers. Documents availabilin.' of funds for
operational purposes. In appraisal, records required until a
financial audit is completed or financial obligations arc fu!filled.
HISTORICAL VALUE In appraisal. the value attributed to a record which preserves
documentation on significant historical events including the City, 's
operations. origin, policies, authorities. functions, and
organizations. as well as significant administrative decisions.
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LEGAL VALU'E In appraisal. value attributed to n record series '.vtlzch documents
business ownershin. agree, meats. and transactions
f LIFE A record that ilas contirming value :o the orgamzauon
MINI)IUM RETENTION The least amount of time a record must be kept DETERMINED BY
ASSESS~IEN'T OF ADNIINqSTRATIV'E. LEGAL. FISC.M.. AND
PERIOD HISTORIC.M. x,:ALUE$
PER,'~L-~NENT Recorded information which ~s rcqmred b.x lax~ to bc retame~: or
which has been designated for conunuous presen'auon because of
its admimstratn'e or historical significance,
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RECORD COPY TIle original or oft'~cial cop5' of a record maintained b.x an agentS..
sometimes referred to as the designated original. or blue-ribbon
copy.
RECORD An.,,' documentan.' material. regardless of physical. form or
characteristic. made or received by an organization in pursuance of
law or in connection with tile transaction of business. and used b.x
that organization or its success or evidence of activities or because
of informational value.
RECORDS RETRIEVAL Locating documents and delivenng them for use.
RETENTION PERIOD The period of mue that records must be kept according to legal {
and/or oro. anizational reOuiremems.
RETENTION SCHEDULE A list or other instrument describing the record series. the len~h of
time records are retained (may include active and inactive storage
breakdown). the de~anmem of record. and the final disposition.
SUPERCEDE The replacement of an existing document.
TERMINATION Designates the end of a specific tenn. e.g.. appomtect. elected
officials' terms: employment: training. course. program: use or
ownership.
VITAL RECORDS Those records containing infomlauon necessan.' to continue tile
operation of govemn~cnt. niTroll tile powers and dunes of
government and to protect tile rights and interests of persons.
VITAL RECORDS TIle document which identifies those records and record series that
RETENTION SCHEDULE are classified as vital. specifies the means for tile protection of those
.records. and provides each departmere with a complete listing of all
vital records for which the department is responsible.
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CITATIONS
B&P - Business and Professions H&S - Health &Safety
CAC - California Administrative Code HUD - Housing and Urban
Development :
CCP - Code of Civil Procedure OSHA - Occupational Safety &
Health Act
CCR - Code of California Regulations PC - Penal Code
CEQA - California Environmental POST - Police Officers Standards
Quality Act Training
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations UFC - Uniform Fire Code
EC- Election Code .USC- United States Code
FMLA - Family & Medical Leave Act, · WIC - Welfare & Institutions Code
1993
GC - Government Code
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LEGEND
Records Retention
-AC = Active
AD = Adoption
AU = Audit
CL = Closed/Completion
CU = Current Year
D.O.B. = Date o~: Birth
E = Election
L = Life
P = Permanent
S = Supersede
T = Termination
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
INDEX
Abandoned Vehicles Development 4
Abandonment Development 8
_ AbandonmentsNacations Public Works 3
Accident Reports - City Assets Administration 10
Accounting/Cash Reconciliations Law Enforcement 1
Accounts Payable Finance 1
Accounts Receivable Finance 1
Acquisition/Disposition Development 8
Adjustments Finance '2
Administration - General Subject Administration 4
Administration - Public Financing Authority Administration 10
Administrative/Internal Law Enforcement 1
Affidavit Index Administration 1
Agenda Reports (Master, Subject Files) Administration 8.
Agendas Administration 8
Agendas, Board Public Works 1
Agreements Transportation 1
Air Quality Development 5
Airport Certification Transportation 2
Airport Noise Monitoring and Complaint Transportation 2
Alarm Records Law Enforcement 1
Annexation Case Files Development 8
Annual Financial Report Administration 1
ApparatusNehicle Fire Safety 2
Appeals, Civil Administration 8
Applications - Aircraft Storage Transportation 1
Applications - Parking 'Transportation 1
Applications - Slip Rentals Transportation 1
Applications, Special Events Transportation 1
Applications Finance 1
Applications, Absentee Ballots Administration 1
Applications, Boa.ffis, Commissions, Committees Administration 8
Appraisals Development 8
Acquisition/Disposition Development 8
Arrest/Conviction Law Enforcement 5
Articles of Incorporation Administration 8
Asbestos Development 5
Assessment Districts Administration 9
Assessment Districts Finance 1
Asset Forfeiture - Investigations/Proceedings Case File Law Enforcement 1
Asset Forfeiture - Notifications Law Enforcement 2
Assisted, Challenged Voters List Administration 1
Audits ' Finance 3
Auto for Hire Transportation 3
Ballots Administration 1
Ballots - Prop. 218 Administration 2
Bank Reconciliations Finance 1
Bank Statements Finance 4
Benchmark Data Development 1
Benefit Plan Claims Administration 5
Benefit Plan Enrollment, Denied 'Administration 5
Bids & Proposals (Unsuccessful) Development 1
INDEX
Bids, RFQ's, RFP's Finance 3
Billing ;~ecords ]=inance ',
Billing/Customer Records Public Works 6
Biographies Administration 4
Blueprints, Specifications Development 4
Bond, Personnel Fidelity Administration 5
Bonds - Administration Finance 4
' Bonds - Security Development 1
Bonds - Deve, lopment Development 1
Bonds - Account Statements Finance 4
Bonds - Bonds and. Coupons Finance 4
Bonds Administration 1
Bonds Development 6
Bonds, Insurance Administration 10
Books, Fire Code Fire Safety 1
Brochures, publications, newsletter, bulletins Administration 10
Budget adjustments, journal entries Finance 1
Budget Operating (copies) Administration 1
Budget Operating (copie~) Finance 1
Budget Administration 1
Budget, Accounting Finance 1
Budget, Adopted Finance 2
Budget, Proposed Finance 2
Business License Finance 2
Calendar Administration 2
Calendar, City Administration 10
Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Development 6
Canvass Administration 2
Capital Improvement Projects Development 5
Capital 'Improvements, Construction Development 7
Cards - Dispatch Law Enforcement 9
Cards - Field Interview Law Enforcement 9
Case Books, Investigative Law Enforcement 2
Case Files - Homicide investigator's File Law Enforcement 2
Case Files - Narcotics (No arrest, Narcotics Cases) Law Enforcement 2
Case Files - Officer Involved $hootings Law Enforcement 2
Case Files Development 4
Case Files, Planning and Zoning Development 1
Case Log Administration 8 '
Case Records - (Higl~ Profile) Administration '8'
Case Records - (Routine) Administration ' 8
Certificates (Building) Development 4
Certificates (Planning) Development 1
Certificates of Election Administration 2
Charter - Amendments/Measures Administration 2
Checks ', Finance 1
Chemicals/Film Inventories Law Enforcement 10
Citations - 11357(e), Juvenile Law Enforcement S
Citations - 11357b H&S, 11357c H&S, Law Enforcement 9
11360b H&S Violations
Citations - California Vehicle Code Infractions (Duplicates) Law Enforcement 9
Citations - Cite and Release Law Enforcement 9
Citations - Parking/Traffic, Duplicates Law Enforcement 9
Citations - Transmittals Law Enforcement 9
Claim Files Law Enforcement 1
Claims, Damage Administration 11
INDEX
Classifications and Appointments Administration 4
Closures .~jblic Works
Code Books Development 1
CoilectionslLandfiil Public Works 2
Community Development Block Grant and Administration 4
Urban Development
Community Services - Library Administration 1
- Community Services - Placques Administration 1
Community Services - Sports Organization Administration 1
Congestion Management Development 6
Connection Records Public Works 6
Construction (Approved) Development 4 ·
Construction Tracking, Daily Development.
Contractor Development ' 1
Contracts and Agreements - Excl. Capital Improvement Administration 9
Contracts and Agreements - Incl. Capital Improvement Administration 9
Correspondence Administration 4
Correspondence Development 1
Court - Daily Schedule -' Law Enforcement 2
Court -Sign-In Logs Law Enforcement 2
Court -Tracking System Records Law Enforcement 2
Crime - Felony Crimes With Or Without Arrests Law Enforcement
Crime - Misdemeanor/Infractions Law Enforcement 6
Crime - Supplemental, Felony Capital Crimes, Law Enforcement
Crimes Punishable by Death, Life Imprisonment
Deeds & Promisson/Notes Development 8
Deferred Compensation Finance 3
Department Manual Law Enforcement 1
Deposits, Receipts Finance 1
Destruction - Guns Law Enforcement
Destruction - Narcotics Law Enforcement 6
Development (includes CDBG) Development 2
Development Agreements Development 1
Development Conditions Development · 1
Development Standards Development 1
Disposition of Arrest/Court Action Law Enforcement 6
Drawings, Project Plan Development 1
Drawings, Traffic Control Plan Development 5
Easements, Dedications, Rights-of-Way Public Works 3
Employee Handbook Administration
Employee Programs Administration 5
Employee Rights : Administration 5
Employee Time Sheets Finance 2
Environmental Review Development 6
Equipment - Communication Law Enforcement 1
Equipment - Inventory Law Enforcement 1
Equipment - Inventory/Sign-out Cards- Photo Lab Law Enforcement 10
Equipment - Operations Files - Photo Lab Law Enforcement 10
Equipment - Radio Logs (Communication) Law Enforcement 9
Evidence, Disposition Forms Law Enforcement 2
Exposure - Personnel Fire Safety 1
Facilities (Sanitation/Solid Waste/Wastewater) Public Works 2
Facilities (Utilities) Public Works
Facility Rentals/Use Development 7
Fair Political Practices - Administration, Statements Administration 2
Fair Political Practices - Campaign disclosure, elected Administration 2
INDEX
Fair Political Practices - Campaign disclosure, not elected Administration 2
Fair Political Practices - Campaign disclosure, unsuccessful Administration 2
Fair Political Practices - Candidate Statements Administration 2
Fair Political Practices - History Administration 2
Fair Political Practices - Statement of Economic Interest, Administration 3
Elected
Fair Political Practices - Statement of Economic Interest, Administration 3
· not elected
False Alarm (.Duplicate) Finance 6
Federal and State Administration 4
Field Books Public Works 3
Field, Non-fire and Logs Fire Safety . 2 ·
Financial, Annual Finance 3.
Financial Records - Grants Administration 5
Financial Records, Public Financial Authority Administration 10
Fingerprint -Applicants Files Law Enforcement 2
Fingerprint - Inked/Palm Cards Law Enforcement. 2
Fingerprint - Records Latents Law Enforcement 3
Fingerprint - Suspect, Adult/Juvenile Law Enforcement 3
Fire, Non-arson and Logs Fire Safety 2
Flood Control - Drainage Facilities Public Works 6
Flood Control - Flood Zones Public Works 6
Flood Control - Insurance Programs Public Works 6
Flood Control - Polices/Procedures Public Works 6
Flood Control - Reports/Studies Public Works 6
Flood Control Development
Flood Records Development 7
Franchises Development 1
Fueling Transportation
Gas &Electric Rates Public Works
General Administrative ,Administration 10
General Orders Law Enforcement
General Orders, Policies/Procedures Fire Safety 1
General Plan Amendments - Approved Development 7
General Plan Amendments - Denied Development 7
General Plan and Elements Development 7
General Subject Files Development '1
Goals &Objectives Administration 4
Grants - Parks (refer to Admin.) Public Works 1
Grants - Street/Alleys (see Aclmin.). Public Works 3
Grants - Water (see Admin.) Public Works 7
Grants, Community/Urban Development (includes CDBG) Development 2
Grievance Files Law Enforcement 11
Guns, Dealers Record of Sale Law Enforcement 3
Hazardous Waste Disposal Hazardous Materials 2
Hazardous Waste Disposal Transportation 1
Hearing or Review Administration 1
Historic Preservation Inventory Development 2
History, Sanitation Public Works 2
Hourly Employees Administration
Immigrant Administration 5
Incident Files Development 2
Incident Reports Administration 11
Incident Fire Safety 2
Incineration Plants, Sludge Public Works 2
Incinerator Operations, Treatment Plant Public Works 2
INDEX
Index, Attorney Case Adminisffation 9
Informant Files Law =_nf~,r:ame~
Inspection Development 4
Inspection, Runway Transportation 2
Inspection, Safety Self Transportation 2
Inspections, Fire Prevention Fire Safety 1
Insurance, ACCEL JT Powers Agreement Administration 11
Insurance, Certificates Administration 11
Insurance, Li, ability/Property Administration 11
Insurance, Workers Compensation Administration 11
Intemet, World Wide Web Administration 7
Interpretations Development 7
Intersection Records Public Works 3
Inventory Finance 2
Inventory, Equipment Parts & Supplies Transportation 1
Inventory, Equipment &Supplies Fire Safety 2
Inventory, Equipment - Parks Public Works 1
Inventory, Equipment -Water Public Works 7
Inventory, Information SyStems Administration 7
Inventory, Records Administration 9
Inventory, Traffic Control Device Public Works 3
Inventory, Vehicle Ownership and Title Transportation 1
'Investigations - Background Law Enforcement 11
Investigations - Background Hired Law Enforcement 11
Investigations - Notifications Law Enforcement 2
Investigations, Evidence Arson -Administration Fire Safety 1
Investigations, Evidence Arson - Reports Fire Safety 2
Investment Transactions Finance 3
Invoices Finance 1
Jail - Daily Logs Law Enforcement 3
Jail - Inmate Record Law Enforcement 3
Jail - Inspection Files Law Enforcement 3
Jail - Surveys Law Enforcement 3
Journals - Utility Billing Finance 1
Journals, Fire Station Fire Safety 1
Labor Distribution Finance 3
Land Uses, non-conforming Development 2
· Landscape - Parks Public Works 1
Landscaping - Streets/Alleys Public Works 3
Ledger, General - Voucher Finance 1
Legal Advertising Administration 9
Licenses - Bicycle Law Enforcement 3
Licenses - Bingo, Mace Law Enforcement 3
Licenses - Business License Review Board Law Enforcement 3
Administrative Files
Licenses - Duplicate (Pink), Secondhart': Dealer, Law Enforcement 4
Pawn Brokers -
Licenses, Permits Transportation 1
Liens &Releases - Recorded Development 4
Liens &Releases - Supporting Development 4
Lighting Public Works 3
Lobbyist Registration Administration 3
Locations Public Works 7
Logs Development 5
Logs - Administration Development 2
Logs -Auto Theft Law Enforcement 4
INDEX
Logs - Case Assignment Law Enforcement 4
Logs - Code _=nforcement Development 5
Logs - Daily, Activity Law Enforcement 4
Logs - Daily, Officer Law Enforcement 4
Logs - Daily, Report Summan/· Law Enforcement 4
Logs - Investigative (Pre-Arrest) Law Enforcement 4
Logs -Juvenile Detention' Law Enforcement 4
Logs - Property Control Law Enforcement 4
Logs - Rap Sheet Law Enforcement 4
Logs - SubpOena Law Enforcement 4
Logs, Attorney Service Request Administration 9
Logs, Fire Equipment/Gear Fire Safety 2
Lot Split Cases Developmen.t 8 .
Maintenance and Operations Transportation 1
Maintenance and Operations - Municipal Facilities Development 7
Maintenance and Operations - Parks Public Works 1
Maintenance and Operations - Public Works 2
Sanitation/Solid Waste/Wastewater
Maintenance and Operations - Service Public Works 7
Maintenance and Operations - Streets/Alleys Public Works 3
Maintenance and Operations - Well &Pumping Public Works 7
Maintenance, FAA Transportation 2
Management Reports Administration 10
Maps & Plats Development 2
Maps - Parks Public Works 1
Maps - Straets/Alleys Public Works 4
Maps - Water PuhliC Works 7
Maps, City Boundan/ Development 8
Maps, Plans, Drawings, Exhibits, Photos Development 8
Maps~ Precincts/Voter Information Administration 3
Maps, Septic Tank public Works 2
Master Plans - Streets/Alleys Public Works 4
Master Plans - Water Public Works 7
Master Plans, Annual Development 2
Media Relations Administration 10
Medical Leave Administration 6
Medical - Personnel Fire Safety 1
Meter Operations Public Works 7
Meter Reading Finance 3
Minutes Administration 9
Minutes, Board * Public Works 1
Motor Vehicle Pulls (DMV) Administration 6
Municipal Code Administration 9
Mutual Aid, Strategic Plans Emergency Management 1
Negotiation Administration 6
Network Inform:tion Systems (!,AN/WAN) Administration 7
Nomination P pers Administration 3
Non-Criminal Occurrences Law Enforcement 6
Non-Safety Employees Administration 6
Notices, Meeting Administration 9
Notifications and Publications Administration 3
Oaths of Office Administration 3
Opinions Administration 9
Ordinances Administration 9
Parades &Special Events File Law Enforcement 11
Parking - Lots Public Works 4
INDEX
Parking - Regulations Public Works 4
Patrol Requests '(Correspondence) Law Enforcemenu 9
Pawn Slips/Tickets Law Enforcement 4
Permits -Alcoholic Beverage Control License Law Enforcement 11
Permits - Concealed Weapons Law-Enforcement 11
Permits - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Public Works 7
System (NPDES)
Permits - Others Public Works 7
Permits . Development 4
Permits Public Works 4
Permits Construction Development 2
Permits Encroachment Public Works 4
Permits Hazardous Materials Storage Hazardous Materials 2
Permits Improvement .Public Works 4
Permits Other Development 2
Permits Oversize Load Public Works 4
Permits Parking Public Works 4
Permits Paving Public Works 4
Permits Uniform Fire Cd~le Fire Safety 1
Permits Use (Temporary) Public Works 4
PERS Employee Deduction Reports Finance 2
PERS, Social Security, SSI Administration 6
Personnel Records (copies) Administration 6
Pest Control Development 6
Petitions - Elections Administration 3
Petitions - Legal/Legislative Administration 9
Photographs - Daily Report (Negatives) Law Enforcement 4
Photographs - Inmates (Negatives) Law Enforcement 4
Photographs - Negative Log Law Enforcement 11
Photographs - Negatives, Misc. Law Enforcement 11
Photographs - Personnel ,Law Enforcement 11
Photographs Development 2
Photographs - Parks Public Works 1
Photographs - Streets/Alleys Public Works 4
Photographs, Negatives, Film Administration 11
Plans, Capital Improvement, Projects Public Works 4
Plans, Proposed Public Works 1
Policies & Procedures, Departmental Administration 4
Policies and Procedures - Naming and numbering Public Works 5
Policies and Procedures - Speed Limits Public Works 5
Policies and Procedures- Parks Public Works 1
Policies and Procedures - Water Public Works 7
Policy, CounciUProclamations Administration 10
Precinct Records Administration 3
Press Releases Law Enforcement 11
Press, Video Programs (Community Relations) Law Enforcement 11
Program Files and Directories Administration 8
Programs - Federal Aid Urban Public Works 5
Programs - Traffic Safety Public Works 5
Programs Development 6
Programs, Household Hazardous Waste Hazardous Materials 2
Projects, Not Completed or Denied Development 2
Promotional Marketing - Eternal, Internal Administration 4
Property Files Law Enforcement 11
Property Original .Law Enforcement 6
Property, Pawn BrokerlSecondhand Law Enforcement 11
INDEX
Public Records Request Administration 10
Radar Calibration Records Law Enforcemen; -~
Railroad Right-of-way Public Works 1
Range Inventory Law Enforcement 6
Rates - Sanitation/Solid Waste/Wastewater Public Works 2
Rates - Water Public Works 7
Reclamation Public Works 8
' Records Management Disposition Certification Administration 10
Records Management Administration 10
Records Retention Administration 10
Recruitment Administration 6
Recycling Programs Public Works 2
Redevelopment Development 6
Register Finance 2
Registers, Transient Vessel Reservation Transportation 3
Registration Files, Arson, Sex and Narcotics Law Enforcement 5
Regulations Development 5
Regulations Public Works 2
Relocation Files ~' Development 8
Re port, Accident (Copies) Transportation 2
Re ~orts -Accident and Incident (Aircraft) Transportation 2
Re }orts, Accident Law Enforcement 10
Re ~orts - Accident Public Works 1
Re ~orts - Activity Law Enforcement 1
Re ~orts -Airport Operational (Administrative) Transportation .3
Re ~orts - Airport' Operational (Regulatory) Transportation 2
Re ~orts - Audit Administration 1
Re ~orts - Bridges &Overpasses Public Works 5
Re sorts - Chemical Emissions Law Enforcement 1
Re sorts - Conservation , Public Works 8
Re sorts - Consumption ,=ublic Works 8
Re sorts - Corrosion Control Public Works 8
Re 3orts - Dealer of Gun Sales, Duplicate Law Enforcement 11
Re 3orts -.Departmental Administration 4
Re ~orts - DiScharge Monitoring Public Works 8
Re ~orts - Drinking Water Corrections Public Works 8
Re sorts - Federal aad State Tax Finance 3
Re ~orts - Human Resources Administration 6
Re }orts - Hydrograp.h Public Works 8 '
Re 3orts - Inspection Public Works '5-
Re 3orts - Lead Service Lin'e Public Works ' 8
Re }orts - NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) Finance 3
Re }orts - NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) Transportation 3
Re }orts - Others Public Works 1
Re ~orts - Public Education Public Works 8
Re ~orts - Quality Parameters Public Works 8
Re ~orts - Sanitary Surveys ~>ublic Works 8
Re sorts - Source Water Public Works 8
Re 3orts - Staff Administration 4
Re ~orts -.State Certification Public Works 8
Re}orts -Studies (Sanitation/Solid Waste/Wastewater) Public Works 3
Re }orts - Studies Public Works 1
Re }orts - Studies Public Works 5
Re }orts - Survey Response Files Law Enforcement 1
Re }orts -Tonnage Public Works 3
Re~ )orts -Traffic Collision Fatalities Law Enforcement 10
INDEX
Reports -Traffic Count Public Works
Reports - Variances, Water System Public WorKs 9
Reports -Vehicle Accident PUbliC Works 5
Reports -Well Level Public Works 9
Reports Development 3
Reports Law Enforcement 7
Reports, Federal and State - Code Enforcement Development 5
Reports/Studies Public Works 4
Requisitions ~ Purchase Orders Finance 3
Requisitions - Stores Finance 3
Research Project Files Law Enforcement 7
Resolutions Administration 9 ·
Resolutions, Board Public Works.
Restraining Orders, Emergency Protective Orders, Law Enforcement 12
Temporary Restraining Orders, Legal Stipulations,
Orders After Hearing
Reviews, Internal/External Periodic Administration 1
Risk Management Reports Administration 11
Roster of Voters ' Administration 3
Rosters (Divisional) Law Enforcement 12
Routes, School Bus &Truck Public Works
Safety Employees Administration 7
Salary Records Finance 3
Schedules - Daily Law Enforcement 12
Schedules - Municipal Clerk Administration 10
Schedules - Watch Assignmentrrimekeeping Records Law Enforcement 12
Schedules, Class &Events Public Works 1
Sealed - Adult Found Factually Innocent Law Enforcement 8
Sealed - Juvenile Law Enforcement 8
Seismic Retrofit Program Development 3
Signage Public Works 5
Signs (Temporary) Development 4
Slip Rental Index Transportation 3
Slip Rental Permits Transportation 3
Slip Rental Waiting .List Transportation 3
Soil Development 6
Soil Reports -. Development . 6
Sources Public Works 9
Speaker Requests Law Enforcement 12
Special Districts Development 5
Special Projects Administration 4
State Controller Finance 3
Statistical (Crime Analysis) Law Enforcement 7
Statistical (UCR), Uniform Crime Reports Law Enforcement 7
Street Names and House Numbers Development 3
Street/Alley (Ab~-~donment/Vacation) Development 5
Studies, Speci~ Projects & Areas Development 3
Subpoenas (Duplicate) Law Enforcement 8
Support Services Administration 4
Surplus Property - Auction Finance 2
Surplus Property - Disposal Finance 2
Surveyor Field Notes Public Works 9
Surveys Development 3
Surveys and Studies Administration 7
Surveys, Water System Sanitary Public Works
Tapes - Audio, Telephone and Radio Communications Law Enforcement 8
INDEX
Tapes - Audio, Video Administration 9
Tapes - Surveillance!Security Video (Jail) .Law Enforcement ~-
Tapes Information Systems Administration 8
Taxes Receivable Finance 1
Tests - Bacteriological Analysis Public Works 9
Tests - Chemical Analysis Public Works 9
Tests - Quality Public Works 9
- 'Tests, Densitometer Results (Photo Lab) .Law Enforcement 12
Traffic Signals Development 5
Traffic Signals . Public Works 6
Training - Bulletins Law Enforcement 12
Training -Event Files Law Enforcement 12
Training- Lesson Plans, Range Law Enforcement 12.
Training Materials Hazardous Materials 3
Training - Personnel Fire Safety 1
Training - Personnel (by name) Law Enforcement 12
Training - Schedules, Range Law Enforcement 12
Training Records - Non-Safety Administration 7
Training Records - Personnel (by name) Administration 7
Training Records - Safety Administration 7
Travel Records Administration 4
Underground Public Works 6
Underground Storage Tank - Hazardous Materials 3
Maintenance and Operations
Underground Storage Tank - Compliance Hazardous Materials 3
Uniform Vouchers (by name) Law Enforcement 10
Unsuccessful Grants Administration 5
Use of Force Supervisory Review Files Law Enforcement 8
Utility Rebates Finance 3
Valve Main Records Public Works 9
Vehicle Assignment ,Transportation 2
Vehicle Ownership &Title Finance 2
Vehicle - Assignment Reports Law Enforcement 10
Vehicle - Down Reports Law Enforcement 10
Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement Rates Administration 7
Vehicle - Repossession/Private Impounds Law Enforcement 10
Vehicle - Service Schedules Law Enforcement .10
Vendor Register Finance 3
Vests, Bulletproof Letters Law Enforcement 10
Violations, Drinking Water Public Works S
Violations, Building, Property & ZOning Development 5
Volunteer Card Files Law Enforcement 12
Voter Affidavits Administration 3
Voter Registration Signature Copy Administration 4
Warrant Register Finance 1
Warrants - Felony Law Enforcement 8
Warrants - Misdemeanor Criminal Law Enforcement ~
Warrants - Parking Law Enforcement 10
Warrants - Sewed Law Enforcement S
Warrants - Traffic Law Enforcement 10
Warrants - Unserved (Local) Law Enforcement 9
Weapons, Database Law Enforcement 10
Weed Abatement Fire Safety 2
Weigh Scales Public Works 6
Workers Compensation Administration 11
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- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Record Series Title::'~:i~::':::'~:i-:':' !:':':':': :' !': :RetentionCitation Descril~tor
t
Annual Financial Report CL + 2 GC34090 Independent auditor analysis
Bonds CL + 10 GC34090; Final bond documentation
CCP 337.5
Budget P GC34090 Annual operating budget approved by
~ Legislative Body
Budget Operating (copies) S GC34090 {Departmental Reference
Hearing or Review AU + 2 GC34090; Documentation created and or received
OMB A-128 in connection with an audit hearing or
review
'Reports ~ AU + 4 ~ GC34090; i lnternal and/or external
. OMB A-128
Reviews, Internal/External CU GC34090; Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or
"' Periodic GC6250 other summary, review, evaluation, log,
list, statistics, except a report
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
'Libraries CU + 2 GC 34090 BoOks, art, gifts, donations, exhibits,
theatre, music, special events, etc.
Plaques P Historic value
Sports Organization IS + 2
ELECTIONS.
'Affidavit Index CL + 5 EC 17001
Applications, Absentee E + o5 EC 17505; From date of election
Ballots and Envelopes EC 17302
Assisted, Challenged E + .5 EC 17304 From date of election
Voters List
Ballots E + .5 EC 17302 From date of election; ballots
submitted to precincts/City Clerk that
,--- were not used - unless contested (EC
17302(c)) retention by court order
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Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
'~:!:~s:Titl~' ::' ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 'citati"n Descriptor
Ballots P California Property related fees (Assessment
Prop. 218 Constitution Ballot proceeding)
(Assessment Art. XIII
Districts)
Calendar I E + 2 GC 34090
Canvass ~- P GC 22932; Notifications and Publication of
EC 17130; Election; Records used to compile final
EC 2653 election results, including tally sheets,
voting machine tabulation, detailed
breakdown of results; special election
results
Certificates of Election T + 4 I GC 81009(a) Certificates of election; Original reports
(d) and statements
Charter P GC34458-60; Chapter designations by Secretary of
Amendments/ GC34090 State following adoption of voters
Measures ·
Fair Political Practices
Administration/ CU + 5 FPPC Opinions
Campaign
Statements and
Conflict of Interest
Campaign P GC81009(b) FPPC Filings
disclosure, Elected (g)
Campaign E + 5 GC81009(b) FPPC Filings
disclosure,
Not Elected
Campaign F · 7 GC81009 FPPC Filings
disclosure -
Unsuccessful(all
other committees)
Candidate E + 4 ~ Sample ballot retained permanently.
Statements
History P GC 34090 History of elections, sample ballots,
certificates of destruction, other
resolutions re: elections
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· Administration
-- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Record Series 'Title Retention Citation Descriptor
Statement of T + 7 GC 81009(e) FPPC Filings
economic interest -
Elected Officials
Statement of E + 5 GC 81009(b) FPPC Filings
economic interest -
Not Elected-
Lobbyist Registration P EC 81009(b) Statements
Maps, Precincts/Voter E + 2 GC 34090;
Information EC 17501;
EC 17301
Nomination Papers
Successful E + 4 EC 17100
Unsuccessful E + 2 GC 81009(b)
Notifications and E + 2 GC 34090 Proof of publication or posting,
Publications certification and listing of notice of
' posting; copy of newspaper notice and
certification of offices to be voted for at
forthcoming election
Oaths of Office T + 6 GC34090; Elected Officials
29 USC 1113
Petitions .75 EC 17200, From date of filing or election;
17400; GC Initiative, referendum, recall, Charter
7253.5; EC Amendments
14700 + GC
3756:8
Precinct Records E + .5 EC 17503 From date of election: Precinct official
material; declaration of intention,
precinct board member applicatiop'.,
orders appointing members of precinct
boards and designating polling places
Includes notice of appointment of
office and record of service
Roster. (Of Voters) E + 5 EC 17300 From date of election; Initiative,
referendum recall, general municipal
election, Charter Amendments
Voter Affidavits CL + 5 EC 17000
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Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
'Record:Series Title Retention Citation Descriptor
Voter Registration CU + 5 I EC 17000 Fire, special or school district
Signature Copy
GENERAL SUBJECT ,i
Administration P GC 34090
Biographies ~- CU + 2 GC34090
Classifications and P -GC 34090; Includes supplemental Personnel
Appointments GC 12946; 29 records. Wage rate tables 2 years.
CFR 516.6(2);
29 CFR
1602.4
Correspondence/ CU + 2 t GC34090(d) If not attached to agreement or project
Originating Department file
Goals &Objectives CU + 2 ~GC34090 Departmental goals &objectives
Policies & Procedures, S + 5 GC34090(d) Retain while current
Departmental '
Promotional Marketing
External CU + 7 ~
Internal 2
Reports
Departmental CU + 2 GC34090 Special/or final summary, review or-
evaluation. ..
Staff CU + 2 GC34090 Non-agenda related, includes
supporting documentation
Special Projects CU + 2 GC34090
Support Services CU + 2 GC34090 Reproduction; printing; postal/mailing
services, other int~,nal resources
Travel Records CU + 2 GC34090
GRANTS
Community Development T+ 4 GC34090; 24 Applications, reports, contracts,
Block Grant and Urban CFR 570.502 supporting documents; *OMB Cir. A-
Development 24 CFR85.42' 102, A-110, A-128
Federal and State CL + 5 GC34090 Refer to grant application close-out
procedure
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Administration
-- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
::~i~ii~'~!~:::Titi~~i:::~i::!:i?::::~:!:!::''':-~::::' :~:i::"~:'~Retention"::':!i-'Citation" ":Descriptor
Financial Records CL + 5 GC34090 Refer to grant application close-out
procedure
Unsuccessful CL + 2 GC34090 Applications not entitled
HUMAN RESOURCES
Benefit Plan Claim P GC6250 et May include dental, disability,
seq; education, health, life and vision
OMB A-129 including dependent care and
29 CFR Employee Assistance
1602.30; 32; *29 CFR 1637.3; 29 USC 1027; 29 CFR
Lab Rel Sec 1627.3; 29 USC 1113
1174*
Benefit Plan Enrollment, CL + 4 GC34090;
Denied OMB A-128 .
Bond, Personnel Fidelity T + 2 GC34090 Employee Fidelity Bonds
Employee Handbook S + 2 GC 34090 General employee information
including benefit plans
Employee Programs CL .+ 2 GC 34090; Includes EAP and Recognitions.
GC 12946
Employee Rights GC12946; 29 May include Arbitration, grievances,.
General Employees T + 2 CFR 1602; 29 union requests, sexual harassment and
· Safety (Police) T + 5 USC 211 (e); Civil Rights, complaints, disciplinary
203(m); actions
207(g)
Hourly Employees ' +6 ' GC12946; *29 CFR 1627.3, Labor Relations
GC34090' Section 1174
Immigrant Immigration I-9's
Reform/Con-
trol Act 1986
Pub. L 99-603
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Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Record Series Title 'i:'?i:!!!i!~!!::*;~!~:-:R~te:ntion '.citation"'Descriptor
Medical Leave CL + 30'FMLA 1993. May include Family leave;
US OSHA; certifications; tests; W-4's; *29 CFR.
29 CFR; * 1602.30.32; 49 CFR 193-9; 1910.20
Motor Vehicle Pulls (DMV) CL + 7 GC12946, * *CA 91009; 8 USC 1324 (a)
Negotiation P 29 USC Notes, notebooks, correspondence,
_ Sections contracts, and Memorandums of
211 (c), Agreements
203(m),
207(g)
Non-Safety Employees T + 3 Reference: Non-safety employees may include:
29 CFR Release Authorizations; Certifications;
1627.3; Lbr Reassignments; outside employment;
Rltns Sec commendations disciplinary actions;
1174; 29 CFR terminations; Oaths of Office;
1602.30.32; evaluations-pre-employee medicals;
GC6250 et · fingerprints; identification cards (ID's
seq; 29 CFR; '1607.4; 29 CFR 655.202; 29 CFR 516.6
GC 12946, et seq; 45 CFR 1068.6(a)
'34090'
Personnel Records CU + 2 GC34090; Attendance; evaluations; drafts;.
(copieS) GC6250 worksheets; postings
PERS, Social Security, SSI P 29 CFR EEOC/ADEA
1627.3(2); GC
12946, 34090
Recruitment CL + 3 Reference: Applications, resumes, alternate
GC12946; lists/logs, indices; ethnicity
GC6250 et disclosures; examination materials;
seq; examination answer sheets, job
29 CFR 1602 bulletins; eligibility; electronic
et seq database
29 CFR 1607;
49 USC
2000(e)-8;
2000(c)-12
Reports CU + 2 GC34090 Employee statistics, benefit activity;
liability loss
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Administration
- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Reco'rd"$eries'Title 'Retention Citation Descrilztor .,
Safety Employees T + 5 Reference:. Police, fire, emergency employees may
29 CFR include; Release Authorizations;
16273; Lbr Certifications Reassignments; outside
Rltns Sec employment; commendations
1174; disciplinary actions; terminations;
.. 29 CFR Oaths of Office; evaluations-pre
1607.4; * employee medicals *29 CFR 1602.30.32;
29 CFR 655.202; 29 CFR 516.6 et seq;
45 CFR 1068.6(a)
Surveys and Studies CU + 2 GC 12946, Includes classification, wage rates
34090; 29
CFR 516.6(2);
29 CFR
~ 1602.14
Training Records CU + 7 GC6250 et Employee applications, volunteer
Non-Safety seq · program training, class training
materials, internships;
Personnel (by T + 7 GC34090 Paperwork documenting officers'
name) internal and external training
Safety CU + 2 GC34090 Certifications/designations
Vehicle Mileage . S + 2 GC 34090 Annual mileage reimbursement rates
Reimbursement Rates
INFORMATION
SERVICES
Internet, World Wide Web S + 2 GC34090 Management/Policies and supporting
documentation
Inventory, Information S + 2 GC34090 HardwarelSoftw,'re Inventory logs;
Systems systems manuals
Network Information CU + 4 GC34090; Configuration maps and plans
Systems (LAN/WAN) CCP 337.2;
343
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Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' AssOciation
~:~o~:~:~ies Title'!::':" :i .... '::::"':": Retention Citation Descriptor
Program Files and CU + 2 GC34090; Annual backup
Directories CU + (2 'GC34090.7 Daily backup
mos.)
CU + I Monthly backup
CU + .5 Weekly backup
Tapes Information~- CU + 2 GC34090 ~System Generation
Systems
I
LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE I
Agendas CU + 2 GC34090 Original agendas and special meeting
notices, including certificates of
posting, original summaries, original
communications and action agendas
for Council, Boards and Commission,~
' 1
Agenda Reports (Master, }CU + 2 GC34090 (d) Documentation received, created
Subject Files) ' and/or submitted to Council
Appeals, Civil CU + 3 CCP'
583.320(a)(3);
GC 34090
Applications, Boards, CL + 2 GC34090 Not selected
Commissions, Committees
Applications, Boards, IT+ 5 GC34090; Selected
Commissions, Committees GC4080;I
Articles of Incorporation P GC34090;
CCP 337.2
'Case Log CL + 7 CCP 337.2; From Close of cases listed;
343 Chronological listing of cases
Case Records - (High I GC6254 'Significant cases which have
Profile) t_c-+ 2. importance/or set legal precedence.
Includes logs, complaints, police
reports, court orders, motions, notes,
briefs
Case Records- (Routine) I 42 USC s1983 Includes logs, complaints, police
Cc_+2-, reports, court orders, motions, notes,
briefs, closing statements (unless
minors - 3 years after attaining 18)
00003n
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· Administration
- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Record Series Title Retention Citation Descriptor
,.
Contracts and Agreements T + 5 CCP 337.2, Includes leases, equipment, services
Excl. Capital 343; or supplies
Improvement B&P7042.5;* *PU7685; 48 CFR:2; GC53066
Incl. Capital P 2.08.110;* I Construction ~?.
Improvement *GC37090a; 4004; H&S 19850
Index, Attorney Case 'L I GC6254 i including notations on activities relatedi
to case
Legal Advertising CU + 4 CCP 343, 349 Includes public notices, legal
et seq.;. publications
GC 911.2;
GC 34090
Logs, Attorney Service I CU + 2 GC34090 Service request, summaries of monthly
Request requests
Minutes I P GC34090(d); Official minutes and .hearing
GC36814; proceedings of governing body or
GC40801 ' board, commission or committee
Notices, Meeting {CU + 2 GC 34090.7, Special meetings
54960.1(c)(1)
Opinions IS + 2 GC34090; Confidential
GC6254
Ordinances P GC34090(d)4 Charter amendments; municipal code
0806
Petitions CU ~ I GC50115; Submitted to legislative bodies
GC6253
Resolutions P GC34090(d) Legislative actions
40801
Tapes, At, Jio/Video CU + 3 GC 34090.7 When used for minute preparation and
mos. may have historical value.
MUNICIPAL CLERK
Assessment Districts P GC 34090 Original documentation
Inventory, Records CU + 2 GC34090; 80 Inventory of non-current or inactive
OPS Atty. · records holdings and location, indices.
Gen. 106 Tapes may be recycled.
Municipal Code P GC 34090 Supplements included
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Administration
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Public Records Request CL + 2 t GC 34090
Records Management CL + 2 GC34090 Document includes retrieval, transfers -~
inactive
Records Management P GC34090 Documentation of final disposition or
Disposition Certification records
Records Retentior~. S + 4 CCP 343
Schedules
POLICIES/
PROCEDURES
General Administrative S + 2 GC34090; All city policies and procedures
40801
Policy, Council/ S + 2 GC34090 Policies, directives rendered by Council
Proclamations not assigned a resolution or ordinanc
number
PUBLIC FINANCING
AURTHORITY
Administration P GC 34090
'Financial Records P GC 34090,
40802, 53901
Management Reports 2 GC 34090
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Brochures, publications, S + 2 GC 34090
newsletter, bulletins
Calendar, City CU + 2 GC 34090
Media Relations CU + 2 GC 34090 Includes cable, newspaper, radio,
message boards, presentations.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Accident Reports - City CL + 7 29 CFR Reports and related records
Assets 1904.2; 29;* * CFR 1904.6
Bonds, Insurance P . CCP 337.2; Bonds and insurance policies insuffi
343 city property and other assets
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Administration
_ Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
· ReC~di:Series!'Title:' :: Retention :Citation Descrimor
Claims, Damage ~CL + 5 GC34090; Paid/Denied
GC25105.5
Incident Reports CL + 7 29 CFR Theft, arson, vandalism, property
1904.2; 29 damage or similar occurrence
CFR 1904.6 (excluding fire/law enforcement)
Insurance, ACCELJT P GC34090 (Authority California Cities Excess
Powers Agreement Liability Insurance) - Accreditation/
MOU'slagreement/agendas
Insurance, Certificates P GC34090 Insurance certificates filed separately
from contracts, includes insurance filed p
by licensees
Insurance, P GC34090 May include liability, property,
Liability/Property Certificates of Participation, deferred,
use of facilities
Insurance, Workers P GC6410; Indemnity; PERS - working files -
Compensation 29 CFR · originals with Administrator
1910.20
Photographs, Negatives, CL + 2 GC34090
Film
Risk Management Reports CL + 5 OMB 1220- Federal OSHA Forms; Loss Ana!ysis
0029; 29 Report; Safety Reports; Actuarial
.CFR1904.4; Studies
GC 34090
Workers Compensation P CCR 14311; Claim Files, Reports, Incidents
15400.2 (working files) originals filed with
Labor Code Administrator
5405 Title 8
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Development
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Record S~ries Title!:::!!:!:::~:.~i~;~:~!?i!:~!!:'::.:~:.:':!::' !"-T:Retent'i~'n::: ~::: Citation: ::..Descriptor
ADMINISTRATION
Benchmark Data CU + 2 GC34090d Horizontal, vertical &control
Bids &'Proposals CL + 2 GC34090d
(Unsuccessful)
Bonds - CL + 10 CCP 337.5 Housing; Industrial Development
Development
Security CL + 2 GC34090 Documentation created and or received
in connection with the performance of
work/services for the city, or for parcel
maps and subdivision work
Code Books P GC34090e National Electrical Code, Uniform
Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing &
Supplements
Contractor CU + 2 GC34090d ~ Current listing
Correspondence CU + 2 GC34090d Working documentation
Development L GC34090 Mitigation measures; filed with case files
Conditions
Development P CCP337, Infrastructure contracts, franchises.
Agreements 337.1(a),' Original maintained for 7 years.
337.15;
GC34090;48
CFR 4,703
Development P GC34090a Landscape mediums, parkway
Standards landscape development, public works
construction
Drawings, Project Plan CU + ~ GC34090d Does not include those usually filed with
case or project
Franchises P GC65864, Including subdivision agreements,
65869.5, contracts for sale or purchase of
34090* property, cable, grant of easements
and/pr involving construction of
improvements
*CCP 337.2, 343; AC16023
General Subject Files CU + 2 GC34090d Internal working files including
correspondence
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Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
:!:Re~'i:~rieS T~tle :Retention Citation Descriptor
Grants, CL + 4 24CFR Project files, contracts,. proposals,
Community/Urban 570.502(b) statements, reports, sub-recipient
Development (includes (3); 241CFR dockets, Environmental review, grant
CDBG) 85.42 & documents, app!ications, iriventory,
~ OMB Cir. A- consolidated plan, etc. Includes Section
110, Attach. 108 loan guarantee *OMB Cir. A-102 &
C; * 128, HUD regulations
Historic Preservation I 2 GC34090d Historic structures &landmarks
Inventory
Incident Files I 2 GC34090d Emergency Call Outs
Land Uses, P GC34090a Building or site usage which'does not
nonconforming conform to current standards
_ Logs CU + 5 Logs, registers or similar records listing
permits, certificates of occupancy
issued; may include inspection, building.
activity, daily, plan check, utility
Maps &Plats P ' GC34090a Engineering &field notes and profiles;
cross-section of roads, streets, right-of-
way, bridges; may include anne. xations,
parks, tracts, block, storm drains, water
easements, bench marks, trees, grading,
· landfill, fire hydrants, base maps, etc.
Master Plans, Annual S + 2 GC34090 Special or tong range program plan for
municipalities - coordination of
services; strategic planning
Permits, Construction P GC34090a; Plans, building, signs, grading,
H&S19850; encroachment, including blueprints ant'..
4003; 4004 specifications
Permits, Other CL + 2 GC34090d Alterations, encroachment, excavations,
road, street sidewalks & curb alterations,
transportation, swimming pool.drainage,
temporary uses, etc.
Photographs S + 2 GC34090d Aerial photographs
Projects, Not CL + 2 GC34090d Building, engineering, planning
Completed or Denied
2
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· Development
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Record S~r~es Title ~:: '" Retention Citation Descriptor
Reports CU + 2 GC34090 Activity, periodic
Seismic Retrofit P GC34090a Includes Certificates of Compliance'
Program
Street Names and P GC34090a Street dedications, closings, address
House Numbers assignment/changes
Studies, Special CL + 2 GC34090d Engineering, joint powers, noise,
Projects & Areas transportation
Surveys P GC34090a ~ Recording data and maps
I
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Development
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks"Association
':Re~orCl :SeriesTitle Retention Citation Descriptor
BUILDING t
Blueprints, CL + 2 GC34090d Submitted by contractors with
Specifications application for permit and builds for
Certificate of Occupancy
Certificates _ L GC34090a Compliance, elevation, occupancy which
affect real property
Construction P GC34090a; New commercial and residential
(Approved) 4003; 4004; construction, tenant improvements room
H&S 19850, additions, spa, signs, block wall,
19853 remodel including security bonds
Inspection ~ CL + 2 GC34090d Correspondence, fees, appeal requests,
· reports
Permits P GC34909a; Plans, building, signs, grading,
H&S 19850; encroachment permits
4003;4004 ·
Signs (Temporary) S + 2 GC34090d Home occupations, off-premise signs
CODE
ENFORCEMENT
Abandoned Vehicles CL + 2 GC34090d ~
Case .Files CL + 2 GC34090d Building, housing and mobile home code
violation records including inspections;
public nuisance rubbish and weed
abatement, vehicle abatement, citations,
massage parlor permits, general
Liens &Releases, '
Supporting CL + 2 GC34090 Utilities, abatement, licenses
Recorded P
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Development
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
'!: Record'SerieS'T~tle "': ....: :-RetentionCitation Descriptor
.Logs CU + 2 GC34090d Lien Recovery, citations, complaints
Regulations S + 2 GC34090d Includes rules
Reports, Federal and P GC34090a Code enforcement statistics; may
State contain records affecting title to real
property or liens thereon
Violations, Building, CL + 2 GC34090d Supporting code enforcement activity
Property & Zoning
t
ENGINEERING
Capital Improvement CL + 10 CC337.15 Supporting documents including bidders
Projects list, specifications, reports, plans, work
orders, schedules, etc.
Construction Tracking, P CC337.15 Assesses value of real property
Daily
Drawings, Traffic P GC34090a Signs, signing &striping, road
Control Plan construction
Flood Control CL + 2 GC34090d Storm Drains
Special Districts P GC34090a Supporting documents re: improvement,
lighting, underground utility; bonds,
taxes & construction
Street/Alley CL + 2 GC34090d Relinquishment of rights and fee title
(AbandonmenU
Vacation)
Traffic Signals CL + 2 GC34090d Counts, collisions, accidents
ENVIRONMENTAL
QbALITY
Air Quality (AGMD) CU + 7 CCP 338(k); Participants/voucher Iogs,.Total Daily
GC34090 Mileage Survey (TDM); various local
authorities; Commute Alternative
Asbestos P GC34090a Documents abatement projects, public
buildings .
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Development
- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
:!~:::~;!~ ::!~'~:~i~'T~t!~':'!:-!i:.i!!!:-:?:~i::~:!~!E~:i'~!!!iii~:~':::Rete:n~iOn::' :"::~ Citation :""""DescHptor
'California P GC34090a + Exemptions, Environmental Impact .
Environmental Quality CEQA Report, Mitigation monitoring, negative
Act (CEQA) Guidelines declaration, notices of completion and
determination, comments, statements of
overriding considerations
Congestion CU + 2 GC34090d Ride sharing, trip reduction
Management
Environmental Review CL + 2 GC34090d Correspondence, consultants, issues,
conservation
Pest Control CU + 2 GC34090d Pesticide applications, inspections &
sampling, documents
Soil CL + 2 GC34090d I Analysis, construction recommendations
Soil Reports P GC34090d I Final Reports
HOUSING ·
Bonds CL + 4 CCP 337 Revenue Bond Documentation
Programs CL + 3 24 CFR Includes comprehensive Housing
570.502(b)( Authority Strategy, Meeting Credit
3); 24 CFR Certificate, Housing bond advisory,
85.42 & . HOME, In-Lieu Housing MitigatiOn,
OMB Cir. A- Low/Moderate Housing, Rental Housing'
110, #C Assistance
Redevelopment
Budgets P GC 34090, Includes annual audit
40802,
53901
Bond Issues P GC43900 et
seq.
6
000039
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Development
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
'::':'~:~i::!~:~i~::Titi~'i~iii::i!~i~i::::T::!'i~i~!::~!~::'i'::~:::i! '~: Retention: ' citation "'Descriptor
MUNICIPAL
FACILITIES
Capital Improvements, P 2.083110; Contains records re: Planning, design,
Construction GC34090a; construction, conversion or modification
_ 4004; H&S of local government-owned facilities,
19850; structures & systems
GC34090a
Facility Rentals/Use CU + 2 GC34090 Permits, contracts, diagrams, schedules,
insurance binders
Maintenance & CU + 2 GC34090d Service requests, invoices, supporting
Operations documentation; buildings, equipment,
field engineering, public facilities
including work orders and graffiti
removal
PLANNING
Case files, Planning P GC34909a; Pertains to real property. May include
and Zoning H&S 19850; blueprints, drawings, maps, plans,
4003;4004 reports, evaluations, correspondence,
uses, permits, variances, studies,
appeals, compliance certificates, lot line
adjustments or other planning:related
matters brought before legislative body
Certificates L GC34090 Retain during life of structure
Flood Records CU + 2 GC34090
General Plan and P GC34090 Ir, cludes sphere of influence
Elements
General Plan
Amendments
Approved CL + 2 GC34090
Denied CU + 3 GC65103; * * GC50110
Interpretations CU + 2 GC34090
7
l"tEirlR/C~
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Development
- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Record Series Title ii!:::::::.~'.i~i~;~i!:ii~-:!::::::.~:"':::':;'RetentionCitationDescriptor
Maps, Plans, P GC34090; Zoning, tentative subdiyision, parcel,
Drawings, Exhibits, H&S 19850; land use map, aerial photos, specific
Photos GC34090.7 plans
PROPERTY~_
Abandonment P GC34090a
Acquisition/ CL + 10 GC34090a; Supporting documents re: sale,
Disposition GC6254 purchase, exchange, lease or rental of
property by City
Annexation Case Files P GC34090a ~ Reports, agreements, public notices
Appraisals CL + 2 GC34090; I Exempt until final acquisition or contract
GC6254(h) agreement obtained
Deeds &Promissory P GC34090a * [ * 24 CFR 570.502(b)(3); 24 CFR 8.42 &
Notes OMB Circ. SAo110
Maps, City Boundary P GC34090d ~ Recorded maps, surveys, monuments
Lot Split Cases P GC34090
Relocation Files CL + 2 GC34090 } e.g., Redevelopment
000041
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Finance
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
ACCOUNTING [
Accounts Payable AU + 4 GC34090 InvoiceS, check copies, supporting
documents
Accounts Receivable AU + 4 GC 34090
Applications CL + 2 GC34090 Utility connections, disconnects,
-- registers, service
Assessment Districts P GC 34090 Collection'information; Original
documentation files with municipal
clerk
Bank Reconciliations AU + 5 GC34090; Statements, summaries for receipts,
26 CFR disbursements & reconciliations
16001-1
Billing Records AU + 2 GC34090 Customer name, service address,
meter reading, usage, payments,
applications/cancellations
Budget I AU + 2 [GC 34090' I
Budget adjustments, AU + 2 G'C34090 i Account transfers
journal entries
Checks AU + 5 GC34090; Includes payroll, canceled &voided
CCP 337 checks
Deposits, Receipts AU + 4 GC 34090; . Checks, coins, currency
CCP .337
Invoices AU + 2 GC34090 Copies sent for fees owed, billing,
related documents
Journals
Utility Billing CU + 2 GC34090 Billing including monthly activity
Ledger, ~TeJ~eral P · GC34090; *' * CCP 337
Vot~cher 'AU+ 4 GC34090; Account postings with supporting "
CCP 337 documents
Taxes, Receivable AU + 3 CCP338
Warrant Register AU + 2 GC 34090.7
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
Budget Operating (copies) S GC34090 Departmental Reference
000042
CALIFORNIA RECORDS'RETENTION GUIDELINES
Finance.
- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks'.Association
~:~:iS'eries':Titlei~::::ii~i!ii~i::~i::!i!i~:i~:.!!:: ~::::~::::: :*Retention Citation "'Descriptor
Budget, Proposed CU + 2 GC34090 Presented to Council
Adopted P GC 34090'
FIXED ASSETS
Inventory ~- AU + 4 GC34090; Reflects purchase date, cost, account
26 CFR 301 number
65-1(F)
Surplus Property
Auction AU + 2 GC34090 Listing of property
Disposal AU + 4 GC34090; Sealed bid sales of equipment
CCP 337
Vehicle Ownership & Title L I VC 9900 et Title transfers when vehicle sold
' seq.
LICENSE
Business T + 4 GC34090; .Paid &reports
CCP 337
PAYROLL
Adjustments AU + 4 GC 34090 Audit purposes
29 CFR
516.5 -
516.6
Employee Time Sheets AU + 6 GC34090; Signed by employee for audit & FEMA
29 CFR Reports
516.2' *20 CFR 516.6(1); IRS Reg. 31.6001-
l(e)(z); R&T 19530; LC 1174(d)
PERS Employee Deduction T + 4 GC34090; Record of deductions
Reports CAC 22- (PERS Public Employee Retirement
1085~2 System) *26CFR 31.6001 -1 ;29 CFR
516.5, 516.6, LC 1174(d)
Register P GC34090; Labor costs by employee &program
GC37207 ·
'000043
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Finance
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
' ~::i~i::::i::~:!:i::~!::iii:'::,.:?/" '-- ':"-' '--
· :. . ..
Record Series Title *' "':::::i::Retention :Citation Descriptor
Salary Records T.+ 3 GC34090; Deduction authorization, beneficiary
· - 29 CFR designations, unemployment claims,
516.2 garnishments
PURCHASING
Bids, RFQ's, RFP's AU + 4 GC34090; Requests for Qualifications; Requests
Successful AU + 5 CCP 337; * for Proposals regardin9 9oods and
Unsuccessful CU + 2 services * GC 25105-1; GC 34090
Requisitions
Purchase Orders' AU + 4 GC34090; Original documents
CCP 337
Stores CU + 2 GC34090 Completed forms for ordering
Vendor Register P GC34090 Alpha vendor listin9 of purchase
orders, invoices, account numbers
and check date
REPORTS
Audits P GC 34090
Deferred Compensation T + 5 GC34090; Records of employee contributions
26 CFR and city payments
16001 ;1 * *29 CFR 1627.3(2)
Federal and State Tax AU + 4 GC34090; Forms 1096, 1099, W-4's and W-2's
29USC 436 *26 CFR 31.6001.1-4; IRS REG 31.6001-
· I(e)(2);R&T 19530;29 CFR 516.5-5i6.6
Financial, Annual AU + 7 GC 34090.7
Investment Transactions P GC34090' Summary of transactions, inventory &
CCP 33~; earnings report
GC 53607
Labor Distribution AU + 2 GC34090 Costs by employee &program
Meter Reading CU + 2 GC34090
State Controller P GC34090 Controller may destroy after 5 years
Utility Rebates CU + 2 GC34090
000044
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Finance
- Final, December 1998
California City 'Clerks' Association
IRecord Series Title i.:, ========================= ::~:Retention' ....CitationDescriptor
TREASURER
Bank Statements AU + 2 FC 3368, Financing authority
30210; GC
43900 et
seq.
Bonds -
Account Statements CL + 10 GC34090; Monthly statement of transactions.
CCP 337.5
Administration CL + 10 GC34090; Supporting documents
CCP 337.5
Bonds and Coupons CL + 2 GC34090; Paidicanceled
53921
000045
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
· Emergency Management
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
'Record:':Series 'Title 'Retention Citation Descriptor
Mutual Aid, Strategic Plans i S + 2 ~ GC34090 ' [ t.
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
--Fire Safety
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
';~'~:~:~ii!~ries Title:": ': '::"!~::~'::: ":::'::"' Retention 'Citation ' · Descriptor~: '.-: .....'.:':"
ADMINISTRATION I ,
Books, Fire Code S + 3 GC34090.1 Include OPS manuals
CCP 340.5
General Orders, [S + 2
Policies/Procedures
InSpections, Fire Prevention CL + 3 UFC .103.34 Alarm/sprinkler systems, prevention
efforts
Investigations, Evidence Arson P PC 799 Support prosecution resulting in homicide
Investigations, Evidence Arson CL + 6 · PC 800 Great bodily harm, inhabited structure or
property
Journals, Fire Station CU + 2 GC34090 Activities, personnel, engine company
Permits, Uniform Fire Code CL + 2 GC34090
PERSONNEL
Exposure T + 30 29 CFR Sampling results; collection methodr,.o'gy,
1910.1020 background
Exposure T + I 29 CFR Laboratory reports and worksheets
1910.1020
Medical T + 30 29 CFR
1910.1020
Medical T + 2 29 CFR Employees less than one year
1910.1020; * *GC34090
.Training T + 2 GC34090 Certifications/designations
00004
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Fire Safety
-- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
:::!i.'~!~:~:fi~S Title '!:' Retention Citation Descriptor
PROPERTY
Apparatus/Vehicle CU + 2' GC34090 Repair and Maintenance
CCP 340.5 ' *8 CAL Code Reg. 3203 (b) (1)
InVentory, Equipment & CU + 2 GC34090
Supplies
Logs, Fire Equipment/Gear CU + 2 GC34090
REPORTS
Incident CL + 3 GC34090 Dispatch and daily logs
CCP338' *CCP 340.5
Field, Non-tim and Logs CU + 2 ~GC34090
Fire, Non-arson and Logs I CU + 2 GC34090
Investigations, Evidence Arson { CL + 3 PC 801; UFC Structure
104.32
Weed Abatement ~ CL + 2 ~ GC34090 Reports, assessments, resolutions,
, documentation
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Hazardous Materials
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Record Series Title Retention Citation Descriptor ....... :
Hazardous Waste Disposal CU + 10 CAL OSHA; Documentation re handling and disposal
40 CFR of hazardous waste
122.21
Permits, Hazardous Materials CU + 2 GC34090 Departments consistently recommend
__ Storage permanent retention of environmentally
sensitive materials.
Programs, Household S + 2 GC34090
Hazardous Waste
000047
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Hazardous Materials
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
R~c~'~d 'Series Title .... Retention Citation Descdptor
Training Materials S + 2 Cal Code · Standards and Administration
· Reg. 3204(d), et seq.
Underground Storage Tank
Compliance P GC34090a Documents re: storage
Maintenance & Oper. CU + 2 GC34090 Location, installation, removal, remediation
000048
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Law Enforcement
- Final, December 1998+
California City Clerks' Association
:R~:.~:a:'.:~;~i;~::Title'::':' ..: ': '. ::: ......RetentionCitation Descriptor
ADMINISTRATION I J
Accounting/Cash CU + 2 GC34090
Reconciliations
Alarm Records CU + 2 GC34090
Claim Files CL + 6 PC 832.5 Claim copy, correspondence,
,. photographs, supporting documents
relative to incidents involving the
Police Department filed by citizens
Department Manual S i Changes to manual are recorded in
· the General Orders (permanent)
Equipment T + 2 GC34090 Retained until termination of
Communication equipment use; Manuals,
instructions, procedures
Inventory S + 2 IGC34090 ~ Listing of equipment assigned to
division, to whom it is assigned
Reports CU + 2 GC34090 Weekly/monthly/quarterly/
Activity annual activity/statistical reports by
division. Retain only one form for
retention period
CU + 2 GC34090
Chemical Emissions
. Survey Response CU + 2 GC34090 Surveys, responses, .correspondence
Files with other agencies requesting
statistical data
INVESTIGATIONS
Administrative/Internal CL + 5 PC 832.5 Initiated by citizens complaints or
EVC 1045 internally initiated; includes
GC 12946 complaint, reports, findings
PC 801.5;
803(c)
VC 2547
Asset Forfeiture CL + 2 GC34090
Investigationsl
. Proceedings Case
File
000049
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Law Enforcement
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
-.'E...::': '.:
· .. ....
Record Series Title Retention Citation Descriptor
Notifications CU + 2 GC34090 To legal property owner prior to case
filing that property is subject to asset
forfeiture proceedings. If case is
filed, notification becomes part of
forfeiture case file.
Case Books, inve.s. tigative CL + 2 GC34090 Retained by division until a case is
suspended/closed; transfer to
Records Division to be filed with
Case Files P PC 799 associated Daily Report (DR) file
Homicide
Investigator's File
Narcotics (No CL + 2 GC34090 Retained by division until no longer
arrest, Narcotics useful for investigative purposes
Cases)
Officer Involved CL + 25 GC340S0
Shoorings
Court · CU + 1 GC34090, Printouts of daily court scheduling
Daily Schedule 7
Sign-in Logs CU + 2 GC34090 Logs officers' names, time in/out for
court appearances
Tracking System CU+ 2 GC34090 Database records subpoena number,'
Records officer name, case number,
defendant name, district attorney
name, court information disposition
Evidence, Disposition Forms ~ Attach to duplicate Property Report,
file w/DR in Records Division
Fingerprint T + 2 GC34090 Paperwork auth Jrizing fingerprinting
Applicants Files and backgrou~,d checks for city
employment applicants and business
license applicants
Inked/Palm Cards AC + 20 Persons hooked into detention
facility; (Copies distributed to
county, state, federal agencies)
000050
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
· Law Enforcement
- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
:~.~ii::~:!'~;~:i~s Title.!:~' ,.: ~:i~!:..j ....;::i:Retention Citation Descriptor
.Records Latents Approp. '1 ) Retain for applicable case statute
PC of limitation; 2) or until evidence in
Section case is destroyed; Hard copy and
digitized
Suspect, CL Law Adults/juveniles suspected of a
Adult/Juvenile Enforce- crime, taken for comparison. Destroy
ment after original purpose achieved
Manage-
ment
Guide by
POST
Guns, Dealers Record of Sale CU + 6 PC 12070 Applicants, Monthly Gun Audits,
Applications Denied, Stolen (DOJ
File)
Informant Files tT + 10 Legal notifications, identification
· information, payment information,
activities information
Jail CU + 6 GC34090 Daily report of staffing,
Daily Logs bookings/releases, transfers,
transportation
Inmate ,Record Dependent on facility's
classification; see Laws and
Guidelines for Local Detention
Facilities by Board of Corrections
(State of California)
Inspection Files CL + 6 Inspections by various agencies
Surveys CL + 2 GC34090 Prepared quarterly, forwarded to
State Board of :orrections
Licenses CU + 2 GC34090
Bicycle
Bingo, Mace CU + 2 GC34090
Business License T + I GC34090
Review Board
Administrative Files
000051
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Law Enforcement
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
::: :::~i:~::~,:!::,~!ii::iiiiiiiii;~:~ii:i~:~:,.!~::.i::::i::.... ::+::. ,. :::! :.:: :..
:~i~:~:i~f!~:~i~sTitie::::':: ':::::::: ':'!::'
Duplicate (Pink), CU + 2 GC34090 Original to licensee, Blue duplicate to
Secondhand Dealer, DO J; Pink duplicate retained by
Pawn Brokers agency; renewals issued annually by
local agency
Logs S
Auto Theft
Case Assignment CU + 1
Daily CU + 2 [GC34090
Activity
Officer CU + 2 GC34090 Daily activity of incidents not
reported by use of official report
Report CU + 2 GC34090 iReport numbers, type, names, dates
Summary retained for research value
Investigative (Pre- CL + 10 GC34090 Retained by division until cases are
Arrest) suspended and closed
Juvenile Detention CU + 2 GC34090 Logs document juvenile processin!
per CYA
Property Control CU + 2 GC34090 Logs items coming into and going
out of property room
Rap Sheet CL + 2 GC34090 Requests for criminal history
Subpoena CU + 2 GC34090 Subpoenas received/served daily
Pawn Slips/TiCkets CU + 3 B & P
21628
Photographs Crime Scene, Registrant/Applicant,
Photo file, Accident. Retain
according to practical and functional
association.
D,' ,~ly Report T GC34090 Assigned DR number, retained as
(Negatives) form of evidence, destroyed at same
time evidence for associated case is
destroyed
Inmates CU + 20 By Prisoner number
(Negatives)
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Law Enforcement
- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Registration Files, Arson, Life of Fingerprint Card, photo, information
Sex and Narcotics regis- also forwarded to DOJ
trant
within
juris-
diction
Arrest/Conviction'H&S 2 (Man- H&S Applicable to convictions occurring
Section 11357 (b), (c), (d), (e) datory 11361.5 after January 1, 1996 or arrests not
or H&S Section 11360 (b) destruc- followed by a conviction occurring
violations (Occurring after tion from after January 1, 1996; Exception:
January 1, 1996) date of H&S 11357(e), the record shall be
convic- retained until a juvenile offender
tion or attains the age of 18 years, then
date of destroyed pursuant to 11361.5
arrest
with no
convic-
tion)
Arrest/Conviction Man- H&S Applicable to convictions occurring
H&S Section 11 :~57(b), (c), datory 11361.5 prior to January 1, 1996 or arrests
(d), (e)or H&S Section 11360 - Destruc- (c) not followed by a conviction
(b) violations (Occurring tion occurring prior to January-I, 1996 for
before January 1, 1996) (Upon violations of H&S Code 11357, 11364,
notice 11365 and 11550
from
Depart-
ment of
- Justice)
Crime See PC 800 Prosecution for an offense punishable
Felony Crimes With ~descriptor PC 801 by imprisonment in state prison for eight
Or Without Arrests years or more must commence within 6
years after offense commission.
Commencement of prosecution defined
in PC 804. Exception: See PC 803 -
Tolling/Extension of time periods;
Appeals process and "Three Strikes"
also considerations in assigning
retention.
000053
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Law Enforcement
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
'R:~o~i~'~ries Ti~ie :"' ....' 'Retention' Citation
Misdemeanor/ CL + 2 GC34090
Infractions missing persons (See: Note 1 )
Supplemental, P PC 799 No statutory limitation for
Felony Capital prosecution. Includes Murder,
Crimes, Crimes kidnapping for ransom, treason,
Punishable by Death, procuring execution by perjury, train
Life Impri'~onment wrecking, assault with a deadly
weapon by a life-term prisoner,
bombing resulting in death or bodily
injury, making defective war
materials that cause death
Destruction P
Guns
Narcotics P
Disposition of Arrest/Court Retention determined by action
Action , taken; i.e., recordable arrest or
detention (released no arrest)
False Alarm (Duplicate) CU + 2 GC34090
Non-Criminal Occurrences CU + 2 GC34090 Injured or sick persons; missing
persons where person has been
returned; traffic collision reports not
used as the basis for criminal
charges
Property Original Until case Copy retained in records case file;
is adjudi- Refer to Managing Property in Law
cared/ Enforcement Agencies (By POST)
disposi-
tion
deter-
mined
Range Inventory S + 2 GC34090 Quarterly reports of inventories of
weapons and ammunition held by
Department Range
000054
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Law Enforcement
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks'-Association
..~:::~::::::::+!:~:i:::ii'~!!~:!:::i~:ii:!'i,:' ,.
ReCi)~:,Se'ries Title Retention Citation Descriptor
Reports CU + 2 GC34090 Arrest &Citation Register;
Arson. Offenses; Crimes Aga!nst
Senior Citizens;
Death in Custody; Domestic
Violence; FBI Include Return A/Supp;
Hate Crime Incidents;.
Homicide Reports, Supp.;
Officers Killed or Assaulted;
Original to FBI - DO J;
Uniform Crime Reports
Statistical (Crime Analysis) CU + 2 GC34090 Internally generated information
using activity logs, citizen calls,
current and past crime statistic
reports, finance dept expenditure and
budget records; citations, crime
. reports, accident reports, permits,
receipts. Reports created for variety
of purposes including
increases/decreases in criminal
activity; officer workload,
deployment, time usage
statistical (UCR), Uniform Crime CU + 2 GC34090 Originals sent to FB!, DOJ
Reports Mandatory to DOJ (LEIC);
FBI Include Return A/Supplement;
Supplementary Homicide Report;
Law Enforcement Officers Killed or
Assaulted; Monthly Return of
Arson Offenses Know to Law
Enforcement; Number of Violent
Crimes Committed Against Senior
Citizens; Monthly Report of
Domestic violence Related Calls
for Assistance; Monthly Arrest and
Citation Register; Monthly Hate
Crimes Incidents; Death In
Custody Reporting.
Research Project Files CL + 2 GC34090 May include request forms,
background materials, staff reports,
final project reports and supporting
data
000055
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Law Enforcement
Final, December 1998
Califo. rnia City Clerks' Association
Record Series Title Retention Citation Descriptor
Sealed Manda- PC 851.8 General provision: Upon petition,
Adult Found 'tory records of agency must be sealed
Factually Innocent Destruc- and destroyed in accordance with'the
tion Upon provisions set by court .record;
and exceptions.
Pursu-ant
tO Court
Order
Juvenile Manda- WIC 826 Upon petition, local laws
tory (a) & (b) enforcement records within WIC
Destruc- WIC 781 826(b) may be destroyed as ordered
tion upon (a)' by the court, if related pr. obation and
and juvenile court records have been
pursu-ant destroyed by the probation officer.
to court Records involving arrests, detentio'
order , and/or petitioning juvenile before
juvenile court
Subpoenas (Duplicate) CU + 2 GC34090
Tapes CU -~ 180 GC34090. Exception: Recordings used as
Audio, Telephone days 6 evidence in a criminal prosecution or
and Radio . claim filed or litigation or potential
- Communications claims and litigation shall be
preserved for 100 days after
conclusion of the court action '
Surveillance/Security CU + 13 16GC34090.
Video (Jail) mos.
Use of Force Supervisory CU + 2 ~GC34090 Includes review forms, arrest report
Review Files copies, logs
Warrants Recall Recommended by the California L:.~'
Felony after 10 Enforcement Warrant Officer's
years. Association
Excep-
tion:
Murder/
Escape
000056
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
· Law Enforcement
- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
'R~:~;~!:~ies Title :" ........ : ": ·:: .i Retention Citation Descriptor
Misdemeanor Recall Recommended by the California Law
Criminal after 5 Enforcement Warrant Officer's
years Association
Served CU Includes Warrant Service Information
Card, alpha index card
Unserved (.L. ocal) Until
served,
recalled
or purged
PATROL
Cards CU + 2 GC34090
Dispatch I
Field Interview CL + 2 GC34090
Citations . CL + 2 11361.5
11357(e), Juvenile H&S
11357b H&S, 11357c CL + 2 11361.5 'CA Admin Code, Chapter 1, Title II,
H&S, 11360b H&S H&S* Sec. 708
Violations
Cite and Release CL + 2 GC34090
California Vehicle CU + 90 GC34090 Original is forwarded to court.
Code Infractions days.
(Duplicates)
Parking/Traffic, CU + 2 GC34090. Originals are forwarded to court after
Duplicates 7 agency processing; includes
citations electronically created
Transmittals CU + 2 GC34090 Listing of citations forwarded to
court, filed for reference
Equipment CU + 2 GC34090 Documents problems, malfunctions,
Radio Logs resolution to provide equipment
(Communication) performance history
General Orders P
Patrol Requests CU + 2 GC34090 From citizens for patrol presence
(Correspondence)
Radar Calibration Records T + 2 GC34090 Documentation of Radar instruments
retained during use/ownership
000057
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Law Enforcement
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
RecordSeries Title Retention Citation Descriptor r
Reports CL + 2 JGC34090 Non-Jury
Accident
Traffic Collision P
Fatalities ,
Uniform Vouchers ~ CU + 2 [GC34090 Authorize purchase
(by name)
'Vehicle [S ~ Record of assignments
Assignment Reports .
Down Reports CU + 1 Printouts reporting which vehicles
are down for repair, maintenance,
etc.
Repossession/Private CU + 2 IGC34090
Impounds '
Service Schedules S !GC34090 I
Vests, Bulletproof Letters CU + 2 GC34090 i Authorization to purchase
Warrants Recall · Recommended by the California La
Parking after I Enforcement Warrant Officer's
year Association
Traffic Recall Recommended by the California Law
after 5 Enforcement Warrant Officer's
years Association
Weapons, Database P Departmentally-owned weapons,-
personal weapons, alternate
weapons, secondary'handguns;
produces inventory reports
SERVICES
Chemicals/Film Inventories - ~ S ·
Equipment T
Inventory/Sign-out
Cards- Photo Lab
Operations Files - T Retain until equipment no longer
Photo Lab owned/used by department; Manuals,
instructions, procedures for
use/operations of photographic
equipment
l
000058
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Law Enforcement
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
_
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::-',::,::
':~g~:!~:~:i~S Title Retention Citation Descriptor I'
Grievance Files CL + 2 GC34090 ~Grievance filed by employees,
supporting documentation
Investigations, CL + 2 GC34090 Non hired
Background
Background Hired P Include original reports' re: PC 832.5
investigations
Parades & Special CL + 2 GC34090 Reports, memos, correspondence,
Events File scripts, supplier information,
assignments, deployments,
supporting documentation
Permits L + 2 GC34090 Approval process
Alcoholic Beverage
Control License
~ Concealed Weapons ~L + C + 2 GC34090
Photographs S + 2 GC34090
Personnel
Negative Log CU + 2 GC34090
Negatives, Misc. CU + 2 GC34090 Not case-related (Public relations,
promotions, events, ceremonies,
staff photos)
Press Releases ' CU + 2 GC34090
Press, Video Programs CU + 2 GC34090 Collection of videos of programs and
(Community Relations) events; outside press coverage of
department
Property Files CU + 2 GC34090 Original reports and supplemental
documentation (Lost, Found,
Safekeeping)
Property, Pawn ~ CU + 2 GC34090 Sales, slips. Dealer required to file
BrokerlSecondhand duplicate with agency
Reports CU + 6 GC34090. Original maintained by DOJ. Dealer
Dealer of Gun Sales, mos. 7 required to file duplicate with agency
Duplicate
000059
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Law Enforcement
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
:=~'~!~*~:e~ie:~:Title+ ':":' :: ....':'RetentionCitation Descriptor
Restraining Orders, CU Destroy after law enforcement
Emergency Protective iSee actions described in .PC 273.5, 273.6,
Orders, Temporary descriptor) '646.9, 12028.5,' 13700 'and Family
Restraining Orders, Legal Code Sections 6380-6383 are fulfilled
Stipulations, Orders After and effective date of restraining
Hearing order has expired.
Rosters (Divisior{E~l) S + 2 ~GC34090 I Personnel assigned to division.
Schedules CU + 2 GC34090 Schedules of Officers on duty
Daily
Watch Assignment/ CU + 2 GC34090
Timekeeping
Records
Tests, Densitometer Results T + 2 GC34090 Daily tests of development
(Photo Lab) chemicals/processes for quality
control.
Training P
Bulletins
· Event Files CU + 2 GC34090 Correspondence, brochures,
promotional materials, info on
speakers, guests, supporting
documents
Lesson Plans, Range CL + 15 Scope, content, time period of
courses
Personnel (by name) T + 7 GC34090 Paperwork documenting officers'
internal and ~. ,ternal training
Schedules, Range CU + 2 GC34090 Daily, weekly, monthly schedules of
training events at range
Volunteer Card Files ~T + 2 GC34090 Volunteers' identification, contact
information
000060
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Law Enforcement
-- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Record Series Title ================================ "' "Retention Citation Descriptor
Note 1: The destruction of felony, misdemeanor and infraction Crime/Supplemental Reports is permitted providing:
1. They do not relate to an unadjudicated arrest except for H&S 11357 or H&S 11360 violations;
2. They do not relate to unserved warrants;
3. They do not involve identifiable items which have not been recovered;
4. They do not relate to PC 290, PC 457.1, or H&S 11590 registrants;
5. They do not relate to violations listed in PC Sections 799 and 800;
6. The cases are not presently involved in either a civil or criminal litigation.
000061
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Public Works
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
::RecorCl::Series Title Retention Citation Descriptor
PARKS
Agendas, Board CU + 2 GC34090
Grants (refer to
.Admin.) '
Inventory, Equipment AU + 2 GC34090 ~ Warranties, purchase orders
Landscape CU + 2 GC34090 Drawings, contracts, complaints,
specifications, photos, reports
Maintenance/ CU + 2 GC34090 Includes work orders, inspection, repairs,
Operations cleaning, reports, complaints
Maps P GC34090 Irrigation, plot plans
Minutes, Board P GC34090 '
Photographs S + 2 GC34090 i
Plans, Proposed CU + 2 GC34090 Future plans, new sites, expansions
Policies and S + 2 GC34090 Includes rules and regulations.
Procedures
Railroad Right-of-way CL + 3 36 CFR Land acquisitions, correspondence,
64.11 improvements, statutory records
Reports
Accident CL + 2 GC34090 Patrons, employees
Others CL + 2 GC34090
Studies CL + 2 GC34090 Future sites, expansions
Resolutions, Board P GC34090
Schedules, Class & CU + 2 GC34090 Enrollment, liability releases, evaluations
000062
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUI'DELINES
Public Works
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
:Re~i~a:':S:~:ries'Title ::.~:::: :::' ::::':~: .-:Retention "citation Descriptor
I
SANITATION/
SOLID WASTE/
WASTEWATER
Collections!Land~ll CU + 2 GC34090 Daily records, usage
Facilities CU + 2 GC34090 Correspondence, maps, patron list
History, Sanitation P ~ GC34090 Where City-owned
-- Incineration Plants, CU + 2 40 CFR Sludge, sampling, charging rate to
Sludge 61.54 me, asure mercury content
Incinerator Operations, CU + 2 40 CFR Gas flow through wet scrubbing, oxygen
Treatment Plant 60.153 content of exhaust gas, sludge rate,
temperatures, fuel flow, total solids and
volatile solids
Maintenance and CU + 2 GC34090 Includes work orders, inspection, repairs;
Operations cleaning, reports, complaints
Maps, Septic Tank P GC34090 Location maps
Rates , CU + 2 GC34090
Recycling Programs S + 2 GC34090
Regulations S + 2 GC34090 Includes legislation
2
000063
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
P'ublic Works
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Record Series Title"':: Retention Citation Descriptor
Reports
Studies CL + 2 GC34090
Tonnage .. CU + 2 GC34090
STREETS/ALLEYS
Abandonments/ P GC34090
Vacations
Closures i P GC34090
Easements, P GC34090 ·
Dedications, Rights-
of-Way
Field Books' P GC34090
Grants (see Admin.)
Intersection Records CU + 2 GC34090 Includes correspondence, volume counts,
accident history
Inventory, Traffic S + 2 GC34090 Signs, lights
Control Device
Landscaping CU + 2 GC34090 F.ants, tree maintenance, work orders
Lighting CU + 2 GC34090 Maintenance, work orders
Maintenance/ CU + 2 GC34090 Includes work orders, inspection, repairs,
Operations cleaning, reports, complaints, signals,
striping
000064
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Public Works
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
;!:i~:~:~'~'~i~ Title ::~: :'!:::~/.:i'~':::Retention Citation Descriptor
Maps P GC34090 Fire hydrants, lighting districts, wheel chair
ramps, storm drains, streets, side. walks,
sewers
Master Plans ~. CU + 2 GC34090 Copies
Parking I
Lots J CU + 2 GC34090 I
Regulations S + 2 GC34090
Reports/Studies CL + 2
,-- Permits
Encroachment I P 1GC34090 '
Improvement CL + 2 GC34090 May include curbs, sidewalks; Applications
for excavation, fill, alterations
Oversize CL + 2 GC34090
Load
Parking CL + 2 GC34090 Residential
Paving CL + 2 GC34090
Use CU + 2 GC34090 Includes Special Events
(Temporary)
Photographs S + 2 GC34090 Ir. cludes aerials
Plans, Capital P GC34090 Streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm
Improvement, Projects drains
4
000065
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Public. Works
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
!~Record:"S~ries Title -Retention Citation Descriptor
Procedures
Naming and P GC34090
numbering
Speed Limits S + 2 GC34090
Programs
Federal Aid CL + 3 23 CFR
Urban 633 (a) &
Ic)
Traffic Safety S + 2 GC34090 Drivers Education, Pedestrian Safety,
Bicycle Lanes
Reports ,
Bridges & L GC34090 Life of structure
Overpasses
Inspection CU + 2 GC34090 Includes intersection, sidewalks. Bridges
and Overpasses, keep life of structure
· Studies CL + 2 GC34090. Traffic volume, accident history, requests,
statistics, drawings supporting traffic
devices
Traffic Count CL + 2 GC34090 Evaluation of traffic volume
- Vehicle CL + 2 GC34090
Accident
Routes, School Bus & S + 2 GC34090 Truck routes, access ramps, rest areas
Truck
Signage L + 2 GC34090 Log books, index register cards, inventory
lists, records of traffic signs
0'00.0.66
.- --
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Public Works
- Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' 'Association
!~::'Record 'S~ries Title · Retention Citation Descriptor
Traffic Signals L Logs, drawings, wiring diagrams, codes,
circuit numbers, installation records,
testing and maintenance.
Weigh Scales S + 2 GC34090
i
I
I
UTILITIES J
Facilities T + 2 GC34090 ~ If city owned J
Gas &Electric Rates S + 2 GC34090 j j
Underground P GC34090 j GC4003, GC4004; H&S 19850 j
i
WATER
Billing/Customer CU + 2 GC34090 Billings, correspondence, complaints.
Records
Connection Records P GC34090 Maps, water line connections
Flood-Control
Drainage P GC34090 Includes dams, lakes, basins, creeks
Facilities
Flood Zones P GC34090 Includes flood maps.
Insurance S + 2 GC34090 Includes copies of policies, rules, '-
Programs programs
Policies/ S + 2 GC34090 Rules and Regulations
Procedures
Reports/ CL + 2 GC34090
Studies
000067
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Public Works
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
Record S~ries Titie ::i::: -~:::.::.'~:' · :iRetention Citation Descriptor
Grants (see Admin.)
Inventory, Equipment CU + 2 GC34090
Locations P GC34090 Mains, valves, hydrants, wells
Maintenance and CU + 2 GC34090 Includes work orders, inspection, repairs,
Operations cleaning, reports, complaints
Service CU + 2 GC34090 Includes work orders, entry cards,
manholes, service to property owners
Well & CU + 2 GC34090 Times operational, power used and
Pumping quantity
Maps P GC34090 Line location; easements
Master Plans CU + 2 GC34090 C~pies
Meter Operations CU + 2 GC34090 Reader reports, orders, tests Maintenance
Reports
Permits
National P 40 CFR Municipalities of 100,000/more, Compliance
Po!lutant 122.28 with Clean Water Act re: pollutants
Discharge
Elimination
System
NPDES)
Others CU + 2 GC34090 May depend on terms 'of state or federal
agency
Policies and S + 2 GC34090 Includes rules and regulations
Procedures
Rates S + 2 GC34090
000068
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Public Works
- Final, December 1998
· California City Clerks' Association
Record S~ries Titie +'::!.':'~:E!'::!!i::~i:~:~:!:.~::::-R~tention ""CitationDescriptor
Reclamation CU + 5 40 CFR Daily operations including sewage flow,
122.41 grit removal, chlorine usage, lab analysis
results, etc.
Reports
Conservation CU + 2 GC34090 ~
Consumption CU + 2 GC34090 ~
Corrosion CU + 12 40 CFR Compliance documentation
Control 141.91
Discharge CU + 5 40 CFR Average amount of pollution discharged
Monitoring 122.41 into waters of municipality.
Drinking CU + 10 40 CFR ,
Water 141.33
Corrections
Hydrograph P GC34090 Daily flow of streams
Lead CU + 12 40 CFR Compliance documentation
Service Line 141.91
Public CU + 12 40 CFR Compliance documentation
Education 141.91
Quality CU + 12 40 CFR Compliance documentation
Parameters 141.91
Sanitary CU + 10 40 CFR Statistics, reports, correspondence
Surveys 141.33
Source CU + 12 40 CFR Compliance documentation, e.g. lead &
Water 141.91 copper
State CU + 12 40 CFR Compliance documentation
Certification 141.91
000069.
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
· Public Works
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
':::Record"Series Title ' RetentiOn 'Citation Descriptor
Variances, CU + 5 40 CFR
Water 141.33
System
Well Level CU + 2 GC34090
Sources CU + 2 GC34090 May include wells, rivers, lakes, districts
Surveyor Field Notes P GC34090 Notes preparatory to maps of water
installations
Surveys, Water System CU + 10 40 CFR Statistics, reports, correspondence
Sanitary 141.33
Tests
Bacteriological CU + 5 40 CFR Cqmpliance records include location, date
Analysis 141.33 method and results; corrections, analysis
of bacterial content
Chemical CU + 10 40 CFR Compliance records include location, date,
Analysis 141.33 method used and results; corrections,
analysis of chemical content
Quality CU + 12 40 CFR Compliance documentation including
141.91 sampling data, analysis, reports,' surveys,
documents, 'evaluation, schedules, valves,
etc.
Valve Main Records P GC34090
Violations, Drinking CU + 3 40 CFR Retention applies to each violation
Water 141.33
9
000070
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Transportation
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association,
Record Series Title.:::!-.- · :Retention Citation Descriptor
ADMINISTRATION
Agreements T + 4 CCP 337 Including concessionaire, slip rental,
facility storage
Applications T + 2 GC34090 Payment invoices, inventory listings, billing
Aircraft Storage correspondence and other related
Parking documents
Slip Rentals
Special Events CU + 2 GC34090 Permits, correspondence, related
documents re use of fights of way
Fueling A + 3 CCP 337 Meter readings, fuel consumption reports,
invoices, receipts and records pertaining
to'refueling operations
Hazardous Waste CU + 10 CAL Documentation re: the handling and
Disposal OSHA; disposal of hazardous waste
40 CFR
122.21
Inventory, Equipment L + 2 Includes vehicles, aircraft, vessels and
Parts &Supplies related documents re repairs
Inventory, Vehicle L + 2 Owner's manual, warranty documents,
Ownership and Title Department of Motor Vehicle title and
registration, and related documents
LicenSes; Permits CU+ 2 Forms, related 'dOt:'urr ~ntation re: licenses
and permits required by federal and state
agencies
Maintenance/ L + 2 GC34090 Related to requests for service and work
Operations orders for fuel, vehicle and equipment
maintenance and repairs
000071
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Transportation
Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' Association
~::iReCord-SeriesTitle :::?::!:;i:-: :. :'Retention Citation Descriptor
Report, Accident CU + 2 GC34090 Memos and working documents
(Copies)
Vehicle Assignment CU + 2 GC34090 Log books, request forms, lists
I.
AIRPORT
Airport Certification P 14 CFR Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
139,207b required manuals
& 171.13-
171,213
Airport Noise CU + 10 Correspondence, studies, memos, reports
Monitoring and log books, documents related to
Complaint assessment of noise levels at airports and
resolution of complaints
Inspection, Runway CU + 10 Maintenance including Inspection reports,
work orders and related records
Inspection, Safety Self CU + 2 CFR Safety inspection and related document
139.327 include reviews and analysis of all aspects
of airport operation
Maintenance, FAA P 14 CFR Forms and reports required by FAA
171.13 - including Forms FAA-198, -418, -6030-1, -
171,213 6790-4
Reports
Accident and CL + 8 Accidents, injuries, property damages,
Incident general conditions re pilot and aircraft
(Aircraft)
Airport P Annual and special reports to federal and
Operational state regulatory agencies.
(Regulatory)
000072
CALIFORNIA RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES
Transportation
' Final, December 1998
California City Clerks' 'Association
Record S~ries Title' "':~ ':' ."' .Retention' Citation Descriptor
Airport CU + 2 Logs, statistical summaries; administrative
Operational records
(Administrative)
NOTAM (Notice CU + 3 Reports re: conditions affecting airport
- to Airmen) maintenance/operations
GROUND
TRANSPORTATION
Auto for Hire ~ T + 4 ~ GC34090 I License, permits for Taxicabs, shuttles, etc
HARBOR
Registers, Transient A + 3 Reservation applications, receipts, and
Vessel Reservation index registers relating to boats in transit,
temporarily moored
Slip Rental Index CU + 5 Annual and periodic reports of slip renters
Slip Rental Permits CL + 2 Applications, statement of rental
conditions, vessel inspection check
sheets, copy of DMV registration, boat
owner information, and other documents
re: dock slip spaces'
Slip Rental Waiting CU + 2
List
000073