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AGENDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SONIA CARVALHO, CITY ATTORNEY
VIA: RICK COLE, CITY MANAGER /PA.6)
DATE: APRIL 16, 2001
SUBJECT: RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Attorney recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed "Records Retention
Schedule For Cities"to use as a guideline for the retention and destruction of City records.
BACKGROUND:
The regulations for retaining and eventually destroying public records are governed by various State
and federal statutes. Keeping track of the time periods for retaining specific records can be
frustrating. To assist the City in complying with the necessary legal requirements for records
retention, the City Attorney has prepared a "Records Retention Schedule for Cities" which may be
used by all City departments. The proposed schedule is intended to provide guidelines for City staff
regarding the retention and destruction of City records.
The proposed schedule details the legal retention period for specific records maintained by the City,
as well as the recommended retention period for these records. The proposed schedule also
includes references to statutes which set forth the retention periods for City records. This
information will assist the City in tracking future changes in the law and updating the retention
requirements when necessary.
In addition to the proposed schedule, in the near future the City will be able to utilize State
guidelines regarding records retention, which are currently being prepared by the Secretary of State
- Archives and Museum Division. The Archives and Museum Division is developing these guidelines
pursuant to new Government Code Section 12336, which went into effect on January 1, 2000.
The purpose of this new law is to create a program to be administered by the State Archives to
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establish guidelines for records management by local governments and to provide archival support
to local agencies in California. The Archives and Museum Division has already prepared a draft
document entitled, "Local Government Records Management Guidelines." However, this document
has not yet been finalized or approved for posting on the Secretary of State's web site and, as yet,
there is no estimated date when these guidelines will be available.
In the mean time, the City Attorney recommends that the City adopt and utilize the proposed
schedule for records retention. Once the State guidelines are made available, the City may wish to
incorporate both the proposed schedule and the State guidelines in a records management
program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Attachment: Records Retention Schedule for Cities
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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
Accidents/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) i►
Invoices, Checks, Reports, Investments, IRC 6001 3 years 15 years
Purchase orders IRS Reg. 1.6001-
1(e)
Accounts Receivable Invoices, Checks, Reports, Investments, IRC 6001 3 years 15 years
Receipt books IRS Reg. 1.6001-
1(e)
Affidavits 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
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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
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
permanent record.
Agreements Original contracts and agreements and GC 34090 2 years 5 years after
back-up materials CCP 337 termination of
agreement/contract
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)
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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, Accepted Includes plan and specifications; GC 34090 2 years 5 years after
notices/affidavits. CCP 337 termination of
contract/agreement
Bids, Unaccepted Unaccepted bid packages only GC 34090 2 years 2 years
Bonds Finance- authorization/public hearing GC 34090 Permanent Permanent
records/prospectus/
proposals/certificates/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.
Budget 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
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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
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
Annual Summary(Federal & State-Cal 6410; 8 CCR 14307
OSHA)
California Income Tax R&TC 19704 6 years 6 years
Records
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)
Copies 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
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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
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
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)
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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
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.
Deeds, Real Property File with recorded documents; originals GC 34090 Permanent Permanent
may not be destroyed.
Deferred Compensation Finance-pension/retirement funds 29CFR 516.5 3 years 3 years
Reports
Demographic/ 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(f), (g) 4 years (can 4 years
Statements - Form 700 Political Practices Commission. microfilm after 2
(copies) years)
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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
Economic 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
applications.
May be destroyed subject to any pending
contest.
Election - Election Package of 2 tally sheets, copy of index, EC 17304 6 months 6 months
Official'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.
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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
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)
Records
Employment Applications Personnel --Not a public record. GC 12946minimum 2 years 2 years
-Not Hired GC 6254(c)
Employment 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
Act of 1974
-plan reports, certified information filed 29 USC 1027 6 years 6 years
- records of benefits due 29 USC 1059 Indefinitely Indefinitely
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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
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
Fire Protection District Administrative documents. GC 34090 2 years Permanent
Administration
Flood Plain Maps FEMA- not a City record, for information Until Superseded Until Superseded
only.
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 GC 34090 2 years Permanent
agencies
General Plan Image on completion. 1 paper copy in GC 34090 Until Completed Permanent
library until superseded.
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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
General Plan Amendments Image on completion. GC 34090 Until Completed Permanent
Gifts/Bequests Finance -to the City(kept with cash GC 34090 2 years 7 After Audit
receipts)
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 GC 34090 2 years Permanent
register
Historical Records Records deemed historically valuable. GC 34090 2 years Permanent
History, City Review for historic significance GC 34090 Until Superseded *only documents
Organizational deemed significant
will be imaged and
maintained
permanently*
Home 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
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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
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
Litigation Case files GC 34090 Until settled 8 years after
settlement
Lot Line Adjustments Land use - case files. GC 34090 Permanent Permanent
Maintenance 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
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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
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
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
Nuisance 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
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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
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
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
Parcel 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
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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
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)
Payroll records, terminated Finance files 29 CFR 516.5 3 years from date 7 years after audit
employees of last entry
Payroll, time cards/sheets Employee 8 CCR 11000-11150 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
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
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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
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
Support/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
Property Acquisition/ City and CRA owned. GC 34090 2 years Permanent
Disposition
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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
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
Refuse Collection General administrative records GC 34090 2 years 2 years
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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
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
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.
Resolutions 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
Sister Cities Retain permanently for historic reference. GC 34090 2 years Permanent
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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
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
Studies, 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.
Treasurer's Report GC 34090 2 years Permanent
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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
Unemployment Insurance IRC 3301-3311 4 years 4 years
Records
Vacations 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
CCR California Code of Regulations LC Labor Code(California)
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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.)
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
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