HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 03-C0140 RESOLUTION NO. 03-C14 •
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING
POLICIES FOR THE RETENTION AND
DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS OF
THE CITY
WHEREAS, Section 34090 of the California Government Code provides that,
with the approval of the City Council and the written consent of the City Attorney, the
head of a city department may destroy any record, document, instrument, book or paper
under his or her charge without making a copy thereof, after the same is no longer
required, provided that certain records are exempt from such destruction; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2001, the City Council approved the "Records
Retention Schedule for Cities" (the "Schedule"), attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein by reference, to use as a guideline for the retention and destruction
of City records; and
WHEREAS, the Schedule did not include categories of documents specific to
the Azusa Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the Azusa Police Department desires to establish a specific
retention and destruction policy regarding records and documents in its charge which are
obsolete and unnecessary; and
WHEREAS, to this end the City Attorney and Staff of the City of Azusa have
prepared the "City of Azusa Police Department Records Retention and Destruction Policy"
(the "Policy"), attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference, for
consideration and adoption by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed and approves the Schedule and
the Policy, by signature of this Resolution, in accordance with the provisions of Section
34090 of the California Government Code. The City Attorney and City Council hereby
acknowledge that the City Attorney's signature on this Resolution constitutes written
consent under California Government Code section 34090 for the destruction of obsolete
and unnecessary records and documents in accordance with the Schedule and Policy.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND AND DECLARE THAT:
SECTION 1. Adoption of Exhibit "A." The City Council hereby adopts the
"Records Retention Schedule for Cities," attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
SECTION 2. Adoption of Exhibit "B." The City Council hereby adopts the
"City of Azusa Police Department Records Retention and Destruction Policy," attached
hereto as Exhibit "B."
RVPUBWGS\647730 I
0 0
SECTION 3. Ongoing Authority. The City Manager and the Chief of Police
shall have ongoing authority, without further approval by the City Council and with the
consent of the City Attorney provided herein, to authorize destruction of City records in
accordance with Exhibits "A" and "B."
SECTION 4. Potential Conflicts. To the extent that any conflicts arise
between Exhibits "A" and "B" with respect to records of the City of Azusa Police
Department, Exhibit "B," the "City of Azusa Police Department Records Retention and
Destruction Policy," shall rule.
SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOMD this,#�3th day of
Cruz -Madrid, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof held on the 18'h day of February,
2003, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON,
MADRID
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSEN : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
i
Vera Mendoza, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
RVYUBWGS\647770 2
0 0
EXHIBIT "A"
"RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES"
[SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE]
Rvauewasranso
L
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Accident/Illness Reports
Not a public record
8 CCR 3204(d)
duration of
duration of
Employee Medical Records & Employee
GC 6254(c)
employment plus
employment plus 30
Exposure Records
30 years
years
ccidents/Damage to City
Risk management administration
GC 34090
2 years
10 years
Property
CCP 337.15
Original Journals, Ledgers, Statements,
IRS Reg. 1.6001-
Permanent
Permanent
Accounts Payable
Inventories
1(a)
Invoices, Checks, Reports, Investments,
IRC 6001
3 years
15 years
Purchase orders
IRS Reg. L6001 -
1(e)
Accounts Receivable
Invoices, Checks, Reports, investments,
IRC 6001
3 years
15 years
Receipt books
IRS Reg. 1.6001-
1(e)
ffidavits of Publication /
Legal Notices
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Posting
Affirmative Action
Required by the Office of Federal
29 CFR 1602.14
1 year
1 year
Records
Contract Compliance Programs
Agenda / Agenda Packets
City Council, Redevelopment Agency,
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Commissions — agendas and packets
GC 34090.5
should be filmed immediately. A paper
copy should be maintained for one year
only. The filmed record shall serve as the
Rvruswcsv26290 Page 1
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
permanent record.
Agreements
Original contracts and agreements and
GC 34090
5 years
Permanent for
back-up materials (includes agreements
CCP 317, 318, 319,
historic value
for real property)
337
Annexations /
Notices, Resolutions, Certificates of
GC 34090
Permanent
Permanent
Reorganizations
Completion
Appraisals
For Real Property Owned by City or
GC 34090
Permanent
Permanent
Redevelopment Agency —
GC 6254(h)
Not a public record
Audit Reports
Financial Services
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent for
historic value
Awards
Awards given to or by the City (special
None
Retain selected
honors)
awards deemed to
be historically
significant
permanently
Bank Account
Statements, canceled checks, certificates
IRC 6001
3 years
15 years
Reconciliations
of deposit
IRS Reg. 1.6001-
1 (e)
Bids, Accepted
Includes plan and specifications;
GC 34090
2 years
5 years after
notices/affidavits.
CCP 337
termination of
contract/agreement
RVPUBWG5\726390 Page 2
L
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Bids, Unaccepted
Unaccepted bid packages only
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
Bonds
Finance - authorization/public hearing
GC 34090
Permanent
Permanent
records/prospectus/
proposals/certi ficates/notices
(transcripts)/registers/statements.
Paid Bonds; warrant certificates; interest
GC 34090
2 years (City
2 years
coupons
GC 53921
Treasurer may set
conditions for
destruction)
Unsold Bonds
GC 34090
2 years (must give
2 years
GC 43900 et seq.
public notice before
destruction)
Brochures/
Retain selected documents only for
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Publications
historic value.
udget
Annual budget documents
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Building Plans
Not to be reproduced until authority is
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
obtained from architect of record.
Business License Annual
Finance
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Reports
Business Licenses/Permits
City issued
GC 34090
While current plus
While current plus 4
2 years
years
Cal -OSHA
Personnel -Logs, Supplementary Record,
29 USC 651; LC
5 years
5 years
RVPUBWOSU26290 Page 3
4
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Annual Summary (Federal & State -Cal
6410; 8 CCR 14307
OSHA)
California Income Tax
R&TC 19704
6 years
6 years
ecords
Campaign Statements -
Original statements of elected candidates
GC 81009(b)
Permanent (can
Permanent
Mayor, City Council -
and committees supporting elected
GC 81009(g)
microfilm after 2
elected (originals)
candidates for Mayor, City Council
years)
Campaign Statements -
Original statements of candidates and
GC 81009(b)
5 years (can
5 years
candidates for Mayor, City
supporting committees for candidates not
GC 81009(g)
microfilm after 2
Council - not elected
elected for Mayor, City Council
years)
(originals)
Campaign Statements for
Original statements of all other persons
GC 81009(c), (e)
7 years (can
7 years
other than Mayor, City
and committees; other original reports and
GC 81009(g)
microfilm after 2
Council; other campaign
statements
years)
reports (originals)
opies of Campaign
Copies of reports/statements (if filing
GC 81009(f)
4 years (can
4 years
Statements/Reports -
officer is not required to keep more than
GC 81009(g)
microfilm after 2
one copy)
years)
Certificates of Compliance
Building department documents
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Citizen Feedback
General correspondence.
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
Claims Against the City
Risk Management
GC 34090
Until settled
10 years after settled
Collective Bargaining
29 CFR 516.5
3 years
3 years
Agreements
RVPUBWGS926290 Page 4
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Community Surveys
Review final survey reports for historic
GC 34090
2 years
*only documents
significance
deemed significant
will be imaged and
maintained
permanently.*
Complaints/Requests
Various files, non -code enforcement, not
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
related to specific cases and not otherwise
specifically covered by the retention
schedule.
Complaints Against Police
Complaints by members of the public
PC 832.5(b)
5 years
5 years
Personnel
Comprehensive Annual
Finance
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Financial Reports (CAFR)
Conflict of Interest
Originals - Fair Political Practices
GC 81009(e), (g)
7 years (can
7 years
Statements - Form 700
Commission.
microfilm after 2
years)
Contracts, City
Original contracts and agreements and
CCP 337
5 years after
Permanent for
back-up materials.
termination/
historic/
completion
evidential value
Correspondence
General administrative;
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
Various files, not related to specific cases
and not otherwise specifically covered by
the retention schedule.
File with recorded documents; originals
RVPUBwcs\926290 Page 5
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Deeds, Real Property
may not be destroyed.
GC 34090
Permanent
Permanent
Deferred Compensation
Finance - pension/retirement funds
29CFR 516.5
3 years
3 years
Reports
emographic/
Retain for historical purposes.
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Statistical Data
DMV Driver Information
Personnel --Not a public record.
GC 34090
Until Superseded
Until Superseded
Reports
GC 6254(c)
Easements, Real Property
File with recorded documents; originals
GC 34090
Permanent
Permanent
may not be destroyed.
Economic Development
Administrative records/Staff
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Projects
reports/Project files
Economic Interest
Copies of statements forwarded to Fair
GC 81009(£), (g)
4 years (can
4 years
Statements - Form 700
Political Practices Commission.
microfilm after 2
(copies)
years)
conomic Interest
Originals of statements of designated
GC 81009(e), (g)
7 years (can
7 years
Statements - Form 700
employees
microfilm after 2
(originals)
years)
Election - Administrative
Not ballot cards or absentee voter
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Documents
lists/applications.
Election - Ballots and
All ballot cards (voted, spoiled, canceled)
EC 17302, 17306,
6 months
6 months
Related Documents
arranged by precinct, unused absentee
17505
ballots, ballot receipts, absent voter
identification envelopes, absentee voter
RvaUuwcs\326290 Page 6
I
L
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
applications.
May be destroyed subject to any pending
contest.
lection - Election
Package of 2 tally sheets, copy of index,
EC 17304
6 months
6 months
fficial's Package of
challenge lists, assisted voters list.
Documents
Public record - all voters may inspect after
commencement of official canvass of
voters
Election - Nomination
All nomination documents and signatures
EC 17100
during term and 4
during term and 4
Documents
in lieu of filing petitions
years after
years after
Election Petitions -
Not a public record - documents resulting
EC 17200, 17400
8 months
8 months
Initiative/Recall/Ref
in an election - retention is from election
GC 6253.5
certification.
Election Petitions - No
Not a public record. Not resulting in an
EC 17200, 17400
8 months
8 months
election
election. Retention is from final
GC 6253.5
examination.
Employee Files
Personnel --Not a public record.
GC 12946
minimum 2 years
5 years after
GC 6254(c)
termination
CCP 337
Employee Information -
Personnel --California Employer
2 CCR 7287(a),
2 years
2 years
CEIR
Information Report
2 CCR 7287(c)(1)
(for employers of 100 or more employees)
GC 12946
Employee Information -
Personnel --Data regarding race, sex,
2 CCR 7287(b),
2 years
2 years
Applicant Identification
national origin of applicants
(c)(2)
RVPUBWGSl126290 Page 7
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Records
Employment Applications
Personnel -- Not a public record.
GC 12946
minimum 2 years
2 years
- Not Hired
GC 6254(c)
mployment Eligibility
Federal Immigration and Nationality Act
8 USC 1324a (b)(3)
3 years after date of
3 years after date of
Verification (I-9 Forms)
hire, or 1 year after
hire, or 1 year after
date of termination,
date of termination,
whichever is later
whichever is later
ERISA Records
Employee Retirement Income Security
Actof1974
- plan reports, certified information filed
29 USC 1027
6 years
6 years
- records of benefits due
29 USC 1059
Indefinitely
Indefinitely
Events Planning,
Review for historic significance
GC 34090
2 years
*only documents
Community
deemed significant
will be imaged and
maintained
permanently*
Family and Medical Leave
Records of leave taken, City policies
29 CFR 825.500
3 years (federal)
3 years (federal)
Act (federal);
relating to leave, notices, communications
GC 12946
2 years (state)
2 years (state)
Family Rights Act
relating to taking leave
(California)
Federal Income Tax
IRS Reg.
3 years
15 years
Records
301.650(a)-1
Fee Schedules/Studies
Considered by the City Council
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Rvrunwcsu26290 Page 9
4
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Retention
Period
Recommended
Retention
Period
Fire Protection District
Administration
Administrative documents.
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Flood Plain Maps
FEMA - not a City record, for information
only.
Until Superseded
Until Superseded
Forms
Administrative - blank
Until Superseded
Until Superseded
Fund Transfers
Internal; bank transfers & wires
GC 34090
2 years
7 After Audit
General Ledgers
All annual financial summaries --all
agencies
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
General Plan
Image on completion. 1 paper copy in
library until superseded.
GC 34090
Until Completed
Permanent
General Plan Amendments
Image on completion.
GC 34090
Until Completed
Permanent
Gifts/Bequests
Finance - to the City (kept with cash
receipts)
GC 34090
2 years
7 After Audit
Grading Permits
GC 34090
1 year
Permanent
Grading Variances
GC 34090
Until Completed
Permanent
Grants Administration
Grants to the City.
GC 34090
Until Completed
3 years After Audit
Historic Preservation
e.g.; Historical landmarks, historic
register
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Historical Records
Records deemed historically valuable.
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
History, City
I
*only documents
Rveuu\rres\326290 Page 9
4
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Organizational
Review for historic significance
GC 34090
Until Superseded
deemed significant
will be imaged and
maintained
permanently*
ome Occupation Permits
Business license related
GC 34090
While Current
4 years after
expiration
Housing Programs
Planning/
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Redevelopment Agency files.
Insurance
Personnel related.
GC 34090
Until Superseded
Permanent
Insurance Certificates, City
e.g.; liability, performance bonds,
GC 34090
Until Superseded
Until Superseded
employee bonds, property
plus 2 years
Land Use and
GC 34090
Until Superseded
Permanent
Development Code
Law Enforcement Records
*Governed by separate Police Records
Retention Schedule. Documents presented
to Council are permanent records to be
imaged and maintained as part of
Administration records.
Legal Notices/Affidavits of
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Publication
Licenses/Permits
City issued e.g. solicitation, special
GC 34090
While Current
4 years after
events. This category DOES NOT
expiration
include business licenses/permits
RVPUBWGSl926290 Page 10
4
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Litigation
Case files
GC 34090
Until settled
8 years after
settlement
Lot Line Adjustments
Land use - case files.
GC 34090
Permanent
Permanent
aintenance Manuals
Equipment service/maintenance
GC 34090
Until Superseded
Until Superseded
Maintenance/Repair
Equipment
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
Records
Materials Board,
Planning/Engineering
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
Renderings Boards &
Photographs
Media Relations
Review for historic significance, only
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
documents deemed significant will be
imaged and maintained permanently.*
Medical Files, Employee
Personnel --not a public record
8 CCR 3204
duration of
duration of
GC 6254(c)
employment plus
employment plus 30
30 years
years
Membership Applications/
Other agencies, organizations,
GC 34090
Until Terminated
Until Terminated
Renewals
associations
Minutes
Council/Redevelopment
GC 34090
Permanent
Permanent
Agency/Commissions. Documents are to
be imaged immediately. Paper records are
to be maintained permanently by the City
Clerk Division.
Municipal Code
Retain old versions for historic value.
GC 34090
Until Superseded
Permanent
RVPUBWGS326290 Page I 1
4
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Neighborhood Planning
Area and neighborhood Planning case
GC 34090
Until Completed
Permanent
records.
Newsletter, City
Retain permanently for historic reference.
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
uisance Abatement
Includes citations (not police), nuisance
GC 34090
Until Settled
Until Settled plus 2
abatement, and liens resulting from
years
nuisance abatement.
Oaths of Office
Personnel/Council/
GC 34090
While Current plus
Permanent
Commission
2 years
Offers of Dedication
Kept even though some may not occur.
GC 34090
Until Completed
Permanent
Opinions, City Attorney
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Ordinances
Vital records - originals may never be
GC 34090
Permanent
Permanent
destroyed. Image immediately.
Organizations, Outside
General correspondence. This category is
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
inclusive of all outside organizations,
community groups, other governmental
agencies, etc.
OSHA
OSHA Log 200, Supplementary Record,
29 USC 651; LC
5 years
5 years
Annual Summary (Federal & State -Cal-
6410; 8 CCR 14307
OSHA)
29 CFR 1904.2 -
1904.6
OSHA (Accident/Illness
Personnel - Employee Exposure Records
29 USC 651; LC
Duration of
Duration of
Reports)
& Employee Medical Records
6410; 8 CCR 14307;
employment plus
employment plus 30
Rveunwcsu26290 Page 12
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Not a public record
8 CCR. 3204; GC
30 years
years
6254(c)
Paramedic Services
Documents other than original contracts.
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
arcel Map Waivers
Land use - planning case files
GC 34090
Until Completed
Permanent
Parcel Maps
Land use - planning/engineering case files
GC 34090
Until Completed
Permanent
Parking Studies
Engineering
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Payroll - Federal/State
Annual W -2's, quarterly and year-end
IRC 6001
3 years
15 years
Reports
reports
IRS Reg.
301.6501(a)-1
Payroll Deduction/
Finance
29 CFR 516.6(c)
While Current
5 years after
Authorizations
termination
Payroll, registers
Finance
29 CFR 516.5(a)
3 years
Permanent
LC 1174(d)
ayroll records, terminated
Finance files
29 CFR 516.5
3 years from date of
7 years after audit
employees
last entry
Payroll, time cards/sheets
Employee
8 CCR 1 1000-11150
3 years
7 years after audit
29 CFR 516.6(a)(1)
LC 1174(d)
PERS - Employee Benefits
Retirement Plan
29 USC 1027
6 years
6 years
Personnel Records
Records relating to promotion, demotion,
29 CFR 1627.3
3 years
3 years
transfer, lay-off, termination
Rvrunavcsv26290 Page 13
r
L
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Personnel Rules and
Including employee handbook
GC 34090
Until Superseded
Permanent
Regulations
Planning Commissioners
Applications and other documents relating
GC 34090
Until Superseded
Until Superseded +
to commissioners.
2 years
Police Records
*Governed by separate Police Records
Retention Schedule. Documents presented
to Council are permanent records to be
imaged and maintained as part of
Administration records.
Policies, Administrative
GC 34090
Until Superseded
Until Superseded
Policies, Council/
Original policies adopted by the City
GC 34090
Until Superseded
Permanent
CRA/Commission
Council/CRA/
Commission. imaged immediately as part
of Council packet or minutes.
Political
Related to legislation.
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
upport/Opposition,
Requests & Responses
Polygraph tests
Records relating to the administration of a
29 CFR 801.30
3 years after test
3 years after test
polygraph examination
Press Releases
City related.
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
Procedure Manuals
Administrative.
GC 34090
Until Superseded
Until Superseded
Proclamations
City issued proclamations
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
RVPUBWG5\726290 Page 14
4
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Property Acquisition/
City and CRA owned.
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Disposition
Public Relations
Review for historic significance,
GC 34090
2 years
*only documents
deemed significant
will be imaged and
maintained
permanently*
Recordings - audiotaped
Council/Commission/
GC 34090
Until no longer
Until minutes are
(for preparation of meeting
Redevelopment Agency meetings
64 Ops.Atty.Gen
required for
approved
minutes)
317
preparation of
minutes
Recordings - routine video
Routine daily taping/recording of
GC 34090, 34090.6
Videos - 1 year;
Videos - 1 year;
monitoring, telephone, and
telephone communications & radio
Phone & Radio
Phone & Radio
radio communications
communications; routine video
communications -
communications -
monitoring including in -car video
100 days
100 days
systems, jail observation/monitoring
(destruction must
(destruction must
systems, building security systems
have approval of
have approval of
City Council &
City Council &
written consent of
written consent of
City Attorney)
City Attorney)
Recordings, videotaped
Council/Commission/Redevelopment
GC 34090, 34090.7
90 days after event
90 days after event
Agency meetings
recorded and
recorded and
minutes approved
minutes approved
Recruitments and Selection
Records relating to hiring, promotion,
29 CFR 1627.3
3 years
3 years
selection for training
RVPUB\NGSU26290 Page 15
F-
L
4
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Refuse Collection
General administrative records
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
Registration Forms
Human Services Recreation Programs
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
Release Forms/Waivers
Human Services Recreation Programs
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
IF
Reports - Agenda reports,
Council/Redevelopment
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
staff reports
Agency/Commission. All staff reports and
GC 34090.5
correspondence presented as part of a
meeting are permanent records. Paper
copies of Council/CRA packets will be
maintained for 1 year as complete
packets. Originals are imaged
immediately for permanent retention.
(Paper records will be maintained 1 year
in the City Clerk Division as part of a
complete copy of the agenda packet
materials). The filmed record shall serve
as the permanent record.
esolutions
Vital records - originals may never be
GC 34090
Permanent
Permanent
destroyed. Image immediately.
Returned Checks
Finance -NSF (not City checks)
GC 34090
2 years after audit
2 years after audit
Salary Surveys
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
Sewer Construction/
Administrative records.
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Improvement/
Maintenance
RVPUBWGSl326290 Page 16
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Sister Cities
Retain permanently for historic reference.
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Social Events/Celebrations
Review for historic significance, only
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent*
documents deemed significant will be
imaged and maintained permanently.*
Speed Surveys
Engineering
GC 34090
Until Superseded
Until Superseded
plus 2 years
plus 6 years
State Controller
Annual reports.
GC 34090
2 years
7 years after audit
Stop Payments
Finance - bank statements
GC 34090
2 years
7 years after audit
Storm Drain Construction/
Administrative records.
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Improvement/
Maintenance
Street Construction/
Administrative records
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Improvements
tudies, Various City
Various file number locations.
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Subdivision/Tract Files
Planning/Engineering
GC 34090
Until Completed
Permanent
Surplus Property
Administration relating to auctions.
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
Tax Administration
Includes Tax & Revenues Anticipation
GC 34090
While Current
7 years After Audit
Notes, Utility User's Tax and related
documents.
Telephone Reports
Finance - monthly summary and detail
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
reports.
Rwuu\NGsv26290 Page 17
4
4
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
Record
Description
Authority
Legal
Recommended
Retention
Retention
Period
Period
Treasurer's Report
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Unemployment Insurance
IRC 3301-3311
4 years
4 years
Records
acations
Street; offers to dedicate; drainage; access
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
rights, etc.
Wage and Hour Records -
For covered employees and other records
41 USC 35-45
3 years
3 years
federal requirements
for employees under 19 years old
Wage Rates / Job
Employee records
LC 1197.5(d)
2 years
2 years
Classifications
LC 1174(d)
Warrant Registers
Finance - list of demands (retain as part of
GC 34090
Permanent
Permanent
agenda packet information)
Waste Management
Solid Waste - Administrative
GC 34090
2 years
Permanent
Water System records
Sampling data, analyses, reports, surveys,
22 CCR 64692
12 years
12 years
letters, evaluations, schedules,
Department determinations
Wires
Finance - fund transfers
GC 34090
2 years
7 After Audit
Work Orders
Community Services
GC 34090
2 years
2 years
Workers Compensation
Work -injury claims (including denied
8 CCR 10102
5 years
5 years
Files
claims)
Legal Authority Abbreviations
CCP Code of Civil Procedure (California) IRS Internal Revenue Service
RVPUBWGS\526290 Page 18
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIF,S
Destruction of any City record must have City Council approval and written consent from the City Attorney,
unless otherwise provided by law. (Gov. Code § 34090.)
CCR
California Code of Regulations
LC
Labor Code (California)
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
PC
Penal Code (California)
EC
Elections Code (California)
R&TC
Revenue & Taxation Code (California)
GC
Government Code (California)
USC
United States Code
IRC
Internal Revenue Code
•
E
Rvvunwcs\32e290 Page 19
0 0
EXHIBIT "B"
"CITY OF AzUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECORDS RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY"
[SEE ATTACHED POLICY]
RVPUBWGS\647730
9 0
EXHIBIT "B"
City of Azusa
Police Department
RECORDS RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY
I. Purpose
The purposes of this policy are to: (1) guide the City of Azusa Police Department staff
regarding the retention and destruction of Police Department records; and (2) ensure
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
II. Procedure
A. The Police Department Records Supervisor ("Supervisor") determines that a
document is eligible for destruction by doing the following:
(1) Checking the Records Retention Policy to confirm that the document has
been retained by the Police Department for the legally required period of
time;
(2) Confirming that any applicable reproduction requirements (i.e.,
microfilming) for that document are complete;
B. The Supervisor then completes a 'Request for Destruction of Records" form by
listing the applicable dates and description of the document.
C. The Supervisor submits the form to the Chief of Police, who reviews and signs the
form.
D. The Supervisor oversees the destruction of the document, indicates the method of
destruction on the form, signs the form and returns the original signed form to the
Chief of Police.
E. The Supervisor will keep a master log of all destroyed documents, which shows
what documents or records were destroyed, the method of destruction and the date
of destruction.
F. The Chief of Police will retain all original signed forms requesting destruction of
RVPUBWGSNW379
0 0
records for a minimum period of two (2) years, pursuant to Government Code
section 34090.
IIl. General Rule for Retention/Destruction of Records
The eg neral rule for retention and destruction of Police Department records is that records
must be kept a minimum of two (2) years before they can legally be destroyed. There are
certain exceptions to this rule, such as shorter retention periods for video and audio tapes and
longer retention periods for certain personnel records. If you are unsure of the retention period
for any record, please check with the Records Supervisor, the Chief of Police, or legal
counsel before destroying any document or record less than two years old.
IV. Retention/Destruction Schedules
A. Schedule I - Two (2) Years Retention and Destruction
The following is a sample list of documents that are to be retained for two (2)
years after they are completed and/or of no further use to the Police Department.
There may be other documents not described here that are to be retained for
a minimum of two years. After two (2) years, such documents may be destroyed
(pursuant to Government Code sections 34090 and 34090.5).
(1) Arrest reports related to marijuana. (Health & Saf. Code §§ 11360,
11361.5, 11357.) [Two years from date of conviction OR two years from
date of arrest if no conviction.]
(2) Bail checking account statements and checks.
(3) Bail receipts.
(4) Completed purchase order forms.
(5) Cash register tapes and deposit slips.
(6) Copies of citations issued, including traffic citations.
(7) Citation ledgers.
(8) Concealed weapon license application documents.
(9) Police Daily Activity records and logs that DO NOT include information
on any form of homicide, felony sex crime, robbery, felony assault, felony
RVPUMNGS\W379
_2_
0 0
hit and run, burglary, arson, and auto theft.
(10) Field investigation cards.
(11) Fingerprint cards (retain only best exemplar).
(12) Miscellaneous receipts (for sales of reports, fingerprinting services, visa
clearance letters, citation verification service, reproduction of photographs
and vehicle impounds).
(13) Mug photographs.
(14) Miscellaneous non -criminal reports.
(15) Notice to Appear (citations).
(16) Employment applications by applicants not hired.
(17) Vehicle Inspection forms.
(18) Vehicle maintenance requests.
(19) Background records check applications and response letters.
(20) Timecards and/or timesheets. (29 CFR 516.6, subd.(a).)
(21) Wage rate tables or schedules used in computing straight -time earnings,
wages, salary or overtime pay. (Ibid.)
(22) Records of additions to or deductions from wages paid. (29 CFR 516.6,
subd. (c).)
(23) Correspondence from citizens, other than citizen complaints. (Gov. Code
§ 34090.)
(24) Jury summons for Police Department employees and related
documentation. (Ibid.)
(25) Records of expired licenses and permits.
(26) Records of lost and found items which have been lawfully disposed of.
(27) P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standards and Training) training reimbursement
request forms and related training expense receipts.
RVPUBWGS�640379
-3-
[a
0
(28) S.T.C. (Standards and Training Corrections) training reimbursement
request forms and related training expense receipts.
Schedule 1- Two (1) Years Retention, Reproduction and Destruction
The following is a sample list of documents that are to be retained for two (2)
years and then reproduced on microfilm, recorded on optical disk, reproduced
by electronically recorded video images on magnetic surfaces, recorded in an
electronic data processing system, or recorded/reproduced on any other medium
which accurately and legibly reproduces the original document. The
reproductions must be as accessible to the public as the original documents. Two
reproductions of each such document must be created, with one reproduction kept
in a safe and separate place for security purposes. (Gov. Code §§ 34090,
34090.5.)
(1) Arrest reports related to unadjudicated arrests and unserved warrants.
(2) Police Daily Activity records and logs involving any form of robbery,
felony assault, felony hit and run, burglary, or arson.
(3) Non -cleared, non criminal Police Daily Activity records and logs (i.e.,
missing, injured or dead person).
(4) All reports involving human death.
(5) Monthly Uniform Crime Report ("UCR") for State Department of Justice
("DOJ"), including:
(a) Actual offenses reported and cleared.
(b) Return A/Supplement.
(c) Supplementary Homicide Report.
(d) Property stolen by type, value and classification.
(e) Arson offenses.
(f) Number of violent crimes committed against senior citizens.
(g) Domestic violence -related calls for assistance
(h) Law enforcement officers killed or assaulted.
(i) Age, sex and race of person arrested (adult and juvenile).
0) Monthly arrest and citation register.
(k) Monthly hate crimes incidents.
(1) Death in custody reporting.
RVPMNGS�W379 4-
C. Schedule 3 - Video and Audio Tapes
Video Tapes
Recordings of "routine video monitoring" (i.e., mobile in -car video systems, jail
observation/monitoring systems, and building security taping systems) must be
retained for one year, and may thereafter be destroyed. However, in the event
that the recordings are evidence in any claim filed or any pending litigation, they
shall be preserved until such claim or litigation is resolved. (Gov. Code §
34090.6.)
Duplicate Video Tapes
Video tapes and films (including recordings of "routine video monitoring") may
be considered duplicate records if the Police Department keeps another record,
such as written minutes or an audiotape recording, of the event recorded on the
video tape. Duplicate video tapes must be kept at least 90 days after the recorded
event, and may then be destroyed or erased. (Gov. Code § 34090.7.)
Audio Tapes
Recordings of telephone and radio communications (i.e., routine daily taping and
recording of telephone communications to and from the Police Department and all
radio communications relating to the operations of the Police Department) shall
be retained at least 100 days, and may thereafter be destroyed. However, in the
event that the recordings are evidence in any claim filed or any pending litigation,
they shall be preserved until such claim or litigation is resolved. (Gov. Code §§
26202.6, 34090.6.)
D. Schedule 4 - Personnel Records
The following personnel related records must be kept for the minimum time
period indicated and thereafter may be destroyed:
(1) Three (3) years from the last date of entry: Payroll or other related
records which contain employee information including name, address, date
of birth, occupation, rate of pay, and compensation earned each week (29
CFR 516.5.)
Some records that may apply to this category include employee
performance evaluations; staff evaluations.
(2) Three (3) years from the last effective date:
RVPUBWGS\650379
-5-
0
All collective bargaining agreements and any amendments or
additions there to;
Employee plans, or trusts;
Employment contracts, individual contracts, written agreements or
memoranda summarizing the terms of oral agreements or
understandings. (Ibid.)
(3) One (1) year from the date of the personnel action to which these
records relate:
• Job applications, resumes or other form of employment inquiry
(i.e., job cards);
• Records regarding failure or refusal to hire an individual;
• Promotion, demotion, transfer, selection for training, layoff, recall
or discharge of any employee;
• Job orders submitted to an employment agency or labor
organization for recruitment of personnel
• Test papers completed by applicants or candidates for any position
• Physical examination results in connection with a personnel action
• Advertisements or notices regarding job openings, promotions,
training programs, or opportunities for overtime work. (29 CFR
1627.3.)
Other records that may apply to this category include written reprimands,
commendations, disciplinary actions which resulted in adverse action
against an employee; and applications for reassignment or promotion.
(4) One year after termination of the plan: Any employee benefit plans
including pension and insurance plans and any changes or revisions
thereto. (Ibid.)
E. Schedule 4 - Permanent Retention and Reproduction
Police Daily Activity records and logs involving homicide, felony sex crime,
non -cleared criminal and non -criminal matters (i.e., missing, injured or dead
person) and other reports (at the discretion of the supervising investigator)
shall be permanently retained in original form. It is recommended that such
records be reproduced on microfilm, optical disk, or other authorized
medium and that such reproductions be kept in a safe and separate place for
security purposes.
RVPUBINGS1610379
-6-
0 0
Schedule 5 - Five (5) Years Retention and Destruction
The following records must be retained for a minimum of five (5) years after the
dates specified below and thereafter may be destroyed:
(1) Complaints against peace officers and any reports or findings relating to
such complaints must be retained for a minimum of five (5) years after the
date of the complaint. (Penal Code § 832.5.)
(2) Peace officer personnel records must be retained for a minimum of five (5)
years after the officer has terminated employment. (Op.Atty.Gen. No. 99-
1111 [May 2, 2000].)
(3) Department of Justice Oleoresin Capsicum [pepper spray] Application
Reports that are not part of a crime report must be kept for a minimum of
five (5) years from the date of the incident.
(4) Taser Incident Reports that are not part of a crime report must be kept for a
minimum of five (5) years from the date of the incident.
(5) Pursuit Reports (CHP 187) that are not part of a crime report must be kept
for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the incident.
(6) All crime and supplemental reports of infractions, misdemeanors, and
felonies must be kept for a minimum of five (5) years and thereafter may
be destroyed only if the following conditions apply:
(a) The reports do not relate to an arrest.
(b) The reports do not relate to any unserved warrants.
(c) The reports do not relate to registrants pursuant to Penal Code
section 290 (sex offenders) or Health and Safety Code section
11590 (drug offenders).
(d) The reports do not involve identifiable missing items and such
items are maintained in the California Department of Justice data
bases.
(e) The reports do not relate to a criminal death case.
(f) The reports do not relate to violations listed in Penal Code sections
799 and 800 (offenses punishable by over eight years
imprisonment, by death or by life imprisonment; embezzlement;
offenses by minors).
(g) The reports are not presently involved in either civil or criminal
litigation.
RVPUBWCS\610379
_7_
0 0
(7) All index cards and logs which relate to the crime and supplemental
reports destroyed according to subsection (6) above.
(8) All Police Daily Activity records and logs involving any form of auto
theft.
IV. Annual Review by City Attorney
The Supervisor shall be responsible for requesting an annual review of this policy by the
City Attorney. This request shall be made through the Chief of Police.
RVPUMNG9J640379 _8_